January 19, 2022 - Events Calendar

Every Thursday through April

Join Edinburg Scenic Wetlands for a walk around the grounds as they introduce the abundant and varied birds that make the gardens and wetlands home. This in-person program is dedicated to adults only. For more information, call (956) 381-9922.

January 17-22

Rally on the Rio by the RGV Woodcarvers will be held with 18 of the best instructors from all over the United States coming to share their knowledge and skills. Classes in all types of woodcarvings and pyrography will be available. The event will be held at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana, Pharr. For more information, visit rgvwoodcarvers.org for classes and registration.

January 19

Workshop Wednesdays kicks off at IMAS at 4 p.m. live on Facebook with Surrealist Collage inspired by “Imagined Worlds: Exploring the Carlos Melguizo Collection.” This program is free for all registrants. A limited number of supply kits are available for registration each month and are to be picked up the weekend prior to the live workshop. IMAS publishes supply lists ahead of the workshop. The museum is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Avenue at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen, Texas. Please check the website www.theimasonline.org or call (956) 681-2800 for more information.

January 20

Alfresco Weslaco will be held 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. in historic downtown Weslaco. Free admission. The heart and soul of the community is in Downtown and Weslaco wants to share it with you by providing music and art. Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes. There will be food, arts and crafts vendors. For more information, visit www.weslacoedc.com, or call (956) 969-0838.

January 21-23

SPI Market Days will be held at the South Padre Island Convention Center. Doors will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The market will feature fine art, handcrafted jewelry, clothing, arts and crafts, gourmet food mixes, product demos, pet items, live music and more. There will also be door prizes. Parking is free, but there is a $1 admission fee. Visit www.spimarketdays.com for more information.

January 22

You can guess a lot about an animal’s life when you inspect real skulls from mammals, birds, and reptiles. Edinburg Scenic Wetlands will host Mystery Skull from 10 to 11 a.m. to investigate some mystery skulls with the help of their naturalist educator. Participation is free with paid admission or membership. For more information, call (956) 381-9922.

January 23

A Polka Service will be held at 9:30 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church. The church is located at 1105 Fern Ave. in McAllen.

January 24

High-energy “living room” swing band, Black Market Trust, is bringing their intricate harmonies and Rat Pack-style comedy to Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, on Monday, January 24, at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit the association’s website at www.HarlingenConcert.com or call (956) 392-9757.

January 25

Speer Memorial Library will host a book discussion of The Woman’s Hour in the community Room at 6:30 p.m. Some copies of the book will be available for check out to those who sign up for the discussion. Call (956) 580-8754 for more information. The library is located at 12th and Kika De la Garza in Mission.

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Save the date for the Llano Grande Quilting Bee’s 12th Annual Quilt Show, Gems of the Valley, to be held Tuesday, January 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hynes Event Center 2215 East West Blvd (off Mile 2 West) in Mercedes. The Bee’s Opportunity Quilt is queen size measuring 88” x 99” and is sparkling with cream and blue blocks. Tickets can be purchased from any Bee member or at the show. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact just2jackson@gmail.com or (956) 272-5923.

January 27 and 28

The Mission Historical Museum gladly presents the 1979 western film: She Came to the Valley. The film is based on the novel written by local author, Cleo Dawson. The museum will be giving out a copy of the novel with the purchase of a ticket. Tickets are $5. You’ll have the option between two different screen times each day (10 a.m. and 2 p.m.). Go by the museum and purchase your tickets today. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For more information contact the museum at (956) 580-8646. The Mission Historical Museum is located at 900 Doherty Avenue, Mission. Museum hours are from Wednesday – Friday 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and every second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Business hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. For more information on this program or any upcoming events contact the museum office at (956) 580-8646, visit us at www.missionmuseum.org, or follow us on Facebook.

January 28-29

Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1105 Fern Ave. W., in McAllen will hold its annual Community Garage Sale from 8 a.m. to noon, on both days. Sales items include kitchen wares and appliances, furniture, bedding, home décor, books, toys and more. No clothing will be offered. All proceeds go back to the community through church programs. For more information, or to donate, call (956) 631-6121. Social distancing and masks are required.

January 29

A Quilt, Craft and Bake sale will be held at the Rio Grande Bible College. The event is held to raise funds for the students at the college. The event will be held from 8 to 11 a.m. A quilt auction will be held at 10 a.m. Rio Grande Bible College is located at 4300 S. US Highway 281 in Edinburg.

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Edinburg Scenic Wetlands will host Mighty Ducks from 3 to 4:30 pm. From the Mottled to Ruddy Ducks, come tour the wetlands as you discover some of the unique traits ducks use to thrive and survive in their aquatic habitats. Participation is free with regular admission. For information, call (956) 381-9922.

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Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce hosts La Cebollita Mid-Valley Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market will feature local homegrown products including produce, unique artesian items, specialty goods, and more. There will also be live entertainment and a comfortable environment to enjoy with family and friends. The event will be located in Downtown Weslaco at 501 S. Kansas Ave. For more information, call (956) 968-2102 or visit www.weslaco.com.

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Mercedes will present “Little Nashville in Mercedes” from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be music, food and crafts at the corner of Fourth and S. Ohio.

February 4

Registration is open for the Texas General Land Office (GLO) Adopt-A-Beach Winter Cleanup scheduled for Friday, February 4 at South Padre Island and Saturday, February 5 at six other locations across the Coastal Bend area. Adopt-A-Beach will provide trash bags, disposable gloves, and morning refreshments. Volunteers are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes and to bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of drinking water. GLO Adopt-A-Beach Winter Clean Up at SPI will be Friday, February 4. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Clean up to take place from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will be starting at Edwin Atwood Park: Access Road 5. To learn more about the Adopt-A-Beach program, visit TexasAdoptABeach.org and follow on Facebook or Twitter.

February 17

February 23

The Festival of Tables is set for Wednesday, February 23, 2022, with limited set up on Tuesday after 8 p.m. at Trophy Gardens (800 SH 495, Alamo). Confirm, or change your RSVP, with Jan Bergman at (956) 532-1223. At last count there were 25 tables. Thirty tables have been the goal for the event. More table settings are available, but more hostesses and themes are needed.

February 25-27

February 26

March 4

The Food Bank RGV will host their Farm Dinner from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The dinner is a five-course meal and benefits the Food Bank’s on-site farm and supports its mission to continue to provide chemical-free produce to clients and the community. Visit www.foodbankrgv.com for more information.

March 26

January 19, 2022 - Events Calendar

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