DHR Health, in collaboration with Medtronic, will host a free community seminar to help community members learn about new and advanced treatment options for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. The seminar will take place on Saturday, February 28, from 10 to 11:45 a.m. at the Edinburg Conference Center at Renaissance, located at 118 Paseo del Prado in Edinburg. Doors open at 9:50 a.m.
Registration is now open for the Gladys Porter Zoo’s annual 5K and 1-mile fun run to support ocelot conservation. This popular event is likely to sell out. The Ocelot 5K Run will take place on March 7 starting at 7:30 a.m., and the 1-mile fun run will start at 8:30 a.m. at the Gladys Porter Zoo.
February is Black History/Heritage Month, and it is now being recognized and celebrated throughout the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. Among the variety of festive and reflective activities happening in our Hidalgo County area is the second annual "Walking Southern Roads to Freedom."
Read more: Walking Southern Roads to Freedom begins February 27
The Pharr Community Theater is excited to offer a new series of acting workshops for kids, teens, and adults, throughout the month of March, for those who wish to learn, grow, or sharpen their theatre skills. These hands-on workshops focus on the fundamentals of acting, including stage presence, character development, voice, movement, and confidence—taught by a PCT professional, in a fun, supportive, and creative environment. Whether you’re brand new to the stage or looking to expand your experience, these workshops are designed to inspire creativity and build strong performance skills for all levels.
Read more: Pharr Community Theater announces acting workshops
The City of Edinburg is proud to announce the highly anticipated 5th Annual Hometown of Heroes Half-Marathon, set to take place on Sunday, March 8, at 7:45 a.m. This year’s event will feature a 10K ($25), a Half-Marathon ($50), and a Two-Person Relay ($50) – discounts available for Veterans and first responders.
The omelet guy – and the omelet guy’s wife
A good many of you are probably familiar with Victoria Palms Restaurant. From the food to the people, it’s a welcoming experience that leaves you cheerful and stuffed. At least I surely was by the end of it, having been a bit too insistent on trying a little bit of everything from the daily breakfast buffet as well as one of the legendary omelets I’ve heard so much about.
Hello readers! I hope you have had a great week. We have had a pretty good one ourselves.
This past Saturday we were able to enjoy some time out at a business expo at Alamo Palms. We had so much fun talking to the Winter Texans that visited the expo.
Mission Bell Resort was full of laughter and singing as the crowd enjoyed the entertainment and eagerly waited for the winners of this year’s Valley Star Awards to be announced. Many of the entertainers had their own little entourages show up to support them.
On February 9, Encore Lakewood RV Resort held their fourth Quilts of Valor presentation. Joined by sister park Sunwest, they presented 14 veterans the award this year.
To introduce Winter Texans to some of the top businesses and health experts in the Valley, Dennis and Barb Zanetti are again organizing a unique and popular Expo at Alamo Palms Resort. The doors will open at 10 a.m. and close at 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 21.
