3 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com OCTOBER 16, 2024 SRV invites you to their Halloween Bash Join Siesta Retirement Village for a spooktacular evening in Weslaco. They are excited for their Halloween Dance and Outdoor Birthday Bash. The event will feature live music by Rico Cantu on Thursday, October 31. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., dance is from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person and are still available. If your birthday is in October, let them know, and they’ll add you to the celebration list – have a great birthday bash. There will be Halloween costume contests and door prizes, so come dressed to impress. Tickets are expected to sell out, so don’t wait until the last minute. The dance is hosted by Gail Runnels. Call her at (608) 628-4555 for more information. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled night of dancing and celebration. The Discovery of Shary Heights The Museum of South Texas History hosts Logan Dovalina to present “The Discovery of Shary Heights: A Mid-Century Journey,” a Sunday Speaker Series presentation at 2 p.m., October 20. This presentation will focus on Shary Heights, an undiscovered post-war neighborhood in Mission, Texas. Shary Heights is an example of mid-century dynamics, showcasing landscape architecture, community development and the importance of flora in modernist living. In its early days, it served as a canvas for five Valley architects and welcomed dignitaries, including former President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Today, it is nominated for the National Register of Historic Places and is the subject of an upcoming book, “Una Vida Moderna: Self-Discovery and Architecture in the Texas-Mexico Borderlands.” Dovalina, a historic preservationist from the Rio Grande Valley, has a deep connection to mid-century architecture. Originally from Mission, he grew up in Shary Heights, a post-war neighborhood that has become the focus of his research since 2020. This research is also the foundation for his upcoming co-authorship of “Una Vida Moderna: Self Discovery and Architecture in the Texas-Mexico Borderlands” with Stephen Fox and Nydia Tapia-Gonzales. He served as a Preservation Scholar with the Texas Historical Commission. He holds master’s and bachelor’s degrees in interdisciplinary studies from the University of North Texas. Sunday Speaker Series is included in the fee for regular museum admission. FRIENDS of MOSTHistory are admitted free as a benefit of FRIENDship and must present their FRIENDship card at the Admissions Desk. This program is made possible with generous support from the Carmen C. Guerra Endowment. Mrs. Guerra was deeply committed to supporting educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley. This named endowment was created at the museum by her family to honor her memory and to continue her commitment to providing opportunities for education to the community. The Museum of South Texas History is located downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square. Founded in 1967 as the Hidalgo County Historical Museum in the 1910 Hidalgo County Jail, the museum has grown over the decades through a series of expansions to occupy a full city block. In 2003, following the completion of a 22,500 square foot expansion, the museum was renamed the Museum of South Texas History to better reflect its regional scope. Today, the museum preserves and presents the borderland heritage of South Texas and Northeastern Mexico through its permanent collection and the Margaret H. McAllen Memorial Archives and exhibits spanning prehistory through the 20th century. For more information about MOSTHistory, including becoming a FRIEND, visit MOSTHistory.org, like on Facebook and Instagram, follow on Twitter, find on YouTube or call (956) 383-6911. Logan Dovalina Courtesy Photo Fun awaits at Edinburg’s Halloween-themed fall festival Get ready for a bewitching evening of family fun and spooky delights at the Edinburg Municipal Park’s Halloween-themed Fall Festival! Join Edinburg on October 24 for a ghoulishly good time at 714 S. Raul Longoria Rd. starting at 6 p.m. This year’s festival promises to be a frightfully fantastic free-of-admission event featuring an array of activities that will thrill kids and adults alike. Highlights include a Halloween costume contest, games and rides, food and treats, trunk or treat, and lots of fun. Come dressed in your most creative, spooky, or hilarious costumes for a chance to win fantastic prizes. The contests are open to all ages, so everyone has a chance to showcase their Halloween spirit! Enjoy an assortment of games and rides that will bring out the kid in everyone. From pumpkin-themed games to spine-chilling rides to a pumpkin patch, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Savor a variety of delicious food and Halloween-themed treats from local vendors. Join in the fun with the Trunk or Treat event. Kids can collect candy and goodies from creatively decorated trunks, making for a safe and festive trick-or-treat experience. From live entertainment to spooky decorations, there will be endless fun for everyone. The Edinburg Parks and Recreation Department will be transforming the Edinburg Municipal Park into a Halloween wonderland with festive decorations and a friendly, festive atmosphere. Bring your friends, family, and costumes for an evening filled with magic, laughter, and spooky surprises.
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