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November 29, 2007 - December 2,
2007
Dias Festivos Marketplace 2007
- “Hunting for the Holidays”
Presented by the Junior League of McAllen, Inc.
The Details.
November 29,
2007 - January 6, 2008
Annual Christmas Tree
Extravaganza
Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum presents
their Annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza. Nov. 29 to Jan. 6th.
Stroll through rooms of Christmas trees decorated by community
members, civic leaders and businesses. Tickets $20. For more
information, please call 956-216-4903.
2425 Boxwood, Harlingen, TX. 78550
November 27, 2007
Girls' Night Out
Mark your calendars for a Girls’ Night Out
of Spa Treatments and Holiday Shopping on Tuesday, November 27, 2007
from 6:00 to 10:00 pm at the Harlingen Country Club. Tickets are $40
per person. Ladies grab your girlfriends & men treat the special
women you know with tickets to this special evening to benefit
RioFest, 2008. Call the RioFest Office for Sponsorship
Opportunities, Ticket Information and Vendor Space at 956-425-2705.
RioFest is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, promoting the
arts in the Rio Grande Valley.
November 23, 2007
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Lighting of the Island
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Organization: SPI Convention & Visitors Bureau
Location: SPI Visitors Center, 600 Padre Blvd.
Time: 6 PM
Description: Join Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus for the
official lighting of the Island, refreshments and
Christmas carols.
Admission: FREE
Phone: (800) 657-2373
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SPI Invitational Division I
Basketball Tournament
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Start Date: 11/23/2007
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End Date: 11/24/2007
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Organization: SPI HOOPS
Location: South Padre Island Convention Centre
Description: Div. I basketball teams from around the
nation hoop it up on South Padre. For more
information, call 1-888-SPI-TKTS (774-8587)
Phone: (888) 774-8587
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November 18, 2007
24th Annual Heart of the Valley
Health & Wellness Fair
The McAllen Chamber of Commerce Health Fair
committee invites everyone to participate in the 24th Annual “Heart
of the Valley” Health Fair, Sunday, November 18, 2007 from 8 a.m. to
2 p.m., at the New McAllen Convention Center. The Chamber sponsors
this event to promote health awareness and education to the
community. Through the fair we are able to educate the community
about the latest treatments, procedures, services and technology
available in the Rio Grande Valley. Exhibitors at the health fair
will offer free health screenings in cholesterol, diabetes, blood
pressure, vision/glaucoma, dental, chiropractic and bone density as
well as educational information. Over 6,000 Rio Grande Valley
residents and Winter Texans take advantage of all the services
offered at the health fair. The health fair also features a
Children’s section promoting health and wellness in children.
Contests are held with door prizes being awarded to the best
coloring contest participant in three different age categories and
to the child that makes a Hole-In-One at the Miniature Golf contest.
Entertainment is provided for children as well as health and safety
education. The McAllen Chamber of Commerce “Heart of the Valley”
health fair is surely the largest health fair in the Rio Grande
Valley and is an excellent opportunity for health care businesses to
promote your business. For complete details about the health fair or
for booth reservation information contact Teresa Rodriguez or
Rebekah Garcia at the Chamber at 682-2871. (events in McAllen,
Texas)
November 16, 2007
Fest of Sharing
Harlingen Community Center. 11am – 3 pm.
McAllen Convention Center 11am – 3 pm.
These events are HEB’s way of giving back to the community. At
this time of year, many people don’t have what most of us do
(food) to celebrate the holidays. HEB is happy to provide these
meals to the community. Volunteer Line: 956-425-2705 - Kathy
November 14, 2007
Fest of Sharing
Jacob Brown Auditorium in Brownsville. 11am
– 3 pm. McAllen Convention Center 11am –
3 pm. These events are HEB’s way of giving back to the
community. At this time of year, many people don’t have what
most of us do (food) to celebrate the holidays. HEB is happy to
provide these meals to the community. Volunteer Line: (956)
943-1171 (Belinda)
November 11, 2007
Fest of Sharing
McAllen Convention Center
11am – 3 pm. These events are HEB’s way of giving back to
the community. At this time of year, many people don’t have
what most of us do (food) to celebrate the holidays. HEB is
happy to provide these meals to the community. Volunteer
line: (956) 928-0060 (Iliana)
Royce Gracie visits The Valley
Texas will never be the same. 3x UFC Champion and the man
responsible for the Brazilain Jiu-Jitsu "Craze" in America will be conducting a
one day seminar at MBJJA. Don't be left out on this opportunity to train with a
true legend.
http://mcallenjiujitsu.com/news.html
November 10, 2007
Table Tennis Tournament
Harlingen Winter Open RR Singles Table
Tennis Tournament, Practice at 8:00 am, Competition starts at 9:00
am; Harlingen Community Center, 201 E. Madison – For information
phone Bob Salmeron at 956-428-2002.
November 7, 2007
14th Annual Rio Grande
Valley Birding Festival Reception
Join us for a Welcome Reception at the
Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum on Wednesday, November 7 from
5:00-7:00 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be provided by the
Museum. This is a chance to meet fellow Festival participants,
speakers and field trip leaders! For more information phone
956-423-5440.
November 4, 2007
3rd Annual Veterans Creative
Arts Expo
Calling all
veterans, families and community to come experience the wonderful
talents of Rio Grande Valley veterans at the 3rd Annual
Creative Arts Expo on Sunday, November 4. The event is from 1 - 6
pm at the Pharr International Convention Center.
Gain valuable
information on veteran’s resources and benefits such as free medical
and mental health screenings and nutrition education.
Honor the
defenders of our freedom by competing in a patriotic spirit contest.
Children, ages 6 to 12: put on your red white and blue costume.
Teens, ages 13 to 17: bring your best patriotic art or composition.
Young adults, families or organizations: decorate a car, truck,
bicycle, motorcycle or even a wagon with a patriotic theme. There is
a trophy for first, second and third place for each contest.
Woodcrafts,
mosaic art, jewelry, acrylic/oil paintings, model airplanes,
military memorabilia, metal crafts, auto restoration and photography
will be on display. Enjoy performances by legendary Grammy Award
winner Carlos Guzman, US Army and Tejano Artist Cali Carranza, US
Army.
For more
information, contact the McAllen Veterans Center at 956-631-2147.
Women's Wonderland
Expo.
South Texas Largest Women's
Event is coming to the New McAllen Convention Center. Sunday,
November 04, 2007 from 11:30 am - 7:00 pm. Women's Wonderland Expo
will bring Hundreds of Exhibitors and Thousands of Attendees. Many
door prizes, Modeling, a Shopping Extravaganza! Admission: Adults
$5.00 Seniors $3.00 Under 12 Free. Limited space for exhibitors
$399.00 Booth 10' X 10'.
World Championship Shirmp Cook-off
The Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce will
host their annual World’s Championship Shrimp Cook-Off. Dozens of
contestants will compete for the World’s Championship title. Vendors
offer gift items, collectibles, food, and much more. Kiddie play
area. Admission. 956/943-2262.
www.portisabelchamber.com.
November 3, 2007
Chili Cook-off
5th Annual Chili For Children Chili Cook-off Downtown Jackson
Street in conjunction with Market Street Days For entrant information or to make
donations call RE/MAX Lone Star 956-428-9900 Sally Smith 956-867-2965
Calvary
Christian School Fall Festival
Calvary Christian School
would like to invite everyone to their Fall Festival to be held
Saturday afternoon, November 3, 2007 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. The Fall
Festival will take place at Calvary Christian School located at 1815
North 7th Street in Harlingen. Come join the fun and enjoy rides,
games and booths. We will also have a cake walk, as well as a
petting zoo, and live music. A silent and live auction with many
fine items will be held. Enjoy a BBQ dinner (dine in or drive
through) which will take place from 5:00-7:00 p.m. in the school
cafeteria. Tickets may be purchased in the school office or by
calling 425-1882. Make plans now for November 3rd and join Calvary
Christian School in fun, food and fellowship from 3:00-8:00 at the
Fall Festival.
November 2, 2007
MARINE MILITARY ACADEMY’S 42nd
BIRTHDAY EVENTS
The
Marine Military Academy’s (MMA) 42nd Birthday Ball
Weekend is scheduled for Friday through Sunday, 2-4 November 2007.
The
Details.
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation Fund Raiser. Nov. 2 and 3rd
This event will have a Parade down Padre Blvd of
all Bikes wishing to ride SAFE, Musical Acts, Vendors, Food
w/wristband (till its gone), Sponsored Bike & Car Show, and of
course a Trophy Party to celebrate everyone & their colors! We will
have other fun activities planned for Friday night, including
registration Meet & Greet, Karaoke, Nite Beach Strolls and etc! Come
out & REP YOUR COLORS!
The Details.
SPI International Music Festival
This year marks the inauguration of the SPI
International Music Festival. A great variety of entertainment at
venues all over the island! The events begins Nov. 2 and runs
through Nov. 4.
Vikki Carr in Concert
Jacob Brown Memorial Center
On the Campus of UT-Brownsville
Brownsville, Texas
8:00 p.m.
Ticket Prices: $20 - $50 *discounts may apply * a processing fee, based on
ticket price, is applied to each ticket.
Vikki Carr is one of the best-love and most accomplished entertainers in the
U.S., Latin America, and Europe. The three-time Grammy Award winner, whose
international success spans four decades, has released 59 best-selling
recordings. She has performed for the Queen of England, five U.S. Presidents,
wartime soldiers in Vietnam and sold-out audiences around the world. She has
worked in radio, television, film, and theater. Her music embraces two languages
and she is among the first artists to bridge the cultures of the United States
and Latin America, paving the way for many performers today. |
