8/31 - Texas Street Festival - Mercedes

Texas Street Festival

The Mercedes Chamber of Commerce and the City of Mercedes invite the entire Rio Grande Valley community to The Texas Street Festival, to be held Labor Day weekend, in beautiful downtown Mercedes.

The Texas Street Festival will feature music, food, art and entertainment for the entire family. There are no other festivals of this type, scheduled for Labor Day weekend, in the entire Rio Grande Valley making it a unique attraction.  The Texas Street Festival will take place on Texas Avenue, in historic downtown Mercedes and the gates will open at noon with non-stop entertainment until 1am. Enjoy great art exhibits, street vendors, street performers, and great food and beverages. This family-oriented event will feature an array of musical artists, a section designated solely to the local community which will feature live performing arts by local school organizations and universities as well as rides for children of all ages. The Texas Street Festival will feature a culturally diverse line-up of music and unique renditions from local artists all on one day and all FREE to the public.

- from http://www.txstreetfestival.com/

Update from the Sunday, August 18th issue of The Monitor:

A Kids Area will be available with rides, strolling mascots and a train running the length of Historical downtown Harlingen. Texas Avenue between Business 83 and Fifth Street will be blocked for the event.
Please leave ice chests at home but bring your own lawn chairs. Artists performing are La Mafia, Control, Whiskey D, Six Strings, KidZapper with Buckin' Crazy, Anteyer, Zumba with the Divas Fitness Center, Lil' Tiger Stripes, and many more performing on two stages.
Vendor applications are available at the Chamber Office or call 956-565-2221.

8/24 - Mudder of all Mudders 10K - Donna

Register at http://www.rgvevents.net/event/10k-mudder-of-all-mudders/957

This is a MEGA course with over 600 acres of private land that includes obstacles like no other in the Valley! We will have anywhere from 15-30 obstacles along the course route PLUS SURPRISES. HUGE Monster Tires, MUDD pits, shallow and deep drainage ditches wet and dry, ditch run, thorny thicket, cactus run and so much more

08/24 - EWBC Summer Evening Movie - Edinburg

 

EWBC Summer Evening Movie

"Rio"

Saturday, August 24th

8 - 10 p.m.

8/15 - Back to School Fair - McAllen

McAllen ISD and City of McAllen Police Department will be hosting the 2nd Annual Back to School Fair from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, at McAllen Convention Center.

This is a great opportunity to provide valuable resources/information to McAllen ISD students and parents. School departments and campuses will be on hand to provide information beneficial to parents and students. Last year, more than 4,000 attended.

The deadline for exhibitors to take part is Aug. 1.

Call (956) 632-3232 to register or for more information.

- http://www.mcallen.net/news/default/2013-07-24/2nd_annual_back-to-school_fair_planned_for_august_15.aspx

8/10 - Perseid Party - Mission

It's the Perseid Party at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park!

This annual event features live animals, nature-themed family activities, stargazing, live entertainment during the week of the Perseid Meteor Shower.

Saturday, August 10, 2013 from 8:00 pm-12:00 midnight

Doors open at 7:00 pm. Admission is only $5! FREE for children 12 and under!

• Scheduled programs are free with park admission
• School Field Trips & Special Programs available upon request (fees apply), please call Program Staff for details

8/10 - CASA Superhero 5K - Edinburg

Calling all Super Heroes! CASA Superhero 5k Saturday August 10, 2013 at Edinburg Municipal Park. Register by August 2nd at Valley Running Co or at CASA of Hidalgo. All funds raised will benefit CASA of Hidalgo County, an organization dedicated to speaking for the best interest of children in the courts by promoting and supporting quality volunteer representation to provide each child a safe, permanent and nurturing home.

Adults $20, Children 6-12 $10, Team of 20+ $15 each.

Registration starts at 7 am, and the race begins at 8 am. Early registration fee is $20 for adults, $10 for children, ages 6-12, and $15 each for a team of 20+.

First 100 to finish race gets a free t-shirt. Prizes for best costume: Best Duo Costume, Best Female Costume, Best Male, Best Team Spirit. All funds raised will benefit CASA of Hidalgo County.

For more information, call 956-381-0346.

- from exploremcallen.com and The Monitor's Sunday, July 7th print edition

6/13-8/8 - Summer Nights at the Museum - Edinburg

Experience a Three Night Adventure During MOSTHistory’s Summer Nights at the Museum

Summer event series to be held at 6:30 p.m. on June 13, July 11 and August 8, 2013
The Museum of South Texas History announces their third annual Summer Nights at the Museum will be held this year at 6:30 p.m. on June 13, July 11 and August 8. During the indoor three night event series the museum’s signature exhibition, Rio Grande Legacy, will come to life section by section, providing three different adventures in time for the whole family, a group outing or even a date night.

“Sweet Dreams of the River Frontier”

Each Summer Night will promptly kick off at 6:30 p.m. with a puppet show — popcorn included — that ties in to the spotlighted exhibition section. Guests will want to ensure they arrive early to get their snack before show time. Following the puppet show, children will receive a game card to begin playing FIND ME IF YOU CAN, a quest to find the character, artifact or image that inspired the puppet characters. Once completed, the game card can be entered into a drawing for a prize to be awarded at the end of each night. If the children play the game each month, they will not only have three chances to win but also a chance to win a grand prize at the conclusion of Summer Nights at the Museum.

Nighttime at the Museum

When the sun goes down, the museum will come to life. While children are on their quest, that evening’s spotlighted exhibition section will come alive through costumed interpreters talking about and demonstrating their everyday life. For “kids” of all ages there will be many hands-on activities including flintknapping, La Tortillera and, back by popular demand, Atlatl target practice. One of the new activities this year, “Digging Up History,” is sure to bring out the inner archaeologist in everyone. Be sure to attend the entire Summer Nights series as each one is a different adventure.

Summer Nights at the Museum

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

June 13 | River Frontier & Puppet Show “Sweet Dreams of the River Frontier”
July 11 | River Highway & Puppet Show “A Place Called Home”
August 8 | River Crossroads & Puppet Show “I Used to Be a Star”

Puppet Show

Complimentary Popcorn

FIND ME IF YOU CAN Children’s Game

Hands-On Activities

Costumed Characters

Shopping at the Museum Store

…and more!

- from www.mosthistory.org



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6/18-8/20 - Terrific Tuesdays at EWBC - Edinburg

RR - Reservations Required!!
Please make reservations at least two days in advance by calling us at (956) 381-9922.

7/25-8/4 - Chicago: The Musical - San Juan

All Star Theatre company presents “Chicago, The Musical” at the PSJA High School Performing Arts Centre

Evening peformances on July 25-27 and August 1-3,  at 8 p.m.
Matinees at 2 p.m. on July 27-28 and August 3-4

Admission: $15 general admission, $10 students and seniors, tickets for matinee performances are $10 for everyone

For tickets or more information, call the box office at 956-307-8271 or email iloveallstartheatre@gmail.com

8/3 - Teddy Bear Clinic - Edinburg

The Edinburg Children’s Hospital’s will host its first-ever “Teddy Bear Clinic,” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of the Community-wide Health Fair on Aug. 3.

At the “Teddy Bear Clinic,” children are encouraged to bring in their favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal and nurse volunteers will give it a check-up.

The Community-wide Health Fair is hosted by the Hidalgo Starr Counties Medical Alliance and co-sponsored by South Texas Health System and the Valley Care Clinics.

The health fair will take place 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 3 at Edinburg Regional Medical Center, 1102 W. Trenton Rd.

At the “Teddy Bear Clinic,” your child’s stuffed animal may get some stitches, a shot, a bandage, or an X-ray. Each stuffed animal will be weighed, measured and have their blood pressure taken, too. And after it’s all done, each furry friend will receive a certificate of good health to take home.
“The clinic teaches children that doctors and nurses are friends and are here to help them feel better. The Teddy Bear Clinic will also expose children to the many departments of a hospital and let them know what to expect if they ever have to come to one,” said Jennifer Garza, CEO of Edinburg Regional Medical Center and Edinburg Children’s Hospital.
“Preparing for a procedure or doctor’s visit through medical play is highly beneficial to children. Listening to concerns, easing their fears, and giving them some control by acting as a parent to their stuffed animal are our goals with this Teddy Bear Clinic.”
In addition to the Teddy Bear Clinic, the Community-wide Health Fair will feature a wide variety of free health information, vision screenings, and activities for the whole family. Physician lectures will take place in the Texas Room. A complete schedule and listing of vendors will be available online at www.southtexashealthsystem.com under Hospital Events.

- from http://www.yourvalleyvoice.com/news/article_a38d2376-ef16-11e2-a701-001a4bcf887a.html

7/7-8/17 - Sand Castle Summer Contests - SPI

 

Summer Sandcastle Contests with demonstrations and lessons; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Sunday, July 7 - Boomerang Billy's

Tuesday, July 23 - La Quinta Inns & Suites

Sunday, July 28 - The Pearl South Padre

Saturday, August 3 - La Copa Inn

Saturday, August 10 - Hilton Garden Inn

Saturday, August 17 - Isla Grand Beach Resort

 

Saturday, August 24 - Grand Champsionship at Claytons Beach Bar

 

Daily Schedule:

9 - 11 a.m. - Demo Castle by master sculptors

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Free Workshops

1 - 3 p.m. - Competition

8/3 - Dive-in Movie - McAllen

Dive-In Movie

Admission: $2.00 per person.

Enjoy your favorite big screen flicks on our giant inflatable movie screen. Bring a chair or blanket and bring the entire family for some fun!

Pool opens at 6:00 p.m. Movie starts at approximately 8:00 p.m.

Pack a picnic or purchase your snacks from the concession stand.

https://www.facebook.com/events/518936841501156/?ref=22

8/3 - Viva McAllen Streets

 

McAllen Crime Stoppers presents

 

Viva McAllen Streets

Date: Saturday, August 3rd, 2013

Time: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Place: McAllen Convention Center

 

"Viva McAllen Streets" targets living a healthy lifestyle with fitness and eating right. McAllen Crime Stoppers, the McAllen Police Department, McPD Cycling Team and the McAllen Transit & Traffic Departments teamed up to host a community event for a safe place to exercise and play.

 

Events:

McAllen Crime Stoppers and the McPd Cycling Team together organized Pedal Against Crime – 60 mile, 40 mile, and 25 mile cycling ride from the beautiful McAllen Convention Center to the rural roads of La Joya. To pre-register at Active.com for Cycling Ride click link http://www.active.com/running/mcallen-tx/viva-mcallen-streets-2013

The McAllen Crime Stoppers and La Joya ISD Campus Crime Stoppers will host the Cowboy Q’ing Against Crime Cook-off, sanctioned by the International Barbecue Cookers Association (IBCA) for the best cook off chefs in South Texas, Saturday August 3, 2013 from 9 am to 5 pm at the McAllen Convention Center. Set up for event is Friday, August 2nd at 12 pm (noon). To Register for Cook-off, contact Gilbert Casanova 956-522-2163 or Carlos Garcia 956-279-9472 or Mario Cavazos 956-821-2180.

McAllen Crime Stoppers will host a Run for Justice 10k Costume Run & Walk through some of McAllen’s safe and friendly neighborhoods. You can pre-register for 10k Run at Active.com http://www.active.com/running/mcallen-tx/viva-mcallen-streets-2013

McAllen Crime Stoppers Trail Ride will start and finish at the McAllen Convention Center grounds on the west side. Horse riders will meander up north in and out of traffic on Ware Road via irrigation canals. You can pre-register with Mario Cavazos at mcpdcrimestoppers@gmail.com or 956-821-2180. You must provide your own horse. The trail ride will collect $20 per rider on site.

McAllen Police Department, McAllen Metro/Transit, and Bike McAllen/Traffic Departments with the City of McAllen are committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable place for cyclists, runners, pedestrians and motorists to coexist within our city through the promotion of cycling safety, fitness, and public awareness of cycling facilities and policies.

Cowboy Breakfast with the Mayor tickets are only $5 per person which can be purchased at McAllen Chamber of Commerce with Blanca Cardenas 956-682-2871 or Mario Cavazos at 956-821-2180. Join us for a Cowboy Breakfast with pan de campo in a cowboy setting. There will be entertainment and Mayor Jim Darling will address the crowd.

Metro Kids Station – Metro McAllen will host kid events Caricatures with Marie Antoinette; ZUMBA with Mary Zuviri; Bike Rack Completion Swag Pack; Play and learn about your after school snack; and Mini bus roadeo

Ranger CrossFit – Learn proper technique about crossfit from some of the coaches who will push you past your limit. Contact Miguel De La Fuente at Ranger CrossFit www.ranger-crossfit.com

EVENT SCHEDULE

 

-from http://vivamcallenstreets.com/

 



8/3 - Movie Night at Pumphouse Park - Hidalgo

On Saturday, August 3, Disney’s “Oz the Great and Powerful” will be featured for their Movie Night event in the outdoor Amphitheater.
Pre-activities begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the feature film at 8:15 p.m. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and beach chairs, purchase hotdog combos and other treats from on-site vendors. Free popcorn will be available.

For more information call (956) 843-8686 or visit cityofhidalgo.net

8/3 - RGV's "Big Latch On" and Celebration of World Breastfeeding Week - Brownsville

Saturday, Aug. 3 at Brownsville Children's Museum from 9:30am to 1pm to raise awareness about the health benefits of breastfeeding for mom, child and family.

As part of the Big Latch On, groups of breastfeeding women coming together at registered locations around the world to all latch on their child at a set time. All the breastfeeding women and children are latched on for one minute at the set time and are counted by the witnesses. The numbers are added up and we see if we can beat previous Big Latch On records or maybe even the world record.

Goals:
Support for communities to identify and grow opportunities to provide ongoing breastfeeding support and promotion.
Raise awareness of breastfeeding support and knowledge available in communities.
Help communities positively support breastfeeding in public places.
Make breastfeeding a normal part of the day-to-day life at a local community level.
Increase support for women who breastfeed - women are supported by their partners, family and the breastfeeding knowledge that is embedded in their communities.
Communities have the resources to advocate for coordinated appropriate and accessible breastfeeding support services.

Registration for participants will be from 9:45-10:15am
First 100 people will be Free, there after entrance is $5 pp (children under 1yr free)
Goodie Bags will be given to those participating!

Dr. Lee will be a keynote speaker addressing women's health

7/27-12/14 - Keepin' it Rio Market Days - Rio Grande City

 

7/8-8/9 - Summer Critter Camp - Mission

The National Butterfly Center is pleased to offer five weeks of Project WILD^TM certified environmental and life science education to children ages 6 - 14. Programs will be limited to 40 children per session.

Children age 6- 10 will be introduced to native plants and wildlife, including insects, reptiles, mammals and birds, in our Winged Wonders program. They will learn about life cycles, climate change, the importance of habitat and more, through outdoor adventures and arts & crafts activites.

Youth age 11 - 14 will engage in hands-on projects, such as landscaping, and build features that enhance the property for people and animals. They will also learn wilderness and other skills that come in handy for outdoor exploration, wildlife identification and environmental conservation, through our Working Wonders program.

All participants who complete a summer session will receive a complimentary Individual Membership good for one year of FREE admission to the National Butterfly Center.

Session Times: 8:30AM - 12:00PM
Session Fee: $60

Session 1: July 8 – 12
Butterflies, Birds & Bugs: We have all three in abundance at the NBC! Learn how to find them, identify, name and feed them, as you discover our gardens, hunt our trails, and hike the baritol. We’ll cover lifecycle, food chain, habitat, behavior and more! - REGISTER HERE

Session 2: July 15 – 19
Plant for Success!: Get out your green thumb and grow, grow, grow! Learn to collect and clean seed for germination and cuttings for cultivation. Connect native plants to butterflies as larval hosts and nectar sources, so we may restore lost habitat and beautify our neighborhoods and homes. - REGISTER HERE

Session 3: July 22 – 26
Ready, Set, Track: The NBC has a wild nightlife! We see evidence of it every morning…. Learn to determine species by their tracks, scat, and other tell-tale signs of activity, then man the 'trail cams' for a week, to get to know some of South Texas' native species, when they think no one is watching. - REGISTER HERE

Session 4: July 29 – August 2
Creepy Crawlers: From juicy, horned caterpillars to tarantulas and Texas Indigoes, the NBC is home to a remarkable variety of insects and reptiles. Explore the gardens and trails in search of Spiny Lizards, Unicorn Mantis and more, while learning about the often “invisible” animals that inhabit our homes and yards, alongside us. - REGISTER HERE

Session 5: August 5 – August 9
Survivor South Texas: Heat, drought, thorny brush and stinging bugs. How do you deal with these? We'll share skills and knowledge to help you handle the challenges of our desert climate, whether you're pitching camp, clearing trails, or searching for food in the great outdoors! - REGISTER HERE

Paid sessions may be cancelled with two weeks advance notice, and a $10 penalty.

Contact Flora at 956.583.5400 ext. 751, for more information.

-taken from the National Butterfly Center Website