6/1-8/31 - Summer Movies in the Park!

Harlingen
Family Movie Nights
Location: on the corner of "A" & Jackson Street  (Lozano Plaza)
Dates:
   Saturday, June 15 - Unconditional
   Saturday, July 20 - Ring the Bell
   Saturday, August 17 - Undaunted

Movies at the Park

Location: Lon C. Hill Park

Date: August 31

McAllen

Movies in the Park

Location: Westside Park (1000 S. Ware Rd.) across from the McAllen Convention Center

Port Isabel

The Lighthouse Establishment Cinema is a unique program which utilizes the historic Port Isabel  Lighthouse as the backdrop for the projections of movies. The community and visitors to the community are invited to bring their lawn chairs, blankets and picnics to the grounds of the lighthouse for a memorable evening under the stars. Admission is free. Pets allowed, but must be kept on a leash and mindful of their well trained owners who are prepared to clean up after them. Concessions offered. No alcohol allowed.

Location: Port Isabel Lighthouse

Contact: 956/943/-7602 for info

Dates: every Friday night in June & July at 9:30 p.m. starting on June 7th

Schedule:
June 7th - Madagascar III
June 14th - Rise of the Guardians
June 21st - Amazing Spiderman
June 28th - Paranorman
July 5th - The Lorax
July 12th - An American Tail
July 19th - Scooby Doo
July 26th - Surf's Up

San Benito

Movies for the entire family on the third Saturday of each month at dusk, including this date.  Sponsored by Borderland Calvary Chapel.  Free popcorn, drinks and hotdogs, face-painting and fun for the children.
Location: W.H. Heavin Amphitheater on the resaca in San Benito

Contact: 361-3804
 

2/21-??? - Frontera's Thursday Evening Vulture & Hawk Watch - Weslaco

photo by Brian Plath

 

"Hundreds of Turkey Vultures spiral downward over South Texas Boulevard in Weslaco every evening in fall and winter, creating a funnel effect that looks like a slow moving tornado of soaring birds.
“It’s quite a spectacle to watch them come in for the evening,” says FAS president and neighbor Jim Chapman, “To see the sheer numbers of them roosting in nearby trees is kind of mind-boggling.”
These magnificent birds of prey glide slowly down to their night roosting spot in the tall trees at the Frontera Audubon Society (FAS) nature preserve and surrounding areas."

"The public is invited to view the phenomenon during “Frontera’s Thursday Evening Vulture & Hawk Watch” on Thursday evenings beginning February 21^st at 5 p.m. at FAS, located at 1101 S. Texas Blvd., for as long as the vultures remain in the area. A video about Turkey Vultures will also be shown in the Historic Skaggs House.

Frontera Audubon Society is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the environments of the Rio Grande Valley of Texas and offering opportunities for all people to enjoy and discover nature. FAS is located at 1101 S. Texas Blvd. in Weslaco Texas. It is also the home of the Skaggs House, a Texas Historic Landmark built in 1927 by R. Newell Waters. For more information, call 956-968-3275 or visit http://www.fronteraaudubon.org."

- from the Frontera Audubon Society's blog




1/12-5/25 - Kids' Nature Club at The Valley Nature Center - Weslaco

A fun and educational opportunity for kids to explore nature.
Field Trip Dates & Locations:
January 12, 2013 - Quinta Mazatlan and Old Hidalgo Pump House - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
February 2, 2013 - Salt Lake Area - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
March 2, 2013 - Biking at Resaca de la Palma State Park - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
April 6, 2013 - Weslaco Adventure Day & Camp Out - 3 p.m. - 11: a.m.
May 4, 2013 - Canoe Trip to Bentsen State Park - 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
May 25, 2013 - Adio Party / Ice Cream Social at VNC - 6 p.m.

For children ages 8 to 12
Cost for the entire season is $90 / child. There is a limited number of scholarships available. Contact Marissa Latigo at (956) 969-2475.

10/13-4/13 - Family Fun Days at Resaca de la Palma State Park -Brownsville

Every second Saturday of the month bring the family over from 2:30 - 4:00 pm for a variety of great activities!

Jackson Street Market Days - Harlingen

First Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Jackson Street between 4th & Commerce

1/2 & 1/23 - Natural History Tours of La Sal del Rey - Alamo

Van tours by Valley Nature Center are offered from Santa Ana NWR and leave at 7:00am and return around 2:00pm.

Salt Lake Tours are on January 2nd and 23rd.

Water, insect repellent, and bird list included. Bring your own snacks or lunch if you wish! Wear sturdy shoes as walking is required.

Pre-register & Pay required

$25 per person

Valley Nature Center

956-969-2475

mlatigo@valleynaturecenter.org

The Market @Weslaco

Welcome to The Market @Weslaco. Our mission is to provide opportunities for farmers to sell and consumers to buy produce directly from each other. By doing this, the Market increases the local food supply and production, and hopes to create, expand and enhance the economic strength and viability of farmers in south Texas while also contributing to the health and wealth of valley residents. The Valley has been blessed with a amazing growing season yet most of our fruits and vegetables we buy in super markets come from thousands of miles away.
This is where The Market comes in to save the day. Having accesses to locally grown and raised products gives us food that is thousands of miles better, strengthens our economy, and most importantly helps keep our community healthy.

Every THURSDAY | 5pm – 7pm FREE to the public

Weslaco Business Visitor & Event Center

275 South Kansas Avenue Weslaco, Texas 78596
 
Email Address: info@rgvfarmersmarket.com or aaguilar@weslacoedc.com
Telephone: 956.821.9173