The International Museum of Art & Science is accepting open submissions for Community Altars 2022 in celebration of Día de los Muertos. Submission deadline is Sept. 16 with limited space. This year’s theme is Inspiring Latinas, incorporating altars for women who empowered their Latinx communities. Altars will be on display in the museum’s Discovery Pavilion from Oct. 9 to Nov. 5. The annual Día de los Muertos Festival will also…
The Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce will host its seventh annual Summer Causeway Run & Fitness Walk on Sept. 17. The 5K Walk and 10K Run will feature thousands of participants starting in Port Isabel and crossing the causeway. Walkers will end at the Padre Balli statue on the South Padre Island, while runners will continue to the finish line at Louie’s Backyard. The run will start promptly at 7…
The 16th annual 2022 Fiesta de Palmas takes place Oct. 21-23 at the McAllen Convention Center and organizers are promising the biggest Fiesta yet. The event features a hefty line up of live music, carnival rides, diverse foods and interactive activities for the kids. More than 60,000 people are expected to attend and enjoy attractions for all ages, including the Voladores de Papantla, Children’s Interactive activities, like Dinosaur George and Into…
IBC Bank McAllen is partnering, once again with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center for its 2022 Strut for the Cure fashion show. The fundraising extravaganza takes place Sept. 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Ballroom in McAllen. “IBC Bank has been a proud supporter of MD Anderson for many years and encourages the communities we serve to become MD Anderson supporters as well” …
The Mission Economic Development Corporation, Workforce Solutions and CyberMission host an Information Technology job fair on Aug. 11. The job fair is open to anyone with an interest in securing a job in the IT field. From 2-5 p.m. at the Center for Education and Economic Development, nearly a dozen local and national companies will be on hand. Companies include Spectrum, DHR, Lacks, Mission Regional Hospital, UTRGV, various staffing agencies…
McAllen Public Library will host a Community Health Fair on July 30 from 10 a.m. to1 p.m. at the Main Library at 4001 23rd Street and Nolana Avenue. Attendees are invited to take advantage of free health screenings, local providers on site, informational stations and children’s crafts. The event is free and open to the public. “The Health Fair is an opportunity for our community to receive free health screenings…
The City of McAllen is celebrating Christmas in July after announcing details of the 2022 presentation of the McAllen Holiday Parade which takes place Dec. 3. As a Christmas gift to the community, a special buy one, get one free promotion for VIP stadium tickets is available throughout July. The promotion is valid for tickets priced at $10 only with promo code JULY50. Tickets are available online or at the…
The International Museum of Art & Science presents its 43rd Collage Annual Gala on Aug. 27 at the museum. The IMAS will be honoring Juan and Diana Peña for their support of the museum and their passion for educational and learning experiences for children. The black-tie gala is back at the museum this year, taking place in a unique setting among art exhibitions. The evening includes silent and live auctions,…
Lemonade Day McAllen returns Oct. 29, allowing local kids to fulfill their dreams of being a business owner once again. The community-wide educational program teaches youth the entrepreneurial skills necessary to start, own and operate their own business via a lemonade stand. However, volunteers, mentors, customers and businesses who can provide a safe stand location are needed to make the day a success. The public can participate in a number…
Texas country singer Aaron Watson will no longer be performing at the 2022 Texas Cook’Em festival, prompting a lineup change for the Texas Cook’Em: High Steaks In Edinburg concert. Headlining this year’s festival will be Grammy Award winners Los Palominos. Los Palominos will bring its Tejano sound to the stage during the free concert July 2 at Ebony Hill’s Golf Course. Additional acts include the Red Not Chili Peppers, an internationally touring…