Events
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7th Annual South Texas Adolescent Health Summit
Mission Event Center 200 South Shary Road, Mission, TX, United StatesThe seventh annual South Texas Adolescent Health Summit on Sept. 26 and Sept. 27 targets highly focused professionals from the Rio Grande Valley, including social workers, clinicians, counselors, researchers, practitioners, educators and youth service professionals who serve young people in this region of Texas. This continuing education opportunity allows participants to receive valuable continuing education and have the opportunity to gain and refine skills while networking with colleagues. The goal…
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POSTPONED: Whiskey Business … An Old Fashioned Cocktail and Food Tasting Event
Radisson Hotel 2721 South 10th Street, McAllen, TX, United StatesTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE TBA. Whiskey cocktails and food tastings prepared by local restaurants are the name of the game for "Whiskey Business ... An 'Old Fashioned' Cocktail & Food Tasting Event" on Sept. 26. Presented by the McAllen Chamber of Commerce and Visit McAllen, the inaugural event includes a cigar lounge, live entertainment and vintage cars. The people's choice award will go to the…
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Aurora House Lunch & Learn
Weslaco Chamber of Commerce 275 S. Kansas Ave,, Weslaco, TX, United StatesJoin the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce for a special Lunch & Learn presentation with Cynthia L. Benavides on "Understanding Wills, POA's, and Texas Transfer on Death Deeds" on Sept. 17. Light lunch will be provided. Limited seating available. RSVP required. For more information, call 956-973-9690 or email lynette@aurorahouse.org.
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DeafWorld
Brown Middle School 2700 S. Ware Road, McAllen, TX, United StatesFamilies can be introduced to sign language, deaf culture and even learn about careers in the deaf community at McAllen ISD’s DeafWorld 2024 on Sept. 27. This free event, which has a Super Hero theme, takes place at McAllen ISD’s Brown Middle School gym and is organized by McAllen ISD’s Regional Day School for the Deaf Program. “We encourage everyone to come have some fun as they learn about deaf…
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Latina Hope
Calvary Baptist Church 1600 Harvey Drive, McAllen, United StatesThe McAllen Chamber of Commerce hosts its October session of Latina Hope on Oct. 2. The competitive pitch program facilitates training, networking and micro business development for Spanish-speaking women. The program offers business workshops, as well as specialized skill training in making candles, cards, jewelry, soaps, toys and wreaths. Latina Hope also offers classes in knitting/crocheting, quilting, sewing and alterations. After attending the training, participants are given the opportunity to…
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Beautiful Valley Plants
Quinta Mazatlan 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, TX, United StatesJohn Brush The RGV is full of diverse plant communities, from coastal prairies to dense thorn forest, filled with plant species large and small. Join John Brush at Quinta Mazatlán on Oct. 3 to learn about the characteristics of these habitats, including common plants and rare plants found within. Brush is the urban ecologist at Quinta Mazatlán, City of McAllen. Some of his plant-focused duties include implementing habitat creation projects,…
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GMCC Annual Member Gala
Mission Event Center 200 South Shary Road, Mission, TX, United StatesJoin the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce for its 2024 gala, "A Night in the Secret Garden," on Oct. 3 at the Mission Event Center. The evening includes a cocktail reception, silent auction, music, dinner and an awards program. Sponsorship opportunities are available. Call 956-585-2727 or email vanessanichole@missionchamber.com for more information.
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12th Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Run, Ride
Texas Oncology - McAllen 1901 South 2nd Street, McAllen, TX, United StatesTexas Oncology's 12th annual Breast Cancer Awareness Walk, Run, Ride takes place Oct. 5. The event includes a 5K, 2.5-mile walk; 20K, 40K and 100K cycles. Fees, further information and registration are available online.
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Weslaco National Night Out
Weslaco City Hall 255 South Kansas Ave., Weslaco, TX, United StatesThe City of Weslaco hosts Weslaco Night Out on Oct. 5 as part of National Night Out. The free community event includes the opportunity to meet Weslaco PD, music, a market and family activities. For more information or to be a vendor, call 956-968-8591, ext. 2305 or 2014, or email weslacopdpars@weslacotx.gov.
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1 Million Cups
McAllen Creative Incubator 601 N Main Street, McAllen, TX, United StatesJoin the McAllen Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 9 for its monthly installment of 1 Million Cups. The local monthly offering is part of a free, national program designed to educate, engage and connect entrepreneurs. This program encourages entrepreneurs to discover solutions and network while sharing over a million cups of coffee.
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2024 Texas Cook’em: High Steaks in Edinburg
Ebony Hills Golf Club 300 Mark South Peña Drive, Edinburg, United StatesThe much-anticipated Texas Cook'em: High Steaks in Edinburg event makes a grand return on Oct. 12 at the Ebony Hills Golf Course. This year’s event promises musical acts, attractions, and, of course, some of the finest steak and BBQ in Texas. Headlining the evening concert will be renowned Texas Country artists, the Josh Abbott Band. Hudson Westbrook is the opening act. Additionally, RED - A Taylor Swift Tribute, will be…
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ServSafe Food Managers Certification
South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce 321 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, United StatesThe ServSafe Food Managers Certification on Oct. 14-15 provides the training needed to meet SPI City Ordinances. Certification classes take place once a year and are good for five years. This is a two-day class offered in both English and Spanish, with the test administered on the second day. Registration is $200 for South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce members, $225 for prospective members. Registration includes two days of classes,…