Events
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Women Empowering Women – Desirae Salcido
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX, United StatesJoin the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce for its Women Empowering Women event Oct. 7 with keynote speaker Desirae Salcido. Salcido is a sergeant with the Law Enforcement Development Unit for Texas Department of Public Safety. She's been with the department for 9 years and a sergeant for 6. She is a wife and a mother of three. RSVP to attend this event. Limited seating available.
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Governor’s Small Business Webinar: Identifying Your Target Market
Online TX, United StatesWho is most likely to use your product or service? Learn how to effectively identify your target market during the next Governor's Small Business Webinar Oct. 7. A panel of subject-matter experts will discuss the importance of determining your customer base. They will also provide key resources to help small businesses succeed. The session includes a live Q&A session. Register online.
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McAllen “Man & Woman of the Year” Awards
McAllen Convention Center 700 Convention Center Boulevard, McAllen, TX, United StatesJoin the McAllen Chamber of Commerce Oct. 7 to celebrate this year’s Man & Woman of the Year. This year's honorees are McAllen Police Chief Victor R. Rodriguez and Sally Fraustro-Guerra. For table reservations or sponsorships, contact Blanca Cardenas at 956-682-2871 or bcardenas@mcallenchamber.com.
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Walk For Women Silent Dance Party
Louie's Backyard 2305 Laguna Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX, United StatesWalk For Women hosts a Silent Dance Party at Louie's Backyard Oct. 10 with three channels of music to choose from. The silent disco is an event where people dance to music listened to on wireless headphones. Rather than using a speaker system, music is broadcast via a radio transmitter with the signal being picked up by wireless headphone receivers worn by the participants. Find someone with the same color headphones…
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Walk For Women
South Padre Island Convention Centre 7355 Padre Boulevard, South Padre Island, TX, United StatesWalk For Women honors the breast cancer survivors, fighters and thrivers, and remember those we have lost but who remain in our hearts. Registration is from 8:30-10 a.m. at the South Padre Island Convention Centre. The walk starts promptly at 10 am. and will also end at the convention centre. Participants are responsible for their own transportation. The route will go south on Padre Blvd to the Post Office at…
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Mission Lions Market Days
Mission Market Square 200 West Tom Landry, Mission, TX, United StatesJoin friends and neighbors for Mission Lions Market Days Oct. 9. The market includes arts and crafts, antiques, jewelry, clothing, food and music. Free community bingo is also part of the event. The market takes place every month on the second Saturday.
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Weslaco Museum Saturday Speaker – Lisa Adam
Weslaco Museum 500 South Texas Blvd., Weslaco, TX, United StatesThe Weslaco Museum presents Lisa Adam for an encore event on her book “xuai” Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. Adam is an anthropologist whose research lead her on a journey to “the whispered and fragmented words" of the ancient Coahuiltecan peoples of south Texas and northern Mexico. With Spanish missions dominating the area, many of the natives were converted to Christianity. Through those missions, words were translated from native languages…
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Dia de los Muertos Festival and Market
International Museum of Art & Science 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen, TX, United StatesIMAS hosts the Dia de los Muertos Festival and Market Oct. 10. Visitors can play Lotería, create papel picado, make a paper butterfly shadow box, view the altars display, and decorate a traditional sugar skull ($2 per participant). A diverse vendor market will be on site with traditional pieces and handmade goods including art, jewelry, plants, aguas frescas and sweet treats. Community tables include McAllen Public Library and Valley Symphony Orchestra. The McAllen Creative Incubator…
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Kid’s Night Out At Sea Turtle Inc.
Sea Turtle Inc. 6617 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, United StatesSea Turtle Inc. hosts a Kid's Night Out for children ages 7-14 years old Oct. 16. Children will participate in educational sea turtle activities and spooky activities hosted by sea turtle educators. Pizza, snacks and drinks are included in the $50 registration. Register online.
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Business Over Breakfast – American Cancer Society
Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen, TX, United StatesThe Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly Business Over Breakfast Oct. 14 with the American Cancer Society. Cathy Weaver serves as the keynote speaker for this installment.
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SPI Coffee and Conversation
Padre Island Brewing Company 3400 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island, TX, United StatesJoin the South Padre Island Chamber for "Coffee and Conversation" to hear about new county projects on Oct. 14 at Padre Island Brewing Co. Speakers are Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino Jr. and County Commissioner Pct. 1 Sofia Benavides. The Point Isabel ISD will also provide information on the November bond election.
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Edinburg Chamber Installation & Awards Banquet
TX, United StatesThe Edinburg Chamber of Commerce honors its Man and Woman of the Year at its installation and awards banquet Oct. 14. "Under the Neon Moon" will celebrate Michael J. Williamson, the chamber's 2021-2022 president of the board, and Veronica Gonzales, the immediate past president. Other honors for the evening include Community Leader of the Year, Ambassador of the Year and Business Award winners. VIP tables and sponsorships are available. For…