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SUMMARY:Good Day McAllen
DESCRIPTION:Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for its Good Day McAllen Luncheon March 3. Connect with the newest chamber members and rekindle with existing members. \nProgram will begin promptly at noon with emcees Jim Darling and Tony Forina. \nDoor prizes are part of the luncheon. A name will also be drawn for a chance to win a $1\,400 cash grand prize. Must be present to win. If there is no winner\, the cash prize will increase to $1\,500. \nRSVP by calling 956-682-2871.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/good-day-mcallen-2/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Suites by Hilton\, 1800 S 2nd Street\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:Backyard Gardening with Stephanie Kasper
DESCRIPTION:Stephanie Kasper\nInterested in starting your own vegetable garden? Not sure where to start? Ask an experienced farmer for tips and tricks on how to begin and maintain your own garden at the Nature Speaker Series. Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center hosts UTRGV research farmer Stephanie Kasper on March 3 for a special presentation on sustainable agriculture and growing food in the Rio Grande Valley. \nThis presentation will discuss strategies for starting and maintaining vegetable gardens under challenging South Texas conditions. \nKasper is a research farmer at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Here\, she studies soil health practices and manages the Hub of Prosperity Farm. The farm began in 2019 for community-facing sustainable agriculture research and education. With agricultural experience at scales ranging from apartment patio to 200-acre ranch\, she believes everyone can be involved in creative and sustainable food production solutions. \nTickets are $5 and available for purchase at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/backyard-gardening-with-stephanie-kasper/
LOCATION:Quinta Mazatlan\, 600 Sunset Drive\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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SUMMARY:Arbor Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Keep McAllen Beautiful hosts its in-person Arbor Day Celebration March 5\, with a 5K\, 10K\, kids 2K and 25-mile bike ride and social bike ride. The celebration also includes educational booths and tree workshops. \nRegister for run and biking events online.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/arbor-day-celebration/
LOCATION:McAllen Munical Park\, 1921 North Bicentennial Blvd.\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:McAllen Legendary Businesswomen’s Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The annual McAllen Legendary Businesswomen’s Luncheon takes place March 10 honoring McAllen businesswomen. This year’s honorees are owner of Cantu Special Events Blanca Cantu\, owner and CEO of Mego Afek USA Raquel Hochman and CEO of Bert Ogden Auto Group Natasha Del Barrio. \nThe honorees will share how they overcame adversity and challenges to reach their business goals. \nThe event includes lunch by the DoubleTree Hotel. The cost to attend the event is $40 for chamber members or $60 for non-members. Sponsorships and reserved tables are available. There will also be swag bags and door prize giveaways. \nThe McAllen Legendary Businesswomen’s Luncheon is presented by the McAllen Chamber All About Women Committee\, the City of McAllen\, The Law Office of John David Franz\, Oh Kay’s\, Embassy Suites by Hilton McAllen/On the Border\, and Socialife Magazine. \nFor more information or to make a reservation\, contact Gerry Garcia at 956-682-2871.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/mcallen-legendary-businesswomens-luncheon/
LOCATION:DoubleTree Suites by Hilton\, 1800 S 2nd Street\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards and Recognitions
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SUMMARY:National Plant a Flower Day at the Mazatlan Morning
DESCRIPTION:March 12 is National Plant a Flower Day and Quinta Mazatlan is celebrating with Mazatlan Morning from 9 a.m. to noon with the Native Plant Sale\, Talk\, Walk & Seed Bombing. \nMcAllen urban ecologist John Brush presents a program at 10 a.m. titled “Quinta in Bloom\,” highlighting the native flowers around the sanctuary. \nMike Heep\, Valley’s native plant nursery owner\, will sell plants from 9 a.m. to noon with a presentation at 11 a.m. This is an opportunity for attendees to ask questions about what to grow in a garden. \nKids and adults alike can make Seed Bombs to take home and toss anywhere they would like to cover with flowers.  Seed Bombs are balls made out of clay\, compost and seeds.  Apparently\, Seed Bombs were first used in the 70’s to “bomb” large vacant lots in New York City with flowers—they called it guerilla gardening. \nThe event is free with park admission of $3 for adults\, $2 for children\, and ages 2 and under are free. Reserve your tickets online at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com in order for the park to prepare accordingly. \nFor more information\, contact Quinta Mazatlan or follow Quinta Mazatlan on social media.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/national-plant-a-flower-day-at-the-mazatlan-morning/
LOCATION:Quinta Mazatlan\, 600 Sunset Drive\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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SUMMARY:Tamales & Menudo Mixer
DESCRIPTION:Join the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce\, LiftFund and PeopleFund for Tamales & Menudo March 16 at Fireman’s Pump House. The appreciation mixer shows appreciation to those in the small business community. \nThe evening includes door prizes and cocktails. \nTo RSVP or receive more information\, contact the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/tamales-menudo-mixer/
LOCATION:Firemen’s Pump House\, 201 North 1st Street\, McAllen\, TX\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Networking
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SUMMARY:“Beginner’s Luck: My First Year of Birding” With Avrel Seale
DESCRIPTION:Avrel Seale\nLooking to begin birdwatching? Join Avrel Seale for “Beginner’s Luck: My First Year of Birding” at 6 p.m. March 17 at the Nature Speaker Series at Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center. \nA Valley native living in Austin\, Seale is the author of 10 books and a writer for the University of Texas at Austin. The youngest son of Jan Seale and the late Carl Seale\, he is also the brother of Erren and Ansen\, all of whom have been heavily involved with Quinta Mazatlán over many years. Seale began filming and photographing birds during the catastrophic winter storm of February 2021 and never stopped. His presentation will include a video highlighting the best captures of his first year of birding. Nearly all of his subjects were filmed in Texas\, including at Quinta Mazatlán\, Estero Llano Grande State Park near Weslaco and South Padre Island. \nFor Seale\, the challenge of photography is greater due to a major stroke four years ago. Seale can use only his left hand\, and camera shutter releases are almost exclusively on the right. Despite this hurdle Seale persevered and picked up tips and tricks on how to capture stunning images of birds. He utilized a mix of tools to build his bird knowledge\, including traditional field guides and Facebook groups\, as well as apps such as Merlin\, eBird and iNaturalist. \nBeginning Birding\nCapturing images of nature does not require an advanced professional camera. Nature photography can begin with your own cell phone camera. In addition to digital photography\, Seale uses a cell phone and a spotting scope. This captures slow-motion video revealing extraordinary details of bird behavior too quick to notice in real time. \nThe benefits of birding include improving physical and mental health by staying active and reducing stress. Birders engage with community and other birders while providing a positive economic impact on the community. Birding can happen almost anywhere from a local park to a back yard. It also does not require any extras to begin. As long as you have an interest\, it’s never too late or too early to begin your birding journey. \n“They say youth is wasted on the young\, and I was woefully disinterested in birds for all those years I lived in the Valley\,” Seale mused. “I guess I had to move 350 miles away before I realized that my hometown is basically the center of the birding universe.” \nTickets are $5 per person. Pre-purchased tickets recommended. Tickets available for purchase at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/beginners-luck-my-first-year-of-birding-with-avrel-seale/
LOCATION:Quinta Mazatlan\, 600 Sunset Drive\, McAllen\, TX\, 78503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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SUMMARY:Food Park Unplugged
DESCRIPTION:Food Park Unplugged takes place March 18 at McAllen Food Park. \nEvery third Friday of the month\, enjoy the sounds of local crooners while feasting on dishes by Food Truck chefs. Take a stroll and do some shopping from local craft and collectibles vendors. This event is family- and pet-friendly. \nFree admission into the park.
URL:https://valleybusinessreport.com/event/food-park-unplugged-8/
LOCATION:McAllen Food Park\, 10 N. Broadway\, McAllen\, 78501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festivals and Celebrations
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