Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for a legislative luncheon on June 29 with Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz as she shares her vision and plans for the community’s future. Hosted by The McAllen Chamber of Commerce Government Affairs Council, membership, stakeholders and the community alike are invited to connect with De La Cruz, ask questions and gain insights into her proposed initiatives and policies. Registration is $40 per person. To…
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Sky Kings Falconry demonstrates the athleticism and speed of raptors living in the Rio Grande Valley with a live demonstration on June 15 at Quinta Mazatlan. The Wildlife Revealed free-flight program focuses on the natural history, unique traits and the extraordinary abilities of these incredible animals. Sky Kings Falconry is dedicated to the education and preservation of our wildlife and employing its natural abilities to correct environmental issues. The team…
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The International Museum of Art & Science is participating in the McAllen ISD’s Summer Feeding Program. McAllen ISD’s annual Summer Feeding Program serves free, nutritious meals at participating feeding sites to children 18 years of age and under this summer. Children do not have to be a McAllen ISD student to participate in the program. Meals will be provided at several sites across McAllen, many of them twice per day,…
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The City of McAllen will be updating the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan and would like community input as to how to develop McAllen’s parks and recreation areas. The original Parks & Recreation Master Plan was created in 2018 and since, the City of McAllen has accomplished many of the the goals outlined in that document. The city says it is now time to move forward with the…
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Keep McAllen Beautiful is enhancing the streets of McAllen one standpipe at a time, but a bigger canvas needs artistic improvements and one of McAllen’s own will get that chance. KMB and Don’t Mess with Texas are seeking submissions of original artwork for the McAllen’s next great outdoor mural. The mural will be on the 408-foot wall located along Pecan Boulevard and 2nd Street. Funding is provided by the City of…
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The International Museum of Art & Science is part of museums nationwide in the Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that provides free admission to currently-serving U.S. military personnel and their families this summer. The 2023 program began on Armed Forces Day and will end on Labor Day, Sept. 4. Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with…
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Andrew Crowe enjoyed his first craft beer at Roosevelt’s at 7 on Main Street in McAllen. Crowe was a home brewer and envisioned partnering with a friend to someday open his own brewery. It could be a place where family and friends could gather. Crowe’s friend changed course and became a firefighter while Crowe went on to work at Roosevelt’s. He would eventually decide to apply for a two-year brewing…
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Chase Bank and the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce present a Lunch & Learn workshop on “Navigating your Cash Flow” on June 8. Experts will speak on the things recommended to have in place in order to have a successful business. Attendees must RSVP in advance. Additional Lunch & Learn workshops with Chase are scheduled for July 13, Aug. 10 and Oct. 12.
Join the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for Good Day McAllen on June 8 to connect with chamber members, win up to $700 in prizes, network and have lunch. Sponsor for this event is South Texas Health System. Individual tickets are $30 or $350 for a table of eight. To make a reservation, contact Vice President of Development and Operations Blanca Cardenas at 956-682-2871 or bcardenas@mcallenchamber.com.
Join Quinta Mazatlán for Thursday Night Live on June 8 to the new quarter mile Superhero Trail through the Woods. Valley artists Celerino Castillo and Gaby Rico have created over 75 life-size painted wood PEGS of comic book Superheroes that have been placed along the trails. As you walk the trail you will also see six-foot tall famous comic book covers that will be accompanying the artistic PEGS. The trail…
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