Quinta Mazatlán invites the public to explore and share connections with nature through the writing class: Exploring Nature Writing: Spirituality of Trees on April 29. Evaluate relationships with the natural world, engage in stories, learn new creative tools to enhance writing, and explore techniques to tune in to the world around us before imaginations are set off to play. Attendees will explore native trees within the thorn forest by engaging…
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A TSA Precheck Pop-up Enrollment event will take place at McAllen Miller International Airport from May 8-12. The Transportation Security Administration program allows airline passengers a smoother screening process with no need to remove shoes, belts, 3-1-1 liquids, laptops or light jackets. The event’s daily hours are 9 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m. In order to participate in this local enrollment event, applicants must follow these steps to pre-enroll: Access…
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Keep McAllen Beautiful is once again hosting their annual Great American Clean-Up and Don’t Mess with Texas Trash-Off on April 15. The event kicks off at 8:30 a.m. at McAllen Municipal Park, 1921 N Bicentennial Blvd., and ends at noon. Residents are invited to get cleaning shoes on and join KMB to traverse the city’s major streets, hike and bike trails, city parks and schools, all to help keep McAllen…
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The McAllen Chamber invites members to “Link Up: Speed Networking” on April 11 for the opportunity to promote their business, develop new leads and create new professional contacts. Light lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. To reserve your spot, contact Sales Specialist Andrea de la Garza at 956-682-2871 or adelagarza@mcallenchamber.com.
The City of McAllen Passport Division Facility hosts a Passport Fair on April 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the City of McAllen Passport Facility in the Downtown Parking Garage at 221 South 15th Street. “Passport processing times have been extended and we want to make sure that anyone wishing to travel has their required documents in time,” said Norma Rodriguez, Passport Facility administrator. Appointments are not required…
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One Million Cups on April 12 provides a supportive, inclusive space for entrepreneurs and the community to gather and connect. Attendees can work through business challenges and identify opportunities. Join the McAllen Chamber for this 1MC where My Reservs and Viva Kandle Bar will present about their services. 1MC is free and open to the public.
McAllen Public Library has received the 2022 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Director’s Association for the ninth year in a row. Each year TMLDA confers awards for outstanding contributions to public libraries. “I am so proud of the McAllen Public Library for receiving this award for the ninth year in a row because it consistently brings high quality programs and services to all of our…
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On April 20, the Friends of Quinta Mazatlan will host Moon over Mazatlan, Noche De Flamenco, at the urban sanctuary in McAllen. The evening celebrates its 17th anniversary and works to raise funds for the Center for Urban Ecology at Quinta Mazatlan. This year, Friends of Quinta Mazatlan will honor an individual promoting and advancing the educational goals of the Center, Guy Bailey, president of the University of Texas Rio…
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An exciting announcement rang out across Facebook and YouTube in early March as this year’s nominees were selected for the fifth annual Palm Awards. The nominees were selected from 19 plays and 21 musicals performed at Rio Grande Valley-area high schools. The Palms first rolled out the red carpet in 2017. The awards are the brainchild of former Pharr-San Juan-Alamo theater directors Michael Alebis and Gilbert Zepeda Jr. Alebis and…
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The Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts its April Manic Monday Mixer on April 3 at La Bahia. The networking event provides a venue for business people to gather over appetizers and beverages while they mingle and create new business leads. The Manic Monday Mixers have helped the RGVHCC members create many business contacts from throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Anyone donating a door prize gets an extra…
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