Join friends and neighbors for Mission Lions Market Days Dec. 11 at Mission Market Square. 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.
Three students representing the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program at the UTRGV Robert C. Vackar College of Business & Entrepreneurship earned first place at the Restaurant Finance and Development Conference Nov. 8-10 in Las Vegas, Nev. The team of Andrea Garza, Paulina Martinez and Abelardo Villarreal earned first place in the “Restaurant of the Future” competition. Their restaurant concept, “Wonder,” was an immersive, multisensory culinary experience using augmented and virtual reality technology. “Dining…
The Office of Hidalgo County Commissioner Everardo “Ever” Villarreal is currently collecting donations of new unwrapped toys to distribute to children 12 years of age or younger. The new toy collection will continue through Dec. 6. All toys collected will be distributed to children throughout the Precinct 3 community on Dec. 10. “We know some families are having a tough time and the need for Christmas assistance is even greater…
Join friends and neighbors for Mission Lions Market Days Nov. 13. 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.
The National Butterfly Center hosts its free Texas Butterfly Festival Community Day Oct. 30 with activities, vendors and exhibits. Activities include make your own Banana Brew, ‘Butterfly U’ for Young Naturalists and ‘Wild Things’ Arts & Crafts. Attendees can also Hunt the Hackberry Trail, Pin the Tail on the Swallowtail, and climb all over our ‘Hungry Caterpillar’ playscape. Vendors and exhibits will set up in the Visitor’s Pavilion and in…
Hidalgo County Precinct 3 Commissioner Everardo “Ever” Villarreal hosts a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at 7:30 a.m. Oct. 30 to raise awareness, celebrate survivorship and to hear testimonials of breast cancer survivors. “These efforts are important to highlight during October, but such efforts need to extend throughout the year as well,” said Villarreal. “We hope that this event will serve as a reminder to both women and men that self-examinations…
Join 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.
Join the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce Sept. 29 for “Lunch & Learn: The Lifecycle of a Customer.” Maria Garcia, public relations manager of SAMES, Inc. will discuss the five levels of the cycle of a customer. This event is free for GMCC members, $15 for non-members. Registration and menu item selection instructions are available online.
The Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce presents its Buenas Tardes Luncheon Sept. 16, spotlighting community leaders. Honorees include Sarah Hammond, president of Atlas Electrical, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Plumbing Services; State Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa; and Nick Rhodes, president of Rhodes Enterprises. Tickets are $50. Table sponsorships are available for $425. Register online or contact the chamber.
Join IDEA’s Dinner & Auction Scholarship Concert Sept. 18 at Las Palmas Race Park. The event aims to raise $600,000 for college scholarships. The night will begin with an outdoor, socially-distanced dinner and auction, followed by live entertainment from a Texas country band. More information is available online or by contacting Rose Marques.