September
Fall Troop Gear Up
American Military Support has launched the Fall Troop Gear Up campaign, ending Sept. 30. Items needed are fleece blankets (50 x 60 in), travel pillows, hand and foot warmers, bath towels, black thermal socks and black work socks. For more information, call (956) 425-1549 or to view the complete list of items needed visit the website at www.americanmilitarysupport.com.
September
San Benito SAC Vacancies
San Benito CISD currently has three vacancies (one parent vacancy and two community member representative vacancies) on the Superintendent’s Advisory Council. Chaired by Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón, the district-level SAC broadly represents the local community, parents, and district staff. For more information or to obtain nomination forms, call the Department of Curriculum & Instruction at (956) 361-6120.
Sept. 14
Centennial Chamber of Commerce Luncheon
Community business leaders will gather to commemorate the City’s 100 years of incorporation. For more information, call (956) 399-5321.
Sept. 17
Market Day
Market Day, sponsored by the San Benito Chamber of Commerce, will be held Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in downtown San Benito on the 100 block of Batts Street and Sam Houston Boulevard. For more information, call (956) 399-5321.
Sept. 17
AAUW Presesnts Sierra Club Video
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will meet in the Texas Room at Golden Palms, 2101 Treasure Hills Blvd. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2011, at 12:30 p.m. A Sierra Club Video about “The Wall” will be presented at this meeting. For more information, call (956) 459-3955.
Passport Day
Passport Day is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The event will be held at the Custom and Border Protection Veteran’s Bridge lobby, located on 3300 Expressway 77/83 in Brownsville. For more information, call (956) 544-0838.
Sept. 22
San Benito High School Meet the Teacher Night
San Benito High School will hold a Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, Sept. 22 from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information, call (956) 361-6500.
Chamber Annual Meeting and Mixer
The San Benito Chamber of Commerce will host its annual meeting and mixer on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Super 8 Motel Conference Room. For more information, call (956) 399-5321.
Oct. 7-8
1961 Class Reunion
The San Benito High School Class of 1961 is finalizing plans for its 50th reunion, to be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 7-8. For more information, call Rosario Vega at (956) 399-6512 or Bertha De Los Santos at (956) 499-5167.
Oct. 15
Freddy Fender Festival, Street Dance and Market Day
The Freddy Fender Festival, Street Dance and Market Day in downtown San Benito (100 Block of Batts Street and Sam Houston Boulevard) will be held Oct. 15 from 3-9 p.m. For more information, call (956) 399-5321.
Oct. 21-23
Conjunto Music Festival
Times will be announced. The location is at Plaza de San Benito on 225 E. Stenger St. The annual festival will showcase the best of traditional conjunto music, sponsored by the Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center. The lineup will also be announced.
Oct. 27
Student Performance
Conjunto Estrella, Estudiantina and Ensemble Flamenco will perform at 7 p.m. at the W.H. Heavin Amphitheater, 705 N. Bowie. For more information, call (956) 361-3800.
Oct. 31
Halloween Treats
San Benito police officers will distribute treats to youngsters from 6-8 p.m. in front of the San Benito Police Department, located on North Oscar Williams Road. For more information, call (956) 361-3880.
Fall Celebration
Puentes Ministries will host a Fall Festival from 6-10 p.m. at Plaza de San Benito, 210 E. Heywood (outside the Community Building).
Nov. 11
Veterans Day March and Ceremony
The March of Veterans begins at 11 a.m. when veterans and surviving family members are invited to march down Sam Houston Boulevard with a police escort to the new San Benito Veteran’s War Memorial site (Railroad tracks and Rowson Street) for a patriotic ceremony paying tribute to veterans. For more information, call (956) 399-7464, or (956) 361-3804, ext. 301.
Dec. 3
Community Christmas at the Amphitheater
Student choirs from throughout the area gather to share the spirit of the season. The event begins at 6 p.m. and is free and open to the public at the W.H. Heavin Amphitheater, in Heavin Memorial Park, 705 N. Travis Street. For more information, call (956) 361-3800.
Dec. 8-11
Christmas Carnival
Four-day carnival with games, rides, and refreshments from 6-10 p.m. at the Plaza de San Benito on 210 E. Heywood St., sponsored by the San Benito Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call (956) 399-5321.
Dec. 10
Centennial Christmas Parade
Sponsored by the San Benito Chamber of Commerce, the Christmas Parade is the longest lighted street parade in South Texas. Marching groups, novelty and religious themed floats will be featured in the parade through downtown San Benito. For more information or to register, call the Chamber of Commerce at (956) 399-5321.
Dec. 17
Market Day in Downtown San Benito
Sponsored by San Benito Chamber of Commerce from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The event is an open-air bazaar where live music, arts and crafts, and people, come together. Food booths will be limited. No flea market or garage sale booths allowed. For more information, call the Chamber at (956) 399-5321.
March 24, 2012
Diabetes Walk
A benefit fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association will host a San Benito Diabetes Walk at Heavin Resaca Trail. Individuals, families and organizations are invited to participate to raise funds for diabetes support and research. Last year 350 walkers participated and raised $6,000 for the Diabetes Association. Their goal this year is to raise $10,000 and have over 500 walkers. Event organizer is Ray Saldana. More information to be announced.
Miscellaneous
Friends of the Library
The Friends of the San Benito Public Library meets the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. inside the library, located on 101 W. Rose St. For more information, call Valerie A. Hpperstad at (956) 346-6138.
Volunteers Sought
Amenity Hospice, Inc. is currently seeking volunteers 16 years and older, including current high school seniors, recent graduates, college students, and retired adults. Volunteers will specifically be providing services to hospice patients. For more information, call (956) 361-5100.
South Texas United Auto Workers Retirees
The South Texas United Auto Workers Retirees will begin holding monthly meetings scheduled for the second Tuesday of every month on 1509 Morgan Blvd. in Harlingen. Meetings start at 10:30 a.m.
Fuerza Workers’ Rights Meetings
The South Texas Adult Resource Training (START) Center holds “Fuerza” Worker’s Rights Meetings at the center third Tuesday of each month, as well as the TIFA (Texas Inmate Families Association) Chapter Meetings the last Wednesday of each month.
Des Moines, Iowa East High School Meetings
All who’ve attended East High School in Des Moines, Iowa are welcome to attend meetings held every third Wednesday of the month inside the Junction Cafe in Pharr, TX, located half a block south of Expressway 83 on the corner of Cage (US 281) and Park Street. For more information, call Lucy Rowland at (956) 781-6611.
Story Time At The Library
The San Benito Public Library hosts story time every Friday for Head Start students; DVD cartoons are also shown. Events are held inside the San Benito Public Library on 101 W. Rose St. For more information, call (956) 361-3860.
Migrant Head Start Recruitment
Free Head Start services in La Paloma, Teaching & Mentoring Communities is currently enrolling children ages 18 months to five years of age for its Migrant Head Start Program. Children must be from migrant families. Families with children with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, call (956) 399-6046.
Writers Forum
The Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center Writers Forum is held every first Tuesday of the month inside the center, located on 255 E. Stenger St. For more information, call Beto Conde at (956) 350-3905.
Tunes by the Trail
Tunes by the Trail will be held monthly. For more information, call (956) 361-3800.
Paper Recycling Center
The Paper Recycling Center is open weekdays from 8 a.m.-4:45 p.m. at the City Service Center, located on 925 West Stenger St.
Time Capsule
The Time Capsule Project preserves history for future generations by investing in a time capsule at the San Benito Municipal Building, located on 401 N. Sam Houston. For more information, call (956) 361-3804, ext. 113.
Pride Committee
The Pride Beautification Committee of the Chamber of Commerce meets monthly to tour the city and select one Home of the Month and one Business of the Month. For more information, call (956) 399-5763.
Mentoring Children
The Valley International Community Development Corporation is seeking mentors for a new program called “Mentoring Children of Prisoners.” For more information, call the VICDC at (956) 399-3777.
Cancer Support Group
Cancer Support Group meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at 4501 S. Expressway 83 in Harlingen. For more information, call Cheryl Sproles at (956) 821-3943, or Melody Serrato at (956) 459-3415.
RGV Food Bank Volunteers Needed
The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Inc. seeks summer volunteers of all ages who want to turn donated hours into meals for seniors, children or working poor families. Students and adults are encouraged to sign up for summer hours, which are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with some Saturday and evening hours available. Volunteer ages 14 and under need adult supervision. For more information, call Cameron Lacy or Nadia Ochoa at (956) 682-8101.
Headstart Recruitment
The La Paloma Texas Migrant Council Headstart is currently recruiting children ages 18 months to 5 years. Families with children who have disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding eligibility, call La Paloma TMC at (956) 399-6046, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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