Calendar of Events (Jan. 22-25)

Through Feb. 2012

Love Our Troops Campaign

Rio Athletics and Fundraising together with American Military Support is holding a Love Our Troops campaign, in which two 2012 Harley Davidson 1200 Xl cc Sportsters will be up for a drawing on Feb. 14 in La Feria. For more information, call (956) 970-7188, or email ealvarado@americanmilitarysupport.com. or akeith@rioathleticsandfundraising.com.

Through 2012

Pecan Sale Fundraiser

The San Benito Historical Museum’s annual fundraiser pecan sale is now underway. There is a limited amount of chopped pecans, otherwise the pecans are halfs. For more information, email queentut1940@att.net or call (956) 245-8094.

Jan. 19-22

South Texas Youth Stock Show

The South Texas Youth Stock Show will be held Jan. 19-22 at the South Texas Youth Fairgrounds on FM 510 in San Benito. The San Benito Chamber of Commerce Market Day will also be scheduled there Jan. 21 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Jan. 21, 28, Feb. 5-6

San Benito Youth Baseball/Softball Registration

San Benito Youth Baseball/Softball will hold its 2012 registration Jan. 14, 21, 28 and Feb. 5-6 at Stookey Park in San Benito from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call (956) 873-2002.

Jan. 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, March 7, 14, 21, 28

Library Chess Club

The San Benito Public Library is starting a chess club to meet every Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 11 and running through March 28. The club is open to all regardless of experience. For more information, call (956) 361-3860.

Jan. 26-Feb. 18

Fiber Arts

Competition and Exhibit

The Fiber Arts Competition and Exhibit will be held Jan. 26-Feb. 18 at the D’Arte Centre, 115 Jackson, Harlingen, featuring local artists. The items on exhibit will be judged with First Place receiving $100. Entry deadline is Jan. 14. For more information, call (956) 425-4030, (956) 202-3778 or visit www.harlingenartforum.com. This exhibit is in connection with Shop Hop Harlingen and San Benito, www.shophopharlingenandsanbenito.com, a fundraiser for Loaves and Fishes of the RGV.

Jan. 26-28

Shop Hop

Shop Hop, a three-day shopping event will be held at 16 businesses in Harlingen and San Benito. For more information, call (956) 202-3778 or visit www.shophopharlingenandsanbenito.

Jan. 26

Live Music at

the Amphitheater

Conjunto Estrella, Estudiantina and Ensemble Flamenco, student groups at San Benito High School will perform at 7 p.m. at the W.H. Heavin Amphitheater, 705 N. Bowie St. on Thursday, Jan. 26. Admission is free.

Jan. 26

Chamber of

Commerce Mixer

The San Benito Chamber of Commerce mixer will be held Thursday, Jan. 26 on 400 N. Travis St. For more information, call (956) 399-5321.

Jan. 28

South Texas

Sizzler Walk/Run

A 5-kilometer and 10-kilometer “South Texas Sizzler” Walk / Run will be held in Harlingen Saturday morning, Jan. 28 at 7:30 a.m. and will benefit disabled and special-needs Valley children through Miracle Kids of South Texas.

Feb. 11

Valley Byliners Workshop

The Valley Byliners workshop, “Get That Book Published (and Your Articles Too)” will be held on Feb. 11, 2012 at the Harlingen Public Library, located on 410 ’76 Drive, from 8:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Early registration is encouraged before Jan. 1. For more information, visit rgvbyliners.org or call (956) 399-8505.

Feb. 11

Stamp Show

The Magic Valley Stamp Club will hold a stamp show Saturday, Feb. 11 from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at the Fun N Sun RV Park in San Benito, located on 1400 Zillock Rd. For more information, call (956) 202-1822.

Feb. 11

Noche de Ronda

The Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum will present their Sixth Annual Valentine’s Dance “Noche de Ronda,” featuring Noe Pro and The Band on Feb. 11 from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the San Benito Knights of Columbus Hall, 826 E. Stenger St. For table reservations, call Rey Avila at (956) 245-1666. Proceeds raised will go to support the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Scholarship Fund.

Feb. 16

Rotary Club Shrimp Fest

Shrimp Fest is open to the public at Casa De Amistad, Harlingen, from 5:30-7:30pm. For more information, call Shirley Vega at (956) 399-3301. Proceeds benefit the San Benito and Harlingen Rotary Clubs.

March 10

Texas Independence Day

Live re-enactment of the famous Battle of the Alamo with period vendors baking pan de campo and chili and vendors selling period items, the annual Texas Independence Day celebration will be held Saturday, March 10 in San Benito. Live entertainment. Vendors can sign-up at the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Office, 200 N. Travis St., or by calling (956) 399-5321.

March 10

Kelly Miller Circus

Sponsored by San Benito Chamber of Commerce, the Kelly Miller Circus will be held Saturday, March 10 in San Benito. For more information, call (956) 399-5321.

March 24

Cameron County RGVDA Diabetes Event

The Rio Grande Vallley Diabetes Association will be hosting its Second Annual Diabetes Fundraiser on March 24, 2012. This year’s event name will be changed to the Cameron County RGVDA Diabetes Event – San Benito Event at the Heavin Resaca Trail. Cameron County individuals, families, businesses and organizations are invited to participate to raise funds for community awareness, support and research for Cameron County. For more information, call Ray Saldaña at (956) 622-2733 or Martha Saldaña at (956) 241-2603, or email marthasaldana1@gmail.com.

April 20-22

SBHS Class of 1997

15th Reunion

The San Benito High School Class of 1997 Reunion Committee recently met to discuss plans for its 15th class reunion. The reunion will be held the weekend of April 20-22. Multiple festive events are planned, including the main event – “Oscars Night” dinner party at La Copa Inn Resort Ballroom on Saturday, April 21 from 5:30 p.m. until 12 a.m. Register to attend by visiting www.sbhsclassof97reunion.com. For more information, call (956) 622-1592 or email ydcostilla@gmail.com.

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.