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. 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, 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. 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.
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