McAllen will host the McPumpkin Run, a 5K run designed to prepare runners for a longer race in November, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Palm View Golf Course.
The cost is $10 in advance or $15 the day of the event.
McPumpkin Run
WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
WHERE: Palm View Golf Course, 2701 S. Ware Road, McAllen
COST: $10 in advance or $15 the day of the race
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147238858704665
The Museum of South Texas History will host a celebration for Day of the Dead 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15.
This is an annual event. There will be mariachi music, a one act play and several festival-style activities. It also features a a performance by the City of Edinburg Parks and Recreation Folklorico Dance Team, led by Rebeka Gonzalez. Dancers from the group recently traveled to a performance in Brazil.
There will be traditional foods such as fish tacos, tacos de trompo, pan dulce, elote and aguas frescas.
Day of the Dead is a major part of Mexican culture where people remember and honor deceased loved ones.
Call (956) 383-6911 for more information.
Day of the Dead
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15
WHERE: Museum of South Texas History, 200 N. Closner Blvd., Edinburg
CALL: (956) 383-6911
Writer’s in Literary Discussion will host an original film contest. The entries will screen 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at South Texas College Pecan Campus Building D Auditorium.
Prizes will be award by Barnes and Nobles, and winners will be determined by 50 percent audience vote and 50 percent judges.
WILD Film Contest
WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10
WHERE: South Texas College Pecan Campus Building D Auditorium.
The requirements to enter are:
1) Your film is on VHS or DVD. 2) 40 minutes or less 3) The film has a plot 4) No use of copyrighted material (such as music). 5) Title and credits are included 6) Due date: November 7th by being brought or sent to Tom Fuschetto, English Department, South Texas College, P.O. Box 9701, McAllen, TX, 78502-9701 or bring personally to South Texas College, Building J, Floor 3, Room J-3.1112.
Brownsville will host the Filemon B. Vela Memorial Bike Tour, a fundraiser to generate money for college scholarships, at 7 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9.
Riders will leave from Memorial Park, which is next to the federal courthouse in Brownsville. You can pre-register at any Bicycle World in the Valley.
Filemon B. Vela Memorial Bike Tour
WHEN: 7 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 9
WHERE: Memorial Park, next to the federal courthouse in Brownsville
CALL: (956) 544-8352
ONLINE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zz6zSCxyz48&feature=youtube_gdata
The Valley Nature Center is hosting “Dead Woods,” a set of haunted trails, on Saturday, Oct. 8, and Saturday, Oct. 15.
The cost of attendance is $10.
Dead Woods
WHEN: 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 15
WHERE: Valley Nature Center, 301 S. Border Ave., Weslaco
COST: $10
ONLINE: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cityofweslaco/6188623831/in/photostream/
A Los Angeles-based film production company needs a sound mixer/technician and a gaffer/lighting technician.
The production takes place in McAllen and San Antonio. The ideal candidates will have experience and their own equipment.
To apply go here.
The hip hop duo behind 2009′s catchy rap hit “You’re a Jerk” will perform at McAllen’s Club Privat early next year, according to pollstar.com.
The New Boyz, also known for the track “Tie Me Down” (a collaboration with rapper Ray J of Kim Kardashian sex tape fame) are set to play Saturday, Jan. 7.
Club Privat is located at 501 S. 17th St in Downtown McAllen.
Local boxer Roberto “la Amenaza” Garcia will headline a boxing event 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Pharr Events Center.
Prices range from $33 for individuals to $103 for ringside tables.
Roberto “a Amenaza” Garcia boxing event
WHEN: 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29
WHERE: Pharr Events Center, 3000 N. Cage Ave., Pharr
COST: Tickets start at $33
BUY TICKETS: www.ticketmaster.com or the Pharr Events Center Box Office
The Edinburg World Birding Center will host a butterfly van tour, a driving tour that visits the most butterfly-laden locales in the Valley, at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15.
The trip costs $30, participants are asked to bring a sack lunch and you must reserve your spot at least two days in advance by calling (956) 381-9922.
Butterfly Van Tour
WHEN: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15
WHERE: Leaving from Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, 714 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg
COST: $30
CALL: (956) 381-9922 at least two days in advance
ONLINE: http://events.themonitor.com/edinburg-tx/events/show/213009165-butterfly-van-tour
The Weslaco Museum, located at 500 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco, has a full slate of events planned for October.
For more information call (956) 968-9142.
Schedule of events:
>>Halloween Decorations
2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8
>>Fall Kiddie Fair
2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15
>>”History of Day of the Dead” presentation by Dr. Manuel Medrano of UTB
2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22
>>Dia de los Muertos
6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29
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