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Chris-myth Busters church concert set for Saturday in Edinburg

December 5th, 2011, 1:12 pm by

Discover a few answers to some Christmas myths through a children’s choir event at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Edinburg Seventh Day Adventist Church.

The musical includes songs such as “We Three Kings,” “God Has Come” and “What Child is This?” The play and musical are written by Dennis and Nan Allen.

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10

WHERE: Edinburg Seventh Day Adventist Church, 602 W. Wisconsin Road

COST: Non-perishable food donation for the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley

CALL: (956) 240-0650

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Edinburg CISD starts its annual toy drive

November 16th, 2011, 9:06 am by

The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District has begun its 2011 Children’s Christmas Toy Drive, which will end mid-December.

By the end of the drive, Edinburg’s district is hoping to pack a large school bus with toys. The Edinburg volunteer fire department, a couple of county officials and bus drivers will deliver the toys to children in Edinburg colonias.

Toy donations are being accepted at the Central Administration Building, located at 411 North 8th Avenue, and elementary and secondary schools throughout Edinburg.

For more information, contact Jose Rodriguez at (956) 904-8341, or Tony Nieto at (956) 316-8888.

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Children’s play to be performed at STC

November 7th, 2011, 11:00 am by

A children’s play will be featured at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, and Friday, Nov. 18, and at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at South Texas College in McAllen.

The comedy “Happy the Cat Hosts Thanksgiving” was written and directed by local actor Tom Fuschetto.

Admission for children is free, but adults will need to pay $2, and seniors 65 years and older will be charged $1.

WHEN: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, and Friday, Nov. 18; 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19

WHERE: South Texas College, 3201 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen

COST: $2, adults; $1, seniors; Free, children

CALL: (956) 872-3487

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Costume contest held by Speer Memorial Library on Thursday

October 24th, 2011, 11:19 am by

Dress your little ones up in the most creative, cutest and scariest costumes you can create for a chance to win the Speer Memorial Library‘s seventh annual costume contest.

The contest is open to children through 8th grade. Categories include 1- to 3-year-olds, pre-kinder to kinder, 1st-graders to 3rd-graders and 4th-grade students to 8th-grade students. No grotesque or inappropriate costumes will be allowed.

Register for the contest in the children’s department up until 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27.

WHEN: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27

WHERE: Speer Memorial Library (Children’s Department), 801 E. 12th Street, Mission

COST: Free

CALL: (956) 580-8753

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South Texas College will host fall fest in Weslaco

October 19th, 2011, 2:38 pm by

South Texas College’s Mid-Valley campus will be hosting a fall festival at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, in Weslaco.

The free event will feature a plethora of party games for children of all ages, including a scavenger hunt, costume contests, carnival games and rides, a rock wall, euro bungee, photo booth and human bowling.

There will also be a book fair with storytellers and free children’s books.

WHEN: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26

WHERE: South Texas College Mid-Valley campus, 400 N. Border Ave., Weslaco

COST: Free

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San Juan hosts Halloween Festival on Monday

October 19th, 2011, 2:29 pm by

A haunted house and festival will be featured at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, at the San Juan City Hall. There will also be food, games and a costume contest.

WHEN: 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31

WHERE: San Juan City Hall, 709 S. Nebraska Ave.

COST: Free

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Halloween Night Out Bash planned for Sunday in Penitas

October 18th, 2011, 9:32 am by

The whole family will be entertained at the Halloween Night Out Bash at 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, at Penitas Veterans Memorial Park.

There will be games, moon jumps and a costume contest for children. First place winners will receive $25. The Penitas library will be transformed into a haunted house and there will be food and drinks. Be sure to bring some chairs to watch the Dallas Cowboys take on the Philadelphia Eagles.

WHEN: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30

WHERE: Penitas Veterans Memorial Park, 1107 S. Main Street

COST: Free at the park, $1, Haunted Library

CALL: (956) 581-3345

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Nature documentary will be screened at Quinta Mazatlan

October 13th, 2011, 11:41 am by

Watch “Where Do the Children Play,” a documentary about growing up today, compared to 50 years ago, as part of the Nature Speaker Series at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at Quinta Mazatlan in McAllen.

Martin Hagne, the executive director of the Valley Nature Center, will speak about the Texas state mandate “Texas Children in Nature” and he will discuss the events and programs planned to help get kids outside again.

WHEN: 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13

WHERE: Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Ave., McAllen

COST: $2, adults; $1, children

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Halloween celebrations planned at McAllen community centers

October 12th, 2011, 1:40 pm by

Gather your little ghouls, goblins and princesses and head to your local community center for Halloween celebrations at 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, in McAllen.

Lark, Las Palmas and Palm View community centers will be hosting haunted houses, games and more, thanks to the City of McAllen Parks and Recreation, Police and Fire departments.

Enjoy music, food and fun for free.

WHEN: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31

WHERE: Lark Community Center, 2601 Lark Ave., McAllen; Las Palmas Community Center, 1921 N. 25th St., McAllen; Palm View Community Center, 3401 Jordan Ave., McAllen

COST: Free

CALL: McAllen Parks and Recreation, (956) 681-3333

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Fall Kiddie Fair to be hosted at Weslaco Museum

October 12th, 2011, 11:31 am by

Children will get to participate in Halloween activities at the Fall Kiddie Fair at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at The Weslaco Museum.

Decorate a trick-or-treat bag, masks and make popcorn hands, and then meet Rocky from Peter Piper Pizza. There will also be a costume contest. All materials for crafts and snacks will be made available.

WHEN: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15

WHERE: The Weslaco Museum, 500 S. Texas Blvd.

COST: $4, adults; $3, seniors; $2, students, Free, children under 5 years old

CALL: (956) 968-9142

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