Events Calendar
August 27 – The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) presents its 43rd Collage Annual Gala to be held at the museum from 6 to 11 p.m. The black-tie gala fundraiser features silent and live auctions, an open bar and live entertainment. Sponsorships and donations of live and silent auction items are being sought by the Collage committee. Individual tickets will be available in early July. Early access to table reservations is available now through sponsorship. Visit theimasonline.org/collage or contact Anastasia Perez at 956-681-2815 or Aylaia Sifuentes at 956-681-2817 for more information.
August 28 – To learn more about raptor identification, Bentsen-RGV State Park will host a Raptor Identification Workshop on Sunday, Aug. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. for field identification of birds of prey in flight. Then join the naturalists to volunteer for the annual Hawk Watch count that begins Sept. 1 and runs through October. To later participate in the watch, ride the park tram Thursday through Sunday and meet at the Hawk Tower from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring binoculars, a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent and drinking water. To register, or for more information on the Hawk Watch or workshop, contact Ranger Roy at 956-584-9156, Ext. 228. All programs are free; park admission is required. The park is at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr.
August 30 –A Lunch & Learn workshop in Spanish will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. at Casa de Palmas Hotel in McAllen. Hosted by Chase Bank and the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the workshops focus on small business needs. This week’s workshop topic is Planning for a Healthy Business. Reservations are required by calling the RGVHCC office at 956-928-0060.
September 13 –A Lunch & Learn workshop in Spanish will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. at Casa de Palmas Hotel in McAllen. Hosted by Chase Bank and the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the workshops focus on small business needs. This week’s workshop topic is Power of Capital. Reservations are required by calling the RGVHCC office at 956-928-0060.
September 16 – The Women’s Committee of the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the City of Edinburg will host the annual Latina Leadership Conference at the DHR Conference Center in Edinburg. Key topics include Protecting Your Legacy, Healthcare Post Dobbs – the decision that Overturned Roe vs. wade; Mental Wellness, Adapting to Technology, and more. Sponsorships, reserved tables for 8 at $600 and tickets at $50 can be purchased at rgvhcc.org/events. The ticket price includes breakfast, lunch, self-defense tactics, drawing prizes and more. For sponsorship information, call the RGVHCC office at 956-928-0060.
September 20 –A Lunch & Learn workshop in Spanish will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. at Casa de Palmas Hotel in McAllen. Hosted by Chase Bank and the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the workshops focus on small business needs. This week’s workshop topic is Navigating Your Cash Flow. Reservations are required by calling the RGVHCC office at 956-928-0060.
September 27 – A Lunch & Learn workshop in English will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. at Casa de Palmas Hotel in McAllen. Hosted by Chase Bank and the Rio Grande Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, the workshops focus on small business needs. This week’s workshop topic is Business 201. Reservations are required by calling the RGVHCC office at 956-928-0060.
October 20 –The Idea Public Schools annual dinner and auction fundraiser, “Reach for the Stars,” begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Mission Events Center, 200 N. Shary Rd. The black-tie formal event features a complimentary valet service and music along with the dinner and auction – all followed by an after party. Sponsorships range from $2,500 to $50,000. Individual tickets are $300. For more information, or to secure a sponsorship by Friday, Sep. 30, contact Rose Marques at 956-373-2102 or via email at rose.marques@ideapublicschools.org.
