Events Calendar
May 12– The International Museum of Art & Science will host the Young Adventurers – Nature Artworkshop at 10 a.m. Cost is $5 and $3 for IMAS members. Kids will paint without brushes to tap into their creativity using unique objects to paint. This workshop includes a story time. The workshop is led by IMAS educator Edgar Cortez. Young Adventurers is an early childhood program for ages 3 to 6 with an accompanying adult. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen. Call 956-681-2800 for information.
May 13– Take Mom for a Mother’s Day weekend outing to delve into S’more History at 3 p.m. at Bentsen-RGV State Park; reservations required. Programs are included with park admission. Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call to confirm the program schedule and details at 956-584-9156. The park is at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission.
May 13 –IMAS Guild hosts an afternoon of fashion, auctions, and music at the International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 Nolana Ave., McAllen. It runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person. All proceeds support the IMAS educational programs and exhibitions. For tickets, contact Mariella Gorena at 956-451-4665 or Tina Ziegler at 956-624-9624.
May 14– In case Mom decides to take a vacation on Mother’s Day weekend, learn how to survive in natural habitat with the Useful and Edible Plants workshop at 10 a.m. at Bentsen-RGV State Park. Programs are included with park admission. Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call to confirm the program schedule and details at 956-584-9156. The park is at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission.
May 16 – Join staff at Speer Memorial Library in Mission for a discussion of the book Me Before You in the library’s Community Room at 5:30 p.m. in Spanish, and at 6:30 p.m. in English. Everyone is welcome to attend and discuss the book. Copies of the book are available for check. Stop by the Reference Desk, or call at 580-8754, to obtain a copy. This title is also available in English and Spanish as an eBook and eAudiobook at ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/HidalgoCountyLS.
May 17– The Wild Wellness workshop at Bentsen-RGV State Park is set for 8:30 a.m. Programs are included with park admission. Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call to confirm the program schedule and details at 956-584-9156. The park is at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission.
May 18– The next Bentsen Easy Nature Walk begin at 9 a.m. at Bentsen-RGV State Park. Wear comfortable shoes and a hat and bring a water bottle for the trek through the natural habitat. Programs are included with park admission. Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call to confirm the program schedule and details at 956-584-9156. The park is at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission.
May 18 & 24– The Mission and Sharyland Baccalaureate services will feature Micah Crump as guest speaker. The Mission CISD service will begin at 6:30 p.m. on May 18 at the Mission High School Neuhaus gym. The Sharyland ISD service begins at 7 p.m. on May 24 at the Pioneer High School gym. Crump grew up in Central America where his parents were missionaries for 13 years. A Mission resident, he is the Lead Student Pastor at Palm Valley Church. The public is both invited to attend both events. He continues to travel, leading missionary groups to Eastern Europe, Central and South America.
May 19– The next night time adventure Owl Prowl at Bentsen-RGV State Park begins at 7:30 p.m.; reservation required. Programs are included with park admission. Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call to confirm the program schedule and details at 956-584-9156. The park is at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission.
May 20– Take a journey on the Resaca Vieja Nature Hike at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 8:30 a.m. It’s the kids’ turn later that day at 2 p.m. for the Jr. Ranger Club; reservation required. Programs are included with park admission. Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call to confirm the program schedule and details at 956-584-9156. The park is at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission.
May 21– Finish off the weekend with a little water in the Kayaking 101 class at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 9:30 a.m.; reservations required. Programs are included with park admission. Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call to confirm the program schedule and details at 956-584-9156. The park is at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission.
May 27– The next Fishing for Beginners begins at 1 p.m. at Bentsen-RGV State Park; reservations required. Programs are included with park admission. Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call to confirm the program schedule and details at 956-584-9156. The park is at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission.
May 28– The Bentsen-RGV State Park Dutch oven cooking class begins at 2 p.m.; reservations required. Programs are included with park admission. Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters. Call to confirm the program schedule and details at 956-584-9156. The park is at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission.
June 6-9– IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp begins with SciTech Camp, for incoming 4th-8th grade campers. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.
June 12-16– Jr. Anthropologists, for incoming 3rd-6th graders, is the next IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.
June 20-23– Mighty Nature, for incoming 3rd-6th graders, is the next IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.
June 22 – The South Texas Senior Summit – Hidalgo County, sponsored by the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hacienda San Juan, 522 S. Iowa in San Juan. This is a free event for seniors age 60 and over, offering activities and education seminars on health, Medicare, Medicaid, fraud and abuse. UTRGV Medical School will give free wellness exams. There will be health screenings for glucose, blood pressure, dental, bone density and more. For more information, go to business.rgvhcc.org/events.
June 26-30– Textile Crafters, for incoming 4th-8th graders, is the next IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.
July 10-14– Roaming Dinos, for incoming 2nd-4th graders, is the next IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.
July 17-21– Visual Artists, for incoming 6th-12th graders, is the next IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.
July 26-28– World of Water (WOW), for ages 5 to7, is the next IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp. It is hosted in collaboration with McAllen Public Utility. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.
July 31-Aug 4– IMAS Curators, for incoming 3rd-6th graders, is the next IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.
Aug 7-11– Movie Makers, for incoming 4th-8th graders, is the next IMAS Operation Imagination: Summer Camp. Camp includes activities, exhibit exploration, outdoor recess and an afternoon snack. Campers must have a reusable water bottle; a light jacket is recommended. Lunch is offered for all campers; those with dietary needs are welcome to bring their own lunch and snacks. Registration is online at theimasonline.org/summer-camp. Cost is $190 and $152 for IMAS members. Details can be found on the IMAS website. IMAS is at 1900 W. Nolana, McAllen.