Events Calendar
August 25– Bentsen-RGV State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission, will be the place to join in for Campfire Stories at 6 p.m. at La Familia Nature Center at the park. Scheduled programs are included with the park admission. Visitors are asked to call ahead at 956-584-9156 to confirm the program schedule and details before attending the programs.
August 26– Learn the angling basics in Fishing for Beginners at Bentsen-RGV State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission, at 1 p.m. Reservations are required. Scheduled programs are included with the park admission. Visitors are asked to call ahead at 956-584-9156 to confirm the program schedule and details before attending the programs. Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters.
August 27– Yoga Kids Creative Club will be held at Bentsen-RGV State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission at 8:30 a.m. Reservations are required. Scheduled programs are included with the park admission. Visitors are asked to call ahead at 956-584-9156 to confirm the program schedule and details before attending the programs. Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters.
August 29 – The next book discussion at Speer Memorial Library in Mission will be The Invention of Wings in the library’s Community Room at 6:30 p.m. Copies of the book are available to check out. Stop by the library or call at 956-580-8754, to reserve a copy, or send an email to reference@missiontexas.us with a name and telephone number. This title is available in English as an e-book and e-audiobook at ebook.yourcloudlibrary.com/library/HidalgoCountyLS. Speer Memorial is located at 12th and Kika De La Garza Loop in Mission. For information, go to mission.lib.tx.us.
September
September 2– Save the dates for the annual Hawk Watch activities at Bentsen-RGV State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. The Hawk ID Workshop is scheduled for from 1 to 4 p.m. and the daily Hawk Watch at the tower will run during September and October where visitors can participate in observing the annual hawk count. Scheduled programs are included with the park admission. Visitors are asked to call ahead at 956-584-9156 to confirm the program schedule and details before attending the programs. Meet at the tram turnaround at park headquarters.
September 14 – The RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce annual Latina Leadership Conference will be held at the Mission Event Center. It includes breakfast, lunch, a cocktail reception and workshops on 10 different topics The conference begins with registration and breakfast at 8 a.m. with the official welcome at 9 a.m. There will also be a Laughter Yoga instructor, vendors, and professional headshots available. For sponsorship, reserved tables, tickets and vendor table information, call the RGVHCC office at 956-928-0060.
September 22 – Nominations for the 40th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards close on this date. The awards are to honor those who have made a significant difference in their communities. Nominations are open in nine categories: Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award, First Lady’s Rising Star Award, Volunteer of the Year Award, Volunteer Family of the Year Award, Community Champion Award, Education Champion Award, Corporate Champion Award, Rebuild Texas Disaster Impact Award, and AmeriCorps Legacy of Service Award. For descriptions of the award categories and to nominate an individual or organization, visit onestarfoundation.org/governors-volunteer-awards.