McAllen in Spring...Field Study of Birds

Spring .....one of the most delightful seasons in the Valley. The weather is mild and the landscape responds with colors & wildlife. Enjoy lectures & day trips, but no tests! We have brought together the best talent creating four outstanding workshops at Quinta Mazatlan.
Join us for the first workshop coming in March!

Raptor Behavior
March 21-27, 2010
$799.00 p/p
Instructor: William S. Clark
Join raptor expert and field guide author Bill Clark for an adventure in search of amazing birds of prey during peak hawk migration through the Rio Grande Valley.

Sunday, March 21
Program: Raptors of the Rio Grande Valley

Monday, March 22
Program: Raptor ID I
Field trip: Bentsen State Park

Tuesday, March 23
Program: Raptor ID II
Program: What is Harlan's Hawk?
Field trip: Anzalduas Park and boat trip on the Rio Grande

Wednesday, March 24
Program: Raptor ID III
Field trip: Santa Ana NWR and Valley
Agriculture Fields

Thursday, March 25
Program: Raptor ID IV & V
Field Trip: Laguna Atascosa NWR, Boca Chica and the Laguna Madre

Friday, March 26
Program: Eagles Quest
Field trip: Valley Agriculture Fields

Locations and site visits may vary depending on weather and rarities. Transportation to and from Quinta Mazatlan, hotel accomodations and evening meals are the responsibility of each participant. For lodging and restaurant information, visit www.mcallencvb.com

Register online at www.mcallenchamber.com
Phone: 956-682-2871 Fax: (956) 631-8571
Email: mmunoz@mcallencvb.com

Cabaret Comming to McAllen

Remember Cabaret is coming to McAllen. March 9 you will have the opportunity to enjoy one of the best Broadway show ever. come and see Cabaret at the McAllen Civic Center March 9, at 7:00 p.m. for show tickets call (956) 681-3800.

The McAllen Civic Center is located at 1300 South 10th Street. This is a great show.


Thank you,

Teo

Valentine's Day in McAllen at El Patio on Guerra

I heard an ad on the radio today for special Valentine's packages at El Patio on Guerra in McAllen. The restaurant will feature a special menu and live music beginning at 2 pm. If you haven't been to this restaurant yet, I highly recommend it. It's on 17th Street in the Entertainment District and has terrific food and a wonderful ambience- laid back and yet upscale. The restaurant is accepting reservations on line at http://www.patioonguerra.com/dotnetnuke/Reservations/tabid/57/Default.aspx.
See you there?
Yum!

2010 Texas Homeland Security Conference

The McAllen CVB will be at the 2010 Texas Homeland Security Conference from Feb 15-18 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Tx. There are over 3000 attendees at the convention! Elected officials, first resopnders, emergency managers, and decision makes from across Texas will be attending the conference.


I believe this conference will be a success!
Pam

Film Making Workshop February 16

There will be a FREE Film Making workshop on Tuesday, February 16th at 7pm at the Incubator. M3 Productions will host the event that will include them as well as other local film makers. It will be a question and answer type workshop where participants will be able to ask the panel about film making and get professional feedback and demonstration. This is going to be a must do workshop for anyone who uses a camcorder and wants to hone their skills. Call Greg Schuller at 956-687-2787 to sign up for this workshop.

McAllen CVB attends 2010 Southwest Showcase in Austin

The McAllen Convention & Visitors Bureau attended the 2010 Southwest Showcase Meeting Planning Networking Event in Austin. The event was in early February.

Pam Alvarez, my sales manager, and I were very lucky to have wonderful people with us representing McAllen and the Rio Grande Valley in our booth.

I would like to thank the following people:

Andrea Rodriguez, Lily Quintanilla - Embassy Suites, McAllen
Cindy Ehler, Cullum Wallace - Homewood Suites, McAllen
Rebecca Olaguibel, Laurie Pulido, McAllen Convention Center
Albert Gonzalez, Mercedes Economic Development Corporation - Outlet Mall

Again, thanks!

Ernie Arredondo
Director of Sales
McAllen Convention & Visitors Bureau

Happy Valentine`s Day

This weekend a lot of regiomontanos will travel to McAllen to make their purchases, chocolates, candies and of course engagement rings, also they will enjoy an excellent dinner on the occasion of Valentine`s Day.