Vida Verde Earth Day Festival

Celebrate the wonders of Planet Earth during the third annual VIDA VERDE Earth Day Festival at Quinta Mazatlan!
People of all ages will enjoy FREE festival activities all day long!
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Fee: FREE!


Attractions:
Live Birds of Prey Show
Experience a close encounter with live eagles, hawks, falcons and owls with Jonathan Wood & The Raptor Project
Live Reptile Show
Take a look into the wild world of giant snakes, alligators, and huge turtles with Danny Conner and his amazing Reptile Adventures.
Rock’n roll with Eco-Elvis
The king of green is in the building! Enjoy your favorite Elvis hits with a twist like Compost Hotel, Viva las Vegans & Earth Day Rock
Plus a Marketplace of Activities
Eco-Arts & Craft
Discovery Green Expo
Earth Art Show & Sale
Music & Entertainment
Food Court
AND MUCH MORE!


Bring the entire family for some good “green” fun living la vida verde! Sponsorship, Partnership and Volunteer Opportunities Available!
Contact Leslie Howland for more information at (956) 681-3370 or lahowland@mcallen.net

Holiday

Este lunes 15 de marzo sera dia de descanso en Mexico, ya que el 21 se celebra el natalicio de Benito Juarez y por las nuevas disposiciones por parte del gobierno se ha cambiado la fecha, esperemos que en este puente la gente aproveche para descansar y disfrutar de la familia....

Que tengan un excelente y productivo jueves!!!

Allende`s Anniversary

This Friday, March 12, the town of Allende Nuevo Leon celebrated the 160th anniversary of its foundation and sent me an invitation to attend the parade which will take place from 3:00 pm. This city has its fair from March 4 to 14 with cultural events, musical groups, Mexican snacks (antojitos mexicanos) and rides.
Allende is a very small city, is located 1 hour from Monterrey, on the road to Ciudad Victoria, where its main activity is the transportation of cargo, the citrus industry and trade.

The Perfect Weekend in McAllen

It looks like it's going to be a perfect McAllen weekend. With a free outdoor concert early Friday night at Archer Park, and with all the activity in the Entertainment District- great dining and loads more live entertainment later in the evening, it's the perfect opportunity to try out a new place. It seems that every time I turn around there's a new lounge or restaurant opening downtown.

McAllen Dog Etiquette Class

Do you want to bring your dog to the dog park but do not know how they will react around other dogs?

This Class is just right for you!!

The new McAllen Dog Park on Tamarack Ave & 5th Street are offering a FREE Dog Etiquette Class!!Learn tips on dog behavior and socializing so that you and your pet will have a fun and safe time at the park. Bring your little friend on March 13th from 10 am to 11 am to the McAllen Dog Park to take advantage of this FREE class! The class is being organizedby: Cyndee Kendrick from Dog Obedience, Inc.

What is the McAllen Creative Arts Incubator

I know that there are still a lot of people out there who do not know what the Incubator is. Let me give you a quick rundown on what the Incubator is and what we strive to achieve with the Incubator. The McAllen Creative Art Incubator is a venue that offers artists low cost studio space with 24/7 access. Our goal is to support the continued growth of artists in all genres of art in an effort to further the arts in our community, thus giving all who live in and around McAllen a better quality of life.

We've been talking about fishing around here lately. Turns out that Falcon Lake is one of the hottest bass fishing lakes in the country and it's only about an hour and a half from here. The Arroyo and bay between South Padre Island and Port Mansfield has long been one of the best places in the country to catch trout, redfish, and flounder for years. It's also only about an hour and a half from here. As a matter of fact, I'm fishing there next week! March is one of the best months, but actually, the fishing is almost always good there. Several hotels have expressed an interest in hosting people who like to hunt and fish. We are prepared to connect guests with outfitters and hunting guides to increase the odds of a successful trip. So give us a call and "let's meet in McAllen!" For mor information call me at 956-682-2871 or drop me an email at jdeuser@mcallencvb.com.