Events Calendar

From pg. 11 without being beaten up by courses that are sometimes way too challenging for those looking at the simpler things in life. Brownsville Golf Center is exactly what a municipal course should be, inviting and available to all levels of golfers. That is not to say it is not challenging, and water comes into play on most holes. Also, you still have to carry that water at times and be strategic on several holes, deciding how much you want to cut a corner or to “go for it.”

Address: 180 W. San Marcello, Brownsville

Phone: (956) 541-2582

Description: 18-hole, par-70, municipal course

Website: www.cob.us

Golf Pro: Isabel Gaucin

Yardage: Blue – 6,144; White – 5,652; Red – 5,091

Amenities: Chip and putt green, snack bar

Winter Texan Specials: $25 for 18 holes; Twilight starts at 2 p.m. for $18; members $75/month for seniors, doesn't include cart; yearly membership: $904 with the cart.

Stuart Place Country Club

This is a course where “everybody knows your name.” Well, at least it has a feel like that – from the time you decide what color tees you're going to hit from (a big deal since there is a 700-yard difference) until the time you return to the comfort of the small, but definitely relaxing clubhouse. The course isn't super difficult, but it still has its challenges, and you can't just plan on wedges and putters, but you could probably still have fun with only that on this pretty course. The new golf pro, Wendy Werley Bullock is one of the best teaching pros in all of South Texas and is a certified Master teacher for children. Address: 155 Highland Drive, Harlingen Phone: (956) 428-2000 Description: 9-hole Par-36 Website: Facebook – Stuart Place Golf Golf Pro: Wendy Werley Bullock Yardage: Blue – 2,646; White – 2,205; Yellow – 2,057; Red –1,944 Amenities: Bar with snacks, practice putting area Winter Texan Specials: $18 for 9 holes with cart; $27 for 18 holes with cart.

Valley International Country Club

Both challenging yet comfortable, Valley International provides the beginning golfer as many challenges as the more experienced golfer. Perfectly self-described as a golf sanctuary, the peaceful surroundings combined with a difficult but beatable and rewarding layout, the four sets of tees are key in how you play your round and give even the lowest handicappers some big decisions to make – lay up or grip it and rip it? Risk and reward are premiums on this popular and 18-hole championship layout. The course reseeded the greens and they renovated the pro shop, which is up and running (“We're pretty good right now.”) The course also has a nine-hole par-3 executive course (par-27 for the round) on the same property for those who want a change of pace or to practice their short game, where scoring is at a prime, and so is time. Address: 301 McFadden, Brownsville Website: www.valleyinternationalgolf.com Phone: (956) 548-9199 General Manager: Kevin Sargent Golf Pro: K.C. Lauber Description: 18-hole, par-70 Yardage: White – 4,924; Black – 5,517; Blue – 6,130; Orange – 6,538 Amenities: Golf shop, practice green, bar & grill (limited times and menu) Winter Texan Specials: Burger deal – cheeseburger, French fries and round of golf with cart, $29, starting in December; call for other specials.

CALENDAR

November 15-22

Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week location will be at Baptist Temple in McAllen, 2001 Trenton Rd. Times and dates are as follows – Monday, November 15, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, November 16, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Wednesday, November 17, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, November 18, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Friday, November 19, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Saturday, November 20, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday November 21 and Monday, November 22, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call 817595-2230, or visit samaritanspurse. org/occ. Participants can donate $9 per shoebox gift online through "Follow Your Box" and receive a tracking label to discover its destination. Those who prefer the convenience of online shopping can browse samaritanspurse.org/buildonline.

November 18

Alfresco Weslaco will be held 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. in historic downtown Weslaco. Free admission. The heart and soul of the community is in Downtown and Weslaco wants to share it with you by providing music and art. Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes. There will be food, arts and crafts vendors. For more information, visit www.weslacoedc. com, or call (956) 969-0838.

November 18

Quinta Mazatlán is honored to host culinary expert, Melissa Guerra, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a recipe presentation and sampling on “Texas Ranch Dishes for Thanksgiving”. Tickets are $3 per person. Pre-purchased tickets are recommended at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com Follow current COVID-19 Safety Guidelines while in park. For more information, contact Quinta Mazatlán at (956) 681-3370.

November 18

heir last showing of La Mancha at 7 p.m. “Dream the impossible dream” with them as they follow the storytelling’s of Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha. HCISD Performing Arts Center is located at 3217 W. Wilson Rd. For more information, tickets, and their full calendar of events, visit www.hcisdpa.org.

November 19

Edinburg’s Food Trucks and Tunes will be held at the McIntyre Promenade. Parking at City Hall, 415 W. University Dr. There will be food trucks, music and more. For more information, call (956) 383-6246, or visit www.edinburgarts.com.

November 19-20

The City of Mission will host their Christmas Tree Lighting event on Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 2 to 8 p.m. The event will feature arts and crafts, food, vendors, entertainment, and more. The event will be held at Leo Pena Placita Park, downtown Mission, 803 N. Conway Ave. Free admission. Call (956) 580-8760 for more information.

November 19-21

The Harlingen Community Theatre, located at 1209 Fair Park Boulevard, presents the charming and fast-paced Off-Broadway smash hit, The Marvelous Wonderettes. Performances are presented Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. Adults $25 and Children (under 18 yrs.) $10. Tickets are sold at the Box Office on performance days: Friday and Saturday starting at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 p.m. HCT accepts credit/debit cards, cash, and checks. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. HCT has open seating and offers handicap accessibility. For ticket reservations and show information visit the theatre online at www.harlingencommunitytheatre.org

November 20

St. Peter & St. Paul Episcopal Church is having their annual Craft and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Many talented artisans and woodcrafters are coming together with some awesome cooks to give you a chance at original handmade gifts just in time for Christmas. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. The church is located at 2310 N. Stewart Rd., in Mission. Free admission. For more information call (956) 585-5005.

November 20

The City of Mercedes will host their Queen City Market Days located in historical downtown Mercedes from 4 to 9 p.m. The event will be held every third Saturday of the month from November through January.

November 22-January 16, 2022

SPI will have their Holiday Light Show with synchronized festive music that is played in 15-minute intervals, daily from 6 to 9 p.m. at the SPI Convention Center.

November 24

The South Pole Illuminated Festival returns to the McAllen Convention Center. Tickets are already available at southpoleoftexas.com or at McAl-