Reunions & Meetings

From pg. 1 for viewing after judging is completed. Categories of carvings include animals, birds, flowers, mythical creatures, jewelry, carousel animals, knife carvings, wooden toys, spoons, gourds, bowls, and wood burning. Most categories also include subcategories like types of birds. Both members and non-members may enter the competition. Ribbons will be awarded according to points received.

Entries will be judged by Adair Rucker and Rich Wetherbee.

Rally on the Rio

The Woodcarving Show will be followed by the Rally on the Rio, six days of carving classes with nationally known instructors. The Rally on the Rio will be held January 17 through January 22 at the Nomad Shrine Club.

The rally is an opportunity for woodcarvers of all skill levels, and those wanting to learn, to participate in carving, pyrography and painting classes. Classes vary in length from one to six days, according to the complexity of the project. Classes begin at 8 a.m. and end for the day at 4:30 p.m. You can register online at https://www.rgvwoodcarvers.org/ the-rally-on-the-rio/. Instructors include Tony Dill teaching Aspen Walking Stick, Mountain Man Face and Carving a Santa; Fernando Gutierrez with Power Carving; Dennis Horstman with Willow Canes and Walking Sticks; Chip Carving by Jan Jenson; and many more. Other instructors include Gen Kreyling, Brenda Lodermeier, Jim Long, Lance Rath, Adair Rucker, Patty Rucker, Harry Seurkamp, Fred and Elaine Stenman, Jim Thalacker, George Vaughn and Rich Wetherbee. For more information, visit rgvwoodcarvers.org. The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers, founded in 1983, meet weekly at 8 a.m. on Thursday mornings, October through March, at the Nomad Shrine Club. Carvers of any skill level are always welcome. Visitors are always welcome to look over a shoulder and ask questions.

ALCOA/Arconic Retirees

The Alcoa/Arconic retirees meet every second Wednesday (January through April), starting January 12, at Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd Street in McAllen, at noon. Call Gerry at (563) 340-3132 for more information.

Newmar Owner’s Monthly Luncheon

The Newmar Owner’s Monthly Luncheon will meet at the American Legion on the Second Wednesday of the month through March. It will be held January 12 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost for lunch is $13 per person. This is for all Newmar owner’s past and present. Guests are welcome to attend. Invite anyone from your park or area to join. RSVP to Candace Marquis at (217) 8535982 or email to candace.marquis@yahoo.com by Friday (January 7) prior to the event. The American Legion Post 37 is located at 1305 E. Jasmine Avenue in McAllen.

National Rural Letter Carriers

The National Rural Letter Carriers will be meeting at Ann’s Restaurant on Wednesday, January 19. The meeting will start with registration at 9 a.m., with the program at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will be afterwards. Attendees will be ordering off the menu. For more information contact Edward Soetaert at (816) 390-6379 or soetaertec@gmail.com.

3M Retirees and Friend Welcome

3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, January 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 for information. (This will be held the third Wednesday through March)

Annual Fayette County, IA Reunion

Fayette County, Iowa residents will meet Thursday, January 20 at Mr. Gattis, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen, at 11 a.m. For more information call Violet, (319) 230-2746.

Kanabec County, Minnesota

Residents of Kanabec County, Minnesota will have a reunion on Tuesday, January 25, at 11 a.m. at Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen. For questions, call Judy Sundet at (320) 282-6845.

Ringgold County/Diagonal Iowa

All Winter Texans from Ringgold County and Diagonal Iowa and surrounding area are invited to attend Friday, February 4, 11 a.m., at Martha’s Restaurant on Val Verde Road in Donna. For more information, contact Alan Oshel (417) 770-5411 or Mary Hower (515) 822-8731.

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders have started getting together. Anyone interested in joining the group can join them Monday through Friday at the Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at (313) 532-8549 for more information.

Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers

The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers have begun their 20212022 season. The woodcarvers are meeting again this year at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr. Join the group from 8 a.m. until noon every Thursday through March of 2022. Gather with old friends, and new, to carve, visit and share ideas. Please use the north end of the parking lot for parking. Also, please use the back door to enter the building. Participants will be setting up their own tables for the time being. Be sure to clean up your area before leaving at the end of the day.

EVENTS

From pg. 20 at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Avenue at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen, Texas. Please check the website www.theimasonline.org or call (956) 681-2800 for more information.

January 20

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.