A reminder from Marianna Nelson
At the Valley Byliners Jan. 10 meeting, Eileen Mattei will present “Re-envisioning Family Memories,” how to capture family memories from a different perspective. Based on a Gemini Ink course that Mattei attended in San Antonio, the session will include a brief writing practice. Everyone should bring of snapshot of a relative [...]

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An announcement from Virginia Gause
We cordially invite you and your guests to attend these major* events celebrating International Week 2008 “Human Rights” November 17-22.
FREE ADMISSION!! WELCOME ALL!!
International Week, designated by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of State, is an event held by universities across the country to promote international education and [...]

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An announcement from Kathy Pechakek
Jennifer Wilson of Lucy’s Garden will be presenting a wonderful Program on growing antique roses in the Valley.
She has information and hands experience on which ones grow best in the Valley and how to care for them. This is the RIGHT time to be planting Roses here.
So join Jennifer on [...]

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A note from Virginia Gause
The Writers’ Bloc and the UTPA Multicultural Center are proud to host a reading featuring American Book Award winning author Rigoberto González. González recently published Men without Bliss, a collection of thirteen stories. The public is invited to attend the reading, beginning at 5:45 p.m. on Monday, November 3, at [...]

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A note from Marianna Nelson
The Valley Byliners November 8th meeting will hear Michael Gerleman on “The Power of Persuasion: Making Your Case - Techniques for Writing the Persuasive Essay.” The Byliners meet at 1:30 p.m. at the Harlingen Public Library, 410 76 Drive.
Whether you are a student writing essays on college applications or a citizen [...]

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An announcement from Kristina Wilson
The South Texas College Library is please the present its Halloween UFO Festival, Thursday, October 30, 2008 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm at the STC Pecan Campus Library, 3201 W. Pecan Blvd., McAllen, TX.
Be there and be highly entertained!
From flying saucers to big green bugs, space monsters of all shapes and sizes [...]

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A note from Virginia Gause
WILD (Writers In Literary Discussion) presents “WILD’s Original Film Contest” with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Prizes awarded by Barnes & Noble.  This contest is open to all in the community.
Do you want to submit a film for the contest?
REQUIREMENTS:
1) Media: VHS or DVD.
2) Length: 30 minutes or under
3) Title and [...]

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A note from Virginia Gause
The Nature Speaker Series kicks-off this Thursday, October 2nd at Quinta Mazatlan from 6 pm to 7 pm.
Mike Heep’s presentation will guide us in “Designing a Garden that Attracts Birds & Butterflies”. Heep owns a native plant nursery in Harlingen and has worked in the industry for more than 20 [...]

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