❤️ Learn to save a life! Join us at Lark Community Center for a CPR & First Aid Course on September 13.🚑 This hands-on training will equip you with the skills to respond confidently in an emergency.✨ 📅 September 13 📍 Lark Community Center Register today: mcallenparks.net

5 life skills every child can master just by playing chess • #1 “Patience: You can’t rush a checkmate.” • #2 “Planning: Kids learn to think 3 moves ahead.” • #3 “Focus: 64 squares demand attention.” • #4 “Confidence: Beating dad in 6 moves hits different.” • #5 “Resilience: Every lost game is a free lesson.”

🌊 Become a Certified Lifeguard and make a real difference!💪 Learn life-saving skills, build confidence, and get job-ready in just a few days. 🏖️🔥 Spots are limited, sign up now and join the team that keeps our waters safe!🤿 Register today: mcallenparks.net

🎨☕ Canvas & Coffee is coming to Las Palmas! Unwind, sip, and get creative at our laid-back painting session, no experience needed! Grab a brush, enjoy some coffee, and let your imagination flow in a fun, relaxed atmosphere with friends and community vibes. 🖌️💬 📍 Las Palmas Community Center 🖼️ All supplies provided ☕ Coffee included (of course!) Come for the coffee, stay for the creativity! Register today: mcallenparks.net

🍼 Ready to be the go-to babysitter in your neighborhood? Join us at Lark Community Center for the American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training (r.25)! This is a hands-on course designed for youth ages 11–16! Learn how to confidently and safely care for infants and children with real-life readiness skills including: ✔️ Feeding & diapering ✔️ Holding & picking up children ✔️ Safety & emergency response ✔️ Fun activities, videos & more! 📍 In-person classroom training 🎯 Build responsibility, leadership, and confidence! Register today: mcallenparks.net

💓 Be ready to save a life! Join our CPR Certification Course for Adults & Pediatrics and gain the skills you need to respond in emergencies with confidence.🚨 Sign up today, a certification could make all the difference!🚑 Register today: mcallenparks.net

🎓 At the McAllen Convention Center, graduations are always special—but even more so when we get to celebrate one of our very own! We’re proud to cheer on our team members as they continue growing, learning, and enhancing their skills. 💙✨ Join us in congratulating our teammate Andy and all the STVT graduates on this incredible achievement! 👏🎉 ✨ Planning a graduation or celebratory event? Visit www.experiencemcallen.com to learn more about hosting with us!

🎓 At the McAllen Convention Center, graduations are always special—but even more so when we get to celebrate one of our very own! We’re proud to cheer on our team members as they continue growing, learning, and enhancing their skills. 💙✨ Join us in congratulating our teammate Andy and all the STVT graduates on this incredible achievement! 👏🎉 ✨ Planning a graduation or celebratory event? Visit www.experiencemcallen.com to learn more about hosting with us!

🌊💪 Become a certified lifeguard and make a difference this season! 🛟 Join our Lifeguard Certification Course and learn the skills to save lives, build confidence, and become a leader at the pool. 📍Register now, limited spots available: mcallenparks.net

👶🧸 Ready to level up your babysitting game? The American Red Cross Babysitter’s Training (r.25) is perfect for youth ages 11–16! Learn hands-on skills like feeding, diapering, child safety, emergency response & more! Get ready to learn in a fun, interactive classroom setting. 💪🍼 Register today: mcallenparks.net

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🏈 Community, Football, and a Whole Lot of Heart!✨ Lark Community and BamFam Foundation teamed up to host an unforgettable free youth football camp this past weekend with former NFL running back Fozzy Whittaker, and it was a HUGE success! ❤🙌 Smiles, sweat, and serious skills were on full display as local athletes showed up ready to learn, grow, and have fun. 🔥 Thank you to everyone who made it happen!✨

Parenting is indisputably demanding, requiring immense physical and emotional effort. From juggling the numerous demands related to raising children and managing all the daily routines associated with it to navigating the complexities of a child’s development and well-being, the journey is often filled with equal parts joy and frustration, and striking a healthy balance can be a never-ending struggle. To help parents navigate the challenges, South Texas Health System Behavioral will host a special parenting conference on Thursday, August 21. Entitled “Raising Resilient Children Parenting Conference,” the event is designed to empower parents and caregivers with practical tools for today’s challenges. This conference is about more than just parenting; it’s about building emotionally resilient families from the inside out, with each session is designed to give parents practical skills they can apply immediately to foster stronger connections and healthier homes. The free, dynamic event will feature sessions, each offering a unique area of support, including: • Positive discipline, communication & strengthening parenting techniques • Defusing the Fuse: Mastering Verbal De-Escalation • Coping skills for parents to manage stress and build resilience • Self-care strategies aimed at preventing parental burnout Let’s build stronger homes together! THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2025 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. THE OLD CHURCH WINERY 700 N. Main St. McAllen, TX 78501 Food and beverages will be provided. Registration Link: https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/south-texas-health-system/raising-resilient-children-parent-conference Any questions, please contact Leticia Sosa at 956-270-2225 or leticia.sosa@uhsrgv.com

We took field trips to the next level. Play Academy is where serious learning meets serious fun. New skills, new memories, and new ways to play await. DM us to learn more or book your trip today!

🩸 Team Edward or Team Jacob? It’s time to settle it once and for all. From Forks to Volterra, we’re testing every scene, every twist, every rivalry — this is Twilight Trivia Night. Free to play. Immortal bragging rights on the line. 📅 Wed, Aug 20 🕢 Reg: 7:30PM | 🎯 Trivia: 8PM 📍 University Draft House McAllen 👥 Teams up to 6 #twilighttrivia #mcallennightlife #teamedwardteamjacob

Tell me you’re dedicated without telling me you’re dedicated. 😋 Everyday our baristas work hard to grow their skills & show your their passion for coffee. ✨ This is just one of the many moments you don’t get to see, of our team supporting one another & making their goals a reality. ☕️ @bat.vvave @kristel.idk thanks for being such an amazing part of our team. 🫶#staybuzzy #strongcoffeesweetresults

Healthy Bites, Healthy Moves will be back @ Main Library on Friday, August 15 at 10AM. This week’s lesson, "My Plate, My Family," is all about easy ways to eat healthier, stay active, save money, and build better habits with tips from Texas A&M AgriLife. We’ll even have food samples to try while they last. #MPLAdults #HealthyEating

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💥 Kicks, flips, and fierce focus! Bob Davis Martial Arts brought the energy to Lark Community Center with an action-packed presentation 🥋🔥 From powerful techniques to incredible moves, the team gave an unforgettable demo that had everyone on their feet! Big thanks to Bob Davis Martial Arts for sharing your skills and inspiring our community! 💪

💥 Kicks, flips, and fierce focus! Bob Davis Martial Arts brought the energy to Lark Community Center with an action-packed presentation 🥋🔥 From powerful techniques to incredible moves, the team gave an unforgettable demo that had everyone on their feet! Big thanks to Bob Davis Martial Arts for sharing your skills and inspiring our community! 💪

🤠BANDA BOOTCAMP IS COMING TO THE RGV! 🤠 Get ready for an intense and fun-filled weekend of Banda dance with Christopher Sandoval, all the way from Los Angeles! This bootcamp is perfect for dancers looking to elevate their footwork and partnerwork skills. Saturday, August 30 - SCHEDULE 12-1:30 PM Footwork & Partnerwork Fundamentals Start your journey with the essential Banda footwork and partnerwork techniques. Break - 20 minute break 2-3:30 PM Footwork Challenge & Partnerwork Bootcamp Take your skills to the next level with a challenge that pushes you to perfect your footwork, followed by a dynamic partnerwork bootcamp. Please note: You must attend 1st session to do 2nd session. Pricing: $50 presale | $65 at the door Limited spots available! Finish the weekend off with a fun Saturday Latin Dance social to practice everything you’ve learned. Don’t miss out! Secure your spot today! 🔗rhythmroomstudio.com #banda #rgv #rgvdance #danceclass #mcallen #exploremcallen #956 #visitmcallen

🌱 Think tofu is boring? Think again! Join our Tofu Masterclass: From Bland to Bold – Tofu 5 Ways and discover how to bake it, sauté it, crisp it, make it creamy… even meaty! 💥 Whether you're a tofu skeptic or superfan, you'll walk away with new skills, recipes, and mouthwatering inspiration. 📍In-person experience 💵 Only $35/person 📆 Limited spots available! ➡️ Register now https://foodamed.com/events/28cjSCxEgxcB or contact us at www.foodamed.com / 956-731-4484 Let’s turn tofu into a plant-based superstar together! 🌟 #TofuMasterclass #PlantBasedCooking #Foodamed #HealthyCanBeDelicious

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🎱 Calling all pool pros and cue enthusiasts! Our Senior Billiards Program is the perfect place to sharpen your skills, meet new friends, and enjoy some friendly competition.🌟 Whether you're a seasoned player or just learning the ropes, there’s always a spot at the table for you!🎱✨ 📍Las Palmas Community Center | 1921 N 25th St, McAllen, TX 78501

🎱 Calling all pool pros and cue enthusiasts! Our Senior Billiards Program is the perfect place to sharpen your skills, meet new friends, and enjoy some friendly competition.🌟 Whether you're a seasoned player or just learning the ropes, there’s always a spot at the table for you!🎱✨ 📍Las Palmas Community Center | 1921 N 25th St, McAllen, TX 78501