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Festiva Events — Friday, June 8 – Sunday, June 10

Submit your event to [email protected] by 5 p.m. Monday to be considered for the following Friday.

FRIDAY

OLDIES SHOWS

Al and Brenda Ragunsin host performances featuring the music of 1950s, ’60s, ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. The club will also hold shows Wednesday through Sunday.

WHEN 7 p.m. Friday

WHERE Rag A Zeen & Company, 5524 N. 10th St., McAllen

COST $5 per person; free before 7 p.m.

FIREWORKS OVER THE BAY

WHEN 9 p.m. Friday

WHERE Louie’s Backyard, 2306 Laguna Blvd., South Padre Island

SUMMER DANCES

Dances are held weekly. Cheeseburgers, grilled chicken, hot dogs and Polish sausages will be available after 5 p.m.

WHEN 7 p.m. Friday

WHERE Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W. Owassa Road, Pharr

MOVIE WITH A COP

Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnics and enjoy family night with “Zootopia.”

WHEN 8 p.m. Friday

WHERE Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg

COST Free

END OF SCHOOL GLOW AND PLAY NIGHT

The event will include, for purchase, food, drinks, snacks, Glow face painting and Glow toys.

WHEN 5:30 p.m. Friday

WHERE Glow Party & Event Center, 6601 N. 10th St., McAllen

COST Free

BOWLING 2.0 ADULT CLASS

The four-week class offers insight and expertise into the game for beginners of any adult age.

WHEN 5:30 p.m. Friday

WHERE Flamingo Bowl, 3301 N. 23rd St., McAllen

COST Call (956) 686-1286 for price

DANNY’S LIVE REPTILE ADVENTURE

LIVE Reptile Adventures is the best combination of education and entertainment for crowds of all ages. Danny Conner presents one of the most impressive reptile exhibits and shows featuring more than 75 different species of reptiles, including giant snakes, massive lizards, huge turtles and a myriad of crocodilians.

WHEN 7 p.m. Friday

WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen

FILIPINO FESTIVAL

The third annual event will include cultural dances, Filipino songs, food, presentations, karaoke and more.

WHEN 5 p.m. Friday

WHERE Edinburg Municipal Auditorium, 415 W. University Drive, Edinburg

LIVE MUSIC

Set to perform are Two Lit, Stellar Noize, Basshead Cartel, DJ Impact, Vivid Vibes and B@B Ozzy Key.

WHEN 8 p.m. Friday

WHERE Tri Bar, 100 S. 17th St., McAllen

COST $5

HAPPY HOUR YOGA

The class focuses on the modification of sequence three of Rocket yoga. This style is rooted in the traditional Ashtanga Yoga but adds a progressive way to it, a non-traditional method, a western-style system breaking the hierarchy. It’s a fast paced, high-energy class that incorporates a full experience of the method. Enjoy wine after class.

WHEN 6:30 p.m. Friday

WHERE The Shala on Main Yoga, 402 N. Main St., McAllen

COST $15; free for members

SUNSET YOGA IN THE PARK

The yoga program aims to provide every person with the tools to become healthier physically, mentally, and emotionally. Yoga has immense benefits that you can utilize beyond the mat- intentional breathing relieves stress within the body and mind while the physical movement increases circulation and range of motion in a gentle and gradual way.

WHEN 7:15 p.m. Friday

WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen

COST $1 suggested donation

RHYTHM ROOM SIXTH ANNIVERSARY

The anniversary event will feature a special menu. For information and tickets, visit www.rhythmroomstudio.com.

WHEN 8 p.m. Friday

WHERE The Old Church Winery, 700 N. Main St., McAllen

TIMBIRICHE

The group is considered one of the most iconic Latin Pop acts of the 1980s and the early 1990s.

WHEN 8:30 p.m. Friday

WHERE State Farm Arena, 2600 N. 10th St., Hidalgo

COST Tickets start at $55

COMEDY NIGHT

Jon Stringer headlines.

WHEN 9 p.m. Friday

WHERE Ice House Sports Bar and Grill, 4311 FM 511, Brownsville

BOAT AND FISH TOWN LAKE

Bring the family and pedal boat, kayak, or stand-up paddleboard on Town Lake. Bring your own canoe or kayak or rent one.

WHEN 4 p.m. Friday

WHERE Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen

SATURDAY

WORLD BIRDING CENTER NATURE WALK

Walk through the park looking at birds in one of the Valley’s nine world birding centers.

WHEN 8:30 a.m. Saturday

WHERE Estero Llano Grande State Park, 3301 S. International Blvd., Weslaco

COST $5 per adult, 12 and under free

NATURE TOTS

A special of ‘nature play’ designed for the tots. Children will explore the various interactive stations and associate with other tots their age.

WHEN 9:30 a.m. Saturday

WHERE Quinta Mazatlán World Birding Center, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen

COLLECTOR MANIA 7

The event will feature Paul Soter and Erik Stolhanske of “Super Troopers” and “Beerfest,” and Walter Emanuel Jones, the Black Ranger on “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers” as well as others.

WHEN 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

WHERE Pharr Events Center, 3000 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr

COST www.ticketmaster.com

NAMASTE AT THE PARK

The second annual Namaste at H-E-B Park with Casa Om Yoga will be held.

WHEN 8 a.m. Saturday

WHERE H-E-B Park, 1616 S. Raul Longoria Road, Edinburg

COST $45

McHI SUMMER SPECTACULAR

The mariachi event will feature McAllen High School students.

WHEN 7:30 p.m. Saturday

WHERE McAllen High School, 2021 La Vista Ave., McAllen

COST $10

MARIO AGUILAR

The sketch comedian will perform live.

WHEN 8 p.m. Saturday

WHERE McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801

Convention Center Blvd., McAllen

COST Tickets start at $46 at ticketmaster.com

MORNING YOGA IN THE PARK

Bring a mat, towel and water.

WHEN 9 a.m. Saturday

WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen

COST $1 suggested donation

LIVE MUSIC

Classic and modern rock band Revelation will perform.

WHEN 9:30 p.m. Saturday

WHERE Half Moon Saloon, 1101 E. Adams St., Brownsville

LIVE MUSIC

Houston-based dream pop band Tears on Tape will headline. Additional performers include GLARE, Quiet Kids and Jet Wad.

WHEN 8 p.m. Saturday

WHERE Yerberia Cultura, 613 S. 17th St., McAllen

COST $6

CHORALE CONCERT

The Dolce Armonia Vocal Ensemble Concert will feature works by Whitacre, Dowland, Gjielo, Gawthrop and more.

WHEN 7 p.m. Saturday

WHERE First Presbyterian Church, 104 S. 12th St., McAllen

COST Free

ARCHERY 101

The class, free with admission, provides bows and arrows. Meet on the deck outside the Visitor Center Park Store.

WHEN 9 a.m. Saturday

WHERE Estero Llano Grande State Park, 3301 S. International Blvd., Weslaco

COST $6 admission per adult; 12 and under free

TAI CHI IN THE PARK

Tai Chi has positive effects on balance control, fitness and flexibility.

WHEN 8 a.m. Saturday

WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen

COST $1 suggested donation

SUNDAY

STAND UP PADDLEBOARD WORKOUT

Join a Town Lake staff member for a 30 minute workout on a paddleboard. No experience is necessary.

WHEN 7 p.m. Sunday

WHERE Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen

WORLD BIRDING CENTER BIRD WALK

All ages and skill-levels are welcome on this two-hour tour of the park, finding as many species of birds as possible, especially the 30 that are termed Valley specialties.

WHEN 8:30 a.m. Sunday

WHERE Estero Llano Grande State Park, 3301 S. International Blvd., Weslaco

SUNSET MEDITATION

Explore simple techniques to reduce stress and increase well-being.

WHEN 7:15 p.m. Sunday

WHERE McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. Business 83, McAllen

COST $1 suggested donation

BOAT & FISH TOWN LAKE

Pedal boat, kayak or stand-up paddleboard on Town Lake. Bring your own or rent.

WHEN 4 p.m. Sunday

WHERE Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N. 1st St., McAllen

COST Rentals start at $10

Report finds few issues with Agua SUD election

A report by the secretary of state’s office on the Agua SUD elections earlier this month found few issues in how the polling places were run.

The report, completed by a state inspector, Teresa Muehlberger-McMillian, checked off whether the polling places met requirements regarding accessibility, loitering and electioneering, paperwork, procedures, electronic voting systems and voter assistance, among others.

The inspector was appointed after state Sen. Juan “Chuy” Hinojosa sent a letter to the elections division of the secretary of state’s office requesting the monitor be appointed to observe the May 5 elections.

“Having an elections inspector will allow for greater voter confidence by increasing the accountability of the process and provide protections to our voters from any inappropriate or unlawful activities,” Hinojosa wrote at the time.

Of the released report, Hinojosa said it was “pretty much unremarkable.”

“There was no in-depth investigation or supervision,” he said. “They were just observing.”

The report provided a checklist for each of the voting sites which the inspector checked off with typically a “yes,” “no,” or “not applicable” notation, depending on whether the polling site — or the workers at that site — met the requirements.

The four sites — which included the La Joya Municipal Library, the Sullivan City fire station, the Penitas Public Library, and Mission High School — were, for the most part, found to have followed proper procedures.

However, the inspector noted some issues with accessibility at the Sullivan City location, reporting separation in the ramps that were added for disabled access and excessive loose rocks in the pavement that may be difficult to navigate.

The noted problems with two voting machines at that location were due to loss of connection. While one machine was replaced, the inspector did not detail how or when the issue with the other machine was resolved. She did note, however, that while the machines were down, at least one voter decided not to wait and left.

In all locations, though, the inspector found that the Statements of Residence were not placed in an envelope designated for the county registrar. She observed that at the La Joya and Sullivan locations, the SORs were “gathered on top of the table” while at Mission she saw one SOR on the table before being placed in an envelope.

Despite feeling the report was not very in-depth, Hinojosa said he was not disappointed and pointed out that the secretary of state’s role is more preventive.

“I believe it’s a deterrent against possibly not following the rules,” he said. “They’re supposed to make sure they’re following the rules and following the proper voting procedures.”

UTRGV baseball drops extra-inning affair to Seattle U

BELLEVUE, Wash. — The UTRGV baseball team fell to Seattle U 4-3 in 10 innings on Sunday at Bannerwood Park. 

With the score tied at 3 in the 10th, Seattle U (25-11, 8-4 WAC) put two on with two out to set up a walk-off single by Sean Sutton against junior and McAllen Rowe alum Ryan Jackson (3-1).

That made a winner of Nathan Bonck (2-1), who pitched a hitless inning of relief, walking one.

Jackson pitched a season-high 3 2/3 innings of relief, striking out a season-high tying five while allowing two hits and two walks.

Senior Austin Siener led UTRGV (19-21, 5-7 WAC) offensively, going 3 for 5 with an RBI. Sophomore Elijah Alexander went 2 for 5 with two doubles and a walk. Sophomore Coleman Grubbs went 2 for 4 with a run scored. 

UTRGV scored right away, going up 2-0 in the first on a Siener RBI single and a bases-loaded walk by junior Ryan Fish.

Then, in the fourth, junior Anthony Gomez hit into a double play to force in a run and put UTRGV up 3-0.

Junior Chase Adams started for UTRGV and didn’t allow a hit through the first four innings. In the fifth, however, Justin Mazzone hit a leadoff single and Chase Wells hit a home run to make the score 3-2.

Seattle U tied the game in the sixth on a solo home run by Dalton Hurd.

Adams went six innings, striking out seven while allowing three runs on four hits and two walks.

UTRGV visits Washington at 8 p.m. today.