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South Texas College Library Art Gallery Exhibits Veteran Quilts for the Second Year

South Texas College’s Library Art Gallery and the communication department proudly present a special Veteran’s Day exhibit by the Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild. The exhibit opens Wednesday, November 1 and runs through Thursday, November 31.

STC Veteran’s Affairs will also have a Veteran’s Fair at the same location from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the Texas Veterans Commission, Employers seeking Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Family Endeavors, VIDA, UTRGV Transition, and more. The exhibit and event is located at 3201 W. Pecan Boulevard in McAllen. Admission is free and open to the public.

The Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild’s Military Service Quilts Program creates quilts with military designs and then gives the quilts during a ceremony to recognize veteran service. The Quilt Guild intends to increase awareness and recognize veteran service in our community. The RGV Quilt Guild offers programs and workshops as well as opportunities to exhibit.

Who: South Texas College Library

What: Veteran’s Expo of services offered to STC students faculty, staff and community

When & Where: November 8 at 11 a.m-1p.m. at the Pecan Campus Library, first floor.

Additional Info: For more information, contact Gina Otvos at (956) 871-3488 or   gotvos@southtexascollege.edu