Family Movie Nights

Family Movie Nights Saturday, August 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bring your family, friends, blankets and lawn chairs for free family entertainment at the corner of Jackson & "A" Street in downtown Harlingen. Enjoy give-a-ways, great food, music and feature film, Letters to God . Just released this summer, Letters to God is Family Movie Night's must see movie of the year! Tyler Doherty is an extraordinary eight-year-old boy. facing a daily battle against cancer with bravery and grace. To Tyler, God is a friend, a teacher and the ultimate pen pal - Tyler's prayers take the form of letters, which he composes and mails on a daily basis. The letters find their way into the hands of Brady McDaniels, a beleaguered postman standing at a crossroads in his life. At first, he is confused and conflicted over what to do with the letters. Over time he begins to form a friendship with the Doherty family. Moved by Tyler's courage, Brady realizes what he must do with the letters, a surprise decision that will transform his heart and uplift his newfound friends and community - in an exhilarating act of testament to the contagious effect of one boy's unwavering faith against the odds. Family Movie Nights also proudly raises awareness for childhood cancer and other illnesses with Driscoll Children's Hospital. A representative will be on hand to briefly discuss and accept donations for Rio Grande Valley patients.