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“We are so excited about partnering with the Brownsville CVB to really reach our Lower Valley Winter Texans,” says Welcome Home RGV’s Leigh Wooldridge. Dafne Maldonado, director of the CVB and the Office of Space Commerce, excitedly shares plans, including having a multitude of local organizations at the Expo, providing information on everything from government agencies to city attractions…to tacos.
guilt by taking to one of the city’s hike-and-bike trails, offering resaca views, historic and urban scenery, and nature and wildlife vistas. Or meander under the rare, palm-forest canopy at the Sabal Palm Sanctuary, a prime spot for birders and nature lovers. The Brownsville Parks and Recreation Department also offers loads of year-round activities--like yoga and Zumba classes and camping under the stars--for residents and visitors. (Not to mention the Gladys Porter Zoo, the Mitte Cultural District, Dean Porter Park, and the highly anticipated Holiday Village.)
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The Brownsville Taco Trail, a collaboration with AARP, is currently made up of 11 savory--and one sweet (rolled ice cream)--taco restaurants. “There are no better tacos outside of Brownsville,” says Montesam, to which Maldonado adds that every stop is different. “You’re not going to have the same experience twice.”
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All of this barely scratches the surface of what is available to see and do in Brownsville. “I always say there’s at least one activity for every single person,” Maldonado shares. “If you like music, if you like food, history, entertainment, theater… Brownsville has it all.”
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The culinary experiences Brownsville has to offer continue beyond tacos. For example, Rutledge Burgers, boasts Montesam, is a 101-year-old establishment, “a tiny place, but so full of love… there’s a little bit of history in a great little burger.” And the Vermillion; Maldonado enthusiastically recommends their signature nachos. Burn off any deliciously earned
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Spotted in the RGV Sabal Palm Sanctuary, Brownsville
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Positioned along the Rio Grande, the Sabal Palm Sanctuary boasts three miles
of nature trails, with look-outs ideal for birding, nature photography, or simply to take in the palm-canopy landscape. Visit for the day or overnight. The historic Rabb House Welcome Center offers accommodations as an Airbnb. For more information, visit sabalpalmsanctuary.org or call 956-541-8034. •
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Hello Travel Friends
A New Holiday Tradition in San Antonio Awaits Hello Travel Friends, I’m sure you’ve been to the Riverwalk in San Antonio, but have you ever seen it all lit up for Christmas? The lights twinkle on the vibrant waterway for a special holiday memory you won’t forget. Did you know there are four missions, besides the Alamo, in San Antonio? This December, join me on a trip to San Antonio to see something new and add a new tradition to your holidays. Book now—or forever regret you waited-at welcomehomergv.com •
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an afternoon of relaxing landscape painting with educator and artist Edgar Cortez. Participants will be guided through a landscape acrylic painting as you learn more about the importance of foreground, middle, and background in art. Light refreshments will be provided. Must be 17 years or older to register. Registration includes admission to the Museum, which participants may visit before or after the workshop. Register online at sales.theimasonline.org. •
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In the spring, we continue with Antoine De Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince, an adaptation by Rick Cummins and John Scoullar, which opens February 22, 2024. The Little Prince is about a lonely little prince who journeys through the universe in search of enlightenment and finds the strange, narrow-minded world of grownups. We continue our season with STC
Dance Collective’s Transcendence 2024, running April 20. This event showcases the talents of the South Texas College Dance Collective, which is composed of STC students, community members, and dance professionals from the Rio Grande Valley. Transcendence 2024 is a series of visionary works that explore the human experience through raw physicality and storytelling. The exhilarating fusion of movement, sound, and theatricality brings to life an event that resonates with all audiences. The STC Dance Collective explores the power of their own lived experiences to present dance works that transport their audiences to familiar and not-so-familiar places and states of mind. The 2023-2024 season wraps up with our 3rd Annual STX Latinx New Play Festival scheduled for June 2024. STXLNPF is Latino stories told about our community, region, and culture, told by Latinos. It is an opportunity for writers to create and cultivate these stories and share them with everyone. General admission tickets for our Main Stage and Black Box Studio productions are $5. Our group rate for 10 or more guests is $3. Tickets can either be purchased online--using your credit card--or on the day of the performance. Tickets can be purchased at the Box Office with cash or a debit card only. Ticket sales help fund their production and their scholarship, the Dr. John F. Carroll Drama Scholarship, throughout the year. Community members interested in supporting STC Theatre’s creative ventures can do so by sending a donation either for their program or their scholarship on the website at southtexascollege.edu/ go/theatre. For more information about STC Theatre & Dance productions and auditions, call Johanna Leal at 956-872-2301. •
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Veteran Appreciation – Call for Photos Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan
Snow to Sun in Weslaco submitted this photo of a small group of their veteran
population, who they proudly support and thank for their service. In honor of veterans and their service to our country, Welcome Home RGV invites local RV resorts and parks to submit a veterans’ group photo. Send the image to news@welcomehome.com, including the name of your resort. Photos will be showcased throughout the month of November. Happy Veterans Day to all who served. •
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Come to Kingsville to Kickoff Holiday Season During Ranch Hand Weekend Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan
Ranch Hand Weekend Holiday Tree
Lighting and Wine Walk – Festivities begin Friday, November 17, at 5:00 p.m. with an opportunity for guests to visit Main Street Kingsville merchants and vendors while sampling 20 varieties of wine, five different types of craft beer, and the hardto-find Special Edition Old Forester King Ranch Bourbon. Non-alcoholic wine walkers can sample a variety of sparkling, virgin beverages and mocktails. Holiday Wine Walk passports come packed with coupons and savings and include a keepsake wine glass and lanyard or a glow-in-the-dark stadium cup, along with several opportunities for participants to enter to win great prizes. Passports are not needed to attend. During the Wine Walk, experience the tree lighting, Christmas carolers, live music, and street dancing.
King Ranch - Ranch Hand Breakfast The 32nd Annual Ranch Hand Breakfast will be held Saturday, November 18, from 7 - 11 a.m. The event features an authentic, hearty cowboy breakfast, cooked and served outdoors on the historic
King Ranch. Team roping, historical exhibits, and old-time, cow-camp cooking demonstrations are a part of the activities, along with cowboy poetry, storytelling, and musical entertainment. Join us for a taste
of cowboy life! Tickets are available online at king-ranch.com/visit/special-events. Tickets can also be purchased at the King Ranch Saddle Shop, the King Ranch Museum, the King Ranch Visitor Center, and the Kingsville Visitors Center, as well as at the event. Tickets are $10 per person; ages three and under are free. Proceeds from the KingRanch-sponsored event benefit La Posada de Kingsville. Ranch Hand Weekend Festival – After the breakfast, visitors are invited back to Main Street for food, fun, inflatables, live music, two-stepping and line dancing! The Ranch Hand Weekend Festival features a Ranch Hand Car Show, steam-roller printing, and unique vendors, The Kingsville Parks and Recreation Department will provide an archery turkey shoot, a young
performers’ stage, a drug-free jail, and pony rides. Vendors come from far and wide to attend this festival Ranch Hand Weekend Country Concert – Take a trip back to the 90s, as country music fills the air Saturday night at the JK Northway Expo Center with the Ranch Hand Weekend Country Concert. This year’s headliner is Texas native Mark Chesnutt, making a return to the event series. Chesnutt has produced 14 #1 hits, 23 Top Ten Singles, four platinum albums, and five gold records over the last 30 years. Some of Chesnutt’s most recognizable songs are, “Brother Jukebox,” “Blame It On Texas,” “Going Through The Big D,” “It’s A Little Too Late,” and one of his biggest chart toppers, “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing.” Doug Stone will kick off the country concert. You may remember his 90s hits, “I’d Be Better Off (In a Pine Box),” and “In a Different Light.” “We’ve seen tremendous success with these supportive events, thanks to the strong foundation the Ranch Hand Breakfast has built for decades,” said Kingsville director of tourism Janine Reyes. Ranch Hand Weekend festivities
are presented by Kleberg Bank and Neessen Automotive, with help from 1Point Five, Bray’s Smokehouse, Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Sparklight, and Southpoint Rentals; HEB Helping Here also provides support. Tickets are available at RanchHandWeekend.com. Visitors can purchase a Ranch Hand Weekend Getaway from a handful of hotels. The Getaway includes tickets to all of the weekend’s events. A bottle of wine and exclusive keepsake gifts will be provided in your room at check-in. These pay-one-price Getaway options can be booked by calling the Kingsville Visitor Center at 361-592-8516. •
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The RV lot has FHUs and a furnished coach house with a bath with shower. There’s plenty of room for guests, entertaining, hobbies or just relaxing and watching TV. Come enjoy winters in the Texas Tropics. HOA fee includes landscape maintenance. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487
Location! Location! Location! This is one of the most coveted locations in the community. Lots of extras -- pergola, storage sheds, 18 kw Generac generator and gutters plus much more. All appliances convey. FHU for your RV, but RV is optional. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487
Open floor plan, turnkey RV Casita located on a corner lot offers an abundance of room inside and out. Screened patio, pergola, professional landscaping, & 10x12 TUFF SHED. Schedule your showing today! Gail Gallagher, TREC797370, (816) 9165583
RV port home recently remodeled inside & out. Covered RV Port area 58 ft. in length. Landscaped fenced yard (HOA maintained). Large 2 story storage area/workshop with an additional 12x18 storage building for plenty of storage. Gail Gallagher, TREC797370, (816) 916-5583
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Have I got the PERFECT place for YOU!! This 1 bedroom/1 bathroom built in 2000 is fully furnished and 100% turn key ready and even includes plate ware, glassware, and silverware! The outdoor patio is the perfect spot to enjoy warm South Texas breezes with neighbors and friends. Curt Riester, TREC771832, MHSLSP00047858, (956) 455-4195
Location, Location, Location! Own an RV and looking for a great place to park? Check out this property, located in the 55+ community of Llano Grande Resort, where you own your lot! RV pad hook-ups included 30 amp and 50 amp services and a storage shed with 220vac connection. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3683
This updated 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom furnished mobile is located in an active 55+ guarded gate community. Features updated from include a renovated kitchen, a fresh paint in the living room, flooring, 2 mini splits, water heater and softener, and tons of exterior features. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3683
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LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT! Stunning Brand New 2 bed 2 bath 2022 Legacy Double Wide Mobile Home (1016 sqft per Mfr Specs). Nestled in the gated, active 55+ community of Breeze Lake MH & RV Campground. Once you see this home, you won’t want to leave Gail Gallagher, TREC797370, MHSLSP00048999, (816) 916-5583
GOTTA SEE this large 1665 sqft 2 bed/2 bath home is located on the golf course with a wonderful view of the 4th hole. Spacious primary has room for king bed and both bedrooms have new tile flooring. An updated kitchen with breakfast nook with bay windows and a screened in porch round out the upgrades. Curt Riester, TREC771832, MHSLSP00047858, (956) 455-4195
RV living at its best! Take a look at this RV lot located in a gated 55+ community that has plenty of amenities to offer. This RV lot currently offers an RV Pad with 50 amp electric service, sewer drainage and a 12 x 20 storage shed. Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3683
Turnkey, open concept home encompasses everything you need (+). 3 Bd, 2 Ba Oakwood Manufactured Home (1,280 sq ft). Spacious rooms with lots of natural lighting, Walk-in Closets, Fully Furnished, Large Carport/Patio, AirConditioned Workshop with Storage. Welcome Home! Gail Gallagher, TREC797370, MHSLSP00048999, (816) 916-5583
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Enjoy a Gulf Coast Christmas on South Padre Island Special to Welcome Home Winter Texan
Treat yourself to a South Padre
Island holiday getaway on Texas’ best beach. Kick off the holidays with a four-day, fun-filled weekend for visitors of all ages. Get in the holiday spirit and join us for a special Tree Lighting Ceremony at the South Padre Island Multi-Modal Facility Thursday, November 30, at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy a
warm welcome from Mayor Patrick McNulty as he lights the Christmas tree, officially beginning the holiday season on South Padre Island. Don’t miss the Annual Christmas Street Parade Friday, December 1, starting at 6 p.m. Bring the whole family to watch as beautifully decorated floats pass by on Padre Boulevard.
The 37th Annual Lighted Boat Parade returns Saturday, December 2, as illuminated boats of all sizes cruise through the Laguna Madre Bay in their holiday finest. Designated viewing areas throughout the route offer free public viewing starting at 6.
resident. Breakfast with Santa will be hosted at the South Padre Island Convention Center Sunday, December 3, from 9. to 11 a.m. Immerse yourself in holiday magic at the Island’s Holiday Light Show and enjoy a holiday-themed lighted musical performance from
Accompanying the Lighted Boat Parade is the return of Winter Wonderland, held at The Green at Jim’s Pier Saturday, December 2. It is an event for all ages as the kid zone, bounce houses, and trainless train set a festive scene. Guest appearances by Santa! Enjoy delicious pancakes with the North Pole’s most famous
dusk until 9 p.m. daily, November 20 through January 15 (2024) at the South Padre Island Entertainment District. All of the events are free and open to the public. Make this season a festive and memorable stay. To learn more about these events, visit sopadre.com/ event-calendar.•
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Things I Have Learned A somewhat random and reckless look at life from a fairly old guy by Bill Ward
Quit Finding Junk
T oday’s Wisdom: Train your
mind to see the good in every situation. One of the things I have noticed in life is that I generally don’t pay much attention to details that don’t directly impact me. If I was to come home from church and have my wife ask me who the lady in the bright red dress sitting right in front of me was, my likely response would be, “What lady in a bright red dress?” (Yeah; that’s actually happened.) It frustrates her because she could tell me what every woman in church was wearing. I, on the other hand, probably couldn’t tell her what she had been wearing. (Yeah; that’s happened, too.) Then there is this really weird
thing I have begun noticing, against all my genetic predisposition. A few years ago, I stepped out of my car in a parking lot, and there on the ground was a plastic tooth-flosser thing. That is something you find at home in the bathroom, not out in a parking lot. How strange! Since then, I have been finding them everywhere. Hardly a week goes by that I don’t find one in a lot, but I also see them along the road on our walks. These things should not be there, and yet they are. I h a v e , e v i d e n t l y, b e c o m e acutely sensitive to flossers. I am honed in, my brain seeking them out of the visual background clutter, even as it thinks of other stuff. I wonder if sometimes we are like that in other areas of our life. Do we get honed in on things
we are sensitive about, finding them even in places they are not meant to be found? Do we get hurt by words or actions that were never meant to do that? Do we get upset over stupid stuff? Do we take it personally when the Vikings lose another game? One of the things I have learned in life is that we usually find what we are looking for. If we are honed in on finding junk, we will find junk. So, what are you looking for? I hope it is something better than used flossers. I’m just sayin’. • Bill Ward is a retired health-care administrator from Minnesota and a regular columnist, author, and untalented rock ‘n’ roll musician, playing with the band Night Ryders. He winters at Casa Del Sol in Donna. You can contact Bill by email at bwward@charter.net.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023 Y-Cook Cafe, 7:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011 Hammering for Health Expo, 9:00 AM, 118 Paseo Del Prado, Edinburg,TX 78539 Social Hour, 3:00 PM, Siesta Retirement Village Weslaco (956) 969-3740 PTH Karaoke, 3:00 PM, Bluebonnet RV Resort Mission (956) 585-7630
Denim & Lace, 3:00 PM, Leisure World Weslaco (956) 968-8412 Gospel Sing, 6:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140 Steven May & The Southern Knights, 7:00 PM, Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-9959 $8.00 Hot Rodz, 7:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club Mercedes (956) 565-2638 $10.00 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023 Craft Sale, 8:00 AM, Alamo Rec Veh Park Alamo (956) 787-8221 Country Jam Lunch, 11:00 AM, Siesta
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Looking for something to do here in the Rio Grande Valley? Our calendar of events has
been the go-to source for our retirees to check out the lighter side of the Valley by listing entertainment events, dances, meals, jam sessions, meetings, and even garage sales. For more information on submitting your events and activities, please email calendar@welcomehomergv.com. The deadline for submission is Mondays at 5:00pm. •
Retirement Village Weslaco (956) 969-3740 $8.00 Riverside Dreamer River Tour, 1:00 PM, Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477 Country Jam Session, 1:00 PM, Siesta Retirement Village Weslaco (956) 969-3740 Regan James, 3:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-0322 PASS THE HAT
Diego & Edith, 5:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club Mercedes (956) 565-2638
Jam Session, 6:00 PM, Dream Valley Ranch Mission (956) 519-3339
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023 Craft Fair, 8:00 AM, Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort Donna (956) 464-5191 603-396-2786 Veteran’s Day Program, 11:00 AM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club Mercedes (956) 565-2638 Riverside Dreamer River Tour, 1:00 PM, Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477 Texas Wheels, 7:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven
RV and MH Resort Donna 603-3962786 $10.00 Steven May, 7:00 PM, Weslaco Elks Lodge Weslaco (956) 968-7115 Smokin’ Gun, 7:00 PM, Alamo Rose RV Resort Alamo (956) 783-2600 $8.00 Ron Moshier, 7:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-6538 $8.00
Retro Rockers Band, 7:00 PM, Tropic Star RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-5957 $10.00
Night Howlers, 7:00 PM, Ranchero Village Senior Resort Park Weslaco (956) 968-6223 $8.00
Diego & Edith, 7:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011 $10.00 Bruce Boudreau, 7:00 PM, Dream Valley Ranch Mission (956) 519-3339 $8.00
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2023 Yard Sale, 8:00 AM, Magic Valley Resort Weslaco (956) 968-8242 Patio Sale, 8:00 AM, Sunshine RV Resort Harlingen (956) 428-4137 Craft Show, 8:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011
Growing Growers Farmers Market, 9:00 AM, Firemans Park McAllen Laguna Madre Art Gallery Workshop, 9:00 AM, Outdoor Sketching with Ryan Henry, Laguna Madre Art Gallery Pt. Isabel (956) 943-1407 $40.00 Veteran’s Day Blessing, 10:00 AM, St. Peter and St. Paul Episcopal Church Mission (956) 585-5005 Pumpkin Palooza Market, 10:00 AM, Rowe High School McAllen McAllen Farmers Market, 10:00 AM, McAllen Public Library McAllen (956) 681-3000 (956) 255-0190 Veteran’s Day Program, 11:00 AM, Greengate Grove Mission (956) 581-1932 Veteran’s Day Celebration, 11:00 AM, Alamo Rec Veh Park Alamo (956) 787-8221 Riverside Dreamer River Tour, 1:00 PM, Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477
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(956) 682-3304 Southern Harmony, 3:00 PM, Alamo Rec Veh Park Alamo (956) 787-8221 (918) 527-2655 $8.00 Harlingen Farmers Market, 3:00 PM, Harlingen Convention and Visitors Bureau Harlingen (956) 622-5053 Lasagna Dinner, 5:00 PM, Siesta Retirement Village Weslaco (956) 969-3740 $12.00 Karaoke, 5:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club Mercedes (956) 565-2638 Diwali Festival of Lights, 5:30 PM, McAllen Convention Center McAllen $35.00 Veteran’s Day Program/Music, 6:30 PM, Pleasant Valley Resort Mission (956) 580-2940 $2.00 Steven May & Ron Moshier, 7:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-0322 $10.00 Diego & Edith, 7:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort Alamo (956) 7877717 $8.00 Dance w/Texas Wheels, 7:00 PM, Casa Del Valle RV Resort Alamo (956) 783-5008 $8.00
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2023 South Padre Island Farmers Market, 11:00 AM, The Shores South Padre Island Sunday Book Club, 2:00 PM, McAllen Public Library McAllen (956) 681-3000
DANCES
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Nov 10 Diego & Edith Nov 24 The Rovers Nov 25 SouthernVibes
$10 pp $10 pp
Dec 1
$10 pp
Pass The Hat Celebrate Michael Flores of SouthernVibes birthday
Brody River Band
ENTERTAINMENT Dec 16
Razz Ma Tazz
HAPPY HOUR
7:00 - 10:00 PM Donations Pass The Hat
Nov 28
Tim Cameron
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Dec 13
Diego & Edith
4:00 - 5:30 PM
SPECIAL EVENT Nov 11 Dec 2
Craft Show
8:00-Noon
Patio Sale
8:00-Noon
Breakfast and Lunch available for purchase
JAM SESSIONS
Film Screening & Gold Star Family Tribute, 2:00 PM, Weslaco Public Library Theater
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023 Diego & Edith, 3:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-0322 PASS THE HAT History of Smuggling Across the U.S.Mexico Border, 7:00 PM, McAllen Public Library McAllen (956) 681-3000
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023 Jam Session, 1:00 PM, The Grove, San Juan Steven May, 3:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-0322 PASS THE HAT Ruthi’s Rock-n-Country, 3:00 PM, Park Place Estates RV Resort Harlingen (956) 428-4414 Curt James, 3:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort Donna 603-396-2786 PTH Southern Harmony, 4:00 PM, Pleasant Valley Resort Mission (956) 580-2940 PT Sandra Harmon, 5:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club Mercedes (956) 565-2638 Bennie & The Jets, 7:30 PM, Christian Fellowship Church, Harlingen, for ticket information contact Harlingen Concert Association (956) 392-9757
TUES HAPPY HOUR 3 PM - 5 PM (unless otherwise noted) Pass the bucket
Starting Dec 7th
Nov 14 • Curt James Nov 21 • Regan James Nov 28 • Denim & Lace Dec 5 • Bruce Boudreau Dec 12 • Curt James
All You Can Eat BYOTS • Dessert for sale
ENTERTAINMENT
Doors Open 1 hour before Sunday, Dec 10
Razz Ma Tazz • 2 - 3pm $5 Wednesday, Dec 13 Lindley Creek • 7 -9pm $10
FRI DANCES 7 PM - 10 PM
Nov 10 • Texas Wheels $10
Join us every other Thursday Dec 28 thru March 7 for Rock n Roll Jam Sessions at 12:30p.m.
Nov 17 • Rewind
$10
Nov 24 • Can Am
$8
MEALS
Dec 1
$8
“Y” Cook Cafe run by our residents, Everyone is welcome!
Monday Night Meals Wednesday Breakfast Thursday Lunch
4:30 PM 7:30 AM 11:00 AM
956-585-0703
1645 S. Bentsen Palm Drive, Palmview, TX Paula McSpadden, Activity Director
WEDNESDAYS JAM SESSION 1 PM - 3 PM Starting Dec 6th BYOB & Snacks Come & sing or play or just listen
PATIO SALE
Y-Cook Cafe, 7:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011 Karaoke, 3:00 PM, Bluebonnet RV Resort Mission (956) 585-7630 Curt James, 3:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140 PTH Bob Buttermore, 3:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 464-7801 PTH Denim & Lace, 3:30 PM, Paradise South RV Resort Mercedes (956) 565-2044 Gospel Sing, 6:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140 Steven May & The Southern Knights, 7:00 PM, Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-9959 $8.00 Dance w/Rustic Rose, 7:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club Mercedes (956) 565-2638 $10.00
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 Country Jam Lunch, 11:00 AM, Siesta Retirement Village Weslaco (956) 969-3740 $8.00 Riverside Dreamer River Tour, 1:00 PM, Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477 Country Jam Session, 1:00 PM, Siesta Retirement Village Weslaco (956) 969-3740 Diego & Edith, 3:00 PM, Pine to Palm
DANCES The Night Howlers 7 - 10 pm Nov 10 $8.00 3 - 5 pm Regan James Nov 17 Pass The Hat Curt James Dec 1 Pass The Hat 3 - 5 pm 3 - 4:30 pm Dec 8 Pass The Hat Diego & Edith Helen Russell & Co 3 - 5 pm Dec 15 Pass The Hat ENTERTAINMENT Razz Ma Tazz
DEC 2
Doors Open at 6pm. BYOB Snacks, Popcorn & Soda for sale
• Ron Moshier
EVERY THURS SOUP SUPPER 4:30 PM | $4
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2023
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
CRAFT FAIR NOV 10
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Breakfast and Bakery Items for sale
1051 W. Bus Hwy 83 | Donna, TX 78537
www.bit-o-heaven.net
Bit-O-Heaven RV and Mobile Home Resort
Susan Thomas, A C T I V I T Y D I R E C T O R
603-396-2786 / fulltimers@earthlink.net
7 - 9 pm
Dec 9
$5.00
SALES Craft Show & Sale Patio Sale
8-12 pm 8-12 pm
Resort Park Weslaco (956) 968-5760 PTH 2nd Annual Vet Fest, 3:00 PM, Brownsville Event Center, For more information please contact (956) 682-3481 Curt James, 5:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club Mercedes (956) 565-2638 Jam Session, 6:00 PM, Dream Valley Ranch Mission (956) 519-3339 Big Band Jam, 6:30 PM, La Hacienda Estates Alamo (956) 223-2665 Dance w/Texas Wheels, 7:00 PM, Mission Bell Tradewinds RV Resort Mission (956) 585-4833 $8.00
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023 Area History Talk w/Joe Vidales, 10:00 AM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club Mercedes (956) 565-2638 Riverside Dreamer River Tour, 1:00 PM, Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477 Shrimp Boil PARTY, 3:00 PM, Pirates Landing Port Isabel Regan James, 3:00 PM, Ranchero Village Senior Resort Park Weslaco (956) 968-6223 PTH In Six Days, 5:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club Mercedes (956) 565-2638 Friday Night Coin Show, 6:00 PM, McAllen Chamber of Commerce McAllen (956) 566-3112 The Night Howlers, 7:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956)
FRIDAY DANCE 7PM | $8 Nov 10
Ron Moshier
Nov 17
Texas Storm
unless stated otherwise
Nov 24 Jealous Heart Dec 1 Dec 8
Steven May & The Southern Knights Sweetwater
Dec 15 Diego & Edith
entertainment
Nov 16 Dec 2
RC RACING Concrete Track Racing - Fridays at 9:30 am, sign in at 9:00 Dirt Track Racing - Tuesdays at 9:30 am, sign in at 9:00
1900 S. Bridge Ave, Weslaco
(956) 968-6223
Dec 10 Razz Ma Tazz 7 PM • $5
Dec 17 Justin Terry Christmas Show 2:45 PM• $9
FOR INFORMATION / TICKET PURCHASES
956-782-7886
501 W. Owassa Rd.• Pharr, TX 78577 WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS
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464-7801 $8.00 Texas Storm Band, 7:00 PM, Texas Tr a i l s R V R e s o r t P h a r r ( 9 5 6 ) 787-6538 $8.00 Sweetwater, 7:00 PM, Siesta Retirement Village Weslaco (956) 969-3740 $8.00 Steven May & The Southern Knights, 7:00 PM, Alamo Rose RV Resort Alamo (956) 783-2600 $8.00 Rewind, 7:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort Donna (956) 4645191 603-396-2786 $10.00 Diego & Edith, 7:00 PM, Park Place Estates RV Resort Harlingen (956) 428-4414 $10.00 Dance w/Texas Wheels, 7:00 PM, Fun N Sun RV Resort San Benito (956) 399-5125 $8.00
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023 Park Rummage Sale, 7:00 AM, Sun Valley Village Yard sale, 8:00 AM, Paradise Resort Estates LLC Pharr (956) 787-1521 Indoor Yard Sale, 8:00 AM, Canyon Lake RV Resort Mission (956) 580-4545 All Park Yard Sale, 8:00 AM, Snow to Sun RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-0322 Growing Growers Farmers Market, 9:00 AM, Firemans Park McAllen McAllen Farmers Market, 10:00 AM, McAllen Public Library McAllen (956)
JAM SESSIONS
681-3000 (956) 255-0190 Jam Session Lunch, 11:00 AM, Greengate Grove Mission (956) 581-1932 Holiday Meals Made Healthy, 11:00 AM, McAllen Public Library McAllen (956) 681-3000 2023 No-Me-O Memorial Ride, 12:00 PM, Texas Rose Bar, La Feria, (956) 551-3966 or (956) 278-9231 Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Greengate Grove Mission (956) 581-1932 Riverside Dreamer River Tour, 1:00 PM, Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477 Craft Show, 1:00 PM, Siesta Retirement Village Weslaco (956) 969-3740 $10 per Table Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam, 1:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park McAllen (956) 682-3304 Harlingen Farmers Market, 3:00 PM, Harlingen Convention and Visitors Bureau Harlingen (956) 622-5053 Craft Beer and Wing Festival, 3:00 PM, South Padre Island Convention Center South Padre Island Downtown at Sundown, 6:00 PM, Downtown Harlingen Harlingen Time Machine, 7:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates LLC Pharr (956) 7871521 $10.00 Texas Storm, 7:00 PM, La Hacienda Estates Alamo (956) 223-2665 $8.00 Southern Vibes, 7:00 PM, Trophy
Trophy Gardens
800 State Hwy 495 Alamo, TX 78516 UPCOMING DANCES • $8 7 PM - 10 PM
Doors open to Public 5:30 PM Concessions and Set Ups Available BYOB • Attendance Limited to 300 •
ENTERTAINMENT
Llano Grande Event Center Dances are 7 - 10 pm
Nov 8 The Hot Rodz
$10
Nov 10 Veteran’s Day Program
Nov 11 • Diego & Edith
Nov 15 Rustic Rose
11:00 am $10
Nov 18 • Southern Vibes
Nov 17 Area Talk with Joe Vidales 11:00 am
Nov 25 • Sweetwater
Nov 29 Rewind
Dec 2 • Wally Garza & Texas Blood Dec 9 • Ron Moshier
$10
HAPPY HOUR - 5 - 7 pm Nov 9 Diego & Edith Nov 11 Karaoke
UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT 7 PM - 9 PM
Doors open to Public 6:00 PM Concessions Available
Dec 17 • Rusty Rierson Christmas Show
• $9
Event Center B S Bar
Nov 14 Sandra Harmon Event Center Nov 16 Curt James
Event Center
Nov 17 In Six Days
Event Center
CRAFT SHOW
Dec 2
9am-1pm
Ticket office is open Monday - Friday 9am -12pm Tickets may be purchased day of event
2215 E. West Blvd, Mercedes
956-787-7717
(956) 565-2638 llanogranderesort.com
MEALS
Gardens RV Resort Alamo (956) 7877717 $8.00 Dance w/Texas Wheels, 7:00 PM, Casa Del Valle RV Resort Alamo (956) 783-5008 $8.00 Dance w/Burnin’ Ember, 7:00 PM, Leisure Valley Ranch Mission (956) 529-1878 CanAm, 7:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort Weslaco (956) 9680322 $8.00
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2023 South Padre Island Farmers Market, 11:00 AM, The Shores South Padre Island Sunday Speaker Series, 2:00 PM, Museum of South Texas History McAllen (956) 681-3000 Ojo de Dios, 2:00 PM, International Museum of Art & Science McAllen (956) 681-2800 $20 Nonmembers/$15 members Heart of the Valley Farmer’s Market, 2:00 PM, Donna City Square Park Donna
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2023 Radioactive Karaoke, 5:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 464-7801
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023 Jam Session, 1:00 PM, The Grove, an Juan Regan James, 3:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort Donna 603 396-2786 Night Howlers, 3:00 PM, Country
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Sunshine RV, Weslaco (956) 969-1557 Happy Hour, 3:00 PM, Park Place Estates RV Resort Harlingen (956) 428-4414 Judy Weaver, 5:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club Mercedes (956) 565-2638 Ron Moshier, 7:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 464-7801 $10.00 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2023 Y-Cook Cafe, 7:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011 Social Hour, 3:00 PM, Siesta Retirement Village Weslaco (956) 969-3740 PTH Karaoke, 3:00 PM, Bluebonnet RV Resort Mission (956) 585-7630 Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith, 3:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140 PTH Gospel Sing, 6:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140 Steven May & The Southern Knights, 7:00 PM, Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-9959 $8.00
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2023 Riverside Dreamer River Tour, 1:00 PM, Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477 The Rovers, 7:00 PM, Bentsen Grove CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 >>
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Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011 $10.00 Jealous Heart, 7 : 0 0 P M , Te x a s Tr a i l s R V R e s o r t P h a r r ( 9 5 6 ) 787-6538 $8.00 Friday Night Dance - Texas Wheels, 7:00 PM, Sunshine RV Resort Harlingen (956) 428-4137 $8.00 Double Decker, 7 : 0 0 P M , P a r k Place Estates RV Resort Harlingen (956) 428-4414 Diego & Edith, 7:00 PM, Canyon Lake RV Resort Mission (956) 580-4545 $8.00 CanAm, 7:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort Donna (956) 4645191 603-396-2786 $8.00 Big Band and Country Jam, 7:00 PM, Palm Shadows Resort Donna (956) 597-6900
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2023 Flea Market, 8:00 AM, Pharr South Pharr (956) 787-7839 Growing Growers Farmers Market, 9:00 AM, Firemans Park McAllen McAllen Farmers Market, 10:00 AM, McAllen Public Library McAllen (956) 681-3000 (956) 255-0190 Jam Session Lunch, 11:00 AM, Greengate Grove Mission (956) 581-1932 Jam Session, 12:30 PM, Big Valley RV
Park Donna (956) 464-4159 Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Greengate Grove Mission (956) 581-1932 R i v e r s i d e D r e a m e r R i v e r To u r , 1:00 PM, Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477 Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam, 1:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park McAllen (956) 682-3304 Harlingen Farmers Market, 3:00 PM, Harlingen Convention and Visitors Bureau Harlingen (956) 622-5053 Karaoke, 5:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club Mercedes (956) 565-2638 S w e e t w a t e r , 7 : 0 0 P M , Tr o p h y Gardens RV Resort Alamo (956) 787-7717 $8.00 Ron Moshier, 7:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140 $8.00 Michael Flores of Southern Vibes, 7:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011 PTH Diego & Edith, 7:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-0322 $8.00 Dance w/Texas Wheels, 7:00 PM, Casa Del Valle RV Resort Alamo (956) 783-5008 $8.00 Dance w/Texas Storm, 7:00 PM, Aladdin Villas Mission (956) 5811288 $9.00
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JAM SESSIONS
MEALS
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2023 South Padre Island Farmers Market, 11:00 AM, The Shores South Padre Island
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2023 Craft Sale, 8:00 AM, Paradise Resort Estates LLC Pharr (956) 787-1521 Jam Session, 1:00 PM, The Grove, San Juan Denim & Lace, 3:00 PM, Bit-OHeaven RV and MH Resort Donna 603-396-2786 PTH Bruce Boudreau, 3:00 PM, Park Place Estates RV Resort Harlingen (956) 428-4414 Radioactive Karaoke, 5:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 464-7801 Tim Cameron, 6:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011 PTH Bruce Boudreau, 7:00 PM, Siesta Retirement Village Weslaco (956) 969-3740 $8.00 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023 Y-Cook Cafe, 7:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011 Happy Hour w/JerryCo, 4:00 PM, Aladdin Villas Mission (956) 581-1288 PTH Biscuit/Sausage Gravy & Pancake Supper, 4:30 PM, Big Valley RV Park Donna (956) 464-4159 $7.00 Gospel Sing, 6:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140 Steven May & The Southern Knights, 7:00 PM, Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-9959 $8.00 Rewind, 7:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club Mercedes (956) 565-2638 $10.00 Ralph Kuster, 7:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates LLC Pharr (956) 787-1521 $9.00
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2023 Country Jam Lunch, 11:00 AM, Siesta Retirement Village Weslaco (956) 969-3740 $8.00 Riverside Dreamer River Tour, 1:00 PM, Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477 Country Jam Session, 1:00 PM, Siesta Retirement Village Weslaco (956) 969-3740 Curt James, 3:00 PM, Pine to Palm Resort Park Weslaco (956) 968-5760 PTH Ron Moshier, 5:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club Mercedes (956) 565-2638 Lighting Of The Tree, 6:00 PM, Promenade Park Amphitheater Edinburg Free Big Band Jam, 6:30 PM, La Hacienda Estates Alamo (956) 223-2665 Ralph Kuster, 7:00 PM, Siesta Retirement Village Weslaco (956) 969-3740 $8.00
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Dance w/Texas Wheels, 7:00 PM, Mission Bell Tradewinds RV Resort Mission (956) 585-4833 $8.00
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2023 Craft Show, 8:00 AM, Palm Shadows Resort Donna (956) 597-6900 Parkwide Garage Sale, 9:00 AM, Greengate Grove Mission (956) 581-1932 Jam Session, 12:30 PM, Tropic Winds RV Resort Harlingen (956) 423-4020 Riverside Dreamer River Tour, 1:00 PM, Riverside Club Mission (956) 581-4477 Music Jam, 1:00 PM, Split Rail RV Park & Resort Mission (956) 585-8135 Curt James, 3:00 PM, Ranchero Village Senior Resort Park Weslaco (956) 968-6223 PTH The Chamberlain’s, 7:00 PM, Fiesta Village Mission (956) 585 9264 $8.00 Steven May & The Southern Knights, 7:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-6538 $8.00 Ron Moshier, 7:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort Donna 603-3962786 $8.00 Night of Lights Parade, 7:00 PM, Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Edinburg Lindley Creek Christmas Show, 7:00 PM, Golf View Estates, Mission $10.00 Julia Lane Cooper, 7:00 PM, Park Place Estates RV Resort Harlingen (956) 428-4414 $7.00 Curt James, 7:00 PM, Alamo Rose RV Resort Alamo (956) 783-2600 $8.00 Brody River Band, 7:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 5857011 $10.00
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2023 Flea Market, 7:00 AM, Wintergreen Estates Mission Yard Sale, 8:00 AM, Bentsen Palm RV Park Mission (956) 585-0541 Patio Sale, 8:00 AM, Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort Donna 603-396-2786 Patio Sale, 8:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011 Patio Sale, 8:00 AM, Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140 Park Wide Patio Sale, 8:00 AM, Pine to Palm Resort Park Weslaco (956) 968-5760 Parkwide Garage Sale, 9:00 AM, Greengate Grove Mission (956) 581-1932 Growing Growers Farmers Market, 9:00 AM, Firemans Park McAllen Craft Show, 9:00 AM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club Mercedes (956) 565-2638 McAllen Farmers Market, 10:00 AM, McAllen Public Library McAllen (956) 681-3000 (956) 255-0190 Free Saturday at The Weslaco Museum, 10:00 AM, Weslaco Museum Weslaco (956) 968-9142 Jam Session Lunch, 11:00 AM, Greengate Grove Mission (956) 581-1932 Widows’ Support Group, 12:00 PM, Tropical Valley Acres Mission (515) 290-0011 Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Greengate Grove Mission (956) 581-1932
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