Volume 8: Issue 2: October 19, 2022

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had a meeting in San Antonio last week, and I can’t tell you how happy I was to see so many of our “early birds” on the road heading south! We saw plates from across the Midwest--and even a few from Ontario. Every year, it seems the season starts a little earlier than the year before, and you’ll find that none of us locals are complaining!

We are excited about this season, the return of our Winter Texan friends, and the opportunity to meet those of you who are first timers in South Texas. Each week, we look forward to publishing this newspaper, packed with events, entertainment, and more to keep you as busy as you want to be! All the information you will find in the pages that follow have been collected from RV resorts and community organizations from across the Rio Grande Valley, and we encourage you to get out there and explore our wonderful Valley. All the events and activities can also be found on our mobile app, which is handy because the app will give you directions, too!

Whether you are a first timer or a seasoned Winter Texan, we’re glad you’re here and look forward to keeping you informed and entertained this winter!

~We’re just connecting the dots.

Friendship

Over FoodOver

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ood. Lots and lots of food. That was the theme of the summer, every Thursday from April through September, all part of Welcome Home RGV’s Summer Supper Club, a Dutch-treat gathering at a different restaurant--from Brownsville to Mission--each week,

At 3:00 each Thursday afternoon, the restaurant chosen would begin to fill up with Winter Texans before they departed and year-rounders (aka Converted Texans). Well,

Story by Eryn Reddell Wingert Photos by Welcome Home RGV Staff

Welcome Home RGV’s Stella Riester laughs along with Summer Supper Clubgoers at London’s Grill & Tavern in McAllen.

Curt James entertains a full table at Cracker Barrel in McAllen.

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actually, more often than not, they would arrive much earlier, followed by a steady stream filling tables and whole regions of the restaurants.

Welcome Home RGV’s Fran Adams of Trophy Gardens in Alamo would greet each person, along with other members of the Welcome Home team. When local entertainer

Curt James was available, he’d join in the meeting and greeting, ultimately leading the group in filling the dining halls with a group holler: “We LOVE Summer Supper Club!”

Also on hand, representatives from Mission Restaurant Supply’s McAllen branch, this year’s Summer Supper Club sponsor.

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Publisher

Kristi Collier

Administration

Amie Gray

Colette Brookins

Brandi Gatlin

Event Manager

Anne Marie Martin

Linda Anklam

Business Development

Leigh Woolridge

Chris Leadbetter chris@welcomehomergv.com

Travel Division

Kristy Meyer travel@welcomehomergv.com

Sarah Denzer sarah@welcomehomergv.com

Accounting

Anna Talbert accounting@welcomehomergv.com

Editor

Chris Ardis news@welcomehomergv.com

Graphic Design

Affinity Media Consulting LLC

Content Creator / Photographer

Eryn Reddell Wingert eryn@welcomehomergv.com

Promotional Division

Elizabeth Seal elizabeth@welcomehomergv.com

Cristi Klostermann promotions@welcomehomergv.com

Sabina Adames sabina@welcomehomergv.com

Sarah Scott sarahscott@welcomehomergv.com

Activity Coordinator

Fran Adams fran@welcomehomergv.com

We Winter Texans!

Calendar Submissions!

For more information on submitting

events and activities, please email:

deadline for submission is Mondays at 5:00pm.

Weekly e-Blasts

Kristi’s e-Blasts

sent weekly

- March to our subscribers.

out what’s happening across the Valley. These e-Blasts include helpful

and fliers for “Featured Events.”

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Welcome Home RGV has several ways to join the action on social media.

WHRGV Facebook page is dedicated to community events and information that will appeal to people of all ages. Our Winter Texan page is more specific to our Winter Texan target market.

A group from Texas Trails, with Welcome Home RGV’s Brandi Gatlin, center, sports Converted Texan t-shirts

Mission Restaurant Supply is categorized as a one-stop shop for all your kitchen and restaurant needs. The relatively new showroom, located north of Nolana on 10th Street, has state-of-the-art equipment, from small whisks and aprons to the latest in food-industry equipment and appliances. (Not to mention,

oftentimes, the aroma of freshly baked cookies.)

During the span of what Welcome Home RGV owner Kristi Collier has dubbed the Converted Texan Season, Mrs. Anne Marie Mooney celebrated a birthday at Bubba’s 33 in McAllen, a woman named Judy won a knife set from Mission Restaurant Supply after a seven-week poker run, Claude and Theresa Zimmerman celebrated one day prior to their 67th wedding anniversary,

and a whole table at Cracker Barrel celebrated eating dessert by eating it first, saying, “You only live once!”

Friendships were formed over a good meal as folks were often presented with the opportunity to sit with people they’d just met.

Restaurant owners and staff went above and beyond to serve maxed-out parties, often going the extra mile,

like helping a customer down a ramp to her car at University Drafthouse –Town Lake in McAllen.

Summer Supper Club culminated in a big finish the last Thursday in September with 170 people turning out at the Riverside Club in Mission, filling the restaurant and dance floor-and tummies--with their signature pork tenderloin sandwiches. •

Claude and Theresa Zimmerman celebrate a day before their 67th wedding anniversary with a Chili’s molten lava cake.

A University Drafthouse – Town Lake staff member accompanies a Summer Supper Clubgoer to her car.

Converted Texan Corral Celebration

Photos and brief by Eryn Reddell Wingert

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n April, newly minted Converted Texans celebrated their new home state at Llano Grande Resort’s Hynes Center. The Converted Texan Corral, hosted by Welcome Home RGV, is the acknowledgement and recognition of former seasonal visitors who have decided to stay in the Rio Grande Valley year-round. Lunch, dancing, and ceremoniously pledging allegiance to the Lone Star State were all part of the program. •

Gladys Porter Zoo Unveils Master Plan

E arlier this month, the Brownsville City Commission unanimously passed a resolution acknowledging and supporting a new Master Plan for the Gladys Porter Zoo. Dr. Patrick Burchfield, the Zoo’s executive director, and Jay Dertinger of PJA Architects highlighted the new exhibits and amenities outlined in the plan, which is intended to serve as a 10-year roadmap that will transform the 50-year-old facility into a bright, modern center for conservation, education, and recreation.

“We are extremely excited about moving into our next 50 years with the support of the City of Brownsville for the benefit of the Brownsville community and beyond,” said Burchfield. “When this Master Plan is completed, the new Gladys Porter Zoo will look significantly different. It will give our visitors--mostly families and children--an elevated awareness and appreciation for wildlife and their natural environments. It will also provide more in the way of entertainment and unique animal interactions, with more stops along the way to cool off. Thanks, in large part, to the City of Brownsville, the Zoo will remain a great source of pride within our community.”

“The Gladys Porter Zoo has been an integral part of the City of Brownsville for over 50 years. It has been a place that has entertained and educated for generations. This Master Plan not only represents the future of the Zoo, but it reinforces its place in Brownsville and a commitment from the city to help make it even better,” said Mayor Trey Mendez.

Development of the Zoo’s Master Plan involved a two-year series of interactive planning workshops conducted on site and over webbased platforms. They were attended by the consultant team, headed by PJA Architects, Zoo staff and board members, city representatives, and community members.

Once a plan was formulated, it was presented, modified, and then analyzed by Canopy Strategic Partners to confirm it would be viable as a business plan. As such, the Gladys Porter Zoo’s new Master Plan represents a consensus, designed to improve the visitor experience throughout the park and provide optimum care for its animal inhabitants while inspiring its guests to help conserve the planet’s dwindling resources.

Craig’s Corner

The Master Plan proposes major new exhibits, such as an African savanna, large enough to accommodate a pride of lions, and a reimagined Small World, where children of all abilities create music, enjoy imaginative play, become part of animal habitats, and enhance all of their senses. It also includes a zip line that will take guests over 100 feet above the treetops before an exhilarating 35 mph return to the loading deck. A new boardwalk will lead from the Events Center out to a pavilion within the greater kudu exhibit, allowing a 360-degree view into multiple animal exhibits. New visitor amenities include a themed indoor café.

For more details, visit gpz.org. •

The medium

The McGinnis recliner is the perfect medium sized chair that is bursting with comfort due to its padded arms and full padded chaise.

Plan a Fall Getaway to South Padre Island

ummer isn’t the only season to enjoy a tropical getaway. South Padre Island is a first-class destination that can be enjoyed any day of the year. Fall is a fantastic time to visit, as the summer crowds are gone, the weather is cooler, and prices are more affordable. Bring your loved ones to spend an intimate time in paradise.

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Plan your stay at some of Texas’ best hotels and vacation rentals. If you want a view of the water from your bedroom, you have many options to choose from, facing the beach or the bay. If you want something cozy and family-like, our vacation rentals offer beach homes that will let you experience the local life on the Island. If you prefer hotels with amenities that make your vacation a smooth experience, our hotels will offer the best customer service you will ever experience. With cooler temperatures, you can maximize your time in the sun without worrying about the Texas heat.

Whether you’re looking for adrenaline-inducing experiences or calm vibes on the sand, we have every possible island activity you can think of. You’ll make memories that

last a lifetime, from horseback riding on the beach to parasailing across the sky. The dining experience on South Padre Island is just as extensive. With over 100 restaurants to explore, your taste buds will experience bold flavors, one after another. For the freshest seafood, you can always cook your catch! From tide to table, you can take your catch of the day to one of our restaurants, and they will cook it for you any way you want.

To start planning your trip to the best beach in Texas, visit sopadre.com.

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215 S Valley View Road, #262 This 2 bedroom 1 bath furnished mobile home showcases an open concept living and kitchen area, split bedrooms, and a double overlay metal roof installed as well (2020). Sitting on a double lot this home has FHU and much more. Call Heather, (956) 271-3683

2301 N Abram Road, #148 This cozy 1/1 1983 Cree Park Model has been completely remodeled with an open floorplan, new flooring, custom kitchen cabinets, and bathroom fixtures. You must see this uniquely charming home today. Call Curt, (956) 455-4195

3812 Pelican Way RV lot and coach house and is exceptionally private with a spacious outdoor living area for entertaining or simply sitting and enjoying the birds and butterflies in the quiet sunshine. Bath features a spa-like shower. Call Carol, (956) 9008487

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River Bend RV, Park Model, Porthome, Garden Home or Single Family Home lots available to build your dream retirement home. Beautiful, active, golf course community. Starting at $19,900. Call for your tour today. Call Carol, (956) 900-8487

731 Pine Ave This spacious 1 bed, 1 bath fully furnished park model was renovated to add a comfortable living room. It sits on TWO LOTS and has large covered patio/carport areas on both sides plus two large storage sheds. Call Curt, (956) 455-4195

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2300 Double Eagle This casita showcases a spacious kitchen with custom-built cabinets and plenty of counter space. Outside there is a covered patio area and attached storage area and FHU for your RV. Fully furnished and move-in ready. Call Heather, (956) 271-3683

1500 Evergreen Ave #31 This 2 bed, 1.5 bath recently updated condo is clean, partially furnished, and move-in ready! HOA fees included yard maintenance, exterior building upkeep and insurance, trash pickup, and water for $110/month. Call Heather, (956) 271-3683

IMAS Presents Member Art for Juried Show

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he International Museum of Art & Science will be hosting its 2nd Annual Members’ Juried Art Show this October through the end of December. The exhibition will be juried by Diane Milliken Garza, Ph.D., executive director, Brownsville Community Foundation commissioner, Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA), and will feature original artwork submitted by IMAS members.

“We are thrilled to be welcoming artwork from our IMAS members this year after an incredible response in 2021 for our first show. We had over 72 member artists submit over 100 artworks for the inaugural show and saw an array of talent, styles, and mediums in the exhibition,” said Amelia Whitehead, director of Collections and Exhibitions. “This year promises to be another strong show, with great interest from our membership and the community.”

Works will be juried across the entire exhibition, and awards include Best of Show ($500), second place ($300), third place ($200), and three honorable mentions ($50).

The IMAS Members’ Juried Art Show is made possible by TCA. The mission of TCA is to advance our state economically and culturally by

investing in a creative Texas. TCA supports a diverse and innovative arts community in Texas, throughout the nation, and internationally by providing resources to enhance economic development, arts education, cultural tourism, and artist sustainability initiatives.

Please check our website at theimasonline.org or call 956-6812800 for more information. •

Resaca City Casino Night November 17 in San Benito

Please join the San Benito Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at our annual event, Resaca City Casino Night!

The event will take place Thursday, November 17, at the Oak Hill Event Center from 6:30 - 11:00 p.m. Enjoy casino games, entertainment, food, cocktails, a money machine, raffle items, and more. Western attire is encouraged. We respectfully ask for your support for this event by sponsoring a table and/or donations for raffle prizes.

The San Benito Chamber of Commerce has a history of providing a positive impact in the city of San

Benito and the surrounding areas. Through our efforts in membership, economic development, and advocacy, we create the environment to help our members prosper and succeed through a proactive working partnership with all levels of government and community organizations to achieve a strong local economy and high quality of life. The core purpose of the San Benito Chamber of Commerce is to foster, enable, and facilitate the success of local businesses so our community is financially healthy and all of the people living, working, and playing in San Benito can enjoy a high quality of life.

The majority of Chamber work focuses on attracting visitors to the City of San Benito and encouraging them to patronize the businesses, services, and attractions offered by our members. We continually inform residents about the importance of a strong local economy. As a 501(c) (6) nonprofit organization, we humbly ask for your support in order to continue to serve our community at the highest level.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Cathy Weaver at 956626-2559. You can also e-mail us at info@chamberofsanbenito.com. •

Dance the Night Away at Los Muertos Bailan in Edinburg

The City of Edinburg, Area956, and the Museum of South Texas History are partnering this year to host the biggest Day of the Dead celebration in South Texas, Saturday, October 22, from 5:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Los Muertos Bailan will feature live performances at the new McIntyre Square Amphitheater, a Chalk Walk along McIntyre, and free admission to MOSTHistory.

Bring the whole family to enjoy a night of live performances, activities, and free admission to MOSTHistory.

The Museum of South Texas History is located at 200 N. Closner Blvd. in Edinburg. For more information, call 956-383-6911.

SAVORY TREATS SWEET CRAVINGS

RECIPE CONNECTION

Sandy Shares a Popular Recipe from Iowa

By Sandy Olson

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ooking for that amazing treat that will satisfy your craving! Each week we will offer you a variety of recipes that you can try from those who truly enjoy food and want to share! •

Some Like It Hot

Veracruz

by Lone Star Citrus Growers

Serves 8

1½ pounds orange roughy

1 cup sliced onions

½ cup sliced pimientos

4 cups chopped fresh tomatoes

1 teaspoon chopped green chilies, seeded

4 teaspoons chopped capers

4 teaspoons chopped cilantro

Cilantro for garnish

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Wash fish with cold water and pat dry. Divide fish into eight three-ounce portions. Arrange in a 13 x 9 baking pan. In a medium covered skillet, cook onions over very low heat, stirring frequently, until soft. Add ¼ cup of chopped pimientos, tomatoes, chilies, capers, and cilantro. Cook until there is about one inch of juice in the skillet. Pour sauce over fish evenly and bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. (Time will depend on the type and thickness of fish.)

Serve with sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with remaining pimientos and cilantro. •

There is always a lot happening in Iowa, and almost all of it revolves around food of some sort. Iowans love a good casserole-or “hotdish,” as they call it. The following is from a vintage cookbook printed in 1979 by the Swaledale Methodist Church in Swaledale, IA.

Cheesy Tuna and Noodle Hotdish

8 oz. package of uncooked egg noodles

1 large can good tuna, albacore or solid white, flaked with a fork

1½ cup frozen peas

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 can (4 oz.) stems and pieces of mushrooms

1 soup can of whole milk

1½ cups crushed potato chips

½ pound Velveeta cheese

Cook the noodles in boiling, salted water until ¾ done. Drain and set aside. Mix the next five ingredients together in a large bowl, combining well. Cut some of the Velveeta into six thin slices, and cube the rest of the loaf. Mix the cheese cubes into the tuna mixture. Add the cooked noodles to the bowl and mix well. Pour into a two-quart casserole dish and lay a single layer of the cheese slices on top. Sprinkle the crushed chips over everything.

Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.

Lifelong foodie, restaurant reviewer, cooking teacher, and summer Iowan Sandy Olson spends the Winter-Texan season at Palm Shadows RV Park in Donna. This season, Sandy will be sharing recipes from across the U.S. and Canada. If you have a favorite recipe from your “other” home you’d like to share, you can contact Sandy at midwestfoodie@gmail.com. •

Spotted in the RGV

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ultiple icons are visible in this image. The obvious one is the river, known in the United States as the Rio Grande and as the Rio Bravo in Mexico. Mexico is the lush green river bank to the left. The less obvious icon is the chimney at Chimney Park, just up river. Finally, the iconic Riverside Club, home to this particular vantage point.

Mission, TX Photo and brief by Eryn Reddell Wingert

ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

WEEK OF October 19 - November 4, 2022

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022

Sticks & Bones 08:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Seniors & Kids, 2 & under Free.

Patio Sale 08:00 AM Bit-O-Heaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. (704) 7788003.

Happy Hour @Seaside Bar & Grill

02:00 PM Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island, 100 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free Admission. (956) 426-9066.

Ruthi’s Rock-n-Country 03:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the Hat. (956) 968-0322.

Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith 04:30 PM Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. Pass the hat. (956) 519-8597.

Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights 07:00 PM Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $8.00 pp. (956) 787-6461.

Trivia Night 07:00 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. North Hall. (603) 396-2786.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2022

Sticks & Bones 08:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Seniors & Kids, 2 & under Free.

Stash Pot Pie Club 01:00 PM A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N 10th St, McAllen. $85.00 pp. for year. (956) 638-1961.

Happy Hour @Seaside Bar & Grill

02:00 PM Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island, 100 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free Admission. (956) 426-9066.

Karaoke w/DJ Aaron 03:00 PM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Pass the hat. (956) 5652638.

Movie Night 07:00 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. (704) 7768003.

Dance w/Ron Moshier 07:00 PM Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. $7.00 pp. (956) 787-5773.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2022

Sticks & Bones 08:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Seniors & Kids, 2 & under Free.

Country “Opry” Jam 01:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl

L ooking 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 Fridays at 5:00pm.

Rd, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 450-0458.

Stash Pot Pie Club 01:00 PM A Block

Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N 10th St, McAllen. $85.00 pp. for year. (956) 638-1961.

Happy Hour @Seaside Bar & Grill

02:00 PM Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island, 100 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free Admission. (956) 426-9066.

Happy Hour w/Curt James 02:30 PM Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. (956) 783-5008.

Dance w/Curt James 07:00 PM Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. $7.00 pp. (956) 787-6538.

Dance w/Smokin’ Gun 07:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. $6.00 pp. (956) 968-0322. BYOB Concessions open, Free Ice UTRGV Symphony Orchestra Mahler’s Symphony 07:00 PM UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Auditorium, 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg. $10.00 pp. (956) 665-3881.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2022

Sticks & Bones 08:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Seniors & Kids, 2 & under Free.

Brownsville Farmers’ Market 09:00 AM Linear Park, 1534 E 6th St, Brownsville.

Growing Growers Farmers Market 09:00 AM Fireman’s Park, 201 1st St, McAllen. (956) 330-6410.

McAllen Farmers Market 10:00 AM McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd St, McAllen. (956) 255-0190

We Love Cardboard Club! 11:00 AM Children’s Museum of Brownsville, 501 E Ringgold St, #5. $9.00 pp. (956) 548-9300.

Kimberbell Embroidery Club 01:00 PM A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N 10th St, McAllen. $20.00 pp. (956) 638-1961.

Hallowine Walk 02:00 PM City of Kingsville, 400 W King Ave, Kingsville. Free admission. (361) 5958040.

Harlingen Farmers Market 03:00 PM Harlingen CVB, 2nd & Tyler by City Hall, Harlingen. (956) 622-5053. Dance w/Sweetwater 07:00 PM Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 SH 495, Alamo. $7.00 pp. (956) 7877717.

Raul Garcia, violin 07:00 PM UTRGV

Performing Arts Complex Auditorium, 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg. $10.00 pp. (956) 665-3881.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2022

Church Service 09:00 AM Bit-OHeaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. (603) 396-2786.

South Padre Island Farmers Market 11:00 AM The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd, SPI.

Live Music w/Steven May & Leon Mann 01:30 PM Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. Free admission. (956) 581-1033.

Doggie Derby 02:00 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. $5.00 first time entry fee. (603) 396-2786.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2022

Happy Hour @Seaside Bar & Grill 02:00 PM Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island, 100 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free Admission. (956) 426-9066. Lecture Recital: Grieg Op.33 07:00 PM UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Auditorium, 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg. Free admission. (956) 665-3881.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022

Sticks & Bones 08:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Seniors & Kids, 2 & under Free. Happy Hour @Seaside Bar & Grill 02:00 PM Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island, 100 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free Admission. (956) 426-9066.

Happy Hour w/Southern Harmony 03:00 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. Pass the hat. (603) 3962786.

Dance w/Steven May & Ron Moshier 06:00 PM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $10.00 pp. (309) 826-1499.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2022

Sticks & Bones 08:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Seniors & Kids, 2 & under Free.

Kimberbell Embroidery Club 01:00 PM A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N 10th St, McAllen. $20.00 pp. (956) 638-1961.

Happy Hour @Seaside Bar & Grill

02:00 PM Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island, 100 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free Admission. (956) 426-9066. Ruthi’s Rock-n-Country 03:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N In-

ternational Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the Hat. (956) 968-0322.

Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights 07:00 PM Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $8.00 pp. (956) 787-6461.

Trivia Night 07:00 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. North Hall. (603) 396-2786.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2022

Sticks & Bones 08:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Seniors & Kids, 2 & under Free.

Happy Hour @Seaside Bar & Grill

02:00 PM Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island, 100 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free Admission. (956) 426-9066. Karaoke w/DJ Aaron 03:00 PM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Pass the hat. (956) 5652638.

Movie Night 07:00 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. (603) 3962786.

High School Choir Invitational 07:00

PM UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Auditorium, 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg. $10.00 pp. (956) 665-3881.

Ruthi Rock’n Country 08:00 PM Cristobal’s Bar & Grill, 515 N Conway Ave, Mission. Free admission. (956) 598-7307.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022

Sticks & Bones 08:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Seniors & Kids, 2 & under Free.

Country “Opry” Jam 01:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 450-0458.

Happy Hour @Seaside Bar & Grill 02:00 PM Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island, 100 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free Admission. (956) 426-9066.

Magic & Mystery Under the Sea

05:00 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. $25.00 pp. (603) 3962786.

Dance w/Ron Moshier 07:00 PM

Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. $6.00 pp. (956) 968-0322

ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

Harlingen Art Night 07:00 PM Harlingen CVB, Downtown Harlingen, Jackson Street. (956) 216-4910.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2022

Sticks & Bones 08:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. $3.00 Adults, $2.00

Seniors & Kids, 2 & under Free.

Brownsville Farmers’ Market 09:00 AM Linear Park, 1534 E 6th St, Brownsville.

Growing Growers Farmers Market

09:00 AM Fireman’s Park, 201 1st St, McAllen. (956) 330-6410.

McAllen Farmers Market 10:00 AM

McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd St, McAllen. (956) 255-0190

We Love Cardboard Club! 11:00 AM

Children’s Museum of Brownsville, 501 E Ringgold St, #5. $9.00 pp. (956) 548-9300.

Not-S0-Scary Halloween Bash 11:00

AM Children’s Museum of Brownsville, 501 E Ringgold St, #5, Brownsville. $9.00 pp. (956) 5438-6883.

Harlingen Farmers Market 03:00 PM Harlingen CVB, 2nd & Tyler by City Hall, Harlingen. (956) 622-5053. St. Paul’s 59th Annual Fall Festival 04:00 PM St. Paul Lutheran School, 300 W Pecan, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 682-2345.

Dance w/Curt James 07:00 PM Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd W, Mission. $8.00 pp. (956) 5811288.

Dance w/The Bottomline 07:00 PM Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 SH 495, Alamo. $7.00 pp. (956) 7877717

Duo Fortis 07:00 PM UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Auditorium, 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg. $10.00 pp. (956) 665-3881.

Halloween Dance 07:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. FREE admission. (956) 456-0458.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2022

Church Service 09:00 AM Bit-OHeaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. (704) 776-8003.

South Padre Island Farmers Market 11:00 AM The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd, SPI.

Live Music w/Steven May & Leon Mann 01:30 PM Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. Free admission. (956) 581-1033.

Adult Folk Art Workshop: Tin Skeleton 01:30 PM International Museum of Art and Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, $15.00 pp. (956) 681-2800.

Octubafest 03:00 PM UTRGV Per-

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forming Arts Complex Auditorium, 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg. Free admission. (956) 665-3881.

Sunday Singles Supper Club 04:00 PM Brick Fire Pizza, 704 E Griffin Pkwy. Dutch treat. (956) 687-5115. Hallo Flute Concert 05:00 PM UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Auditorium, 1201 W. University Dr. Edinburg. Free admission. (956) 665-3881.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2022

Happy Hour @Seaside Bar & Grill 02:00 PM Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island, 100 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free Admission. (956) 426-9066.

Halloween Party w/Diego & Edith 03:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat . (956) 968-0322.

Halloween Dance w/Curt James 07:00 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. $5.00 pp. (603) 396-2783.

Halloween Dance w/Texas Wheels 07:00 PM Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. $8.00 pp. (956) 783-5008.

Halloween Dance w/The Fabulous Cruisers 07:00 PM Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $12.00 pp. (956) 565-2638.

Halloween Dance w/The Night Howlers 07:00 PM Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. $10.00 pp. (956) 519-8597.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Sticks & Bones 08:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Seniors & Kids, 2 & under Free.

Happy Hour @Seaside Bar & Grill

02:00 PM Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island, 100 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free Admission. (956) 426-9066.

Happy Hour w/Southern Harmony 03:00 PM Alamo Rose RV Resort, 938 S Alamo Rd, Alamo. Pass the hat. (956) 783-2605

Happy Hour w/Steven May 03:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-0322.

Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith 03:30 PM Bit-O-Heaven RV & Mobile Home Resort, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. Pass he hat. (603) 396-2783.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Sticks & Bones 08:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Seniors & Kids, 2 & under Free.

Happy Hour @Seaside Bar & Grill

02:00 PM Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island, 100 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free Admission. (956) 426-9066.

Happy Hour w/Bruce Boudreau 03:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-0322.

Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights 07:00 PM Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $8.00 pp. (956) 787-6461.

Dance w/Diego & Edith 07:00 PM

Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $10.00 pp. (956) 565-2638.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Sticks & Bones 08:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Seniors & Kids, 2 & under Free.

Happy Hour @Seaside Bar & Grill

02:00 PM Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island, 100 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free Admission. (956) 426-9066.

Happy Hour w/Regan James 03:00 PM Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-0322.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Sticks & Bones 08:00 AM Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. $3.00 Adults, $2.00 Seniors & Kids, 2 & under Free.

Green Gate Grove Garage Sale 08:00 AM Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 5408463.

Country “Opry” Jam 01:00 PM McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 4500458.

Happy Hour @Seaside Bar & Grill

02:00 PM Holiday Inn Resort South Padre Island, 100 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free Admission. (956) 426-9066.

Happy Hour w/Diego 03:00 PM Ranchero Village, 1900 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 9686223.

Dance w/Texas Wheels 07:00 PM

Fun N Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. $8.00 pp. (956) 399-5125.