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More day trips are on tap, including the King Ranch, behindthe-scenes VIP tours of Gladys Porter Zoo; Rocket Ranch/Space X; Gelman Stained Glass Museum; Alpaquita Ranch; and South Padre I s l a n d ’s L i g h t e d Boat Parade, just to name a few. A pro-tip from Denzer: “Sign up early to ensure you get a spot!” She recommends not hesitating to book, as many of the tours require a minimum number of participants. Waiting could mean missing out altogether. The Summer Supper Club Tours
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Administration were a big hit, with numerous repeat adventurers taking part, an encouraging sign for Denzer. “If they keep coming back, I take that as a sign that we’re doing something right!” she said. Our Summer Supper Club Tours were sponsored by Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island. Thank you! •
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Spotted in the RGV Sabal Palms Sanctuary, Brownsville
According to Plants of Deep South Texas: A Field Guide to the Woody and
Flowering Species by Alfred Richardson and Ken King, the coral bean is a nectar source for hummingbirds. The vibrant pink, tubular blooms appear in spring. The book also informs, “The red seeds produced by the coral bean were used as necklace beads by Native Americans; and, while the plant makes for a pretty ornamental addition to a South Texas landscape, all parts of the plants are poisonous. •”
by Eryn Reddell Wingert
Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Department Presents Beetlejuice Special to Welcome Hone Winter Texan
The Port Isabel Volun-
teer Fire Department will host trick-or-treat and Beetlejuice at the Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site S a t u r d a y, O c t o b e r 28. This is a free event and is open to the public. Come in costume! There will be numerous trick-or-treat booths. Festivities begin at 6 p.m. and the movie will be presented at 8 p.m. This fun night in Port Isabel is sponsored by the Port Isabel Lighthouse State Historic Site, the Port Isabel Volunteer Fire Department, and RE/MAX. For more information, call 956-9432682. •
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Summer Fun at The Lamb’s Loom Special to Welcome Hone Winter Texan
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a “wondermous” summer. We sure did! As y’all know, we spent most of the summer in 100+ temps down here in South Texas! That meant a whole lot of “inside time.” The Sit-n-Knit room was a great place
to spend time with friends, cool off, and enjoy a little chillaxin’ time together. Now that all of our Winter Texan friends are making your way back to your Texas homes, we are all hoping things cool off for all of us and we can get outside to Peggy’s Porch! T h i s s u m m e r, we were especially grateful for our enlarged Sit-n-Knit space because we had a full house for our 9th birthday in August! We had a “divine” time, celebrating nine years of memories with everyone. Can y ’ a l l b e l i e v e i t ’s been NINE years? Lots of birthday wishes, new yarn, and other goodies were unwrapped during our four-day celebration. And this year, our friends from Fireside Pizza Company brought
their pizza oven, and we had the most “yumalicious” pizza ever! FYI; mark your calendars now. They will be here again for our 10th Annual Yarn Tasting in January! We know we promised not to have too much fun without y’all over the summer, but sometimes the yarn fun just can’t help itself. One year, you’ll just have to come down a little earlier and share the birthday cake with us. ‘Til then, we have saved everyone a seat, and we’re looking forward to catching up with you this winter. See you soon!
You can join in The Lamb’s Loom fun in person at 1102 Tamarack Ave. in McAllen. We are open Wednesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional parking is available in the rear via Upas Avenue. Updates and other information are available on our website at thelambsloom.com Let’s continue to #stitchitforw a r d t o g e t h e r ! T h e r e ’s a l w a y s #loveineverystitch. •
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Diem Players Troupe has worked tirelessly to bring adventure to the stage with the adaptation of this popular musical. “Working on a musical, such as Annie, has been amazing. There has been so much hard work being put in by every single person involved,” Troupe president and stage manager Sarah Louallen said. Performances of Annie will be held in the Sharyland High School Auditorium at 1216 N. Shary Rd. in Mission. Doors will open promptly at 6:30 p.m. for the evening performances and at 2:30 p.m. for the afternoon show. The performance entrance fee of $10 for adults, $5 for children and high-school students, and $8 for adults 55+ may be paid at the door the day of all performances. •
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Things I Have Learned
A somewhat random and reckless look at life from a fairly old guy
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.
by Bill Ward Smooth is Still Alive
Today’s Wisdom: Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance, and when you get the choice to sit it out or dance, I hope you dance. ~Lee Ann Womack Having joined the ranks of the retired a while ago, I struggled with the same adjustment issues that have faced so many others: the search for relevance and meaningful activity. The novelty of not going to work got old. The honey-do list was done--at least those items I was interested in doing. The garden was put to bed for the winter. That’s when the inevitable, “Now what?” came up. I answered the question by hopping into the car and heading south. Way south. That is where I saw something I don’t often see in my rural Minnesota community. I found people having “free-spirit fun.”
I attended an old-time country jam and have to say that most of the audience, including the band, looked bored. Then I attended some rock-n-roll dances and jams with some great, danceable music. I was shocked. The visuals were all wrong, but it didn’t take much imagination to see the 16-year-old spirit of folks emerge from those grey-haired, wrinkled bodies as they lost themselves on the dance floor. The ladies, especially, seemed to display that same “smooth” motion I first saw at a dance in my high-school gym in 1966 and on Dick Clark’s American Bandstand. I am just as much in awe now as I was then. I also found myself in the same state of terror I felt in 1966 at the thought of getting out on the dance floor, myself, with a real girl. Perhaps that is why, in 1966, most of the folks on the floor were the gals. Today I see a few more guys with courage. What amazed me then and still amazes me now is that smooth motion the gals are capable of. Most of us guys at 16 had no concept of smooth. Guys did “awkward.” I was quite good at that. I also had another revelation. “Smooth” isn’t just a dance motion. Smooth is an attitude. It implies grace, presence in the moment, comfort in one’s own skin, self-confidence, a bit of showmanship, and the ability to both have--and be--fun with those around us. It is what most of us fell in love with in our gal or guy a long time ago. It is still in there somewhere. If you haven’t seen your “smooth” lately, maybe it is time to let it out. I’m just sayin’. (Oh, and if you don’t know where to let your own smooth shine, email me. I will be glad to tell you about South Texas in the winter. The place “rocks.”) •
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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
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
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
Location, Location, Location! Own an RV and looking for a great place to park? Come 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
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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
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
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
A MUST SEE! Brand New 2 bed 2 bath 2022 Legacy Home (1050 sqft per Mfr Specs). So much room for entertaining or just enjoying life sitting while sitting on your front porch. This home is in the active, gated 55+ community of Sunset Palms RV & MH Park. Gail Gallagher, TREC797370, MHSLSP00048999, (816) 916-5583
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This deeded RV lot backing to greenspace in the luxury resort of Retama Village. Community amenities include pools, clubhouse, fitness center, bocce ball and pickleball courts, and dog park. FHU and a cozy coach house with a bath with shower. Carol Kerr Welch, TREC540183, MHSLSP00048089, (956) 900-8487
OWN YOUR LOT in Harlingen at Sun Valley Village. This amazing 2 bed/1 bath home has over 1045 sqft including a Texas room, an office, and spare room for storage, crafting or guests. This home sits on 1 1/2 lots and features mature trees and a nice covered patio and carport Curt Riester, TREC771832, MHSLSP00047858, (956) 455-4195
Are you tired of seeing the same old thing? This 2019 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home will check everything off your list and more! Heather Escobedo, TREC686290, MHSLSP00048506, (956) 271-3683
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Experience Annual Ranch Hand Breakfast Hello Travel Friends,
Not too far up the road from us is the home of Richard King’s famous King Ranch. Guests can take a tour of the ranch and see majestic Quarter Horses and the celebrated Santa Gertrudis breed of cattle. Did you know they have an annual Ranch Hand Breakfast celebration coming up? Join me on a trip to King Ranch to experience this great tradition and find out if you would have cut it as a ranch hand. Book a spot--before they sell out--at welcomehomergv.com. • ~Sarah
Stop and Shop at 8th Annual Pumpkin Palooza Market Special to WHWT
The Nikki Rowe Softball Booster
Club invites you to attend the 8th Annual Pumpkin Palooza Market at Nikki Rowe High School Saturday, November 11, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Nikki Rowe softball program, with scholarships for current and future seniors, equipment, and an end-of-the-year banquet.
Enjoy food, games, music, and dance performances by student groups and shop for the upcoming holidays with our local and international small businesses. There are over 100 vendors selling indoor and outdoor home décor, clothing, jewelry, kitchenware, and accessories. We are excited to bring back popular vendors, such as Pearls Gone Wild, Rustic Elegance, Elvia’s Little Booth, Our Crafty Family, Felicidad Tupperware, and Fred’s Crafts. We are also excited to welcome new vendors, like Jolyn’s Tasty Creations, JD’s Fine Arts, and Moonflower Boutique to make the 8th Annual Pumpkin Palooza bigger and better than ever! If you would like more information about being a vendor, please contact us at the information on the flyer or fill out the application at www.tinyurl. com/pumpkinpaloozamarket •
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Rice and Beans with Corn and Tomatoes by Randy Hoelscher, Winter Texan
This recipe is as tasty as it is beau-
tiful. We made it for a meatless main dish, but it is equally well-suited for a delicious side dish. It is easy to make, requiring only a single skillet. This dish comes together quickly, so I suggest prepping the ingredients before beginning the cooking process. Three of us had this for dinner and had some left over, so let us say it serves four as a main course or six as a side dish. 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil 1 16-ounce package of frozen sweet corn, thawed Salt and pepper to taste 1 yellow onion, chopped fine ½ teaspoon salt 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon canned, minced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups vegetable broth (I used chicken broth, and it was fine.) 1 cup long grain white rice, rinsed About 12 ounces grape tomatoes, quartered ¼ cup (or to taste) chopped, fresh cilantro leaves 5 scallions, sliced thin 1 tablespoon lime juice More salt and pepper, as desired In a 12-inch, nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil until shimmering. Add the corn to the pan and fry, stirring frequently, until the kernels begin to brown and pop; this should take 3 to 5 minutes. Set the corn aside, in a bowl, and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Add one tablespoon of oil, the chopped onion, and about ½ teaspoon of salt to the frying pan and cook at medium-high heat until the onions are softened. Add the minced garlic, chipotle, cumin, and oregano and cook for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the beans, broth, and rice to the pan and mix. Reduce heat
to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally until the rice is tender. This will take 15 minutes or so. If
the rice is dry, add a little bit more broth or water. While the rice is cooking, prepare the tomato mixture. Combine the tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, lime juice. and the remaining one tablespoon of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Remove the pan of rice and beans from the heat and spread the corn mixture on top of them. Cover and let rest for five minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork, check the seasoning, sprinkle the tomato-and-cilantro mixture on top of the rice and beans, and serve. •
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Oct 25 - Nov 21, 2023 Steven May & The Southern Knights, 7:00 PM, Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr $8.00 Gospel Sing, 6:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023
Brownsville Farmers’ Market, 9:00 AM, Linear Park, Brownsville Brownsville Growing Growers Farmers Market, 9:00 AM, Firemans Park McAllen 53rd Annual Dakee Si Fall PowWow, 10:00 AM, Alton Community Center (956) 585-7011 A celebration Monarch MigrationsHallow Wings Across South Padre Island, 10:00 AM, South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary McAllen Farmers Market, 10:00 AM, McAllen Public Library McAllen (956) 681-3000 (956) 255-0190 Harlingen Farmers Market, 3:00 PM, Harlingen Convention and Visitors Bureau Harlingen Oktoberfest 2023 by RGV German Club, 3:00 PM, 1848 BBQ Michael Flores & Southern Vibes Halloween Dance, 5:00 PM, Canyon Lake RV Resort Mission (956) 5804545 $8.00
Steven May & Southern Knights, 7:00 PM, Weslaco Elks Lodge
Ron Moshier & Steven May, 7:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club (956) 565-2638 $10.00 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Wally Garza & Texas Blood, 7:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort Alamo (956) 787-7717 $8.00
Community Wide Yard Sale, 8:00 AM, Circle T Family Community Bruce Boudreau, 3:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort (956) 968-0322 PASS THE HAT Denim & Lace, 7:00 PM, Bit-OHeaven RV and MH Resort (956) 464-5191 $8.00 Retro Rockers, 7:00 PM, Ranchero Village Senior Resort Park Weslaco (956) 968-6223 $8.00 Steven May & The Southern Knights, 7:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 464-7801 $8.00 The Bottom Line Band, 7:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-6538 $8.00 Leslie Blasing & Curt James, 7:30 PM, Tropic Star RV Resort (956) 787-5957 $10.00 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2023
T h e A g e n c y, 7 : 0 0 P M , Enchanted Valley Ranch (956) 519-8597 $12.00
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PATIO SALE NOV 4
7 PM - 10 PM
Doors Open at 6pm. BYOB Snacks, Popcorn & Soda for sale Nov 3 • Denim & Lace
EVERY THURS SOUP SUPPER 4:30 PM | $4
$8
Nov 10 • Texas Wheels $10 Nov 17 • Rewind
$10
Nov 24 • Can Am
$8
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
SALES
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. •
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023
Karaoke Night with Marcos and Elizabeth at BS Bar, 5:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club Mercedes (956) 565-2638 Diego & Edith Halloween Dance, 7:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-6538 $8.00
MEALS
Looking for something to do here in the Rio Grande Valley? Our calendar of events has
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023
Make-A-Wish Silent Disco, 7:00 PM, Radisson Hotel McAllen Airport $75.00 Texas Storm Band, 7:00 PM, Bit-OHeaven RV and MH Resort Donna (956) 464-5191 $8.00 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023
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Halloween Dance with special guest CanAm, 7:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club Mercedes (956) 5652638 (956) 565-2638 $10.00 Halloween Party with Regan James, 7:00 PM, Alamo Rec Veh Park (956) 787-8221 (918) 527-2655 $7.00 Jealous Heart Halloween Dance, 7:00 PM, Aladdin Villas $9.00
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2023 Y-Cook Cafe, 7:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011 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 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2023 Diego & Edith, 3:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140 PTH Regan James, 3:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort (956) 968-0322 PASS THE HAT Resaca City Casino Night, 6:30 PM, Oak Hill Event Center
Patio Sale, 8:00 AM, Alamo Palms RV Resort (956) 787-7571 Patio Sale, 8:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011 Patio Sale, 8:00 AM, Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort (956) 464-5191 Patio Sale, 8:00 AM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club (956) 565-2638 Patio Sale, 8:00 AM, Palm Shadows Resort Donna (956) 597-6900 Growing Growers Farmers Market, 9:00 AM, Firemans Park McAllen 30th Annual Shrimp Cook-off & Seafood Festival, 10:00 AM, Sutherlands Parking Lot, Pt. Isabel Free Saturday at The Weslaco M u s e u m , 1 0 : 0 0 A M , We s l a c o Museum Weslaco (956) 968-9142 Garden Club Meeting, 10:00 AM, Greengate Grove McAllen Farmers Market, 10:00 AM, McAllen Public Library McAllen (956) 681-3000 (956) 255-0190 Veteran’s Day Parade, 10:00 AM, N Closner Blvd Edinburg Free Widows’ Support Group, 12:00 PM, Tropical Valley Acres Mission Family Faith Festival & Cielo Abierto, 3:00 PM, Payne Arena Harlingen Farmers Market, 3:00 PM, Harlingen Convention and Visitors Bureau Harlingen The Howlers, 3:00 PM, Alamo Rec Veh Park (956) 787-8221 (918) 527-2655 $8.00 CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 >>
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Southern Express, 7:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort (956) 968-0322 $8.00 per person Steven May & Southern Knights, 7:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort Alamo (956) 787-7717 $8.00 Time Machine, 7:00 PM, Leisure Valley Ranch Mission (956) 529-1878
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2023 Port Isabel Antique & Flea Market, 9:00 AM, Beulah Lee Park South Padre Island Farmers Market, 11:00 AM, The Shores South Padre Island MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2023 Diego & Edith, 3:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort (956) 968-0322 PASS THE HAT Radioactive Karaoke, 5:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 464-7801 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2023 Season-Kick Off w/Leslie Blasing, 1:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club (956) 565-2638 Bruce Boudreau, 3:00 PM, Bit-OHeaven RV and MH Resort (956) 464-5191 Pass The Hat Curt James, 3:00 PM, Alamo Rose
DANCES Nov 3
$8.00
The Night Howlers 7 - 10 pm
Nov 10
$8.00
Regan James
3 - 5 pm
Nov 17
Pass The Hat
Curt James
3 -5 pm
Dec 1
Pass The Hat
Diego & Edith
3 - 4:30 pm
Dec 8
Pass The Hat
ENTERTAINMENT Razz Ma Tazz
Dec 9
7 - 9 pm
Y-Cook Cafe, 7:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011 Denim & Lace, 3:00 PM, Leisure World Weslaco (956) 968-8412 Gospel Sing, 6:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140 Hot Rodz, 7:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort and Golf Club (956) 5652638 $10.00 Steven May & The Southern Knights, 7:00 PM, Tip O Texas RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-9959 $8.00 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2023 Jam Session, 6:00 PM, Dream Valley Ranch (956) 519-3339 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2023
Retro Rockers Band, 7:00 PM, Tropic Star RV Resort (956) 7875957 $10.00 Craft Fair, 8:00 AM, Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort (956) 464-5191 Bruce Boudreau, 7:00 PM, Dream Valley Ranch Mission (956) 5193339 $8.00 Diego & Edith, 7:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 5857011 $10.00 Night Howlers, 7:00 PM, Ranchero Village Senior Resort Park Weslaco (956) 968-6223 $8.00 Ron Moshier, 7:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-6538 $8.00 Smokin’ Gun, 7:00 PM, Alamo Rose RV Resort (956) 783-2600 $8.00 Texas Wheels, 7:00 PM, Bit-OHeaven RV and MH Resort (956) 464-5191 $10.00 The Night Howlers, 7:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 4647801 $8.00 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2023
AM, McAllen Public Library McAllen (956) 681-3000 (956) 255-0190 Pumpkin Palooza Market, 10:00 AM, Rowe High School Veteran’s Day Program, 11:00 AM, Greengate Grove Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam, 1:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park (956) 682-3304 Harlingen Farmers Market, 3:00 PM, Harlingen Convention and Visitors Bureau Harlingen Southern Harmony, 3:00 PM, Alamo Rec Veh Park (956) 787-8221 (918) 527-2655 $8.00 Veteran’s Day Program/Music, 6:30 PM, Pleasant Valley Resort (956) 580-2940 $2.00 Diego & Edith, 7:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort Alamo (956) 7877717 $8.00 Steven May & Ron Moshier, 7:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort (956) 9680322 $10.00 per person SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2023
Craft Show, 8:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011
South Padre Island Farmers Market, 11:00 AM, The Shores South Padre Island Film Screening & Gold Star Family Tribute, 2:00 PM, Weslaco Public Library Theater
Yard Sale, 8:00 AM, Magic Valley Resort
Growing Growers Farmers Market, 9:00 AM, Firemans Park McAllen McAllen Farmers Market, 10:00
Trophy Gardens 800 TX-495 Alamo, TX 78516
7 - 10 pm
Retro Rockers
RV Resort Alamo (956) 783-2600 Julia Lane Cooper, 3:00 PM, Park Place Estates RV Resort (956) 428-4414 Steven May, 3:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort (956) 968-0322 PASS THE HAT The Howlers, 6:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 5857011 PTH Sweetwater, 7:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 4647801 $10.00 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Events are 7 - 10 pm
7 PM - 10 PM
Doors open to Public 5:30 PM Concessions and Set Ups Available BYOB • Attendance Limited to 300 •
Oct 28 • Wally Garza & Texas Blood Halloween Dance Nov 4 • Steven May & The Southern Knights
Nov 18 • Southern Vibes
Craft Show & Sale
8-12 pm
Nov 16
Patio Sale
8-12 pm
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
FRIDAY DANCE 7 PM | $8
2023 Oct 27 Nov 3 Nov 10 Nov 17 Nov 24
7 PM - 9 PM
Dec 17
Justin Terry Christmas Show
2:45PM $9
Dec 17 • Rusty Rierson Christmas Show
Dec 2
Craft Show
8AM-Noon
956-787-7717
$10
The Hot Rodz
$10
HAPPY HOUR - BS Bar from 5-7pm
7PM
• $9
Nov 2 Ron Moshier & Steven May
Nov 8
Razz Ma Tazz
Doors open to Public 6:00 PM Concessions Available
$10
Nov 7 Season Kickoff w/Leslie Blasing Event 1-3pm Fall Celebration Outdoor Event Event 3-6pm
Diego & Edith Halloween Dance & Costume Contest The Bottomline Band Ron Moshier Texas Storm Jealous Heart
Dec 10
UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT
Oct 31 Can-Am Halloween Dance
unless stated otherwise
ENTERTAINMENT
Nov 25 • Sweetwater
SALES
(956) 968-6223
UPCOMING DANCES • $8
Nov 11 • Diego & Edith $5.00
ENTERTAINMENT
Llano Grande Event Center
$5
Oct 26 Oct 27
Sandra Harmon Karaoke with Marcos & Elizabeth
PATIO SALE - November 4 - 8am-Noon Ticket office is open Mon, Wed, Fri1-4pm Tickets may be purchased day of event
FOR INFORMATION &TICKET PURCHASES
2215 E. West Blvd, Mercedes
501 W. Owassa Rd. • Pharr, TX 78577
(956) 565-2638 llanogranderesort.com
956-782-7886
WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS
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DANCE
ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS
Sunday Book Club, 2:00 PM, McAllen Public Library (956) 681-3000 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2023 History of Smuggling Across the U.S.Mexico Border, 7:00 PM, McAllen Public Library (956) 681-3000 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2023 Curt James, 3:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort (956) 464-5191 Pass The Hat Ruthi’s Rock-n-Country, 3:00 PM, Park Place Estates RV Resort (956) 428-4414 S o u t h e r n H a r m o n y, 4 : 0 0 P M , Pleasant Valley Resort Mission (956) 580-2940 PTH Bennie & The Jets, 7:30 PM, Christian Fellowship Church WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Y-Cook Cafe, 7:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview (956) 585-7011 Bob Buttermore, 3:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 4647801 PTH Curt James, 3:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort Weslaco (956) 968-3140 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 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2023 Diego & Edith, 3:00 PM, Pine to Palm Resort Park Weslaco (956) 968-5760 PTH Jam Session, 6:00 PM, Dream Valley Ranch (956) 519-3339 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2023 Regan James, 3:00 PM, Ranchero Village Senior Resort Park Weslaco (956) 968-6223 PTH Shrimp Boil PARTY, 3:00 PM, Pirates Landing, Pt. Isabel Friday Night Coin Show, 6:00 PM, McAllen Chamber of Commerce McAllen (956) 566-3112 Diego & Edith, 7:00 PM, Park Place Estates RV Resort (956) 428-4414 $10.00 Rewind, 7:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV and MH Resort (956) 464-5191 $10.00
Texas Storm, 7:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort Pharr (956) 787-6538 $8.00
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JAM SESSIONS
MEALS
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023 INDOOR Yard Sale, 8:00 AM, Canyon Lake RV Resort (956) 580-4545 Yard sale, 8:00 AM, Paradise Resort Estates LLC Pharr (956) 787-1521 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 2023 No-Me-O Memorial Ride, 12:00 PM, Texas Rose Bar, La Feria, Contact Joel 956-551-3966 or Victor 956-278-9231” Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam, 1:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park (956) 682-3304 Harlingen Farmers Market, 3:00 PM, Harlingen Convention and Visitors Bureau Harlingen Downtown at Sundown, 6:00 PM, Downtown Harlingen Harlingen Burnin’ Ember, 7:00 PM, Leisure Valley Ranch Mission (956) 529-1878 Can-Am, 7:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort (956) 968-0322 $8.00 per person Southern Vibes, 7:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort Alamo (956) 7877717 $8.00 Time Machine, 7:00 PM, Paradise
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Resort Estates LLC Pharr (956) 7871521 $10.00 SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2023 South Padre Island Farmers Market, 11:00 AM, The Shores South Padre Island
Heart of the Valley Farmer’s Market, 2:00 PM, Donna City Square Park Donna
Ojo de Dios, 2:00 PM, International Museum of Art & Science (956) 681-2800 20 Non-members/15 members Sunday Speaker Series, 2:00 PM, Museum of South Texas History
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2023 Radioactive Karaoke, 5:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 464-7801
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2023 Happy Hour, 3:00 PM, Park Place Estates RV Resort (956) 428-4414 Regan James, 3:00 PM, Bit-OHeaven RV and MH Resort (956) 464-5191 Pass The Hat Ron Moshier, 7:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort Donna (956) 4647801 $10.00