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RC Races take off at Alamo Palms

By Henry Miller ALAMO—From the parking lot you could hear track announcer Terry Freeman call the cars to the starting line. The smell of grilled burgers was in the air and a packed house waiting in anticipation for the first race to begin. “Whoa, whoa, you can’t get a head start,” he announced as the cars and their “drivers” prepped for the event’s version of the green flag. Eight remote control hot rods lined up on the 1/8-mile dirt track at Alamo Palms RV Resort for the grand opening of the “Try Out Traxxas” event. More than 200 people attended the event, taking turns at racing the cars on the winding road-style course, complete with jumps, double jumps and hair-pin turns. “This idea floated around

The Pharr Community Theater will present the children’s/family play “Peter & Wendy” by Jeremy Bloom. In this lyrical, atmospheric interpretation of Peter Pan, Jeremy Bloom strips the familiar story down to its emotional essence. Peter lures Wendy away from her nursery to the magical world of Neverland, where she joins his adventures with Tinker Bell, Tiger Lily, and the menacing Captain Hook. A low-tech, inventive adaptation that pays homage to the darker themes of J. M. Barrie’s original, Peter/Wendy will mesmerize audiences of all ages. In the role of Peter Pan, 18-year-old Briana Cruz from La Feria says a friend See Peter & Wendy pg. 23

Zoo Nights & Lights Dec. 2-4

Zoo Night & Lights, a time honored Brownsville Christmas celebration, will be held Dec. 2-4 at the Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 Ringgold Street in Brownsville. The paths of the zoo will once again be lit with approximately 800 luminarias as visitors make a nighttime visit to the zoo. In addition, the zoo will be aglow with about 150 lighted animal and holiday themed decorative figures located throughout the zoo. Live music from local bands, and church and school choirs will provide the entertainment along with an arts and See Zoo Nights pg. 26

the track for two years or so but funding has been always an issue. Then some people decided it was something to do and put in some money and about five or six of us did most of the work in the middle of May and finished up about two to three weeks ago.” said Freeman, who helped coordinate the building of the track and the event. “We had the track ready when everyone got here and decided to have an open house. This was an excellent response.” New Sun Racing, with five stores across the Rio Grande Valley including Valle Vista Mall in Harlingen and La Plaza Mall in McAllen, brought a table of remote control cars, trucks, drones and other accessories. They also provided the park with 20 cars, remotes and batteries to race, wreck and wreak havoc on the course, complete with an announcer/RC driver press box and See RC Racers pg. 4

70-year-old WT makes 400-mile pilgrimage By Kathy Olivarez Dr. Charles “Chuck” Proesel DDS, a master dentist from Gridley, IL., who spends his winters at Bentsen Grove RV Park in Mission, has just completed walking the trail of St. Francis of Assisi, the same trail walked during Biblical times, to the location where St. James the Apostle’s bones are located. Proesel started his career as dentist assigned to the USS Coral Sea, CVA-43 in the early 1970s while the Vietnam War was raging on land. He spent two years doing routine dental work while the senior dentist took the trauma cases that were brought to the ship. Afterwards, he returned home to Illinois where he worked his way up to Master Dentist, of which there are only 2000, of the 160,000 dentists practicing in the U.S. today. He was active in the American Dental Association (ADA) at the state and national levels during his career and served 15 years on Illinois’ Review Committee and

on the Illinois State Charitable Foundation. He was a member of the House of Delegates for Illinois’ state dental association. At the national level he participated in ADA meetings that made policies on issues such as how much fluoride was safe for children to have in their treatments. But now that he has almost retired, he has turned his attention to other interests. The interest in making the walk was sparked when he took a Cursillo or a mini course in Christianity. The concept had its beginning after World War II as a way to get veterans of WWII back in church. While it started in the Catholic Church it has also been used by Lutherans and Methodists who call it “The Walk to Emmaus.” During his Crusillo, Proesel learned about the walk Camino de Santiago, the trail taken by St. Francis of Assisi to Santiago de Compostela, Spain where today the bones of St. James are held in a gold box See Pilgrimage pg. 3

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From inside the cathedral. St. Francis started his journey in Italy but many pilgrims start in St. Jean Pied de Port, France where Proesel started. The trail from that location is called Camino de Santiago. He found that some of the Europeans he met on the trip walked across Europe as well. Proesel said those who make the walk are granted an indulgence from the Catholic Church. Indulgences help people get out of purgatory and into heaven quicker he explained. The walk was 788 kilometers (490 miles) long and took him five and a half weeks to complete. The terrain varied from rough, requiring him to climb several of the Pyrenees Mountains, to gentler trails leading through a number of villages. Proesel found the first day crossing one of the mountains was the most grueling. He had to climb from 400 feet above sea level to about 5000 feet above sea level and then go back down to 700 feet above sea level. It was a 28-kilometer hike (about 17.4 miles) that took one day. “There are areas where the path is rocky and watching your step is crucial,” said Proesel. “There is a movie called ‘The Way’ I saw during my Crusillo starring Martin Sheen and directed by Emilio Estevez where Emilio, who plays the son, is killed on the first day of the walk because that is the most treacherous part of Camino De Santiago,” added Chuck.

pg. 1 “The weather is often foggy and it can snow. It snowed a bit the morning I left but it wore off quickly. But that is not always the case. Recently a couple from France got lost due to heavy fog on the trail and were lost on the mountain for five days before finding their way out,” he added. “That was by far the toughest part of the walk. I was so tired I only walked three hours before stopping the next day. The good thing about the walk is that each pilgrim can walk at his or her own pace. There are many villages along the route that have hostels where pilgrims spend the nights. Bunks are provided and meals can be purchased at the hostel or in the cafés along the route. Some days the route took him along green hills with mountains in the background. Other days he walked along the paths that cattle, sheep and goats used going to mountain pastures. There were vineyards and farm fields along the route to see. And there were many villages along the way to sightsee or eat lunch. One day he passed a sculpture garden where an artist was displaying his works. In one village he saw a woman with a horse drinking from the fountain in the center of the square. The water coming out of the top was pure enough for humans to drink while the horse enjoyed the water that accumulated at the bottom of the fountain. Another day he came to a cave where a couple gave water and food for donations instead of asking a specific price for the

WINTER TEXAN TIMES I NOVEMBER 23, 2016 03 items. There was no charge for to those who had no money. Another time he met a group of seven Spanish men who had known each other since elementary school who were hiking the trail together, singing as they traveled. He had a fellow pilgrim take his picture at a statue of a pilgrim located along the trail. There is a special iron cross called Cruz de Ferro located at one point on the trail where pilgrims take rocks from where they live and add them to the pile already at the bottom of the cross. The mound around the cross is about 30 feet high now. Before he left, one of Proesel’s patients who knew he was going, called him and asked if he would take something special with him to leave on the cross. A friend of hers had a son named Andrew, who made the walk four years ago and found it to be very meaningful. Andrew died in January of a brain tumor. His mother wanted Chuck to take a medal with Andrew’s name on it and put in on the cross. Chuck wore the medal around his neck until he arrived at the cross. Then a fellow pilgrim used Chuck’s telephone and recorded him climbing the mound and hanging the medal on the cross so Andrew’s mother could see it. Chuck often ate lunch in small restaurants and if calamari was on the menu, he ordered it because it is one of his favorite foods. He carried a backpack with his clothes, a sleeping bag in case the hostel had no linens, first aid supplies, two bottles of water and snacks to eat along the way. He took pictures with the camera on his phone.

He took most of his meals in the hostels where three course meals were served starting with soup followed by rice or pasta and a stew. One of the best things Proesel found about walking the trail was the chance to meet people from all over the world. He traveled alone since his wife was unable to make the trip. He met a couple from Vancouver and walked with them the last three weeks. Along the way me met pilgrims who made the trip three or four times. He even met a man who had walked the trail over 60 times and was writing a book about his experiences. He showed a picture of people around a dining table at one of the hostels and said they were from Vancouver, Germany, Italy, Denver, Salt Lake City and Steamboat Springs. At the end of the pilgrimage Proesel had a lot of satisfaction at having completed it. He never felt threatened in any way along the trail, and felt there was a spiritual presence along the trail caring for the pilgrims. Chuck celebrated his 70th birthday on the trail and was proud that at his age he was able to complete the entire distance of around 490 miles. It was a very meaningful experience for him. He finished his pilgrimage on October 25 and by October 29, he was back in Illinois and headed toward his winter home at Bentsen Grove RV Park in Mission with plenty of adventures to share with his winter friends.

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From pg. 1 bleachers. “We play every chance we get now,” Freeman said. “This caught on pretty fast. We expect to have 50 to 100 car owners by the end of the season.” At least two other parks – Victoria Palms and Alamo Rec – also have tracks and the three, along with any others that are interested, will be forming a racing series. “I don’t think we’ve ever raced a single car in our lives,” Freeman said. “But when they came up to us from New Sun Racing we said ‘hey, this sounds like a lot of fun. Let’s do it.’” Freeman said that he felt that the activities were getting a little stagnant. He said also that it was time to start adding some interesting things to attract more Winter Texans to the Valley. If Thursday’s showing was any predictor, the plan may have its dividends. It already has in terms of local interest. “A lot of people are getting into it,” said Faisal Saleem, sales manager and partner of New Sun Racing. “We started going to visit the Winter Texan Parks last year and the interest was incredible. We really didn’t expect it to turn out like this but once they see these cars going 55-60 miles per hour, and then to see the drones racing,

they really want to do it.” The cars were modified to run closer to 30 miles per hour for this event. Alamo Palms is also working on a drag racing track and what they are calling a “bash track,” set up to jump off ramps and run over rocks and other obstacles. “Those are winter projects,” Freeman said, referring to the other two tracks under construction. “The bashing track is where they can run over stuff like rocks or jump over bridges – like what a lot of the off road Jeeps so. We hope to have a little of everything when the season is over.” “We were just looking for some things that would be entertaining and these guys came and showed us what those cars could do,” Freeman added. “Most of us have never done this but it is catching on. Saleem said it’s not only catching on with Winter Texans, but all across the country – especially in the Rio Grande Valley. “It seems like everyone is wanting to be a part of this,” he said. “They come in asking for cars to look a certain way or they want to see the things these cars can do. It’s a lot of fun.” For information on the racing at Alamo Palms or any of the Encore RGV Parks, call (956) 787-7571. For information on the cars and drones available at New Sun Racing, call Faisal Saleem at (956) 2447678 or visit www.newsunracing.com.

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Feature Index Events Calendar...........pg.4 Parks Calendar.............pg.6 Taste of the Valley......pg.16 WintertainersTM...........pg.20 Medical Services........pg.24 Reunions & Meetings..pg.25 Business Guide...........pg.26 Coupon Index...........pg.28 Classifieds................pg.29

Nov. 23-Dec. 31 –. Holiday Village will be open in Dean Porter Park in Brownsville, 6 p.m.to 10 p.m. weekdays, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. weekends. Free admission. Nov. 25 – Karaoke Night at McAllen Food Park 10 N. Broadway, 8 p.m. Nov. 29 – La Joya High School presents its Fall Orchestra Concert at the Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center, 604 N. Coyote Dr., La Joya. Call (956) 323-2897 or (956) 323-2898 for information. Nov. 30 – Jackson Street, Harlingen will host its annual Holiday Stroll from 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 30 – La Joya Theatre presents “A Greater Tuna” at 7 p.m. at the Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center, 604 N. Coyote Dr., La Joya, $6. Call (956) 323-2897 or (956) 323-2898 for inform Dec 1 – Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen presents Nature Speaker Seth Patterson on book release “Hummingbirds Vol. 1” at 6 p.m., $3. Call (956) 681-3370 for information. Dec. 1-4 – UTRGV theater arts presents “The Life and Times of Winter Texans,” Studio Theatre Admission See EVENTS CALENDAR pg. 19

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is Thursday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, P.O. Box 399, Mission, Texas 78573-0399 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes. com. Wednesday, November 23 Homemade Donuts - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am, for more information call 956-585-0703. Bluegrass Jams - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, Homemade goodies. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm, for more information call 956423-3137.

Church - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 3:30pm, Thanksgiving service, for more information call 956-783-5440 or 956279-2698. Happy Hour - Paradise South, Mercedes, 3:30-5pm, Regan James, for more information call 956-376-3798. Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5-6pm, hamburger, chicken or hot dog with chips, drink and dessert, $5pp, for more information call 956-5802940. Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, concession available starting at 4 pm, for more information call 956-585-1461. Old Time Variety Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Ron E. Band, $5 pp, BYOB, set-ups and ice available, for more information call 319-830-6507. Thursday, November 24 Country Jam - El Valle Del SołEl Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am, food can drive for the month of November. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers and more, for more information call 956-585-0703. Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm, for See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 8

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From pg. 6 more information call 956-585-0703. Jam Sessions - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, lunch available noon to 1:00 P.M., all are welcome, bring your instrument and/or voice, enjoy a fun afternoon, for information call 956447-9906. No Jam Nov. 24 and December 1. Jam Sessions - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, cookies, bars, and popcorn, for more information call 612-868-9689. Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Regan James, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Thursday, Burger, Chicken, Pork Night - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, 1/3 lb. burger or large chicken breast or porkloin sandwich, homemade slaw, fried potato wedges- $5.50 each, tea or lemonade free with meal, for more information call 956-585-6718. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, all you can eat, $3pp, BYOTS, dessert for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. Jam Session - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8:30pm, acoustic jam, no amplified instruments. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Twoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A Plenty (Thanksgiving), $5 pp. Karaoke - Pharr South Park, Pharr,

welcome to come and sing or just to listen, free admission, bring your own refreshments, call 956787-0847 to learn how to enter the park. Friday, November 25 Country Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, Noon-3pm, lunch available from 10:45 a.m. to 12 noon, jammers provide snacks during jam for donations, for more information call 956-464-9024. Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, with John & Sara, cookies & coffee served. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, dessert & coffee served, for more information call 956-688-6812. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, homemade goodies. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Larry & Mona, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Hired Hand- Regan James, $6pp, popcorn & soda for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Sipe & Country Boys, $5pp, for more information call 956-5850703. Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, BYOB, ice & soda available. Saturday, November 26 Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, join us for a relaxing breakfast & See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 9

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From pg. 8 a view of the Rio Grande! Menu varies weekly at a very reasonable price, please bring your placesetting, call the office 956-585-5016 for more information. Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, pancakes, eggs to order, homemade sausage, gravy w/ biscuits, fresh hasbrowns, bacon or sausage or ham, meals starting at $2.50, free coffee with meal, for more information call 956-581-6718. Fall Flea Market - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7:30am-Noon, there will be over 45 vendors and a wide variety of items available for sale in the activity hall. There will be a bake sale, silent auction, white elephant sale and breakfast will be available. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, sausage or ham, eggs, biscuits and gravy, applesauce, grits, and toast. Saturday Morning Breakfast - El Valle Del SoĹ&#x201A;El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30-9am, all you can eat pancakes, choice of ham or sausage, biscuits & gravy, free coffee, please bring table service. Craft Sales - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 8am-Noon, open to the public, for more information call 956-685-5300. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 12:30pm, lunch at 11a.m., contact Tom Jones 956-584-1561 for more information.

Big Band / Rock & Roll Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1pm, open to the public, desserts and coffee served at intermission, musicians and vocalist by invitation only. For more information, call Pat at 956-874-5041. Country Music Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, everyone is welcome, held in the main club house, light snack is served, no cost, contributions accepted. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Dixon & Co. Band, $6pp, BYOB, and free ice. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $5pp, doors open at 5:30 p.m., BYOB, concessions and set ups available. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Sweetwater, for more information call 956-783-5008. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh Band, $5pp. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Diego, $5pp, for more information call 956-283-8035. Sunday, November 27 Church Service - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15am, everyone is welcome, non-denominational, Pastor Hedtke. Church Services - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Non denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows the serSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 10

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vices with Pastor Cliff Stewart. Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9-10am, Pastor Bob Pueblos. Church Service - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Brian Dent. Church Service - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor Gebhart’s fourteenth year. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non-Denominational service. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10am, non-denominational service. Church Service - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 10-11am, everyone is welcome, come as you are, nondenominational service. Traditional Lutheran Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am. Ice Cream Social - Mission West Resort, 2:30pm, for more information call 956-585-0624. Gospel Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 4-6pm, Ray & Gynger, butterfly park at south end of park, bring finger food to share, for more information call 262-497-4241. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm, featuring hometown favorite Kelly Lyons & Friends, public is invited. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 11

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vice. Church Service - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, tom Cassidy leads service, non-denominational, all welcome. Church Services - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 8:45-10am, Non-Denominational Church services, everyone is welcome. Church Services - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, non-denominational services, with Pastor Robert Kracht, communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. Church Service - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:45-9:45am, non-denominational, Pastor Doug Rogland, for more information call 262-497-4241. Non-denominational Worship Service - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, Pastor Jim Troutman, Communion service 1st Sunday of the month. Nondenominational Church services Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 9am. Church Service - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 9am, Interdenominational, Rev. Gregg Haskell. Church Services - Chimney Park, Mission, 9am, everyone is welcome to attend then join us for coffee and cookies after the Service, call park office 956-5855061 for more information. Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, coffee &

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From pg. 10 Movies - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, free, snack bar open, for more information call 956-330-9737. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm, for more information call 956580-2940. Monday, November 28 Weslaco Farmer’s Market - Paradise South, Mercedes, 9-10:30am, for more information call 956-376-3798. Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 9:30-11:30am, New musicians, instruments only, for more information contact Annette at 248-921-6867. Jam Session - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 1-3pm, country music, amplified instruments ok. Country Jam - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, for more information call LeRoy Kuhler 515-802-9421. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Meals - Mission West Resort, 3:305:30pm, charbroiled hamburgers, chicken, french fries, onion rings, and beverages, for more information call 956-585-0624. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm, baked chicken, for more information call 956-585-0703. Country Jam - Mission West Resort, 5:30pm, concessions available. Tuesday, November 29 Craft Sale - Paradise Resort Estates,

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From pg. 11 more information call 956-782-3263. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, snack bar opens at 5:30pm. Wednesday, November 30 Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am, for more information call 956-585-0703. Bluegrass Jams - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, Homemade goodies. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm, for more information call 956423-3137. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Brenda Cohn, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Happy Hour - Paradise South, Mercedes, 3:30-5pm, Diego, for more information call 956-376-3798. Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5-6pm, hamburger, chicken or hot dog with chips, drink and dessert, $5pp, for more information call 956-5802940. Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, concession available starting at 4 pm, for more information call 956-585-1461. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30-8:30pm, The Chamberlains, $5pp, popcorn, soda, and ice cream for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. Old Time Variety Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh, $5

Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Regan James & Hired Hands, $5 pp. Thursday, December 1 Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, for more information call 956-423-5484. Country Jam - El Valle Del SoĹ&#x201A;El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am, food can drive for the month of November. Rummage and Bake Sale - Southern Oasis, Mission, 9:30am-3pm, in the clubhouse, for more information call 361-8273871. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, for more information call 956-423-5484. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers and more, for more information call 956-585-0703. Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm, for more information call 956-585-0703. Jam Sessions - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, lunch available noon to 1:00 P.M., all are welcome, bring your instrument and/or voice, enjoy a fun afternoon, for information call 956447-9906. No Jam Nov. 24 and Dec. 1. Jam Sessions - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, cookies, bars, and popcorn, for more information call 612-868-9689. Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 13

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From pg. 12 Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Regan James, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Thursday, Burger, Chicken, Pork Night - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, 1/3 lb. burger or large chicken breast or porkloin sandwich, homemade slaw, fried potato wedges- $5.50 each, tea or lemonade free with meal, for more information call 956-585-6718. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, all you can eat, $3pp, BYOTS, dessert for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. Jam Session - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8:30pm, acoustic jam, no amplified instruments. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, coffee & cookies available at intermission for a donation, pop and ice cream bars for sale, for more information call Diane- 956-683-5160. Dance - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7pm, Diego, $6pp, contact Carol at 708946-2435. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Dixon Company Band, $6 pp, margarita and soda set-ups available, free popcorn and ice, BYOB concessions open, for more information call 956-7823263. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, concession avail-

6114. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Razz-ma-tazz, for more information call 956-783-5008. Thursday Night Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Regan James, $5pp, BYOB, set-ups available, also popcorn, for more information call 830-6131616. Karaoke - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-9:30pm, everyone welcome to come and sing or just to listen, free admission, bring your own refreshments, call 956787-0847 to learn how to enter the park. Friday, December 2 Patio Sale - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7am-Noon. Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 7:30-10am, in conjunction with patio sales, $4.50pp, for more information call 262-497-4241. Bake Sale - Oleander Acres, Mission, 7:30-10am, in conjunction with patio sales, for more information call 262-4974241. Crafts & Flea Market - Chimney Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, all at one place! Large variety for shopping, breakfast & lunch available, contact Linda at 956585-5016 for more information. Patio Sale - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11:30am, for more information call 262-497-4241. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 14

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From pg. 13 Craft Sale - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, home made pies, donuts, coffee, lunch is served at 10:30am, for more information call 956358-2454. Rummage and Bake Sale - Southern Oasis, Mission, 9:30am-3pm, in the clubhouse, for more information call 361827-3871. Country Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, Noon-3pm, lunch available from 10:45 a.m. to 12 noon, jammers provide snacks during jam for donations, for more information call 956-464-9024. Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 1pm, Rock N Roll lunch at 11:30 a.m., Jam starts at 1 p.m., contact Martin 636459-5458 for more information. Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, with John & Sara, cookies & coffee served. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, dessert & coffee served, for more information call 956-688-6812. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, homemade goodies. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Larry & Mona, pass the hat, BYOB, free ice. Friday Night Jam Sessions - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Refreshments available starting at 4:30 p.m.

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From pg. 14 call 956-783-5008. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Ron E. Band, $5pp. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Agency, $10pp advance tickets, for more information call 956-283-8035. Dance - Paradise South, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Lynn Dvorak, for more information call 956-376-3798. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz, donations at door, for more information call 956-5850703. Sunday, December 4 Church Service - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15am, everyone is welcome, non-denominational, Pastor Hedtke. Church Services - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Non denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows the service. Church Service - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, tom Cassidy leads service, non-denominational, all welcome. Church Services - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 8:45-10am, Non-Denominational Church services, everyone is welcome. Church Services - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, non-denominational services, with Pastor Robert Kracht, com-

munion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. Church Service - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:45-9:45am, non-denominational, Pastor Doug Rogland, for more information call 262-497-4241. Non-denominational Worship Service - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, Pastor Jim Troutman, Communion service 1st Sunday of the month. Nondenominational Church services Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 9am. Church Service - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 9am, Interdenominational, Rev. Gregg Haskell. Church Services - Chimney Park, Mission, 9am, everyone is welcome to attend then join us for coffee and cookies after the Service, call park office 956-5855061 for more information. Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, coffee & refreshments available at 8:30 a.m., services with Pastor Cliff Stewart. Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9-10am, Pastor Bob Pueblos. Church Service - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Brian Dent. Church Service - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor Gebhart’s fourteenth year. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 18

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$5. Thurs. to Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. Call (956) 665-2634. Dec. 1, 8,15, 22, 29 – On Thursdays, Quinta Mazatlan presents Songbird Stroll at 8 a.m. and Volunteer Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call (956) 681-3370 for information. Dec. 2 – Handel’s Messiah, TSC Arts Center, Brownsville, Adults, $10$20, Seniors, $10 to $15. Dec. 3 – Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood, presents Christmas Extravaganza at p.m., free. Call (956) 216-4901 for information. Dec. 3 – Home for the Holidays will be presented at TSC Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. adults, $10-$20, Seniors $10$15. Dec. 2 – McAllen’s Music After Hours, Archer Park, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 — Estero Llano Grande, 3301 S. International Blvd., presents butterfly walks at 1:30 p.m. and Dragonfly Walks at 3:30 p.m. Dec. 2-4 – Zoo Nights and Lights 6 to 9 p.m. at Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 E. Ringgold Street. Call (956) 546-1277 for information. Admission is $2.50.

Or donate a new, unwrapped toy for the Brownsville Toys for Tots and get in free. Zoo members get free admission with member card. Dec. 3 – Home for the Holidays will be presented at TSC Arts Center, 7:30 p.m. Adults, $10-$20, Seniors $10$15. Dec. 3 –The McAllen Holiday Parade, with the theme “Entertainment on Parade” will take place at 6 p.m. starting at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2001 N. Bicentennial Blvd. and head south to Business 83. Dec. 3-4 – La Joya Theatre presents “A Greater Tuna” at 7 p.m. at the Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center, 604 N. Coyote Dr., La Joya, Sat., 2p.m. & 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m. $6. Call (956) 323-2897 or (956) 3232898 for information. Dec. 3-4 – State Farm Arena presents Professional Bull Riders. Sat., 7 p.m., sun. 2 p.m. Tickets, $66 up. Dec 3, 10, 17 – Quinta Mazatlan offers guided walks of their Forest Sculpture Trail at 10 a.m. Call (956) 681-3370 for information.

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Dances – 7pm Nov. 26 – Diego - $5 Dec. 3– Agency - $10 - Adv. Tickets

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Sat., Dec. 10 - 8-12noon Biscuits & Gravy 7-8:30am Burgers & more 11-12:30pm

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Mar.place 25 • in Route 66 to dance! The COOLEST the Valley FRIDAY NIGHT DANCES Nov. 25 - Diego ALL SUMMER JOIN US! Dec. 2 -COME Route 66 Sweetwater Beautiful Dance Floor Apr. 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Now serving DELICIOUS hamburgers! Sept. 2, & Oct. 7 Jealous Heart Arts & Crafts Sale Apr. 8, May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug. 12, 1st Saturday of month Dec-Mar Sept. 9, & Oct. 14 8:00Route AM till66 Noon Lunch served at 10:30 Apr. 15, June 17, July 29, & Sept. 16 Marshall LawDance Band New Year’s Apr.31st, 22 &8-Midnight May 20 Dec Diego George & The Texas Outlaws Apr. 29, May 27, June 24, July 22, Breakfast served Aug. 19, Sept. 23,at&midnight Oct. 28 Smoking Gun Glen Blomgren July 15, Aug. 26, & Oct. 21 Activity Director George & The Texas Outlaws Texas Trails RV Resort Sept. 30 BYOB - Concessions 501 W. OwassaAvailable Rd

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Come on down to the Tip O’ Texas RV Resort in Pharr for live music & dancing every Wednesday night Sundays 2-6pm ♫Jolly Huntsman Band♫ by the Rio Grande River with Bottom Line Band Mar. 6 • Steven May Sat. Mar. 5 • 1-5pm at 7pm. Catch up with Mar. 13 • Renassiance Rockers or Combo Friday Catfish, Cod, Shrimp, COMING SOON!!! old friends and make Mar. 20 • Steven May Fish Dinners w/baked beans, hush Thursdays Live Music Open Sunday Fry Easter puppies, cole slaw and french fries some new ones, too! Mar. 27 • Renaissance Rockers YEAR ROUND • 1-5pm 1 Hour Tours

Mon. Tues. Wed. SUNDAY LIVE MUSIC 2-6PM YEAR ROUND! Thurs. Fri. Sat. - 12pm -Seniors (62+): $10

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-Adults:or $12Combo Christmas Show • 7pm • Donation All Welcome • Country Jam - 6pm Friday Catfish, Cod, Shrimp, 2 beans, Hour Tours hush Food Available 4 - 6pm Fish Dinners w/baked Tuesday, Dec. 13th Tue. & Thurs. 1pm -Seniors(62+): $19 Fry puppies, cole slaw and french fries Tejano Chirstmas Carol 956-581-4477 -Adults: $23 Looking for Coordinator for CASH ONLY Pharr Community Theater Hour Tours Reservations suggested but not 1required. 15 Thursday Night Rock N Roll Jam minimum Tues. 7pm • $7 for boat to depart for Mon. 1 hour andWed. 25

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Jams begin Sat,website Dec. 3rd noon Check out our and– blog Lunch available @ 11am for updates on dances and Dances – 7pm entertainment Sweetwater • Dec. 2nd www.WinterRanchActivities.com Pelican West • Dec. 9th Craft Show Lee and Dec., 13thAnita • 8 –King noon Activity Directors Entertainment winterranchactivities@gmail.com Dec. 11 • Razz Ma Tazz 2pm Dec. 15 - Ralph Kuster Christmas Show

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Dances - 7pm

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Happy Thanksgiving!

CRAFT SHOWS

Nov. 29 – Serjio Sanchez - $5 Dec. 15 – Music Town - $6

January 7 • 8 am - noon

Dec. 1 – Dixon Company Band - $6 Dec. 6 – Country Roland Band - $7 Dec. 8 – Jul and the Chrome Wheels - $7 Dec. 13 – Texas Wheels Band - $5

Dec. 23 – Diego - $6

Entertainment - 7pm

Christmas Concert - 7pm

DANCES

New Year’s Eve Dance Dec. 31 – Ralph Kuster

Dec. 16 - Cowboy Church - Pass the hat Dec. 18 – Sweet Adelines – 2pm - $4

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Dec. 31 – 7pm - $25 Featuring “Pelican West”

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Feb. 12 – Rhinestone Country Feb. 26 - “December 63” Mar. 5 - The 3 International Tenors 7pm – Tickets $14 and $13

Margarita and Soda Set-ups. Free popcorn and ice. BYOB. Singles welcome! All events held in the ballroom

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Llano Grande Upcoming Events November 24-December 3, 2016

ALL-YOU-CAN EAT FISH FRY

Thurs., Dec. 1st – 4-6pm - $9.25 (No Fish Fry Nov. 24)

Wed., Nov. 30, Karaoke & Dinner Dinner 4-6pm - Karaoke 5:00 PM

ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET! Chicken Fried Steak, Scalloped Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Roll, Ice Tea, Coffee, $8.75 pp KARAOKE with Harry and Judy

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November 25, Friday (Café Grande Closed)

SATURDAY DANCES 7-10PM Nov. 26 – Pelican West - $8pp Dec. 3, The Cruisers - $10 pp, BYOB, Bar and Concessions Available Free popcorn and ice

CRAFT SHOW Sat., Dec. 3

Vendors Wanted! Contact Jodi Campbell Jsoup112@yahoo.com or call 956-565-1506

DANCE Happy Hour Thurs., Dec. 1, 3-5pm • Diego BYOB, Bar and Concessions Available

ALL EVENTS LOCATED IN THE HYNES EVENT CENTER

Dance Every Wednesday with New Year’s Eve Regan and Hired Hand Band Dance - Randy Webb Starting Dec. 14 Sat., Dec. 31 8pm-12:30am $6pp 7-10pm Light meal at 11:30pm

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HAMBURGER NIGHT!!! Every Monday - 3:30pm Followed by a Country Jam

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Winter Texans from all parks in Edinburg took part in the annual Edinburg Welcome Back & Expo held Thursday, Nov. 17. The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce greeted returning Winter Texans with margaritas as they walked in the door. They also served a meal consisting of a barbecue sandwich, potato chips and a large “Welcome Back” cake! Residents of several parks came and claimed tables as they enjoyed the music and activities planned by the chamber. Parks represented included Wriggley’s RV on Monte Cristo, Citrus Mobile Park, Green Acres, Orange Grove, Texas Trails, Lazy Palms, Enchanted Valley and others. Folks attending came from Canada, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Wisconsin and, of course, Texas. Keys and Strings provided the music that ranged from western to oldies to rock ‘n roll. The music gave guests a chance to dance, and many did just that. Or they could sit and talk because as one man put it, “the music is not so loud so we could

www.wttrgv.com www.wttrgv.com not they won door prizes, they all seemed to enjoy the event. Mary and Tony Ruzicka said they were happy to be in Edinberg away from

not hear each other talk”...a definite positive in his opinion. Folks did a bit of walking, line dancing, twisting and boot scootin’! The variety of music included songs like “Blue Ain’t Your Color”, “Boot Scootin’ Boogie”, “Let’s Do the Twist”, “All My Exes Live in Texas”, “Dinkin’ Champaign” and many other Winter Texan favorites. Door prizes were given out and included a number of bottles of wine. Bill Bell’s wife picked a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon for him when his number was called. When asked him if he was going to share it with the people at this table, he said, “If they get there fast enough!” One of his neighbors said they would be there to help him drink it whether he liked it or not. John Emrich received a bottle of Malbec from Argentina that he said was one of the best dry wines in the world. Other, such as John Wulf selected buffet tickets to Mr. Gatti’s. Regardless of whether the Winter Texans present were dancing or whether or

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“We Welcome All Fellow Eagles And Friends From The Winter Texan Community” Fraternal Order of Eagle, Aerie 3109 305 S. Cage Blvd. – Pharr, Texas

NFL Sunday Sun., Nov. 27

–, 12noon to 12midnight Four big screen TV’s Free BBQ Plate, $11 buckets for domestic beer, slightly higher for Ultra Light.

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Country Music and Oldies by Melvin 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Food available, Good Music, outstanding Singers $11 buckets, $2 beer.

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the winter weather back home. Audrey Schneider said she always enjoys coming to the event with friends and seeing friends from other parks.

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told her about the open auditions and within a couple of hours she drove to Pharr and landed the lead role. “Peter Pan is like the symbol of eternal youth where he never grows up and everything is like a game to him, taking other kids with him to Neverland so they can also stay young. The rest of the cast is really devoted; we’re all doing a really good job. It’s just a fun play to be a part of and to watch.” Fourteen-year-old Rosario Garcia from Edinburg plays Wendy. “She’s a young girl who does not want to grow up and at first is skeptical about going to Neverland, but in the end she loves it. In order to get into the role

I’ve watched the movie several times and I practice my lines everyday with my brother and sisters who also have parts in the play. It’s a great show and we’ve been practicing for a long time and I think it’s going to be awesome.” The oldest in the cast is Adan Rodriguez from Pharr and he plays Mr. Darling and Captain Hook. “Hook is the main Pirate whose always after Peter Pan. I guess he’s mad because Peter Pan does not grow up and that kinda aggravates him. I’m having a marvelous time and the cast is awesome and we all get along fine. We want to have fun and of course stay young, as young as we can.” (He laughs) “Come and see

Peter and Wendy, at the Pharr Community Theater, an adventure that you’ll never forget,” added Rodriguez. Juan Guerra, from Edinburg, is a retired fine arts teacher from La Joya and is directing the production. “It explores innocence and friendship within children and family, how the parents care for their kids and how they want to be with them all the time. We have 12 to 15 cast members. I tell them to live the character, to feel it from inside and to believe they are actually Peter and Wendy and the Lost Boys and to be successful in truly becoming these characters. Children’s theater is very important in the Valley, some of my cast members have performed in plays in schools and at talent shows and others have not. This is an opportunity for them to learn how to

become an actor. The Pharr Community Theater also offers after school programs where some of these kids are taking classes, in the arts, and learning about theater and everything that encompasses what an actor does.” Showtimes for Peter & Wendy are: Nov. 17-19 at 6 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and free for children. The play will be performed at the Elva and Kieth Michal’s Performing Arts Building at 213 W. Newcombe Ave., Pharr. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door starting one hour before showtime upon availability. Seating is limited to 50 persons per show. For more information call 956-6009463 or 956-293-9468 or 956-207-7201.

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221 W 5th Street, San Juan at 11:30 a.m. Call (262) 749-4001 for information. Nebraska Breakfast Nebraskans will gather for breakfast, fellowship and entertainment on Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana, Pharr, at 8:30 a.m. For information call Ray Fink at (402) 733-8972. Armstrong Retirees Armstrong Retirees will meet for lunch on Dec. 7 at1 11:30 a.m. at Ann’s Restaurant in San Juan. Call Al Ensley at (515) 360-5992 or Dick Overholser at (515) 321-4034 for information.

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McAllen Christmas Parade coming Dec. 3

The Christmas season will arrive in a big way when McAllen kicks of their holiday celebration with the largest illuminated and helium balloon parade in South Texas. The theme of the parade is “Entertainment on Parade.” It will feature over 50 illuminated floats, 36 helium balloons and 13 marching bands. Inside the McAllen Veterans Memorial

Stadium the Texas A&M Fighting Aggie Band will kick off the parade with a performance prior to the start of the parade. The band is known for its precision military marching formations and with over 400 members, it is the largest military band in the nation. Local children’s dance groups and choirs will join the band inside the stadi-

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Thanksgiving is coming, children will be out of school for the week, and the shelves are bare at the Mission Food Pantry. And the Christmas holidays will be coming soon. “The demand for food always increases when the schools close,” said Food Pantry Manager Adela Ortega. “Winter Texans who are very generous are known for helping keep food staples on the shelves at the food pantry but they have been gone over the summer and the Mission Food Pantry is in desperate need of new supplies,” added Ortega. Ortega said items most needed are canned vegetables, such as green beans, corn and peas; canned meats, like tuna or

chicken; along with rice, beans and macaroni. The older residents also need oatmeal and canned or powdered milk. “We are low on everything,” lamented Ortega. Unlike other food banks with repeat clients, the Mission Food Bank is set up to serve people with emergency food needs created by job loss, illness, being on food stamp waiting lists, fires, and other tragedies. “Monetary donations are always welcome,” said Ortega. The food pantry is located at 115 S. Mayberry in Mission. Individuals or parks can make donations. For more information, call Ortega at (956) 458-9066.

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Greyhounds return to Valley Race Park

Live greyhound racing returns to the Rio Grande Valley at Valley Race Park in Harlingen Nov. 25 through Feb. 4 with a total of 36 race dates. On Nov. 25 the fates will open at 11 a.m. for simulcasting. The live racing will start at 7 p.m. Admission is $2 and parking is free. There will be live Greyhound races Nov. 25 and Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. On Nov. 27 the races will start at 4 p.m. On Dec. 2-3 races will be at 7 p.m. and on Dec. 4, races will start at 4 p.m. On Dec. 9-10 races will be at 7 p.m. A Valleywide Red Hat Day at Valley

Race Park is being planned for Jan. 4 at 3 p.m. A buffet will be available based on the number of women who wish to attend. Any Red Hatter or group of Red Hatters who would like to participate should contact margiepeart@sbcglobal.net. Prices for the buffet will be determined after the number of women going is known. Margie said husbands are invited to go along on this outing. Check later for later dates as times have not yet been posted. Valley Race Park is located at 2601 South Ed Cary Drive in Harlingen. For more information, call (956) 412-7223.

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along the route. Parade viewers are urged to park early as road closures will begin at 11 a.m. The event is expected to attract over 200,000 viewers. Those who arrive early need not worry about getting hungry while waiting. Christmas in the Park will be held Dec. 2-3 on Tamarack between Bicentennial and 23rd Street. It will be open Friday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday from noon to midnight. There will be 30 food vendors and a marketplace with 40 craft vendors. The event will have a main stage and a community stage with entertainment on both stages With such as massive undertaking volunteers are needed to help make the parade a safe and happy event. Visit www. volunteerssotx.org to offer services. The City of McAllen does background checks on its volunteers to assure the safety of the people attending the parade.

From pg. 26 back for the Dallas Cowboys. The parade route will be a mile and a half long starting from McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2001 N. Bicentennial Blvd. After leaving the stadium the parade will head south where reserve seating is available. The parade will move south along Bicentennial Blvd. where free seating on a first come, first serve is available. Tickets to view the parade inside the stadium, depending on the location of the seat, cost $10 to $30, plus fees, and can be purchased at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office, 700 Convention Center Blvd., or through Ticketmaster. Parking is available at South Texas College and a free Polar Express Park and Ride will ferry people from the parking lot to the stadium. The trolleys will begin at 12 p.m. and make continuous loops. There will be 15 designated parking lots

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Garage Sales RUMMAGE SALE: SATURDAY, Dec. 3, 7am-noon, at 1st Baptist Church, 1033 S. Alamo Rd., Alamo, TX, new toys, Christmas decorations and misc. VALHALLA RESORT PARK sale, Ramseyer Rd., Edinburg, December 1st -2nd, starts at 8am, huge variety of great things.

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Home for Sale 55+, 4917 BLUEBONNET, McAllen, move-in ready, 2700 sq. ft., upscale custom designed home, $169,000, call (956)778–0262. FOR SALE BY Owner, large RV port home in Mission, corner house lot with home or sell separate. Must sell for health reasons, serious inquiries only, call 850-637–7730. ALAMO, TX, 2BDRM/2Ba/1 garage brick home in La Hacienda Estates, gated community, call 507–838–2635 or 507–380-0492. LUXURY RV LOT $69,900, Retama Village, Mission 40’x100’ shaded and

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