October 23, 2019 Winter Texan Times Vol. 33, No. 1 by Winter Texan Times

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WELCOME BACK! We’re Glad You’re Here!

Welcome home!

It’s been a warm one here in South Texas, but it looks like Winter Texans are bringing some of that cool weather with them as they arrive in the Valley. This past weekend we saw our first cold front of the season and had some nice, cool days to enjoy outdoor activities. Of course, in south Texas, we enjoy our outdoors year-round, even in the heat of summer. As usual, the Valley is a different place without you. We are happy to see you coming back home. As the new editor of the Winter Texan Times, I myself, miss you and all that you bring to the Valley. In all of the years I have spent in this office I have made some great friendships and hold dear many memories of the Winter Texans that come through our office doors. I look forward to a great year getting to know even more Winter Texan friends. During a recent trip to San Antonio, I saw no less than 30 Winter Texans See WELCOME pg. 7

Long time WTT writer passes away

Editor’s Note: Virginia was a valued member of the Winter Texan Times for 13 years. She was instrumental in the beginning years of the Winter Texan Times. We express our condolences to Virginia’s family. She will be missed by us and the Winter Texan community. Virginia Sunderman, 95, of Lake Katrine, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at her home. She was employed at Indiana Bell Telephone Company, Huntington, Indiana, for 25 years, retiring in 1976 See WRITER pg. 7 INDEX “On the road with Jo” p 14 Parks Calendar p8 Events Calendar p 16 WintertainersTM p 11 Taste of the Valley p9 Business Guide p 17 Classifieds p 18

RGVBF has more than birds to talk about

The Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, going on its 26th year, is nothing new to Harlingen, but this year they plan to shake it up a bit. The RGVBF is keeping things fresh and exciting with a change in location, new field trip destinations, and a few other changes that will be sure to excite the birder and all its attendees. The festival will be held at the Harlingen Convention Center this year and expects to see hundreds of attendees. Last year the event saw 600 attendees that came from 41 states and six countries. Attendees come to see

Green Jay photo provided by Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival

See RGVBF pg. 12

2019 SandCastle Days was biggest ever

The 32nd SandCastle Days was held October 2 through 6 where attendees had the chance to view sandcastles built by 12 master sandcastle builders. This year’s builders came from as far as the Netherlands and Canada. According to Lucinda Wierenga, one of the organizers of the event, this year’s event appeared to set new records. “The weather and tide cooperated, and the police had to direct traffic all of Saturday and well into Sunday afternoon,” she said. “But now it is quiet, and the gallery is lovely, especially right at dusk.” Wierenga added that any who want to see what there is shouldn’t wait too long. With the sandcastles, mother nature will decide when to take them out. The event features a group sandcastle built by all 12 participants and then a contest between them. The top three sandcastle builders were

first place, Abe Waterman (Canada) for his “Three’s the Charm;” second place was Wilfred Stijger (Netherlands) for “Catch of the Day;” and third place went to Greg Grady (New Hampshire) for his sandcastle “Cosmic Drop.” Each year the event boasts live music, art booths, great food, and exciting evenings. SandCastle Days also includes activities for all ages and activities for families. Attendees also have the opportunity to participate in SandCamps where they can learn from experienced sandcastle builders. The event is free. If you missed this year, do not despair, said Wierenga. Just mark the first weekend of October off on your calendar to be on South Padre Island. If you can’t wait that long, visit SPI in December to see the Holiday Sandcastle Village, which is already in production See SANDCASTLE pg. 15

“Three’s the Charm” by Abe Waterman First Place

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STC Theatre opens its 10th season

STC Theatre opens this year’s season William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew this weekend, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. Pictured is Miss Holmes from last year’s production. South Texas College Theatre celebrates their 10th anniversary with a season packed with classics and comedy. The Theatre invites the community to become a Season Pass subscriber for another year of fun and quality entertainment. STC Theatre opens the season on October 17, at 7:30 p.m., with William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. The opening production runs through October 20 and is followed by Rick John-

ston’s farce comedy Cahoots, from November 14-17. In the spring, the STC Theatre will sing to their hearts’ content with William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin’s musical favorite Cyrano de Bergerac, February 2023. The 2019-20 season wraps up with the Cooper Cabaret – an event celebrating the theatre’s 10th anniversary by showcasing local talent May 2-5.

“We wanted to celebrate our 10th anniversary by returning to the classics and farces that were a part of our earlier production seasons,” says Drama Department Chair Joel Jason Rodriguez. “We have grown so much in the past 10 years and we want to celebrate and honor that by ending the season with the Cooper Cabaret. “Our productions have always been a mixture of STC and UTRGV students,

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graduates, and community members, and we believe this is what makes South Texas College Theatre so vibrant and rich,” Rodriguez said. “What better way to end a season than to showcase the talent that brought us to where we are today?” All Sunday matinee productions are ASL interpreted by student interns from STC’s Interpreters Training Program. Individual ticket prices for Main Stage productions are $5 for students/faculty/senior citizens/military and $10 general admission. Studio productions cost $5 general admission. Season passes are also available, allowing patrons to attend all the productions and choose between general or reserved seating. All subscribers also receive special deals for any additional guest performances that may arise throughout the year. General season passes are $15 for students/faculty/senior citizens/military and $25 for the community. Reserved seating season subscriptions are $25 for students/ faculty/senior citizens/military and $35 for the community. Season Passes can be purchased online at https://kioskportal. southtexascollege.edu/marketplace.aspx. For more information about STC Theatre, call (956) 872-2301. All productions will be held at STC’s Cooper Center for Communication Arts, located at the Pecan Campus, 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen.

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UTRGV Performing Arts has full calendar

UTRGV Performing Arts, Patron of the Arts, is all about entertaining this year. Their calendar is quite full of music ranging from flamenco to holiday music. Their season started in early September with a piano concert and will end in the

Spring with a tuba concert. Coming up this month is flamenco guitarist Nino de Pura, or Daniel Navarro Cruz. Cruz is one of the most prize-winning guitarists in Spain. His performance will be on Friday, October 18. Saxophon-

ist Josiah Boornazian will be performing a recital on Saturday, October 19. Boornazian is an assistant professor of music at UTRGV where he teaches saxophone and jazz studies. On October 22, you have a chance of

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seeing the UTRGV Master Chorale and University Choir Fall Concert “Adventure is Out There!” The concert is inspired by Johann Sebastian Bach’s famous 250mile walk across Germany to hear Dietrich Buxtehude play a series of concerts. Music includes Bach’s Cantata 150 Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich, and Buxtehude’s cantata Jesu Meine Freude. It will also include music from Russia, France and the United States featuring composers such as Samuel Barber, Sergei Rachmaninoff, Debra Scroggins, Nathaniel Dett, and others. Brass lovers will be able to listen to Jim Decker on Trombone on Friday, October 25, an Octubafest on Saturday, October 26, and a Trumpet Festival on Wednesday, October 30. There will be Halloflute concert on Sunday, October 27 and the UTRGV Jazz Combo will perform on Thursday, October 31. Their concert schedule is full through the fall and spring. Check out their full schedule at http://patron.utrgv.edu/patron-calendar. Most concerts are held at the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley Performing Arts Complex at 1201 West University Drive in Edinburg, or TSC Performing Arts Center at 90 Taylor Avenue in Brownsville. Tickets are $5 for seniors, $10 for general admission. More information, and a full schedule, can be found online at patron.utrgv.edu or by calling 956-882-7025, or 956-6653881.

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VSO announces 2019-20 concert season

The Valley Symphony Orchestra and Peter Dabrowski, music director/conductor, announced the launch of the 201920 concert season in August at a special event. The season opened with a back to school concert in September. The season will also include a performance of music from the James Bond films and a guest appearance from UTRGV’s Ballet Folklorico. Maestro

Dabrowski announced that special guests Mariachi Aztlan will perform as part of the season finale concert. “Mariachi Aztlan is one of the best ensembles in the United States, and we are thrilled that they will be performing with our orchestra,” said Dabrowski. VSO Executive Director Katy Coy said the Symphony will be offering a three-concert subscription offering this

The Valley Symphony Orchestra season has announced their season with their first concert, James Bond Meets Brahms, being held on October 25.

year. “Our patrons have been asking for a more flexible option, and we are pleased to offer a package this year that includes the music of the James Bond and Indiana Jones films, plus our beloved ‘A Touch of Frost’,” said Coy. The James Bond Meets Brahms, two men of mystery – one incredible concert, will be held October 25. The concert will

feature The Best of Bond (Barry/Tyzik), symphony No. 3 (Brahms), and Hungarian Dance No. 6 (Brahms/Schmeling). The VSO’s annual holiday performance, A Touch of Frost, will take place December 13. The concert will feature the VSO Chorale, UTRGV’s Ballet Folklorico and selections from favorites such as Handel’s Messiah and The Nutcracker. A musical adventure to the corners of the Earth and across the American west See VSO pg. 7

McAllen Convention Center will host a stellar line up of entertainment in the Broadway in McAllen and McAllen Live! Series this season. Broadway in McAllen opens this weekend with Cats. Performances will be held at 8 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Broadway in McAllen Season includes four other spectacular titles including the wonderfully funny Blue Man Group on December 2 and 3, the spirited, nimbly staged delight Finding Neverland on January 28, the Tony & Grammy Award – Winning Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on March 15, and the original rock musical Rent on April 28. McAllen Live! is back with its all-new series including the Queen – inspired rock

musical We Will Rock You on October 26, the heartwarming classic A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage on December 10, the Tony Award Winning Musical Jersey Boys on March 3, the mind-blowing spectacular The Illusionists – Live From BroadwayTM on March 6, and the timeless hits of Rain – A Tribute to the Beatles on May 1. As always, season tickets are available. Full season packages are available, as well as savings on buying tickets to any two or more shows. Season tickets must be purchased through www.liveinmcallen.com or through their phone number at 888) 200-4036. For information on individual tickets and show times, visit their website at

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From pg. 6 will feature Indiana Jones and the Wild eWest themed music on February 28. eMusic includes Scherzo Capriccioso by Dvorak, Trumpet Conerto by Artunian sand featuring trumpetist Jared Broussard, The Big County Suite by Moross and fRaiders of the Lost Ark: Raiders March by Williams. The VSO Season Finale Event, designed by Dabrowski, will be held March 27. Music will include the Hungarian March by Berlioz, Violin Concerto No. 2, La Camanella by Paganini featuring violinist Geoffrey Wong, Crystal Horizon by Writer. Specials guests Mariachi Aztlan will perform Bolero by Ravel with the orchestra. The three-concert, $125 package is currently available for purchase. Seats in all sections are still available. Subscriber benefits include guaranteed annual seat reservation period ahead of the general public, first notice on all upgrades, exclusive guest artist information and content, no hassle ticket replacements for lost or misplaced tickets and much more. Concerts will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, at 801 Convention Center Blvd. in McAllen, from 8 to 10 p.m. For a complete list of concerts, music repertoire and guest artist information, visit VSO online at www.valleyorchestra.org or call the office at 956661-1615.

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From heading south. I only counted vehicles that were pulling a home though, so who knows how many more drivers may have been Winter Texans. I encountered two Winter Texan couples at one rest stop. One couple was out with their cameras and binoculars enjoying the butterfly migration and searching for birds in the trees. Last week, my husband and I enjoyed a nice lunch at Scalisi’s Chicago Style Pizza and More in Pharr. There we encountered two other Winter Texan couples. (By the way – their food is delicious.) As we have been gearing up for the season, we have been meeting park managers, city leaders, and area chambers and visitor bureaus. We can tell you they have great plans for this year! Every other year the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley conducts the Winter Texan Survey with the support of the Winter Texan Times. The information gathered in this survey is vital to helping your communities and businesses that serve the needs of Winter Texans understand the Winter Texan resident and how important you are to our communities. Keep an eye out for that later this year and make sure you fill out your survey. If you have a great story idea, we love new suggestions. Send us your ideas to news@wintertexantimes.com.

pg. 1 Some types of stories we may be interested in could be profile pieces, unique activities or events in your community, how is your park involved in local charity work, or any of the myriad of great human interest stories we stumble across all the time in our Winter Texan parks. As you can see from this issue, there are already a lot of events happening all around for you to enjoy. Take a look at our Parks Calendar and our Events Calendar inside. We here at the Winter Texan Times hope you found your way safely to your south Texas home and enjoy your stay with us this season. Love y’all, Carina A. Brunson

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From pg. 1 she served as emcee for many jam sessions in the Mission area. She was a Winter Texan member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mission. Virginia is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Langston; two grandchildren; and two sisters. She was also survived by a former foreign exchange student, Hans Werner Jany, a native of Germany. Online condolences may be left at www.SimpsonGaus.com.

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From pg. 5 to history of the toured ranches. Programs will be held at the L.E. Franks Tourist Center at 501 S. 7th St. Artwork will be displayed at the Willacy County Art League building. For more information visit their website at www.wildinwillacy.weebly.com or call (956) 689-1864.

RVHS presents Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Robert Vela High School Fine Arts department is pleased to announce their 7th annual fall musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame performed by the SaberStagers. The SaberStagers have received five Hidalgo County PALM Awards, including 2018 Best Musical. The show will be performed December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and December 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 2 p.m. There will also be two ASL interpreted performances on Saturday, December 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for senior citizen 65+. For more information, call (956) 289-2650. RVHS is located at 801 E. Canton Rd., in Edinburg.

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PARKS

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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 Wednesday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com or fax to 956-580-7898. Wednesday, October 16 Show - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 9amNoon, Ticket sales for Dinner Theater on December 6th and 7th. No tickets will be available on the days of the event. Reserved seating only. $15pp for dinner and Play Aladdin Villas Community Play

House presents: “Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner”. 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner included, Prizes given to winner. Thursday, October 17 Show - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 9amNoon, Ticket sales for Dinner Theater on December 6th and 7th. No tickets will be available on the days of the event. Reserved seating only. $15pp for dinner and Play Aladdin Villas Community Play House presents: “Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner”. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Friday, October 18 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, South Texas Ramblers Show - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 9amNoon, Ticket sales for Dinner Theater on December 6th and 7th. No tickets will be available on the days of the event. Reserved seating only. $15pp for dinner and Play Aladdin Villas Community Play House presents: “Those Crazy Ladies in

the House on the Corner”. Sunday, October 20 Church - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non Denominational Church Services Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. Tuesday, October 22 Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, 8:00 am Men’s Prayer and Bible Study, 9:30 am Women’s Prayer and Bible Study. Wednesday, October 23 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner included, Prizes given to winner. Thursday, October 24 Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Friday, October 25 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Diego Sunday, October 27 Church - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non Denominational Church Services Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. Tuesday, October 29 Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, 8:00 am Men’s Prayer and Bible Study, 9:30 am Women’s Prayer and Bible Study. Wednesday, October 30 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner included, Prizes given to winner. Thursday, October 31 Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Hot dog/bratwurst with chili or sauerkraut, sides and cake, $6pp. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels Dance & Costume Contest, $7pp. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Halloween Costume Dance, music by DJ Richard Kline, $5pp, BYOB/ snacks, free ice, popcorn and soda for sale, prizes for best three costumes. Friday, November 1 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Steven May & Southern Knights Public Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, Homemade lunches that include dessert and drink. Menu varies monthly. $5pp. Saturday, November 2 All Park Garage Sale - Fiesta Village, Mission.

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Public Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs anyway served with hashbrowns and bacon, sausage links, or ham, and toast. Market Square - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Breakfast, plants, fruits, vegetables, jewelry, patio sale, crafts, etc. Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB/Snacks, popcorn & soda for sale. Open jam, all welcome. Sunday, November 3 Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, Non-denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows service. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:30am, Non-denominational service. Church - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non Denominational Church Services Church Service - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Jeff Dilks, everyone welcome. Coffee and cookies served following service. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. Monday, November 4 Golf Scrambles - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon, Public Scrambles Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 10 AM. Ladies Scramble Thursday - 10 AM. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm, Hamburgers and french fries. Tuesday, November 5 Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, 8:00 am Men’s Prayer and Bible Study, 9:30 am Women’s Prayer and Bible Study. Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, 1/4 lb hamburgers, cheeseburgers, vegeburgers, hot dogs and chili dogs, chips, soda or water. Admission fees vary. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, BYOB/free ice, popcorn & soda for sale. Pass the bucket. Wednesday, November 6 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner included, Prizes given to winner. Thursday, November 7 Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers & More. Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm, Jamin’ with Paul. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Spaghetti or baked spaghetti with sides and pudding, $6pp. See PARKS pg. 10

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Denny’s: The Ultimate place for Breakfast … and Lunch and Dinner Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Anytime is a great time to head over to Denny’s for a great-tasting meal. After my daughter’s volleyball game, we headed over to Denny’s for “breakfast.” Good choice! The look on my 14-year-old daughter’s face as she bit into her first Moons over My Hammy sandwich at the Denny’s located at 2301 W. University Dr. in Edinburg said it all. Her eyes closed, the corners of her mouth turned upward and, after a long and stressful day that included school and a huge volleyball match (they won), she relaxed – the sandwich became her comfort food. The sandwich is made with ham and scrambled eggs, topped with American and Swiss cheese, and placed between crunchy grilled sourdough bread.

But, like something your mom makes, it just can’t be replicated; there is no substitute. Denny’s has an incredible variety. There are burgers, steaks, chicken, sandwiches...the list goes on – even for dessert. But for me and Camilla, breakfast will always be king at Denny’s – 24 hours a day. Camilla’s reaction to the sandwich brought back memories of my first trip to a Denny’s in the early 1990s in Florence, S.C. The sandwich caught my attention because of the Betty Grable film “Moon Over Miami.” It immediately became my favorite menu item. Today, I have several favorites at Denny’s. This time I ordered the Ultimate Omelette. It was ultimate goodness. The three-egg omelet with crumbled sausage, bacon, fire-roasted bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, diced tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese was a tasteful treat and a breakfast for royalty. Served with crispy hash browns and toasted wheat bread, this omelet is competing for my favorite Denny’s breakfast, along with about five other items. Denny’s was founded back in 1953 in Lakewood CA as Danny’s Donuts, in 1959 Danny’s Donuts renamed to Denny’s. The coupons in today’s edition of the Winter Texan Times are valid at any location in the Rio Grande Valley. Camilla and I will be sure to visit them quite often in the future, especially when we want breakfast – which is pretty much all the time.

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Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30-5:30pm, BYOB/own table service/snacks. Dessert and soda for sale. $3pp/all you can eat. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Friday, November 8 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Route 66 Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Homemade and purchased crafts, breakfast for sale, free admission. Public Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, Homemade lunches that include dessert and drink. Menu varies monthly. $5pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, DJ Richard, $5pp, BYOB/ snacks, free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Saturday, November 9 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. Patio Sales - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Resident patio sales, free admission. Craft Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8am-Noon.

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Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB/Snacks, popcorn & soda for sale. Open jam, all welcome. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers and more. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, With Curt James, $6pp. Sunday, November 10 Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, Non-denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows service. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:30am, Non-denominational service. Church - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non Denominational Church Services Church Service - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Jeff Dilks, everyone welcome. Coffee and cookies served following service. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. Monday, November 11 Golf Scrambles - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon, Public Scrambles Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 10 AM. Ladies Scramble Thursday - 10 AM. Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4-5:30pm, Public welcome, offering mesquite-grilled burgers as well as grilled chicken. Specials are

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a hamburger with all the “fixins”, french fries, and iced tea or coffee for $5pp or a cheeseburger, french fries, and iced tea or coffee for $5.50pp. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm, Stuffed pork loin. Tuesday, November 12 Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, 8:00 am Men’s Prayer and Bible Study, 9:30 am Women’s Prayer and Bible Study. Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, 1/4 lb hamburgers, cheeseburgers, vegeburgers, hot dogs and chili dogs, chips, soda or water. Admission fees vary. Country Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Open to all musicians and the public. Come for hamburgers, lunch starting at 11am. Cake, cookies, and coffee during break. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, BYOB/free ice, popcorn & soda for sale. Pass the bucket donations. Taco Tuesday - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-5:30pm, 2 tacos or taco salad choice of beef or chicken, drink & dessert $6pp. Wednesday, November 13 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Homemade donuts. Park Rummage - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 8am-Noon. 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner included, Prizes given to winner. Thursday, November 14 Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers & More. Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm, Jamin’ with Paul. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Meatloaf with sides and cake, $6pp. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30-5:30pm, BYOB/own table service/snacks. Dessert and soda for sale. $3pp/all you can eat. Happy Hour - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 6-7:30pm, Diego and Edith, BYOB, snack bar available, donations. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Friday, November 15 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Sweetwater Public Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, Homemade lunches that include dessert and drink. Menu varies monthly. $5pp. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, Free, dessert and coffee served.

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Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Gatos Locos, $6pp, BYOB/ snacks, free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, With The Howlers, $8pp. Saturday, November 16 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Barbed Wire Craft and Patio Sale - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8amNoon, Refreshments and lunch available, interested vendors can call 843-424-0778. All Park Yard Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8am-Noon. Public Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs anyway served with hashbrowns and bacon, sausage links, or ham, and toast. Market Square - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Breakfast, plants, fruits, vegetables, jewelry, patio sale, crafts, etc. Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB/Snacks, popcorn & soda for sale. Open jam, all welcome. Rock n Roll/Big Band - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, Dessert and coffee, free admission, musicians and vocalists by invitation only. Call Pat at 956-8745041. Sunday, November 17 Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, Non-denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows service. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:30am, Non-denominational service. Church - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non Denominational Church Services. Church Service - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Jeff Dilks, everyone welcome. Coffee and cookies served following service. Church - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 10am, Non-denominational. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. Gospel Jam - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 2-4pm, Everyone welcome. Monday, November 18 Golf Scrambles - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon, Public Scrambles Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 10 AM. Ladies Scramble Thursday - 10 AM. Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4-5:30pm, Public welcome, offering mesquite-grilled burgers as well as grilled chicken. Specials are a hamburger with all the “fixins”, french fries, and iced tea or coffee for $5pp or a cheeseburger, french fries, and iced tea or coffee for $5.50pp. See PARKS pg. 14

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From pg. 1 of birds. The RGV is also major migration corridor because of the convergence of two major flyways, the Central and Mississippi. The big numbers aren’t that bad for the Valley birder, and those that come and visit just to see the birds. Of 950 bird species in North America, the United States has over 800, Texas has 600, and more than 500 of those can be found in the Rio Grande Valley. The birding festival began in 1994 when the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce and members of the birding community capitalized on the RGV’s biodiversity with an initiative to create this one-of-a-kind birding festival. Propelled by volunteers that first year, and funded by sponsors, the festival was a success and served as a model to many festivals across the country and abroad. Birding and nature tourism were making waves and the RGV was on the leading edge. According to coordinators, last year’s event brought three million dollars to the local economy. According to a recent Texas A&M Economic Impact Study, ecotourism has an economic impact of nearly half a billion dollars on the Rio Grande Valley annually, extrapolating over 6,000 jobs in the Valley. The success of ecotourism in the Valley has led other cities to create festivals and events where the wildlife is celebrated. The Valley also has the World Birding Centers, nine distinctly different nature centers, that draw thousands of visitors throughout the Valley. In previous years, donations have been used on projects for the Red-crowned Parrots and Harris’s Hawks. Last year the Tejano Parrot Project was able to purchase telemetry collars and tracking

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equipment. Volunteers have been able to conduct weekly roost surveys in Brownsville, Harlingen, Weslaco and McAllen utilizing the tracking equipment on collared birds in three of those roost areas. Funds from this year will be used to purchase additional collars for birds in other Valley communities to continue gathering behavior information on these amazing parrots that visit the Valley. The Harris’s Hawk project was able to use donations to purchase climbing equipment enabling researchers to access and band chicks in 22 nests. Donations this year will be used to study interaction of these banded birds with the adults from the same nests and to compare and analyze DNA samples extracted during the banding process. A new project added this year is the South Texas Hummingbird Banding Project. This effort will provide the lower Rio Grande Valley with its first and only hummingbird bander. Buff-bellied Hummingbirds of the Rio Grande Valley will be the focus of this project. Speaker presentations will be held on Thursday and Saturday afternoons that will give more details of these projects. This year’s festival will include family activities and nature activities that will be held at the convention center on Saturday and Sunday. Activities include the Kiskadee Korner, a raptor show, a bird walk and the Birders Bazaar. Special events during the festival include a silent auction, a student awards ceremony recognizing artwork area students have drawn, a Star Party on Wednesday evening, and the American Birding Association’s 50th anniversary podcast bash. Field trips include visits to the local Birding Centers, State Parks and refuges, McAllen Nature Center, Laguna Madre, Bahia Grande, local battlegrounds, a ride on the Riverside Dreamer, biking field

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trips, breakfast with the birds at The Inn at Chachalaca Bend, a butterfly field trip, South Padre Island, and more. Topics discussed during field trips include ornithology, parrots of the area, banding, Valley raptors, and photography. There will be workshops on how to do birding with technology, how to record bird sightings, learning to listen to the sounds around you, improving field identification skills, and so much more. The festival will run from November 6 through 10 where visitors will descend on the City of Harlingen, eager to experience all that makes the RGV so special. There will be music, food, wildlife, habitats to explore, and of course, friendly, warm people.

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Black-bellied Whistling Duck There is a $25 registration fee for everyone attending. Field trips are designed for beginners to advanced. Prices for field trips range â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all prices can be found online. Prices for seminars and keynotes range between $10 and $20, but a Kiskadee Pass is available for $30 which allows entry to all of those being offered in the auditorium. These tickets must be purchased during open registration, before the day of the event. Individual tickets for seminars and other events (excluding field trips) can be purchased at the door. The Bargain Bazaar and some other events are free and open to the public. Please visit their website to get a full list of details. The Harlingen Convention Center is located at 701 Harlingen Heights Dr. For more information and full list of field trips, visit www.rgvbf.org.

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All eyes have recently been focused on our beautiful beaches. There has been lots of interest from Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge, located on Laguna Madre Bay, and their new and improved roads in the refuge to Sand Castle Days on South Padre Island - now in its 32nd year. The event on South Padre Island brought twelve professional sculptors to the island plus many visitors to watch them as they sculpted houses, castles, animals and people in the fine sand of the beach. Also, in the news was Space X and their desire to buy out the residents of Kopernick Shores who live near Boca Chica Beach. Probably the least visited of all these beaches would be Boca Chica Beach. Many of us glimpse a part of that area when we visit South Padre Island. All we have to do as we stand at the base of the South Padre Island monument, dedicated to the Shrimpers lost at sea, is to look across the channel to the South. That’s Boca Chica... meaning small mouth. The term “boca chica” refers to the mouth of the Rio Grande River for as it empties into the Gulf of Mexico, the “mouth” is greatly reduced. That and the many bends in the river contribute to the flooding of the Rio Grande Valley. But if you don’t have a boat and you can’t swim, how do you get to Boca Chica? There is a paved road from Brownsville that will take you directly to this paradise. To really see and appreciate the pristine waters of Boca Chica Beach, one needs to travel from Brownsville on Highway 4 to the very end of the highway where the asphalt meets the sand. On this highway are two of the most interesting historical occurrences of the Rio Grande Valley...the earliest happening was the site of the last Battle of the Civil War. The other current, and historical happening, is the site of Space X with their plan to send a rocket to Mars. The South can brag that they won this last battle even though the Civil War had ended about a month prior when the South surrendered to the North. Supposedly both sides knew that the war had ended, but animosity, or a desire for recognition and possible political advancement, encouraged the adversaries to go to battle. As you gaze from the marker toward the battleground, you will probably wonder why anyone in their right mind would want to fight a battle in the heat of the Rio Grande Valley among the cactus and thorns of that lonely area. This battlefield, named the Battle of Palmito Ranch, is only one of the many battle sites found in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. It is probably the one we brag

and the least visited of all the sites. Most of the battles fought in the Lower Rio Grande Valley occurred before the Civil War and were fought between Mexican and American troops who were battling over the disputed boundary between the two countries. Depending on how interested you are in history, you could spend a day or several days visiting these battle sites. Space X is truly a happening of the present and of the future with plans to launch a rocket to Mars and even carry passengers to - shall we say, a possible new frontier? It is rumored that our Rio Grande Valley location may be the first to send a manned rocket to Mars and that a rocket sent from the Valley location will probably be launched before one is launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Most of us have difficulty even comprehending the possibility of visiting Mars, much less living on another planet. In order to visit Boca Chica Beach, one should first check the Cameron County web site to be sure Highway 4 is open. If Space X has scheduled a rocket launch, Highway 4 will be closed to all traffic. Plus, you must have proof of citizenship as you return from the beach as you will encounter an immigration check point on this road. Don’t be surprised if you are monitored by a Space X security vehicle while traveling past their installation. Even though you are on a county road, the work at Space X is top secret - so keep driving until you see the beautiful Gulf.

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From pg. 10 Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm, Baked parmesan chicken. Tuesday, November 19 Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, 8:00 am Men’s Prayer and Bible Study, 9:30 am Women’s Prayer and Bible Study. Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, 1/4 lb hamburgers, cheeseburgers, vegeburgers, hot dogs and chili dogs, chips, soda or water. Admission fees vary. Country Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Open to all musicians and the public. Come for hamburgers, lunch starting at 11am. Cake, cookies, and coffee during break.

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CALENDAR October 16 – Internationally renowned “La Jaiba Downs” crab races are held on the Quarterdeck Lounge Raceway on Wednesday nights where the host, Isla Grand Beach Resort, gives away “Grand” dollars good for food and refreshments on the property. The races are held from 7 to 9 p.m. The resort is located at 500 Padre Blvd. at South Padre Island. October 17 – Alfredo Weslaco will be held in historic downtown Weslaco on the third Thursday of the month from now through February. The event features live music, school presentations such as mariachis, dance teams or plays, a variety of vendors offering diverse items, products, goods, services and more. A classic car show will also be present. The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. For more information, call (956) 969-0838. October 17 – The Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum will be hosting their A Night in Old Mexico themed Taste of Harlingen from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature over a dozen participating restaurants with food for attendees to enjoy, a silent auction and live music. Advance tickets are $75, or tickets are $85 at the door. The event will be held at the museum at 2425 Boxwood in Harlingen. For more information, call (956) 2164904 or visit www.tasteofharlingen.com. October 17-20 – South Texas College Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Individual tickets and Season passes can be purchased online at https://kioskportal.southtexascollege.edu/marketplace. aspx. For more information, call (956) 872-2301. October 18 – Flamenco Guitarist Daniel Navarro Cruz, better known as Nino de Pura, will perform at 7 p.m. at UTRGV Performing Arts Center in Edinburg. Call (956) 665-3881, (956) 8827025, or visit patron.utrgv.edu for more information or tickets. October 18 – Frontera Audubon will host an October Night Hike at 7:30 p.m. Participants can see what nocturnal animals are along the Thicket Trail. Participants will be led by flashlight to look for spiders, scorpions, bats, frogs and nocturnal birds. A blacklight will also be set up to see what night critters may come. Bring a flashlight, bug-spray and wear closed toe shoes. Event is $3 per person and free for Audubon members. Frontera Audubon is located at 1101 S.

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a Texas Blvd. in Weslaco. You can callm (956) 968-3275 for more information oru to sign up ahead of time. c October 18-19 – Broadway in McAl-D len opens with three performances of7 Cats. Showtimes will be 8 p.m. on bothS Friday and Saturday and a 2 p.m. show7 on Saturday. For tickets and showtimes,f visit www.liveinmcallen.com or call (888) 200-4035. a October 18-20 – Los Fresnos will hostv the 27th Annual Narciso Martinez Con-7 junto Festival at Memorial Park, 900 N.7 Arroyo Blvd. The event will feature 15i of the best conjunto bands in Texas. For more information call (956) 367-0335b or visit http://narcisomartinezcultur-f alartscenter.org/. 6 October 19 – Saxophonist Josiaht Boornazian will perform a recital at 7t p.m. at UTRGV Performing Arts Center in Edinburg. Call (956) 665-3881, (956)c 882-7025, or visit patron.utrgv.edu for– more information or tickets. M October 19 – La Villita Market Dayst will be held in San Benito from 10 to 118 a.m. at the La Villita Dance Hall located at 261 W. Robertson St. October 19 – SandCamp Saturdays are held every Saturday, from 5 to 6 p.m. at City Beach Access #16 on South Padre Island, weather permitting. SandCamp is an educational project of Sand Castle Island Inc. Participants learn the fundamentals of sand castle construction using kid’s toys and ordinary objects that anyone might have on a trip to the beach, as well as the concept of Unlittering, awareness of sea life, and the life of the coast and shoreline. SandCamp is free for everyone. October 19 – Tai Chi in the Park is held from 8 to 9 a.m. every Saturday at McAllen Nature Center, 4101 U.S. 83 Business. This is a free, hour long program. Class is for teens to elderly and people with disabilities can work within their limits. Wear comfortable clothing and flexible shoes and bring water. Event is held as weather permits. October 19 – Butterfly Walks are held every Saturday morning from 9 to 10 a.m. at McAllen Nature Center. So far 80 species have been recorded at the park. Binoculars available on loan. You are invited to bring a camera. Event will be cancelled in the event of rain or high temperatures. October 19 – Gator Talks are held every Saturday at South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center and Alligator Sanctu-

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ary at 6801 Padre Blvd. Talks take place at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Admission is $7 for seniors. For more information call (956) 761-6801. October 21, 22 – It’s a surprise party and you’re invited to Happy 50ish, the musical that proves you haven’t lived until you’ve hit middle-age. The musical will be held on October 21 and 22. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with curtain at 7:30 p.m. The musical will be held at South Padre Island Convention Centre, 7355 Padre Blvd. Call (956) 943-4700 for more information. October 22 – UTRGV Master Chorale and University Choir Fall Concert “Adventure is Out There!” will be held at 7 p.m. Call (956) 665-3881, (956) 8827025, or visit patron.utrgv.edu for more information or tickets. October 25 – Jim Decker on Trombone will be performing at the TSC Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Call (956) 665-3881, (956) 882-7025, or visit patron.utrgv.edu for more information or tickets. October 25 – Valley Symphony Orchestra presents Two Men of Mystery – One Incredible Concert – James Bond Meets Brahms. Concert will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Blvd., from 8 to 10 p.m.

Call (956) 661-1615 or visit www.valleyorchestra.org. October 25-27 – The Texas Home and Outdoor Expo will be held at the McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention center Blvd. The event will feature exhibits, demonstrations, and vendors providing a wide selection of items for your household. Admission is $5 for adults. More information can be found online at www.texashomeandoutdoorexpo.com. October 26 – SandCamp Saturdays are held every Saturday, from 5 to 6 p.m. at City Beach Access #16 on South Padre Island, weather permitting. SandCamp is an educational project of Sand Castle Island Inc. Participants learn the fundamentals of sand castle construction using kid’s toys and ordinary objects that anyone might have on a trip to the beach, as well as the concept of Unlittering, awareness of sea life, and the life of the coast and shoreline. SandCamp is free for everyone. October 26 – Hallowings Monarch Festival celebrating the migration of the monarch will be held at the South Padre Island Birding, Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary, 6801 Padre Blvd. The event is free and features a full day of activities such as breakfast with the monarch, sandcastle lessons, live music,

fashion show, face painting, butterfly talks, planting demonstrations and more. October 26 – An Octubafest will be held at the UTRGV Performing Arts Center at 3 p.m. Call (956) 665-3881, (956) 882-7025, or visit patron.utrgv.edu for more information or tickets. October 26 – McAllen Live! Opens their season with the Queen – inspired rock musical We Will Rock You at 8 p.m. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.liveinmcallen.com or call (888) 200-4035. October 26 – Weslaco Museum will host a Saturday Lecture titled “Halloween: Ghosts, Myths and Legends” at 2 p.m. Weslaco Museum is located at 500

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