December 11, 2019 - Winter Texan Times - Vol. 33, No. 9 by Winter Texan Times

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Holiday fun with the McAllen Wind Ensemble

The McAllen Wind Ensemble continues their 45th anniversary celebration with an evening of magical holiday fun. The December 20th event entitled “Tinsel and Tutus” will feature another of McAllen’s artistic institutions, the Deborah See ENSEMBLE pg. 16

Christmas Tree Extravaganza in Harlingen

Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum is all alit with Christmas. This year the museum has over 50 Christmas trees that are on display. The display officially opened with a reception on December 5. The exhibit will be open through December 29. You are greeted by displays of Christmas trees and snow blankets as you enter the museum. A large, tall tree stands in the entry hall as you open the double doors into the main area of the museum.

Paradise Park residents sharing See HARLINGEN pg. 2 their blessings Razz Ma Tazz: developing bonds; producing music

Residents at Paradise Park in Harlingen are sharing their blessings this year by gathering donations for a couple of organizations. They are gathering donations for Dr. Bill Harrison’s Sow the Word See BLESSINGS pg. 16

INDEX “On the road with Jo” Parks Calendar Events Calendar Reunions WintertainersTM Taste of the Valley Business Guide Classifieds

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What happens when wishes are granted; when people’s fantasies become fiction? In the upcoming Razz Ma Tazz performance entitled “Into the Woods,” several scenarios will be explored. But before the McAllen Nikki Rowe sing and dance group flies off to fantasy land, they still have some Christmas cheer to spread. And very few high school groups in the Valley can do it as cheerfully as Razz, a group made up this season of 20 incredibly talented high school students. The group is well known for taking their Christmas show on the road to Winter Texan parks and resorts all along the Valley. As one group of seniors graduate, another group of first-year participants, many of them a little shy after reaching such heights, step into place. As with other extracurricular groups from sports to academic groups, the bonds within these groups are what keeps them going. “The Christmas show is a high energy show with 20 students involved,” said director Joshua Watkins, who started with the program in August and the group immediately began reSee RAZZ pg. 20

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There are two rooms, one on either side of the main hall, that are filled with lights and decorations. They are beautifully lit and tell a story of each organization that took part in the decorating. Local organizations, business, girl scout troops, and others, put their hands in decorating the trees with a myriad of colors, glass ornaments, and homemade ornaments to symbolize what they stand for. Several of the girl scout troops trees have their different merit badges they can earn. Businesses have items that signify what they do. Others were all decked

“Nothing brings the Christmas cheer and brightness like a fully lit up tree on Christmas morning – and although it doesn’t have to be Christmas morning to enjoy these trees, they bring that same joy.” out in one color or another showing their support for Alzheimer’s or breast cancer awareness. Each tree had something different and unique to it. There is one tree that has symbols on it representing different meanings – with a plaque behind it telling you what each symbol means. Some trees were hung on the wall – a different form of decorating, unique and individualized. Nothing brings the Christmas cheer and brightness like a fully lit up tree on Christmas morning – and although it doesn’t have to be Christmas morning to enjoy these trees, they bring that same joy. The exhibit will be on display until December 29, so make sure to take a drive on out there and visit the museum and their grounds. The outside buildings – Lott’s house, an old hospital, and others – are also decked out with Christmas decorations. The museum is located at 2425 Boxwood St., in Harlingen. No admission or fees are necessary, but monetary donations are appreciated. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

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IMAS is aglow with Christmas trees

The International Museum of Arts and Science (IMAS) is aglow until January 4, 2020 with Christmas Trees lining their welcome hall. Over two dozen trees that have been decorated by local school and community

groups with blasts from the past. As a nod to the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing and the popularity of the Space Age, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme for the Christmas trees is Nostalgic Christmas of the 60s and 70s. School and community groups were encouraged to incorporate science, technology, engineering, art and science along with a spirit

of goodwill in their decorating of their tree. The trees feature things that were big during the 60s and 70s that included themes like peace, music, toys, and space. Each tree featured handmade ornaments. Trees with music themes displayed vinyls with The Beatles, and other popular music from the era. The toy trees had items like Rubix Cube and Etch-a-Sketch on them. All the trees are quite playful with their theme and especially unique. Each tree was judged by a panel of judges represented by business owners and others in the community. Winners were announced Sunday, December 8 during a ceremony. The museum is located at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday; and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

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Madonna exhibit at Alamo Museum

Stewart said she finds the Madonnas By Herb Moering During the Christmas season the City “a significant spiritual experience.” To of Alamo Museum is presenting an exhib- her “they represent so much more than it of Madonna and Child and Madonnas, just an object.” The exhibit will be on which includes a new fordisplay until April 15 next eign figurine. year, which will include The collection is on the Easter season. The permanent loan from collection compliments Audry Stewart, a Winter the Angel Galleria with Texan from Woodland, its 1,800 angel figures at Oklahoma. This year she the museum, which is on is adding a Madonna and permanent display. Child figure that she acMuseum hours are quired while visiting the Monday through Friday Netherlands. Many of the from 8 a.m. until noon figurines in the collection and 1 to 5 p.m. and from came from a visit to Chi10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on na. Others come from JaSaturday. The museum pan, Italy, Germany, Pois located at 130 South land and Mexico. Eighth Street in Alamo. “The opening of the For more information call exhibit fits well in this 956-961-4398. time of the year as many For more information celebrate the birth of the This year Audry Stewart added baby Jesus,” according to a Madonna and Child figure you may contact Curamuseum Curator Alejan- that she acquired while visiting tor Alejandro Oyoque at (956) 961-4398. dro Oyoque. “This is a the Netherlands. You may also contact season where love reigns as is the example of the love shown be- Herb Moering, Friends of the Museum secretary, at (815) 382-1154 for additiontween the Virgin Mary and Jesus.” The part-time Alamo resident acquired al information or at his email happyherbie35@gmail.com. the figurines over more than 45 years.

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Grapefruit pie showdown, costumes, and shoeboxes

Do you bake the best grapefruit pie? Well here is your chance to show that talent. The Texas Classroom Teachers Association is sponsoring a Texas Citrus Fiesta Grapefruit Pie and Citrus Baking Showdown this weekend, Saturday, December 14 from 9 to 11 a.m.

The pie contest is open to anyone who would like to participate. Two pies must be submitted, one for judging and one for display. The pies will be judged on overall appearance, overall flavor and use of grapefruit. The decision of the judges is final. First place will receive a trophy and medal; second and third places will receive medals. Bring your pie or dessert entries to Krysta’s Event Center at 1706 E. Griffin Parkway in Mission. You can contact Nydia Alonzo at nydalonzo14@ sbcglobal.net for an entry form and guidelines. Entry fee is $10. Registration can also be found on Tcta Mission Cta Facebook page. Winners will be announced at the Texas Citrus Fiesta Product Costume Show that follows at 1 p.m. Contestants are allowed to attend the show free but other guests must pay to get in the show. Admission is $5 per person. The Product Costume Show will feature participants dressed in outfits that are made from agricultural products grown See PIE pg. 19

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Quinta Mazatlan brings talent to Illumina Fest

Quinta Mazatlan is preparing for their First Annual Illumina Fest that will be held on December 13 and 14, from 7 to 10 p.m. Thousands of luminaries will line the forest path. The two-night event is an interactive global celebration of light, recognizing a world of holidays. Folks will enjoy performers, live music throughout the trails, seven continent art installations, as well as festive drinks and eats.

In addition to visits with Santa Claus, attendees will travel the trails and get a glimpse of how the world celebrates with light across the seven continents. From Africa’s Kwanzaa candelabra to Asia’s lanterns in the water. The interactive festival will feature the amazing Media Artist Joel Laviolette of Austin, Flowbotic-LED & Fire Dancers of San Antonio, as well as many local community choirs and instrumentalists. Flowbotics of San Antonio will light up the night at Quinta Mazatlan’s premier celebration - Illumina Fest. “We are thrilled to light up the night with McAllen, Texas!” stated Flowbotics Founder Whitney Watts. Flowbotics Hoop Troupe is a Flow Arts Performance group that specializes in Daytime, LED, and Fire hula hooping, as well as other flow props. Flowbotics is dedicated to promoting and advancing the performing, visual, and creative art of flow arts through ongoing series of local and special events, workshops, and oth-

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er community outreach programs by in- nated for chances to win prizes and bring spiring health, wellness, and creativity. a decorated paper lunch bag (luminaria) to While the simple love and joy of a hula place on the luminaria trail. Compost will hoop originally drew the team together, be provided to weigh down the paper lutoday, the team consists of five talented minaria bag, along with an LED tea-light. flow artists including Founder Whitney Children who bring a paper luminaria bag Watts, Co-Founder Tori Villarreal, Cas- for the trail, will receive a glow band as a sandra Flores, Amber Guitron, and Mi- gift for sharing their light. chael Morejon. Advanced tickets sales will be availBuddy V’s Ristorante will be shining able. Both presale and onsite ticket pura light full of flavor at Illumina Fest this chases will be available at $5 per person. year. As premier vendor, Buddy V’s Ris- For more information about the fest visit torante will be offering festive spirits and www.quintamazatlan.com. holiday treats. Buddy Valastro is one of the most successful and renowned cake artists in the United States. His talent and passion for the family business, Carlo’s Bakery, has earned the straight-talking cake expert the moniker, and TLC TV show, Cake Boss. Buddy brings his family’s classic Italian recipes to tables at his restaurant “Buddy V’s Ristorante” in Las Vegas, Nevada, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and McAllen, Texas. Illumina Fest is proud to offer guests other food and drink vendors as well; offering tacos, tamales, churros, kettle corn, hot cocoa, and other traditional sweet treats. There are two ways for Buddy Valastro, TLC’s “Cake Boss” and part owner of Buddy guests to share their light at V’s Ristorante - premier vendor at Illumina Fest. Illumina Fest - dress illumi-

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La Feria Methodist to host live Nativity

First United Methodist Church of La Feria will host its Live Nativity on Saturday, December 21 and Sunday, December 22 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. At the Live Nativity, the church parking lot transforms into the town of Bethlehem. Visitors can either drive or walk through the village and see the original Christmas story of the birth of Jesus Christ. The Live Nativity will fea-

ture Joseph and Mary as well as a full cast of townspeople, angels, wise men, kings, soldiers, shepherds and live animals. The event will also include live and recorded music. The Live Nativity is free and open to the public. FUMC-La Feria is located at 331 S. Main St. in La Feria, next to Tiny Town Park. For more information on the Live Nativity or to volunteer, call (956) 2455742.

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Ralph Kuster, not just a vocal talent

Ralph Kuster was born to perform. Not just to perform, but to also create relationships through his music with his audience. Why else would he know more than 600 songs (631 to be exact at last count). The former Branson, Missouri performer, and current Winter Texan entertainer (also known as Wintertainer), has returned to the Rio Grande Valley with a variety of shows - including Christmas, a Tribute to Broadway and the Movies, Gospel Show, Country Classics, Sinatra, Martin and Friends, Elvis, Neil and Friends, a Valentine’s Show and a St. Patrick’s Show. He also has a show called Timeless Treasures that incorporates a little piece of all the other shows. Kuster is a walking library of music, a virtual human radio station. His variety of shows is as wide reaching as the range of his voice. “I’m motivated to touch the hearts of the audience,” said Kuster, who opened

his Valley season with a Welcome Back Winter Texans Performance at Paradise Resort in Pharr. “A lot of the songs I perform bring back fond memories and portray a positive outlook to the coming days and upcoming season.” But Kuster does more than just perform. He interacts with his audience in every show. For example, at his Christmas shows, everyone uses cheery holiday bells. He also puts together a video for all of his songs, touching the audience’s senses and bringing back even more fond memories. He said that he hopes the work he has put into his videos will touch people’s hearts. That, he adds, is what he truly enjoys the most about entertaining. “I’ve had such great audience responsSee RALPH pg. 25

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Craft & Flea Market - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon. Park Rummage - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 8am-Noon. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, Bluegrass every Wednesday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Country Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm. Country Jam Session - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, No charge. Jammers wanted, come and sit in and join in the fun. Food is available for purchase, so join us for lunch and then stay for the music. 956-425-7448. Country Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Fun, music and lots of laughs! Com early to enjoy lunch at 11 am, food and prizes too!! Contact Park Office at 956-585-5061 for information! Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm,

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Free admission, lunch at break for donation. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm, Soft rock and easy listening. For information 815-228-6221. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Free, musicians by invitation only. 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner included, Prizes given to winner. Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3pm, With Carlos Canos, ugly shirt contest, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Lynn Dvorak. Social Hour Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3pm, Curt James, pass the hat. Popcorn, nachos, and soft drinks available. All welcome. Happy Hour - Quiet Village II, Donna, 4-5:30pm, Music by Steven May, pass the hat, BYOB, pop, water, & some snacks for sale, free ice. Karaoke Meal - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, At the Hynes Event Center, dinner menu and meal price varies. Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30pm, Serving: biscuit and sausage gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, applesauce and coffee. Bring your own table service. $5pp, all you care to eat. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes,

5pm, With Harry & Judy at the Hynes Event Center. Spaghetti Dinner - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 5-6pm, $6pp. For more info call 956-475-5018. Country Western Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Hamburgers, brats, and chili dogs at 4:30pm before Jam. Jam starts at 6pm. All welcome. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30-8:30pm, Ralph Kuster Show, $7pp, BYOB, free ice, popcorn/ soda/ice cream bars for sale. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 6:30pm, For more info, call 956600-7700. Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30pm, Welcome Back Dance. Pre-rounds with the Baldwins. 7:00pm MS & plus square dance with rounds with Ron Betzelberger - casual attire. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, The Sundrops Show, $9pp/$11pp at door. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Tom Wurth Christmas Show, $8pp, doors open at 6 pm, program begins at 7 pm. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern Knights. BYOB, concessions, popcorn, pop, candy, ice and chips. Hot dogs available $2 from 5-7 pm. $6pp. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Come listen and

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1704 S. Sugar Rd. Edinburg, TX 78539 (956) 720-4095

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From dance to Sweetwater, $7pp. Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Thursday, December 12 Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Breakfast - Lamplighter Park, 7:309am, Biscuits and gravy. Craft Show - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8am-Noon, Free admission. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9am, Donation. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, 9-11am. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 9am, Nikki Rowe Christmas Music Concert. Donations at door. Square Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With Randy Dougherty, free admission. Come join the fun of Square Dancing. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers & more. Lunch & Jam Session - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am3pm, Lunch served from 11:30 am to 1 pm, jam from 1 pm to 3 pm. All are welcome. For information, call Gene 937-

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pg. 9 241-8297. Jam Lunch - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 11:30am-12:30pm, Jam starts at 1pm. Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm, Jamin’ with Paul. Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Rock and Roll Jam with Howard O. Bedient, lunch served 11:30 am. Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, Every Thursday. Bring your instruments and songs and join us. Country/Gospel Music Jam - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 1-3pm, 50/50 & refreshments on the break, info: contact James at 402-630-0492. Jam Session - Dixieland MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Regan Jame. Canadian and American Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30-6pm, Entertainment for all who love to dance. Enjoy the sounds and music with Claude, every Thursday in the Friendship Hall. 956-425-7448. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30-5:30pm, BYOB/own table service/snacks. Dessert and soda for sale. $4pp/all you can eat. All You Can Eat Fish Fry - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country

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Hidalgo Festival of Lights (1 Day) Dec. 15 Early dinner, trolley ride & entertainment $59pp King Ranch (1Day) Jan. 21, Feb. 11, 25; Mar. 10 Incl. BBQ Style Lunch ........... $89pp Battle Fields of the RGV NEW! (1Day) Jan. 28; Feb. 18 Incl. Lunch ....... $79pp King Ranch Farm Tour (1Day) Feb. 20; Mar. 12 Incl. Lunch ......................... $99pp Port of Brownsville & SPI (1Day) Feb. 12; Mar. 4 Incl. Lunch ...................... $99pp New Address: 27146 McLelland Road., Harlingen, TX 78552 (956) 423-1446 Lower Valley / 956-664-1446 Upper Valley 1-800-999-1446 / www.gowithjo.com

Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, At the Hynes Event Center, $9.25pp. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6-8pm. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30pm, Snack bar open. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Soda and ice cream for sale. Coffee and cookies during intermission for donation. Call Myra 254-4494568. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Sweet Water, $8pp, doors open at 6:30 pm, BYOB, ice, pop, and popcorn available, door prizes. Dance - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Poison Ivey, BYOB, snack bar available, $8pp. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Curt James, guitar player, singer, chuck wagon, BYOB. $7pp. Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-9pm, The Sundrops, $7pp. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Lindley Creek Christmas Show, $10pp. Doors open at 6:00. High energy Missouri Mountain Christmas Music. Concessions available. For more information 956-464-9024 Craig or Karyl Ruhde.

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Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park,a 7-10pm, Dance to Diego! $6pp. Snacki Bar, 50/50, door prizes. Singles welcome!6 Friday, December 13 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr,W Regan James h Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes,7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafeh Grande, meal price varies. t Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park,m Donna, 8am-Noon, Homemade and pur-R chased crafts, breakfast for sale, free admission. Yard Sales - Monte Cristo RV Com-M munity Park, Edinburg, 8am-Noon, Freea admission. 3730 Dantes Drive, Edinburg. p Church Service - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 9:15-10:15am. 3 Square Dance - Casa del Valle Resortc Park, Alamo, 10am-Noon, Come square dance with Joe Saltel. $10 a couple. P Public Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mis-3 sion, 11am-1pm, Homemade lunches thatp include dessert and drink. Menu varies monthly. $5pp. W Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-P 1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande,t meal price varies. f Meal - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Soup & salad bar. R Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park,v 1-3:30pm, Dessert and coffee available. y Music Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mis-p sion, 1-3pm, Country etc, best back-t ground band around. Homemade cookiesR

WINTER TEXAN TIMES and coffee available for a donation. More info call 956-585-3185 or John at 260615-0003. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Oldies Rock & Rockin’ Country Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 1-3pm, Enjoy a hearty lunch from our kitchen and an afternoon of great music! For more information call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karly Ruhde. Blue Grass Old Country Acoustic Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Musicians by invitation only. Audiences always welcome. Lunch served until 1:00 pm. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 3pm, With Steven May, ice, pop, and popcorn available, BYOB. Pass the hat. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, With Hot Mess at the Rec Hall, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Curtis James. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Steve May, pass the hat. Come, enjoy great music, join the fun! Happy Hour Fish Fry - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 4pm, $10pp in advance. Join us for a fabulous fish dinner, your choice of baked or fried fish, baked potatoes with all the fixings, coleslaw, ice tea and dessert. Happy Hour at Sunshine RV Resort at 1900 Grace Ave in our Main

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Rec Hall. Purchase tickets in advance, BYOB. 956-425-7448. Karaoke and Supper - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-9pm, Supper served at 5:30 pm, karaoke follows supper. Supper menu changes from week to week, $6pp. Friday Night Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Refreshments will be available at 4:15 pm and jams will begin at 5:30 pm. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6pm, Come join us with your singing talents! Show - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-9pm, Lindley Creek Christmas Show, $10pp. Entertainment - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 7-8:30pm, Music show by Dale & Gayle Eisenhauer, $7pp, tickets available in advance, doors open at 6:30 pm, snacks and soda/water for sale. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, The Agency, $10pp, advance tickets & reserved tables available, BYOB/snacks, free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-11pm, Star Fire Band, 50-50 raffle, BYOD. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, With Diego, $7pp. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, With The Howlers, $8pp. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Carlos Cano, $7pp. Entertainment - Wagon City North,

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Mission, 7pm, Sundrops Show, $7pp. For more info call Judy at 765-490-1503. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Tom Wurth, $7pm. Grammy nominated singer songwriter. Soda, water, ice cream bars & popcorn for sale. Call 815-228-6221 for more info. Saturday, December 14 Big Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Sausage gravy and biscuits and eggs, hash browns, bacon, ham, sausage, and etc. Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, Menu varies weekly, great meal for a great price. Come enjoy the view along the Rio Grande. Contact Park Office at 956-585-5061. Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit & gravy. Yard Sales - Lamplighter Park, 7amNoon. Patio Sale - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7am-Noon, Located at 9099 N. Mile 2 W. Rd. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, Pancake breakfast every Saturday, with biscuit & gravy served every alternate Saturday. Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7:30-9am, Menu is pancakes, waffles, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, applesauce, and coffee. Seconds on pancakes and waffles. $5pp. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, Varied menu including pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, biscuits, and gravy, etc. Please bring your own service.

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Pancake Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/ El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30am, $4pp. Big Breakfast Buffet - Lamplighter Park, 7:30-9am. Patio Sale - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Resident patio sales, free admission. Yard and Craft Sale - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, If you are using GPS you must enter the address as 1400 West Hooks Road, Donna, Texas. There will be several yard sales and hand crafted items for sale. NO EARLY SALES PLEASE. Craft Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8am-Noon. Patio Sales - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8am-Noon, Free admission. Yard Sales - Monte Cristo RV Community Park, Edinburg, 8am-Noon, Free admission. 3730 Dantes Drive, Edinburg. Patio Sales - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 8am-Noon, Resident patio sales, free admission. Park Wide Sale - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 8am-Noon, Free admission. Park Wide Patio Sales - San Juan Gardens, 8am-Noon, Park wide resident patio sales. Breakfast - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8am, Biscuit and gravy, $4pp. Park Wide Patio Sales - Sunshine See PARKS pg. 12

DECEMBER 11, 2019 PARKS

From pg.11 RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, No charge. Don’t miss out on our park wide patio sales. Each month our residents offer items for sale, some new or slightly used but there is something for everyone. Come on by 1900 Grace Ave Harlingen TX and take home a treasure. 956-4257448. Yard Sale - Val’s Kountry Corral, Mission, 8am-Noon. 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 & more. Craft Show - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, Noon-3pm, Christmas Bazzar. Lunch available for purchase. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, Please join us, you are welcome to sing, play an instrument, or listen to an afternoon of good music. Donation for refreshments. Rock n Roll/Big Band Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, Dessert and coffee, free admission, musicians and vocalists by invitation only. Call Pat at 956874-5041. Karaoke - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 1-4pm, All Winter Texans welcome. There is no charge for this event. Bring your courage and participate or just come listen! Country Western Jam - La Hacienda

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Estates, Alamo, 1-3:30pm, Soda and ice cream for sale. Coffee and finger food for donation. Country Music Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-8:30pm, If you are using GPS you must enter the address as 1400 West Hooks Road, Donna, Texas. Come join the fun! Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, 6-8pm, 1840 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Light lunch served with free will donation. Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Located at 1840 So. Bentsen Palm Dr. Light lunch served. Free will donation accepted. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Rusty Rockers, $7pp/$9pp at door. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Everybody welcome! BYOB, snack bar, raffles, music requests, line dancing instruction. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, Burning Ember, $6pp. Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego and Edith, doors open at 6 pm, $7pp. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7pm, Smokin’ Gun, $6pp. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-10pm, The Classics, $7pp. Singles welcome, set ups available. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, At the Rec Hall with Southern Knights, $7pp. Tickets available to the public Monday prior to the dance.

Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-8pm, Razz Ma Tazz, donations. An evening of great fun and entertainment! Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Ron E. Band, $5pp. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Tom Wurth Christmas Show, $8pp. Entertainment - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, The Howlers, $8pp at the door. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Rick McEwen, $7.50pp. BYOB, popcorn, and ice provided. For more info 815-228-6221. Entertainment - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Southbound, $7pp. Sunday, December 15 Church Service - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15-9am, Nondenominational service. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:30am, Non-denominational service. Church Services - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Held in Friendship Hall. All welcome, non-denominational, led by Pastor Bob Amos. Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, Non-denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible Study follows service. Church - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 8:30-10am, Cookies and Fellowship, 8:30am. Church Service 9:00am. All are welcome. Church Services - San Juan Gardens,

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8:45-9:45am, Non-denominational. Public welcome. Church Service - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Non-denominational with Pastor Bob Kracht. Communion first Sunday each month. Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denominational service with Chaplain Jim Troutman. Communion every first Sunday. Church Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Non-denominational worship service with Pastor Tom Borror, communion is on the first Sunday of each month. Everyone welcome to join us. Non-denominational Church Service - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9-10am, Bible Study every Sunday through March at 10:15 am. Church Service - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 9-10am, All are welcome. Church Services - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 9am, With Pastor Charles Delcher. Worship Service - Palm Shadows RV MH Park, Donna, 9-10am, Communion will be the first Sunday of every month. Church Service - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, Pastor David Squire, communion first Sunday of each month. Everyone welcome. For information call 815-228-6221. Church Service - Chimney Park, Mission, 9-10am, Join everyone at our nonSee PARKS pg. 21

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No cover charge • Rain or shine • AC/Heated Sundays • 2:00 - 6:00pm December 15 Riverside Band December 22 Riverside Band December 29 Riverside Band January 5 Renaissance Rockers January 12 Riverside Band

Thursday 1:00 - 5:00pm Friday 1:00 - 5:00pm Saturday 1:00 - 5:00pm Daily Music Begins Mid-December

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GORDY & DEBBIE Wed., February 12th 1:00 - 5:00pm • $10p/p Doors Open 11:00am Relax On Our Comfortable Shaded Patio by the Rio Grande River

DEC 11 • 6:30PM – BIT O’ HEAVEN, Donna

CHRISTMAS SHOWS • VIDEO FOR EVERY SONG

(Down River to Dam) (Up River Only) Mon. Tues. Wed. Starting Jan 2020 Thurs. Fri. Sat Tues & Thurs Seniors: $11 -Adults: $13 Seniors: $20 Adults: $24 $Cash Only$ (Price Includes Tax)

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RIVERSIDE DREAMER River Tours 1 Hour Tours - 12:00pm 2 Hour Tours - 1:00pm

Sat. Feb 22nd $50 p/p CASH ONLY! Concert at 7:30pm Doors Open at 5:30pm

Canada Day Everyone Welcome! Tues. Mar 3 • Live Music 1:00 - 5:00pm Come Try our TEXAS Size Pork Tenderloin Seating For Large Groups

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Public Dances - Every Friday 7-10pm • $6 (Unless Noted) Dec. 13 • Regan James *Crazy Christmas Attire Contest Dec. 20 • South Texas Ramblers with Concession Sales Donation to Fisher House-Houston TX Dec. 27 • Steven May

ENTERTAINMENT

Dec. 10 • 7-9 pm • Razz Ma Tazz - $5 Dec. 15 • 3-4:30 pm Winter Texan Orchestra - Pass the hat Dec. 17 • 7-8:45 pm Lindley Creek Christmas Show $10 adv. $11 at door Dec. 29 • 3-5 pm Tiny Hill Orchestra - No Cost CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED

CRAFT/HEALTH FAIRS/SALES

DEC. 7 • 8 am-noon • RUMMAGE SALE

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DEC 13 • 6:30PM – WINTER GREEN ESTATES, Mission DEC 14 • 7PM – LAKEWOOD RV RESORT, Harlingen DEC 15 • 7PM – TROPHY GARDENS, Alamo DEC 16 • 7PM - W & I RESORT, Mission DEC 18 • 7PM - PARADISE RESORT ESTATES, Pharr DEC 19 • 7PM - EL VALLE DEL SOL RESORT, Mission DEC 20 • 7PM - TROPIC STAR RV RESORT, Pharr DEC 21 • 7PM - MISSION BELL/TRADEWINDS RV RESORT, Mission DEC 22 • 6PM - ALAMO PALMS RV & MH PARK, Alamo DEC 23 • 7PM - ROAD RUNNER PARK, Alamo

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Dec 11 • 7-10pm • $7 • Sweetwater Dec 18 • 7-10pm • $7 • Sweetwater Jan 3 • 7-10pm • $7 • Reagan James

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Mission Bell - Mondays 8am--12pm Dec 16, Jan 20, Feb 17, & Mar 16 Tradewinds - Saturdays 8am--12pm Dec 21, Jan 18, Feb 15, & Mar 21 DANCES 7PM-10PM

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Texas Wheels - $7 Dec 12, 19, 26, Jan 2, 9, 23 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 The Agency - $10 Jan 3, Jan 29 Cruisers - $10 Feb 12, Mar 14 Hot Rodz - $9 Dec 31• $22, Jan 25, Feb 8, Mar 6 Barefoot Becky - $10 Feb 14 Tiny Hill Orchestra - FREE Jan 19, Feb 9, Mar 8

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DANCE Every Saturday at 7:00pm thru Mar 28 Texas Wheels • $7 Join Us for Burgers & Fries • 5:30pm •$6 Line Dance Class • 6:00pm ENTERTAINMENT All Shows 7:00pm unless noted Dec. 12 • Curt James • $7 Dec. 19 • Lindley Creek Christmas Show •$10 Jan. 2 • Ralph Kuster • Adv $8 - Door •$10 Jan. 9 • Goldwing Express • $10

Jan. 12 • Men of A-Chord Barbershop Chorus • 2pm • $7 Jan. 16 • The Kody Norris Show • $9 Jan. 19 • Lynn Nelson • 2pm • $5 Jan. 23 • Dave Perryman & the Country Review • 7-9pm • $7

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Lunch 11:00-12:30pm - Burgers & more

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DINNER EVERY MONDAY Dec. 16 Roast Beef Dinner - 4:30-6:00pm

DANCES EVERY FRIDAY 7-10PM

NEW YEAR’S DANCE PARTY Dec. 31 • 8:00pm - Midnight Texas Wheels • $20

Dec. 13 - The Howlers - $8.00 Dec. 20 - Diego - $7.00 Dec. 27 - Route 66 Band - $8.00 Dec. 31 (Tues) - New Year’s Eve Dance - $15 • 8:30-12:30pm GATOS LOCOS • Tickets On Sale (Includes Late Lunch)

CRAFT SALE 8:00am - 12:00pm Second Tuesday of Every Month Jan. 14 • Feb. 11 • Mar. 10 Vendors Welcome

Dec. 17 - Tom Wurth Christmas Show - $9.00 Jan. 2 - Eric Kearns Show -$9.00 Jan. 8 - Kody Norris Show -$9.00

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Christmas: Traditions and Magic

Oh, to be a kid again. What a magical time of the year. A wonderful time of the year when traditions are born, and memories are made. Homes will be filled with Christmas trees and pine boughs that exude the smell of Christmas! Nutmeg and cinnamon, chile and roasting turkey lend their mouthwatering smell to the mix of fresh baked sugar cookies. Daddies are out stringing Christmas lights and inflating reindeers and Snoopys and Charlie Browns as one neighbor tries to outdo the other to see whose yard will attract the most attention. Every community is offering something special for us to enjoy with their traditional offerings… lf we could take advantage of all the festivities being offered, we would be busy every weekend traveling from town to town to enjoy parades, special music, theater, sand sculptures, Christmas lights, Holiday Villages, Christmas tree forests and manger scenes. A Sandcastle Village will be on display at South Padre Island, near Louie’s Back Yard and Gravity Park. Viewing started November 25 and will last until January 13. The sand sculptures all have a holiday theme. The weather has been beautiful for a visit to South Padre Island, so pile the kids, or your group of friends, in the car and head for the island. Brownsville has developed a tradition in their Holiday Village Display. Now in its 10th year, the display has grown from 10 to 33 miniature houses all decked out in holiday finery. Go early perhaps to start your trip with a visit to Gladys Porter Zoo. The lights turn on in the houses at dusk, but if you wait too late you will have difficulty finding a parking place. Museums in both McAllen - the IMAS - and in Harlingen - Harlingen Arts and History Museum - have Christmas Tree Forests. These displays have become a tradition when individuals, clubs or businesses, elect to decorate a Christmas tree with a special theme. I entered a tree for several years. One year I used my late husband’s collection of Micky Mouse memorabilia for the decorations. Another year, I used my daughter’s collection of dolls from around the world. Once a local antique store decorated her tree with teacups, saucers and lace doilies for a very feminine and original presentation. Each tree has something different and interesting for visitors to see.

Viewing of the Christmas Tree Forest at the IMAS is included in the cost of admission. The trees will be on display through January 4, 2020. Donations are welcomed at the Harlingen Arts and History Museum as there is no entrance fee. The trees are on display until early January. Hidalgo celebrates with their Festival of Lights with daily live performances from December 1st to the 30th• The free performances start at 7 p.m. and last approximately one hour. The Festival is held outside in front of the Hidalgo City Hall where the grounds are decorated with lighted life size presentations. Trolley rides are offered for a small fee and will take you through a fairy land of Christmas lighting. The biggest extravaganza of all may well have been in McAllen for their parade of giant inflatable balloons that followed a set route. This extraordinary, super display has become an annual event so if you missed it this year, there will be a next year. The parade follows a set route, but there is also a chance to purchase reserved seating. At least one church will be hosting a live Nativity December 21 and 22. The First United Methodist Church of La Feria will host its Live Nativity from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the Saturday and Sunday mentioned. The church parking lot will become the town of Bethlehem and visitors can either walk or drive through the village and see the original Christmas story of the birth of Jesus. The gifts may be piling up under your Christmas tree but let us remember that not all families will be able to visit the beautiful Christmas displays. Lack of a car or lack of money to buy gas may prevent some families from sharing in the wonders of Christmas. There will be some who cannot afford the Christmas tree nor the gifts to go under it. Churches, schools and many organizations join in another traditional happening - the drive that is organized for Toys for Tots. We can all share in the gift of Christmas by donating to this drive. Even a small gift will make some child happy. Christmas is a wonderful time of the year! Let’s make it a wonderful time of the year for all!

“Christmas is a wonderful time of the year! Let’s make it a wonderful time of the year for all!”

From pg. 1 Case Dance Academy. Dancers from the Deborah Case Academy will be featured in the holiday concert performing selections from Tchaikovsky’s famous Nutcracker Ballet to the McAllen Wind Ensemble’s live performance of the suite. The Wind Ensemble will also feature the unforgettable voice of Alberto Escobedo, the Singing Barber of Rio Grande City. Alberto Escobedo will lend his stirring vocal abilities to Schubert’s “Ave Maria” on Friday evening’s concert. Alberto Escobedo has earned the reputation as the Singing Barber of Rio Grande City. He has not received formal vocal training after his high school experience, but his talent is a true testament to the strength and quality of the Rio Grande City Fine Arts Department. Alberto is also an active member in the community. He is the driving force behind Casa de Esperanza. Casa de Esperanza serves as a soup kitchen, and the building serves as a shelter for the homeless when needed.

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From pg. 1 mission in Nuevo Progresso and for Loaves and Fishes food pantry in Harlingen. The park has a reverse advent calendar set up where they ask residents to donate a designated item each day. For example, today, December 11 is 105 ounce can of veggies, and tomorrow is a bag of rice. The list

doesn’t only include food items. The list also includes items such as soap, shampoo, crayons and coloring books. The Winter Texan Times went and visited the park last week just to see what they were doing. Criss Hastings, one of the organizers, said they have been blessed with the amount that has been donated already. In just six short days, residents had nearly filled up the front of small trailer home with the donations already given.

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No McAllen Wind Ensemble holiday concert would be complete without a Christmas carol sing-along. Alberto and the McAllen Wind Ensemble’s own Annabelle Zapata will lead the audience in a medley of favorite Christmas carols. The McAllen Wind Ensemble is excited to host the Ballet’s encore performance of several of the dances from the world’s favorite Christmas ballet and vocalist Alberto Escobedo. “Tinsel and Tutus” will be held December 20 at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Tickets, starting at just $10, are available at the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office, through Ticketmaster, or at the door. Visit their website at www.McallenWindEnsemble.org for more information. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with music starting at 7:30 p.m. Pictures with Santa and ballerinas will be available before the concert. Come share the wonder and traditions of Christmas joining family and friends at the South Pole of Texas. Celebrate the 24th day of the City of McAllen’s Winterfest with the magic of holiday music! “The amount of donations for the Reverse Advent is already amazing,” said Hastings. Hastings and her husband Jeff, park chaplain, and Sharon Bargel are leading the gathering. E v e n though they are collecting items through December 24, they are having a big celebration on Friday, December 20 during their Burger Friday and jam session. They will collect a big portion of their donated items and present them to Dr. Harrison. Jammers start playing at 10:45 a.m., lunch is served at 11 a.m. and announcements will be made at noon. Residents also wear read on Fridays to Remember Everyone Deployed. Hastings thinks the stage will be a sight to see with all of the donations gathered around. If you want to help out call Sharon at 320-248-2167 or head on over to the jam session on Friday, December 20. There is a fee for lunch. The park is located at 1201 N. Expressway 77, in Harlingen.

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Freddy’s Steakburger’s: Differently delicious

A trip to Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers is more than a trip to another burger joint. For me, this was like a trip back home. In fact, manager Alexis Quiroz and I talked about the uniqueness that is Freddy’s. The burger patties are thin but bigger than the bun, filled with flavor and some savory crispiness around the edges. The seasonings Freddy’s uses don’t get buried inside an inch-thick patty that gives off nothing but meat flavor. This, in itself was unique and the way my mom would make burgers back home in New York. I took my burger with cheese, pickles and onions and the taste of home filled me even more. The pickles were oval-sliced, the onion and tomato were fresh. I ordered my fries with chili and cheese, filled a couple tiny cups with their fries sauce, and soon had a very large order sitting in front of me, with enough chili to have as a side order. Again, the flavor of both the creamy and jalapeno (not hot by any means, but tasty) was a deli-

cious addition to an already tasty order of fries. Freddy’s also has a dry seasoning mixture that can be sprinkled over the fries, so there are many options for a person to enjoy.

er and smoother flavor, Freddy’s has several options for the customer – from their signature sundaes (my daughter had the signature Turtle Sundae and dug into it like I had never fed her before – she is now a big fan) to their concretes and shakes. So, the trip to “another burger joint” was anything but that. It was differently delicious, delivered quickly and doled out in good portions. Most importantly, you could enjoy the custard without it quickly turning into milk.

Of course, you can’t go to Freddy’s without having some of their frozen custard. I almost think it’s made just for the Rio Grande Valley. Unlike most ice creams that quickly lose the “ice” part when you take it outside in the South Texas blistering heat, the same can’t be said for the custard. With all the benefits of ice cream, but with a thick-

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CALENDAR The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Winter Texan Coffee Bar inside the Visitor Center Lobby from November to March. Free coffee and pastries, Monday – Friday. Winter Texans can come in and enjoy one of several educational movies we have on the RGV Sugar Growers, Historic Ranches of the RGV and nature videos. December 12 – A Tejano Christmas Carol plays a final show at 7:30 p.m. at the spacious Pharr Events Center at 3000 N Cage Blvd. Tickets are only $5 students, seniors and military or $8 general admission. Seating is limited to 55 persons per show and tickets will be sold at the door starting one hour before curtain upon availability. You may also reserve your advance tickets by texting or calling (956) 239-0412 or (956) 655-9308 December 12 – The Rio Grande Woodcarvers will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, in Pharr. Event is held every Thursday through March 26. Free admission, everyone welcome. Call (956) 761-1986 for more information. December 13-14 – Quinta Mazatlan will hold their first Annual Illumina Fest from 7 to 10 p.m. The interactive festival will feature Media Artist Joel Laviolette of Austin, Flowbotic-LED & Fire Dancers of San Antonio, as well as many local community choirs and instrumentalists. In addition to visits with Santa Claus, attendees will travel the trails and get a glimpse of how the world celebrates with light across the seven continents. From Africa’s Kwanzaa candelabra to Asia’s lanterns in the water. Food and drinks will be available for sale by local vendors. Advanced tickets sales will be available. Both presale and onsite ticket purchases will be available at $5 per person. For more information about the fest visit www.quintamazatlan.com. December 13 – Valley Symphony Orchestra will host their holiday concert, A Touch of Frost, featuring the VSO Chorale and UTRGV’s Ballet Folklorico. Concert will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Blvd., from 8 to 10 p.m. Call (956) 6611615 or visit www.valleyorchestra.org. December 14 – The Sunset Live Outdoor Concert Series will be held at the McAllen Convention Center at 5 p.m. The event focuses on promoting the arts and giving up and coming artists and musician’s exposure outside of the local bar scene. The event is family and pet friendly. Bring a blanket or your own lawn chair to enjoy the evening. December 14 – 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. December 19 – The Rio Grande Woodcarvers will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, in Pharr. Event is held every Thursday through March 26. Free admission, everyone welcome. Call (956) 761-1986 for more information. December 20 – The McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform their Christmas program, “Tinsel and Titus,” at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. Special guests will include the Debra Case Dance Academy. The performing arts center is located at 801 Convention, C St. Go to http://www.mcallentownband. org/all-events/ for more information and to purchase tickets. December 21 – 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. December 21 – The International Museum of Arts and Science (IMAS) will hold a Winter Workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lisa Cortez will teach about the origin of beautiful Tenango embroidery, a distinctive Mexican fiber art form, and participants will create their own Tenango Embroidery piece. The workshop is $10 and limited to 15 participants. All workshops include general admission on the day of the workshop. Supplies are provided. The museum is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Ave. at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen. Call (956) 681-2800 for more information. December 28 – 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.

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REUNIONS USBC Bowling League, “The Early Risers” The USBC Bowling League, “The Early Risers,” bowls every Wednesday morning at Flamingo Bowl in McAllen, 3301 N. 23rd St. They are seeking Winter Texans, both male and female players. Those interested in bowling need a USBC card.; Bowling is $10 per week for team members. Substitutes bowl for free. Call Rich Michelena at (956) 648-8047 for more information. ALCOA/Arconic Retirees The Alcoa/Arconic retirees meet every second Wednesday (December 11, this month) at Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd Street in McAllen, at noon. Call Gerry at (563) 340-3132 for more information. Upper Valley Homeowners Association – for RV Owners The Upper Valley Homeowners Association for Winter Texans meets every second Wednesday, (December 11 this month), at Twin Lakes Park, 301 N. Shary Rd., in Mission, at 9 a.m. The meeting is held to discuss issues affecting RV owners in Hidalgo County. You can visit their website at www.uppervalleyhomeown-

ersassociation.org for more information. Meetings are held November through March. Teamster’s Reunion Teamsters will be meeting at Ann’s Restaurant at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 21. For further information please contact Ernie Kalb at (262) 749-4001. Meetings are held every third Saturday through April. Armstrong Rubber, Pirelli’s and Titan Tires All retirees of Armstrong Rubber, Pirelli’s Tires and Titan Tires, will gather Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at 11:30 a.m. at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. Business 83, San Juan. For more information call Nick Overholser, (515) 321-4034. Meetings are held every first Wednesday through March. Winnebago Owners Winnebago owners will gather at Mr. Gatti’s Restaurant, 4100 N. 2nd Street in McAllen, on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 1 p.m. This is a social event. All Winnebago product owners are welcome to greet old friends and meet new ones. For more information call Marcia Fabricius, 651-675-8710. Editor’s note: Reunions may be submitted for publication by emailing your notice to reunions@wintertexantimes. com. Use the format shown above and be sure to include a phone number.

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From pg. 5 in the Rio Grande Valley. Costumes are usually tailored to fit the theme of the parade, which this year is Space Odyssey Adventure. All costumes must have at least 10 percent citrus, but also a variety of other products that are native to the Valley can be used. Products such as onion skin, which is often used for lace, bougainvillea leaves, for pink colors, banana leaves, palm leaves and a host of other products are used. It takes many hours to make these costumes. The products that have been dehydrated, ground and otherwise prepared are glued to base costumes made of a material with a knap. Each year the designers get more creative and some of the costumes

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their lecture series on December 14 at 11 a.m. The lecture will be presented by Dr. Jamie M. Starling on “French Texas? La Salle’s Colony and its Legacy.” Sweets and light refreshments will be served. Texas is famous for its “six flags,” those of Spain, France, Mexico, the Republic of Texas, the Confederate States, and the United States. Of the six, the impact of France is perhaps the least apparent in Texas today. At first glance, the initial French colonial effort led by Sieur de la Salle was decidedly unsuccessful. Of the two hundred French settlers who arrived on the Gulf Coast in 1684, only about fifteen survived by 1690. However, La Salle’s colony was a decisive turning point in Texas history. French claims and interests in Texas had a strong impact on the Rio Grande Valley through the nineteenth century, and

as French priests maintained an interest in this region for centuries after the brief existence of La Salle’s colony. Dr. Jamie Starling is an Associate Professor of History at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He has published five scholarly articles on the history of the Texas borderlands during the Spanish colonial and early independence periods and offers classes on Texas and Borderlands history. He is currently preparing a book on the history of Padre Island. The Mission Historical Museum is located at 900 Doherty Avenue and are open Tuesday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Saturdays, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information on this program or any upcoming events contact the museum office at 956-580-8646, visit us at www. missionmuseum.org, or follow us on Facebook.

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minutes,” Watkins said. “It’s a big finish.” Right after the big finish that marks the end of the season, Razz will dance their way onto “Into the Woods.” Unlike the Christmas show that goes on the road, these performances will take place at Nikki Rowe High School Jan. 18-21 and Jan. 24-25. “It’s a mishmash of several different McAllen Rowe High School’s dance and choral group Razz Ma fairy tale characters Tazz, a Winter Texan favorite, will perform a series of Christ- like Cinderella, Litmas concerts in the RV resorts. (Pictured are last year’s per- tle Red Riding Hood, formers) Rapunzel and Jack and the Beanstalk,” hearsing. “They are very polished for this Watkins said. “It interweaves all the difpart of the season.” Songs such as “Merry Christmas ferent story lines in a unique way where Darling,” “Baby it’s Cold Outside” and each character has a wish they want. “Come Home for Christmas,” are just a That’s the first act. “In the second act we see what haptaste of the fun holiday tunes the group, which has been performing for 29 years, pens after they get their wish. It goes from a Fairy Tale to reality. It’s very unique.” brings onstage. Tickets are still available for “Into the “There’s quite a bite of harmony that Woods.” Call (956) 632-5152 for more sounds excellent,” Watkins said. The group also has pieced together information or visit RoweTheatre on some medleys that are quite entertaining. Facebook. Following are the remaining Christ“Swing Into Christmas” is a three-song piece that includes parts of “Silver Bells” mas Shows for Razz Ma Tazz: Dec. 14 Tip O Texas, 7 p.m.; Dec. 15 among other songs. Everything builds up to an energetic Pleasant Valley, 2 p.m.; Dec. 15 Valley and exciting grand finale, a medley of View Estates, 7 p.m.; Dec. 16 Aladdin a dozen or so songs in an arrangement Villa, 7 p.m.; and Dec. 17 Trophy Gardens, 7 p.m. called “Boogie Woogie Santa Claus.” “It’s a very long medley, about eight

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From pg. 12 denominational services. Enjoy cookies mission. Come and have an enjoyable and coffee along the Rio Grande after the time! service. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, t Church Worship Services - Hidden 6:30-8:30pm, PH II, III, & IV RD Dance fValley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, Party. 9am, Non-denominational, coffee and reMovie Night - Paradise Resort Estates, freshments available at 8:30am. Pharr, 7pm, Visit website for movie title. Church Services - Quiet Village II, Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Donna, 9:30-10:30am. Weslaco, 7pm, Sundrops, $8pp. Everyone e Non-denominational Church Service - welcome, family Christmas show. Tickets Casa del Sol, Donna, 9:30am. sold in advance and at the door. Concesd Church Service - Pharr South Park, sions available. Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominationEntertainment - Valley View Estates, al service with Dr. Gerald Parriott. Com- Mission, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz, $5pp in munion first Sunday of month. Coffee fel- advance, $6pp day of. Call 314-681-3388 slowship after service. All welcome. for more info. e Church Service - Mission West RV Monday, December 16 Park, 10-11am, Non-denominational serBreakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park vice with Pastor Jeff Dilks, everyone wel- Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, ycome. Coffee and cookies served follow- 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe ing service. Grande, meal price varies. . Church - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Craft Sale - Mission Bell Resort/ nMission, 10am, Non-denominational. Tradewinds, Mission, 8am-Noon. Non-denominational Service - ParaLine Dancing - Tropical Valley Acres, dise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10am, Pastor Mission, 9am. Bill Roth. Golf Scrambles - Mission West RV Sunday Service - River Ranch Resort, Park, 10am-Noon, Public Scrambles Rio Hondo, 10am, Meet Pastor Al Dickey Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 10 AM. at our church service. Come sing-a-long Ladies Scramble Thursday - 10 AM. and get acquainted with your friends. CofLunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Refee and cookies after the service. sort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11amChurch Service - Sunshine RV Re- 1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, sort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Pastor Richard meal price varies. Elkins. Everyone is welcome to Sunday Meal - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 11:30amService at Sunshine RV Resort, located at 12:30pm, Chilli supper. For more info call 1900 Grace Ave. Harlingen, TX. Join us 956-475-5018. in the Friendship Hall. 956-425-7448. Jam - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, Worship - Bibleville Conference 1-3pm, 50-50 raffle, serving a late lunch. Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and Country Jam - Wagon City North, Mis7:00 pm. sion, 1-3pm, Located at 2905 N. Conway. Acoustic Jam - Koenig’s Winter Re- For more info call LeRoy Kuhlers at 515sort, Donna, 1-3pm, Drawing, snacks, 802-9421. coffee. Mixed music. Yahoo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Gospel Jam - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, Mission, 1-3pm. 2-4pm, Everyone welcome. Karaoke - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort la Luna, Mission, 1pm, Free. Park, Alamo, 2pm, With Razz Ma Tazz. Country Jam - Winter Haven Park, Beginning Line Dancing - AmeriCana Pharr, 1pm, Everyone welcome. RV Park, Mission, 2-3pm, First half hour Music Jam - Alamo Palms MH & RV ultra beginner. All steps called. Donations Park, 1-3pm. accepted. Clogging - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Re- Pharr, 1:15-3:30pm, With Lois Ford. sort, Harlingen, 3-4:30pm, Swing Street Come learn the skills of Clogging! Big Band Christmas Show, $10pp/$12pp Acoustic Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La at door. Feria, 1:30-3:30pm, Musicians by invitaDinner - Lamplighter Park, 4-5:30pm, tion only. All listeners welcomed. 1609 N. Lasagna, homemade pie. Main St., La Feria, TX. For more info call Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, 956-778-9940. Donna, 5-7pm, Come sing or just listen, Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, BYOB/snacks. 2-4pm, PH II-III RD Dance/Workshop. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, 5:30- Dec - review, Jan - Mar-beginner class. 8pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Diego. Mission, 6-8pm, Free admission. Hot Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission dogs $1.50, 50 cents canned soda, or bot- West RV Park, 4-5:30pm, Public weltled water $1 each. Call 956-585-7630. come, offering mesquite-grilled burgers Entertainment - Pharr South Park, as well as grilled chicken. Specials are Pharr, 6:30pm, With Lindley Creek, $8pp. a hamburger with all the “fixins”, french Jam - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, fries, and iced tea or coffee for $5pp or a 6:30-8:30pm, Chuck Stranberg, free ad- cheeseburger, french fries, and iced tea or

Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, The Sundrops, $7pp. Popcorn, soft drinks, and ice cream bars available. Entertainment - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 7pm, Dale & Gayle Christmas Show, $7pp at the door. Tuesday, December 17 Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, 8:00 am Men’s Prayer and Bible Study, 9:30 am Women’s Prayer and Bible Study. Ultra Beginner Line Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am. Beginner Line Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am. Square Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With Randy Dougherty. Come join us - Square Dancing fun! 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. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Taco Tuesday - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 11:30am-1pm, All you can eat tacos and homemade charro See PARKS pg. 22

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coffee for $5.50pp. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Johnny D, pass the hat. Come join in on all the fun! Dinner - Lamplighter Park, 4-5:30pm, Meatloaf, homemade pie. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm, Roast beef dinner. Burger Night - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm. Music Jam - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 5:30pm, Jam Hosts Jim and Cindy Dixon welcome participants and audience members to The Grove, Business 83 & Stewart Road, San Juan Mondays beginning at 5:30 pm. Lunch is served for a free will donation. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, 5:308pm. Country Jam Session - Mission West RV Park, 6-8:30pm, All musicians are invited to join us for our Monday night jam session, led by Jim Smith. Also have a 50/50 drawing and a drawing for a free Hamburger Meal. For more info contact Jim at 217-433-9210. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Rusty Rierson Christmas Show, $8pp. Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-9pm, Razz Ma Tazz, $6pp. Entertainment - W&I Resort, Mission, 7pm, Ralph Kuster Christmas Show, $8pp, ice cream sold. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Regan James, $6pp. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement

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From pg. 21 beans. All for just $6pp. Jam Lunch - Paradise Park, McAllen, 11:30am-1pm. Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, Noon. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-4pm, Marie & the County Gents, $5pp. 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. Park Jam Session - Citrus Mobile Home and RV Park, Edinburg, 1-3pm, Light lunch served before hand at 12 noon. All musicians welcome. Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3:30pm, Lunch served 11am12:45pm. 1 mile north of freeway on Cesar Chavez Rd. Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm. Jam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1pm. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 2-4pm, PH III-IV D Dance/Workshop. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Steven May. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, BYOB/free ice, popcorn & soda for sale. Pass the bucket donations. Meal Event - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-5:30pm, Menu is hamburger or cheeseburger, potato salad, baked beans, and beverage. $6pp. Classic Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, Jam Masters Tom & Dottie Connors. Meal at 4pm. Country Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30pm, 50/50 tickets, cookies at intermission for donation. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Diego & Edith, $7pp. Entertainment - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, The Sundrops Family Christmas Show, $9pp. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Snack Bar opens at 5:30 pm. Rock & Roll Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Dinner 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Rock & Roll Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Dinner 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Tom Wurth Christmas Show, $9pp. Entertainment - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7pm, Patsy Cline Tribute by Rainy, $7pp. Pop, water, and ice cream for sale. Songs also by Connie Francis, Karen Carpenter, & Anne Murray. All this with some comedy thrown in. Wednesday, December 18 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit & gravy. Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe

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Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6-8pm. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30pm, Snack bar open. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Soda and ice cream for sale. Coffee and cookies during intermission for donation. Call Myra 254-4494568. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Entertainment - Oleander Acres, Mission, 7-8:30pm, The Sundrops display of musical talent seems to have no end. Their sound is a bit of gospel, blues, and country. $8pp. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Lindley Creek Christmas Show, family group singing Christmas favorites. Everyone welcome! $10pp. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7pm, Ralph Kuster Christmas Program, $TBA. Karaoke - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Karaoke 3rd Thursday of each month. Doors open at 6:30pm, free admission. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Dance to Sweetwater! $6pp. Snack Bar, 50/50, door prizes. Singles See PARKS pg. 24

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From pg. 23 welcome! Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Rewind, $8pp. Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Smokin’ Gun, $8pp. Dance - Magnolia Village, Donna, 7-10pm, High Country Band, $7pp. BYOB, concessions available. Friday, December 20 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, South Texas Ramblers Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am, Serving pancakes & sausage. Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Church Service - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 9:15-10:15am. Square Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10am-Noon, Come square dance with Joe Saltel. $10 a couple. Public Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, Homemade lunches that include dessert and drink. Menu varies monthly. $5pp. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Meal - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palm-

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view, 11am-12:30pm, Pizza & salad bar. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, Dessert and coffee available. Music Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Country etc, best background band around. Homemade cookies and coffee available for a donation. More info call 956-585-3185 or John at 260615-0003. Jam Session - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3:30pm. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Oldies Rock & Rockin’ Country Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 1-3pm, Enjoy a hearty lunch from our kitchen and an afternoon of great music! For more information call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karly Ruhde. Blue Grass Old Country Acoustic Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Musicians by invitation only. Audiences always welcome. Lunch served until 1:00 pm. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, With Rusty Rierson at the Rec Hall, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Curtis James. Entertainment - Chimney Park, Mis-

sion, 3:30pm, McAllen High Mariachi Band. Enjoy the music of this award winning band! Everyone is welcome. Pass the hat. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Steve May, pass the hat. Come, enjoy great music, join the fun! Karaoke and Supper - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-9pm, Supper served at 5:30 pm, karaoke follows supper. Supper menu changes from week to week, $6pp. Friday Night Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Refreshments will be available at 4:15 pm and jams will begin at 5:30 pm. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6pm, Come join us with your singing talents! Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Dixon Company Band, $6pp, BYOB/snacks, free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Helen Russell & Company, BYOB, concessions available, $7pp. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-11pm, Star Fire Band, 50-50 raffle, BYOD. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Christmas Show, kids from Cleckler-Heald Elementary School, Weslaco, $5pp. Open to the

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songs in his ever-growing singing library. Shows this coming week include Winter Green Estates, December 13 at 6:30 p.m.; Lakewood Resort, December 14 at 7 p.m.; Trophy Gardens Resort, December 15 at 7 p.m.; W and I Resort, December 16 at 7 p.m.; Paradise Resort Estates, December 18 at 7 p.m.; Ell Valle Del Sol Resort, December 19 at 7 p.m.; and Tropic Star Resort, December 20 at 7 p.m. His full schedule can be found online by visiting his profile in our Wintertainers section at www.wintertexantimes.com. For more information on Ralph Kuster or to book a show, call (417) 230-8198 or email ralphkuster@sympatico.ca.

Autos WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118. JUST SAY “SELL IT” at Texas Trader RV. We WILL sell your travel trailer, 5th wheel, motor home, cars, trucks, golf carts and it cost you nothing. Call today for your free appraisal, Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842.

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2018 KEYSTONE SPRINTER 39’, four slides, fireplace, king bed, double recliner, two sofa sleepers, 55” TV, microwave, large refrigerator, two air conditioners, electric awning, self leveling, two propane tanks. $46,000.00, OBO. 956-393-1248, San Juan. DURANGO 5TH WHEEL 31KRK

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2007, back kitchen, new ducted a/c and tires, large refrigerator, two slides, sleeps 2-4, fireplace/heater, winterized pkg., hitch included. $9,500 obo, San Benito 956-399-7146.

For Sale

WIRELESS BREAK BUDDY (NEW 1100) $600.00. Falcon 2 tow bar $175.00. 04 club car asking $1500.00. 50 foot 30 amp extension cord $30.00. 956-782-0848. 2012 YAMAHA MAJESTY 400CC, reliable 4-stroke EFI engine, 55mpg, 120mph. 7,807 miles, excellent condition. Automatic transmission, backrest, cargo rack, two helmets, HiLo windshield with new tires. Cost $6,850, asking $2,950. 479-9811191. FOR SALE 48” SQUARE pub table, four chairs with padded seats, indoor, like new, never used. $275.00, 417861-7906. PARK MODEL FOR SALE Updated park model with built on utility room. 402-649-6051. TEXAS A&M SINGING CADETS live in concert January 9,2020. Tickets

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can be purchased at: Copy Zone N Bicentennial, McAllen, any member of the Senior Ambassadors, or call Mike at 956-309-7547. SOFA PLUS TABLES TAN leather sofa 86”, like new, $300. Cocktail table plus two end tables all oak, excellent condition, $150. 847-567-2717.

Garage Sales

PATIO - DRIVEWAY SALES DECEMBER 14th 8-11, 4506 N Bus 77 Harlingen. Coffee rolls also more sales in club house. PARKWIDE GARAGE SALE AT Southern Comfort Hall, 1501 S Airport Drive, Weslaco, Saturday, December 14th from 7 to 10 AM.

Golf Carts

EASY RIDE GOLF CARS 29 years of service. The largest parts department for all golf carts gas and electric. New and used Yamaha. 956-580-3370.

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etc. Low cost of living in south Texas. All appliances, furniture, including golf cart. Call 956-357-7302. COTTONWOOD COUNTRY CLUB HOUSE 3 bedroom, 2 bath brick house, Cottonwood CC, Harlingen, approximately 1647 square feet. Bonus room, screened back patio, all stainless appliances stay. 2-car garage, built in 2008 by Israel. $158,900 956-346-1854 anytime.

Lots For Sale

LOT FOR SALE LAMPLIGHTER #43, 55+ subdivision. Lot size 36W x 55L, septic tank, drain field, electric and water. Concrete drive and 10x10 shed. Asking $10,000.00 OBO, 956379-2028.

Manufactured Homes

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FURNISHED BRICK HOME 55+ Community, low HOA fees, solid financially. 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 stall, attached garage. Gated community with 9 hole par 3 golf course. Home looks on 4 green. Usual amenities, pool,

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time at 956-545-1118. ENJOY MYSELF STAYING LONGER Edinburg home Stay Inn. Dentist Dr McDonald in Progreso told me about chiropractor Bill Harrison, works in Progreso, $20.00 adjustment money goes to feed the hungry children in Mexico. Excellent doctors I checked them both out, try them both, live on American side of border. Nail in tire, Shary Walmart couldn’t fix, found Cantu Chapa, fixed and hand washed car next.

Mobile Homes

MH LOT ON POND Rarely available lot in Green Bay South. 2019 septic update ready for your new/current mobile. Own your land. Water view with tons of wildlife in <100 unit MHP. Club House, pool, SB etc. $14,900. FURNISHED 2BR 2BA WITH TEXAS room, 14x66 Shult. All appliances replaced, lots of storage. Metal roof, two sheds, covered patio, 27x14 cement drive walks. Penitas RV Mobile Home Park, 304 S. Main, Penitas, Texas, G17. 956-598-5367. NEBRASKANS GOING HOME MOBILE home for sale in Ranchero Village, 2100 South Bridge, Weslaco, #200. 14x72 with 10x18 sunroom. Two bedrooms, two baths, two sheds. New AC, free internet and cable.

Wonderful park! Call 402-202-1246. 16X66 FLEETWOOD VAULTED CEILING mobile, metal roof, attached shed, covered cement patio, carport, patio set. Completely furnished, 2bd, 2bath, walk-in closets, laundry with cabinets. Convenient to medical, shopping, entertainment. Mission, 956-424-9208. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Dixieland M.H. Park, Harlingen. 14’x64’ Shultz, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, two add on’s 12x12, 12x17, two sheds, covered carport. Lot #80, 55+ community. Any offer over $15,000 considered, contact Karen Snyer 405923-7263 with W.T.H.S. PHARR SOUTH MOBILE HOME Park 55+ gated community 1402 S. Cage. Privately owned homes and lots. Open house first weekend every month, December through April 1-4pm. For info call 956-283-8764. www.pharrsouthforsale.com. 55+ GATED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY Owned and operated by it’s 99 year leaseholders, this park offers lots and mobile homes. Availability at www.valhallapark.com 956-358-3229. MOBILE HOME & LOT 16X44 Lamplighter 55+ Subd. Palmview 2007 Asking $39,900. Lot fees $223 yearly with shed. Park pool, activities, Jams, & food. 920-723-1854. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trail-

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Motor Homes

CLASS B 2000 RIALTA on VW chassis by Winnebago, 21’, drives and parks like a pickup. Excellent condition, $27,500. 956-358-1303. 2004 ALFA SEE YA 40’ diesel, Freightliner chassis, 350 Caterpillar engine, Allison 3000 transmission. 92,000 miles, custom cabinetry, TWO computer workstations! Satellite System with dual tuners. $59,000, would trade for Real Estate. www.alfaforsale.com 641-777-1628, 573-2687454. 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER MH 38.5 foot, 3-slides, 86,000 miles, 315 cummings, newer tires. Queen bed sleeps four, ice maker, vinyl flooring, day/ night shades. $41,500, trade for 4245 ft. Charlie, 417-337-4762, Donna. TEXAS TRADER RV WILL sell your RV guaranteed! Or we’ll make an offer to buy it, call for your free appraisal today Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048.

Park Models

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lot for sale in Edinburg, TX. Completely furnished, heat and air, new water heater, handicapped accessible bathroom, metal roof, tinted windows. Storage shed houses washer and dryer. Close to the clubhouse in a friendly RV park. Own your lot. $20,000. For more information, phone 641-6825366 or 641-226-0983. RV PARK MODEL LOT for sale. Located in W&I Resort Mission TX, has palm trees on every lot. Size 45x75, includes 10x10 storage shed, 50 amp service, water, and sewer. 206 S. Stewart Rd. Mission Texas. Text or call Doug (717) 856-5667. https:// www.trvnclassifieds.com/display. php?id=4980 I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842. WE PAY TOP CASH for your travel trailers, fifth wheels, park models, mobile homes, and cars. Leave your lot clean. 956-867-2366.

RV Services

RV SERVICE NO JOB is too big or small at Texas Trader RV. Wreck jobs, roof jobs, any and all RV service. Call today for free phone estimate (956) 797-3000.

Services

WINDSHIELD REPAIR - CHIPS, CRACKS, 20 years experience. Cars, trucks, motorhomes. “Winter Texan” I come to you. Sorry no credit cards. 918-232-5484 (leave message if no answer). TEXAS TRADER RV DOES RV service bumper to bumper, top to bottom, and all RV repairs and service. Call today (956) 797-3000. RAIN KING ROOFING & GUTTERS, new roofs, gutters, siding, soffits, fascia, painting. Overall handyman. I service and install new down spouts. All installation and repairs guaranteed. Call Rich at 956-322-2318. STOP SMOKING NOW! 3 treatments in 7 days. No cravings, no jitters, just lasting results! One requirement 100% commitment to quitting for yourself! $595. Call today (956) 600-4644. FLOORING SPECIALIST UNCLE FRANK! Sales and installation for carpet, tile, laminate, wood. Call today (956) 533-9800.

Travel Trailers

2016 FOREST RIVER DESTINATION 40CCK No smoking, no pets, residential appliances, king bed. 573480-2780 or 573-480-2770.

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TEXAS TRADER RV WANTS to BUY your RV, all types trailer, motor homes, minis & camper vans! Call today for your free appraisal! Mark (956) 7973000 or (956) 357-1048. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842. WE PAY TOP CASH for your travel trailers, fifth wheels, park models, mobile homes, and cars. Leave your lot clean. 956-867-2366.

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