January 1, 2020 Winter Texan Times Vol. 33, No. 12 by Winter Texan Times

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We thank you

It seems as though 2019 has come to a close way too fast. We are just about halfway through our season and it has been great getting to know you better. It has been a pleasure working with you to help serve you and get the news you want to read. This holiday season I have seen parks go out of their way to make sure others have a nice holiday. It has been eye opening in seeing how many of you are so willing to give to the communities you reside in while in the Valley. Our feature this week is about the good work that Paradise Park in Harlingen did for two organizations – in a fairly short time. Other parks mentioned in this issue is Orange Grove, Alamo Rec, and the FCRV WT Chapter. On the Road with Jo even mentions a few parks like

Ron Hoover hosts Open House Celebration

By Carina A. Brunson Ron Hoover RV & Marine Center will hold their 14th annual Open House Thursday and Friday, January 9 and 10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The annual open house has become a popular event in the Rio Grande Valley, drawing in thousands of people each year. Last year the event was attended by over 7,000 people – 10,000 free t-shirts were given away. Even more are expected this year. There will be several door prizes. One main prize that will be given each day is a winner’s choice of a golf cart,

See THANKFUL pg. 22

Chamber hosts health fair

The Mission Chamber of Commerce will host their 25th Annual Mission Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, January 4 from 7 to 11 a.m. The event will be held at the Mission Event Center at 200 N. Shary Rd. in Mission. The event is free to the public and will feature free blood tests for the first 500 people – Must have fasted for 12 hours prior to test. There will also be free health screenings, flu vaccines, complete blood count, total cholesterol, comprehensive metabolic panel, pulmonary function test, bone density test and much more. The goal of the event is to provide the free screenings, awareness, and education for the community. INDEX “On the road with Jo” Parks Calendar Events Calendar Reunions WintertainersTM Taste of the Valley Business Guide Classifieds

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Paradise Park ‘big advocates for helping others’ By Herb Moering In a first-time effort, Paradise Park RV Resort residents built a small mountain of food, school supplies, candy and personal hygiene items, which were placed on display in the clubhouse during the regular Friday lunch time social gathering on December 20. Sharon Bargel, who came up with the idea after watching something similar on Facebook, said the donated items are going to two ministries, Fishes and Loaves in Harlingen and Sow the Word that operates primarily in Nuevo Progreso, Mexico. See HELPING pg. 6

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FCRV WT Chapter remembers Vets during the holidays

By Nancy Herberholz FCRV WT Chapter Activity Charirman The FCRV Winter Texan chapter has been privileged to help the Veterans at the Alfredo Gonzales Texas State Veterans home for several years. One of the projects that the chapter works on, all year round, is furnishing stuffed animals. The memory care unit is one of the special places that uses the stuffed animals. The stuffed animals have a calming effect on the Veterans. One of the chapter couples, Judy and Mahlon Dickey happened to share the need for stuffed animals with their friends, Diane and Roger Gibson. Diane is an accomplished crocheter and has a unique hobby – she crochets stuffed animals. She asked Judy if she could crochet some of her homemade stuffed animals for the Veterans and Judy readily agreed.

Diane and her husband were honored for her contribution to the Veterans home at a recent luncheon and meeting held at the Riverside Club. The group thanks Diane Gibson and her husband Roger and all of the FCRV Winter Texans who have contributed to this project. The Veterans Home has 160 beds that stay full, most of the time, so there is a great need for constant donations. Many

of the FCRV Winter Texans, collect stuffed animals all winter and bring large amounts of them back to the valley, at the beginning of the winter with them, for the Veterans home. Pat Rozelle, who is a member of the FCRV Winter Texans, crochets beautiful lap blankets for the Veterans and Tim and Suzie Zich supply the Vet’s home, several times a year, with small beanie baby like animals, that Marlene and her angels use for bingo prizes. If a Vet wins Bingo, they get to pick an animal and then have to make the sound that particular animal makes, to keep their minds sharp. On December 23, many of the FCRV

Come to find out, Diane’s homemade crocheted animals are a favorite of the activities director, Marlene Mendez, and her staff of angels that work with the Veterans. The animals have a different feel than the furry stuffed animals and are much harder to pull pieces off. This is helpful for the safety of those Veterans in the memory care unit or those who are suffering from suicidal tendencies. Since the crocheted animals are so popular with the staff and Veterans, many of the FCRV Winter Texans have donated yarn, or money for yarn, for Diane to crochet more of them. It is a match made in heaven.

Winter Texans and some volunteers went to the Vets Home to give out signed Christmas cards, cookies, candy, cupcakes and many other goodies to ensure that the Vets know that they are not forgotten. FCRV thanks all who participated in any of these projects and are pleased to honor the vets who fought for our country.

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The recently expanded Donna location is brimming with inventory and features the only indoor showroom in South Texas. Their lineup of RVs includes everything from pop-ups to Class A motorhomes. “The event is absolutely free all around,” said Dustin. “There are so many things to do and win. Plus, it’s a party like atmosphere.” This year the event will feature more vendors and, new to the event, a scavenger hunt. As in previous years, there will be free food, music, Kona snow cones, t-shirts, door prizes, medical screenings and more. Factory and supplier reps will be in attendance to answer questions and have some deals for those attending. This is an opportunity to check out hundreds of RV units in stock too. There will be more RVs than what can be shown at other RV shows throughout the Valley and elsewhere, said Dustin. It’s also a chance to see what deals may be available

on 2019 stock. The event will also feature a flea market like sale on all the extra RV stuff Ron Hoover has collected over the year – parts, hitches, etc. Most items will be at rock bottom prices or at least a great bargain to be found. The RGV Vipers will also be on hand giving away free tickets. “I like that we can give back to our customer base something other than offering the best service we can or the best prices we can offer,” said Dustin about why he enjoys holding the event. “We can show our appreciation to the Winter Texans coming to the Valley,” he added. “The event is a lot of fun. We invite everyone to attend. You’ll be glad you did.” Ron Hoover RV & Marine Center is located at 101 Expressway 83 in Donna (on the south side of the expressway). Parking will be available along North Ave. behind Ron Hoover. Shuttles will also be available providing rides to and from the parking lot both days.

“The event is a lot of fun. We invite everyone to attend. You’ll be glad you did.”

Dustin Hoover and some of his staff with a grand prize winner at last year’s event. ATV or RV. Need to be present to win the main prize, but not other door prizes that will be given out.

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Bill Reagan, left, at the podium, and Dr. Bill Harrison, spoke about their ministries and offered thanks for all the food and other supplies given by the Paradise Park residents. Loaves and Fishes, which is headed the large commercial size cans of food, by Bill Reagan, is to receive canned and school supplies, coloring books, crayons dry goods foods, lots of pasta, along with and candy along with a lot of beans and bar soap, shampoo and other hygiene ar- rice. ticles. Dr. Bill Harrison, who directs Sow Bargel said she originally took the idea the Word, operates a program for feed- to park management and after it was preing children in Progreso, which received sented, residents strongly embraced the

proposal. She promoted the donations as “a way to give back to the community.” Stacey Flores, who has been Encore Corporation’s park manager for just two months, was happy to approve the project. Flores quickly learned how residents are into helping the community. “They are big advocates for helping others.” she said. Bargel asked park chaplain Jeff Hastings and his wife, Criss, to help with the new program. Jeff contacted the two ministries and the project got underway under the theme “Reverse Advent Calendar.” Each day during advent, park residents were asked to contribute a different item, starting with a spiral notebook on December 1, can of veggies the next day, followed by a can of fruit, bar of soap, small bag of candy, noodles, rice and etc. with the 20th being a bottle of laundry detergent. The total on Friday’s distribution day on the stage and in front was 54 bottles of laundry soap, 157 soap bars, 65 bottles of shampoo, 120 bags of pasta, 64 of beans and 63 of rice, 75 cans of tuna, 191 commercial-size cans and 310 small cans of fruit and vegetables, 66 notebooks,

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Sharon Bargel, who initiated Reverse Advent Calendar food and school supplies drive at Paradise Park in Harlingen, showed the donated items to Fishes and Loaves director Bill Reagan.

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112 coloring books and 95 boxes of crayons. Because the word got outside Paradise Park, Sue Kaneski, who lives in Weslaco’s Ranchero Village, showed up on distribution day with about 30 dresses, sizes three to five, and another 20 shorts and tops for the boys and girls in Progreso. She brought them down to the “Valley” this fall, made by a band of sewers from the American Lutheran Church in Long Prairie, Minnesota. They began providing the clothing, initially all made from pillowcases, about seven years ago for Sow the Word and since have added a few more ministries. Kaneski’s job has been to take care of the distribution, which this time also included school supplies and food items. Kaneski said, even her husband Dennis is involved in helping prepare packages in addition to financially supporting the effort. The park’s lunch time was turned into a time of celebration for what had been done. Before the start of the burger and chicken meal, a patriotic mixture of carols and other Christmas songs were played by jammers Bill Java, Rick Jennings, Tom Holmes and Jim Becker. Most of those attending wore red as a remembrance of the deployed U.S. Military troops. A number of residents sported red “Warrior 180 Foundation” shirts to mark the counseling provided by park chaplain Hastings to veterans suffering from PTSD.

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Next up on the clubhouse stage was it became apparent the tennis shoes were Bargel, who told the crowd how pleased being sold by recipients and the money she was with the response. She turned used to buy food, the program became quickly to introone of just providduce the minising meals. And the try directors to Lord, he said, imhear their compressed upon the ments. couple it was to be Dr. Harrifull time effort. son, who travels But, after the across the border numbers started to from Mission grow along with several days a the meal expensweek, oversees es, Dr. Harrison a program prosaid they decided viding meals to acquire a trailer six days a week about four and half in Progreso for years ago to cook children 13 years meals for the chiland younger. On dren. He told the Sunday’s food is park audience on available only at Friday, he wasn’t church, which is sure how to pay intended to bring for it, but the day in people to hear the bill was due, a a message. $10,000 check arThe minisrived that paid for it try began six in full. years ago when Sow the Word he and his wife now has access to started paying a couple of sheds for lunches at near the trailer site the taco carts behind a pharmacy in Progreso and Sue Kaneski, from Ranchero Village in Wesla- in Progreso along giving away co unfolds another of the kids’ dresses that with a small eight tennis shoes. He were donated to Sow the Word ministry, start- by 18-foot building said that when ed by Dr. Bill Harrison. where the three lo-

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cal women the ministry hired do all the cooking. They churn out about 1,000 meals a week for children. Dr. Harrison noted the ministry expanded to providing school supplies and offering meals to pregnant women and nursing mothers. The latter is thought of as still feeding kids, only babies in these instances. Loaves and Fishes has been around in Harlingen since 1991, with the last 10 years under the directorship of Reagan. He told the audience that the initial effort was to help the homeless and later expanding it to those in the community, both in Harlingen and now also in Raymondville, in need of a hand. Reagan outlined the ministry starting with the Bread of Life dining hall, where some 350 meals a day are served, adding up to 12,000 meals a month. The Open Arms Homeless Shelter is a second effort. There is also New Hope Job Shop, Family Emergency Assistance and Great Physician Healthy Living with a full-time nurse and two mental health counselors. Both ministry directors indicated surprise at the amount of food and other supplies and thanked those present for their generosity. The last to speak was the park’s advisory board president, Terry Wenk, who added his thanks to residents for their participation in Reverse Advent Calendar. “No park, do I know of, to have given this much to the people of South Texas,” he concluded.

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Rusty Rierson back in the Valley

Rusty Rierson exploded onto the Winter Texan music scene last year, in his first full season in the Rio Grande Valley. His charming personality and laugh out loud wit combined with his musical talents - both with the guitar and his smooth and wide-ranging voice - make for an extremely fun and entertaining show for the throngs of audience members who attend his performances. His interaction with the audience goes beyond the scripted narratives. It seems as if each story and pleasantry exchanged before, during and after a show are real life, not from a performer “doing his time.” It’s not a surprise that he was named last year’s Male Vocalist of the Year by the Valley Star Awards. That’s just one reason that helps explain his demand and popularity. “I’m back this year because of all the love and kindness I was shown last year,” he said as he prepared for one of two shows in South Dakota before heading back to the Rio Grande Valley for two shows on January 5. “I’m hoping we get more opportunities in new places and more excitement as people come out to the show,” Rierson said. “I’m definitely not going to let up. I’m going to keep improving and keep getting better.” Audiences will laugh at his “Let’s go

to Texas,” song that he wrote especially for South Texas and Winter Texans, while he will also keep the smile on their faces with forever favorites such as “Sweet Caroline,” and John Denver’s “Take Me Home, Country Roads.” This year, Rierson said he will have some more rock n roll songs added to his playlist, noting that it seems to be growing among the Winter Texan population. That’s assuredly to come with more jokes and stories as he talks about growing up and life in general. One of the many highlights of his shows will undoubtedly be “Bumper Stickers on a Bentley,” a song he wrote and released earlier this year. The song, a mixture of rap and country, was No. 1 on the country charts for three weeks all over Europe. Its theme is a somewhat humorous, but thoughtfilled look at today’s tattoo craze, especially among females.

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The idea to make the song a unique mixture of rap and country was something he didn’t have to mull over for too long. “It just came to me,” he said. “I knew right away it was the right thing to do.” As he toured the likes of Ireland, Scotland and London since last year’s Winter Texan season, the song continued to climb the charts. His instincts were spot on. Rierson made his first trip to the Valley two years ago for the Winter Texan showcase. He drove from the snowy and icy tundra from home to South Texas with a broken heater and said he had to make several stops just to thaw out. The trip, however, was a good one as he remained busy throughout the Winter season then and is busier now. Rierson, tagged as a country music traditionalist, grew up on the family farm in

South central Kansas and earned a master’s degree in animal science from Kansas State. He has released several albums, toured across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Scotland and London, enjoys writing and singing about the positive aspects of life, while also reflecting on events and people who have played a major role in his life. His show is engaging, fun and entertaining - it’s one of the must-see shows this year, and every year. “I’m thankful to all who came out last year,” he said. “I’m looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones this year.” His full schedule can be found in his ad in our Wintertainers section – but here it is as well – January 5, 3-5p.m., Texas Trails, Pharr; January 5, 7 p.m., Southern Comfort, Weslaco; January 6, 7-9 p.m., Blue Bonnet, Mission; January 7, 7-9 p.m., Tropic Star, Pharr; January 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Bit-O-Heaven, Donna; January 9, 7-9 p.m., Palmdale, Los Fresnos; January 19, 2-4 p.m., La Hacienda Estates, Alamo; January 22, Kansas Day Celebration, Trophy Gardens, Alamo; and January 26, 6-8 p.m., Rio Hondo Baptist Church. He also has a few shows in February – February 4, 3-5 p.m., Llano Grande, Mercedes; February 4, 7-9 p.m., Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview; and February 5, 7 p.m., VIP Park, La Feria.

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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, January 1 Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, Bluegrass every Wednesday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Line Dancing - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 10am. Country Jam Session - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, No charge.

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From cake, $5pp. Jam Food - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-5pm. 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 Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, At the Hynes Event Center, $9.25pp. Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, By invitation. 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 - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Kainoa Kamaka, $7pp. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Ralph Kuster Broadway Show with a visual presentation for each song. $8pp advance, $10pp at the door.

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pg. 9 Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Eric Kearns Show, $9pp. Entertainment - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Bobby Hitt, $8pp. Pulled pork sandwiches available for purchase at 6:00pm. Call 956-585-7630 for more info. Friday, January 3 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Steven May & Southern Knights Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am, Serving breakfast tacos. 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. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Pizza & salad bar. Oldies Rock & Rockin’ Country Jam

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- Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm, Enjoy a hearty lunch from our kitchen and an afternoon of great music! For more information call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karly Ruhde. 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. 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. Spanish Classes - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1pm, $5pp. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Variety every Friday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Happy Hour - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, With Lynn Dvorak at the Hynes Event Center, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park,

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Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Curtis James. P Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort,R Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Steve May, pass the hat. Come, enjoy great music, join theM fun! Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park,M 5-6pm, Fish dinner served every Fridayi Jan-Mar. Full order (3 pcs. fish) - $8pp.3 Half order (2 pcs. fish) - $6pp. Meal includes french fries and coleslaw, and ei-R ther iced tea or coffee. Other concessionsS also available. A Karaoke and Supper - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-9pm, Sup-i per served at 5:30 pm, karaoke follows supper. Supper menu changes from weekP to week, $6pp. $ Friday Night Jams - Hidden ValleyS Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm,f Refreshments will be available at 4:15 pm and jams will begin at 5:30 pm. v Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort,e Pharr, 6pm, Come join us with your singing talents! m Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Re-t sort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Southern Blend, $9pp/$11pp at door. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/P Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, The Agency,v $10pp. b Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Mario and The Fabulous Cruis-M ers, $10pp. g Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Don-t na, 7-10pm, Diego, $7pp, BYOB/snacks,P free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort7

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Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Come dance to Reagan James, $7pp. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Two Bad Apples, $7pp. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, The Chamberlain’s, $5pp in advance, $6pp day of. Call 314-6813388 for more info. Entertainment - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, The Kody Norris Show. First show of the season; authentic American bluegrass. Entertainment - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 7pm, The Punches, $7pp. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Ralph Kuster, $8pp. Tribute to Broadway and movies. Soda, water, ice cream bars & popcorn for sale. Call 815-228-6221 for more info. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, Pelican West, $10pp. Tickets on sale 12/13/19. Entertainment - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 7pm, Dave Perryman and The Country Revue, $7pp. Saturday, January 4 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 - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, Pancake breakfast every Saturday,

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with biscuit & gravy served every alternate Saturday. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, Varied menu including pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, biscuits, and gravy, etc. Please bring your own service. Pancake Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/ El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30am, $4pp. Art & Craft Show & Sale - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30am, Free. Cowboy Church and Breakfast - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7:30am, Full breakfast served 7:30-8:30am, priced per item. 9:00am Kody Norris Bluegrass Band, come worship and enjoy. For more info call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karyl Ruhde. Breakfast - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7:30-9am, Menu and price varies each time. For more info call 956-475-5018. Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am, Great breakfast for $5. 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. Yard Sale/Flea Market/Craft Sale Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Patio Sale - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 8-11am.

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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. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 6:30pm, Open to all to enjoy or take part. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Baker Family, Variety, Bluegrass and Country Music, $8pp. Entertainment - Mission West RV Park, 7pm, The Yodelin’ Cowgirl, $9pp. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, The Kody Norris Show, $9pp. Dance - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Route 66, $7pp. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Everybody welcome! BYOB, snack bar, raffles, music requests, line dancing instruction. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, Gatos Locos, $7pp. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, Hot Rodz, $6pp. Dance - W&I Resort, Mission, 7pm, Pelican West, $8pp. Bring your own setup. Ice provided. Soda and water sold. Country Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Dinner 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7pm, Diego, $6pp. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-10pm, Regan James, $6pp. Singles welcome, set See PARKS pg. 25

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Garage and Park Sales - Magnolia RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Lunch served. Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB/Snacks, popcorn & soda for sale. Open jam, all welcome. 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 Estates, Alamo, 1-3:30pm, Soda and ice cream for sale. Coffee and finger food for donation. Widows Support Group - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1pm. Entertainment - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, The Vagle Brothers concert, 2 pm and 7 pm, open to public, no charge, free will offering. 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

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From pg. 11 ups available. come. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Church Services - Leisure World Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, Community, Weslaco, 9am, With Pastor 7-10pm, At the Hynes Event center with Charles Delcher. Southern Knights, $7pp. Tickets available Worship Service - Palm Shadows RV/ to the public Monday prior to the dance. MH Park, Donna, 9-10am, Communion Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mis- will be the first Sunday of every month. sion, 7-10pm, Ron and Chester Band, Church Service - Eastgate RV & MH $5pp. Park, Harlingen, 9am, Pastor David Entertainment - Paradise Park RV Squire, communion first Sunday of each Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Leslie Blas- month. Everyone welcome. For informaing, $8pp. Doors open at 6:30pm, tickets tion call 815-228-6221. available at the door. Church Service - Chimney Park, MisEntertainment - Wagon City North, sion, 9-10am, Join everyone at our nonMission, 7pm, The Punches Family. For denominational services. Enjoy cookies more info call Judy at 765-490-1503. and coffee along the Rio Grande after the Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, service. Pharr, 7pm, High Country Band, $8pp. Church Worship Services - Hidden Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, Harlingen, 7pm, Helen Russell, $7.50pp. 9am, Non-denominational, coffee and reBYOB, popcorn, and ice provided. For freshments available at 8:30am. more info 815-228-6221. Church Service - Alamo Palms MH & Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlin- RV Park, 9am, Every Sunday at the Main gen, 7pm, Curt James, $6pp in advance Hall. or pay at the door. BYOB. 956-425-7448. Church Services - Quiet Village II, Entertainment - Seven Oaks RV Park, Donna, 9:30-10:30am. Mission, 7-9pm, Mario, $9pp. Advance Non-denominational Church Service tickets available or at the door. Call 956- Casa del Sol, Donna, 9:30am. 581-0068 for more info. Church Service - Pharr South Park, Sunday, January 5 Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominationChurch Service - Restful Valley Ranch, al service with Dr. Gerald Parriott. ComMission, 8:15-9am, Nondenominational munion first Sunday of month. Coffee felservice. lowship after service. All welcome. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, Church Service - Mission West RV 8:30am, Non-denominational service. Park, 10-11am, Non-denominational Church Services - Rio Valley Estates service with Pastor Jeff Dilks, everyone MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Held welcome. Coffee and cookies served folin Friendship Hall. All welcome, non-de- lowing service. nominational, led by Pastor Bob Amos. Church - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Church - Paradise Park RV Resort, Mission, 10am, Non-denominational. Harlingen, 8:30-10am, Cookies and FelNon-denominational Service - Paralowship, 8:30am. Church Service 9:00am. dise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10am, Pastor All are welcome. Bill Roth. Non-denominational Church SerSunday Service - River Ranch Resort, vice - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, Rio Hondo, 10am, Meet Pastor Al Dickey 8:30am, With Pastor Jesse Hernandez. at our church service. Come sing-a-long Bible Study follows service. and get acquainted with your friends. Church Services - San Juan Gardens, Coffee and cookies after the service. 8:45-9:45am, Non-denominational. PubChurch Service - Sunshine RV Relic welcome. sort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Pastor Richard Church Service - Winter Haven Park, Elkins. Everyone is welcome to Sunday Pharr, 8:45am, Non-denominational with Service at Sunshine RV Resort, located at Pastor Bob Kracht. Communion first Sun- 1900 Grace Ave. Harlingen, TX. Join us day each month. in the Friendship Hall. 956-425-7448. Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am. Worship - Bibleville Conference Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denomi- 7:00 pm. national service with Chaplain Jim TroutBible Conference - Bibleville Conferman. Communion every first Sunday. ence Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, Dr. DaChurch Service - Big Valley Trailer vid MacLead Park, Donna, 9am, Non-denominational Church - Pleasant Valley Resort, Misworship service with Pastor Tom Borror, sion, 10:30-11:30am, Traditional Luthercommunion is on the first Sunday of each an Service in the Rec Hall. month. Everyone welcome to join us. Public Meal Chicken Dinner - SunNon-denominational Church Service shine RV Resort, Harlingen, 11:30am, - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9-10am, Bible $10pp in advance. Sunday chicken fried Study every Sunday through March at dinner. Must buy tickets in advance in our 10:15 am. Rec Hall at 1900 Grace Ave. Harlingen, Church Service - Enchanted Valley TX. 3pc chicken, mashed potatoes with Ranch, Mission, 9-10am, All are wel- gravy, green beans, roll, ice tea and des-

sert. 956-425-7448. Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm. Gospel Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 1-3pm. Acoustic Jam - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, Drawing, snacks, coffee. Mixed music. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 1:30-3:30pm, Jason Coleman, $8pp. Entertainment - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 2pm, RGV Band, $TBA. Gospel Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm. Beginning Line Dancing - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 2-3pm, First half hour ultra beginner. All steps called. Donations accepted. Sunday Night Entertainment - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 2:30-4:30pm, Baker Family, $7pp. Free Big Band Dance - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 3-5pm, On South Tower Rd., Alamo. Gospel Sing-Along - San Juan Gardens, 4-4:45pm, Everyone is invited to join our Gospel Music Sing-Along. Piano accompaniment will be provided. No tryouts and no talent required - just a love for singing favorite Gospel songs! Dinner - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Scalloped and ham. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5-7pm, Come sing or just listen, BYOB/snacks. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30-7:30pm. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Free admission. Hot dogs $1.50, 50 cents canned soda, or bottled water $1 each. Call 956-585-7630. Jam - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Chuck Stranberg, free admission. Come and have an enjoyable time! Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-8:30pm, PH II, III, & IV RD Dance Party. Entertainment - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Rusty Rierson Gospel & Patriotic Show, $8pp. Movie Night - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Visit website at www.paradisepharr.com for movie title. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, The Baker Family Show, $9pp. Energetic full time Bluegrass Band traveling the US. Midwest album of the Year, midwest Entertainer of the Year, Female vocalist of the year, and more. Doors open at 6:00pm, concessions available. For more info call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karyl Ruhde. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Come join the fun. We have 50/50, Speed Bingo, Horse Racing and Regular Bingo! Dance - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, SouthBound Band. Classic Country at its finest! Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Jason Coleman, $8pp.

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Grandson of the late Floyd Cramer. Monday, January 6 Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Woodcarving Show - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, Free admission, 20th Annual Ranchero Woodcarving Show & Sale. Coffee & homemade cinnamon rolls served at 8am. Call Gene 320-241-1558 or George 452-553-5996 to reserve table(s). Line Dancing - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 9am. Golf Scrambles - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon, Public Scrambles Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 10 AM. Ladies Scramble Thursday - 10 AM. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Beginner Squares - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm. Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm, Intro to square dancing. Free admission. No rounds. Jam - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, 50-50 raffle, serving a late lunch. Country Jam - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, Located at 2905 N. Conway. For more info call LeRoy Kuhlers at 515802-9421. Yahoo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1-3pm. Karaoke - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 1pm, Free. Country Jam - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1pm, Lunch served at 11am 12:30pm (lunch only first Monday of each month). Everyone welcome. Music Jam - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1-3pm. Country Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Come join our open Countryside Jam, with professional back up band on stage. Serving lunch at our Countryside Cafe from 11:30am until 12:45pm. Concessions also available. Clogging - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 1:15-3:30pm, With Lois Ford. Come learn the skills of Clogging! Acoustic Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 1:30-3:30pm, Musicians by invitation only. All listeners welcomed. 1609 N. Main St., La Feria, TX. For more info call 956-778-9940. Entertainment - Magnolia RV Park, Donna, 1:30-3:30pm, Goldwing Express, $9pp at the door. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 2-4pm, PH II-III RD Dance/Workshop. Dec - review, Jan - Mar-beginner class. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Diego. 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

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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! e Dinner - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Hot beef sandwich. - Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palm-view, 4:30-6pm, All you can eat pancakes -and french toast. e Burger Night - Paradise Park, McAlelen, 5-6pm. 6 Music Jam - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 5:30pm, Jam Hosts Jim and Cindy Dixon welcome participants and audience members to The Grove, BusiVness 83 & Stewart Road, San Juan Monsdays beginning at 5:30 pm. Lunch is served for a free will donation. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, -Palmview, 5:30-7:30pm. - 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. Bible Conference - Bibleville Confer,ence Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. David MacLead. - Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-9pm, Goldwing Express, $10pp. - Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, With Hot ,Rodz. Open to public, $7pp. 50/50 drawing available. e Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/

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MH Park, Donna, 7pm, The Punches, $7pp. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Eric Kearns Voices of Legends, $9pp. Popcorn, soft drinks, and ice cream bars available. Entertainment - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 7pm, Helen Russell, $7pp at the door. Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, Baker Family, bluegrass, $8pp. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, The Freddie & Sheila Show, $8pp. Everyone welcome. Come enjoy a great show. Concessions available. Entertainment - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Rusty Rierson, $8pp. Sloppy joes available for puchase at 6:00pm. Call 956-585-7630. Tuesday, January 7 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 Danc-

Rio Valley Estates

715 N. Westgate Dr., Weslaco 78596 (Sister Park to Ranchero Village)

ing 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. Jam’s Lunch - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 11am-12:45pm, $5-$7pp. Hamburger or hotdog with chili. Taco Tuesday - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 11:30am-1pm, All you can eat tacos and homemade charro beans. All for just $6pp. Jam Lunch - Paradise Park, McAllen, 11:30am-1pm. Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, Noon. Beginner Squares - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm. 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 Ce-

sar Chavez Rd. Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm. Jam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1pm. Country Music Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 2-4pm, M.C. Joe Hinnenkamp. 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. Taco Tuesday - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-5:30pm, 2 tacos or taco salad choice of beef or chicken, drink & dessert $6pp. Country Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30pm, 50/50 tickets, cookies at intermission for donation. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30pm. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, The Baker Family, $8pp. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. David MacLead. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Entertainment - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Tom Wurth, $9pp. Entertainment - Alamo Rose RV and See PARKS pg. 24

RANCHERO VILLAGE 1900 S. Bridge Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596 (Sister Park to Rio Valley Estates)

RioValleyEstates@gmail.com RV & Manufactured Home Park for 55+ “Winter Texans” and full time residents!

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Free!!! With Purchase of a New Model Home: Free Lot Rent – (For One Year!) Free Concrete Drive Free Skirting Free Carport Full Hookups Available

Homes by Ranchero Sales, License #MHDRET0035769 Website: www.RioValleyEstates.com

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Amenities include:

• 14,000 Sq. Ft. Rec Hall • Free Cable and Internet • Exercise Room • 24 Shuffle Board Courts • 30’ Wide Streets • Gated Senior Community • Ceramic Studio • Stained Glass Studio • Billiards, Cards, Crafts • Wood Carving Studio • Swimming Pool & Oversized Spa • R/C Race Track

Free!!! With Purchase of a New Model Home: • Free Lot Rent – (For One Year!) • Free Concrete Drive • Free Skirting & Carport • 1 Free Spectrum Cable TV box • 1 Free Internet Modem • Free Flat Screen TV • Free Washer & Dryer • Free Storage Shed

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OPEN - DAILY • 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

DALE & GAYLE

214 E. Chimney Rd • Mission, TX

WEEKLY LIVE MUSIC

Thursdays • 1:00 - 5:00pm Event Center Huge Dance Hall

Every Monday - March 23 : Ace’s BBQ, Mission Country Show • 5pm Every Wednesday - March 25 : Ace’s BBQ, Weslaco Country Show • 5pm Jan 17 • Koenigs Park, Donna Country Show • 6:30pm • PTH Jan 21 • Alamo Rose Park, Alamo Country Show • 7pm • $7 Jan 24 • Rio Grande Bible College Children’s Haven Benefit • 2-4pm Feb 8 • Wagon City North, Mission Country Show • 7pm • $7 Feb 9 • Citrus Valley, McAllen Country Show • 6:30pm • $7 Feb 13 • Valhalla Park, Edinburg Country Show • 7pm • $7 Feb 15 • 4 Seasons RV/MH Resort, Brownsville Country Show • 7pm Feb 21 • Lagoons RV Resort, Rockport Country Show • 7pm • $8 Mar 12 • Vals Kountry Corral, Mission Country Show • 7pm • $6

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Christmas • Country • Gospel • Rock & Roll Oldies • Variety Shows

TICKETS NOW ON SALE AT RIVERSIDE CLUB

Rain or shine • AC/Heated

Fridays • 1:00 - 5:00pm (Weather Permitting)

Saturdays • 1:00 - 5:00pm Jan 4 • Live Music Jan 9 • Roger Kenaston Band REAL COUNTRY MUSIC Jan 11 • Ron Moshier Jan 16 • Roger Kenaston Band WATSON Jan 18 • Jolly Huntsmen Band GENE Jan 23 • Helen Russell & co Sat. Feb 22nd $50 p/p Jan 25 • Ron Moshier CASH ONLY! Jan 30 • Roger Kenaston Band Tickets on Sale! Feb 12th

GORDY & DEBBIE 1:00 - 5:00pm • $10p/p Doors Open 11:00am

Sundays • 2:00 - 6:00pm Jan 5 • Renaissance Rockers Jan 12 • Riverside Band Jan 19 • Renaissance Rockers Jan 26 • Riverside Band

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

(Down River to Dam) (Up River Only) Mon. Tues. Wed. Tues & Thurs Thurs. Fri. Sat Seniors: $20 Adults: $24 Seniors: $11 -Adults: $13 $CASH ONLY$ (price includes tax)

Covered Cushion Seating • Enclosed Windows + Heating Passenger Minimum for Departures 15 for 1 Hour • 25 for 2 Hours No Outsie Beverages/Food Allowed • Private Tours Available

RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED • Call (956) 581-4477

Concert at 7:30pm Doors Open at 5:30pm

Canada Day • March 3

Helen Russell 1:00 - 5:00pm Everyone Welcome!

St. Pat’s Day Party Tues. Mar 17 • 1-5pm Helen Russell Corned Beef Dinner (while it lasts)

Come Try our TEXAS Size Pork Tenderloin

Seating For Large Groups FRIDAY

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Call Jennifer to plan your next Par ty/Reunion/Meeting or Private Boat Ride

Visit our website daleandgayle.com

See Our Bio • Sample Videos of Live Performances CD Clips • Find Us On YouTube BOOK US TODAY! 580-362-5437 E: daleeisenhauer@sbcglobal.net

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Come join the fun at Snow to SUN Open House • 1-3pm

Every Wednesday & Friday Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease

Line Dancing

Every Wednesday 10am

Happy Hour • 3-4:30pm Every week Monday-Friday

Monday • Diego Tuesday • Steven May Wednesday • Lynn Dvorak Thursday • Regan James Friday • Curtis James

Dances • 7-10pm

OPEN HOUSE

Every Wednesday & Friday • 1-3pm Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease

PICKLEBALL MIXER

Every Thurday • 9-11am • $1

LINE DANCING WITH KEITH Monday & Wednesday 10am (Beginner/Improver) Tuesday 10am (High Beginner)

Saturday, January 4 Smokin Guns • $6 Saturday, January 11 Southern Knights • $6

Jan 3 • 7-9pm • $7 • Regan James Jan 8 • 7-10 • $7 • Jealous Heart

Sunday, January 12 2-4pm Goldwing • $10

Jan 5 • 1:30-3:30pm • $8 Jason Coleman

Every Friday 10am-12pm • $10 A Couple

Jan 4th • Jam 7-9pm Dinner 5:30-6:30pm

7-9pm Every Tuesday Dinner 5:30-6:30pm

Sunday Night Entertainment

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For more information regarding these and other activities at Snow to Sun, please call 956-968-0322 and ask for the Activity Director

DANCES

ENTERTAINMENT COUNTRY JAM

Instructor Donation Accepted.

SQUARE DANCE WITH JOE SALTEL

ROCK AND ROLL JAM

1048 N. Alamo Rd. • Alamo, TX 78516 • Office: 956-783-5008

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The Baker Family

TOM WURTH Jan 7 • Trails End, Weslaco Jan 8 • Entertainer’s Showcase • 2:40pm Park Place Estates, Harlingen Jan 10 • Oleander Acres, Mission Jan 13 • Blue Bonnet, Mission Jan 14 • Winter Texan Expo • 9am-3pm McAllen Convention Center • 11am-noon Jan 14 • Sleepy Valley, Mission Jan 15 • VIP La Feria, La Feria Jan 16 • Entertainer’s Showcase Mission Bell, Mission (Booking Booth Only) Jan 17 • Riverbend, Brownsville Jan 18 • Canyon Lake, Mission Jan 23 • Palmdale, Los Fresnos Jan 25 • Aladdin Villas, Mission (Dance) Contact: Valerie Clark, Print It PR, PRServices@PrintItPR.com 615-473-1105 www.TomWurth.com

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Bluegrass Music At Its Best! For Show Schedule Go To: www.thebakerfamilybluegrass.com For Bookings Call 573-953-1309

BIBLEVILLE Conference Grounds January 4, 2020

January 5-10, 2020

Dr. David MacLeod

The Vagle Brothers Four brothers from Minnesota blend their voices in the close harmony unique to siblings.

RGV MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR

Kansas Cowboy

RUSTY RIERSON Jan 5 • Texas Trails • Pharr • 3-5pm

Jan 5 • Southern Comfort • Weslaco • 7pm Jan 6 • Blue Bonnet • Mission • 7-9pm Jan 7 • Tropic Star • Pharr • 7-9pm Jan 8 • Entertainers Showcase Park Place Estates • Harlingen Jan 8 • Bit-O-Heaen • Donna • 6:30-8:30pm Jan 9 • Palmdale • Los Fresnos • 7-9pm Jan 12 • Magic Valley • Weslaco • 7-9pm Jan 16 • Entertainers Showcase Mission Bell • Mission Jan 19 • La Hacienda Estates • Alamo • 2-4pm Jan 22 • Kansas Day Celebration Trophy Gardens • Alamo Jan 26 • Rio Hondo Baptist Church Rio Hondo • 6-8pm Feb 4 • Llano Grande • Mercedes • 3-5pm Feb 4 • Bentsen Grove Resort Palmview • 7-9pm Feb 5 • VIP Park • La Feria • 7pm For Bookings Contact L. Rice at 956-564-1923 email: txrices@hotmail.com

Acacia RV and MH Park 89 Business Hwy 83, Alamo 956-464-4080

Entertainment - Dave Perryman and The Country Revue Jan. 3, 2020 • 7pm Doors Open at 6:30 pm

$7pp, tickets available in advance Soda & Water For Sale Dance - Smoking Guns Band Jan. 10, 2020 •7-10 pm

Professor of Bible and theology at Emmaus Bible College in Dubuque, Iowa

Doors Open at 6:30 pm

$7 pp, tickets available in advance Soda & Water For Sale • 50/50 raffle Gospel Jam 3rd Sunday of the month •2-4pm

Bible Conferences 10:30am Sundays & 7pm Nightly Bibleville Conference Grounds 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd Alamo, Tx 78516

2019

(956) 787-2024 email: bibleville@riogrande.edu

Open to All

Park Rummage

2nd Wednesday of the Month •8-12pm

Saturday Concert 2pm & 7pm Bibleville Conference Grounds 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd Alamo, Tx 78516 (956) 787-2024 email: bibleville@riogrande.edu

Bluegrass Jam Saturdays at 6:30 pm Open to All, All Acoustics (Starts in January)

SEMBA Reunion Feb. 10th •11am-4 pm $5 Lunch Available, All Acoustics

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Mission Bell - 1711 E Business Hwy 83 Tradewinds RV Resort - 1005 N Stewart Rd

CRAFT SHOWS

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

Tradewinds - Saturdays 8am--12pm Jan 18, Feb 15, & Mar 21

ENTERTAINMENT All Shows 7:00pm unless noted Jan. 2 • Ralph Kuster • Adv $8 - Door •$10 Jan. 9 • Goldwing Express • $10

Mission Bell - Mondays 8am--12pm Jan 20, Feb 17, & Mar 16

DANCES 7PM-10PM

All Dances held in Mission Bell Ballroom

Texas Wheels - $7 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 Jan 25, Feb 8, Mar 6 Barefoot Becky - $10 Feb 14 Tiny Hill Orchestra - FREE Jan 19, Feb 9, Mar 8

Jan. 12 • Men of A-Chord Barbershop Chorus • 2pm • $7 Jan. 16 • The Kody Norris Show • $9 Jan. 19 • Lynn Nelson - Girl Power Square Dance • 2pm • $5 Jan. 23 • Dave Perryman & the Country Review • 7-9pm • $7 Jan. 30 • Mario Rosales • $8 CRAFT SALE 8:00am - 12:00pm Second Tuesday of Every Month Jan. 14 • Feb. 11 • Mar. 10 Vendors Welcome

For information call 956-585-4833 stay@missionbellrvresort.com

Jan. 6 • Punches • $7 Jan. 13 • Kody Norris • $8 Jan. 20 • The Baker Family • $8 Jan. 27 • Sarah Smith Trio • $8

Dances (7pm - 10pm) Jan. 9 • Rewind • $8 Jan. 23 • Route 66 • $7 • Theme 50/60/70

Patio Sale

First Saturday each month 8am-Noon Jan. 4, Feb. 1, Mar. 7

Craft Sale

Second Friday each month 8am-Noon Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 13 Call Deena Byrd 515-238-5859

Big Band/Rock and Roll Jam Every Friday 7-9pm Musicians & Vocalists by request only For info call Roger Steiger 507-273-3895

Weight Watchers Meetings Each Wednesday 11:30am-1:00pm

Palm Shadows Worship Service

FOR MORE INFO. CALL:

Sunday at 9:00am

A Division of Wilder Corp.

200 N. Val Verde Road Donna, Texas 78537 Connie Perry Activity Director-607-427-3082

(956) 783-4587

(Formerly Pharr Paradise Park)

ALL PARK DRIVEWAY EVERY SUNDAY SALE

Sat. Nov. 18,Jan.Services 13 & Mar. 10 • 7am-12pm Church - 10am Movies – 7pm – FREE • Snack Bar Open

CRAFT SALE

Tues.,EVERY Nov. 28,TUESDAY Jan 30 & Feb 27 8am – 12noon Bingo •–Lunch 7pm Served Snack Bar Open at 5:30pm

EVERYTHURSDAY SUNDAY EVERY Church Services -

Karaoke – 6:30pm • Snack- Bar Open Non-Denominational 10am Movies – 7pm• –7PM Starts 12/3/17 DANCES - 10PM Snack Bar Open Sat. Jan. 4 - Hot Rodz - $6 Sat. Jan. 11 - Burning Ember - $6 EVERY TUESDAY Bar Open 11/7/17 Bingo –Snack 6:15pm - Starts Snack Bar Open at 6:00pm JAMS • 12:30PM Every Wed. Starts 1/8/20 EVERY THURSDAY Variety w/ Bob Dollie12/7/17 Karaoke – 6:30pm - Starts Every Thurs. Snack Bar Open Free Popcorn Rock & Roll w/ Howard O. Bedient Snack Bar Open at 11:30am DANCES • 7PM - 10PM Sat. Nov. 18 - Grey Rock - $5 ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM

Eric Kearns Variety Show JAMS • 12:30PM Wed., Jan. 8 • New RGV Every Wed. Variety w/ to Bob Dollie Starts 1/3/18 Freddie & Sheila Pelletier Every Thurs. N Roll w/ Wed., Rock Jan. 15 Howard O. Bedient - Starts 12/17/17 JAN. 11 YARD SALE 8AM-12PM Snack Bar Open at 11:30am

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Goldwing Express

ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM Jan 4 - Kody Norris Show - $9 Jan 7 - The Baker Family - $8 Jan 8 - Goldwing Express - $10 Jan 14 - Williamson Branch - $8 Jan 18 - Punches - $8 Jan 21 - Freddie & Sheila - $8 Jan 28 - Piano Man - $8 Jan 31 - Kai - $7 Feb 1 - South Bound - $7 Feb 2 - Naomi Bristow (3pm) - $7 Feb 4 - Shake, Rattle & Roll - $8 Feb 10 - Adam Pope - $8 Feb 11 - Sarah Smith - $8 Feb 15 - Lawless & Mae- $8 Feb 16 - Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel - $10 Feb 18 - Maggie Mae - $8 Feb 22 - Shelly & Darren - $7 Feb 24 - Spittin Image - $8

Entertainment (Shows start at 7pm)

E.E.Hall HallAcres AcresRd. Rd. Paradise 301301Pharr PharrTX TX78577 78577 S.S.HWY. Resort HWY.281 281 (Behind (Behind Estate Burger BurgerKing) King)

DINNER & SHOW

Division of Wilder’s Corporation

Public Dances - Every Friday 7-10pm • $6 (Unless Noted) Jan. 3 • Steven May Jan. 10 • Night Ryders Jan. 17 • Sweetwater Jan. 24 • Curt James Jan. 31 • Helen Russell & Company

ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 5 • 3-5 pm Rusty Rierson - $8 adv, $9 at door Jan. 7 • 7-8:45 pm Eric Kearns - $8 adv, $9 at door Jan. 13 • 7-9 pm Goldwing Express - $16 Jan. 19 • 2-4 pm Punches Family - $8 adv, $9 at door Jan. 21 • 7-9 pm Ron & Jan Easter - $7 adv, $8 at door CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED

January 13th Dinner at 5:30pm Show at 7pm

Loaded Baked Potato (And We Do Mean Loaded) Butter, Sour Cream, Chives, Broccoli, Cheese, Ham, Bacon, Chili, and More! Plus a dessert.

Great Entertainment Only $16 Tickets Available Now WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS

501 W. Owassa Rd • Pharr, Texas 78577 • (956) 782-7886

FOR INFO/TICKETS CALL (956) 787-6538

Be a part of the FUN at Llano Grande!

Don’t Miss Out – Only Show in the Valley this Season! Chicago Rewired – The Premier Chicago tribute band Feb 27, 7pm • Show • $14/16pp

Simon & Garfunkel Tribute

Re-live Simon & Garfunkel’s 1981 Concert In Central Park Mar 5, 7pm • Show • $14/16pp

Upcoming Entertainment:

Jan 4, 7-10pm – Southern Knights Dance Jan 30, 4pm – Jason & Meagan Feb 7, 7pm – Gordy & Debbie Feb 20, 5pm – Pick Pocket Gene Dinner

For more info and to buy tickets:

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Victoria Palms Resort

BIT O HEAVEN

602 N. Victoria Rd. Donna, Tx 78537 (956)782-3263

RV & MOBILE HOME RESORT

The Crowning Touch

1051 W Bus Hwy 83 • Donna, TX 78537

1645 S Bentsen Palm Drive Palmview • 956-585-0703

TUESDAYS • HAPPY HOUR

*Schedule Subject to Change*

BYOB/snacks, popcorn & soda for sale.

Pick Pocket Gene

COUNTRY JAM

WEDNESDAYS • ENTERTAINMENT • 6:30PM

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

Popcorn/soda/ice cream bars for sale.

Every Thursday - 12:30-3:00pm (No Jam or Lunch, Dec. 26)

DINNER EVERY MONDAY Jan. 6 All you can eat pancakes & french toast - 4:30-6:00pm

DANCES EVERY FRIDAY 7-10PM

Jan 1 • The Sundrops • $7pp Jan 8 • Rusty Rierson • $8pp

THURSDAYS • SOUP SUPPER 4:30pm • $4pp

BYOB/own table service/snacks. Dessert and soda for sale.

FRIDAYS • DANCES • 7-10PM Jan 3 • Diego • $7pp Jan 10 • The Classics • $8pp

Jan. 3 - Pelican West - $10.00 BYOB/snacks, popcorn for sale Tickets On Sale Now SATURDAYS • JAMS Jan. 10 - Regan James - $7.00 11am-1pm • All Welcome Jan. 17 - The Fabulous Cruisers - $10.00 BYOB/snacks, popcorn & soda for sale. Tickets On Sale Now SUNDAYS • GOSPEL JAMS Jan. 25 - The Agency - $10.00 1-3pm • 4th Sunday every month Tickets Go On Sale January 3 BYOB/snacks. Karaoke every Sunday • 5 pm ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM Jan. 2 - Eric Kearns Show -$9.00 Jan. 8 - Kody Norris Show -$9.00 Jan. 9 - The Punches Show -$7.00 Jan. 15 - Goldwing Express Show -$10.00 All EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Peggy Creach & Kathy Tyler, Co-Directors

TROPHY GARDENS

Division of WILDER CORPORATION

WELCOME BACK!

DANCES • SATURDAYS • 7pm Bottom Line - January 4 - $6 Agency - January 11 - $8 Sweetwater - January 18 - $6 Classics - January 25 - $8 BYOB • Doors open at 5:30pm Concessions & Setups Available

ENTERTAINMENT

Eric Kearns January 5 • 7pm - $8 Leslie Blasing January 12 • 7 pm - $8 Doors Open At 6pm • Tickets available in advance or at the door

OPEN JAMS

Every Friday • 12:30pm - 2:30pm

CRAFT SHOW • 9am-12pm

Jan. 25, Feb 22 • Lunch 11:30am 800 SH 495 Alamo, TX 78516 956-685-5300 Jason & Stephanie Skelly, Act. Dir.

SHOWS

3:30-5pm • Diego • Pass the Bucket

BYOB/snacks.

CRAFT FAIR • 8AM-12PM

2nd Friday every month Homemade and purchased crafts, breakfast for sale, free admission.

PATIO SALES • 8AM-12PM 2nd Saturday every month

SUSAN THOMAS, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR • 603-396-2786

CASA DEL SOL JAMS EVERY FRIDAY Rock & Country Jam

Lunch at 11:30am Jam at 12:30pm

COWBOY CHURCH

Jan. 4 with Kody Norris 9am Jan. 11 & 18 with Goldwing Express 9am Breakfast 7:30-8:30am

ENTERTAINMENT

Jan. 5 - The Baker Family Show - $9 Jan. 12 - Goldwing Express Show - $9 Jan. 16 - Hot Rodz Dance - $8 Jan. 23 - The Kody Norris Show - $8 Joe & Kathy Compton, Park Managers 400 N. Val Verde Rd. - Donna, TX 78537

956-464-9024

Friday Night Dances • 7 - 10pm

Jan. 31 • 7-9 pm • $8 DANCES 7-10pm

Jan. 10 • Southbound • $7 Jan. 17 • Diego • $7 Jan. 24• Regan James • $7 Jan. 31 • Dixon & Co • $6 Yard & Craft Sale YS • Jan. 11 • 8am - 12noon CS • Feb. 21 • 8am - 12noon Entertainment • 7 - 9pm Jan. 7 • Freddie & Sheila • $7 Jan. 14• Roger Wayne • $7 Jan. 21• Dale & Gayle • $7 Jan. 28• Kody Norris • $8 Feb. 4• Helen Russell • $7 Quilt Show Mar. 4 • 12noon - 3pm

Fri. Jan. 3 • The Fabulous Cruisers $10 Tues. Jan. 7 • Texas Wheels $7 Fri. Jan. 10 • Pelican West $9 Tues. Jan. 14 • Mexican Fiesta/Diego & Edith $7

938 S. Alamo Road, Alamo, TX 956-783-2605

Singles welcome! All events held in the ballroom For Information on all events call: 956-782-3263

Randy & Nancy Zuleger, Act. Dir.

American Legion Post 37 1305 E. Jasmine Ave. – McAllen

956-682-7841

Shuffle Board Tournaments Every Sunday • 2pm

Wednesday Dances 5pm-9pm Jan. 1st - Driftin’ Cowboys Jan. 8th - Jack Kay Jan. 15th - Jeff Gordon Show Jan. 22th - Smoking Gun Jan. 29th - Music Town Tacos/Chalupas - 5pm-7pm

Friday Dances 7pm-11pm

Jan. 3 - Texas Dream Jan. 10th - Jealous Heart Jan. 17th - Solitaire Jan. 24th - Barbed Wire Jan. 31st - Steven May Kitchen Dinners $8.00 - 5pm-7pm rd

Doors and Concessions open at 6pm. Margarita and Soda Set ups. FREE Popcorn and Ice. All welcome. Please call 956-782-3263 for more information.

Wed. Jan. 15 2- 4pm • DJ Dug & His Lovely Assistant $5

Trivia with music, dancing, and prizes In the Ballroom CRAFT FAIR Saturday, Jan. 11 • 8am- 12noon

CONCERTS 7-9PM Uptown Jan. 26 • $13 & $14

HAPPY HOUR 3-5PM Jan. 9 • Curt James

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Saturday Dances 8pm-11pm Jan. 4th - Hall of Fame Band Jan. 11th - The Rovers Jan. 18th - Texas Storm Jan. 25th - The Classics Burgers by Dea - 4pm-7pm

Special Events

Jan. 1st - Hangover Party • 11am-1pm Jan. 12th - CR Smith’s Shuffleboard Tournament • 2pm

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Thank you for your giving

Winter Texans contribute so much to difficult times when money was tight. the economy of the Rio Grande Valley. Jobs were so few and far between that And that’s great! We need those extra the government created jobs so that many dollars. But money can be such a fleet- people could feed their families. And now ing thing. Winter Texans are giving much those same people who worked hard, and more than money. They are giving a com- know what a hard life is all about, are modity that cannot be put in the calcula- ready and eager to help those in our comtor. munities who are having a difficult time. The big thing that the Winter Texan Sometimes they help in the schools by Community contributes to us is their love tutoring students who need that extra time of sharing and giving - a love that contin- and attention to learn to read or to underues and grows as time goes on. They are stand math. Almost every RV/Mobile giving of their time, Home Park in the Valley their talent and their not one, but several “It must be comforting has love for their fellow projects that contribute man. It is very, very to envelope yourself in a to our Valley. Men’s impressive how much shirts are cut up and they contribute in so hand made love offering sewn into girls’ dresses many ways. contributed to those from someone that you and Many of those in need. Quilt groups Winter Texans were will probably never know.” in the parks make lap themselves born in throws and comforters

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that are donated to the nursing homes. It covers as they tried to stay warm. must be comforting to envelope yourself Just one year after the drive to collect in a hand made love offering from some- coats started, Mary Grace Lansburg of one that you will probably never know. Channel 5 contacted one of the men of the Park Place Estates in Harlingen has a Dry Cleaners Association. She wanted to stuffed animal project. They give stuffed help promote and grow their project. Tim animals to the Sheriff’s Department so Smith, from Channel 5, also became inthat when, and if a family is separated volved and so Tim’s Coats was born. Tim for whatever reason, the the catalyst that “It is estimated that became child, who now has no one helped spread the project to cling to, can at least find perhaps half a million throughout the Valley. some comfort in his cudSoon many RV/Mocoats have been donat- bile Home Parks all over dly gift. Fun N Sun in San Benithe entire Valley began ed since 1982...” to participates in the Toys to contribute to the projfor Tots drive. They also ect. It is estimated that contributed over $3,000 in merchandise perhaps half a million coats have been to the San Benito Food Pantry. Particular- donated since 1982...this is probably a ly impressive is their Angel Tree. Those very modest estimation. The coats are who wish to participate take an angel collected, cleaned by different dry cleanfrom the tree. Each angel has a child’ s ers in the association, and then distributed name for whom a toy will be purchased. through the Salvation Army and Catholic These toys are then given to children at Charities to keep our children warm. Sunny Glenn Children’s Home and chilOne park in particular - Bentsen Grove dren who are at Maggie’s House. Resort in Mission - wanted to be a part Sometimes a project started by local of the giving and sharing. They now have citizens will catch on and spread to the been contributing coats for thirty years. Parks and grow into an annual project so Sixteen years ago, this park decided to large it is almost beyond comprehension. keep records. To date they have collected One such project, started in 1982, and contributed 16,800 coats. A bumper had its beginnings through efforts of the year for them was in 2011, when their Southwest Regional Dry Cleaners Asso- records show a total of 1,462 coats were ciation. These local men decided to start donated. a drive to collect Winter coats for under Thank you to al l of our Winter Texprivileged kids whose families could ans. You are making a difference! not afford warm clothing for their children. Without a coat, these children often missed school, staying home under the

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By Nadia Ramlagan AUSTIN, Texas -- Nearly 100 days are left before the 2020 Census count begins, and advocates for Texans over age 50 say this massive undertaking is an opportunity for people looking for short-term work. Tina Tran, state director of AARP Texas, says her organization is helping older residents who want to get involved to become census-takers in their communities. “The Census is a great opportunity for particularly older workers who are looking for flexible work and short-term work,” says Tran. “And the Census is looking at adding about 500,000 temporary workers.” Texas is one of five states in the nation that has chosen not to establish a statewide “Complete Count” committee, tasked with increasing awareness and motivating residents to participate in the 2020 Census. Without a state count committee, Tran adds it’s even more important that schools and local organizations ensure all families

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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. January 1 – Polar Bear Dip at Clayton’s. Registration is at 10 a.m., dip at noon. Live music, costume contest, and other entertainment. Clayton’s is located at 6900 Padre Blvd. January 2 – 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. January 3 – The Texas Travel Information Center will host a Welcome Home Winter Texan Open House from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will feature Leslie Blasing for entertainment, refreshments and an array of community partners. Their office is located at 2021 W. Harrison Ave. in Harlingen. January 4 – 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. January 5 – RGV Concert Band will hold a concert at Peppermint Palace at El Valle Del Sol in Mission at 2 p.m. January 9 – 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. January 9 – The Senior Ambassadors Men’s Chorus will welcome the Texas A&M Singing Cadets to the Rio Grande Valley for a performance at the Center Church located at 4801 N. Cage Blvd., in Pharr. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the performance will start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at Copy Zone in Mcallen (3701 N. Bicentennial Blvd.) or by calling Mike at (956) 309-7547; or from any member of the Senior Ambassadors Men’s Chorus. Monies collected go toward scholarships. January 9 – Harlingen Concert Association hosts The Maxwell Quartet at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204

Fair Park Blvd., at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase season tickets, visit www.HarlingenConcert.com or contact the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium box office, (956) 216-5990. January 10-11, 2020 – Our Savior Lutheran Church-ELCA, located at 1105 West Fern Avenue in McAllen, will hold its annual church wide rummage sale from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on both days. Lots of new and gently used items for sale. Come by and find a treasure. January 11 – 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. January 16 – 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. January 18 – The International Museum of Arts and Science (IMAS) will hold a Winter Workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Roni Cortez will lead a landscape painting workshop for participants at all levels. Everyone will have the opportunity to paint with acrylics. The workshop is $10 and limited to 15 participants. 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. January 18 – 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. January 19 – RGV Concert Band will hold a concert at First Presbyterian Church in Mission at 3 p.m. January 23 – 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.

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ARVP’s Coat and Sweater Drive adds warmth to the season

To make freezing temperatures a little more bearable for those in need, Alamo Rec-Veh Park (ARVP) residents donated 81 coats and sweaters to charity before Christmas. Due to Park Manager Barbara Hamel’s concern about those who might suffer from the cold this winter, the park’s first Coat and Sweater Drive resulted. Before it began, ARVP resident Fred Meier made arrangements with Al-

amo’s Heavenly Splendor Church pastor Josh Gutiérrez to distribute the collected winter garments. ARVP resident Colleen Benoit decorated the very large collection box. Within a couple of days, the container was filled. When Fred and Pastor Josh came to collect the warm clothing, the original box had been filled and emptied six times.

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Visitors can also explore the IMAS fine art galleries including Mexican and Latin American Folk Art, the newly opened Compulsory Measures, and Erica Daborn’s Dialogues with Mother Earth and the Christmas Tree Forest before their final day, Sunday, January 5. The museum is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Avenue at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen. Hours of operation are Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays. On the first Thursday of each month, IMAS is open until 8 p.m. Visit theimasonline.org or call (956) 6812800 for more information.

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After playing a Christmas Concert on December 8th at Our Savior Lutheran Church the Rio Grande Valley Concert Band is tuning up for its 22nd season of concert performances. Since 1998 both Valley residents and Winter Texans have joined forces to create this seasonal band which only performs December thru March. The purpose of the RGV Band is to provide an outlet for music expression to both local residents and Winter Texans by performing for the general public “concert in the park” type music, using the 55+ parks as the concert hosts. Band members start arriving in the Valley by early November, and during the Winter Texan Season perform bi-weekly concerts. The band members, approximately 62 in number, gather each Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 107 Fern in McAllen to practice. The band is in need of additional members in the clarinet, tuba and percussion

sections. If you are interested in joining the band, please contact Mr. Gene Goede at (956) 682-9225. Here is their 2020 schedule, Sunday concerts are at 3 p.m. unless otherwise noted Sunday, January 5, 2 p.m. El Valle del Sol (Peppermint Palace), Mission Sunday, January 19 First Presbyterian Church, Mission Sunday, February 2 Alamo Palms Mobile Park, Alamo Sunday, February 16 Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission Sunday, March 1 Tip-O-Texas RV Resort, Pharr Sunday, March 6, 7 p.m. Combined concert with Men of A-Chord, Senior Ambassadors and Sweet Adelines Center Church, Pharr Sunday, March 8 Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr

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ty and assist in connecting tourists and travelers with not only the hotspots, but the unique, impactful experiences that the Rio Grande Valley offers,” said Esther Luna. There will be live music featuring Leslie Blasing, refreshments and an array of community partners in the center for the event. The travel center is located at 2021 W. Harrison Ave in Harlingen. Call (956) 428-4477.

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From pg. 1 Fun N Sun, park Place Estates and Bent- tries. I am sure this is just a part of what sen Grove. you do for us and the communities you Previous issue mentioned Retama Vil- call home during the winter. lage, the work parks do with Toys for Tots Keep your ideas and story items comand Operation Christmas Child, McAllen ing into us. We love hearing what you Elks Lodge and others. are doing in your community and for our You are truly a gift to the needy fam- communities. Please send news items, ilies and children of the Rio Grande Val- ideas, to news@wintertexantimes.com ley. These instances are just a few of the We are so very thankful for you! things you do for Valley residents and Carina A. Brunson those across the border and in other coun-

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44 Years and Counting That’s how long the residents of Orange Grove RV Park in Edinburg have been collecting toys at Christmas for the Edinburg Fire Department to distribute to Edinburg children. The Fire Department works with local churches and nonprofit agencies to ensure that the toys are given to the Edinburg children. Fire Department Chief Shawn Snider said he has been at the fire department for 29 years and Orange Grove RV Park has continuously donated the toys during his tenure. Orange Grove park owner Rosemary Hensley said that donating toys for the fire department to distribute to Edinburg children has been a tradition continuously for the 44 years it has been open.

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. Carriage/Lifestyle RV Owners Luncheon There will be a Carriage/Lifestyle RV Owners Luncheon on Wednesday, January 8, at 11:30 a.m. at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. Hwy 83 (Business), in San Juan. Contact Rod Garges for more information at (817) 205-2836. Armstrong Rubber, Pirelli’s and Titan Tires All retirees of Armstrong Rubber, Pirelli’s Tires and Titan Tires, will gather Wednesday, January 8, 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.

ALCOA/Arconic Retirees The Alcoa/Arconic retirees meet every second Wednesday, January 8, 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, January 8, 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.uppervalleyhomeownersassociation.org for more information. Meetings are held November through March. Newmar Reunion A Newmar reunion will be held Wednesday, January 8, at 11 a.m. at the American Legion Post #37, 1305 Jasmine, in McAllen. Walk-ins are welcome, but to help our cooks, a reservation is appreciated. For information or to make reservations, call Rose at (954) 579-7794 by January 3. Winnebago Owners Winnebago owners will gather at Mr. Gatti’s Restaurant, 4100 N. 2nd Street in McAllen, on Thursday, January 16 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, 651675-8710.

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Winter Texan Wednesday is a program that welcomes Winter Texans and retirees to enjoy an afternoon at the Museum of South Texas History. The museum, which is located in Edinburg, features a presentation followed by a highlight tour of part of a museum exhibit. The first program, titled “Sal del Rey,” with guest speaker Joe Vidales Wednesday, Jan. 8, at 3 p.m. North of Edinburg resides a large salt lake that the early Spanish settlers along the Rio Grande claimed for the Spanish crown. The salt lake was referred to as Sal del Rey, or “Salt of the King.” Salt at the time was considered a valuable resource because of its preservative qualities. Vidales, a Weslaco Museum volunteer,

will discuss the origins of the salt lake and its importance to the native peoples, Spanish settlers and the state of Texas. Following the presentation, visitors can join a highlight tour of part of the River Frontier gallery, which includes history on a prehistoric mosasaur and Spanish exploration in the region. Winter Texan Wednesday is included in the fee for regular museum admission. No reservations are required. Resort/park groups are welcome to enjoy this program. Winter Texan Wednesday will be a bi-weekly event at the museum with a different topic each time. For more information, please contact the museum at (956) 383-6911 or visit mosthistory.org/events.

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From pg. 13 MH Resort, 7-8:30pm, Freddie & SheiLlano Grande Resort Expo - Llano la, concessions available at intermission, Grande Lake Park Resort and Country $7pp. Club, Mercedes, 11am-2pm, Hynes Event Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, Center, free admission. Showcase event 7pm, Snack Bar opens at 5:30 pm. for activities and services available in the Rock & Roll Jam - Casa del Valle Re- RGV this season. sort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Dinner 5:30 pm Lunch - Mission West RV Park, Noonto 6:30 pm. 12:45pm, Join us for weekly lunch, menu Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, varies and is $5pp, includes either iced tea 7-9pm, Hot Rodz, $8pp. An enjoyable or coffee. evening of dancing and lots of fun! Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, Dance - Paradise Park RV Resort, Har- 12:30pm, Variety Jam with Bob Dollie, lingen, 7-9:30pm, Diego and Edith, $6pp. lunch served at 11:30 am. Doors open at 6:30pm. Country Jam Session - Sunshine RV Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-10pm, Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, No charge. Greyrock. Singles welcome, setups avail- Jammers wanted, come and sit in and join able. For more info call 956-475-5018. in the fun. Food is available for purchase, Entertainment - Tropical Valley Acres, so join us for lunch and then stay for the Mission, 7pm, Curtis James, $7pp. music. 956-425-7448. Entertainment - Fun N Sun Resort, San Country Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, Benito, 7pm, Jeff Gordon Variety Show, 12:30-2:30pm. $8pp in advance, $10pp at the door. Country Jam - Chimney Park, MisWednesday, January 8 sion, 1-3pm, Country Music Jam with lots Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, of fun music, laughs and friends! Come Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. early - Lunch available at 11:30 am, Jam Omelet Breakfast - Lemon Tree Es- starts 1-3 pm. Contact Park Office at 956tates, Mission, 7-11am, Pre-sale tickets 585-5061. only, BYOTS. $6.50pp. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, homes we have for sale and lease. 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, Grande, meal price varies. Free admission, lunch at break for donaCraft & Flea Market - Fiesta Village, tion. Mission, 8am-Noon. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, HarPark Rummage - Acacia RV Park, Ala- lingen, 1pm, Soft rock and easy listening. mo, 8am-Noon. For information 815-228-6221. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, 9-11am, Bluegrass every Wednesday. Mission, 2-4pm, Free, musicians by invi50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers tation only. welcome. 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Line Dancing - Snow to Sun Park, Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, Weslaco, 10am. 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner inLunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Re- cluded, Prizes given to winner. sort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11amHappy Hour - Southern Comfort Re1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, sort, Weslaco, 3pm, With Diego, pass the meal price varies. hat.

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Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Lynn Dvorak. Social Hour Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3pm, Johnny D, pass the hat. Popcorn, nachos, and soft drinks available. All welcome. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, The Amigos. Everyone welcome. Concessions open, set-up available. Happy Hour - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 3:30-5pm, Carlos Canas, pass the hat. Hamburgers, hot dogs, and chicken sandwiches. Happy Hour - Quiet Village II, Donna, 4-5:30pm, Music by Steven May, pass the hat. BYOB, pop, water, some snacks, and ice cream 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. Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5-6:30pm. Country Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Host Marion Price, food served 4:00 to 5:15. For info call Ardelle at 563-340-6493. All musicians and audience welcome. 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, Rusty Rierson Show, $8pp, 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, Pre-rounds with the Baldwins. 7:00pm MS & plus square dance with rounds Ron Betzelberger - casual attire. Dance - Mission West RV Park, 7-9:30pm, Come dance! Music provided by High Country Band. Free ice and popcorn, other concessions available. Weekly drawings for 50/50, free Hamburger Meal and free Fish Dinner. $7pp. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Goldwing Express, $10pp. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. David MacLead. Entertainment - VIP La Feria RV Park East, La Feria, 7pm, Mike & Nancee, $7pp. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park,

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7pm, Rewind, $8pp. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Eric Kearns Variety Show. 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 enjoy Jealous Heart, $7pp. Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, SouthBound, $7pp. Doors open at 6:30pm, tickets available at the door. Entertainment - San Juan Gardens, 7-8:30pm, Mario Rosales, $8pp. Doors open at 6:30pm, public welcome! Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Joseph & Melissa, $6pp. Entertainment - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Garth Tribute Live, $16/$14/$13pp in advance. Come and enjoy the sounds of Garth Brooks, this Tribute features all of Garth Brooks hits. Stop by our Activity Office for advance and reserved seating, or call for advance tickets 956-425-7448. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Kody Norris Show, $9pp. Thursday, January 9 Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Biscuits and Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 7:30-9am. Craft Sale - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 8am-Noon, Serving soup, sandwiches, coffee, taco salad, and fresh baked pies. 50-50 raffle. Craft Show - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8am-Noon, Free admission. Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 9-11:30am, “Best Pancakes in The Valley” at The Grove, Business 83 & Stewart Road, San Juan. Pancakes, waffles, eggs, sausage with free coffee. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9am, Donation. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 9-11am. 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 937-241-8297. Jam Lunch - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 11:30am-12:30pm, Jam starts at 1pm. Jam - Pharr South Park, Pharr,

11:30am, Every Thursday. Lunch starts at 11:30am, Jam starts at 12:30pm. Musician sign up begins at 11:30am. All musicians and singers welcome. Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Rock and Roll Jam with Howard O. Bedient, lunch served 11:30 am. Jam Session - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, Lunch available starting 11:30am. Rock & Roll Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm. 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. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Open to all musicians. Food available at 12:00 and during jam. Call 956-585-7630 for more info. Ladies Teas - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, Open to public, call for attendance. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - Sundance RV Village, Harlingen, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3-5pm, Curt James, Pass The Hat. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Regan James. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3pm, Special Concert - Garth Tribute, tickets sold in advance, re-

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served seating. $13/$14/$16pp. Call 956-968-7171 or 956-638-3158. Concessions available. Canadian and American Dance Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:306pm, Entertainment for all who love to dance. Enjoy the sounds and music with Claude, every Thursday in the Friendship Hall. 956-425-7448. Jam Food - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-5pm. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans and pudding, $6pp. Creamy potato soup, roll, and pudding, $5pp. Happy Hour - Alamo Paradise Acres, 4-6pm, Kainoa Kamaka, $5pp. BYOB. 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 Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, At the Hynes Event Center, $9.25pp. Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, By invitation. Happy Hour - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 6-7:30pm, Diego and Edith, BYOB, snack bar available, donations. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6-8pm. Entertainment - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6pm, Kelly Marie. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, See PARKS pg. 26

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Wheels, $7pp. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. David MacLead. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Goldwing Express, bluegrass/comedy group consisting of three native American brothers and their father. $10pp. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Dance to Sweetwater! $6pp. Snack Bar, 50/50, door prizes. Singles welcome!

Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Jason Coleman, $7pp. Dance - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Rewind, $8pp. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, The Punches Show, $7pp. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, Special Concert - Garth Tribute, tickets sold in advance, reserved seating. $13/$14/$16pp. Call 956-968-7171 or 956-638-3158. Concessions available. Entertainment - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7pm, $7pp.

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Friday, January 10 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Night Ryders Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Homemade and purchased crafts, breakfast for sale, free admission. Flea Market - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, Held inside Friendship Hall, lunch served including homemade pies. Questions, call Lucy Johnson, ph. 815-289-0916 or lucyj213@yahoo.com.

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pm. Spanish Classes - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1pm, $5pp. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Variety every Friday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Happy Hour - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Curtis James. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, With Punches at the Rec Hall, 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! 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 Rec Hall. Purchase tickets in advance, BYOB. 956-425-7448. Fish Dinner - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm. Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 5-6pm, Fish dinner served every Friday Jan-Mar. Full order (3 pcs. fish) - $8pp. Half order (2 pcs. fish) - $6pp. Meal includes french fries and coleslaw, and either iced tea or coffee. Other concessions also available. 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

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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! Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30pm, With Goldwing Express. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Helen Russell & Co. Show, $8pp/$10pp at door. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. David MacLead. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-9pm, Pelican West, $9pp. Dance - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Smoking Guns Band, $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 Classics, $8pp, BYOB/ snacks, free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Southbound, BYOB, concessions available, $7pp. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7pm, With Hot Rods. Ice, pop, and popcorn available, door prizes, BYOB. Tickets at door plus reserve seating available with advance purchase. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-11pm, Star Fire Band, 50-50 raffle, BYOD. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, With Kody Norris, $8pp. Open to the public. Entertainment - Lazy Palm Ranch, Ed-

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inburg, 7pm, The Baker Family, $7pp. Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Barbed Wire, $6pp. BYOB, 50/50, prize drawings. Ice and soda available. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Kainoa Kamaka, $7pp. Kai performs a fabulous energetic program playing Hawaiian music with his ukulele. Soda, water, ice cream bars & popcorn for sale. Call 815-228-6221 for more info. Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Rewind, $8pp. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Tiny Hill Orchestra Big Band, $8pp. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, With Regan James Hired Hand, $7pp. Entertainment - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Garth Brooks Tribute Concert. $18pp front section, $16pp back section. Call 956-423-1170 for tickets. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Fab Cruisers, $10pp. Everyone welcome, tickets sold in advance and at the door. Concessions open, set-up available. Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Steve May and the Southern Knights, $8pp. Popcorn, pop and ice available. BYOB. Dance - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Carlos Canas, $7pp. BYOB, free popcorn, and 50/50 raffle. Dance - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Dave Perryman & The Country Review, $7pp. Call 956-585-7630 for more info.

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ANTIQUE CAR 1950 HUDSON Commodore, Texas Tan, is driveable. $10,000 OBO. 7414 Golf Drive, Mission, 316-655-3272. COMPLETE RV SET-UP ROLL out, 2006 Fleetwood class c Tioga. Approx. 34 feet, two slides, back and side cameras. Complete Blue Ox tow bar with auxillary brake tow car, 2015 Sonic LTZ tow breastplate installed. Pay as you go satellite. See at Bentsen Grove Resort, space B19. Inquire Bentsen Grove Resort space A24. Phone 956-581-1133. $25,000. 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.

REASONABLE, MUST SEE 5TH wheel setup as park model, close to shopping etc in secure 55+ park in San Benito. Prowler 30 5X, 8x16 furnished add on room and shed with laundry. Many upgrades. Ready to move in. Lot rent paid until November 2020. No reasonable offer refused. Call 608-289-3019 and more detailed info will be provided. 2005 36RLTS JAYCO LEGACY triple slide designer legacy fifth wheel. King bed, electric front jacks, upgraded cabinets, porch awning, many extras. Good condition. 906-869-1146. JAYCO DESIGNER 36RLTS KING bed, three slides, two recliners, two a/c’s. Below book. 918-504-6214, Mission, TX. 2011 DUTCHMEN COLORADO 5TH wheel. 32 ft, three slides, rear kitchen. Must see to appreciate. Make reasonable offer. Located in Rio Hondo. 319654-2360.

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Michael Kilgore and staff keeping me healthy. Purchased tires at discount tires Edinburg, old tires now off. I’M HERE UNTIL JANUARY 11, time to spend with adopted family and friends. Had fun, now time to return. See you next year. Remember check out Dr Michael Kilgore, Mcallen, dentist Dr McDonald and chiropractor Dr Bill Harrison in Mexico. Handyman Santo, 832-404-5224. One more time across the border to see both doctors. MOBILE HOME STEPS FOR sale. 24” high, two steps on each side, wood top, 36x36 metal frame. Excellent condition. Had to go to a handicap ramp. 956-607-6791. 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.

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munity. Any offer over $15,000 considered, contact Karen Snyer 405923-7263 with W.T.H.S. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 14x60, 2BR/2BA, fully furnished. Carport, deck, storage shed. Ready to move in. Alamo gated park. $12,000.00 OBO. 641-782-0555. CLAYTON MANUFACTURED HOME 22 ft x 44 ft porch model home, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen, 10 & 1/2 ft x 18 ft sunroom, a carport and storage room. $79,500. 903-399-3293, located in Val’s Kountry Corral lot 14. 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. Contact 712-330-8641. 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. 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 trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842.

Motor Homes

2012 FREEDOM ELITE 22’ Class C, good condition, new tires, other upgrades. Located in Edinburg. 607-222 -3161 or 518-791-2146. ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SAFETY STEPS aluminum with granite powder coat. 15x19 platform. 7-9 inch tall. New in box. Purchased RV Station $144.49, sell $75.00. 309-453-7083. Donna. 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, 573-268-7454. 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

OWN YOUR LOT DON’T rent, Includes park model fully furnished, full size stove and fridge, with lots of cupboards and counter space. Metal roof, tinted windows. Both on concrete.

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Oversized awning over carport. Storage shed with washer. HOA only $100 per year. See to appreciate. 55+ park in Donna, TX. 616-822-4833. 1978 PARK MODEL 52X14 Gated Magic Valley Park, remodeled, primed, painted. Open concept, gas stove, water heater, furnace, central air, fridge, microwave, pull out couch, recliners, T.V., king size bed, dryer, 2019 washer. Texas room 10x16, pullout couch, recliner, carport outside. Fridge, two sheds. $6,500.00. 956351-5272. TWO BEDROOM TWO BATH park model for rent in Fiesta Village, $1200 per month for three month rental. 817691-0561 or 903-391-5771. FOR SALE PARK MODEL 1BR, 1 BA, living room, kitchen, storage shed, carport. Emerald Grove Resort, 8989 W. Bus. 83, Harlingen Texas 78572, Lot B-4. If interested call 931304-3407 or 615-636-9977. 12’ X 32’ PARK MODEL ON a cement lot for sale in Edinburg, TX. Completely furnished, heat and air, new water heater, handicapped accessible bathroom, metal roof, tinted windows.

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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. 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.

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Travel Trailers

FOR SALE 2000 33’ AMERICAN Star travel trailer and lot, Paradise Park, 55+ McAllen. Twin beds, 6x10 metal shed, washer, fruit trees, all concrete lot. Great location. $14,000, 517-2424422. 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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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. PARK MODEL MOBILE HOME 956501-8047.

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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. 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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Tropical Trails RV Resort, situated deep in the heart of South Texas on 165 acres in Brownsville, Texas, will open on January 1, 2020. The resort offers the perfect location, only 20 minutes from South Padre Island and right in the middle of what all the Rio Grande Valley has to offer. The options are endless – top rated golf courses minutes away, a day trip to Mexico, local shopping, dining, museums, and historical sites, numerous hiking or biking trails through wildlife preserves and bird watching sanctuaries and the best fishing in Texas!

AMENITIES • Secured, gated entrance • An amenity center • A resort-style heated swimming pool with a large jacuzzi • Spacious sun decks and loungers • Fitness center • Sports courts, including pickle ball and shuffleboard • Outdoor pavilions with BBQ pits and picnic tables • Large dog park • Modern bathhouses with laundry facilities

The 240 large RV sites have 30/50 amp, full hookups, spacious concrete pads, back-ins and pull throughs with free high speed fiber optic internet. Tropical Trails also offers 23 park model cottages to rent on a short-term or long-term basis. The cottage rentals will become your home away from home, with the most modern conveniences, fully furnished, well-manicured landscaping and concierge service waiting to serve our guests! “With our expansive acreage, you will have plenty of room between your RV and your neighbor’s RV,” said Hill Dishman, Managing Partner of Tropical Trails.