January 8, 2020 Winter Texan Times Vol. 33, No. 13 by Winter Texan Times

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100,000th Omelet to be served

Renk to retire; holds two events T

ome lucky omelet lover is going to tremendously enjoy their omelet for free on January 16. That person will go down in the Victoria Palms Restaurant history books as the one who ate “The Omelet Guy’s” 100,000th omelet. See OMELET pg. 24

Coffee, doughnuts, and a musical

nother magical story is soon to grace the stage at the Harlingen Performing Arts Conservatory, and they are inviting every Winter Texan to an exclusive showing of Beauty and the Beast. If you have attended an exclusive Winter Texan showing for either the production of Mamma Mia or In the Heights, then it should be good news to hear BeauSee MUSICAL pg. 6

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

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KARLA SANTOYO from Aguascalientes, Mexico awarded symbolic ears at Santa Maria Bullring 2018

he Santa Maria Bullring will host only two events this year. The first event will be held on Sunday, January 12, with the second one on Sunday, February 16. Fred Renk will be retiring after these two events. Both events will star the world’s seventh female matador, Karla Santoyo. Jim Verner, a special longtime friend of Fred Renk, will appear on Sunday’s card to honor Renk’s retirement from the world of bulls. Jim could have been a matador by taking his doctorate anytime during his 60 year tenure in the bullfight world. He has a special talent in that he wants no credit for all the years he has performed in the See RENK pg. 2

RGV Woodcarvers show on January 10-11 T

he 2020 Rio Grande Valley Woodcarving Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday and Saturday, January 10-11, at the Nomad Shrine Club, at 1044 W. Nolana in Pharr. Admission for the event is a $3 donation. Hundreds of exhibits in 27 categories of carving will be available for viewing after judging is completed. Categories of carvings include animals, birds, flowers, mythical creatures, jewelry, carousel animals, knife carvings, wooden toys, spoons, gourds, bowls, and wood burning. Most categories also include subcategories like types of birds. Both members and non-members may enter the competition. See WOODCARVERS pg. 4

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She came through it performing one month later in the Santa Maria Bullring, wowing the crowd with a sterling performance dominating her two bulls. She continued her collection of symbolic ears and tails awarded by the fans that pleaded with the judge for more. The beautiful young matadora is appearing all over Mexico and South America this year. Joining her will be the dynamic trumfador of last year’s performances, Cayetano Delgado, son of the grand matador Enrique Delgado. Delgado was the compadre to the American icon Matador David bullrings of Mexico and Spain. Renk, “El Texano.” “It’s a special honor to take your place Cayateno won the best in show during in the world of the Matador, and I have last year’s events and the Golden Bull trobeen honored to appear with many of the phy for a historic fight with the bull called greats,” said Jim. “Being here with Fred “Gitano.” He just returned from a grand Renk on this special day in honor enough series of performances in Spain. after knowing him and performing for him He is a classic matador who performs here in La Gloria for the last 20 years.” with sterling statuesque passes that literLife has a special meaning to Fred, who ally make you tremble while watching his honors his son Matador David Renk “El performance. Truly inspiring to watch. Texano” on this day. David, who passed The bulls are the famed ranch “El away in late 2018, was Sabinal.” They are all of the only American Mat“It was in front the famed berendo color, ador in history to conblack and white of 47,000 fans that meaning firm his doctorate in the coloring – and they are largest bullring in the beautiful. he was the sixth world – Plaza Monu“In all the 20 years of mental Mexico. It was American matador in events this promises to be in front of 47,000 fans the best Santa Maria has that he was the sixth history to achieve the ever presented,” said Fred American matador in owner and judge. goal since 1902.” Renk, history to achieve the “These two events are in goal since 1902. honor of my retirement. “It was an honor to know him and per“It has been a proud time and I am form with him,” said Jim. ready after 60 years of the bulls, to just be Karla Santoyo heads the card for the able to sit and watch. Don’t miss it.” January 12th event performing with CayEntertainment prior to the bullfights etano Delgado. Both have performed at will be provided by Mario Ordaz and his the Sant a Maria Bullring over the years. famous dancing horses. The famous MaKarla, whose bullfight club is recognized riachi Memo Rodriguez’s Mariachi Rey by the American National Association of Azteca will perform two hours prior to Bullfight Clubs of America, has a special bullfight opener with the great voice of meaning to Fred because he formed it and Alex Posas. has represented the club throughout the Tickets are taken by reservation by US, Mexico and Europe. calling (956) 481-3300 and pay when you Karla is no stranger to the fans in the arrive. Food, beverages and music will be Rio Grande Valley. She has appeared in available. four previous seasons and is a favorite of Gates open at 1 p.m. the bullfights start the Winter Texans. She is always avail- at 4 p.m. The bulls are here for the public able for photos before and after the event. to see anytime. Bullring and cantina open Her career has been one of fame and daily at 2 p.m. Santa Maria Bullring is lofortune in all her performances. Two years cated at 4877 FM 1017 in La Gloria. ago, she received a tossing that threw her high in the air, landing her on her neck. The throw forced medical attention that revealed a blood drain from her left ear.

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The show features exhibits by carvers, carving instructors, demonstrations, tool vendors, and wood vendors. Door prizes will be given away every 30 minutes with three large door prizes given at the end of the show. Table space may be rented by both commercial and non-commercial exhibitors. Entries will be judged by Debbe Edwards and Rich Wetherbee. Edwards is a Native American Indian sculptor from Northeast Oklahoma. She is a member of the Cherokee Nation. She started her carving in wood in 1990 after receiving a small set of tools as a Christmas present. She became instantly hooked, started attending woodcarving shows and entering her pieces into competitions. Edwards has won many Best of Show and Judges Choice Awards with her animal sculptures. In 1994 she began teaching seminar classes and has taught classes throughout the United State and Canada. She began sculpting in stone in 1998 and produced bronzes of some of her original wood sculptures. Her art represents her life of working with animals. Much attention is given to detail, character and mood in each piece - creating very life-like animal sculptures. Wetherbee began carving around 1982. His father, an excellent carver himself, let Wetherbee carry a jackknife and taught him the basics of grain direction and stop cuts. He can remember getting acquainted with the National Wood Carvers Museum in Monument, Colorado in the mid 70’s, making him get hooked on woodcarving. Wetherbee began doing art shows, displaying and selling his work through-

out the United States in the early 80’s. He began his own studio in the mid 80’s. In his studio he reproduces his pieces in molds to sell. He is a member of the Caricature Carvers of America, which he and a group of guys formed to promote the art of caricature carving. He teaches woodcarving and design throughout the United States. See WOODCARVERS pg. 7

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ty and the Beast welcomes you back for another whimsical musical. The Harlingen Performing Arts Conservatory invites you for coffee, doughnuts, and a chance to see the musical Beauty and the Beast on the morning of Wednesday, January 15 at 10 a.m. at the HCISD Performing Arts Center located at 3217 Wilson Rd. Harlingen. This magical love story is performed by the most prestigious student performers in Harlingen, alongside a professional orchestra and jaw-dropping flying effects. This is definitely something you do not

want to miss especially at the discounted ticket price of $10. Winter Texans are invited to purchase tickets at the HCISD Performing Arts Center the morning of the performance or online at hcisdpa.org. Winter Texans can also purchase tickets in advance at the HCISD Performing Arts Center between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The offices will open from the holidays beginning Wednesday, January 8. If there are questions, the conservatory asks that you reach out to them at (956) 427-3571 or by email at admin.conservatroy@hcisd.org

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From pg. 4 A Milton Smith Memorial Award will be awarded to the winning bird, selected by Linda Smith, from any bird entered in the competition. Milton Smith, who passed away in 2015, was dedicated to carving and was known for his willingness to help in any way. This made him a friend to anyone he met, and he was cherished friend to many. Milton was also known for his imagination and his wood carving skills and being a willing teacher. Milton and Linda worked behind The Tool Box counter in recent years. Linda will sponsor the Milton Smith Memorial Bird Carving Merit Award. The award will be a commemorative knife, engraved and dated. Awards given will also include Best of Division, Best of Show, and People’s Choice. Rally on the Rio The Woodcarving Show will be followed by the Rally on the Rio, six days of carving classes with nationally known instructors. The Rally on the Rio will be held January 13 through January 18 at the Nomad Shrine Club. The rally is an opportunity for woodcarvers of all skill levels, and those wanting to learn, to participate in carving, pyrography and painting classes. Classes vary in length from one to six days, according to the complexity of the project. Classes begin at 8 a.m. and end for the day at 4:30 p.m. George and Charlotte Vaughn, of the Tool Box, will have a large supply of carving supplies available at reasonable prices. George will also sharpen tools for the carvers. Classes include carving bark fantasy houses, bobble heads, Santa spoons, caricature carving, realistic human carvings, and more. Instructors include Tony Dill teaching Aspen Walking Stick, Mountain man face in cottonwood bark, and carving a Santa; Debbee Edwards teaching realistic animals; and Fernando Gutierrez teaching power carving. Other instructors are Jan Jenson, Gen Kreyling, Mart Lind, Brenda Lodermeier, Jim Long, Ken Ramler, Lance Rath, Adair Rucker, Patty Rucker, Fred and Elaine Stenman, Harry Seurkamp, Jim Thalacker, Jim Trumpy, George Vaughn, Orlando Villarreal, and Rick Wetherbee. For more information, visit rgvwoodcarvers.org or call Fred Stenman at (320) 253-2132 or Brenda Lodermeier at (320) 252-7205. The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers, founded in 1983, meet weekly at 8 a.m. on Thursday mornings, October through March, at the Nomad Shrine Club. Carvers of any skill level are always welcome. Visitors are always welcome to look over a shoulder and ask questions.

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Leslie Blasing sings at fundraiser in Alice

eslie Blasing, a Valley favorite, will be performing at a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser in Alice on Monday, January 13. The event will be from 6 to 9 p.m. with Leslie performing at 7 p.m. Leslie Blasing’s songs span seven decades of country, classic rock, 50’s and 60’s. South Padre Island has been her home for 25 years where she has won multiple awards throughout the Rio Grande Valley and was recently honored as the first “Lifetime Achievement Award” winner for 2018. Join Leslie and Habitat for Humanity for a night of fun, raffles, entertainment, a silent auction, dancing and community service. The event will feature BYOB and snacks, set ups available, plus Dale Wilson’s “World Famous” brisket sandwiches available to purchase beginning at 6 p.m.

Tickets are $10. Contact Melissa Trevino at Alice Echo News at (361) 396-7222 for ticket sales (cash only). RV parking at the Fairgrounds available for $25 cash per night and includes 30-amp electricity and water hook-ups. It is walking distance toi the venue. There is a limited amount of1 RV spaces. Call Peggy Wilcox at (915)t y 433-7769 to reserve your space. The event will be held at the Mer-m chants Building at the Jim Wells Countyp Fairgrounds, 3001 S. Johnston St., in Al-c a ice, TX. You can also purchase tickets fromt Leslie Blasing at any of her shows in thed Valley between now and the event date. Find her schedule in our paper in the Win-t tertainers section and online at her web-p site at www.chuckandleslie.com or www.m s lesliepresents.com. t m i o i t a

Kansas Day celebration on January 22

he Annual Kansas Day Valley-wide celebration will be held on Wednesday, January 22 starting at 11 a.m. The event is beginning one week sooner than in previous years. The event allows Kansas residents that Winter in the Valley to get together and show their pride for their home state. Registration starts at 11 a.m. with a catered meal, by Balli’s catering, at noon. On the menu is chicken supreme, loaded mashed potatoes, vegetable medley, garlic toast, mandarin orange cake and a beverage. Entertainment will be provided from 1 to 2 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Augusta, KS native Rusty Rierson. Rierson is a nationally known entertainer. He was voted at the RGV 2019 Male Vocalist of the Year Award. Door prizes, social time and any other announcements will be made after the entertainment.

The event will be held at Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 SH 495 in Alamo. Reservations are required. i Reservations must be received on orh before Friday, January 17. Email reserva-S tions to Larry Schmitt at larrys@icloud.o com. Include name, number of attendees,a address and Kansas hometown. You can also call (913) 369-5669 if no computery access. m To be respectful to the Kansas Dayw volunteers, they ask that any cancellations be reported to Larry by January 18, or youh will be billed for the meal. C Tickets are $12 per person – this in-l cludes tax and gratuity. Money will beg collected at the door, so cash only. Organizers last year said they had thec largest turn out yet and look forward ton seeing how many show up this year. Seat-p ing is limited, so reserve your spot fast. G

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Dale and Gayle love coming to the Valley

2 By Carina A. Brunson t ale and Gayle Eisenhaur, or Dale r and Gayle, look forward to comd oing to the Valley every year. This is their f10th year to be entertaining full time and )they look forward to another fun filled year playing -music for the ypeople, espe-cially the fans and friends mthey love so edearly. . “We love -to expose new -people to our .music,” they said. “But there is so much comfort in seeing all of the familiar faces out there in our audience.” They love coming down to the Rio Grande Valley, just like other Winter Texans, for the mild winter weather. But for an entertainer, it is especially nice to be able to load and unload equipment and not do it in the cold, snow, or ice. Dale and Gayle say they love the cultures that they can experience down here too. You have the Hispanic culture everywhere, yet we get to spend a lot of time with Winter Texans from way up north or into Canada. “This is all quite a bit different than where we grew up in northern Oklaho- ma.” . Dale especially looks forward to coming down to the Valley because, down rhere, he is the pastor at their park every -Sunday, and is now in his fourth year. He .only gets to preach a few times elsewhere ,as he fills in here and there. n “It brings us a lot closer to God when ryou prepare all week for that Sunday sermon and Gayle picking out the songs that ywe will sing,” said Dale. s Dale had an experience in 2018 where uhe wasn’t breathing and had to receive CPR to bring him back. This experience -led him to needing a new aortic valve and egave him a new purpose in life. Every time they do a gospel show at a echurch or park, Dale will give his testimoony to “let everyone know that God has the -power over life and death for each of us.” “We hope that we will always give God the glory every time we perform.” Dale and Gayle have a complete sound

and can play at dances as well as a full variety of shows, and music for almost any venue. Dale and Gayle have a 750 plus song repertoire consisting of everything from classic and current country, folk, cowboy, gospel, rock and pop, and comedy songs. They currently have recorded, and offer, eight different CD’s and four DVD videos of some of their shows they’ve done here in the Valley. One of their most popular parts of their show has been a comedy skit with Ms. Crabapple. The skit is called “Let Me Speak to the Manager” and is a hilarious situation in which Ms. Crabapple calls the park manager and is always complaining about common problems that all parks face, except she really knows how to “explain” it to the manager. They love to interact with their audience and involve them. In any given show, you might see them put together a “kazoo band,” have “walking the dog” races, or have singing competitions between the men and the women. Their version of “Ghost Riders in the Sky” is a popular audience interaction song. You can quickly tell they love to entertain; they love what they do, and they love their audience – But more than that, they love each other and are always giving each other that special look, smile or wink during their shows. Through their entertaining, they have achieved many of their goals. As they meet one goal, they continue to stretch and reach for bigger goals. They are now trying to impress enough people to someday get good enough to get nominated for a Valley Star Award. Another goal is to play at least once in every park in the Valley. “We are proud that once we play in a park, we nearly always get asked back to play again the next year. While in the Valley, you can find See LOVE pg. 33

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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 8 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. Omelet Breakfast - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7-11am, Pre-sale tickets only, BYOTS. $6.50pp. Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe

Grande, meal price varies. Craft & Flea Market - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon. Park Rummage - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 8am-Noon. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, Bluegrass every Wednesday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Line Dancing - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 10am. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Llano Grande Resort Expo - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2pm, Hynes Event Center, free admission. Showcase event for activities and services available in the RGV this season. Lunch - Mission West RV Park, Noon12:45pm, Join us for weekly lunch, menu varies and is $5pp, includes either iced tea or coffee. Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Variety Jam with Bob Dollie, lunch served at 11:30 am. Country Jam Session - Sunshine RV

Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, No charge. Jammers wanted, come and sit in and join in the fun. Food is available for purchase, so join us for lunch and then stay for the music. 956-425-7448. Country Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm. Country Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Country Music Jam with lots of fun music, laughs and friends! Come early - Lunch available at 11:30 am, Jam starts 1-3 pm. Contact Park Office at 956585-5061. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, Free admission, lunch at break for donation. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm, Soft rock and easy listening. For information 815-228-6221. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Free, musicians by invitation only. 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner included, Prizes given to winner. Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3pm, With Diego, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Lynn Dvorak. Social Hour Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3pm, Johnny D, pass the hat. Popcorn, nachos, and soft

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drinks available. All welcome. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine,P Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, The Amigos. Every-a one welcome. Concessions open, set-ups available. Happy Hour - Encore’s Paradise SouthP RV Park, Mercedes, 3:30-5pm, CarlosS Canas, pass the hat. Hamburgers, hots dogs, and chicken sandwiches. Happy Hour - Quiet Village II, Donna,s 4-5:30pm, Music by Steven May, pass6 the hat. BYOB, pop, water, some snacks, and ice cream for sale. Free ice. R Karaoke Meal - Llano Grande LakeB Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes,d 4:30-6:30pm, At the Hynes Event Center,s dinner menu and meal price varies. Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Don-7 na, 4:30pm, Serving: biscuit and sausageb gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausagec patties, applesauce and coffee. Bring yourd own table service. $5pp, all you care toa eat. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake ParkT Resort and Country Club, Mercedes,E 5pm, With Harry & Judy at the Hynes Event Center. e Spaghetti Dinner - Alamo Rec-VehM Park, 5-6pm, $6pp. For more info call 956-475-5018. E Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley$ Resort, Mission, 5-6:30pm. Country Music Jam - Heritage Square,7 Mission, 5:30pm, Host Marion Price, food served 4:00 to 5:15. For info call Ar-t delle at 563-340-6493. All musicians andS audience welcome. 7 K p a

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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, 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, 7:3010am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Biscuits and Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 7:30-9am. Craft Sale - Citrus Valley RV Park,

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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 937241-8297. 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, reserved seating. $13/$14/$16pp. Call 956-968See PARKS pg. 12

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From pg. 11 7171 or 956-638-3158. Concessions Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, available. Pharr, 6:30pm, Snack bar open. Canadian and American Dance - SunBig Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, shine RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30-6pm, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Soda and ice cream Entertainment for all who love to dance. for sale. Coffee and cookies during interEnjoy the sounds and music with Claude, mission for donation. Call Myra 254-449every Thursday in the Friendship Hall. 4568. 956-425-7448. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, Jam Food - Restful Valley Ranch, Mis- 6:30-8pm, Kainoa, $7pp. Advance tickets sion, 4-5pm. available. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Meatloaf, mashed Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels potatoes with gravy, green beans and pud- Band, $7pp. ding, $6pp. Creamy potato soup, roll, and Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ pudding, $5pp. Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Texas Happy Hour - Alamo Paradise Acres, Wheels, $7pp. 4-6pm, Kainoa Kamaka, $5pp. BYOB. Worship - Bibleville Conference Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Donna, 4:30-5:30pm, BYOB/own table Bible Conference - Bibleville Conferservice/snacks. Dessert and soda for sale. ence Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. David $4pp/all you can eat. MacLead. All You Can Eat Fish Fry - Llano Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Goldwing Express, Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, At the bluegrass/comedy group consisting of Hynes Event Center, $9.25pp. three native American brothers and their Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, father. $10pp. 5:30-7:30pm, By invitation. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, MisHappy Hour - Canyon Lake RV Re- sion, 7-9pm. sort, Mission, 6-7:30pm, Diego and Edith, Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, BYOB, snack bar available, donations. 7-10pm, Dance to Sweetwater! $6pp. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palm- Snack Bar, 50/50, door prizes. Singles view, 6-8pm. welcome! Entertainment - Val Verde RV Park, Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Donna, 6pm, Kelly Marie. 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 956968-7171 or 956-638-3158. Concessions available. Entertainment - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, The Bakers, 7pm, $7pp. Entertainment - Val’s Kountry Corral, Mission, 7-9pm, Curt James, $6pp. Country music and more. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, Dave Perryman & the Country Revue, $7pp. 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. 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, Soup and salad bar. Oldies Rock & Rockin’ Country Jam - 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.

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Blue Grass Old Country Acoustic Jams - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Musicians by invitation only. Audiencess always welcome. Lunch served until 1:00c pm. Spanish Classes - Tropical Valley7 Acres, Mission, 1pm, $5pp. c Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission,e 1-3pm, Variety every Friday. 50/50, cof-w fee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Happy Hour - Restful Valley Ranch,l Mission, 2-4pm. B Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Curtis James. & Happy Hour - Llano Grande LakeN Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, With Punches at the Rec Hall,i 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 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! Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, Every Friday, no charge. Refreshments and cake served on the break. For more information contact Larry Carstens at 515-297-3319. 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/

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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, Edinburg, 7pm, The Baker Family, $7pp.

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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, Palm-

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view, 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. Show and Dance - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7pm, Ron L & Friends, $6pp. Saturday, January 11 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 See PARKS pg. 14

SALUTING TOP PARKS 956-464-2272 400 N. Val Verde Rd. Donna, TX 78537 Welcome to Donna and the home of Casa Del Centrally located in the Rio Grande Valley, residents can take short day trips to local Sol Mobile Home and RV Park. attractions from Brownsville, Padre Island Come stay with us at Casa Del Sol Mobile and Harlingen to the east, or to McAllen, Home and RV Park where you will enjoy an Mission and Edinburg to the west. active lifestyle with modern amenities and Shopping and restaurants are close in either popular entertainment. Join us for days and nights of whimsy and fun as we shuffleboard, direction with Costco and Sam’s Club less than 15 minutes away. Likewise, luxury movie pickleball, horseshoe, swim and dance our theatres – with reclining seats – are even way through the Land of Two Summers here closer in either direction. in the Rio Grande Valley. Casa Del Sol features planned social activities, on-site staff, a fitness center, laundry facilities, clubhouse, billiard room, pickleball court, horseshoes, whirlpool, sewing room, recreational facilities, a swimming pool, off-street parking, a library and a card room. Whether you enjoy swimming, pickleball, strolling or simply sitting and listening to music, Casa Del Sol offers fun and adventure for all. The park has a variety of onsite activities and we encourage you to venture out and enjoy yourself!

We welcome your four-legged family members (30 pounds and under) to come and enjoy the recently enlarged dog park with new green grass. Casa Del Sol offers 30 and 50/amp connections, water and sewer connections and daily, weekly and monthly rates. Take advantage of all that Casa Del Sol and the Rio Grande Valley have to offer!

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From pg. 13 the view along the Rio Grande. Contact Patio Sale - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Park Office at 956-585-5061. Donna, 8am-Noon, Resident patio sales, Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, free admission. 7-9am, Pancake breakfast every Saturday, Yard Sale - Paradise Resort Estates, with biscuit & gravy served every alter- Pharr, 8am-Noon. nate Saturday. Yard Sale - Alamo Rose RV and MH Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Resort, 8am-Noon. Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. Patio Sale - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8am-Noon, Free admission. 7:30-9am, Menu is pancakes, waffles, Breakfast - Roadrunner RV Resort, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, apple- Alamo, 8-10am, Biscuit and gravy, $4pp. sauce, and coffee. Seconds on pancakes Park Wide Patio Sales - Sunshine and waffles. $5pp. RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, No Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, charge. Don’t miss out on our park wide 7:30-9am, Varied menu including pan- patio sales. Each month our residents ofcakes, eggs, sausage, ham, biscuits, and fer items for sale, some new or slightly gravy, etc. Please bring your own service. used but there is something for everyone. Pancake Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/ Come on by 1900 Grace Ave Harlingen El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30am, TX and take home a treasure. 956-425$4pp. 7448. Cowboy Church and Breakfast - Casa Craft Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, del Sol, Donna, 7:30am, Full breakfast Palmview, 8am-Noon. served 7:30-8:30am, priced per item. Parkwide Patio and Bake Sale - Trop9:00am Goldwing Express, come wor- ical Trail, San Benito, 8am-Noon, 509 N ship and enjoy. For more info call 956- Williams Rd. 464-9024 Craig or Karyl Ruhde. Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, 11am-1pm, BYOB/Snacks, popcorn & Mission, 7:30-9am, Great breakfast for soda for sale. Open jam, all welcome. $5. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, PalmBreakfast - Encore’s Paradise South view, 11am-12:30pm, Burger and more. RV Park, Mercedes, 7:30-9am, Pancakes, Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, $4pp. 12:30pm, Please join us, you are welcome Craft Fair - Victoria Palms Resort, to sing, play an instrument, or listen to an Donna, 8am-Noon, Ballroom, free. afternoon of good music. Donation for re-

freshments. 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. Entertainment - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, The Taylors concert, 2 pm and 7 pm, open to public, no charge, free will offering. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 2pm, Gold Wing Express, $9pp. Entertainment - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 2-3:30pm, Baker Family, $7pp. Country Music Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-8:30pm, If you are using GPS you must enter the address as 1400 West Hooks Road, Donna, Texas. Come join the fun! Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, 6-8pm, 1840 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Light lunch served with free will donation. Beach Party with The Castaways Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-10pm, Supper served at 6:00 pm. Shrimp or chicken skewers and veggie skewers, rice pilaf, vegetable and dessert. $20pp. 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. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Regan James Hired Hand, $8pp/$10pp at door. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Mike & Nancee, Variety Music, Storytelling and Humor, $7pp. Entertainment - Mission West RV Park, 7pm, The Baker Family, $8pp. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Kody Norris Show, bluegrass, humor, and storytelling, $7pp, doors open at 6 pm, program begins at 7 pm. Show - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Punches, BYOB, snack bar available, $8pp. 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, Rick Dodson, $8pp. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, Burning Ember, $6pp. Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Kikker Daddy, doors open at 6 pm, $7pp. 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, Sweetwater, $6pp. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-10pm,

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in the Friendship Hall. 956-425-7448. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. Church - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Traditional Lutheran Service in the Rec Hall. Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm. Acoustic Jam - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, Drawing, snacks, coffee. Mixed music. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 2pm, Men of A-Chord, the first show of the season for the Men of A-Chord. Come on out and see us sing the new Barbershop songs we have been working on for your enjoyment. $7pp. Gospel Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 2-4pm. Beginning Line Dancing - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 2-3pm, First half hour ultra beginner. All steps called. Donations accepted. Entertainment - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 3-5:30pm, Dance to The Dixon’s from 3-5:30 pm, burgers and chips served at 5:30 pm. Dance only $5pp. Burger and chips $3.50pp. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 3-5pm, Tiny Hill Orchestra/ Dan Stevens, free admission. An afternoon of enjoyable “Big Band” music. Entertainment - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 3-4:30pm, Songs of Love and Laughter, $7pp at the door. Concessions available. Gospel Sing-Along - San Juan Gar-

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Mission, 1-3pm, Come on over and listen to some great music, Big Band, Rock & Roll, and Dixie. 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. 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 coffee for $5.50pp. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Johnny D, pass the hat. Come join in on all the fun! Dinner - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Hamburger stroganoff. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm, Meatloaf dinner. Burger Night - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm. Music Jam - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 5:30pm, Jam Hosts Jim and Cindy Dixon welcome participants and audience members to The Grove, Business 83 & Stewart Road, San Juan Mondays beginning at 5:30 pm. Lunch is served for a free will donation. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, 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. Gospel Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, Harlingen, 6-8pm, Weekly every Monday. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-8:30pm, The Baker Family, $8pp/$10pp at door. Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-9pm, Rick McEwen, $8pp. Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, With Roger Kenaston. Open to public, $7pp. 50/50 drawing available. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Kody Norris, $8pp. Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, The Chamberlins, classic country/variety, $8pp. Entertainment - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Tom Wurth, $9pp. Meat loaf dinner available for purchase at 6:00pm. Call 956-585-7630. See PARKS pg. 18

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Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, BYOB/free ice, popcorn & soda for sale. Pass the bucket donations. Meal Event - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-5:30pm, Menu is hamburger or cheeseburger, potato salad, baked beans, and beverage. $6pp. Classic Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, Jam Masters Tom & Dottie Connors. Meal at 4pm. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 6pm, Goldwing Express, $10pp in advance, $12pp at the door. Popcorn, soft drinks and ice cream bars available. 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, WIlliamson Branch, $8pp. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Mexican Fiesta Dance/Diego & Edith, $7pp. Entertainment - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-9pm, Illusionist Roger Wayne, concessions available at intermission, $7pp. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Snack Bar opens at 5:30 pm. Rock & Roll Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Dinner 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Entertainment - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Tom Wurth, Grammy award winning singer/songwriter from Nashville. $8pp. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-10pm, Night Ryders, $7pp. Singles welcome set ups available. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, Kody Norris, $9pp. Come enjoy great Blue Grass Entertainment. Dance - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Bushriders Dave Band, $6pp. Door open at 6:30pm. Wednesday, January 15 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Homemade donuts. Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. All You Can Eat Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30-9am, $5pp. Craft Show - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, Many vendors. Everyone welcome. Door prizes. New vendors wanted call 956-968-7171. Craft Sale - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 8am. 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. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Re-

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sort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch - Mission West RV Park, Noon12:45pm, Join us for weekly lunch, menu varies and is $5pp, includes either iced tea or coffee. Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Variety Jam with Bob Dollie, lunch served at 11:30 am. Country Jam Session - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, No charge. Jammers wanted, come and sit in and join in the fun. Food is available for purchase, so join us for lunch and then stay for the music. 956-425-7448. Country Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, Free admission, lunch at break for donation. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm, Soft rock and easy listening. For information 815-228-6221. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 2-4pm, DJ Dug & His Lovely Assistant, $5pp. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Free, musicians by invitation only. 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner included, Prizes given to winner. Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3pm, With Carlos Canos, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Lynn Dvorak. Happy Hour - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlingen, 3-4:30pm, With Diego, pass the hat, BYOB. Happy Hour - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 3:30-5pm, Curt James, 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. See PARKS pg. 28

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OPEN YEAR ROUND • EVERYONE WELCOME!

OPEN - DAILY • 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

214 E. Chimney Rd • Mission, TX

956-581-1033

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No cover charge

WEEKLY LIVE MUSIC

Thursdays • 1:00 - 5:00pm No Cover • Event Center Huge Dance Hall Jan 9 • Roger Kenaston Band Jan 16 • Justin Treviño with Roger Kenaston Band

Rain or shine • AC/Heated

Saturdays • 1:00 - 5:00pm Jan 11 • Ron Moshier Jan 18 • Jolly Huntsmen Band Jan 25 • Ron Moshier Feb 1 • Live Music

Sundays • 2:00 - 6:00pm Jan 23 • Helen Russell & Co. Jan 12 • Riverside Band Jan 30 • Roger Kenaston Band Jan 19 • Renaissance Rockers Jan 26 • Riverside Band Fridays • 1:00 - 5:00pm Feb 2 • Renaissance Rockers (Weather Permitting)

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

Tickets on Sale! Feb 12th

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

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

Canada Day • March 3

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

Sherwin Linton’s

Johnny Cash Tribute Show Wed, March 4 $10 • 2:00 - 4:30pm

St. Pat’s Day Party Tues. Mar 17 • 1:00 - 5:00pm Helen Russell Corned Beef Dinner (while it lasts)

Come Try our TEXAS Size Pork Tenderloin Seating For Large Groups FRIDAY

FISH

F RY

Cod, Catfish,Shrimp or Combo w/baked beans, hush puppies, coleslaw & french fries

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

Goldwing Express DINNER & SHOW

Division of Wilder’s Corporation

Public Dances - Every Friday 7-10pm • $6 (Unless Noted) Jan. 10 • Night Ryders Jan. 17 • Sweetwater Jan. 24 • Curt James

ENTERTAINMENT 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 Jan. 26 • 3-5 pm Tiny Hill Orchestra- No Cost

UPCOMING JAMS Country/Gospel • Every Monday 1-3 pm Dulcimer • Every Thursday 1-3 pm

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

UPCOMING SALES/FAIRS Health Fair • Jan. 30 9am-Noon CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED

WE ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS

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

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Bringing Entertainment To The RGV For 10 Years!

The

Patsy Cline Tribute Show

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

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

with

Rainy

“Back in the Valley!”

“This high-energy show features all your favorite “Patsy” songs along with bits of trivia and hilarious stories - truly a “MUST-SEE Show!”

Wed. Jan. 15th - 7-9pm Paradise Park Inc., McAllen Sat. Jan. 18th - 7-9pm Wagon City North, Mission Fri. Jan. 31st - 7-9pm Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission Wed. Feb. 5th - 7-9pm Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen Thurs. Feb. 13th - 7-9pm Winter Ranch RV, Alamo Thurs. Feb. 20th - 7-8:30pm Bentsen Palms RV Park, Mission

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

for more information call (956)

702-6819 lorraine.legends@tbaytel.net

1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco, TX 956-968-0322

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

Yard Sale

January 11 • 8am-12pm

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

Saturday, January 11 Southern Knights • $6

Sunday Night Entertainment

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

E ve r yo n e We l c o m e !

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

OPEN HOUSE

PICKLEBALL MIXER

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

LINE DANCING WITH KEITH

Jan 8 • 7-10 • $7 • Jealous Heart Jan 15 • 7-10 • $7 • Texas Wheels

Instructor Donation Accepted.

DANCES

ENTERTAINMENT

Every Thurday • 9-11am • $1 Monday & Wednesday 10am (Beginner/Improver) Tuesday 10am (High Beginner)

SQUARE DANCE WITH JOE SALTEL

Jan 26 • 2:30-4pm Shawn Baker • $8

Every Friday 10am-12pm • $10 A Couple

Saturday Jan 11 • 7-9pm Dinner 5:30-6:30pm • Pizza

Tuesday Jan 14 • 7-9pm Dinner 5:30-6:30pm • Meatball Subs

COUNTRY JAM

ROCK AND ROLL JAM

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

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BENTSEN GROVE RESORT

Leslie Blasing

Wednesday

Jan. 29

Park Shows

Jan. 11 - Palm Resaca - Brownsville BYOB • Dance at 7:30pm Jan. 12 - Trophy Gardens - Alamo Show at 7pm Jan. 13 - “Where The Hell Is Alice” Tour Jim Wells Fairgrounds - Alice $10 • Habitat For Humanity Dance and Fundraiser 6pm Jan. 16 - Tropic Winds - Harlingen Dance from 7-9pm Jan. 20 - The “Divas” Production Show Port Isabel Events and Cultural Center VIP $15/GA $10 •Show Times 2pm & 6pm Jan. 27 - Cameron County Airport $12 • CAF Fundraiser Show from 2-3:30pm

Weekly Shows

Sundays 1-4pm • Boomerang Billy’s SPI Tuesdays 1-3pm • Daddy’s Upstairs in the Whiskey Room SPI Wednesdays 1-3pm • Louie’s Backyard SPI Thursdays 1-3pm • The Coral Reef SPI Saturdays 1-4pm • Boomerang Billy’s SPI Check websites for updates & information: www.chuckandleslie.com www.LesliePresents.com For bookings email Leslie at: LBlasing@rgv.rr.com or call 956-761–4347. Venues & times are subject to change without notice.

BIBLEVILLE Conference Grounds Concert•January 11, 2020

The Taylors

This brother and sister trio from S. Carolina use their tight harmony to bless the Christian community.

SHOW Huddleston Hall $13 Advance $15 Door

7pm

Doors open 5:30pm Meet and Greet

Now On Sale!

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Sandwiches and chips will be served 5:30-6:30pm

All Events Open To The Public Tickets & For More Informaton call (956) 585-0703.

Peggy Creach, Kathy Tyler Directors 1645 S Bentsen Palm Drive • Palmview

TROPHY GARDENS

Division of WILDER CORPORATION

WELCOME BACK!

DANCES • SATURDAYS • 7pm Agency - January 11 - $8 Sweetwater - January 18 - $6 Classics - January 25 - $8 Sweet Water - February 1 - $6 BYOB • Doors open at 5:30pm Concessions & Setups Available

ENTERTAINMENT

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

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

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

Every Thursday - 12:30-3:00pm

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

DINNER EVERY MONDAY

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

DANCES EVERY FRIDAY 7-10PM

DANCES 7PM-10PM

Lunch 11:00-12:30pm - Burgers & more Jan. 13 Meatloaf Dinner - 4:30-6:00pm

Jan. 10 - Regan James - $7.00 Jan. 17 - The Fabulous Cruisers - $10.00 Tickets On Sale Now Saturday Dance - Jan. 25 The Agency - $10.00 Tickets Go On Sale January 3 Jan. 31 - Rewind - $10.00 Tickets Go On Sale January 10

ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM

Jan. 8 - Kody Norris Show -$9.00 Jan. 9 - The Punches Show -$7.00 Jan. 15 - Goldwing Express Show -$10.00 Jan. 18 - Baker Family Show -$8.00 All EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Peggy Creach & Kathy Tyler, Co-Directors

DANCES • 7-10PM Every Friday • Line Dance • 10am-2pm - $4

JAN 11 • Rick Dodson - $8 JAN 18 • The Lockharts - $7 JAN 25 • Tom Wurth - $10 FEB 1 • Gatos Locos - $7

ENTERTAINMENT JAN 13 • 7-9pm Rick McEwen - $8

FEB 10 • Gordy & Debbie • Tickets On Sale Now

JAN 20 • 7-9pm Jeff Gordon - $8

MEAL EVENTS

OPEN JAMS

CRAFT SHOW • 9am-12pm

JAN 16, FEB 20, MAR 19 • 8am-12pm

Every Friday • 12:30pm - 2:30pm

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

All Dances held in Mission Bell Ballroom

Texas Wheels - $7 Jan 9, 23 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 The Agency - $10 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

ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM

PANCAKE BKFAST - 7:30am-8:30am - $5 JAN 11, JAN 25, FEB 8, MAR 14 TACOS - 4-5:30pm - $6 FEB 11, MAR 10 HAMBURGERS - 4-5:30pm - $6 JAN 14, FEB 18, MAR 24 PIZZA - 4-5:30pm - $7 JAN 28, FEB 25, MAR 31 PULLED PORK - 4-5:30pm - $6 FEB 4, MAR 3

Leslie Blasing January 12 • 7 pm - $8 Bill Chrastil January 19 • 7 pm - $8 Doors Open At 6pm • Tickets available in advance or at the door

CRAFT SHOWS

ROCK & ROLL JAM

CRAFT SALE (Hand-Made/Vendors Welcome/Call 605-280-8167)

1415 Aladdin Villas W Mission, TX 78572 956-581-1288

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

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

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E.E.Hall HallAcres AcresRd. Rd. Acacia RV and MH Park Paradise 301301 Pharr PharrTX TX78577 78577

Resort Estate

89 Business Hwy 83, Alamo 956-464-4080

(Formerly Pharr Paradise Park)

S.S.HWY. HWY.281 281 (Behind (Behind Burger BurgerKing) King)

Entertainment - Dave Perryman and The Country Revue Jan. 3, 2020 • 7pm

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

$7pp, tickets available in advance Soda & Water For Sale

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

Dance - Smoking Guns Band Jan. 10, 2020 •7-10 pm

Church Services Karaoke – 6:30pm • Snack- Bar Open Non-Denominational 10am Movies – 7pm• –7PM Starts 12/3/17 DANCES - 10PM Bar Open Sat. Jan.Snack 11 - Burning Ember - $6 Sat. Jan. 25 - Diego - $7 EVERY TUESDAY Bar Open 11/7/17 Bingo –Snack 6:15pm - Starts

ALL PARK DRIVEWAY EVERY SUNDAY SALE CRAFT SALE

Doors Open at 6:30 pm

EVERYTHURSDAY SUNDAY EVERY

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 Open to All

Park Rummage

2nd Wednesday of the Month •8-12pm

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

BIT O HEAVEN

RV & MOBILE HOME RESORT

JAMS • 12:30PM Snack Bar Open at 6:00pm Every Wed. Starts 1/8/20 EVERY THURSDAY Variety w/ Bob Dollie Karaoke – 6:30pm - Starts 12/7/17 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 Freddie & Sheila Pelletier JAMS • 12:30PM Wed., Jan. 15 Every Wed. Variety w/ Bob Dollie JAN. 11 YARD SALE Starts 1/3/188AM-12PM Every Thurs. Rock N Roll w/ STYLE SHOW • 12PM Howard O. Bedient - Starts 12/17/17 Mon. Jan. Bar 27 • Open “Date at Night in Paris” Snack 11:30am Tickets $10 on sale Jan. 6

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1051 W Bus Hwy 83 • Donna, TX 78537

TUESDAYS • HAPPY HOUR

3:30-5pm • Johnny D • Pass the Bucket

Be a part of the FUN at Llano Grande!

Saturday Dances

Doors Open 6:00 pm, Dance from 7-10pm Tickets available to the public Monday before the dance.

The Cruisers – Jan 11, $10pp Richard Lynch – Jan 18, $7pp Rewind – Jan 25, $7pp Diego – Feb 1, $7pp

Upcoming Entertainment:

Jan 30, 4pm – Jason Coleman Feb 7, 7pm – Gordy & Debbie Feb 20, 5pm – Pick Pocket Gene Dinner Feb 27, 7pm – Chicago Rewired Tribute Mar 5, 7pm – Simon & Garfunkel Tribute

For more info and to buy tickets:

https://hyneseventcenter.com/

JAMS EVERY FRIDAY Rock & Country Jam COWBOY CHURCH

ENTERTAINMENT

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

Jan. 12, 7pm - Goldwing TriviaNIGHT with music, dancing, and •prizes Express Show - $9 SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT 7 pm In the Ballroom Jan. 29 – Freddie & Sheila - $6 Jan. 16, 7pm - Hot Rodz Feb. 12 CRAFT – Jason Whorlow FAIR- $6 Dance - $8 Feb. 19 – Laughing Bird -12noon $7 Saturday, Jan. 11 • 8amJan. 23, 7pm - The Kody Feb. 26 – JC Harrison - $7 Mar. 12 – Jul & the Chrome - $7 CONCERTS 7-9PM Norris Show - $8 Uptown Jan. 26 • $13 & $14 Jan. 26, 3-4:30pm - Winter HAPPY HOUR 3-5PM Texan Orchestra - $5 Joe & Kathy Compton, Park Managers 400 N. Val Verde Rd. - Donna, TX 78537

956-464-9024

Jan. 9 • Curt James

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

Jan 10 • The Classics • $8pp Jan 17 • Barbed Wire • $8pp

BYOB/snacks, popcorn for sale

SATURDAYS • JAMS

11am-1pm • All Welcome

BYOB/snacks, popcorn & soda for sale.

SUNDAYS • GOSPEL JAMS

1-3pm • 4th Sunday every month BYOB/snacks.

Karaoke every Sunday • 5 pm BYOB/snacks.

CRAFT FAIR • 8AM-12PM

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

www.winterranchrv.com 600 St. Hwy. 495 • Alamo,TX

956-968-8242

One of the Largest Pool Halls in the Aquacises – Bean Bag – Bingo – www.magicvalleypark.com Jan. 11 & 18 with Valley with 11Fiesta/Diego tables. Tues. Jan. 14 • Mexican & Edith $7 Church – Country Jam – Crafts & Craft maintained and Sales - Darts Exercises – HorseFri. Jan.well 17 • Agency $9 Friday • –Dances • 7-10pm Goldwing Express 9am 24 Shuffle Courts floodlit shoes – Movie Night – Oil Painting Tues. Jan. 21 • Texas Wheels $7 Jan 10 – Steven May & Jan. 25 with Kody Norris 9amLarge Games/Card Roomopen with multiple – Pancakes Breakfasts - Potluck Doors and Concessions at 6pm. Southern Knights – $8Too – activities (schedule & random) – Quilting (Monday) – Quilting Margarita and Soda Set ups. FREE Popcorn and Ice. Breakfast 7:30-8:30am Jan 24 – Renaissance Rockers – $10 2 indoor Pickle Ball Courts Watercolor Painting -Wood Carvers – All welcome. Please call 956-782-3263 for more information.

FRIDAYS • DANCES • 7-10PM

WINTER RANCH RV RESORT

Jan. 31 • 7-9 pm • $8 Magic Valley 2300 E. Bus Hwy 83, Weslaco, TX 78596 ACTIVITIES DANCES 7-10pm

Scheduled Golf Leagues Monday thru Friday

4:30pm • $4pp

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

SUSAN THOMAS, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR • 603-396-2786

(956)782-3263

Fri. Jan. 10 • Pelican West $9

THURSDAYS • SOUP SUPPER

956-565-2638 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes, TX www.llanogranderesort.com

Weslaco, Texas 78596 *Schedule Subject to Change* 956-968-8242 SHOWS www.magicvalleypark.com Pick Pocket Gene

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

Popcorn/soda/ice cream bars for sale.

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

2300 East Business 83 602 N. VictoriaHighway Rd. Donna, Tx 78537 The Crowning Touch

Jan 8 • Rusty Rierson • $8pp Jan 15 • Kody Norris • $8pp

Purchase online and your tickets will be waiting at the door.

Residents’ Association Victoria Palms Resort

CASA DEL SOL

BYOB/snacks, popcorn & soda for sale.

WEDNESDAYS • ENTERTAINMENT • 6:30PM

Yoga Zumba– $8 Feb 7 – –Rewind Feb 14 – Agency – $10 Feb 21 – Hot Rodz – $8

FRIDAY NIGHT DANCE • 7 pm Feb. 3 – Steven May - $7.50 Feb. 17 – The Agency $10 – $7 Jan 12 – Rusty Rierson – -7pm Feb. 24 Manitoba $6 Jan– 19 – The Fugitives Kody

Sunday Entertainment

Norris Show – 7pm – $9

Karaoke - Mon. Feb. 6 & 20 – 7pm Jan 26 –Jam Jeff -Gordon 7pm Country Jan. 30, –Feb 13–&$8 27 Feb 9 –Sale Sara- Feb. Smith – 7pm – $7 Craft 15Trio – 8am-12noon

Feb 16 – Shelly & Darren – 7pm – $7 Feb 23 – Kainoa Kamaka – 7pm – $7

Craft Sale

January 15 – 8am-12pm February 19 – 8am-12pm

DANCE Every Saturday at 7:00pm thru Mar 28 Texas Wheels • $7 Join Us for Burgers & Fries • 5:30pm •$6 Line Dance Class • 6:00pm ENTERTAINMENT All Shows 7:00pm unless noted Jan. 9 • Goldwing Express • $10

Jan. 12 • Men of A-Chord Barbershop Chorus • 2pm • $7 Jan. 16 • The Kody Norris Show • $9 Jan. 19 • Lynn Nelson - 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 MORE INFO. CALL:

(956) 783-4587

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or a moment you are listening to and watching a Willie Nelson “lookalike” perform and next thing you know it, you’re listening to, and watching, a version of Waylon Jennings. Then it’s Willie. Then it’s Waylon. Willie. Waylon. No, it’s not a reunion of the Highway Men, which also included Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash. It’s Helen Russell of Helen Russell and Company, the duo that has entertained audiences across the country and, now for the fourth straight year, the Rio Grande Valley’s Winter Texans. The Willie/Waylon combination is Helen, who will make up half of her face to look like Willie - hair and all - and the other half to resemble Waylon. It helps that she sounds like two outlaw country singers. It’s a funny and entertaining piece of a show that mixes great music, an abundance of humor and a bunch of audience interaction. And the best part is that it’s just a portion of the show that will keep fans in attendance enjoying the performance, reminiscing of past happy times and leaving with a smile on their faces, and a tune or two in their heads. There’s a whole lot more in store. “I’ve seen other entertainers do the flip face thing walking back and forth on

stage,” Helen said. “It’s never been Willie and Waylon so I looked at my husband and said ‘let’s see if I can put a deal on that I can wear.’” Audiences have fallen in love with the performance. But that’s the goal of Helen Russell and Co., winners of the Valley Star Award for Best Small Band Variety Show for the past two years. This year’s show will bring with it even more variety. The show, entitled “A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock and Roll,” brings with it some classic rock and roll title along with well-known country

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tion for their Hidalgo Watercolor Society Annual Art Exhibit on Saturday, January 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. Drinks and refreshments will be served. The event is free and open to the public. An honorarium will be presented to Juanita Gibson, longtime Rio Grande Valley artist. The Watercolor Exhibit will hang until February 2. The UVAL Kika de la Garza Gallery is located at 921 E. 12th Street in Mission.

songs, folk songs and, well, a little bit of just about everything else, including some impressive banjo pickin’. “We want our audiences to be entertained,” Helen said. “We (Helen and Elvis) have been a duo since the mid80s. We weren’t doing shows back then, but we were playing at places and then having a dance. But we’ve been strong on shows for the past 1012 years.” T h e difference between playing a show and a dance come down to what else is being offered outside just the singing and music. In Helen Russell and

Co.’s case, that’s a lot. “We are a high energy show and we have a different show every single year,” Helen said. “It’s all live music, there are no pre-recorded tracks, it appeals to everybody and we do all genres of music.” Helen will also do spot on impersonations of Cher and Dolly Parton and others. The duo also makes sure to pay respect to Veterans at each show. “To see their faces light up during our tribute is something very special every time for us,” Helen said. “They are very near and dear to us.” Helen said they noticed that rock and roll was trending more with the Valley’s winter residents and therefore changed the name of the show, but also said they are not just all about country or all about rock. “We are about all genres,” Helen said. “We are always trying to think out of the box and bringing something different so people will laugh. We want them to forget about their aches and pains or what stresses them and just enjoy the songs, the interaction and the humor. “Our show is to entertain. We are versatile - from bluegrass to country to rock and more. If people have seen it before they’ll love the new music.

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en of A-Chord have their first performance on Sunday, January 12 at 2 p.m. and Winter Ranch RV Resort. The Men of A-Chord will be giving several concerts this season. The group is known for their music sung acappella in four-part, barbershop style harmony. The group enjoys blending their voices together to create beautiful sounds. If you want to join them, the choir meets every Tuesday from 2 to 4 p.m.

starting in November at St. Mark’s Methodist United Church in McAllen, located on the southwest corner of 2nd and Pecan. They do approximately 10 shows per season at parks in the Rio Grande Valley. For further information contact Jerry Boman at (586)461-2171. Their full concert schedule can also be found in our December 26, 2019 issue online at www. wintertexantimes.com.

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hat is the most important natural resource to a farmer? Probably water - a commodity that we just can’t do without. Most of our water supply in the Rio Grande Valley comes from the Rio Grande River or as it is called in Mexico the Rio Bravo del Norte - the brave, wild river of the North. The Rio Grande bends and twists like a snake which impedes the quick drainage of water into the Gulf of Mexico. Heavy rains generally occur twice a year - once in the Spring or early summer and again in the Fall. Before the dams were built to help store this excess water, the Rio Grande would overflow its banks. Since the land in the Rio Grande Valley gently slopes towards the South and East, the slowly moving flood waters left deposits of rich silt in areas that produced a sandy loam soil. Some areas though, would have water standing and the soil

would leach out causing other areas to become clay and even some to be considered as salty. So, we cannot say that the entire Rio Grande Valley was rich sandy loam soil, but we can say that water helped to develop the rich sandy loam that we do have. But good soil without water will not produce the lush landscape and the bountiful crops that we have. We must have water. Our area is considered as arid. Without water, we could not exist. In the early l 900’s, ingenious settlers realized that the Rio Grande River could serve to irrigate their crops and help them through the long periods of heat, wind and drought that plague our area. Irrigation Districts were designated, farmers were taxed to help support the Irrigation Districts, and water was allotted by what is called an acre foot. Water that had helped to produce the rich soil was now being used to

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aid in the production of crops. This system is still being used. These ingenious farmers who initiated the irrigation system were soon producing so much sugar cane, vegetables and citrus that a market had to be found to purchase the produce. Fortunately, the railroad had come to the Valley and the produce could be moved to market - but not without ice to keep the produce fresh. Again, water was needed to produce the ice that was so important in moving the produce to market. By the time the train cars reached Kingsville the ice had to be replenished. Today, the refrigerator trucks and train cars carrying produce do not have to be replenished with ice. A remnant from this period of history is in the old icehouse in Kingsville - now housing the Henrietta Memorial Museum. If you want to see the original icehouse, visit the Henrietta Memorial Museum or go on the King Ranch Tour that includes the museum. Besides the King Ranch hunting car, the saddles and guns on exhibit in the museum, you will probably see salt residue on the mortar in the brick walls as salt was used in the preparation of ice. WATER - it truly is a necessity; it is our life blood. The Rio Grande Valley is a delta, a flood plain. This becomes all too evident when we have the Spring and Fall heavy rains. Almost every city in the Rio Grande Valley suffered from too much water in the aftermath of Hurricane Beulah in 1967. We should learn to appreciate and re-

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CALENDAR Calendar of Events 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 8 – MOSTH will host their first Winter Texan Day at 3 p.m. The presentation will be followed by a highlight tour of part of the museum. This program will be “Sal del Rey,” with guest speaker Joe Vidales. The museum is located at 200 N. Closner in Edinburg. Call (956) 383-6911 or visit www.mosthistory.org/ events for more information. 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

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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. They are also available 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. The box office is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. January 10-11 – Our Savior Lutheran Church-ELCA, located at 1105 West Fern Avenue in McAllen, will hold its annual church wide rummage sale from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. on both days. Treasures offered at very reasonable prices include furniture and kitchen wares, bedding, sewing notions, garage tools, children’s toys and more. No clothing. Funds from the sale support needs within the community. January 11 – Yaqui Animal Rescue

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from Sullivan City will hold a fundraiser at the Mission tennis courts at Birdwell Memorial Park (corner of Stewart Rd and E. 24th Street). Attendees are asked to bring monetary and food donations for the rescue to help with operating costs and feeding the pets in their care. The event will take place at 8:30 a.m. For more information about the pet rescue center visit their website at www.yaquianimalrescue. com. They can also be found on Facebook. 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 12 – The McAllen Public Library will host Genealogy at the Library: Grow Your Family Tree from 2 to 4 p.m. in Meeting Room B. Moises Garza, author and founder of Las Villas de Norte Genealogy Group, will show you how to get started, organize research and provide websites and other materials to help grow one’s family tree. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd Street in McAllen. January 13 – Brett Marshall will present his Winter Concert Series – Jazz Quartet Show – at the Port Isabel Event

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and Cultural Center, 309 E. Railroad Avenue, from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $20. For more information call the event center at (956) 943-0719 or (956) 266-2205. January 14 –Learn more about native trees, shrubs, herbaceous plants and vines, their sizes, uses and placement. Landscaping with native plants helps create a heathy habitat. A workshop will be held at 6:30 p.m. by Sylvia Casselman and Rick Leland, both Texas Master Gardeners and Texas Master Naturalists, in Meeting Room A at the McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd. January 15-16 – Market by the Bay will be held in Port Isabel at the Port Isabel Event and Cultural Center, 309 E. Railroad Ave., from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. there will be Arts, crafts, antique and jewelry. Admission is a donation with proceeds going to local non-profit organizations. January 15 – Did you know that the National Park Services 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.

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REUNIONS USBC Bowling League, “The Early Risers” The USBC Bowling League, “The Early Risers,” bowls every Wednesday morning at Flamingo Bowl in McAllen, 3301 N. 23rd St. They are seeking Winter Texans, both male and female players. Those interested in bowling need a USBC card.; Bowling is $10 per week for team members. Substitutes bowl for free. Call Rich Michelena at (956) 648-8047 for

more information. 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

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From pg. 27 Ave, in McAllen. They will provide a tour of the facility and hatters will be working on lunch. RSVP to Maria Elena Davis at (956) 960-0284. This is a Queens and Vice Queens only tour and luncheon. Coin Club The Hidalgo Con Club will hold a meeting at 7 p.m., Monday, January 13, in the Conference Room of the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash Ave. The meeting will be followed by an auction of about 80-coin lots. Guests are welcome to attend free of charge and bid on coin lots. Membership dues for 202 are $25. For more information call (956) 5663112 or visit www.hidalgocoinclub.com. The web site is now featuring upcoming special coins for the auction. 33rd Annual Fayette County, IA Reunion Fayette County, Iowa residents will meet Thursday, January 16 at Mr. Gattis, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen, at 11 a.m. For more information call Violet, 319-2302746. 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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Cherokee County Iowa The January meeting of the Cherokee County Iowa Winter Texans will be held January 17, at 11:30 a.m. at Alamo Restaurant, 125 N. 9th St., in Alamo. Former residents and guests welcome. Y’all come. For more information call Howard at (712) 229-0284, or email hbrupp@ evertek.net. Teamster’s Reunion Teamsters will be meeting at Ann’s Restaurant at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 18. For further information please contact Ernie Kalb at (262) 749-4001. Meetings are held every third Saturday through April. Cass County MO Days The Cass County MO Days will meet January 18 at 12 to 2 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s located at 4100 N. 2nd/Col. Rowe. Contact Daonal Winchel at 816-803-3016 for more information. National Rural Letter Carriers Winter Meeting The National Rural Letter Carriers will have their Winter meeting on Wednesday, January 22. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will follow – order from the menu. The meeting will be held at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 West Bus. 83 in San Juan. Cameron Deml, Director of Insurance Programs, will be the guest. Contact Edward Soetaert at (816) 390-6379 or email at soetaertc@gmail.com for more information.

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wrapped chicken, creamy herb noodles, carrots and jello with fruit, $6pp. Lima bean and ham, corn bread, and jello with fruit, $5pp. 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 - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Leslie Blasing, $8pp/$10pp at door. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, The Kody Norris Show, bluegrass music, animated performances, complete with colorful rhinestone suits and cowboy hats! $9pp. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Hot Rodz Dance, $8pp. The best of the 80s pop/rock and more! Concessions available. For more information call 956464-9024 Craig or Karyl Ruhde. Karaoke - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Karaoke 3rd Thursday of each month. Doors open at 6:30pm, free admission. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Dance to Diego! $6pp. Snack Bar, 50/50, door prizes. Singles welcome! Friday, January 17 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Sweetwater Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am, Serving pancakes & sausage. Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Craft Show - Mission West RV Park, 8am-Noon, Breakfast and lunch available. Call Jackie Austin at 269-760-5489 for more info or to reserve a table. Craft Sale - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8am-Noon. Golden Age Olympics Darts - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 9am-5pm, First event is $7, and every event after is $5. 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. RC Racetrack Hangout Day - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country See PARKS pg. 30

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vegetables, jewelry, patio sale, crafts, etc. Patio Sale - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 8am-Noon, Come see what our residents have for sale. Craft Show - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 8am-Noon, Exciting new vendors with great craft items. Craft & Patio Sales - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8amNoon, Refreshments and lunch will be available at the same time. Interested vendors can call: 843-424-0778. Craft Show - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, No charge. Stop by 1900 Grace Ave Harlingen TX and see what our craft show is all about. Talented vendors selling homemade crafts. Breakfast is available for purchase. Open to the public. 956-425-7448. Garage and Bake Sale - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 8am-2pm, Lunch will be served. Auctions - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 8am, Activity Club Auctions at Palm Gardens RV Park, 3401 W. Bus. 83 Harlingen. Saturday January 18 at 9am, doors open at 8am. Miscellaneous household items including furniture, appliances, and outdoor items. Flea market starts at 8am. For information call 260-341-5156. Craft and Flea Market - Valley View Estates, Mission, 8am-Noon, Refreshments and lunch available. 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. 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. Entertainment - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, Spoken 4 Quartet concert, 2 pm and 7 pm, open to public, no charge, free will offering. Entertainment - Magnolia RV Park, Donna, 2-4pm, Rick McEwen, $7pp. Concessions available. Country Music Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-8:30pm, If you are using GPS you must enter the address as 1400 West Hooks Road, Donna, Texas. Come join the fun! Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, 6-8pm, 1840 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Light lunch served with free will donation. Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Located at 1840 So. Bentsen Palm Dr. Light lunch served. Free will donation accepted. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 6:30pm, Open to all to enjoy or take part. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Goldwing

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Express, $10pp/$12pp at door. Entertainment - Mission West RV Park, 7pm, Rick McEwen, $8pp. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, The Punches, $8pp. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Agency, $10pp, doors open at 6:30 pm, BYOB, ice, pop, and popcorn available, door prizes. Entertainment - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Hot Rodz, $8pp. Show - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 7-8:45pm, Tom Wurth, BYOB, snack bar available, $10pp. 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, The Lockharts, $7pp. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockers, advanced tickets $10pp. Country Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Dinner 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Dance - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Hired Hand, $7pp. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7pm, George & The Texas Outlaws, $6pp. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-10pm, With Bob Dole & Hall of Country Famers, $6pp. Singles welcome, set ups available. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, MisSee PARKS pg. 32

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From pg. 31 sion, 7-10pm, John Kujda Band, $5pp. info. Entertainment - Wagon City North, Entertainment - The Grove SubdiviMission, 7pm, Patsy Cline Tribute. For sion, San Juan, 7pm, Mountain Highway, more info call Judy at 765-490-1503. bluegrass heritage - family harmony. Pass Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, the hat. Preview their music at mountainPharr, 7pm, Kai - High energy musical highway.com. variety show, $7pp. Dance - Leisure World Community, Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Dave Perryman and the Harlingen, 7pm, Los City Boys, $7.50pp. Country Revue, $7pp. BYOB, popcorn, and ice provided. For Sunday, January 19 more info 815-228-6221. Church Service - Restful Valley Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & Ranch, Mission, 8:15-9am, NondenomMH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Jeff Gordon. inational service. Tickets available at the door, doors will Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, open one hour prior to the dance. BYOB, 8:30am, Non-denominational service. soda, ice and popcorn will be available. Church Services - Rio Valley Estates For more information call: 417-337-0617. MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Held Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Re- in Friendship Hall. All welcome, non-desort, Palmview, 7pm, Baker Family show, nominational, led by Pastor Bob Amos. $8pp. Church - Paradise Park RV Resort, Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Harlingen, 8:30-10am, Cookies and FelResort and Country Club, Mercedes, lowship, 8:30am. Church Service 9:00am. 7-10pm, At the Rec Hall with Richard All are welcome. Lynch, $7pp. Tickets available to the pubNon-denominational Church Serlic Monday prior to the dance. vice - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, Entertainment - Roadrunner RV Re- 8:30am, With Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bisort, Alamo, 7-9pm, Piano Man, $7pp. ble Study follows service. Dance - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9pm, Church Services - San Juan Gardens, Night Riders - Ared Allen, $6pp. 8:45-9:45am, Non-denominational. Dance - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, Public welcome. 7-8:30pm, Greg Jones, $8pp. Variety Church Service - Winter Haven Park, Show - CGMA Male Artist of the Year! Pharr, 8:45am, Non-denominational with Country, oldies, classics, folk, gospel, Pastor Bob Kracht. Communion first Sunand comedy. Call 956-585-7630 for more day each month.

Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denominational service with Chaplain Jim Troutman. Communion every first Sunday. Church Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Non-denominational worship service with Pastor Tom Borror, communion is on the first Sunday of each month. Everyone welcome to join us. Non-denominational Church Service - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9-10am, Bible Study every Sunday through March at 10:15 am. Church Service - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 9-10am, All are welcome. Church Services - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 9am, With Pastor Charles Belcher. Worship Service - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 9-10am, Communion will be the first Sunday of every month. Church Service - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, Pastor David Squire, communion first Sunday of each month. Everyone welcome. For information call 815-228-6221. Church Service - Chimney Park, Mission, 9-10am, Join everyone at our nondenominational services. Enjoy cookies and coffee along the Rio Grande after the service. Church Worship Services - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Non-denominational, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30am.

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Dale and Gayle on most Monday nights from 5 to 8 p.m. playing at Ace’s BBQ in Mission, and Wednesday nights at Ace’s BBQ in Weslaco from 5 to 7:30 p.m. When not entertaining in the Valley, they entertain across the US, spending their summer months in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and New Mexico playing for vacationers and tourists. To see them in person, here are their upcoming shows: January 17 – Koenigs Park, Donna, Country Show, 6:30 p.m., PTH January 21 – Alamo Rose Park, Alamo, Country Show, 7p.m., $7 January 24 – Children’s Haven Benefit, Rio Grande Bible College, 2-4 p.m. February 8 – Wagon City North, Mission, Country Show, 7 p.m., $7 February 9 – Citrus Valley, McAllen, Country Show, 6:30 p.m., $7 February 13 – Valhalla Park, Edinburg, Country Show, 7 p.m., $ February 15 – 4 Seasons RV/MH Resort, Brownsville, Country Show, 7 p.m. March 12 – Vals Kountry Corral, Mission, Country Show, 7 p.m., $6 You can find their entire schedule and more information on their website at www.DaleAndGayle.com.

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MFD reminding residents Texas A&M Singing Cadets Perform Tomorrow about heater safety Heaters can be a safety hazard if used improperly

uring cold spells, Rio Grande Valley residents may be trying to stay warm by using heating equipment in their homes. However, using heaters carelessly can cause serious damage, injuries and even death. Mission firefighters are encouraging all residents to learn how to prevent heater fires. By developing safe habits, you can reduce your risk of a fire breaking out. The Mission Fire Department recommends these guidelines for preventing heater fires: Keep all heaters at least three feet away from combustible objects, such as walls, curtains, drapes and furniture, especially beds. Use a yardstick or meter stick to measure the distance. Be sure your heating equipment is in good operating condition. Watch for worn electrical cords, gas leaks or faulty switches. Keep your heating equipment (including ducting) clean. Don’t use the heater if it is damaged. Have your heating equipment, serviced by a qualified expert at least once a year. Check both central systems and portable

equipment. Have your fireplace, wood burning stove and chimney inspected and cleaned at least once a year. Follow all instructions for your heating equipment EXACTLY and re-read all the instructions before starting your heater. Be sure all heaters, stoves, fireplaces and chimneys are properly installed and insulated. Touch nearby floors and walls. If they are warm or hot, the stove or chimney could be too close and start a fire. Wear close-fitting pajamas or night clothes. Avoid loose, billowy gowns or robes. This will reduce the risk of igniting your clothes by contacting heaters or cook stoves. Warn senior citizens and children to stay away from heaters. Be sure there is adequate ventilation in any area where there is an open flame. The flame in your heater needs fresh air. Keep the central gas heating system ventilation ducts open. Provide ventilation for wood- or gas-fueled heaters by opening a window.

he Senior Ambassadors Men’s Chorus will welcome the Texas A&M Singing Cadets to the Rio Grande Valley on Thursday, January 9, 2020 for a performance at the Center Church, located at 4801 N. Cage Blvd., in Pharr. Internationally known as the “Voice of Aggieland,” the Singing Cadets are Texas A&M University’s premier men’s chorus. The Cadets will perform American, military, sacred and Aggie-themed numbers.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and the performance will start at 7 p.m. Seating is general admission and the cost for a ticket is a modest $10. Monies raised from the concert will go toward two university scholarships. Tickets can be purchased at Copy Zone in McAllen, 3701 N. Bicentennial Blvd.’ during normal business hours; or by calling Mike at (956) 309-7547.

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rett Marshall will be celebrating his 10th year anniversary of his Winter Concert series with a performance on January 13. He will be kicking off with The Disclaimers Jazz Quartet, performing an array of early jazz standards from the Great American Songbook along with some blues, bossanovas and their reimagined renditions of tunes from the 60’s and 70’s. This group began to form a few years ago when Brett started having Adrian

Foncerrada, Jr. and his brother Luis play with him during his set on Tuesday nights at El Hueso de Fraile. The Foncerrada brothers are part of a very musical family that own and operate the coffee shop in downtown Brownsville, which features live music every night. Dr. Bob Vastano, a band director who plays trumpet for Brett’s yearly February concert, began playing with the trio on a regular basis forming what is now called Brett Marshall and The Disclaimers Jazz Quartet.

Brett Marshall will be on piano and vocals, Dr. Bob Vastano will be on trumpet and flugelhorn, Adrian Foncerrada, Jr. will be on upright and electric bass, Luis Foncerrada will be on drums, and special guest, Justin Wilson will be spicing it up with a variety of percussion instruments. The group focuses on unique jazz oriented arrangement of vintage songs. The doors for the event open at 6:15 p.m., with the concert starting at 7 p.m. Snack and cash bar will be available.

Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.eventbrite.com The Port Isabel Event and Cultural Center is located at 309 E. Railroad Ave. He will hold another concert on February 10.

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HOLIDAY RAMBLER PRESIDENTIAL 2002 36’, three slides, luxury vinyl plank floors, desk, fireplace, washer, king bed, queen sleeper, sofa. Roof over 5th wheel and patio. Two recliner rockers. Generator on board. Custom wood blinds, shed, swing. 309-235-1405. COUNTRY PALMS RV PARK Lot 111, fifth wheel 31ft, double slide out, two canopies, shed, retractable awning, washer, dryer, antenna, new propane tank, new appliances, 40 inch TV, microwave, fridge, vacuum. Nice lot, $900 rent six months. $6,900. 956-249-9202.

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Golf Carts EASY GO GOLF CART green, top, windshield, good condition. Call 918-801-8102, located in Alamo, TX. $1400 offer. EASY RIDE GOLF CARS 29 years of service. The largest parts department for all golf carts gas and electric. New and used Yamaha. 956-580-3370.

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DINING ROOM TABLE, 45-inch round oak dining room table with 18inch leaf. 719-649-8515. 5TH WHEEL HITCH $295.00. Reese 4 way 5th wheel hitch 20k complete. 785-393-0060, 785-393-1902. 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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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. 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.

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