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It’s that time again

University researchers who study the positive impact Winter Texans have on the Rio Grande Valley economy need your input. Every two years the Winter Texan Times helps the local university collect information about the Winter Texans that visit the Rio Grande Valley. So, it’s that time again – We need your help. This week, the Winter Texan Times includes the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Winter Texan Survey as an insert in the newspapers. We invite our readers to complete the survey, and in so doing, be entered in a drawing See TIME pg. 9

Winterfest is today

Beach Park at Isla Blanca, formerly Schlitterbahn Beach Park, will have their Winter Fest music festival today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event includes lunch provided by Shrimp Haus Restaurant – a fish or shrimp basket with cole slaw and hushpuppies. There will be music all day with giveaways, dancing, vendors and more. Tickets are $25 at the door (they were $20 in advance). See WINTERFEST pg. 7 INDEX “On the road with Jo” p 27 Parks Calendar p 11 Events Calendar p 39 Reunions p 40 WintertainersTM p 15 Taste of the Valley p 35 Business Guide p 46 Classifieds p 47

Joe Hummel receives Winter Texan Award from Alamo

By Herb Moering Most chambers of commerce in the Rio Grande Valley recognize the importance that Winter Texans play, not only in the economy each year, but also what the visitors provide in ways of service and charity to others. That support surfaces at their parks or the community in general where they live. The Alamo Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center makes it a point to recognize the hundreds of seasonal visitors, giving out a “Winter Texan of the Year” award. This year’s award of a plaque went to Joe Hummel at Royal Palms Mobile Home Park, which was presented by See AWARD pg. 10

Valley Star Awards offers great lineup of entertainment

Every year, the Valley Star Awards offers a great lineup of entertainment – and this year is no different. The lineup includes some of the best Wintertainers™ performing in the Winter Texan parks and resorts during the Winter months. This year’s lineup includes Rick McEwen, Dave and Daphne, Tom Wurth, Desert Polynesia, Maggie Mae and Dan Smith, and Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel. Rick McEwen performs classic rock, classic country, rhythm and blues and soul music. He is a member of the Traditional Country Hall of Fame. He has performed with greats such as Earl Suggs, Webb Pierce and The Dillards. He has opened for Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Loretta Lynn, Dottie West and other county legends. Dave Salyer has toured the world with Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel

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The 2020 Snowbird Extravaganza will be held at the Pharr Events center, Tuesday, February 4 and Wednesday, February 5, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s event will feature Next Generation Leahy, Sean Emery, John Wing, Jimmy Flynn, Valdy and April Wine’s Myles Goodwyn. Next Generation Leahy is a group of very talented siblings whose live performances have been described as astounding and breath-taking. They have performed across North America and have shared the stage with the likes of The Chieftains, We Banjo 3, The Tenors and Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy. The siblings are all accomplished multi-instrumentalists whose live performances are filled with the high-energy, infectious music associated with the Leahy name. However, not content to play only the music of their Celtic heritage, these musicians explore many genres of music and pull influences from far and wide. Fiddle, cello, French accordion, singing, piano and French-Canadian step-dancing serve to bring their unique style of music to life. Sean Emery is a ‘funny guy who juggles stuff,’ but more than that, he is a professionally trained juggler and clown. Emery does 250 shows a year during his 20 years of performing. He tailors each show to the audience. Born in Ireland, he’s the world’s tallest leprechaun. He grew up under the Big Top of Ringling Bros., Barnum and Bailey and he honed his skills in the streets and on the stage of New York City. His performances have taken him around the world to theaters, cabarets, Radio City Music Hall and even The White House. His comedic interpre-

tations embellish his consummate skills with manipulation of props of all variety. John Wing started doing standup comedy in Toronto in 1980. He went out on the road in 1982. He has performed at the Montreal Comedy Festival several years, he has done the Just For Laughs National Comedy tour twice, and performed at every Winnipeg Comedy Festival since it started in 2000. He has done several other comedy tours along the way, doing The Tonight Show for the first time in 1990. He did several other shows after his move to Los Angeles in 1988. He has done improv and even worked on cruise ships. In 1998 he published his first book. Since then he has published eight other books including a memoir about his first ten years as a comedian. Another comedian to join the lineup is Jimmy Flynn. Jimmy Flynn has been performing for over 25 years. With a high-energy blend of side-splitting comedy and popular music, Jimmy Flynn remains Canada’s ambassador of good cheer. He was a popular radio and television personality during the early 90’s and has produced and broadcasted over 300 radio shows, a 13-week television series, three feature length videos, CD’s, and a Christmas recording for children and four best selling joke books. He has toured with Johnny Cash, Tommy James and the Shondells, Charlie Pride, The Everly Brothers and performed with Cheech and Chong. He dresses in his trademark red checkered shirt, yellow sou’wester and rubber boots to liven up the stage with comedy that gets the audience to laugh. Valdy, a Canadian folksinger, has See SNOWBIRD pg. 34

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Barbara Mandrell, performed for presidents at the White House and has appeared on countless TV shows. Daphne Anderson has toured with some of the greatest Southern Gospel Groups and has been described as a cross between Shania Twain and Patsy Cline. Together, they perform country music and Daphne yodels. Tom Wurth has taken the stage with

some big names such as Vince Gill, John Ford Coley, Lonestar, Eddie Money, The Gatlin Brothers, Mel Tillis, Clay Walked and so many more. He sings country, folk, blues, pop and rock and roll. Desert Polynesia provides authentic Polynesian music and dance for all audiences. They are an award-winning professional mea hula halau dance troupe. The troupe has Tahitian drums, a captivating

Samoan Fire Knife Dancer and a Fire Poi Twirler. The Maggie Mae and Dan Smith duo are very talented country music performers. Dan can be found on guitar while Maggie Mae brings her vocals to the stage. Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel entertains crowds with their classic country and well-known gospel tunes. Their sound and harmony brings soul to their music as they entertain the audience. Of those performing, Maggie Mae, Dave and Daphne and Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel are nominees in this year’s Valley Star Awards. This year’s Valley Star Awards will be held on Wednesday, February 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Mission Bell Resort, 1711 E. Bus. 83. Lunch will be available from 12 to 1 p.m. Show Tickets So, how do you attend what is bound to be a great show of some of your favorites? Tickets for this year’s Valley Star

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From pg. 1 The musical lineup includes The Orig- has been singing and entertaining crowds inal Castaways, Tavie’s Rock-N-Roll since he was a teenager. Jeff has enterShow, Port Isabel HS Mariachi Plata, Jeff tained for cruise lines, hotels, RV resorts Gordon, Trailer Park Patsy and Hector and more. He has done Rock ‘N Roll, leg“Guitar Man” Guzman. ends of country, jukebox hits, Elvis and Dennis Craswell, original founding Tom Jones. His music includes 50-80s member of the Castaways, is now en- rock ‘n roll to country. tertaining solo, with occasional guests, Trailer Park Patsy performs classic singing and performing rock/island mu- country, blues, big band, rock, 50 and sic, country and music from the 50s and 60s, folk and gospel. She started singing 60s. Craswell has six Rock ‘N Roll and at jams across the Valley and eventually Country Hall of Fame awards. He plays became a hit herself. She has performed keyboards, drums, steel drum, harmoni- at shows, parties, dances, weddings and ca and vocals. While with Castaways, he more from the RGV to Colorado. Her was part of Liar Liar fame, a number one stage name stems from the fact that she hit from 1965. He also played with the specializes in Patsy Cline and being a full Crow band. time RVer (a name her husband dubbed Tavie’s Rock ‘N Roll Show stars Tav- her). She said it fits, so she has stuck with ie Spivey who has performed with talent it. such as The Coasters, Elvis Tribute artists, Hector Guzman plays a mix of oldies The Country Comedy Tour, and more. in English and Spanish including a huge The group is focused on providing 50’s lineup of soft rock. He plays at many of and 60’s entertainment. The all-female the lower Valley restaurants. group provide their talent to the likes of Port Isabel High School Mariachi Plata Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Roy Orbison, Buddy is a high school group that has won UIL Holly, Marilyn Monroe and Patsy Cline – awards at the State Mariachi Festival. just to name a few. For information or tickets visit beachAs a variety entertainer, Jeff Gordon parktx.com or call (956) 772-7873.

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Loving the incredibly unique creation that is you

Have you made the decision to live living an anti-inflammatory lifestyle. She healthy? A key step towards a healthy has a Bachelor’s of Health and Science lifestyle is loving yourself. Loving the incredibly unique creation that is youwith all your Heart, Soul and Mind. Need help walking that out? Experience Love Yourself Healthy Fest this February 8, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Quinta Mazatlán in McAllen. There is a special for Winter Texans – When you use the promo code LoveWinterTexans, you will receive $10 off of your ticket. We only get one body- own it, love it for what it is, and take good care of it. Love Yourself Healthy Fest features Wellness Talks by Cristi Cuellar- Austin’s “Holistic” Physical Therapist for over 13 years; Fooducation® Cooking Demonstrations by Chef Marcel Fortuin and by Chef Nancy Maria Melhem; Sound Healing with Tibetan Singing Bowls by Irma Dr. Wendy Guess, award-winning performer, Burr CEO and Founder of Colibri Dis- choreographer and educator. coveries; Forest Bathing; Sunset Yoga by Casa Om Yoga Studio; Journaling in Degree from Baylor University and a Nature; Art in Nature; Health Inspired Master of Physical Therapy Degree from Vendors; Mini-Massages; Live Music by Texas State University. As a licensed Brazilian Musician Pedro Marreiro; a Lo- physical therapist in Austin, she has varically Sourced Harvest Dinner under the ous continuing education certifications in Stars, and more. dry needling, exercise correction, reformCristi Cuellar, presenting wellness er pilates, manual therapy, YogaFit, Qitalks at the event, is passionate about gong, and kinesiotaping techniques. She healing through conscious exercise and has also been part of the CHEK (Correc-

tive Holistic Exercise Kinesiology) Institute as a holistic lifestyle coach for over five years. For over 20 years award-winning author and instructor Dr. Wendy Guess has inspired thousands to adopt healthy behavioral change. Her keynote presentation at the event: How to Love Yourself in 5 Part Harmony, will provide guests innovative methods in health and fitness. Currently, Dr. Guess teaches health and fitness related courses at Florida Inter-

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Tropical Trails RV Resort, situated deep in the heart of South Texas on 165 acres in Brownsville, Texas, will open on January 1, 2020. The resort offers the perfect location, only 20 minutes from South Padre Island and right in the middle of what all the Rio Grande Valley has to offer.

Victoria Palms Restaurant was full of excitement recently as Chef Dave Rountree made his 100,000 omelet. Marilyn Watkins and her husband Gary, who stay at Victoria Palms were there for breakfast and Marilyn got that special plate that signified her as being the customer to receive that 100,000 omelet. The couple is from Holton, KS.

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Edinburg CVB to host Winter Texan Appreciation Day

The Edinburg Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) along with the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce (ECOC) will host its annual Winter Texan Appreciation Day, Thursday, February 13, at the Edinburg Activity Center located at 123 Palm Drive. Over 400 Winter Texans from various parks staying in the Edinburg area attend this event annually. There will be plenty of food, fun, live music and door prizes. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. 2:30 p.m. and tickets are only $5. Your purchase includes live music; brisket sandwich, border buttermilk and a chance

to win door prizes. The Edinburg CVB and the ECOC would like to once again thank all of the Winter Texans who shopped, ate, and leisured in Edinburg, and would like to welcome them along with friends, and family back next year. Edinburg is currently booming, and Winter Texans continue to be vital to our community; their visits to Edinburg assist our growing economy during the winter months. Limited tickets can be purchased at the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce; please call (956) 383-4974 for more information.

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

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From pg. 1 Chamber Board Director Ellena Sandoval resident and a member of the first graduat the “Taste of Alamo,” held January 23 ating Wolverines class of PSJA Memorial at the Omni Event Center. High School, has sought to use commuHummel admitted to “total surprise.” nity events for more interactive involveHe didn’t realize that the 30 residents ment of youth. from Royal Palms were at the “Taste” to “Lori,” as she is known to most, has honor him for his many acts of kindness given a helping hand to the two major paaround the park. rades in Alamo, the Watermelon Festival, It was noted that his game has always Memorial Day and Veterans Day cerebeen to tinker, pretty much since he was monies and the Miss Alamo Scholarship able to handle a screwdriver, pliers and a Pageant. This helps to continue the tradihammer. Hummel, who supplemented his tions and history of the past, while confarming in South Dakota with a variety of tributing to the future, she believes. The jobs in maintenance, construction, driving library has been supportive of the local semi, welding, and helping other farmers, police and fire departments with an emhas put those experiences to good use phasis on promoting unity and backing of here. the first responders. Along with his high school diploma, She has worked closely with the city to he has also attended the “school of hard focus on improving literacy rates with the knocks,” a lot of “on-the-job training” incorporation of new and fun activities and “repair out that encourage of necessity.” family particiHe has frepation and comquently menmunity involvetioned conferment. She said ring with his she is looking former mentor for more ideas to in the park, foster greater litJoe Brayer, a eracy among all “Winter Texan age groups. of the Year” Glazer’s in 2018, who Beer & Beverpassed away age company at 101 in early branch in McAl2019. len was tapped Easing into for the “Friend retirement of the Chamber” supposedly, award, which Hummel is was announced continually by Chamber Exbusy at Royal ecutive Director Palms helping Kassandra Eleresidents with jarza. She cited minor repairs the branch office to patio doors, personnel for chairs, guitar stands, lawn mowers, pow- their prompt willingness to provide reer washers, golf carts, gazebos, doors freshments for many special events. The gates and building decks, steps, ramps, distributor of various beers and beveragcarts and motorizing bikes. His latest in- es over a six-state area in South Central volvement is with a shed replacement at U.S., has been in business for more than the shuffleboard courts. His creation of a a century. rickshaw to be pulled behind a motorized One part of the company’s mission 4-wheel bicycle was turned into a win- is to invest in the community and Karen ning entry for the past three years in the Arenas, chamber program coordinator, park’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. said that is what the branch office has When not involved in a project, Hum- done in Alamo. They have been extrememel may be found playing poker with his ly helpful in providing beverages for the buddies, shooting some pool, fishing if major events in the city, she noted. anyone asks and they are biting, or tellPrior to the awards ceremony, those ating a good story. Being in Alamo with tending had the opportunity to taste foods friends and projects to tackle, he found he from 16 different food vendors. Those has erased the stress of trying to farm in providing samples included local vendors this past summer’s almost continual wet as well as from other areas of the “valley.” weather in his area in South Dakota. This marked the third year of the “Taste” In addition to the “Winter Texan” and has become highly popular based on award, the Chamber organization rec- comments by those attending, which inognized an outstanding “Citizen of the cluded Alamo public officials and other Year.” It was given to Laura Elizabeth elected individuals from area offices in Solis, director of the Sergeant Fernando Hidalgo County. Also among the guests DeLaRosa Library by chamber President See AWARD pg. 38

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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 29 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 & Rummage Sale - Citrus Mobile Home and RV Park, Edinburg, 8am-Noon, Table still available. Call Kathy to reserve yours today 402-7208189. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, Bluegrass every Wednesday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Golden Age Olympics Petanque Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 9:30am5pm, First event for participants is $7, and $5 for any event after. Lunch is available. Spectators are free. 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. 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

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homes we have for sale and lease. 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. 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. Program - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1:30pm, Orphan Train Riders program. 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 - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Lynn Dvorak. Happy Hour - Quiet Village II, Donna, 4-5:30pm, Music by Steven May, pass the hat. BYOB, pop, water, some snacks, and ice cream for sale. Free ice. Karaoke Meal - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, At the Hynes Event Center, dinner menu and meal price varies. Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30pm, Serving: biscuit and sausage gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, applesauce and coffee. Bring your own table service. $5pp, all you care to eat. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, With Harry & Judy at the Hynes Event Center. Spaghetti Dinner - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 5-6pm, $6pp. For more info call 956-475-5018. Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5-6:30pm. Country Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Host Marion Price, food served 4:00 to 5:15. For info call Ardelle at 563-340-6493. All musicians and audience welcome. Country Western Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Hamburgers, brats, and chili dogs at 4:30pm before Jam. Jam starts at 6pm. All welcome. Karaoke and Elvis - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, Chris and Neil will be having a Karaoke night in the Rec Hall. Chris will be singing Elvis songs and Karaoke open to anyone! Donation only. The Karaoke will follow the Hamburger Night. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV See PARKS pg. 12

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E e From pg. 11 9 Park, Donna, 6:30-8:30pm, Kainoa KaBiscuits and Gravy - Lamplighter G maka Show, $7pp, BYOB, free ice, pop- Park, Palmview, 7:30-9am. corn/soda/ice cream bars for sale. Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision,C Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mis- San Juan, 9-11:30am, “Best Pancakession, 6:30pm, For more info, call 956- in The Valley”. Eggs, sausage, waffles,g 600-7700. coffee, and “All You Can Eat Pancakes”C Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & every Thursday from 9-11:30 am at Theh RV Park, 6:30pm, Pre-rounds with the Grove, Business 83 & Stewart Road in Baldwins. 7:00pm MS & plus square San Juan. Bring your own table service. s dance with rounds Ron Betzelberger - caCountry Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valsual attire. le de la Luna, Mission, 9am, Donation. P Dance - Mission West RV Park, Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park,b s 7-9:30pm, Come dance! Music provided Palmview, 9-11am. by High Country Band. Free ice and popSquare Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Recorn, other concessions available. Weekly sort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With RandyD drawings for 50/50, free Hamburger Meal Dougherty, free admission. Come join thev $ and free Fish Dinner. $7pp. fun of Square Dancing. Entertainment - VIP La Feria RV Park Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park ReEast, La Feria, 7pm, Punches Family, sort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-5 $8pp. 1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande,a d Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, meal price varies. Weslaco, 7pm, Maggie Mae and Stevey Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palm-n Ray, traditional country, $7pp, doors open view, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers & more. t at 6 pm, program begins at 7 pm. Lunch & Jam Session - Siesta RetireEntertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, ment Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am-5 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $8pp. 3pm, Lunch served from 11:30 am to 1 Entertainment - Southern Comfort Re- pm, jam from 1 pm to 3 pm. All are wel-v sort, Weslaco, 7pm, Jeff Gordon, $8pp. come. For information, call Gene 937P Entertainment - Paradise Resort Es- 241-8297. tates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Rewind Band. Jam Lunch - Mission Bell Resort/ Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, Tradewinds, Mission, 11:30am-12:30pm,A f 7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern Jam starts at 1pm. Knights. BYOB, concessions, popcorn, Jam - Pharr South Park, Pharr,m pop, candy, ice and chips. Hot dogs avail- 11:30am, Every Thursday. Lunch starts4 able $2 from 5-7 pm. $6pp. at 11:30am, Jam starts at 12:30pm. MusiEntertainment - Tropic Winds MH & cian sign up begins at 11:30am. All musi-R r RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Jim Brown, cians and singers welcome. $14pp advanced, $16pp at the door. Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, Concert - Lakefront Lodge, Zapata, 12:30pm, Rock and Roll Jam with How-G 7-9pm, Lakefront Lodge will be hosting ard O. Bedient, lunch served 11:30 am. vocalist Kellie Marie! There will be a $7 Jam Session - Pharr South Park, Pharr,7 admission fee per person, and a conces- 12:30-3pm, Lunch available startinga a sion stand will be available to provide re- 11:30am. freshments to those interested. Rock & Roll Jam - Bentsen Grove Res Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort sort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm. Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Come enjoy Texas Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort,y Wheels, $7pp. Donna, 1-3pm, Every Thursday. Bringh Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, your instruments and songs and join us. e Mission, 7-9pm. Country/Gospel Music Jam - Missionc Entertainment - Paradise Park RV Re- Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 1-3pm,b sort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Lindley Creek, 50/50 & refreshments on the break, info: t $7pp. Doors open at 6:30pm, tickets contact James at 402-630-0492. available at the door. Jam Session - Dixieland MH Park, s Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, Harlingen, 1-3pm. 7-10pm, Regan James, $6pp. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Entertainment - Countryside RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Open to all musicians.n Donna, 7-9pm, Jason Whorlow, $7pp at Food available at 12:00 and during jam.F C the door. Concessions available. Call 956-585-7630 for more info. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Dulcimer Jam - Texas Trails RV ReP Palmview, 7pm, Mollie B show. $13pp sort, Pharr, 1-3pm. advance, $15pp at the door. Doors open Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - Sundance l at 5:30pm. Sandwiches available 5:30- RV Village, Harlingen, 2-4pm. 6:30pm. Tickets on sale 12/31/19. Happy Hour - Victoria Palms Resort,D Entertainment - Paradise Park, McAl- Donna, 3-5pm, Hit Man/Tim Dirth, PassJ t len, 7-9pm, Mike & Nancee, $8pp. The Hat. Thursday, January 30 Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Regan James. S Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, Canadian and American Dance - Sun-a 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe shine RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30-6pm, Grande, meal price varies. Entertainment for all who love to dance.s

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Enjoy the sounds and music with Claude, every Thursday in the Friendship Hall. 956-425-7448. Entertainment and Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-8pm, Now Sold Out - Jason Coleman and Meagan Taylor Elegant 3-Course Dinner, at the Hynes Event Center, $25pp, tickets online at www. hyneseventcenter.com. Jam Food - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-5pm. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Sloppy joe, baked beans, chips with pudding, $6pp. Beef stew, roll with pudding, $5pp. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, BYOB/own table service/snacks. Dessert and soda for sale. $4pp/all you can eat. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 5-11pm, Molly B, $13pp for tickets in advance bought at the Fiesta Village front desk Monday through Thursday 10am to noon, January 13 to January 29; $15pp for tickets sold at the door on January 30. 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. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Kellie Marie, $7pp/$9pp at door. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Classics, $8pp, doors open at 6:30 pm, BYOB, ice, pop, and popcorn available, door prizes. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Rick McEwen, a 35year veteran of Branson Entertainment, he has performed with some of the biggest entertainers in show business performing classic rock, classic country, rhythm and blues, and soul music. $7pp. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Bob Wills Tribute. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Sarah Smith Trio Show, $7pp. For more information call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karyl Ruhde. Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Greg Jones, $7pp. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, RGV Gid-RDone Bluegrass Band. Fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Pass the hat. Entertainment - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Jim Brown, $12pp in advance, $14pp at the door. Entertainment - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 7-9pm, B & J Brother, $7pp.

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www.wintertexantimes.com Entertainment - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7pm, Naomi Bristow, $6pp. Dance - Magnolia RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Dave Perryman & the Country Revue, $7pp. BYOB, Concessions available. Friday, January 31 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Helen Russell & Co Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Church Service - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 9:15-10:15am. Square Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10am-Noon, Come square dance with Joe Saltel. $10 a couple. Public Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, Homemade lunches that include dessert and drink. Menu varies monthly. $5pp. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Pizza 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. Rock & Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Free admission. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, Dessert and coffee available. Music Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Country etc, best background band around. Homemade cookies and coffee available for a donation. More info call 956-585-3185 or John at 260615-0003. Jam Session - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3:30pm. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Blue Grass Old Country Acoustic Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Musicians by invitation only. Audiences always welcome. Lunch served until 1:00 pm. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Variety every Friday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Auction - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1pm, Handcrafted items, items on display at noon with auction starting at 1:00 pm. Free drawing, refreshments available. Open to public. Happy Hour - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Curtis James. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, South Texas Ramblers at the Hynes Event Center, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, See PARKS pg. 15

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Male Vocalist of the Year Mario Rosales Rusty Rierson Kainoa Kamaka “Kai” Curt James

Musical Group of the Year (not related) Razz Ma Taz Kody Norris Band Men of a Chord Shake, Rattle & Roll

Rock N Roll Band of the Year Cruisers Rte 66 Hot Rodz Renaissance Rockers

Female Vocalist of the Year Tavie Spivey Betty Rydell Rainy Naomi Bristow

Gospel Group of the Year

Ambassadors of Grace Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel

Duet Musical Group of the Year Dave & Daphne Freddie & Sheila Spittin’ Image Maggie Mae with Danny Smith

Novelty or Comedy Act of the Year Pickpocket Gene Castaway Roger Wayne - Illusionist Aloha Hula

Individual/Small Band/Variety Act of the Year Jason Whorlow Helen Russell & Company Diego & Edith Jason Coleman

Family Vocal Group of the Year Goldwing Lindley Creek Williamson Branch Punches Family

Country Western Band of the Year Sweetwater Jealous heart Texas Wheels Regan James & Hired Hand

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From 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 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 sing-

pg. 13 ing 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 Maggie Mae & Stevey Ray. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Kai, $7pp. Show - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-9pm, Pick Pocket Gene, $8pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Hot Rodz, $9pp, BYOB/ snacks, free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Dixon & Company, BYOB, concessions available, $6pp. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7pm, Mexican Fiesta with Diego. Ice, pop, and popcorn available, door prizes, BYOB. Tickets at door plus reserve seating with advance purchase. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-11pm, Star Fire Band, 50-50 raffle, BYOD. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Night Ryders, $7pp. Entertainment - Valley View Estates,

Mission, 7pm, High Country, $6pp in advance, $7pp day of. Call 314-681-3388 for more info. Entertainment - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 7pm, Dennis Craswell -The Castaway, $7pp. Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $6pp. BYOB, 50/50, prize drawings. Ice and soda available. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Naomi Bristow, $8pp. Canadian yodeling soloist. Soda, water, ice cream bars & popcorn for sale. Call 815-228-6221 for more info. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, Rewind, $10pp. Tickets on sale 1/10/20. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, MC Express, $5pp. Everyone welcome. Benefit dance to raise money for the kids we sponsor at the Garza School. Concessions open, set-up available. Karaoke - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Free admission. Join us for a fun night of music. Over a thousand songs to pick from or bring your own disc. Entertainment - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, Enjoy an entertaining journey down memory lane with the unforgettable music of the Legendary Patsy Cline. Also enjoy hits from Connie

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Francis, Karen Carpenter and Anne Murray. Call 956-702-6819 or lorraine.legends@tbaytel.net. Saturday, February 1 Big Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Sausage gravy and biscuits and eggs, hash browns, bacon, ham, sausage, and etc. Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, Menu varies weekly, great meal for a great price. Come enjoy the view along the Rio Grande. Contact Park Office at 956-585-5061. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, Pancake breakfast every Saturday, with biscuit & gravy served every alternate Saturday. Annual Park Yard Sale, Pie Sale, and Pancake Breakfast - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 7-11am, On South Tower Rd., Alamo. Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. Annual Park Sale - Green Bay South, La Feria, 7-11am, Annual Green Bay South Park Sale! Breakfast available! 13949 Club Drive, La Feria, just off White Ranch Rd! Flea Market - Wagon City South, Mission, 7am-Noon, Open to the public. All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country See PARKS pg. 16

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From pg. 15 Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, At the Hynes sage links, or ham, and toast. Event Center, $7.50pp. Market Square - Oleander Acres, MisBreakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, sion, 8-11am, Breakfast, plants, fruits, 7:30-9am, Varied menu including pan- vegetables, jewelry, patio sale, crafts, etc. cakes, eggs, sausage, ham, biscuits, and Yard Sale/Flea Market/Craft Sale gravy, etc. Please bring your own service. Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, Pancake Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/ 8am-Noon. El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30am, Yard Sale - Bentsen Palm RV Park, $4pp. Mission, 8am-Noon, Lunch at 11:30am. Art & Craft Show & Sale - El ValFlea Market/Bake Sale/Lunch - Lemle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, on Tree Estates, Mission, 8am-1pm. 7:30am, Free. Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, PalmCowboy Church and Breakfast - Casa view, 8am-Noon, Rock Club Show. del Sol, Donna, 7:30am, Full breakfast Patio Sale & Flea Market - Leisureserved 7:30-8:30am, priced per item. World, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. 9:00am Lindley Creek, come worship and Annual Garage Sale - VIP La Feria RV enjoy. For more info call 956-464-9024 Park East, La Feria, 8-11am, 600 E ExCraig or Karyl Ruhde. pressway 83, La Feria, TX. Breakfast - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, Garage and Park Sales - Magnolia RV 7:30-9am, Menu and price varies each Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Lunch served. time. For more info call 956-475-5018. Parkwide Yard Sales - Quiet Village II, Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Donna, 8am-Noon. Mission, 7:30-9am, Great breakfast for All Park Sale - W&I Resort, Mission, $5. 8am-Noon, 206 S. Stewart Rd, Mission, Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, 956-585-6594. Mission, 7:30-9am, $5pp. Craft Fair - Llano Grande Lake Park Public Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, Mission, 8-11am, Homemade buttermilk 9am-1pm, Homemade and purchased biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs anyway crafts, free admission. served with hashbrowns and bacon, sauJam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna,

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11am-1pm, BYOB/Snacks, popcorn & soda for sale. Open jam, all welcome. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Burger and more. 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. Country Western Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Free admission. Karaoke - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 1-4pm, All Winter Texans welcome. There is no charge for this event. Bring your courage and participate or just come listen! Country Western Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 1-3:30pm, Soda and ice cream for sale. Coffee and finger food for donation. Widows Support Group - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1pm. Entertainment - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, The Dysart Family concert, 2 pm and 7 pm, open to public, no charge, free will offering. Entertainment - Magnolia RV Park, Donna, 2pm, Get R Done bluegrass band, donations for St Jude Children’s Hospital. Entertainment - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 4pm, Strassenfest, $5pp in advance, $7pp at the door.

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. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, The Classics, $8pp/$10pp at door. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Piano Man, $8pp. Entertainment - Mission West RV Park, 7pm, Shake, Rattle, & Roll, $8pp. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Southbound, country and rock mix, $7pp. Dance - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Jealous Heart Band, BYOB. snack bar available, $10pp. Dance - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, High Country, $8pp. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Everybody welcome! BYOB, snack bar, raffles,

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Vmusic requests, line dancing instruction. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, Hot Rodz, $6pp. e Country Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Dinner 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. t Dance - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Night Ryders, $7pp. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la nLuna, Mission, 7pm, Dixon and Company, $6pp. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, MisVsion, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh Band, $5pp. Dance - San Juan Gardens, 7-9pm, Country Pickin’ Band, doors open at 6:30pm. Public welcome! BYOB. , Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Williamson Branch Family, $8pp. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, HarVlingen, 7pm, The Beers, $7.50. BYOB, popcorn, and ice provided. For more info /815-228-6221. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Rick Ewen. Tickets available at the door, doors will open one hour prior to the dance. BYOB, soda, ice and popcorn will be available. ,For more information call: 417-337-0617. Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Leslie Blasing, $6pp in advance or at the door. Come to our ,Friendship Hall at 1900 Grace Ave Har-

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www.wintertexantimes.com lingen TX, and dance and sing along with Leslie Blasing. She will keep you all on the dance floor with her beautiful voice and entertainment. Buy your tickets in advance or at the door. BYOB. 956-4257448. Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Maggie Mae Dance, $7pp presale, $8pp at door. “Palm Resaca Road Trip” A Musical Palm Resaca Park, Brownsville, 7pm, 100 Tangerine Blvd, Thomas Center, Brownsville TX 78521. 956-546-7423. Entertainment - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, The Bill Chrastil Show, $8pp. Call 956-581-0068 for more info. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, At the Hynes Event Center with Diego, $7pp. Tickets available to the public Monday prior to the dance. Dance - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Kenastons, $7pp. Dance - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 7pm, Rewind, $10pp. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, The Cruisers, $10pp. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Pelican West Sock Hop Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, With music by The Stars. Music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. Theme dress encouraged. For

info, call 712-420-0547. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Poison Ivey, $10pp. Classic rock music. Advanced tickets are available at the EVR office Monday-Friday from 9am-noon, and 1pm-4pm. Tickets also available at the door. Sunday, February 2 Church Service - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15-9am, Nondenominational service. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:30am, Non-denominational service. Church Services - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Held in Friendship Hall. All welcome, non-denominational, led by Pastor Bob Amos. Church - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 8:30-10am, Cookies and Fellowship, 8:30am. Church Service 9:00am. All are welcome. Church Service - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, Non-denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows service. Church Services - San Juan Gardens, 8:45-9:45am, Non-denominational. Public welcome. Church Service - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Non-denominational with Pastor Bob Kracht. Communion first Sunday each month. Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am.

Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denominational service with Chaplain Jim Troutman. Communion every first Sunday. Church Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Non-denominational worship service with Pastor Tom Borror, communion is on the first Sunday of each month. Everyone welcome to join us. Non-denominational Church Service - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9-10am, Bible Study every Sunday through March at 10:15 am. Church Service - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 9-10am, All are welcome. Church Services - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 9am, With Pastor Charles 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

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From service. Church Worship Services - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Non-denominational, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30am. Church Service - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Every Sunday at the Main Hall. Church Services - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9:30-10:30am. Non-denominational Church Service Casa del Sol, Donna, 9:30am. Church Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominational service with Dr. Gerald Parriott. Communion first Sunday of month. Coffee fellowship after service. All welcome. Non Denominational Church Services - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:3010:30am. Church Service - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Jeff Dilks, everyone welcome. Coffee and cookies served following service. Church - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 10am, Non-denominational. Non-denominational Service - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10am, Pastor

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pg. 17 Bill Roth. Sunday Service - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 10am, Meet Pastor Al Dickey at our church service. Come sing-a-long and get acquainted with your friends. Coffee and cookies after the service. Church Service - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Pastor Richard Elkins. Everyone is welcome to Sunday Service at Sunshine RV Resort, located at 1900 Grace Ave. Harlingen, TX. Join us in the Friendship Hall. 956-425-7448. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, Dr. Mike Wingfield. Church - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Traditional Lutheran Service in the Rec Hall. Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm. Gospel Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 1-3pm. Acoustic Jam - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, Drawing, snacks, coffee. Mixed music. Gospel Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm. Beginning Line Dancing - AmeriCana

RV Park, Mission, 2-3pm, First half hour ultra beginner. All steps called. Donations accepted. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 3pm, Naomi Bristow, $7pp. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 3pm, Afternoon ballroom dance with Tiny Hill Orchestra, free admission. Ice and pop available. Gospel Sing-Along - San Juan Gardens, 4-4:45pm, Everyone is invited to join our Gospel Music Sing-Along. Piano accompaniment will be provided. No tryouts and no talent required - just a love for singing favorite Gospel songs! Dinner - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Meatloaf. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5-7pm, Come sing or just listen, BYOB/snacks. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30-7:30pm. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Free admission. Hot dogs $1.50, 50 cents canned soda, or bottled water $1 each. Call 956-585-7630. Jam - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Chuck Stranberg, free admission. Come and have an enjoyable time! Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-8:30pm, PH II, III, & IV RD Dance

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Party. Movie Night - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Visit website at www.paradisepharr.com for movie title. Entertainment - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Pick Pocket Gene Illusion Show, $8pp. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Come join the fun. We have 50/50, Speed Bingo, Horse Racing and Regular Bingo! Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7pm, RGV Concert Band, $6pp. Monday, February 3 Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Craft Show - Casa del Sol, Donna, 8am-Noon, Huge show with over twenty-five vendor tables. Lunch available from the Casa Del Sol kitchen. Priced per item. For more information call 956-4649024 Craig or Karyl Ruhde. Craft/Bake/Patio Sales/Flea Market Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 8amNoon, No outside vendors. Breakfast and lunch available. Line Dancing - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 9am. Golf Scrambles - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon, Public Scrambles Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 10 AM.

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February 2-7, 2020

Dr. Mike Wingfield Former pastor; founder and director of Prophecy Today Ministries

The Dysart Family Based in Missouri, LeWain and Lorena and their five children have been singing together since 2006.

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WINTER TEXAN TIMES Ladies Scramble Thursday - 10 AM. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Beginner Squares - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm. Jam - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, 50-50 raffle, serving a late lunch. Country Jam - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, Located at 2905 N. Conway. For more info call LeRoy Kuhlers at 515802-9421. Yahoo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1-3pm. Karaoke - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 1pm, Free. Country Jam - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1pm, Lunch served at 11am 12:30pm (lunch only first Monday of each month). Everyone welcome. Music Jam - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1-3pm. Country Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Come join our open Countryside Jam, with professional back up band on stage. Serving lunch at our Countryside Cafe from 11:30am until 12:45pm. Concessions also available. Variety Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, Come on over and listen to some great music, Big Band, Rock & Roll, and Dixie.

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Country Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, Kitchen band style, all musicians and singers welcome. Concessions available. Big Band - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm. 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, Lasagna. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palm-

view, 4:30-6pm, All you can eat pancakes and french toast. 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. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. Mike Wingfield. Show - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-9pm, Jason Whorlow/Piano Man, $8pp. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-8:30pm, Men of Accord, $5pp. Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, With Southbound. Open to public, $7pp. 50/50 drawing available.

Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Lawless & Mae, $8pp. Entertainment - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 7pm, Naomi Bristow, $7pp at the door. Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, Absolutely Country, classic country/gospel, $8pp. Entertainment - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, William Florian - The John Denver Story, $8pp in advance, $10pp at the door. Tuesday, February 4 Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, 8:00 am Men’s Prayer and Bible Study, 9:30 am Women’s Prayer and Bible Study. Craft Show - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 8am-Noon, Over 30 local vendors, open to the public. Craft Fair - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Shop at our Craft Fair, fuel up at Countryside Cafe, join in our raffles (must be present to win) and if you want to be a vendor call 918-916-0541. Ultra Beginner Line Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am.

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Kansas Cowboy

RUSTY RIERSON Feb 4 • Llano Grande • Mercedes • 3-5pm

Feb 4 • Bentsen Grove Resort • Palmview • 7-9pm Feb 5 • VIP Park • La Feria • 7pm Feb 6 • Benson Palms RV • Mission • 7-9pm Feb 7 • Country Palms • San Juan • 7-9pm Feb 8 • Seven Oaks Resort • Mission • 7-9pm Feb 12 • Pine to Palm • Weslaco • 7-9pm Feb 14 • Palmera Heights • La Feria • 3-5pm Feb 14 • Sunshine RV Resort • Harlingen • 7-9pm Feb 15 • Mission Event Center • Mission Feb 15 • Hummingbird Cove • Rio Hondo • 7-9pm Feb 19 • San Juan Gardens • San Juan • 7pm Feb 20 • Casa Del Sol • Donna • 7-9pm Feb 21 • Circle T • Mission • 7pm Feb 28 • Llano Grande • Mercedes • 3-5pm Feb 28 • Rio Valley Estates • Weslaco • 7-9pm Feb 29 • Sunshine RV • Harlingen • 7-10pm Mar 3 • Trails End • Weslaco • 7-9pm Mar 5 • Twin Palms • Rio Hondo • 7-9pm Mar 7 • Mission Bell • Mission • 12-2pm Mar 7 • Canyon Lake • Mission • 7-9:30pm Mar 11 • Siesta Village • Weslaco • 3-4:30pm Mar 14 • Winter Haven Village • Pharr • 7-9pm Mar 18 • McAllen Mobile • McAllen • 7-9pm For Bookings Contact L. Rice at 956-564-1923 email: txrices@hotmail.com

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From pg. 19 Beginner Line Dance - Tropic Winds beans. All for just $6pp. MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am. Jam Lunch - Paradise Park, McAllen, Golden Age Olympics Petanque - 11:30am-1pm. Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 9:30amJam - Leisure World Community, 5pm, First event for participants is $7, Weslaco, Noon. and $5 every event after. Free to spectaBeginner Squares - Alamo Palms MH tors. Lunch available. & RV Park, Noon-2pm. Square Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV ReDance - Fiesta Village, Mission, sort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With Randy 1-4pm, Albert Makesh, $5pp. Dougherty. Come join us - Square DancCountry Jam - Oleander Acres, Mising fun! sion, 1-3pm, Open to all musicians and Quilt Show - Green Gate Grove, the public. Come for hamburgers, lunch Palmview, 10am-2pm, 17th Annual Quilt starting at 11am. Cake, cookies, and cofShow, no entrance fee. Located at 2135 fee during break. S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Palmview, TX. Park Jam Session - Citrus Mobile Raffle tickets for a quilt will be available. Home and RV Park, Edinburg, 1-3pm, Lunch will be available. Call Jan Schaef- Light lunch served before hand at 12 fer at 956-583-8969 for more info. noon. All musicians welcome. Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, 11am-12:30pm, 1/4 lb hamburgers, Alamo, 1-3:30pm, Lunch served 11amcheeseburgers, vegeburgers, hot dogs and 12:45pm. 1 mile north of freeway on Cechili dogs, chips, soda or water. Admis- sar Chavez Rd. sion fees vary. Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park ReJam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, sort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am- 1pm. 1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, Entertainment - Country Sunshine, meal price varies. Weslaco, 1-3pm, Shake, Rattle and Roll, Taco Tuesday - Sleepy Valley Ranch $8pp. Everyone welcome, concessions Resort, Mission, 11:30am-1pm, All you available. can eat tacos and homemade charro Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La

Feria, 1:30-4pm, Cake is served during intermission. Open to the public. Country Music Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 2-4pm, M.C. Joe Hinnenkamp. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 2-4pm, PH III-IV D Dance/Workshop. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Steven May. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, With Rusty Rierson at the Hynes Event Center, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, BYOB/free ice, popcorn & soda for sale. Pass the bucket donations. Classic Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, Jam Masters Tom & Dottie Connors. Meal at 4pm. Country Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30pm, 50/50 tickets, cookies at intermission for donation. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30pm. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Shake, Rattle, & Roll, $8pp. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. Mike Wingfield. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna,

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7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Entertainment - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-9pm, Helen Russell & Company, 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 - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, Bill Chrastil, $8pp. Come and have a great time! Dance - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9:30pm, Diego and Edith, $6pp. Doors open at 6:30pm. Entertainment - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7pm, Rick McQuinin, $8pp. Entertainment - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7pm, “Timeless Treasures” by Ralph Kuster, $7pp. Pop, water and ice cream for sale. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Rusty Rierson, $8pp. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Jason Whorlow piano show, $8pp. Concert - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 7-9pm, BJ Brothers, $7pp. Enjoy comedy, 50’s, 60’s, and country music! Bring a friend! Wednesday, February 5

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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 OPEN HOUSE Every Wednesday & Friday • 1-3pm Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease GRAND OPENING PICKLEBALL ROUND ROBIN Feb 13 • 9am • $5

LINE DANCING WITH KEITH Monday & Wednesday 10am (Beginner/Improver) Instructor Donation Accepted.

SQUARE DANCE WITH JOE SALTEL Every Friday 10am-12pm • $10 A Couple

COUNTRY INVITATIONAL JAM DANCES Saturday Feb 1 • 7-9pm Jan 29 • Texas Wheels • 7pm • $7 Dinner 5-6pm • Meatball Sub $5 Feb 5 • Jealous Heart • 7pm • $7 Feb 12 • Texas Wheels – Pre-Valentines ROCK & ROLL INVITATIONAL JAM Dinner and Dance • 7pm • $15 Tuesday Feb 4 • 7-9pm Dinner: 5pm - Chicken Parm & Pasta Dinner 5-6pm • Brats & Fries $5 QUILT SHOW CRAFT SHOW Feb 18 • 12-3pm • $1 Feb 3 • 8am-12pm • FREE

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

Line Dancing

Every Wednesday 10am

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

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

Dances

Saturday, February 1 7-10pm Pelican West Saturday, February 15 7-10pm Hired Hand

Fundraiser Dance

Saturday, February 8 7-10pm Diego

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

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Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, dPalmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. & Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park -Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe ,Grande, meal price varies. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, -9-11am, Bluegrass every Wednesday. m50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. - Golden Age Olympics Petanque .Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 9:30am5pm, For participants, $7 first event and -$5 every event after. Free to spectators. .Lunch will be available. Line Dancing - Snow to Sun Park, ,Weslaco, 10am. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Re-sort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11amh1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, mmeal price varies. Lunch - Mission West RV Park, Noon-12:45pm, Join us for weekly lunch, menu ,varies and is $5pp, includes either iced tea or coffee. , Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, o12:30pm, Variety Jam with Bob Dollie, lunch served at 11:30 am. - Country Jam Session - Sunshine RV yResort, 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

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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. 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. 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 Carlos Canos, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Lynn Dvorak. Happy Hour - Quiet Village II, Donna, 4-5:30pm, Music by Steven May, pass the hat. BYOB, pop, water, some snacks,

and ice cream for sale. Free ice. Karaoke Meal - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, At the Hynes Event Center, dinner menu and meal price varies. Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30pm, Serving: biscuit and sausage gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, applesauce and coffee. Bring your own table service. $5pp, all you care to eat. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, With Harry & Judy at the Hynes Event Center. Spaghetti Dinner - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 5-6pm, $6pp. For more info call 956-475-5018. Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5-6:30pm. Country Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Host Marion Price, food served 4:00 to 5:15. For info call Ardelle at 563-340-6493. All musicians and audience welcome. Country Western Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Hamburgers, brats, and chili dogs at 4:30pm before Jam. Jam starts at 6pm. All welcome. Entertainment - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Helen Russell & Company, $10pp includes dinner. Dinner at 5:00pm. Call 956-585-7630 for more

info. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30-8:30pm, Jason Coleman - The Piano Magic of Floyd Cramer, $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. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. Mike Wingfield. Entertainment - VIP La Feria RV Park East, La Feria, 7pm, Rusty Rierson, $8pp. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, The Fabulous Vegas Guys Johnny Bird and Donny Tersigni, music, comedy, and impressions, $8pp, doors open at 6 pm, program starts at 7 pm. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park,

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MISSION BELL • TRADE WINDS RV & MH RESORT

PRE “SUPER” GAME SHOW Division of Wilder’s Corporation

Public Dances - Every Friday 7-10pm • $6 (Unless Noted)

Jan. 31 • Helen Russell & Company Feb. 7 • Regan James Feb. 14 • Route 66

ENTERTAINMENT

And

THE BIG “SUPER” GAME PARTY

WITH SARAH SMITH TRIO

Feb. 4 • 7-9 pm Pickpocket Gene - $8/$9 Feb. 11 • 7-9 pm Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel - $10 Feb. 9 • 7-9 pm Bob Dolle & Hall of Fame - $7/$8

Sunday, Feb 2 Show Only 3-5pm • $9 Show & Party $12 Party Only 5:30pm • $5

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

Snacks Available During Half Time

UPCOMING JAMS

UPCOMING SALES/FAIRS

Health Fair • Jan. 30 9am-Noon Rummage Sale • Feb. 1 8am-Noon

CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED

501 W. Owassa Rd • Pharr, Texas 78577 956-782-7886 FOR INFO/TICKETS

Mission Bell - 1711 E Business Hwy 83 ~ MISSION, TX ~ Tradewinds RV Resort - 1005 N Stewart Rd

DANCES 7PM-10PM

All Dances held in Mission Bell Ballroom

Texas Wheels - $7 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 The Agency - $10 Jan 29 Cruisers - $10 Feb 12, Mar 14 Hot Rodz - $9 Feb 8, Mar 6 Barefoot Becky - $10 Feb 14 Tiny Hill Orchestra - FREE Feb 9, Mar 8 South Bound - $7 Feb 1

ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM

Jan 31 - Kai - $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 Mar 7 - Car Show (10am) - Free

CRAFT SHOWS

Mission Bell - Mondays 8am--12pm Feb 17, & Mar 16 Tradewinds - Saturdays 8am--12pm Feb 15, & Mar 21

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

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From pg. 21 7pm, Pat Davison’s Comedy Magic Vari- sort, Palmview, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $8pp. ety Show, $7pp. Entertainment - Country Palms RV Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Park, San Juan, 7-9pm, Tom Borror. Also Pharr, 7-10pm, Steve May & The South- appearing, Emily Cate. ern Knights. BYOB, concessions, popEntertainment - Paradise Park, McAlcorn, pop, candy, ice and chips. Hot dogs len, 7-9pm, Rick McEwen, $8pp. available $2 from 5-7 pm. $6pp. Thursday, February 6 Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Come dance to Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, Jealous Heart, $7pp. 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Grande, meal price varies. Mission, 7-9pm. Breakfast - Lamplighter Park, PalmEntertainment - Paradise Park RV Re- view, 7:30-9am, Biscuits and gravy. sort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Mae, $7pp. Doors Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV open at 6:30pm, tickets available at the Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon. door. Craft Sale - Rio Valley Estates MH Entertainment - San Juan Gardens, & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, 7-9pm, Shake, Rattles, and Roll, $8pp. Held inside Friendship Hall, handcraftDoors open at 6:30pm, public invited! ed items only. Lunch served including Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, homemade pies. Questions, call Mary 7-10pm, South Bound, $6pp. Norby, 952-237-9717, gubby1946@aol. Entertainment - Sunshine RV Resort, com; or Vicky Davis, ph. 402-885-0582, Harlingen, 7pm, The Glen Campbell Sto- vid10905@gmail.com. ry. Join us for an evening of live enterQuilt Show & Craft Sale - Orange tainment, and pay tribute to the legend Grove RV Park, Edinburg, 8am-12:30pm, of the late Glen Campbell. Stop by our $3 donation. Over 40 quilts on display Activity Office for advance tickets and (some for sale). Craft and boutique items reserved seating, or call 956-425-7448. for sale. Homemade caramel rolls starting $16/$14/$13pp. at 8am, lunch starting at 11am (soups and Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Re- sandwiches). Bed Turning at 9am, 10am,

& 11am. Also bucket drawing, door prizes, vendors, & 50/50. For more info, call 913-271-1970. Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 9-11:30am, “Best Pancakes in The Valley”. Eggs, sausage, waffles, coffee, and “All You Can Eat Pancakes” every Thursday from 9-11:30 am at The Grove, Business 83 & Stewart Road in San Juan. Bring your own table service. 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 and 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.

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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. Dulcimer Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm. Ladies Teas - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, Open to public, call for attendance. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - Sundance RV Village, Harlingen, 2-4pm.

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Alamo Palms (956) 787-7571

1341 W. Bus Hwy 83 • Alamo, TX 78516

Dances Thursdays • 7pm 1015 W. Sam Houston St. Pharr, Tx 78577

OPEN HOUSE

Sat & Sun • Feb 8 & 9 • 1-4pm • Mobile Homes • Park Models • Vacant Lots

RESERVE NOW FOR NEXT SEASON! Come Join Us!

Upcoming Entertainment Feb. 8, 2pm • Shake, Rattle and Roll • $8 Feb. 22, 3pm • Absolutely Country, Definitely Gospel • $8 Feb. 26, 7pm • Bill Chrastil • $8

Friday Dances

Singles Welcome Feb 6 • Sweetwater • $6 Feb 13 • Diego • $6 Feb 20 • Sweetwater • $6 Feb 27 • The Cruisers • $10 Mar 5 • Sweetwater • $6 Sat - Mar 14 • Agency • $10

Feb 2 • 3pm

RGV Concert Band • $6

Entertainment • 6pm

Feb. 7, 7-10pm • The Agency • $10 Feb. 21, 7-10pm • Steven May & The Southern Knights • $7 Feb. 28, 3-4:30pm • Diego • Pass The Hat Mar. 6, 7-10pm • The Castaways • $7

Feb 9 • Williamson Branch • $8 Feb 16 • Pickpocket Gene • $8 Mar 1 • Bob Dolle & Variety Band • $6 Mar 8 • Tom Wurth • $9 Mar 15 • Winter Texan Orchestra • $6

Craft and Vendor Sale

Craft Sales

Popcorn/Soft Drinks Available For Purchase

Feb. 26, 8am-12pm

Cinnamon Rolls 8am Until Sold Out

Every Monday • Jams 1-3pm Park Wide Patio Sale Sat, Feb 1st • Williamson Branch • 7pm • $8 Mar. 7, 7-11am Ranchero Village Sat, Feb 8th • William Florian • 7pm • $7 1900 S. Bridge Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596 “Songs and Spirit of the 60’s” Contact: Kerry 269-599-6845

Patio Sales

Sat • Feb 8 • 8am-11am Sat • Mar 7 • 8am-11am Wed • Feb 12 • 8am-12pm Wed • Mar 11 • 8am-12pm Lunch Available

Church

Sundays • 9am

Jams

Mondays • 1pm-3pm

TROPHY GARDENS

Division of WILDER CORPORATION

WELCOME BACK!

DANCES • SATURDAYS • 7pm Sweet Water - February 1 - $6 Smokin’ Gun - February 8 - $6 Bottom Line - February 15 - $6 Diego - February 22 - $7 BYOB • Doors open at 5:30pm Concessions & Setups Available

ENTERTAINMENT

Adam Pope February 9 • 7 pm - $7 Maggie Mae February 16 • 7 pm - $8 Doors Open At 6pm • Tickets available in advance or at the door

OPEN JAMS

Every Friday • 12:30pm - 2:30pm

CRAFT SHOW • 9am-12pm

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

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, Happy Hour - Victoria Palms Resort, sDonna, 3-5pm, Johnny D, Pass The Hat. - Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, -Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Regan James. Special Concert - Country Sunshine, ,Weslaco, 3-7pm, The Glen Campbell -Story, $13pp/$14pp/$16pp. Tickets sold in advance, reserved seating. Call 956,968-7171 or 956-638-3158. Concessions gavailable. Canadian and American Dance - Sun-shine RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30-6pm, Entertainment for all who love to dance. ,Enjoy the sounds and music with Claude, gevery Thursday in the Friendship Hall. 956-425-7448. n Jam Food - Restful Valley Ranch, Mis,sion, 4-5pm. : Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm. , Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, BYOB/own table ser,vice/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. e Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, ,5:30-7:30pm, By invitation. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmeview, 6-8pm. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates,

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Pharr, 6:30pm, Snack bar open. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Soda and ice cream for sale. Coffee and cookies during intermission for donation. Call Myra 254-4494568. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. Mike Wingfield. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, “Black and White” Dance with Diego & Edith, $6pp, doors open at 6:30 pm, BYOB, ice, pop, and popcorn available, door prizes. Encore Tribute Concert - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, The Glen Campbell Story, advance tickets $13/$15/$16, at the door tickets $17. Matinees at 3 pm, evening performance at 7 pm. All tickets sold at Country Sunshine, phone 956-9687171. Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-9pm, William Florian, $8pp. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Dance to Sweetwater! $6pp. Soda, water and ice available, 50/50, door

prizes. Singles welcome! Entertainment - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Shake, Rattle and Roll, $10pp in advance, $12pp at the door. Dance - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 7pm, Hot Rodz, $9pp. Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, 7pm, Rusty Rierson, $TBA. Friday, February 7 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Regan James Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am, Serving breakfast tacos. Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Park Wide Sale - Golden Grove RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon. Yard Sale - Monte Cristo RV Community Park, Edinburg, 8am-1pm, Serving BBQ sandwiches and chips, $3pp. 3730 Dantes Dr., Edinburg. 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 Re-

sort 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. Rock & Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Free admission. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, Dessert and coffee available. Music Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Country etc, best background band around. Homemade cookies and coffee available for a donation. More info call 956-585-3185 or John at 260615-0003. Jam Session - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3:30pm. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Blue Grass Old Country Acoustic Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Musicians by invitation only. Audiences always welcome. Lunch served until 1:00 See PARKS pg. 24

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Victoria Palms Resort

WINTER RANCH RV RESORT

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

The Crowning Touch

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

*Schedule Subject to Change*

DANCE

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

Texas Wheels • $7

Every Thursday - 12:30-3:00pm

SHOWS

Pick Pocket Gene

Jan. 31 • 7:30pm • $8

ROCK & ROLL JAM

Jason Whorlow Piano Man

Join Us for Burgers & Fries • 5:30pm •$6 Line Dance Class • 6:00pm

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

Valentine’s Day Luncheon with Brett Marshall

ENTERTAINMENT

Feb. 3 All You Can Eat Pancakes & French Toast - 4:30-6:00pm DANCES EVERY FRIDAY 7-10PM Jan. 31 - Rewind - $10.00 Tickets On Sale Now Feb. 7 - The Castaways - $7.00 Feb.14 - Valentine’s Dinner & Dance Pelican West - $20.00 Tickets On Sale Now

Every Saturday at 7:00pm thru Mar 28

All Shows 7:00pm unless noted

Jan. 30 • Mario Rosales • $8 Feb. 13 • Rainy - Patsy Cline Tribute • $7 Feb. 20 • Shake, Rattle & Roll • $8

CRAFT SALE 8:00am - 12:00pm

Second Tuesday of Every Month

Feb. 11 • Mar. 10

Vendors Welcome FOR MORE INFO. CALL:

(956) 783-4587

A Division of Wilder Corp.

DINNER EVERY MONDAY

ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM

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Feb. 14 • 11:30am-1pm • $14 In The Ballroom

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Doors and Concessions open at 6pm. Margarita and Soda Set ups. FREE Popcorn and Ice.

All welcome. Please call 956-782-3263 for more information.

HAPPY HOUR 3-5PM Jan. 30 • Tim Dirth/Hit Man • Pass The Hat

CRAFT FAIR

Saturday Feb. 8 • 8am-12pm • Free

CONCERTS 7-9PM

The Glen Campbell Story Feb. 9 • $13 & $14

QUILT SHOW

Thursday Feb. 20 • 10am-3pm • $2 • Ballroom Singles welcome! All events held in the ballroom For Information on all events call: 956-782-3263

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Craft Fair – Feb 1, 9am-1pm Patio Sale – Feb 8, 8am-12pm All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet Saturdays, 7:30-10am, $7.50pp

Upcoming Entertainment: Feb 7 – Gordy & Debbie

Country Legends show – Chicago Rewired The premier Chicago tribute band Mar 5 – 1981 The Concert in Central Park Simon & Garfunkel Old Friends tribute show For more info and to buy tickets: Feb 27

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

Diego – Feb 1, $7pp

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From pm. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Variety every Friday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Happy Hour - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Curtis James. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Steve May, pass the hat. Come, enjoy great music, join the fun! 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. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, Kelli Marie, $7pp.

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pg. 23 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. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, The Bottomline Band, $8pp/$10pp at door. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr. Mike Wingfield. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Mario and the Cruisers, $10pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Jack Nelson & Texas Turnaround, $8pp, BYOB/snacks, free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-9pm, The Legends of Country with Gordy and Debbie, at the Hynes Event Center, $10pp, tickets online at www. hyneseventcenter.com. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, BYOB, concessions available, $6pp. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco,

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7pm, With The Agency. Ice, pop, and popcorn available, door prizes, BYOB. Tickets at door plus reserve seating with advance purchase. $10pp. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-11pm, Star Fire Band, 50-50 raffle, BYOD. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 7pm, With Shake, Rattle, and Roll. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, With Rick McEwen, $7pp. Open to the public. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Ambassador of Grace, $6pp. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockers, $10pp. Entertainment - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 7pm, Naomi Bristow, $7pp. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Jason Coleman, $8pp. Piano magic of Floyd Cramer. Soda, water, ice cream bars & popcorn for sale. Call 815-228-6221 for more info. Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Rewind, $8pp. Popcorn, pop and ice available. BYOB. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, The Castaways, $7pp. Saturday, February 8 Big Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Sausage gravy and biscuits and eggs, hash browns,

bacon, ham, sausage, and etc. Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, Menu varies weekly, great meal for a great price. Come enjoy the view along the Rio Grande. Contact Park Office at 956-585-5061. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, Pancake breakfast every Saturday, with biscuit & gravy served every alternate Saturday. Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7:30-8:30am, Menu is pancakes, waffles, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, applesauce, and coffee. Seconds on pancakes and waffles. $5pp. All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, At the Hynes Event Center, $7.50pp. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, Varied menu including pancakes, eggs, sausage, ham, biscuits, and gravy, etc. Please bring your own service. Pancake Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/ El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30am, $4pp. Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am, Great breakfast for $5. Craft Fair - Victoria Palms Resort, See PARKS pg. 42

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EVERY THURSDAY JAMS • 12:30PM Karaoke – 6:30pm - Starts 12/7/17

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THURSDAYS • SOUP SUPPER 4:30pm • $4pp

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

FRIDAYS • DANCES • 7-10PM Jan 31 • Hot Rodz • $9pp Feb 7 • Jack Nelson and Texas Turnaround • $8pp

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Snack Bar Open Free Popcorn Every Wed. Variety w/ Bob Dollie

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Sat.&Nov. Grey Rock - $5 Rock Roll 18 w/ -Howard O. Bedient Snack Bar Open at 11:30am

1-3pm • 4th Sunday every month Karaoke every Sunday • 5 pm

ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM Every Wed. Variety w/ Bob Dollie Rewind Starts Band •1/3/18 Wed., Jan. 29 Every Thurs. Rock N Roll w/ Bob Wills Jan. 30 Howard O. Tribute Bedient• -Thurs., Starts 12/17/17 Snack&Bar Open• Wed., at 11:30am Shelley Darren Feb. 12

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Choke Canyon Bird Festival next weekend

Choke Canyon State Park, in partnership with the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce the 2020 Bird Festival to be held at Choke Canyon State Park, Calliham Unit. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Festival is organized to explore birding at Choke Canyon, highlight some terrific Texas birding and wildlife organizations, as well as hear from experts in the area. The festival will be held on Saturday, February 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will have presentations from experts and provide an opportunity to get up close to live birds and learn about raptor behavior. Whether you are an expert, novice, or just want to learn more about birds, we invite you to come out for a day at the park. Mark your calendars, pack a picnic lunch or pick one up in Three Rivers, and come out to learn a new hobby and meet others who share your passion for birds. One hour guided bird walks are being held from 8 to 11 a.m. Last walk starts at 10 a.m. The walks are a first come basis and limited to 20 participants. Arrive early and sign-up at the gymnasium. Some guides will have a limited number of binoculars for visitors to use during the

walks. Speakers start at the gymnasium at 9 a.m. Speakers include Nature Tracker Biologist Dr. Tania Homayoun; Lead Interpreter for Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park and World Biding Center, Roy J. Rodriguez; Interpreter for Estero Llano State Park, John Yochum; TPWD Regional Interpreter Ben Hortsmann; and Victor Lawrence from Sky Kings Falconry. Education and information booths will be located in the gymnasium as well during the day. Visitors are encouraged to be prepared for the weather and dress in layers, bring binoculars and wear sturdy shoes. There are no concessions at the Park. Visitors should bring their own drinks and a picnic lunch or visit Three Rivers prior to coming to the Park. Choke Canyon State Park is located 13 miles west of Three Rivers. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approximately three hours north of Mission, TX. For contact information and a detailed schedule of speakers, visit their website at https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/ choke-canyon/choke-canyon-bird-festival-2020.

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Now, that’s Texas Talk. Earlier in January, there were several Travel Expos up and down the Valley from McAllen to Port Isabel. Even though the shows were geared toward attracting Winter Texans, there were many permanent residents that attended. Great entertainment and music were offered at every show. Plus, lots of information and freebies were given out. There were exhibitors from cities and states in the U.S., as well as exhibitors from Mexico. Those shows did not pertain just to travel but to a wide variety of subjects including how to cook and eat healthy, what bank to use for the best interest rates and best service, who to call in an emergency and on and on. The most popular booth at the Harlingen show was the one giving out a free scoop of soft ice cream. Unfortunately, they ran out of chocolate and then out of vanilla before I got my scoop! And how I do love ice cream. Think I’ll go have some right now! You missed the shows? Don’t worry, they will all be offered again next year, more or less at the same time of the month. One thing that was noticeable at the shows was the fact that many people were not just picking up literature, but they were asking questions. That’ s good! That’s how we learn. More noticeable was how people talked. Those from Texas seemed to have a different twang to their voice. Do you know how to talk like a Texan? One writer says that Texans are the only people who are able to turn a one syllable word into three syllables. I’m from Texas and my reaction was “I don’t do that.” But, yes, I very definitely do. No wonder it is difficult for an English speaker from another country or state to understand me. In Texas, we tend to speak slower, add syllables, drop letters and combine two words into one, all the time not even realizing what we are doing. Y’all is very definitely a Texas word that is being picked up all over the United States - they say it even in New York. During a recent conversation, a lady was overheard saying she was Texan. But something in her voice betrayed her and she was asked where she was born. This lady actually lived most of her childhood in the Bronx before settling in Texas.

According to the book written by T.M. Strong, a Professor of Communications in a Brownsville college, the national verb of Texas is “fixin’ to” and that “fixin’ to” has three different meanings - It can mean that we intend to do something which unfortunately may never g e t done; it can a l s o mean t h a t we are c o n t e m plating or thinking about something like “fixin’ to decide”. Thirdly, it can be a forewarning such as “I’m fixin’ to leave”. If you want to have a good insight as to how to talk Texans, this author is highly recommended. He has a good sense of humor too, so you will probably have a few laughs as you read about us Texans. Do other languages have a word similar to “fixin’ to” with the meaning that it may never get done? No doubt there are similar words in other languages. In Spanish, the word for tomorrow is a good word to know for it can have a double meaning - actually meaning that you will take care of something tomorrow, whenever or maybe never. And tomorrow you can use “I forgot”! It is a useful word so learn to say it pronouncing it like this - mah yah nah. Using that word just might let you off the hook - for a while anyway. It didn’t work for me. I guess I was just too literal when I first moved to South Texas. When a boyfriend who had lived in South Texas all his life told me that he would call me tomorrow - using the Spanish word for tomorrow - then I expected that call. It never came - at least not the next day. Now I know that the word really means “When I get around to it”. Now, that’s Texas Talk.

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King and Queen, Chet and Martha Oxford, from Green Gate Grove were on a beautiful float this past weekend at the Texas Citrus Fiesta. Their float was inspired by silent film artist George Melies and his film Trip to the Moon. Chet and Martha are now converted Texas and live at Green Gate Grove year-round. Twin Lakes RV Park

With the anniversary of space travel as the theme for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parade, Twin Lakes RV Park had their float decorated with planets and space shuttle. They used Valley product to decorate some of their float as well. King and Queen for the park are Leon and Barbara Cole, who are north Texas residents. They were not able to attend the parade, so they had stand-ins Pierre Chiasson and Joan Alslaben ride the float on Saturday, January 25.

Oleander Acres was present at the Texas Citrus Fiesta Parade of Oranges on Saturday in their winning golf cart entry. King and Queen for the park were Bob and Marilyn Johnson. Their golf cart was decorated with slices of citrus, citrus tree branches and leaves, butterflies and an alien holding a fruit basket.

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Golf Favorites: Second Stop – Tierra Santa Golf Club

Tierra Santa Golf Club in Weslaco is one of those courses that you will always remember. From its condition, to its design and especially to its challenging finishing hole, Tierra Santa offers golfers a little of everything. They’ll be offering -more too. In ywhat seems eto be a trend across South Texas, golf courses are investing more into their clubs and Winter Texans are responding in a positive manner. Other than keeping the greens rolling perfectly and having several unique holes where golfers can choose their path and how much of a challenge they want to take en route to the hole, the club is planning on upgrading its pro shop and restaurant area, while also building a banquet hall for weddings, quinceaneras and

other festivities. It will become a one-stop destination that goes beyond its amazing

sets of tees range from 5,300 to 7,100-

golf play. The course is among the most beautiful in South Texas due to the unique tropical setting. There are wide spaces, natural growth and a layout that is sure to test even the most skilled player. At Tierra Santa there are multiple sets of tees so that every player — from the champion on down to the rookie — will feel both challenged and competitive. Their four

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plus yards. With 14 lakes, and plenty of strategically placed sand traps, Tierra Santa provides an abundance of challenges for all levels of golfer. Of course, the course is possibly best known for No. 18, the best laid out, scenic and one of the most challenging finishing holes in the Rio Grande Valley. If this was the only hole on the course, golfers would probably eagerly line up to take their best

shot. Even strike a bogey on this hole and you will find enough hope to tackle this course once again. The course is located at 1901 Club de Amistad, Weslaco. Phone number is (956) 973-1811.

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Texas Master Naturalists Barbershop Quartet to hold volunteer fair If you’ve ever wondered how to be- Up Texas; Laguna Atascosa National deliver Singing Valentines come a volunteer at a favorite nature pre- Wildlife Refuge; and Resaca de la Palma serve or local park, stop by the Volunteer Fair February 5 at the Cameron County Annex from 6 to 9 p.m. Rio Grande Valley Chapter, Texas Master Naturalists are hosting a Volunteer Fair where residents and Winter Texans may speak to personnel from 20 some area parks and other organizations that welcome and train volunteer participation. “We’re opening the fair to residents and Winter Texans this year because a good number of people have the desire to volunteer and don’t know how to go about becoming a volunteer,” said Heidi Linnemann, Texas Master Naturalist and chapter outreach chair. “In the past, the fair has been a popular way to introduce our new master naturalist members to our partners and show them the role volunteers play in the various organizations,” Linnemann said. “We’ve come to realize that members of the community also are interested in volunteering, but not necessarily ready to join a master naturalist program.” At the Volunteer Fair, tables will be set up where visitors may speak to personnel from parks and organizations such as Sea Turtle, Inc.; Hugh Ramsey Nature Park; Estero llano Grande State Park; Washed

State Park. Information about becoming a member of Texas Master Naturalists also will be available. The fair is open to the public without obligation of TMN membership. Texas Master Naturalist is a unique educational volunteer program of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas Sea Grant, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. AgriLife Extension Agent Tony Reisinger and Estero Llano Grande State Park Superintendent Javier de Leon are sponsors for the two chapters in the Valley. Both chapters offer monthly meetings with guest speaker programs and social time that are free and open to the public. The Rio Grande Valley Chapter meets in San Benito, the South Texas Border Chapter meets in Pharr. Visit their respective websites for meeting information: www.rgvctmn.org and www.stbctmn.org. The Cameron County Annex Building is located at Williams Road and Hwy. 83/77 in San Benito, 1390 W. Expressway 83. Visitors to the Volunteer Fair are asked to park in the parking lot and enter through the building’s main entrance, which faces the parking lot. The parking lot is accessed from the frontage road.

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The Men of A Chord Barbershop Chorus are thrilled to offer their annual Singing Valentines to you and your significant other this Valentine’s Day. Receiving some beautiful music professing your love is sure to bring a smile to your beloved’s face. On Valentine’s Day, the Barbershop chorus quartet will be delivering Singing Valentines, a Valentine’s Day serenade in four-part harmony. It is your opportunity to deliver a special message of your affection. The quartet will arrive at your chosen destination in the Rio Grande Valley, and present a rose, some chocolates, and two songs, in their beautiful four-part harmony. They will be conducting these gifts between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. on Valentine’s Day.

Rich Clark, a member of the Men of A-Chord, says Singing Valentines will be delivered at home, work, a restaurant, or anywhere else throughout the Rio Grande Valley for only $35. He says the Valentines are perfect for not only your sweetheart, but also for a parent, child, care provider, employees, support staff or customers. Singing Valentines is an annual fundraiser for the Men of A Chord and contributes to the scholarship they present to a graduating senior from PSJA North High School who is taking post-secondary education in music. Reserve your time slot soon by calling or texting Rich at (626) 807-0597 or email him at 43richclark@gmail.com.

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Winter Texans’ Favorite Golf Course Calling all Golfers!

You could win Free Rounds of Golf or other prizes just by voting for your favorite RGV golf courses. Fill out our Winter Texans’ Favorite Golf Course ballot below and send it in (or fill out the online form) by 4 PM ,Wednesday, February 12, 2020 and you will be entered in our drawing for Free Prizes. Check the box to select your favorite golf course in each of three areas of the Rio Grande Valley -- the Upper Valley, Mid Valley and Lower Valley. Then write the name of your favorite RGV course overall.

Which is your favorite RGV golf course overall? ___________________________________ Upper Valley Golf Courses q Alamo Country Club The Club at Cimarron (Mission) q Ebony Hills Golf Course (Edinburg) q El Niño Golf Course (Mission) q Los Lagos Golf Club (Edinburg) q Howling Trails Golf Course (Mission) q

(formerly Martin Valley Ranch) McAllen Country Club q Meadow Creek Golf Course (Mission) q Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club (Edinburg) q Palm View Golf Course (McAllen) q Shary Municipal Golf Course (Mission) q Tierra Del Sol Golf Course (Pharr) q

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Cottonwood Creek Country Club (Harlingen) Harlingen Country Club Raymondville Municipal Golf Course Stuart Place Country Club (Harlingen) Sunshine Country Club Estates (Harlingen) Tierra Santa Golf Club (Weslaco) Tony Butler Municipal Golf (Harlingen) Treasure Hills Country Club (Harlingen) Village Executive Golf Course (Weslaco)

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I almost had a Harper. The news kinda surprised me when I first heard it. What’s a Harper? And how did I not get it? I was at the indoor shooting range at Alamo Rec Veh Park in Alamo checking to see how good – or bad – my shooting skills were. “He got a 10,” Jim Davis said, almost surprisingly. “He almost got a Harper.” A Harper is named after a shooter at the 10-meter air rifle range (with the same guns and distance used for the Olympics) who could shoot out the middle of the tiny target and leave nothing but the white ring around the shot out target. My third shot caught just a piece of the white line or else I would’ve had my first Harper. Those Harpers are somewhat common occurrences, however, when Don and Glennalou Nelson or Jim and Janice Davis are shooting. Jim, from Michigan, is a multiple-time 1,000-yard state champion shooter. He’s

been shooting all his life and, as he says it, is “pretty competitive with pretty much anything I do.” I remember visiting the range a couple years ago when the park was building maybe the second RC track at a Winter Texans parks in the Valley. Jim showed off some amazing skills, splitting a playing card in half sideways with one shot. He also took a jackknife, hung it in between two target and shot

at it. The pellet hit the knife, split, and punched its way into a target on either side of the knife. Yes, Jim is my friend. I will not make Jim angry. Jim competes all over. He recently earned his long range (1,000 yards) master’s certificate. His most recent compe-

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given the honor of premiering the composition “Angels in the Sky” by composer Aaron D. McMichael on February 11. Mr. McMichael composed the piece specifically for the McAllen group as they celebrate their 45th year of performing in the Rio Grande Valley. The February 11th concert, sponsored by Thurmond Eye Associates is entitled “Something… Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue” The event will feature a musical potpourri of concert band works from each of the categories of the old wedding rhyme. Aaron D. McMi- Aaron D. McMichael chael’s works definitely belong in the “something new” category. Even though he has started composing seriously in just the last three years, Mr. McMichael’s parents started him in music at the young age of five. When he started middle school, he switched to trumpet and was an instant success. After graduating high school, he earned a scholarship at Jones County Junior College in Ellisville, Mississippi. There he met the composer Robert W. Smith, who extended a full scholarship to Troy State University. Once Mr. McMichael graduated in 2003 with his bachelors’ degree, he began teaching at Victoria High School. Since then, he has taught at several high schools and middle schools across the state of Texas including Brownsville ISD, Mercedes ISD, San Benito ISD, Mission ISD, and Victoria ISD. After graduating with his masters’ degree in 2010, Mr. McMichael dabbled in writing marching band shows for Progreso and Weslaco High Schools. Time passed and in 2018, he decided to pick up the mouse, computer, and midi keyboard to start writing again. Mr. McMichael’s

Donuts for young middle school band. In April of 2019 he submitted music to the Texas Band Masters Association and was contacted by officials to program his new music. His piece, Winter Storm, was selected to be performed at the Indiana Music Educators Convention. Since July, Mr. McMichael has written 15 compositions, and more are in the works. When he is not writing music, he focuses his attention on his son, wife, house duties, working, and working out. The McAllen Wind Ensemble is excited to bring Mr. McMichael’s music to the Rio Grande Valley. The February 11th concert will also feature guest artists Christopher A. Jones performing the “borrowed” transcription of Mozart’s Bassoon Concerto and David Sadlier, UTRGV Assistant Professor of Voice performing transcriptions for tenor and concert band. The Wind Ensemble under the direction of Mr. Roger Olivarez, will top off the program with “old” band standards by Holst and Wagner, and the “blues” with compositions by Anderson and de Haan. The fun wedding theme of the concert will not stop at the stage. The McAllen Performing Arts Center’s lobby will feature bridal gowns from operas and famous stage shows provided by Rick Walsh from Southwest Costume. Quinta Mazatlan will display reception décor from their historical nature and birding center. To complete the wedding backdrop, the Valley’s finest wedding quartet, the incomparable Viol Consort will be performing pre-concert. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with the stage performance starting at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, starting at $10, are available at the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office and through Ticket Master. Please visit www.McAllenWindEnsemble.org or call (682) 227-2101 for more information.

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By Carina A. Brunson Boy, has it been a busy month – with the last two weeks seeming to go non-stop here at the Winter Texan Times office. Our readers have been visiting the office quite a bit this month – bringing their news in, dropping off reunion and meeting notices, picking up papers, placing classified ads and picking up prizes they have won by subscribing to our email edition. In all of this, my husband, Dan, and I have been trying to get out more and visit the parks, getting to know the people that we serve. We have been invited to a few events, have had booths at others, and some we have just decided to drop in on and see what was going on. Our writers are out there quite often getting the newest story or learning more about a sport – check out our new column From the Cheap Seats where one of our writers has been able to get out and learn about sports in the parks. We decided we needed to get out and have some fun. Although we are a little shy from being able to have a residence in one of the Valley’s parks (I just celebrated a birthday – so getting a little closer), we sure are enjoying getting out there and sharing some time, some laughs and maybe eventually get some dancing in at the parks. We have been invited to participate

in jams and learn how to square dance. I think we might test those waters sometime in the future. One of the first events we got to enjoy this month was Maude’s Rock N Roll Jam at Casa Del Valle. It was a blast and we recognized most of the songs that the jammers were performing. She had a very talented house band and then additional singers, or instrument players signed up to perform. With the likes of ‘Ride Sally Ride,’ ‘That’ll Be the Day,’ ‘Love Potion #9,’ ‘Leroy Brown,’ ‘Dream Lover,’ and the likes being sung, the audience stayed active with singing along, clapping or dancing. We have been able to visit two RC tracks this past week as well. Ranchero Village had the unveiling and official ribbon cutting of their new cement RC track. Participants were able to test their cars out on it and have a tasty lunch. I had never seen these things in action.

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up costs by New Sun Racing and are very tempted to get into the sport too. I told my husband it would probably be the only way I get my dream car – a 1965 Mustang. So we shall see what the future holds there. Last week we went to a showdown at Bit-O-Heaven. There were at least 55 cars participating and representatives from seven parks. Some of the parks represented were Pine to Palm, Victoria Palms, Alamo Palms and Palm Shadows. Bit-O-Heaven had a nice dirt track. Costs of these cars ranged from $600 to $2,000. Now that can be an expensive sport. I heard the key is try not to wreck the vehicle. These cars Icould go upwards of 50

Cmiles per hour on this dirt track. r Lisa Campbell, the park manager, was competing well against what is mainly a .man’s sport. But there were several other ladies competing, observing or supporting their partners. Some of the ladies were just seeing what type of competition was out there, not wanting to damage their own vehicles just yet. Most of the cars were trucks, or the typical hot rod type of vehicle, but one that stood out, and won first in one of the heats, was a 1937 Ford driven by Scott Van der Pool. He had some nice lap times, including a 10.8 second lap. While there my husband and I were able to chat with Esther Lewis and Harold Crabtree – a couple who lost their first partners about three years ago and found each other not too long ago. They had a great story to share about ehow they lived a street away rfrom each other, participated .in wood working classes to-

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gether, but never met until Harold decided to tell the park pastor there needed to be a grieving group in the park. He laughed when he said, here it was that he had this big idea, and the pastor went ahead and set it up – and I missed the first meeting. We also talked to Kathy and Phil DePino. Phil was racing in the event and did pretty good. The two couples had their own vehicles, but Phil was the only one to race that

day. They were ribbing on each other on who was more experienced or who had the better car. These are just a few places we went to – I will tell you about some more next week. And my going to and fro is not over yet. Today, I will be out in Brownsville. The city is having a groundbreaking for the Battlefield Trail Extension. The event will include a tour of the Battlefield, so I am pretty excited about that. I love learning about Texas history and the place the Valley had in it. After that, if I have time, I might just stop in at the Beach Park at Isla Blanca for Winter Fest. Don’t forget, if you have any news to share, or places you think we should be, let us know at news@wintertexantimes. com.

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The McAllen Public Library is launching a new World Languages Collection with an international festival with food, visual displays, story time, and arts and crafts activities on Saturday, February 8. The festival will celebrate the successful introduction of new materials offered in Korean, Tagalog and Hindi, adding to the library’s wide selection already offered in English and Spanish. According to Library Director Kate Horan, “The New World Languages Collection will act as a gateway to introduce people in our community from diverse group to the Library’s many services. We are excited to bring this new collection to the public and we plan to expand it in the future.” All ages are invited to the free World Languages Festival on Saturday, February 8, where guests will enjoy stories featuring multi-lingual storytellers Cat Avila, Dr. Mohammed Uddin, to name a few. Additionally, on display set to delight festivalgoers will be the temporary exhibit of Korean Lanterns on loan to the City of McAllen from the City of Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. The City of Jinju famously hosts a world-renowned lantern festival every year. The Library is set to glow with more than a dozen giant lit sculptures depicting Korean characters, folk games, animals, instruments and other shapes of cultural significance. Festivalgoers will enjoy complimentary food samples from some of McAllen’s diverse restaurants. In addition to food and stories, visitors will enjoy

activities provided by the library and collaborating community organizations, including St. George Orthodox Church, Al Khair Islamic Society of RGV, India Association of the Rio Grande Valley, RGV K-pop Shop, India Association of the Rio Grande Valley, and others. Rounding out the entertainment will be an energetic demonstration of K-pop or Korean popular music by Moonlight Dance Team. The World Languages Festival is a part of a weeklong celebration of international culture and languages. Discover Languages Week runs February 2 – 8, with special programs at all three McAllen Public Library locations, including the Lark and Palm View Branch libraries. Chinese Calligraphy – Just for Teens, McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd St., Tuesday, February 4, 6:30 p.m. Origami for Adults, McAllen Public Library, Tuesday, February 4, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Duolingo, Lark Branch Library, 2601 Lark Avenue, Tuesday, February 4, 11 a.m. Bilingual Story Time, Palm View Library, 3401 Jordan Road W., Wednesday, February 5, 6 p.m. World Languages Festival – Everyone, McAllen Public Library, Saturday, February 8, 3-5 p.m. For more information, please call (956) 681-3000 or visit the library’s website www.mcallenlibrary.net.

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From pg. 10 were Miss Alamo 2019, Daniela Zapato, and her court of Princess Gabriella Salinas, Duchess Fatima Ruiz and Ambassador Vanessa Diaz. Guest speaker for the evening was Hidalgo County District Attorney Ricardo Rodriguez, who talked about the Special Victim’s Unit, composed of several agencies formed to interdict domestic violence, drug use, sexual abuse and human trafficking. While steps taken have reduced violent crimes, Rodriguez stressed it was important to do better to make our cities safer. If the community appears strong in combating these types of crime, the D.A. believes it will encourage victims to come forward and report what is happening.

“It breaks my heart over incidents that could have been prevented,” he said. “Officers are doing their best, but we have to do better.” That is why Rodriguez is consistently emphasizing the need to get everyone engaged, as citizens have a responsibility to report and even support victims of crime. He believes the city of Alamo has done a good job of being engaged. But, again he stressed, “We must do more.” Each person can help someone, he concluded. The “Taste” also serves as the chamber’s annual meeting. The only business was to confirm an election of officers and directors. Almost all were up for re-election.

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Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue” concert featuring some of their favorites and some jazz at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. The performing arts center is located at 801 Convention, C St. Go to www.mcallentownband.org/all-events/ for more information and to purchase tickets. February 13 – 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. February 15 – The International Museum of Arts and Science (IMAS) will hold a Winter Workshop from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Valerie Escamilla will present Milagros Hoop Art. Participants will learn about the folk art and create a mixed media work of art using Milagros, felt, and embroidery. The workshop is $10 and limited to 15 participants. All workshops include general admission on the day of the workshop. Supplies are provided. The museum is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Ave. at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen. Call (956) 681-2800 for more information. February 16 – RGV Concert Band will hold a concert at Enchanted Valley Ranch in Mission at 2 p.m. February 17 – McAllen High School Pan O’Steel Drum Show will be held at Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N. Loop 499, in Harlingen from 7 to 9 p.m. Admission is $5 per person. February 20 – 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. February 21 – Harlingen Concert Association hosts Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Revue 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. February 21-23 – The 24th Annual SPI Market Days will be held at the South Padre Island Convention Center. There will be hand crafted jewelry, clothing, cosmetics and fragrances, collectible, gourmet treats and health products, home décor items and more. Friday and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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REUNIONS Editor’s note: Reunions may be submitted for publication by emailing your notice to reunions@wintertexantimes. com. Use the format shown and be sure to include a phone number or contact information. National Camping Travelers Annual Luncheon The National Camping Travelers will have their annual luncheon on Wednesday, January 29, at Don Lupe’s Grill (W. Expressway 83, Showers Rd. Exit 130, to Valley Playa West on sign) at noon. Call Dale Verran at (989) 329-0475 or email fdv1935@gmail.com for head count. Order off menu. Annual Retired UAW The annual retired UAW luncheon will be held February 3, at 11:30 a.m., at Lin’s Grand Buffet, 1402 W. Expressway 83, in Weslaco. For more information, call Gail at (612) 220-0701. Hardin County A Hardin County gathering will be held on Monday, February 3, at noon at Furr’s, 901 W. Expy. 83, in McAllen. Nebraska Breakfast The Nebraska Breakfast will be held Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 Nolana in Pharr. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m. There will be door prizes. Come and meet fellow Nebraskans. For information, call Ray Fink (402) 733-8972. Xcel, NSP, SPS, PSC Employees/Retiree Xcel, NSP, SPS and PSC employee and retirees are invited to an annual luncheon on February 5, at 11:30 a.m., at Junction Café, 11 S. Cage, in Pharr. For information, call Shirley Boerges at (956) 929-0110. Armstrong Rubber, Pirelli’s and Titan Tires All retirees of Armstrong Rubber, Pirelli’s Tires and Titan Tires, will gather Wednesday, February 5 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. Treasure Lake Camping Club – Branson, MO Treasure Lake Camping Club of Branson, MO is having a reunion lunch on Wednesday, February 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s in McAllen. Pay at the door. Contact Deb Fulk at (816) 5902350. Whiteside Co., Illinois Reunion A Whiteside Co., Illinois Reunion will be held Thursday, February 6, at 1:30 p.m. at Mr. Gatti’s in McAllen. For more information, contact Judy Wilson at (309) 269-4847. Pennsylvania 9th Annual Reunion

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The Pennsylvania Winter Texans Luncheon will be held Thursday, February 6, at Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen, at 11 a.m. RSVP to Allyn Hinds at (570) 335-7209. Iowa Winnie Hawks Iowa Winnie Hawks meet at Mr Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N 2nd St, McAllen, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, February 6. All Winnebago product owners welcome. For information call Ronald and Jo Hersom, (641) 750-2774. Iowa, Madison County Residents and friends will gather Friday, February 7, at Denny’s, 116 South Shary, Mission, at 11 a.m. For more information call Dayna Nuzum, (515) 4683321. Iowa, Ringgold County Reunion Current and past residents of Ringgold County, Iowa are invited to Mr. Gatti’s, at 4100 N. 2nd St. in McAllen, on Friday, February 7, at 11:15 a.m. Recent retirees are especially encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Alan Oshel at (417) 770-5411 or email at alanokay@ gmail.com. RGV Kappa Delta Alums Welcome Winter Sisters Kappa Delta Sorority alumnae who are making their winter or permanent home in the Rio Grande Valley are invited to a “Galentine’s Day” lunch on Saturday, February 8. The KD Alumnae Chapter/ RGV is organizing the event as an outreach to sorority sisters who have moved to the community. “We welcome all Kappa Delta alumns in the area to join us for some fun, relaxing ‘gal’ time,” said Carol Hudsonpillar, chair of the RGV alumnae chapter. The February 8 gathering will be at 11:30 a.m. at Nana’s Taqueria, 1802 S. International Blvd. in Weslaco. For additional information, or to RSVP, call Hudsonpillar at (956) 369-0837. RGV Red Hat Queens Council The Red Hats Queens Council have booked a tour and presentation on Monday, February 10, at Texas Travel Information Center for 11 a.m., 2021 W. Harrison Ave., in Harlingen. There will also be a short film on Sugarcane. The group has also reserved lunch for 12:15 p.m. at the La Playa Mexican Restaurant, 502 South 77 Sunshine Strip in Harlingen. Just a note – if you park off of Tyler when visiting the Information Center, it will be easier to go to the restaurant. Please call Marilynn Carpentier at (956) 371-8475 or email at brandy1949@hotmail.com for reservations. Thief River Fall and Northwest MN Area Reunion Winter Texans and former residents of Thief River Falls and Northwest MN area are invited to attend the 35th annual reunion on Tuesday, February 11, at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 Col. Rowe (N. 2nd St.), McAllen. Registration and social begins at 1:30 p.m. with meal to follow. We are meeting at 1:30 to avoid the noon rush and have access to a separate room that will hold 60 people. No reservations

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Sunshine RV Resort is thrilled to announce their 2nd Annual Pet Fun Match Dog Show to be held Tuesday, February 11, at 12 to 2:30 p.m., at the resorts Friendship Hall. The event is free and open to the public with donations encouraged. All proceeds will benefit the Humane Society of Harlingen, which relies primarily on donations from the public to fund their life saving efforts for community pets. Pet Fun Match is an interactive dog show with demonstrations by renowned trainers Jenisa Myers, Marty Vielma and Brittany Vielma, in conjunction with the RGV Training Center and K9s on Patrol Jamie Benitex of the K9 conultants, and Caz Richard of PetSmart. Residents of Sunshine Resort are encouraged to take part in the show’s compeitions, including a look-a-like contest. The goal of the event is to show animal lovers that through obedience and agility

training, you can find a solution to many behavioral problems and develop an unbreakable bond along the way. Sunshine RV Resort will also be hosting a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, samples from local vendors and a food truck. HSH will be parading adoptable pets and offering waived adoption fees with a donation. They will also be providing low-cost microchipping ($20) and nail trimming ($5). Join the park for an afternoon of fun and philanthropy. Last year there were a handful of pets that were adopted during the event, and more in the days following. Over 200 hundred people attended last year where they raised over $700. With the response they are receiving so far, organizers are expecting a bigger turnout this year. For more information about the event, please contact Sharon Battocletti at (636) 485-1355 or at sharbatt515@gmail.com.

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required. Please wear your name badge. For further information, call Bjorsness’s at (218) 689-4289 or (218) 689-2966. Delaware County Iowa Reunion A Delaware County Iowa Reunion will be held on Tuesday, February 11, at 11 a.m., at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen. For more information, call Merlin at (563) 419-1099. Martin Co., MN Luncheon Join us for the Martin Co. Reunion, Monday, February 11, at China Café, 4713 N. 10th St., McAllen, at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is at noon. RSVP to Ron Cherland at 507-236-7771 or rmcherland@gmail. com. Retired Nurses’s Luncheon All retired RNs and LPNs in the Rio Grande Valley are invited to a luncheon on Tuesday, February 11, at Peter Piper Pizza, 3101 E. Expressway, in Weslaco. Check in is at 12:30 p.m. with a buffet lunch at 1. Announcements, social and door prizes will follow. The buffet is $7.19 per person, plus tax, and includes pizza, breadsticks, salad bar, dessert and beverage. No reservations required, but for more information call Jan Bergman at (956) 532-1223. DRV Owners Group Meet and Greet All Mobile Suite owners are invited to a Luncheon on Wednesday, February 12, 11:30 a.m., sponsored by the DOGs, DRV Owners Group. The luncheon will be held at The Smoking Oak, 546 Hidalgo Street, in Mercedes. Please RSVP to DRV Owners Group Facebook post or Donna Rogers (drogers68@gmail.com). Hope to see you there! Find us on Facebook. Missouri Winter Texan Reunion

A Missouri Winter Texan Reunion will be held Wednesday, February 12, at 11:30 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St, McAllen. For more information, call Barb Holter at (816) 294-2249. Newmar Reunion A Newmar reunion will be held Wednesday, February 12 at 11 a.m. at the American Legion Post #37, 1305 Jasmine, in McAllen. Walk-ins are welcome, but to help our cooks, a reservation is appreciated. For information or to make reservations, call Rose at (954) 579-7794 by February 7. ALCOA/Arconic Retirees The Alcoa/Arconic retirees will meet Wednesday, February 12, 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 will meet Wednesday, February 12, at Twin Lakes Park, 301 N. Shary Rd., in Mission, at 9 a.m. The meeting is held to discuss issues affecting RV owners in Hidalgo County. You can visit their website at www. uppervalleyhomeownersassociation.org for more information. Meetings are held November through March. Diagonal, Iowa Reunion Past and current residents of Diagonal, Iowa are invited to attend the annual reunion on Friday, February 13, at 11:30 a.m., at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. Bus. 83 in San Juan. Contact Mary Hower at (515) 822-8731 for more information.

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From pg. 24 Donna, 8am-Noon, Ballroom, free. Patio Sale - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Resident patio sales, free admission. Patio Sale - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8am-Noon, Free admission. Breakfast - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8-10am, Biscuit and gravy, $4pp. Park Wide Patio Sales - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, No charge. Don’t miss out on our park wide patio sales. Each month our residents offer items for sale, some new or slightly used but there is something for everyone. Come on by 1900 Grace Ave Harlingen TX and take home a treasure. 956-4257448. Craft Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8am-Noon. Craft Show - Chimney Park, Mission, 8am-1pm, Free admission. Craft fair and flea market. Patio Sale throughout park. Breakfast and lunch available. Contact Linda O, Activity Director, 956-5855061. Craft Show/Flea Market - Chimney Park, Mission, 8am-1pm, WANTED Crafters and vendors for Craft Fair and Flea Market. 8’ tables available for $6 each. Breakfast and lunch available. For information call Linda O, Activity Director, 956-585-5061. Yard Sale - Monte Cristo RV Community Park, Edinburg, 8am-1pm, Serving BBQ sandwiches and chips, $3pp. 3730 Dantes Dr., Edinburg. Parkwide Sales - Resaca Bend RV Park, San Benito, 8am-1pm. Patio Sale - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 8am-Noon. Parkwide Garage Sale - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, 4515 Graham Rd., Harlingen. Open to the public. Patio Sale - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 8-11am. RGV Quilt Guild Meeting - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 9am, For more information check www.rgvqg.com. Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB/Snacks, popcorn & soda for sale. Open jam, all welcome. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Burger and more. Craft Show - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, Noon-3pm, Spring Craft Show. Lunch available for purchase. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, Please join us, you are welcome to sing, play an instrument, or listen to an afternoon of good music. Donation for refreshments. Country Western Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Free admission. 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, Faith’s Journey concert, 2 pm and 7 pm, open to public, no charge, free will offering. Entertainment - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 2pm, Shake, Rattle and Roll, $8pp. 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, Sarah Smith Trio, $8pp/$10pp at door. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Benson Family Singers, family country and bluegrass, $7pp. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Hot Rodz, $9pp. Show - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Roger Wayne illusionist, BYOB, snack bar available, $7pp. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Everybody welcome! BYOB, snack bar, raffles, music requests, line dancing instruction. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, Regan James, $7pp. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, The Classics (Sock Hop), advanced tickets $10pp. Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Route 66, doors open at 6 pm, $7pp. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Lindley Creek and Williamson Branch, $15pp advance, $18pp at the door. Concessions available. For more information call 956-464-9024 Craig or Karyl Ruhde. 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, Pelican West, $10pp. Valentines Dance - El Valle Del Sol/ El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7pm, Route 66, $6pp. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-10pm, The Dixons, $6pp. Singles welcome, set ups available. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, North of the Border Band, $5pp.

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From sort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Pastor Richard Elkins. Everyone is welcome at Sunday Service at Sunshine RV Resort, located at 1900 Grace Ave. Harlingen, TX. Join us 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. Public Meal Chicken Dinner - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 11:30am, $10pp in advance. Sunday chicken fried dinner. Must buy tickets in advance in our Rec Hall at 1900 Grace Ave. Harlingen, TX. 3pc chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, roll, ice tea and dessert. 956-425-7448. Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm. Acoustic Jam - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, Drawing, snacks, coffee. Mixed music. 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 - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 2pm, Fred King/Bob Dolle, $6pp. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 3pm, Tiny Hill Orchestra, free. Dance - 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. Gospel Sing-Along - San Juan Gardens, 4-4:45pm, Everyone is invited to join our Gospel Music Sing-Along. Piano accompaniment will be provided. No tryouts and no talent required - just a love for singing favorite Gospel songs! Dinner - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Roast Beef Sandwich. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5-7pm, Come sing or just listen, BYOB/snacks. Entertainment - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 5:30-7pm, Pick Pocket Gene, concessions available. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30-7:30pm. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Free admission. Hot dogs $1.50, 50 cents canned soda, or bottled water $1 each. Call 956-585-7630. Jam - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Chuck Stranberg, free admission. Come and have an enjoyable time! Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-8:30pm, Valentines Round Dance Party. PH II, III, & IV RD Dance Party. Entertainment - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30pm, William Florian, “The John Denver Story”, $8pp. Concert - Victoria Palms Resort, Don-

pg. 43 na, 7-9pm, The Glen Campbell Story, $13/$14pp. Movie Night - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Visit website at www.paradisepharr.com for movie title. Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-8:15pm, Dale & Gayle, $7pp, raffle. Dance - W&I Resort, Mission, 7pm, Southbound Band, $7pp, bring your own setup, ice provided, soda & water sold. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, Sherwin and Pam Linton, $7pp in advance, $8pp day of. Call 314681-3388 for more info. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Come join the fun. We have 50/50, Speed Bingo, Horse Racing and Regular Bingo! Sunday Night Entertainment - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Sara Smith Trio Show, $7pp. Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Faiths Journey, $7pp. Excellent entertainment. Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7pm, Williamson Branch, $8pp. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, Bill Chrastil, $8pp. Everyone welcome, concessions available. Monday, February 10 Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Craft & Patio Sale - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, Located in the Rec Hall, large assortment of crafts. Line Dancing - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 9am. Golf Scrambles - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon, Public Scrambles Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 10 AM. Ladies Scramble Thursday - 10 AM. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Beginner Squares - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm. Jam - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, 50-50 raffle, serving a late lunch. Country Jam - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, Located at 2905 N. Conway. For more info call LeRoy Kuhlers at 515802-9421. Yahoo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1-3pm. Karaoke - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 1pm, Free. Country Jam - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1pm, Everyone welcome. Music Jam - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1-3pm. Country Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Come join our open Countryside Jam, with professional back up band on stage. Serving lunch at our Countryside Cafe from 11:30am until 12:45pm. Concessions also available.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES Variety Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, Come on over and listen to some great music, Big Band, Rock & Roll, and Dixie. Country Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, Kitchen band style, all musicians and singers welcome. Concessions available. Big Band - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm. 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, Grilled pork chops. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm, Pot pie. 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 - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Adam Pope, $8pp. Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-9pm, Gordy and Debbie, $10pp. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Jason Coleman - Piano Magic of Floyd Cramer, $7pp. Concessions available. Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, With Diego and Edith. Open to public, $7pp. 50/50 drawing available. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Maggie Mae,

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www.wintertexantimes.com $7pp. Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, Sherwin & Pam Linton, variety, $8pp. Entertainment - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Kelli Marie, $7pp. Call 956-585-7630 for more info. Tuesday, February 11 Breakfast - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, 8:00 am Men’s Prayer and Bible Study, 9:30 am Women’s Prayer and Bible Study. Craft Show - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, Breakfast and lunch served. Ultra Beginner Line Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am. Beginner Line Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am. Square Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With Randy Dougherty. Come join us - Square Dancing fun! Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, 1/4 lb hamburgers, cheeseburgers, vegeburgers, hot dogs and chili dogs, chips, soda or water. Admission fees vary. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am1:30pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Taco Tuesday - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 11:30am-1pm, All you can eat tacos and homemade charro beans. All for just $6pp. Jam Lunch - Paradise Park, McAllen, 11:30am-1pm. Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, Noon. Beginner Squares - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-4pm, Jim Vollmer & Marie Omann, $5pp. Country Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Open to all musicians and the public. Come for hamburgers, lunch starting at 11am. Cake, cookies, and coffee during break. Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3:30pm, Lunch served 11am12:45pm. 1 mile north of freeway on Cesar Chavez Rd. Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm. Jam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1pm. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30-4pm, Cake is served during intermission. Open to the public. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 2-4pm, PH III-IV D Dance/Workshop. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Steven May. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Regan James, pass the hat. Everyone welcome, concessions open, set-up available. See PARKS pg. 47

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Want a fresh take on that plant or flower in your yard? There’s a world of color and folklore in the plants around us here in the Rio Grande Valley. The seamless connection between botany and art will be illustrated on February 6 at Quinta Mazatlán for Nights at the Mansion speaker series from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Mother/ son duo of local artists Jan Seale and son Erren Seale will present “Plants, Posies, and Poems” combining poetry with nature photography. Erren Seale, a local commercial artist and businessman, uses photography to call attention to the unique flora of the RGV. Jan Seale, the 2012 Texas Poet Laureate, has written poems to accompany Erren’s floral images. Erren is a McAllen native with a background in graphic arts. He is an avid observer and commentator on the RGV’s rich flora and on its architectural history. His local work includes consulting on the interior furnishings of Quinta Mazatlán’s mansion and leading the creation and development of the Ann Moore Folk Art Room housed at Quinta Mazatlán. Seale is co-owner of VIDA, a local antiques and decoratives store.

Jan Seale is the author of twenty-one books, among them “Valley Ark”, developed with another son, visual artist Ansen Seale of San Antonio. She has contributed to books about nature with titles such as “Texas Weather”, “Birds in the Hand, Javelinas,” and “What Wildness Is This.” Seale co-edited several of the Valley Land Fund’s volumes pairing eminent nature photographers with the region’s land owners. For a lighthearted celebration of our area’s botanical treasures in colorful images and expressive words, attend “Plants, Posies, and Poems” on February 6 at 6 p.m. at Quinta Mazatlán. Nights at the Mansion speaker series presents noteworthy speakers and scholars to present lectures related to our global environment, local cuisine and the arts and culture. The program takes place on Thursday evenings through May 2020. The program fee is $3 per person and no advance reservation is required. Quinta Mazatlán is located at 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen, Texas one block south of La Plaza Mall on 10th Street. For more information, contact Quinta Mazatlán at (956) 681-3370.

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From pg. 45 Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, BYOB/free ice, popcorn & soda for sale. Pass the bucket donations. Taco Tuesday - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-5:30pm, 2 tacos or taco salad choice of beef or chicken, drink & dessert $6pp. Classic Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, Jam Masters Tom & Dottie Connors. Meal at 4pm. Valentines Dance - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 6-9pm, Gilbert, $6pp. Doors open at 5:30pm. 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, Sarah Smith Trio, $8pp. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna,

7-10pm, Diego & Edith, $7pp. Entertainment - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Hot Rodz, $8pp. Entertainment - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, William Florian, $9pp. Entertainment - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-9pm, Kelli Marie, 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 - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Maggie Mae, $8pp. Come join in the fun! Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Darren and Shelly, $8pp. Valentines Dance - Emerald Grove Park, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Dance to the music of the Driscolls Band. 8989 W Business 83, Harlingen, TX. Everyone welcome.

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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. 2003 JEEP WRANGLER SPORT Good condition. Used as tow car. Black soft top Wrangler with automatic transmission, mileage 106,500, 4.0 six cylinder, four wheel drive and good tires. $9,900. Text 580-920-3626, Edinburg. WE BUY MOBILE HOMES, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956 -545-1118. JUST SAY “SELL IT” at Texas Trader RV. We WILL sell your travel trailer, 5th wheel, motor home, cars, trucks, golf carts and it cost you nothing. Call today for your free appraisal, Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048.

Fifth Wheels 2002 HOLIDAY RAMBLER ALUMISCAPE 26 foot, two slides, queen bed, center kitchen, bench, dinette, working appliances, lots of storage. $5,500.00 OBO, to be moved. 308238-1222. Elsa, TX area.

For Sale VOCAL PRO KARAOKE SET. Progressive scan, DVD, cdg, MP3, CDR, AM and FM. Two speakers with jacks, two TV, two mikes. Vocal pro external memory 13,000 songs. 740-5251768. LOTS 157, 158, 159 (1 unit) Lamplighter Subdivision, 2240 South Bentsen Palm Drive, Palmview, over 55. Has two septic, water, electric. Call 717-418-0461. HOT TUB AND KAYAKS. Hot tub, $1,000.00 OBO. Kayaks, 2, $150.00 a piece. Call 956-375-6121. 2006 CLUB CAR ELECTRIC Champion Edition, top windshield, cooler needs batteries, excellent condition. $1,800.00. Call 507-236-5000. PARK MODEL FOR SALE Updated park model with built on utility room. 402-649-6051. CAMPER HITCH, PULLRITE SUPERGLIDE, made for a shortbox. $350. Call Joe for more information, 715-312-0990. FOR SALE TWO 100 pound propane tanks and three wheel bicycle. Call Bill 918-260-2155 or Nancy 816-7162540.

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2014 EZ-GO GOLF CART all new batteries, new light package. Asking $3,000.00. Call 417-719-8724 or 417812-3392. 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.

Homes For Sale

GORGEOUS BRICK AT MONTE Cristo Country Club. Fully furnished including golf cart. Built in 06, with 1782 sq. ft. Patio faces #8 teebox. $169,000. BK Real Estate. 956-9290926. BRICK BEAUTY ON HOLE #1 at Monte Cristo Country Club. Just bring your clothes. All furnishings plus golf cart. Built in 07 with 1212 sq. ft. $123,000. BK Real Estate. 956-9290926 MOBILE HOME AND LOT, two bedroom, one bath, on a double lot. One car garage. Located in Restful Valley Park, $34,000, call for appointment. Mission, TX, 414-810-8324. HARLINGEN HOUSE, LAKEWOOD VILLAGE, gated. 4515 Graham Road, unit 184. 1br/1b, shed, washer and dryer, carport, on cement. $39,900. 956-230-2103.

Lots For Sale

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

Manufactured Homes 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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fully furnished, attached shed, covered carport in 55+ gated community near 495 on Glasscock. 956-5985132. FOR SALE: TWO BEDROOM, one bath, 12x48 mobile home in 55+ park. Low lot rent includes water, sewer, trash, lawncare. Step in shower. Fully furnished. CH/A, W/D. Ready to move into. Mission on Conway. $10,900 OBO. 580-362-5437. MOBILE HOME MISSION 14X52 two bedroom, one bath, fully furnished, carport, 10x28 deck, new washer/ dryer, carpet, vinyl flooring, $12,000. Phone 956-240-3934. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 2005 60x14, two bedroom, one bath, located Circle T RV Park, lot 132, Mission TX. Central air, washer, dryer, gas range, carport, shed. Asking $19,000 OBO. Call 956-270-0449. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 12x60, two bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, 12x30 Texas room, with washer, furniture, dishes, etc, TV and more all stay. 8x12 shed. Twin Lakes RV Park, large lot, cheap rent. Mission, TX. 620-899-2848. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE Schult 14x61. Fully furnished two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Enclosed Texas room with attached tool room, carport. Dixieland Park 55+ community. $16,000, price negotiable. 660-9881555.

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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.

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FOR SALE BY OWNER 2003 MH, 35’ Rexaire by Rexhall, Ford v-10 Triton, banks power, 65,000 mi, 2-12’ slides, 2 AC, HDTV, fireplace, new tires, batteries, converter, stool, lots of storage inside and out, ideal dependable for first time mh’er, priced to sell $26,500. 612-719-4742, Harlingen. FOR SALE MOTOR HOME 1999 Rexall CIA 35’, 460 H.P. Ford v-10 motor, 26,978 miles, two slideouts, new carpet, inlaid flooring in bath and bedroom, new gas water heater. $10,000, call 660-651 -3153 or 660651-6661.

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2012 TIFFIN ALLEGRO 36LA, 25,000 miles, 1 1/2 bath, 2 A/C’s, heat pump, new tires, washer/dryer, lots of extras. $75,000 OBO. 715-892-5878. 2006 DUTCH STAR 40’ three slides, diesel, 80,800 miles, Dish satellite system, two new A/C’s, 7.5 kw generator, tile upgrade, cherry cabinets, excellent condition, $87,000. Located in Mission, TX. 956-342-0967. HOLIDAY RAMBLER VACATIONER 2012 39,247 miles, 3-slides, V-10 gas generator, 3 TVs, fireplace. 952-2701204 TEXAS TRADER RV WILL sell your RV guaranteed! Or we’ll make an offer to buy it, call for your free appraisal today Mark (956) 797-3000 or (956) 357-1048.

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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. PARK MODEL ON LAKE 1BR/1BA furnished, washer, dryer, metal roof, new carport, own lot. Gated community, Lakewood Village, 4515 Graham Road, Harlingen. Lot 134. Call 317902-4345. GREAT ‘94 CHARIOT 34’X12’ MODEL! With 19x14 Texas room containing small workshop area, walk-in closet, computer and make-up area. Queen bed full size stove, fridge, washer, and dryer. Two recliners plus Hide-a-bed. Tip-O-Texas has TWO large swimming pools, two large jacuzzi’s, tennis and shuffleboard. Details, call 1-402-943-9851. 1994 FRANKLIN 12X33 WITH Texas Room. Palm Shadows RV Park, Texas room 10x33, with separate indoor utility, shed, covered patio, all steel roofs, vinyl floors, corner lot, fully furnished, washer/dryer, four glider rockers, recliner, new refrigerator, two TV’s. $19,900. 402-570-6829.

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12X33 AVALON 1991 PARK model, 1bed, 1bath, many updates. New fridge, new stove, new countertops, sinks, faucets, Texas room, 8x16 covered deck, 8x16 shed, washer, dryer, furnished. Located Mission, W&I. Call 218-830-0256 or 218-220-0293. OWN YOUR LOT DON’T pay rent. 2007 park model, 8x10 shed, washer, dryer, three year old carport, water heater, two year old laminate floor, HOA maintenance $100.00 per year. Come take a look, 55+ park, Donna, Texas. 507-370-0989. NO MORE RENT. OWN your own lot includes Park Model, fully furnished, lots of storage and cabinets. Washer/ dryer. Oversized awning carport. Metal roof. Storage shed with workspace. HOA $100 per year. Must see 55+ park. 918-681-0686, Donna, Texas. 1999 BRECKENRIDGE PARK MODEL furnished, metal roof, 8x12 shed with dryer and new washer. 12x35 carport. Newer appliances. 310 Tradewinds Park. 507-318-9548. WAGON CITY NORTH BUY lot, enclosed park model, beautiful Texas room with bed, washer, dryer, deck, furnished, oak flooring throughout, all under one new roof. $35,000. 210 Rim. 2013 QUAILRIDGE PARK MODEL Park model with Texas porch for sale. Fully furnished, just bring your clothes. Located in Bishop RV in Rio Hondo. Call Phil, 651-269-6125. 12X34 1 BED 1 BATH Park model, fully furnished, washer, dryer, ac-heat, two sheds, two large canopies over patios, bay window. Donna, TX. Call 309-339-2867 or 309-335-9080. 2011 PARK MODEL ONE owner, 12x33, one bed/one bath. Includes heat pump, all major appliances and furniture. 10x30 steel patio cover, cart shed includes washer, dryer, refrigerator. Pleasant Valley Resort, Lot #317 (rental lot). Call 785-273-7745. 2001 TIMBER RIDGE PARK trailer $11,500. 1BR, two slideouts, com-

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