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Canada vs USA Softball Game next week

The Senior Texan Softball League is hosting the 21st annual Canada versus USA senior softball games on the fields at McAllen Westside Park next week on Thursday, March 12. The park is located at 1000 Ware Road (on the West side of Ware Road, ¼ mile North of Expressway 83). See GAME pg. 2

Become a Winter Texan Ambassador

Winter Texans tell us every day they love coming to the Rio Grande Valley where they can get outdoors and have fun during the winter months without having to worry about snowstorms and frigid temperatures. You tell us you enjoy all the great entertainment, the friendly people and the low cost of living – especially when compared to other resort areas such as Florida and Arizona. And you enjoy coming back each year meeting up with all the good See AMBASSADOR pg. 6 INDEX “On the road with Jo” Parks Calendar Events Calendar WintertainersTM Taste of the Valley Business Guide Classifieds

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Winter Texan share fashion at style show

The fashionistas of Winter Texans gathered in one place last week to enjoy fashion, food and camaraderie. A full house saw that bell bottoms never went out of style, that western wear can be casual, formal and anything in between and that bright colors and leopard print clothing are just as in style today as they ever were at the 23rd annual Summer Time Fun Style Show at Victoria Palms. Four local stores – Boot's 'n Jeans, Jewels by Jazz, Lionel's Western Wear and Wells of Weslaco each paraded their fashions, worn by other Winter Texans, up and down the runway in the banquet room at Victoria Palms. There were bellbottoms, fancy shawls, cowboy hats and See FASHION pg. 7

Borderfest features music, food, culture and fun

South Texas’ largest music, culture and heritage festival, kicks off this weekend at the Hidalgo Borderfest Fairgrounds, located next to the Payne Arena in Hidalgo. Borderfest, the three-day festival, held March 6-8, is packed with entertainment, food, vendors, and parades. Each year, Borderfest picks a theme, a country, a culture to embellish on. This year, the country of choice is Japan. The festival includes entertainment by Becky G, Kalimba, Ramon Ayala, Solido, Carolina Ross, Lupillo Rivera, Lunay, El Coyote, Dalex and Sech. There will also be a magic show, a mentalist/comedy hypnosis show, sea lion show and The Pirates of the Sky show. There will be parades, a carnival, petting zoo and much more. Since the theme for this year is Japan, there will be a Japanese cultural area for visitors to learn more about Japan. Anime See BORDERFEST pg. 4

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The Misadventure of the Psychic Detective

The rest of the cast, most having perBy Herb Moering A Sherlock Holmes mystery was this formed in last year’s comedy show, were season’s radio show produced in the Vic- Cindy Schnee as Lady Greystone, Mona toria Palms ballroom on Saturday after- Ervin as Teddy Strand, Lisa Thurman as noon, Feb. 22 by the Palm Players, a cast Innis McGinnis and Mickie Prendergast as Brigadier Bartholomew Broompelshof all park residents. “The Misadventure of the Psychic De- am, who also was the radio presenter. She tective” was a two-act play that was set was in the comedy production last year in England at Greystone Manor, a house and “liked the fun of it.” Jan Easton was the director for filled with dark secrets, drawing a group of psychics, hypochondriacs and other the show and had much to do, taking on oddball characters - in which it seems an the role of narrator and that of the butler character Carstairs. She literally had to insane killer is at work. don one hat Suspicion for the charfalls on Sheracter role lock’s friend and go withDr. Watson out it for narof all peoration. ple, played D a v i d by veteran Doty was actress Karin charge of en Hayden, mic sound a year-round with sound resident for effects hanthe past eight years at the The cast for the radio show, "The Misadventures of the dled by KarDonna re- Psychic Detective" are (seated, from left) Lisa Thurman, en Norwood, and sort. Origi- France Lacasse, Mona Ervin, John Schnee, (standing Nita nally from left) Jan Easton, Karen Hayden, Cindy Schnee, Mickey James Lear, Jim Ervin, Wisconsin, Pendergast and Ken Hanson. Betty Nelson she worked and Wendy in Atlanta and later in Richmond, Texas, Bartholomew. doing commercials and videos. In between the two acts, there was a The story line calls for help from non-other than Sherlock himself, who is commercial break as is common in radio. on the scene all the time, but in the dis- This one for the anti-gas Beano pill inguise of Gabriel Deacon, played by John volved Lacasse, John and Cindy Schnee Schnee. He is able to use “elementary” to and Thurman. About 140 residents from the resort uncover a plot by German agents, led by Constance Foley, played by France Lac- attended the production, including Canaasse, to steal valuable, rare books to sell dians Gail Gulka and Donna Daigle, both from Ontario. They like attending plays on the black market. The other plotters include Sherringford and usually go to two or three during their Scott, played by Ken Hansen, who was in stay at Victoria Palms. Often, they take his first Palm Players role as a psychic de- in high school productions that they find tective with unusual powers. The Winter very good. Easton said the type of production for Texan had been in plays in the past while living in Iowa, including playing the lion next year is still being discussed at this point. in the “Wizard of Oz.”

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From pg. 1 Opening ceremonies start at 9:20 a.m. The “A” Division Game will start at 9:30 with a “B” Division Game starting at approx. 10:30 a.m. These games are the grand climax of the season and can truly be called the mini “Senior World Series.” Senior American and Canadian players from many States and Provinces will play for this year’s title and bragging rights. Admission is free and there will be door prizes. Fans are encouraged to bring their

flags and to wear their countries colorful t-shirts and hats. Also, flags to wave and pins will be available to help you cheer on your favorite team! There will be spirited and friendly competition by the players and fans from both countries and lots of fun for everybody. Be sure to mark Thursday, March 12 on your calendar and join us at the park. We are never too old to have a ball! For more information, please contact Doug or Marilyn Scoville at (956) 8745481.

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Trophy Gardens winners at Alamo Parade

By Herb Moering Those staying at Trophy Gardens RV Resort celebrated Texas independence by sweeping all the trophies in the Winter Texan Division at the Alamo parade on Saturday, Feb. 29. In addition to garnering the top trophy overall in the 2020 Texas Independence Day parade by offering entries for the theme “Decades” from the 1920s to the 1990s, the Alamo resort’s “Happy Days Are Here to Stay” entry featuring costumed Ken and Linda Svenby and Glyn and Lynn Massingill took a 1st place. They were followed by “We All Live in a Yellow Submarine” with shipmates Beverly, Nathalie and Walter the dog for 2nd place. The Trophy Gardens’ award-winning line dancers claimed the 3rd place trophy. Prior to the trophy presentations by the parade sponsors, the Alamo Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, the line dancers were asked for an encore performance on stage much to the delight of the audience gathered in City Park. In the youth division, the 1st place

trophy went to Sgt. Fernando De La Rosa Library entry with Pink Ladies and kids enjoying the rock ‘n roll theme. The commercial division was the Alamo Tae-Kwon-Do studio, featuring students showing off special moves. And among organizations, the “Friends of the Alamo Museum” took the 1st place trophy with a portrayal of Davy Crockett, who had a part in Texas gaining freedom, and Calamity Jane, another historic figure. Trophy Gardens also had a king and queen riding in a convertible. The king was Ron Sterler, who comes from Iowa and has been staying at the resort for 15 years. The selected queen was Bonnie Christian, originally from Iowa, who with her late husband, Gene, were the first managers at the resort back in 1984. Helping to make it all happen for Trophy Gardens was Richard Gambaiani and five other fellows, who worked right up into the night before the parade on entries. Gambaiani, watching at the end of the parade, said the resort residents “put a lot of See PARADE pg. 8

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pg. 1 ticket grants the patron access to the family boardwalk, carnival, shopping and all other fairgrounds attractions including outdoor live music stages. A concert ticket is required to enter events inside the Payne Arena – and ticket prices for those events vary. The fairgrounds will be open Friday, March 6, from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Saturday, March 7, 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.; and Sunday, March 8, 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. (Call 956) 8432286 for more information, visit their website at www.hidalgoborderfest.com or find their events on Facebook.

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An evening with Del

Future generations will only have libraries, the Internet, or television to connect with music history, but Saxophonist Del Puschert lived it and will be featured in a special interview open to the public on March 7 at 7 p.m. at Paradise Park, 100 E. Hackberry Ave. in McAllen. There is no admission for the event. Del has played with musicians like Chuck Berry, Charlie Daniels, Lynn Anderson, Elvis Presley and many others. Del first met Elvis in the mid-50's when Elvis was just getting started and will be

sharing stories about many "behind the scenes" moments. Since 1996, Del and his wife Harriet, have made the Rio Grande Valley their home during the Winter Texan season. Musicians from across the U.S. and Canada spend their time playing music at some of the area jams where Del has always been a favorite. Refreshments during intermission will be available for sale. Del will not be playing his saxophone. Paradise Park welcomes you to "An Evening with Del". We hope to see you there

AMBASSADOR From pg. 1

friends you have made in your park or resort in South Texas. So, what could make your winter here even better next year? Having your friends from up north come down and share the good times together. Become a Winter Texan Ambassador by taking some copies of our March 11 Take Home Edition of the Winter Texan Times with you to share with your friends and neighbors back home. Yes, you can choose which neighbors you invite to come down – just in case you have one of those pesky neighbors that you’d rather leave behind. So, what does a Winter Texan Ambassador do? In a word, brag. We’re pretty good about bragging about Texas, and I’m sure you’ll find lots to brag about and maybe make the folks back home wish they were here too. Tell your friends about the dances in your park, the jam sessions, craft sales, pancake breakfasts, ice cream socials and the Wintertainers™ performing daily in the resorts. If you like country music, there’s plenty of that here in Texas, including some really good country-western bands and even jam sessions for you musicians. If their preference is rock-nroll or bluegrass, tell ‘em they’ll not be disappointed. There are lots of talented performers who come to the Rio Grande Valley from Branson, Nashville and other areas to perform here during the winter season. Tell ‘em about the very affordable cost of living in the Rio Grande Valley! Everything costs less in the Rio Grande Valley – especially the local citrus and produce. Housing is much less expensive too – especially compared to the Florida retirement communities. It’s a great place to make their retirement dollars stretch further, enabling them to enjoy a great lifestyle with their friends in Deep South Texas.

Tell your friends and family it’s SAFE here. The Rio Grande Valley has some of the lowest crime rates in the country. And with all the increased law enforcement man power now patrolling the entire Valley, it’s safer than ever. Give us a call at (956) 580-7800 to reserve some extra copies of our March 11 Take Home Edition and take some home with you when you leave the Valley. Most people take 10, 20 or 30 extra copies of the Take Home Edition to share. We hope you will do the same and invite your friends to come down with you next winter and give us a try. If you only need a few copies, pick up a few extras at your park/resort when we deliver the edition on March 11. If you want 10 or more copies, call us and we’ll deliver a separate bundle to the park with your name on it. If you are leaving before March 11, take some extra copies of our earlier editions, including today’s paper, to share with the folks back home. If you live near a popular RVer’s vacation spot up north, you could take some copies of the paper to some of the resorts in your home state so the folks visiting there in the summer months can come spend their winters with us in Texas. We’ll also be posting the Take Home Edition our website at www.wintertexantimes.com and on our Facebook page, so you can share this special edition through email and Facebook as well. Call us right now, even if it’s after business hours; you can always leave a message. Or you can email us at ads@ wintertexantimes.com. If possible, we’ll need your paper requests by Friday, March 6 so we can print enough papers for everyone. Don’t’ leave the Valley without at least a handful of extra copies of the Winter Texan Times to share. Our number is (956) 580-7800.

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FASHION

From pg. 1 runway models were wearing, from sophisticated to creative and everything in between. Leah Wells, of Wells of Weslaco, said that the show provided an opportunity for family-owned enterprises to not only show what they have available but also what they offer for each Winter Texan and other customers. “We offer personal service, something you don't find in chain stores,” Wells said. “We have unique and different styles. We buy with Winter Texans in mind, for their lifestyle needs.” Wells of Weslaco has been a downtown staple since 1933 and Chuck and Leah Wells are third-generation owners. “We keep up with today's styles and carry unique fashion that are what shoppers are looking for. We carry swimwear, resort wear, accessories and inspirational gifts.” To make sure the men had a part in the show, Martin Masso of Boots 'n Jeans, dressed up Rex Kirchhoff, John McCutchbelt, and plenty of boots with bling during the two-hour event that was catered by eon and David Powers in a variety of cowboy hats, from denim Victoria Palms Catering. Each of the four fashion stores de- to leather to straw, dress shirt, scribed each piece that their five or six snap up shirts and jeans, belts

and some shiny, eye catching belt buckles, among other accessories. “We have everything a family needs when it comes to Western Wear,” Masso said. “We carry all the name brands and we work with the customer to find the right look at fit for what they want. We're there to serve people and make them look great.” Lionel's Western Wear and Boutique opened up some eyes with a pair of big, multi-colored crazy pants, some designer bell bottoms and some “super shiny boots.” Sandy Pena of Lionel's affirmed that bell bottoms were in fashion, that crazy pants weren't exactly crazy and that there are a variety of looks that Winter Texans can check out, especially in the local stores. Jewels With Jazz showed off some – you

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second Easter table was hosted by BarBirds are an ever-popular theme with bara Gerlach. Halloween spiders covered Carolyn Crist and Millie Wooton prea table by Pam Manley and Lucy Klaas. senting “Hummingbirds.” Phyllis ConThanksgiving nett and Norma Forest was hosted by chose “Cardinals” as Exalted Queen their theme. “Flamingo Mother of the Foolery” was selected Rio Grande by Melinda Roiger and Valley Jan Sandra Funk because Bergman. Marit is the theme of the di Gras was the International Red Hat theme selected Convention in Palm by Gladys SevSprings later this year. erson and MarWhere there are ianne Towns, birds, there are usually who wore bees. This year “Bummasks and Marblebees” was presented di Gras finery. by Jana Fleming and Red Hats are again by Karen Speer. always a good Where would the choice. “Ladies birds and bees be within Red” was the out flowers? Not to theme selected worry! “Texas Wildby Maggie Loflowers” was presented ney and Carol by Pat Carey, Zita Short Schilling who and Patty Cook. Sharon were decked De Cock and Donna out in red attire. Maggie Lone and Carol Scholling Colstrom brightened “Red Hats” was the day with “Kansas also presented Sunflowers” by Irene Bartz, Dorothy Moe and Alaine Not a year goes by without chocolate Kolib. Karen Beall and Judy Reynolds and Margie Pert’s “Death by Chocochose “Red Hat Dollies.” late” lived up to its name with generous

servings of chocolate. “Cupcakes” with Maureen Keppy and Denise Ziaga looked good enough to eat. And for those who like a little spice in their lives, “Hot Chili Peppers” added a Latin flair. No show would be complete without a sports theme and this year it was “The Denver Broncos” hosted by Brenda Weytassek and Carole Langlois. Other themes included “Royalty Table” by Maria Elena Davis and Mayra Cura. “Welcome Friends” was created by Kathi Hedberg. “Starving Artists” was hosted by Donna Hasor and Kate McGill. “Carol’s Creations” was brought by Camillia Hartmann and Carol Kremer. A catered luncheon was served by Aaron Balli of Balli’s Catering in Mission. After lunch, a comedy music show was presented by Mario Rosales who works in Vegas when not in the Rio Grande Valley. The music was partly country and partly from the Sinatra era. Many thanks go to Jan Bergman, Exalted Queen of the Rio Grande Valley chapter. Bergman not only heads the Rio Grande Valley Queens, she spends many hours each year planning and coordinating this special event. And many thanks to Sharon Newcomer, scribe for the queens, who also puts in many hours on Festival of Tables each year.

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Activity Directors treated to a show and lunch Activity directors were treated to a show and lunch on Monday to show how much they are appreciated for all the work they do for the Rio Grande Valley RV and MH parks. Us here at the Winter Texan Times know that without them, we wouldn’t have much of a paper. We are all so very thankful for what you do for the community. Mission Bell hosted the event where they served lunch and activity directors were entertained by Leslie Blasing, Helen Russell and Company, Rick McEwen and Brenda Coin and Sheila and Denny. There were several vendors on hand as well, including Go With Jo, Sky Med, Beach Park and Ron Hoover and Pickpocket Gene. Leslie Blasing, as always, kept the crowd entertained with her beautiful voice. Helen Russell and Company entertained the crowd with some of their props, banjo playing and good music. Rick McEwen did some Kenny Rogers and brought the crowd to laughter as well with his jokes. Brenda Coin joined Rick on stage for a few songs with her lovely voice – she plans to visit again next year and possibly do some shows with Rick and Leslie. Sheila and Denny presented some Dolly Parton music with Sheila’s voice and Denny’s deep bass that you

could feel in your bones. Their last show this season is today at VIP-La Feria. All the wintertainers did a great job keeping the activity directors entertained with their lively music and bantering. In between the entertainment, vendors were able to draw numbers for door prizes that were provided by the vendor. Winter Texan Times had three winners that were able to take home some promotional items, gift cards, and other items. At the end of the event, those in attendance were finally able to touch the boxes that had been at their tables the entire time – they were strongly forbidden to touch the boxes when they checked into the event. Inside the box were some tokens of appreciation including candy and a scratch off. When getting to the scratch off, attendees were instructed to scratch theirs all at the same time. Several people won a couple bucks from theirs. Again, we here at the Winter Texan Times want to express our thanks to the activity directors throughout the Rio Grande Valley. We are so thankful for all your hard work to bring people to your parks and to keep them engaged – to keep them coming back. We depend on you a lot and look forward to every opportunity we have to get out there and enjoy some of your activities.

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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 956-5807898. Wednesday, March 4 Omelet Breakfast - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7-11am, Pre-sale tickets only, BYOTS. $6.50pp. Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, Bluegrass every Wednesday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Fun Day - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 9am-4pm, A day of fun and games. Golf Cart Rodeo, poker run, horse races, pool tournament, cake & pie walk, fresh lemonade, 50/50, and lots of door prizes. Lunch served 11:30am-12:30pm. Join in for a fun day! Line Dancing - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 10am. Beginner/Improver Line Dance Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10am-Noon. Lunch - Mission West RV Park, Noon-12:45pm, Join us for weekly lunch, menu varies and is $5pp, includes either iced tea or coffee. Quilt Show - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, Noon-3pm. Quilt Show - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, Noon-3pm. Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Variety Jam with Bob Dollie, lunch served at 11:30 am. Country Jam Session - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, No charge. Jammers wanted, come and sit in and join in the fun. Food is available for purchase, so join us for lunch and then stay for the music. 956-425-7448. Country Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm,

Free admission, lunch at break for donation. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm, Soft rock and easy listening. For information 815-228-6221. 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. 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 - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, The Amigos. Everyone welcome, concessions open, setup available. 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. 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. Show - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 5:30pm, Ladies Night Out open 5:30pm. Shopping Kiosk 6:00-7:00pm, Mario Rosales 7:00-9:00pm. $8pp. Country Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Host Marion Price, food served 4:00 to 5:15. For info call Ardelle at 563-340-6493. All musicians and audience welcome. Country Western Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Hamburgers, brats, and chili dogs at 4:30pm before Jam. Jam starts at 6pm. All welcome. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30-8:30pm, Pat Davison Show, $7pp, BYOB, free ice, popcorn/ soda/ice cream bars for sale. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 6:30pm, For more info, call 956600-7700. See PARKS pg. 12

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From pg. 11 Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & Mission, 7-9pm. RV Park, 6:30pm, Spring Revival Dance. Entertainment - Paradise Park RV RePre-rounds with the Baldwins. 7:00pm sort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Bob Dolle, $6pp. MS & plus square dance with rounds Ron Doors open at 6:30pm, tickets available at Betzelberger - casual attire. the door. Dance - Mission West RV Park, Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-9:30pm, Come dance! Music provided 7-10pm, Route 66, $6pp. by High Country Band. Free ice and popEntertainment - Sunshine RV Resort, corn, other concessions available. Weekly Harlingen, 7pm, The Johnny Cash Tribute drawings for 50/50, free Hamburger Meal Concert, $16/$14/$13pp. This tribute feaand free Fish Dinner. $7pp. tures Johnny Cash hits. Stop by our ActivBible Conference - Bibleville Con- ity Office for advance tickets and reserved ference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, James H. seating, or call 956-425-7448. Comte. Thursday, March 5 Entertainment - VIP La Feria RV Park Breakfast - Lamplighter Park, PalmEast, La Feria, 7pm, Dolly & Friends view, 7:30-9am, Biscuits and gravy. Tribute, $8pp. Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon. Weslaco, 7pm, Spittin Image, identical Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, twins Blain and Brian Swabb, current and San Juan, 9-11:30am, “Best Pancakes classic country, classic rock, and comedy, in The Valley”. Eggs, sausage, waffles, $8pp, doors open at 6 pm, program begins coffee, and “All You Can Eat Pancakes” at 7 pm. every Thursday from 9-11:30 am at The Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, Grove, Business 83 & Stewart Road in 7pm, Regan James, $7pp. San Juan. Bring your own table service. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Val7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern le de la Luna, Mission, 9am, Donation. Knights. BYOB, concessions, popcorn, Pickleball Mixer - Casa del Valle Repop, candy, ice and chips. Hot dogs availsort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon, $1pp. able $2 from 5-7 pm. $6pp. Art in the Park - Golden Grove RV Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Park, Mission, 9am-1pm, Handmade arts Alamo, 7-10pm, Come listen to Jealous and craft, woodwork, painting, beading, Heart, $7pp. and jewelry. Free admission. Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park,

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Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Old Friends - Simon and Garfunkel tribute. At the Hynes Event Center, $1416pp, doors open at 6pm. Tickets at www. hyneseventcenter.com. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Dance to Sweetwater! $6pp. Soda, water, ice available, 50/50, door prizes. Singles welcome! Entertainment - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7-9pm, Spittin’ Image, $8pp. Dance - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego and Edith. Friends, music, snacks, prizes and fun! Call park for information and advance tickets, 956-5855061. $7pp. Bingo - Sun Valley Village, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Public welcome! 15659 Buttercup Court, Harlingen, TX. (Off Expressway 83 and north on Altas Palmas Rd.) Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Kai, $7pp. Full of energy, funny, talented musician, a real crowd pleaser. Friday, March 6 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Night Ryders Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am, Serving breakfast tacos. Patio Sale - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. Blood Drive - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 8:30am-Noon. 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 - 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. 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. Happy Hour - Restful Valley Ranch,

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Mission, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Curtis James. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, With Tom Worth at the Hynes Event Center, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Steve May, pass the hat. Come, enjoy great music, join the fun! Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 5-6pm, Fish dinner served every Friday Jan-Mar. Full order (3 pcs. fish) - $8pp. Half order (2 pcs. fish) - $6pp. Meal includes french fries and coleslaw, and either iced tea or coffee. Other concessions also available. Karaoke and Supper - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-9pm, Supper served at 5:30 pm, karaoke follows supper. Supper menu changes from week to week, $6pp. Friday Night Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Refreshments will be available at 4:15 pm and jams will begin at 5:30 pm. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6pm, Come join us with your singing talents! Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, Every Friday, no charge. Refreshments and cake served on the break. For more information contact Larry Carstens at 515-297-3319. Entertainment - Val Verde RV Park, See PARKS pg. 14

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From pg. 13 Donna, 6-7:30pm, Ron Z and Friends, Park, Alamo, 7pm, With Roger Wayne, no admission charge. Pass the hat only. $7pp. Come early and enjoy the show! Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Wesla- & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, With Kai, co, 6:30-8:30pm, Dave Perryman & $7pp. Open to the public. Country Revue, $7pp. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & Mission, 7pm, Curt James, $7pp. RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Ron & Jan Ropa Fashion Show - Tropical Valley Easter Show, $7pp/$8pp at door. Acres, Mission, 7pm. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Entertainment - Lakewood RV Resort, Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Hot Rodz, Harlingen, 7pm, The Johnny Cash Tribute $9pp. Concert, $18pp front section, $16pp back Bible Conference - Bibleville Con- section. Call 956-423-1170. ference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, James H. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, PalmComte. view, 7-10pm, Rewind, $10pp. Tickets on Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, sale February 14. 7-10pm, The Fabulous Cruisers/Hippie Dance - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, Dance, $10pp. 7-9pm, Tavie, $7pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, DonSaturday, March 7 na, 7-10pm, The Agency, $10pp/advance All Park Garage Sale - Fiesta Village, tickets/reserved tables available, BYOB/ Mission, 8am-4pm. snacks, free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Big Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Re- Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Sausage grasort, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, BYOB, con- vy and biscuits and eggs, hash browns, cessions available, $6pp. bacon, ham, sausage, and etc. Dance - Ranchero Village, WeslaPark Wide Patio Sale - Ranchero Vilco, 7pm, With The Castaways, $7. Ice, lage, Weslaco, 7-11am, Please join us for pop, and popcorn available, door prizes, our semi-annual park wide patio sale! BYOB. Tickets at door plus reserve seatSaturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, ing with advance purchase. Mission, 7-9am, Menu varies weekly, Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAl- great meal for a great price. Come enjoy len, 7-9:30pm, Star Fire Band, 50-50 raf- the view along the Rio Grande. Contact fle, BYOB. Park Office at 956-585-5061. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres,

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7-9am, Pancake breakfast every Saturday, with biscuit & gravy served every alternate Saturday. Flea Market - Wintergreen Estates, Mission, 7am-12:30pm, Wide variety of items, appliances, furniture, jewelry, outdoor pieces, clothing, and bake sale. Breakfast and lunch available. Spring Flea Market and Silent Auction - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-11am, Located at 1402 South Cage Blvd, offering a wide range of home furnishing, kitchen wares, tools, appliances, bedding and more. Silent Auction will also have a nice selection of beautiful things to bid on. Breakfast burrito, pastry, pie and coffee will be available at 7am. The gate will open at 6am and there will be no early sales on Friday. Garage Sale - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10am, Several tables of great things. Inside the main hall. Park Wide Yard Sale - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 7am-Noon, Outside bake sale. Coffee and donuts, hot dogs and chips inside Rec Hall. Contact: 405-245-4104. 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.

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Art & Craft Sale & Show - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30am, Free. Breakfast - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7:30-9am, Menu and price varies each time. For more info call 956-475-5018. Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7:30-9am, Great breakfast for $5. Pancake Breakfast - Sun Valley Village, Harlingen, 7:30-9am, All you can eat pancakes, bacon, sausages and coffee for $4. Bring your own plate and silverware. Public welcome! 15659 Buttercup Court, Harlingen, TX. (Off Expressway 83 and north on Altas Palmas Rd.) Public Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs anyway served with hashbrowns and bacon, sausage links, or ham, and toast. Market Square - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Breakfast, plants, fruits, vegetables, jewelry, patio sale, crafts, etc. All Park Yard Sale - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 8am-Noon, Open to the public. 2901 W. State Hwy 107, McAllen, TX 78504. Breakfast - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8-10am, Biscuit and gravy, $4pp. Flea Market - Heritage Square, Mission, 8am-Noon, Lots of items for sale and Bake Sale. Breakfast rolls and coffee available. Lunch sandwiches and pies available until 11:30. for info 563-3406493. Garage and Park Sales - Magnolia RV

WINTER TEXAN TIMES Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Lunch served. Yard Sale - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 8am-1pm. Patio Sale - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 8-11am, 1341 W. Business Hwy 83, Alamo, TX, 78516. All Park Yard Sale - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 8am-Noon, Open to the public. 2901 W. State Hwy 107, McAllen, TX 78504. Park Wide Yard Sale - Citrus Mobile Home and RV Park, Edinburg, 8am-Noon. Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB/Snacks, popcorn & soda for sale. Open jam, all welcome. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, Please join us, you are welcome to sing, play an instrument, or listen to an afternoon of good music. Donation for refreshments. 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 Val-

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ley Acres, Mission, 1pm. Rock N Roll/Big Band Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Dessert and coffee. Rock & Roll Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm. Entertainment - Magnolia RV Park, Donna, 2-4pm, Kai, $7pp. Singing, comedy, great entertainment. Concessions available. Country Music Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-8:30pm, If you are using GPS you must enter the address as 1400 West Hooks Road, Donna, Texas. Come join the fun! Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, 6-8pm, 1840 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Light lunch served with free will donation. Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Located at 1840 So. Bentsen Palm Dr. Light lunch served. Free will donation accepted. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Leslie Blasing, $8pp/$10pp at door. Dance - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 7-9:30pm, Rusty Rierson, BYOB, snack bar available, $8pp. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Everybody welcome! BYOB, snack bar, raffles, music requests, line dancing instruction. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, The Cruisers, $10pp.

Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockers, advanced tickets $10pp. Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, The Tony Perez Band, doors open at 6 pm, $7pp. Country Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Dinner 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Jam is 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7pm, Sweetwater, $6pp. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, North of the Border Band, $5pp. Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm, Bottomline Band, $7pp. Entertainment - Wagon City North, Mission, 7pm, Spittin Image. For more info call Judy at 765-490-1503. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Curt James vocalist - musical variety, $7pp. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Dixon & Co, $7.50pp. BYOB, popcorn, and ice provided. For more info 815-228-6221. Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, The Agency, $10pp. Entertainment - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Johnny Cash Tribute Walkin the Line, $16/$14/$13, $14 at the door. Entertainment - Sunshine RV Resort,

Harlingen, 7pm, Tom Wurth, $10pp in advance. In the Friendship Hall, drinks and popcorn available for purchase at intermission. 956-425-7448. Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Ruthi Dance, $6pp. Dance - Gateway RV & MH Park, Raymondville, 7-10pm, SouthBound Band, $5pp. Classic Country at its finest! BYOB and ice is provided. Entertainment - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7pm, Ron & Jan Easter, $6pp. Dance - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Helen Russell & Co., $7pp. Dance - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 7pm, Roger Kenaston Band, $9pp. Entertainment - Mission West RV Park, 7-9pm, The Colliers, $8pp. Concessions will be available. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Tim Hadler Tribute to Hank Williams, $7pp. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, At the Hynes Event Center with Pelican West, $8pp. Tickets available to the public Monday prior to the dance. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Dave Perryman & the Country Revue, $7pp. Everyone welcome. Tickets sold in advance and at the door. ConcesSee PARKS pg. 16

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From pg. 15 sions open, setup available. worship service with Pastor Tom Borror, Sunday, March 8 communion is on the first Sunday of each Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, month. Everyone welcome to join us. 8:30am, Non-denominational service. Non-denominational Church Service Church Services - Rio Valley Estates - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9-10am, Bible MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Held Study every Sunday through March at in Friendship Hall. All welcome, non-de- 10:15 am. nominational, led by Pastor Bob Amos. Church Services - Leisure World Church - Paradise Park RV Resort, Community, Weslaco, 9am, With Pastor Harlingen, 8:30-10am, Cookies and Fel- Charles Belcher. lowship, 8:30am. Church Service 9:00am. Worship Service - Palm Shadows RV/ All are welcome. MH Park, Donna, 9-10am, Communion Church Service - Bentsen Grove Re- will be the first Sunday of every month. sort, Palmview, 8:30am, Non-denominaChurch Service - Eastgate RV & MH tional church service with Pastor Jesse Park, Harlingen, 9am, Pastor David Hernandez. Bible study follows service. Squire, communion first Sunday of each Church Services - San Juan Gardens, month. Everyone welcome. For informa8:45-9:45am, Non-denominational. tion call 815-228-6221. Public welcome. Church Service - Chimney Park, MisChurch Service - Winter Haven Park, sion, 9-10am, Join everyone at our nonPharr, 8:45am, Non-denominational with denominational services. Enjoy cookies Pastor Bob Kracht. Communion first Sun- and coffee along the Rio Grande after the day each month. service. Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am. Church Worship Services - Hidden Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denomi- 9am, Non-denominational, coffee and renational service with Chaplain Jim Trout- freshments available at 8:30am. man. Communion every first Sunday. Church Service - Alamo Palms MH & Church Service - Big Valley Trailer RV Park, 9am, Every Sunday at the Main Park, Donna, 9am, Non-denominational 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. Non-denominational Service - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10am, Pastor 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

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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. Annual Art Show - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 1-4pm, In the Art Studio, some artwork will be for sale at the show. Free admission, donations welcome. 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. 3rd Annual Gospel Sing Along - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 2pm, Free admission. With Paul Pagel, Emily Cate, and the Patriots. 1048 N. Alamo Rd, Alamo TX 78516.

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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

OPEN HOUSE

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

All Events Listed Open To The Public PATIO SALE 3RD ANNUAL GOSPEL MUSIC SING-ALONG

Mar 14 • 8am-12pm

PICKLEBALL MIXER

Every Thursday • 9-11am • $1

DANCES

Mar 4 • Jealous Heart • 7pm • $7 Mar 11 • Texas Wheels • 7pm • $7

ENTERTAINMENT

Mar 6 • Roger Wayne • 7pm • $7

COUNTRY INVITATIONAL JAM Saturday Mar 7 • 7-9pm Dinner 5-6pm • Brats & Fries $5

Mar 8 • 2pm • FREE

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

SQUARE DANCE WITH JOE SALTEL

Every Friday • 10am-12pm • $10 A Couple

ROCK & ROLL INVITATIONAL JAM Tuesday Mar 10 • 7-9pm Dinner 5-6pm • Pulled Pork Sandwiches $5

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

Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease $500 off the purchase of a new home.

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 • Curt James

Dances • 7-10pm

Saturday, March 7 Kikker Daddy Saturday, March 14 Rewind Tuesday, March 17 Steven May & Southern Knights

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

WINTER TEXAN TIMES Ice Cream Social - Sun Valley Village, Harlingen, 2-4pm, All you can eat ice cream for $3. Bring your own bowl and spoon. Public welcome! 15659 Buttercup Court, Harlingen, TX. (Off Expressway 83 and north on Altas Palmas Rd.) Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 3pm, Tiny Hill Orchestra, free. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 3-5pm, RGV Band. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 3pm, Joe Compton Live, free admission. Contact Craig and Karyl Ruhde at 956464-9024 for more info. 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, Chefs Choice. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5-7pm, Come sing or just listen, BYOB/snacks. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30-8pm. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Open to the public. Free admission. Food available at 5:00pm, cake and coffee at break. 956-585-7630. Karaoke - Enchanted Valley Ranch,

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Mission, 6-8pm. Jam - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Chuck Stranberg, free admission. Come and have an enjoyable time! Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-8:30pm, PH II, III, & IV RD Dance Party. Concert - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-9pm, Walkin’ The Line - Johnny Cash Tribute, $13/$14pp. Movie Night - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Visit website at www.paradisepharr.com for movie title. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Spittin’ Image, $8pp. Popcorn, soft drinks, and ice cream bars available. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Come join the fun. We have 50/50, Speed Bingo, Horse Racing and Regular Bingo! St. Patrick’s Day Dance - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9:30pm, Ralph Kuster, $6pp. Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7pm, Tom Wurth, $9pp. Annual Birding Club Photo Night - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:15-8:30pm, Hynes Event Center, free admission. Monday, March 9 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. Beginner/Improver Line Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10amNoon. Beginner Squares - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm. 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. 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 Re-

sort, Pharr, 1-3pm, Kitchen band style, all musicians and singers welcome. Concessions available. Clogging - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 1:15-3:30pm, With Lois Ford. Come learn the skills of Clogging! Acoustic Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 1:30-3:30pm, Musicians by invitation only. All listeners welcomed. 1609 N. Main St., La Feria, TX. For more info call 956-778-9940. 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, Chefs Choice. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm, TBA Burger Night - Paradise Park, McAlSee PARKS pg. 18

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Dulcimer • Every Thursday 1-3 pm

Rock & Country Jam

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Mar. 5, 7pm - Pick Pocket Gene Show - $8 Mar. 8, 3pm - Joe Compton Live Show

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From pg. 17 len, 5-6pm. Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch Music Jam - The Grove Subdivision, RV & MH Park, Mission, 7pm, Senior San Juan, 5:30pm, Jam Hosts Jim and Ambassadors, $8pp. Cindy Dixon welcome participants and Entertainment - Bluebonnet RV Park, audience members to The Grove, Busi- Mission, 7-9pm, Kainoa Kamaka, $7pp. ness 83 & Stewart Road, San Juan Mon- For more info call 956-585-7630. days beginning at 5:30 pm. Lunch is Tuesday, March 10 served for a free will donation. Worship - Bibleville Conference Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Grounds, Alamo, 8am, 8:00 am Men’s Palmview, 5:30-8pm. Prayer and Bible Study, 9:30 am WomCountry Jam Session - Mission West en’s Prayer and Bible Study. RV Park, 6-8:30pm, All musicians are Craft Show - Southern Comfort Reinvited to join us for our Monday night sort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, Breakfast and jam session, led by Jim Smith. Also have lunch served. a 50/50 drawing and a drawing for a free Ultra Beginner Line Dance - Tropic Hamburger Meal. For more info contact Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am. Jim at 217-433-9210. Beginner Line Dance - Tropic Winds Gospel Jam - Carefree Valley Resort, MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9am. Harlingen, 6-8pm, Weekly every Monday. Square Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV ReBoard Pool - Val Verde RV Park, Don- sort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With Randy na, 6-7pm. Dougherty. Come join us - Square DancEntertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mis- ing fun! sion, 7-9pm, Helen Russell & Co., $8pp. Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV 11am-12:30pm, 1/4 lb hamburgers, Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, With Diego cheeseburgers, vegeburgers, hot dogs and and Edith. Open to public, $7pp. 50/50 chili dogs, chips, soda or water. Admisdrawing available. sion fees vary. Entertainment - J-5 Mobile Home Taco Tuesday - Sleepy Valley Ranch Park, Mission, 7pm, Spittin Image, $7pp Resort, Mission, 11:30am-1pm, All you at the door. 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. 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 - Country Sunshine,

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Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Regan James, pass the hat. Everyone welcome, concessions open, setup available. 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. Rock & Roll Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 5:30-9pm, Dinner 5:00 to 6:00 pm. Jam is 7:00 to 9:00 pm. 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. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Diego & Edith, $7pp. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, Snack Bar opens at 5:30 pm. Show - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, Spittin Image, $8pp. Come have an enjoyable evening. Dance - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Bottomline Band, $7pp. Doors open at 6:30pm.

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“THE PIANO MAN”

BRIANNA & AMELIA WHORLOW BACK TO PERFORM THE REMAINDER OF THE TOUR!

MARCH 4 • Bentsen Grove • 7 - 9:00 • Mission 5th • Alamo Rec • 6:30 - 8:00 • Alamo 6th • Circle T • 7 - 8:30 • Mission 8th • Sunshine RV - Private Event 12th • Winter Ranch • 7 - 9:00 • Alamo 14th • Sunshine RV Park 7 - 8:30 • Harlingen th 15 • Palm Shadows - HAPPY HOUR 2 - 3:30 • Donna th 16 • Blue Bonnet RV Resort 7 - 9:00 • Mission th 17 • Adobe Wells - Private Event th

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BIT O HEAVEN

RV & MOBILE HOME RESORT 1051 W Bus Hwy 83 • Donna, TX 78537

TUESDAYS • HAPPY HOUR • 3:30-5PM Diego • Pass the Bucket

BYOB/snacks, popcorn & soda for sale.

Park Shows

WEDNESDAYS • ENTERTAINMENT • 6:30PM

BYOB • Dance From 7-9pm

Popcorn/soda/ice cream bars for sale.

Mar. 7 - Tropic Winds - Harlingen Mar. 10 - Fun N Sun RV Resort - San Benito Leslie Presents! Production Show – Music from the Vietnam War Era Show From 7-9pm Pre-sale tickets $10 or $12 at the door

Mar. 11 - Split Rail RV Resort - Mission BYOB • Show and Dance From 7-9pm

Mar. 15 - Eastgate RV Resort - Harlingen BYOB • Show From 2-4pm

Mar. 17 - Paradise Park - Harlingen

BYOB • St. Patrick’s Day Dance From 6:30-8:30pm

Thank you Winter Texans for supporting my shows and dances for this season. My Tour to the North is planned from Texas to Gimli, Manitoba, Canada and all states in between for August! Hope to see you then!

Mar 4 • Pat Davison • $7pp Mar 11 • Pickpocket Gene Turner • $8pp

THURSDAYS • SOUP SUPPER 4:30pm • $4pp

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

FRIDAYS • DANCES • 7-10PM

Mar 6 • The Agency • $10pp Mar 13 • St Patrick’s Dance - The Jets • $7pp BYOB/snacks, popcorn for sale

SATURDAYS • JAMS

11am-1pm • All Welcome

BYOB/snacks, popcorn & soda for sale.

SUNDAYS • KARAOKE Every Sunday • 5 pm BYOB/snacks.

CRAFT FAIR • 8AM-12PM 2nd Friday every month Homemade and purchased crafts, breakfast for sale, free admission.

PATIO SALES • 8AM-12PM Check websites for updates & information: www.chuckandleslie.com www.LesliePresents.com 2nd Saturday every month For bookings email Leslie at: LBlasing@rgv.rr.com or call 956-761–4347. SUSAN THOMAS, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR • 603-396-2786 Venues & times are subject to change without notice.

WINTER TEXAN TIMES Entertainment - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Leslie Blasing “Vietnam War Era”, $8pp. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-10pm, SouthBound Band. Classic country at it’s finest! Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, McAllen High School Pan-O-Steel Show, donations. Wednesday, March 11 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Homemade donuts. All You Can Eat Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30-9am, $5pp. Craft & Flea Market - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, Bluegrass every Wednesday. 50/50, coffee and goodies. New jammers welcome. Line Dancing - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 10am. Beginner/Improver Line Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10amNoon. 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

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Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, No charge. Jammers wanted, come and sit in and join in the fun. Food is available for purchase, so join us for lunch and then stay for the music. 956-425-7448. Country Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, Free admission, lunch at break for donation. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm, Soft rock and easy listening. For information 815-228-6221. 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. 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. Social Hour Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3pm, Rusty Rier-

son, pass the hat. Popcorn, nachos, and soft drinks available. All welcome. Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3pm, Diego, pass the hat. 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. 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, 5-8pm, Hamburger, chips, dessert $6pp starting at 5pm. Karaoke with Chris & Neil, 6 to 8pm, No Charge, 1000’s of songs in all languages! Country Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Host Marion Price, food served 4:00 to 5:15. For info call Ardelle at 563-340-6493. All musicians and audience welcome. Country Western Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, Hamburgers, brats, and chili dogs at 4:30pm before Jam. Jam starts at 6pm. All welcome.

Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30-8:30pm, Pickpocket Man Gene Turner, $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. Line Dancing - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 6:30-9:30pm, $3pp. Dance - Mission West RV Park, 7-9:30pm, Come dance! Music provided by High Country Band. Free ice and popcorn, other concessions available. Weekly drawings for 50/50, free Hamburger Meal and free Fish Dinner. $7pp. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Country Persuaders, $7pp. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Spittin Image. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern Knights. BYOB, concessions, popcorn, pop, candy, ice and chips. Hot dogs available $2 from 5-7 pm. $6pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Come dance for the last time with Texas Wheels, $7pp.

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COUNTRY SUNSHINE RV RESORT

Street Party Festival

Thursday, March 12 9am-5pm • RC Racing Demos by Sun Racing • Inside and Outside Vendors • Lots of Games (Some with Prizes)

Dunk Tank – 10am-3pm All proceeds go to Wounded Warriors Project

Street Dance – 3-5pm with MC Express Food Vendors – Bar-B-Cutie Smokehouse and concessions Curt James will be making appearances 11am-1pm

All Welcome! 1601 S. Airport Drive – Weslaco, TX Activity Office: 956-638-3158 Tickets: 956-968-7171

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DANCE

Every Saturday at 7:00pm thru Mar 28

Texas Wheels

Line Dance Class • 6:30pm

(Formerly Pharr Paradise Park)

Be a part of the FUN at Llano Grande! Simon & Garfunkel Tribute show, Mar 5, 7pm

ENTERTAINMENT

All Shows 7:00pm unless noted

Mar. 5 • Ralph Kuster with Elvis, Neil, & Friends • $8 Mar. 9 • The Wonderettes Rock and Roll • Donation Mar. 12 • Jason Whorlow • $7 CRAFT SALE

8:00am - 12:00pm

Second Tuesday of Every Month

Mar. 10

Vendors Welcome FOR MORE INFO. CALL:

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A Division of Wilder Corp.

EVERY SUNDAY SALE ALL PARK DRIVEWAY

Sat. Nov. 18,Jan.Services 13 & Mar. 10 • 7am-12pm Church - 10am

Movies – 7pm – FREE • Snack Bar Open

CRAFT SALE

Tues.,EVERY Nov. 28,TUESDAY Jan 30 & Feb 27 8am – 12noon Bingo •–Lunch 7pm Served

Snack Bar Open at 5:30pm

EVERY SUNDAY EVERY ChurchTHURSDAY Services -

Non-Denominational - 10am Karaoke – 6:30pm • Snack Bar Open

Tickets $14/16pp For more info and to buy tickets: https://hyneseventcenter.com/ Purchase online and your tickets will be waiting at the door.

Saturday Dances

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

Mar 7 – Pelican West, $8pp Mar 14 – Hot Rodz, $7pp Mar 21 – Agency, $8pp

Cafe Grande

Open Monday thru Friday Breakfast 7:30–10:00 am Lunch 11:00 am–1:30 pm 956-565-2638 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes, TX www.llanogranderesort.com

Movies – 7pm – Starts 12/3/17 DANCES 7PM - 10PM Snack •Bar Open

Sat. Mar. 7 - Renaissance Rockers - $10 EVERY TUESDAY Sat. Mar. 14 - The Classics - $6 Bingo – 6:15pm - Starts 11/7/17 Sat. Mar. 21 - Regan James - $6 Snack Bar Open at 6:00pm Snack Bar Open

JAMS THURSDAY • 12:30PM EVERY

Karaoke – 6:30pm Starts Every Wed. Variety- w/ Bob12/7/17 Dollie Snack Bar Open Free Popcorn

Every Thurs. Rock & Roll w/ •Howard Bedient DANCES 7PM - O. 10PM Sat. Nov. 18Open - Grey - $5 Snack Bar atRock 11:30am

ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM JAMS • 12:30PM

Every Wed. Variety w/ Bob RGV Band • Sun., Mar. Dollie 8 Starts 1/3/18 Spittin Image • Wed., Mar. 11 Every Thurs. Rock N Roll w/ Howard O. YARD BedientSALE - Starts 12/17/17 Snack Bar Open at 11:30am

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From pg. 19 Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Palmview, 9-11am. Mission, 7-9pm. Street Festival - Country Sunshine, Entertainment - Paradise Park RV Weslaco, 9am-5pm, Everyone welcome. Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Helen Rus- Vendors, games, dunk tank, street dance, sell, $6pp. Doors open at 6:30pm, tickets sun racing. available at the door. Square Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV ReDance - Fiesta Village, Mission, sort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With Randy 7-10pm, Night Riders, $6pp. Dougherty, free admission. Come join the Thursday, March 12 fun of Square Dancing. Garage Sales - Green Gate Grove, Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, PalmPalmview, 7am-3pm. view, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers and more. Breakfast - Lamplighter Park, PalmLunch & Jam Session - Siesta Retireview, 7:30-9am, Biscuits and gravy. ment Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30amCraft Show - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 3pm, Lunch served from 11:30 am to 1 8am-Noon, Free admission. pm, jam from 1 pm to 3 pm. All are welEnd of Season Yard Sale Park Wide come. For information, call Gene 937- Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 8am- 241-8297. Noon. Jam Lunch - Mission Bell Resort/ Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, Tradewinds, Mission, 11:30am-12:30pm, San Juan, 9-11:30am, “Best Pancakes Jam starts at 1pm. in The Valley”. Eggs, sausage, waffles, Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, coffee, and “All You Can Eat Pancakes” 12:30pm, Rock and Roll Jam with Howevery Thursday from 9-11:30 am at The ard O. Bedient, lunch served 11:30 am. Grove, Business 83 & Stewart Road in Rock & Roll Jam - Bentsen Grove ReSan Juan. Bring your own table service. sort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El ValJam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, le de la Luna, Mission, 9am, Donation. Donna, 1-3pm, Every Thursday. Bring Pickleball Mixer - Casa del Valle Re- your instruments and songs and join us. sort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon, $1pp. Country/Gospel Music Jam - Mission Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 1-3pm,

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50/50 & refreshments on the break, info: contact James at 402-630-0492. Jam Session - Dixieland MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Dulcimer Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm. Happy Hour - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3-5pm, Solitary Man, Pass The Hat. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Regan James. Canadian and American Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30-6pm, Entertainment for all who love to dance. Enjoy the sounds and music with Claude, every Thursday in the Friendship Hall. 956-425-7448. Jam Food - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-5pm. Happy Hour/Dance - Sundance RV Village, Harlingen, 4-6pm, BYOB. Join us for Happy Hour and Free Music and Dance. 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. All You Can Eat Fish Fry - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, At the Hynes Event Center, $9.25pp. Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, By invitation.

Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6-8pm. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30pm, Snack bar open. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Soda and ice cream for sale. Coffee and cookies during intermission for donation. Call Myra 254-4494568. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Cruisers, $10pp, doors open at 6:30 pm, BYOB, ice, pop, and popcorn available, door prizes. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Jason Whorlow - Piano Man, Jason’s highly talented co-entertainers set the mood or make you laugh. Their impressive repertoire covers anything from old country classics to rock and roll and the hottest hits on the radio today. $7pp. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Entertainment - W&I Resort, Mission, 7pm, Spittin Image Show, $8pp, ice cream sold. Dance - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-10pm, St Patrick’s Day. Hot

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Division of WILDER CORPORATION

WELCOME BACK!

Friday Dances Mar. 6, 7-10pm • The Castaways • $7 Mar. 13, 3-4:30pm • Diego And Edith Pass The Hat Mar. 27, 3-4:30pm • Steven May Pass The Hat Apr. 3, 3-4:30pm • Diego And Edith Pass The Hat

DANCES • SATURDAYS • 7pm Diego - March 7 - $7 Steven May - March 14 - $6 Bottom Line - March 21 - $6 Sweet Water- March 28 - $6

BYOB • Doors open at 5:30pm Concessions & Setups Available

Popcorn/Soft Drinks Available For Purchase

ENTERTAINMENT

Park Wide Patio Sale

Men of A-Chord March 8 • 7 pm - $6

Mar. 7, 7-11am Blood Drive

Mar. 7, 8:30am-12:30pm Ranchero Village

1900 S. Bridge Ave., Weslaco, TX 78596 Contact: Kerry 269-599-6845

Doors Open At 6pm • Tickets available in advance or at the door

OPEN JAMS

Every Friday • 12:30pm - 2:30pm 800 SH 495 Alamo, TX 78516 956-685-5300 Jason & Stephanie Skelly, Act. Dir.

Victoria Palms Resort

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

The Crowning Touch

*Schedule Subject to Change*

Ladies Night Out with Mario

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

DANCES 7-10pm

Every Thursday - 12:30-3:00pm Lunch 11:00-12:30pm - Burgers & more

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

Mar. 6 - Rewind - $10 Tickets On Sale Now Mar. 11 - Line Dance - $3 (6:30-9:30pm) Mar. 13 - The Howlers - $8 Mar. 20 - The Fabulous Cruisers - $10 Tickets On Sale Now Mar. 27 - Renaissance Rockers - $10

SHOWS

Mar. 4 • 7-9pm • $8 Doors open at 6pm for shopping, Show at 7pm

ROCK & ROLL JAM

Fri. Mar. 6 • The Fabulous Cruisers DINNER EVERY MONDAY Hippie Dance $10 Tues. Mar. 10 • Diego & Edith $7 Mar. 9 Pork Tenderloin Dinner Fri. Mar. 13 • Pelican West $9 4:30-6:00pm Tues. Mar. 17 • Texas Wheels - St. Patrick’s Day $7 DANCES EVERY FRIDAY 7-10PM Wed. Mar. 18 • DJ Dug & His Lovely Assistant $5 All welcome. Please call 956-782-3263 for more information.

CONCERTS 7-9PM

Walkin’ The Line - Johnny Cash Tribute Mar. 8 • $13 & $14

HAPPY HOUR 3-5PM Mar. 5 • In Six Days • Pass The Hat Mar. 12 • Solitary Man • Pass The Hat In The Ballroom

ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM

Saturday Mar. 14 • 8am-12pm • Ballroom

Mar. 4 - Jason Whorlow Show - $8 Mar. 7 - Paul & Larry Show - Donations Mar. 10 - Pan-O-Steel Show - Donations Mar. 12 - Lindley Creek Show - $10 Mar. 18 - Roger Wayne, Illus. Show - $8

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

Peggy Creach & Kathy Tyler, Co-Directors

CRAFT FAIR

All EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

WINTER TEXAN TIMES Rods, $7pp. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Lindley Creek, $10pp. Bingo - Sun Valley Village, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Public welcome! 15659 Buttercup Court, Harlingen, TX. (Off Expressway 83 and north on Altas Palmas Rd.) Friday, March 13 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Route 66 Garage Sales - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 7-11am. Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Homemade and purchased crafts, breakfast for sale, free admission. 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 - 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.

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www.wintertexantimes.com 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. Open House - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Come out and see the homes we have for sale and lease. ROPA Style Show - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 1pm, In the Friendship Hall, $1pp at the door. For info, conact Pat Printy at 319-290-1081. 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. Happy Hour - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, With Curtis James. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes,

3-5pm, With Trailer Park Patsy at the Hynes Event Center, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, With Steve May, pass the hat. Come, enjoy great music, join the fun! Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 5-6pm, Fish dinner served every Friday Jan-Mar. Full order (3 pcs. fish) - $8pp. Half order (2 pcs. fish) - $6pp. Meal includes french fries and coleslaw, and either iced tea or coffee. Other concessions also available. Karaoke and Supper - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-9pm, Supper served at 5:30 pm, karaoke follows supper. Supper menu changes from week to week, $6pp. Friday Night Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Refreshments will be available at 4:15 pm and jams will begin at 5:30 pm. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6pm, Come join us with your singing talents! Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, Every Friday, no charge. Refreshments and cake served on the break. For more information contact Larry Carstens at 515-297-3319. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30-8:30pm, Spittin Image, $8pp. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Re-

sort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Gatos Locos, $7pp/$9pp at door. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Pelican West, $9pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, St Patricks Dance - The Jets, $7pp, BYOB/snacks, free ice, popcorn/ soda for sale. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Poison Ivey, BYOB, concessions available, $10pp. Dance - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 7-9:30pm, Star Fire Band, 50-50 raffle, BYOB. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, The Howlers, $8pp. Dance - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, Helen Russell and Company, $7pp. Saturday, March 14 Big Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Sausage gravy and biscuits and eggs, hash browns, bacon, ham, sausage, and etc. Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, Menu varies weekly, great meal for a great price. Come enjoy the view along the Rio Grande. Contact Park Office at 956-585-5061. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, Pancake breakfast every Saturday, with biscuit & gravy served every alterSee PARKS pg. 28

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Mar. 6 • Sweetwater • $6 ENTERTAINMENT Mar. 13 • Poison Ivey • $10 MAR 9 • 7-9pm Helen Russell & Co. - $8 Mar. 20 • Diego • $7 – Last Dance MEAL EVENTS of the Season

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ON THE ROAD with Jo Liston

Turn negatives into positives And what did you give up for Lent? Perhaps it would be better if instead of giving up something, we added something to our lives. How about deciding to turn negatives into positives? That's a little difficult to do sometimes and we may have to constantly remind ourselves to look for the positive instead of always giving in to a negative. Some of the old sayings might help us to remember to think positive. The old saying "When life gives you a lemon, make lemonade'' or “I cried because I had no shoes until I saw a man who had no feet" might be of help. We can always find a positive side if we look hard enough. We need to be careful though with how we try to tum some things into a positive. Sometimes it is all too easy to find someone a little worse off than we are just so we can feel above them. People do this all the time; countries also are not immune... and that includes our own country. Maybe that is why some countries consider Americans as rude or arrogant.

Finding someone worse off than we are just so we can feel better about ourselves is not just a human trait, it is also found in animals. A friend told me once that she had to keep one of her chickens separated from the others because the entire flock would always beat upon that one hen by pecking on her. A sociology professor at the University of Texas called it “the pecking order.” We all want to better ourselves. We want our children to be better educated, to earn more money, to have a nicer house. But let us look inward for a minute. If we have bettered ourselves because we have put somebody else down, is that really what we want to do? Would our energy not be better spent if we tried to pull somebody up instead of putting them down? Do we really want to be like that flock of chickens and join their "pecking order"? Could we adopt and practice "the upward order" instead of "the pecking order"? We have many people in the Rio Grande Valley who already have adopted

“the upward order". They think positive and daily turn negatives into positives. You read a lot about Sister Pimentel and the good work that she does in the Upper Valley. Not so much in the news is a quiet, efficient nun in the San Benito/Harlingen area who works at Posada Providencia. Many homeless people - often those immigrants who are awaiting clearance to join their families - are taken to Posada Providencia as they have nowhere to go. Sometimes they speak no English or do not have good, marketable skills. Sister Zita strives diligently to see that they learn English and a marketable skill so that they can earn a living and support themselves. Another person who gives so much of his time to helping less fortunate is Bill Reagan, who manages Loaves and Fishes in Harlingen. This entity also helps the homeless with meals and job placement sometimes housing families until they can get back on their feet. A newcomer on the scene is Jodi Goodman, a lawyer, who volunteers time to help immigrants with their petitions to cross legally into the United States. Surely these people could use more support with “the upward order". If they can turn negatives into positives, why can't we? Let' s give it a try! If you want to learn more about Posada Provendicia, visit their website at https:// cdpsisters.org/la-posada-providencia. You can also find information on Loaves and Fishes on their website at

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Alligators are the talk at March meeeting

Britney Marchan, assistant manager at the South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary is the guest speaker for the March 16, South Texas Border Chapter Texas Master Naturalist meeting. Marchan is a naturalist educator at the center. She will discuss the definition of a nuisance alligator, debunk common negative misconceptions people have about alligators and discuss how to avoid dangerous situations with alligators. Marchan, a Port Isabel native, studied Sociology at the University of Mississippi and currently studies environmental science at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She is a Texas Master Naturalist and promotes education about the local Valley ecology. The presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited to the 6 p.m. social and general meeting after the presentation. There is no charge or fee for this event. The meeting is at St. George Orthodox Church Hall, 704 W. Sam Houston, in Pharr. For more information visit http:// www.stbctmn.org/.

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Whenever I walk into the Victoria Palms restaurant in Donna, I feel so at home —it’s like Cheers where everybody knows my name. Once again, as I walked in, I was greeted by staff, cooks, chefs...I felt like royalty. But it’s not a celebration of me. This is how everyone always is here. Even better, from breakfast to dinner, the restaurant served up food that’s always special, and tasty. Today was no different as Chef Marcus Arevalo saw me walk in and immediately greeted me and asked what I would like. I’ve tried most of the food items here, but really was in the mood for a steak and baked potato (loaded of course). Once again, I wasn’t disappointed. Not long after putting the order in while sipping my water (trying to cut back on the sodas), a delicious plate with a New York Strip (medium-medium rare), potato and a colorful medley of squash, zucchini and cherry tomatoes was placed in front of me by Karen, who always asks how the writing is going and how I am. Genuine care. The steak simply prepared with salt and pepper was cooked to perfection. The pepper didn’t overwhelm the steak but enhanced the amazing piece of meat. The cherry tomatoes in the vegetable medley added a little zest to the squash and zucchini and really put some flavor to it. And the baked potato - cheese, bacon and sour cream - need I say more. It’s 25 miles to my home from here and the goal is to not only stay awake but also not to eat the amazing looking Cobb salad I ordered for my daughter. Once again you can see the care that goes into what the kitchen creates. Rows of ham, chicken and cheese were spread across a bed of a variety of greens and two boiled eggs balanced out this salad. Raspberry vinaigrette topped it off. Maybe if I just took little one bite...just then, as if she could read my mind, Karen came up to me and saved me (from an angry 15-year-old girl if it ever got back to her that I snacked on her mega salad)..she asked if I might want to take that salad home. They are just so good here - from food to service - Cheers actually has nothing on them.

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Desert Polynesia – new to the valley

Desert Polynesia, new to the Valley, performed recently at the Valley Star Awards. While there were only two people performing with the group for this show, in the future, they will probably have more participants. The group plans to return next year and perform at one of the Showcase events. Desert Polynesia provides authentic Polynesian music and dance for all audiences. Through their shows, you can experience true, traditional island sound, award-winning professional mea hula halau dances, lei greeters, Tahitian drums, and even the captivating Samoan Fire Knife Dance or Fire Poi Twirler.

The group has over 20 years of experience of telling a story with their dances, songs, and drum beating. In 2013, they became the official performers for Sea World Aquatica San Antonio’s Island Nights. They have performed throughout the United States, including California, Washington, Tennessee, Louisiana, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, Georgia, Nevada, New Mexico, and Hawaii. They have even performed in Guam and Samoa. They are currently based in San Antonio where group members offer classes and workshops. In April, they will be taking part in the annual Alamo Aloha Fest held in San Antonio. If you want to learn more about them, visit their website at https:// desertpolynesia.net/.

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Creatures of the night discussed in March meeting

Nocturnal animals have many inter- State Park Ambassador and Trainer who esting adaptations that give them huge enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for the advantages to survive in their dark world. outdoors with others. Rio Grande Valley Chapter, Texas Master Connors is a native of the Rio Grande Naturalist March 10 meeting presentation Valley who enjoys observing and sharing is on “Creatures that Come out at Night.” the incredible diversity of arachnids and The talk will feature insects of South Texas native spiders, bats, through his macro phomoths and birds and tography. He is a Texas how you can see them Master Naturalist, a for yourself. frequent contributor to The presentation citizen science on www. will be led by City of iNaturalist.org, and can McAllen Parks and often be found pointRecreation Program ing out spiders on night Coordinator and Texhikes. as Master Naturalist The presentation beJessica Tanguma, and gins at 7 p.m. The pubJoseph Connors, lolic is invited to meet cal photographer and with chapter members Texas Master Natuat the 6:30 p.m. social ralist. Jessica Tanguma, Joseph Connors and attend the general Tanguma develmeeting after the preops programming for sentation. There is no the McAllen Nature Center and Town charge or fee for the monthly lectures. Lake at Firemen's Park. She has been The meeting is at Cameron Counwith the City of McAllen for four years ty Annex Building located at Williams and led various tours that include night Road and Hwy. 83/77 in San Benito, hikes through the nature center. She also 1390 W. Expressway 83. For more inforis a Texas Master Naturalist and a Texas mation visit https://rgvctmn.org.

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From the Cheap Seats La Floresta sports love and more love

Sporting events have been aplenty recently, especially at La Floresta Park in Mercedes. From love on Valentine’s Day

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to love for finding a cure, the Winter Texan park has been filled with kindness, caring and big hearts. Valentine’s Day at La Floresta Park in Mercedes was filled with fun activities. Love of golf was in the air, as was a bit of coolness, for the Valentine’s Day 9-Hole Scramble. Thirty-five couples participated, and the winners were: 1st Place: Pat Hymers, from Manitoba, Canada, and Casey Tippet from Sallisaw, OK; 2nd Place: Rodger Vanderville from Manistique, MI and Ginger Seurkamp from Whitney, TX; and 3rd Place: Karen Birtwhistle from Manitoba, Canada and Ken Webb from Frisco, TX. Of course, there was a potluck that featured a wide assort-

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ment of delicious cuisine, including some Tournament at La Floresta Park didn’t Winter Texan favorites! All the ladies stray from that face as 72 players particireceived a red rose! pated in the double-elimination event. In the evening, “country music and Winners of the A Bracket were Danmore,” was provided by Curt James, from Alamo. His third season in the valley, he was nominated for Male Vocalist in the Rio Grande Valley. Valentine’s Day activities were coordinated by Don and Linda Adams, Blue Earth, MN; and Charlotte and Wayne Summerly, Manitoba, Canada; with assistance from Karlene Weiland, Mercedes, TX; Marlys St. Martin, St. Paul, MN; and Lorna and Dennis Brown, Laverne, MN. Shuffleboard Tournament - the sport still rules the parks Eva Dueck and Wilf Trudeau Shuffleboard continues to draw crowds and the 7th Annual Shuffleboard ny Howe and Judy Jenks. Winners of the B Bracket were Wilf Trudeau and Eva Dueck. George Link was instrumental in organizing the first shuffleboard tournament at La Floresta. He explained that they enjoyed curling in Canada and saw similarities with shuffleboard, except that shuffleboard is done on a court, instead of ice. (We don’t want ice here in the Valley so don’t get any ideas) The celebration continued into the evening with an UFTA Taco Night! AllSee FLORESTA pg. 26 Danny Howe and Judy Jenks

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You-Can-Eat tacos and numerous toppings were served. Dinner was served by Morris and Kay Haverland, and were assisted by Barb and Guy Desautel, and Jerry and Arleen Bier. Feel more love as LaFloresta Golf Tournament Tops $50,000 For Cancer Society Cancer. It touches all of us personally. Probably each person across all the parks in the Valley knows someone who is currently fighting cancer or who has lost their battle. LaFloresta continues to fight and play a role with its annual golf tournament. Their pledge is simple and Charlotte Summerly and Irene Gill meaningful — until a cure is found

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Llano Grande Art Show Set for March 8

The annual Llano Grande Art Show rows will guide visitors to the Art Studio. has been set for Sunday, March 8, from The studio is housed in an historic ranch 1 to 4 p.m. at the Art Studio, according house on the property which has been rento the chairperson this year, Mira Smith. ovated and used by the Art League for a The public, number of years. as well as There is no all residents charge for attendof Llano ing, but free will Grande, are donations for the welcome to continued mainteattend the nance of the studisplay, visdio are welcome. it with the Raffle tickets for artists, and winning a paintenjoy wine ing by Prudence and cheese Slentz will be as well. available in the “ T h i s entry way, and event is so other items can be special each purchased there as spring,” well. Some of the added Mira. A picture of Mira Smith, event chairperson paintings on dis“It gives our play in the studio members a are available for chance to showcase their efforts and hon- sale by the artists and will be marked acor their instructors who have taught oil, cordingly. Others are for display only. watercolor, and acrylic classes in recent Members of the Art League who are months.” interested in showing their work should Members of the public who attend the have their ready-to-hang paintings to the show should enter by the main gate and art house by the morning of March 6 in head south on Juanita Street. Signs and ar- order to be included in the event.

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CALENDAR The Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce hosts Winter Texan Coffee Bar inside the Visitor Center Lobby from November to March. Free coffee and pastries, Monday – Friday. Winter Texans can come in and enjoy one of several educational movies we have on the RGV Sugar Growers, Historic Ranches of the RGV and nature videos. March 4 – Harlingen Concert Association hosts America’s Band – Sail On, a Beach Boys tribute group, 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. March 5 – A visiting artist presentation will be held at the UTRGV Brownsville Campus Rusteberg Hall Room 130 at 2 p.m. The artist will be Holly Hanessian, discussing a community-based art practice. Discussion and critiques to follow presentations. For more information, contact (956) 665-3840 or Stephen Hawks at (850) 491-6436. March 5 – The Rio Grande Woodcarvers will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the

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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. March 6 – RGV Concert Band will hold a concert at Center Church in Pharr at 7 p.m. The concert will be combined with Men of A-Chord, Senior Ambassadors and Sweet Adelines. March 6 – McAllen Live presents The Illusionists – Live From Broadway at 8 p.m. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.liveinmcallen.com or call (888) 200-4035. March 6 – A visiting artist presentation will be held at the UTRGV Edinburg Campus EVABL Bldg. Rm. 1.108 at 11 a.m. The artist will be Holly Hanessian, discussing a community-based art practice. Discussion and critiques to follow presentations. For more information, contact (956) 665-3840 or Stephen Hawks at (850) 491-6436. March 8 – RGV Concert Band will hold a concert at Paradise Resort Estates in Pharr at 2 p.m. March 12 – The Rio Grande Woodcarvers will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana

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Loop, in Pharr. Event is held every Thursday through March 26. Free admission, everyone welcome. Call (956) 761-1986 for more information. March 13 – Harlingen Concert Association hosts Burlap to Cashmere 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. March 15 – Broadway in McAllen presents Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at 7 p.m. For tickets and showtimes, visit www.liveinmcallen.com or call (888) 200-4035. March 19 – The Rio Grande Woodcarvers will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, in Pharr. Event is held every Thursday through March 26. Free admission, everyone welcome. Call (956) 761-1986 for more information. March 27 – The Valley Symphony Orchestra Season Finale Event, designed by Dabrowski, will be held March 27. Specials guests Mariachi Aztlan will perform Bolero by Ravel with the orchestra. Concert will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Blvd., from 8 to 10 p.m. Call (956) 661-1615 or visit www.valleyorchestra.org. April 1 – The McAllen Wind Ensem-

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From pg. 21 nate Saturday. dens, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, 3401 W Bus Garage Sale - Southern Comfort Re- 83, Harlingen. Light refreshments availsort, Weslaco, 7-10am, In Hall. able. Open to the public. Email cardsbyBreakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, norma@hotmail.com. Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Patio Sale - Dream Valley Ranch, Mis- 11am-1pm, BYOB/Snacks, popcorn & sion, 7-11:40am, No early birds! soda for sale. Open jam, all welcome. Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palm7:30-8:30am, Menu is pancakes, waffles, view, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers and more. sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, appleJam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, sauce, and coffee. Seconds on pancakes 12:30pm, Please join us, you are welcome and waffles. $5pp. to sing, play an instrument, or listen to an All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet - Lla- afternoon of good music. Donation for reno Grande Lake Park Resort and Country freshments. Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10am, At the Hynes Country Western Jam - Green Gate Event Center, $7.50pp. Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Free admisBreakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, sion. 7:30-9am, Varied menu including panKaraoke - Winter Ranch RV Resort, cakes, eggs, sausage, ham, biscuits, and Alamo, 1-4pm, All Winter Texans welgravy, etc. Please bring your own service. come. There is no charge for this event. Pancake Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/ Bring your courage and participate or just El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30am, come listen! $4pp. Country Western Jam - La Hacienda Breakfast - Pleasant Valley Resort, Estates, Alamo, 1-3:30pm, Soda and ice Mission, 7:30-9am, Great breakfast for cream for sale. Coffee and finger food for $5. donation. Pancake Breakfast - Sun Valley VilRock N Roll/Big Band Jam - McAllen lage, Harlingen, 7:30-9am, All you can Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Dessert and coffee. eat pancakes, bacon, sausages and coffee Country Music Jam - Val Verde RV for $4. Bring your own plate and silver- Park, Donna, 6-8:30pm, If you are using ware. Public welcome! 15659 Buttercup GPS you must enter the address as 1400 Court, Harlingen, TX. (Off Expressway West Hooks Road, Donna, Texas. Come 83 and north on Altas Palmas Rd.) join the fun! Women’s Bible Retreat - Fiesta VilOpen Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, lage, Mission, 8am-Noon, In room 3, call 6-8pm, 1840 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Light 660-562-8942 to make a reservation, led lunch served with free will donation. by Connie Ury. Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, MisCraft Fair - Victoria Palms Resort, sion, 6-8pm, Located at 1840 So. Bentsen Donna, 8am-Noon, Ballroom, free. Palm Dr. Light lunch served. Free will doPatio Sale - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, nation accepted. Donna, 8am-Noon, Resident patio sales, Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Misfree admission. sion, 7pm, Helen Russell & Co., variety Yard Sale - Paradise Resort Estates, music/humor, $7pp. Pharr, 8am-Noon. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Patio Sale - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, The Cruisers, Alamo, 8am-Noon, Come see what our $10pp. residents have for sale. Dance - Canyon Lake RV Resort, MisCraft/Yard/Ropa Sale - Circle T RV sion, 7-10pm, Greyrock, BYOB, snack Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, Lunch served - bar available, $8pp. 10:00 until 12:00pm. Public invited. VenDance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Aladors welcome. No table fee. Phone Sandy mo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Every- 320-224-1998. body welcome! BYOB, snack bar, raffles, Patio Sale - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, music requests, line dancing instruction. 8am-Noon, Free admission. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, Patio Sale - Paradise Park RV Resort, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $7pp. Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Front gate will be Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, open at 8am until noon. Park Wide Sale. 7-10pm, Classics, $6pp. Park Wide Patio Sales - Sunshine RV Country Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, No charge. Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Dinner 5:00 to 6:00 Don’t miss out on our park wide patio pm. Jam is 7:00 to 9:00 pm. sales. Each month our residents offer Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la items for sale, some new or slightly used Luna, Mission, 7pm, Dixon and Compabut there is something for everyone. Come ny, $6pp. on by 1900 Grace Ave Harlingen TX and Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-10pm, take home a treasure. 956-425-7448. Smokin Gun, $7pp. Singles welcome, set Craft Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, ups available. Palmview, 8am-Noon. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, MisAll-Park Yard Sale - Casa del Sol, sion, 7-10pm, Steve Yukich, $5pp. Donna, 8am-Noon. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Flea Market/Craft Sale - Palm GarSee PARKS pg. 30

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U.S. military service veterans and active members of the U.S. armed forces travel great distances and make great sacrifices to preserve and protect freedom and liberty. Now there is an ideal way to honor their contribution. The American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) will visit Mission, Texas March 12-15, with the Vietnam Traveling Wall. The wall will be displayed outside the Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Road. The mission of the project is to travel the nation to honor, respect, and remember men and women who served, and to pay specific tribute to those who gave all in that service. Since the tribute is mobile, it allows people to honor and respect veterans and active military personnel without having to travel great distances to do so. The AVTT Vietnam Traveling Wall is an 80 percent scale version of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. Across its 360-foot length, the wall contains every single name etched on the

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. Armstrong Rubber, Pirelli’s and Titan Tires All retirees of Armstrong Rubber, Pirelli’s Tires and Titan Tires, will gather Wednesday, March 4, 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. Waupaca County, Wisconsin Reunion Current and former residents and friends of Waupaca County, Wisconsin will hold their annual reunion on Wednesday, March 4 at 11:30 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 Col Rowe Blvd, McAllen. For information, please contact Don Van Deest at (715) 340-5570. No Reservations needed. Just show up. Residents of LeSueur and Scott Counties – Minnesota There will be a reunion of LeSueur and Scott Counties Minnesota from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Monday, March 9, at Mr. Gatti’s Restaurant, 4100 N. 2nd St, in McAllen. If questions, call Dick Eischens

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original. At its apex, the memorial is an impressive eight-feet tall. The Vietnam Traveling Wall was completed in early 1998 and began traveling that year. AVTT’s Vietnam Traveling Wall is the largest wall replica traveling the USA. The wall will be on display for viewing 24 hours a day at the Mission Event Center. About the AVTT: The American Veterans Traveling Tribute is a veteran-owned project committed to travel the USA to honor, respect, and remember those who served, and pay specific tribute to those who gave all. AVTT is not government sponsored or affiliated, but funded through sponsorship fees, donations, and sale of merchandise at events. AVTT is self-funded via sponsorship fees, merchandise sales, and donations. For more information or to schedule an AVTT event, visit www.americanveteranstravelingtribute.com or email rebecca@avtt.org at (952) 217-9919. Newmar Reunion A Newmar reunion will be held March 11 at 11 a.m. at the American Legion Post #37, 1305 Jasmine, in McAllen. Walkins are welcome, but to help our cooks, a reservation is appreciated. For information or to make reservations, call Rose at (954) 579-7794 by March 6. ALCOA/Arconic Retirees The Alcoa/Arconic retirees meet every second Wednesday (March 11) at Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd Street in McAllen, at noon. Call Gerry at (563) 340-3132 for more information. Upper Valley Homeowners Association – for RV Owners The Upper Valley Homeowners Association for Winter Texans meets every second Wednesday, (March 11), 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. 3M Retirees & Friends Welcome 3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, March 18 at 10:30a.m. Victoria Palms Restaurant Donna, call Louise 612-916-9236 for info. Teamster’s Reunion Teamsters will be meeting at Ann’s Restaurant at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 21. For further information please contact Ernie Kalb at (262) 749-4001. Meetings are held every third Saturday through April.

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Cajun food lovers can feast on allyou-can-eat crawfish and craft beers at the 2020 Ales and Tails Fest on Saturday, March 7 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Victor Park in Harlingen. In addition to the spicy tails and ice-old ales, guests can move to the live sounds of local bands Hot Rodz, Rock Star and Southern Ashes. The Harlingen Chamber of Commerce began the crawfish boil in 2017 as a way to bring the taste of the Louisiana bayou to the Rio Grande Valley. According to Executive Director Chris Gonzales, the festival grows more popular each year. "Most Valley restaurants don't serve crawfish or Cajun food, so the food is definitely

a big reason people come out," Gonzales said, "but there is also so much great music and dancing. It's a great time for everyone." Tickets for the 2020 Ales and Tails Fest cost $30 in advance and $40 at the park. A reserved table for eight people costs $500. To purchase tickets, call the Harlingen Chamber at (956) 423-5440 or stop by at 311 E. Tyler Ave. A portion of the proceeds raised will benefit Harlingen Bark Park. Victor Park is located at 1601 S. M. St., at the intersection of Expressway 83 and M Street.

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From pg. 28 Pharr, 7pm, Rusty Rierson - RGV male vocalist of the year, $7pp. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Dance to Agency! $10pp. Soda, water, ice available, 50/50, door prizes. Singles welcome! Advance tickets/reservations available. Call Jeannie at 360932-0842 and leave a message, your call will be promptly returned. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Bushriders, $7.50pp. BYOB, popcorn, and ice provided. For more info 815-228-6221. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Lindley

Creek. 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: 417337-0617. Entertainment - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Jason Whorlow, $7pp in advance or at the door. Drinks and popcorn available for purchase at intermission. 956-425-7448. Entertainment - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Donna Delisle Show, $6pp. Karaoke - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-9:30pm, With Paul, donations. Dance - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7pm, The Coins, St Patrick’s Day Dance.

Show - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 7pm, Kai, $8pp. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, At the Hynes Event Center with Hot Rodz, $7pp. Tickets available to the public Monday prior to the dance. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, St Patrick’s with MC Express, $7pp. Everyone welcome, tickets sold in advance and at the door. Concessions open and setup available.

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retractable awning, shed, washer, dryer, new propane tank, new appliances, 40 inch TV, new antenna, microwave and fridge. Nice lot, no back neighbors. Rent $900 for six months. Must see. Now reduced to $5,900. 956-249-9202. 2010 MONTANA MOUNTAINEER 326RLT, 36ft, three slides, $13,500. Lot 2015 Loker, Valley View Park, Mission. Ph. 573-528-2345. FOR SALE: 2014 MONTANA fifth wheel, Paramount Series M-3402RL. 39’. Luxury equipped throughout with 2-A/Cs, residential fridge, 2-TVs, Bluray, 4-slides, laundry hook-ups, fireplace, plus much more! $30,000. 612770-9622. 2015 DRV MOBILE SUITES 38’, fiberglass roof, full body paint, torsion axles, four slide-outs, 6pt auto leveling system, fireplace, washer, dryer prep. Many other amenities. El Ranchito RV Park, site #64. 307-640-6290. 36FT ROYLES INTERNATIONAL FULLY furnished, clean, well kept, everything works, Lot 247 Acacia Park, Alamo Texas, $5,000 OBO. 320-2372326 or 320-260-0011. FIFTH WHEEL EDINBURG ON RAMSEYER 2004 30 feet by Forest River, two slides, new appliances, great condition, $9,999 OBO. Pulls like a dream, hidden tanks, king bed. 936-219-8858.

SUPER DEAL 2016 COLUMBUS by Palomino, 34 foot 5th wheel. Less than 2,000 miles on tires. Rear kitchen. Three slide outs. $26,000. 540588-4677. 2017 SUNDANCE 30’, LIKE new, husband passed two years ago, three slides, no smoking or pets, center kitchen with island, wood cabinets, table, bench seating, two recliners. One bedroom, queen bed, one bath, shower, 30 amp service. $29,500.00 OBO, 956-270-1122.

For Rent RV LOT 50X90 EL RANCHITO Harlingen 55+ park. Fenced three sides with 10x10 shed. Cemented carport and MH pad. 50 amp. Available October through April. Call 641-530-2353.

For Sale WILD ALASKAN SOCKEYE SALMON, boneless fillets, smoked also available. Buy directly from fisherman, $8.95/pound. Hoss Fisheries. Located in Rio Hondo. 605-270-2306 or 605-480-2265. MUSIC TRAILER 5X9FT TWO PA systems, two powered amps, lots of PA cords. $2,500 for music trailer

filled full of music equipment. 740525-1768. FOR SALE: RV LOT-G8 Winter Green Estates, Mission 55+ Subdivision. 33’Wx55’L 1,075 sq. ft. concrete pavement. New steel-clad, post-frame 23’Wx35’L canopy. New 10’Wx14’L TX room with washer, dryer, A/C, 1/2bath. New landscaping. 50-amp electric. 612-770-9622. RYOBI TWO CYCLE GAS leaf blower, needs a new gas line, asking $25. 620-664-2210. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE. Two bedroom, one with Murphy beds or office. Living room, eat in kitchen, storage shed. Covered porch, burglar bars. Southend shades, all new appliances, move-in ready. Lot 137 Circle T, 269-716-4619. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE, 14x51, two bedrooms, furnished, washer/ dryer, portable fireplace, 8x10 shed, golf cart, 1998 Honda CRV. $23,500. Pleasant Valley Resort, Lot 96. 715933-0093.

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2014 YAMAHA GOLF CART new batteries with two year warranty, $2,900.00. Porch for RV park model or mobile home, steel frame with wood steps, $250.00. Call 870-4047874. GOLF CART FOR SALE 2017 Yamaha gas engine, like new, 900 hours. Asking $6,200.00. Call Bob, 405-9211254. EASY RIDE GOLF CARS 29 years of service. The largest parts department for all golf carts gas and electric. New and used Yamaha. 956-580-3370.

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RECRUITING WORKAMPERS AND ACTIVITY directors to work at our valley resorts next winter. Compensation is site and electric. We also have full time paid positions for maintenance staff. Email to tsrm.jobs@gmail.com or call (956) 226-9479. ASSISTANT MANAGER TEAM WANTED: Married couple to assist Management Team at 55+ retirement community, He, in the field. She, office. Nice home, $900/mth, utilities, vacations. Background check required. 956-968-2708. SEASONAL EXPERIENCED SALES PEOPLE - Swenson RV & Marine,

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DOUBLE WIDE FOR SALE. 1,500 sq. ft., has Texas room, garage, patio, carport, irrigation, A/C throughout, breezeway, storage shed, is a corner lot. Close to clubhouse, pool, and spa. Royal Palms in Alamo, 335 Queen Palm St., Alamo. $65,000. 605-3811124. HARLINGEN HOUSE, LAKEWOOD VILLAGE, gated. 4515 Graham Road, unit 184. 1br/1b, shed, washer and dryer, carport, on cement. New price, $37,500. 956-230-2103. ENCHANTED VALLEY BRICK HOME 1912 Tyler, two car garage, two bedroom, two bath, fully furnished, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, newer roof, new air. Asking $110,000, call 989-529-0249.

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TOW DOLLY E2 TOW disc, brakes self lub axles, spare tire, extra hold down straps, hitch lock. Asking $1,200.00. Call 956-802-3179. 10FT BERNINA QUILT FRAME, $800. Used Dometic fridge, $500. Used Norcold fridge, $500. 956-2392366. 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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a mobile home, 14’x50’, remodeled into a log cabin which has a screened deck with surrounding drapes if needed. Also there is an L-shaped logged guest house with garage and two complete living rooms built in 2016. Both homes have new furniture, appliances, and flooring. The courtyard between the two homes has ceramic tiles, large decorative door, and glass block windows. A portion of the private courtyard has a metal roof, hot tub, patio table, chairs, and barbeque. Complete architect design makes it very modern. Located in 55+ park, Donna, TX. Price $69,700.00, includes lots. Contact Rod Argue, 956-789-3110, orargue@live.ca. 18X60 MOBILE IN EASTGATE, in Harlingen. Two bed, two bath, new vinyl plank floors. Great furniture. King bed in master, cool foam mattress. New stainless appliances included. Dishwasher. Everything just painted. Great park over 55. Application required. Can be moved. Illness forces sale. $23,000, OBO. Fenced yard. Includes most everything, 57” tv and one 32”. Available anytime. Lot rent $344. 319-231-5301. 1985 MELODY 16X80 LOCATED in Green Bay South Community, La Feria. 55+, fully furnished, turnkey, all appliances, utility shed, Texas room, two bed, two bath, walk-in shower,

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carport, pantry, small office area in hallway, heat/ac, clubhouse, swimming pool, recent updates. Asking $59,900.00. Call 920-460-4135. FOR SALE FURNISHED 14X66 mobile home, screened Texas Room, work shop, $17,900. Two bedroom, two bath. Jim Clowes, 417-733-1113, Harlingen, TX. 55+ GATED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 14x70 mobile, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, 12x20 screen porch, 10x12 shed, carport, open living/kitchen floor plan, fully furnished, golf cart. Move-in ready. Call 651-260-9245 or .651-955-9311. ALAMO REC MOBILE HOME - Lake View, Lot 121, 14’x40’, gorgeous view, fully furnished, permanent double roofed, double carport, outside shed, AC, furnace. Please call Doris, .712-898-4740. MOBILE HOME FOR SALE. Two bedroom, one with Murphy beds or office. Living room, eat in kitchen, storage shed. Covered porch, burglar bars. Southend shades, all new appliances, move-in ready. Lot 137 Circle T, 269-716-4619. 55+ GATED RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, 2216 Double Eagle Dr., Leisure Valley. 27 hole golf course, large lot, golf cart/man cave, covered patio and carport, fully furnished 16x40 2011 ,mobile, excellent condition, $38,000.

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618-315-3311. 55+ GATED COMMUNITY WESLACO 14x60 mobile, 13x30 Texas room, one and half bathrooms, one bedroom, one office, fully furnished, carport, 8x10 shed, many new updates, turn key ready. 612-666-8090 or 763301-9005. 1231 2008 14X56 CHAMPION, Palmhurst, two bedroom, one bathroom, carport, NEW washer, NEW stove, big shed with electricity. $21,500. 956605-0089. 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. 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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engine, Spartan chasy, cream puff, non-smoking. $22,500. Serious inquiries. Dacia Street, Mission, Texas. 607-731-6333. 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. $8,000, call 660-651-3153 or 660-651-6661.

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NICE PARK MODEL, WASHER/ DRYER inside 8x10 shed, in a nice park. Phone 618-593-4740. 2001 TIMBER RIDGE PARK trailer $9,500, OBO. 1BR, two slideouts, completely furnished, very clean, available now. Owned by non smokers, no pets, ducted heat and A/C, step in shower, storage shed, full awning, close to hall, no taxes, gated park, Texas Trails. 989-893-5650. PARK MODEL HOME, NICE locations and features in Trophy Gardens, furnished, clean, metal roof, deck with washer, dryer room, resin shed. Priced at $11,000 OBO. 785-207-7292. 12X33 PARK MODEL FOR sale. Circle T Park in Mission, lot 93. Two stage heat pump, new steel roof, new flooring, shed redone. Move in condition. Lot rent paid through end of December. $10,900. Call 612-270-3916.

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34X12 PARK MODEL 1987 furnished, metal roof, lots of cabinets, central air, washer and dryer in 8x14 shed, newer refrigerator, microwave. Sharyland Villa, lot 49. 956-598-6368, leave message, asking $6,000. AVAI 12X35 PARK MODEL, vaulted ceilings, metal roof, well kept, with washer and dryer, newer fridge and water heater. Asking $6,900 OBO. 507-450-1190. 2008 12X34, $23,000 OBO, to be moved. 956-360-7119. 2240 S. Bentsen Palm Dr #210, Palmview, TX. PAY NO MORE RENT own your own lot, includes 2007 park model, fully furnished, washer and dryer in 10x10 shed, $100.00 HOA fee. Call 507370-0989. Donna, Texas. OWN YOUR LOT DON’T rent, Includes park model fully furnished, full size stove and fridge, with lots of cupboards and counter space. Metal roof, tinted windows. Both on concrete. Oversized awning over carport. Storage shed with washer. HOA only $100 per year. See to appreciate. 55+ park in Donna, TX. 309-335-9080 or 309339-2867. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842.

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2008 35 FEET LONG with carport, tough shed, two slides, excellent condition, fully furnished, everything goes. Asking $12,000. 956-226-4929. Swan Lake Dr., lot 12, off of Palm Court Dr. 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. WE PAY TOP CASH for your travel trailers, fifth wheels, park models, mobile homes, and cars. Leave your lot clean. 956-867-2366.

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YEAR END YARD SALE Saturday March 7th, from 8am-11am. Rain or shine. Val’s Kountry Corral RV Park, 307 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission TX, 78572. Coffee and donuts also available.

FOR SALE 2000 33’ AMERICAN Star travel trailer and lot, Paradise Park, 55+ McAllen. Twin beds, 6x10 metal shed, washer, fruit trees, all concrete lot. Great location. $14,000, 517-2424422. I PAY CASH FOR your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels, mobile homes and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-9293842. WE PAY TOP CASH for your travel trailers, fifth wheels, park models, mobile homes, and cars. Leave your lot clean. 956-867-2366.

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