October 21, 2020 Winter Texan Times Vol. 34, No. 1

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RGV Transportation Museum reopens for the season

Welcome back

The Rio Grande Valley Transportation Museum recently reopened with a big event that featured a live presentation by the pilots, including flyovers in that museum’s vintage Ryan PT-22 aircraft.

The Ryan PT-22 is just one of the several World War II era planes that museum has to view – and they are all in working condition. The museum is located withSee TRANSPORTATION pg. 4

Valley Symphony’s Fall concert season begins

The Valley Symphony Orchestra’s fall concert season begins this week with chamber work by “the greatest composer you’ve never heard.” The VSO will present three fall concerts online and broadcast on television beginning October 23 at 7 p.m. Though the Symphony is unable to hold in-person performances due to public health risks associated with Covid-19, Maestro Peter Dabrowski has planned a series of chamber concerts that will be specially produced and presented for all See SYMPHONY pg. 6 INDEX “On the road with Jo” Parks Calendar Events Calendar Taste of the Valley Business Guide Classifieds

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Be sure to stop by South Padre Island’s Visitor Center at their new Multi Modal Building where you can pick up brochures about the city, their Trail maps, and more.

Photo courtesy of SPI Convention and Visitors Bureau.

By Carina A. Brunson Hello and welcome back to south Texas! We are so happy to see your smiling … eyes. We are so excited about what this year will bring, even if it will be a bit different. The Rio Grande Valley is such a great place to be. Great weather, great people, and great friends. I am with y’all, I would much rather be in Texas than shoveling snow up north.

It looks like activities all around will be a bit different this year. Even with the need to social distance or wear masks, there is still plenty to enjoy in the Valley just by walking out your front door.

I had the opportunity to visit South Padre Island a few weeks ago just after a short cool front visited the area. The wind was a little strong, but it kept the air cool and it was nice to just walk around and let the sun shine on me.

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Beautiful weather for a trip to SPI

South Padre Island is beautiful this time of year – and the temperatures just keep getting nicer as we get closer to December. I had the chance to take a short trip to the island recently and I did not want to leave. The temperatures were in the 80s and there was a pretty good breeze the day I went. I, unfortunately, had to get back to the office, and home, to tend to other things and could not stay as long as I wanted to.

This short trip was to see a perfect outdoor activity for this type of weather – the Sea Turtle Trail. The Winter Texan Times had received a news release from SPI’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau about a recent installment to the trail and decided it was something we needed to go out and see for ourselves. This is a trail that you can walk or cycle if you have the time. The locations are spread out on the island – furthest point south is Beach Park at Isla Blanca, and northern point is SPI Convention Center. They are nearly five miles apart from each other. I was able to visit all but two turtles while there and See SPI pg. 2

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was quite impressed with the beauty of them.

So, what are these turtles I speak of?

The Turtle Trail is an installment of art on South Padre Island. According to their website, the South Padre Island Sea Turtle Art Trail Task Force is a group formed to curate, design and build up to 10 permanent sea turtle art sculptures across the City of South Padre Island. The task began this year and has now hatched eight turtles. They have Turtle Tuesdays featured on their Facebook and Instagram pages where you can learn about the new hatchlings, the artists, and see pictures of the artwork.

Bios of each artist are also available on their website.

The turtles are designed with fiberglass, wood, and other materials that will withstand the elements of SPI. They are then transformed into a ‘vibrant work of art’ by local artists. You can find these turtles in prominent locations throughout the Island, including SPI Visitors Center, SPI Chamber of Commerce, and Sea Turtle, Inc. Each painted differently to reflect the artist and the colors and lives of those at the Island.

The most recent hatchling is displayed in front of the Island’s Art Business In-

cubator. The turtle is the first one to capture the life cycle from nest to ocean.

Artist and Kingfisher Gallery owner Sandy Margret brought together the beach, waves, and water in deepening shades of blue. The style mirrors her approach to artistic home furnishings as well.

Margaret has a master’s degree in Art from NYU and left teaching over ten years ago to realize her dream of starting a gallery. Her approach to her art tends to reflect an appreciation of color and light, and her goal was to visually create a depiction of the entire life cycle of the sea turtle. The base is nesting sand with dozens of turtle eggs, and the hatchlings are shown flowing over the beach on the back of the adult female as they make their way toward the ocean ribbons of waves on the turtle shell.

Hope is the heart of the design, according to Margaret. “Built into the overall design is the hope that when people look at the statue of the turtle, they begin to realize that it's not just the animal we need to protect,” said Margaret. “It is the beaches where they nest, it is the inshore jetties and rocks where they grow and gain strength, and it is the deep open oceans where they live and breed.”

South Padre Island is renowned for being one of the world’s foremost spots for the rescue and rehabilitation of sea turtles in-

cluding the endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtle.

The Art Business Incubator is dedicated to giving both new art businesses and existing art businesses support to establish and sustain themselves in the South Padre Island economy. The mission of the ABI is to enhance destination development that attracts visitors both on and off-season. Every year, five artists are accepted into the ABI SPI program.

During this time, these emerging art-related entrepreneurs are granted access to their own studio space and gallery space, along with training in business, resources like administrative and sales support, and more. Most importantly staff provides a comfortable and supportive learning environment for the in-resident artists so they may develop and refine their busi-

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The City of South Padre Island and the South Padre Convention and Visitors Bureau, which are sponsors of the Sea Turtle Art Trail, hope to continue expanding the Trail. “We are already seeing our turtles embraced by visitors and the community alike,” noted Ed Caum, South Padre Island’s CVB Director. “We plan on continuing our artistic celebration of these magnificent creatures for years to come.”

All turtles on the Trail are arranged for ease of both social distancing and selfies.

For more information about the Sea Turtle Art Trail and more activities on South Padre Island, please visit www. sopadre.com/seaturtletrail/.

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Mission Food Park open for business

The all-new Mission Food Park hosted its grand opening this past weekend and is looking forward to serving the community. Mission Food Park, powered by the Mission EDC, is located at the CEED building on Bryan Road and U.S. Business 83.

The site is the permanent location of Jitterz coffee bar and local brewery 5x5 Brewing Co., which will be operating during the food park hours.

The food park will host a variety of food trucks including Queenie, Motoramen, Sahadi’s, and Pineapple Ninjaz.

“Our local small businesses need help now more than ever, and we’re happy to facilitate this for the community,” said Daniel Silva, CEO of the Mission EDC. “A food park in Mission has been a long-held goal for the Mission EDC and we’re very excited to see it finally come to life. We’ve got a lot of great things in store for visitors this fall.”

The food park will be open w e e k l y Thursday through Sunday. Thursday will be from 4 to 10 p.m., Friday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday 2 p.m. to 12 a.m. and Sundays will be open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

H o u r s and regular updates of vendors will be on their Facebook page, www.facebook.com/MissionFoodPark, and website, www.missionfoodpark.com/.

Current CDC recommendations advise socializing outdoors to minimize the spread of COVID-19. Mission Food

Park has open-air seating and a variety of safety measures in place to maintain social distancing. “Safety is always a priority, especially during times like these,” said Silva.

“We’re confident this outdoor space can accommodate Mission residents and their families comfortably. We’ll be taking all of the necessary precautions to ensure a safe event for everyone.”

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MOSTH hosts virtual Día de los Muertos

The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTH) is pleased announce Dr. Servando Hinojosa as the next guest presenter for the Sunday Speaker Series Online presentation “Reflecting on Día de los Muertos: Life, Healing and Family,” which is set for Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. on Facebook Live. This presentation is part of the two-week digital programming, Día de los Muertos: Los Muertos Bailan, with the City of Edinburg.

Día de los Muertos celebrations face new challenges in the times of Covid-19 and social distancing. However, some traditions never change. Hinojosa, anthropology professor at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, will discuss Día de los Muertos traditions, and encourage guests to consider the possibility of new ways to observe this day.

Hinojosa earned a doctorate’s degree in Cultural Anthropology at Tulane in 1999. His studies focus on medical an-

thropology, with special interest in Latin America. During research, he has traveled to Peru, Guatemala and Turkey. He’s currently a faculty partner in the Traditional Mexican American Folklore holding at UTRGV’s Border Studies Archive.

To watch the live presentation, please visit facebook.com/MOSTHistory/live.

Viewers are encouraged to interact with the presenter by posting questions and comments on the live chat. The presentation will also be recorded and posted for public access on the Museum’s Facebook page and website.

MOSTH is located downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square.

For more information about MOSTH, including becoming a FRIEND, visit MOSTHistory.org, like them on Facebook and Instagram, follow on Twitter, find on YouTube or call (956) 383-6911.

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Economic Development) is a dedicated coworking space for small businesses, remote workers, non-profits, and a variety of other organizations.

From locally brewed coffee to phone booths, conference rooms, and thousands of square feet of open workspace, the CEED is ideal for promoting Mission’s growing business landscape.

Memberships are available on a monthly basis.

For more information about Mission Food Park at CEED, please contact Daniel Rivera at Mission EDC.

in the historically significant Port Isabel Cameron County Airport, on Veterans Drive, two miles north of FM 510, and off of Buena Vista Blvd.

The museum houses World War II exhibits and artifacts that have been donated by local families. Display cabinets have been arranged to display significant events leading to and experienced during the war. Among the exhibits is a display of Flying Tiger artifacts, an enlarged photo of the first bomb dropped on Pearl Harbor, a display of the Women of the Army Air Force who flew every aircraft in the US military arsenal, as well as a Home Front display.

Other features within the museum are antique vehicles. A 1923 Model T touring car rebuilt by the groups’ volunteers is on display as well as a Dodge built 1942 military scout car. On exhibit are several jeeps and vehicles of various vintages. All vehicles are in running condition.

The museum’s small theater presents a compelling video that illustrates the

significance of the group that is the Commemorative Air Force in its premier role in preserving and maintaining a flying catalogue of historic aircraft.

The United States manufactured more than 300,000 aircraft during World War II. Trainers, fighters, bombers, transports, and reconnaissance aircraft were built during the war. After the war these warbirds were confined to destruction and to be melted down to aluminum ingots.

Several men from the Rio Grande Valley decided that there was an urgent need to preserve these historic artifacts. Their story is presented in a short video produced by the Commemorative Air Force.

Group tours are conducted by appointment. Admission is free and donations are graciously accepted.

The Rio Grande Valley Transportation Museum will be open Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. till 2 p.m., for the season after Saturday’s event.

For more information about the museum and the Commemorative Air Force, visit their website at https://rgvcaf.org/ rgv-caf.html.

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UTRGV Performing Arts set to inspire

During these times, UTRGV Patron of the Arts has been even more aware of the important role the arts play in our lives as they help nourish our hearts and minds.

This season, their goal is to share inspiring art directly from the heart of the performing and creative arts at UTRGV, the College of Fine Arts. They will offer free online exhibits and performances from their talented faculty, students, and guest artists from various creative disciplines.

You can expect online-only events through the end of 2020 to ensure your safety and that of the performers. Plans for the second half of the season have not been decided yet.

Patron of the Arts looks forward to this being their most diverse season yet, and hope visitors will follow them on social media and continue to be a part of their community from wherever you are.

The UTRGV College of Fine Arts introduces several new things including their brand-new series, Patron@Home.

They will all be free of charge and will be available online with premiere dates so they can be accessed on YouTube or http://patron.utrgv.edu/.

UTRGV Story Time is a special online series that features university faculty and

friends reading children’s books. Some stories are read by the authors themselves and others feature musical accompaniment.

Live from the Living Room experiences performers from UTRGV artists’ homes. These are short, at-home performances by UTRGV faculty, students, and guests.

Premiering October 28, at 7 p.m. on YouTube, is Lucero and the Giants: A Latino Theatre Initiatives Production

by Eric Wiley. Lucero and the Giants features ten mojigangas, or giant, Mexican street puppets, in a play about an immigrant family struggling to reunite and survive in the Rio Grande Valley. After facing many hardships, the family encounters and is ultimately saved by the magical puppets.

A project of the Latino Theatre initiatives, a student organization at UTRGV, the show was written and directed by UTRGV Professor Eric Wiley. It was produced in October 2018 by the UTRGV Department of Theatre at the Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg and at the TSC Arts Center in Brownsville.

For more premiere dates, upcoming events, and to visit past events, visit http://patron.utrgv.edu/.

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While on the Island, I visited the Sea Turtle Trail. The full story starts right below this. Local artists are given an opportunity to let their talent be seen on a turtle that highlights the island’s colors and scenery. A recent ‘hatchling’ displayed in front of the Island’s Art Incubator depicts the life stages of the sea turtle.

Currently, the island sand sculpturer’s are working on their Christmas themed Sandcastle village. That is always a sight to see each year. I did not get to visit their area while down there. They recently had to start over after some winds took down their tent, but they are back at it again, working hard on their masterpieces.

On The Road With Jo this week highlights walking in your own neighborhood.

Whether you live in Brownsville or Rio Grande City, there is something to see.

There are sights for just about any type of enthusiast, including birding sites, butterflies, history, and museums.

Some of these places offer tours, have specified open and close hours, and some are a come and go whenever you want.

Don’t forget, Halloween is approaching and that means many cities are celebrating cultural activities such as Dia de

los Muertos. In the edition you will find information about events being held in Brownsville and Harlingen.

Let’s also remember some of our entertainment the community provides.

While most of the in-person ensembles have been cancelled, a few have gone to the virtual world to share their talent and music. Both UTRGV and the Valley Symphony Orchestra will be hosting virtual series and concerts for all to enjoy in their own home.

We will share others as we get information.

As always, if you have a great story idea, we love new suggestions. Send us your ideas to news@wintertexantimes. com. Some types of stories we may be interested in could be profile pieces, unique activities or events in your community, how your park is involved in local charity work, or any of the myriad of great human interest stories we stumble across all the time in our Winter Texan parks.

We here at the Winter Texan Times hope you found your way safely to your South Texas home and enjoy your stay with us this season.

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“We need music now more than ever,” said Maestro Dabrowski, music director and conductor of the Valley Symphony Orchestra for the last 20 years. “Listening to beautiful live music is a way for us to both mourn and celebrate, to remember what it means to be human. I cannot imagine a more necessary time for music than right now for the Valley.”

All concerts will be premiered live on Facebook on Friday nights followed by an encore broadcast on KRGV – Channel 5 on Sunday mornings. The concerts will be available to all, and those who wish to support the performances can make a donation or sponsor a musician.

“These digital fall concerts are our exciting invention in the face of obstacles we could not accept,” said Executive Director Katy Coy. “Instead of stepping away, or waiting it out, our leadership has decided that we should perform for everyone. We’re doubling down on making music and we couldn’t be more proud of creating opportunities for artists and truly unique performances for the Valley.”

The October 23 concert will feature the VSO piano quintet performing Erno Dohnányi’s piano quintet no. 1 in C minor. Dohnányi, often referred to as “the greatest composer you’ve never heard,” stood in the shadow of great classical composers such as Brahms and Liszt, and wrote this piece when he was just 17 years old. The work features two violins, viola, cello, and piano and is performed in four movements, or sections. Described

as catchy and melodic, its full sounds remind the listener of a performance by an entire symphony orchestra.

The VSO string quintet consists of Geoffrey Wong, VSO Concertmaster (violin), Lindsey Gamble (violin), VSO Assistant Concertmaster, Jennifer Miller (viola), Benjamin Ponder (cello), and Juan Pablo Andrade (piano). The quintet's performance will premiere on October 23 at 7 p.m. on Facebook and be broadcast on October 25 at 11 a.m. on KRGV – Channel 5.

The fall concert series continues with Melody and Rhythm on November 20 and A Touch of Frost on December 18.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To learn more, join the VSO’s mailing list at valleyorchestra.org or call the VSO at (956) 661-1615.

About the Valley Symphony Orchestra Founded in 1952 as an orchestra of volunteer musicians, the Valley Symphony Orchestra (VSO) is beginning its 69th season of classical music performances in the Rio Grande Valley.

Under the baton of Dr. Carl Seale, the orchestra was established at the University of Texas - Pan American, a legacy institution of the University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley, and has since developed into an all-professional ensemble under the direction of Maestro Peter Dabrowski.

The Valley Symphony Orchestra is a resident ensemble at the McAllen Performing Arts Center and presents a season of five masterworks concerts, a series of educational concerts, and other special events.

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Mr. DeMille, parks are ready for their … … to stay 6 feet apart

We are ready for you here in the Valley. Our parks are ready. And our Wintertainers™ are ready to entertain.

The general feeling is we will see a great season this year. I don’t want to say, ‘despite the circumstances,’ but, we have to be upfront here and say that we know what the situation is, and we know you have a decision to make.

Activity Directors, Wintertainers™, and Stakeholders have had two meetings that Teresa Stoffel, creator of Winter Texan Times Activities Group on Facebook, has organized. In both meetings, everyone has had a positive attitude that we will see smiling faces soon – or we will assume you are smiling behind your mask.

While some of you might not be heading down yet, we want to assure you that everyone is gearing up for their winter visitors. With things as they are, parks are prepared to take the extra precautions necessary to make their residents feel safe.

They are also planning new types of activities and modifying favorites so everyone can feel comfortable in attending events in the parks.

The Wintertainers™ that were present at the meetings say they are scheduled to put on their shows. Some of their shows have been pushed back or moved out-

doors, but very few have had any cancellations.

Rick McEwen, who has been entertaining in Branson this summer, says you just have to do it the right way.

“We’re in this together,” he said about coordinating with the parks on entertaining while still maintaining social distancing requirements.

Dennis Craswell, from The Castaways, mentioned they have been using a mobile truck while Bob Courtney, the Rodeo Clown, said his group is bringing a flatbed trailer so they have a portable stage.

Pickpocket Gene said the key is to be flexible with everything.

Ideas were tossed around about activities that can be done while still having fun and including everyone. Among the ideas were scavenger hunts, beautiful yard awards, Christmas decorating contests, pajama day, and setting up community gardens.

“Get them involved,” said Stoffel speaking about park residents. Teach them how to use Zoom or Facebook live so you can hold book clubs, yoga classes, and other activities, she added.

Debbie at Sleepy Valley said they have already begun their karaoke nights. She said they have to turn people away be-

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cause of the turnout. They have purchased a special canister to disinfect the microphone after use.

Other parks have invested in sanitizing products such as foggers to use in between activities.

Some responsibility is going to be put on the residents too, Debbie added.

Things such as having a table with sanitizer or spray so items such as dominoes can be cleaned after a game.

Lisa at Green Gate Grove said they have been using a bleach mixture to clean surfaces.

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Male Vocalist of the Year, said the key thing is working together to make a great season.

Using wipes, sprays, being super safe with sanitizations and follow city, county and state guidelines, he added.

Not only are the Wintertainers™ and parks ready for you, but so are the cities and restaurants. We are open. Events are being held and specials are being had.

The season will be different, but it will happen, we will be here waiting for you.

We will be ready to welcome you with smiling eyes.

By Texas Medical Association Early voting has started in Texas. Physicians urge all Texans to play it safe as they fulfill their civic duty, reminding everyone that it is possible to vote safely during a pandemic.

“Voting can be made safe by following the public health guidelines,” said Diana L. Fite, MD, president of the Texas Medical Association (TMA). “A little planning goes a long way.”

With the coronavirus still actively spreading, some elderly patients and Texans with disabilities wonder if it’s safe for them to vote in this year’s election, since they are most at risk for serious illness if they catch COVID-19.

Texans might have two options to vote: an individual might qualify to vote by mail, or he or she may vote in person.

“For those over 65 years old or who have chronic illnesses, it would be preferable to stay at home and send off an application for a mail-in ballot,” said Dr. Fite. “It’s certainly safer for these people to vote at home and mail their ballot than to venture out among crowds.”

Any registered voter 65 years or older on Election Day or with a disability may vote early by mail in a Texas election.

The Texas Secretary of State has information and instructions about how to apply to vote by mail. Tip: The voter’s local voting clerk must receive an application for a mail-in ballot by Friday, Oct. 23.

For Texans opting to vote in person, there are options as well.

The early voting period runs through Friday, Oct. 30. During this period, registered Texans can vote in person at any polling location in their home county.

Voters might consider looking online for less-busy polling places and times, to avoid crowds.

Dr. Fite recommends early voting if possible to avoid any unforeseen problems. “If a person is sick on Election Day, that person should not go out to vote,” said Dr. Fite. “Instead, early voting is a consideration to avoid that possibility from occurring.”

On Election Day, Nov. 3, voters registered in a county that participates in the Countywide Polling Place Program may vote at any polling location in the county. If someone’s county does not participate in that program, he or she must vote in their own precinct on Election Day. Whether voting early or on Election Day, physicians urge everyone to plan ahead and practice the same public health best practices as if they were going to the grocery store or anywhere else in public.

“Wash hands or use sanitizer before and after voting, try to stay six feet from others, and wear a mask,” said Dr. Fite.

Simply maintaining space while waiting in line to vote can help prevent the spread of germs.

Physicians remind everyone of these tips for voting in person: • Stay at least six feet away from others; • Bring your own pen, pencil, or stylus; • Wash or disinfect your hands before and after voting; • Wear a face mask (you might have to remove it briefly for the election judge to confirm your identity); and • Stay home if you're sick.

TMA is the largest state medical society in the nation, representing more than 53,000 physician and medical student members. It is located in Austin and has 110 component county medical societies around the state. TMA’s key objective since 1853 is to improve the health of all Texans.

Vote, but vote safely

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is Wednesday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com or fax to 956-580-7898.

Saturday, November 7 Park-Wide Yard Sales - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 7-11am.

Patio Sales - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 8am-Noon.

Saturday, November 14 Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild Meeting - Zoom Online (Previously Trophy Gardens), 9am-Noon, (Held online via Zoom) You’re invited to join our month-

ly Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild Meeting on the second Saturday of the month.

Visit our website www.RGVQG.com to become a member and to find out more information. You can attend from anywhere. Hope to see you soon.

Sunday, November 15 Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Church Service is held in Clubhouse Rec Hall.

Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the Clubhouse Rec Hall.

Monday, November 16 Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4-5:30pm, Our specials are either a grilled hamburger ($5pp) or cheeseburger ($6pp) with all the “fixins” and french fries. Soda will be available for $1. ALL ORDERS WILL BE TAKEOUT ONLY. Wednesday, November 18 John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm.

Sunday, November 22 Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Church Service is held in Clubhouse Rec Hall.

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house Rec Hall.

Monday, November 23 Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4-5:30pm, Our specials are either a grilled hamburger ($5pp) or cheeseburger ($6pp) with all the “fixins” and french fries. Soda will be available for $1. ALL ORDERS WILL BE TAKEOUT ONLY. Wednesday, November 25 John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm.

Sunday, November 29 Church Service - Pleasant Valley Re-

sort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Church Service is held in Clubhouse Rec Hall.

Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the Clubhouse Rec Hall.

Monday, November 30 Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4-5:30pm, Our specials are either a grilled hamburger ($5pp) or cheeseburger ($6pp) with all the “fixins” and french fries. Soda will be available for $1. ALL ORDERS WILL BE TAKEOUT ONLY.

The Humane Society of Harlingen is reaching capacity and is in need of urgent adoptive or foster parents to make space for emergency intakes. Lifesaving is only made possible through collaborative efforts with the community.

Here is how you can help: 1. Adopt or Foster. All adoption fees for all animals will be completely waived and completed on a donation basis until further notice. There is never a fee to foster and, for a limited time, all animals are available for foster! We will even give you everything you need to get started with your new furry friend.

2. Give. Donations can be made on our website at hshtx.org/donate! Donations are essential to life saving as they make it possible for us to take in more pets, provide medical care and spay/neuter surgeries and provide foster & adoptive parents

with resources to care for their pets. Simply put: the more we raise, the more we can save!

3. Follow. Please follow us on Facebook (@HumaneSocietyofHarlingen) and Instagram (@hshtx) and invite your friends to do the same! This is the best way to stay up to date on announcements, new available pets, and upcoming events.

4. Spread the word. Encourage your friends and family to join you in creating real impact by inviting them to like our social media pages, or by adopting or fostering together! There is strength in numbers.

Let's come together to continue building this strong community of animal champions and save lives. Please contact Sarah at sarah@hshtx.org with any questions.

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City of Edinburg celebrates Dia do los Muertos This year, the City of Edinburg and the Museum of South Texas History present: Dia de Los Muertos: Los Muertos Bailan, a two-week celebration of the Day of the Dead. The event will be virtual from now through November 1st on Facebook Live.

The first week kicked off Monday, Oct. 19, with a beautiful “Azteca Mexica” Dance to commemorate the pre-Hispanic origins of the celebration of the Day of the Dead.

Through Friday, October 23rd at 6 p.m., the City will host a Family Day of the Dead Crafts and Traditions segment.

The community can learn about the various Altar traditions through a series of video segments presented by UTRGV’s Center for Latin American Arts. Each segment will also include a portion of a “Tour of Edinburg” with beautiful Catrinas. Feast your eyes on the lovely Catrinas while

enjoying the City’s iconic locations. Each day we will have new Catrinas and new locations.

On Tuesday, Oct. 20, enjoy a “Catrina Makeup Workshop” as our presenter will give you a step by step tutorial on how to create your own sugar skull face. This makeup session is sure to inspire you to dress up and participate in our Catrina costume contest.

Following the makeup session, stay tuned and learn more about family altars and learn how to create your own “Retablo” picture frame to include in your altar.

On Wednesday, Oct. 21, join us for Tradiciones Origen, símbolos y leyendas populares in Spanish, sit as a family, and enjoy the stories presented by Wendy Lara’s Catrina Garbancera. This Spanish story hour is for the whole family to enjoy. Following

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On Thursday, Oct. 22, enjoy traditional dance performances by Conceptos Entidad and learn how to make your own rock “Calaverita”. Rock painting is all the rage again…and a rock sugar skull is a fun way to join the fun and celebrate the Day of the Dead.

O n Friday, Oct. 23, the family can enjoy a Catrina Costume Exhibition and the beauty of Mexico’s traditional dances performed

by STC Ballet Folklorico. Following the dance performance, stay tuned and learn how to paint a family friendly and fun version of “La Catrina”.

Saturday, Oct. 24, performances will start at 4 p.m. with the Catrin and Catrina costume contest followed by La Catrina Hinovadora by Raquel Hinojosa, dance performance by Danzart Centro Dancistico and a performance by Mariachi Continental.

Also, available during the week, a special workshop will take place via zoom, “Miniature Altars: Honoring Memories”

by Suanne Goings who will virtually guide you to honoring our dearly departed and creating a keepsake in their memory. The workshop is on a first come first serve basis with a limit of 15 individuals and you can register on the main Festival Page. The workshop will be a safe environment to share and heal.

The second week of Dia de Los Muertos: Los Muertos Bailan programming will kick off on Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. with the Sunday Speaker Series Online presentation, “Reflecting on Día de Los Muertos: Life, Healing and Family” featuring anthropology professor Dr. Servando Hinojosa from UTRGV. This presentation is scheduled to broadcast live on the museum’s Facebook page. Viewers are encouraged to post questions and comments during the presentation.

Monday, Oct. 26, participate in “Día de Los Muertos Craft Day,” The first live presentation, “Calaveritas,” starts at 2 p.m., and the second presentation, “Papel

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Picado” follows at 4 p.m. on Facebook Live. Sugar skull workshop materials can be picked up at the Museum of South Texas History. Sugar Skull Kits are free, provided by HEB, and can be picked up on October 24th from 12 noon to 2 pm.

Kits are on a first come first serve basis.

Three educational presentations are scheduled to broadcast live Oct. 27 to Oct. 29 on the museum’s Facebook page: Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. “Accessing Digital Altar Exhibit,” will outline the process of how to honor and celebrate an honoree using the Día de Los Muertos Digital Altar Exhibit submission form.

Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 6 p.m. - “Día de Los Muertos as a Cultural Cornerstone,” will present the traditions and evolving elements of Día de Los Muertos.

Thursday, Oct. 29 at 6 p.m. - “Create A Día de Los Muertos Home Altar,” will summarize the history of home altars and ofrendas. This presentation will be bilingual and is scheduled to start at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29.

The weekend kicks off with music and dance performances in the live broadcast titled, “Honoring Los Muertos with Dance & Music.” Performances are scheduled for Friday, Oct. 30, starting at 6 p.m. The live video stream will feature performances from local musicians and dancers on Facebook Live.

Sit with family or friends and listen to folklore stories during the online presentation, “Ghosts of Rio Grande Valley,” featuring author Dr. David Bowles. Gather round at 6 p.m. Oct. 31 to hear the borderland stories of leyendas.

“Digital Altar Exhibit Reception,” a Sunday Speaker Series Online presentation, will end the two-week programming. This live broadcast will start at 2 p.m. Nov. 1, on Facebook Live. Museum staff will reflect with community members who have participated in the museum’s Día de Los Muertos community altar exhibit in previous years. Other guests will feature digital altar exhibit honorees, a note about the Bearing Witness Initiative, and other reflections.

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Birding, Butterfly, Festivals take on new look

While social distancing is still being practiced in many activities, several of our local festivals have had to change the way they do things this year. Some have been cancelled and have next years dates on their website – so please look for those and prepare for next year.

The Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival has gone to a Virtual Birding Festival this year. While full details are not on the website yet, the event will be held November 11 through 13. They will be having virtual field trips, live bird banding, workshops, interactive games, and other social distancing activities. Keep updated with their website at www.rgvbf.org or look for them on Facebook.

The Texas Butterfly Festival has been cancelled this year, but they will be having some small tours. Daily tours are being scheduled from now through November 7. Reservations are required because there is a set limit on how m a n y people can participate.

F a c e masks will be required.

Social distancing will be observed.

Destinations will be limited to Hidalgo, Cameron and Starr Counties. Personal transportation required; their guides will not be doing ridesharing. Public and private properties that are usually only seen and visited during the festival will be included in the tours. Book your guided tour with them

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and they will take you to some of the local hot spots. Call Luciano at (956) 583-5400 or email him at Luciano@NationalButterflyCenter.org for more information or to reserve your spot. Tours will be $100 per person, per day.

Check out the Texas Butterfly Festival on Facebook to see entries in the North American Butterfly Photo Contest - www. facebook.com/TexasButterflyFestival .

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From the Cheap Seats Tripp Wright was watching the cars race around the oval when he was told he needed to “pick a driver.”

He didn't know much about NASCAR at the time, but he knew which car he liked.

“I said, ‘That No. 3 Wrangler car looks good’ and I stuck with him,” said Wright, originally from Florida and moved to the Valley with his wife Maggie after retiring as a union carpenter in New York City. “I had been racing for many years and started again when we moved down here. It's terrific here."

That driver that Wright began following ended up being future hall of famer Dale Earnhardt, who later made his No. 3 black Goodwrench car one of the most notorious on the Winston Cup Series and whose infamous nickname was “The Intimidator” – and for good reason. If a driver saw that No. 3 coming up behind him, they knew a rubbing, bumping and white-knuckled war wasn't too far away.

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ter Texan season. Registration begins on the track at 5:30 and racing at 7 p.m. on Mondays. In November that will change to 4:30 and 6 p.m. due to the time change.

There are also Saturday races at the park's dirt track, where 1/10th scale replicas make their way around.

Mike Fleming started RC racing in Bakersfield, California. He and his wife began visiting the Valley, where he said they have friends and relatives, since 2017 – now they are permanent Winter Texans.

He was helping organize the event as well as preparing his cars for the different divisions.

“Our friends and relatives all told us about the racing here in South Texas and how big it was,” he said. “It's got more tracks and bigger racing series for these cars than about anywhere in the country, more so than Bakersfield and that's a hotspot. It's really amazing.”

“More Winter Texans and people in our age group are racing and it's not a bunch of kids you're racing against and that levels the competition a little bit.”

Plans are to also have boat races on the park's large pond, something the park had offered a couple years ago. Racing is open each week to anyone who wants to put

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their cars or trucks on the track. There's even a timed division that focuses more on consistent driving. If a car goes too fast, the lap doesn't get counted.

“The timed class is for people wanting to get into the sport,” Fleming said. “It's more about controlled racing and being consistent and improving your skills. If you try to go too fast, you'll break out, so it pays to be consistent.”

The races are broken into heats before moving on to the sub main event.

The winning machine from each sub event then heads to the finals – a 40-lap showdown with as many as five cars.

Beginning in November, the racing at both of the tracks will be part of a season-long series where points are earned, and prizes are given at a year-end banquet.

“Anybody can come and register,” Fleming said. “These tracks are a lot of fun. Just show up.”

It's something that wouldn't be complete without an Earnhardt car in the mix.

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Birding treasure hunt in the Valley

By Quinta Mazatlán World Birding birds is to spend time with experienced Center birders at birding hotspots like Quinta Learning about the vast world of birds Mazatlan in McAllen. Birding is often a is like a treasure hunt. There are many social activity, with light and fun casual paths that we can take to help us find talk often being present. When a bird is these beautiful gems in nature. Books are seen or heard, everyone’s curiosity gets a great way to start the best of them as learning about birds. words settle down to Bird field guides help clear the air for finding us grasp the physical the bird. Experienced attributes of different birders understand how birds’ appearances, to read birds - their as well as providing us with a feel of where the birds can be found, and what their vocalizations can sound like.

Setting up bird- Ruby-throated Hummingbird feeders and birdbaths in your backyard can attract many vari- flight, perching eties of birds throughout the year. Plant- behavior, slight ing native habitat in your backyard can body movements, be especially effective at attracting these feeding patterns, feathered beauties, plus the native plants and a host of add an attractive touch to any landscape. other identifying Learning opportunities are constantly characteristics.

Tropical Green Jay present when you find yourself looking Quinta Mazatfor birds. lan is one of the nine World Birding CenOne of the best ways to learn about ters located in the Lower Rio Grande Val-

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ley. Visit Quinta Mazatlán’s Facebook page for a weekly list of “Recently Seen Birds” and look for fall programming to be announced soon.

Many of the Rio Grande Valley spec i a l t y bird species make Q u i n t a Mazatlán’s Thornforest their home.

Buff-bellied Hummingbird From tropical Green Jays and beautiful Inca Doves, to the goose-like Black-bellied Whistling-Ducks and secretive Olive Sparrows, Quinta Mazatlan has so much to offer.

Birders and photographers have been coming recently to see the flying jewels, the Buff-bellied and Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. A

Dining in the Valley Taste of the Valley features local restaurants in the area that are ready to serve you; restaurants are open for dining in and take out.

Please support our advertisers and all our local businesses this year, and every year.

Each issue we will feature a different restaurant we have visited and share our experience and some photos of some great food. Join us on our gastro-tour of the Valley as we hit different dining spots and tell you about all the great dining in the RGV. If you have a favorite dining spot that we have not visited yet, that you think needs to be featured here, call us at (956) 580-7800 or email us at news@wintertexantimes.com.

handful of migrating birds have already made their presence known at Quinta Mazatlán, and sightings are increasing as fall approaches. Although small, Quinta Mazatlán is one of the Valley’s gems that is sure to inspire your avian curiosities. Have fun birding!

Quinta Mazatlan is just one of the nine World Birding Centers located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.

Visit Quinta Mazatlán’s Facebook page for a weekly list of “Recently Seen Birds” and look for fall programming to be announced soon.

Follow Quinta Mazatlán on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube @QuintaMazatlan to learn more about our natural and cultural heritage in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. Visit Quinta Mazatlan online http://www.quintamazatlan.com/ and the other birding centers at http://www.theworldbirdingcenter.com/.

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Fall is in the air! Yes, it is that time of year. The mornings are beautiful, the air is crisp and dry....and cool. It's time to take a walk. After all these months of “Shelter in Place,” a morning walk sounds quite refreshing. Your walk may be just around the neighborhood or perhaps you would like to journey a little further afield. No matter what part of our beautiful Rio Grande Valley you may call home, there are many wonderful places to explore.

So, put on your walking shoes and let's go.

Let's s t a r t w i t h South Padre Island.

A s you walk on the hard-packed sand, be calmed by the rhythmic breaking of the waves as you contemplate the universe. You might even prefer to visit the South Padre Island Birding Center with a boardwalk extending over the marsh land. Here you can watch the alligators or admire the shore birds overhead. Perhaps a tour at Sea Turtle Inc might be to your liking. It will entertain both young and old.

In the Brownsville area, you could choose Gladys Porter Zoo, the Museum District or even the Old City Cemetery where many original settlers are buried.

Bird watchers love the nearby Rabb Plantation. These attractions are all available to those who love nature, art or history.

Certainly, a part of our Valley History is Fort Brown, established in the mid 1800’s. The Fort now serves as a modern-day institution of higher learning and covers so much territory that a drive through is recommended. The architects have done such a good job of matching the design of the new buildings to the old, that at times it will be difficult to distinguish the old from the new.

Nature lovers will really enjoy a walk through Hugh Ramsey Park in Harlingen where native plants line the walkways. Is this how Harlingen looked to the early

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settlers? If so, we have to admire them for clearing the land and turning the Valley into the paradise we have today.

If you are wanting something a little more open, take a walk through Pendleton Park in Harlingen and perhaps relax on the banks of the man-made pond as you watch the ducks enjoying their own private pool.

For sure you need to remember our mid-Valley opportunities at Weslaco Birding Center and the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge near Donna.

These two areas are kept as much as possible in their natural state. Interpretive centers and narrated trolley tours are available for those who might find walking a little difficult. If you prefer the trolley tour to a walk, then be sure to call and check the schedule for the tours before your visit.

The Firemen’s Park in McAllen invites you to enjoy their wide-open space and Town Lake.

Or drive out to La Lomita Mission for a mini hike to visit the little mission church where the Oblate Priests visited and celebrated Mass for the local farmers.

Continuing up the Valley to Roma and Rio Grande City, you could explore these two towns that flourished in the mid 1800's. The older historic homes are principally brick originally constructed by German brick masons. Although closed to traffic, Roma has one of the very few suspension bridges remaining in the United States.

Many of these attractions will be offered by tour companies later in the Winter Texan Season. In the meantime, venture out on your own. We have been cooped up a long time. I hope you enjoy getting out to explore our Rio Grande Valley. Local tour companies will soon be offering many of these tours that will be led by local historians - another great way to learn more about our Valley. Just remember - especially if you do your exploring in an enclosed area - wear your mask.

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STC Theatre goes virtual

South Texas College Theatre has taken a leap into the virtual world this season.

While patrons cannot come together in the college’s beloved performance spaces at the moment, STC Theatre have figured out creative ways to produce some innovative and entertaining productions for folks to watch in the comfort of their own home, or wherever their desire to see theatre strikes them.

“Our department began planning last spring, when the shelter in place orders where initiated, because we knew gathering together would take some time and we knew how theatre could keep people connected and entertained,” says Drama Department Chair Joel Jason Rodriguez.

“Theatres and educational programs across the country are thinking outside of the box and thinking about how we can rethink performance in a digital age. Over the summer, the department transformed our Black Box Theatre into a recording studio space with sets built for the first two projects currently in production.”

To kick off its season, STC Theatre has created a website, www.southtexascollege.edu/theatre/ as a hub to connect and interact with their patrons and house their virtual productions.

Fall Productions The first production is a re-envisioning of the Cooper Cabaret, a final event scheduled for last spring, now as a virtual monthly series, Rodriguez said.

“Daniela Rodriguez, our Theatre Support Services Technician, is directing this project and is working with some of the performers who were originally set to perform. She is currently recording and editing their performances, and the footage we have seen thus far is amazing,” says Rodriguez. “The series celebrates the artistic talent we have in the Valley and showcases their talents beyond geography and borders as we move into the virtual world.”

The second project currently in production focuses on the fusion of theatre history and sketch comedy in a talk show format titled Let’s Talk Theatre.

“Marcela Garza, our drama instructor, is directing this project as well as co-writing the scripts with our drama major Connor Lara,” Rodriguez said. “This monthly series is a funny exploration of theatre history, pop culture, and our current sit-

uation. Theatre folk will really appreciate Garza and Lara’s approach.

The final project for the fall is Euripedes’ Medea adapted and directed by Theatre Support Services Coordinator Roberto De Hoyos. De Hoyos has re-imagined the classic drama and will produce a fourweek series which will premiere in late October.

“His last production of The Taming of the Shrew, which he also adapted and directed last year, was such a huge success that we were all excited to see how he would approach Medea as a virtual production with specific social distancing protocol to follow,” Rodriguez said.

“What he came up with is incredible. We can’t wait to share it with everyone.”

Spring Productions In the spring, STC Theatre adapts another classic into a dramatic series with Shakespeare’s Othello adapted and directed by Marcela Garza.

Othello will premiere late Spring and will follow a similar series format as Medea.

An as yet untitled final production of the season is scheduled for June 2021 and will be directed by Rodriguez.

“We haven’t selected a play for that slot yet, but we will announce it once we know what it is. We chose to wait to announce this production because we felt we should wait to see how our current situation develops regarding the virus, social distancing, and protocol,” Rodriguez said. “We’re seeing how things progress and develop in the next few months and we will then know how we will approach this production.”

The Drama Department at STC hopes it can re-open the Cooper Center for live production events by summer, even at reduced capacity, with live streaming occurring simultaneously. The department says it remains ready to continue with completely virtual productions if need be.

“The safety and well-being of everyone will always be priority for us. Live or virtual, we will continue to create and produce cutting edge and entertaining work for the Valley,” Rodriguez said.

“With a hold on live theatre performances, the revenue we would generate from season passes and ticket sales are currently absent but those ticket sales help fund our productions and our scholarship,

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the Dr. John F. Carroll Drama Scholarship, throughout the year,” he said. “We hope the virtual productions we’re putting out there lets our patrons and the community know we’re here, we miss you, and we are still producing incredible work for you.

“We are anxiously waiting for the day our theatre spaces are filled with our friends again,” says Rodriguez.

Community members interested in supporting STC Theatre’s creative venture can do so by sending a donation either for their program or their scholarship at www.southtexascollege.edu/go/ theatre. For more information about STC Theatre, please call (956) 872-2301.

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Now through November 28 Artville, the Brownsville Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art and The City of Brownsville have partnered to create Calle Calaveras – A community wide event recognizing Dia De Los Muertos on the Texas/Mexico Border. Calle Calaveras is an artistic and cultural celebration of life, family, and the community, incorporating Brownsville’s Latin roots, all while staying COVID-19 safe. They have partnered with local artists to showcase the unique culture in an indoor and outdoor exhibit at the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art and Linear Park that will run through November 28. Various virtual and socially distanced events will be a part of Calle Calaveras, including a showcase led by Costumes of the Americas and more. The museum is located at 660 E. Ringgold St. More information can be found on the museum’s Facebook page.

Now through November 1 The City of Edinburg, as a leader of cultural celebration, will be joined by the Museum of South Texas History to bring the Rio Grande Valley the annual day of the dead celebration. Dia de los Muertos: Los Muertos Bailan is the largest cultural festival that takes place in the City of Edinburg. This pre-celebration is a fun, educational and culturally relevant event to the Valley community. The event kicked off on Monday, October 19 with a dance to commemorate the pre-Hispanic origins of the celebration of the Day of the Dead.

Events will be held daily during the twoweek event. Information about each day’s events, and events at the museum, can be found online at www.edinburgarts.com/ muertosmoreinfo. Full details can also be found in the full story online and in this edition of the Winter Texan Times.

October 23 The Valley Symphony Orchestra will present The Symphony Strings, featuring the VSO Piano Quintet.

The October 23 concert will feature the VSO piano quintet performing Erno Dohnányi’s piano quintet no. 1 in C minor. Dohnányi, often referred to as “the greatest composer you’ve never heard,” stood in the shadow of great classical composers such as Brahms and Liszt, and wrote this piece when he was just 17 years old. The work features two violins, viola, cello, and piano and is performed in

four movements, or sections. Described as catchy and melodic, its full sounds remind the listener of a performance by an entire symphony orchestra.

The VSO string quintet consists of Geoffrey Wong, VSO Concertmaster (violin), Lindsey Gamble (violin), VSO Assistant Concertmaster, Jennifer Miller (viola), Benjamin Ponder (cello), and Juan Pablo Andrade (piano). The quintet's performance will premiere on October 23 at 7 p.m. on Facebook and be broadcast on October 25 at 11 a.m. on KRGV – Channel 5.

November 7 The City of Mission is honoring local military heroes with a Veterans’ Appreciation BBQ Saturday, Nov. 7. The drive-thru event at Mission Event Center will feature a chicken plate with all the trimmings, while supplies last. After the barbecue, community members can enjoy a Veterans Car Show from 3-8 p.m. outside the CEED building, courtesy of the 5 x 5 Brewing Company. There will be plenty of family-friendly entertainment including live local music and a food truck court. Masks and social distancing will be enforced.

To cap off the tribute, the inaugural City of Mission Veterans Virtual 5K will be held, with a Veterans Day themed run that is perfect for the whole family. The fun includes great swag including a bib, shirt and custom medal, along with online results for the running community.

The registration deadline for a guaranteed t-shirt is Friday October 23. Register online at www.missiontexas.us.

November 20 As part of their fall concert series, the Valley Symphony Orchestra presents Melody and Rhythm, featuring the VSO Woodwinds and Percussion. The event premieres on Facebook November 20 at 7 p.m. Broadcast on KRGV – Channel 5 November 22 at 11 a.m.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To learn more, join the VSO’s mailing list at valleyorchestra.org or call the VSO at (956) 661-1615.

December 20 As part of their fall concert series, the Valley Symphony Orchestra presents A Touch of Frost, featuring the VSO Holiday Brass and Harp. The concert premieres on Facebook December 18 at 7 p.m. Broadcast on KRGV – Channel 5 December 20 at 11 a.m.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To learn more, join the VSO’s mailing list at valleyorchestra.org or call the VSO at (956) 661-1615.

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Loneliness, mindful meditation topic of webinar

Written by Kay Ledbetter COVID-19 has everyone isolating a little more these days. For some, isolation is hard and can lead to loneliness; but for others, the loneliness didn’t arrive with the pandemic. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Family and Community Health unit’s Texas Military Program is offering a webinar that can help individuals learn more about mindfulness meditation to combat loneliness.

Surmounting Social Isolation and Loneliness: Mindfulness Meditation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Oct. 21. The program is free and open to the public.

Attendees must first RSVP in advance and then check email for instructions to join the session.

“When we develop a cough or a fever, it’s likely a sign that something is not quite right with our physical health,” said Rachel Brauner, AgriLife Extension

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High-quality relationships are vital for our health and well-being – and loneliness might be a sign that something is not quite right with our emotional health.”

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Andy Crocker, AgriLife Extension statewide program specialist in gerontology and health, Amarillo, and Lakshmi Mahadevan, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension specialist-special populations, College Station, will be the presenters.

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Operation Christmas in full swing

Operation Christmas, Samaritan’s to 1 p.m.; Wednesday Nov. 18 8:30 a.m.

Purse, is in full swing for this upcoming to 4:30 p.m.; Thursday Nov. 19 9 a.m. to Christmas season. Boxes were delivered 1 p.m.; Friday Nov. 20 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; recently to several locations so partici- Saturday Nov. 21 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; pants could get started on building boxes Sunday Nov. 22 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; for those less fortunate in other countries. Monday Nov. 23 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This year, because of social distancing, If you need any additional information on there are additional ways to participate drop off times, directions, or how you can and there will be a no touch collection at pick up a box (if they have any left), call Baptist Temple in McAllen.

Baptist Temple at (956) 686-5296.

Last year, The Rio Grande Valley area Even if churches and groups are not yet collected nearly 3,000 shoebox gifts. meeting, organizations are encouraged Elizabeth Dukquits, the RGV Volun- to pack shoebox gifts at home. Through teer Coordinator, said they would love Operation Christmas Child’s network of to surpass that this year, but “whatever thousands of churches around the world, amount we get is a blessing.”

God uses these simple gifts to make an S a eternal impact. maritan’s The organiPurse is zation also ofcalling on fers an option churches to virtually and famipack a shoebox lies to pack gift. Through more shoethis online box gifts tool, churchthan ever es and groups before for can also set up Operation a goal page to Christmas rally togethChild— er to reach a making larger goal. sure milIt’s easy—simlions of ply set a goal, c h i l d r e n Shoeboxes being transported to Peru. Photos Courte- invite your experience sy of Samaritan’s Purse friends, and the Good start packing.

News and Whether your great joy of the holiday. Samaritan’s goal is 50 shoeboxes or 5,000, anyone Purse is committed to its mission of can Create a Goal Page and work together reaching millions of children across the with church members, friends, and family globe with hope. to share the hope of the Gospel with chil“Much of the world has been gripped dren around the world. with fear, and this is especially hard for When you build a box online, you will children,” said Franklin Graham, presi- find similar items as you would if you dent of Samaritan’s Purse. “Now more were going to a store to purchase. The than ever, these boys and girls need to ease is that you can do this right from your know God loves them. Operation Christ- own home, for about the same amount of mas Child delivers the hope found only in money, and it still gets to a child.

Jesus Christ.”

For more information about Operation The Samaritan’s Purse project has Christmas Child, Samaritan’s Purse and been collecting and delivering shoebox COVID-19 protocols, visit their webgiftsto children worldwide for more than site at https://www.samaritanspurse.org/ two decades. This is a mission project what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/. that everyone can still be a part of, even Links are also available with directions on with COVID-19 restrictions. Simply pack how to pack your own box, set up a Goal shoeboxes with school supplies, hygiene Page, volunteer opportunities, or to build items and fun toys. Then, bring them to a showbox online. one of more than 4,000 Drop-Off LocaOperation Christmas Child, a project tions during National Collection Week of Samaritan’s Purse, seeks to demonNov. 16-23. Drop-Off Locations will be strate God’s love in a tangible way to listed starting in early November at sa- children in need around the world and, maritanspurse.org and can be searched by together with the local church worldwide, city or ZIP code. to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.

Baptist Temple will be collecting shoe- Since 1993, Operation Christmas Child boxes during various times during the has collected and delivered more than 178 collection week – Monday, Nov. 16 8:30 million gift-filled shoeboxes to children a.m. to 4:30 p.m; Tuesday, Nov. 17 9 a.m. in more than 160 countries and territories.

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Shoeboxes being transported to Fiji on boat. Photos Courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse

Sheer joy overwhelms a girl in the African nation of Namibia as she opens her giftfilled shoebox. Photos Courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse

A girl from Togo is delighted to find a teddy bear inside her shoebox gift. Photos Courtesy of Samaritan’s Purse