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Parks Calendar
OCTOBER 21, 2020 www.wintertexantimes.com WINTER TEXAN TIMES
Mr. DeMille, parks are ready for their … … to stay 6 feet apart
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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 outdoors, 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 Male Vocalist of the Year, said the key a special canister to disinfect the micro- thing is working together to make a great phone after use. season.
Other parks have invested in sanitiz- Using wipes, sprays, being super safe ing products such as foggers to use in be- with sanitizations and follow city, county tween activities. and state guidelines, he added.
Some responsibility is going to be Not only are the Wintertainers™ and put on the residents too, Debbie added. parks ready for you, but so are the cities Things such as having a table with sani- and restaurants. We are open. Events are tizer or spray so items such as dominoes being held and specials are being had. can be cleaned after a game. The season will be different, but it will
Lisa at Green Gate Grove said they happen, we will be here waiting for you. have been using a bleach mixture to clean We will be ready to welcome you with surfaces. smiling eyes.
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Vote, but vote safely
By Texas Medical Association Dr. Fite recommends early voting if
Early voting has started in Texas. Phy- possible to avoid any unforeseen probsicians urge all Texans to play it safe as lems. “If a person is sick on Election Day, they fulfill their civic duty, reminding that person should not go out to vote,” everyone that it is possible to vote safely said Dr. Fite. “Instead, early voting is a during a pandemic. consideration to avoid that possibility
“Voting can be made safe by following from occurring.” the public health guidelines,” said Diana On Election Day, Nov. 3, voters regL. Fite, MD, pres- istered in a county that parident of the Texas ticipates in the Countywide Medical Associa- Polling Place Program may tion (TMA). “A lit- vote at any polling location tle planning goes a in the county. If someone’s long way.” county does not participate in
With the coro- that program, he or she must navirus still active- vote in their own precinct on ly spreading, some Election Day. elderly patients and Whether voting early or on Texans with disabil- Election Day, physicians urge ities wonder if it’s everyone to plan ahead and safe for them to vote in this year’s elec- practice the same public health best praction, since they are most at risk for serious tices as if they were going to the grocery illness if they catch COVID-19. store or anywhere else in public.
Texans might have two options to “Wash hands or use sanitizer before vote: an individual might qualify to vote and after voting, try to stay six feet from by mail, or he or she may vote in person. others, and wear a mask,” said Dr. Fite.
“For those over 65 years old or who Simply maintaining space while waiting have chronic illnesses, it would be pref- in line to vote can help prevent the spread erable to stay at home and send off an of germs. application for a mail-in ballot,” said Dr. Physicians remind everyone of these Fite. “It’s certainly safer for these people tips for voting in person: to vote at home and mail their ballot than • Stay at least six feet away from to venture out among crowds.” others;
Any registered voter 65 years or older • Bring your own pen, pencil, or on Election Day or with a disability may stylus; vote early by mail in a Texas election. • Wash or disinfect your hands be-
The Texas Secretary of State has infor- fore and after voting; mation and instructions about how to ap- • Wear a face mask (you might ply to vote by mail. Tip: The voter’s local have to remove it briefly for the election voting clerk must receive an application judge to confirm your identity); and for a mail-in ballot by Friday, Oct. 23. • Stay home if you're sick.
For Texans opting to vote in person, TMA is the largest state medical socithere are options as well. ety in the nation, representing more than
The early voting period runs through 53,000 physician and medical student Friday, Oct. 30. During this period, reg- members. It is located in Austin and has istered Texans can vote in person at any 110 component county medical societies polling location in their home county. around the state. TMA’s key objective Voters might consider looking online since 1853 is to improve the health of all for less-busy polling places and times, to Texans. avoid crowds.
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PARKS house Rec Hall. Monday, November 23 Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4-5:30pm, Our specials 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 ClubCALENDAR are either a grilled hamburger ($5pp) or cheeseburger ($6pp) with all the “fixins” and french fries. Soda will be available house Rec Hall. Monday, November 30 Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission 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 Subly 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 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 ReWest 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. mission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activChurch Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Church Humane Society seeks foster parents ities may be submitted on the park’s let- Service is held in Clubhouse Rec Hall. The Humane Society of Harlingen is with resources to care for their pets. Simterhead, provided the same information is Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mis- reaching capacity and is in need of urgent ply put: the more we raise, the more we provided in the format of the Submission sion, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the Club- adoptive or foster parents to make space can save! Form. We do not accept listings for re- house Rec Hall. for emergency intakes. Lifesaving is only 3. Follow. Please follow us on Faceviews, workshops, lessons or dance class- Monday, November 16 made possible through collaborative ef- book (@HumaneSocietyofHarlingen) es. Submission deadline is Wednesday Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission forts with the community. and Instagram (@hshtx) and invite your noon, one week prior to the publication West RV Park, 4-5:30pm, Our specials Here is how you can help: friends to do the same! This is the best date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, 1217 are either a grilled hamburger ($5pp) or 1. Adopt or Foster. All adoption fees way to stay up to date on announcements, N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or cheeseburger ($6pp) with all the “fixins” for all animals will be completely waived new available pets, and upcoming events. email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com and french fries. Soda will be available and completed on a donation basis until 4. Spread the word. Encourage your or fax to 956-580-7898. for $1. ALL ORDERS WILL BE TAKE- further notice. There is never a fee to fos- friends and family to join you in creatSaturday, November 7 OUT ONLY. ter and, for a limited time, all animals are ing real impact by inviting them to like
Park-Wide Yard Sales - 1015 RV Park, Wednesday, November 18 available for foster! We will even give our social media pages, or by adopting Weslaco, 7-11am. John Autry Scramble - Monte Cristo you everything you need to get started or fostering together! There is strength in
Patio Sales - Leisure World Communi- Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2pm. with your new furry friend. numbers. ty, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. Sunday, November 22 2. Give. Donations can be made on our Let's come together to continue buildSaturday, November 14 Church Service - Pleasant Valley Re- website at hshtx.org/donate! Donations ing this strong community of animal
Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild Meet- sort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Church are essential to life saving as they make it champions and save lives. Please contact ing - Zoom Online (Previously Trophy Service is held in Clubhouse Rec Hall. possible for us to take in more pets, pro- Sarah at sarah@hshtx.org with any quesGardens), 9am-Noon, (Held online via Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mis- vide medical care and spay/neuter surger- tions. Zoom) You’re invited to join our month- sion, 7-9pm, Bingo is held in the Club- ies and provide foster & adoptive parents
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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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the stories, stayed tuned and learn how to make the “Flor de Cempasuchil” or Marigold flowers to adorn your family altar and home.
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 Exhibi tion and the beauty of Mexico’s traditional dances performed by STC Ballet Folklor ico. 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 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 and they will take you to some of the local hot spots. Call Luciano at (956) 583-5400 take on new look or email him at Luciano@NationalButterflyCenter.org for more information or to reserve your spot. Tours will be $100 per person, per day.
While social distancing is still being The Texas Butterfly Festival has been Check out the Texas Butterfly Festival practiced in many activities, several of cancelled this year, but they will be hav- on Facebook to see entries in the North our local festivals have had to change the ing some small tours. Daily tours are be- American Butterfly Photo Contest - www.way they do things this year. Some have ing scheduled from now through Novem- facebook.com/TexasButterflyFestival .been cancelled and have next years dates ber 7. Reservations are required because We invite you to look for the other on their there is a popular festivals in the area and see what website – so set limit they are doing this year. please look on how for those m a n y and prepare people for next can paryear. ticipate.
The Rio F a c e Grande Val- masks ley Birding will be Festival required. has gone Social to a Virtu- distanc al Birding ing will Festival this be obyear. While served. full details Des are not on tinations the website will be yet, the event will be held November 11 limited to Hidalgo, Cameron and Starr through 13. They will be having virtual Counties. Personal transportation refield trips, live bird banding, workshops, quired; their guides will not be doing interactive games, and other social dis- ridesharing. Public and private propertancing activities. Keep updated with ties that are usually only seen and visited their website at www.rgvbf.org or look during the festival will be included in the for them on Facebook. tours. Book your guided tour with them
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