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Pg. 24 Serving Winter Texans From Mission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 35, No. 5 © 2021 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, November 17, 2021 Rina’s Ramblings It’s great seeing and hearing of the events that are picking back up in the Valley. Again, events that were cancelled last year, are coming back again in full swing and organizers are thrilled to be seeing your smiling faces again. During the holidays, there are more events going on throughout the Valley, including holiday events like parades, Christmas tree lightings, and more.

Golf Course Favorites voting has begun

The weather is great for a round of golf. It pretty much is nearly all year in South Texas. Therefore, we come to you to ask you what your favorite golf course, amenities, golf hole and more are each year. Many golf courses have made updates this past year and are ready for you to hit the range. This week, and the next two, you will find the description of a selection of courses starting on page 10. These listings will serve as a directory of sorts for you to plan your visits.

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Edinburg businesses aim to help families

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce (ECC) Ambassador Committee will be hosting its annual Ambassador Day of Giving this year. For over eight years Ambassadors of the ECC have coordinated with Saint Vincent De Paul Center at St. Joseph Catholic Church to present Thanksgiving meals to families in need. This year the Ambassadors have set a goal to help 50 families in need of a warm meal. Community members interested in making a See EDINBURG pg. 6 INDEX

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Park Place Estates honors its Veterans

By Herb Moering As might be expected there was a sea of red, white, and blue color in the audience for the Veteran’s Day program at Park Place Estates RV Resort in Harlingen. That was the setting despite park guests not finding adequate patriotic decorations for golf carts and bikes, apparently due to the supply chain problems, that led to cancellation of the traditional parade, according to Connie Teel, activity director for the park. But the long-running annual program of some 35 years went on as scheduled, but with a twist that featured all women veterans living at Park Place. The main speaker was See VETERANS pg. 2

A large turnout of military veterans staying at Park Place Estates RV Resort attended the annual Veterans Day program in the clubhouse.

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retired Army medic E-5 Pam Smith, experience long separations, celea health care specialist, who served brations spent apart, uncertain fufrom 2008 to 2013 in the 101st Air- tures and frequent moves that strain borne Air Assault Battalion out of and affect all those around them.” Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The military is made up of the Smith said she doesn’t always do young, with 75 percent of post 9/11 things by the book. She waited until vets under age 45, Smith said. Unshe was 41 before fortunately, some return joining the army, from deployment with which came afmental, physical, and ter her children emotional scars that can entered graduate have a life-long impact. school. More than half of veterHer medical ans experience major barservice includriers in civilian life. ed a year’s tour One example is the unin Afghanistan employment rate for vets as part of Operthat was 6.5 percent in ation Enduring The morning program featured all 2020. About 200,000 serFreedom. The women veterans, including Pam vice members are expecta former Army medic as Afghan tour in Smith, ed to transition to civilian the main speaker. 2010 with a comlife in the next four bat engineers unit years, she said, involved working adding potentially with members of the to an adverse sitAfghan army, its louation for them in cal Border Patrol and the job market. hired civilian secuSmith ended her rity forces. Training comments with a of the various forces, thank you to the some of it along the veterans for their border with Pakistan, Veteran Robin Rogers offered a sacrifices and selfalso included meet- reading on “The Military Wife.” less service. ing with Afghan ciRobin Rogers, vilians with hope of obtaining intel another veteran read a piece about about planned actions by Al-Qaeda “The Military Wife,” in tribute to and ISIS forces. their support part to a veteran hus“I enjoyed it a lot, but I also prayed band. She recalled that in the naa lot,” Smith said. She laughed in re- tion’s earliest wars wives often accalling that her medical knowledge companied their husbands to care must have been creditable, because for them before and after battles. many of the Afghanis thought she The activity director emceed the was a doctor and often called her by program that started with a recordthat title. ing of planes buzzing overhead Smith, who is an active member provided by guest Jon Riggs. The of Harlingen VFW Post 2410 and La program included both an opening Feria American Legion Post 4339, and closing prayer, the Pledge of Alhasn’t given up serving the military, legiance, The National Anthem, the is currently working at the Veterans song, “America the Beautiful” and Administration clinic in Harlingen. a recognition of veterans from the She first went to work for the VA various branches of the military. back in 2015 in Wausau, WisconIn the audience were five visiting sin. She transferred to the Harlingen members of the Chapter 856 RGV clinic in 2018 after convincing her Vietnam Veterans of America, who husband, Randy, in 2018 they need- hoped to recruit others to join from ed to move after 40 inches of snow that era. Their interest is to let other fell that winter. The Valley was their veterans know about military benechoice as her parents were Winter fits that are available to veterans Texans. A recording of “Taps” concluded In her talk, Smith noted, “Military the morning, which was followed by service can be lonely and feel thank- a light lunch. less. These heroes and their families

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Harlingen Community Theatre presents The Marvelous Wonderettes

The Harlingen Community Theatre, located at 1209 Fair Park Boulevard, presents the charming and fast-paced Off-Broadway smash hit, The Marvelous Wonderettes, which opens Friday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m., running two weekends November 19-21 and December 3-5. The Marvelous Wonderettes, written and created by Roger Bean with musical arrangements by Brian William Baker and orchestrations by Michael Borth, features over thirty classic ‘50s and ‘60s musical hits, that will keep audience members joyfully entertained during this must-take musical trip down memory lane. In Act One, the audience is transported back in time to the 1958 Springfield High School prom where they meet The Wonderettes -- Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy and Suzy: four best friends with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline

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Edinburg plans Christmas parade

The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce and City of Edinburg proudly present their Annual Night of Lights Parade. The parade will take place on Friday, December 3, at 7 p.m. in the Edinburg Downtown District. Organizations, schools, marching groups, businesses, and community groups are now welcomed to submit a parade entry by November 19. All entries are encouraged to participate in this year's theme “Rocking Around the Christmas Tree”. Participants of the parade must design their floats inspired by different genres of music and/or decades of music.

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Trophies and awards will be given to first, second and third place winners in the business, civic, and school divisions. Those interested in participating can download the form on www.edinburg. com or stop by the Edinburg Chamber, 602 W. University Dr. Edinburg. Completed forms can be submitted to information@ edinburg.com or mailed to Edinburg Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 85, Edinburg, Texas 78540. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Chamber staff at (956) 383-4974 or information@edinburg.com.

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Many organizations hold fundraisers and parks are always getting involved with the community to support them during the holiday season. If you have something you want to share about what you are doing – even if it is just within your own park – feel free to send us some information and photos. We love having you here and we want to share what you are doing with others. Send news items to news@wintertexantimes.com. ******** Good news for those that like to cross the border. This past week, as a symbolic sign of friendship and the important bilateral relationship between Mexico and the United States, the Consul General of the United States in Matamoros, Yolanda A. Parra and the Consul General of Mexico in Brownsville, Juan Carlos Cué met in media-

tion of the Gateway International Bridge in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. During the meeting, both consuls highlighted the importance of reopening international bridges for fully vaccinated documented non-essential travelers and how it will strengthen commercial and tourist ties. The consuls celebrated the opening by endorsing that our countries are partners, neighbors and friends. Both consuls invite travelers who plan to visit the United States for tourism purposes or visit friends or family, bring their visa to have a complete COVID-19 vaccination schedule and present proof of their vaccination when requested by the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer. Here is a link to visit for more information - https://www.dhs.gov/ news/2021/10/29/fact-sheet-guidance-travelers-enter-us-land-portsentry-and-ferry-terminals.

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the region has influenced the way she showcases her creations. Combining and celebrating the bi-culturalism of the Rio Grande Valley is as much of a delight as it is an artistic challenge. She has published two cookbooks featuring numerous recipes, “The Texas Provincial Kitchen” and “Dishes from the Wild Horse Desert: Norteño Cuisine of South Texas”. Her recipes have received much acclaim and earned her finalist placings for the James Beard Award in the category of Foods of the Americas and the International Association of Culinary Professionals award in the same category. Additional accolades include, being a member of Les Dames d Escoffier, a founding board member of Foodways Texas, and a member of The Culinary Institute of America Latin Cuisines Advisory Council Executive Committee. Guerra is also an adjunct professor and teaches food history and college writing at the Culinary Institute of Americas in San Antonio, Texas and Hyde Park, New York. As an active food blogger, Guerra shares weekly recipes and video podcasts across her various platforms. You can follow Melissa Guerra through her Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and blog website www.kitchenwrangler.com. Visit Quinta Mazatlán on Thursday, November 18th at 6 p.m. for a delightful culinary experience with Melissa Guerra. Tickets are $3 per person. Pre-purchased tickets are recommended at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com Follow current COVID-19 Safety Guidelines while in park. For more information, contact Quinta Mazatlán at (956) 681-3370 and follow Quinta Mazatlán on social media.

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Most all families have traditions. Perhaps it is decorating the Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving or maybe it is spending July 4th at the beach or going shopping early on Saturday mornings. Whatever your tradition may be, if you live in a state that borders Mexico some of their traditions may well have spilled over into our country. For instance, the lasso that is still used in many Mexican weddings. The lasso - generally a white rope or garland of flowers - is placed over the bride and groom symbolizing their unity and eternal love for each other. Or the quinceanera, a big celebration that so many young girls look forward to with great anticipation. This tradition generally begins in the church where the parents ask God's blessing and guidance for their 15-year-old daughter as they recognize they have done their best to raise her to this socalled age of reason when she must make many decisions on her own. Maybe if you live in a border city you have had the honor of being invited to take part in a posada. The word posada translates to English as Inn. A posada then is a re-enactment of Mary and Joseph seeking a place where the Christ Child could be born. One tradition celebrated widely in Mexico is the celebration of the Day of the Dead. The observance is celebrated more or less at the same time that we celebrate Halloween. However, this celebration is not just a one-day event but extends for ap-

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proximately a full week with each day being a special day of remembrance for a deceased loved one. There is a day set aside for remembering and honoring the deceased children, another for adults and so on. One of the major days is the second of November dedicated to remembering the deceased adults. It is believed that on their special day the souls of the departed will come closer to earth. All night vigils are held in cemeteries that come alive with profusely decorated altars covered with chrysanthemums. The color of the flower and the distinctive smell help to guide the soul for the visit. Three-foot-tall candles with a circumference of some three inches also light the way to each grave site where the family of the departed remember and pay respect to their loved one. Favorite food and drink are prepared and placed on the grave. The essence of which the soul will enjoy. It took a long time for our culture to accept the Day of the Dead observance. Today many churches and museums in the Texas Rio Grande Valley construct Day of the Dead altars and invite community members to bring candles and photos of the deceased to decorate the altar. Actually, the Day of the Dead celebration is a moving, reverent experience. It is one of most beautiful tours that I have ever offered. However, when the tour was first introduced, it was extremely difficult to sell. I wonder - has our society decided to accept other people’s traditions?

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RGV Food Bank seeking holiday food donations

RGV Food Bank seeking holiday food donations The Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley and Boggus Ford Lincoln McAllen have partnered together to help make the holidays brighter for many RGV families, this holiday season. To kick off the partnership, Boggus Ford Lincoln McAllen has made a generous donation of $5,000 to sponsor the Thanksgiving ‘Drive-Thru Emergency Pantry’ at the Food Bank RGV located at 724 N. Cage Blvd. in Pharr. This distribution will be on Wednesday, November 17, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. or until capacity is reached. This distribution will serve 1,000 families. The Thanksgiving Drive-Thru Emergency Pantry will follow the Food Bank RGV’s mobile drive-thru model of little or no contact. Food Bank RGV staff and volunteers will assist with the distribution

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The Golf Ballot is on the back page. Be sure to fill that out and send it in, or fill out our online version at www.wintertexantimes.com, by December 8. By submitting your favorites, you will be eligible to win free rounds of golf, dining, and more. South Padre Island Golf Club They're back! Major renovations have re-elevated this golf course to one of the premiere courses in South Texas. Completely torn apart and rebuilt greens (all 18), a new irrigation system and the addition of “lots of grass” are key upgrades that add to the entire

golf experience. South Padre Island Golf Club has some of the most scenic holes in all of South Texas, overlooking the Laguna Madre. Don't get caught daydreaming there though, the layout is challenging, and the wind can make things even more challenging. The course has consistently worked on improving its cart paths, sand traps, natural beauty, and other areas in recent years. If you haven't played here recently, it's worth checking out again. You may end up out there more than you think – it's that beautiful. Address: 1 Golf House Road, Laguna Vista. Website: www.spigolf.com Golf Pro: Jack Blundell

GM: David Boughter Phone: (956) 943-4653 Description: Par-72 Yardage: Gold – 4,079; Red – 5,200; White – 5,552; Blue – 6,291; Black – 6,931 Amenities: Practice facilities, range, putting green, new restaurant bar/grill, pro shop Winter Texan Specials: Players membership card – $200 for regular includes $10 off every round, $250 gold card includes unlimited range balls and $10 off every round starts Jan. 2022; Call for rates. Tierra Santa Golf Club “Big changes that have been thought about for a decade will be reality in February.” Tierra Santa is getting an upgrade. The pro shop, restaurant and more are under renovation and should be opening in February – and, just like the ultra-beautiful course, the changes will be amazing too. The biggest challenge here – other than the beautiful and challenging No. 18 – is to believe that this is a public course and not a country club. It's going to feel even more like an elite country club-like destination as soon as construction is complete on the new bar/grill the club is building, then the renovation of the clubhouse. The course is well-maintained and has some of the prettiest and well-designed holes in the Valley. Oh, did we mention No. 18? Even if we did, it's worth mentioning again. You will leave that hole either with a big grin on your face or scratching your head wondering... how?

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Address: 1901 Club de Amistad, Weslaco Phone: (956) 973-1811 Description: Par-72 Website: tierrasantaweslaco.com Golf Pro: Adrian Livas Yardage: Red – 2,580; White – 3,012; Blue – 3,284; Black – 3,546 Amenities: driving range, putting/ chipping green, pro shop, restaurant Winter Texan Specials: Winter Texans can purchase 10, 20 or 30 rounds at discounted rates, and it comes with one, two or three free rounds; Winter Texans can call the pro shop for rates and more information. Treasure Hills Golf Club A golf course that at one time was on the verge of shutting down has new life, and golfers should be thankful. Scenic views, magnificent trees and serene lakes make this course beautiful. And the layout makes it challenging and always a

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fun course to play. Many holes are wide open, some bottle neck so you play risk versus reward here if you don't plan a couple shots ahead. Slight elevation changes may also throw the golfer off, or at least for the golfers to think more about which club to pull out of the bag. Address: 3009 N. Augusta National Dr., Harlingen Phone: (956) 425-1700 Description: Par-72 Website: NA Golf Manager: Roger Bhakta Yardage: Red – 4,749; Gold – 5,361; White – 6,360; Blue – 6,788 Amenities: Pro shop, snacks, concessions, beer, sandwiches; driving range, putting green Winter Texan Specials: Special membership – individual for month $450 plus tax; couples $572 plus tax. Both include cart. Raymondville Municipal Golf Course Raymondville Municipal Golf Course offers terrific views and challenging play for golfers at every skill level. Well-groomed fairways and greens keep Raymondville Municipal Golf Course difficult yet friendly,

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Wednesday, November 17 Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Karaoke - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, In the Chuckwagon Room of the Friendship Hall. Please use parking lot at the south side of the building, enter through the swimming pool doors and take the first door on the right past Coke machine. Mask required when not singing, please. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by invitation only. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5:30pm, Hynes Event Center. Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Hosted by Don McGh-

ghy. Food available 4 to 5:15 pm. 300 S. Bryan Rd. For info: 563-340-6493. Thursday, November 18 Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Thursday Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Served by Ace’s BBQ. Menu changes weekly. Contact Activity Office for menu items 956-585-0703. Orders due by Tuesday at noon. Lunch & Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11am-3pm, Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All are welcome. For more information call 956532-4649. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 1-3pm. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Diego & Edith, pass the hat. Doors open at 2:30 pm, BYOB, ice and pop available. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3:30-5pm, Brenda Coin.

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Social Hour - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-7:30pm, Food to purchase 4 to 5:30 pm with music from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Pass the hat. All You Can Eat Fish Fry - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, Hynes Event Center, $9.75pp. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Doors open 6:00 pm. Snack bar open. Singers should arrive early so songs may be downloaded to computer. Prayer and Praise - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, $0.50 a card; popcorn/soda available. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Joe Compton Live. Pass the hat, concessions available. 400 N Val Verde Rd. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Friday, November 19 Breakfast Buffet - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10:30am, Cafe

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,Grande, $8pp. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park oResort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price yvaries. s Country “OPRY” Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Country and ,gospel like Nashville USED to do 0with some occasional old-time RockN-Roll. Hosted by Elaine Nelson, National Country Music Hall of Famer. Play a tune, sing a song, tap your feet, sing along...remember when... bring a smile and bring a friend! Y’all ,come!!! Everyone is welcome! Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Homemade goodies and beverage provided, e50/50, great music. l Country Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Come enjoy great music with friendly Winter Texans. There will be singing and dancing. Or you’re welcome to just listen. Regardless, a good time will be had by ,all. We’ve made homemade cookies! eDon’t miss it.

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Fish Fry - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 5:30-6:30pm, Advance tickets $11pp, at the door $12pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Steven May & Southern Knights - country/rock. $8pp. BYOB and snacks. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, Glow stick dance with Curt James, $8pp at door. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Bottomline Band, $6pp. Mask recommended but not required. Dance - Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Sweet Water Band, $8pp. Pay at the door. Paradise South Hall, kitchen is open, BYOB. Saturday, November 20 Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-9:30am, Omelets, biscuits and gravy, and other breakfast items. Park Wide Sale - Casa del Sol, Donna, 8am-Noon. Craft Show - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, Just in time for Christmas gift shopping. For details

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purchase tickets Monday prior to dance. Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Starfire, $7pp. Open to the public. Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego & Edith, $8pp. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, Hot Rodz. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Snack bar open. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Time Machine, $9pp at the door. Taking you back in time for the best in a variety of Rock & Roll oldies and Classic Country Rock dance tunes. Sunday, November 21 Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am, In the Main Hall. Church - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9am, 1320 West Frontage Rd. Church - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 9am. Church - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9:30am. Church - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10-11:30am. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, Chaplain See PARKS pg. 14

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Dr Larry Windle Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 2-4pm. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30pm, After evening meals, meals served 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Come and have a wonderful meal and great entertainment! Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Chaplain Dr Larry Windle Movie - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Snack bar opens at 6:00 pm. Free movies. Please visit website for title of movie each week. Monday, November 22 Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Join us for the best mesquite grilled burger in the Valley. Hamburger (with all the fixins), fries, tea/coffee - $6pp. We also have cheeseburgers and grilled chicken. If you prefer, we’ll cook your burger on our inside grill. Monday Night Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm, Served by Ace’s BBQ. Menu chang-

ders due by Friday at noon. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30pm, After evening meals, meals served 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Come and have a wonderful meal and great entertainment! Tuesday, November 23 Men’s Prayer and Bible Study Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am. Women’s Bible Study and Prayer - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 9:30am. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, Everyone welcome. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3-5pm, Various/TBA. BYOB and Snacks; Pass the bucket for donations. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, 5th Wheel Daddies, BS Bar. Bar available, pass the hat.

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available for purchase. , Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-9:30am, Omelets, biscuits and gravy, and other ,breakfast items. , Park Sale - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 8am-Noon, 422 S. Val Verde Rd. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, Curly Klaphake, tdonation for refreshments. Please join us, you are welcome to sing, .play an instrument or listen to an afternoon of good music. , Country Jam - La Hacienda Es.tates, Alamo, 1-3:30pm. Rock & Roll/Big Band Jam McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Join ,us for the best Rock n Roll/Big Band Jam in the Valley. Everyone is welecome. We offer a great dessert table. Musicians are by invitation only. Show - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 2-4pm, Jan & Easter, $8pp. g Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7pm, Bottom Line, $7pp. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaeco, 7-10pm, Round-About-Texas, , s

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pass the hat. Two step the night away with this awesome country music band. Popcorn and soda available for purchase. Masks optional. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, Diego and Edith, $8pp. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Jaime G & The Adels, Hynes Event Center, $8pp. Out of park residents may purchase tickets Monday prior to dance. Sunday, November 28 Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am, In the Main Hall. Church - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9am, 1320 West Frontage Rd. Church - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 9am. Church - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9:30am. Church - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10-11:30am. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, Chaplain Dr Larry Windle Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park,

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without being beaten up by courses that are sometimes way too challenging for those looking at the simpler things in life. Brownsville Golf Center is exactly what a municipal course should be, inviting and available to all levels of golfers. That is not to say it is not challenging, and water comes into play on most holes. Also, you still have to carry that water at times and be strategic on several holes, deciding how much you want to cut a corner or to “go for it.” Address: 180 W. San Marcello, Brownsville Phone: (956) 541-2582 Description: 18-hole, par-70, municipal course Website: www.cob.us Golf Pro: Isabel Gaucin Yardage: Blue – 6,144; White – 5,652; Red – 5,091 Amenities: Chip and putt green, snack bar Winter Texan Specials: $25 for 18 holes; Twilight starts at 2 p.m. for $18; members $75/month for seniors, doesn't include cart; yearly membership: $904 with the cart. Stuart Place Country Club This is a course where “everybody knows your name.” Well, at least it has a feel like that – from the time you decide what color tees you're going to hit from (a big deal since there is a 700-yard difference) until the time you return to the comfort of the small, but definitely relaxing clubhouse. The course isn't super difficult, but it still has its challenges, and you can't just plan on wedges and putters, but you could probably still have fun with only that on this

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pretty course. The new golf pro, Wendy Werley Bullock is one of the best teaching pros in all of South Texas and is a certified Master teacher for children. Address: 155 Highland Drive, Harlingen Phone: (956) 428-2000 Description: 9-hole Par-36 Website: Facebook – Stuart Place Golf Golf Pro: Wendy Werley Bullock Yardage: Blue – 2,646; White – 2,205; Yellow – 2,057; Red –1,944 Amenities: Bar with snacks, practice putting area Winter Texan Specials: $18 for 9 holes with cart; $27 for 18 holes with cart. Valley International Country Club Both challenging yet comfortable, Valley International provides the beginning golfer as many challenges as the more experienced golfer. Perfectly self-described as a golf sanctuary, the peaceful surroundings combined with a difficult but beatable and rewarding layout, the four sets of tees are key in how you play your round and give even the lowest handicappers some big decisions to make – lay up or grip it and rip it? Risk and reward are premiums on this popular and 18-hole championship layout. The course reseeded the greens and they renovated the pro shop, which is up and running (“We're pretty good right now.”) The course also has a nine-hole par-3 executive course (par-27 for the round) on the same property for those who want a change of pace or to practice their short game, where scoring is at a prime, and so is time. Address: 301 McFadden, Brownsville Website: www.valleyinternationalgolf.com Phone: (956) 548-9199 General Manager: Kevin Sargent Golf Pro: K.C. Lauber Description: 18-hole, par-70 Yardage: White – 4,924; Black – 5,517; Blue – 6,130; Orange – 6,538 Amenities: Golf shop, practice green, bar & grill (limited times and menu) Winter Texan Specials: Burger deal – cheeseburger, French fries and round of golf with cart, $29, starting in December; call for other specials.

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CALENDAR November 15-22 Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week location will be at Baptist Temple in McAllen, 2001 Trenton Rd. Times and dates are as follows – Monday, November 15, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, November 16, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Wednesday, November 17, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, November 18, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Friday, November 19, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.; Saturday, November 20, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; and Sunday November 21 and Monday, November 22, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For more information on how to participate in Operation Christmas Child, call 817595-2230, or visit samaritanspurse. org/occ. Participants can donate $9 per shoebox gift online through "Follow Your Box" and receive a tracking label to discover its destination. Those who prefer the convenience of online shopping can browse samaritanspurse.org/buildonline. November 18 Alfresco Weslaco will be held 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. in historic downtown Weslaco. Free admission. The heart and soul of the community is in Downtown and Weslaco wants to share it with you by providing music and art. Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes. There will be food, arts and crafts vendors. For more information, visit www.weslacoedc. com, or call (956) 969-0838. November 18 Quinta Mazatlán is honored to host culinary expert, Melissa Guerra, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. for a recipe presentation and sampling on “Texas Ranch Dishes for Thanksgiving”. Tickets are $3 per person. Pre-purchased tickets are recommended at quintamazatlan.ticketleap.com Follow current COVID-19 Safety Guidelines while in park. For more information, contact Quinta Mazatlán at (956) 681-3370. November 18 heir last showing of La Mancha at 7 p.m. “Dream the impossible dream” with them as they follow the storytelling’s of Don Quixote in Man of La Mancha. HCISD Performing Arts Center is located at 3217 W. Wilson Rd. For more information, tickets, and their full calendar of events, visit www.hcisdpa.org. November 19 Edinburg’s Food Trucks and Tunes will be held at the McIntyre Prome-

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nade. Parking at City Hall, 415 W. University Dr. There will be food trucks, music and more. For more information, call (956) 383-6246, or visit www.edinburgarts.com. November 19-20 The City of Mission will host their Christmas Tree Lighting event on Friday, 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, 2 to 8 p.m. The event will feature arts and crafts, food, vendors, entertainment, and more. The event will be held at Leo Pena Placita Park, downtown Mission, 803 N. Conway Ave. Free admission. Call (956) 580-8760 for more information. November 19-21 The Harlingen Community Theatre, located at 1209 Fair Park Boulevard, presents the charming and fast-paced Off-Broadway smash hit, The Marvelous Wonderettes. Performances are presented Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. Adults $25 and Children (under 18 yrs.) $10. Tickets are sold at the Box Office on performance days: Friday and Saturday starting at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:30 p.m. HCT accepts credit/debit cards, cash, and checks. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. HCT has open seating and offers handicap accessibility. For ticket reservations and show information visit the theatre online at www.harlingencommunitytheatre.org November 20 St. Peter & St. Paul Episcopal Church is having their annual Craft and Bake Sale from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Many talented artisans and woodcrafters are coming together with some awesome cooks to give you a chance at original handmade gifts just in time for Christmas. Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m. The church is located at 2310 N. Stewart Rd., in Mission. Free admission. For more information call (956) 585-5005. November 20 The City of Mercedes will host their Queen City Market Days located in historical downtown Mercedes from 4 to 9 p.m. The event will be held every third Saturday of the month from November through January. November 22-January 16, 2022 SPI will have their Holiday Light Show with synchronized festive music that is played in 15-minute intervals, daily from 6 to 9 p.m. at the SPI Convention Center. November 24 The South Pole Illuminated Festival returns to the McAllen Convention Center. Tickets are already available at southpoleoftexas.com or at McAl-

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Model Rail Roading & Railroaders Model Rail Roading & Railroaders have started getting together. Anyone interested in joining the group can join them Monday through Friday at the Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at (313) 532-8549 for more information. Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers have begun their 2021-2022 season. The woodcarvers are meeting again this year at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr. Join the group from 8 a.m. until noon every Thursday through March of 2022. Gather with old friends, and new, to carve, visit and share ideas. Please use the north end of the parking lot for parking. Also, please use the back door to enter the building. Participants will be setting up their own tables for the time being. Be sure to clean up your area before leaving at the end of the day.

price varies. Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, Lunch 11:30 am - 12:45 pm. Corner of Sioux Rd and Cesar Chavez Rd, two miles north of Hwy 2. Masks preferred. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, Everyone welcome. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3-5pm, Various/TBA. BYOB and Snacks; Pass the bucket for donations. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, David Fortune, BS Bar. Bar available, pass the hat. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30-9pm, Open to the public. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Doors open at 6:00 pm. Snack bar open. Games begin at 7:00 pm. Wednesday, December 1 Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park

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Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Karaoke - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, In the Chuckwagon Room of the Friendship Hall. Please use parking lot at the south side of the building, enter through the swimming pool doors and take the first door on the right past Coke machine. Mask required when not singing, please. Weekly Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 1:30-3pm, Food court $. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by invitation only. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5:30pm, Hynes Event Center. Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Hosted by Don McGhghy. Food available 4 to 5:15 pm. 300 S. Bryan Rd. For info: 563340-6493.

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Tickets on sale for UTRGV SPI Battle on the Beach The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) Department of Intercollegiate Athletics announced on Friday that single-session tickets for the inaugural UTRGV South Padre Island Battle on the Beach, featuring men’s basketball games between UTRGV and Northern Arizona as well as Texas Tech and Incarnate Word on November 20th at the South Padre Island Convention Centre, can now be purchased at UTRGVTickets.com. UTRGV will face Northern Arizona at 1 p.m. Texas Tech plays Incarnate Word at 4 p.m. Tickets are $25 each and include admission to both games. This is the first time UTRGV men's basketball is playing on South Padre Island since 2009, playing against Chattanooga and Bethune-Cookman as part of the South Padre Island Invitational. UTRGV also took part in the inaugural tournament in 2005, playing Texas Southern and Kent State. Previously, UTRGV faced SMU on South Padre Island in 2003-04. The addition of the UTRGV South Padre Island Battle of the Beach gives UTRGV two annual basketball events at the South Padre Island Convention Centre, along with women’s basketball’s UTRGV South Padre Island Classic scheduled for Dec. 17-18.

This is Texas Tech men’s basketball’s first visit to South Padre Island since 2010, when the Red Raiders faced Saint Mary’s and South Florida in the South Padre Island Invitational. This is the third time that Texas Tech has ever visited the Rio Grande Valley, along with a game at what was then known as the UTPA Fieldhouse in 1991. Texas Tech is coming off an 1811 season that ends with a trip to the second round of the NCAA Tournament. This will be the fifth-ever matchup between UTRGV and Northern Arizona and the first since Dec. 8, 2010. This is Northern Arizona’s first trip to South Padre Island and third trip to the Valley. The two previous games in the Valley were tight, as they were each decided by five points. This is Incarnate Word’s first-ever visit to South Padre Island and just its second visit to the Valley after previously visiting the Fieldhouse in 2006. Fans with questions can contact the UTRGV Athletics Ticket Office team of Seth Jones (956) 665-3877, Carlos Munoz (956) 665-3747, and Eddie Galvan (956) 665-3415 over the phone or through email at tickets@utrgv.edu.

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Winter Texans’ Golf Course Favorites Calling all Golfers!

You could win Free Rounds of Golf, dining gift certificates or other prizes just by voting for your favorite amenities you enjoy at our RGV golf courses. Fill out our Winter Texans’ Golf Course Favorites ballot below and send it in (or fill out the online form) by 4 PM, Wednesday, December 8, 2021 and you will be entered in our drawing for Free Prizes. Vote for your favorites in each of the categories below by filling in the blank as instructed below for each category. ( * below indicates a required field for the ballot to be valid.)

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Mail completed form to: Winter Texan Times • 1217 N Conway Ave. • Mission, TX 78572 or ONLINE: Complete the survey online at www.wintertexantimes.com. or EMAIL: Send us an email to survey@wintertexantimes.com and we will reply and send you the survey form to complete and email back

Contest Rules: Fill out the survey form in full and mail, or email to Winter Texan Times by 4 p.m., Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Or fill out the online form at www. wintertexantimes.com. Limit one entry per person. A winner will be drawn at random from the qualified entries received. If the winner has left the Valley when we draw the name, we will select another winner at random. No purchase necessary to enter. Must be a Winter Texan or a Converted Texan to be eligible.

November 17, 2021 Winter Texan Times Vol. 35, No. 5

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