December 8, 2021 Winter Texan Times Vol. 35, No. 8 by Winter Texan Times

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Happy Holidays!

This month seems to be going by fast. Before we know it, the new year is going to be here. While we wait for that to come, it’s nice driving around and seeing all the lights around town. Lighted Christmas parades have become a huge thing over the years. I hope you have been able to go out and enjoy one or two near you. Many have already taken place but are keeping their city park lights

Quilters fulfill a need in Penitas

Dee Pemberton sat in her corner, on her own, just plugging away at sewing quilts. “Then we found out what she was doing,” Catherine Raftery said. “And we joined her immediately.” Pemberton was using donations of fabric from members at her church to make quilts to donate for the children living in the Tent City in Brownsville. Last December, Raftery, Pemberton and the remainder of quilters from the Aladdin Villas in Mission, donated 72 quilts to the organization Mateo 25:35.

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Rainbow Room seeks donations

The Rainbow RGV Community Partners are seeking the help of the community. They are seeking toys, coats and blankets. You can even choose to sponsor an entire family. The group sponsors the Rainbow Rooms located in McAllen, Edinburg, Weslaco, Harlingen and Brownsville. Rainbow RGV Community Partners is a non-profit organization operated by volunteers whose mission is to form a partnership with Child Protective Services and the community. They help supply See DONATIONS pg. 14 INDEX

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Valley Symphony presents “A Touch of Frost”

Under the direction of Maestro Peter Dabrowski, the Valley Symphony Orchestra will present “A Touch of Frost,” its annual holiday concert sponsored by Frost. The performance will take place at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. on December 10. The 75-member Symphony will perform holiday classics such as Sleigh Ride, Feliz Navidad, selections from “The Nutcracker,” Handel’s “Messiah,” and Latin favorites “Besame Mucho” and “Conga del Fuego Nuevo.” See SYMPHONY pg. 6

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A Tejano Christmas Carol is back in Pharr It was the night before Christmas and a distasteful Rio Grande Valley Attorney by the name of Ezequiel Codos, played by 18-year-old Frankie Hooton, from Weslaco, was working late in his office while his overworked and underpaid employee Pablo Gomez, played by 16-yearold Raul Ceron from McAllen, typed away the water right contracts for Mr. Codos before heading home that Christmas Eve. Suddenly a charity worker comes in and Codos runs him out with snarls and complaints. He also throws out his nephew Beto who stops by to invite the old miser to Christmas dinner…and so goes the familiar story but with a twist of characters. This contemporary version set in the Rio Grande Valley, includes the appearance of Tejano singer Selena, as one of the three spirits, played by 12-year-old Brooklyn Dillard from Weslaco, and plenty of other tweaked characters that make-up the south Texas setting for this classic Dickens tale. “This play returns for its 5th year in a row,” said Pharr Community Theater Co. Producer, Pedro Garcia. “But this time all the roles, except two parts, will be played by teenagers and children making it fun, an-

imated if you will, for the entire family.” All the youngsters in this quick, two-act play, in English, are under the guidance of director Seres Jaime Magaña from McAllen. “I’ve directed the play the last two years with adults and children, but this time the challenge was with a younger cast, and I was up for it”, said Magaña, a 30-year-old UTRGV graduate, husband and father of four. “I love the voices of the kids and their demeanor in these roles. They add a new dimension to spirit, while keeping true to their interpretation. Everyone is going to have a blast”. This time at the helm, playing the role of Codos is Frankie Hooton, who is also the president of his student council at IDEA Weslaco Pike College-Prep High. “Frankie has been in this play

Eighteen-year-old Frankie Hooton from Weslaco Standing is Brooklyn Dillard & Frankie Hooton, while rehearses the role of Ezequiel Codos in Pharr sitting are Carolina & Alejandro Rivera carefully pracCommunity Theater’s play, A Tejano Christmas Carol. ticing their parts in A Tejano Christmas Carol.

a couple of times in the past, playing other parts, and in several other PCT productions.” added Garcia. “He’s one of our young veterans and has improved each time as an actor. He’s entering college soon but before he does, he’s taking on his biggest role yet, and he’s going to be delightful,” said Garcia. “Playing the role of Codos takes a lot of time and emotion, conveying this incredibly, stingy, hateful man who detests holidays, especially Christmas… because of choices and things that happened in his past, and then showing his transformation, turning a new leaf is taxing, and it takes time to get it right, it’s challenging, but I’m enjoying the experience”, added young Hooton. “There are nearly 18 youngsters involved in the telling of the story, each adding their embellished per-

sonality, and some doubling parts. It’s an experience of a lifetime for them,” concluded Garcia. The play runs from December 14 through December 19 including two outdoor shows and three indoor shows, all in Pharr. Tickets will only be sold at each show starting one hour before curtain. At the outdoor shows, donations will be accepted as your admission, pay whatever you wish to give. At the indoor shows, tickets will be $5 per person and/or two tickets for $5 for those under thirteen or $3 each. Here’s the performance schedule: Tuesday, December 14, Downtown Pharr Amphi-Theater (Outdoors); 118 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr; 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 15, Pharr Vanguard Nature Center (Outdoors); 1025 S. Richmond Dr., Pharr; 7 p.m. Friday, December 17 and Saturday, December 18, DRC Center (Indoors); 850 W Dicker Rd./Las Milpas, Pharr; 7:30 p.m. Sunday, December 19, Pepe Salinas Auditorium; 1011 W. Kelly Ave., Pharr; 3 p.m. For more information, please visit the Pharr Community Theater Co. Facebook page or text (956) 6559308.

Leah Longoria, Azura Murad, Camila Rivera & Jeremias Martinez sit at the dinner table in rehearsals for A Tejano Christmas Carol, playing at four different locations in Pharr from December 14-19, 2021.

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Fiesta de Nochebuena returns to MOSTH

The Museum of South Texas History presents Fiesta de Nochebuena, a borderland-spirit holiday event featuring traditions, crafts and Cowboy Santa, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12. The popular “Posada Por Tiempo” will take guests through the museum’s signature Rio Grande Legacy exhibition while acting through song of the biblical story of Joseph and Mary seeking lodging for the birth of baby Jesus. This “Posada Por Tiempo” performance is scheduled at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The talented Edinburg North High School Mariachi de Oro will perform classic songs at 2:30 p.m. in the Grand Lobby. Before and after the mariachi

performance, guests can participate in the “Holiday Karaoke” fun in the Grand Lobby from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Be sure to practice those favorite holiday tunes. Families and visitors are invited to enjoy fun make-and-takehome activities, which are included with the regular museum admission fee. Museum staff will showcase on how to make “Memory Ornaments,” “Paper Poinsettias” and “Reindeer Ornaments.” Practice lasso skills to “Wrangle Reindeers” in the Will Looney Legacy Park followed by the breaking of a piñata at 4 p.m. Meet Cowboy Santa in the upstairs galleries and share favorite Christ-

mas memories with him. Free photos with Cowboy Santa will take place between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Keepsake Polaroids are available for purchase at the Museum Store. Additional crafts, art and jewelry will be on sale by vendors Sew Young Embroidery, Zoquitl Studio and Iba Sisters Handmade Jewelry & Accessories. Come hungry and bring some extra cash to enjoy classic Mexican dishes such as tamales, pozole and champurrado. For dessert, the Boy Scouts will sell pan dulce, aguas frescas and sodas. To pair with the pan dulce, La Catrina Coffee will sell ethically sourced roasted coffee beans and provide free, small coffee samples. Admission fees for Fiesta de Noche Buena are $9 for adults (ages 18+); $6 for seniors with ID (ages 62+), active military and students with ID (ages 13+); $5 for children (ages 4 to 12) and free for children ages three and younger. FRIENDS of MOSTHistory are admitted free as a benefit of FRIENDship and must provide an active FRIENDship card at admission. For more information on the event or becoming a FRIEND, please call (956) 383-6911 or visit mosthistory. org.

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About Museum of South Texas History The Museum of South Texas History is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. It is located in downtown Edinburg at 200 N. Closner Blvd. on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square. Hours of operation are Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. and Tuesday– Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Founded in 1967 as the Hidalgo County Historical Museum in the 1910 Hidalgo County Jail, the museum has grown over the decades through a series of expansions to occupy a full city block. In 2003, following the completion of a 22,500 square foot expansion, the museum was renamed the Museum of South Texas History to better reflect its regional scope. Today, the museum preserves and presents the borderland heritage of South Texas and Northeastern Mexico through its permanent collection and the Margaret H. McAllen Memorial Archives and exhibits spanning prehistory through the 20th century. For more information about MOSTHistory, including becoming a FRIEND, visit MOSTHistory.org, like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, and find us on YouTube or call (956) 383-6911.

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Join Mission Historical Museum as Dr. Russell Skowronek presents a captivating lecture on S a t u r d a y, December 11th at 11 a.m. at the MHM. Admission is free to the public. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. A faculty partner in the Spanish Land Grants holding, Russell Skowronek (Ph.D. Michigan State University) is Professor of Anthropology and History at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley where he also serves as the founding Director of the Community Historical Archaeology Project with Schools. A research associate of the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution, he has spent the past three decades studying the Spanish colonial world. He is the

author or editor of dozens of articles, reports and several books including X Marks the Spot: The Archaeology of Piracy (with Charles Ewen-2006), HMS Fowey Lost… And Found! (with George Fischer-2009), Beneath the Ivory Tower: the Archaeology of Academia (with Kenneth Lewis-2010) all with the University Press of Florida, and Situating Mission Santa Clara de Asís: 1776-1851, Documentary and Material Evidence of Life on the Alta California Frontier with the Academy of American Franciscan History (2006). The Mission Historical Museum is located at 900 Doherty Avenue, in Mission. The museum is open Wednesday – Friday, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. and every second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. For more information on this program or any upcoming events contact the museum office at (956) 580-8646, visit their website at www.missionmuseum.org, or follow us on Facebook.

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For the first time since 2019, the Valley Symphony Chorale will join the Orchestra and will perform several pieces a capella. The Chorale is made up of 45 vocalists from UTRGV and the broader community and performs under the direction of UTRGV’s Dr. Sean Taylor. The concert will feature Dr. Taylor performing a solo vocal selection, and Symphony musicians Lindsey Gamble (Assistant Concertmaster) and Patrick Hopkins (Assistant Principal Cello) performing a movement from Vivaldi’s Concerto for Violin and Cello. The concert will be presented

without intermission and masks are optional for those who are vaccinated. “Holiday music is some of the very best music there is,” said Maestro Peter Dabrowski. “We love playing it just as much as our audiences love hearing it, and it is a joy to be celebrating with music once again after Covid.” Tickets for “A Touch of Frost” are currently on sale and can be purchased online at www.valleyorchestra.org or by visiting the McAllen Performing Arts Center Box Office, M-F 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. or calling them at (956) 681-3800.

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From the Cheap Seats – from reindeer to elves, trees with icicle lights or their trunks wrapped in lights – to the tunnel of lights that welcomed guests and, of course, to the main character of the story, the Christmas tree of white lights. When the countdown ended and the lights snapped on, it was hard not to notice the symbolism of the difference between last year and this year – and the ooohs and ahhs of both children and adults could he heard from all over the park. “It was so dark and gloomy last year because of the pandemic,” San Benito Public Information Director Dave Favila said. “To have this back is so exciting to share with the community. Judging by the turnout, it’s clear that people are ready to come out and celebrate and get back into the Christmas spirit.” The Park will have the lights on display through the rest of the year and on Friday city officials expect a large turnout after the annual Christmas Parade on Sam Houston. “This has been an annual event and we are very happy to do it especially this time,” San Benito Parks and Recreation Director Ramon Rodriguez said. “The community really came out and they are enjoying it. All the schools participated, it’s a good event, and we went all out this year.” More than 100 participants/groups had registered to take place in this week’s parade as well. “Everyone can follow us and all the events on our Facebook page,” said Favila, adding that Winter Texans had already participated in some of the events as he welcomed them to the parade, the park and more. “We’ve been trying to get the word out to the Winter Texans and let them know that this is going on. “Keep looking for us, we have events happening again.”

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SAN BENITO – One year ago, children were studying from home, adults were working from home and a new hybrid way of life was taking shape as COVID-19 left an unbridled path of both fear and devastation around the world. Even Santa stayed begrudgingly cuddled up in his North Pole home along with the Missus, the elves, and the reindeer, knowing full well that all rooftops and chimneys had become off limits, even if he wore a mask. Last week, however, a much-needed spirit lifter and highly anticipated Christmas tree lighting in San Benito brought nearby and surrounding communities together to Heavin Park in droves. The annual event welcomed more than an estimated 1,000 people, many of whom were excited to return and take part in an activity that was just another step toward reaching normalcy, whatever their normal might be. San Benito resident Sylvia Vallejo had been to the annual lighting on many joyous occasions, often, bringing one or more of her grandchildren to perform on stage in front of hundreds in an outdoor amphitheater style setting. Friday was no different during a perfect evening as Vallejo brought her granddaughter Grace to perform a dance with classmates from Dr. Cash Elementary. “I’m usually here every year,” she said. “My other grandkids have performed at these events and it’s great that it’s back. It’s a nice thing for the community.” Children from many of the area schools performed, singing or dancing, to a crowd of parents, city officials, law enforcement and other community residents, who also enjoyed a beautiful sunset, snacks and the highlight of the evening – the lighting of the Christmas tree, and entire park

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Wednesday, December 8 All You Can Eat Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:309am, $6pp. 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. Weekly Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 1:30-3pm, Food court $. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by invitation only.

Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego, pass the hat. Public Meal - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30pm, All you care to eat: sausage gravy and biscuits, pancakes, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, applesauce and coffee. Bring own table service. 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: 563-340-6493. Pre-Rounds - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-7pm, In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7pm, Sweetwater, $8pp. 1341 West Highway 83. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Elaine Nelson and Friends, $8pp. Welcome Back Dance - Alamo

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es 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. Rock & Roll Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 1-3pm. Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Lunch available 11:30 am - 1 pm. Mission Bell Ballroom. 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. Meal - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4pm, Hamburger or chicken patty dinner, $7pp. Cheeseburger or chicken patty with cheese, $8pp. Includes potato or baked beans. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $4pp. Homemade, various varieties. BYOB/TS

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(Bring Your Own Bowl/Table Service). Drinks and dessert for sales. All You Can Eat Fish Fry - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, Hynes Event Center, $9.75pp. Acoustic Jam - Palm Gardens, McAllen, 6-8:30pm, Bring your own instrument to our Acoustic Jam (no instrument amplifiers). Show your talent or just sit and listen. 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. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Lindley Creek Christmas Show, $10pp advance, $12pp at the door. Prayer and Praise - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, $0.50 a card; popcorn/soda available. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Regan James, $8pp. Doors open at 6:30 pm, BYOB,

ice, pop and popcorn available. Door prizes. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7pm, Leslie Blasing, $8pp. Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm. Friday, December 10 Breakfast Buffet - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10:30am, Cafe Grande, $8pp. Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Open to public; you must sign up with Activity Director. Indoor and outdoor spaces available. Food Fair - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Vendors needed! Contact Sue McKeehan, 605519-8191. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Winter Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 11:30am-2pm, Lunch for a nominal fee served from 11:30 am-12:30 pm,

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music from 12:30-2:00 pm. Country “OPRY” Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Country and gospel like Nashville USED to do with 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, 50/50, great music. 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! Don’t miss it. RC Track - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm. Free Square Dance Lessons - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 2pm, Mis-

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sion Bell Ballroom. Caller-Robert Ferguson. Friday Night Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Full order (3 pieces) with french fries, coleslaw, tea/coffee for $9pp. We also have half orders (2 pieces) for $7pp and extra fish for $2 each. Fish Fry - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 5:30-6:30pm, Advance tickets $11pp, at the door $12pp. Country Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 6pm, With Texas Storm. Hynes Event Center, bar available, pass the hat. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, The Rovers - variety. $8pp. BYOB and snacks. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, Day of the Dead dance with the Howlers, $8pp.

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Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Curt James, $6pp. Mask recommended but not required. Dance - Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Smokin’ Gun, $7pp. Pay at the door. Paradise South Hall, kitchen is open, BYOB. Dance - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, High Country, $7pp & $8pp. Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Diego & Edith “It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere”, $7pp. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Door prizes, raffles & more. Call SRV Office (956) 969-3740 for tickets. Tickets available at the door, but possibly may be limited. Big Band/Classic Country Jam Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Musicians by invitation only. Lounge open 3-9 pm serving pizza, hot dogs, chili dogs, and chili corn dogs. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Ron & Jan Easter, $8pp. 50’s, 60’s, 70’s,

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rock, country, gospel and comedy. Saturday, December 11 Saturday Morning Breakfast Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, Menu varies. $5pp. 4224 S. Conway. Community Wide Garage Sale Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7am-Noon, Open to the public, gate will open at 7am. 9099 N. Mile 2 West. Patio Sales - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Open to public. Patio Sales - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon. Park Wide Yard Sale - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 8-11:50am, No early birds! Patio Sale - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, 513 N. Los Ebanos Road. Come see us! Craft Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8am-Noon, Breakfast and lunch served from Ace’s BBQ. Park Wide Patio Sale - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 8am-Noon, Free admission. Craft Show - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am-2pm, Enjoy a fun time shopping for yourself or Christmas gifts. Lunch offered for

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sale at 10 am. Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB, come sing, play or just listen. All welcome. Meal - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 11:30am, Chicken noodle soup with grilled cheese sandwich, $7pp. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, Curly Klaphake, donation for refreshments. Please join us, you are welcome to sing, play an instrument or listen to an afternoon of good music. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Lunch at 11:00 am. Country Jam - La Hacienda Estates, 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 welcome. We offer a great dessert table. Musicians are by invitation only. Dance - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6-9pm, Southern Harmony, $8pp. Hall 2, concessions will be available. Hamburgers, hotdogs, popcorn, etc. BYOB. Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-9:30pm, Card sales from 6:30-

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7pm, bingo 7-9pm. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase. No outside food or beverages. Come early for dinner, served 4:45-6pm. Dance - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Hot Rodz, $8pp. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7pm, Steven May, $7pp. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Rick McEwen, $6pp. In the Friendship Hall. Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Vinyl Spin, $8pp. Open to the public. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, The Agency, $10pp. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Snack bar open. Advance ticket sales. Email craigclampitt@msn.com for info on sales. Dance - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-10pm, The Lockharts. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, With Leslie Blasing, $8pp. Hynes Event Center, out of park residents may purchase tickets Monday prior to the dance. Sunday, December 12 Church Service - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, Non-de-

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nominational, with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible Study follows the service. Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am, In the Main Hall. Church - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 9am. Church Service - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9-10am, We invite you to join us as we enjoy time with God in Worship and Fellowship. Refreshments following the service. Church Service - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 9am, In Friendship Hall. All welcome, non-denominational, led by Pastor Johnie McDaniel. 715 N. Westgate Drive. Church Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Pastor Jerry Hunter. Donation, non-denominational service. Communion served the first Sunday of each month. Church - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9:30am. Church - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10-11:30am. Church Service - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 10am, Services by Pastors Charles & Bev Wolff.

Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, Chaplain Dr Larry Windle Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 2-4pm. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 3-5pm, Tiny Hill. 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! Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6-7:15pm, Kai, country/ Hawaiian, $8pp. Arrive 5:45pm. 1341 W. US Highway 83. 618-973-3595. Dance Party - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-8:30pm, PH II, III, & IV RD Dance Party. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. 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, rgv.activities.com, for title of movie each week. Show - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7-9pm, Ralph Kuster, $8pp &

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Monday, December 13 Dance/Workshop - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 2-4pm, PH II-III RD dance/workshop. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Square Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 2pm, Mission Bell Ballroom. Mainstream/Plus. Caller: Robert Ferguson. Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Join us for the best 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 changes weekly. Contact Activity Office for menu items 956-585-0703. Orders due by Friday at noon. Monday Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, A Taste of Italy, $13.50pp. Hynes Event Center, doors open at 4:30 pm, ticket deadline 12/9. See PARKS pg. 21

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“She was just on her own, not telling any of us what she was doing,” said Raftery, who organizes the Aladdin Villas quilting group. “She was just making quilts and making more quilts. Eventually we found out what she was doing and joined her. “We handed 72 quilts for these babies and some of the children were just hugging their quilts.” After donating those quilts, the group began working on quilts for this year. They just didn’t have a place to donate too. They reached out to Colette Walsh, a Mission resident who is a liaison between many who want to give and many who are in need. She

connected with Proyecto Desarrollo Humano and Sisters Caroline and Fatima in Penitas. The community, Walsh said, lives below the poverty line and, if one visits the area “you’ll see kids getting washed with the water hose outside. They aren’t doing it out of fun, but necessity,” she said. “They’ve done amazing things out there and it has a been a very meaningful organization for me,” Walsh said. “They have a thrift store out there where the residents can go and buy things they need – like nice Levi’s for maybe $2. They sell it to give the families ownership in their community, the pride of ownership and that ability to provide for others.” So, when there’s a need, it’s the

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thrift store’s director Libby who is, as Walsh called her, “the connector.” “She knows so many people out there,” Walsh said. “She’s the connector.” And now all of them are a makeshift assembly line that begins with the 12 ladies who form the Aladdin Villages sewing/quilting group. Raftery and her husband moved from Ireland to South Texas nine years ago. Not a stranger to sewing, Raftery would create costumes during Halloween for her children and once those children reached high school she would make the costumes for the characters of the high school play. “I’ve been sewing all my life and always had a sewing machine but never did anything like this,” she

said. “There’s a peacefulness to it. Sometimes it’s aggravating when you’re doing something complicated, but for the most part it’s just relaxing and gives you something to focus on.” A room filled with beautiful quilts, blankets and other projects is a tell-tale sign of the commitment the group has while working to serve the local community for those in need, along with working on some of their own personal projects. “That first round of blankets were made with love,” Raftery said. “We all have so much but we’re always in pursuit of more.” For more information on Proyecto Desarrollo Humano, you can find them on Facebook.

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Hidalgo celebrates Christmas

The little town of Hidalgo takes center stage every December celebrating in a big way with the Hidalgo Festival of Lights. Festivities began on December 1 with the lighting of the Christmas tree in front of the Arena Box Office. The celebration continues through January 2nd but will be closed on December 24th, December 31st and January 1st. This year will mark 30 years that the town has gone all out to present a trail of lights that is now two miles long. The event has become so popular that a bigger area was needed this year for all the displays and booths. Be prepared to travel to the Payne Arena for this spectacular event. Narrated trolley rides will be offered for a small per person fee or if the trolley is not your thing you can drive the same trail in your private vehicle with the purchase of a

special ticket. No buses, motorcycles, limos, or motor homes can be accommodated on the trail. Anyone hungry or ready to purchase art objects won’t be disappointed. Vendors have set up booths for your shopping pleasure. When you tire of shopping, take a break, and enjoy some of the offerings presented by the many food booths. To many the best of all is the live entertainment that begins around 7:30 p.m. On some nights the entertainment may start a little later. Singers and dancers all decked out for Christmas will surely put you in the Holiday Spirit. All activities are outside so dress warmly. If driving at night is a concern, you might want to check to see what local tour companies are offering tours to this festive occasion. Whatever you do, visit the Hidalgo Festival of Lights. You will be glad you did.

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toys to the most vulnerable members of the community. “We just want all of our kiddos to experience a little bit of Christmas,” said Emma Menchaca, a Rainbow Room coordinator. “Sometimes the needs of the family don’t always involve abuse,” she added. “If a child is suffering due to economic impact to a family, they can find themselves involved with the

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fices in the Valley are drop off locations. Menchaca said to call her for any additional information, to sponsor a family, or to arrange a pick up. You can reach her at (956) 270-2284. Due to the sometimes-high volume of calls, she encourages you to leave a voicemail if you don’t get through to her. Menchaca noted that they love the Winter Texan community and have really appreciated the help they have received from you in the past. “Thank you in advance for all your love and support you have given the kiddos over the years. We don’t know where we would be without your love,” she said. “Thank you for believing in us and for gifting hope to our children and families of the Rio Grande Valley.”

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Last week, the Brownsville-SPI International Airport held a ribbon cutting for the opening of a photography exhibit, “Women in Aviation and Space History.” This exhibit celebrates the accomplishments by women since the early days of aviation, to space exploration to recent commercial space flights. It consists of 35 images and will remain on display through January 22, 2022. According to the Smithsonian website, National Air and Space visitors frequently ask, “where are the

women pilots?” The answer is that they are in nearly every gallery of the museum at the Smithsonian. Although women have flown since 1908, nearly all of them were restricted to general aviation – private planes, or support jobs (prior to the 1970s) – and the museum’s exhibits reflect those historical roles. However, women have now gained full access to military and commercial cockpits, as well as the Space Shuttle and aerospace technology, and as the Smithsonian updates old

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and creates new exhibits, they review and include the growing contributions of women throughout their museum. Now they are bringing part of that history to this special exhibit in Brownsville. The Exhibit is on the second floor of the airport. It is located at 700 Amelia Earhart Dr., in Brownsville. You can learn more about women in aviation history at the Smithsonian website - https://airandspace.

si.edu/exhibitions/women-aviation-and-space-history. The exhibit is a project organized by the Consulate of Mexico in Brownsville in collaboration with the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, Brownsville-South Padre Island International Airport, City of Brownsville, the Secretaria de la Defensa Nacional (SEDENA), the Brownsville Museum of Fine Art and the Direccion Ejecutiva de Diplomacia Cultural de Mexico.

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Take the Red Kettle Challenge Christmas is fast approaching. Shoppers will soon be greeted by the familiar sound of The Salvation Army bells ringing at stores. But did you know that you can set up your own virtual fundraiser and be part of the Red Kettle Challenge without even leaving your house? This is a simple and fun way to engage your family and friends while supporting the red kettle campaign, The Salvation Army’s major fundraising event of the year. The Red Kettle Challenge provides a new, online option to the tra-

ditional Red Kettles that raise funds supporting those in need. “You will still see friendly bell ringers and Red Kettles at area store fronts and retailers,” said Lt. Aguirre of The Salvation Army. “However, the Red Kettle Challenge makes it easy for people to set up their own virtual kettles from the comfort of their own homes. You set your fundraising goal, share the link to your kettle with friends, family, and work colleagues, and challenge them to donate. This year has been difficult for many in our community, and you can be part of

making a difference to ensure The Salvation Army has the necessary funds to help all year long.” To take the Red Kettle Challenge and set up a virtual kettle, go to www.salvationarmytexas.org/ McAllen/. Select “Take the Red Kettle Challenge,” register as an individual or team, set a goal, and get to work promoting your kettle. “Less people are carrying cash and visiting the mall and stores these days. A Virtual Kettle provides a great way for people to show their support for The Salvation Army without having to leave the house,” said Aguirre. “Every dollar raised through the Red Kettle campaign makes it possible for us to provide shelter. Challenge your friends, family and coworkers to support your online kettle and provide help and hope right here in McAllen.” You can choose a different city to support when you visit their website and set up your Virtual Kettle. Salvation Army red kettles will be again stationed outside of local

stores and businesses Monday-Saturday from mid-November until Christmas Eve. “All bell ringers will be equipped with personal protective equipment again this Christmas season, ensuring the safety of donors and shoppers, along with our volunteers,” said Aguirre. “With more individuals and families coming to us for help than ever before, please don’t forget to give to The Salvation Army red kettles this season.” Volunteers are crucial to the success of the Red Kettle campaign throughout November and December. It’s easier than ever for individuals, families, groups and businesses to sign up this year! You can select the location, day and time you would like to ring when you visit www.RegisterToRing.com. We hope to see you at the kettle! For more information about The Salvation Army, please call (956) 682-1468, and as always, secure donations can be made online at www. salvationarmytexas.org/McAllen/.

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number, and photos. If we need more information, we will contact you. If it is something that hasn’t happened yet, we might try to get someone out there to cover it. We do our best to share your news. ******** If you are doing something fun at your park – a sport, an activity that has really taken off, something that brings people together – let us know. Like I said, we love sharing what you are doing at your park and are welcome to receiving all that you want to share. We want to hear from you! Send your items to news@wintertexantimes.com. We look forward to hearing from you soon. ******** Golf Contest deadline is today – Sharyland Pioneer HS presents Into the Woods go to www.wintertexantimes.com to vote before 4 p.m. today. You Sharyland Pioneer High School has three more performances of Into the will be entered into some drawing Woods. They will be performing at 7:30 p.m. on December 10 and 11th, for free golf and other prizes. and 2 p.m. on December 12. General admission is $10, seniors are $5. It will be held at their auditorium at 10001 N. Shary Rd. in Mission.

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December 8-9 Mission Regional Medical Center, in coordination with the Mission Chamber, is holding their yearly Community Health and Wellness Fair from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Mission Event Center, 200 N. Shary Rd. The event is free to the public and will provide several health screenings. Some tests require a 12 hour fast and require an appointment. To set up yours, call the Mission Chamber office at (956) 585-2727. December 9 Join the City of Brownsville for their official tree lighting ceremony at 6:30 to 9 p.m. The event will be held at the Historic Market Square and include other holiday festivities. December 9, 10, and 11 The Harlequin Drama Club takes to the stage for the production of Xanadu at the Veterans Memorial High School Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are to be sold at the door each night and there will

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be no advanced sales. The tickets are $10 for adults. The lobby will open at 6:15 p.m. and masks will be required. December 9-11 Troupe 1295 is going to take visitors to the magical world of Aladdin by performing Aladdin, Jr. at the Gilbert Zepeda Jr. Performing Arts Center at PSJA North, 500 E. Nolana Loop. Shows are set for 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10. For more information, call (956) 354-2388. December 10 The Valley Symphony Orchestra proudly announces A Touch of Frost, the holiday musical tradition. Tickets are on sale now for the event featuring the Valley Symphony Chorale. Hear all of your holiday favorites as well as selections from the Nutcracker and Handel’s Messiah. The event will be held at the McAllen Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at box office, by calling (956) 681-3800, or by visiting www.valleyorchestra.org. December 10-11 Join the Sharyland Pioneer High School for a trip Into the Woods at 7:30 p.m. both nights. The show will

be performed in the Pioneer Auditorium at 10001 N. Shary Rd., Mission. General admission tickets are $10, senior citizens, 65 and older, are $5. December 10-12 The Gladys Porter Zoo will be hosting its annual holiday celebration, Zoo Nights and Lights. This will be the second, and last, weekend of the event. The event is scheduled 6 to 9 p.m. each night. The price of admission is $5 or receive free admission by donating a new unwrapped toy for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. For more information, or tickets, visit www.gpz.org, or call (956) 546-7187. December 11 Estero Llano Grande will have a Santa’s Birding Tour. Santa will be on this walk, suitable for all ages and experience levels. www.theworldbirdingcenter.com/events.html. Free with paid admission. ********** Learn about the specialty birds of the Rio Grande Valley, where to find them, how to ID them, and the best time of year to see them on the Specialty Birds of the RGV course at Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, 714 Raul

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********** The City of Alamo will be celebrating their Winter Wonderland Parade at 6:15 p.m. The parade will start at HEB and head southbound to Downtown Central Park where school choirs, bands and other groups will be performing. Food vendors will also be available. ********** Falcon State Park will host their third annual Falcon Lake Christmas Boat Parade. Visit and view this festive sight along the shoreline of the day-use area. December 12 Join the Sharyland Pioneer High School for a trip Into the Woods at 2 p.m. The show will be performed in the Pioneer Auditorium at 10001 N. Shary Rd., Mission. General admission tickets are $10, senior citizens, 65 and older, are $5. ********** The RGV Concert Band will present their annual Christmas Concert at 3 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1105 Fern in McAllen. A free will of-

fering will be taken. December 14 Experience the fun of the UTRGV Modern Band Ensembles and faculty band at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg. These groups comprise of students learning new instruments and making contemporary popular music of varied styles. The show will also feature The Minor Revisions, a pop/rock band made up of UTRGV music faculty members. Visit utrgv.edu/patron for a complete list of events and tickets. December 14-18 Visit dressed in lights and enjoy Illumina Fest from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Quinta Mazatlan. To make your experience more enjoyable, the event offers timed entry with online tickets only, so reserve now at www.ticketleap.com. December 15 Mercedes will present “Little Nashville in Mercedes” from 6 to 9 p.m. There will be music, food and crafts at the corner of Fourth and S. Ohio.

Magic Valley P.E.O. Retirement Group The Magic Valley P.E.O. Retirement Group will meet on Tuesday, December 14, 11:30 a.m. at the Tower Burger in Alamo. It is located at 505 E. Business 83 and Tower Road. Please call Connie Garrels at (402) 641-0125 to make a reservation. There will be information about Founders’ Day. The Founders’ Day luncheon, $35, is planned for Saturday, January 22nd, 11 a.m. at Camp Perry, Rio Hondo, Texas. RSVPs need to be in by December 20th. If you plan to attend, please call Connie Garrels at (402) 641-0125. 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 in-

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formation. 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. Parks Calendar submissions can be sent to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com If you have story ideas – send them to news@wintertexantimes.com Reunions and meetings can be sent to reunions@wintertexantimes.com

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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! Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7pm, Smoking Gun, $7pp. 1320 West Frontage Road. Tuesday, December 14 Men’s Prayer and Bible Study - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am. Park Wide Garage Sale - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon, Exit at Showers Road, turn on Western Road, across from the Howling Tails Golf Course. Women’s Bible Study and Prayer - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 9:30am. Ballroom Dance Lessons - McAllen Mobile Park, 9:30am. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal 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. Jam Session - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-2:30pm. Couples Country Dance Lesson McAllen Mobile Park, 1pm. Dance/Workshop - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 2-4pm, PH III-IV RD dance/workshop. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3-5pm, Curt James. BYOB and Snacks; Pass the bucket for donations. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Regan James. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, With Brenda Coin. BS Bar, bar available, pass the hat. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30-9pm, Open to the public. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, Rusty Rierson Christmas Show, $9pp. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Doors open at 6:00 pm.

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Snack bar open. Games begin at 7:00 pm. Wednesday, December 15 Craft Sale - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. 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. Weekly Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 1:30-3pm, Food court $. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by invitation only. Mercedes High School Christmas Program - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2pm, Hynes Event Center, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Curt James, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Chimney Park, Mission, 3-5pm, With The Lockharts, free admission. Open to the public. Public Meal - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30pm, All you care to eat: sausage gravy and biscuits, pancakes, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, applesauce and coffee. Bring own table service. 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: 563-340-6493. Pre-Rounds - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-7pm, In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Ron and Jan Easter, $8pp. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Ralph Kuster, $7pp. Christmas and variety show. Doors open at 6:15 pm. MS/Plus Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, With Ron Betzelberger. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice.

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