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February is a crazy month for us here as I am sure it is for you out there too. There are just too many things to do to fit into the week, let alone a day. This past week we were able to attend WinterFest, Don-Wes Flea Market and a performance by Rick McEwen while enjoying some food at Frankie Flavs. This week, in fact today, is our big event the Valley Star Awards. It

Leslie Blasing holds CAF fundraiser concert

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The Winter Texan Survey and Park Occupancy Study Report produced by the UTRGV College of Business and Entrepreneurship in partnership with the Winter Texan Times has been tracking Winter Texan trends and economic impact bi-annually for the past 34 years. Your responses to this survey are critical to providing business and community leaders with invaluable data as they make decisions that impact Winter Texan residents for the next two years. The initial Covid outbreak cut See SURVEY pg. 22 INDEX

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Photo from 2020 CAF Fundraiser

Leslie Blasing will be hosting the Commemorative Airforce Hanger and Museum Fundraiser on Tuesday, February 22 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Blasing will perform the music of the Vietnam era. This concert is being held to raise funds to keep the CAF in operation and help with repairs and upkeep of the vehicles and displays. The concert will be held at the Commemorative Air Force Hangar and Museum that is located at the Cameron County Airport, 27517 Buena Vista Blvd., in Los Fresnos. Doors open at 12 p.m. Concert is from 1 to 2:30 p.m. All tickets inSee CAF pg. 22

Santa Maria holds encore performance

In the 20 years of presenting bloodless bullfights, never has Santa Maria Bullring presented bulls of this size. They are the same size as you would see in any bullring in Mexico or South America. Fred Renk says in all the years from the time he started with the Astrodome in Houston, this next event will be the largest animals he has ever presented. Since the bulls are never hurt, they will go on to perform in the PBR Rodeo chasing their clowns for the rest of their natural life. It takes a matador with great skill to manage bulls of the size Santa Maria is about to present during this encore performance on February 20th. Not for a second can you lose See ENCORE pg. 5

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By Anastasia Brunson The SPI Kite Fest was quick and easy to spot, with very few clouds in the sky some kites could be clearly seen from the other side of the bridge in Port Isabel. I followed a line of cars weaving across the flats next to the SPI Convention Centre, found a parking space of sorts, and took some time in the car to layer on some gloves, a scarf, and a beanie. The weather was hovering around the high 40s to low 50s, but there was a pretty intense wind as well. This wind I’m sure, though I’m not a kite-flier, was beneficial to the dozens of kites that were maintaining their place in the sky. With camera in hand, I instantly went towards the right side of the

groups doing choreographed routines to songs such as House of the Rising Sun and Cliffs of Dover. After circling around I watched one of

these routines, this one done to an energetic electronic song. I realized the kites that I thought were remote controlled because they zoomed and did sharp maneuvers so rapidly loud buzzing noises could be heard, were actually manually controlled. These kites were smaller and had a more aerodynamic design, and the performers definitely made use of the large amount of space that was marked off for them. After every performance a round of honking crescendoed, so if the wind was a bit too much for you spectating could be easily done from your vehicle. Walking around the performance area, there was another batch of kites including a couple of squids and other Howard and Trudy Maynard from Canada. animals. Here you had to watch your step a bit to flats, my eye on a massive five-tiered make sure you didn’t trip over any of kite along with various whales and the lines and potentially bring down penguins. As I was taking photos, a kite. Being a bit of a klutz, I opted I was vaguely listening to the an- to stay close to a line of cars to connouncer that was on the other side. See KITE FEST pg. 28 There were members from multiple

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Dave and Daphne are here to entertain

You may have seen them at your park. You may have seen them at an Entertainers Showcase. Or you might have seen them perform at the Valley Star Awards a few years back. Wherever you saw them, you can never mistake what Dave and Daphne are here to do. This duet is here to entertain. Dave and Daphne are here throughout the month of February entertaining the Winter Texans at several Winter Texan parks throughout the Valley. They even have a couple of shows in March this year. Look at their half page ad in this week’s paper. The duet has won the Valley Star Award for Duet Musical Group of the Year on more than one occasion and are up for nomination again this year. There is no mistaking why they have won the award and continue to be on that favored list of Wintertainers™. In 2018, Dave and Daphne stole the show at the Valley Star Awards with performances of “Hey Good Looking,” “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” and Dave’s fast finger performance of “Flight of the Bumble Bee” that he performs, by himself, on dueling banjos. The duet has also been known to perform songs such as “I Will Always Love You,” “Always on my Mind,” and many other great songs. What brings emotion to the crowd is their powerful rendition of “The Lord’s Prayer” and their tribute to veterans that includes “Where the Eagles Fly” and “God Bless America.”

Dave Slayer has toured the world with Barbara Mandrell, performed for presidents, and has appeared on countless TV shows. Roy Clark proclaimed Dave as one of the most fabulous guitarists on the planet. Dave credits his uncles, (Bluegrass legends and Grand Ole Opry members) Jim and Jesse McReynolds and the Virginia Boys, for his love of music and musical ability and talents. When not on tour, he performs with his uncle Jesse at the Grand Ole Opry. His repertoire ranges from “Orange Blosson Special,” to “The Flight of the Bumble Bee,” and from “Wildwood Flower” to “The William Tell Overture.” He is an accomplished vocalist, songwriter, and humorist. But most of all, he is just a regular guy with a God-given talent to touch people with his music. Daphne Anderson is a beautiful female vocalist born and raised in Albany, Georgia. She has performed in pageants, talent contests, and churches. She has toured with some of the greatest southern gospel music groups of all time, including The Bill Gaither Group, the Florida Boys, The Hinsons, and many others. During that time, she was voted Female Vocalist of the Year by the Southern Gospel Music Association. Shortly after graduating from Georgia Southwestern University, she moved to Nashville to pursue her music career. Daphne has been described as a cross between Shania Twain and Patsy Cline. She’s quick witted and super talented. Her impressions of country music legends Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn, and the aforementioned Patsy Cline are phenomenal. The duet says it is a privilege to

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entertain here in the Rio Grande Valley. “We often tell our audiences that we can’t be us without you. Thank you for allowing us to do what we love.” This season shows include, Green Gate Grove, Feb. 18; Wagon City North, Feb. 19; Trophy Gardens, Feb. 20; Alamo Rec Veh Park, Feb. 21; Rio Valley Estates, Feb. 25; Canyon Lake RV Resort, Feb. 25; Aladdin Villas, Feb. 28; Bentsen Grove, Mar. 1; and Alamo Country Club, Mar. 2. Shows and times are subject to change. All shows start at 7 p.m. For more information, visit their website at daveanddaphne.com, or find them on Facebook. Call (615) 400-4939 for bookings.

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your train of thought while performing with a bull of the size you will see. In history, the wounds received by matadors are from making mistakes while facing the size that is set to perform. Renk’s own goring, which occurred in Ciudad Juarez 60 years ago, was his own fault, he says. His son, David Renk, was only four years old when he witnessed the event. “Did you see what I did wrong?” Renk asked his son. He said, yes, I did dad. “Don’t ever make that error son.” And he never did in the 25 years he performed all over the world. David was the sixth American to become a full matador in 150 years, and the only one of these that performed in the largest bullring in the world, Mexico City, in front of 48,000 fans in 1983 at the age of 21. “We have this event prepared to entertain you,” says Renk. Go see the great horse of Mario Ordaz, the singing horseman and his horse ‘El Guapo’ and hear the great voice of Alexa Posas. Fighters performing will be “El Breco” Rodrigo Cepeda from Mexico City and Cayetano Delgado from Monterrey. Gates open at 1 p.m. for food and beverages. Bullfights start at 4 p.m. As always, you can call now to reserve your tickets at (956) 4813300. Santa Maria Bullring is located at 4877 FM 107 in La Gloria.

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Chamber celebrates Winter Texans

Each year Winter Texans look forward to the great entertainment that performs at the annual Mission Winter Texan Fiesta. The event is held by the Mission Chamber to say “Thank you” to the Winter Texans that make the Valley their home during the winter season. The event features great entertainment, vendors, and complimentary meals for the first 1,000 attendees. This year’s entertainment is Rick McEwen and Curt James. Whether he is singing, strumming his guitar, cracking jokes, or just telling some stories from his childhood, Rick McEwen is sure to entertain. He is most known for his Kenny Rogers music, but he also

sings other artists like Elvis, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, and even Loretta Lynn. Curt James is a classic country singer with a twist of oldies like Frank Sinatra, Elvis, and the Beach Boys. He is always a hit at dances and shows and even won Valley Star Awards Male Vocalist of the Year in 2020. This year’s event will be held on Thursday, February 24. Doors will open at 11 a.m. Live music will be provided from 12 to 3:30 p.m. It will be held at the Great Mission Chamber of Commerce, 202 W. Tom Landry, in Mission. Be sure to bring your lawn chairs for comfortable seating during the free concert.

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ECC Executive Director. “The show will feature Jay Perez, Ram Herrera, Mark Ledezma, & Oscar G. This has never been done in the Rio Grande Valley.” Headlining Saturday, February 26, is country musician Kevin Fowler. Since his debut in 2000 he has released five studio albums and has charted four singles which debuted in the top forty of the Billboard Country Albums chart. Tickets for each concert are only $15 and can be purchased at www. hebparkrgv.com. Limited VIP tables are also available and can be purchased by calling (956) 383-4974. Attendees can also expect family-friendly attractions such as the Heart of America Carnival, Alpaquita Ranch, and Contacto animal and See EDINBURG pg. 22

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

or fax to 956-580-7898. Wednesday, February 16 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:30am, Biscuits & gravy $2pp/$3pp, cinnamon rolls $3pp, breakfast tacos $2pp. Craft Sale - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. Bluegrass Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, 50/50, coffee, homemade goodies. New jammers welcome. Fun Day - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 10am-2pm, A day of fun, friends, food and foolery. Golf Cart Rodeo, Cake & Pie Walk, Scavenger Hunt, Poker Run, Matchbook Car Races, Pool Shoot-Out, Bean Bag, Basket Raffle, Tons of Door Prizes, lunch and desserts, and Valley Lemonade. Open to the Public.

Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch & Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am-3pm, 11:30 - Burgers & Fries. 1:00 - Jam. Free admission. 4224 S. Conway. Valley Star Awards Show - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, Noon-4pm, Hamburger lunch will be available at 12pm, $8pp. Six great entertainers will be performing and awards will be given out. Tickets are $15 and a special rate of $12.50 if you buy a group of 15 or more tickets at one time. Call Billie at 865-253-2514 to order your tickets by phone. 1711 E. Bus. Hwy. 83. Weekly Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, 1900 Grace Ave, food $. Semba Acoustic Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-4pm, 1.5 mi north of the freeway, corner of Cesar Chavez and Sioux Rd. Lunch and beverages will be served. Lunch is $6,

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Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Adam Pope - guitarist/singer. $8pp. BYOB/ice cream bars for sale. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, William Florian Show, $8pp. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Founders Week. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Shelley and Darren - Golden oldies and good clean humor, $8pp at the door. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Mountain Highway, $8pp. Entertainment - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Patsy Cline Tribute Show with Rainy. MS/Plus Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, Crazy Tee Shirt Night. With Ron Betzelberger. In Tampico Hall. Hearing

enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. BYOB. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, $7pp. Thursday, February 17 Craft Fair - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8am-Noon. Craft Show - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, Breakfast and lunch served. Pickleball Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon, $2pp. All You Can Eat Pancakes The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 9-11:30am, Pancakes, eggs, sausage, and endless coffee. Bring you own table service. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 10am-Noon. 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, Burgers and more, $7pp-$9pp. Lunch & Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am-3pm, Lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All are welcome. For more information call 956-532-4649. Country Jam & Lunch - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am-3pm, Lunch starts at 11:30 am, Jams are 12:30-3 pm. Lunch features our famous sloppy joes and more. Full band returning including a fiddler. Musician sign up begins at 11:30 am. All musicians and singers welcome. Country Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Lunch available 11:30 am - 1 pm. Homemade goodies at break. Mission Bell Ballroom. Jam Session - Dixieland MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, Dessert & coffee served. Dulcimer Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm.

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Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - VIP La Feria RV Park West, La Feria, 1:303:30pm, 300 E. Expressway 83. Questions, contact Carol and Dan Ratliff and Janice and Rick High. Look forward to seeing you. Ladies’ Tea and Luncheon - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm. Meal - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4pm, Creamy tuscan chicken parmesan with garlic bread, includes dessert, includes dessert, $8pp. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $4pp. Homemade, various varieties. BYOB/TS (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, $12pp. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm, Taco salad, $8pp. Acoustic Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8:30pm, Bring your own

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instrument to our Acoustic Jam (no instrument amplifiers). Show your talent or just sit and listen. King’s Open Mic - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 6-9pm, BYOB. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Come and enjoy great music, best in the valley! Dance, sing along, or just listen. Pop, ice cream, coffee, and homemade cookies are available. 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. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Fabulous Cruisers, $10pp advance, $12pp at the door. Prayer and Praise - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Founders Week. Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Smokin’ Guns, $7pp. These musicians, teachers by day, bring great

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country dance music for your entertainment. Wax your dancing shoes and join us for a fun evening. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, $0.50 a card; popcorn/soda available. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $8pp. Doors open at 6:30 pm. BYOB, ice, pop and popcorn available. Door prizes. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Concessions available, Mission Bell Ballroom. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Shake Rattle and Roll sock hop, $8pp. Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Kai, $7pp. High energy and great entertainment. Doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, William Florian, very talented, wide variety of music. Entertainment - Valhalla Park, Ed-

inburg, 7pm, Senior Ambassadors. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, Rusty Rierson, $8pp. Friday, February 18 Breakfast Buffet - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10:30am, Cafe Grande, $8pp. Park Patio Sale - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon, Open to the public. Craft Show - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 8am-Noon. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Fish & More - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, $10pp. Friday Lunch - Casa del Sol, Donna, 11:30am-12:30pm. Park Fun Day - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, Noon, Hot dog with chips. Country “OPRY” Jam - McAllen

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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. Bluegrass Acoustic Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Invitation only. Audience welcome. Contact Ray Martin at 618-499-4813. 2201 S. Texas Blvd. See PARKS pg. 12

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RC Track - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Dale & Gayle, pass the hat. This duo does it all live, classic country, oldies, rock and roll, and variety music. Popcorn and soda available for purchase. Masks optional. 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. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, The Rovers, Hynes Event Center. Bar available, pass the hat. Country Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 6-9pm, The Texas Country Review. In the parking lot or Main Hall. $7pp. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, Adam Pope, $8pp, $9pp at the door. Mission Bell Ballroom. Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6pm, All are welcome. 1005 N. Stewart Rd. Entertainment - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 6:30pm, Festus Lives, $7pp. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30-8:30pm, Shelly & Darren, $7pp. 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, Poison Ivey, $10pp. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Founders Week. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart Band, $6pp. Mask recommended but not required. Dance - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, Regan James Hired Hand, $7pp & $8pp. 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. Dance - Big Valley Trailer Park,

Donna, 7pm, Dixon Company Band, $8pp. Everyone welcome. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7-9pm, The Castaways. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Helen Russell, $8pp. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Diego, $7pp. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Ice and set-ups available. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 7pm, Ron & Jan Easter. Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, The Agency, $10pp. Saturday, February 19 Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-8:45am. Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:30am, Biscuits & gravy $2pp/$3pp, muffins $3pp. Craft Sale - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Items for sale by many talented crafters. Craft & Patio Sale - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8amNoon, 7600 Long Dr. Refreshments and lunch will be available. Interested vendors can call 918-742-0177. Park Patio Sale - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon, Open to the public. Craft Show - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, Donuts & coffee available and lunch available after 10 am. Park Sale - Winter Springs, Mission, 8am-Noon, 1901 North Glasscock Road. Breakfast & Jam - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 8-10am, Free coffee. Biscuits & sausage gravy or pancakes, sausage/ham patties & applesauce, $5pp. Craft Show - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 8am-Noon, Lunch available 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Wood Carvers & Wood Burners Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8am-Noon, Breakfast & lunch served. Craft/Patio Sale - Green Acres RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Bake sale inside rec hall. Lunch at 11am, roast beef sandwich with all the fixing. Yard Sale - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 8am-Noon. Patio Sale - Orangewood Estates,

San Juan, 8am-Noon, Park wide sale. Located at Ridge Road and Stewart Road intersection. Dance/Workshop - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9-11am, PH 2-3 RD dance/workshop. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Parkwide Garage Sale - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 9am-Noon. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Meatloaf sandwich, $9pp. Meal - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 11:30am, Beef stew with bread, includes dessert, $8pp. 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. Concert - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, LeFevre Quartet. Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam - Texas

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Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 2-4pm. Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-8pm. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 6-9pm, The Chamberlin’s with Southern Express. Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-9:30pm, Card sales from 6:307pm, bingo 7-9pm. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase. No outside food or beverages. Come early for dinner, served 4:45-6pm. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Maggie Mae & Co. Show, $8pp advance, $10pp at the door. Entertainment - Mission West RV Park, 7-9pm, Come enjoy a great show presented by Mountain Highway, $9pp. Concessions will be available. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Jonathon Len. In the Main Hall. $8-10pp. Concert - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, LeFevre Quartet. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7pm, Diego, $7pp. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Saturday Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Music pro-

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vided by Curt James. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, The Agency, $10pp advance ticket sales. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Snack bar open. Contact info: craigclampitt@msn.com. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, Fabulous Cruisers, $10pp. Entertainment - Wagon City North, Mission, 7pm, Dave & Daphne, $10pp. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7-9pm, Patsy Cline Tribute Show with Rainy, $9pp. 1320 West Frontage Road. Entertainment - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, William Florian, $8pp. Great show. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, Dixon Company, $TBD. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Leslie Blasing, $10pp. Hynes Event Center. Out of park residents may purchase tickets Monday prior to dance. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, The Castaways. Sunday, February 20 Church - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15am.

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Church Service - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, Non-denominational, with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible Study follows the service. Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8:30am, Fellowship at 8:30 am, service at 9:00 am. 7600 Long Drive. Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am, In the Main Hall. Church - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 9am, Non-denominational service with Scot Swafford. 1005 N. Stewart Rd. 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, Doug Schmitt. Donation, non-denominational service. Communion served the first Sunday of each month. See PARKS pg. 23

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Each year when the snow begins falling, many are digging out shovels while others are digging out their suitcases and getting ready to leave it all behind and follow the birds south for the season. Some of those traveling south find themselves fortunate enough to end up parking their bags at Pine to Palm Resort Park in Weslaco, Texas. Pine to Palm Resort Park celebrated it’s “Grand Opening” in December of 1970. Originally a tomato field, the property was purchased by a group of Canadians from Swan River, Manitoba, who saw an opportunity to create a place where north-

erners could come and enjoy a A park elected board, cleverly warm winter. named Mantex (Man for Manitoba, Named for the pines in North- Tex for Texas) is charged with runwest Manitoba and the palms of ning the park while the day-to-day Southern Texas, the resort park operations are carried out by the is centrally located in the RGV, park manager and staff. The volunwhich is seven teer Tourist Club miles from the is at the helm of Cost of Living at Mexican town all activity and enof Progresso Pine to Palm Resort Park tertainment funcand about for- Lot Lease: $1775-$2445 tions that occur. ty-five minutes Taxes: Inside, the seapprox. $900 from the Gulf Insurance: curity gated park approx. $1000 of Mexico and in- MVEC: features a recreapprox. $100 / mo. famous South Paational hall with a Water & Garbage: Included stage, heated pool dre Island. less than $5000/yr and spa, library, During the past TOTAL: 50 years, the park music room, and has transitioned into a shareholder more. park and every resident is a shareDuring the winter holder. Which means any profits months, there are so many made are reinvested into the park activities that a calendar of for maintenance, new projects, and events is distributed. If you beautification. are looking to learn someThe park is comprised of 400 thing new, instruction for leased lots occupied by mobile watercolor painting, stained homes, park models, and large RV glass, shuffleboard, picklesites. The park has RV lots to rent by ball, Spanish, mahjong, line the day, week, month, or year. dancing and card games are

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The Leisure World Quilters sixth biannual quilt show will be held February 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Main Hall, 400 East 18th St. in Weslaco. The quilter’s raffle quilt is king size measuring 106”x106” in green, rust, and gold colors. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and are available from any of the Leisure World quilters or at the show. The drawing will be held at the end of the show, and you don’t need to be present to win. While the quilters traditionally piece the top in the intervening year, this year’s quilt was particularly

challenging due to Covid restrictions on use of and number of quilters that could be in the quilt room. In addition to making the raffle quilt, the quilters make comfort quilts for residents experiencing serious health problems and walker bags, clothing protectors (bibs) and lap quilts for the local veteran’s home. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact meshea5656@gmail.com (608762-5656) or mlsody@gmail.com (620-343-0666).

Brownsville is ready to celebrate Charro Days. The multi-day event will take place from February 19 through February 27. The annual fiesta commemorates the Mexican heritage of the area on both sides of the Rio Grande and is named in honor of the “Charro,” that dashing Mexican gentleman cowboy. The first Charro Days was celebrated in 1938 and features parades, dances, races, a bullfight, rodeo, a concert, a grand ball, and Noche Mexicana. Residents and visitors dressed in the traditional costumes of Mexico and honored the Mexican “Charros.” The Mr. Amigo Association became part of Charro Days in 1969 and honors a Mexican citizen who contributes to friendly bi-national relations. During Charro Days, the association holds dances, Mr. Amigo makes appearances at events,

and they coordinate the Hands Across the Border Ceremony at the Gateway International Bridge. The Sombrero Festival is a three-day street party in Washington Park with Tejano, Conjunto, Country and rock performers. Adult, family and kid events and rides along with a variety of traditional and local foods are also found at the event. The Noche Mexicana Dance will be held Thursday, February 24, at 6 p.m. at the Amigoland Convention Center. The Color Guard Parade begins at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 26 with the Grand International Parade following at 1 p.m. This year’s illuminated parade will be held on Friday, February 25 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit them on Facebook, or online at www. charrodaysfiesta.com.

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isn’t the only event we plan to attend this week, but definitely one of my favorites each year. We are eager for this year’s event to see who all the winners are – to see who our readers have chosen as their favorite Wintertainers™. Since we wait until the last minute to tally the results, we are often as surprised as you are. If you haven’t had the chance to get a ticket, there will be an opportunity to purchase at the door. The event starts at 1 p.m. at Mission Bell in Mission. Lunch is available from 12 to 1 p.m. It’s going to a rocking good time. Events coming up that you might be interested in are Charro Days, Mission Chamber’s Winter Texan Fiesta, the Rio Grande Valley Quilt Show, Fiesta Edinburg, and so much entertainment – in the parks and outside of the parks. Be sure to watch our calendars to learn more about these events and others. We will also run stories about events, post on our website,

and sometimes mention them on our Facebook pages. If you don’t already follow us on Facebook, we have the Winter Texan Times, Valley Star Awards, Winter Texans and On the Rio. We use these to share items that aren’t always readily available when we go to press. Our website will also have news items that weren’t able to get into our print edition. Also, we have our weekly newsletter that features stories we have put online during the week. If you haven’t done so already, fill out the Winter Texan Survey that you can find online. February 23rd is the deadline to be entered for a chance to win a cash prize. We hope to see you out and about as we attend events throughout the week. If there is something you think we should know about, please send the information to news@wintertexantimes.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

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Hormel Reunion Hormel Retirees that stay in Rio Grande Valley will meet for lunch at Black Beards Seafood & Grill Wednesday, February 16th at 11:30 a.m. in South Padre Island. Gather with us to meet old & new friends retiring from Hormel. Please call Paul Johnson at (507) 390-0928 for more information. WCSA Reunion The WCSA Winter Reunion will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 16, at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. Second St., in McAllen. For information, call LaVonne at (701) 640-4991. 3M Retirees and Friends Welcome 3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, February 16 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 for information. (This will be held the third Wednesday through March) Appanoose County/Rathbun Lake Appanoose County/Rathbun Lake will have their get together on Thursday, February 17, at 11:30 a.m. at Gat-

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Through the month of February Bring your Valentine’s to the “All You Need is Love” Trail at Quinta Mazatlan during the month of February. Follow the hearts for this nature-themed quarter mile walk through the woods with over twenty heart-art installations. Programs following the theme will be offered throughout the month. Admission is $3 for adults. Quinta Mazatlán is open Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Thursdays until dark. Please follow current COVID-19 Safety Guidelines while in the park. For more information, contact Quinta Mazatlán at (956) 6813370. ********** The Museum of South Texas History presents the spotlight exhibit titled “Otis Bell’s Edinburg,” in observance of Black History Month, from Feb. 1 to Feb. 27. The spotlight exhibit will feature the full oral history, photos of Otis Bell and a variety of photographs of historic Edinburg locations. Visitors can view the exhibit in the Annex Hallway at MOSTHistory and it is included in the regular museum admission fee. Museum hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the exhibit, please contact Collections and Exhibits Coordinator Melissa Peña at (956) 383-6911 or mjpena@mosthistory. org. February 16 Internationally renowned group The Diamonds will be performing a Broadway music extravaganza live at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, at 7:30 p.m. In their latest touring show, the Diamonds are bringing their classic harmonies in the form of Broadway’s biggest hits from shows like Jersey Boys, Grease, Mamma Mia, Motown, and more. For ticket information, visit the association’s website at www. HarlingenConcert.com or call (956) 392-9757. February 17 Alfresco Weslaco will be held 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. in historic down-

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symbolizes an important moment in Edinburg’s history. Fiesta Edinburg is known as a big party that was created to commemorate Edinburg’s County Seat. Major attractions such as the Heart of America Carnival, regional food, arts/crafts plus top-

serve basis. Those interested in participating can fill out an application at www.edinburg.com. For more information on Fiesta Edinburg visit www.edinburg.com or call (956) 383-4974.

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short the response to the 2020 survey, resulting in too little participation to produce an accurate report. As a result, community and business leaders have been chomping at the bit for updated information about the health and status of our Winter Texan population. Winter Texan Times publisher Dan Brunson reports “I have been fielding calls for over a year now asking where the new study can be found. I have been explaining that the 2019-2020 season being cut short right in the middle of our survey period in February and March of 2020 resulted in a low response

rate as our Winter Texans were focused on packing and heading back to their northern homes amidst all the uncertainty surrounding Covid in its early months. But, be patient. Now that we are starting to live with this thing and Winter Texan activity and occupancy appears to be returning strong, we’ll have a new survey report out in the Spring of 2022.” If you don’t have a physical copy of the survey, please fill one out online at https://bit.ly/WinterTexanSurvey. If you prefer a physical copy of the survey, please come by the Winter Texan Times office at 1217 N Conway in Mission for a copy.

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clude a tour of the museum. The mission of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is to keep the planes from WWII flying. What started with one plane has grown not only into a mission to save the planes from the era, but to also keep them in their natural habitat – in the air. More than 11,000 volunteers work to keep the airplanes flying so generations can “see, hear, feel, and experience the power and majesty of these aircraft in operation.” The CAF goal is to keep these airplanes alive to “tell the story of the greatest generation.” Tours are just one means of rais-

ing money for the CAF. These tours can be special group events or just go on by when they are open. Most of their exhibits portray WWII and the battles fought during the time. About half of their exhibits feature personal stories of people that live, or lived, in the Valley and were part of the War in some way. Tickets can be purchased through Leslie at any of her shows. Pre-sale tickets are $12, or $15 at the door. All seats are first come, first served and are open. Snacks, hot dogs, chips, popcorn, ice and sodas will also be available for purchase. For tickets and information, call (970) 397-4604 or (956) 479-8585.

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Church - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9:30am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Wayne McNair. 1711 E. Bus. Hwy 83. Worship Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30am-Noon, Worship Service followed by Fellowship Time. Dr. Gerald Parriott, Pastor. Church - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Friendship Hall. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10-11:30am. Church Service - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 10am, Services by Pastors Charles & Bev Wolff. Non-Denominational Church Service - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 10-11am. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, Chaplain Dr Larry Windle Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm, In the Main Hall. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Open to the public, no charge. 3366 N. Bentsen Palm. Entertainment - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 2-4pm, Helen Russell, $8pp. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 2-4pm. Gospel Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm. Entertainment - Dixieland MH Park, Harlingen, 2-4pm, Shake, Rattle & Roll, $8pp. Beginner Line Dance Instruction - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 2-3:30pm, First 1/2 hour is ultra beginner followed by beginner and improved beginner. All steps are called. A great cardio exercise. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 3-5pm, Shelly & Darren, $8pp. Happy Hour - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 3-5pm, Dan Stevens Band, pass the hat. Open to the public. Entertainment - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 3-5pm, Tiny Hill Orchestra. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5pm, Free. 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, William Flori-

an, folk, guitar, $8pp. Arrive 5:45pm. 1341 W. US Highway 83. 618-9733595. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 6pm, Four Friends in Concert, $15pp. Hynes Event Center. Doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Bob & Alta Courtney Red Neck Revival. Bob & Alta Courtney perform as Pastor Pudge and Miss Alta. Their show includes comedy, comedy songs, country gospel music and tales of the life of a rodeo clown. 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 Entertainment - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7pm, Jason Whorlow “The Piano Man”, $8pp. An amazing pianist who plays live music from every era and every genre. A must see event with interactive fun! 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, Rudi Harst, $6pp & $7pp. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, Tom Wurth, $10pp. Entertainment - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7-9pm, Greg Jones, $8pp. Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Mountain Highway, $8pp. Branson level entertainment at extremely reasonable ticket prices. Bring your friends and enjoy an evening of great music, comedy and fun. Monday, February 21 Craft Show - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, Donuts & coffee available and lunch available after 10 am. Cribbage - Valley View Estates, Mission, 10am-Noon, Clubhouse, 2100 Vernon Street. Rock & Roll Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, Noon-3pm, Food

served 12pm, jam 1-3pm. Country Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Join us at our jam, everyone welcome. Backed up by a professional band on stage. Serving lunch from 11am to 12:45pm. 100 N. Valley View Rd. Country Jam - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1-3pm, Please join us for an afternoon of good music. All jammers welcome to play or sing. Lunch served first Monday of the month 11:0012:30 through March. Refreshments available. Contact 262-957-0886. Jam - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1-3:30pm, Admission and refreshments free. Acoustic Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 1-3pm, Musicians by invitation only. All listeners welcome. 1609 N. Main St. Country Jam - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, 2905 N. Conway. Square Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 2pm, Mission Bell Ballroom. Plus review. 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. Monday Night Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm, Pork chop casserole or the BOSS sandwich, $10pp. Street Dance & Social Hour - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 4:30-6pm, In Tampico Hall. Free admission, BYOB. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Burgers - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm. Monday Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, Oklahoma Favorites, $19.75pp. Hynes Event Center. Doors open at 4:30pm, ticket deadline 2/17. 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! Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 6pm, Tom Wurth, $12pp & $10pp. Hynes Event Center, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30-8:30pm, Dave & Daphne, $9pp. Gate opens at 5:30pm. 1320

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West Frontage Road. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Johnathan Len, $8pp. 200 N Val Verde Rd, 956461-0808. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Redneck Revival, $7pp. Bob and Alma Courtney of Redneck Revival are a vocal and comedy duo. Bob is a former calf roper and renowned rodeo clown. They will keep you laughing and entertain you with great musical talent. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, Mountain Highway, $8pp. Monday Night Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, Dave Perryman, $7pp. Open to public, BYOB. 715 N. Westgate Drive. Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-9pm, Shake Rattle & Roll, $8pp. Entertainment - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 7pm, Helen Russell & Company, $8pp. Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Kai. Come and enjoy! Tuesday, February 22 Men’s Prayer and Bible Study - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am. Craft Sale - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 8am-Noon, Lunch is served. Craft Show Vendors Wanted McAllen Mobile Park, 8am-Noon, Please call Lee Sampson at 815-7900029 to reserve your space. Beginner Line Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 8:30-10am, Instructors Noreen Friesen and Pat Yoder. Please bring a small donation for our instructor, $2 is suggested. Silent Auction - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am-1pm, Silent Auction 9am-Noon. Live Auction 1pm. Lunch is available. 205 S. Stewart Rd. 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. Luncheon - Heritage Square, Mission, 11am-2pm, Shake, Rattle and Roll, $12pp. Doors open at 11, lunch at 11:45, show at 1. Call for tickets: Michelle 815-222-7464; See PARKS pg. 24

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Kathy: 970-214-1097; Bonnie: 320333-3345. 300 S. Bryan Rd. Lunch - Paradise Park, McAllen, 11:30am-1pm. Beginner Squares - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm, In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. 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. Jam Session - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-2:30pm. Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm. Country Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Burger lunch served prior 11am-12:30pm. Angus burger, chips, tea or lemonade. Donations. Country Jam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1-3pm. 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, The Hitman, Tim Dirth. BYOB and Snacks; Pass the hat for donations. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3:30-5pm, Curt James. Entertainment - Southern Oasis, Mission, 3:30-5pm, Rusty Rierson, $8pp, $15/couple. Free hamburger and potato salad with paid admission. Tickets at the door. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30-9pm, Open to the public. Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30-8:30pm, Entertainers and guests welcome. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Roger Wayne Show, $8pp. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Pan O’ Steel, $5pp. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Doors open at 6:00 pm. Snack bar open. Games begin at 7:00 pm.

Entertainment - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30pm, Jason Whorlow. Entertainment - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-9pm, RGV Rusty Rockers, $7pp. Masks highly recommended. Wednesday, February 23 Homemade Donuts - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7am, Call 956-585-0703 to pre-order. All You Can Eat Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:309am, $6pp. Bluegrass Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, 50/50, coffee, homemade goodies. New jammers welcome. Red Hatters Festival of Tables Alamo Country Club, 10am, $18pp. Red Hat attire required. VENUE CHANGED. Lunch served at noon by Balli’s Catering. Entertainment at 1pm by Jason Whorlow. Raffle winners and other announcements at 2pm. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch & Jam - Chimney Park,

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tinue taking pictures. Then rounding back to the entrance there was a group of crabs that flew along the ground, leaving arches in the sand as they swayed to and fro. When coming in I had noticed the various out of state license plates and Winter Texan bumper stickers, so after warming up in the car a bit I went back out to see how some were enjoying the fest.

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