January 12, 2022 Winter Texan Times - Vol. 35, No. 13 by Winter Texan Times

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Bat Falcon pg. 2 Photo by Nestor Hernandez

This cooler weather has been quite welcoming. It has made it feel like winter finally. It hasn’t been too cold, or too nasty wet outside with it either. I think it has been exactly what I have needed to feel like it is the correct season. After it just being a little too warm for Christmas, I was ready for that cooler weather to bring some of the holiday spirit with it. My thing is, I don’t want it to See RAMBLINGS pg. 25

RGV Woodcarvers show January 14-15 The 2022 Rio Grande Valley Woodcarving Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Friday and Saturday, January 14-15, at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana in Pharr. Admission for the event is a $3 donation. The show features exhibits by carvers, carving instructors, tool vendors, and wood vendors. Door prizes will be given every 30 minutes with three large door prizes given at the end of the show. Hundreds of exhibits in 27 categories of carving will be available See WOODCARVERS pg. 22 INDEX

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Bloodless bullfights return to Santa Maria

Although he was in a brief retirement, Fred Renk is back at it this season. Due to the hundreds of phone calls received requesting the continuance of putting on the world class bloodless bullfights, Renk is proud to announce they will be coming out of retirement to re-open for at least two bullfights this season. “For the last 20 years we have put on world class bloodless bullfights and will continue to do so as long as people want us,” said Renk. “We cannot turn them down.” The Santa Maria Bullring is one of the only bullrings in 49 states. For now, the Renks, Fred and his wife Lisa, will be managing the events. See BULLFIGHTS pg. 6

Winter Texans giving back left with full hearts

For the second year in a row, Paradise Park RV Resort in Harlingen has made quite an effort to participate in giving back to the Harlingen CISD community. The park has been finding someone in their community to help out the last few years and the Harlingen CISD Clothing Closet has been blessed by them the last two. A couple of years ago, Sharon Bargel, who has been heading up the charitable projects at the park, said they didn’t have a charitable project. It was then that she saw a Facebook post about a Reverse Advent calendar idea. She shared the idea with See HEARTS pg. 28

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Bat Falcon makes appearance in US

The Texas corridor is a huge birding spot for many and is a huge migration area for thousands of birds as they escape the colder climates for warmer weather, and then come back through in the spring and summer searching for cooler weather. This year, while we have been finding new ways to entertain ourselves, the birds still continue on their patterns. The Valley is a hotspot to several migrating patterns and the Lower Rio Grande Valley has had a huge fallout this season. In the fall months, South Padre Island was full of color as Buntings and other birds passed through the area. Birders were Bat Falcon. Photo by Frank Aguirre at Santa flocking the area getting once in Ana National Wildlife Refuge a lifetime photos to add to their collections. tains near Monterrey, Mexico, at Birders at Santa Ana National Mayan ruins, and northern Central Wildlife Refuge made a huge disco- America. The falcon normally likes very in December – spotting the first tropical lowlands and foothills, preBat Falcon to be seen in the United ferring the forest edge, and adjacent States. On December 8, the bird was semi-open areas with tall tress and photographed by a visiting birder, buildings. They eat a variety of prey Rebecca Gerlernter (according to from bats and birds to dragonflies. Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival The Facebook page says that birFacebook page). It was identified ders have been guessing what speas a USA and ABA first sighting of cies would be found next and the the Bat Falcon. Ten days after that highly mobile Bat Falcon was on a first sighting, it was sighted during lot of people’s minds. the Christmas Bird Count by Troy To keep up with sightings at Santa Hibbitts. Ana, and other areas, visit this link Even after the cold weather we https://ebird.org/hotspot/L129085. have had, the Bat Falcon has conti- According to the ebird website, nued to be spotted all across the there have been 396 sightings of the 2,000-acre refuge. falcon. According to the Birding FestiThe falcon is not the only thing, val’s Facebook page, A first finding or bird, that can be seen in the Rio of a new bird species for Texas, or Grande Valley. The RGV hosts sighthe USA, needs to have permanent tings of many birds and is a reason reviewable documentation in the why there are so many birding and form of photos, videos, recordings nature sites in the Valley. Another and more. The Bat Falcon has been rarity that was spotted last month well photographed and videoed by was a rare Fork-tailed Flycatcher at dozens of people and seems un- San Benito Wetlands. Someone also concerned about all the birders and posted their lifer, a Great Scaup, they cameras. saw at La Feria Nature Center. So be Bat Falcons are small falcons with on the lookout wherever you decide a dark helmet, white chest, black to go to bird watch in the Valley. cummerbund, and rusty pantaloons. Birders have had great success They are typically found within this year in photographing their fa150 miles of the US in the mounSee FALCON pg. 25

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These bulls go to the Professional Bullriding Rodeo after one fight – you can only fight them once – where they will chase the clowns the rest of their life. It was in early December, after getting requests to do shows, that Renk said he wanted to give more to the people that have always enjoyed coming to the shows. So he has planned two great events for this month. The 2022 events will be dedicated to Matador David Renk “El Texano,” QEPD, the sixth American promoted to full title Matador de Toros since 1902. The events will be held on Sunday, January 16 and Sunday, January 30. The young Matador Cayetano Delgado of Monterrey, Mexico will headline the opener, and appear on the 30th before he heads off to perform in Spain. Delgado is a classic matador who performs with sterling statuesque passes that literally make you tremble while watching his per-

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the sParks Calendar must be open to the hpublic activities in the parks only and dmust be submitted by park owners, emanagers or activity directors. Listeings must come from the park and are eto be submitted on the Winter Texan eTimes Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the oWinter Texan Times office. Multiple dactivities may be submitted on the tpark’s letterhead, provided the same Iinformation is provided in the format sof the Submission Form. We do not acscept listings for reviews, workshops, elessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is Wednesday noon, one week -prior to the publication date. Send to: eWinter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email yto parkscal@wintertexantimes.com s ” d

or fax to 956-580-7898. Wednesday, January 12 All You Can Eat Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:309am, $6pp. Craft & Flea Market - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon, In the Main Hall. Bluegrass Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, 50/50, coffee, homemade goodies. New jammers welcome. 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.

Homemade Donuts - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, Noon, Call 956-585-0703 to pre-order. Weekly Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, 1900 Grace Ave, food $. Variety Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, Bob Dolle. Snack bar opens at 11:30 am. Karaoke - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, In the Chuckwagon Room of the Friendship Hall. Please use parking lot at the south side of the building, enter through the swimming pool doors and take the first door on the right past Coke machine. Mask required when not singing, please. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by invitation only. Social Hour Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3-5pm, With Jim Station. Soft drinks, popcorn and nachos available. For information, call 712-660-0308. Public Meal - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30pm, All you care to eat: sausage gravy and biscuits,

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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. Singles Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 6-7pm, BYOB. Dream Catcher Karaoke - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 6-9pm, BYOB. Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, Cookies and coffee at intermission. 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 - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Jason Coleman piano music of Floyd Cramer. $8pp. BYOB/ice cream bars for sale. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort,

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Palmview, 7-10pm, Randy Webb, $7pp. Encore Show - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9:30pm, Ultimate Chicago. In the Friendship Hall. Advance purchase required. Tickets may be purchased in the Sunshine RV Park Activity Office. Reserved seating $14pp, $15pp, $18pp. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Mark Staggs Comedy - Festus Lives Again, $8pp at the door. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Pick Pocket, $8pp. Entertainment - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7-9pm, David Perryman, $7pp. Come join for a great night of entertainment. 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.

Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. BYOB. Entertainment - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 7pm, Curt James, $8pp. Thursday, January 13 Meal - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 7:30-9am, Biscuit and gravy. Craft Show - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8am-Noon, Lunch will be served. Interested vendors call 605-216-6703. 1320 West Frontage Road. 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. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 9-11am. 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. 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. Rock n Roll Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30-2:30pm. Country Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Lunch served 11:30 am - 1 pm. Homemade goodies at break. Mission Bell Ballroom. Jam Session - Dixieland MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, Dessert & coffee served. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - VIP La Feria RV Park West, La Feria, 1:303:30pm, 300 E. Expressway 83. Questions, contact Carol and Dan Ratliff

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and Janice and Rick High. Look forward to seeing you. Concert - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3pm, Ultimate Chicago. Advance tickets $13pp, $14pp, $16pp. At the door $17pp. Sold at Country Sunshine RV Resort 9 am - 3:30 pm. Meal - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4pm, Lasagna, italian wedding soup, and garlic bread, 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, $9.75pp. Acoustic Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8:30pm, Bring your own 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 Es-

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tates, 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. Prayer and Praise - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, The Senior Ambassadors, $6pp. The Senior Ambassadors are a men’s chorus with close harmony. The Ambassadors are from all over the United States, with many of them being Winter Texans. This is a very inexpensive evening of excellent entertainment! Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, $0.50 a card; popcorn/soda available. Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7pm, Goldwing Express, $7pp.

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1320 West Frontage Road. Entertainment - Emerald Grove Park, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Spittin’ Image, $7pp. Everyone welcome. 8989 W. Business 83. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Concessions available. Mission Bell Ballroom. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, Naomi Bristow. Doors open at 6 P.M. Tickets available at the door. Soft drinks, popcorn and ice cream bars available. Door prizes. For information, call 452-501-6773. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8-11pm, Pelican West, $10pp advance, $12pp at the door. Friday, January 14 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 Direc-

tor. Indoor and outdoor spaces available. Flea Market - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8amNoon, Inside Friendship Hall. Lunch is served at noon including homemade pies. Questions, call Lucy Johnson, 815-289-0916. 715 N. Westgate Drive. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Friday Lunch - Casa del Sol, Donna, 11:30am-12:30pm. 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

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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. RC Track - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm. Free Square Dance Lessons - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 2pm, Mission 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.

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Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, The Howlers, pass the hat. Hynes Event Center, bar available. 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. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 6pm, Nu Blu, $8pp. Mission Bell Ballroom. Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6pm, Homemade snacks at break. All are welcome. 1005 N. Stewart Rd. Entertainment - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-8pm, Jacob Austin Band, pass the hat. Entertainment - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 6:30pm, Spittin Image, $7pp. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30-8:30pm, Jason Cole-

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man, $8pp. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, TBD. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, The Rovers - Variety $8pp. BYOB and snacks. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, Diego & Edith, $7pp. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Bottomline Band, $7.50pp. Country/variety band that plays a little bit of everything and has something for everyone. Popcorn and soda available for purchase. Masks optional. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Rewind, $7pp. Mask recommended but not required. Entertainment - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Ultimate Chicago. Doors open at 6:00 pm, tickets on sale now. All seats $16pp. Call 956-423-1170 to reserve your seat. 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, Dave Perryman/Country Review Band, $7pp. Everyone welcome. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7-9pm, The Baker Family, $9pp. Teenagers - bluegrass, gospel, and classic country. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Rick McEwen, $8pp. Entertainment - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Pick Pocket Gene, $10pp. Refreshments will be served at intermission. Saturday, January 15 Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-8:45am. Patio Sales - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Open to public. Craft Sale - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Items for sale by many talented crafters. Craft & Patio Sale - Hidden Valley

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Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8amNoon, 7600 Long Dr. Refreshments and lunch will be available. Interested vendors can call 918-742-0177. Craft Show - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, Tradewinds Hall. Coffee, donuts & lunch served. Flea Market & Craft Fair - Valley View Estates, Mission, 8am-Noon, Lunch is available. Park Wide Garage Sale, White Elephant, & Bake Sale - Golf View Estates, Mission, 8am-Noon, Masks required. 7424 Couples Circle. 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. Cowboy Church - Casa del Sol, Donna, 9am, The Baker Family, free will offering. A full breakfast will be served from 8:00-9:00 AM for $5pp. Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB, come sing, play or just listen. All welcome. Meal - Eldorado Acres RV Park,

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Palmview, 11:30am, Hamburger or chicken patty dinner, $7pp. Cheeseburger or chicken patty with cheese, $8pp. Includes potato or baked beans and dessert. 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, Spoken 4 Quartet. Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-8pm. Entertainment - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6-9pm, Southern Harmony, $8pp. Concessions/BYOB. Tickets also sold at the door. 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr. 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 - Mission West RV Park, 7-10pm, Come dance with the Hot Rodz, $8pp. Concessions will be available. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, The Baker Family. In the Main Hall. $8-10pp. Concert - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Spoken 4 Quartet. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7pm, SweetWater, $7pp. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Saturday Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Leslie Blasing, $6pp. Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Rick McEwen, $9pp. Open to the public. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockers, $10pp advance tickets. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Snack bar open. Contact info: craigclampitt@msn.com.

Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Agency, $10pp. Doors open at 6:30 pm. BYOB, ice, pop and popcorn available. Door prizes. Dance - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-10pm, Curt James. Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm, Elaine Clark-Nelson Band, $8pp. BYOB, free popcorn and ice, soda is available. For info, contact the MMP Office at 956-682-3304 or Don Atkins at 217-971-6089. 4900 N. McColl Road. Entertainment - Wagon City North, Mission, 7pm, Rusty Rierson, $8pp. Concert - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, The Beals, $7pp. 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s music. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7pm, The Lockhart’s, $8pp. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, Cruisers, $10pp. Entertainment - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7pm, Larry’s Little Brothers, $7pp. Variety rock n roll. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes,

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7-10pm, South Texas Ramblers, $10pp. Hynes Event Center, Out of park residents may purchase tickets Monday prior to the dance. Entertainment - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Jason Coleman, $8pp. Grandson of Floyd Cramer, great piano. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7:30-10:30pm, Helen Russell & Co, $7.50pp. Sunday, January 16 Church - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15am. 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

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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, Pastor Jerry Hunter. Donation, non-denominational service. Communion served the first Sunday of each month. Church - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9:30am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Wayne McNair. 1711 E. Bus. Hwy 83. Church - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Friendship Hall. Church Services - Paradise Resort

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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 Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, Dr Richard Bargas. Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm, In the Main Hall. Happy Hour - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 2-4pm, Naomi Bristow, $8pp advance, $10pp at the door. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 2-4pm. Gospel Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm. Entertainment - Dixieland MH Park, Harlingen, 2-4pm, Rusty Rierson, $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 - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 3-5pm, Nu-Blu Show, $10pp. Entertainment - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 3-5pm, Dave Perryman, $7pp. Tribute Marty Robbins, Merle Haggard, and George Jones. Entertainment - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 3pm, “Festus Lives On”, $7pp. Celebrity Impersonator Mark Staggs performs as Festus, during his laugh out loud comedy show. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 3-5pm, Redneck Revival, $8pp. Meal - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Meatloaf, baked potato. 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 - Restful Valley

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Ranch, Mission, 6-8pm, Barbara Jean Show, $7pp. Open to the public. Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6-7:15pm, Hot Rodz Band, classic rock and roll, $8pp. Arrive 5:45pm. 1341 W. US Highway 83. 618-973-3595. Entertainment - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, The Baker Family. High energy bluegrass, gospel and classic country band. Refreshments available for purchase during intermission. 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, Mis-

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sion, 7-9pm, Helen Russell, $8pp & $9pp. Entertainment - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7-9pm, Festus, $7pp. Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Jason Coleman, $8pp. Branson level entertainment at extremely reasonable ticket prices. Bring your friends and enjoy an evening of great music, comedy and fun. Monday, January 17 Craft Show - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, Mission Bell Ballroom. Coffee, donuts & lunch served. Beginner Squares - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm, In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. 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

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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. 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. Meal - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Stuffed chicken breast, mashed potatoes.

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A revival may be coming for those interested in square dancing. Lessons and square dances are popping up at Winter Texan parks across the Valley. More importantly, both veterans and “newbies” are finding a keen interest in taking part. A few couples attended recently at Mission Bell RV Park in Mission, where Robert Ferguson teaches a weekly class Friday afternoons. Chuck Berry, not to be confused with the rock ‘n roll Chuck Berry, and his wife Phyllis are part of the newbie group. “We started just about a month ago and saw that Robert was offering it,” said the Topeka, Kansas resident who lives at Tradewinds RV Park. “We’ve taken some Western dancing, but we were raised on classic rock ‘n roll. I had an aunt and uncle that square danced, and it looked kinda cool but never got involved.” Now, they’re hooked, and the Mission Bell recreation center is the perfect place for square dancing. The dance floor could contain dozens of square dance groups, which consists of four couples, in a square. The center and the dance floor especially, Berry said, were made for square dancing. With appropriate music playing in the background, Ferguson would make calls such as Circle Left, Allemande Left, Do Si Do, Right and Left Grand and others, creating a dance where, when all the partners are in sync, is much like watching a symphony perform in perfect rhythm. Donna Ferguson (no relation) would know a lot about that. A C-1 (highly advanced) dancer from Fulton City, Wisconsin, is in her 24th year coming to the Valley. She began square dancing before she started making the treks to the RGV. Donna began square dancing in

1986. She remembers running into several people who recalled to her that their first memory of square dancing began in the high schools, with one week of gym class reserved to learn the basics. She had already “put in two hours of square dancing this morning,” and came wanting to share some advice for the beginners. “Pay attention to my shoes,” she said. “They are bowling shoes. They don’t slip but they let me slide enough on my feet where I just don’t stop like in tennis shoes. That is the best advice I ever received from square dancing. You can order them on the computer but get a quality name. They’ll last you.” Donna added that she’s not much of a television watcher but thoroughly enjoys reading. However, “I’d prefer to be out dancing, especially during the day.” In fact, her plan was to go home and call up a friend to plan some more outings. Ferguson teaches at Mission Bell in Mission, but there are others out there. Take a look at our Parks Calendar to find other classes and square dances throughout the Valley.

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for viewing after judging is completed. Categories of carvings include animals, birds, flowers, mythical creatures, jewelry, carousel animals, knife carvings, wooden toys, spoons, gourds, bowls, and wood burning. Most categories also include subcategories like types of birds. Both members and non-members may enter the competition. Ribbons will be awarded according to points received. Entries will be judged by Adair Rucker and Rich Wetherbee. Rally on the Rio The Woodcarving Show will be followed by the Rally on the Rio, six days of carving classes with nationally known instructors. The Rally on the Rio will be held January 17 through January 22 at the Nomad Shrine Club. The rally is an opportunity for woodcarvers of all skill levels, and those wanting to learn, to participate in carving, pyrography and painting classes. Classes vary in length from one to six days, according to the complexity of the project. Classes

begin at 8 a.m. and end for the day at 4:30 p.m. You can register online at https://www.rgvwoodcarvers.org/ the-rally-on-the-rio/. Instructors include Tony Dill teaching Aspen Walking Stick, Mountain Man Face and Carving a Santa; Fernando Gutierrez with Power Carving; Dennis Horstman with Willow Canes and Walking Sticks; Chip Carving by Jan Jenson; and many more. Other instructors include Gen Kreyling, Brenda Lodermeier, Jim Long, Lance Rath, Adair Rucker, Patty Rucker, Harry Seurkamp, Fred and Elaine Stenman, Jim Thalacker, George Vaughn and Rich Wetherbee. For more information, visit rgvwoodcarvers.org. The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers, founded in 1983, meet weekly at 8 a.m. on Thursday mornings, October through March, at the Nomad Shrine Club. Carvers of any skill level are always welcome. Visitors are always welcome to look over a shoulder and ask questions.

ALCOA/Arconic Retirees The Alcoa/Arconic retirees meet every second Wednesday (January through April), starting January 12, at Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd Street in McAllen, at noon. Call Gerry at (563) 340-3132 for more information. Newmar Owner’s Monthly Luncheon The Newmar Owner’s Monthly Luncheon will meet at the American Legion on the Second Wednesday of the month through March. It will be held January 12 at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost for lunch is $13 per person. This is for all Newmar owner’s past and present. Guests are welcome to attend. Invite anyone from your park or area to join. RSVP to Candace Marquis at (217) 8535982 or email to candace.marquis@yahoo.com by Friday (January 7) prior to the event. The American Legion Post 37 is located at 1305 E. Jasmine Avenue in McAllen. National Rural Letter Carriers The National Rural Letter Carriers will be meeting at Ann’s Restaurant on Wednesday, January 19. The meeting will start with registration at 9 a.m., with the program at 9:30 a.m. Lunch will be afterwards. Attendees will be ordering off the menu. For more information contact Edward Soetaert at (816) 390-6379 or soetaertec@gmail.com. 3M Retirees and Friend Welcome 3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, January 19 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) Annual Fayette County, IA Reunion Fayette County, Iowa residents will meet Thursday, Jan-

uary 20 at Mr. Gattis, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen, at 11 a.m. For more information call Violet, (319) 230-2746. Kanabec County, Minnesota Residents of Kanabec County, Minnesota will have a reunion on Tuesday, January 25, at 11 a.m. at Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen. For questions, call Judy Sundet at (320) 282-6845. Ringgold County/Diagonal Iowa All Winter Texans from Ringgold County and Diagonal Iowa and surrounding area are invited to attend Friday, February 4, 11 a.m., at Martha’s Restaurant on Val Verde Road in Donna. For more information, contact Alan Oshel (417) 770-5411 or Mary Hower (515) 822-8731. Model Rail Roading & Railroaders Model Rail Roading & Railroaders have started getting together. Anyone interested in joining the group can join them Monday through Friday at the Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at (313) 532-8549 for more information. Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers The Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers have begun their 20212022 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.

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at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Avenue at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen, Texas. Please check the website www.theimasonline.org or call (956) 681-2800 for more information. January 20 Alfresco Weslaco will be held 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. in historic downtown Weslaco. Free admission. The

heart and soul of the community is in Downtown and Weslaco wants to share it with you by providing music and art. Bring your lawn chairs and dancing shoes. There will be food, arts and crafts vendors. For more information, visit www.weslacoedc.com, or call (956) 969-0838.

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pico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Old Time Dances - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-4pm, Kenny & Friends. In the Main Hall. $6pp. 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. 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 - Citrus Mobile Home and RV Park, Edinburg, 1-3:30pm, Snacks will be served. Brenda Warborg, 605-651-1289. Dance/Workshop - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 2-4pm, PH III-IV RD dance/workshop. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing

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guests welcome. Entertainment - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 6:30pm, The Colliers. BYOB. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr Richard Bargas. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Doors open at 6:00 pm. Snack bar open. Games begin at 7:00 pm. Wednesday, January 19 Breakfast Tacos - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:30-9am, $2 each. Craft Sale - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. Bluegrass Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, 50/50, coffee, homemade goodies. New jammers welcome. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande,price varies. Lunch & Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am-3pm, 11:30 - Burgers & Fries. 1:00 - Jam. Free admission. 4224 S. Conway. Weekly Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, 1900 Grace Ave, food $. Variety Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, Bob Dolle. Snack bar opens at 11:30 am. Karaoke - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, In the Chuckwagon Room of the Friendship Hall. Please use parking lot at the south side of the building, enter through the swimming pool doors and take the first door on the right past Coke machine. Mask required when not singing, please. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by invitation only. 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. Singles Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 6-7pm, BYOB. Dream Catcher Karaoke - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 6-9pm, BYOB. Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, Cookies and coffee at intermission. 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 - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, The Naomi Bristow Show. $8pp. BYOB/ice cream bars for sale. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Rusty Rierson Show, $8pp. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr Richard Bargas. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Baker Family, $8pp. 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. Concert - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7-9pm, Jason Coleman. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. BYOB. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Eric Kearns, $8pp. Amazing vocal recreations of superstar recording artists. Doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Chamberlins Southern Express. Concessions available.

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vorites at the parks in the area. It is a great way to get out there and learn about nature and the other visitors that visit the great climate of the Rio Grande Valley. We invite you to share your photos with us at news@wintertexantimes. com. You can also find pages on Facebook to see what others have seen around the Valley including the

Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival page and Rio Grande Valley Birds. For more sites to visit, look at our Rio Grande Valley Visitors Guide online (www.wintertexantimes. com, online editions) where we have a section of Birding and Nature sites that include Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, The World Birding Center network and other parks.

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that every year. And to think, if my dad had his way – way too many years ago – I would have grown up in Alaska. Thank you for staying in Texas dad.

get much cooler than it is. The 50and 60-degree temperatures are just right for me. Any lower and I just want to stay inside for the most part. I understand why you choose to get away from the colder temperatures of the northern states. I spent one year in Colorado, it was a very mild winter the year we were there, and I know I wouldn’t be able to do

While the weather has been cooler, and often a little wet, it has still been reasonable to get outside and enjoy the sites of the Valley. I invite

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others in the park, and once the season started, it was fully embraced by park management. It was then that they felt the need to do something each year during the holiday season. Last year, because of COVID, they were told they would have to do something on their own instead of using park facilities or services. Again, Bargel saw something that piqued her interest. She saw a piece on the local TV news station that indicated the HCISD Clothing Closet needed winter coats for children in grade pre-K through high school. She soon learned, there was a need for other things. The Clothing Closet needed underwear, socks, shoes, and other clothing items. “I was sold on the idea that this was where we could make an impact for others less fortunate,” said Bargel. Soon, flyers were distributed throughout the park. Totes were placed at the end of her driveway for collections. She stored donated items in a spare room until distribu-

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tion day. Last year, even with the lower turn out, residents donated about 600 items. This year, they delivered nearly 1,100 items that were either donated or purchased with donated monies. Items they delivered last week included underwear, socks, shoes, shirts, gloves, and other miscellaneous clothing items. “We are thrilled with the response of our very generous residents,” said Bargel about this year’s donations. “We’ve gotten comments that residents appreciate that kids within our own school district will benefit from these donations.” As for next year, she said, they’ll see if someone has a different idea to donate to or if they will continue to donate to HCISD. Bargel said, her and her co-chair, Jan Walter, both feel strongly about helping those in need, volunteering, and sharing their blessings with their community. This is just one of the ways they feel they can give back to the community they love so much.

“I believe we need to share our blessings and good fortunes of being here with those less fortunate, to make their lives a little bit better,” said Bargel. “The Harlingen community and the Valley in general have been very welcoming to us – we need to give back.” In the past, residents have donated food and personal items to Loaves and Fishes and Sow the Word. Other residents get involved with volunteering at a local thrift store, Valley Baptist Hospital, the Food Bank and packing backpacks – and maybe others that I am not aware of, said Bargel about the many things the residents do for the community. “Our quilting group has made weighted blankets and lap quilts and donated those as well. “It’s the spirit of doing something worthy and good for others,” she said. “Hel-

ping others, especially kids, always brings out our most generous spirits. “I have a heart full of emotion for projects like this – helping those whose lives may not be as blessed as mine,” continued Bargel. “I’ve been through tough times myself. Doing a project like this, donating to causes I believe in and have a heart for, gives me a full heart and a sense of purpose.”

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