October 16, 2019 Winter Texan Times Vol. 33, No. 1 by Winter Texan Times

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WELCOME BACK! We’re Glad You’re Here!

Welcome home!

It’s been a warm one here in South Texas, but it looks like Winter Texans are bringing some of that cool weather with them as they arrive in the Valley. This past weekend we saw our first cold front of the season and had some nice, cool days to enjoy outdoor activities. Of course, in south Texas, we enjoy our outdoors year-round, even in the heat of summer. As usual, the Valley is a different place without you. We are happy to see you coming back home. As the new editor of the Winter Texan Times, I myself, miss you and all that you bring to the Valley. In all of the years I have spent in this office I have made some great friendships and hold dear many memories of the Winter Texans that come through our office doors. I look forward to a great year getting to know even more Winter Texan friends. During a recent trip to San Antonio, I saw no less than 30 Winter Texans See WELCOME pg. 7

Long time WTT writer passes away

Editor’s Note: Virginia was a valued member of the Winter Texan Times for 13 years. She was instrumental in the beginning years of the Winter Texan Times. We express our condolences to Virginia’s family. She will be missed by us and the Winter Texan community. Virginia Sunderman, 95, of Lake Katrine, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at her home. She was employed at Indiana Bell Telephone Company, Huntington, Indiana, for 25 years, retiring in 1976 See WRITER pg. 7 INDEX “On the road with Jo” p 14 Parks Calendar p8 Events Calendar p 16 WintertainersTM p 11 Taste of the Valley p9 Business Guide p 17 Classifieds p 18

RGVBF has more than birds to talk about

The Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival, going on its 26th year, is nothing new to Harlingen, but this year they plan to shake it up a bit. The RGVBF is keeping things fresh and exciting with a change in location, new field trip destinations, and a few other changes that will be sure to excite the birder and all its attendees. The festival will be held at the Harlingen Convention Center this year and expects to see hundreds of attendees. Last year the event saw 600 attendees that came from 41 states and six countries. Attendees come to see

Green Jay photo provided by Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival

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2019 SandCastle Days was biggest ever

The 32nd SandCastle Days was held October 2 through 6 where attendees had the chance to view sandcastles built by 12 master sandcastle builders. This year’s builders came from as far as the Netherlands and Canada. According to Lucinda Wierenga, one of the organizers of the event, this year’s event appeared to set new records. “The weather and tide cooperated, and the police had to direct traffic all of Saturday and well into Sunday afternoon,” she said. “But now it is quiet, and the gallery is lovely, especially right at dusk.” Wierenga added that any who want to see what there is shouldn’t wait too long. With the sandcastles, mother nature will decide when to take them out. The event features a group sandcastle built by all 12 participants and then a contest between them. The top three sandcastle builders were

first place, Abe Waterman (Canada) for his “Three’s the Charm;” second place was Wilfred Stijger (Netherlands) for “Catch of the Day;” and third place went to Greg Grady (New Hampshire) for his sandcastle “Cosmic Drop.” Each year the event boasts live music, art booths, great food, and exciting evenings. SandCastle Days also includes activities for all ages and activities for families. Attendees also have the opportunity to participate in SandCamps where they can learn from experienced sandcastle builders. The event is free. If you missed this year, do not despair, said Wierenga. Just mark the first weekend of October off on your calendar to be on South Padre Island. If you can’t wait that long, visit SPI in December to see the Holiday Sandcastle Village, which is already in production See SANDCASTLE pg. 15

“Three’s the Charm” by Abe Waterman First Place

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STC Theatre opens its 10th season

STC Theatre opens this year’s season William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew this weekend, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. Pictured is Miss Holmes from last year’s production. South Texas College Theatre celebrates their 10th anniversary with a season packed with classics and comedy. The Theatre invites the community to become a Season Pass subscriber for another year of fun and quality entertainment. STC Theatre opens the season on October 17, at 7:30 p.m., with William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. The opening production runs through October 20 and is followed by Rick John-

ston’s farce comedy Cahoots, from November 14-17. In the spring, the STC Theatre will sing to their hearts’ content with William Finn and Rachel Sheinkin’s musical favorite Cyrano de Bergerac, February 2023. The 2019-20 season wraps up with the Cooper Cabaret – an event celebrating the theatre’s 10th anniversary by showcasing local talent May 2-5.

“We wanted to celebrate our 10th anniversary by returning to the classics and farces that were a part of our earlier production seasons,” says Drama Department Chair Joel Jason Rodriguez. “We have grown so much in the past 10 years and we want to celebrate and honor that by ending the season with the Cooper Cabaret. “Our productions have always been a mixture of STC and UTRGV students,

WINTER TEXAN TIMES WINTER TEXAN TIMES graduates, and community members, and we believe this is what makes South Texas College Theatre so vibrant and rich,” Rodriguez said. “What better way to end a season than to showcase the talent that brought us to where we are today?” All Sunday matinee productions are ASL interpreted by student interns from STC’s Interpreters Training Program. Individual ticket prices for Main Stage productions are $5 for students/faculty/senior citizens/military and $10 general admission. Studio productions cost $5 general admission. Season passes are also available, allowing patrons to attend all the productions and choose between general or reserved seating. All subscribers also receive special deals for any additional guest performances that may arise throughout the year. General season passes are $15 for students/faculty/senior citizens/military and $25 for the community. Reserved seating season subscriptions are $25 for students/ faculty/senior citizens/military and $35 for the community. Season Passes can be purchased online at https://kioskportal. southtexascollege.edu/marketplace.aspx. For more information about STC Theatre, call (956) 872-2301. All productions will be held at STC’s Cooper Center for Communication Arts, located at the Pecan Campus, 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen.

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UTRGV Performing Arts has full calendar

UTRGV Performing Arts, Patron of the Arts, is all about entertaining this year. Their calendar is quite full of music ranging from flamenco to holiday music. Their season started in early September with a piano concert and will end in the

Spring with a tuba concert. Coming up this month is flamenco guitarist Nino de Pura, or Daniel Navarro Cruz. Cruz is one of the most prize-winning guitarists in Spain. His performance will be on Friday, October 18. Saxophon-

ist Josiah Boornazian will be performing a recital on Saturday, October 19. Boornazian is an assistant professor of music at UTRGV where he teaches saxophone and jazz studies. On October 22, you have a chance of

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Taste of Harlingen brings the food to you

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VSO announces 2019-20 concert season

The Valley Symphony Orchestra and Peter Dabrowski, music director/conductor, announced the launch of the 201920 concert season in August at a special event. The season opened with a back to school concert in September. The season will also include a performance of music from the James Bond films and a guest appearance from UTRGV’s Ballet Folklorico. Maestro

Dabrowski announced that special guests Mariachi Aztlan will perform as part of the season finale concert. “Mariachi Aztlan is one of the best ensembles in the United States, and we are thrilled that they will be performing with our orchestra,” said Dabrowski. VSO Executive Director Katy Coy said the Symphony will be offering a three-concert subscription offering this

The Valley Symphony Orchestra season has announced their season with their first concert, James Bond Meets Brahms, being held on October 25.

year. “Our patrons have been asking for a more flexible option, and we are pleased to offer a package this year that includes the music of the James Bond and Indiana Jones films, plus our beloved ‘A Touch of Frost’,” said Coy. The James Bond Meets Brahms, two men of mystery – one incredible concert, will be held October 25. The concert will

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feature The Best of Bond (Barry/Tyzik), VSO symphony No. 3 (Brahms), and HungariFrom pg. 6 an Dance No. 6 (Brahms/Schmeling). The VSO’s annual holiday perfor-will feature Indiana Jones and the Wild mance, A Touch of Frost, will take placeWest themed music on February 28. December 13. The concert will feature theMusic includes Scherzo Capriccioso by VSO Chorale, UTRGV’s Ballet Folklori-Dvorak, Trumpet Conerto by Artunian co and selections from favorites such asand featuring trumpetist Jared Broussard, Handel’s Messiah and The Nutcracker. The Big County Suite by Moross and A musical adventure to the corners ofRaiders of the Lost Ark: Raiders March the Earth and across the American westby Williams. The VSO Season Finale Event, deSee VSO pg. 7 signed by Dabrowski, will be held March 27. Music will include the Hungarian March by Berlioz, Violin Concerto No. 2, La Camanella by Paganini featuring violinist Geoffrey Wong, Crystal Horizon by Writer. Specials guests Mariachi Aztmusical We Will Rock You on Octoberlan will perform Bolero by Ravel with the 26, the heartwarming classic A Charlieorchestra. Brown Christmas Live on Stage on De- The three-concert, $125 package is cember 10, the Tony Award Winningcurrently available for purchase. Seats in Musical Jersey Boys on March 3, theall sections are still available. Subscriber mind-blowing spectacular The Illusion-benefits include guaranteed annual seat ists – Live From BroadwayTM on Marchreservation period ahead of the general 6, and the timeless hits of Rain – A Trib-public, first notice on all upgrades, exclusive guest artist information and content, ute to the Beatles on May 1. As always, season tickets are avail-no hassle ticket replacements for lost or able. Full season packages are available,misplaced tickets and much more. as well as savings on buying tickets to any Concerts will be held at the McAllen two or more shows. Season tickets mustPerforming Arts Center, at 801 Convenbe purchased through www.liveinmcal-tion Center Blvd. in McAllen, from 8 to len.com or through their phone number at10 p.m. For a complete list of concerts, music repertoire and guest artist infor888) 200-4036. For information on individual tick-mation, visit VSO online at www.valets and show times, visit their website atleyorchestra.org or call the office at 956661-1615.

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Broadway in McAllen opens this weekend with Cats

McAllen Convention Center will host a stellar line up of entertainment in the Broadway in McAllen and McAllen Live! Series this season. Broadway in McAllen opens this weekend with Cats. Performances will be held at 8 p.m. on both Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Saturday. The Broadway in McAllen Season includes four other spectacular titles including the wonderfully funny Blue Man Group on December 2 and 3, the spirited, nimbly staged delight Finding Neverland on January 28, the Tony & Grammy Award – Winning Beautiful: The Carole King Musical on March 15, and the original rock musical Rent on April 28. McAllen Live! is back with its all-new series including the Queen – inspired rock

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From heading south. I only counted vehicles that were pulling a home though, so who knows how many more drivers may have been Winter Texans. I encountered two Winter Texan couples at one rest stop. One couple was out with their cameras and binoculars enjoying the butterfly migration and searching for birds in the trees. Last week, my husband and I enjoyed a nice lunch at Scalisi’s Chicago Style Pizza and More in Pharr. There we encountered two other Winter Texan couples. (By the way – their food is delicious.) As we have been gearing up for the season, we have been meeting park managers, city leaders, and area chambers and visitor bureaus. We can tell you they have great plans for this year! Every other year the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley conducts the Winter Texan Survey with the support of the Winter Texan Times. The information gathered in this survey is vital to helping your communities and businesses that serve the needs of Winter Texans understand the Winter Texan resident and how important you are to our communities. Keep an eye out for that later this year and make sure you fill out your survey. If you have a great story idea, we love new suggestions. Send us your ideas to news@wintertexantimes.com.

pg. 1 Some types of stories we may be interested in could be profile pieces, unique activities or events in your community, how is your park involved in local charity work, or any of the myriad of great human interest stories we stumble across all the time in our Winter Texan parks. As you can see from this issue, there are already a lot of events happening all around for you to enjoy. Take a look at our Parks Calendar and our Events Calendar inside. We here at the Winter Texan Times hope you found your way safely to your south Texas home and enjoy your stay with us this season. Love y’all, Carina A. Brunson

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From pg. 1 she served as emcee for many jam sessions in the Mission area. She was a Winter Texan member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Mission. Virginia is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Langston; two grandchildren; and two sisters. She was also survived by a former foreign exchange student, Hans Werner Jany, a native of Germany. Online condolences may be left at www.SimpsonGaus.com.

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From pg. 5 to history of the toured ranches. Programs will be held at the L.E. Franks Tourist Center at 501 S. 7th St. Artwork will be displayed at the Willacy County Art League building. For more information visit their website at www.wildinwillacy.weebly.com or call (956) 689-1864.

RVHS presents Hunchback of Notre Dame

The Robert Vela High School Fine Arts department is pleased to announce their 7th annual fall musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame performed by the SaberStagers. The SaberStagers have received five Hidalgo County PALM Awards, including 2018 Best Musical. The show will be performed December 5, 6, 7, 12, 13 and 14 at 7 p.m. and December 7, 8, 14 and 15 at 2 p.m. There will also be two ASL interpreted performances on Saturday, December 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $5 for senior citizen 65+. For more information, call (956) 289-2650. RVHS is located at 801 E. Canton Rd., in Edinburg.

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PARKS

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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, October 16 Show - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 9amNoon, Ticket sales for Dinner Theater on December 6th and 7th. No tickets will be available on the days of the event. Reserved seating only. $15pp for dinner and Play Aladdin Villas Community Play

House presents: “Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner”. 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner included, Prizes given to winner. Thursday, October 17 Show - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 9amNoon, Ticket sales for Dinner Theater on December 6th and 7th. No tickets will be available on the days of the event. Reserved seating only. $15pp for dinner and Play Aladdin Villas Community Play House presents: “Those Crazy Ladies in the House on the Corner”. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Friday, October 18 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, South Texas Ramblers Show - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 9amNoon, Ticket sales for Dinner Theater on December 6th and 7th. No tickets will be available on the days of the event. Reserved seating only. $15pp for dinner and Play Aladdin Villas Community Play House presents: “Those Crazy Ladies in

the House on the Corner”. Sunday, October 20 Church - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non Denominational Church Services Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. Tuesday, October 22 Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, 8:00 am Men’s Prayer and Bible Study, 9:30 am Women’s Prayer and Bible Study. Wednesday, October 23 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner included, Prizes given to winner. Thursday, October 24 Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Friday, October 25 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Diego Sunday, October 27 Church - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non Denominational Church Services Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. Tuesday, October 29 Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, 8:00 am Men’s Prayer and Bible Study, 9:30 am Women’s Prayer and Bible Study. Wednesday, October 30 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner included, Prizes given to winner. Thursday, October 31 Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Hot dog/bratwurst with chili or sauerkraut, sides and cake, $6pp. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels Dance & Costume Contest, $7pp. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Halloween Costume Dance, music by DJ Richard Kline, $5pp, BYOB/ snacks, free ice, popcorn and soda for sale, prizes for best three costumes.

Friday, November 1 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Steven May & Southern Knights Public Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, Homemade lunches that include dessert and drink. Menu varies monthly. $5pp. Saturday, November 2 All Park Garage Sale - Fiesta Village, Mission.

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Public Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs anyway served with hashbrowns and bacon, sausage links, or ham, and toast. Market Square - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Breakfast, plants, fruits, vegetables, jewelry, patio sale, crafts, etc. Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB/Snacks, popcorn & soda for sale. Open jam, all welcome. Sunday, November 3 Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, Non-denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernan- Breakfast, lunch, dinner. dez. Bible study follows service. Anytime is a great time to head over to Denny’s Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, for a great-tasting meal. 8:30am, Non-denominational service. After my daughter’s volleyball game, we headed Church - Tropic Winds MH & RV Re- over to Denny’s for “breakfast.” Good choice! sort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non De- The look on my 14-year-old daughter’s face as nominational Church Services she bit into her first Moons over My Hammy sandChurch Service - Mission West RV wich at the Denny’s located at 2301 W. University Park, 10-11am, Non-denominational ser- Dr. in Edinburg said it all. vice with Pastor Jeff Dilks, everyone wel- Her eyes closed, the corners of her mouth turned come. Coffee and cookies served follow- upward and, after a long and stressful day that included school and a huge volleyball match (they ing service. Worship - Bibleville Conference won), she relaxed – the sandwich became her comGrounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and fort food. The sandwich is made with ham and scrambled 7:00 pm. eggs, topped with American and Swiss cheese, and Monday, November 4 placed between crunchy grilled sourdough bread. Golf Scrambles - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon, Public Scrambles Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 10 AM. Ladies Scramble Thursday - 10 AM. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm, Hamburgers and french fries. Tuesday, November 5 Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, 8:00 am Men’s Prayer and Bible Study, 9:30 am Women’s Prayer and Bible Study. Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, 1/4 lb hamburgers, cheeseburgers, vegeburgers, hot dogs and chili dogs, chips, soda or water. Admission fees vary. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, BYOB/free ice, popcorn & soda for sale. Pass the bucket. Wednesday, November 6 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner included, Prizes given to winner. Thursday, November 7 Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers & More. Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm, Jamin’ with Paul. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Spaghetti or baked spaghetti with sides and pudding, $6pp.

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But, like something your mom makes, it just can’t be replicated; there is no substitute. Denny’s has an incredible variety. There are burgers, steaks, chicken, sandwiches...the list goes on – even for dessert. But for me and Camilla, breakfast will always be king at Denny’s – 24 hours a day. Camilla’s reaction to the sandwich brought back memories of my first trip to a Denny’s in the early 1990s in Florence, S.C. The sandwich caught my attention because of the Betty Grable film “Moon Over Miami.” It immediately became my favorite menu item. Today, I have several favorites at Denny’s. This time I ordered the Ultimate Omelette. It was ultimate goodness. The three-egg omelet with crumbled sausage, bacon, fire-roasted bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, diced tomatoes and shredded cheddar cheese was a tasteful treat and a breakfast for royalty. Served with crispy hash browns and toasted wheat bread, this omelet is competing for my favorite Denny’s breakfast, along with about five other items. Denny’s was founded back in 1953 in Lakewood CA as Danny’s Donuts, in 1959 Danny’s Donuts renamed to Denny’s. The coupons in today’s edition of the Winter Texan Times are valid at any location in the Rio Grande Valley. Camilla and I will be sure to visit them quite often in the future, especially when we want breakfast – which is pretty much all the time.

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Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30-5:30pm, BYOB/own table service/snacks. Dessert and soda for sale. $3pp/all you can eat. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Friday, November 8 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Route 66 Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Homemade and purchased crafts, breakfast for sale, free admission. Public Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, Homemade lunches that include dessert and drink. Menu varies monthly. $5pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, DJ Richard, $5pp, BYOB/ snacks, free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Saturday, November 9 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuit and gravy. Patio Sales - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Resident patio sales, free admission. Craft Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8am-Noon.

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Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB/Snacks, popcorn & soda for sale. Open jam, all welcome. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers and more. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, With Curt James, $6pp. Sunday, November 10 Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, Non-denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows service. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:30am, Non-denominational service. Church - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non Denominational Church Services Church Service - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Jeff Dilks, everyone welcome. Coffee and cookies served following service. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. Monday, November 11 Golf Scrambles - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon, Public Scrambles Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 10 AM. Ladies Scramble Thursday - 10 AM. Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4-5:30pm, Public welcome, offering mesquite-grilled burgers as well as grilled chicken. Specials are

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a hamburger with all the “fixins”, french fries, and iced tea or coffee for $5pp or a cheeseburger, french fries, and iced tea or coffee for $5.50pp. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm, Stuffed pork loin. Tuesday, November 12 Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, 8:00 am Men’s Prayer and Bible Study, 9:30 am Women’s Prayer and Bible Study. Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, 1/4 lb hamburgers, cheeseburgers, vegeburgers, hot dogs and chili dogs, chips, soda or water. Admission fees vary. Country Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Open to all musicians and the public. Come for hamburgers, lunch starting at 11am. Cake, cookies, and coffee during break. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, BYOB/free ice, popcorn & soda for sale. Pass the bucket donations. Taco Tuesday - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-5:30pm, 2 tacos or taco salad choice of beef or chicken, drink & dessert $6pp. Wednesday, November 13 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Homemade donuts. Park Rummage - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 8am-Noon. 55+ Older Golf Scramble - Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club, Edinburg, 2:30pm, $25 admission fee, Dinner included, Prizes given to winner. Thursday, November 14 Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers & More. Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30-3pm, Jamin’ with Paul. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Meatloaf with sides and cake, $6pp. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30-5:30pm, BYOB/own table service/snacks. Dessert and soda for sale. $3pp/all you can eat. Happy Hour - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 6-7:30pm, Diego and Edith, BYOB, snack bar available, donations. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Prayer and Praise. Friday, November 15 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Sweetwater Public Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-1pm, Homemade lunches that include dessert and drink. Menu varies monthly. $5pp. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, Free, dessert and coffee served.

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Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Gatos Locos, $6pp, BYOB/ snacks, free ice, popcorn/soda for sale. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, With The Howlers, $8pp. Saturday, November 16 Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, Barbed Wire Craft and Patio Sale - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8amNoon, Refreshments and lunch available, interested vendors can call 843-424-0778. All Park Yard Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8am-Noon. Public Breakfast - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Homemade buttermilk biscuits and sausage gravy, eggs anyway served with hashbrowns and bacon, sausage links, or ham, and toast. Market Square - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8-11am, Breakfast, plants, fruits, vegetables, jewelry, patio sale, crafts, etc. Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB/Snacks, popcorn & soda for sale. Open jam, all welcome. Rock n Roll/Big Band - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, Dessert and coffee, free admission, musicians and vocalists by invitation only. Call Pat at 956-8745041. Sunday, November 17 Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, Non-denominational church service with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible study follows service. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:30am, Non-denominational service. Church - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non Denominational Church Services. Church Service - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Jeff Dilks, everyone welcome. Coffee and cookies served following service. Church - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 10am, Non-denominational. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, 10:30 am and 7:00 pm. Gospel Jam - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 2-4pm, Everyone welcome. Monday, November 18 Golf Scrambles - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon, Public Scrambles Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 10 AM. Ladies Scramble Thursday - 10 AM. Monday Night Hamburgers - Mission West RV Park, 4-5:30pm, Public welcome, offering mesquite-grilled burgers as well as grilled chicken. Specials are a hamburger with all the “fixins”, french fries, and iced tea or coffee for $5pp or a cheeseburger, french fries, and iced tea or coffee for $5.50pp. See PARKS pg. 14

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From pg. 1 of birds. The RGV is also major migration corridor because of the convergence of two major flyways, the Central and Mississippi. The big numbers aren’t that bad for the Valley birder, and those that come and visit just to see the birds. Of 950 bird species in North America, the United States has over 800, Texas has 600, and more than 500 of those can be found in the Rio Grande Valley. The birding festival began in 1994 when the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce and members of the birding community capitalized on the RGV’s biodiversity with an initiative to create this one-of-a-kind birding festival. Propelled by volunteers that first year, and funded by sponsors, the festival was a success and served as a model to many festivals across the country and abroad. Birding and nature tourism were making waves and the RGV was on the leading edge. According to coordinators, last year’s event brought three million dollars to the local economy. According to a recent Texas A&M Economic Impact Study, ecotourism has an economic impact of nearly half a billion dollars on the Rio Grande Valley annually, extrapolating over 6,000 jobs in the Valley. The success of ecotourism in the Valley has led other cities to create festivals and events where the wildlife is celebrated. The Valley also has the World Birding Centers, nine distinctly different nature centers, that draw thousands of visitors throughout the Valley. In previous years, donations have been used on projects for the Red-crowned Parrots and Harris’s Hawks. Last year the Tejano Parrot Project was able to purchase telemetry collars and tracking

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equipment. Volunteers have been able totrips, breakfast with the birds at The Inn conduct weekly roost surveys in Browns-at Chachalaca Bend, a butterfly field trip, ville, Harlingen, Weslaco and McAllenSouth Padre Island, and more. Topics utilizing the tracking equipment on col-discussed during field trips include ornilared birds in three of those roost areas.thology, parrots of the area, banding, ValFunds from this year will be used to pur-ley raptors, and photography. There will chase additional collars for birds in otherbe workshops on how to do birding with Valley communities to continue gatheringtechnology, how to record bird sightings, behavior information on these amazinglearning to listen to the sounds around you, improving field identification skills, parrots that visit the Valley. The Harris’s Hawk project was ableand so much more. to use donations to purchase climbing The festival will run from November 6 equipment enabling researchers to accessthrough 10 where visitors will descend on and band chicks in 22 nests. Donationsthe City of Harlingen, eager to experience this year will be used to study interactionall that makes the RGV so special. There of these banded birds with the adults fromwill be music, food, wildlife, habitats to the same nests and to compare and ana-explore, and of course, friendly, warm lyze DNA samples extracted during thepeople. banding process. A new project added this year is the South Texas Hummingbird Banding Project. This effort will provide the lower Rio Grande Valley with its first and only hummingbird bander. Buff-bellied Hummingbirds of the Rio Grande Valley will be the focus of this project. Speaker presentations will be held on Thursday and Saturday afternoons that will give more details of these projects. This year’s festival will include family activities and nature activities that will be held at the convention center on Saturday and Sunday. Activities include the Kiskadee Korner, a raptor show, a bird walk and the Birders Bazaar. Special events during the festival include a silent auction, a student awards ceremony recognizing artwork area students have drawn, a Star Party on Wednesday evening, and the American Birding Association’s 50th anniversary podcast bash. Field trips include visits to the local Birding Centers, State Parks and refuges, McAllen Nature Center, Laguna Madre, Bahia Grande, local battlegrounds, a ride on the Riverside Dreamer, biking field

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There is a $25 registration fee for everyone attending. Field trips are designed for beginners to advanced. Prices for field trips range – all prices can be found online. Prices for seminars and keynotes range between $10 and $20, but a Kiskadee Pass is available for $30 which allows entry to all of those being offered in the auditorium. These tickets must be purchased during open registration, before the day of the event. Individual tickets for seminars and other events (excluding field trips) can be purchased at the door. The Bargain Bazaar and some other events are free and open to the public. Please visit their website to get a full list of details. The Harlingen Convention Center is located at 701 Harlingen Heights Dr. For more information and full list of field trips, visit www.rgvbf.org.

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Beautiful about Beaches the most but is the least developed

All eyes have recently been focused on our beautiful beaches. There has been lots of interest from Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge, located on Laguna Madre Bay, and their new and improved roads in the refuge to Sand Castle Days on South Padre Island - now in its 32nd year. The event on South Padre Island brought twelve professional sculptors to the island plus many visitors to watch them as they sculpted houses, castles, animals and people in the fine sand of the beach. Also, in the news was Space X and their desire to buy out the residents of Kopernick Shores who live near Boca Chica Beach. Probably the least visited of all these beaches would be Boca Chica Beach. Many of us glimpse a part of that area when we visit South Padre Island. All we have to do as we stand at the base of the South Padre Island monument, dedicated to the Shrimpers lost at sea, is to look across the channel to the South. That’s Boca Chica... meaning small mouth. The term “boca chica” refers to the mouth of the Rio Grande River for as it empties into the Gulf of Mexico, the “mouth” is greatly reduced. That and the many bends in the river contribute to the flooding of the Rio Grande Valley. But if you don’t have a boat and you can’t swim, how do you get to Boca Chica? There is a paved road from Brownsville that will take you directly to this paradise. To really see and appreciate the pristine waters of Boca Chica Beach, one needs to travel from Brownsville on Highway 4 to the very end of the highway where the asphalt meets the sand. On this highway are two of the most interesting historical occurrences of the Rio Grande Valley...the earliest happening was the site of the last Battle of the Civil War. The other current, and historical happening, is the site of Space X with their plan to send a rocket to Mars. The South can brag that they won this last battle even though the Civil War had ended about a month prior when the South surrendered to the North. Supposedly both sides knew that the war had ended, but animosity, or a desire for recognition and possible political advancement, encouraged the adversaries to go to battle. As you gaze from the marker toward the battleground, you will probably wonder why anyone in their right mind would want to fight a battle in the heat of the Rio Grande Valley among the cactus and thorns of that lonely area. This battlefield, named the Battle of Palmito Ranch, is only one of the many battle sites found in the Lower Rio Grande Valley. It is probably the one we brag

and the least visited of all the sites. Most of the battles fought in the Lower Rio Grande Valley occurred before the Civil War and were fought between Mexican and American troops who were battling over the disputed boundary between the two countries. Depending on how interested you are in history, you could spend a day or several days visiting these battle sites. Space X is truly a happening of the present and of the future with plans to launch a rocket to Mars and even carry passengers to - shall we say, a possible new frontier? It is rumored that our Rio Grande Valley location may be the first to send a manned rocket to Mars and that a rocket sent from the Valley location will probably be launched before one is launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Most of us have difficulty even comprehending the possibility of visiting Mars, much less living on another planet. In order to visit Boca Chica Beach, one should first check the Cameron County web site to be sure Highway 4 is open. If Space X has scheduled a rocket launch, Highway 4 will be closed to all traffic. Plus, you must have proof of citizenship as you return from the beach as you will encounter an immigration check point on this road. Don’t be surprised if you are monitored by a Space X security vehicle while traveling past their installation. Even though you are on a county road, the work at Space X is top secret - so keep driving until you see the beautiful Gulf.

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From pg. 10 Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm, Baked parmesan chicken. Tuesday, November 19 Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 8am, 8:00 am Men’s Prayer and Bible Study, 9:30 am Women’s Prayer and Bible Study. Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, 1/4 lb hamburgers, cheeseburgers, vegeburgers, hot dogs and chili dogs, chips, soda or water. Admission fees vary. Country Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Open to all musicians and the public. Come for hamburgers, lunch starting at 11am. Cake, cookies, and coffee during break.

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by the very same artists who competed at SandCastle Days. The sculptures are being constructed across from Louie’s Backyard in the heart of the entertainment district and will feature a dozen holiday-themed sculptures as well as a musical light show. For more information on SandCastle Days and their other events, you can visit them online at www.sandcastledays.com, or on Facebook.

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CALENDAR October 16 – Internationally renowned “La Jaiba Downs” crab races are held on the Quarterdeck Lounge Raceway on Wednesday nights where the host, Isla Grand Beach Resort, gives away “Grand” dollars good for food and refreshments on the property. The races are held from 7 to 9 p.m. The resort is located at 500 Padre Blvd. at South Padre Island. October 17 – Alfredo Weslaco will be held in historic downtown Weslaco on the third Thursday of the month from now through February. The event features live music, school presentations such as mariachis, dance teams or plays, a variety of vendors offering diverse items, products, goods, services and more. A classic car show will also be present. The event kicks off at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 9 p.m. For more information, call (956) 969-0838. October 17 – The Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum will be hosting their A Night in Old Mexico themed Taste of Harlingen from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will feature over a dozen participating restaurants with food for attendees to enjoy, a silent auction and live music. Advance tickets are $75, or tickets are $85 at the door. The event will be held at the museum at 2425 Boxwood in Harlingen. For more information, call (956) 2164904 or visit www.tasteofharlingen.com. October 17-20 – South Texas College Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew. Individual tickets and Season passes can be purchased online at https://kioskportal.southtexascollege.edu/marketplace. aspx. For more information, call (956) 872-2301. October 18 – Flamenco Guitarist Daniel Navarro Cruz, better known as Nino de Pura, will perform at 7 p.m. at UTRGV Performing Arts Center in Edinburg. Call (956) 665-3881, (956) 8827025, or visit patron.utrgv.edu for more information or tickets. October 18 – Frontera Audubon will host an October Night Hike at 7:30 p.m. Participants can see what nocturnal animals are along the Thicket Trail. Participants will be led by flashlight to look for spiders, scorpions, bats, frogs and nocturnal birds. A blacklight will also be set up to see what night critters may come. Bring a flashlight, bug-spray and wear closed toe shoes. Event is $3 per person and free for Audubon members. Frontera Audubon is located at 1101 S.

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ary at 6801 Padre Blvd. Talks take place Call (956) 661-1615 or visit www.val- fashion show, face painting, butterfly S. Texas Blvd. For more information call at 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Ad- leyorchestra.org. talks, planting demonstrations and more. (956) 968-9142. mission is $7 for seniors. For more inforOctober 26 – Payne Arena, formerly October 25-27 – The Texas Home and October 26 – An Octubafest will be mation call (956) 761-6801. Outdoor Expo will be held at the McAl- held at the UTRGV Performing Arts State Farm Arena, will host Killer Queen October 21, 22 – It’s a surprise party len Convention Center, 700 Convention Center at 3 p.m. Call (956) 665-3881, – The Premier Tribute to Queen, featurand you’re invited to Happy 50ish, the center Blvd. The event will feature ex- (956) 882-7025, or visit patron.utrgv.edu ing Patrick Myers as Freddie Mercury. Texas Blvd. in Weslaco. You can callmusical that proves you haven’t lived hibits, demonstrations, and vendors pro- for more information or tickets. For more information and tickets, visit (956) 968-3275 for more information oruntil you’ve hit middle-age. The musi- viding a wide selection of items for your October 26 – McAllen Live! Opens www.paynearena.com. to sign up ahead of time. cal will be held on October 21 and 22. household. Admission is $5 for adults. their season with the Queen – inspired October 27 – Sea Turtle, Inc. will host October 18-19 – Broadway in McAl-Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with curtain at More information can be found online at rock musical We Will Rock You at 8 Trick or Treat with the Turtles from 1 to len opens with three performances of7:30 p.m. The musical will be held at www.texashomeandoutdoorexpo.com. p.m. For tickets and showtimes, visit 3 p.m. Family-friendly costumes are enCats. Showtimes will be 8 p.m. on bothSouth Padre Island Convention Centre, October 26 – SandCamp Saturdays www.liveinmcallen.com or call (888) couraged, but not required. Sea Turtle, Friday and Saturday and a 2 p.m. show7355 Padre Blvd. Call (956) 943-4700 are held every Saturday, from 5 to 6 200-4035. Inc. is located at 6617 Padre Blvd. Adon Saturday. For tickets and showtimes,for more information. p.m. at City Beach Access #16 on South October 26 – Weslaco Museum will mission fee is $6 or $5 for 62 and over. visit www.liveinmcallen.com or call October 22 – UTRGV Master Chorale Padre Island, weather permitting. Sand- host a Saturday Lecture titled “Hallow- For more information call (956) 7621(888) 200-4035. and University Choir Fall Concert “Ad- Camp is an educational project of Sand een: Ghosts, Myths and Legends” at 2 4511. October 18-20 – Los Fresnos will hostventure is Out There!” will be held at Castle Island Inc. Participants learn the p.m. Weslaco Museum is located at 500 the 27th Annual Narciso Martinez Con-7 p.m. Call (956) 665-3881, (956) 882- fundamentals of sand castle construction junto Festival at Memorial Park, 900 N.7025, or visit patron.utrgv.edu for more using kid’s toys and ordinary objects that Arroyo Blvd. The event will feature 15information or tickets. anyone might have on a trip to the beach, of the best conjunto bands in Texas. For October 25 – Jim Decker on Trom- as well as the concept of Unlittering, more information call (956) 367-0335bone will be performing at the TSC Per- awareness of sea life, and the life of the or visit http://narcisomartinezcultur-forming Arts Center at 7 p.m. Call (956) coast and shoreline. SandCamp is free alartscenter.org/. 665-3881, (956) 882-7025, or visit pa- for everyone. & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT CO. October 19 – Saxophonist Josiahtron.utrgv.edu for more information or October 26 – Hallowings Monarch Boornazian will perform a recital at 7tickets. 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