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Hidalgo’s Christmas tradition lights up the night sky

HIDALGO – It’s now a long-standing Valley tradition. This little Valley city’s residents believed they could—and they did. One of the largest arrays of holiday decorating to be found, the switch is turned on and the show begins at sunset every night in December for Hidalgo’s Festival of Lights. A wide range of events keep the party going all month long. The displays, music and programs are centered at the city grounds at 704 E. Texano Dr., but extend to other areas of the city. Trolley and horse and carriage tours allow visitors to take in the multiple sites of Christmas displays around the city or personal vehicles can be used. This year’s theme, “An Intergalactic Christmas,” began with the Christmas night parade in front of city hall on Dec. 1. Visitors are invited to attend wearing their favorite Star Wars attire. At the city hall grounds, visitors can take in the larger-than-life displays covered with thousands of lights—that are probably visible all the way at the North Pole. From Dec. 3 to 20, the entertainment line-up each evening includes school

Hidalgo Festival of Lights Winter Texans enjoy the performance by Estudiantina Guadalupana, from Mexico, on the grounds of Hidalgo City Hall. choirs, international and professional mu- dalgo while taking in the Christmas lights. A roast beef dinner with all the trimmings, sic groups, folklorico dancers and more. To make it an extra special evening out including dessert, is served in front of city for couples or groups, take in the dinner hall. There are two serving times, limited and concert package Dec. 2 to 20. During to 100 people each shift—5:15 p.m. and a narrated tour on a train or trolley, guests 6:15 p.m. Cost is $12 per person. Purwill learn a little about the history of HiSee FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS pg. 4

The Valley’s biggest Christmas parade will be held in McAllen on Saturday, Dec. 5, complete with over 36 helium balloons (look for Big Bird, the Ogre and Mrs. Santa Claus to name a few), over 50 floats and

many marching bands. The 2015 theme is “Movies on Parade.” It will be the largest holiday illuminated parade in Texas. The fun begins at 6 p.m. at McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium.

McAllen Holiday Parade gets even better

Over 200,000 people turned out to see the inaugural Christmas parade in 2014. Planning a new route this year, the parade will begin at the high school football stadium and move north on Bicentennial Blvd., ending at Houston Street. There will be a concert by Enrique Iglesias at the stadium before the parade begins. Actor Esai Morales who appeared in the movies, “La Bamba,” “Bad Boys” and “Spare Parts” as well as having roles on “NYPD BLUE,” “Criminal Minds” and “Miami Vice,” will serve as Grand Marshal of the parade. Disney star Laura Marano, who has the lead role as Ally in “Austin & Ally” will be in the parade. David Zepeda, best known for roles in several telenovelas and films such as “Acorralada,” will also take part in the parade. Guillermo Rodriguez, a Mexican-American talk show personality McAllen Holiday Parade This year’s parade promises to be even bigger and better than last year’s event known for his rise to fame while workSee PARADE pg. 31 when this photo was taken of one of the many illuminated floats.

Dean Canty

Dean Canty Big Band Brings Christmas to Quinta Mazatlan

By Roda Grubb Dean Canty grew up in radio’s heyday where all means of entertainment came out of that little box with a speaker screen. “My mother always had the radio on, listening to music because we didn’t have TV,” chuckled Dean Canty, a tall, vital man with sparkling eyes. “Every Saturday my older sister and I had to clean the house, so we did it listening to the Texaco Opera Broadcasts. We’d both sing parts.” Though his father was only an appreciative bystander to all the musical goings on in the home, his mom and sisters took their musical talents to the church choir and lifted up their voices around the house. “I guess it turned me on,” Canty related. “I was walking down the school hall one day when a hand reached out, pulled me into a classroom and the person said, ‘You do real good in music class. Why don’t you come be in the band?’” He didn’t know it but his career had begun. In six weeks he had memorized his first solo, went to contest and won first diSee CANTY pg. 3

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Symphonic Band presents ‘Sounds of the Season’ The McAllen Symphonic Band will present “Sounds of the Season” Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Center Church (formerly Trinity Worship Center), located at 4801 N. Cage, the intersection of Exp. 281 and Nolana. The concert will be under the direction of Roger Olivarez, conductor. Tickets are $5 and may be purchased at all Wilder Resorts, the Weslaco Chamber

of Commerce, and at McAllen Community Centers and at the door the evening of the program, if available. Future concert dates include Feb. 9 when a “Latin Festival” will be presented and Mar. 22 “A Night at the Theater” will be presented. For information, call 956681-3355 or email tickets@mcallentownband.org.

CANTY

From pg. 1 vision. “I was hooked! I knew that was what I wanted to do with my life.” That moment in sixth grade stood out like a burning light in his memory banks. Following the direction of his school’s band directors gave Canty a firm foundation in the trumpet and enhanced his love of music. Following his passion, he got his bachelor’s degree in music at Texas Western College, now UTEP, his Master’s at North Texas State University, now University of North Texas in Denton, and his doctorate in conducting at UT Austin. All didn’t go as smooth as a river stone, however. At one point he decided he didn’t want to go through with his doctorate and resolved to become a medical doctor instead. Believing he was too old and they wouldn’t take him, he continued on with his doctorate in conducting. Happily for the music world, he learned after it really was too late that the school of medicine would have taken him with open arms. “But, I’m very happy with what I chose.” He lit up with joy. “I love performing. I love what I’m doing.” Wanting to teach in college he left Texas to go to Gunnison, Colorado. “I went there for a year but it was cold, 26 below that year,” Canty said. “It’s beautiful up there, but I wanted to come back to Texas.” When the job opened at UT-Pan American (then known as Pan American College) he couldn’t make it to the interview because of the one plane a day east and one plane a day west schedule. Where there’s a will there’s a way and finally a phone call sealed the deal and Canty headed south to Edinburg, Texas, in 1967. Creating his Big Band combo in ’73, for 22 years they played every Friday and Saturday and during the week for weddings and receptions. “You have to understand that the concept of trying to run a Big Band in mariachi country was a little insane,” he laughed. Changing music styles of the youngsters of the 2000s brought the end to their weekly gigs and now Canty’s Big Band, made up of local music teachers and directors, is only heard about six times a year. Now retired from 43 years of teaching at Pan Am, with a nine year stint as department head, Canty still keeps busy with his music.

Answering requests for help from around the world in fixing Big Band arrangements, he continues to delight in being part of the music world. “Music is what I’m going to be doing the rest of my life. I don’t know what else I’d do.” A sense of contentment settles around him as he leans back in his chair. Canty is an alumnus of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with Warren Covington, Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra with Lee Castle & Bill Tole and Les Elgart. He has appeared as first trumpet with Bob Hope, Julio Iglesias, Vikki Carr, Jerry Lewis, and many others. Located in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas, the band has performed locally, nationally and in Mexico for over thirty-five years, backing such groups as the Platters, Four Diamonds, Four Aces, Four Lads, Gene White Show from Las Vegas, and 4 Wunnerful Girls from the Lawrence Welk Show. Bringing his Holiday Concert to Quinta Mazatlan for the fourth time, Dean Canty’s Big Band will present an hour’s worth of Christmas music from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 10, all for $5 a person with tickets at the door. The band will play outdoors on the north lawn of McAllen’s White House with a special appearance by Santa Claus, cookies and cider. Please dress for the weather. The Dean Canty Big Band consists of 18 swinging musicians and one female vocalist, Ani Tharpe. The band performs music from the libraries of and in the style of Harry James, Woody Herman, Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Stan Kenton, the Dorsey Brothers and other nationally known bands. “I wanted a place to give a Christmas music concert. I called the director, Colleen Hook, and told her of my idea. ‘Trust me!’ I told her. She did and now we have people calling to ask, ‘When’s Dean’s Christmas concert?’” With attendance at 700 to 800 per show, it’s best to arrive early for good seats. When it comes to his music, Canty’s philosophy is the same as Barbra Streisand. “I just want it right.” To see it done right, head for Quinta Mazatlan and watch the world renown Dean Canty bring the love of his life – music – alive in heart-warming Christmas classics with a twist. For more information contact Quinta Mazatlan at (956) 681-3370.

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From pg. 1 chase tickets by phone at 843-5311 or at the State Farm Arena Box Office in person on Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. No Christmas holiday experience would be complete without a trip to see Santa Claus. Every night through Dec. 23 (except Dec. 16), Santa and Mrs. Claus will be in the Santa House between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. for photos. Santa has set up temporary residence at the city hall grounds. The 17th annual posada will feature Ramón Ayala y Sus Bravos del Norte headlining an all-star lineup of live musical entertainment, and more than 10,000 free toys handed out to children in attendance on Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m.

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Business Guide.................. Pg. 26 Classifieds.......................... Pg. 29 Coupon Index..................... Pg. 28 Holiday Calendar............... Pg. 23 Medical Services................ Pg. 24 Parks Calendar................... Pg. 06 Reunions & Meetings........ Pg. 26 Taste of the Valley.............. Pg. 16 WintertainersTM.................. Pg. 20

On Saturday, Dec. 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. take a winter frolic at the H-E-B Snow Day at Memorial Park, or, head to the skating rink at Judy Ave. at Memorial Park any time from Dec. 1 to 31. For more information on any of the events, call 843-2286 or go to hidfol.com.

Hidalgo Festival of Lights 2015 Schedule

Dec. 1 6 p.m. • Illuminated Christmas Parade Dec. 2 6:15 p.m. • Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk in the Lights 7 p.m. • Hidalgo & Salinas Elementary Choirs Dec. 3 7 p.m. • Hidalgo High School Folklorico Dance Dec. 4 7 p.m. • Hidalgo Park & J .C. Kelly Choirs

Dec. 10 7 p.m. • Estudiantina Guadalupana SLP, MX Dec. 11 7 p.m. • Estudiantina Guadalupana SLP, MX Dec. 12 7 p..m. • Estudiantina Guadalupana, SLP, MX 8 p.m. • Abundant Grace Dec. 13 7 p.m. • Estudiantina Guadalupana, SLP, MX

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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 Thursday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, P.O. Box 399, Mission, Texas 78573-0399 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com. Thursday, December 3 Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, Blue Grass Jam follows. Fall Craft Sale - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, coffee and donuts served for a minimal fee, lunch served 11am to 12pm for a minimal fee. Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon. Peppermint Palace Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am. Blue Grass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 9-11am. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Pancake Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 11am-1pm. Country Jam & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jam Sessions - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy Joes, cookies, bars, and popcorn are served, all jammers and listeners are welcome. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1pm. Country Jam Session - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, snacks provided at intermission, donation accepted. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Andy & Brenda Coin, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, Ron O’Neil, pass the hat. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, 1/3lb Angus Burger or grilled chicken breast, french fries or potato wedges, fresh made cole slaw, lots of fixins, free ice tea or lemonade, $5.50pp, bring your own table service,

dessert available 4-5:30pm. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $2pp, BYO table service, snacks, etc., dessert for sale. Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30pm, food served at 4pm. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, coffee, cookies donation, pop and ice cream for sale. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Lindley Creek Christmas Show, $7pp. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Diego, $5pp, doors open at 6:30pm, BYOB, ice, popcorn and pop available, door prizes. Friday, December 4 Patio Sale - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7am-Noon. Patio Sale - Breakfast & Bake Sale Oleander Acres, Mission, 7:30-11:30am. Park Wide Sales - Royal Palms Mobile Park, Alamo, 8am-Noon. Soup and Bake Sale - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 11am-1pm. Open Variety Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30-3pm, lunch served 11am-12pm, refreshments available at break. Country Music Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch is served from 11:30am to 12:15pm for a small fee, come and try our new menu. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, dessert table is provided. Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, come join us in memorializing Gary Legrid and his music, coffee and cookies served. Rock N Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 1-3pm. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1pm, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies. Yoga - Paradise Park, Pharr, 1:302:30pm. Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, refreshments available starting at 4:30pm, jam sessions start at 5:30pm. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Sweetwater, $5pp. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Route 66, BYOB, concession open, free popcorn. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May, $5pp. Entertainment - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz Variety Show, in Ballroom, donations. Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-9:30pm, special fundraiser dance with the QVII Misfits, raising funds for the installation of handicap doors on the hall, open to the public, $5pp, pop and water See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 8

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From pg. 6 available in concession area. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Al Mikesh, $5pp, doors open at 6pm. Rock & Roll Sock Hop - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Willie Knight, water and soda for sale. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Louis Long & the Drifters, $5pp. Friday Night Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Golden Era, $5pp. Saturday, December 5 All Park Garage Sale - Fiesta Village, Mission, am. Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, $4, menu varies weekly, bring your place setting and join us for a great start to your weekend, call 956-5855061 for more information. Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, cook Tom is back, pancakes $2.50, eggs, hashbrowns, toast $2.50, meat $1 more, biscuits & gravy $2.50 and up, hashbrowns, sausage and ham available, free coffee with meals, bring your own table service. Pancake Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7am-8:30pm, $3pp, bring plate/silverware.

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Annual Park Wide Patio Sale - Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s End RV Park, Weslaco, 7-11am, breakfast will be served from 8am to 10am. Breakfast - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9am, menu varies, see website PharrParadisePark.SharePoint.com for weekly menu. Garage Sale - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 7am-Noon, bake sale. Annual Flea Market - Wintergreen Estates, Mission, 7am-Noon, breakfast from 7am and lunch until 12:30pm. Rummage Sale - Sun Valley Village, Harlingen, 7am-Noon, in the Club House, breakfast and lunch available, including a bake sale table. Garage Sale - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10am, sale in the main hall, everyone welcome. Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7:30-9am, your choice of ham or sausage, pancakes or waffle or french toast, with applesauce and hot coffee or water, for only $3.50pp. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage or ham, apple sauce or grits, toast, BYOTS. Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30-9am, everyone invited to our pancake, biscuit/sausage gravy breakfast, bring your own table service. Craft Sales & Flea Market - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, for infomation call 956-532-5856. Arts and Crafts Show and Sale - Winter

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Haven Resort, Brownsville, 8am-Noon. Christmas Bazaar - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, ballroom, bring your list to ship. Patio Sale - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon. Yard Sale - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, lunch served 11am. Patio Sale - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 8am-Noon. All Park Sale & Breakfast - Valhalla Park, Edinburg, 8am-4pm, household items, jewelry, misc. Biscuits and Gravy - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 8-9:30am, juice and coffee provided, please enter by side gate on Sioux Rd. Park Wide Yard Sale - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. Park Wide Yard Sale - Quiet Village II, Donna, 8am-1pm, open to the public, lots of treasures. Craft Sale - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 8amNoon, coffee & donuts in a.m., hot dogs at 11am. Craft & Flea Market - Magnolia Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, food available. Yard Sale - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 8am-Noon. Park Wide Patio Garage & Allen Hall Sale - Magnolia Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, lots of misc. housewares, crafts, garden flags, furniture, bikes, etc., lunch served. Garage Sales - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 8am.

Craft Sale - Palmdale RV Resort, Los Fresnos, 9am-1pm, Christmas craft sale, many items on sale, come shop for Christmas, for information call 956-399-8694. Jams - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm. Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, dessert table is provided musicians by invitation only, call Pat at 956-874-5041. Country Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, all instruments and singers welcome, refreshments available, tickets sold. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp, BYOB, soda, ice and popcorn available, doors open one hour prior to dance. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Walter Plant, $5pp, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, donation, popcorn and soda available. Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm, Howard O. Bedient, $5pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh Band. Dance - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rocker, advance ticket sales, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open. Dance - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, The Coins, $6pp. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 9

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From pg. 8 Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Cruisers, $10pp, Theme: “Black & White” dance. Dance - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, welcome back Winter Texan dance. Dance - Cottonwood Country Club, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Manuel Rivers, $6pp, BYOB, open to the public. Sunday, December 6 Non-denominational Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows the service. Non-denominational Church - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Pastor Robert Kracht, Communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:45am, Non-denominational. Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, service led by Pastor Len Mitchell, public is welcome to attend. Non-Denominational Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Pastor Cameron Gillette, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30am. Non-denominational Worship Service Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, Pastor Jim Troutman, communion service 1st Sunday of every month. Non-denominational Church Service Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Pastor Brian Dent. Church Service - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am, Non-denominational, everyone welcome. Church Sevices - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denominational. Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am, Pastor Bob Pueblos. Non-denominational Chuch - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 9am, 8am choir practice, 9am church service, communion first Sunday of every month Pastor Darrel Hardy, social with snacks and coffee to follow service, everyone welcome. Non-denominational Church Sevice Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9am. Church - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Pastor Roy Gee, Non-denominational. Non-denominational Church Service Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:20am, Pastor Charlie Fry. Church - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor James L. Gebhart. Church Service - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9:30-10:30am, Inter-denominational services with Pastor Curt Bentham and Pastor Mary Chamberlin, coffee and fellowship begin at 9am. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominational. Church Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor Dr. Gerald See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 10

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From pg. 9 Parriott, everyone welcome, coffee fellowship following service. Church Service - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30am, non-denominational, Pastor Tom Shouse, open to the public. Church Service - Mission West Resort, 10am. Church Service - Paradise Park, Pharr, 10-11am. Church Services - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 10-11am, Non-denominational church service by Pastor Lee Tracy, coffee social following church. Church Service - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 10:15am, Non-denominational, open to the public, meet in ballroom with Pastor Dave Tabler. Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, snacks available. Entertainment-Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, 2:30pm break, ice cream social. Entertainment - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 2-4pm, Lindley Creek. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 2pm, Razz Ma Tazz Christmas Show, $5pp, great fun for everyone. Country Jam Sessions - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm. Entertainment - Heritage Square, Mission, 6-8pm, Louie Long & The Drifters

Show, $5pp atd, refreshments available. Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45pm, Jeff Wilson. Movies - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, free admission, visit the website at pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com for movie titles, snack bar open. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz Christmas Show. Entertainment - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Keys, String & Harmony, $5pp. Monday, December 7 Craft Show - Casa del Sol, Donna, 8am-Noon. Fiesta Extravaganza - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 9am-6pm, $5 gift sale. Pre-Jam Luncheon - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 11am-12:30pm, soup, sandwiches, homemade pies, drinks, everyone welcome. Jam Session - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, Noon, lunch served at 11am. Jams - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1-3pm, free admission, snacks, and cookies available. Everyone come and enjoy music and social time. Country Jam - Sunwest Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, everyone welcome, bring a friend, refreshments available. Rock and Roll Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, lunch for sale 11:30a.m. to 1p.m. Jam - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 11

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From pg. 10 1-3pm, dance & sing along. Country Side Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, serving hot sandwiches from 12-1pm, concession available. Jam Session - Wagon City North, Mission, 1pm, cookies, all jammers and listeners are welcome, come and have a good time. Acoustic Bluegrass/Old Country/Gospel Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 1:303:30pm, Friendship Hall, all listeners welcome. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, pass the hat, BYOB, or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Hamburger Night - Mission West Resort, 3:30-5:30pm, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, onion rings, fries, drinks and homemade pies. All You Can Eat - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4:30-6pm, pancakes & french toast, sausage available. Burgers - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-9pm, dinner is served from 4-5:30pm before jam, cost $5pp for dinner. Country Jam - Mission West Resort, 6-8:30pm, snacks available. Musical Jams - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6-9pm. Country Jam - The Grove Subdivision,

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San Juan, 6pm. Entertainment - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, 4 His Glory Show, in Ballroom, $7pp. Tuesday, December 8 Craft Sale and Luncheon - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 8am-Noon, baked goods in the morning, luncheon starts at 11am. Craft Show - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 8am-Noon, donuts and baked goods at 8am, lunch beginning at 11am. Park Wide Garage Sale - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon. Chip-O-Texas Woodcarvers - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 8:30am-Noon, friendship hall, come join us, for more information call 956-399-6660. Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, lunch will be available from 11am to 12pm, jam will begin at 12-2pm. Jam Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2pm, lunch for sale at 11am, popcorn and soda for sale. Jams - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 12:30pm, country music. Jams - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, lunch available 11am-1pm, everyone welcome. Jam Session - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1pm. Open Jam - Magnolia Park, Donna, 1-3pm, lunch available at 11:30 p.m. Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 12

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From pg. 11 Oleanderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous cake at half time, hosted by Ray & Gynger. Country Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, lunch served 11:30am to 12:45pm, please use side gate on Sioux Rd. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, donations taken, popcorn and soda for sale. Taco Tuesday - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-6pm, your choice of beef or chicken, 2 good sized tacos or taco salad, and with hot coffee or ice tea or water, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget your awesome dessert while it lasts, $5pp. Food - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, fee. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30-7:30pm, meal sold from 4p.m. to 5:30p.m. Jam - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 6pm, Country, all welcome. Jam Session - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 6-9pm, bring your instrument and/or voice, and enjoy a fun night out, all welcome. Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30pm, everyone welcome.

Bingo - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, doors open at 6:15 p.m., snack bar open. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7pm, Serjio Sanchez, in Ballroom, $5pp. Entertainment - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, 4 His Glory, $6pp, concession open, set up available, everyone welcome. Wednesday, December 9 Biscuits and Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am. Pancakes - Palmera Heights Park, La Feria, 7:30-9am, all you can eat pancakes, 2 sausage patties, applesauce, coffee, $3pp, B.Y.O.T.S. Craft and Tailgaters - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon, serving coffee, rolls and lunch. Craft Show - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, quilted items, scissor sharpening, door prizes, lunch is served, misc items, everyone welcome. Music Jam - Paradise Park, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, lunch served starting at 11:30am. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Accoustical Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 2-4pm, ballroom, free admission, refreshments available, open to the public. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, tickets will be sold and refreshments served at break time, musicians are by invitation only. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 13

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From pg. 12 Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Brenda Cohn, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Happy Hour Dance - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 3:30-5pm, Carlos Canas, BYOB, hamburgers and hot dogs may be purchased, pass the hat. Biscuits & Gravy - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4pm, $5pp, all you can eat, sausage, pancakes, bring your plate setting. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30-9pm, dinner is served from 4pm to 5:30pm, meal $5pp, before jam. Country Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, refreshments served during break time. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30-8pm, Carlos Canas, $6pp, ice cream bars for sale, popcorn and soda for sale. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Dixon & Company, $6pp, snacks available. 4 His Glory with Rolando Reyes - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7pm, $6pp. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Blue Wolf Duo, $5pp. Western Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Sipe, $5pp. Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, snack bar open.

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Blue Grass Jams - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11pm, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies. Thursday, December 10 Biscuits & Gravy - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, Blue Grass Jam follows. Craft Sale - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 8am-Noon, lunch available. Craft Show - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 8am-Noon. Craft Show & Yard Sale - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, don’t forget the famous Sloppy Joe lunch with dessert. New Year’s Eve Dance Ticket Sale - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am, Rock & Roll to the Classics, $15pp. Peppermint Palace Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Pancake Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 11am-1pm. Country Jam & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jam Sessions - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy Joes, cookies, bars, and popcorn are served, all jammers and listeners are welcome. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park,

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Mission, 1pm. Country Jam Session - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, snacks provided at intermission, donation accepted. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Andy & Brenda Coin, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $2pp, BYO table service, snacks, etc., dessert for sale. Jam - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30pm, food prior at 4pm. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, coffee, cookies donation, pop and ice cream for sale. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Louis Long & Drifters. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, The Castaway, $5pp, doors open at 6:30pm, BYOB, ice, popcorn and pop available, door prizes. Christmas Benefit - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7pm, Butch Danielski, $3pp. Dance - Palmdale RV Resort, Los Fresnos, 7-9:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, BYOB and snacks, doors open at 6pm, music starts at 7pm. Friday, December 11 Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, am, Ralph & The Cruisers, tickets available beginning November 20. Craft Sale - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, am, rolls & coffee in a.m., full lunch served 11am to 12:30pm.

Pancake Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am. Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, craft fair, homemade jewelry, clothes, shoes, etc. Open Variety Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30-3pm, lunch served 11am-12pm, refreshments available at break. Country Music Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch is served from 11:30am to 12:15pm for a small fee, come and try our new menu. Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, come join us in memorializing Gary Legrid and his music, coffee and cookies served. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm. Rock N Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 1-3pm. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1pm, good free music, dancing allowed, coffee & homemade goodies. Yoga - Paradise Park, Pharr, 1:302:30pm. Jams - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, refreshments available starting at 4:30pm, jam sessions start at 5:30pm. Leslie Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, doors open at 6:15pm. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Pelican West, BYOB, concession open, free popcorn. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 14

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From pg. 13 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp. Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7pm, Diego, $6pp. Big Band/ Rock & Roll Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, $5pp, BYOB, ice & soda available. Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-9:30pm, Dixon and Company Band, open to the public, $5pp, pop and available in concession area. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Al Mikesh, $5pp, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Rolando Reyes, $5pp. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Smoking Gun Band, $6pp, snack bar open, everyone welcome, come dance with us. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Walter Plant, $5pp, popcorn and soda for sale. Friday Night Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band. Saturday, December 12 Parkwide Patio Sale - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-11am, everyone welcome. Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park,

Mission, 7-9am, $4, menu varies weekly, bring your place setting and join us for a great start to your weekend, call 956-5855061 for more information. Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, cook Tom is back, pancakes $2.50, eggs, hashbrowns, toast $2.50, meat $1 more, biscuits & gravy $2.50 and up, hashbrowns, sausage and ham available, free coffee with meals, bring your own table service. Egg/Ham Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8:30am, $3pp, bring plate/silverware. Breakfast - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9am, menu varies, see website PharrParadisePark.SharePoint.com for weekly menu. Garage Sale - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7am-Noon. Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, serving pancakes, biscuits & gravy, eggs, sausage or ham, apple sauce or grits, toast, BYOTS. Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30-9am, everyone invited to our pancake, biscuit/sausage gravy breakfast, bring your own table service. Breakfast Buffet - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 7:30-9am, $5pp. Breakfast - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8-9:30am, biscuits & sausage gravy with hot coffee or water and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 15

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From pg. 14 the cookie too, $4pp. Patio Sale - San Juan Gardens, 8amNoon. All Park Yard Sale - Paradise Park, Pharr, 8am-Noon. Patio Sale - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 8amNoon. Craft Sale - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, everyone is welcome. Patio Sale - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 8amNoon. Patio Sale - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, park resident patio sales, pick up list in North Hall. Park Wide Sale - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 8am-Noon, a little bit of everything, plus crafts. Arts and Crafts Show - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 8am-Noon. Craft Sale - Port Isabel Park Center, Port Isabel, 8am-2pm, 702 Champion Ave Port Isabel, TX, our park is at the end of the road. Craft Sales - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon. Country Jam and Luncheon - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 11am-2:30pm, lunch is served at 11am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers & more. Country Jam and Luncheon - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Noon-2:30pm, luncheon served at 11am, varied menu.

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Jams - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm. Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, dessert table is provided musicians by invitation only, call Pat at 956-874-5041. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, chicken breast, french fries or potato wedges, fresh made cole slaw, lots of fixins, free ice tea or lemonade, $5.50pp, bring your own table service, dessert available 4-5:30pm. Country Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, all instruments and singers welcome, refreshments available, tickets sold. Renaissance Rockers Dance - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, $10pp, advance tickets will be available through the park office. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Andy & Brenda Coin, $5pp, BYOB or beer & wine sold at bar, free ice. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Travis Country Band, $5pp, snacks available. Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7pm, Louis Long & Drifters, $7pp, popcorn and soda available. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7pm, Texas Country Band. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, John Kujda Band. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 18

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From pg. 15 Dance - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Ron Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil, $5pp, doors open at 6:15pm, snack bar open. Memory Makers Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, water and soda for sale. Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Country Roland, $6pp, doors open at 6pm. Dance - Encoreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Walter Plant, $5pp. Dance - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-10pm, $5pp, BYOB and snacks for tables.

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Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $5pp. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Route 66 of RGV, $6pp. Entertainment - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7pm, Rolando Christmas Show, $6pp. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8pm, Razz Ma Tazz, donations at door. Sunday, December 13 Non-denominational Church - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows the service. Non-denominational Church - Winter

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Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Pastor Robert Kracht, Communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:45am, Non-denominational. Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, service led by Pastor Len Mitchell, public is welcome to attend. Non-Denominational Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9am, Pastor Cameron Gillette, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30am. Non-denominational Worship Service Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, Pastor Jim Troutman, commnunion service 1st Sunday of every month. Non-denominational Church Service -

Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Pastor Brian Dent. Church Service - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am, Non-denominational, everyone welcome. Church Sevices - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, Non-denominational. Church Service Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am, Pastor Bob Pueblos. Non-denominational Chuch - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 9am, 8am choir practice, 9am church service, communion first Sunday of every month, Pastor Darrel Hardy, social with snacks and coffee to follow service, everyone welcome. Non-denominational Church Sevice See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 19

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From pg. 18 Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9am. Church - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Pastor Roy Gee, Non-denominational. Non-denominational Church Service Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:20am, Pastor Charlie Fry. Church - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor James L. Gebhart. Church Service - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9:30-10:30am, Inter-denominational services with Pastor Curt Bentham and Pastor Mary Chamberlin, coffee and fellowship begin at 9am. Church Service - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominational. Church Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Pastor Dr. Gerald Parriott, everyone welcome, coffee fellowship following service. Church Service - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30am, non-denominational, Pastor Tom Shouse, open to the public. Church Service - Mission West Resort, 10am. Church Service - Paradise Park, Pharr, 10-11am. Church Services - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 10-11am, Non-denominational church service by Pastor Lee Tracy, coffee social following church.

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Church Service - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 10:15am, Non-denominational, open to the public, meet in ballroom with Pastor Dave Tabler. Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, snacks available. Entertainment-Gospel Jam - Mission West Resort, 1:30-3:30pm, 2:30pm break, ice cream social. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 1:30pm, cake & coffee served. Entertainment - Oleander Acres, Mission, 2pm, Myra Green Mary’s Christmas Story, free will donation. Country Jam Sessions - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6pm. Entertainment - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 6:30-7:45pm, Carlos Canas. Movies - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, free admission, visit the website at pharrparadisepark.sharepoint.com for movie titles, snack bar open. Entertainment - Encore’s Paradise South RV Park, Mercedes, 7-8:30pm, Positively Country, $5pp. Christmas Program - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz, $5pp. Entertainment - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Lindley Creek Christmas show, $7pp, concession open, everyone welcome.

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HolidayEvents

Dec. 3- Jan 1 -- Brownsville’s Holiday Village, 501 Ringgold, in Dean Porter Park, features 29 cottages of Santa’s helpers getting ready for Christmas. The park is open all day but cottages are lit from 6 to 9 p.m. weeknights and 6 to 10 p.m. weekends. Admission is free and there will be entertainment on weekends. Dec. 1-31 -- Hidalgo will sponsor its Festival of Lights nightly at Hidalgo City Hall, 704 Texano Street. Meals start at 5:15 p.m. and 6:15 p.m., entertainment 7 p.m., trolleys 6 p.m.

Dec. 3-Jan. 9 -- Brownville Historical Museum will host its annual Nacimientos exhibit featuring nativity scenes from Latin America. Dec. 3 -- Harlingen’s Arroyo Christmas Lighting, McKelvey Park, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 4 -- Mission will hold its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Leo Pena “La Placita” Park in downtown Mission from 6 to 9 p.m. The Christmas lights will be turned on and there will be live music and entertainment, food vendors and toys for the

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children. Dec. 4 -- RGV Jaycees Christmas Parade, Jackson Street, Harlingen, 7 p.m. Dec 4-6 -- Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 Ringgold, Brownsville will host its annual Zoo Nights and Lights from 6 to 9 p.m. Entrance $2.50 or an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots campaign. Dec. 4-5 -- McAllen will have its annual Tamale Fest at 1921 N. Bicentennial Blvd. Opens 5 p.m. Friday with Posada procession at 6:30 p.m. Opens Saturday 12 p.m. Features live music and entertainment and tamale eating contest. Call (956) 682-5791. Dec. 5 -- The annual Lighted Boat Parade will take place at 6 p.m. along the Port Isabel coastline. Parade begins at Southpoint Marina and proceeds across the Laguna Madre to

South Padre Island, ending at Louie’s Backyard. Free. Call 800-527-6102 for more information. Dec. 5 -- San Benito Community Christmas Concert & Bazaar, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. W. H. Heavin Amphitheater. Dec. 5 -- McAllen Downtown Parade will take place at 6 p.m. along Bicentennial in McAllen running from McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium south past Business 83. Look for helium balloons, professional floats, marching bands and more. Dec. 5 -- UTRGV “Home for the Holidays Scholarship Fundraising Concert,” 7:30 p.m. TSC Performing Arts Center, Brownsville. Call (956) 882-8247 for information. See HOLIDAY EVENTS pg. 25

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RGV Quilt Show moves to South Padre Island

Due to a conflict in scheduling for the dates of the annual show, the Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild (RGVQG) Show will be moved from McAllen to South Padre Island in 2016. It will be held Feb. 2021 at the South Padre Island Convention Center. According to Florea Flores of the RGV Quilt Guild, interest in the military quilt program peaked after a recent article in the Winter Texan Times. The program is supported by the guild and is chaired by Mary Jo Haverson and Deb Blackbourn. Quilters meet 10 months a year to work on quilts for military and retired military. All quilts made by the guild stay in the Rio Grande Valley. They are given to veterans at various American Legion halls and the South Texas Veterans Home in McAllen.

Most quilts are given away during November to March when Winter Texans are present, but arrangements can be made for quilts to be presented at other times of the year. Anyone interested in helping to make quilts for the military can check the RGV Quilt Guild’s website at www.rgvqg.com for dates, times and locations. Even those who cannot sew can be helpful in other ways. The guild has red, white and blue material available, but future seamstresses need to bring their sewing machines, and basic sewing supplies to the meetings. Military quilts measure 60 by 72 inches. For further information or to recommend someone to receive a quilt, call Deb Blackbourn at 608-485-0815 or email deborahblackbourn@yahoo.com.

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From pg. 23 Dec. 5-6 – Rio Grande Valley Ballet under direction of Deborah Case will present “The Nutcracker” at the McAllen Civic Center, Sat. 7 p.m. and Sun. 2 p.m. Call Ticketmaster (956) 681-3800 for tickets $20-$25. Dec. 6 -- South Texas Chorale will present, “Holiday Sounds” a Christmas concert performed by Valley Voices at 3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 901 Boca Chica Blvd., Brownsville. $12. For information call (210) 592-3500. Dec. 6 -- Sweet Adelines present Christmas concert at 3 p.m. at Tower Theatre, 120 S. Kansas Ave. $5. Make reservation at (956) 969-2368. Dec. 7 -- Brownsville will have its annual Christmas Parade on Elizabeth Street at 7 p.m. In case of inclement weather it will be rescheduled to Dec. 14. Dec. 9 -- South Padre Island Holiday Christmas Tree Lighting and Tuba Christmas concert, 6:30 p.m. in front of city hall. Dec. 10 -- “Dean Canty Big Band Christmas Concert” will be held at Quinta Mazatlan WBC, 500 Sunset Drive, McAllen, 6 p.m. Admission is $5. Dec. 10-Jan 3 -- Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum will host its annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from10 a.m. to 4

p.m. Extended hours on Thursday, Dec. 3, 10, 17. For information call (956) 216-4901. Free admission. Dec. 10 -- Mission Historical Museum will host its annual Christmas Poinsettia luncheon Thursday, Dec, 10, at 12 p.m. in the Annex Building of the museum, located at 200 E. Tom Landry Drive. A holiday meal will be provided for $12. A string ensemble, “Viol Consort,” will play Christmas music during the meal. For reservations call (956) 580-8646. Dec. 11 -- South Padre Island Christmas Parade, 6 p.m. Along Padre Drive between Mars and Kingfishers Streets. Dec. 11 -- Weslaco Christmas Tree Lighting. 6 p.m. 255.S. Kansas Street, Weslaco. Live music, refreshments. Dec. 11 -- Bunuelo Bites and Christmas Lights 7 p.m. Estero Grande State Park, 3301 S International Blvd., park admission. Dec. 12 -- St. George International Festival, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. George Orthodox Church, 704-W. Sam Houston, Pharr. Includes arts and crafts and live entertainment, Eastern Christmas carols and dancing. “Give and can, get a cookie” food drive for St. George Food Pantry. Dec. 12 -- Resaca de la Palma State Park, 1000 New Carmen Ave. Brownsville, will host a Jolly Night Hike, Christmas celebration all day. For information call (956) 3502920.

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REUNIONS &MEETINGS

Armstrong, Pirelli and Titan Tires Retirees Retirees from Armstrong Rubber, Pirelli and Titan Tires will meet for lunch at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. Bus. 83 in San Juan, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3. Call Al Ensley at (515) 360-5992 or Dick Overholser at (515) 262-7791 for information. Nebraska Winter Texans A Nebraska Winter Texan luncheon will be held Dec. 9 at 11:30 a.m. at Salsa Tex-

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Owners Association will meet Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 9 a.m. at Twin lakes RV Park, 301 N. Shary Road in Mission. Call (956) 2700961 for information. RGV Bounders of America The RGV chapter of The Bounders of America will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at Martha’s Taqueria on Val Verde Road in Donna. A meeting will be held after lunch. Bounder owners welcome. For information call Howard Wooley at (609) 628-2460. Good Sam RV Club Members of the Good Sam RV Club will hold a rendezvous at 4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17, at Peter Piper Pizza, 1043 Expressway 83, Alamo. For information call Ray Fink at (402) 733-8972.

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McAllen Tamale Fest is Dec. 4-5

If you enjoy the taste of South Texas tamales come to the McAllen Tamale Fest and have a bit of South Texas holiday fun while benefitting the McAllen Boys & Girls Club at the same time. The McAllen Tamale Fest will be held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 4-5, at McAllen Municipal Park, located at 1921 N. Bicentennial Blvd. On Friday night beginning at 6:30 p.m., there will be Candlelight Posada, the traditional Hispanic celebration recreating the story where Mary and Joseph went from place to place in Bethlehem to find a place to stay where baby Jesus could be born. In addition, live entertainment will be presented beginning at 5 p.m. Friday evening and throughout Saturday afternoon. Some of the performers on Friday are: Katherine Perez, Katie Blackwell, and Alvarez Drumline. On Saturday, look for Melba’s Reindeer Dancers at 2:15 p.m.,

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RGV Concert Band hosts Christmas concert

and Mission Parks & Recreation Folkloric Group at 3:45, along with other performers that afternoon from noon until 5:30 p.m. The Tamale Fest, now in its second year, pays tribute to the Hispanic heritage of South Texas by presenting one of the area’s oldest Christmas traditions – making tamales for holiday events. There will be masa spreading contests and tamale eating contests and a full line of entertainment. The tamale-eating contest begins at 7:15 p.m. At the end of the day Saturday awards will be given for best tamales, best vegetarian tamales, best exotic tamales, best pork and chicken tamales and top tamales. The top tamale-eating champion will also be A Christmas concert in McAllen gets given a trophy. The event is sponsored by H-E-B and the Rio Grande Valley Concert Band off other local sponsors as a means of helping to a “Merry, Merry Christmas” and a fun to fund the McAllen Boys and Girls Club. start to their 2015-16 concert season. The Dec. 13 concert will be held at 3 Go out and watch the fun. p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, located at 1105 Fern, in McAllen. It is a Tamale Fest Entertainment Schedule “thank you” to the church for allowing 1 p.m. • H-E-B Masa Spreading Contest the band to practice there each Saturday Friday, Dec 4 1:30 p.m. • BGCH Drumline morning at 9 a.m. 5 p.m. • Katherine Perez 1:45 p.m. • BGCM Project Band The concert will be selections of fa5:30 p.m. • Katie Blackwell 2 p.m. • H-E-B Masa Spreading Contest vorite holiday music. Included are new 6 p.m. • Alvarez Drumline 2:15 p.m. • Melba’s Reindeer Dancers arrangements of Christmas classics as fea6:30 p.m. • Candlelight Posada Processional 3 p.m. • H-E-B Masa Spreading Contest tured in the Twentieth Century Fox Tele7:30 p.m. • Alex Flores 3:15 p.m. • Rick Phoenix vision Series Glee. “Do You Hear What 7:30 p.m. • Longest Eating Line of Tamales 3:45 p.m. • Mission P&R Folkloric Group I Hear” and Holiday Mash-Up featuring 8:30 p.m. • Guatazo 4 p.m. • H-E-B Masa Spreading Contest “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” 9:30 p.m. • Gatos Locos 4:30 p.m. • Tony Longoria and “Jingle Bell Rock” are some of these Saturday, Dec. 5 5 p.m. • H-E-B Masa Spreading Contest selections. The band will also play the 12 p.m. • H-E-B Masa Spreading Contest 7:15 p.m. • Tamale Eating Contest crowd pleaser “Twas The Night Before 12:30 p.m. • Veronique & The Puro Party 7:30 p.m. • Tr3n Christmas” with narration. Band 8:30 p.m. • Auranova

There is no charge for the concert and the public is invited. A free-will offering will be taken. After Christmas, the RGV Band will grow to around 60 plus members. Seven concerts will be given during the next three months. They are as follows: Jan. 10, Tip O’ Texas, Pharr; Jan. 24, Rio Valley Estates, Weslaco; Feb. 7, Alamo Palms; Feb. 21, First Presbyterian Church, Mission; Mar. 4, Trinity Worship Center, Pharr, (7:30 p.m.); Mar. 6, El Valley del Sol, Mission; Mar. 13, Paradise Park, Mission. All concerts are at 3 p.m. unless otherwise noted. People with experience in band are invited to join the RGV Band. We are looking especially for players of clarinets, flutes and percussion instruments. Anyone who is interested should contact Director Gene Goede at 956-682-9225.

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Laguna Art League to hold Christmas sale

The Laguna Madre Art League will hold its annual Christmas Show and Sale of Fine Art and Crafts made by local artists and craftsmen Dec. 5 and 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show will be held at the Port Isabel Community Center, located at 213 Yturria St. (behind the library). Award winning artists Carol Thorson, Marne Law, Thomas Leeman, Peggy Paris, and Carol Plumb will be selling original paintings, prints and cards. All sorts of art from oil to watercolor are reasonably priced and come in all sizes to fit into that empty space on the walls. In addition to paintings, Fern Kubalsky will have cork art to sell; Audrey Spiess will have rocks as well as paintings and cards; Jenny Lundak will be selling pottery as well as paintings; and Kathy Damalas will sell agate art and cork art as well as acrylics. Wood art and wood turnings will be in Lucy and Jerry Dennison’s booth; Diana Franklin will sell her popular Blessing Crosses that are made from items found on the beach; and Sally Heath will have fused glass pendants for sale. Decorating a Christmas tree will be a breeze for those who purchase original hand painted and hand crafted Christmas ornaments. Proceeds from the ornament sales will benefit the League’s scholarship and art education fund. Join Laguna Madre Art League members for this festive event. Enjoy free holiday refreshments as you browse and shop. For more information, contact Diana Franklin at dfranklin1@rgv.rr.com.

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Theater company presents play at Tip O’ Texas

Pharr Community Theater Company will present a special Winter Texan performance of their original historical story, musical, drama play “The Last Battle of the Civil War” at Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Thursday Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. The play is a two act historical musical drama by Jefferson Williams, directed by Pedro Garcia and Gabriela Pedraza in a background setting of the last battle of the Civil War fought just east of Brownsville near the Rio Grande River and Palmito Ranch. The play tells the story of a Union soldier from the 34th Indiana Veteran Volunteer Infantry who after marching in deep south Texas with his fellow soldiers is captured and taken prisoner by Confederate forces, in spite of rumors the war had ended. Beaten down by war, fatigue, a hot tempered Confederate guard and the hot Texas sun, the Union soldier’s only desire is to be free and return home to his family, but his fate is to be determined by his Confederate captors. Admission is $5, with open seating, doors open at 6 p.m. Play tickets are available at the Tip O’ Texas activity office 956-787-6461, or at the door the night of the play. Tickets may also be purchased through Bob Watson, Pharr South lot 197, phone 612-812-6430. Tip O’ Texas RV is located at 101 East Sioux Rd, Pharr.

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Texas Citrus Fiesta Parade deadline nears

Mission Bell/Tradewinds RV Park won first place in the Winter Texan II category of the Texas Citrus Fiesta Parade of Oranges last year. Several Winter Texan RV parks partic- ond place receives $500, and third place ipate in the Texas Citrus Fiesta Parade of $350. Some Winter Texan RV parks, such Oranges each year, and the Fiesta wants to as Bentsen Grove Resort and Split Rail RV extend an invitation to other parks to have Park have competed exceptionally well in a parade entry this year. this category in the past. The 79th annual Texas Citrus Fiesta There are two special float categories Parade of Oranges will kick off Saturday, for RV parks. Winter Texan I category is Jan. 30, at 3 p.m. This year’s TCF theme is for parks with less than 199 spaces and “Citrus, Cartoons & Comic Book Charac- Winter Texan II is for parks with 200 or ters.” The deadline to turn in applications more spaces. Floats entered in the Winter for prior year parade entries is Dec. 8, and Texan categories will be judged on workfor new parade entries the deadline is Jan. manship, adherence to theme and origi14, or until the maximum number of en- nality. Prizes are awarded for first, second tries is reached. The $40 entry fee must be and third place. turned in with the application. Awards are also presented for top enPopular categories for Winter Texan tries in the decorated golf cart division and RV park parade entries include floats, bi- the bicycle division. cycles and decorated golf carts. All parade applications and entry fees The most prestigious float category is must be turned in to the Texas Citrus FiValley Product. To be competitive in this esta Office at 220 East 9th Street, Miscategory, the float must adhere to the pa- sion. For more information call (956) rade theme and be decorated with at least 585-9724, or better yet, stop by the Fiesta two-thirds citrus or other products grown office and pick up the Parade information in the Rio Grande Valley. First place packet, which has all the details about paSweepstakes Award receives $1000, sec- rade entries.

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MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE IN Aladdin Villas - nice home, 2 bedroom, 2 bath, completely furnished, you own land, adjoining home is a covered area to park camper or bus, must see to appreciate, 712-660-2503. NICE MOBILE HOME located in Rollin Home Park in Mission, 2B/2bath, $22,000 move in ready, 218-841-5314. 14X65 MOBILE, 2 bed, 14X50 awning, attached shed, $19,000, updated-must see, 55+ park Citrus Mobile & RV Park, Edinburg, 501-473-1747 or 501-827-2608. WE BUY MOBILE homes, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118. BEAUTIFUL SUNRISE THROUGH tinted windows from 14X24 Texas room, coffee breaks on protected 14X10 patio, cooking comfort in 18X14 kitchen/furnished dining room with island, China cabinets, and plenty of natural

light, beautifully decorated and furnished 18X16 living room, spacious 18X12 furnished master bedroom with walk-in closet and walk-in shower in 18X6 double sink full bath, are the highlights of this 18X76 mobile home. Enjoy your leisure with 2 additional bedrooms, one additional full bath, separate laundry/pantry (all appliances included), workshop/storage room, and separate Rubbermaid 7X10 storage shed. All sinks and faucets new; AC, water softener, water heater recently replaced. All of this in an active and safely gated community - Texas Trails Resort, 956-702 -2772. 12X60 MOBILE HOME, 2 bdrm, 1.5 bath, completely remodeled kitchen and bath, new refrig, new elec. recliners, all furniture included, 8X10 shed, 12X48 awning, 55+ park in Palmview, $12,000, 630-788-4941. 14X64 MOBILE HOME, 2bdrm, 1 bath, w/ Texas room, furnished, large workshop, RV pad on back lot, in Valley View Estates, 55+ park in Mission, call 612-597 -5292. MOBILE HOME, YOU own the land, has screened in area, car port, over 55+ park, yearly cost under $250, Quiet Village II Lot 174, $23,500, 507-360-0295. 2001 16X60 SANTA Fe, 2 bd, 2 baths, lots of extras, deck, front living room, 99 year lease lot, 55+ community, 956-783-4929. PHARR SOUTH MOBILE Home Park, 55 + gated community 1402 S. Cage, privately owned homes & lots, open house Dec 5th

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& 6th, 1-4pm, for information call 956-2838764. FULLY FURNISHED 2 bedroom, large Texas room, new air/heat, storage shed, covered deck and carport, 515-865-5227. MOBILE HOME FOR sale, 2 bed, 1 bath, 16X48, fully remodeled and furnished, 55+ park, call 712-259-2120. LOVELY TRI-LEVEL mobile 1,200 square feet; garage, 5 rooms, covered patio, covered deck, den with fireplace, furnished, $35,000, Victoria Palms, owner motivated, 940-3905001. FOR SALE: 1989 60X16 Schultz home located in Rio Valley Estates mobile home park, www.riovalleyestates.com. All electric manufactured home with 2 bedroom/2 bathrooms, laundry area, huge kitchen with breakfast bar and eat in area, lots of cabinets, handicapped entrance ramp, double steel roof, 20X20 garage, 8X10 shed, 60X12 full length carport, 12X15 covered front patio. Located in Rio Valley Estates, 55+ park, lot #289, call 402-885-0032 or 956-463-9179 or 956-9682708 for an appointment. EXCELLENT 16X44 CLAYTON and land, many upgrades, beautiful retirement subdivi-

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sion, San Juan, $29,500, 913-488 -6760.

1999 PACE ARROW 37ft V-10, one owner, $20,000, 423-381-9383. 2001 HOLIDAY RAMBLER Endeavor 38’, 2 slides Cummins, Diesel, newer tires, batteries, $37,000, lot also available, Mission, TX, $55,000, 309-781-6542. 2008 BOUNDER 38P, 3 slides, 59K miles, Sleep Number bed, $65,000, 651-438 -2292,

MOTORCYCLES Mission, TX. 2012 HARLEY 1200 excellent condition, windshield, shaped bags, 7,800 miles, always stored indoors, $8,800, 317-364-6447. 2008 HONDA GOLDWING, 1800 GL Trike Red, some extras, 9,100 miles, call 989-529-

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els, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-929-3842. 1995 PARK MODEL, well maintained, new insulated metal roof, new skirting, water heater, vinyl, carpet and furniture. Two sheds, one with washer, carport and covered deck, 319377-8475. 1997 TROPHY 12’X36’ Park Model on lot 2110 in Sunshine Resort, Harlingen, 12X12 Texas room or second bedroom, new hot water tank, 13X24 covered car port, thermopane windows, stack washer and dryer, leather couch, sleeper sofa, dinette set, newer refrigerator, handicap toilet, 36” Sony and 27” Toshiba LCD TV’s, pots, pans, dishes, bird watchers delight, 1,200 sq. ft. nature garden, 8’ cement fountain, 2 storage sheds, lot rent paid till October 2016, price reduced $27,500, 419-651-2901. 2001 CANTERBURY, LOFT, washer and dryer, convection oven, furnished, security bars, shed, carport, asking $25,000, 585-813-7218. 2006 FULLLY FURNISHED with shed beside golf course in Seven Oaks RV, park site 87,

0249. 1999 PALM AIRE park model, 12X34 with full awning, 16X20 deck, 6X6 laundry room, covered parking in 55+ park, 10X14 shed golf cart, asking $25,000, call 956-279-1502. RESTAURANT 12X38 NEW SHINGLES awning, laminate fridge, microwave, taps, lights fixtures, washer & dryer, shed, Tropic Star Resort, $12,900, 306-698-7888. ANTOJITOS LA GÜERA Mexican Food, open 956-702-3392. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park mod- M-Th 11am-7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-8pm, 2901 N.

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23rd St. McAllen 956-631-2770. TRUE ROOFING AND Construction, shingles, metal, vinyl sliding, awnings, deck additions, windows, paint, -insured-, 956-884-1688. COMPUTER AND GUITAR/Luthier repairs, 25 years experience. Software hardware and electronics, Roy 956-472 -1089. MOBILE RV SERVICE 4U, general repairs/ maintenance, RVIA certified, licensed, insured, call Revel 715-296 -5036, www.mobilervservice4u.com. APPLIANCE REPAIR, MOST brands, handyman, plumbing and electrical repairs, over 55 years of experience, 956-584-7817. MASSAGE AND BODYCARE by Nicole starting at $15, call 956-739-5524. PROFESSIONAL HAWAIIAN STEEL guitar music program available for Luaus, pool parties, etc. Country and Gospel too, 956-346-

TRAVEL TRAILERS 1854. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-929-3842. 2009 35FT. WILDWOOD patio door, 2 slides, 2a/c., 8X10 patio, shed, $15,500, Donna 989-

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WANTED Wheels, cash on the spot, 956-329-3560. WE BUY MOBILE homes, trailer houses, RV’s, 5th wheels, park models. We pay cash, any year, any condition, old or new. Call Ms. Davis anytime at 956-545-1118. I PAY CASH for your travel trailers, park models, fifth wheels and cars. I’ll make you a good deal. Call Jerry Garcia at 956-929-3842.

Port Isabel Lighted Boat Parade is Saturday

Boats of all sizes, from kayaks to yachts, will participate in Port Isabel’s 28th annual Lighted Boat Parade Saturday, Dec. 5 beginning at 6 p.m. along the shores of the Laguna Madre. Boats will begin at Southpoint Marina where participants will be judged. Then they will make their way across the Laguna Madre to South Padre Island’s Bayfront, then ending at Louie’s Backyard for final judging. You can take your lawn chairs and set up at many places along the coastline both in Port Isabel and on South Padre Island to see the boats as they pass. Trophies and prizes will be awarded to the top three winners in six divisions including commercial boats, small powerboats (under 18 feet), medium powerboats, large powerboats (over 30 feet), sailboats 25 feet and under, and sailboats 26 feet and over. Vessels are judged on first impressions, theme, special effects, amount of lights and animated characters. Winners will be announced at Louie’s Backyard after the parade.

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ing as a security guard for late night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will also be in McAllen for the parade. Other personalities include Ana Brenda Contreras, a well-known Mexican soap opera actress; Olivia Holt, known for her role as Kim Crawford in Disney’s “Kickin’ it;” Jorge Bernal, known as Mr. Check It Out and for hosting “Suelta La Sopa;” and radio personality, Eduardo “Piolin” Sotelo, who had a show on SiriusXM and voice roles in “Ice Age,” “Continental Drift,” and “Beverly Hills Chihuahua.” Bring lawn chairs and stake out a place along the parade route early. The parade is part of a two-day Christmas celebration that includes the annual Christmas in the Park celebration and the Tamale Fest.

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