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The Rio Grande Valley community is invited to enjoy an oompah-good holiday time at the annual RGV TubaChristmas concert presented at The University of Texas-Pan American Sunday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. in the UTPA Fieldhouse. The free concert features instruments in the tuba family, including sousaphone, baritones and euphoniums played by musicians ages 8 to 80. Guests will be amazed with the instruments’ intricate sounds and the festive appearance of the horns that are often adorned with Christmas season decorations. They will enjoy traditional holiday favorites – from “Silent Night” to “Jingle Bells” and more. All UTPA tuba and euphonium majors will also assist and play in the event. This year’s special guest artist for the concert is Matthew Murchison, who is solo euphonium with the River City Brass Band in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvannia and considered one of the world’s best euphonium/tuba musicians. “TubaChristmas” is a music concert held in cities worldwide that celebrates See TUBACHRISTMAS pg. 22

McAllen brings new ideas to Christmas celebration

Many changes await holiday visitors at the City of McAllen annual holiday celebration Saturday, Dec. 6. Not only will there be a change in location for all the activities, but the city is planning the largest lighted Christmas parade in the State of Texas. The parade, which starts at 6 p.m., will feature over 40 lighted floats built around storybook themes, giant 25- to 60-foot-tall helium balloons in the shape of characters similar to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, and marching bands. Instead of events being located at Archer Park where it has been for many years, festivities have been moved to Bicentennial Blvd. for the parade, posada and the “Christmas in the Park” celebration. The parades will proceed down Bicentennial to Veterans Memorial Stadium, which is adjacent to the McAllen High School, where their festivities will be concluded. Christmas in the Park will be held See MCALLEN pg. 35

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Holiday Village lights up the season

Brownsville’s Holiday Village, now in its fourth year, has become a popular holiday spot for people across the Rio Grande Valley. According to Sheri Conner, there are now 27 tiny Christmas cottages on display in Dean Porter Park to aid in the Holiday spirit. “We are delighted to see our village

grow each year and to have so many people coming to Brownsville to view this new holiday tradition,” said Conner. The lights were turned on Monday and the cottages are lit from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, for viewing, and 6 p.m. until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Dean Porter Park, located across from the Gladys Porter Zoo, is open during the day so those who may not want to drive at night can still see the cottages without the lights on. Best of all, the exhibit is free of charge. Cottages representing the historic Stillman House, the Village Diner, Gingerbread Bakery and Santa’s Hunting and Fishing Lodge are favorites back on display again this year. These favorites are joined by several new ones, including the Village Accountants Cottage, the North

Pole Clinic, Holiday Mart and Home Sweet Home to add to the fun this year. Conner said there will be entertainment on weekends including local school groups, mariachis and, of course, opportunities to have pictures taken with Santa. Dean Porter Park is at 501 Ringgold Street across from the Gladys Porter Zoo.

Holiday Village Cottages on Display Brownsville’s Holiday Village features 27 imaginative cottages decorated with lights and Christmas décor as area residents eagerly await Santa’s annual visit. Admission is free and the park is open nightly.

Christmas holiday activities planned

The Christmas season has arrived and there are many holiday festivities for Winter Texans to enjoy. Following are some of this week’s festivities we thought might be of interest to our readers. Every Evening Hidalgo’s Festival of Lights is open nightly with trolley rides through the lights, dinners provided by school organizations and service groups, and entertainment that varies nightly. The dinner, entertainment and trolley ride combination is available for $12. These combination tickets are sold only at the State Farm Arena. Call (956) 843-5311 for information, or stop by the box office. Visitors may also drive through the lights now through Dec. 31 at no charge. Thursday, Dec. 4 In Port Isabel the Annual Port Isabel Christmas Tree Lighting will be held at Mission Tree Lighting Ceremony 6 p.m. in Beulah Lee Park, 213 Yturria Visitors at the Mission Tree Lighting Ceremony, each year, are treated to Christmas Street. Look for Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, musical performances. The music combines with the festive lights and decorations See ACTIVITIES pg. 28 to bring a joyful spirit to those who attend. Photo by Doug Young

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Nov. 27-Jan. 1 – Brownsville’s fifth annual Holiday Village will be open in Dean Porter Park from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays and 11 p.m. on weekends. There are 27 cottages in this year’s village including old favorites. Houses are lit from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. weeknights and 11 p.m. on weekends. Entertainment is provided on weekends by local school groups. Dec. 1-31 – Hidalgo Festival of Lights. Daily free self-guided tours. For dinner, entertainment and trolley ride tour tickets call (956) 843-5311, or stop by the State Farm Arena box office. Nov. 27-Mar 31 – The Christmas House in Falfurrias is decorated for the holiday season. Groups of six to 15 preferred. Admission is $8. Call (361) 3252068 or 800-276-4339 for reservations (required). Dec. 4 – Port Isabel will have its annual Community Christmas Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. in Beulah Lee Park. Dec. 4-7 – UTPA Theatre presents, “Pastorela,” at Albert Jeffries Theatre. Call (956) 665-3581 for information. Dec. 5 – Edinburg’s Night of Lights Parade will be at 7 p.m. followed by tree lighting and holiday celebration. Dec. 5 – Harlingen Jaycee’s “A Country Christmas” will on Jackson Street in downtown Harlingen at 7 p.m. Parade runs down Jackson Street from 4rth to “E” Street. Dec. 5-7 – Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 Ringgold Street, Brownsville, hosts annual Zoo Nights and Lights, 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6 – Port Isabel Christmas Lighted Boat Parade, 6 p.m. Viewing areas along the Laguna Madre. Dec. 6 – South Texas Opera presents “Amahl,” a Christmas opera, at Edinburg Auditorium, 415 W. McIntyre. Pre-sale tickets are $25 and are available at Cooper International Medicine, 801 E. Nolana, McAllen. Tickets $30 at door. Winter Texan discounts available. Call (956) 236-4588 for information. Dec. 6-7 – A Holiday Mercado will be held at the McAllen Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 6-7 – Laguna Madre Art League will have a Christmas Show and Sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Port Isabel Community Center. Dec. 6 – McAllen Christmas Parade, Posada and Christmas in the Park. Dec. 7 – UTPA presents “TubaChristmas” at University fieldhouse at 2 p.m. Free admission. Dec. 7 – Zonta Club of Brownsville presents “Las Casas Hermosa Christmas Tour,” Brownsville, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. $10. Visit 4 beautiful homes. Call (956) 5479898, or (956) 546-0824. Dec. 8 – Brownsville Christmas Parade, 7 p.m., down Elizabeth Street. If weather inclement, parade will be rescheduled for Dec. 15. Dec. 10 – Broadway McAllen presents “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” at State Farm

Arena at 6:30 p.m. Call 888-502-BWAY. Dec. 10 – Lighting of South Padre Island Christmas followed by Derry Elementary Tuba concert at South Padre Island municipal Building, 6:30 p.m., free admission. Dec.11 – “All about Women,” A Christmas Affair, sponsored by McAllen Chamber of Commerce will be held at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash, cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Shopping afterwards. Dec. 11 – Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen, presents “Home for the Holidays” Concert featuring the Dean Canty Big Band Orchestra, Admission. Dec. 12 – South Padre Island Christmas Parade starts at 6 p.m. Parade runs south on Padre Boulevard from Mars Street to Campeche. Dec. 12 – RGV Concert Band will have Christmas concert at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1105 W. Fern, McAllen, at 3 p.m., love offering. Dec. 13 – Estero Llano Grande State Park will host its annual “Bunuelo Bites and Christmas Lights” at from 9 to 11 a.m. and 7 to 10 p.m., $5. Call 956-565-3919 for information. Dec. 13 – La Feria annual Christmas parade starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by the annual Winter Festival at 6:30 p.m. in the La Feria High School parking lot. Dec. 13 – “The Nutcracker, A Christmas Ballet,” University of Texas at Brownsville, 1 West University Blvd., 7 p.m. admission $15-$30. Purchase tickets at Las Bellas Arts Academy, 1440 Palm Blvd., 4 p.m. to 4 p.m., weekdays. Call (956) 541-6702. Dec. 13 – San Benito will present its annual Christmas Parade Of Lights, “It’s a Giving Christmas,” at 6 p.m. in downtown San Benito. Parade goers are asked to bring canned goods for the food pantry to be collected during the parade. For more information call (956) 361-3800. Dec. 14 – Museum of South Texas History will present “La Pastorela” (a shepherd’s play) at 1:30 p.m. and at 3 p.m. Event includes holiday crafts, foods and beverages. Admission is $7 for adults and $5 for seniors. Dec. 13-14 – “The Nutcracker,” presented by the Rio Grande Valley Ballet at the McAllen Civic Center, Sat., 7 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Tickets $20-$25. Call Ticketmaster 1-800-745-3000 or go to ticketmaster.com. Dec. 16 – McAllen Symphonic Band presents, “Stille Nacht” at Trinity Worship Center, Exp. 281 & Nolana, 7:30 p.m. Admission, $5. Tickets available from Wilder Resort locations, Weslaco Chamber, McAllen Community Centers, and at door if available. Visit www.mcallentownband.org for information. Dec. 18 – The Mid-Valley’s 20th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade, “A Frozen Christmas” will be held on Texas Blvd. in Weslaco at 6 p.m.

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RGV Concert Band plans Christmas Concert

The Rio Grande Valley Concert Band will present their annual Christmas concert on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 3 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 1105 W. Fern in McAllen. Under the direction of Gene Goede and Gary Meidt, the program will include the Christmas favorite “Sleigh Ride” by Leroy Anderson, a march titled “Santa Meets Sousa” and a fun selection called “Cowboy Christmas.” The concert is open to the public. A free will offering will be taken.

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Business Guide.................. Pg. 32 Classifieds.......................... Pg. 36 Coupon Index..................... Pg. 38 Events Calendar................. Pg. 31 Medical Services................ Pg. 30 Parks Calendar................... Pg. 12 Reunions & Meetings........ Pg. 29 Taste of the Valley.............. Pg. 20 WintertainersTM.................. Pg. 24

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RGV Vipers off to fast start

By Luciano Guerra The Rio Grande Valley Vipers are taking the NBA Development League by storm. Having won four of their five games so this season the Vipers are not only sitting atop the D League’s Southwest Division but with their only loss being by a 127-128 nail-biter against the Los Angeles D-Fenders they are just one field goal shy of having a perfect 5-0 record. Rio Grande Valley’s most recent victim was the Oklahoma City Blue, a Southwest Division rival, who invaded State Farm Arena Saturday night in hopes of improving their record to 2-0. However, it was the Vipers who walked off the court with a victory as 6-foot-10-inch, 245-pound center Earl Clark led Rio Grande Valley in scoring with 29 points and guard Nick Johnson, on assignment from the Houston Rockets, contributed 24 points of his own in the Vipers’ 131-125 win. In his second season as the Vipers head coach, Nevada Smith led Rio Grande Valley to a 30-20 record, a third place divisional finish and into the second round of the playoffs last season. While a head coach’s top priority is usually leading his team to as many wins as possible, the fact that the Vipers are a minor league team means that Smith’s first priority has to be preparing his players for possible call-up to the NBA. “When we get call-ups from Hous-

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ton they are a priority for us,” explained Smith. “We have to make sure that we are putting the players in the spots where they can grow their game. We have a great ownership group here and with the Rockets that allows us to do that.” With Vipers players coming from all over the United States, the move to the Rio Grande Valley could lead to somewhat of a culture shock. However, as Smith explained, the support staff the team has provided has made the adjustment to the area much easier. “This is my second year in the Valley, so going into this season I knew what to expect,” said Smith. “We got here on a Sunday and started practicing on Monday and it was a big adjustment for the players. But everyone has opened their arms to us and with our ownership group, our team president Bert Garcia and the people in our front office doing such a good job of acclimating the players early, getting them into homes, having them meet people to help them get around, find restaurants and know where to go it’s been much easier on them.” Established in 2007, the Vipers are now in their eighth season as a member of the 18-team NBA Development League - the NBA’s official minor league. The “D” League’s purpose is to prepare players, Rio Grande Valley Vipers’ 6-foot-10, 225 pound center Earl Clark fights off two Oklahoma City defenders as he drives toward the basket during the Vipers’ 131-125 See VIPERS pg. 08 victory over the Blue. Winter Texan Times photo by Luciano Guerra

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From pg. 06 coaches, officials, trainers, and front-of- you it helps you to do better on the basketfice staff for the NBA while acting as the ball court. It makes us want to prove what league’s research and development labo- we’re capable of to the fans.” ratory. Originally affiliated with multiple As Vipers’ fans already know, the NBA NBA teams, each D League team has Developmental League offers fans of its come to be affiliated with a single NBA 18 teams, elite professional basketball at franchise; in the Vipers’ case, the Houston an affordable price in a fun, family-friendRockets. ly atmosphere. In the Vipers case, howevAs one of the most successful fran- er, there is also a fan club aimed specifchises in the league, Rio Grande Valley ically at attracting Winter Texans and as boasts two Division Championships and part of a new initiative with Valley Grande two NBA Development League Champi- Institute an opportunity for veterans to aconships – both in 2010 and 2013. The Vi- quire Vipers tickets at no charge. pers have also produced one Dennis JohnThe Vipers’ Winter Texan Club offers son Coach of the Year recipient, current Winter Texans a special opportunity to enHouston Rockets assistant Chris Finch joy an evening of dinner and basketball at (2010), and two Most Valuable Players, an affordable price. Packages are $30 per Andrew Goudelock (2013) and Mike Har- person and include a meal at one of four ris (2010). McAllen restaurants, a gift, a Vipers tickA native Texan, and a former Texas et and transportation to and from area RV State University Bobcat player, 6-foot-7- parks. inch forward Tony Bishop, like his coach, Veterans can redeem one free ticket is also in his second year with the Vipers. to each Vipers home game by presenting Having already played a full season of D their military ID at the Vipers Pro Shop League ball in south Texas, Bishop has in Uptown Plaza (4500 North 10th Street, seen first-hand how Valley basketball fans Suite 315, McAllen) or at the State Farm support the team. Arena box office. Family members of vet“The fan support means a lot,” said erans can purchase tickets for a discounted Bishop. “When the community is behind rate starting at $12. For more information about the Vipers Rio Grande Valley Vipers’ forward Akil Winter Texan Club, the veterans free tickMitchell and an Oklahoma City defender et program or to purchase individual or fight for a rebound. Winter Texan Times group tickets, call the Vipers front office photo by Luciano Guerra at 956-972-1144.

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Zoo Nights and Lights planned this weekend

Mark the calendar for Dec. 5-7 because Gladys Porter Zoo will be hosting its annual Zoo Nights and Lights from 6 to 9 p.m. each evening. Admission to the zoo for the event is free with a new unwrapped toy for the annual Toys for Tots campaign. This year there will be over 150-lighted fixtures of animals and Christmas traditions such as toy soldiers and bells. When the Winter Texan Times visited a week before the big event, Oscar Cerrillo of the zoo staff was busy decorating for the holiday by placing giant bulbs on a Christmas tree made of lights near the entrance of the

zoo. Cerrillo and his community service worker Rodolfo Giovannie Vento were setting up exhibits to be lighted all over the zoo. Zoo Public Relations Assistant Arianna Barrera said once the lighted decorations are in place, about 800 luminarias will be placed along the zoo’s pathways to light the way in the dark. Barrera said there are several new light displays including one that represents creatures found underwater to celebrate the opening of the new Rus-

The Dean Canty Big Band will be back performing at the Wells Fargo Home for the Holidays Concert in the Park at Quinta Mazatlan on Dec. 11 from 6 to 7 p.m. The Dean Canty Big Band consists of 18 swinging musicians. 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 Zoo Nights and Lights Zoo worker Oscar Cerillo hangs giant bulbs on a tree of lights in the entrance to the known bands. The band’s performances also include arrangements from Frank Gladys Porter Zoo where Zoo Nights and Lights will be held Dec. 5-7.

Sinatra, Michael Buble, Harry Connick, James Brown, Brian Setzer, Asleep at the Wheel, and other pop stars. The Dean Canty Band will perform on the north lawn of McAllen’s White House, Quinta Mazatlan. In addition there will be an Ebony Christmas tree lighting, Santa Claus, cookies and hot cider. The concert in the park is $5 per person with tickets available at the historic gates to the mansion. For more information contact Quinta Mazatlan at (956) 681-3370.

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‘Home for the Holidays’ Concert at Quinta Mazatlan

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PARKS CALENDAR

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 4 Craft Sale - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, Raffle drawings every 1/2 hour, coffee & donuts at 8am, lunch served 11am-12pm for a minimal fee. Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Lunch served 10am-2pm. Inter-denominational Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, Pastor Len Mitchell, public is welcome to attend our service.

Ladies Golf El Nino Golf Course Mission West Resort, 9:30am, $8pp, rental clubs available. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10:15am. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers & more. Ladies Day Out - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 11am. Pancake Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 11am-1pm, pancakes, waffles, eggs, sausage, applesauce, and coffee every Thursday, BYOTS. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Lunch Jam - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, Noon-3pm, Pizza lunch served at 12p, Jam from 1-3pm, 50/50 draw, donuts and coffee served at break. Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jam - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Cookies, bars, and popcorn are served. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Rock N’ Roll Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, Pre-Jam meal 11:30am, Rock N’ Roll Jam at 1pm. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes,

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From pg. 12 1-3pm, All musicians are invited to come and play, dessert table offered, donations accepted. Jam - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2-4pm. Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ken Thompson & Brenda Coin, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 3-4pm. Happy Hour - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 3:30-5pm. Fish Fry with Entertainment - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-7pm, Happy hour and fish fry. Pot Luck - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 5-7pm, Pot Luck in Recreation Hall, table assignments and food selection on sign-up sheets in Recreation Hall. Hamburger Night & Karaoke - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-10pm. Jam Session - Fountain at Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 6-8pm, Coffee and cookies served at break for donation. Country Music Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 6-8:30pm, Hot dogs, popcorn and desserts at reasonable cost, beginning at 4-5:30pm in Activity Center. Karaoke with Jack & Brenda - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30pm, everyone welcome. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Featuring Route 66, open to the public, price tba, ice, mix, popcorn, 50/50 tickets and door prizes, byob, ticket sales & info 956-351-5856 or 269-385-3524. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Sweetwater, $5pp. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Big Band Jam/Rock N Roll - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. Razz Ma Tazz - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7pm, Ballroom doors open 6pm. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Walter Plant, $5pp, concessions available. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Ron O’Neil Party of One, $5pp. Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Jim King-Texas Connection, 50/50 door prizes, soda & ice available. Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-10pm, Heartland Express Band, $5pp, BYOB, soda and water for sale. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Country Sunshine, $5pp. Dance - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Chuck & Earl, $7pp, everyone welcome, concession open. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Cook Brothers, $5pp, BYOB. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, DonSee PARKS CALENDAR pg. 14

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From pg. 13 na, 7-10pm, Travis Country, $5pp, BYOB, popcorn & soda for sale. Saturday, December 6 Weekly Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Cost- $2.50 to $4 (depends on what ordered), pancakes, sausage or ham, eggs (anyway), sausage gravy, hashbrowns, BYO table service. Best Saturday Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-8:30am, The best Saturday Breakfast, menu varies each week, please bring your own place setting. For more information call 956-585-5061. Biscuits & Gravy - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7am. Annual Craft Sale & Park Wide Patio Sales - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 7-11am, breakfast will be served from 8am-10am. Garage Sale - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 7am-Noon, baked goods & coffee available. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, All you can eat pancakes $2.50, biscuits and gravy $3. Garage Sale - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7-10am, in the Main Hall, donuts available. Flea Market/Bake Sale - Wintergreen Estates, Mission, 7am-Noon, door prizes, lunch served unitl 12:30pm. Rummage Sale - Sun Valley Village, Harlingen, 7am-Noon, large household items, kitchen & household goods, large &

able. Breakfast - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7:30am, menu varies every week. Pancakes & More - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7:30-9am, $3.50pp. Breakfast - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7:30-9:30am, tickets at the door. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, Serving pancakes, sausage or ham, biscuit gravy, apple sauce or grits,eggs, toast, donation, BYOTS. Craft Shows - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 8am-Noon. Craft Sales - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, Call Sandy Dubach for more information at 620-441-1173. Craft Sales - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 8amNoon, coffee and donuts will be available for a charge. Garage Sales - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 8am-Noon. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, 8am, $8pp, rental clubs available. Patio Sale - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 8am-Noon. Craft Sale - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 8am-Noon. Patio Sale - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon, Park wide. Yard Sale - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, lunch served at 11am. Park Sale - Quiet Village II, Donna,

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co, 7-10pm, Andy & Brenda Coin, $5pp, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, The Cruisers, all wear black & white, $10pp pre-sale, bring your beverage of choice, cash soda bar with free ice and popcorn. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, The Branders, admission charge, doors open at 6pm, BYOB, soda, ice and popcorn available. Christmas for the Needy-Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Gilles, donation. Entertainment - Mission West Resort, 7pm, Jeff Wilson, $5pp, 50’s and 60’s, snacks available. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh Band, $5pp. TX Country Band - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm. Dance - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Golden Era Band, $7pp. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7:30-10:30pm, Beers, $5pp, BYOB, ice provided. Sunday, December 7 Open Golf El Nino Course - Mission West Resort, 8am, $8pp, rental clubs available. Non-denominational Church Service Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30am, Pastor Jesse Hernandez, bible study follows the service. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 15

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From pg. 14 Church Services - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8:30am, Non-denominational, Pastor Bob Kerr, all welcome. Church Service - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8:45-9:45am. Church - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 9-10am, Non-denominational Pastor Friesby. Church Service - Chimney Park, Mission, 9-10am, Join us for church services, stay for coffee and cookies after the service. Non-Denomination Chapel Service - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am. Church Services- Non-denominational - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am. Church Service - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 9am. Church - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 9am. Non-denominational Church Service Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9am, Pastor Brian Dent. Non-denominational Worship Service Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9-10am, coffee 8:30am, Pastor Jim Troutman. Non-denominational Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9-10am, Pastor Bob Pueblos. Village Chapel, Non-denominational - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 9am, Chaplain Don Hickman. Church Service - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 9:15-10:15am. Non-denominational Church Services - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30am. Church - Fountain at Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 9:30-10:30am, Rev. James L. Gebhart. Church Service - Lakewood RV Resort , Harlingen, 9:30am, Non-denominational in Hall B. Church Sevice - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominational, Pastor Tom Shouse, everyone welcome. Interdenominational Worship Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Join us for a time of singing, worship and fellowship in the Main Hall, Dr. Gerald Parriott will be giving a message, everyone welcome, coffee fellowship following the service. Church Service - Casa del Sol, Donna, 9:30-10:30am, Non-denominational service with choir. Church Services - Mission West Resort, 10am. Non-denominational Church Service - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Recreational hall, Sunshine Ministries. Church Service - Paradise Park, Pharr, 10-11am, Non-denominational services. Church Service - AmeriCana RV Park, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 16

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adisepark.sharepoint.com for movie listing each week. Monday, December 8 Quilting Club - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 8am-5pm. El Nino Golf Course Scramble - Mission West Resort, 9:30am, 9:30 am sign up, $10pp, 10am tee off, open to all golfers, men and women, rental clubs available. Lunch - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 11:30am-1pm, Tickets at the door, Hall A. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Country Western Jam - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 1pm, Dance & Sing along. Country Jams - Sunwest Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, everyone welcome. Country Western Jam - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 1-3:30pm, refreshments at break, 50/50 drawings, everyone welcome. Jams - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1-3pm, Jammers by invitation only, free admission, 50/50, snacks, coffee, cookies available, everyone welcome. Jams - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, coffee and cookies served. Yahoo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1-2:30pm. See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 17

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From pg. 16 Acoustic Bluegrass/Old Country/Gospel Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 1:303:30pm, the musicians who play in this jam are by invitation only. Country Side Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1:30-3:30pm, concessions and sandwiches available starting at 12:15pm. Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego Saurina, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 3-4pm. Hamburger Night - Mission West Resort, 3:30-5:30pm, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, onion rings, fries, drinks and homemade pies. Ham & Bean Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 4-6:30pm. Potluck Dinner - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5-6pm. Burgers (Before Bingo) - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-6pm, $6pp. Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30pm, home cooked meals are served from 4pm to 5:30pm. Country Jam - Mission West Resort, 6-8:30pm, snacks available. Jams - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6pm, lunch served for a donation, come listen to the music. Dance - Heritage Square, Mission, 7-10pm, Joy Norris & Country Sunshine

Park, Donna, 7pm, Phil Brunette, $5pp. Entertainment - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-8:30am, Razz Ma Tazz from McAllen Rowe High School, $5pp. Tuesday, December 9 Craft Sales - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo. Pancakes & Sausage - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7am. Park Wide Garage Sale - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon. Craft Show - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, many vendors, biscuits-gravy available 7-9am, lunch available 11am-12:30pm in hall. Beginning Line Dancing - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9-11am, free. Lunch Jams - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, lunch will be served from 11am to Noon, Jam begins at Noon until 2pm. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Jam Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2pm, North Hall, lunch served. Sky-Med - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, Noon. Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 1-2pm. Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 18

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From pg. 17 Alamo, 1-3:30pm, lunch served 11:30am1pm. Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1pm, Hosted by Ray & Gynger, Oleander’s famous cake at half time, 50/50 raffle. Jams - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, lunch available 11:30am-1pm, everyone welcome. Open Jam - Magnolia Park, Donna, 1-3pm, lunch available at 11:30am. Jam - Golden Grove RV Park, Mission, 1-2:30pm, snacks & coffee provided at break, donation, please park on roadway. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm. Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, donation. Country Jam and Pre-Meal - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-8pm, Pre jam meal begins at 4pm and jam begins at 5:30pm. Taco Tuesday - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 4-6pm, $5pp. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 5:30pm. Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 6-9pm, bring your instrument and/or voice, and enjoy a fun night out. Country Jam - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 6pm, food served 4pm-6pm.

cards go on sale at 6:30pm. Country Jam’s - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30pm, 50/50 tickets sold, public and jammer’s are welcomed. Dance - Green Gate Grove, Mission, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $7pp, BYOB, very popular Valley band. Bingo - Paradise Park, Pharr, 7-9pm, food served at 5:30pm, snack bar open during bingo. Route 66 - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 7-10pm. Lindley Creek Christmas Show Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7pm, $6pp. Wednesday, December 10 Mainstream w/Plus Tips - Alamo RecVeh Park, 7:30pm. Bingo - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo. Homemade Donuts - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am. Pancake Breakfast - Palmera Heights Park, La Feria, 7:30-9am, all you can eat pancakes, with two sausage patties, applesauce and coffee, $3 donation, BYOTS. Park Yard Sales - San Juan Gardens, 8am-Noon. Church Service - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 8:45am, Non-denominational church service, Pastor Robert Kracht, communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9am, Bluegrass Jam, admission fee, coffee and homemade goodies served.

10am tee off, $10pp, open to all golfers, men and women, rental clubs available. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Open Jam - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2pm, Recreational hall, everyone welcome, lunch and concessions available. Music Jam - Paradise Park, Pharr, 12:30-3pm, lunch served 11am, all musicians welcome. Music Jam - Paradise Park, Pharr, 12:30pm, No jams on December 24 and December 31. Jams - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm. Music Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, coffee and snacks available. Big Band Jams - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, coffee and cookies will be served and 50/50 tickets available for purchase. Louie da Hobo and Elvira da Tramp Show - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 2-3pm, entertaining comedy act. Social Hour Dance with Diego - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3-5pm, grilled hamburgers, popcorn and soft drinks available, pass the hat. Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, County Line Band, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort,

Mission, 4-6pm, advance sale, $7pp. Pancake/Biscuit & Sausage Gravy Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30-6pm, all the pancakes or biscuits & sausage gravy you care to eat $3pp, also serving cook-to-order eggs, sausage, applesauce, .25 cents each. 1015 Sunshine Karaoke - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 5:30pm. Circle T Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6-9pm, chili dogs, hot dogs, and ice cream served from 4:30-5:45pm, everyone welcome, coffee and cookies served. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30-8pm, Dixon Company Band, $5pp. Dance - Mission West Resort, 7-10pm, Travis Country, $5pp, snacks available. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7pm. Old Time Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Ron & Judy, $5pp. Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Bottomline Band, singles welcome, BYOB. Thursday, December 11 All you can Eat Big Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10:30am. Craft Sale - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 8am-Noon, lunch available. All Park Garage/Patio Sale & Quilters See PARKS CALENDAR pg. 19

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From pg. 18 Bake Sale - Wagon City South, Mission, 8am-2pm, many sales, dont miss it, bargains galore. Inter-denominational Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:45am, Pastor Len Mitchell, public is welcome to attend our service. Ladies Golf El Nino Golf Course Mission West Resort, 9:30am, $8pp, rental clubs available. Bible Study - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 10:15am. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs available. Jam - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Sloppy Joes and chips served from 11:30am to 12:30pm., cookies, bars, and popcorn served. Jams - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, refreshments available. Rock N’ Roll Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3pm, Pre-Jam meal 11:30am, Rock N’ Roll Jam at 1pm. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Pure Country, doors open at 2:30pm, $5pp, singles welcome, BYOB, free ice and popcorn, pop available, door prizes and spot dances. Cookout - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Cost $4.50 1/3lb Black Angus Burger or fresh grilled chicken breast w/steak fries and fresh cole slaw, tea or lemonade.

dessert for sale. Can/Am Happy Hour - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-6pm, Friendship hall, entertainment. Bingo - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 6:30-9pm, Recreational hall, cards go on sale at 6:30pm. Karaoke - Paradise Park, Pharr, 6:309pm, Snack bar open. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, pop, ice cream, cookies and coffee available. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band. Friday, December 12 Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, Sweetwater, $5pp. Craft Sale - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, Rolls and coffee in the AM, full lunch served 11am to 12:30pm. Craft Fair - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, lunch served. Craft Sale - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 8am-1pm. Patio & Yard Sale - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 8am-Noon. Line Dancing/Intermediate & Advanced - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 9-11am, Free. El Nino Golf Course Scramble - Mission West Resort, 9:30am, 9:30am sign up, 10am tee off, $10pp, open to all golfers, men and women, rental clubs available. Open Golf El Nino Golf Course - Mission West Resort, Noon, $8pp, rental clubs

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Sol, Donna, 12:30pm, Lunch available 11am to 12:30pm. Country Western Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 12:30-3pm, lunch being served from 11:30am to 12:30pm for a small fee. Jam Session - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1pm, Gary Legrid, coffee & cookies served. Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Variety Jam, 50/50 drawing, free, coffee and homemade goodies served. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, All musicians are invited to come and play, dessert table offered, donations accepted. Polka Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 1-3:30pm. Jam - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 2-4pm. Happy Hour Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ken Thompson & Brenda Coin, pass the hat, BYOB or beer & wine at bar, free ice. Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 3-4pm. Happy Hour - Casa del Valle Park, Alamo, 3:30-5pm. Fish Fry with Entertainment - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 4-7pm, Happy hour and fish fry. Hamburger Night & Karaoke - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-10pm. Jam Session - Fountain at Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, 6-8pm, Coffee and cookies

served at break for donation. Country Music Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 6-8:30pm, hot dogs, popcorn and desserts at reasonable cost, beginning at 4-5:30pm in Activity Center. Karaoke - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlingen, 6:30pm. Karaoke with Jack & Brenda - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30pm, everyone welcome. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Steven May, $5pp. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7-10pm, Texas Country Band, $5pp. Big Band Jam/Rock N Roll - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Golden Era Band, $5pp, concessions available. Entertainment - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7pm, Amber Waves Christmas Show, $6pp. Dance - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 7-10pm, Al Mikesh, $5pp. Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-10pm, Sipe Country Band, $5pp, BYOB, soda and water sale. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Diego, $5pp, BYOB, popcorn & soda for sale.

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Mission Historical Museum is currently accepting entries for the Ninth Annual Mission Quilt Show, sponsored by the Winter Texan Times. Entries will be accepted Dec. 2 through Saturday, Jan. 3, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Please use the office entrance on the north side at the museum’s two-story main office building (the Shary Building). The quilt show will open Saturday, Jan. 10 and run through Saturday, Feb. 7. The awards reception will take place Friday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. This will include “The Turning of the Quilts” program. On January 15 and 22 and Feb. 5 there will be quilting technique demonstration programs at 2 p.m. for quilters. The show will be judged Jan. 26. The ballot box for Viewer’s choice quilt will close on Feb. 4. Six categories of quilted items will be accepted: hand quilted bed quilts, machine-quilted bed quilts, mixed media (quilted items which incorporate non-traditional materials), wall hangings, wearable art and miscellaneous items (decorative or utilitarian items such as table runners and place mats). The show is open to all quilters, both Winter Texans and year-round residents. Each item should be delivered to the museum in a cloth bag with the owner’s

name and phone number on it. Quilts must be ready to hang with a sleeve for display purposes. The museum uses rods that are 5/8 inches in diameter to hang quilts for display. Entries are on a first-come, first-accepted basis. Because of limited space, the museum reserves the right to close entries before the deadline. This will allow for the best possible display for all entries. Participants may enter only one item See QUILT SHOW pg. 34

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those who play, teach and compose music for instruments in the tuba family,” explained UTPA Associate Professor of Music Dr. Scott Roeder, who co-coordinates the annual event with Jim Egger, head band director at McAllen High School. The first TubaChristmas was founded in 1974 by legendary tubist Harvey G. Phillips to honor his tuba teacher and mentor William J. Bell, who was born on Christmas Day. More than 300 musicians played that day at New York City’s Rockefeller Plaza Ice Rink and started a tradition that continues to grow. Any musician can play in a TubaChristmas as long as he or she plays an instrument in the tuba family. The RGV TubaChristmas has been held annually for more than 25 years. More than 350 high school and junior high school students and educators from almost every public school district in the Valley from Roma to Brownsville TubaChristmas Concert at UTPA Fieldhouse participate making it one of the The public is invited to enjoy festive holiday music at largest TubaChristmas events UTPA’s TubaChristmas concert at 2 p.m. on Dec. 7 in the country. at the UTPA Fieldhouse. It is free and family friendly - come join in the spirit of the season.

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Lakewood RV Resort plans ‘Christmas for the Needy’

Lakewood RV Resort in Harlingen will be hosting three events this weekend to raise funds for their annual “Christmas for the Needy” project. Events will start with a “Soup Luncheon for the Needy” on Friday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Soup choices are homemade bean soup or chicken rice soup served with cornbread and coffee. Table service is provided. On Saturday, Dec. 6 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. there will be a Dance for the Needy, with music provided by Gilles Gagne’. There will be a snack bar open as well.

On Sunday, Dec. 7, a Line Dance Square Dance - Round Dance will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All proceeds from each of these events will be used for the “Christmas for the Needy” project. This will be the 21st year of the project. Donna Wright, who oversees the project with the assistance of a team of volunteers, said the park has adopted 13 families with 47 children from a local school. Each family will receive about $200 worth See LAKEWOOD RV pg. 33

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American Military Support aids veterans at Christmas

American Military Support has launched two campaigns designed to aid Veterans during the holiday season. One is the collection of items to be sent overseas. The second is a fundraiser is to pay the cost of mailing those items and to aid local veterans in the Rio Grande Valley. Quality of Life care packages are sent to local military serving overseas during the holiday season. Items needed include personal items including sunglasses, foot powder, hand and foot warmers, black work socks and shoe insoles. Other items include eyeglass cleaner, athletic foot cream, sunscreen, flea collars, mini first aid kits, sewing kits, body wipes, body powder, bath towels, hand towels, blankets (must be neutral colors) antibiotic ointment, pain relievers (any kind) and Bandaids®. Food products such as trail mix, granola bars, beef jerky, dried fruit, powdered drinks in individual packs, artificial sweetener or sugar packets, cereal (individual size boxes/bowls) and sugar-free cookies are needed along with 10 and 12 ounce foam cups, napkins, plastic spoons, small foam bowls and coffee stirrers. Those who wish to help can make a financial donation to American Military Support through PayPal to help deliver care packages or to aid local veterans at

the Texas Veterans Home. Garcia said donations are taken year-round but the current campaign ends on Dec. 31. According to Rudy Garcia of American Military Support, the upcoming military support concert to be held at Marine Military Academy is to raise money to help send the packages to soldiers from the Rio Grande Valley overseas. Garcia said items for the boxes can be dropped off at their warehouse located at 1103 S. Commerce in Harlingen. Donations are also being accepted at Green Beret on 10th Street in McAllen. Garcia said it costs $15.42 to mail each box to a veteran. He said the organization also assists homeless veterans living in local communities and those who are in the McAllen Veterans Nursing Home. For more information call Rudy Garcia at (956) 245-2898 or to volunteer services call Minnie Garcia at (956) 245-0733.

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Paradise Park has new jam director

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Gifts made to Buckner in December doubled

Glen “Buddy” Collins has been selected as the new jam director for Paradise Park in McAllen. He began his singing career riding in the back of his Sis’s car. Every Sunday afternoon they would go for a drive with Glen singing Elvis songs. Glen played guitar but it was not until after he was in the service in the Philippines that he had lessons from an army buddy who was a music teacher. In 1965 at Travis Air Force Base, Glen formed his first band, “Buddy Collins and the Western Swingers.” The band opened for Bob Wills in Napa Valley and for Freddy Hart as a back up band.

In 1972 Glen had his own television show on KTUL, a leading channel in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He made guest appearances on The Ozark Country Opry and the Lil’ Opry in Arkansas. For the past few years, Glen has been playing bass guitar with his band, Levy Country. In August 2013, Glen was inducted into the Northwestern Western Swing Music Society at Auburn Eagles in Auburn, Washington. Paradise Park looks forward to a great year with Glen as the jam director. Jams are on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at 100 E. Hackberry.

Following the shopping frenzy of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Buckner International invites the Rio Grande Valley to kick off the Christmas season by giving back and providing hope to children and families. GivingTuesday, Dec. 2, is a nationwide movement created to inspire individuals to take action and improve their communities. All gifts made to Buckner beginning Tuesday, Dec. 2 until Dec. 31 will receive matching funds, up to $100,000, thanks to a Challenge Gift made by generous Buckner supporters. This means that every dollar given will go twice as far to help trans-

American Military Support, a local 501c3 non-profit organization, is hosting its third Christmas Concert fundraiser on Dec. 6 featuring local variety band Hwy 100 Band The band will perform Christmas tunes that are a mixture of county western, soft rock and oldies. The concert will take place at the Marine Military Academy Yeckel Hall, 320 Iwo Jima Blvd in Harlingen. Doors will

open at 2 p.m. and the show starts at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 pre-sale and $12 at the door. Refreshments will be served. Winter Texan visitors are most welcome. Tickets may also be purchased via PayPal, the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, 311 E. Tyler, Harlingen; the RGV Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 3313 N. McColl, McAllen; Green Beret Army Supply, 2213 N. 10th, McAllen; and San

Benito Barber and Style Shop, 161 W. Rowson. All proceeds will assist American Military Support with the distribution of Quality of Life Packages provided to Valley Troops serving anywhere overseas and will also assist with projects benefiting local Rio Grande Valley veterans. For more information, call 956-4251549.

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form the lives of vulnerable children and families in the area. “During a time of year when people love to give, we are thrilled to offer this opportunity for donors to make their dollars go further in helping children and families in need,” said Albert Reyes, president and CEO of Buckner International. “It is a privilege to serve, but it could not be done without the support of our donors, volunteers and community partners.” Buckner has been serving children and families in the Rio Grande Valley for more than 40 years. Last year in the Rio Grande Valley, Buckner served more than 4,000 individuals through 20,000 points of service through residential group homes at the Rio Grande Children’s Home, community programs at the Buckner Family Hope Center in Peñitas, and Services to At-Risk Youth (STAR). Buckner International is a global, faithbased ministry dedicated to transforming the lives of orphans, vulnerable children, families and elders in the United States and around the world. Founded in 1879 in Dallas, Texas, today Buckner serves people worldwide through a variety of programs designed to protect children and build strong families. These programs See BUCKNER pg. 34

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From pg. 01 enjoy the live music and Christmas caroling, and get a bite to eat from one of several food booths. On Dec. 4-7 the University of Texas-Pan American will present the annual “Pastorela” at Albert Jeffries Hall. This is a traditional Mexican nativity Christmas play featuring songs, shepherds, an angel, a devil and a piñata. Call (956) 665-3581 for information. Friday Dec. 5 Edinburg will hold its annual holiday festivities starting with the annual Tree Lighting at City of Edinburg Courtyard, 415 W. University Drive at 6 p.m. The Night of Lights Parade follows at 7 p.m. The parade starts on the corner of University Drive and Sugar Road and marches to the Town Square (courthouse parking lot). The parade, which will be led by the Budweiser Clydesdales, features local bands and businesses. Mission’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting will be held at 6 p.m. at the Leo Pena Park in downtown Mission. Santa will arrive for a visit and there will be live music and entertainment from local schools and dance groups. Vendors sell refreshments and wares. The Harlingen Jaycee’s illuminated Christmas Parade runs down Jackson Street from 4th Street to “E” Street at 6 p.m. The theme this year is “A Country Christmas,” so put on a pair of cowboy

Lights Celebration will be held Dec. 5-7 at the zoo. There are over 150 lighted features to view walking along the zoo trails that are lit with 800 luminarias to mark the trail. Entertainment will be provided by local choirs and school organizations during the three-day event, which is open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each night. Admission is an unwrapped gift for a needy child to be given to the Brownsville Toys for Tots campaign. Saturday, Dec. 6 The annual Port Isabel Parade of Boats will be held at 6 p.m. Viewing areas are all along the Laguna Madre. Take lawn chairs. Boats will cross the Laguna Madre to South Padre Island. South Texas Opera will present “Amahl,” a Christmas opera at Edinburg City Auditorium, 415 W. McIntyre at 7:30 p.m. Advance tickets are available at Cooper International Medicine, 801 Nolana in McAllen for $25. Tickets are $30 at the door. Winter Texan discounts are available. Call (956) 236-4588 for information. A Holiday Mercado will be held at McAllen Convention Center On Dec. 6-7 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. McAllen will have its annual Christmas celebration starting with Christmas in the Park to be held at the Municipal Park adjacent to the McAllen Veteran’s Memorial Stadium on Bicentennial. Events run from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. One of the highlights of

live music on three different stages during the day. At 5:15 p.m. the traditional Posada will be held in McAllen, starting at Hackberry Street and Bicentennial and moving toward the McAllen High School football stadium where the nativity scene will be set up. At 6 p.m. the new McAllen Illuminated Christmas Parade, which is being touted as the largest lighted Christmas parade in Texas, will proceed along Bicentennial Ave. from Business Highway 83 to the football stadium. The parade features lighted floats, marching bands, and helium balloons in the shape of characters similar to those seen in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Sunday, Dec. 7 On Dec. 7, a “TubaChristmas” will feature the music of hundreds of tuba family instruments in the Field House at the University of Texas-Pan American at 2 p.m. This new type of Christmas concert is growing in popularity and is spreading across the United States. Admission is free. The Zonta Club of Brownsville will present its annual “Las Casas Hermosa Christmas Tour” from 2 to 5 p.m. Guests will visit four beautifully decorated homes. Call (956) 547-9898 or (956) 546-0824 for ticket information. Monday, Dec. 8 The Brownsville Christmas Parade

there be inclement weather, the parade will be re-scheduled for Dec. 15. Wednesday, Dec. 10 Broadway McAllen presents Cirque Dreams Holidaze at State Farm Arena in Hidalgo at 6:30 p.m. Call 888-502-Bway for information. South Padre Island will have the annual Christmas Tree Lighting followed by a Derry Elementary Christmas Concert at 6:30 p.m. at the South Padre Island municipal building. Admission is free. Thursday, Dec. 11 McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash Street, will sponsor its annual “All About Women” A Christmas Affair. Event starts with hors d’oeuvres served form 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. with shopping afterwards. Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood, will hold a grand opening for its annual Christmas Tree Extravaganza at 6 p.m. Exhibit is currently open and will last through Dec. 26. Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Call (956) 216-4901 for information. Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen, will present “Home for the Holidays,” a Christmas concert featuring the Dean Canty Big Band Orchestra at 6 p.m. The band has 18 musicians and one vocalist. Concert is outdoors so dress for See ACTIVITIES pg. 29

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Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Group will meet Tuesday, Dec. 9 at noon at the Echo Hotel, Edinburg. Lunch served at 12:15 p.m. followed by meeting and program. For reservations call Lynne Kephart at (563) 419-1619. RGV Bounders The RGV Bounders of America will meet Thursday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m. at Martha’s Taqueria Del Sol, 503 N Val Verde Road in Donna. For more information call Howards Woolley (956) 787-4479. Rio Grande Quilt Guild The Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild will meet Saturday, Dec. 13, at 9:30 a.m. at the South Texas College Auditorium in Weslaco. Call Floria Flores at (956) 6484833.

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the weather. Santa will visit and refreshments will be served. Admission is $5. Call (956) 681-3370 for information. With such a full holiday line-up there is something to do every night. Take advantage of these opportunities to join in the Christmas spirit in the Rio Grande Valley.

Polish-American Club The Texas Rio Grande Polish-American will meet Dec. 14 in Harlingen at 1:30 p.m. The event usually includes social time, a meal and a short presentation of topics of Polish nationality and interest. In December there will be a traditional Christmas Eve Polish dinner of WIGILJA. Everyone is welcome but please call Marion Janik at (956) 212-2973 or Ski Kurczeski (956) 781-to make a reservation. The dinner will be held at Emerald Grove RV Park on SE corner Bass Blvd. and Bus. 83 in Harlingen. Good Sam RV Club All members of the Good Sam RV Club will hold a rendezvous at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, at Peter Piper Pizza, 1043 Expressway 83, Alamo. For more information call Ray Fink at (402) 733-8972. Activity Directors Meeting RGV Activity Directors will meet at Dec. 18 at 1 p.m. at Bentsen Palms RV.

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Ranger walks of Brownsville historic sites planned

To learn about the history of the City of Brownsville and the events related to the Mexican-American War, take one or more of the tours being offered by park rangers from the Palo Alto National Battlefield National Historic Park. The rangers will be leading tours of the Palo Alto Battlefield, the Resaca de las Palmas Battlefield, and Fort Brown weekly between Dec. 1 and April 1. The walks are free of charge to visitors. The Ranger Talks at the Palo Alto Battlefield will be held Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. They will start with a short video at the Visitors Center located at 7200 Parades Line Road and then move outside to the battlefield. The ranger in charge will discuss the causes of the war, how the battle began and ended, and what happened there. The Battle of Palo Alto, which occurred May 8, 1846, was the first major battle in the war between the United States and Mexico. The victory at that location made invasion

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of Mexico possible, marking the first war fought by Americans on foreign soil. On Tuesdays, a Ranger Talk will take place at the site of the old Fort Brown. The Ranger will discuss why the fort was built, and what happened during the seige of Fort Brown. The talk will take place at the Fort Brown Memorial Golf Course Club, located at 300 River Levy Road in Brownsville. A short tour of Fort Brown is included. On Thursdays at 2 p.m., a ranger will lead a walk of the Resaca de las Palmas National Battlefield, which is part of the Palo Alto National Historic Park. The walk will take place at 1024 Paredes Line Road. He will discuss the causes of the war; the events of the battle from start to finish, including any special events that took place. On the first Saturday of each month, December through April, there will be a living history demonstration at the Palo Alto National Battlefield, 7200 Paredes Line from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will include re-enactments of the battle, and demonstrations of how the muskets and cannons worked. There will be a discussion of why the war occurred and what happened during the battle. All events are free of charge.

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Editor’s Note: See Holiday Calendar for Christmas holiday events and celebrations. Dec. 4 – Ranger Walk, Resaca De las Palmas Battlefield, 1204 Paredes Line Road, Brownsville, 2 p.m. Admission is free. Weekly. For information call (956) 541-2785. Dec. 4 – Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen, presents “Reusable Canvas Bag Painting,” 6 p.m., admission $3 plus supplies. Dec. 4-7 – Robert Vela High School, 801 E. Canton, Edinburg, will present a musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee!” Dec. 4-6 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 6-7 at 3 p.m. Admission is $7. Call (956) 289-2650 for information. Dec. 6 – Laguna Madre Arts and Crafts Fair will be held at Christ’s Harbor Church, 1441 Santa Isabel Blvd. (Hwy. 510) Laguna Vista, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call (956) 943-5595 for information. Dec. 6 – Marine Military Academy will host an American Military Support Concert at Yeckel Hall, 320 Iwo Jima Blvd, Harlingen at 3 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce, Green Beret Army supply, McAllen; and San Benito Barber & Style Shop or via PayPal. They are $12 at the door. Dec. 6 – Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, 7200 Paredes Line Road,

Brownsville, presents living history program from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call (956) 54102785 for information. Dec. 6 & 13 – Port Isabel Ghost Tour meets at 8 p.m. at Port Isabel Lighthouse, admission, $10. Tickets available at Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce, City Hall and Museums of Port Isabel. Dec. 10 – Broadway McAllen presents “Cirque Dreams Holidaze” at State Farm Arena at 7:30 p.m. Call 888-502-BWAY. Dec. 10 – Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, 714 S. Raul Longoria, will present a Campfire with a Naturalist presentation, “Astronomy and the Night Sky” at 6 p.m., admission $5. Call (956) 381-9922 for information. Dec. 11 & 18 – Jammin’ on Jackson Street with Vance Greek will be held at the Railroad Crossing, 101 E. Jackson Street, Harlingen, at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dec. 11-14 – Harlingen Performing Arts Theatre, 1209 Fair Park Blvd, presents “The Last Night of Ballyhoo,” a comedy/drama set in 1939. Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m., admission, $15. Dec. 18-21 – Camille Lightner Theatre presents “Willie Wonka.” Adults $15, Winter Texan season special, $50. Call (956) 548-8900 for information.

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Dec. 4 – Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, Walk with a Naturalist, 10 a.m. Dec. 5 -- Estero Llano Grande Butterfly Walks, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 5 -- Estero Llano Grande Dragonfly Walks, 3:30 p.m. Dec 5 -- Quinta Mazatlan, History of Quinta Mazatlan, 10 a.m. Dec. 6 -- Estero Llano Grande Bird Walks, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 6 – Estero Grande Grande Night Hikes, 8 p.m. Dec. 6 -- Resaca de la Palmas Bird Walks, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 6 -- Quinta Mazatlan, Songbird Stroll 8:30 a.m. Dec. 7 -- Estero Llano Grande Tram Tour, 2 p.m. Dec. 7 -- Resaca de la Palmas, Butterfly Walk, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 9 -- Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, Bird Walks, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 9 -- Quinta Mazatlan, Songbird Stroll 8:30 a.m. Dec. 10 -- Estero Llano Grande Bird Walks, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 10 -- Quinta Mazatlan, Garden Walk & Talk, 10 a.m. Dec. 11 -- Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, Walk with a Naturalist, 10 a.m. Dec. 12 -- Estero Llano Grande Butterfly Walks, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 12 -- Estero Llano Grande Dragonfly Walks, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 12-- Quinta Mazatlan, History of Quinta Mazatlan,10 a.m. Dec. 13 -- Estero Llano Grande Bird Walk with Santa, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 13 -- Quinta Mazatlan, Songbird Stroll 8:30 a.m. Dec. 13 -- Resaca de la Palmas Bird Walks, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 14 -- Estero Llano Grande Tram Tour, 2 p.m. Dec. 14 -- Resaca de la Palmas, Butterfly Walk, 1:30 p.m. Dec. 16 -- Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, Bird Walks, 8:30 a.m. Dec. 16 -- Quinta Mazatlan, Songbird Stroll 8:30 a.m.

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From pg. 23 of groceries per family. Each child will receive a gift and a quilt from the quilters at Lakewood RV Resort. Families come from Stewart Place Elementary because the park provides mentors for the school. On Saturday, Dec. 13, the families come to the park for a party. Each child in the family is included in gift giving, regardless of whether they are toddlers or middle schoolers. Children will visit Santa and get cookies then go to an assigned table where there are park hosts who talk with each family. The hosts visit for about an hour and a half before the groceries are loaded into the family’s car to take home. Wright said the teachers select the families for the park because they know which families are the most needy on their campuses. The fundraisers help provide the money for the groceries. Lakewood RV Resort is located at 4525 Graham Road, Harlingen.

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The University of Texas-Pan American Edinburg campus is offering a line-up of theater productions this season. “Pastorela” by Martha Chavez de Palmerin will be presented Dec. 4-7. It is the traditional Mexican version of the joy and wonder of Christmas. It features posada songs, shepherds, an angel and the devil along with the Mexican custom of breaking a piñata. Fun for the entire family. The cost is not yet available. On March 4-8 “Evita” by Andrew Lloyd Weber will tell the colorful story of Eva Peron, second wife to Argentine dictator Juan Peron in a musical format. Although she was born an illegitimate child, Eva became one of the most powerful women in Latin American by defending Argentina’s poor and working class residents. This production is reserved seating at $12 a ticket. For those who stay a bit longer or year-round Texans, “True West” by Sam Shepard will be presented April 29-May 3. This play is about sibling rivalry between two estranged brothers, one a screenwriter and the other a thief, who have reconnected. Reserved seating for this production will be $8 per ticket. The year’s final production, “Coraline, the Musical” by Stephen Merritt and Da-

vid Greenspan, is based on the novella Coraline by Neil Gairman. It will be shown May 7-10, and tells the story of Coraline Jones, a delightful little girl who has plenty of time to explore since her parents are very busy. One day she finds a door to another world and it takes all of her brains and courage to outwit the things she finds there. Spellbinding for both children and adults. Tickets are $3 for this children’s adventure. Season tickets are available for Mainstage and PASS presentations for $60 and for Mainstage only for $50. Shows are Wednesday to Sunday. Wednesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday is a matinee at 2 p.m.

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From pg. 22 per person. Any quilt shown in the Mission Quilt Show in the past five years is ineligible for show this year. Mission Historical Museum is open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The museum is closed on Sundays and the museum will be closed Dec. 24 and 25, and Jan. 1. Admission is free. For more information call (956) 580-8646.

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Downtown Harlingen announces ‘Holiday Word Game’ Cheryl LaBerge, Downtown Manager for Downtown Harlingen, asked that we let our readers know about this year’s free and fun holiday contest. She says Winter Texans loved the Harlingen Downtown contests the past two years, and this one sounds like a great activity. Downtown Harlingen announces a Holiday Word Game, which is free and open to the public, with an entry deadline of Jan. 4. Winners will be announced on Jan. 8.

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From pg. 10 sell Aquatics Center earlier this year. In addition to the lighted displays there will be performances by local bands and choirs to entertain guests and some arts and crafts for the younger crowd. After visiting the zoo, cross the street to Dean Porter Park and visit the Holiday Christmas Village to see the lighted cottages celebrating the holiday before heading home. Admission to the village is free. The zoo is located at 500 Ringgold Street in Brownsville. Take Expressway 77/83 to the 6th Street exit and proceed to Ringgold Street. Turn right and park. Dean Porter Park, where the Holiday Village is located, is right across the street from the zoo.

Prizes are gift certificates to Downtown Harlingen businesses. In order to play, individuals should visit Downtown Harlingen between Nov. 24 and Jan. 4. A total of 46 downtown businesses will be displaying Holiday Word Game posters in their windows. Entrants should collect the letters displayed on the Holiday Word Game posters and record them on a Holiday Word Game entry form. Entrants must correctly solve the word puzzle on the entry form in order to be entered into a drawing for prizes. No purchase is necessary but only one entry per person is allowed. Game rules and entry forms are available at the 46 participating Downtown Harlingen businesses, at the Harlingen Downtown office located at 209 W. Jackson. For more information, contact the Harlingen Downtown office, (956) 216-4910.

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From pg. 27 include foster care and adoption, family transition programs, community-based family preservation programs and retirement services for the elderly. Buckner also provides humanitarian aid and crisis relief to poverty-stricken families in the United States and worldwide.

www.wttrgv.com WINTER TEXAN TIMES DECEMBER 4, 2014 35 7:30 p.m. Some of the floats will be coming from The transformation of the McAllen paMCALLEN At 5:15 p.m. the annual Posada starts Blair Kern Studios in New Orleans where rade and Christmas in the Park is under

From pg. 01 at the municipal park located next to the stadium on Bicentennial. Beginning at 12 p.m., Christmas in the Park will feature live music on three stages beginning at 2 p.m. Entertainment includes the McAllen Town Band, popular bands Costello and TR3N, a drum line, folklorico and mariachi performances, country music and other types of entertainment. Food vendors will set up in the park, including many different tamale vendors serving a variety of types of tamales, as a “Tamale Fest” is part of the celebration. The Tamale Fest runs from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. A tamale-eating contest will begin at

at Quince Street and moves down Bicentennial to the stadium where the nativity scene will be set up. At 6 p.m. the McAllen Lighted Christmas Parade will start on Business 83 and march north on Bicentennial to the McAllen Stadium. The 12 marching bands in the parade include a military band and a university-level band from Tamaulipas, Mexico. The giant balloons include Kermit the Frog, Shrek, Angry Birds, Nemo the Clownfish, the Grinch, and Santa Claus. In addition to the 40 different lighted floats built around storybook themes, look for the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales.

Mardi Gras floats are created. Floats this year are “by invitation only.” Bleachers will be set up along the Bicentennial Blvd. Hike and Bike Trail. At total of 5,000 tickets will be given out at Bert Ogden Dealerships across the Valley for those wanting bleacher seats. Those unable to get tickets are encouraged to take their own chairs. Parking will be limited, so people are encouraged to use the South Texas College Polar Express Shuttle, which will run from 3 p.m. to midnight and departs from main STC campus and auxiliary parking lot on Pecan (FM 495) west of Ware Road. The drop-off point will be at First and Quince Ave.

the direction of Joe Vera, McAllen assistant city manager, and the McAllen Parks and Recreation Department. Vera was formerly with the City of Hidalgo where he planned parades for BorderFest activities. Several special characters will participate including Caroline Sunshine, a Disney Shake-It-Up Girl, Mondo from Sesame Street, and Mario Lopez from “Saved by the Bell.” After the parade, they will give performances in the stadium.

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