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Museum invites entries for 13th Annual Mission Quilt Show

Mission Historical Museum will be accepting entries beginning Nov. 27 for the 13th Annual Mission Quilt Show. Entries will be accepted in three categories: Hand-quilted bed quilts; Machine-quilted bed quilts; and Wall hangings. The show is open to all quilters, both Winter Texans and year-round residents. Quilts and wall hangings exhibit must be ready to hang with a sleeve for display purposes. Entries are accepted on a first-in/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 presentation for all entries. To allow for the broadest representation, participants may submit only See QUILT pg. 22

Last chance to see ‘Mamma Mia’

The Harlequin Club at Veterans Memorial High School has been rehearsing for months to bring another award-winning performance to the stage in Mission as they perform the final shows of this year’s musical “Mamma Mia.” The final show dates for this year’s production are Dec. 6, 7 and 8 at the Veterans Memorial High School Performing Arts Center. Showtimes are 7 p.m., nightly, and doors open at 6:30 p.m. This lighthearted musical and dance showcase ” has delighted audiences worldwide and has been a fan favorite on Broadway for 14 years. The Harlequins have an 18-year tradition of being the first to bring big time shows to the Valley, including “Chicago,” “Sweeney Todd,” “The Great Gatsby,” and “Hairspray,” as director and drama instructor James Hodgson brings out the best in his talented students. Tickets are available at the door or at the VMHS front office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seating is limited. Ticket prices are See MAMMA MIA pg. 22

Winter Texan Times announces Winter Texans’ Favorite Golf Hole contest

Vote for your favorite golf hole online at www.wintertexantimes.com

Despite all the rumors and comments, the wind is NOT always in your face on every hole of every golf course in the Rio Grande Valley. It’s not true; not a chance. And as soon as we find out which hole it is, you’ll read about it right here in the Winter Texan Times. We promise. But for now we want to hear about your favorite holes in the Valley. You see, golfers are a unique breed. They can remember a hole they enjoyed playing – just once – 25 years ago down to the smallest of details (the pin was sitting 12 yards from the center on the back right edge of the green – and other mystifying facts). See GOLF pg. 6

Razz Ma Tazz performing Christmas shows

Eighth period Razz Ma Tazz. Sound familiar? Probably not. Going to school “back in the day” was loaded with classes like math, English and social studies. Maybe some “wild stuff” like shop or home economics or even band and choir would make that schedule. Today, however, with so many options for students and so many after-school activities there are some very specialized classes. And if you watch the McAllen Rowe High School singing and dancing group Razz Ma Tazz, you’ll undoubtedly know why they have a special class – because, well, they are that special. The group, made up of sophomores, juniors and seniors have been performing throughout the Rio Grande Valley for 28 years. As one group of seniors graduate another group of first-year participants are selected. They began this year’s Winter Texan resorts tour on Sunday

and have several more shows coming up through December. All total they will perform their Christmas show 21 times, 17 of them open to the public. “We have some athletes, some in band, others in other activities so there would be no way to do it all if it wasn’t a fall semester class in this case,” said Rowe head choir director Stacy Gonzalez, who is in her fifth year as director of Razz Ma Tazz. “It wouldn’t be as successful but this program is by far the best in the Valley and has been, well before I got here.” Of course, as it is with most extracurricular activities, bonds strengthen between team/group members. It’s no different with the 16-member group. “That is what I really like the most,” said junior Aleena Flores. “We have this huge bond together and we all enjoy making music and See RAZZ MA TAZZ pg. 2

McAllen Rowe High School’s dance and choral group Razz Ma Tazz, a Winter Texan favorite, will perform a series of Christmas concerts in the RV resorts.

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From pg. 1 making people happy. That’s just something special.” The group has a busy December schedule with 11 Winter Texan resort performances in 16 days – the first two on Sunday were at Casa del Valle and Valley View. “They are selfless and when they do their shows, they are very concerned about doing their very best,” Gonzalez said. “They want to entertain and create involvement. It’s a joy to watch them grow… it gives them confidence.” Confidence and enthusiasm are certainly ways to describe their show, which is packed with a variety of Christmas favorites. From a “Christmas on Broadway” medley to “Miss You Most at Christmas Time,” “A Holly Jolly Christmas” as well as “Grinch” and “Feliz Navidad,” the group dances, jokes and beautifully vocalizes the Christmas spirit on the stage and through the audience. Matthew Antonio is a senior and is in his third year with the group. He said as hard as we worked the first two years, he’s going “all out” this year. “My first year I relied a lot on the upperclassmen and I want the new mem-

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Razz Ma Tazz Christmas Show Schedule Dec. 6 – Trophy Gardens, 7 p.m. Dec. 7 – Southern Comfort, 7 p.m. Dec. 9 – Bentsen Grove, 7 p.m. Dec. 10 – Texas Trails, 7 p.m. Dec. 13 – Bentsen Palm RV Resort, 7 p.m. Dec. 16 – Victoria Palms, 7 p.m. Dec. 17 – Aladdin Villas, 7 p.m. Dates and times are subject to change. Tickets may be purchased at the door if not sold out. Or contact the park activity director for advance tickets. bers to be able to rely on me,” he said. “I’ve gotten a good feel over three years what Razz is all about. A lot of it is performing and making people happy – and I feel like we do that every single time, especially with the Winter Texans. There’s a lot of interacting with them and we all really enjoy that.”

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Hundreds of dozens of cookies are turned out each week by Winter Texan crews from two parks in Mission, Hidden Valley Ranch and Leisure Valley Ranch. One of the crews busily baking every third Tuesday include, from left, Jerry Putz, Karen and Wilbert Schoenrath, Darrell Spaulding, JoAnn Putz and Gladys Spaulding. The Spauldings have baked for CHI for 12 years, the Putzes for five years and the Schoenraths for 10 years. The words “Having somewhere to go is home; having someone to love is family,” symbolizes the ministry of Children’s Haven International (CHI), a Pharr-based non-profit organization dedicated to providing loving Christian care for needy children in Reynosa, Mexico. Winter Texans and converted Texans have a crucial hand in making it possible for CHI to operate one of Reynosa’s oldest and largest children’s homes, along with a school that embraces the surrounding community. The facility, known locally as International Refuge for Children, consists of a 13-room school and seven recently remodeled group homes on a 14-acre site, which used to be the outskirts of Reynosa. Currently, there are 50 children cared for by dedicated house parents, according to Betsy Chacon, who with her husband Randall, have had oversight as CHI directors for the past 10 years. The children, ranging in age from infants to older teens, come from broken, abusive or impoverished homes, or no homes at all. Having been house parents and directors at the Refuge for Children for three years from 1997 to 2000, the couple experienced these children coming from situations where often the kids were left with grandparents by parents who didn’t want the responsibility, or it was a poverty because of absentee fathers. Chacon feels that “CHI stands be-

tween life and death for their children.” Among the hundreds who have passed through “Haven’s,” Christian environment, they have been cared for physically and spiritually while receiving an education that included hearing the gospel message. Sadly, a few of their graduates have died in drug cartel incidents. That might be one of the reasons that CHI lists prayer as number one priority in ministering to children. The prayers are for health and safety, discernment for CHI leadership in endeavors, grace and favor with government officials and authorities on both sides of the border, patience and unity for house parents and all staff and to invite new people to become ministry partners. CHI’s school has an enrollment of approximately 165 students, only 30 from the “Haven” homes with the rest from outside as an outreach to the adjacent community. Chacon speaks proudly of the CHI students’ accomplishments. One uneducated parent has had two sons at CHI, with one now a dentist and the other a teacher. Four students still living on campus are in college, two studying to become teachers, one to become a lawyer and another in computer science. While graduates usually end up in white collar jobs at the area Mexican factories, one student earned an engineering degree and was recruited to work in Houston on a permit. See HAVEN pg. 5

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From pg. 4 “The goal is to produce Mexican citizens who will be productive members of society,” Chacon emphasized. As the only paid staff, the ministry relies on volunteers to help the ministry. “Friends from across the border in the U.S. have always played a key role in the home’s development and continued support,” Chacon said. Financial support initially came 100 percent from Winter Texans, when CHI was started 45 years ago by Shirley Mendoza, originally from Flint, Michigan by way of central Mexico. Individuals still provide most of the direct financial support, with about 60 percent of it from Winter Texans. Beside financial donations, the help can take many forms, such as being part of the total operation of a thrift store at the Pharr location, which produces significant revenue, according to Chacon. Some of the donated items are passed on to other Christian ministries on both sides of the border. Full time Texans now, Karen Smith and her mother, Rosemary Jenner, work one morning a week in the thrift store, located at 400 East Minnesota Road. The pair, originally from Montana, said they were recruited six years ago by a neighbor in Pharr South Park, who was managing the store at the time. Smith does much of the work in displaying items on the store shelves. It takes 60 to 80 regular volunteers from a number of RV and mobile home parks to run the store. The store is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Residents of two parks in Mission, Hidden Valley Ranch and Leisure Valley Ranch, are among the Winter Texans doing a cookie bake each week. A half dozen come from Mission to turn on four ovens and spend about three hours baking approximately 100 dozen cookies, which goes to the campus, is used to treat tour groups visiting the school, for special events and is given away in the thrift store to customers. Kermit Larson, from Leisure Valley,

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coordinates the bakers from the two parks from now until the end of March, plus supplies batches of cookie dough each week, according to Jerry Putz, a Winter Texan from Lacona, Iowa. Darrel Spaulding, a Winter Texan from Altoona, Iowa, related walking in his park and Larson, who is on the CHI board, recruited him to help for a short time every couple of weeks. That was 12 years ago. Word of mouth led to more neighbors joining in the project. An “undercover” event staged by Hidden Valley supporters the third Sunday in February results in enough underwear to meet the needs of the students for an entire year, according to Wilbert Schoenrath, a Winter Texan from Swan River Manitoba, Canada. There is also support from outside the “Valley,” such as the Fenton United Methodist Church, where members sew pajamas every year. The members produced 46 pairs for students this time, which were brought by Winter Texans returning to the “Valley” for the winter. Chacon said many churches of various denominations contribute items like that. While clothing for students is always welcomed, this is the time of year when toys are a predominant request. And a toy drive is on now. Toys can be brought to thrift store. Some people have sponsored a “Haven” child, with commitments starting as low as $25 a month. Attending a fundraising event is another way to help CHI, or help at the administration headquarters in a number of ways. A tour of the children’s home and school in Reynosa can also be arranged. “Should you like to put your gifts or talents to work somewhere that will truly make a difference in the life of a needy child, please contact us,” Chacon said. “There is a place for you at Children’s Haven.” To find out more about CHI opportunities, call 956-787-7378 or just stop at the Pharr thrift store on Minnesota Road, just east of the Highway 281 freeway. One can also look them up on Facebook, through a link at their website—www.childrenshaven.org.

Reunions & Meetings

Armstrong Rubber, Pirelli’s and Titan Tires Wednesday, Dec. 5 - All retirees of Armstrong Rubber, Pirelli’s Tires and Titan Tires, will gather at 11:30 a.m. at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. Business 83, San Juan. For more information call Nick Overholser, 515-321-4034. RGV Bounders of America Chapter Thursday, Dec. 13 - RGV Bounders of America will be meeting at Applebee’s, 514 E. Expressway 83 in McAllen at 1 pm. For information call Ray Fink at 402-733-8972.

Iowa Bremer County Reunion Friday, Dec. 14 - Breakfast Reunion will be held at 8 a.m. at Rosie’s Restaurant, 2100 E. Griffin Parkway, Mission. Contact Sam Smith, 319-269-9308, for more information. Teamster’s Reunion Saturday, Dec. 15 - Teamsters will be meeting at Ann’s Restaurant at 10:30am. For further information please contact Ernie Kalb at 262-7494001.

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From pg. 1 That’s why we’re counting on you. We want you to pick your favorite holes at public courses in the Rio Grande Valley. Not your favorite golf course – we’ll have that contest in January-February. But for this contest we want you to tell us which holes you like most. Pick no more than two holes per golf course and choose up to 10 favorites. You could pick one hole or two holes per course, up to 10 picks. You don’t have to pick all 10, just pick as many as you like.

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To vote for your favorite holes, go online at www.wintertexantimes.com and complete the online ballot. And everyone who votes in our contest will be entered in our drawing for free rounds of golf and other prizes. Entry deadline is December 31, 2018. Following is the first of a three-part series featuring some of the Valley’s signature holes at public courses. Feel free to send us your input and be sure to vote for your favorite holes. Then we’ll announce which holes are the winners of the Winter Texans’ Favorite Golf Holes contest. These are some of our favorite holes. If you haven’t tried them, you might want to play these courses and check them out for yourself before you cast your vote. Monte Cristo Golf and Country Club 2919 N. Kenyon Road, Edinburg (956) 381-0964 Most courses are just a stone’s throw off Highway 2, running from Howling Trails in La Joya to Brownsville Golf Center or South Padre Island Golf Club. Monte Cristo isn’t one of them. This course is up Highway 281 and on Kenyon Road, and adjacent to Wrigley’s RV Park. The signature hole is No. 13, a par 4 island hole that sits 128 yards from the white tees. You’re going to want to land short on this beautifully laid out hole. Par is a great score but it’s tempting to go for that birdie. The course also has a 466yard, par 5 to end your first nine. It is scenic, challenging and can either start you

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Tierra Santa Golf Club Hole #18 Whether you’ve had a good round or a round to forget, you’re going to end your day on one of the Valley’s most beautiful and challenging holes. One of the nicest closing holes in the Valley is the 407yard, par 4 No. 18 that ends with a daring long shot over a lake, unless you take the safe route and go up along the left side. (But does anyone do that?) Tierra Santa has wide open fairways, but fairways that dogleg left and right and being on the wrong side of one could add 100 yards to next shot – the wind can seem especially aggressive on this course. A perfect example is right off the bat at No. 1, a 358-yard, par 4. Keep your tee shot down the middle on this late dogleg left. You want to be far enough right so

Los Lagos Golf Course Hole #14 Los Lagos Golf Course 1720 South Longoria Rd., Edinburg (956) 316-0444 One of the more unique courses in the Valley, often considered a links-style See GOLF pg. 7

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From pg. 6 course, Los Lagos is inundated with rolling hills, fairways that lean toward water and sand traps, residential areas blocking you (well trying to block you) from cutting off those doglegs, tiered putting greens – and wind. The par 3 No. 14 hole is the course’s top handicap hole and signature hole. It plays 140, but pin placement is critical on this kidney-shaped green that is guarded by water on the left and a very large pot bunker. This is a hole where undoubtedly you will have to take the wind into consideration. No. 18 is a par 5, 502-yard bomb of a hole. If you haven’t met the South Texas winds by the time you got here, feel blessed. The yardage is long enough but the sand, wind and water make this a hole you’ll want to be patient with.

www.wintertexantimes.com Palm View Golf Club 2701 S. Ware Road, McAllen (956) 681-3444 Palm View is a course with many options. There are plenty of safe shots, but there is also danger lurking with every club selection. No. 9 is a 372-yard, par 4 that fades right the entire time. Water rides parallel along the entire length of the fairway and your landing area for a

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Tierra del Sol Hole #6 Tierra del Sol 700 E. Hall Acres Road, Pharr (956) 702-2320 Standing on No. 6 at Tierra del Sol, on a peninsula-styled tee box, the 130yard shot seems easy. Just clear the water, don’t go left or right either out of bounds or in some difficult grass and don’t go long...and it’s not even the course’s signature shot. A course that is still rising from improvements ranging from tee-to-green cart paths to leveling tee boxes, Tierra del Sol’s signature hole is the 400-plus yard No. 5, a par 4 with water along the right and out of bounds on the left. Catching the wind on this hole could turn it into a bogey or worse in no time at all. Playing from the back, black tees the course will carry 6,700 yards or more, but players can choose one of two other sets to heavily cut down the distance while still keeping it challenging.

Long Island Village Golf Course 950 S. Garcia St., Port Isabel (956) 943-3113 This course is an 18-hole, par 3 course with holes ranging from 44 to 146 yards. Don’t let that fool you. Bring some midto long- irons with you. Hole No. 3 is just 109 yards but there is water along the right and it juts in front of the hole right at the end – and the pin is usually buried behind the water. So, stay safe by going See GOLF pg. 8

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From pg. 7 to the left side of the green, or go for a tough birdie. Hole No. 8 is 112 yards – the second longest – and is the No. 2 handicap hole on the course. Water surrounds most of the hole; don’t go long or right or short, and a secondary landing area is tucked in short and to the right with a retaining wall one has to chip over to get to the green.

South Padre Island Golf Club 1 Golf House Road, Laguna Vista (956) 943-4653 Don’t relax just because there’s a lot of beautiful scenery. This course has challenges (and wind) at every turn. No. 9 is a long 428-yard, par 4 where you have to clear water right off the tee, land in a tight area and right – water is all on the left – and maneuver around the bunkers to try for a clear shot to the green. The hole fades right. No. 18 is another par 4, shaped like

River Bend Golf Course 4541 Military Hwy 281, Brownsville (956) 465-1141 At least there are no bunkers on this wellkept secret of a golf course. Holes No. 1 and 2 will tell you right off the bat that, while there’s no sand, there River Bend Golf Course are plenty of traps and Hole #10 challenges on this court. No. 1 is a 288-yard, par where the tee markers are) par 3. This is 4 that doglegs left. You can try to clear simple – stay straight, clear the rough that the water that sits 10 yards in front of the shoots out about 110 yards before a landhole, or play it safe – yeah, may as well go ing area appears. A little right or a little for it. It’s No. 1 after all right? Right after left and you’ll be counting those penalty that, you face the No. 1 handicap hole on strokes. the course, the150- or 205-yard (based on

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Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum will host the Christmas Tree Extravaganza and Exhibit Dec. 6-30. The public is welcome to come visit and view the wonderful variety of Christmas trees and wreaths decorated by different South Texas organizations. Dozens of trees will be decorated in all shapes and sizes. Many of the wreaths are made by hand and have personal touches. There is no cost to view the trees and wreaths, but donations are accepted. There will be an opening reception at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6 at the Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum, located at

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EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is Wednesday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com or fax to 956-580-7898. Wednesday, December 5 Biscuits & Gravy - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am. Park Wide Patio Sale - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 8am-Noon. Bluegrass Acoustic Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, free,

coffee and homemade goodies available, new jammers welcome. Golf Scrambles - Mission West RV Park, 9am-Noon. Line Dancing - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10-11:30am, donation. Lunch - Mission West RV Park, Noon12:30pm. R/C Racing - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, Noon-4pm, no due fees, open to public, all races are handicapped start, bring the family. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm. Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, lunch 2pm. Country Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1:30-3:30pm. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, musicians by invitation only. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat. Social Hour - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3pm, Diego, nachos, popcorn and refreshments available. Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Carlos Canas,

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pass the hat. Happy Hour - Quiet Village II, Donna, 4-5:30pm, Steven May, pass the hat, snacks and refreshments available. Pancake/Biscuit and Gravy Supper Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $5pp, all you can eat, please bring your own table service. Karaoke Meal - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, Harry & Judy, $7.50pp, Salisbury steak, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll, iced tea/coffee, bar available, Hynes Event Center. Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5-7pm, $6pp, chicken sandwiches or hot dogs also available. Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Marion Price, free, food available from 4-5:15 pm. Country Western Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, free, public welcome, coffee and cookies. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 6:30pm, public welcome. Country Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Sipe, $5pp. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Smokin Guns, $6pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Bottom Line Band, $6pp, BYOB, singles welcome, concessions available. Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern

Knights, $6pp, BYOB, concessions available, hot dogs $2 from 5-7pm. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Bottom Line, $6pp, concessions available, BYOB. Thursday, December 6 Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am. Texas Two Step - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon. Ladies Golf Scramble - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon, public welcome. Round Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10am-Noon, $10 per couple. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, burgers and more. Lunch and Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am, lunch served 11:30-1pm, jam 1-3pm, public welcome, bring your instrument/voice, for more information call 956-447-9906/ 937-241-8297. Country & Western Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 12:30-3pm. Jam - Dixieland Retirement Community MH and RV Park, Harlingen, 12:303pm, all welcome, for more information call Joel Monson, 956-346-1854. Country Jam - Shady Acres MH & RV Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, free, snacks provided. Jam - W&I Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, See PARKS pg. 11

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From pg. 10 cookies, bar available, and popcorn, all jammers and listeners welcome. Jam - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Regan James, pass the hat. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $3pp, several varieties of homemade soup, bring your own table service, drinks, snacks and desserts for sale. Fish Fry - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:306:30pm, $9.25pp, all you can eat, Hynes Event Center. Pancake Supper - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 4:30-6pm, different foods to choose from, prices vary, BYOS. Dinner - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 5:30-7:30pm, $6pp, pulled pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw/ chips, and drink. Acoustic Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8pm. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, soda and ice cream for sale, coffee and cookies during intermission for donation. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30pm, snack bar available. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6:30-8:30pm, set up beings at 6pm. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp. Entertainment - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz, $6pp, doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Jeff Gordon, $8pp, doors open at 6pm, popcorn, ice cream bars and refreshments available. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $6pp. Friday, December 7 Gospel Jam - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, am. Breakfast - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7:30-9am, breakfast tacos. Craft Show - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7:30am-Noon, breakfast and lunch served. Egg Casserole Breakfast - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30-9am, $4pp, bring your own table service. Craft Fair - Paradise Park, McAllen, 8am. Craft Sale - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, coffee and donuts, lunch served at 10:30am, for tables call Joann Wilson, 956-358-2454. Patio Sale - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. Weslaco’s Farmer’s Market - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 9-10:30am, best veggies in the valley. Golf Scrambles - Mission West RV Park, 9am-Noon. Square Dance - Casa del Valle Resort

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Park, Alamo, 10am-Noon, Joe Saltel, $10 per couple. Rock N Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, lunch served at 11am, for more information call Annette at 248-921-6867. Country Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3:30pm, dessert and coffee served. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, free, coffee and homemade goodies available, new jammers welcome. Line Dancing - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1pm. Zumba - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 2-3pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Johnny D, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, Diego, pass the hat, bar available, Hynes Event Center. Fish Fry - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 4-7pm, $9.95pp, all you can eat. Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, dinner available at 4:15 pm. Karaoke Supper - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:30-9:30pm, $6pp, menu varies. Big Band, Classic Country Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, players by invitation only. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, The Chamberlins, BYOB, free ice, popcorn and refreshments for sale. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Renaissance Rockers, $10pp Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7pm, The Classics, $5pp, BYOB, ice and popcorn available, door prizes. Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May and the Southern Knights, $6pp, concession opens at 6pm, burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, and much more. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz, $5pp. Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7pm, Diego, doors open at 6pm, tickets at door. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-8:30pm, Swing Street Band, $5pp advance tickets. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Castaways, $7pp. Dance - Mission West RV Park, 7-10pm, Diego, $6pp, doors open at 6:30pm, concessions available, no bills larger than $20. Dance - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Regan James Band, $6pp at door, for reservations call 956-580-8454. Saturday, December 8 Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-9am, biscuits and gravy, Eldorado scramble, breakfast casseSee PARKS pg. 12

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7-9pm, The Hansens and Friends Gospel Plus. Movie - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, free, snack bar available. Entertainment - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz, $7pp. Christmas Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, Razz Ma Tazz, donations. Military Whist Game - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Monday, December 10 Craft Fair & Patio Sale - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 8am-2pm, $8 to rent table, call 956-580-8454. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 9am, Biscuits & Gravy at 7am. Golf Scrambles - Mission West RV Park, 9am-Noon. Line Dancing - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 9am, public welcome. Acoustic Instrumental Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 9:30am, call Annette at 248-921-6867. Square Dancing - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 9:30am. Line Dancing - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10-11:30am, donation. 3 Mile Indoor Power Walk - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 10-11am, walk at your pace. Yellow Rose Jam - Yellow Rose RV, La Feria, 11:30am-3:30pm, musicians by invitation only, all listeners welcome. Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 1-3pm, open jam, amplifiers allowed. Jam - Sunwest Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm,

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From pg. 13 Cinnamon Roll and Coffee - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30-8:30am. Craft Show - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 8am-Noon. Park Garage Sale - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, breakfast and lunch available. Line Dancing - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10-11:30am, donation. Hamburger Lunch - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-12:30pm, $4 to $7pp, served with chips and soda. Country Jam - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 11am-2pm, lunch available 11am-12pm for a cost, public welcome, for questions call 603-770-4406. Jam - Paradise Country RV Park, Mission, 11:30am-1pm. Taco Tuesday - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 11:30am-1pm, $6pp all you can eat tacos and charro beans. Country Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon-2:30pm, free ice, coffee, popcorn and refreshments for sale. Old Time Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-4pm, Albert Mikesh, $5pp. Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, lunch served 11-12:45pm. Jam - Magnolia Village, Donna, 1-3pm, snacks and coffee during break. Entertainment - Quiet Village II, Donna, 1-3pm, B.J. Brothers, $7pp, refreshments and ice cream available. Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, lunch 11:30-1pm. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30-4pm, cake and coffee for donations. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Steven May, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Regan James, Hired Hand, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego, pass the bucket, free ice, BYOB/snacks, popcorn and refreshments for sale. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-8pm, chili and grilled chesse sandwiches $4, jam starts 5:30pm, cookies at break, ice cream for purchase. Bingo - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:15pm, snack bar opens at 6 pm. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30-8:30pm. Country Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30-8:30pm, public welcome. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Regan James Hired Hand Band, $6pp, snacks, setups, free popcorn and ice, singles welcome, in ballroom. Christmas Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7pm, Lindley Creek, $8pp. Entertainment - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Kelli Marie, $6pp, doors open at 6:30pm, concessions available, no bills larger than $20. Wednesday, December 12 Homemade Donuts - Bentsen Grove

Resort, Mission, 7-9:30am. Antique and Craft Show - Leisure World Community, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, breakfast and lunch will be available for a cost. Craft & Flea Market - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am, coffee and rolls served, lunch served from 11am to 12pm. Open Bluegrass Acoustic Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, free, coffee and homemade goodies available, new jammers welcome. Golf Scrambles - Mission West RV Park, 9am-Noon. Line Dancing - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10-11:30am, donation. Wednesday Lunch - Mission West RV Park, Noon-12:30pm. R/C Racing - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas, Noon-4pm, no due fees, open to public, all races are handicapped start, bring the family. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm. Jam - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 1-3pm. Country Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1:30pm. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, musicians by invitation only. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Quiet Village II, Donna, 4-5:30pm, Steven May, pass the hat, snacks and refreshments available. Pancake/Biscuit and Gravy Supper Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $5pp, all you can eat, please bring your own table service. Hamburger Night - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 5-7pm, $6pp, chicken sandwiches or hot dogs also available. Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Marion Price, free, food available from 4-5:15 pm. Country Western Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, free, public welcome, dinner will be served at 4:30pm. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 6:30-8pm, Billie & Joel, $6pp, popcorn, soda and ice cream for sale. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 6:30pm, public welcome. Country Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Brady Honeycutt, $8pp. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Tim Hadler & Katrina, $7pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Bottom Line Band, $6pp, BYOB, singles welcome, concessions available. Bingo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern Knights, $6pp, BYOB, concessions available, hot dogs $2 from 5-7pm. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Bottom Line, $6pp, concessions available, BYOB.

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Baffin Bay Seafood Company offers relaxing dining by the sea While it may be a little farther than most restau- brownies with rants, the Baffin Bay Seafood Company, located ice cream or Winter Texan Friends York in Rivera, is certainly worth the effort to get there. New Come and visit us at Baffin Bay and be prepared for a unique The restaurant sits right on the coast of Baffin Bay, a well-known fishing spot for black drum, redfish and speckled trout. It can also be a good spot for birders as roseate spoonbills can often be spotted in the area during their migratory stays. The bay borders the King Ranch and the Kenedy Ranch, so the possibility of seeing wildlife is good, including deer, javalinas, Nilgai, and smaller mammals like raccoons. One of the most popular items on the restaurant’s menu is black drum ribs, usually served with hand-breaded onion rings. The Baffin Bay Seafood Company may just be the only restaurant to serve these tasty ribs fried with cornmeal. They are delicious! Especially with their homemade tartar sauce made with special secret ingredients. They offer other tasty sides, such as the grilled vegetables with onions and mushrooms. In addition to the black drum ribs, we tried the grilled and fried drum, which were both delicious. We just had to sample the fried shrimp and grilled shrimp. Both are very good, and my personal favorite was the big, plump grilled shrimp with a delicious fresh-catch taste. My husband, the gumbo expert in the family, said their gumbo is great! We also had oysters on the half shell and fried oysters. Steaks and chicken are also available for those who aren’t in the mood for a great seafood dinner. Save room for their delicious desserts! You’ll enjoy rounding out your meal with molten lava cake, Buy One Pasta & Get One 1/2 Off (of equal or lesser value w/coupon)

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cheesecake. Patrons Rick and Mary Ann had come from San Antonio to try the black drum ribs they had heard about and they said they really enjoyed them. Linda, a local, said the drum ribs are so good they don’t need any kind of sauce to complement their delicious flavor. She loves the ribs and the Baffin Bay Seafood Company is the only place she knows that serves them. Greg, another local, said his favorite by far is the frog legs. “I like to come on Mondays when frog legs are the special,” he said. A trip to the Baffin Bay Seafood Company, combined with a sightseeing trip to the King Ranch, might just be unbeatable. Winter Texan resorts may want to organize a dinner trip for their residents. If a busload is going, please call 361-297-5174 and let them know in advance how many are coming. The restaurant is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. They are located at 1294 CR 2360 E on the coastline

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COUNTRY JAM

Every Thursday - 12:30-3:00pm Lunch 11:00-12:30pm - Burgers & more

DINNER EVERY MONDAY

Menu Changes Every Week Dec. 10 - Roast Beef Dinner 4:30-6:00pm DANCES EVERY FRIDAY 7-10PM

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EVERY TUESDAY Country Jam

All Welcome • 6pm Food Available 4:30 - 6pm

EVERY SUNDAY

Dec. 8 • Reagan James • $6

All Welcome • 10am

Dec. 15 • Steven May • $6

Church Service

7 – 9pm

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NEW YEAR’S DANCE

Fri. Dec. 7 • 7-8PM • $10

9pm - 12am Call for more information

Sun. Dec. 16 • 7-9PM $8

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Rock & Roll Jam 50s • 60s • 70s With Cliff & Cathy Squier MC Barry Brett

Starting Dec 20th Every Thursday 12:30 - 3:00 pm Lunch Available 11:00am-12:30pm Burgers & More

Dec 22nd • Lindley Creek

Monday • Dec 31st

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Monday Night Football Pot-Luck – 6:30-8:30pm

Wednesday Dances 5-9pm Dec. 5th - Driftin’ Cowboy Dec. 12th - Jack Kay Dec. 19th - The Coins Dec 26th - Keys & Strings Tacos & Chalupas • 5-7pm • Dec 26 • $5 Pizzas

Thursday Night Football

Pot-Luck – 6:30-7:30pm Friday Dances 7-11pm • Dinner 5-7pm Dec. 7th - Solitaire • Ham Dinner Dec. 14th - Country Roland Jr. • Hamburgers Dec. 21st - South Texas Ramblers • Spaghetti Dec. 28th - RiverSide Band • Salisbury Steak

Saturday Dances 7-11pm

Dec. 1st - Gatos Locos Dec. 8th - Orgullo Brand (Tejano) Dec. 15th - Classics Dec. 22nd - Cris Rivera Dec. 29th - Rovers

Christmas Day - Open 4pm Dec. 25th - Sweetwater 7-11pm

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Every Sunday • Shuffleboard Tournaments • 2pm

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Dec. 5th • Free Admission 8am-12pm • Food 11:30am

Dec. 7 - Renaissance Rockers - $10.00 *Tickets on sale Dec. 14 - Karaoke w/ Paul Donations • 7-9:30pm Singles Welcome

Dec. 9 - Razz Ma Tazz - Donations Dec. 11 - Lindley Creek Christmas Show - $8

Dec 7th • with Joe Saltel • $10/couple

ROCK & ROLL JAM (with Maude’s Kids Christmas Box - bring a toy) Dec 18th - 7-9pm • Dinner 5-6:30pm

HOMEMADE CRAFTS/PATIOSALE

Swing Street Band Ralph Kuster

Main Hall & throughout the park Dec 15th 8am -12noon

CHURCH SERVICES Sunday 9am - Open to the public

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Mission West RV Park

New Year’s Eve

Dance Monday, December 31st

Randy Webb 8pm to Midnight $12 Reserved Seating Light Meal Served

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CRAFT SHOWS Mission Bell - Mondays 8am--12pm Dec 17, Jan 21, Feb 18, Mar 18 Tradewinds - Saturdays 8am--12pm Dec 15, Jan 19, Feb 16, Mar 16 DANCES 7PM-10PM All Dances held in Mission Bell Ballroom

Texas Wheels - $6 Dec 6, 13, 20, 27 Jan 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 Feb 7, 14, 21, 28 Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 The Agency - $10 Jan 5 Ralph & the Cruisers - $10 Jan12, Feb 23 The Ramblers - FREE - 3pm Jan 13, Feb 10 Barefoot Becky - $10 Feb 15

ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM Dec 23 - Ralph Kuster’s Christmas Show $8 pre/$10 at door Dec 31 - Dinner Theater w/ Roger Wayne - $18 - 6pm Jan 1 - Kody Norris Show - $8 Jan 8 - Lindley Creek - $8 Jan 15 - Helen Russell & Co - $7 Jan 21 - Adam Pope - $7 Jan 22 - Freddie & Sheila - $8 Jan 26 - Lawless and Mae - $8 Jan 29 - Williamson Branch - $8 Feb 5 - Maggie Mae - $8 Feb 13 - Dinner Theater w/ Sundae & Mr. Goessel - $18 - 6pm Feb 26 - Dave & Daphne - $10 Mar 5 - Greg Jones - $8

For information call 956-585-4833 stay@missionbellrvresort.com

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EVERY SUNDAY Sat. Nov. 18,Jan. 13 & Mar. 10 • 7am-12pm Church Services Non-Denominational CRAFT SALE- 10am Tues., Nov. 28, Jan –30FREE & Feb 27 Movies – 7pm 8am – 12noon • Lunch Snack Bar OpenServed EVERY EVERYTUESDAY SUNDAY

Bingo –Services 6:15pm Church Snack Bar Open at 6:00pm Non-Denominational - 10am Movies – 7pm – Starts 12/3/17 EVERY THURSDAY Snack Bar Open Karaoke – 6:30pm Snack Bar Open EVERY TUESDAY DANCES • 7PM - 10PM Bingo – 6:15pm - Starts 11/7/17 Snack Open atBand 6:00pm Sat. Dec.Bar 8 - Agency - $10 Advanced Tickets EVERY Sat. Dec 15 -THURSDAY Hired Hand - $6 Karaoke – 6:30pm - Starts 12/7/17 Snack Bar Open Snack Bar Open Free Popcorn

JAMS • 12:30PM DANCES • 7PM 10PM Every Wed. Variety w/ -Bob Dollie Sat. Nov.Starts 18 - Grey Rock - $5 1/2/19

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Happy Hour Diego • Friday • Dec. 7 • 3-5PM PASS THE HAT • Bar Available • Hynes Event Center Fred Goldsberry • Tuesday • Dec. 11 • 3-5PM PASS THE HAT • Bar Available • Hynes Event Center Curt James • Friday • Dec. 14 • 3-5PM In Rec Hall • PASS THE HAT • BYOB

Karaoke w Harry & Judy Wednesday 5 p.m. Dec. 5 • Dec. 12 Bar Available • Hynes Event Center

Every Thurs. Rock N Roll w/ JAMS • 12:30PM Howard O. Bedient Starts 1/3/19 Every Wed. Variety -w/ Bob Dollie Snack Bar Open at 11:30am Starts 1/3/18 Every Thurs. Rock N Roll w/ ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM Howard O. Bedient - Starts 12/17/17 Ralph Kuster • Thurs., 12/20/18 • $8 Snack Bar Open at 11:30am Snack Bar Open

Salisbury Steak, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Iced Tea or Coffee • $7.50pp

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Wednesday • Dec. 12 • 4:30 - 6:30pm Hynes Event Center

Fish Fry Thursday • Dec 6, 13 4:30 - 6:30 pm • $9.25pp All You Can Eat Hynes Event Center

Park Wide Patio Sale Saturday, Dec. 8 8 am-Noon

Saturday Dance Dance to Leslie Blasing • $7pp Dec. 8 • 7:00-10:00pm • Rec Hall • BYOB Dance to Pelican West • $8pp Dec. 15 • 7:00-10:00pm • Rec Hall • BYOB Out of park tickets sold one week prior

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GOLDWING EXPRESS Jan. 10 • 7pm - $10 Doors open at 6pm DANCES • 7PM Saturdays - Texas Wheels - $6 Doors Open At 5:30pm Line Dance Class starts at 6pm Burgers and Fries available 5:30-8:30 for $6 Singles Welcome ENTERTAINMENT Dec. 9 • 2pm - Razz-Ma-Tazz • $6 Dec. 20 • 7pm- Rick McEwen • $7 NEW YEAR’S EVE, DEC 31,

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Goldwing Express January 31, 2019 • 7-9pm

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In Concert Thursday• Jan 17,2013 2-6 pm Tickets On Sale NOW! $10

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December 9 Thurs • Dec 20 • 1-5pm Renaissance Rockers ENTERTAIMENT SCHEDULE: The Coins December 16 SHINE) (RAIN OR Riverside Band Fri • Dec 21 • 1-5pm •MON-Open 11am • TUES-Al Mikesh-2-6pm December 23 11am •WED-Open Helen Russell Sweetwater •THURS -Open 11am • FRI-Open 11am Saturday • Dec 22 • 1-5pm December 30 • SAT-(German Day) Jolly Huntsman Band-2-6pm •SUNRiverside - Live Music 2-6 pm Jealous Heart Band The Coins Try our TEXAS Size January 6 Sale At Riverside Concert Tickets On Club or Online at Ticket River.com - Call for details Renaissance Rockers Pork Tenderloin DAILY FOOD SPECIALS: (Specials avaliable while they last•Menu Items always avaliable)

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DANCING 8-11 P.M. in Decorated Rec Hall

LIVE BALL DROP when the clock strikes Midnight in New York City!

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• DAnces • Tues., Dec. 4: “Smokin’ Gun” (7-10 p.m.) $6 Tues., Dec. 11: “Leslie Blasing” (7-9 p.m.) $7 Tues., Dec. 18: “Regan James” (7-10 p.m.) $6 Thurs., Dec. 20: “The Classics” (7-10 p.m.) $7 Mon., Dec. 31: “Jay & Tammy” (8-11 p.m.) $10 • entertAinment • Thurs., Dec. 27: “Regan James & Brenda Cohn” (6:30-8 p.m.) $7 Thurs., Jan. 3: “Rusty Rierson” (6:30 p.m.) $7

• Activities • • MON-Serving Food From Menu • TUE-Country Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken Dinner Thurs., Dec. 13: Craft Show (8 a.m.-Noon) Free • WED-Pork Tenderloin Sanwich • THURS-Cheese Steak Sandwich • FRI-FISH FRY Sat., Dec. 15: Patio Sales (8 a.m.-Noon) • SAT-(German Food) Bratwurst or Pork Schnitzel Dinner(Cabbage Roll,Saurkraut,German Potatos) SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES (9:00 a.m,) 1 Hour ToursSandwich & Baked Beans2 Hour Tours • SUN - Brisket (Non-denominational) followed by Bible Study Mon. Tues. C Wed. January a t f i s h , C o d , S h r i m p wBegining /Hush Puppies,Baked F R I D A Y ’ S F I S HThurs. F RFri.Y Sat. - 12pm Tues., Dec. 24: Candlelight Service (7 p.m.) ONLY B e a n s , C o l e s lCASH aw & Fries

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Public Dances Every Friday 7-10pm • $6 DEC. 7 • Steven May and the Southern Knights “Outrageous Christmas Attire” contest w/ prizes for the top 3 DEC. 14 • Sweetwater DEC. 21 • Regan James DEC. 28 • Sweetwater DEC. 31 • Jealous Heart - Dinner/Dance - $20 (Open to the public, tickets available until 12/21 at Texas Trails RV Activity Office) BYOB • Singles Welcome

ENTERTAINMENT DEC. 10 • 7:00 pm Razz MaTazz - $5 DEC. 18 • 1-2:30 pm Lindley Creek - $8 DEC. 30 • 3-5 pm Texas Ramblers JAN. 6 • 7:00 Ruthie Hedge - $6

UPCOMING CRAFT SHOWS Saturday • 8:00am to Noon Jan. 5, 2019 • Feb. 2, 2019 • Mar. 2, 2019

UPCOMING JAMS (Weekly Jan-Mar) Big Band Saturdays, 2-4 pm - start Jan 5 Country Jam Mondays, 1-3 pm - start Jan 7 Dulcimer Jam Thursdays, 1-3 pm - start Jan 3

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Dance Every Wednesday With Steve May & The Southern Knights 7pm · $6pp

BYOB, Popcorn, Pop, Candy, Ice & Chips available. $2 Hot Dogs from 5-7pm.

Happy Hour

Karaoke

4-5:30pm • Donations with Dorothy Phillips Every Monday • Jonny D Every Friday • Steve May

Every Friday • 6pm $1pp

Winter Texan Orchestra High Country Band Sun • Dec. 16 3 PM • Donation

Tue • Dec. 18 7 PM • $7pp

Clogging

Jams

with Karen Tripp Every Monday 1:15-3:30pm

Every Sunday 6:30-8:30pm

Square Dancing

Craft Show

Tues & Thurs (beginning Dec. 4) 10am-Noon & 1-3:30pm

Lunch Served at 11am Arts & Crafts Room 8am - 12pm

Sat., Dec. 15, 8am - 12pm all levels Coffee & Donuts with Randy Daugherty

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Enjoy the Winter Season in the Rio Grande Valley

Saturday Night DANCES

Classics - December 8 - $7 Diego - December 15 - $6 Steven May - December 22 - $6 7pm to 10pm • Doors open at 5:30pm Concessions & Setups Available • BYOB

ENTERTAINMENT

Razz-Ma-Tazz December 6 at 7 pm - $6 Rick McEwen December 13 at 7 pm - $7 Helen Russell January 6 at 7 pm - $7

Advanced tickets available & at the door

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TUESDAYS • JAM & HAPPY HOUR

Jam lunch • 11 to noon • $5 • Hamburger or hot dog plate

Country Jam Sessions • 12 to 2:30 pm • FREE Coffee & Cookies at break/Popcorn & Soda for sale Happy Hour with Diego • 3:30 TO 5 PM Pass the Bucket • BYOB/Popcorn & Soda for sale

WEDNESDAYS • ENTERTAINMENT 6:30 PM Dec 12 • Billie and Joel • $6 Popcorn, soda, ice cream bars for sale

THURSDAYS • SOUP SUPPER • 4:30PM STARTS DEC 6 • $3 ALL YOU CAN EAT Bring your own table service & beverage • Dessert sales

FRIDAYS • DANCE • 7-10 PM

Dec 7 • The Chamberlins • $6 Dec 14 • South Texas Whiskey Band • $6 BYOB & snacks/popcorn & soda for sale NEW YEAR’S EVE • DEC 31 • 8 - 12 MIDNIGHT BUCK ‘N CRAZY BAND • Doors open at 7 pm • $15 pp Hats/noisemakers/hot refreshments • Reservations Recommended Call Joy at 956-377-5914

CRAFT FAIR • 8 AM TO NOON 2ND FRIDAY EVERY MONTH NOV TO MAR BREAKFAST FOR SALE

PATIO SALES • 8AM TO NOON

2ND SATURDAY EVERY MONTH • NOV TO MAR Pick up map in North Hall

SUNDAYS • KARAOKE & GOSPEL JAM Karaoke • 5 pm • Come sing or just listen • FREE Gospel Jam • 2 to 4 pm • 4TH SUNDAY ONLY Come play/sing or just listen * FREE

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CRAFT SHOW Friday, Dec. 7 7:30am-Noon

Breakfast & Lunch Available

DANCES – 7-10PM Doors Open at 6:15pm

Dec. 14 – Steven May Dec. 28 – Diego Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve Dance with Roger Kenaston Band Concessions Available

SHOW

Doors Open at 6:15pm

Dec. 21 Ralph Custer Christmas Show Concessions Available

SQUARE DANCING

With Joe & Chris Saltel Nov-Mar For information Call 956-874-8264

ROUND DANCING

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The spirit of Christmas often brings a desire to share good fortune with those who are less fortunate or those who are experiencing great difficulties in their lives. While there are many such organizations, one that does a great deal of service for children struggling with cancer in the Rio Grande Valley is the Vannie E. Cook Jr. Children’s Cancer and Hematology Clinic located in McAllen. In 2001, it was realized there was a critical need for a children’s cancer and hematology clinic in the Rio Grande Valley. Victoria Martinez Guerra, Director of Development, at the center says before that time, children with cancer needing treatment were forced to travel to Corpus Christi, San Antonio or Houston to get treatments. The travel disrupted the families’ lives, forcing parents to leave their jobs and frequently creating a financial hardship where less money was coming in while travel costs such as gasoline, food and shelter for family members grew. The hardship of being absent from other family members including small children several days a week created additional stress not to mention the discomfort endured by the sick child while traveling, who was already in a weakened condition. The Vannie E. Cook Foundation, which has been operating in the Rio Grande Valley for the past 40 years worked to find a solution to the problem that would keep children with cancer at home where they could have family support. But to do that, there was a need for a full-time, comprehensive pediatric cancer center to be located in the Valley. The clinic had to be able to offer state-ofthe-art treatment for children with cancer and other serious blood diseases. To accomplish this goal an alliance was created between Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology

Clinic in Houston. The Vannie E. Cook Children’s Cancer and Hematology in McAllen was born. Since opening its doors in 2001, approximately 9500 patients have received 83,000 outpatient treatments where they have an appointment that lasts from a few minutes to six hours, but they go home the same day. The clinic has four doctors on staff and two are present at all times. The center is the only facility in the Rio Grande Valley offering 24-hour service seven days a week. There is a staff of 15 highly-trained professionals operating the different medical services offered by the clinic. If not in the clinic, the other two doctors may be visiting other hospitals to consult with newly diagnosed patients or those who need hospitalization. Martinez-Guerra said doctors work closely with Doctors Hospital at Renaissance, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, Valley Baptist Hospital, Knapp Medical Center and Edinburg Children’s Hospital. While there are other hospitals in the area, most See CENTER pg. 22

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CALENDAR Nov. 28-Jan. 1: The Brownsville Heritage museum presents the 2018 Holiday Village, located at Dean Porter Park, 501 E. Ringgold St., in Brownsville. Dean Porter Park will have new res idents and a tiny village of Christmas-themed cottages. Admission is free, and the park is open from 8 a.m.- 10 p.m. weeknights, and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Call (956) 548-1313 for questions. Nov. 28-Dec. 20: The Pharr Community Theater will present a “Tejano Christmas Carol, an annual performance that has been localized from the Charles Dickens’s Classic. For more information

call (956) 600-9463. Dec. 1-Jan. 1: The Hidalgo Festival of Lights headquarters will be hosted at Hidalgo City Hall grounds, located at 704 E. Ramon Ayala Dr. Visitors can explore the nine-mile illuminated wonderland on a train or trolley tour — or enjoy the journey in the comfort of their own vehicle (*tune your radio to 91.1). The festival also offers a dinner, concert, and a trolley tour package that includes a roast beef supper, complete with musical entertainment and a trolley or train ride through the lights. Dec. 6-8: “Mamma Mia” musical per-

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formed by Mission’s Veterans Memorial High School’s talented Harlequins. The final show dates for this year’s production are Dec. 6, 7 and 8 at the Veterans Memorial High School Performing Arts Center. Showtimes are 7 p.m., nightly; doors open at 6:30 p.m. This lighthearted musical and dance showcase has delighted audiences on Broadway for 14 years. Tickets are available at the door or at the VMHS front office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seating is limited. Ticket prices are $10 for adults. Call 956-323-3000 for information. Dec. 6-8: “Sister Act” musical performed by McAllen Memorial High school, located at 101 E. Hackberry Ave., McAllen. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 6-7, and 2 p. m., Saturday, Dec. 8. Tickets are $10 and can be reserved by calling 956-632-5258. Dec. 6: Lighting of the Arroyo, hosted by the City of Harlingen and the Har-

lingen CVB will take place at 6:30 p.m., at the Harlingen CVB’s McKelvey Park, located at 311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen. This is the 32nd annual lighting of the Arroyo where the park is transformed into a Christmas Wonderland. There will be Christmas performances, food vendors, and a special appearance from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Dec. 6: The Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum, located at 2425 Boxwood St., will present the Christmas Tree Extravaganza and Exhibit beginning with an opening reception Thursday, Dec. 6. Several trees and wreaths decorated by community organizations will be on display. There is no admission fee. Dec. 7: The Valley Symphony Orchestra presents Concert III – “A Touch of Frost” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd. See EVENTS pg. 21

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From pg. 20 from 8 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $40, $50 and $60 per person and may be purchased at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office, online at valleyorchestra.org or at ticketmaster.com. For questions, call the VSO Box Office to 956-661-1615. Dec. 7-9: Zoo Nights & Lights at Gladys Porter Zoo. Admission is $2.50 or donate an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Nightly from 6 to 9 p.m. For information, call 956-547-7187. Dec. 8: Weslaco Mid-Valley Lighted Christmas Parade. The parade starts at 6 p.m. on Texas Blvd. in Weslaco and the theme of this year’s parade is “A Very Disney Christmas,” and will feature decorated, lighted floats, marching bands, classic cars and more. Dec. 8: The next Sunset Live concert begins at 6 p.m. at the Oval Park outside of the McAllen Convention Center. Featuring regional and national bands ranging in style from Indie to Blues playing on one stage, it includes outdoor activities, food trucks, beverages and local artisans. For more information on the full line-up and concert series, visit mcallenconventioncenter.net. Dec 9: The Rio Grande Valley Concert Band will kick off its 2018-2019 season with a Christmas Concert at 3 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church, located at 1105 W. Fern, McAllen. Winter Texan and local musicians will perform all types of

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www.wintertexantimes.com Christmas music. The concert is open to the public with no admission fee. A free will donation will be collected. Dec. 14: The McAllen Wind Ensemble will present its second concert of the season with “How the McAllen Wind Ensemble Stole Christmas” with Santa, carols and holiday fun at 7 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, located at 799 Convention Center Blvd. in McAllen. Tickets start at $8 and can be purchased at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office, from ticketmaster.com, at the door or through an order form online at mcallentownband.org/tickets. Dec. 14: “A Tejano Christmas Carol,” by the Pharr Community Theater, will be performed at 7 p.m. on tour at El Valle Del Sol (Peppermint Palace), 2500 E. Business Highway 83, Mission. For more information call 956-585-5704. Admission is $7. Tickets are available at the door. Doors open one hour prior. Dec. 15: Santa’s Enchanted Forest at Quinta Mazatlan – The event, designed for families and children, will be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset in McAllen. Tickets are $5 per child and $3 per adult and are available that day at Quinta Mazatlan or in advance at Ticketmaster.com or at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office. Elementary school choirs will perform traditional Christmas classics, plus Las Palmas Folklorico will perform traditional Mexican dances. For more information, call 956-681-3370.

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Gladys Porter Zoo will host its annual holiday celebration, Zoo Nights and Lights, on December 7, 8 and 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. This family-friendly event offers holiday spirit and fun for guests of all ages. Visitors will find live performances by local bands and choirs while taking in the dazzling light displays and enjoying some hot chocolate and churros. Keep an eye out for some of the Zoo’s most infamous lighted attractions, including the animated escaping gorillas as they appear to walk the roof tops and the chimpanzees climbing the palm trees. Staff also places 800 luminaria bags along the walkways. Also on display, is a new lion themed tree in the Christmas tree forest. The zoo will have the traditional zoo animal inspired trees on display. Each tree is adorned with some handcrafted ornaments inspired by peacocks, marine creatures, and reptiles.

Children can enjoy activities such as having their picture taken with Santa Claus, decorating their own gingerbread cookie and creating a unique holiday craft. Everyone is invited to do a little Christmas shopping at the arts and crafts show in the special events building for unique, handmade goods. Over the years, the zoo maintenance staff has created a dazzling collection of approximately 150 lighted animal and holiday fixtures. Tickets for Zoo Nights and Lights are on sale online at gpz.org or at the Gladys Porter Zoo ticket gate. The price is $2.50 per ticket or visitors can donate a new, unwrapped toy for the Toys for Tots Campaign. Zoo members receive free admission to this event but are still encouraged to donate a toy. For more information visit www.gpz. org or call (956) 547-7187.

The City of Weslaco and the Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce are preparing for the 24th Annual Mid-Valley Lighted Christmas Parade, set to be held on Saturday, December 8, at 6 p.m. on Texas Blvd. in Weslaco. This year’s parade theme is “A Very Disney Christmas.” The Grand Marshal for this year’s parade will be the Weslaco 100 Committee, who will be kicking off Weslaco’s

centennial in 2019 in preparation for Weslaco’s 100th Anniversary celebration next year. The Mid-Valley Lighted Christmas Parade features decorated floats, marching bands, classic cars, and more, all decked out in lights and holiday décor. Gabriella Garza and Karen Gonzalez from KRGV Channel 5 will be the evening’s emcees. For more information on the event, call 956-968-2102.

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From pg. 1 one item per person. Any quilt entered in this show within the past five years is not eligible for entry this year. The quilts will be judged by a panel of independent judges, with ribbons awarded for first, second, and third places in each category. Best-ofShow and Viewers’ Choice ribbons will also be awarded. There are two important changes for this year’s show. The museum’s show has been moved back a month to accommodate quilters who would like to enter the RGV Quilt Show, and will be held in the Mission Historical Museum’s Shary building. Quilts may be entered by submitting an entry form, which is available at the museum. Entry forms will be accepted at the museum from Tuesday, Nov. 27 through Wednesday, Jan. 2, during the hours of 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturdays. The museum will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan 1. Quilts may be pre-registered, and the quilts themselves may be delivered on any date during this time through the Jan. 2 deadline. Those who would like to enter a quilt are urged to register early because space is limited. The show opens on Saturday, Jan. 12 and runs through Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019. An Awards Reception and Turning of the Quilts program will take place at

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dence of cancer along the border. Martinez-Guerra said it is unfortunate but statistically Hispanic children have a lower survival rate worldwide and research is being done to determine why. All patients who come to the clinic are treated regardless of their ability to pay. Martinez-Guerra said it takes about $2 million a year in donations to accomplish this goal. Anyone wishing to donate to the center may send donations to 101 W. Expressway 83, McAllen, Texas, 78503. To find out more about the center or to take a tour, call Martinez-Guerra at (956) 687-9840.

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It wasn’t the Grinch who stole Christmas after all – it was the McAllen Wind Ensemble – and at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 14 they will retell the story with their musical performance “How the McAllen Wind Ensemble Stole Christmas” at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. The concert will feature beautiful Christmas music from all genres to put the audience in the holiday mood. As the title suggests, expect to hear

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some “Grinch-iness” sneak into the program. The Rio Grande Valley Children’s Chorus will assist the ensemble as a special guest artist. The Rio Grande Valley Children’s Chorus (RGVCC) is a non-profit chorale group made up of children ages 7-16 from across the Rio Grande Valley. The RGVCC is a passion project of Julito Pepito and Mildred Molito. Both directors have their own adult church choirs. After

choir, and the RGVCC was created, The choir sings regularly at the Sacred Heart Parish of Edinburg, but they have also been invited to participate in several musical programs in the area for the past five years. The RGVCC has performed for the Diocese of Brownsville, the Philippine Independence Day celebration in McAllen, at several Marian masses, Advent masses and Christmas pageants. Recently they were front acts at The Voice of Hope Concert for the Haiyan victims and the Tom Booth concert of the Sacred Heart Parish. The group has also traveled to Dallas to sing at the mass during the Couples for Christ 2014 National Convention, as well as to Rockport, Texas to participate in the annual Marian pilgrimage and Santacruzan at the Schoenstatt Shrine. The concert will also feature special appearances by Santa Claus and that cuddly as a cactus and charming as an eel, mean old Mr. Grinch. Both beloved characters will be available before the concert for photos with children of all ages. Tickets start at $10 and are available at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com, and at the door the night of the concert. For more information, visit our website at www.mcallenwindensemble.org or call (682) 2272101.

To celebrate Weslaco’s 99th birthday, elected officials and volunteers will unpack the city’s 75th birthday time capsule from 1994. The event will take place at the Weslaco Museum under the direction of Executive Director Sara Walker at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 10. Dec. 10 marks Weslaco’s birth, when the first lots were sold in 1919 to form the town center. The Weslaco 100 Committee, appointed by the Weslaco City Commission, has been tasked with planning events to celebrate the upcoming centennial year. Volunteers assisting Mayor David Suarez and City Commissioners will be members of the Weslaco 100 Committee and the Weslaco Museum Board of Directors. Walker will have cotton gloves for each participant to wear as they carefully remove items from the time capsule that has been buried in front of the Weslaco Library’s computer lab for 24 years. “Until the capsule is opened, we won’t know how well the letters and artifacts inside have survived,” Walker said. “With advice from our archivists, we’ll gently handle each item so that it can be catalogued, photographed, and prepared for display in January 2019.” The public is welcome to discover the time capsule treasures for themselves at the Weslaco Museum throughout the month of January. Operating hours are Tuesday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The year-long 100th birthday celebration will culminate with festivities Dec. 6-10, 2019.

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The Festival of Lights has turned the small City of Hidalgo into the Valley’s biggest, glowing Christmasland just in time for the Christmas season. The lights are now on display every night through the month of December. The city transforms from a mid-size town to a Christmas Wonderland as it puts up more than 500 huge light displays totaling more than five million lights. Narrated guided tours of the city’s festive light displays start at city hall and continue through the month of December – with the exception of Christmas Eve, Christmas day, the day of the Ramon Ayala Posada (Dec. 20), and New Year’s Eve. Hidalgo City Hall is the hub of the festival and is located at 704 E. Ramon Ayala Dr. (formerly Texano Dr.), in Hidalgo. On these grounds you will find a stage with nightly entertainment, Santa’s Cottage where you can take pictures with Santa, a carnival, food vendors, an artisans market, and the starting point for guided tours through the displays. Trolley and Train Tours There are two tour options available, one that is the tour only and another that is a dinner concert trolley tour package. Here, visitors will take a narrated tour aboard a train or trolley and learn a little about the history of Hidalgo. Trolley or train tour tickets may be purchased for $5 at the ticket booths located in the city hall parking lot. The tours begin at 6 p.m. each night and run until approximately

10 p.m., depending on attendance. However, the best option is the Dinner & Entertainment Package that includes dinner, VIP seating for the evening’s performance on the Christmas Stage and a narrated tour of the lights by train. The cost for the package starts at $12 per person. Choose from dinner package times of 5:15 p.m. or 6:15 p.m. The dinner tours include a roast beef meal complete with musical entertainment. The dinner takes place in front of City Hall from Dec. 1-19 on a first-come, first-serve basis. Seating is limited, so early reservations are recommended. Proceeds benefit local non-profit organizations. Call (956) 843-5311 for more information or to make reservations. Of course, Santa will also be in attendance from 6 to 10 p.m. Dec. 1 to Dec. 23 in the Hidalgo City Hall Courtyard. Pictures are $15 for one or $20 for two. Ramon Ayala Posada The annual Ramon Ayala Posada, hosted by five-time Grammy award-winning artist Ramon Ayala, will be held Dec. 20. According to the city, this is one of the largest single day events in the Rio Grande Valley. Known as the “King of the Accordion,” Ayala has hosted this free concert for years. At the posada, the City of Hidalgo gives away toys to more than 10,000 low-income children. The city and local businesses team up to provide these toys. The posada includes a several top artists who will perform free to the public.

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Valley Museums Celebrate Christmas by Kathy Olivarez We don’t have snow, but the “cool weather” has arrived, helping folks catch the spirit of the Christmas season. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the season and many of the Valley’s museums have created ways for schools and community organizations to display their Christmas traditions. Here is a look at some of thing things local museums will be doing to help their patrons enjoy the holidays. Alamo Alamo Museum Anyone who loves angles will want to visit the Alamo Museum, located at 130 S. 8th Street. They have a display of over 1800 angels in all sizes and shapes on display along with a Christmas tree decorated with angels. The museum is open 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. Donations accepted. For more information fall (956) 961-4398 or visitwwww.AlamoTexas.org. Brownsville Brownville Heritage Museum The historic Stillman House Museum, at 1325 Washington St., is sponsoring a Christmas Tree Forest where members of the community will be decorating trees with a Christmas theme. The display will opened Dec. 4 and runs through Jan. 5. The museum is open Tuesday through

Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for children. For information call (956) 5481313. Historic Brownsville Museum Back by popular demand the Department 56 Miniature Holiday Village opened Nov. 27 and will remain open through Jan 19. Founded in 1976, the Department 56 Company captures the spirit of Christmas through various themed collections that can be seen throughout the display. Donated by the Gloor family in memory of collector, June Gloor, the exhibit contains over 500 ceramic pieces including figurines, animals, and lit structures. This holiday season create a new tradition with friends and family by visiting this magnificent display. The museum is located at 641 E. Madison Street. Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for seniors and $2 for children. For more information call (956) 548-1313 A special museum pass of $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $3 for children allows admission to both museums. Edinburg Museum of South Texas History The Museum of South Texas History, located at 200 S. Closner in Edinburg, will host its annual Noche Buena, on Dec. 9 from 1 to 5 p.m. Noche Buena takes a look at traditional Mexican Christmas

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