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More players invited to join in as Senior Softball launches new season

Ed Martens was laid up in a hospital bed in Manila, capital of the Philippines, with some type of blood poisoning. His Air Force baseball team had just played the final regular-season game and he was excited to rejoin them the following week for the first round of the playoffs. Those hopes were dashed as soon as his hospital doctor walked into his room to give him an update. “The guys wanted me to play and I was in the hospital for 10 days and missed that one Sunday,” Martens said. “The doctor, though, refused to let me go.” That was more than 55 years ago and today Martens is still involved in the diamond, not as a player but for the past 25 years as the coordinator of the South Texas Senior Texan Softball League. Today, the League has players from 27 RV and mobile home parks, 23 states and most of the Canadian provinces. The league began playing in Mission – at three different locations – before moving

Life is but a dream on the Riverside Dreamer

The Riverside Dreamer pontoon boat ride is a popular destination for locals, tourists and especially Winter Texans, according to Johnny Hart, captain and owner of the 55-foot pontoon boat as well as the Riverside Club where the Dreamer docks on the banks of the Rio Grande. “It’s very popular with the Winter Texans,” Captain Johnny said as he prepared to pilot a group of 35 passengers on the one-hour boat tour down the Rio Grande. “Some of them come 8-10 times in a season and every time a relative or a friend comes down, they go again. “Today we’ll be taking the tour down to the Anzalduas Dam. Then we’ll be on the Mexican side and the U.S. side of the river and we’ll point out features as we go up and down the river. We’ll give a little history of [some of the sites along] the river; we’ll point out some of the birds and the wildlife…. And we’ll be touring some of the border wall and the Border Patrol boats and the activity that’s out here on See RIVERSIDE pg. 8

Passengers on the river tour aboard the Riverside Dreamer saw many interesting scenes along the banks of the Rio Grande, including this new private recreational area on the Mexico side of the river.

McAllen Holiday Parade, bigger and better than ever

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The McAllen Holiday Parade was a community event with many schools and organizations participating such as this group of Santa’s Helpers engaging the crowd at the football stadium before the start of a spectacular parade.

The city of McAllen hosted the Rio Grande Valley’s most spectacular Christmas parade in early December, and members from the U.S. Air Force Honor Guard were happy to be away from the snow and cold of Washington, D.C. Anthony Gonzalez, the voice of the animated star Coco, was excited to visit a city “that shows so much excitement and patriotism.” And as for 6-year-old Brianna Ochoa, she just couldn’t wait to see Santa Claus. Celebrities, officials, athletes and all who attended talked about the fun and excitement that is the McAllen Holiday Parade. Nothing more than an idea a few years ago, the parade, carnival, and entertainment event has become an extravaganza and has brought with it plenty of excitement to usher in the Christmas season. “This is absolutely amazing,” said former Dallas Cowboy Tony Hill, one of the greatest wide receivers in the storied franchise’s history. “The size of this event, the people, everything here is first class See PARADE pg. 12

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From pg. 1 to Edinburg and, finally to their current home at Westside Park in McAllen, located at 1000 S. Ware Road, across from the McAllen Convention Center. Bentsen Grove Resort has the largest number of participants from a single park and is called the league’s headquarters. Now, Martens is making his rounds, promoting the league around the Valley and looking for players. “As the years go by, we lose some players and gain new ones – but we are always looking for more who want to play and have fun,” said Martens, a Minnesota native. “It doesn’t matter what level they play, or if they’ve played before, we have a league, a level, that will fit them. This is our 25th year so we want to have a large number to commemorate it.” The highlights of the season include playoffs for each division and the U.S.-Canada game, which draws 300-plus fans, cheering, dressed in U.S. and Canadian garb, and waving flags and banners. The Winter League begins Jan. 3 and runs through the first week of March, ending with the end of year banquet. The league is open to Winter Texans and local residents alike, ages 55 and older. Cost is $60 per player and includes the season and the banquet. First-time players don’t have to register for a week, being able to have a chance to try it out. Call Martens at (956) 581-2254 for

more information. Martens, who played baseball at the University of Wichita, still remembers that time in Manila as if it was yesterday. Some of the players on the team were part of the hospital group. The day of the game, they walked in, gathered Martens’ clothes from the locker, went to where he was and helped him “unofficially get a discharge” for the game. “I had been lying in bed for 10 days any my legs were a little week,” he said. “But I wanted to play and they wanted me to play.” Martens had two singles on the day and was called on for a squeeze play. “I just hoped that I got the sign right,” he said. “You don’t want to call for time at that point, it’ll give it away.” The next day, Martens was back laying in his hospital bed. His clothes were back in the locker and it looked as if everything was clear. Then the doctor walked in. “He said he listened to the game on military radio and heard my name on it,” Martens said. “He was ready to court martial me.” Fortunately, a colonel by the name of Frank Borman put in a good word to the military doctor and Martens escaped discipline. “Eight years later, Frank Borman got into the space program and went to the moon,” Martens said. “I’m just glad he was still on earth that day.”

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Tavie Spivey Rock-n-Roll Show opens Jan. 12

When Tavie Spivey entered the U.S. Army, it was during a time when women had two choices – go for administration or go for medical. “I chose medical,” Spivey said. “Then I went to a position in recruiting. That seemed to be my niche for 12 years.” Spivey spent 27 years in the Army, partly during the Gulf War. She said recruiting during a war is difficult. “Nobody wants to sign up during a war.” But Spivey’s first love – before, during and after the military – has always been singing. “I would sing to anybody who would listen to me,” said the Longview, Texas, native. “I started singing when I was little.” Spivey is back in the Rio Grande Valley for her fourth year and, for the second year in a row her all-female group, “Shake, Rattle and Roll” will join her for two weeks of shows in February Tavie and her “Rock-n-Roll Show,” featuring music from the 50s and 60s,

has entertained around the country and Europe and has been heard on “oldies” radio shows across the nation and other English speaking countries for many years. She has performed with talent such as “The Coasters,” “The Country Comedy Tour,” “Jimmy Clanton” (Venus in Blue Jeans), many Elvis tribute artists and at theaters, festivals and convention centers across the country. She has also performed for the “Columbia Space Shuttle Project” and the “Texas Country Music Hall of Fame” among many others. Her recruiting Army skills probably gave her a boost when she decided to look for an all-female group to make up “Shake, Rattle and Roll.” “I put an ad in the newspaper asking See TAVIE pg. 5

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From pg. 4 for females for this all female group and -I got to pick the ones I wanted,” she said. d“It has worked out real good.” y Spivey’s show is high energy with eplenty of jokes and laughter and audience ninvolvement. “I’ll go out into the audience -and bring someone on stage for dancing oand to bring back memories. That’s what sthe show is all about, bringing back memnories to those years.” - Spivey said “Shake, Rattle n Roll” will galso be in the Valley in 2020 for a full rmonth. In between, they will tour Ger.many and Switzerland in August 2019, -visit the base where Elvis Presley was hstationed and will be opening at different sElvis festivals throughout Europe. It’s a -far cry from a 15-year-old teen singing to e n d e c

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Kickin’ off the new year right, Rusty Rierson is coming back

Rusty Rierson is all country – from his charming looks to his smooth vocals, he brings a touch of yesterday’s country and mixes it a little with today’s; he doesn’t stray (for the most part). “I don’t pretend to be something I’m not,” said the performer from his ranch in Augusta, Kansas. “Of course, except when I’m ‘Rockin’ Rusty.’” Rockin’ Rusty is an alter ego that makes appearances at some shows. While Rierson is a self-described shy entertainer and is soft-spoken, Rockin’ Rusty is the “hippie cousin from San Francisco.” Rierson makes his return to the Valley starting with a show at Park Place on Jan. 2. Last year Rierson performed for just six weeks but this year he’s here for the full season and said he’s excited with a pretty packed schedule. “Usually I’m at home twiddling my thumbs at the ranch during the winter,” Rierson said. “This year it’s going to be the busiest winter season I’ve ever had.” Because of that he’s working on a variety of shows to perform so people who want to see him more than once don’t hear the same songs or jokes as before. “Sometimes I’ll perform two days in a row at parks that are next to each other,” he said. “If people want to come hear

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me again, I want to give them something different and I want to keep them entertained.” Rierson got into music when he was 14 years old. He started singing in church and soon it became a passion. He learned guitar when his father, Roger, suggested that they take lessons together. In 2005, Rierson won the statewide “YF&R talent find contest” hosted by Farm Bureau and performed at the Kansas State Fair where he is annually invited back. In 2007, Rierson won the “Colgate Country Showdown” at the state level and placed in the top 15 nationally. He competed again at state in 2008, 2010, and 2011, before signing with his first record label. Rierson recently released a new video to go with his heartfelt song “Life is Too Short (No Matter How Long it Lasts).” The video shows Rierson sitting inside a barn and playing guitar. It then transitions to photos throughout his childhood. The song is an emotional look through his years and the special relationship with his grandpa, who died in 1991. “My mom looked through all of our photo albums to find those photos,” Rierson said. “There are pictures of me, my See RUSTY pg. 7

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the river,” he explained before launching. Johnny offers daily river tours for individuals or groups with a minimum of 15 people for the one-hour tour. Two-hour tours will be offered beginning in January, with a minimum of 25 passengers. Reservations are recommended. The Riverside Club – which is pretty much run by Johnny’s wife, Jennifer – also offers tour and dinner packages. The restaurant is open everyday from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., and every Sunday they have a live band performing at the club for anybody who wants to come out – no cover charge. And these are some of the best bands in the Valley – the Renaissance Rockers and the Riverside Band, who alternate days they perform. Jennifer says the club also features live music from 1-5 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, rain or shine, no cover charge. On good weather days the band is out on the patio, and on cooler or bad weather days they’ll be indoors so folks can enjoy the live music and dancing, rain or shine. Not to be outdone, Johnny says the Riverside Dreamer has covered cushioned seating that’s really comfortable for 49 passengers. On days with our great South Texas weather (like the day we went out last weekend) the windows on the boat are open. When the weather is cooler, the windows can be closed and the passenger area is heated for maximum comfort. During the river tour, Captain Johnny explains all the sights along the banks of the river. Those who have not been down to the river in a while may be surprised to see the beautiful recreational areas that are springing up on the Mexican side of the river. Most of them are privately owned, as Johnny explained, being rented out for private parties, weddings and events. The tour also provides a chance to see some of the birds along the riverfront. The captain pointed out a Great Egret and a Great Blue Heron during Saturday’s tour. The weather was gorgeous, adding to the enjoyment or a pleasant cruise that allowed all about to see the river and the scenery from a completely different perspective. When you go, be sure to take your camera along. You’ll be in for a treat and you’ll want to share your photos with family and friends. When the river cruise is finished, walk inside the Riverside Club for a snack or a meal. They serve a variety of tasty appetizers and meals. Folks who’ve been there recommend their pork tenderloin sandwiches. They are huge and wonderfully delicious. Everything on the menu is reasonably priced. For more information about the river cruises, or directions call 956-581-4477. They are located at 214 E. Chimney Rd., Mission – just the other side of the levee.

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‘Tim’s Coats’ receives 991 coats from Bentsen Grove Tim’s Coats, a holiday tradition in the Rio Grande Valley, is sponsored by Tim Smith, weatherman on TV Channel 5. For over 25 years Tim has encouraged families with old coats that no longer fit or are no longer wanted to donate them to Channel 5 for distribution to families who cannot afford them.

and come up with 70 coats for the coat drive. This year the number of coats delivered to Tim Coats came in just shy of 1,000, as Bentsen Grove residents donated 991 coats. In 2018, they donated over 1200. Tim said approximately 10,000 coats have been collected this year for distribution. “As you can see, about The coats are one-tenth of the coats given to Bill Stockcome to us from Bentton at Palace Cleansen Grove. They lead ers in McAllen the way each year. Other to be cleaned and parks also collect coats checked for small but not in the numbers repairs needed. received from Bentsen Stockton donates Grove,” he added. his services. Once the coats are When Channel ready, they will be doTim Smith 5 started the coat nated to the Salvation drive 25 years ago, Army or distributed residents of Bentsen Grove back then through Catholic Charities to those who saw Tim’s plea for coats and decided to need them,” Tim added. answer the call. For the past 25 years it Part of the tradition of Tim’s Coats at has been a tradition to collect coats for Bentsen Grove is that someone receives the drive, and it has been their goal to a pie in the face as a good-spirited way donate more coats than any other group. of celebrating the culmination of the coat Residents who return home for the drive for another year. It used to be that summer visit garage sales and flea mar- Tim got the pie every year if a certain kets looking for used coats to bring to number of coats was reached but now the the Valley. Or they bring the coats their honors are spread around. Tim got the pie grandchildren have outgrown. Other res- last year, so they figured it was someone idents search out local flea markets and else’s turn this time around. This year’s ropa usadas (used clothing stores) in recipient of the pie was Kathy Tyler, acsearch of used coats in good condition. tivity director. Peggy Creach, also an Vivian Tuttle told the Winter Texan activity director, was delighted to assist Times that the Bentsen Grove Red Hat – by putting the pie in Kathy’s face! Society had recently visited ropa usadas

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CALENDAR EDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Thursday, December 27 Craft Sale - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. Blood Drive - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 8:30am-Noon. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 9am, Biscuits & Gravy at 7am. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 9-11am.

Breakfast - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 9-11:30am, all you can eat pancakes, eggs, sausage, and other items available, bring your own utensils, prices at door. Texas Two Step - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon. Ladies Golf Scramble - Mission West RV Park, 10am-Noon, public welcome. 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/ 937-2418297. 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, cookies, bar available, popcorn, all jammers and listeners welcome. See CALENDAR pg. 11

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From pg. 10 Line Dancing - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1pm. Country Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, concessions available. Jam - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park,Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Regan James, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego, pass the hat. Can Am - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 3:30-6pm. 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. Pancake Supper - Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission, 4:30-6pm, different foods to choose from, prices vary, BYOS. Fish Fry - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:306:30pm, $9.25 all you can eat, bar available, Hynes Event Center. 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,

www.wintertexantimes.com Pharr, 6:30pm, snack bar available. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6:30-8:30pm, set up begins at 6pm. Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6:30pm, Regan James & Brenda Cohn “Who’s Going to Fill Their Shoes”, $7pp. Dance - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $6pp. Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Kelli Marie, $6pp. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $6pp. Friday, December 28 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. Winter Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, Noon-2pm, Full House Band leads, snack bar available, open seating and participation. Rock N Roll Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, lunch served at 11am, for more information call Martin, 636-4595458. 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, new jammers welcome. Jam - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, See CALENDAR pg. 14

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From pg. 1 – there are a lot of Cowboys fans here too; that makes it even greater.” Close to 200 floats and balloons filled the path and the sky above it first inside McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium and then down Bicentennial Boulevard in McAllen where people set up their lounge chairs hours earlier to have a good spot to see everything the parade had to offer. “It seems like this parade gets bigger and bigger every year,” said David Ovalle, of Mercedes. “We’ve come the past three years and just spend a day here. After the first year we didn’t really know if we were going to return, but it’s just become addicting – and the city has done a good job combining all the other events surrounding this.” Anthony Gonzalez, the voice of Miguel in the animated film “Coco,” performed with about 400-500 fourth- and fifth-grade choir students from McAllen ISD’s elementary schools. Joining them

were also members of McAllen High’s four-time state champion Mariachi Oro, Action Dance Group and Las Palmas Folklorico Dancers. Prior to the parade, there was no lack of entertainment with dance groups, the Valley Symphony Orchestra, the McAllen Rowe elite dancing and singing group Razz Ma Tazz, A Tuba Christmas performance and Gonzalez, who came dressed in a black Mariachi outfit, all performing before the parade. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard officially opened the ceremonies with a march routine that amazed the crowd prior to the presentation of flags and the singing of the National Anthem by Brianna Amaya of Razz Ma Tazz. Other celebrities at this year’s event included Dallas Cowboys legend Jay Novacek; Dallas Cowboys players Jaylon and Rod Smith; the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders; Mexican actor Arap Bethke; Mexican actress Carmen Aub; and Mexican television and film actor Iván Arana.

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A strolling we will go

For the second year in a row, residents of Southern Oasis in Mission participated in a Christmas Stroll. It was a time for neighbors to get out and greet one another and meet new residents, while renewing acquaintances with old friends. From 4 to 6 p.m. five residents opened their homes to host the other residents of the subdivision as they made their way to the five houses to greet their hosts and friends and to sample goodies provided by the hosts. My first stop was at the home of Robert and Kay Sutten from Michigan, who have only been in the subdivision for three months. The home was definitely ready for Christmas with all kinds of decorations including a Christmas village. “This is awesome… a great way for us to meet our new neighbors,” said Kay who had prepared a feast to be sampled by visitors. The entire bar was filled with treats such as bacon-wrapped chestnuts, Swedish meatballs, dips and chips and all kinds of other goodies. Her kitchen cabinet had a plethora of Christmas cookies and treats to be sampled. Inside visitors munched on plates of goodie and looked around at her Christmas decorations. Outside on the patio a variety of drinks were available as other neighbors took their plates enjoyed the warm afternoon that was perfect for the stroll. My second stop was at the home of Ken and Judy Boyle where their collection of Santas greeted visitors like Robin Premus who was all lit up with a string of Christmas lights around her neck. The Boyles have been in the Valley 16 years and are in their third year of residency in Southern Oasis. They served guests who gathered inside and on their patio novelty drinks and hors oeuvres. Next door, Donna Horcher hosted for her second year in a row, serving her famous jalapeno margaritas. Served with crackers, dips and smoked salmon, Horcher had guests who settled in for a long visit. Kathy and Gary Cavallin, of Minnesota, were the next hosts. They have been in Southern Oasis three years. Kathy had a spread crackers, dips and hors oeuvres that also included bacon-wrapped chestnuts Delicious! They must be a northern treat at Christmas because this Southern girl had never had them before. Out on their patio DuWayne Baughman and friends were commenting on what a nice event the stroll was because they seldom see their neighbors. “This is a fantastic way to meet everyone” said Baughman. The last stop of the night included Ed and Mary Wells, of Texas, with Bob and Kay Mocha, of Iowa, as hosts. The Wells have been in Southern Oasis four years while the Mochas have been there five years.

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Because they were further away from the other homes, it looked as if everyone had saved them for the last stop and the party went into overtime for the stroll but no one seemed to mind. They had the garage and set up with tables for people to sit and eat. There were a variety of foods and lots of drinks, including soft drinks, beer and mimosas available. Mary made a Christmas tree of a cheese dip covered with olives for bulbs that was delicious! Not to be outdone, Kay made a quickly disappearing mountain of peanut clusters, her signature Christmas candy. For some like Sam and C.J. Rodio, it was their first stroll and the first time they met many of the residents. For others who regularly get together in the club and participate in many of the activities, it was just another great way to get together with friends. Residents are already looking forward to the 2019 stroll.

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New Orleans Extravaganza (6Days) 3 nts.In New Orleans. Mar.6. . . . . . . . . $749 Eagle Pass Gambling (2 Days) Jan.- 14 1 nt hotel & $40 Lucky Bucks..................................................... $79 Davis Inn Mountains & Chisos Mountain, Big Bend Adventure - (6Days) Louisiana Gambling – (3 Days) Jan. 1nt.Inthe 21 2nts.@ at Coushatta + $30Feb.28. casino $829 credit............................ $125 2 Nts. In Coushatta, $30 New casino Orleans, credit Feb.429; Mar14$125 Gambling(3(6Days) New Louisiana Orleans Extravaganza Days) Feb.10 3 nts.In meals...........................................$789

New Eagle Orleans Mardi Gras (5 Days) Mar.1nt. 3 Includes 3 meals.................................................$789 hotel & $40 Rex Lucky Parade, Bucks. Mar. 7, 9, 14, 16, 30; Pass Gambling - (2 Days)

$80Bend.......................$839 Apr. 6,Adventure 13, 20, 27 -. (6 . . .Days) . . . . .Feb. . . . .21 . . .2.nts. . . . at . . the . . . Chisos . . . . . . .Mountain . . . . . . . .Lodge . . . . . in . .Big Big Bend per3.person, occupancy) Magnolia Silos (3 Days)(Prices Feb. 3;are Mar. 1 nt. Indouble San Antonio & 1 nt in Waco............................................$399

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Monterrey Tres - (3 Days) Feb. 12;are Mar. 12. . . .double . . . . occupancy) . . . . . . . . . . . . $239 (Prices per person,

San Miguel de Allende - (6 Days) Feb. 15; Mar. 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$469 2018 BUS TOURS (Prices are perMEXICO person, double occupancy) Monterrey New Year’s (3 Days) 2 meals, New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance + more....................$309 2016Dec.30 OVERSEAS TOURS (Please reserve early. Seats may not be available closer to departure date.) Islands of New England (8 Days) Incl. Round trip Air + 11 Meals, Sept. 22. . $2,699 (Prices are per person, double occupancy)

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From pg. 11 Harlingen, 1-3pm. Line Dancing - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1pm. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, lunch served at 12pm, musicians by invitation only, listeners welcome, for information call Ray, 618-499-4813. Open Country Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, come join us for good music, fellowship and fun, cookies and coffee served, for more information please call 956-585-8135. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Johnny D, pass the hat. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 3pm, Jack Nelson, pass the hat, BYOB, refreshments, ice and popcorn available. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-5pm, Jack Nelson & County Line, pass the hat, bar available along with chicken wings, burgers and chicken burgers, 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. 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 Classics, $7pp, BYOB, free ice, popcorn and refreshments for sale. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Regan James Hired Hand, $6pp, singles welcome. Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Keys & Strings, $6pp, BYOB, ice and soda available. Entertainment - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Bob Dolle & Country Hall of Fame, $7pp. Saturday, December 29 Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-9am, biscuits and gravy, Eldorado scramble, breakfast casserole, prices vary. Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, enjoy breakfast and the view, half orders available, call 956-585-5061 for more information. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 7-9am, all you can eat pancakes, plus omelettes and more. Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 7:30-9am, $4pp, all you can eat pancakes with choice of ham or sausage, or biscuits and gravy, coffee, bring your own table service. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9am, pancackes, eggs, ham, sausages, biscuits and gravy, and more, BYOS. Church Services - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30am, in the Recreation Hall, public welcome. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, See CALENDAR pg. 23

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The Griffin Grill offers gourmet cuisine!

The Griffin Grill, located at 1906 E. Griffin Parkway (FM 495) in the River Oaks , -Plaza in Mission, offers a variety of break-fast and lunch and dinner menus items to suit every palate from simple down-home ,to gourmet. f Co-owners Richard Krauss, manager, r and Antonio Huerta, chef, each bring ex,tensive experience in providing excellence -in the restaurant and hospitality business. Kraus has over 25 years of hospitality expeerience, primarily with Hyatt Hotels. Huerta lpreviously owned a popular Italian restaumrant, Giuseppe’s, in the Dallas area. , “Our most popular dish is the chicken fried steak, ,which is served with mashed potatoes and grilled vege,tables,” said Krauss. And shrimp scampi is very popular with Winter Texans.” - My husband, Ben, ordered the chicken fried steak, nwhich he described as very tender with a good season,ing flavor. Krauss said they hand-pound their meats to assure tenderness before breading it. The shrimp scampi included plump shrimp on a bed on angel hair pasta flavored with red and green pepper, red onion, and mushrooms in a white wine sauce. Look for other entrees such as the ribeye steak, pork chops, salmon, and sea bass in chipotle. Other entrees include diablo shrimp, rosemary chicken and chicken parmigiana. The Griffin Grill also offers a variety of burgers and paninis. Their salads include the “in-house specialties” like Salmon Greek salad and Tropical Shrimp Salad. Mexican foods include Enchiladas Suizas and Chile Relleno, also in-house specialties. The most popular soup is Chicken Tortilla Soup. Try it and you’ll see

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why! The Griffin Grill is known for its tiramisu, their most popular dessert. Another favorite is their delicious chocolate lava cake. Guest Freddie Mainzer said the mango cheesecake, “is to die for.” A group of guests from Bentsen Grove said they enjoyed coming to The Griffin Grill often. And they just keep coming back for more. The menu offers a wide selection of delicious dishes. Patti Bean enjoys the poppy seed dressing for salads, Larry Hoffman said the salmon salad was delicious! The Griffin Grill also has a breakfast menu including a new addition of chicken and waffles. Omelets, eggs benedict and other breakfast items are on the menu along with traditional waffles and pancakes. The Griffin Grill is open Monday through Wednesday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Thursday and Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. They are now also open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays. The Griffin Grill also offers catering for private events. Call (956) 600-7183. See their full menu at https://thegriffingrillrgv.com/

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Diego - December 29 - $6 7pm to 10pm • Doors open at 5:30pm Sweetwater - December 31 8pm - Midnight - $12 Diego - January 5 - $6 Concessions & Setups Available • BYOB

ENTERTAINMENT Helen Russell January 6 at 7 pm - $7 Kody Norris Show January 10 at 7 pm - $8 Mario Rosales January 13 at 7 pm - $8 Goldwing Express January 20 at 7 pm - $10

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Every Saturday Breakfast 7:30 – 9am • BYOS

Dinners Jan. 18 • Fish Dinner 4:30pm, $8.50 • BYOS Jan. 26th • Rib Dinner 5pm, $9 • BYOS

New Year’s Eve Dance Dec. 31 – 8pm to 12am The Coins - $10 – BYOB & Snacks Shows Jan. 12 - Freddie & Sheila Show - 7pm - $7 Jan. 23 - Kody Norris - 7pm - $7 Jan. 27 - Gold Wings - 2pm - $8 Jan. 30 - Amity Heart - 7pm - $7

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Thursday • Dec. 27, Jan. 3 4:30 - 6:30 pm • $9.25pp All You Can Eat Hynes Event Center

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12/31- Orange Grove Park 1/3-Winter Ranch 1/ 4-Lazy Palm 1/5- Mission West 1/6- Citrus Valley 1/10- Good Sam Meeting 1/13- Southern Comfort 1/16- Bentsen Grove 1/18- Rio Valley Estates 1/19- Dream Valley Ranch 1/20- Alamo Palms 1/21- Mission Bell 1/23- McAllen Mobile Park

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as the sun dropped below the horizon, the illuminated Christmas parade began and was filled with over a hundred highly decorative floats using colorful lights. Each float featured a Disney character, such as Mickey Mouse and the Little Mermaid. Other floats included an inflatable of Rudolph while playing the song “Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” Asked what her favorite float was, Carol said, “There were too many of them and they were all good. We come every year and this is a really nice kick-off to the Christmas season.” The festive event also featured local schools, from elementary students up to high school marching bands playing the seasonal melodies, such as “Jingle Bells” and “Santa Claus is coming to Town” with a dance routine by the students following along with the music. “The people and the marching bands, that was my favorite,” Judy said. “The excitement in the children – watching the kids get so excited.” “All the little people, so many kids in the parade and that’s the best part when you include it. So neat.” Carol said. The climax of the parade was Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving on the fire engine ladder truck, waving from the to the children below who were eagerly anticipating his arrival.

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From pg. 14 Palmview, 12:30pm, lunch served at 11 am, for more information call Tom, 956584-1561. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, donations for refreshments. Rock N Roll/Big Band Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1pm, musicians and vocalists by invitation only, dessert and coffee. Country Western Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 1-3:30pm, finger foods, soda, and ice cream for sale. Open House - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 1-3pm, come take a look at our for sale homes and take a tour of the park. Karaoke - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 1-4pm. Country Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-9pm, come join us, 1400 W. Hooks Ave for GPS. Open Jam - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, light lunch for donation, for more information call Lisa, 606-547-1085. Entertainment - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7pm, Rick McEwen, $6 pp. Dance - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 7-10pm, Albert Mikesh Band, $5pp. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7-10pm, Diego, $6pp, concessions and setups available, BYOB. Dance - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 7pm, Texas Wheels Band, $6pp, doors open at 5:30pm, burger and fries available for $6 between 5:30-8:30pm.

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sion, 9am. Church Services - Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen, 9am, Chaplain Jim Troutman, coffee and treats at 8:30am. Church Services - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Pastor Roy Gee. Church Services - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am. Church Services - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 9am, Pastor David Squire, public welcome. Church Services - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 9am. Church Services - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am, Pastor Bob Kerr, non-denominational, public welcome, coffee and cookies after service. Church Services - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 9:15-10:15am. Church Services - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:20am, fellowship to follow after. Church Services - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9:30am, Pastor Mary Chamberlin, inter-denominational, coffee at 9am. Church Services - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30am, Revered Tom Shouse, non- denominational, public welcome. Church Services - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, Dr. Gerald Parriot, non- denominational, coffee and cookies provided after service. Church Services - Mission West RV Park, 10-11am, non denominational with Pastor Jeff Dilks. Church Service - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 10-11am, Pastor Al Dickey, non-denominational, refreshments after service, public welcome. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10am, non-denominational. Church Services - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am. Lutheran Church Services - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Pastor Loren Kruse, public welcome. Widows Support Group - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 1pm, public welcome. Acoustic Jam - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 1-3pm. Ice Cream Social - Mission West RV Park, 2-2:45pm, public welcome. Gospel Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 2-4pm, BYOB. Contemporary Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 2pm, for more information call Martin, 636-459-5458. Line Dancing - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 2-3:30pm, Betty, for more information call Lisa, 606-547-1085. Open Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 2pm. Big Band Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 3-5pm, Texas Ramblers, pass the hat. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5pm, BYOB/snacks, come and sing or just listen! Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mis-

Gospel Jam - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 6-8pm, fresh baked pie and coffee $1. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Dorothy Phillips, $1pp, Al Barnes Friendship Hall, Movie - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7pm, free, snack bar available. Bingo - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Military Whist Game - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7-9pm. Monday, December 31 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. 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 - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1pm, refreshments at break. Yahoo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1-2:30pm. Hamburger Night - Mission West RV Park, 4-5:30pm. Happy Hour - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 4-5:30pm, Johnny D, music variety, concessions, BYOB, public welcome. Burger Night - Paradise Park, McAllen, 5-7pm, hamburgers and chicken patties, and onion rings! Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Mission, 5:30pm, Dinner at 4pm. Country Jam - Mission West RV Park, 6-9pm. New Year’s Eve Dinner/Dance - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 6-1am, Leslie Blasing, presale tickets $25pp, $30pp at the door. New Year’s Eve Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-1am, Fire & Ice, Rock Star Denied, $20pp, snacks, setups, free popcorn and ice, singles welcome, in ballroom. Dinner - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, Roger Wayne, $18pp, at Mission Bell Ballroom. New Year’s Eve Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Pelican West, $18pp, Vegas theme. New Year’s Eve Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $6pp, concession opens at 6pm, burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, and much more. Bingo - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7pm. New Year’s Eve Dance - Heritage Square, Mission, 7-12am, Denny Amundson Solitaryman, $15pp, tickets sold in advance only at Lots G-11 or I-1, dinner at 8:30pm, BYOB, setups available, New Year’s Eve Dance - Park Place EsSee CALENDAR pg. 26

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From pg. 24 tates, Harlingen, 7pm, Diego, $15pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Carlos Canas, $6pp, BYOB, free ice. Entertainment - Oleander Acres, Mission, 7-9pm, B.J. Brothers, $7pp, concessions available, doors open at 6:30pm. New Year’s Eve Masquerade Party Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 7-11pm, Rich and Diane, $7pp. New Year’s Eve Entertainment - Mission West RV Park, 8pm, Randy Webb, $12pp, advance tickets required. New Year’s Eve Dance - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 8-12am, Route 66, $12pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8pm, Regan James Hired Hand Band with Brenda Cohn, $12pp, BYOB, soda, ice and popcorn will be available. New Year’s Eve Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 8-Noon, Buck n’ Crazy Band, $15pp, doors open at 7 pm, reserved tables available, BYOB, free ice, popcorn and refreshments for sale. New Year’s Eve Dance - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 8-12am, Jul and The Chrome Wheels, $15pp, BYOB, concessions and ice available, late lunch. New Year’s Eve Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8-12am, Daddy D. Three, $12pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - Leisure World

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Band, $18pp. New Year’s Eve Party - McAllen Mobile Park, 8-12am, Lyle Beaver, $10pp, BYOB and snacks to share. New Year’s Eve Gala - Alamo RecVeh Park, 8-11pm, Jay & Tammy, $10pp, BYOB. New Year’s Eve Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 8pm, Take Two, $8pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - Palm Resaca Park, Brownsville, 8-11:30pm, BYOB, popcorn and ice will be supplied, doors open at 7:30pm. New Year’s Eve Dance - Cottonwood Country Club, Harlingen, 8-12am, Manuel Rivera, $10pp, BYOB, popcorn sodas are available. New Year’s Eve Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 8pm, Dixon Company, tickets sold at door at 7:30pm, BYOB, snacks, coffee, and water available. New Year’s Eve Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 8pm, The Jetts, $15pp, advance tickets required, BYOB, lunch included. New Year’s Eve Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 8-12am, Barb Wire Band, $15pp, BYOB, setups available, food, reserved seats, no tickets available at the door. New Year’s Eve Dance - Posada del Sol RV Park, Harlingen, 8-12:15am, Jim Station, $12pp, BYOB and an appetizer to share, midnight champagne, noisemakers, hats included, call Merla for tickets, 956622-6991. New Year’s Eve Dance - Leisure Val-

ley Ranch, Mission, 8:15-12:15pm, Swing Street Big Band, $20pp, doors open at 7:45pm. New Year’s Eve Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 8:30-12:30am, Rewind, $15pp, late lunch. New Year’s Eve Dance - El Valle Del Sol/El Valle de la Luna, Mission, 8:3012:30am, George & The Texas Outlaws, $15pp, lite meal is included. New Year’s Eve Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 9-12am, Ron & Nancy, $15pp. New Year’s Eve Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 9-12:30am, The Agency, $15pp, hats and noise makers included, free popcorn and ice, bar available, tickets on sale, Hynes Event Center. Tuesday, January 1 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. Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, lunch served 11-12:45pm. Jam - Magnolia Village, Donna, 1-3pm, snacks and coffee during break. Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm, See CALENDAR pg. 27

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From pg. 26 lunch 11:30-1pm. Open Jam - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1pm. Bluegrass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30-4pm, cake and coffee for donations. Country Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 4-8pm, chili and grilled chesse sandwiches $4, jam starts 5:30pm, cookies at break, ice cream for sale. Bingo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 6:30-8:30pm. Country Jam - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 6:30-8:30pm, public welcome. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort/ Tradewinds, Mission, 7pm, The Kody Norris Show, $8pp, at Mission Bell Ballroom. Wednesday, January 2 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Mission, 7-8:30am, Biscuits and Gravy. Bluegrass Acoustic Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, free, coffee and homemade goodies, new jammers welcome. Golf Scrambles - Mission West RV Park, 9am-Noon. Line Dancing - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 9:45-11:15am, $3 donation. Line Dancing - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10-11:30am, donation. Couples Dancing - Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo, 11:15am-12:30pm, $6 per couple. R/C Racing - Peñitas RV Park, Peñitas,

Noon-4pm, no due fees, open to public, all races are handicapped start, bring the family. Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30pm, Bob Dollie, lunch served at 11:30am. Jam - Sunshine (Encore) RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2:30pm. Jam - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1pm. Jam - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 1-3pm. Jam - Alamo Paradise Acres, 1-3pm, lunch at 2pm. Country Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1:30pm. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, musicians by invitation only. Tiki Hut Happy Hour - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 2-5pm, Rick and Diane, 2-3pm open mic, 3-5pm Rick, BYOB, food, funnel cakes, snacks, and soft drinks available. Line Dancing - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 2:30-4pm, $3pp. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Lynn Dvorak, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3pm, Diego, nachos, popcorn and refreshments available. Karaoke Meal - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, Harry and Judy, $7.50pp, primavera meatloaf, mashed potatoes, Brussel sprouts, iced tea or coffee, bar available, Hynes Event Center. Pancake/Biscuit and Gravy Supper -

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Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $5pp, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, applesauce and coffee, 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, 6:30pm, Rusty Reierson, $7pp, popcorn and refreshments for sale. Karaoke - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 6:30pm, public welcome. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Lawless & Mae, $8pp. 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. Entertainment - San Juan Gardens, 7-8:30pm, RGV Folklorico Dancers, $6pp, public welcome. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steve May & The Southern Knights, $6pp, BYOB, concessions available, $2 hot dogs from 5-7pm. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Bottom Line, $6pp, concessions available, BYOB. Entertainment - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7pm, Mario Rosales, $8pp.

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