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Winter Texan e TIMES Serving Winter Texans FromMission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 35, No. 14 © 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, January 19, 2022 INDEX Parks Calendar p 9 WintertainersTM p 9 Taste of the Valley p 17 “On the road with Jo” p 19 Medical Services p 19 Events Calendar p 20 Reunions & Meetings p 22 Business Guide p 23 Classifieds p 25 Rina’s Ramblings See RAMBLINGS pg. 18 See KITES pg. 8 Food Bank announces date change It’s getting busy in the Valley. Things are picking up here and there with activities being held throughout the valley – just for you. I know everyone is still being really careful with things, but I also know that everyone is ready to get out and enjoy this great weather and being with friends when we can. There is so much to do in the Valley that doesn’t involve being The Food Bank RGV has announced a new date for Farm Dinner 2022. The dinner originally scheduled for Saturday, January 29, but has now shifted to Friday, March 4. The dinner will still take place from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the beautiful and historical Valley Fruit Co. building of the Food Bank RGV. The Food Bank RGV’s Farm Dinner is an elegant, five-course meal featuring locally sourced ingredients expertly prepared by ‘The Delgado Collective’ restauValley Star Awards back for a full show destined to entertain See FOOD BANK pg. 25 See AWARDS pg. 7 SPI Kite Fest back and ready to tie one on In need of sunshine and fresh gulf breezes? Then it’s time to head to South Padre Island for SPI Kite Fest to watch kitefliers from around the country as they ‘tie one on’ for a weekend filled with amazing kites and performances. “Everyone is very anxious to be back on the flying field,” said Bill and Susie of B&S Kites. “And enjoy the fresh gulf breezes and put smiles on people’s faces.” On February 2-5 – Thursday night, Friday and Saturday – SPI Kite Fest will descend once again on the town of South Padre Island. The festival kicks off Thursday evening with InEvery year, theValley StarAwards offers a great lineup of Wintertainers™ – and this year will keep that promise. The lineup includes some of the Valley favorites that perform at the parks throughout the season. We even have the 2020 RGV Male Vocalist of the Year Curt James giving a performance at the event. Other entertainment for the event is Johnathan Len, Justin Terry, Mario Rosales, Mountain Highway and Rebecca Lawless. Curt James is a singer of songs as he says. He is a classic country singer performing covers of artists like George Strait, Alan Jackson, RanJustin Terry Valley Star AWARDS SHOW 11TH Annual Brought to you by See the story on Page 1 Complete the ballot on Page 15 Find show ticket outlets on Page 28

JANUARY 19, 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com 2 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Winter Texans enjoy Ron Hoover open house By Herb Moering Great weather brought out the crowd of mainly Winter Texans on opening day, Jan. 13, for the 15th annual two-day Ron Hoover RV & Marine Center open house in Donna. Sue Stsauver, from Trails End Mobile Home and RV Park in Weslaco, came to see the grand prizes to be given away after having a dream she won a four-wheel all-terrain vehicle and had it shipped home to Minnesota. She came for the open house with her husband of 62 years, Pete, along with friends Maxine Williams and Garry and Pat Loew, all from Paradise South in Mercedes. Maxine, from Missouri, had an interest in the grand prizes too, noting a friend had won a golf cart at a previous Ron Hoover open house. She, along with the Loews, from Wisconsin, had been to the open house in the past and mentioned how much they always enjoyed the event. All five had a group photo taken at the photo booth, which was a new addition to this year’s event. Pharr South Park residents Jack and Lynette Smith and Rick and Kathy Ames had been to a previous open house and were back to see what was new. The Smiths were each following their parents when they came to Pharr in 2016. They became converted Texans the following year, with Lynette citing reasons being the weather, activities, food and Nuevo Progreso, Mexico. Jack agreed that they were “living the good life.” TheAmes, fromMissouri, came to the “Valley” to visit their friends, the Smiths, three years ago and liked it so much they bought a place to stay through each winter. The T-shirts that Robert and Geneva Jenkins were wearing at the RV & Marine Center in Donna, left no doubt in proclaiming they were Winter Texans. The couple from Bit-O-Heaven RV & Mobile Home Resort in Donna stopped to have a free hot dog and bottle of water midway through their visit. The couple, who summer in northwestern Illinois, have been in Donna for three years and this was their second time at a Ron Hoover open house. Robert said it’s interesting to see what’s on the lot. Geneva talked about the fact See HOOVER pg. 6 MOBILE HOME INSURANCE HIDALGO COUNTY We Also Insure PARK MODELS • TRAVEL TRAILERS MOTORHOMES • GOLF CARTS • “CASITAS” 5TH WHEELS • AUTOS • MOTORCYCLES Galvan Insurance Agency, Inc. 1101 East Business 83 Donna, TX 1 1/2 milesWest of Don-Wes Flea Market www.galvaninsuranceagency.com *Premium subject to carrier underwriting. Rate subject to change. *$284.00per year. Conditions Apply. As Low as Plan Covers: Fire, Lightning, Explosion, Smoke, Wind (Hurricane, Tornadoes), Hail, Riot & Civil Commotion, Land & Air Vehicles... Also Includes $100,000 Liability Coverage. Flood Coverage Available Call or Come See Us 956-464-2886 Day two winner, Darrel Dennis and wife, from Amarillo, (Paradise RV Park in Harlingen) chose the bad boy zero turn mower.

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JANUARY 19, 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Woodcarvers show the magic found in wood Walking through the 36th annual RGV Woodcarvers Show this past weekend, it was clear that if you can envision it, someone can carve, sculpt, burn, paint or chip it into reality. More than 150 pieces covering a wide spectrum of images and styles were on display over the weekend at the Nomad Shrine Club in Pharr. There were decoys, caricatures, walking canes, gourds, pens, candles and so much more as the carvers showed what can be done with wood. Jan Jensen is from Eau Claire, Wisconsin. She’s a former home economics teacher, has been drawing for a “long time” and most of her work is chip carving. She was at an event at Tropic Star RV Park when somebody at the park said he was teaching carving that day at 2 p.m. “I was there and here I am,” she said. That was 20 years ago, back when she would draw out her patterns for her boxes and other creations “by hand on graph paper.” When her students started asking her where she got her patterns from, she said she made those patterns. “They told me to write a book, so I started to redraw them, but it just didn’t work out,” said Jensen, who now has published three books on the subject “Then my stepson comes along and says, ‘I can show you how to do that on the computer.’ So, I started doing it on the computer. Now I’m constantly looking for new patterns. It’s very addictive.” Chip carving is the process when small and patterned chips are removed from a surface of wood with some special tools. The removed chips create the object’s design or pattern. “The design is what’s fun,” Jensen said prior to pointing out a certain piece with cover up. “I wanted to show how the design from the top to the bottom just flows,” she said. “That takes work to get that to work.” Becky Anthony, who lives west of Fort Worth, but comes to the Valley for the winters, started carving caricatures in 2004. She brought her “Dancing Cowboy,” to display along with several gourds, something she started woodcarving in 2015. “They just struck me as pretty – I have no idea why,” she said. “I saw it on Facebook and thought, ‘I can do that.’ I found all the info and just went from there.” Her gourd, named “Leather and

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Wearing the unique head gear were, from left, Winter Texans Pat and Garry Loew from Wisconsin, Sue and Pete Stsauver from Minnesota, and Maxine Williams from Missouri.

7 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 19, 2022 For More Information Call 903-436-5410 Or Email samraythetexans@aol.com Sunday January 23 @ 10:45AM Maranatha Baptist Church 1800 N. Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78501 Sunday January 23 @ 6PM Christ Church of the Valley 2900 Dr Hugh Emerson Rd, Brownsville, TX 78526 Monday January 24 @ 2PM First Baptist Church - Combes 402 Tempelton St. Combes, TX 78535 Tuesday January 25 @ 2PM First Baptist Church - Weslaco 600 S. Kansas Ave, Weslaco, TX 78596 Wednesday January 26 @2PM TBA Thursday January 27 @2PM TBA Friday January 28 @2PM Valley Baptist Retreat and CC 1600 US-Bus 83 Mission, TX 78572 A freewill offering will be recieved to defer expenses, all proceeds go to worldwide missions. We suggest $10 or more. From Branson MO 48 Years Entertaining The Valley Country Gospel Oldies Comedy Patriotic dy Travis, Haggard, Williams, and Jones and many more. James also performs a twist of oldies like Frank Sinatra, Elvis, Elton John, and the Beach Boys. He also sings a variety of music including country favorites and rock and roll. He also provides some on-stage comedy in his shows. Johnathan Len’s music is inspired by traditional country with a modern twist. He has built on a foundation of ‘50s R&B and classic country music. After performing with a group, Blend, for a number of years, Len is now a solo artist. He has released a number of singles and has a self-titled album. His most recent project is single and video for “A Women Like That,” that was filmed on Corpus Christi’s North Beach. Justin Terry was born and raised in a musical family, but it wasn’t until he was 18 that he started taking music seriously. He began his professional singing career in 2006 when he joined a touring gospel quartet, Cross4Crowns. He left the group six years later to pursue a solo career. His first album, Inspired, received rave reviews in the gospel music industry. Since then, he has released three other albums and has toured with some legendary quartets as well as country music stars like Aaron Tippin. He has also performed at Silver Dollar City, Dollywood and Anderson Music Hall. His fourth album is a cover album focusing on the songs of Elvis Presley. Mario Rosales is a name most Valley parks are familiar with. He left the Valley for a while to do a stint in Las Vegas. He has now returned to the Valley to provide parks with his voice and entertainment. He sings songs ranging from Frank Sinatra to George Strait and so many more. He has performed at casinos, on cruise ships, festivals and more. A newer group to the Valley, Mountain Highway has a style all their own. They are a young family band steeped in traditional bluegrass and gospel music originally made famous by icons like Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, and Ralph Stanley. The band is composed of four sibling singers who play banjo, mandolin, and guitar, and their father playing upright bass. The group is often heralded for its tight family harmony. Mountain Highway hails from Lynchburg, Virginia, but travels extensively to perform at popular music venues, festivals, fairs, and churches from New York to Texas. From Nashville, TN, Rebecca Mae is a multi-award-winning entertainer that has toured extensively. She holds the title of vocalist of the year for gospel for 2021 with the Josie Music Awards. She has opened for the likes of Jimmy Fortune, Suzy Boggus, Sawyer Brown, Highway 101 and more. She has performed on stages such as the Celebrity Theater at Dollywood, the Country Tonight theater in Pigeon Forge, Silver Dollar City in Branson, and others. She has performed at fairs, festivals, rallies, and resorts. She is also a television show host and published author. This year’s Valley Star Awards will be held on Wednesday, February 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Mission Bell Resort, 1711 E. Bus. 83. Tickets are $15 per person, $12.50 for groups of 15 or more. Lunch will be available from 12 to 1 p.m. for an additional fee. Show Tickets So, how do you attend what is bound to be a great show of some of your favorites? Tickets for this year’s Valley Star Awards Show are now on sale online at www.wintertexantimes.com, by phone order at (865) 253-2514, or at one of the following locations: Winter Texan Times – 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission Mission Bell Resort – Activities Office, 1711 E. Bus. 83, Mission How to Vote While last year was a bit different since we did not have any voting, this year, we are bringing the whole thing back. To vote for your favorite Wintertainers™, fill out the Valley Star Awards Ballot in today’s edition of the Winter Texan Times. Voting can also be done, in our preferred method, online at www.wintertexantimes.com. You can find the ballot from the home page under the WinAWARDS From pg. 1 See AWARDS pg. 19

JANUARY 19, 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com 8 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Call today to schedule a free consultation and let us show you how professionally designed marketing materials with clear and consistent messaging can elevate your brand. You Only Get One Chance To Make A First Impression Make It Count With Promos & Prints On Your Side Sales@promosandprints.com (956) 580-7800 1217 N Conway Ave, Mission, TX A Division of Nexus Publishing LLC door Kite Performances held at the SPI Convention Centre from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The indoor performance lineup boasts an array of internationally- known kitefliers. John Barresi holds thirty-one national championship titles and was the 2018 Open Individual Unlimited Ballet champion. John will be joined by the 2014AKA National Indoor Champion, James Fletcher (Baltimore, MD) as well as many talented fliers ~ Spence Watson (SeaTac, WA), Paul de Bakker (Oak Harbor, WA), Amy & Connor Doran (Seattle, WA), Paul Lamasters (Germantown, MD), Jim Cosca (Fort Washington, MD), Eli Russell (Medford, OR) and Brett Marchel (New Boston, MI). These amazing indoor fliers will show off their kiteflying talent as they hit the floor with their choreographed routines to a mix of jazz, swing, classic rock and pop music. If you have never been to an Indoor Kite Performance – you don’t know what you are missing. It is truly the best part of kite fest. Tickets for the Indoor Kite Exhibition are $12 per person and can be purchased or reserved in advance at B&S Kites (956) 761-1248. Tickets are not available at the door. The festival continues on Friday and Saturday (Feb. 4th and 5th) when the festival moves outdoors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the flats just north of the Convention Centre. Kitefliers bring their magnificent ‘show kites’ that will be on display throughout the day. Just imagine it a 150 ft. octopus, a 90 ft. gecko, a 32 ft. clownfish or a 24 ft. spinning bol – or maybe a sky filled with colorful trilobites. Have you ever seen a trilobite; do you even know what trilobites are? No kite fest is complete without the individual and team performances. Three teams are scheduled to perform at this year’s event – John Barresi with his six-person Team KiteLife as well as Team Misfits from Baltimore, Maryland and Team End of the Line fromAustin. Completing the flying roster will be a few ‘Winter Texans’ who have found they not only have a passion for kite flying but a talent for performing as well. Admission for the outdoor event is free. For more informat ion about kite fest and sponsoring hotels, contact B&S Kites at (956) 7 6 1 - 1 2 4 8 , by email at bskites@hotmail.com, at the website www.spikitefest.com, or visit SPI Kite Fest 2022 event page on Facebook. So, bring a cooler, bring a lawn chair, and definitely stay for the weekend. You’ll be happy you did. You’ll not only get amazing photos to share with your friends, but you may also decide you are never too young or too old to ‘tie one on.’ KITES From pg. 1

9 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 19, 2022 For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM 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, January 19 Breakfast Tacos - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:30-9am, $2 each. Craft Sale - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 8am-Noon. Bluegrass Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 9-11am, 50/50, coffee, homemade goodies. New jammers welcome. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunch & Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am-3pm, 11:30 - Burgers & Fries. 1:00 - Jam. Free admission. 4224 S. Conway. Weekly Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-3pm, 1900 Grace Ave, food $. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Musicians by invitation only. Fundraiser for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Git-R-Done Bluegrass Band. Donations for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital encouraged. For information, call 519-536-0750. Public Meal - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30pm, All you care to eat: sausage gravy and biscuits, pancakes, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, applesauce and coffee. Bring own table service. Karaoke - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5:30pm, Hynes Event Center. Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 5:30pm, Hosted by Don McGhghy. Food available 4 to 5:15 pm. 300 S. Bryan Rd. For info: 563-340-6493. Singles Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 6-7pm, BYOB. Dream Catcher Karaoke - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 6-9pm, BYOB. Jam - Circle T RV Park, Mission, 6pm, Cookies and coffee at intermission. Pre-Rounds - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-7pm, In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, The Naomi Bristow Show. $8pp. BYOB/ice cream bars for sale. Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Rusty Rierson Show, $8pp. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr Richard Bargas. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-9pm, Baker Family, $8pp. MS/Plus Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, With Ron Betzelberger. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Concert - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7-9pm, Jason Coleman. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, See PARKS pg. 10 CALENDAR PARKS www.ontheriver.net • 214 E. Chimney Rd • Mission, TX Sundays 1:30-5:30pm Live Music Jan. 30 & Feb. 13 Steven May & The Southern Knights Wed • 11am-8pm Thurs • 11am-8pm Fri • 11am-8pm Sat • 11am-8pm Sun • 11am-8pm Open (956) 581-1033 Riverside In-MissionTx Jan. 23 & Feb. 6 Renaissance Rockers Famous Come Try Our TEXAS SizE Pork Tenderloin RIVERSIDE DREAMER River Tours Call (956) 581-4477 Reservations Suggested 1 Hour River Tours (Down River to Dam) Wed • 1:00pm Thurs • 1:00pm Fri • 1:00pm Sat • 1:00pm 2 Hour River Tours (Up River Only) Seniors $22 Thurs • 2:00pm Sat • 2:00pm Additional Boat Rides Added As Needed No Outside Beverages/Food (Cash Only - Tax Included) JUSTIN TREVIÑO January 20th • $10 1:30-5:30pm Jolly Huntsmen Polka Band January 29th • 1-5pm

JANUARY 19, 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com 10 WINTER TEXAN TIMES For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $7pp. BYOB. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Eric Kearns, $8pp. Amazing vocal recreations of superstar recording artists. Doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Chamberlins Southern Express. Concessions available. Thursday, January 20 Meal - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 7:30-9am, Biscuit and gravy. Craft Fair - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8am-Noon. Craft Show - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, Breakfast and lunch served. Pickleball Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon, $2pp. All You Can Eat Pancakes - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 9-11:30am, Pancakes, eggs, sausage, and endless coffee. Bring you own table service. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 9-11am. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 10am-Noon. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Thursday Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Burgers and more. Lunch & Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am-3pm, Lunch served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jam from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. All are welcome. For more information call 956-532-4649. Country Jam&Lunch - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am-3pm, Lunch starts at 11:30 am, Jams are 12:30-3 pm. Lunch features our famous sloppy joes and more. Full band returning including a fiddler. Musician sign up begins at 11:30 am. All musicians and singers welcome. Jam Session - Dixieland MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, Dessert & coffee served. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - VIP La Feria RV Park West, La Feria, 1:303:30pm, 300 E. Expressway 83. Questions, contact Carol and Dan Ratliff and Janice and Rick High. Look forward to seeing you. Ladies’ Tea and Luncheon - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm. Meal - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4pm, Meatloaf dinner with baked potato and french onion soup, includes dessert. $8pp. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $4pp. Homemade, various varieties. BYOB/TS (Bring Your Own Bowl/Table Service). Drinks and dessert for sales. All You Can Eat Fish Fry - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4:30-6:30pm, Hynes Event Center, $12pp. Acoustic Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8:30pm, Bring your own instrument to our Acoustic Jam (no instrument amplifiers). Show your talent or just sit and listen. King’s Open Mic - Acacia RV Park, Alamo, 6-9pm, BYOB. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Come and enjoy great music, best in the valley! Dance, sing along, or just listen. Pop, ice cream, coffee, and homemade cookies are available. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Doors open 6:00 pm. Snack bar open. Singers should arrive early so songs may be downloaded to computer. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, The Baker Family Show, $9pp advance, $11pp at the door. Prayer and Praise - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr Richard Bargas. Dance - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7pm, Night Ryders, $5pp for nonresidents. 200 N Val Verde Rd, 956-461-0808. Entertainment - Casa del Sol, DonPARKS From pg. 9 1048 N. Alamo Rd. • Alamo, TX 78516 • Office: 956-783-5008 DANCES Wed. Jan. 19 • 7-10pm Texas Wheels (BYOB) • $7 Singles Mixer • 6-7pm (BYOB) PICKLEBALL MIXER Every Thursday • 9am-12pm • $2 PATIO SALE Sat. Jan. 22 • 8am-12pm ENTERTAINMENT Mon. Jan. 24 • Curt James 3-5pm • Pass the Hat ROCK & ROLL JAM Every Tuesday • Maude Squad Back • 7-9pm Pizza • $8 • 5:30-6:30pm COUNTRY JAM Sat. Jan. 22 • 7-9pm Pizza • $8 • 5:30-6:30pm LINE DANCING Thurs. Jan. 20 • 10am-12pm SQUARE DANCING Fri. Jan. 21 • 10am-12pm JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2022 PadreRita Grill • SPI - Happy Hour Wednesdays & Saturdays - 3-6pm Coco Beach Hotel • SPI Fridays 2-5pm Available for - Shows, Happy Hours, Parties, Tail Gates For Bookings Call 402-640-7925 For Fun Under the Sun! Call: 618-384-9912 www.abundancequartet.com Jan 22 • Bibleville Conf. Grounds • Alamo • 2 - 4pm Jan 22 • Bibleville Conf. Grounds • Alamo • 7 - 9pm Jan 23 • Alamo Palms Recreation Club • Alamo • 6 - 7:30pm Jan 24 • Palm Shadows • Donna • 7 - 9pm Jan 25 • Encore Country Sunshine • Weslaco • 7 - 9pm Jan 26 • Bit-O-Heaven • Donna • 7 - 9pm Jan 28 • 1015 RV Park • Weslaco • 6:30 - 8:30pm Jan 29 • Mission West RV Park • Palmview • 7 - 9pm Jan 30 • Canyon Lake RV Resort • Mission • 1:30 -3:30pm Jan 30 • Kenwood RV Resort • La Feria • 7 - 9pm Jan 31 • Casa Del Sol • Donna • 7 - 9pm Feb 2 • Bentsen Grove RV Resort • Palmview • 7 - 9pm Feb 3 • Valley Baptist Retreat • Mission • 2 - 4pm Feb 4 • Winter Haven Village • La Feria • 7 - 9pm

11 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 19, 2022 For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM na, 7pm, The Colliers, $8pp. The Colliers are a family band - mom, dad, and 18 year old daughter. They sing a variety of music, backed by their own excellent instrumental accompaniment. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, $0.50 a card; popcorn/soda available. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Steven May, $8pp. Doors open at 6:30 pm. BYOB, ice, pop and popcorn available. Door prizes. Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm. Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Mountain Highway. Friday, January 21 Breakfast Buffet - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7:30-10:30am, Cafe Grande, $8pp. Lunch - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11am-2:30pm, Cafe Grande. Menu available @ Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Friday Lunch - Casa del Sol, Donna, 11:30am-12:30pm. Country “OPRY” Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Country and gospel like Nashville USED to do with some occasional old-time RockN-Roll. Hosted by Elaine Nelson, National Country Music Hall of Famer. Play a tune, sing a song, tap your feet, sing along...remember when... bring a smile and bring a friend! Y’all come!!! Everyone is welcome! Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Homemade goodies and beverage provided, 50/50, great music. Country Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Come enjoy great music with friendly Winter Texans. There will be singing and dancing. Or you’re welcome to just listen. Regardless, a good time will be had by all. We’ve made homemade cookies! Don’t miss it. Bluegrass Acoustic Jam - Trail’s End RV Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Invitation only. Audience welcome. Contact Ray Martin at 618-499-4813. 2201 S. Texas Blvd. RC Track - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm. Free Square Dance Lessons - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 2pm, Mission Bell Ballroom. Caller-Robert Ferguson. Dance - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Carlos Canas, pass the hat. Country classics and 50’s/60’s/70’s rock and roll. Popcorn and soda available for purchase. Masks optional. Friday Night Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, 4:30-5:30pm, Full order (3 pieces) with french fries, coleslaw, tea/coffee for $9pp. We also have half orders (2 pieces) for $7pp and extra fish for $2 each. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5pm, The Castaways, pass the hat. Hynes Event Center, bar available. Fish Fry - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 5:30-6:30pm, Advance tickets $11pp, at the door $12pp. Country Jam - HiddenValley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 6-9pm, The South Texas Ramblers. In the parking lot or Main Hall. $7pp. Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6pm, Homemade snacks at break. All are welcome. 1005 N. Stewart Rd. Entertainment - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 6-8pm, Helen Russell & Co, $9pp. Entertainment - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 6:30pm, Rusty Rierson, $7pp. Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30-8:30pm, Star Fire with John & Susie, $7pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Dixon Company Band - country. $8pp. BYOB and snacks. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, Pelican West, tickets on sale starting 12/30/21, $10pp. Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Dr See PARKS pg. 12 For more information call: 956-580-7800 email: ads@wintertexantimes.com Make sure your events are like... THIS!! HOW? Advertise in the Valley’s #1 Winter Texan Paper New Comedy, Magic & Tips Jan 23 • Texas Trails, Pharr • 3 PM Jan 25 • Tropical Valley Acres, Mission • 7 PM Jan 27 • Casa Del Sol, Donna • 7 PM Jan 29 • Mission Bell, Mission • 7 PM Jan 30 • Ranchero Village, Weslaco • 7 PM Feb 3 • Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission • 7 PM Feb 4 • Kenwood RV Resort, La Feria • 7 PM Feb 5 • Seven Oaks, Mission • 7 PM Feb 7 • Llano Grande Resort, Mercedes • 7 PM Feb 9 • Pine To Palm Resort, Weslaco • 7 PM www.pickpocket.com gene@pickpocket.com(816) 525-8718 NEW SHOWS Last Season Don’t Miss! Saturday Concert 2pm & 7pm Bibleville Conference Grounds 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd Alamo, Tx 78516 (956) 787-2024 email: bibleville@riogrande.edu Abundance Quartet Along with their unbelievable talent, Abundance Quartet is full of fun and laughter! Four gentlemen that love performing and are looking forward to filling your hearts with the joys of Southern Gospel Music. Check Program Schedule Changes Bibleville.Conference.Grounds riogrande.edu Concert • January 22, 2022 BIBLEVILLE Conference Grounds 511 E Loop 374 - Palmview, TX 78572 (956) 585-5551 Visit Us At: www.missionwestrv.com Entertainment RV PARK Jan. 22 • The Baker Family • $9 • 7PM Jan. 29 • Abundance Quartet • $8 • 7PM Feb. 5 • Shake, Rattle & Roll • $9 • 7PM Feb. 12 • DANCE TheNight Ryders • $8 • 7PM Feb. 19 •MountainHighway • $9 • 7PM Feb. 26 • Justin Terry • $8 • 7PM

JANUARY 19, 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com 12 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Richard Bargas. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May, $6pp. Mask recommended but not required. Dance - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 7pm, Regan James, Hoe Down theme, $8pp. Entertainment - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7-9pm, Baker Family, $9pp. Big Band/Classic Country Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Musicians by invitation only. Lounge open 3-9 pm serving pizza, hot dogs, chili dogs, and chili corn dogs. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Jason Coleman, $8pp. Extremely talented concert pianist, grandson of Floyd Cramer. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, TBA, $8pp. Sock Hop Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, Southern Harmony, $7pp. Saturday, January 22 Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-8:45am. Silent Auction - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7:30-9:30am. Garage Sale - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Serving cinnamon rolls and lunch. Shop till you drop. Breakfast & Jam - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 8-10am, Free coffee. Biscuits & sausage gravy or pancakes, sausage/ham patties & applesauce, $5pp. Dance/Workshop - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9-11am, PH 2-3 RD dance/workshop. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Cowboy Church - Casa del Sol, Donna, 9am, The Baker Family, free will offering. A full breakfast will be served from 8:00-9:00 AM for $5pp. Open Jam - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 11am-1pm, BYOB, come sing, play or just listen. All welcome. Meal - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 11:30am, Smoked sausage and sauerkraut with green beans, includes dessert. $8pp. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, Curly Klaphake, donation for refreshments. Please join us, you are welcome to sing, play an instrument or listen to an afternoon of good music. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Lunch at 11:00 am. Country Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 1-3:30pm. Concert - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, Abundance Quartet. Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 2-4pm. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 6pm, Mario, $8pp. Mission Bell Ballroom. Jam - Val Verde RV Park, Donna, 6-8pm. Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-9:30pm, Card sales from 6:307pm, bingo 7-9pm. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase. No outside food or beverages. Come early for dinner, served 4:45-6pm. Oktoberfest and Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Ron Moshier, $7pp advance, $9pp at the door. Entertainment - Mission West RV Park, 7-9pm, Come enjoy some great entertainment with The Baker Family, $9pp. Concessions will be available. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Naomi Bristow Yodeling Cowgirl. In the Main Hall. $810pp. Concert - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Abundance Quartet. Dance - Trophy Gardens, Alamo, 7pm, Bottom Line, $7pp. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Saturday Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Curt James, $6pp. Dance - Leisure Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Helen Russell, $8pp. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, The Cruisers, $10pp. PARKS From pg. 11 For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM DANCES • 7 - 10PM MEAL EVENTS ENTERTAINMENT • 7 - 9PM 1415 Aladdin Villas W • Mission, TX 78572 (956) 581-1288 CRAFT/GARAGE SALE Breakfast Brunch • 8 - 9:30am • $6 Feb 5, Mar 12 Taco Meal • 4 - 6pm • $7 Feb 15 Jan 20 • Craft Sale • 8am - 12pm Jan 29 • Garage Sale (In Ballroom) • 7am - 12pm Jan 22 • Regan James Hired Hand • $8 Jan 29 • Star Fire • $8 Feb 5 • Justin Terry • $8 Feb 14 • Tom Worth Dinner & Dance Tickets: $20 dinner & dance $13 dance advanced/$15 dance at the door Dinner 6pm • No meals sold at the door Jan 24 • Redneck Revival • $9 Jan 31 • Helen Russell & Co • $9 Feb 7 • Rusty Rierson • $8 Entertainment Pass Reserved Tickets: $88 • General Admission: $85 For Dance/Entertainment Ticket Questions Call Lori (320) 492-6415 ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM ROCK & ROLL JAM All EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Paula McSpadden, Activity Director 956-585-0703 DANCES EVERY FRIDAY 7-10PM SINGLES ARE WELCOME Jan 21 • Pelican West • $10 Jan 28 • The Fabulous Cruisers Sock Hop • $10 Every Thursday • 12:30 - 2:30PM HOMEMADE CAKE DONUTS Jan 23 • Order Ahead (956) 585-0703 Plain, Chocolate, Or Blueberry With Choice Of Vanilla Or Cinnamon Glaze $1 Each, $1.50 for 2, $4 for 6, $7 for 12 Monday Night Meals • 4:30PM - 6PM Thursday Lunches - Burgers & More • 11AM - 12:30PM PAY AT DOOR UNLESS NOTED Jan 19 • Rusty Rierson Show • $8 Jan 23 • Winter Texan Orchestra • Pass The Hat Jan 25 • Jason Coleman Show • $8 ADV/$10 At Door 1645 S Bentsen Palm Drive Palmview • 956-585-0703 MEALS EVENTS Feb 5 • Rock Club Show • 8AM - NOON Feb 12 • Craft Show • 8AM - NOON Feb 19 • Woodcarvers Show • 8AM - NOON Harlingen Elks Lodge #1889 Upcoming and Ongoing Events Elks and Guests Welcome! (956) 423-4290 1426 S. Commerce St. • Harlingen, TX Events Jan. 20 • Karaoke Contest Finals • 7:30pm Sign in starts at 6:30pm Bingo • 7-9pm DJ Roland Karaoke & Music • 8pm-12am (Kitchen Open at 6pm) Jan. 21 • Curt James • 7-11pm Dinner • 6-8pm Cameron Sisters Mexican Fiesta • $8 Jan. 22 • Los Gatos Locos • 8pm-12am (Kitchen Open at 6pm) Bingo • 7-9pm Jan. 25 • I-69 Band • 5:30-7:30pm Jan. 26 • DJ Roland Karaoke & Music • 8pm-12am (Kitchen Open at 6pm) Bingo • 7-9pm Jan. 28 • Music Town • 7-11pm Dinner • 6-8pm Chicken Fried Chicken or Steak • $12 +tax Jan. 29 • Reserved Seating Tejano Event • 8pm-12am CASA DEL SOL Craig&Karyl Ruhde, ActivitiesDirectors 400N. Val Verde Rd. - Donna, TX78537 956-464-9024 LUNCH EVERY FRIDAY 11:30am-12:30pm COWBOY CHURCH Jan. 22 with The Baker Family 9am Breakfast - $5 - 8-9am VALENTINE’S DAY DINNER & SHOW Feb. 14, Dinner 6pm& Show 7pm Entertainment by Johnathan Len Dinner & Show - $16 Advance Tickets Only Must Purchase By Jan. 31, 2022 Choice of shrimp scampi or rib-eye steak. ShowOnly - $8 at the Door ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 20, 7pm The Colliers - $8 Jan. 24, 7pm Jason Coleman - $8 Jan. 27, 7pm Pickpocket Gene - $8 Jan. 31, 7pm Abundance Quartet - $8

13 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 19, 2022 Doors open at 6:15 pm. Snack bar open. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7pm, Pelican West, $10pp. 1341 West Highway 83. Entertainment - Wagon City North, Mission, 7pm, Carlos R. Canas, $7pp. Entertainment - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Ruthi Rockn-Country, $8pp. Concessions/ BYOB. Tickets also sold at the door. 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7pm, Regan James and Hired Hand, $8pp. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Hot Rodz, $10pp. Hynes Event Center. Out of park residents may purchase tickets Monday prior to the dance. Entertainment - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Senior Ambassadors, $6pp. Men’s choral group presenting many classics. Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Spittin Image, $8pp. Doors open at 6pm. Soft drinks, popcorn and ice cream bars available. Dance - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $7pp. 2500 E. Bus. Hwy. 83. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7:30-10:30pm, Dixon & Company, $7.50pp. Sunday, January 23 Church - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15am. Church Service - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8:30am, Non-denominational, with Pastor Jesse Hernandez. Bible Study follows the service. Church Service - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8:30am, Fellowship at 8:30 am, service at 9:00 am. 7600 Long Drive. Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am, In the Main Hall. Church - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 9am, Non-denominational service with Scot Swafford. 1005 N. Stewart Rd. Church Service - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9-10am, We invite you to join us as we enjoy time with God in Worship and Fellowship. Refreshments following the service. Church Service - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 9am, In Friendship Hall. All welcome, non-denominational, led by Pastor Johnie McDaniel. 715 N. Westgate Drive. Church Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Pastor Jerry Hunter. Donation, non-denominational service. Communion served the first Sunday of each month. Church - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9:30am, Non-denominational service with Pastor Wayne McNair. 1711 E. Bus. Hwy 83. Worship Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30am-Noon, Worship Service followed by Fellowship Time. Dr. Gerald Parriott, Pastor. Church - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Friendship Hall. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10-11:30am. Church Service - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 10am, Services by Pastors Charles & Bev Wolff. Non-Denominational Church Service - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 10-11am. Worship - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, Chaplain Dr Larry Windle Homemade Donuts - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, Noon, Call 956-585-0703 to pre-order. Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm, In the Main Hall. All Valley Round Dance Party - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1-4pm, PH II, III, & IV RD Dance Party. In Tampico Hall. Bring snacks to share. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Entertainment - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 1-3pm, Rusty Rierson, country singer, $8pp. Jam - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 2-4pm. Entertainment - Country Sunshine, Weslaco, 2-4pm, Naomi Bristow, $7pp. Beginner Line Dance Instruction - AmeriCana RV Park, Mission, 2-3:30pm, First 1/2 hour is ultra beginner followed by beginner and improved beginner. All steps are called. A great cardio exercise. Gospel Jam - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 2-4pm, Light refreshments at the break. Entertainment - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 3-5pm, Spittin Image, $8pp. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 3-5pm, Pickpocket Gene, $9pp. Entertainment - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 3-5pm, Tiny Hill Orchestra. 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