Winter Texan e TIMES Serving Winter Texans FromMission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 36, No. 1 © 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, October 19, 2022 INDEX Events Calendar p 6 Parks Calendar p 8 WintertainersTM p 8 Taste of the Valley p 13 “On the road with Jo” p 14 Business Guide p 17 Classifieds p 18 Rina’s Ramblings The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas invites you to their 52nd Annual DAKEE SI (Fall Gathering) Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas Pow Wow on Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Alton Community Center, 349 Dawes Ave. in Alton. Dancing and presentations will be held throughout the day. The event is free. Visit the event to celebrate and experience American Indian culture, history, drumming, singing, and dancing. Vendors will be selling Native food, art, crafts, jewelry, supplies and wares. There will also be raffles and cake walks. There is something for everyone. See POW WOW pg. 16 See RAMBLINGS pg. 18 See ANNIVERSARY STORY pg. 2 It’s that time of year again. Here we are beginning another Winter Texan Season. We have looked forward to what the season might bring all summer. We have been paying attention to Facebook groups, listening to our Winter Texan friends, and seeing the events submitted. From what I am seeing on Facebook – we are going to have a good number of first timers. We welcome you with open arms and are so glad you decided to join us here in the Valley. We are so happy that our Canadian friends should be able to join WELCOME BACK! We’re Glad You’re Here! Fall Pow Wow event planned It’s been 35 years since the Winter Texan Times had it very first issue, and I have been a part of the process for 20 of those years. During that time, we have seen so many great things happen in the Winter Texan community. This season we plan to highlight some of those events and what the Winter Texans bring to the Rio Grande Valley. We hope you enjoy looking back with us this season. It’s our 35th Anniversary! Welcome Friends, Old & New By Carina A. Brunson Hello and welcome back to south Texas! We are so excited about what this year will bring. Parks are open for activities, the borders are open, and so many things have gone back to normal after a couple of years of conducting things a little bit differently. The Rio Grande Valley is such a great place to be. Great weather, great people, and great friends. I am looking forward to the cooler, but not too cool, temps. It’s almost alSee WELCOME pg. 10
OCTOBER 19, 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com 2 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Thirty-five years ago, our first issue highlighted how much Winter Texans love to help while visiting the Rio Grande Valley. In this article I will give a throwback of the many places Winter Texans volunteered and give a snapshot of where Winter Texans volunteer today. Please join us in celebrating you and our paper’s history. Winter Texans throughout the Valley were busy behind the scenes working with the Rio Grande Valley Food Pantry network to provide a basic box of food and other items for people in an emergency or chronic need for such help. At the time, the food pantry operated a warehouse in McAllen where goods were salvaged by volunteers. These items were then distributed to church and city pantries in neighboring areas where more Winter Texans help the other volunteers. The Rev. Ted Knies and his wife, Martha, were in charge of the operation aimed at “serving families who fall between the cracks of state and federal assistance programs and people who have had an emergency situation.” One skilled volunteer featured in our first issue was Bob Lorensen of Pharr South, formerly of Minneapolis. He was helping with a program called “Project Bean Pot.” This is where $25 bought a 100-pound bag of beans to provide 20 families with five pounds of beans. This equaled to 50 servings for a family of five for 10 days. “Beans is the most basic food product needed to keep a family from growing hungry in the Rio Grande Valley,” said Bob in 1987. At the time, there were 20 Winter Texans working about three hours daily on Mondays and Thursday at the warehouse. The pantry received resources such as bread from HEB stores – sometimes more than 10,000 loaves a week. They also received staple goods such as canned goods, flour, rice, cereals, detergent, pampers, and paper products. Winter Texans would help sort out the salvageable goods by carefully checking them over to make sure they were in useable condition. They were cleaned and r e - b o x e d for distribution by truck to the s a t e l l i t e s . These satellites also received food and other goods from other sources. The RGV Food Pantry, developed in 1983, later became what we now know as the RGV Food Bank. The Food Bank has since provided more than 48 million meals to clients and has partnered with 275 non-profit agencies throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Every hour that someone volunteers the food bank is able to provide an additional 105 meals for the community. Over 75,000 individuals, including children, seniors, and veterans, are served each week. This equates to over five million pounds of food being distributed directly to clients through their on-site and mobile pop-ups. The Food Bank only has a two percent overhead, with 98% of their expenditures directed towards program services. The Food Bank is not the only place Winter Texans volunteer, but it surely is a rewarding experience for all involved. Winter Texans volunteer for numerous organizations, schools, and cities. You also spearhead your own fundraisers and toy, school supply, and other types of drives to help those in your community. Many people have been blessed by your outpouring of love, kindness and sharing. You truly immerse yourself fin the needs of those around you and find ways to help those that need to be uplifted. In 1987, we also featured volunteers at local libraries, Amigos in Education, local churches, and other local pantries. In recent years we have been able to highlight your support of organizations such as battered women’s shelters, children’s homes, the Linus Project, humane societies, Rainbow Room, veterans’ homes, and so many more. Nearly every park has a favorite charity or organization they choose to support each year, especially during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Some parks rotate through a couple of their local charities throughout the year. I went to one park recently where volunteers read to students at a nearby elementary school. They would also help them with schoolwork and donated things such as socks and jackets during the season. Winter Texan Times: Looking back 35 years Winter Texans love to volunteer See 35 YEARS pg. 20 Red Hats receive tour of RGV Food Bank El Dorado Acres makes Christmas stocking for neighborhood children. Photo by Kathy Olivarez RGV Quilt Guild presents Veterans at Brookridge Retirement Center with patriotic quilts. Photo by Carina A. Brunson
3 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com OCTOBER 19, 2022 Butterflying dominates Valley next weekend The National Butterfly Center is honored to host the 26th Annual Texas Butterfly Festival and provide attendees a remarkable and rewarding outdoor experience. Registrants will spend three days exploring renowned public lands and private properties with world-class trip leaders, where you may reasonably expect to see more than 60 species in a day. Renowned for a volume and variety of wild, free-flying butterflies that cannot be found anywhere else in the country, deep south Texas is home to the country’s premier butterfly event featuring field trips and educational activities for beginners to experts, private garden and guided hot spot tours, the North American Butterfly Photo Contest, and a free community day of fun for everyone. Attendees typically hail from half of the 50 states and multiple countries. They converge on the National Butterfly Center, in the Rio Grande Valley, to experience one of the most biologically diverse areas in North America. Come see for yourself why this region has earned worldwide recognition for its outstanding butterfly and birding spots, inviting thousands of visitors each year to discover its remarkable assortment of preserves, refuges, nature parks, trails, and more. Whether you are an accomplished naturalist or an enthusiastic beginner, the Texas Butterfly Festival is the place to be. Here, many eyes make for exciting discoveries, including U.S. records, super rarities, subtropical strays, seldom-seen species, ‘lifer’ and chase butterflies that may only be found in the Lower Rio Grande Valley (LRGV), where the river winds its way toward the Laguna Madre at the Gulf of Mexico. This unique region encompasses no fewer than 11 types of habitats, from tidal wetlands to riparian forest, brushland scrub to prairie savanna, and is home to more than 1,200 different species of plants, 500 species of birds, 200 vertebrate species, roughly 300 species of butterflies, and over 90 species of dragonflies. This year presents a special opportunity, as October 29th will also kick off the Biennial Members’ Meeting of the North American Butterfly Association (NABA). This combined festival-meeting at the National Butterfly Center occurs every six years. While it provides NABA members a unique opportunity to visit (or revisit) their capstone project, it also See BUTTERFLIES pg. 7 Photo by Dr. Jeffrey Glassberg
OCTOBER 19, 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Reunions are a great time to catch up with friends old and new. Here we will feature reunions and meetings that are happening throughout the Valley. We hope that if you are having such a meeting, you will send the information to us so we can help you spread the word. Right now, there are several meetings already taking place. Red Hatters are getting together on at least a monthly basis. The RGVWoodcarvers are getting together weekly too. I am sure there are others that are meeting up for little get togethers here and there. If you would like to share your information, please send it in. If you have a great photo from your reunion or meeting, we would love to see that too. You can send your information to news@wintertexantimes.com. Model Rail Roading & Railroaders Model Rail Roading & Railroaders have started getting together. Anyone interested in joining the group can join them Monday through Friday at the Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at (313) 532-8549 for more information. Woodcarvers meetings begin The Rio Grande Valley Woodc a r ve r s have begun 2022-2023 seasonal meetings. The woodcarvers are meeting at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr. The Carvers meet weekly on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. from October to March. Gather with old friends, and new, to carve, visit and share ideas. The purpose of the meetings is to provide information about supplies, wood tools, books, etc.; provide help in carving and finishing, tool sharpening, blank preparation; to hold clinics; opportunities to fellowship and exhibit your work; and most of all, to have fun. Everyone is welcome to come to visit and join the club. People are welcome to come in and look over shoulders and ask questions. Much of the winter there are professional carving instructors and other highly skilled carvers available to answer questions and give advice. After a person has visited three times, they do ask that you become a member of the RGVWoodcarvers. There are annual dues. More information can be found on their website. The association maintains a small library of carving books, patterns, and video tapes for members. Informal, inexpensive classes are offered from time to time at the weekly meetings. Carving supplies, tool sharpening, and new ideas are available weekly. Mark Your Calendar The RGV Woodcarvers Show is already being planned for January 20 and 21, 2023. There will be carvings of just about every carving category on display. Many displayers will have carvings and supplies available for sale. Show rules, categories, entry form and table registration are all available on the website at www. rgvwoodcarvers.org/rgv-woodcarving-show. The Rally on the Rio is also planned for 2023. There will be some of the best instructors from all over the United States coming to share their knowledge and skills. The rally will be held January 23 through 28, 2023. Both events are being held at the Nomad Shrine Club in Pharr. Classes in all types of woodcarvings and pyrography will be available. Stop by the Nomad Shrine Club on Thursday mornings or check them out online at rgvwoodcarvers.org. Information on the club, show, and Rally on the Rio are available on the website. Los Muertos Bailan event to be held The City of Edinburg, Museum of South Texas History, and Area956 are joining forces to host the new Los Muertos Bailan Block Party in downtown Edinburg on Saturday, October 23, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Los Muertos Bailan Block Party is a celebration of life, a time of remembrances of those who have passed but still live in our hearts. The event will be from 8th Street to 12th Street on McIntyre Street, in downtown Edinburg, with an Amphitheater Grand Opening Concert for free at the City of Edinburg Amphitheater. Two additional stages will host colorful and cultural performances. New this year is a Chalk Walk hosted by Area956. The Chalk Walk will include art pieces painted by local students who will compete for prizes while displaying their artistic talents and traditional elements of Dia de los Muertos. The event will also feature Luche Libre, food, vendors, a Mexican mercado, a Catrina fashion contest, carnival rides and more. The event is free. For more information, and information about vendor opportunities, visit the website at www.losmuertosbailan.com. Courtesy Photo 2022 Woodcarvers Show. Photo by Henry Miller 2022 Woodcarvers Show. Photo by Henry Miller
5 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com OCTOBER 19, 2022 d m d o g y - Sticks and Bones Trail open at Quinta With Halloween around the corner, spooky skeletons are seen everywhere except at Quinta Mazatlán. The opening of the Sticks and Bones Trail shows the not-so-spooky side of skeletons. Visit this outdoor educational exhibit through the woods, open from October to mid-November. Visitors will have fun and learn about bones through signage, trail exhibits, and s c a v e n g e r hunt sheets. Remember to dress for the season and capture your favorite photo moments with over 30 skeleton installations. The Sticks and Bones Trail begins with health tips on ways to strengthen your bones. Upon entering the Thornforest, enjoy meeting the Invertebrates with a photo opportunity with Spiderman. Travel down the trail and meet the five Vertebrate families featuring the reptiles, amphibians, mammals, fish and birds. Be surprised along the way with some of the guest star skeletons including Willie Nelson, Jack Skellington, Hocus Pocus Sanderson Sisters, Waldo, Batman and more. You can’t miss the larger-than-life calavera sculpture created by artist Rene Lopez, titled “She’s Smiling” and the “Butterfly Lady” created by artist Cele Castillo. Visit the Pumpkin Wall and the Hay Bales Corner for that special fall photo with family, your significant other, or friends. A Halloween Party in the Park will be held on Saturday, October 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come dressed in your costumes, walk the trail, visit and do some shopping with local arts and crafts vendors and stop by the food vendors for some yummy treats. Visitors will be treated to live performances by City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Folklorico dancers, Main Stage Dance Studio and the talented Palmview High School Mariachi and Folklorico groups. This event is a $5 admission. The Sticks and Bones Trail is up through November 12th during park hours, Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday nights until 7:30 p.m., and is included in the park admission, which is $3 for adults. Follow Quinta Mazatlán on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube @QuintaMazatlan to learn about all the fall programs. For more information, please call (956) 6813370 and stay safe this Halloween season. Courtesy Photo Courtesy Photo
OCTOBER 19, 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com 6 WINTER TEXAN TIMES October 1-31 – The Weslaco Museum and WISD presents Dia de los Muertos Art Exhibit. The museum is located at 500 S. Texas Blvd. Visit www.weslacomuseum.org. October 20 – Quinta Mazatlan’s Speaker Series will be host botanist Benito Trevino who will present on the many indigenous edible and medical plants in the Ro Grande Valley. The presentation will begin at 6 p.m. There is an admission charge. Quinta Mazatlan is located at 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen. October 21-23 – Fiesta de Palmas will be held at the McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd. Attractions will include Artisan Mercado, fireworks, concerts, and more. Friday is free admission. Admission Saturday and Sunday is $10. Concert prices vary. The full schedule with stages and times of each performance will be released prior to the event and may also be viewed at www.fiestadepalmas.com. October 21 – Outdoor Skills: Navigation 101 will be held at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 2 p.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change. October 21 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host Spiders of the Night at 7 p.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change. October 21 – UTRGV Symphony Orchestra will perform Mahler’s Symphony at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W. University Dr., in Edinburg. Admission is $10 per person. Call (956) 665-3881 for more information. They will perform at the TSC Performing Arts Center in Brownsville on Saturday, October 22, 90 Taylor Ave. October 22 – The Lipan Apache Tribe of Texas will hold the Pow Wow 52nd Annual Dakee Si (Fall Gathering) from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Alton Community Center, 349 Dawes Ave. Admission is free. Visit the event to experience American Indian culture, drumming, singing, and dancing. There will also be raffles and cake walks, and vendors selling Indian food, art, crafts, supplies and wares. Gourd dancing will be held at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. A Grand entry will be held from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and 7 to 9:30 p.m. Intermission will be held at 4:30. October 22 – The City of Palmview will celebrate 50 years with a community festival at the old Greg’s Ballroom property, 434 Palma Vista Drive. The event will include live music featuring Tejano Artist Siggno, Grupo Alianza, and Palmview High School’s Conjunto La Tradicion, La Joya ISD Folkloric Dances, and school performances. The fun starts at 3 p.m. and will end at approximately 9:30 p.m. October 22 – Harlingen will play host to the AACA Annual Jackson Street Classic Car Show from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and enjoy a day of cars, vendors, and music on downtown Jackson Street in Harlingen. The event is free. Classic car owners are invited to register at 8 a.m. ($10 or donation of non-perishable food items to benefit Harlingen food pantry) and try your luck at the 82 plaques that will be awarded in several categories. October 22 – City of Edinburg will host their Spoken Word Poetry Festival celebrating the Mexican American culture on the South Texas borderlands. The festival explores the past, present, and future as a community through the art of storytelling. Join in for a night full of art and cultura at the McIntyre Promenade Courtyard (415 W. University Dr.) on Friday, October 22, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. October 23 – The City of Edinburg will host the Los Muertos Bailan Block Party in downtown Edinburg from 5 to 11 p.m. The event will be from 8th Street to 12th Street on McIntyre Street, with an Amphitheater Grand Opening Concert for free at the City of Edinburg Amphitheater. Two additional stages will host colorful and cultural performances. The event will also feature a Chalk Walk. For more information, visit losmuertosbailan. com. October 23 – A Mushroom Hike will be held at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 9:30 a.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change. October 23 – Raul Garcia will perform on Violin at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Auditorium, 1201 W. University Dr., in Edinburg. Admission is $10 per person. Call (956) 665-3881 for more information. October 24 –The City of Edinburg will host the seventh annual Filipino Festival at the Edinburg City Hall Courtyard starting at 5 p.m. The Edinburg Filipino Committee and the City of Edinburg invite you to experience the authentic Filipino cuisines through a food tasting of pancit, egg rolls, and lechon. The festival will feature guest speakers, Filipino food demos, a people’s choice karaoke contest, Filipino American trivia, and a traditional Salanhi cultural celebration. The City Hall Courtyard is located at 415 W. University Drive. October 24 – There will be a Lecture Recital: Grieg Op. 33, at 7 p.m., at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Auditorium, 1201 W. University Dr., in Edinburg. Admission is $10 per person. Call (956) 665-3881 for more information. October 25 – The Valley Nature Center will host special speaker Dr. Hudson DeYoe. He will be giving a presentation on the status of seagrass in the Lower Laguna Madre. The event will be held at 7:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend. The Valley Nature Center is located at 301 S. Border St. in Weslaco. October 25 – The UTRGV Master Chorale will perform The Road Ahead, at 7 p.m. at TSC Performing Arts Center in Brownsville, 90 Taylor Ave. October 27-30 – The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo will hold their second annual Fall Festival – Terror on Texas Ave. The event will feature a large, haunted house, a carnival, vendors, live music, and a rodeo. Admission is $10. Additional fees for the Luche Libre and Bull-riding shows. The showgrounds are located in Mercedes. Full details can be found https:// www.rgvls.com/. October 27 – Join the fun Planta Nativa Social at Quinta Mazatlan from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Admission is $10 per person, advance tickets required on quintamazatlan.ticketleap. com. Guests will enjoy the native plant sale, forest bathing, live music, food trucks, plant giveaway, plant swap and more. Meet Joey Santore, YouTube Botany Star, as he presents “Crime Pays but Botany Doesn’t” on the north lawn under the stars. Quinta Mazatlan is located at 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen. October 27 – Creatures of the Night will be held at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 8 p.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 5849156 for more information. Reservations are required. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change. October 27 – UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Auditorium will play host to a High School Choir Invitational at 7 p.m. The auditorium is located at 1201 W. University Dr. Admission is $10 per person. Call (956) 665-3881 for more information. October 28 – Bentsen-RGV State Park will host a Skins and Skeletons Ranger Talk at 2 p.m. in the La Familia Nature Center near the park entrance at 2 p.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change. October 29 – Smokin’ on the Rio and the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show presents Terror on Texas Ave. Barbecue Cookoff at the livestock showgrounds in Mercedes. Registration is currently open for the event. Fall Fest events will be held the entire weekend (Oct. 27EVENTS CALENDAR
7 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com OCTOBER 19, 2022 30) from 4 to 11 p.m. More information about the event can be found at smokinontherio.com. October 29 – SPI Birding Center will host their annual celebration of Monarch migration with their Hallowings. The event will feature free admission, a native plant sale, live music, vendors, butterfly garden tours, and more. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit spibirding.com. October 29 – As part of the Texas Butterfly Festival, the event will host their community day at the National Butterfly Center from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be arts and crafts, vendors, exhibits, and more. For more information, or to register, visit the website at www.texasbutterflyfestival.com. October 29 – Duo Fortis will perform at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex at 7 p.m. at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Auditorium, 1201 W. University Dr., in Edinburg. Admission is $10 per person. Call (956) 665-3881 for more information. October 30 – First Steps in Nature will be held at Bentsen-RGV State Park at 9:30 a.m. The park is located at 2800 South Bentsen Palm Drive in Mission. Call (956) 5849156 for more information. Scheduled programs are free with park admission. Events are subject to change. Supply &Hardware Mobile Home Special Orders Available Ask about our daily Manager Specials! PETECO, INC. 2911 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. San Juan, TX 78589 956-787-2847 petecotransport@gmail.com We Do Tie-Down Certification SAVE 10% OFF Your Entire Purchase When You Bring In This Ad *Conditions apply, see store for details. Offer expires March 31, 2023. TRANSPORT • Sales & Installations • Vinyl Skirting & Tie Downs • Custom Steps made of Wood & Metal • Door & Windows • Plumbing & Electric • Used Mobile Homes Sales Financing Available petecotransport@gmail.com Ph: (956) 787-2847 or (956) 787-0413 We Buy Mobile Homes 2911 N Cesar Chavez Rd. San Juan, TX 78589 Family Owned & Operated Over 30 Years allows ‘newbies’ to get to know the o r g a n i z a - tion better, p a r t i c i p a t e in achievements, and e x p e r i e n c e the beauty and bounty of the RGV during peak butterfly season. Full event regi s t ra t ion is $355 per member and $395 for n o n - m e m - bers. This includes three days of workshops and field trips with brown bag lunch, Saturday’s welcome reception and orientation with light dinner, Sunday’s ‘Border Buttermilk’ dinner, and Monday’s keynote speakers banquet and silent auction. Registrants will belong to cohorts that will stay together for all three days of excursions. All registrants must have their own ground transportation or negotiate carpooling with other registrants. The Texas Butterfly Festival is an adventure, every year. Everyone is invited to Community Day at the National Butterfly Center on Saturday, October 29, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is so much to learn and do. Make your own banana brew, enjoy arts and crafts, hunt the Hackberry Trail, and more. Vendors and exhibits will be set up in the Visitor’s Pavilion and in the gardens for all to enjoy on this special day, during peak of butterfly season in south Texas. Programs, donations, and sponsorships at the event and throughout the year allow this Community Day to be a free event for all. For more information, or to register, visit the website at www.texasbutterflyfestival.com. BUTTERFLIES From pg. 3 Juniper Hairstreak on milkweed. Photo by Julie Shaw
OCTOBER 19, 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com 8 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 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 Friday noon, the 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, October 19 Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-7pm, The Howlers, pass the hat. Event Center. Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ruthi, pass the hat. BYOB. Soda, water, popcorn, hot dogs $1. Pizza $2. Happy Hour - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, Rotating schedule of live entertainment, pass the hat. Handmade pizza available from 5-7. Various food items available from 5-6. Happy Hour - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 4:30-6pm, Diego & Edith, pass the hat. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May & Southern Knights, $8pp. Thursday, October 20 Happy Hour - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3-5pm, Regan James, pass the hat. In the ballroom. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-7pm, Frank Brown, pass the hat. Event Center. Loteria (Mexican Bingo) - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. Bingo - Ranchero Village, Weslaco 7-9pm. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Friday, October 21 Country “Opry” Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Free, hosted by National Traditional Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Elaine Nelson. Great country music like Nashville USED to do! Listen, sing, clap your hands, tap your toes, smile a smile and remember when! Snacks and drinks. Life’s a song...sing it! Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Curt James, $7pp. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7-9pm, Smokin’ Gun, $6pp. BYOB. Soda, water, popcorn, hot dogs $1. Pizza $2. Saturday, October 22 Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Everyone is invited to this jam to either play or listen to country music. Lunch will be served starting in December. Questions call 956-540-8463. 2135 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Monday, October 24 Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego & Edith, pass the hat. BYOB. Soda, water, popcorn, hot dogs $1. Pizza $2. Tuesday, October 25 Taco Tuesday - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 11:30am1pm, All you can eat tacos with all the toppings, homemade charro beans, $8pp. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3-5pm, Southern Harmony, pass the hat. Happy Hour/Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 6-9pm, Steven May & Ron Moshier, $10pp. Event center. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM TicketsGoOnSale January2023 FEB. 15 • 1 - 4 PM Lunch Available 12 - 1 PM Mission Bell Resort 1711 E. Bus. 83 - Mission BringingYou SixGreat WintertainersTM SAVE THEDATE Valley Star AWARDSSHOW 11thAnnual F E B 15 2023 All EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Paula McSpadden, Activity Director 956-585-0703 DANCES EVERY FRIDAY 7-10PM SINGLES ARE WELCOME Nov 11 • Diego & Edith • $8 Nov 18 • Karaoke w/Mel B • Tips Nov 25 • Vinyl Spin • $8 HOMEMADE CAKE DONUTS Nov 9 & 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 Starting Wednesday Nov 2 Breakfast each week with Donuts every other week • 7am - 8:30am Starting Thursday Nov 3 Lunches - Burgers & More • 11am - 12:30pm Starting Monday Nov 7 Night Meals • 4:30pm - 6pm 1645 S Bentsen Palm Drive Palmview • 956-585-0703 MEALS Nov 12 • 8AM - NOON Breakfast & Lunch Served CRAFT SHOW 1048 N. Alamo Rd. • Alamo, TX 78516 • Office: 956-783-5008 Welcome Winter Texans. We are excited to have you back! HALLOWEEN DANCE Texas Wheels • 7 - 9 pm • $8 SATURDAY DANCES - BEGINNING NOV 5 Texas Wheels • 7 - 10 pm CALENDAR PARKS
9 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com OCTOBER 19, 2022 For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM 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 Donna, 7-10pm, Southern Vibes, $8pp. In the ballroom. Wednesday, October 26 Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Ruthi, pass the hat. BYOB. Soda, water, popcorn, hot dogs $1. Pizza $2. Happy Hour - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, Rotating schedule of live entertainment, pass the hat. Handmade pizza available from 5-7. Various food items available from 5-6. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May & Southern Knights, $8pp. Thursday, October 27 Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 3-7pm, Frank Brown, pass the hat. Event center. Loteria (Mexican Bingo) - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. Bingo - Ranchero Village, Weslaco 7-9pm. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Friday, October 28 Country “Opry” Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Free, hosted by National Traditional Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Elaine Nelson. Great country music like Nashville USED to do! Listen, sing, clap your hands, tap your toes, smile a smile and remember when! Snacks and drinks. Life’s a song...sing it! Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, The Agency “Halloween Dance”, $10pp. In the ballroom. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Southern Vibes, $7pp. Dance - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco 7-9pm, Ron Moshier, $6pp. BYOB. Soda, water, popcorn, hot dogs $1. Pizza $2. Saturday, October 29 Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Everyone is invited to this jam to either play or listen to country music. Lunch will be served starting in December. Questions call 956-540-8463. 2135 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Dance & Party - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm, FREE Spooktackular Halloween dance and party! Whether you like to dance or just soak up the music you’ll hear your favorite blasts from the past with Elaine Nelson and “Remember When”. Classic country, classic rock, classic pop. Snacks, drinks, set-ups, giveaways, Costume Contest! Wear your favorite costume or come as you are. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, The Howlers, $8pp. Monday, October 31 Halloween Happy Hour - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego & Edith, pass the hat. BYOB. Soda, water, popcorn, hot dogs $1. Pizza $2. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, The Night Howlers, $10pp. Halloween Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Curt James, variety, $5pp. Costumes welcome. Soda, water, popcorn, snacks for sale, free ice/cups, 50/50 door prizes. Halloween Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Texas Wheels, $8pp. Halloween Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, The Cruisers, $12pp. Event center. Tuesday, November 1 Taco Tuesday - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 11:30am1pm, All you can eat tacos with all the toppings, homemade charro beans, $8pp. Happy Hour - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 3pm, Southern Harmony. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3:30-5pm, Diego & Edith, variety, pass the hat. Soda, water, popcorn, snacks for sale, free ice/ cups, 50/50 door prizes, BYOB. Wednesday, November 2 Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-8:30am, Biscuits & gravy or breakfast pizza. Happy Hour - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, Rotating schedule of live entertainment, pass the hat. Handmade pizza available from 5-7. Various food items available from 5-6. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May & Southern Knights, $8pp. Thursday, November 3 Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm, Hamburger/cheeseburger & fries or ham salad sandwiches. Loteria (Mexican Bingo) - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. Bingo - Ranchero Village, Weslaco 7-9pm. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Friday, November 4 Parkwide Sale - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 8am-3pm, Lots of quality clothing, furniture, RV accessories, household misc., holiday decorations. You want it - we’ve got it. 2135 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Country “Opry” Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Free, hosted by National Traditional Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Elaine Nelson. Great country music like Nashville USED to do! Listen, sing, clap your hands, tap your toes, smile a smile and remember when! Snacks and drinks. Life’s a song...sing it! Happy Hour - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Diego, pass the hat. Concession open, BYOB. Entertainment - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, Bruce Boudreau Show, $10pp. Friday Night Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $8pp door. Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7-10pm, Diego & Edith, $8pp. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart, $7pp. Saturday, November 5 Parkwide Sale - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 8am-1pm, Lots of quality clothing, furniture, RV accessories, household misc., holiday decorations. You want it - we’ve got it. 2135 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Everyone is invited to this jam to either play or listen to country music. Lunch will be served starting in December. Questions call 956-540-8463. 2135 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm, Dance with Country Hall of Famer, Elaine Nelson, and “Remember When” to your favorite tunes of yesterday...Country, rock, and pop. Two-step, waltz, polka and line dance! Snacks, drinks, set-ups and giveaways. See’ya there! Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels. Welcome Back!
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RGVLS presents Second Annual Fall Fest The Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo and South Texas Ford Dealers are excited to announce the dates and theme for the 2nd Annual Fall Festival - “Terror on Texas Ave.” which will be held October 27-October 30. It’s going to be fun, spooky, frightening, and exciting. The showgrounds have designed and built a huge, haunted house that will begin in the Exhibit Hall and end in the Youth Center. The haunted house will have 13 different themed frightening rooms. Exiting the haunted house will be the Terror on Texas Chainsaw Massacre. We warn you to only enter if you dare. There will be a Carnival, a BooTique that will consist of Artisan hats, leather bags, candles, clothing, jewelry, toys, metal art, and more. There will also be a DJ and live music daily. 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