21 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com FEBRUARY 8, 2023 (956)566-1157 (956) 428-2000 1/2 Mile North of Hwy 83 on Stuart Place Rd. 155 Highland Dr., Harlingen www.StuartPlaceGolfCourse.com Sunday Morning Golf Special 9-Holes, with cart $15 9-Holes, walking $10 Offer valid Sundays, 8am-12pm, expires April 30, 2023 #1 In The RGV Thank You For Your Vote! WINTER TEXANS’ WINTER TEXAN’S Winter Texan TIMES GOLF FAVORITES Come Play the Greatest 9-Hole Course in the RGV OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 9-Holes With Cart $18 The Ocelot run is back The Gladys Porter Zoo is back with their annual 5K and one-mile fun run to support ocelot conservation. The Ocelot 5K Run will take place on March 5th starting at 7:30 a.m., and the one-mile fun run will start at 8:30 a.m. at Gladys Porter Zoo. The run will begin in the Zoo’s parking lot. The 5K route will take guests through some of the most popular areas around the Mitte Cultural District before leading them into the scenic Gladys Porter Zoo for the final stretch. The one-mile route will take guests through a fun and colorful run around the Zoo. The 5K run will be timed. Although all participants will receive a medal at the finish line, additional distinctive medals will be awarded to the top three runners of each age group and to the top three overall males and females. Runners will receive a timing chip, which will accurately record each runner’s time. A link will be provided on the Zoo’s website to access the results, certificate, and digital photo finish. Not only can participants enjoy the run, but they can also have fun at the annual Ocelot Conservation Day hosted by the Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge and Friends of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge. Ocelot Conservation Day teaches about ocelots and the threats they face. There will be fun activities for everyone, including a scavenger hunt, games, an ocelot dress up station, ocelot crafts, and raffles. Additionally, there will be a variety of informational tables, exhibits, and presentations featuring ocelot conservation. The event will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be held throughout the Zoo grounds. The cost to participate in the 5K run is only $35 and $30 for the onemile run per runner. This cost covers entrance to the Zoo, a limited edition dri-fit ocelot shirt, race bib, and race medal. Runners of all ages are encouraged to participate in ocelot attire or costumes. Visit www.gpz.org to register. Proceeds from this event directly benefit the Friends of Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge and their efforts towards ocelot conservation. Packet pick-up will take place on March 4th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Meadows Room at Gladys Porter Zoo. Hope to see you there in your best ocelot attire. For more information about the Ocelot Run and ocelot conservation, please visit www.gpz.org. the Terry Smith band and South Glen Fiddlers and performs at hospitals and senior communities. He worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway. My feature duet is Banjo Bill Swartz and Susie Q Schutz from the state of Washington. Susie provides harmony and performs with the tambourine. Bill provides vocals and plays the guitar, banjo, and harmonica. He was motivated by his older sister in the sixth grade to learn these musical instruments. He has performed with numerous bands including Highway 101 and Safire Blue. They perform at numerous jams in the RGV, in the western parts of America, at churches, retirement centers and union rallies. Bill has written and published over 50 rock and roll, country, and gospel songs. He also taught his son to perform with a guitar. It’s always a delight to catch a country jam at Casa del Valle. Be sure to try and get out there and enjoy the Maude Squad and the jammers they bring to their park.
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