Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans FromMission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 36, No. 19 © 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, February 22, 2023 INDEX Parks Calendar p 9 WintertainersTM p 9 Jammin’ in the RGV p 16 On the Road with Jo p 18 Events Calendar p 19 On The Lighter Side p 20 Reunions p 21 Taste of the Valley p 23 Business Guide p 25 Classifieds p 25 Coupon Index p 26 Rina’s Ramblings See RAMBLINGS pg. 21 Boy! We had a crazy week last week. We were so thrilled at the showing at the 12th Annual Valley Star Awards. It was so nice to see so many faces out at the event, some familiar, a lot of new ones. We had a blast seeing our six performers and finding out who the winners were. The crowd cheered as winners were announced and laughed, clapped and danced while the entertainers were performing. It was loud and tons of fun. We can’t wait until next year. We already have a great show planned and always hope we do better each year. We learn as we go and hope that we only get bigger each year. On to other things…. We have enjoyed the season so far and there isn’t much of it left. It’s amazing how fast the season has gone. Now we are starting our golf course contest. We invite all of our golfers to participate in this. We know how much you enjoy playing golf while in the Valley and we look forward to seeing who you By Kathy Olivarez From the naming of the winners of the eight categories of awards, to the selection of great Wintertainers™ who performed in the show, the Valley Star Awards held Wednesday, February 15, was a great success. Chris Marshall, a local musician who performs by himSee VSA pg. 22 Valley Star Awards: Another great show Alta Courtney of Redneck Revival brings out Kermit. Photo by Greg Uhrbrock It’s almost spring, and for us, that means golf – even if you can play it nearly year round in the South Texas climate. Each spring we ask our readers to vote for their favorite gold courses. The Valley has many courses to choose from, and Winter Texans seem to try to catch them all while visiting the Valley. See GOLF pg. 14 Rio Grande Valley golf courses steeped in rich history SPI Golf Course Golf ballot Pg. 28
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 2 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 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. *$271.00per 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 Palm Gardens raises money by auctioning pies Submitted by: Ruth Filz Who would have thought that selling a rhubarb pie for $55 dollars in 2015, would lead to selling an apple pie for $250 and raising $2,580 for charities in 2023! In 2015, Phyllis Tillotson asked Vonnie Jones if she would bake a rhubarb pie to sell at Palm Gardens RV Park’s annual park auction. It was the first time a pie was sold at the auction. There was a bidding war for the pie between Phyllis and Roger Jacobs. Roger ultimately got the pie with a $55 bid. As events were planned for the following year, it was decided to add a Pie Auction to our calendar and donate the money to local charities. Phyllis and her husband Kermit came to Palm Gardens in 2004 from Mound View, Kansas and fell in love with the park and its residents. Phyllis was active in the park, playing cribbage every chance she had, spoiling her cat and Kermit’s dog Jack, doing blood pressure checks at the weekly Koffee Klatch, helping out wherever needed, and making the best lasagna (according to their daughter). Oh yes, and she loved pies! Phyllis passed away in 2018. In recognition of Phyllis’ involvement in the park and that she first suggested selling a pie at our auction, the pie auction became the Phyllis Tillotson Memorial Pie Auction and is held every year in her memory. This year the park sold a variety of pies and cakes, including Vonnie Jones’ rhubarb pie, and we raised $2,580 for charities and residents enjoyed some delicious desserts. Over the past several years, we have made donations to the following charities with the proceeds from our pie auctions: Boys and Girls Club, Humane Society, Loaves and Fishes, Stuart Place School Hosting, and Valley Haven. Golf Survey Begins It is that time of year again. It is time to vote for your favorite golf course. We do this every Spring, when the weather is just right to get out on the courses again. You have three weeks to let us know what your favorite golf course is. By filling out the survey, you could win free rounds of golf and other prizes. You can fill out the form in today’s edition of the Winter Texan Times (or the next two issues) or fill out the form online at www.wintertexantimes.com. All entries must be received by 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15. So, over the next three weeks, we would like you to try out a new course, or two or three, and then let us know about your favorites in our golf course survey. We would like to solicit additional feedback for our wrap up story. And if you would, attach a short note to your ballot, telling us why you voted the way you did. We would love to hear your thoughts, your stories, and any duffers anecdotes you would like to share.
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FEBRUARY 22, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Harlingen Community Theatre 1209 Fair Park Blvd. www.harlingencommunitytheatre.org Friday & Saturday 7:00 p.m. Sunday Matinee 2:30 p.m. Adults $25 • Children $10 Reserve tickets online. Tickets sold at the door. Box Office hours posted on our website. All sales final. No refunds or exchanges. $2 processing fee for credit and debit cards. February 24, 25, 26 & March 3, 4, 5, 2023 Music by RICHARD RODGERS Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II Book by HOWARD LINDSAY & RUSSEL CROUSE Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp THE SOUND OF MUSIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization Alamo Rose holds quilt show Alamo Quilters Jackie Koplin, Marilyn Kimmel, Rachel Patch, Marge Jones and Susan Donald are displaying our opportunity quilt that will be raffled off at our annual quilt show on March 2 from noon until 3 p.m. at Alamo Rose Resort , 938 S. Alamo Road, Alamo. We will feature 27 veterans’ quilts that will be given at a dinner honoring our resident veterans. This year the group worked on a mystery quilt that every member submitted a pattern and you made it using your choice of material. We also will be giving quilted pocket prayers to those attending. There is a $2 admission with Second Hand Rose and a vendor who specializes in sewing machine servicing. (Submitted by Marilynn Kimmel) Big Valley Quilters Club honors Veterans with quilts Members of the Big Valley Quilters Club recently presented patriotic themed lap quilts to 29 Veterans of Big Valley at its annual Veterans Appreciation Program. The Veterans represented all branches of our military and span from WWII through the gulf conflicts.
5 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com FEBRUARY 22, 2023 LIVE MUSIC BARON SITE 12:00 P.M. TO 4:00 P.M. | BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIRS! LEO PEÑA PLACITA PARK - DOWNTOWN MISSION 803 N. CONWAY, MISSION, TEXAS 78572 DOORS OPEN AT 11:00 A.M.! The Night Howlers RickMcEwen Denim& Lace Bruce Boudreau PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 6 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Welcome to the 26th Annual SPI Market Days At South Padre Island Convention Center www.spimarketdays.com Find us on... @spimarketdays $1 Fri. & Sat. 9am-5pm Sundays 10am-4pm • Fine Art • Handcrafted Jewelry • Cosmetics & Fragrances • Fashionable Clothing & Shoes • Unique Arts & Crafts • Gourmet Food Mixes • Health Products • Product Demos • Home Goods • Live Music • And So Much More! THE LADY & THE GAMBLER “A NIGHTYOUWON’T SOON FORGET” TWO OF THE FINEST SINGERS THAT EVER STEPPED ON THE BIGGEST STAGE IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY... Tickets $15 Call (956) 790-8445 Llano Grande Resort Event Center “THE LADY” LESLIE BLASING MARCH 19th 7:00 Celebrating bilingual education pioneer at MOSTH The Museum of South Texas History (MOSTH) presents “Alfonso ‘Al’ Ramírez: 100 Years of Legacy,” a spotlight exhibit highlighting the life of the former Edinburg mayor, now on display until Sunday, February 26. In celebration of what would have been Ramírez’s 100th birthday, the exhibit will feature parts of the Al Ramírez Collection. A true renaissance man, Ramírez was a veteran of World War II, a champion for bilingual education and the first Mexican American mayor of Edinburg. He also ran a publishing company, Nuevo Santander Press. His family understood the significance of his contributions to the community and, over the years, donated a large collection of artifacts, documents and photographs. The spotlight exhibit’s run is through February 26. This exhibit is included in the regular museum admission fees. Museum hours are Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about the exhibit, please contact Collections and Exhibits Coordinator Melissa Peña at (956) 383-6911 or mjpena@ mosthistory.org. The Museum of South Texas History is located downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square. For more information about MOSTHistory, including becoming a FRIEND, visit MOSTHistory.org, like on Facebook and Instagram, follow on Twitter, or find on YouTube. Stuart Place Hole in One Linda Saunders, a Winter Texan, got a hole-in-one on Hole #9 at Stuart Place Country Club on Monday, February 13.
7 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com FEBRUARY 22, 2023 RIO GRANDE VALLEY LIVESTOCK SHOW & RODEO MARCH 9-19 IT’S time! RODEOO Ranch Rodeo March 11 & 12 $10 General Admision $15 VIP SADDLE BRONC RIDING STEER WRESTLING BULLRIDING BREAKAWAY TIE DOWN TEAM ROPING BARREL RACING Sponsored by: Scan to purchase tickets on your phone STC Theatre presents Animal Farm South Texas College Theatre & Dance announces their second production of the season, Animal Farm, adapted by Ian Wooldridge from the George Orwell novel. The production will run on February 23 and 25 at 7:30 p.m. and will include a matinee at 2 p.m. on February 26. Performances will take place at STC’s Cooper Center for the Performing Arts Black Box Theater at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen. In George Orwell’s classic, the animals on a farm drive out their master and take over and run the farm for themselves. The experiment is successful, except that someone has to take the deposed farmer’s place. Leadership devolves upon the pigs, which are cleverer than the rest of the animals. Unfortunately, their character is not equal to their intelligence. “Animal Farm continues to be a classic story and one which I believe is still relevant today,” said Joel Jason Rodriguez, the play’s director. “I wanted to direct this play for some time, and I am happy we were able to include it this season. I believe the audience will appreciate our approach to this production when they see it.” General admission tickets cost $5. Seating is limited due to the capacity of the black box studio so advanced purchases are encouraged. Tickets can be purchased online at www.southtexascollege.edu/go/theatre. For additional information about the show, special accommodations, or for group rates, call (956) 872-2301 or email jleal5@southtexascollege.edu.
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 8 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Vinyl Radio brings the 1970s to Harlingen Powerhouse Nashville-based band, Vinyl Radio, is bringing the greatest hits of the 1970s to our community in a concert at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, on Thursday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit the association’s website at www.HarlingenConcert.com or call (956) 392-9757. Vinyl Radio is vocal power with a righteous regard for the great Rock ‘n Roll music classics. Comprised of four of the most in-demand session players in Music City USA, Nashville, TN, Vinyl Radio is not a tribute band, but rather a cover band that showcases note- for-note recreations of the unforgettable songs of the 1970s. Performing music from The Eagles, America, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Doobie Brothers, and more, Vinyl Radio delivers the harmonies and melodies that made 70s rock a generationally transcendent genre of music. Vinyl Radio gains new fans everywhere they go, and their concert is one that audiences won’t soon forget. Fiesta Edinburg Parade makes a return Get ready for a vibrant celebration of culture and community. The Fiesta Edinburg Parade is returning for its Fiesta Edinburg annual event and you’re invited to participate. The highly anticipated parade will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2023, at 10 a.m. Join the parade and show your support for Edinburg’s rich cultural heritage. This family-friendly event will feature colorful floats, music, and costumes, and is a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate the diverse community of Edinburg. To participate, please contact the Fiesta Edinburg Parade Committee at (956) 383-4974 or visit the website at www.edinburg.com for more information. Don’t miss out on the fun. We look forward to seeing you at the Fiesta Edinburg Parade.
9 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com FEBRUARY 22, 2023 214 E. Chimney Rd • Mission, TX (956) 581-1033 Come Try Our TEXAS Size Pork Tenderloin Tues 11am-8pm Wed 11am-8pm Thurs 11am-8pm Fri 11am-8pm Sat 11am-8pm Sun 11am-8pm OPEN • • • • • • Seniors - $12 • Adults - $14 Child - $10 Cash Only, Price Incl. Tax Covered Cushion Seating Enclosed Windows & Heating RIVERSIDE DREAMER River Tours Call (956) 581-4477 ReserveNowForCurrentWeekOnly Additional Tours Added As Needed Private Tours Available Riverside Event Center Sundays 1:30-5:30pm Live Music Feb. 26 & Mar. 19 Steven May & The Southern Knights Mar. 12 & 26 Renaissance Rockers Live Music Saturdays 1:00-5:00pm Feb. 25 & Mar. 11 • Jolly Huntsmen Mar. 4 & 18 • Robert Austin & Midnight Cowboy 1 Hour Tours (Down River To Dam) Tues 1:00pm Wed 1:00pm Thurs 1:00pm Fri 1:00pm Sat 1:00pm • • • • • 2 Hour Tours (Up River Only) Tues • 10:30am Wed • 10:30am Seniors - $22 • Adults - $26 Child - $18 Inside/OutsideSeating Beautiful Patio!! CanadaDay Tuesday,March7 LiveMusic 1-5•RonMoshier Everyone Welcome Door Prizes - Fun!! Mar. 5 • Ron Moshier & Steven May Bibleville Conference Grounds 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd Alamo, Tx 78516 (956) 787-2024 email: bibleville@riogrande.edu Saturday Concert 2pm Check Program Schedule Changes Bibleville.Conference.Grounds riogrande.edu Bibleville Glory Band Our own talented musicians close the concert season. Concert •February 25, 2023 BIBLEVILLE Conference Grounds ENTERTAINMENT ROCK & ROLL JAM SINGLES ARE WELCOME Feb 24 • The Fabulous Cruisers • $12 Mar 3 • Diego & Edith • $8 DANCES EVERY FRIDAY 7-10PM Every Thursday • 12:30pm - 2:30pm Wednesday Breakfasts each week • 7:30am - 9am Thursday Lunches - Burgers & More • 11am - 12:30pm Monday Night Meals • 4:30pm - 6pm Feb 22 • 3:30 - 5pm Happy Hour with Diego & Edith National Margarita Day Wear your tie-dye shirts • BYOB Mar 2 • 3:30 - 5pm Happy Hour with Fresh Breath • BYOB MEALS 956-585-0703 1645 S Bentsen Palm Drive • Palmview Paula McSpadden Activity Director ALL EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC QUILTERS SEW & TELL SHOW Feb 25 • 8am - 12pm 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, February 22 Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6:30-8:30am. Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:30-9am. Lunch/Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11:30am-7pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Burger Fry - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am, $6pp. Open Jam follows at 1:00 pm, all jammers and audience are welcome! 4224 S. Conway Ave. Jam Session Lunch - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, Noon, Menu and price varies. Music Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2:30pm, Gate is open, lunch is available for purchase 11:30 am - 2:00 pm. Musicians and listeners welcome! Rec Hall, 1900 Grace Ave. Jam Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Come and play, sing or just listen. All welcome. BYOB. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 1-3pm, Everyone is invited to come and enjoy the music. To play in the band is by invitation only. 2100 Vernon 319-521-6095. Country Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 1-3:30pm, Food is served from 11 to 12:30 before the Jam. Acoustic Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1:30-3:30pm, Setups available. Everyone welcome. Social Hour Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco 3-4:30pm, Diego & Edith. 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. BS Bar Open - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-9pm, Serving beer, wine, soft drinks. Swing Dancing Lessons - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 4-5:30pm, Donations accepted. No partner necessary. Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30-6pm, Serving all you care to eat pancakes, sausage gravy & biscuits, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, applesauce, and coffee. $7pp. Dance - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5-7pm, Rewind, $10pp. Event center. Pre-Rounds with the Baldwins - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-7pm, Ron & Jan Betzelberger, $5pp. Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Steve Wong. Rock & Roll Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Free. Best Rock & Roll Jam in the RGV. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May & Southern Knights, $7pp. MS & Plus Square Dance With Rounds - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, Ron & Jan Betzelberger, $5pp. Casual attire. Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Entertainment - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Kainda Kamalka, $8pp. Ukulele maestro with a show full of energy that invites audiences to sing, dance and laugh. Doors open at 6pm. Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Mountain Highway, $9pp. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Encore Show - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Turn The Page A Southern Rock Tribute to Bob Seger. Reserved assigned seating. Tickets are $17, $18, $21. Tickets on sale in advance in Activities Office. Gate and doors open at 6:30 pm. Friendship Hall, 1900 Grace Ave. Entertainment - San Juan Gardens, See PARKS pg. 10 For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM CALENDAR PARKS y - e e e - k a
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 10 WINTER TEXAN TIMES TERRY PHYSICAL THERAPY • Arthritis/Tendonitis • General Weakness • Knee & Hip Injuries • Back, Neck, Foot Pain or Surgery • Muscle, Joint and Nerve Pain • Auto & Personal Injuries • Shoulder Injuries • Vertigo/Dizziness • Carpal Tunnel • Rehab after General, Arthroscopic & Joint Replacement Surgery CHANGE THE WAY YOU APPROACH PAIN. (956) 583-2995 1918 E. GRIFFIN PKWY MISSION, TX (956) 766-7133 101 BUENA VISTA STREET PENITAS, TX ria RV Park West, La Feria, 1:30-3:30pm, Come join us players and listeners. BS Bar Open - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-9pm, Serving beer, wine, soft drinks. Dinner - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 4-6pm, Hamburger steak & gravy, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, almond pastry. Call 956-581-6718 between 8:30 and 12:30 Mon-Fri to reserve Thursday Meals. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, All you can eat, $4pp. Dessert for sale. Bring your own table service and beverage. Loteria (Mexican Bingo) - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 6-8pm. Acoustic Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8pm, Fiesta Hall, free admission. 50/50 drawing and refreshments by donation. 3401 W. Bus. 83. Karaoke - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30-9pm, Soda and water available. Complimentary popcorn. Over 40,000 different songs available to sing. Big Band Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, 309-337-8711. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Justin Terry, $8pp advance, $10pp at the door. Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Steve Wong. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Senior Ambassadors, $6pp. Advance tickets call 956-585-4833 ext. 1062. Concessions available. Bingo - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm. Dance & Show - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, Jason Whorlow, $9pp. Dance - Pine to Palm Resort, Weslaco 7-10pm, Diego & Edith, $8pp. BYOB. Pop & water available for sale, free ice. Dance - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Steven May & Southern Knights, $8pp. Reserved seating. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Rewind, $10pp. Event center. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7pm, Redneck Revival. Friday, February 24 Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6:30-8:30am. Huge Rummage Sale - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 8am-4pm, Main Hall, 1240 E. Bus. 83. Offering a huge variety of items from clothing, linens, kitchen wares, electronics, and furniture. Lunch/Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11:30am-7pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Ladies Luncheon - Paradise Park, McAllen, Noon, Theme- Bows to Boots - We’re Cow Girl Cute in Texas. Country Jam - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2:30pm. Country/Variety Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Come to listen or jam. Dessert table and 50/50. Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 1-3pm. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Come play along or just come to listen and visit. Clog Dancing - San Juan Gardens, 1-3pm, Beginners at 12:30. Come and learn to clog dance, it’s great exercise. $3 fee. R/C Car Races - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm. Happy Hour - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Helen Russell, pass the hat. Concession open, BYOB. BS Bar Open - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-9pm, Serving beer, wine, soft drinks. Fish Fry - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 4:30-5:30pm, Fish, slaw, & french fries. Karaoke with Bobby Jack - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 5:309pm, Karaoke following supper. Menu varies from week to week, $8pp. Fish fry, $9pp. Country Music Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm, All welcome. Jean Closson, 717877-8375. Fish Fry - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 5:30-6:30pm, Fish Fry $13, Choice of Baked or Fried Fish, Choice of French Fries or Baked Potato, Cole Slaw, Roll, Beverage (1 beer per ticket). Advanced ticket purchase required. Tickets available in Activities Office. Rec Hall, 1900 Grace Ave. Country Jam - Tradewinds RV Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, Free. Tradewinds Hall. Open to public and all jammers. 50/50. Entertainment - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 6:30pm, Leslie Blasing, $7pp. Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Steve Wong. Friday Night Dance - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Texas Wheels, $8pp door. Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7-10pm, South Texas Ramblers, $7pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Rewind, rock n roll, $8pp. Soda, water, popcorn, snacks for sale, free ice/cups, 50/50 door prizes. Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7-10pm, Steven May, $7pp. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Please no bills larger than $20. Ice and set-ups available. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Diego & Edith, $7pp. Mardi Gras Celebration - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Agency, $12pp. Doors open 6:30pm. Concessions available. 1401 S. Cage Blvd., 956-7875773. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Jason Whorlow, “The Piano Man” playing old country classics to rock & roll & newest hit, also performing with his two little daughters, $8pp. For more information call 956-4233137. Dance - DreamValley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, In Six Days, $7pp. Country & Big Band Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Pizza 7-9pm, Spittin’ Image, $8pp. Public welcome. Doors open 6:30. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Jamie Layton, $8pp. Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, The Fabulous Cruisers, $10pp. Entertainment - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, The Chamberlins, $7pp. Concessions available. 100 N. Valley View Rd. Entertainment - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7-9:30pm, Dave Perryman Band, $7pp. Come and enjoy a great night of entertainment. Chips and beverages available for purchase. Thursday, February 23 Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6:30-8:30am. Breakfast - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 7:30-9am, Biscuits & gravy. Craft Show & Sale - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, Free admission. Breakfast sandwiches 8 a.m. (219) 3635330 to reserve a table. All You Can Eat Pancakes - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 9-11am, Pancakes, eggs, sausage, waffles, and endless cups of coffee. Bring your own table service. Hwy 83 & Stewart Rd., 605 E. 7th St. Pickleball Mixer - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am-Noon, $2. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 9-11am. Quilt Show - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 10am-3pm. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 10am-Noon, Free coffee. Lunch - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm. Country Jam & Lunch - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am-3pm, Join us before Jams for lunch served 11:30am-12:30pm. Sandwiches, snacks, and beverages available for purchase. Jams start at 12:30 (free admission). Public Meal Country Jam Lunch - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 11:30am-1pm, Full meal available prior to our Country Jam which follows at 1pm. Lunch/Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11:30am-7pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Jam Lunch - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am-1pm. Rock N Roll Jam - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30-2:30pm. Country Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Free. Open to public and jammers. Lunch available at 11:30. 50/50. Jam Session - Dixieland MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, Free admission. Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam - VIP La FePARKS From pg. 9
11 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com FEBRUARY 22, 2023 BIT O HEAVEN RV & MOBILE HOME RESORT 1051W Bus Hwy 83 • Donna,TX 78537 SUSANTHOMAS, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR 603-396-2786 FRIDAYS • DANCES • 7-10PM Fri,. Feb 24 • Rewind • $8 Fri,. Mar 3 • Renaissance Rockers • $10 Soda, water, popcorn, and snacks for sale, free ice/cups, 50/50 door prizes. TUESDAYS • HAPPYHOUR • 3:30-5PM PASS THE HAT Feb 28 • The Hitman, Tim Dirth Mar 7 • Diego Soda, water, popcorn, and snacks for sale, free ice/cups, BYOB, 50/50 door prizes. WEDNESDAYS Jam Lunch • 12pm Menu and price varies Jam Session • 1-3pm All welcome, BYOB BYOB, snacks SUNDAYS • KARAOKE • 5PM THURSDAYS • SOUPSUPPER • 4:30PM $4 All You Can Eat • Dessert for sale Bring your own table service & beverage 1048 N. Alamo Rd. • Alamo, TX 78516 • Office: 956-783-5008 DANCES Sat. Feb. 25, 7-10 pm • Texas Wheels • $8 Wed. Feb. 22, 7-10 pm • The Fabulous Cruisers • $10 Wed. Mar. 8, 7-10 pm • Retro Rockers • $10 LINE, ROUND, &SQUARE DANCES Mon., 10 am • Beginners Line Dance Tues., 10 am - Noon • Round Dance Wed., 10 am • Improver Line Dance Thurs., 10 am • Line Dance Boot Camp Fri., 10 am - Noon • Square Dance With Joel Saltel ENTERTAINMENT Wed. Mar. 15, 6 pm • Men & Women of A-Chord • $8 CHURCH SERVICE Sundays • 9 am PICKLEBALL MIXER Thursdays • 9 am - Noon • $2 COUNTRY JAM Tuesdays • 7-9 pm Maude Squad is back Jammers by Invitation Only Sloppy Joe • 6 pm • $5 while supplies last, with chips PATIO SALE Feb. 25 • 8 am-Noon Fridays • 1:30pm R/C Car Races Line Dances Entertainment Bluegrass Jam Tuesdays • 1:30-3:30pm Rusty Rierson $9 • Fri Feb 26 • 7pm Real Beals $7 • Sun Mar 5 • 7pm Jamie Layton $7 • Sun Mar 12 • 7pm Mondays • 1-2pm 1201 N. Main Street La Feria, TX 956-797-1851 Cynthia Cavazos - Activity Director Kenwood Rv Resort . Enjoy Life. Enjoy it here. See PARKS pg. 12 For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM & dogs available from 4:30-6:30. No outside beverages permitted. Musicians by invitation only. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Retro Rockers, $10pp. Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Curt James, $8pp. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Rusty Rierson, $8pp. 50/50. For information, call 816-616-8320 or 815-289-0916. 715 N. Westgate Dr. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, The Fabulous Cruisers, $12pp. Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco 7-10pm, Can/Am, $8pp. Popcorn, pop and ice available. BYOB. 2300 E. Bus. 83. Entertainment - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-9pm, Dave Perryman & Review Band, $7pp. George Jones, Merle Haggard, Marty Robins, and Faron Young Tribute Show. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Neil Diamond Tribute Show - A Little Bit Diamond, $30pp/$25pp. Event Center. Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Julia Lane Cooper, $7pp. Hits from 1950s-00s. Setups available, BYOB. Entertainment - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, Roger Wayne Illusions & Comedy Show, $8pp. Entertainment - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 7-9pm, Spittin’ Image, $8pp. Variety/comedy, open to the public, BYOB. Saturday, February 25 Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 7-9am. Breakfast - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7:30-9am, $7pp. Park Wide Garage Sale - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Open to the public. Quilt Art Show - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 8am-Noon, Quilters, artists, needle workers, woodworkers, and carvers. Biscuits, gravy, and coffee are available $5pp starting 7am until gone. Donuts and assorted rolls available at 9am. Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 8-9am. Saturday Morning Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 8-9:30am, Pancakes or sausage gravy or egg bake, $6pp. Free coffee. Quilters Sew & Tell Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 8am-Noon. Park Yard Sale - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 8am-1pm. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 8-9:30am, Biscuits and gravy special. Also serving french toast, eggs, bacon, and sausage, OJ and coffee. 1513 West Crockett. Annual Flea Market - Royal Palms Mobile Park, Alamo, 8am-Noon, Bake sale, 50/50 drawing. Huge Rummage Sale - Tropical Valley Acres, Mission, 8am-Noon, Main Hall, 1240 E. Bus. 83. Offering a huge variety of items from clothing, linens, kitchen wares, electronics, and furniture. All Park Patio Sale - Orangewood Estates, San Juan, 8am-Noon, Crafts, tools and other treasures you cannot do without! One block south of Ridge Rd., off S. Stewart Rd. 262-716-6983. Craft Sale - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 9am-Noon. Plus Square Dance Lessons & Review - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 10amNoon, Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Yahoo - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 10am. Country Jam Lunch - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 11:10am-Noon, We will be serving lunches before the Country Jam. Lunch/Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11:30am-7pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Country Jam - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 12:30pm, Everyone is invited to this jam to either play or listen to country music. Questions call 956-540-8463. 2135 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, Curly Klaphake, donation. Everyone welcome. Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Great music from Big Band era and lots of room for dancing. Come for the music, stay for the food. Musicians and singers are by invitation only. Concert - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, Bibleville Glory Band. BS Bar Open - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-9pm, Serving beer, wine, soft drinks. Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:309:30pm, Snacks and refreshments available for purchase. No outside food or beverages. Dinner is served 5-6pm. Menu varies weekly and you must sign up prior at Pharr South. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Roger Wayne Illusions & Comedy, $10pp advance, $12pp at the door.
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Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7pm, Kai, $8pp-$10pp. Encore Show - Fun N Sun Resort, San Benito, 7pm, Turn The Page - Bob Seger Tribute. Presale $21pp/$19pp/$18pp, door $19pp. Entertainment - MissionWest RV Park, Palmview, 7pm, Jamie Layton, $8pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $8pp. Dance - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Justin Terry, $8pp. Sock Hop Dance - Canyon Lake RV Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Southern Harmony, $8pp. Snack bar, BYOB. Dance - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-10pm, The Fabulous Cruisers, $10pp. Doors open at 6:15pm. Snack bar open. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Roland the DJ, $7.50 single, $15 couple. For more information call 956-423-3137. Dance - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 7-10pm, Vintage, $7pp. BYOB. Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Poison Ivy, $10pp. Dance - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Smokin’ Gun, $8pp. Jo Herndon, 816-863-5639. Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Night Howlers Bands, $7pp. Friendship Hall, 1900 Grace Ave. Gate and doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets in advance in Activities Office. Entertainment - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7pm, Blue Wolf Duo, $7pp. Country, rock, bluegrass, and originals. Dance - McAllen Mobile Park, 7-10pm, The South Texas Ramblers. Dance - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7-10pm, Route 66 Band, $7pp. Dance the night away with a great band. Chips and beverages available for purchase. Dance - Golf View Estates, Mission, 7pm, The Lockharts, $9pp. 7424 Couples Circle. 573-873-5545. Sunday, February 26 Worship Service - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15am, Non-denominational. Church Services - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8:30am, Fellowship: 8:30am. Service: 9am. Cowboy Church - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 8:30-9:30am. Church Service - San Juan Gardens, 8:40-9:40am, Non-denominational service. Everyone welcome. Church Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Chaplin Doug Schmitt. PARKS From pg. 11 Non-denominational. Communion served first Sunday of each month. Please join us for worship service. Church Service - Fiesta Village, Mission, 9am, 205 S. Stewart Rd. Church Service - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9-10:30am, Main Hall. Church Service - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am. Worship Service - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 9am, Pastor Steve St. Clair leads services, non-denominational, all welcome. 715 N. Westgate Dr. Worship Service - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 9am. Worship Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 9:30-10:30am, All are welcome to our Interdenominational Service. Fellowship follows service. Church - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9:30am, With Chaplain Bill Wade, in Mission Bell hall. Everyone is welcome! 1711 E. Bus. Hwy. 83. Church Services - Quiet Village II, Donna, 9:30am, Non-denominational service. Coffee served at 9am. Pastor Mary Chamberlin presiding. Communion, last Sunday of the month. All welcome. Church - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 10am, Pastor Mark McDonald. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10-11am, Non-denominational services. Worship Service - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 10-11am, Non-denominational. Pastors Chuck & Bev Wolff. Fellowship and refreshments following. Worship Service - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 10-11am, Non-denominational. Church Services - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Friendship Hall. Gate is open. 1900 Grace Ave. Non Denominational Church Service - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 1011am. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 10am. Church Services - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 10am, Pastor Donald and Cindy Ballew. Non-denominational. 817-475-4283. Communion first Sunday of each month. Everyone welcome. 2801 E. Harrison Ave. Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Traditional Lutheran Service, all welcome. Jam - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm. Memorial Service - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 2pm. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 3-5pm, William Florian, $8pp. Dance & Show - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 3:15-5:15pm, Tiny Hill Orchestra, donation. Church Service - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 4pm, Chaplains: Greg & Suzie York. Bluebonnet Hall, 3366 N. Bentsen Palm Dr. Dinner - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Lasagna and salad. Karaoke - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 5pm, BYOB, snacks. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30-7:30pm. Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6-7:15pm, Festus Comedy, $8pp. Main Hall. Entertainment - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Jason Whorlow. Plays piano and sings, with his two daughters. Ice cream available for purchase during intermission. Movie - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 6:30-9:30pm, Snack bar opens at 6:15 with hot dogs and other items available. PH II, III, & IV RD Dance Party - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-8:30pm, Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Rick McEwen, $9pp. Advance tickets call 956-585-4833 ext. 1062. Concessions available. Entertainment - Ranchero Village, Weslaco, 7-9pm, $7pp. Concession open. Entertainment - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7-9pm, The Real Beals. 2100 Vernon, 319-521-6095. Concert - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-9pm, Turn The Page, tribute to Bob Segar. $16pp/$19pp/$21pp, depending on seats. Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Ron Moshier, $8pp. 50’s & 60’s rock, classic country, polkas, swing and waltz. Entertainment - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Roger Wayne, $8pp. Doors open 6:30. 2300 E. Bus. 83. Entertainment - Green Gate Grove, Palmview, 7-9pm, Justin Terry, country western singer singing old and new songs. 2135 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Entertainment - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 7-9:30pm, Rusty Rierson, $9pp. Entertainment - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 7-10pm, Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Show - 1981: The Concert, $30pp/$25pp. Event center. Entertainment - Snow to Sun Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Men & Women of A-Chord, pass the hat. 1701 N. International Blvd. Monday, February 27 Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6:30-8:30am. Craft Show - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8am-Noon. Cinderella Pet Rescue Dance-A-Thon - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 9amNoon. Lunch/Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11:30am-7pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Rock & Roll Jam - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 11:30am-3pm, Meal served at 11:30, $7pp. Jam 1-3pm. Beginner Squares - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm, Ron & Jan Betzelberger, $5pp. Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice.
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REMOTE Call Today For Your Free Estimate Call Mark Anytime At 956-357-1048 WE WANT TO BUY YOUR TRUCK•CAR•SUV•VAN RVTRAVELTRAILER•5THWHEEL•MOTORHOME•BUS CARGO OR FLATBEDTRAILER•ATV•MOTORCYCLE•BOAT MINI-MOTOR HOME•CAMPERVAN•TOYHAULER •GOLF CART WE WANT TO BUY YOUR RV Yahoo - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 1-3pm. Country Jam - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Open Jam with professional backup band. Serving lunch from 11:15 to 12:45. Join us for good food and fun. Jam Session - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1-3pm, Main Hall. Country Jam - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 1-3pm, All musicians and singers welcome. Lunch served first Monday of each month. 1015 W. Sam Houston. Line Dance - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1-2pm. Absolute Beginner Line Dancing - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 1:30-2:20pm, Instructors - Pat Yoder and Noreen Friesen. Line dancing for those who never line danced or it has been a long time since dancing. Followed by Beginner to High Beginner class. Please bring a small donation for our instructor. $2 is suggested. 2-3 + 4 RD Dance/Workshop - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 2-4pm, Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Beginner to High Beginner Line Dancing - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 2:303:30pm, Line dancing for those who know the steps and are ready for more difficult dances. Follows Absolute Beginner class. Please bring a small donation for instructor, $2 is suggested. BS Bar Open - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-9pm, Serving beer, wine, soft drinks. Dinner - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 4-5:30pm, Chicken a la king over biscuits. Charbroiled Hamburger Night - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 4:305:30pm, Hamburgers, chicken, dessert, french fries, chips, drinks. Dinner - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 4:30-6pm. Happy Hour - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 5-7pm, Curt James, pass the hat. Event center. Jam Session - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 5:30pm, Country, bluegrass. Everyone welcome! Country Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30-7:30pm. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Curt James, $8pp. Entertainment - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Spittin’ Image, $8pp. Jo Herndon, 816-863-5639. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7pm, Regan James, $7pp at door. Dance - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7-9:30pm, Bottomline, $8pp. 50/50, popcorn and ice available. For information, call 319-431-7632 or 319-389-7632. 715 N. Westgate Dr. Entertainment - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Justin Terry, $8pp. Shows are held in our lounge! Refreshments and snacks may be purchased while enjoying the show. Entertainment - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 7pm, William Florian. Beatles Acoustic Sing-Along. 2301 N. Abram Rd. www.thosewerethedays.org. Tuesday, February 28 Breakfast - Eldorado Acres RV Park, Palmview, 6:30-8:30am. Craft Sale - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 8am-Noon, Vendors please contact Pat at 507-351-5246 if interested in participating. Lunch is served. Beginner Line Dancing - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 8:30-10am, The dancers need to know the line dance basic dance steps. Please bring a small donation for instructor, $2 is suggested. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:3010am, West side of clubhouse. Blood Drive - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 9am-Noon. Hamburgers - Oleander Acres, Mission, 11am-12:30pm. Taco Tuesday - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 11:30am-1pm, All you can eat tacos with all the toppings, homemade charro beans, $8pp. Lunch/Dinner - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 11:30am-7pm, Menu available at Cafe Grande, meal price varies. Lunches - Paradise Park, McAllen, 11:30am-1pm. Beginner Squares - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, Noon-2pm, Ron & Jan Betzelberger, $5pp. Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Old Time Variety Dances - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-4pm, Jim Vollmer & Tom Retka, $7pp. Music Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 1-3pm, Lunch is served from 11:00 to 12:45. Bring your music and join us! Country Jam - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 1-3pm, Snacks can be purchased for a donation. 605 7th St. Jam - Paradise Park, McAllen, 1-3pm. Jam - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 1pm, Everyone welcome: Play, sing, or listen. Refreshment served. Jam - Oleander Acres, Mission, 1-3pm, Jammers welcome. Jam - J-5 Mobile Home Park, Mission, 1-3pm. Blue Grass Jam - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30-3:30pm. PH III-IV RD Dance/Workshop - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 2-4pm. Happy Hour - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 3pm, Curt James. Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 3-5:30pm, Rusty Rierson, pass the hat. Concessions available. 1401 S. Cage Blvd., 956-787-5773. Happy Hour - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 3-5pm, The Hitman, Tim Dirth, pass the hat. Happy Hour - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 3-5pm, Kenny Ray Horton, pass the hat. Country. Setups available, BYOB. BS Bar Open - Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club, Mercedes, 4-9pm, Serving beer, wine, soft drinks. See PARKS pg. 24
FEBRUARY 22, 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com 14 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Serving Valleywide for 35 years Sales • Parts • Rentals • Service ezridegolfcars@sbcglobal.net www.easyridegolfcars.com 2508 W. Interstate Hwy 2 Mission, TX 78572 TREAT YOURSELF To The New 2023 Evolution Electric Vehicle •2 Year Warranty• •Street Legal• •Lithium Battery• (5 Year Warranty) Easy Ride Golf Cars 956-580-3370 Dealer Drive Around In Your Brand New Golf Car Today! This year, we wanted to delve into the history of our Valley golf courses. We hope you enjoy this bit of history and learning about the courses you visit and love. For the next three weeks we will feature a different part of the Valley. This week we will feature the Lower Valley gold courses. Valley International Country Club Golf in the Rio Grande Valley has a long tradition, tracing back to the mid-1840s when it is reported that soldiers from Fort Brown introduced the sport to what was then known as Brownsville Country Club – now named Valley International Country Club. Over the years, the sport grew and the names to graze VICC included not just the best from the Valley, such as Al Escalante and Tony Butler, but also Jimmy Demaret and Hall-of-Famer Ben Hogan. In the 1930s, the city and VICC hosted a driving contest. “It was an GOLF From pg. 1 era when Brownsville was coming up in the golfing world. The game was so popular that the city had its own practice driving range located across the street from “The Terrace,” a miniature golf course on the main street of the city, West Elizabeth,” wrote Rene Torres in the Port Isabel Press. Because of VICC and the overwhelming popularity of the sport, Brownsville started its first high school golf program. Now, VICC holds tournaments, corporate outings and is open to the public and offers an 18-hole championship course as well as a nine-hole executive course. The championship course is demanding but tries to offset that with four sets of tees to ensure beginners can enjoy their round. The short course allows golfers to work on their short game and have a quicker round. By the way, Brownsville High School athlete Charles Puckett won the contest with a 226-yard drive. Mrs. Works won the girls event with a drive of 129 yards. Rancho Viejo Golf and Country Club Driving through the little community and golf paradise known as Rancho Viejo can conjure up visions of what life was like many years ago. There’s a reason for that since the community and town originated before the United States officially existed. Golf wasn’t there, but the close-knit community along the Texas Coast was an idea as early as 1770. Ownership of more than 260,000 acres changed hands multiple times throughout the decades. Then, in 1968, Bill Bass purchased 280 acres to develop the Rancho Viejo Resort and Country Club. The community incorporated and the golf course and resort became home to golfers, retirees, vacationers, and a general population. Its beauty didn’t change. Today, the “golf ball in the sky,” represents one of the most beautiful golf courses in South Texas. Filled with resacas, native vegetation and sitting in between Harlingen and Brownsville, the town and its offerings are filled with splendor. Designed by Dennis W. Arp, El Diablo golf course is playable yet challenging, stretching over 6,800 yards from the back tees. Course construction began in 1971 on where used to lie a citrus orchard and was named El Diablo (the devil) because the grapefruit trees lining the fairways made it so devilishly difficult to play. The course’s greens are known to be some of the fastest in South Texas. El Diablo has hosted the PGA Tour Qualifying School for Curtis Strange, Craig Stadler and Peter Jacobson. River Bend Golf Course, Brownsville It’s nature’s paradise. A course considered by many to be the most unique in the Valley, River Bend and nature co-exist. Once a private golf course, new ownership opened it up, and area golfers will drive farther to play this course and make a day out of it. “When I first started working there, I played hole No. 4 and I thought I was in the hill country,” Adrian Garcia said. “There are oak trees and the fairway dipped and then there was an elevated green. “I thought, ‘What the heck is going on? I thought I was in Brownsville’.” Garcia’s reaction is not rare. Since the course opened to the public, the reviews are raving from both those Brownsville Golf Center. Photo by Henry Miller Rancho Viejo Golf Club. Photo by Henry Miller
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