5 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com NOVEMBER 8, 2023 3201 E. EXP. 83 • DONNA, TX 78537 (956) 464-3378 of Donna ClaytonHomes Doug Fowler www.claytonhomesdonna.com • 18Cu Ft. Frost Free Refrigerator • 30” Electric Range • Dishwasher • RangeHoodwith Light & Fan • 72” Deck Tub in Primary Bath • 48” Shower withGlass Doors • 2” Cordless Blinds Throughout • 44”WideHallways • 52” Ceiling Fan in Living Room • Energy Smart • LEDBulbs • Ecobee Programmable Thermostat • R22-13-33 Insulation • LowE Thermal PaneWindows Tired of living in that old mobile home? Need more room? Or is that old home falling down around you? What if we took the old home in on trade? We can take your trade and use it towards the down payment of your new home, even if you still owe a balance. LET US SHOW YOU WHAT YOUR TRADE CAN DO FOR YOU AT CLAYTON HOMES OF DONNA! CLAYTON HOMES OF DONNA CAN TAKE YOUR TRADE Lic. # rbi3356 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. 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. RGVWoodcarvers The RGV Woodcarvers are meeting at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr every Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. from now through March. For more information, visit their website at www. rgvwoodcarvers.org. 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. Fayette County Iowa Reunion The Fayette County Iowa Reunion is set for January 18, 2024, 11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s in Weslaco. For more information, call Carolyn Beier at (563) 920-3838. One of the biggest (if not the biggest, certainly in the top three) birding festivals in the country is in our own backyard. The 30th Annual Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival begins Wednesday, November 8 at the Harlingen Convention Center. Nearly 500 participants will be met by 56 guides, 58 Vendors and 100 volunteers. Over 1,000 entries have already been judged in the RGVBF Art, Writing and Photography contests. According to the RGVBF post festival survey in 2021, participants spent over $500,000 during the festival. The economic impact in Harlingen alone was $1,673,000. This year’s festival numbers are much bigger than they were in 2021. This year’s festival includes a welcome reception, over 100 field trips, a silent auction, a trade show, a store, art, writing and photography displays, children’s activities, speakers, seminars and much more. The Birders Bazaar will be held from 12 to 6 p.m., November 9 and 10, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., November 11. The Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival is also hosting the inaugural Legends of Conservation Gala on Thursday, November 9. As always, the RGVBF offers a multitude of free family activities including numerous daily birds of prey flight shows (1 and 3 p.m.) and guided nature walks (8 and 10 a.m.) at Ramsey Nature Park and San Beinto Wetlands. Visit rgvbf.org for more information and a full calendar of events. RGV Birding Festival starts today Black-bellied Whistling Duck. Courtesy Photo
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