5 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com DECEMBER 13, 2023 DECEMBER 19, 7:00PM Fun & Sun Resort 1400 Zillock Rd., San Benito, TX CALL NOW 956-399-5800 $8.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door Special appearance by Santa Experience the spirit of the season at the “Holiday Night Shopping” with music and local artists selling their works inspired by nature on Thursday, December 14, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Quinta Mazatlan. The one-night free event features the award-winning South Texas artist, Jessica Monroe, known for her oil paintings inspired by the natural world. Her paintings bring awareness of environmental issues and celebrate the beauty of nature. Monroe holds a Bachelor of Arts from Southwestern University and studied painting at NewYork University and the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Many other artists will be showcasing and selling their works including Dan Lopez-956 Woodworks, Kneely Dawn with custom made stone jewelry and Irma Rivas with her special Mexican Import Collection. For the first time in the Nature Gift Store, collect the precious knitted cactus by Elvira Uriegas & Lamb’s Loom. Unique to the Rio Grande Valley, Cappadona Ranch will be selling Mesquite Bean Natural Products and Chris and Michelle Breeden are bringing their Serendipity Jellies—the best! Plus, many other nature inspired gifts for your shopping pleasure. Find the perfect gift for all your family and friends and support local artists and Quinta Mazatlan. Quinta Mazatlan is located at 600 Sunset Drive, in McAllen, south of La Plaza Mall and McAllen Country Club, off of tenth Street. Local artists featured at Holiday Night Shopping Holiday Night Shopping with Local Artists features a beautiful exhibition by Jessica Monroe. Courtesy photo Valley residents, Winter Texans, visitors, birders, and those just getting interested in birding are invited to join a team in the count areas for the annual Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count. The CBC is a one-day event per area within established count circles. This year’s count will be held from December 14 through January 5, 2024. Local counts are listed below with contact information for those interested in joining a team. December 15, Coastal Tip, naturalist@spibirding.com December 16, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, swmurray@outlook.com December 26, Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge, txlacbc@ flanwr.org December 29, Anzalduas-Bentsen, roy.rodriguez@tpwd.texas.gov Audubon Society Christmas Bird Count dates are set Inca Dove. Photo courtesy of Anita Westervelt See AUDUBON pg. 18
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