Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans FromMission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 37, No. 12 © 2023 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, January 3, 2024 INDEX Events Calendar p 4 Reunions p 6 Parks Calendar p 8 WintertainersTM p 8 On the Road with Jo p 14 Jammin’ in the RGV p 16 Taste of the Valley p 19 Business Guide p 21 Coupon Index p 21 Classifieds p 22 Rina’s Ramblings See RAMBLINGS pg. 14 I hope everyone had a safe and joyous New Year’s Eve. Ours was definitely not a quiet one, but it was a fun one spent with friends. It was loud with about 16 adults and nearly 30 kids from 15 months old to 20 years old. We had some great food too. My son and I made a jambalaya with sausage, black eye peas, cabbage, ham, and rice. It was very tasty and something we will be adding to our permanent recipe book. We didn’t last long though with the huge group, and did retire to home before midnight, but with fireworks still going off all around us, sleep really didn’t settle in until after midnight. We were able to listen to others celebrate the coming of the new year from the safety of our home, and bed. I hope with all the celebrations happening at the parks, that everyone was able to return home safely after ringing in the new year. We would love to see photos of your celebrations too. You can send those to news@wintertexantimes. com. ******** Now we are starting the new year and looking forward to what Pickleball is a growing sport, not just nationally, but also in the Rio Grande Valley. Pickleball is a sport similar to tennis, but the court is only half the size and a whiffle ball reduces the speed a bit in the back-andforth volleying. The growth of pickleball is evident by how many city parks and recreation departments have pickleball See PICKLEBALL pg. 15 Five day Pickleball event planned Casa Del Valle Pickleball Ribbon Cutting, 2020. Photo by Daniel Brunson Ron Hoover Open House, 2022. Photo by Herb Moering Ron Hoover hosts annual open house Ron Hoover will host their 17th Annual Open House next week, Thursday, January 11 and Friday, January 12. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days. The annual open house has become a popular event in the Rio Grande Valley, drawing thousands of people each year. Dustin Hoover said the cool thing about this event is that it’s the largest attended dealer open house in the naSee HOOVER pg. 18 2024
JANUARY 3, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 2 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 1217 N. Conway Mission, Texas 78572 (956) 580-7800 © Copyright 2023-2024 by Nexus Publishing LLC, all rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without express written permission of the publisher. The Winter Texan Times is not responsible for errors or omissions in advertising. In the event of an error in an ad or omission of an ad, the newspaper’s financial liability is limited to the cost of the ad in questions. The newspaper is not responsible for any other damages, tangible or intangible. Typically a make-good ad or re-rescheduled ad is considered to sufficiently meet the newspaper’s responsibility. Dan Brunson Publisher dan@wintertexantimes.com Carina Brunson Editor carina@wintertexantimes.com Anastasia Brunson Office Manager anastasia@wintertexantimes.com Published by Nexus Publishing LLC Parks Calendar: Items must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers, or activity directors. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons, or dance classes. Please include all pertinent information, a contact person, and contact phone number. Submission deadline is Thursday 5 p.m., 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. News: We are always looking for news about events, organizations, exhibits, fundraising, and more, from parks, chambers, cities, museums, and other venues. You are welcome submit your news items, photos of recent park activities, or news story ideas about your park or park residents. Please include all pertinent information, a contact person, and contact phone number. Submission deadline is Thursday 5 p.m., the week prior to the publication date. Send to Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to news@wintertexantimes.com. Events Calendar: Items must be open to the public. Please include all pertinent information, a contact person, and contact phone number. Submission deadline is Thursday 5 p.m., the week prior to the publication date. Send to Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to news@wintertexantimes.com. Reunions: We 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. Please include all pertinent information, a contact person, and contact phone number. Submission deadline is Thursday 5 p.m., the week prior to the publication date. Send to Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to reunions@wintertexantimes.com. Submitted by Marilynn Kimmel Alamo Rose RV Resort will hold their annual quilt show on Wednesday, January 14 from noon to 3 p.m. Quilters from the park will raffle off their opportunity quilt, titled “Ice Castles.” The Alamo QuiltA-Bees show will feature Foster Quilts to be given to a foster child. The quilts are given to foster children when they reach the age that they are on their own, whether it be college or aging out of the system. The foster child receives a quilt and a pillowcase made by the group. Admission to the show is $2 and raffle tickets are $1 each or six for $5. There will be vendors and scissors sharpening available. There will also be a Secondhand Rose Table. Door prizes and lots of beautiful quilts to see will be featured at the show. The park is located at 938 S. Alamo Road. Any questions, contact Marilyn Kimmel at (956) 812-3449897. Alamo Rose plans quilt show Submitted by Michele Eastwood Save the date for the Llano Grande Quilting Bee’s Quilt Show, Fabulous Fiesta of Quilts. The show will be held Tuesday, January 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Llano Grande Event Center, 2215 East West Blvd. (off Mile 2 West) in Mercedes. The Bee’s Opportunity Quilt is a fiesta rainbow of colors set off by a black background. The quilt has wool batting and measures 105 x 105. Tickets to win this quilt can be purchased from any Bee member or at the Show. The drawing will be held at the end of the show, and you do not need to be present to win. The quilt challenge theme for this year is “Fiesta.” Bee members who submit an entry must include a musical note and all, or a portion, of a 5” square of fabric provided by the Bee. There will be an assortment of categories highlighting the skills and creativity of the Bee members. Admission to the show is $3 and includes door prizes, displays of countless beautiful quilts, totes and purse drawings, vendors with the latest fabrics and patterns, demonstrations, and a boutique offering handmade items from our Bee members. For any other information, or questions, email publicistllanobee@ yahoo.com. 14th Annual Quilt Show planned Mary Schneider, Marty Lindsey, Jean Poggi, Susan Donald, and Marilyn Kimmel are some of our quilters standing in front of the opportunity quilt “Ice Castles” to be raffled off at the show. Courtesy photo Courtesy photo
3 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 3, 2024 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. *$284.00per 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 The Rio Grande Valley Red Hat Queens Council presents the Festival of Tables. The event will be held on Tuesday, February 6. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Ticket are $25 each and sales close on January 15. The event will be held at the Victoria Palms Resort, 3309 E. Interstate 2, in Donna. Lunch will be held at noon and will consist of sliced roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans almondine, and a tossed salad. Dessert will be cupcakes with strawberry filling. Entertainment will be provided by the Marshall Garcia Duo. There will be door prizes and a silent auction. Groups are invited to purchase seats and decorate a table. Tickets are $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased by making a check payable to Sharon Newcomer and mailing it with a stamped self-addressed envelope to 1402 S. Border Ave., Unit #780, Weslaco, TX 785967465. She can also be contacted by phone at (414) 915-3874. You can also contact Sandra Funk at (608) 432-1440. Doors for setup will open at 6 a.m. Photos will be taken at 6 a.m. No need for table service or utensils unless these items complete the look of your table. If you want your tablemates to be served alcohol, you may provide that type of beverage in one serving style bottles or single serve glasses. Festival of Tables to be held Festival of Tables. Photo by Carina Brunson As the holiday season winds down, the City of Edinburg invites residents to join in the environmentally friendly tradition of recycling Christmas trees. The Tree Recycling Program encourages residents to transform their festive evergreens into valuable mulch at designated drop-off locations. Starting January 1 through January 26, residents can drop off their bare Christmas trees at the following locations: Resource Recovery Center, 3102 S. Business 281; Edinburg Regional Landfill, 8601 N. Jasman Rd.; and Edinburg Nature Trail Park, 1300 N. Doolittle Rd. To ensure the success of the recycling process, residents are asked to remove all ornaments, lights, tinsel, stands, and flocking from the trees. If the tree exceeds six feet, homeowners should cut it in half before dropping it off. Bagging of trees is not permitted. The drop-off locations are open Monday through Friday, with varying weekend hours at each site. No live wreaths, garlands, or plants will be accepted as part of this program. By participating in this initiative, Edinburg residents contribute to the city’s sustainability efforts, reducing waste and promoting a greener community. The recycled trees will be chipped into mulch, which will then be repurposed for landscaping and conservation projects. Toss your Christmas tree and go green
JANUARY 3, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Sun, JAN 21 * First Baptist Church, 1600 Boca Chica Blvd., Brownsville 10 am SUN, JAN 21 * Christ Church Of The Valley, 2900 DR. Hugh Emerson, Brownsville 6pm MON, JAN 22 * First Baptist Church, 402 Templeton, Combes 2 pm TUE, JAN 23 * First Baptist Church, 600 S. Kansas, Weslaco 2pm WED, JAN 24 * Valley Baptist Retreat Center 1600 US-83 BUS, Mission 2 & 7 pm THURS, JAN 25 * First Baptist Church, 103 W. Magnolia, La Feria 2 pm FRI, JAN 26 * Llano Event Center, 2402 E. West Blvd., Mercedes 2 & 7 pm *** Free-Will offering received to support world-wide missions (suggested $10 or more) *** For more information contact (903) 436-5410 ** samraythetexans@aol.com *Free-Will offering received to support world-widemissions (suggested $10 ormore)* Formore information contact (903) 436-5410 • samraythetexans@aol.com Sun.,Jan.21 • First Baptist Church, 1600 Boca Chica Blvd., Brownsville • 10 am Sun.,Jan.2 • ri t f ll , Dr.Hugh Emerson,Brownsville • Mon. an. • irst Baptist Church, 402 Templeton, Combes • 2 pm Tues.,Jan.23 • First Baptist Church, 600 S. Kansas,Weslaco • 2 pm Wed.,Jan.24 • Valley Baptist Retreat Center, 1600 US-83 BUS, Mission • 2 & 7 pm Thurs.,Jan.25 • First Baptist Church, 103W. Magnolia, La Feria • 2 pm Fri.,Jan.26 • Llano Event Center, 2402 E.West Blvd., Mercedes • 2 & 7 pm EVENTS CALENDAR Now through January 7 – Bishop Emeritus Raymundo Peña Nativity Scene Collection is on display at Museum of South Texas History. MOSTH is located downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square. For more information call (956) 383-6911. January 3 – Christmas Bird Count at Brownsville, karl.berg@ utrgv.edu. Visit https://www.audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count for more information. January 4-31 – The Art of Quilting at Weslaco Museum. Join the museum for an exquisite showcase of vintage and contemporary quilts from the museum’s collection. Whether you are a seasoned quilter or simply appreciate the beauty of the craft, this exhibition is not to be missed. Exhibit can be viewed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 500 S. Texas Blvd. January 6 – March 31 – IMAS will host the exhibit Ancient Landscapes of South Texas: Hiding in Plain Sight which illuminates the unique landscape and helps curious minds to understand the natural processes that formed south Texas. Along with the exhibit, a viewing of the documentary will be shown at 3 p.m. on February 3. The museum is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave. in McAllen. January 6 – Free Saturday at the Weslaco Museum, 10 a.m. Takes place the first Saturday of every month. The museum is located at 500 S. Texas. Call (956) 968-9142 for more information. January 6 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday. January 6 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday. January 6 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com. January 6 – SPI Songfest benefiting Sea Turtle Inc. will be held at Sea Turtle Inc., 6617 Padre Blvd., from 5 to 7 p.m. $25 per registrant. All monies will go directly back into the organization. For more information, visit https://sea-turtle-inc-store. myshopify.com/. January 7 – The Port Isabel Antique and Flea Market is a monthly event (excluding December) featuring a wide variety of local creations, collectibles, and plants. Artisans display original artwork, jewelry, items crafted from beach finds, and pieces inspired by local culture. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Beulah Le Park on Highway 100. January 12 – The Senior Ambassadors will welcome the Texas A&M Singing Cadets to the Rio Grande Valley for a performance at the Center Church (formerly Trinity Worship Center), located at 4801 N. Cage Blvd., in Pharr. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the performance will start at 7 p.m. Seating is general admission and the cost for a ticket is a modest $12. Monies raised from the concert will go toward two university scholarships. Tickets can be purchased at Valley Keyboard, 900 Harvey, McAllen or at Coffee Zone Bistro, 1108 McColl Rd. in Edinburg and Coffee Zone Bistro, 701 E. Expressway 83, McAllen (Rio Bank building) or by calling Leonard at (956) 589-5274. Tickets are also available from any member of the Senior Ambassadors. O r i g i n a l members of Burlap to Cashmere, Johnny Phillips, and Steven Delopoulos, will be performing their brandnew show The Sounds of Silence Tribute at Christian F e l l o w s h i p Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, on Thursday, January 11, at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit the association’s website at www.HarlingenConcert.com or call (956) 392-9757. The Sounds of Silence Tribute, performed by Johnny Phillips and Steven Delopoulos – original members of the award-winning group Burlap to Cashmere, is a throwback to the early 1970s GreenwichVillage folk music scene. Taking audiences on a journey back to a time when lyrics and melody meant something more, their show features the music of Simon & Garfunkel, Bob Dylan, John Denver, Harry Chapin, Cat Stevens, Don McLain, and more. The Harlingen Concert Association has been presenting internationally-acclaimed artists to the community since the 1930s. This all-volunteer, nonprofit organization is committed to enriching the cultural life of the Harlingen area through live performances. Thanks to loyal season ticket-holders and sponsors, these concerts can be offered at affordable, family-friendly prices. Live On Stage, Inc. provides excellent, affordable, entertainment attractions and support services to an American community of concert presenters. Sounds of Silence Tribute to perform in Harlingen Courtesy photo
5 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 3, 2024 Valley Star Awards 2023 Entertainer of the Year 2023 Individual or Small Band of the Year Buena Vida 77 Farmer’s Market will debut this weekend on Sunday, January 7, at Bannworth Park Pavilion in Mission. The market will be held from 2 to 4:30 p.m. and will continue every Sunday thereafter. Bannworth Park is located at 1822 N. Shary Rd. While many vendors have already registered, there is still an opportunity for interested vendors to join. The market aspires to grow continuously, welcoming vendors at any time. More importantly, community members are urged to attend and demonstrate support – admission is free. Vendor guidelines can be found on their website at buenavida77gardens.com. For inquiries, you may also reach out to Norma Ayala via email at gardendivanorma@gmail.com. Birth of Buena Vida 77 Gardens This is an endeavor that has been in the works, or minds, for a while now. In the year 1977, Apple unveiled the revolutionary Apple II, marking the advent of mass-produced computers. During that same year, a close-knit group of friends, having traversed various elementary schools, converged into a single junior high school, and eventually graduated together as the Mission High School class of 77. The bonds of friendship among these classmates have evolved into a desire to contribute meaningfully to their community. Norma Ayala had recently returned to the Valley after making significant contributions to a Farmer’s Market and managing her own farm garden elsewhere. She shared her experiences at a recent reunion, and the ideas began to flow. Inspired by her endeavors, the classmates decided, “For the community, let’s start a community garden and a community Farmer’s Market.” It was then that Buena Vida 77 Gardens and Buena Vida 77 Farmer’s Market were conceived. Currently, the Buena Vida 77 Community Gardens are flourishing with fresh vegetables and herbs. True to the ethos of a community garden, crops thrive not only in designated farming spaces, but also in the backyards of community members. This initiative is genuinely open to the community. For additional details or volunteer opportunities, visit their website or send Norma an email. The gardens has regular classes and offers to teach others how to start their own garden. Farmers Market debuts in Mission this weekend Courtesy photo
JANUARY 3, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 6 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 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 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. 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. Senior Slow Pitch Softball The Senior Slow Pitch Softball group has started practicing. You must be 55 years young and over. They practice at the sports park on Ware and I2, across from the Convention Center. All games are in the morning on Tuesday and Thursday or Monday and Wednesday depending on what group you are in. There will be gloves and bats to use. Ladies welcome. For more information, call Dave at (603) 496-7951 or Fred at (956) 897-6961. 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. In exactly one month, McAllen will see thousands of runners take to the streets for the McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run, taking place on Saturday, January 20, 2024. All races, including the marathon, half-marathon, relay marathon, 10K, 5K and Kids Final Mile will be held that day, starting from the McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd., with runs starting at 7 a.m. Anyone wanting to participate in this Boston Marathon qualifier should register online now and up until January 19, by visiting www. mcallenmarathon.com. Registration for each race is: $120 for the full marathon; $100 for the half-marathon; $330 for the relay marathon; $45 for the 10K and $35 for the 5K run. Aside from receiving a participant shirt, finisher medal and swag bag, participants will receive the great feeling that comes from running in this exciting marathon, with a course described as flat and fast, perfect for a tropical run in January. Since its inaugural run in 2013, the City of McAllen has built on its promise to provide high quality service and quality of life to all who live, work, and visit the City of McAllen by improving and listening to feedback related to the event. Marathon organizers once again hope to draw the attention of more than 17 states, three countries and over 10,000 spectators and participants during the race weekend. Along with placing an emphasis on health and wellness, spectators and participants will have the opportunity to visit the McAllen Marathon Health & Wellness Expo on Friday, January 19, where runners will also be able to pick-up their bag and race packet, all taking place at the McAllen Convention Center Exhibit Hall, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sponsors of the event include: Rio Grande Regional Hospital; H-E-B; L&F Distributors; Sames Automotive Group; University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; McAllen International Airport; Moveo Performance and KRGV-Ch. 5 News. Anyone who would like to get started to participate in any of the races, should just get up and get started. Don’t worry about trying to get to the finish line; make a plan that gets to the starting line. Whether it’s a run-walk training regime, running every day, or incorporating cross-training, just get out there. The best part is all one needs is a great pair of running shoes. Take advantage of over 30 miles of hike and bike trails throughout McAllen to just start running to get ready for the McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run. McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run Right Around the Corner NRLCA Retired Insurance Meeting The NRLCA Retired Insurance Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 17, at Victoria Palms Resort Restaurant, 602 N. Victoria Palms Rd., in Donna. Registration is at 8:20 a.m. with the meal at 8:40 a.m., order off the menu. The meeting will follow. The guest speakers will be Lynne Paller, NRLCA Insurance Program Director, Ali Sherrill fromAETNA, and Crystal Lawroski from CVS. Contact Edward Soetaert at (816) 390-6379 for more information. 3M Retirees and Friends Welcome 3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, January 17 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 for 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. Submarine Veterans The Submarine Veterans will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, (every third Thursday of the month through March) at Junction Café, 115 Cage Blvd., in Pharr. For more information, call Larry at (715) 305-0401.
7 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 3, 2024 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 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, 2024. This holiday season has arrived with many surprises and unexpected changes for the Rio Grande Valley Humane Society (RGVHS). The Harlingen shelter will be going through a transition period in the weeks to come. The City of Harlingen will no longer be in partnership with the Rio Grande Valley Humane Society. The City of Harlingen will be parting ways and dissolving a 34 year-long partnership. The RGVHS at Harlingen will relocate to 2729 N Expressway 77, Harlingen. This new location will host RGVHS’ low-cost community clinics, spay/neuter clinics and be the main location for our Harlingen foster programs. At this time, RGVHS’ sole focus is on saving as many dogs and cats at our Harlingen location through adoption or foster. Currently, 48 dogs reside in the Harlingen shelter and need an outcome through adoption, foster or rescue immediately. The safety and live outcome of the 48 dogs onsite is not guaranteed at our current location. Please help RGVHS save the animals in our care in Harlingen. Your support is needed now more than ever before. Consider joining our life-saving mission by adopting, fostering, donating, and advocating for our Harlingen animals today. Save a Life by visiting www. rgvhs.org/adopt. The Rio Grande Valley Humane Society remains committed to saving lives and making a positive impact in our life-saving mission to make the RGV a safer place for pets. RGVHS to relocate The Rio Grande Valley Shuffleboard Association has several shuffleboard tournaments slated for January, and through the rest of the season. Deadlines to register are the Friday before the tournament is to be held. Tournaments just around the corner are a doubles tournament to be held January 9 through 11 at Pine to Palm. There will be a mixed doubles tournament at Trails End January 16 through 18. January 23 through 25 there will be a mixed doubles tournament at Southern Comfort. Pine to Palm will again host a doubles tournament January 30 through February 1. For more information on becoming a member, participating in the tournaments, and a full schedule, visit their website at rgvsa.weebly. com. You can also call or text (720) 254-5397. Shuffleboard tournaments coming up Ranchero Village Shuffleboard Tournament, 2020. Photo by Carina Brunson
JANUARY 3, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 8 WINTER TEXAN TIMES REAL COUNTRY MUSIC Gene Watson SATURDAY, JAN. 27, 2024 Concert starts at 8:00pm General Admission $60 (tax included) Doors open at 6:00pm TICKETS ON SALE AT RIVERSIDE CLUB (CASH ONLY) Presented by: Opening Music Helen Russell & Company 214 East Chimney Rd. Mission 956-581-1033 Come Try Our TEXAS Size Pork Tenderloin RIVERSIDE DREAMER River Tours OPEN 11-8 Tues-Sun ClosedMonday Covered Cushion Seating Enclosed Windows & Heating NoOutsideBeverages/FoodAllowed Call (956) 581-4477 ReserveNowForCurrentWeekOnly Additional Boatrides Added As Needed Private Tours Available Proudly Serving Our Customers Since 1982 SAME OWNERS Johnny & Jennifer Hart www.ontheriver.net • 214 E. Chimney Rd • Mission, TX ON THE RIVER Sat. Jan. 6 • 1:00-5:00pm Jolly Huntsmen Polka Band Sundays 1:30-5:30pm Live Music in Event Center Jan. 7 & Jan. 21 Steven May & The Southern Knights Jan. 14 & Jan. 28 Vinyl Spin CashOnly, Price Incl. Tax Seniors - $12 • Adults - $14 2 Hour River Tours (Up River Only) Tues • 10:30am Wed • 10:30am Seniors - $22 • Adults - $26 1 Hour River Tours (Down River) Tues 1:00pm Wed 1:00pm Thurs 1:00pm Fri 1:00pm Sat 1:00pm • • • • • Sat. Jan. 13 • Live Music Gene Watson Sat. Jan. 27 • 8:00pm General Adm. $60.00 Tickets On Sale At Riverside Club Cash Only (956) 581-1033 Riverside In-MissionTx Bibleville Conference Grounds 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd Alamo, Tx 78516 (956) 787-2024 email: bibleville@riogrande.edu Sound Street Saturday Concert 2pm & 7pm Check Program Schedule Changes Bibleville.Conference.Grounds riogrande.edu Sound Street has been garnering the attention of Southern Gospel fans from all over the country. They have been inspiring and effectively communicating the message of the Gospel through their music. Concert •January 6, 2024 BIBLEVILLE Conference Grounds 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 Thursday 5 p.m., 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. Wednesday, January 3 Wednesday Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:30am. Plus Square Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With call Joe Saltel, $5pp. Burger Fry - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am-12:30pm. Musical Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2:30pm, Rec Hall, lunch available $. Musicians and listeners welcomed. Gate’s open. 1900 Grace Ave. Country/Variety Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm, 215 S. Valley View Rd. Country Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 1-3:30pm, Food served from 11:00 - 12:30 before the Jam. Participants and spectators are welcome. 300 S. Bryan Rd. Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 1-3pm, Musicians by invitation only. 2100 Vernon. Rock & Roll Jam - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, Open to everyone, contact 956-683-5888. 2905 N. Conway. Jam Music Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Come to play/sing or just listen. BYOB and snacks. All welcome. Open Acoustic Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1:30-3:30pm, Whether you love to play music, dance, or just listen, you’re invited to our Open Acoustic Jam every Wednesday afternoon. Everyone is welcome! Karaoke - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 3-6pm, Open to the public. No charge, dinner served for fee. Happy Hour - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, Live music rotating each week. Snacks for sale as well as our homemade pizza. Biscuit/Sausage Gravy & Pancake Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30-6pm, Serving all you care to eat: biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, applesauce, and coffee. Bring your own table service. $7pp. 109 W. Bus. Hwy. 83 Pre-Rounds - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-7pm, With Nancy & Dewayne Baldwin, Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement system available. Subject to change without notice. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May and the Southern Knights, $8pp. BYOB. Main Hall. 101 E. Sioux Rd. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Goldwing Express, $10pp. MS/Plus Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, With Jan & Ron Betzelberger, Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement system available. Subject to change without notice. Casual attire. Entertainment - McAllen Mobile CALENDAR PARKS For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM
9 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 3, 2024 Bibleville Conference Grounds Bible Conferences 10:30am Sunday 7pm Nightly Church leader coach, senior pastor 41 years, author and seminary teacher. Knute Larson January 7-12, 2024 & 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd Alamo, Tx 78516 (956) 787-2024 email: bibleville@riogrande.edu Check Program Schedule Changes Bibleville.Conference.Grounds riogrande.edu BIBLEVILLE Conference Grounds CALL FOR BOOKING: 417-239-4248 “THE GAMBLER” SHOWS Jan. 5 • 6:30-8:30pm • 1015 RV, Weslaco Jan. 7 • 7-9pm • Leisure World, Weslaco Jan. 8 • 7-9pm • Casa Del Sol, Donna Jan. 16 • 7-9pm • Tropic Star, Pharr Jan. 19 • 7-9:30pm • Rio Valley, Weslaco Jan. 21 • 7-9pm • W&I RV, Mission Jan. 25 • 7-9pm • Bentsen Palms, Mission Jan. 26 • 7-9pm • Tropic Winds RV, Harlingen DANCES Jan. 3 • 3-5pm•Mustang Lounge, Weslaco Jan. 10 • 3-5pm• Paradise South, Mercedes Jan. 17 • 3-5pm•Mustang Lounge,Weslaco Jan. 20 • 7-9:30pm • LeisureWorld, Weslaco Jan. 23 • 3-5pm • Park Place, Harlingen Jan. 24 • 7-9pm • Orange Grove RV, Edinburg Jan. 27 • 7-9pm • Snow To Sun, Weslaco Jan. 30 • 3-5pm•Mustang Lounge,Weslaco Jan. 31 • 3-5pm•Mustang Lounge,Weslaco Now Booking 2024-2026 Due Schedule Conflicts Rick Will Not Be Performing At This Year’s Showcase Call to book now while dates are still available! l e . H o m t n o o m t e For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM Park, 7pm, The Baker Family, $9pp. 4900 N. McColl Rd. Thursday, January 4 Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon. All You Can Eat Pancakes - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 9-11am, Pancakes, eggs, sausages, waffles and a hot cup of coffee. Bring your own table service. Hwy. 83 & Stewart Rd., 605 E. 7th St. Park Open House - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 9-11am. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 9am, Come enjoy some great music. Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 10am. Advanced Square Dance Workshop - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With caller Joe Saltel, $5pp. Thursday Lunches - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am. Country & Gospel Jam - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am-3pm, Free admission. Jam starts at 12:30 p.m. Lunch available from 11:30 am to 12:30 p.m. Sandwiches, snacks, and beverages available for purchase. Jam Lunch - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am1pm, $10pp. Open from 11:30 a.m. until food runs out. Come early and bring your friends! Office: 956969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd. Country Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Open to all musicians. Office: 956-9693740. 2712 S. International Blvd. Country Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Hosted by Rusty Rierson in the ballroom. Happy Hour - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 3:30-5:30pm, Buck Hollow Band, tips. Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $4pp, all you can eat, free seconds. Bring a dish with a cover. 6 flavors homemade soup. Bring your own bowls, table service, BYOB, snacks. Dessert for sale. Jam Session - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 6-9pm, Free. Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 6-8pm, Public welcome. 2401 N. Abram Rd. Acoustic Music Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8pm. Root Beer Floats - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 6pm, $2pp. Park Hall. 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd. RC Racing - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6pm, Track Shack opens at 4 p.m., racing at 6 p.m. Entertainment - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 6:15-7:15pm, Hailing all the way from Los Angeles, the AH Illusions show is part magic, part mystery, & all amazing! Come be delighted by the impossible. $12pp. Big Band/Country Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Open to the public. Contact: Myra Almen, 254-449-4568. Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Baker Family, $10pp advance/$12pp door. Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7-9:30pm, Helen Russell Variety Show, $10pp. 109 W. Bus. Hwy. 83. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $8pp. MB Ballroom. Dinner available beforehand. Concessions & BYOB. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7pm, Howlers, $8pp at the door. Friday, January 5 Craft Show - Palm Shadows RV/ MH Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Registration forms found at www.palmshadowsrvpark.com. Sue McKeehan, 605-519-8191. 200 N. Va Verde Rd. Yard Sale - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8am-Noon. Plus Square Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10am-Noon, With caller Joe Saltel, $5pp. Jam Session - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30See PARKS pg. 10
JANUARY 3, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 10 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Division of Wilder’s Corporation DANCES • EVERY FRIDAY 7-10 PM $8 (Unless Noted) ENTERTAINMENT Jan. 7, 3pm • Goldwing Express • $10/$12 Jan. 14, 3pm • Beach Party with the Castaways • $15, includes food Jan. 16, 7pm • McAllen H.S. Drum Group & Jazz Band • $5 Jan. 21, 3pm • Redneck Revival • $8 Jan. 23, 7pm • Naomi Bristow • $9 501 W. Owassa Rd • Pharr, Texas 78577 956-787-6538 FOR INFO/TICKETS Jan. 5 • Ron Moshier Jan. 12 • Texas Storm Jan. 19 • Time Machine CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED CRAFT SALE Jan. 6, 8am-Noon CASA DEL SOL JAMS - EVERY FRIDAY Lunch (nominal fee) - 11 am Music - 12:30 pm DANCES – 7PM Jan. 5 – Southern Vibes – $8 Jan. 12 –The Night Ryders – $8 Jan. 19 – Dave Perryman and the Country Revue – $8 Jan. 26 – Ron Moshier – $8 ENTERTAINMENT - 7PM Jan. 8 – Rick McEwen – $10 Jan. 11 –The Baker Family – $9 Jan. 15 – Naomi Bristow– $8 Jan. 24 – Johnathan Len– $8 Jan. 29 – Mark Merchant– $8 Craig&Karyl Ruhde, Activities Directors 400N. Val Verde Rd. - Donna, TX78537 956-464-9024 1048 N. Alamo Rd. • Alamo, TX 78516 • Office: 956-783-5008 DANCES Saturdays • 7 - 10 pm Texas Wheels • $8 Wed. Jan. 10 • 7-10 pm Cruisers • $10 Wed. Jan. 17 • 7-10 pm Can-Am • $9 CHURCH SERVICE Sundays • 9 am SQUARE DANCE WITH JOE SALTEL Fridays • 10 am - 12 pm • $5 ENTERTAINMENT Sun. Jan. 14 • 6:30-9 pm Dave Perryman • $8 2:30pm. Rock and Roll Jam - Greengate Grove, Palmview, 12:30-2:30pm, Host George Bowers. Lunch starts at 11 a.m. 2135 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Country Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30pm, Lunch served from 11-12:30 for nominal fee. Desserts available at break. Come enjoy this popular jam or sign up to sing. All musicians welcome. 400 N Val Verde Rd. Rock and Roll Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30-2:30pm, Lunch served 11:30. Free admission. Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Everyone is invited. Bring your instrument and participate or just come to enjoy the music and fellowship. Music Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Public is welcome to come and join in! Bring your instruments and your singing voices. Coffee, raspberry tea, and cookies will be available for donation. 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd. RC Cars - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm. Fish Dinner - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 4:30-5:30pm, Fish with slaw, french fries, and tea or coffee. Country Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm. Country Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, Tradewinds Hall. Snacks available ($). Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30-8:30pm, Rick McEwen, The Gambler - Kenny Rogers Songs. $10pp. Dance - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 6:30-9:30pm, Robert Austin & Midnight Rodeo, $8pp. Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, The Agency, $10pp advance/$12pp door. Big Band & Country Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Musicians by invitation only! Contact Roger Steiger, 507273-3895. 200 N. Va Verde Rd. Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Wally Garza, $8pp. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Rewind, $10pp. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Ron Moshier, $8pp. Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7-10pm, CanAm is hitting our stage and we know it’s going to be a fun time! They’ll be bringing classic rock and country tunes to our huge dance floor. Come on out and join us! Setups available. BYOB. $8pp. Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Buck Hollow Band - variety, $8pp. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Jonny Bird, $10pp. Straight from Vegas, high energy solo crooner of the classics. 2801 Harrison. Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7-10pm, Southern Vibes, $8pp. 4 piece band out of South Texas, plays classic country music. BYOB and concessions. Open to the public. 400 N Val Verde Rd. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Redneck Revival, $8pp. 50/50 drawing and ice cream at intermission. Entertainment - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8pm, Anthony Hernandez Illusions, $10pp. Entertainment - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 7pm, The Baker Family, $10pp. Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Night Howlers, $8pp. BYOB. Set up available. Entertainment - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 7pm, Mark Merchant, Ventriloquist, $8pp. BYOB. Saturday, January 6 Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am. PARKS From pg. 9 For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM
11 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com JANUARY 3, 2024 El Valle Del Sol Home of The Peppermint Palace 2500 E.Bus Hwy 83 Mission,TX 78572 956-585-5704 10am – Noon Thursdays • Country Jam Saturday Morning Breakfast 8am – 9:30am • $6.00 pp. Pancakes, egg bake, and biscuits with sausage gravy, coffee. Arts & Crafts Sale/Show Peppermint Palace 7:30am – 9:30am • January 6th Peppermint Palace January 6th • Route 66 • $8 January 13th • Diego & Edith • $8 January 20th • Sweetwater • $8 January 27th • Vintage • $8 Dances • 7pm Tail Gate Sale In front of Activity Building 8am – Noon • January 13th Activities: 956-585-4833 RV & MH RESORT MISSION BELL TRADE WINDS Mission Bell - 1711 E Business Hwy 83 ~ MISSION, TX ~ Tradewinds RV Resort - 1005 N Stewart Rd DANCES • MB REC HALL Thursdays • Texas Wheels 7pm-10pm • $8 Jan 13 • Ron Moshier 7pm-10pm • $8 CRAFT SHOW • 8AM-12PM Jan 15 • 8am-12pm Donuts & concessions available in MB Ballroom JAMS Thursdays • Country 1pm-3pm Hosted by Rusty Rierson • MB Ballroom Fridays • Country 6pm-8pm Tradewinds Hall Jan 10 & 24 • Rock &Roll 4pm-6pm With the Esquiers • MB Ballroom CHURCH SERVICE • MB REC HALL Sundays • 9:30am With Pastor Bill Wade. All Welcome. ENTERTAINMENT Jan 6 • Anthony Hernandez, Illusionist 7pm-9pm • $10 Jan 9 • Ralph Kuster Neil Diamond Tribute 7pm-9pm • $9 ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM ROCK & ROLL JAM DANCES • 7-10PM SINGLES ARE WELCOME Jan 6 • Agency • $10/$12 at door Jan 12 • Retro Rockers • $10/$12 at door Jan 19 • Texas Storm Band • $10/$12 at door Every Other Thursday • 12:30pm Wednesday Breakfast • 7:30am Monday Night Meals • 4:30pm Thursday Lunches • 11am Jan 17 • Abundance Quartet • $10/$12 at door Jan 23 • McAllen H.S. Jazz & Mariachi • Donations MEALS Jan 13 • 8am-Noon Breakfast & Lunch Available CRAFT SHOW HAPPY HOUR • 6-8PM Jan 4, 3:30-5:30pm • Buck HollowBand • Tips 956-585-0703 1645 S Bentsen Palm Drive • Palmview Paula McSpadden Activity Director ALL EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC BIT O HEAVEN RV & MOBILE HOME RESORT 1051W Bus Hwy 83 • Donna,TX 78537 SUSANTHOMAS, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR 603-396-2786 ENTERTAINMENT Jan 3, 7 pm • Goldwing Express • $10 Jan 14, 1 pm • Abundance Quartet • $10 Jan 17, 7 pm • Naomi Bristow • $8 Ice cream bars for sale. TUESDAYS • HAPPYHOUR • 3-5PM PASS THE HAT Jan 9 • The Lockharts Jan 16 • Regan James Soda, water, popcorn, and snacks for sale, free ice/cups, BYOB, 50/50 door prizes. FRIDAYS • DANCES • 7-10PM Jan 5 • Buck Hollow Band • $8 Jan 12 • Smokin’ Gun • $8 Jan 19 • The Agency • $10 Soda, water, popcorn, and snacks for sale, free ice/cups, 50/50 door prizes. THURSDAYS • SOUPSUPPER • 4:30PM $4 All You Can Eat, free seconds. Bring a dish with a cover. 6 flavors homemade soup. Bring your own bowls, table service, BYOB, snacks. Dessert for sale. WEDNESDAYS • JAMSESSION • 1-3 PM Come to play/sing or just listen. BYOB & snacks. All welcome. Arts and Crafts Show/Sale - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 7:309:30am, Peppermint Palace. Breakfast - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7:30-9am, Pool Hall & Shuffle Board serving breakfast, $8pp. Park Wide Sale - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Gates open at 8 a.m. No early entrance. Deena, 956-597-6900. 200 N. Val Verde Rd. Yard Sale - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8am-Noon. Craft Show - Chimney Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, Food & Entertainment. Breakfast 7 a.m. - 9 a.m., lunch 11 a.m. - 12 noon. Saturday Morning Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 8-9:30am, Pancakes, egg bake, and biscuits with sausage gravy, coffee, $6pp. Craft Sale - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 8am-Noon. Patio Sales - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 8-11am, 1341 W. Business Hwy 83. Arts & Crafts Fair - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 8:30am-Noon, Looking for crafters. If interested, you can reserve a table by contacting Susan Gilfillan: email: Lsgillys@hotmail. com or 402-680-1380. Beginner Lessons - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9-11am, With Nancy & Dewayne Baldwin, Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement system available. Subject to change without notice. Square Dance Review - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9-11am, With Ron & Jan Betzelberger. Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice. Saturday Lunch - Greengate Grove, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm. Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, All welcome to play or listen to an afternoon of good music. 109 W. Bus. Hwy. 83. Country Jam - Greengate Grove, Palmview, 12:30-2:30pm, Host George Bowers. Lunch served 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 2135 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Concert - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, Sound Street. Southern Gospel. Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 6-8pm, Jacob Austin Band, $10pp. Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-9:30pm, Card sales from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m. $1 per card. This includes all games played. Additional cost for horses & 50/50. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase. No outside food or beverages. Dinner is served from 5-6 p.m. Menu varies weekly and you must sign up prior at Pharr South. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-9pm, Goldwing Express, $10pp. Concert - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Sound Street. Southern Gospel. Show - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 7pm, Baker Family, $10pp. Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, Agency, $10pp. Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Ron Moshier, $9pp. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $8pp. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7-10pm, DJ David Montelongo, $5pp. Playing oldies, country, and rock and roll. 2801 Harrison. Dance - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 7-10pm, Route 66 - country, $8pp. Peppermint Palace. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Vinyl Spin, $10pp. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Anthony Hernandez, Illusionist, $10pp. Concessions available. Mission Bell Ballroom. Plus Square Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, With callers Joe Saltel & Nick Hartley, See PARKS pg. 12 For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM
JANUARY 3, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 12 WINTER TEXAN TIMES Line Dancing Bluegrass Jam Entertainment RC Cars Baker Family • $10 Sun. Jan. 7 • 7-9:30pm Cowboy Church • Offering Sat. Jan. 13 • 9:30-10:30am Fridays • 1:30 Tuesdays • 1:30 Mondays • 9:30am 1201 N. Main Street La Feria, TX 956-797-1851 Cynthia Cavazos - Activity Director Kenwood Rv Resort . Enjoy Life. Enjoy it here. 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 TicketsGoOnSale January2024 FEB. 21 • 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 21 2024 $15pp. (pre-rounds, 6:30 p.m., the Woolcocks). Dance - Wagon City North, Mission, 7-9pm, The Night Howlers, $10pp. Dance - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, Sweet Water Band, $10pp. Sunday, January 7 Church - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 8:15am, Non-denominational. Worship Service - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 8:30-9:30am, All are welcome to our Interdenominational Service. Fellowship follows service. Church - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8:30am. Bible Studies & Prayer - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 9am, In the Activity Hall. Worship Service - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 9am, Non-denominational service open to all. Communion served the 1st Sunday of each month. Come worship with us. Donation. 109 W. Bus. Hwy. 83. Church Services - Alamo RecVeh Park, 9am. Worship Service - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 9-10am, Open to the public. Office: 956-969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd. Church Service - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 9am. Church - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 9-10am, Nondenominational church service. Open to the public. Church Service - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 9:1010:10am. Church Services - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 9:30am, Pastor Tom Shouse. Nondenominational. Everyone is welcome. 600 E. FM 495. Church Service - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 9:30-10:30am, Nondenominational. Casual attire. 4525 Graham Rd. Church Services - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 9:30am, With Pastor Bill Wade. Worship Service - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 10am, Pastors Charles & Bev Wolff offer non-denominational services. Fellowship following. Charles Wolff, 712-4906087. 200 N. Val Verde Rd. Sunshine Church - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 10-11am, Friendship Hall, gate is open. All are welcome! Pastor Larry Allen, 586-2166443. Church Service - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 10-11am, Nondenominational. Chaplain Alan Cooey, new this year. Church Service - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 10am-Noon, Come for church and stay for lunch and fellowship. Church Service - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 10am, Greg & Suzy York of Love Light Ministries. Church - Oleander Acres, Mission, 10am. Worship Service - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 10am, Non-denominational church service. South Hall. Communion is the first Sunday of each month. All are welcome. Pastor Steve Heaslet. 2801 Harrison. Church Services - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 10-11am, Nondenominational service. Pastor Marv Odergaard. Church Service - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 10-11:30am, Open to the public, everyone is welcome. Non-denominational. Pastor Randy Quick. Park Hall. 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd. Church Service - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 10:30am, In the Auditorium with Speaker Knute Larson. Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, PARKS From pg. 11 For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM
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