Valley Star AWARDS SHOW 13TH Annual Brought to you by Find show ticket outlets on Page 7 Winter Texan TIMES Serving Winter Texans FromMission To South Padre Island Since 1987 Vol. 37, No. 18 © 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com Wednesday, February 14, 2024 INDEX Reunions p 2 Events Calendar p 4 Parks Calendar p 8 WintertainersTM p 8 Cheap Seats p 14 Jammin’ in the RGV p 16 On the Road with Jo p 18 Rina’s Ramblings p 20 Taste of the Valley p 21 Business Guide p 24 Classifieds p 25 Coupon Index p 27 Ballots for the Valley Star Awards are still rolling in. If you want to make sure your voice is heard, you need to vote for your favorite Wintertainers™. This year’s categories are Male Vocalist of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Duet Musical Group of the Year, Vocal Group or Choir of the Year, Individual or Small Band Act of the Year, Novelty, Comedy, or Variety of the Year, Rock N Roll Band of the Year, Family Group, Gospel Group, and Country Band of the Year. There is also the coveted prize of Entertainer/Group of the Year. This award is for your top favorite and can be anyone. Also…. There is still time to buy your tickets to the show. To make sure you have a seat, buy them early, and show up early for great seats and lunch at Mission Bell. Tickets are still available, but seats are limited, so get them soon. How to Vote To vote for your favorite Wintertainers™, vote online at www. wintertexantimes.com. You can find the ballot from the home page under the Winter Texans’ Favorites menu. Only one vote per person is allowed. Voters must use either the online ballot or the printed ballot from the paper. No photocopies Snowbird Extravaganza is today Festival of Tables brings Red Hatters together for fun By Carina A. Brunson The banquet hall at Victoria Palms was full of color last week during this year’s Festival of Tables event. Of course, the most prominent of colors were the festive red hats and beautiful purple attire that most of the ladies were wearing. There was only one exception – Me! I had on my pink hat and lavender shirt. Seeing as I have a year left before I reach 50, I am wearing pink as much as I can. See FESTIVAL pg. 17 Alice in Wonderland. Photo by Carina Brunson Michelle Wright at Snowbird Extravaganza, 2018. Photo by Greg Uhrbrock The 2024 Snowbird Extravaganza will be held today at the McAllen Convention Center from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. A welcome begins at 10:15 a.m. with entertainment beginning at 10:30 a.m. This year’s event will feature John Wing, Jimmy Flynn, Valdy, Michelle Wright, and Crystal Gage. John Wing started doing standup comedy in Toronto in 1980. He went out on the road in 1982. He has performed at the Montreal Comedy FestiSee SNOWBIRD pg. 19 Voting ends today See VOTE pg. 20
FEBRUARY 14, 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. 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. Caterpillar Retiree Reunion The Caterpillar Retiree Reunion will be held at Mr Gatti’s in Weslaco, 2001 W. Expressway 83. It will be held on Thursday, February 15 at 11 a.m. For more information, call (309) 251-0875. Submarine Veterans The Submarine Veterans will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 15, (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. Buchanan County Reunion The Buchanan County Reunion will be held on Thursday, February 15 at Mr Gatti’s. 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen, at 11 a.m. For more information, contact Carol Jones at (563) 920-3167or Shirley Seamans at (319) 533-6889. Parkers Prairie, Minnesota Reunion Winter Texans from Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, and the surrounding area are invited to gather on Thursday, February 15, at 9 a.m. at La Casa del Taco, 1800 E. Business 83, in Mission. The restaurant’s phone number is (956) 581-8523. Any questions, call Connie at (612) 8196423. Thief River Falls & Northwest MN Area Reunion We will meet at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 20, in Room # 4. For further information, call Bjorsness’s at (218) 689-4289. 3M Retirees and Friends Welcome 3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 for information. Northwest Missouri Winter Texans The Northwest Missouri Winter Texan from Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, surrounding counties and friends will meet for lunch at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., in McAllen, on Thursday, February 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Larry Wolf at (816) 351-7859 for more information. Valley-Wide Wisconsin Reunion The Valley-wide Wisconsin Reunion will be held on Monday, February 26 at 11 a.m. at Mr Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd. St., in McAllen. For information, call Ralph Brill at (920) 418-5936.
3 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com FEBRUARY 14, 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 Bruce Boudreau is a multi-instrumentalist Canadian country music singer and songwriter. He was 14 years old when he got his first guitar. Six months later he started a band in high school where he then started to write songs. The drive to learn guitar and entertain people was strongly influenced by his east coast family, playing at kitchen parties. He now uses his smooth silk voice to sing classic and contemporary country music. He makes sure that each performance is heartfelt and tries to make a genuine connection with his audience. This is his third season in the Valley, and he performs solo and with other entertainers. He is also part of a duo called CanAm. Before releasing his own music, he played for tribute bands for Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney. In 2021, he released his first single, “Mended My Heart,” to radio which reached #3 at week 12. Just a few months later he released a second single titled “Lovin’ You More” that made it to the top 50. He is a member of the independent singer songwriter association and a member of the Ontario County Music Association. He has also been a Josie Awards nominee. He says his whole purpose is to entertain and provide joy to his audience. “I see them having a great time,” he says, and it makes him want to bring the party to the stage even more. “It’s my job,” and he loves it. He loves to bring positive fun energy to his shows, and he likes seeing that attitude transfer to the crowd. He says he sings every song like it’s the first time he sang it. That way it is genuine. Even though he is not new to the stage, he still has the nervousness and the excitement as he did the very first time he was on stage. His quirky side shows when on an elevator. He doesn’t stand facing the doors, he turns around and faces the rest of the people in the elevator. “It’s to break the cycle of habit,” he says. “People often do what they do, but don’t know why they do it. Most times, people just stand and stare at the door and wait to get out and no one says anything,” he said. “But if you stand facing the people, it can be uncomfortable if there’s no conversation, so it often strikes up at least a hello. I guess you can say, I am really comfortable at breaking the ice.” He is excited to be playing at the Valley Star Awards this year. To find out his schedule and more about his music, visit his website at www.bruceboudreaumusic.com. Bruce brings smooth voice to VSA Bruce Boudreau at Winter Texan Fiesta. Photo courtesy of Mission Chamber
FEBRUARY 14, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 4 WINTER TEXAN TIMES FEBRUARY 23rd, 24th & 25th MARCH 1st, 2nd & 3rd FRIDAY at 7:30 PM SATURDAY at 7:30 PM SUNDAY at 2:30 PM Tickets available at the box office and online. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. www.hctvalleystars.org 1209 Fair Park Blvd. Harlingen, TX FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is produced with performance rights and presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). book by Joseph Stein music by Jerry Bock lyrics by Sheldon Harnick based on Sholom Alichem’s stories HARLINGEN COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS EVENTS CALENDAR Through February 24 – The Hidalgo Watercolor Society presents “Water Works.” At the Upper Valley Art League. The Upper Valley Art League Gallery, 921 E. 12th St, Mission. UVAL Gallery hours are Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The UVAL Gallery is free and open to the public. (956) 591-0282. Through February 25 – The PSJA ISD Buell Central Discipline Alternative Education Program students’ artwork, Screen It: Youth Identity throughArt, will be featured at IMAS. The museum is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave. in McAllen. Through 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. The museum is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave. in McAllen. Through April 28 – The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) will be hosting México: Crisis and Uprising, an exhibition that brings together the diverse voices of 34 independent artists from the North of Mexico. The hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Regular admission is $5 with discounted $3 for children ages 4-12, students with an ID and senior citizens 65+. Please check the website www.theimasonline.org or call (956) 681-2800 for more information. Through June 9 – Presenting over 20 textiles from the museum’s personal collection, costume donations from local Brownsville residents, Fiesta y Cultural is an introduction to the traditional and culturally significant Charro Days celebration. Showcasing the cultural heritage of the region, the exhibit at Costumes of the Americans Museum in Brownsville, uses historic photographs and textiles to transport visitors back in time and immerse them in the cultural experiences of the past. Fiesta y Cultural is an opportunity to learn about traditions, clothing, and celebration that has been cherished for years and continues to be a source of pride for the Brownsville community. The museum is located at 1004 E. 6th St. February 16 – Texas Citrus Fiesta will host an 80’s Concert Fundraiser event featuring Mixtape at the Mission Event Center in Mission at 7 p.m. There will be a VIP dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. Tickets start at $25. Sales end February 16. Call (956) 584-4321 for more information. February 16-17 – The RGV Quilt Guild will be hosting their quilt show at the South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. Admission is $10 a day or $15 for both days. There will be a silent auction, quilts for sale, door prizes, shopping and more. You can purchase tickets online. You can find the Rio Grande Valley Quilt Guild on Facebook, or on their website at rgvqg.com. February 17 – The 4th Annual Rockabilly Rumble will be held at 5x5 Brewing Co. from 12 to 11 p.m. Along with the car show, there will be a pin-up contest, entertainment by Gatos Locos, and an award for the best dressed couple (Rockabilly, 40, 50s era). There will also be food, great drinks, door prizes, and automotive vendors. 5x5 Brewing Co. is located at 801 Bryan Rd. in Mission. February 17 – 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. February 17 – 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. February 17 – 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.
5 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com FEBRUARY 14, 2024 TICKETSONLY$5FORALLSENIORCITIZENS55+, LAW ENFORCEMENT & MILITARY. MUST SHOW DL, LAW ENFORCEMENT BADGE OR MILITARY ID $5Admission Discount Day Sunday, March 10 IT’S RODEO TIME MARCH 7-17 Pre-Sale Tickets On Sale Now At www.rgvls.com Scan here to purchase tickets! February 17 – Brownsville History Museum will host their Winter Walking Tour: West Side Parks at 11 a.m. Meet at the Historic Brownsville Museum, 641 E. Madison St. Cost is $10 for BHA members and $15 for non-members. RSVP by calling (956) 548-1313. Visitors will explore the west side parks of Brownsville. The tour is limited to 25 people. More information and other events, visit brownsvillehistory.org. February 18 – Buena Vida 77 Farmer’s Market will be held at Bannworth Park Pavilion in Mission from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Bannworth Park is located at 1822 N. Shary Rd. February 18 – IMAS will host an adult workshop featuring Mexican Masks from 2 to 4 p.m. Participants will be inspired with a private viewing of select objects from the collections, followed by a traditional artmaking. Registration includes admission so participants may visit the museum after the workshop. Learn about the long history of Mask Making in Mexico and then create your own. Cost is $20 per person. Space is limited. Advance registration is encouraged. Call (956) 681-2800 for more information. February 18 – The Men and Women of A-Chord will perform at 3 p.m. at Kenwood RV Park, 1201 N. Main St., in La Feria. Tickets are $8. Call (956) 566-8894 for more information. February 18 – The RGV Concert Band will have a concert at Alamo Country Club in Alamo. February 20 – Harlingen Medical Center hosts Doc Talks: Healthy Aging, Happy Living with a free educational talk on Staying Alive with Dr. Eduardo Flores in the Main Lobby at 5:30 p.m. Harlingen Medical Center is located at 5501 S. Expressway 77. There will be refreshments and door prizes. February 22, 24, & 25 – STC Theater and Dance brings The Little Prince to the stage. Tickets are $5. For more information, visit southtexascollege.edu/go/theatre. All productions will be held at STC’s Cooper Center for Performing Arts, located at 3200 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen.
FEBRUARY 14, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 6 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 3201 E. EXP. 83 • DONNA, TX 78537 (956) 464-3378 of Donna ClaytonHomes Doug Fowler www.claytonhomesdonna.com CLAYTON HOMES OF DONNA CAN TAKE YOUR TRADE Lic. # rbi3356 LATE SEASON SALE On All Homes In Stock Save $1,000’s Now through March 31 Save up to 40-50% on annual Energy Costs* Stop in today to learn how! Diego and Edith Saurina will be performing at this year’s Valley Star Awards on Wednesday, February 21. The married couple are Pharr natives and have been performing in the Valley at RV Parks for 15 years. Diego plays the keyboard and sings while Edith brings her vocals to the stage as well. Diego is a professional keyboard piano player, s o n g w r i t e r , and music producer. This duo performs live variety music ranging from the 70’s to today’s music. They play a little bit of country, pop, blues, and a lot of rock ‘n roll. Last year the duo won Duet Musical Group of the Year and Diego won Male Vocalist of the Year for the Valley Star Awards. They are excited to play at this year’s Valley Star Awards. Edith says they are full-time musicians, and they love entertaining in the parks, they love the people, and they just love what they do. They have gained friends and followers. In fact, they have had their kids at some of the shows and the Winter Texans treat them like their grandkids. They love entertaining and making people happy on the dance floor the most and that they can do what they do in the RGV Winter Texan community. Diego and Edith have three children (Natasha, Diego, and Miranda) and love to travel. One of their favorite spots is Sayulita Nayarit, a little beach town about 45 minutes away from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. They love exploring the area with their kids every summer when they drive down there from their home in Pharr. They stop at different towns along the way, eating and exploring as they make it a two-month trip. They thank God for the love and support of their music and that they are able to live their dream because of the Winter Texan community. You can find their schedules online by following them on Facebook. They perform Happy Hours and dances throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Come to the Valley Star Awards to see them perform with our other five entertainers. Diego and Edith to bring their brand of energy to VSA Diego & Edith. Courtesy photo
7 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com FEBRUARY 14, 2024 Valley Star AWARDS SHOW F E B 2 1 2 0 2 4 1 3 t h A n n u a l Brought to you by The Night Howlers Diego & Edith Bruce Boudreau Dale & Gayle Leslie Blasing Mark Merchant BringingYou Six Great WintertainersTM FEB. 21 • 1 - 4 PM Lunch Available 12 - 1 PM Mission Bell Resort 1711 E. Bus. 83 - Mission $15PP $12.50 FORGROUPSOF 10ORMORE TICKETS ValleyStarAwards ShowTicketOutlets Purchase Tickets Online: www.WinterTexanTimes.com Winter Texan Times 1217 N Conway, Mission 956.580.7800 M-F, 9a-12p, 1p-5p Mission Bell Resort Activities Office 1711 E Bus 83, Mission 956.585.4833 M-F, 9a-12p, 1p-3p Winter Ranch Activities Office 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo 956.783.4587 M-F, 9a-12p, 1p-4p
FEBRUARY 14, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 8 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 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 Saturdays 1:00-5:00pm Jolly Huntsmen Polka Band Sundays 1:30-5:30pm Live Music in Event Center Feb. 18 & Mar. 3 Steven May & The Southern Knights Feb. 25 &Mar. 10 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 • • • • • Canada Day Tues. March 5, 1-5 pm Live Music by the Midnight Mustang Band Door Prizes Everyone Welcome (956) 581-1033 Riverside In-MissionTx ON THE RIVER outsideseating Beautiful Patio Bibleville Conference Grounds Bible Conferences 10:30am Sunday 7pm Nightly Chairman, Rio Grande Bible Ministries, Director of Church Care Ministries, former Vice President of Northland University. Marty Von February 18-23, 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 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, February 14 Wednesday Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:30am. All You Can Eat Breakfast - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7:30-9am, $8pp. 7300 Monroe. Craft Show - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon, Lunch 10:30 to Noon. Craft Sale - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 8am-Noon, Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. Main Hall. Craft Sale - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, All crafters are welcome to come and sell their crafts and/or products. $5pp per table rental. Contact Lynn Johnson with any questions or to reserve your tables, 715-417-0320. 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd. Craft Fair Vendors Wanted - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Craft Fair 2/29/24. Tables $10, electric $15. Looking for vendors. Plus Square Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With call Joe Saltel, $5pp. Burger Fry and Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am, 1/2 lb. burgers are $7pp, home style baked beans, starting at 11:30 a.m. Music Jam starts at 1 p.m. 4224 S. Conway Ave. 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. Jam Music Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Come to play/sing or just listen. BYOB and snacks. All welcome. Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 1-3pm, 2100 Vernon. 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! Happy Hour - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 3-5pm, Fresh Breath, pass the hat. Karaoke - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 3-6pm, Open to the public. No charge, dinner served for fee. Social Hour - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3-5pm, Regan James, pass the hat. Come join us and dance to your favorite songs. Kitchen open, free ice. Office: 956969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd. Happy Hour - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, Live 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 FEBRUARY 14, 2024 Bibleville Conference Grounds 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd Alamo, Tx 78516 (956) 787-2024 email: bibleville@riogrande.edu Gold City Quartet Saturday Concert 2pm & 7pm Check Program Schedule Changes Bibleville.Conference.Grounds riogrande.edu Gold City fromGadsden, Alabama, have set the standard for male quartets since their inception in 1980. Gospel music fans world-wide have been in lovewith their trend-setting style. Their goal has always been to use themusical gifts the Lord has given them to honor God, witness to the lost, and encourage the saved. Concert •February 17, 2024 BIBLEVILLE Conference Grounds 1048 N. Alamo Rd. • Alamo, TX 78516 • Office: 956-783-5008 ENTERTAINMENT Tues. Feb. 20 • 9 am Quilt Show Wed. Feb. 21 • 7 - 9 pm Curt James • $8 Fri. Feb. 23 • 7 - 9 pm Lindley Creek • $12 Wed. Feb. 28 • 7 - 9 pm Justin Terry •$8 CHURCH SERVICE Sundays • 9 am SQUARE DANCE WITH JOE SALTEL Fridays • 10 am - 12 pm • $5 DANCES Saturdays • 7 - 10 pm Texas Wheels • $8 Wed. Feb. 14 • 7 - 10 pm The Cruisers Tickets Now On Sale LINE DANCING LESSONS Mondays & Wednesdays Beginner 10-11 am • Improved 11 am - 12 pm Thursdays Beginner Only 10 - 11 am 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 CRAFT SHOW • 8AM-12PM Feb 19 • 8am-12pm Donuts & concessions available for puchase JAMS Thursdays • Country 1pm-3pm Hosted by Rusty Rierson • MB Ballroom Fridays • Country 6pm-8pm Tradewinds Hall Feb 14 & 28 • Rock & Roll 4pm-6pm With the Esquiers • MB Ballroom CHURCH SERVICE • MB REC HALL Sundays • 9:30am With Pastor Bill Wade. All Welcome. ENTERTAINMENT Feb 17 • Shake, Rattle & Roll 7pm-9pm • $10 Feb 24 • Leslie Blasing 7pm-9pm • $8 Feb 27 • Kenny Ray Horton 7pm-9pm • $10 o , , y e t n . l y e For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM music rotating each week. Snacks for sale as well as our homemade pizza. Rock & Roll Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, With The Esquiers. Mission Bell Ballroom. 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 Dinner Show - Casa del Sol, Donna, 5:30pm, Dinner: 5:30 p.m. Show: 7-8:45 p.m. The Night Ryders, $18pp. Pre-sale tickets for dinner/show combo only. Deadline for advance tickets 2/7. Show only tickets $8pp at the door. 400 N Va Verde Rd. Valentine’s Day Dinner Show - Chimney Park, Mission, 6pm, Mark Merchant, $20pp advance. Chicken florentine, Spring mix salad with strawberry vinaigrette, blended rice, green beans, bread sticks, desert, and drinks. Mark Merchant’s show is one you will never forget! He has appeared around the world and on national TV including Jay Leno. His acclaimed comedy ventriloquist brings you an evening of the very best moments in comedy. Rated H for Hilarious! For more info, 402630-0492. King and Queen Coronation - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 6-6:30pm. Valentine Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30pm, Square dance with The Baldwins on rounds. Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement system available. Subject to change without notice. Bring snacks to share. Valentine Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Jason Whorlow, $12pp advance/$14pp door. Valentine Dance - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 7-10pm, Jamie G & Adel’s, $10pp. Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May and the Southern Knights, $8pp. BYOB. Main Hall. 101 E. Sioux Rd. Entertainment - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9:30pm, Encore Show - Project Presley: Beyond ‘77 - what if Elvis had lived on. Friendship Hall, reserved seating. Tickets are $17pp, $18pp, & $21pp. Park gate open 7:00 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concessions $. Ticket Sale 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Activity Office, 956-4257448. 1900 Grace Ave. Valentine’s Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7-10pm, It’s Valentine’s Day! Grab your sweetheart, your friends, whoever fills your heart with joy, and bring them over to the huge dance floor at Park Place Estates. Diego & Edith will be serenading us with love songs & plenty of non-love songs, too! Setups will be available. BYOB. $10pp. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Mayhem - Paul May comedian, $9pp. Valentine’s Dance - Lakewood Village, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Double Decker, $7pp. 4515 Graham Rd. Valentine’s Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Buck Hollow, $9pp. Valentine’s Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, The Cruisers, $12pp. Valentine’s Dance - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Justin Terry $9pp. Multi-talented artist hailing from Knoxville, TN with a passion for music and acting, captivating audiences with his dynamic performance and infectious energy. BYOB, concession open, 50/50 raffle. 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd. Entertainment - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Shake, Rattle and Roll, $8pp at the door. Come see the famous Shake, Rattle and Roll ladies. Concessions available. 100 N. Valley View Rd. Valentine’s Dance - Valley View See PARKS pg. 10
FEBRUARY 14, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 10 WINTER TEXAN TIMES ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM ROCK & ROLL JAM DANCES • 7-10PM SINGLES ARE WELCOME Feb 16 • Justin Terry • $10/$12 at door Feb 24 • Cruisers • $12/$14 at door Mar 8 • Agency • $10/$12 at door Every Other Thursday • 12:30pm Wednesday Breakfast • 7:30am Monday Night Meals • 4:30pm Thursday Lunches • 11am Feb21 •MountainHighwayTrio •$10/$12at door MEALS HAPPY HOUR Feb 20, 4-5:30pm • Diego & Edith • Tips 956-585-0703 1645 S Bentsen Palm Drive • Palmview Paula McSpadden Activity Director ALL EVENTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CRAFT SHOW March 9 • 8am-Noon Breakfast Available PATIO SALE March 2 • 8am-Noon CASA DEL SOL JAMS – EVERY FRIDAY Lunch (nominal fee) - 11 am Music - 12:30 pm DANCES – 7PM Feb. 16 – Curt James – $8 Feb. 23 – Ron Moshier – $8 Mar. 1 – Dave Perryman and the Country Revue – $8 ENTERTAINMENT – 7PM Feb. 21 – JasonWhorlow – $8 Feb. 26 – J Michael Lafferty – $8 VETERANS BENEFIT SHOW Feb. 19 – Ron Moshier Dinner of bratwurst, potato salad, and dessert served to first 125 guests at 4:30 pm – $5 Show starts at 6 pm, donations accepted. Craig&Karyl Ruhde, ActivitiesDirectors 400N. Val Verde Rd. - Donna, TX78537 956-464-9024 Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart Band, $10pp. BYOB. 50/50, door prize. Public welcome. 2100 Vernon. Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Night Howlers, $10pp. Dance/Show - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-10pm, Route 66, $8pp. Valentine’s Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Rusty Rierson, $10pp advance/$12pp at the door. Thursday, February 15 Craft Sale - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8am1pm, Only craft show in the valley with exclusive, handmade items. Lunch & pies available for purchase. Contact Julie at 712-4904260. Craft Sale - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8am-Noon, Please contact Celinda Garcia, 956-360-7692, for more information or table. Food available. Craft and Garage Sale - Seven Oaks RV Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, Great vendors, food, and garage sale. 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. Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 9am, Come enjoy some great music. 2240 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. 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. Red Hat Hoot - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 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 - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlingen, 3-4:30pm, Diego & Edith, pass the hat. BYOB, free ice. 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 & Orange Cream Floats - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 6pm, $2pp. Park Hall. 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd. Big Band/Country Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:308:30pm, Open to the public. Contact: Myra Almen, 254-449-4568. Bible Study - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Activity Hall. Entertainment - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, Rusty Rierson, $9pp. Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Retro Rockers, $10pp. Main Hall. Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $8pp. MB Ballroom. Concessions & BYOB. Dance - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 7:30pm, Bruce Boudreau, $9pp. Friday, February 16 Craft Sale - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 8am-Noon, Breakfast: biscuits & sausage gravy, $4pp. Lunch: hot dog, $3pp, or Sloppy Jo’s, $4pp. Craft Sale - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 8am-Noon, Lunch available for purchase. Plus Square Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10am-Noon, With caller Joe Saltel, $5pp. SEMBA Reunion Acoustic Jam - Roadrunner RV Resort, Alamo, 11am-3pm, 1222 N. Cesar Chavez Rd. Jam Session - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:302:30pm. 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, Snack Bar opens at 11:30 a.m. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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. Karaoke - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 5-6:50pm, Tampico Hall. Country Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm. Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance 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 FEBRUARY 14, 2024 Division of Wilder’s Corporation DANCES • EVERY FRIDAY 7-10 PM $8 (Unless Noted) ENTERTAINMENT Feb. 18, 3pm • Rusty Rierson • $9 Feb. 25, 7pm • Ron Moshier & Steven May • $10 Mar. 3, 3pm • Mark Merchant • $8 501 W. Owassa Rd • Pharr, Texas 78577 956-787-6538 FOR INFO/TICKETS Feb. 14 • Burnin’ Embers • $9 (doors open 6:45pm) Feb. 16 • Diego & Edith Feb. 23 • Bottomline Band CREDIT CARDS NOW ACCEPTED Wednesdays1-3pm • Veteran’sHall (No Jamon 2/14/24) COUNTRY JAM Line Dancing Bluegrass Jam Entertainment RC Cars Men & Women of A-Chord • $8 Sun. Feb. 18 • 3pm Mayhem • $9 Sun. Feb. 25 • 7pm The Piano Man • $10 Tues. Mar. 5 • 7pm 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. BIT O HEAVEN RV & MOBILE HOME RESORT 1051W Bus Hwy 83 • Donna,TX 78537 SUSANTHOMAS, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR 603-396-2786 ENTERTAINMENT • 7PM Feb 17, 2pm • Shake, Rattle N Roll • $10 Feb 21 • Mark Merchant • $10 Ice cream bars for sale. TUESDAYS • HAPPYHOUR • 3-5PM PASS THE HAT Feb 20 • Regan James Feb 27 • Night Ryders Soda, water, popcorn, and snacks for sale, free ice/cups, BYOB, 50/50 door prizes. FRIDAYS • DANCES • 7-10PM Feb 23 • Texas Storm • $8 Mar 1 • CanAm • $8 Soda, water, popcorn, and snacks for sale, free ice/cups, 50/50 door prizes. THURSDAYS • SOUPSUPPER • 4:30PM $4 All You Can Eat, free seconds. Bring a dish with a cover. 6 flavors homemade soup. Bring your own bowls, table service, BYOB, snacks. Dessert for sale. WEDNESDAYS Jam Session • 1-3pm. Come to play/sing or just listen. BYOB & snacks. All welcome. For more information call: 956-580-7800 email: ads@wintertexantimes.com Make sure your events are like... THIS!! HOW? Advertise in the Valley’s #1 Winter Texan Paper - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 5:30-10pm, Friendship Hall. Gate open. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for social hour, dinner 7 p.m. Dance to the music of Rewind with Brent Manning. Advance ticket sales and table reservations required. Contact Activities Office at 956-425-7448. Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6-9pm, Audience participation. Donation. Al Barnes Building. 101 E. Sioux Rd. Country Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, Tradewinds Hall. Snacks available ($). Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30-8:30pm, Mary Chamberlin and Southern Express, $8pp. Performing tributes to female singers. 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, Sweetwater, $8pp. Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Time Machine Band, $10pp. Dance & Show - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, Justin Terry $10pp. Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Diego & Edith, $8pp. Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7-9:30pm, We’re so excited for the musical stylings of Leslie Blasing! She’s bringing her eclectic variety of songs out from the island with her and it is guaranteed to be a great time! Setups will be available. BYOB. $8pp. Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, South Texas Ramblers will keep you dancing tonight! Gate open 6:30 - 7:30. Call 763-360-8770 if other entrance time needed. Valentine’s Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Gatos Locos - rock, $12pp. Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Rick McEwen, $10pp. Singing Kenny Rogers Tribute “The Gambler”. 2801 Harrison. Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7-10pm, Curt James, $8pp. Dance to a variety of music. BYOB. Concessions available. Open to the public. 400 N Val Verde Rd. Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Kai, $8pp. 50/50 and ice cream at intermission. Entertainment - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 7pm, Rusty Rierson, $8pp. Entertainment - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, Warman Trio, $10pp. Dance/Show- Quiet Village II, Donna, 7-10pm, Keneston’s Band, $8pp. Dance - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-9pm, Shake, Rattle & Roll. Dance - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 7-10pm, Night Howlers, $9pp. BYOB. Saturday, February 17 Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am, Full breakfast, $7pp. 4224 S. Conway Ave. Saturday Morning Pancake Breakfast - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7:30-10am, During Craft Fair. Park gate is open. Breakfast - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7:30-9am, Pool Hall & Shuffle Board Breakfast, $7pp. Craft Fair - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Friendship Hall, park gate open. Pancake breakfast available 7:30-10 in Rec Hall $. Info and new vendor inquiry, contact Activities Office at 956-4257448. Craft Sale - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 8amNoon, 7600 Long Dr. Saturday Morning Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 8-9:30am, Pancakes, egg bake, and biscuits with sausage gravy, coffee, $6pp. Rummage Sale - Winter Springs, See PARKS pg. 12 For more information, photos and tour schedules visit Wintertainers TM at www.wintertexantimes.com www.wintertexantimes.com tainers Winter TM
FEBRUARY 14, 2024 www.wintertexantimes.com 12 WINTER TEXAN TIMES We Love Our Winter Texans! Thank you for making us your home away from home! • Nightly, 7 Day Plus Rates Available • Fully Equipped Kitchens • Free Wi-Fi • Outdoor Pool • Small Pet Welcome (with fee) • Guest Laundry Service Walking Distance to the La PlazaMall and several restaurants. For Reservations 956-378-4046 www.mcallen-studio6.com 700 Savannah Ave. McAllen, TX Lock In Your Rates For Next Winter Winter Texan 7 Day Plus Special! $327.67 Queen Bed • $375.97 2 Full Size Beds PLEASE MENTION AD FOR SPECIAL! SPECIAL! 7 Day Plus Mission, 8am-Noon, 1901 N. Glasscock Rd. Annual Flea Market & Bake Sale - W&I Resort, Mission, 8am-1pm, Everyone welcome. In Clubhouse. 206 S. Stewart Rd. Breakfast - Alamo Paradise Acres, 8-9:30am, Serving pancakes, eggs, French toast, omelets, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, toast, OJ and coffee. 1513 West Crockett. Craft Show - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 9am-Noon, Vendors from all over. 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. Rock and Roll Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 1-3pm, If weather permits the Jam will be held in the Party Park along the river behind clubhouse, bring a lawn chair, there are picnic tables also. If weather doesn’t permit, the Jam is held indoors. Concessions available. For more info, contact James at 402630-0492. 4224 S. Conway Ave. Jam Sessions - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 1-3pm, South Hall. 2801 E. Harrison Ave. Concert - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, Gold City Quartet. In Auditorium. Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 2pm, Shake, Rattle, N Roll - 50s music, $10pp. Happy Hour - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 5-7pm, Kiley & Co. BYOB. Karaoke & Dancing - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 6-9pm, Open to the public, BYOB. Hwy. 83 & Stewart Rd., 607 E. 7th St. 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 - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, William Florian (John Denver Show), $9pp advance/$11pp door. Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-9pm, Rusty Rierson, $9pp. Concert - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Gold City Quartet. In Auditorium. Show - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 7pm, Bruce Boudreau, $9pp. Dance - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, Southern Vibe, $8pp advance/$10pp at the door. Contact Mary McLaughlin for tickets, 712-240-2801. Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $8pp. Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7-10pm, DJ Roland, $5pp. Playing oldies, country, and rock and roll. 2801 Harrison. Dance - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 7-10pm, Vintage - country, $8pp. Peppermint Palace. Entertainment - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 7pm, The Warman Trio, $8pp. Dance - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 7-10pm, Jealous Heart Band, $9pp. Concessions. Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7pm, Night Ryders, $7pp. Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Shake, Rattle & Roll, $10pp. Concessions available. BYOB. Mission Bell Ballroom. Entertainment - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 7-8:30pm, Mark Merchant, $8pp. Sunday, February 18 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, 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 & Bible Study - Alamo Rec-Veh 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 - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9-10am, Main Hall. 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. Mission Bell Ballroom. 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, PARKS From pg. 11
13 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com FEBRUARY 14, 2024 SPI CONVENTION CENTER WWW . S P I MA R K E T D A Y S . COM JAN. 26, 27, 28 | FEB 23, 24, 25 Fri.-Sat. 9am-5pm Sun 10am-4pm 27TH ANNUAL SPI MARKET DAYS Best Vendors, Food & Fun! $ 1 A DM I S S I ON 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 Auditorium with Speaker Marty Von. Church Service - Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, 10:30-11:30am, Rec Hall. Traditional Lutheran service. All are welcome. Jams/Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 1-3pm. Gospel Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 2-4pm, 215 S. Valley View Rd. Gospel Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 2-4pm, Refreshments available during the break. Gospel Jam - River Ranch Resort, Rio Hondo, 2-4pm, Free admission. Light refreshments at the break. Entertainment - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 3-5pm, Rusty Rierson, $9pp. Entertainment - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 3pm, Men &Women of A-Chord, $8pp. 1201 N. Main St. 956-797-1851. Gospel Concert - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 5-6pm, Greg & Suzie York, Lovelight International Ministries. Gospel Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 5:30pm, Snacks and drinks available. 2240 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. Entertainment - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6-7:15pm, Leslie Blasing, $8pp. Singer, variety of genres. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Main Hall. Ice Cream Social - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 6pm, Ice cream sundae, $3pp. Two big scoops of ice cream and your choice of toppings, caramel, chocolate, strawberry, or hot fudge with whipped topping and a cherry. We even have sprinkles if you choose! 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd. Entertainment - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-8:30pm, Dave & Daphne, $9pp. Dave & Daphne is a duo from Nashville, Tennessee. They feature classic country, bluegrass, old time rock & roll, instrumentals such as Orange Blossom Special and Flight of the Bumblebee (if you’ve never seen Dave play these, you have really missed something), as well as southern gospel classics. This show is exactly what somebody is looking for who wants to be entertained. Concessions available during intermission. PH II, III, & IV RD Dance Party - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:308:30pm, With Nancy & Dewayne Baldwin, Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement system available. Subject to change without notice. Church Service - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, In Auditorium with Speaker Marty Von. Concert - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-9pm, Project Presley, $17/19/21pp. Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Jason Whorlow Piano Man, $8pp. 109 W. Bus. Hwy. 83. Movies - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9:30pm, Free Sunday Night Movies - See RGVActivities.com for movie title each week. Snack bar is open at 6:15. Hot dogs available. Monday, February 19 Craft Show - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 8am-Noon, All are welcome. Donuts and concessions available for purchase. Mission Bell Ballroom. Hammered Dulcimer Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 9:30-11am, Annex building. Open to acoustic instruments including guitar, mandolin, banjo, bass, fiddle, etc. For info call Don, 231-408-8901. Line Dancing - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 9:30am. Couples Trail Dance Lessons - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 10am, No charge. Thrift Store & Lunch - Split Rail See PARKS pg. 22
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