NOVEMBER 9, 2022 www.wintertexantimes.com 14 WINTER TEXAN TIMES 2407 E. Griffin Pkwy. – Mission, TX GENERAL DENTISTRY EXCEPTIONAL CARE SINCE 1982 Now Accepting Allwell from Superior Healthplan New Patient Exams only $159 • Includes all necessary x-rays • Oral Cancer Screening • Intra-oral Photos • Comprehensive Exam • Periodontal Screening No Dental Insurance? NO PROBLEM! www.sharylanddentalcare.net 956-581-2773 For dental care you can trust and have confidence in Come See Us At Sharyland Dental Care RioValleyEstates@gmail.com | www.RioValleyEstates.com Rio Valley Estates See Ranchero Village’s (Our Sister Park) Activities Ad On Page • Concrete Pad Sites • Full Hookups • Wide Paved Streets • Gated Community • Shower Facilities • Laundry Facilities • 1 FREE High Speed Internet Modem with WiFi • 1 FREE Spectrum TV Cable Box • Swimming Pool & Hot Tub • Recreation Hall • Shuffle Board Rio Valley Estates (Sister Park to Ranchero Village) 715 N. Westgate Dr. • Weslaco 956-968-2708 Expwy 83 Business 83 W Pike Blvd Panther Dr Westgate Dr RVs at Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival begins today November 9 is the first day for one of the largest Festivals in the Rio Grande Valley. Local birders along with birders from around the world will all flock to Harlingen to attend the Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival. The festival held at the Harlingen Convention Center is scheduled from November 9-11. There will be something for all ages to enjoy. Now if you are a dedicated birder, you will have already registered for this annual event. Not only have you pre-registered but you will have your alarm set for a very, very early wake up call. That’s right - you will be getting up before the birds. Special tours to known tried and true birding spots will start early. Depending on your destination you may be boarding your bus by 4 a.m. That’s what birding is all about. What do they say - the early bird catches the worm? Well, in this case the early birder spots the bird. Over 500 different bird species have been recorded in the Rio Grande Valley. Only two or three other states have such an impressive record. So why wouldn’t people from around the world want to visit our tropical paradise to catch a glimpse of an extra bird or two to add to their life list. Seminar leaders and birding guides famous for their knowledge, experience and leadership will add to the opportunity for all of us to learn more about our bird friends. You certainly do not have to be a birder to enjoy this festival. Years ago, my seven-year-old grandson and I spent a wonderful afternoon together at the festival. I was sure that he was bored and really did not seem to be paying much attention. He was just too quiet - maybe I had chosen the wrong entertainment. Was I ever surprised when the next morning at breakfast he excitedly repeated almost word for word all that he had learned at the exhibitions. So come on down and go on over to the Harlingen Convention Center. Maybe you can build some memories for a young friend or just for yourself as you learn what nature has to offer. The Rio Grande Birding Festival is a wonderful opportunity for all of us to learn more about our Valley Paradise. For more information about events and times, visit their website at www.rgvbf.org. You may never become a dedCourtesy Photo
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