Welcome Home Winter Texan : Issue 15 : February 3, 2016

WINTER TEXAN SURVEY!

GOLF ANYONE?

Calling all Winter Texans to participate and be heard in this year’s survey!

Tee Time in the RGV features Tierra Santa Golf Course!

RECIPE CONNECTION!

Executive Chef Bettina Tolin shares simple classic sauces!

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See review on page 23.

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The Oak Ridge Boys Play Three Benefit Concerts at Hynes Event Center at Llano Grande Resort Special to Welcome Home RGV

I grew up listening to the music of the

Oak Ridge Boys, so when I was asked to assist with the logistics of the private concerts at Llano Grande, I jumped at the opportunity---not one, not two, but three private concerts for residents and their guests to celebrate the grand opening of the Hynes Event Center. I have to admit, I’m starstruck. It’s not just only because the Oak Ridge Boys are the latest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, either. I’m in awe of the 40-plus years the Mighty Oaks band members have not only been together but have also called each other family. You can tell immediately that they love every minute of all that they do, which is surely the secret ingredient to their success. Congratulations to Llano Grande Resort on their beautiful 25,000-square-foot event center and on all that the future holds! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be a part of the grand opening! • We’re just connecting the dots,

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new, 25,000 square foot Hynes Event Center at Llano Grande Resort in Mercedes was the site for three benefit concerts last week. The Oak Ridge Boys, who were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in October of 2015, played at the private concerts for Llano Grande residents and their guests. These concerts were part of the Oak Ridge Boys’ “Celebration Tour,” celebrating the band’s 42 years together. One hundred percent of the proceeds from the Oak Ridge Boys’ concerts was donated to three nonprofit organizations in the Rio Grande Valley: Food Bank RGV, Teach the Children, and the Wounded Warrior Project. The Oak Ridge Boys delighted the crowd with many of their hit songs, including “Mama’s Table,” “You’re the One,” “American Made,” and each night’s crowd favorite, “Elvira.” Couples danced on the Hynes Event Center’s dance floor directly in front of the stage, and the sold-out crowd couldn’t get enough of the The Boys. •

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Celebrating 30 Years with a Chance to Win Special to Welcome Home RGV

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30th Annual All Valley Boat Show is set to sail into the McAllen Convention Center Friday, February 26, through Sunday, February 28. The Lower Rio Grande Valley Boating Trades Association (LRGVBTA) is proud to announce that 2016 will mark its 30th All Valley Boat Show. In such a monumental year, the LRGVBTA has signed another threeyear commitment with the McAllen Convention Center to host the All Valley Boat Show! With almost 60,000 sq. ft. of Exhibit Hall display space at the McAllen Convention Center, the show will feature an impressive selection of boats, fishing gear, apparel, and much more. Show-goers will find a variety of boats and personal water craft from eight local dealers: Andy’s Marine, Bass Pro’s Tracker Marine, Bayside Marine, Dargel Boats, F&T Valley Motorsports, Ron Hoover RV & Marine, Southern Marine, and The Sportsman. Celebrating the 30th Annual All Valley Boat Show, the LRGVBTA welcomes Boggus Ford as the Official Truck of the All Valley Boat Show and is thankful for their commitment to support

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the show for the next three years. To commemorate the 30th Annual Show, all general admission adults will get a CHANCE TO WIN $50,000 toward the purchase of a NEW BOAT and NEW FORD TRUCK TO PULL IT! If a lucky show-goer enters the correct, unique winning combination to the on-site vault, he/she wins $25,000 toward the purchase of a boat or watercraft from one of the eight LRGVBTA boat dealers and $25,000 toward the purchase of a vehicle from Boggus Ford. In addition to the large selection of boats and vendors and the chance to “Crack the Code” at this year’s show, there will be an array of special events and fun and educational activities, including the Fishin’ Simulator Sailfish Tournament (men’s and women’s divisions) and the youth Fish Catch Tank, giving kids the opportunity to fish for live catfish. Admission to the 30th Annual All Valley Boat Show is $9 for adults, seniors $7, and kids 12 and under are free. Visit www.AllValleyBoatShow.com for Boat Show details and official rules to “Crack the Code.” •

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From L to R: Adrian Aramburo-Boggus Ford, John Garcia-Ron Hoover, John Machen-Southern Marine, Cleve Ford-Dargel Boats, Daniel Cortez-Bayside Marine, Rey Elizondo-The Sportsman, David Cruz-Andy’s Marine, Fred Del Barrio-F&T Valley Motorsports, Jon Brown-Bass Pro Shop, Laurie PulidoMcAllen Convention Center and Angie Juarez-26point2CG Event Director

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20th Annual SPI Market Days event was held January 22-24. Market Days takes place at the South Padre Island Convention Centre and features three full days of shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts and treasures from all over the world. Market Days features unique art pieces, clothing and shoes, toys, cosmetics, fragrances, gourmet treats, handcrafted jewelry, health products, home décor and much more. If you were unable to attend Market Days in January, don’t worry! The

next SPI Market Days event takes place February 26-28. The entrance fee for Market Days is $1.00. For more information on SPI Market Days, please visit http://bit.ly/ SPIMarketDays. •

elcome Home RGV has three ways to join the conversation on Facebook. Our WHRGV page is dedicated to community events and information that will appeal to people of all ages. Our Winter Texan page is more specific to our Winter Texan target market. Finally, our latest addition is our Winter Texans RGV group. Member parks and business partners can send event fliers to us at news@welcomehomergv.com, and we will be happy to post them on our social media sites any time! Perks for Partners! •

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Cooking Up Some Nostalgia Special to Welcome Home RGV

with Wayne Newton

Make-A-Wish® Rio Grande Valley and

Breakfast Burritos

Armando Experiences His Own Version of Turtle Land

• 8 ounces turkey sausage • 8 ounces shredded potatoes • 1½ cups egg substitute • ¼ cup picante sauce • 6 corn tortillas • 6 ounces Mexican cheese Remove sausage from the package and break it up with a fork. Spray a 9 inch skillet with olive oil. Over medium heat, cook sausage until it begins to turn gray. Dry shredded potatoes to remove some moisure and add to skillet. Toss well. Toss frequently till potatoes turn translucent. Add egg substitute and stir into mixure.

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Armando lives in a world consisting of doctors’ visits, hospital stays, and exhaustion; however, that does not stop his curiosity and eagerness to learn--especially about all kinds of turtles, including Ninja Turtles®. His dreams were not of faraway places or meeting a famous celebrity. His wish was modest. Ninja Turtles toys and a Wii with games was the one wish he wanted more than anything in the world. Dreams of his wish filled him with joy and took him away from his illness for a while. He would close his eyes to make a wish and saw turtles amid magic fairy dust! Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ewing offered their home as the perfect setting in which to grant Armando’s wish. His proud sponsors from Texas National Bank and the Make-A-Wish® Rio Grande Valley staff took his wish a little further to make his day extra special. The backyard scene was set with a Ninja Turtles’ grand entrance. As Armando entered, he immediately encountered a Ninja Turtle mascot, generously provided by Karacters and Kompany, stacks of Ninja Turtle toys brightly wrapped, and, yes, huge, live turtles slowly but surely migrating in his direction to greet him. Dozens of people, including Univision 48 and Telemundo 40, were there to share his joy. Armando was totally overwhelmed. He did not know where to begin. He took time to feed, touch, and pose for

pictures with the turtles and eventually got the courage to ride one. Afterwards, the focus was moved to him opening his gifts. He would mention occasionally where he had seen certain toys, obviously yearning to call them his own. He loved all of his toys, but his favorite was the life-sized Ninja Turtle, donated by Tracy Gerdes. Amazingly enough, after all the excitement, Armando had lots of energy and enjoyed doing an interview for the local news stations. He was very talkative with the reporters and brought them up to date with everything from his vast knowledge of turtles to his grandma’s family history! He loved the attention and invited guests to take selfies with him. Make-A-Wish® Rio Grande Valley became a chapter in 1997 and granted only 12 wishes the first year. This year’s goal is 90 wishes. Throughout the years, the people of the Valley have remained supportive in making a difference in the lives of children between the ages of 2 ½ and 18 with life-threatening medical conditions. Armando’s dream-turnedreality marks the 1000th wish of the RGV chapter! The Make-a-Wish staff, board of directors, and volunteers and generous donors like Texas National Bank, realize the power of a wish and are dedicated to making every eligible child’s wish come true. For more information on how to make wishes come true, please call 956-686-WISH(9474). •

Using a flat wooden spatula, turn the mixture until eggs are cooked. Add the picante souce and mix well. Remove from heat. Cut 6 pieces of foil large enough to hold a tortilla. Divide sausage/egg mixture into 6 portions. Spread in each tortilla and roll it, ending with fold underneath. To eat, remove foil, place burritos on plate. Add picante sauce and 1 ounce of cheese for each. Microwave till cheese melts.

Editor’s Note: In 1999, Broadway Hardware, a popular Valley store, planned

to create a cookbook. They contacted both local and national/international stars for recipes. With the permission of the former owners of Broadway Hardware, we are sharing those recipes with you. We think you’ll like the recipes and the memorabilia the stars sent with those recipes. •

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Community Development Corporation of Brownsville Special to Welcome Home RGV

Nonprofit Name: Community Development Corporation of Brownsville Address: 901 E. Levee St., Brownsville Phone Number: 956-541-4955 Email: info@cdcb.org Website: www.cdcbrownsville.org Who is the executive director? Nick Mitchell-Bennett How and when did your organization begin and who does it serve? Since 1974, Community Development helps families and individuals in Cameron and Willacy counties attain the dream of homeownership. What are the hours of operation? Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. •

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WEEK OF

February 3 - February 9, 2016 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016 All You Can Eat Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St., Mission. Biscuits & Gravy $3.00, fruit cup, orange juice and coffee included, for information call 956-519-8597. Breakfast at Palm Resaca, 07:00 AM, Palm Resaca Mobile Home Park, 100 Tangerine Blvd., Brownsville. Full breakfast - eggs, sausage, hash browns, beans, toast, and all you can eat pancakes! Coffee, tea, juice. Gate opens at 7:00 a.m. On the off-weeks of Paul’s Park in Brownsville. Welcome Winter Texans! For information call 956-546-7423. Arts & Craft Bazaar, 08:00 AM, Split Rail RV Park, 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd., Mission. For information call 956-585-8135. Craft Fair, 08:00 AM, Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N. Mayberry Rd., Mission.

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Looking for something to do here in the Rio Grande Valley? Our calendar of events has been the

go-to source for our retirees to check out the lighter side of the Valley by listing entertainment events, dances, meals, jam sessions, meetings, and even garage sales. For more information on submitting your events and activities, please email calendar@welcomehomergv.com. The deadline for submission is Mondays at 5:00pm. •

For information call 956-580-7654. Bird & Nature Walk, 08:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W. Business 83, McAllen. Volunteer Mornings, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen. Winter Texan Discount Day, 09:00 AM, Gladys Porter Zoo, 500 E. Ringgold St., Brownsville. $4.50 pp. The Zoo will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. with discounted admission rates for Winter Texans. Activities such as raffle, DJ, karaoke, food & refreshments will open in our special events building from 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Guests must show proof of out-of-state residence to receive the discount. For information call 956546-7187. Line Dancing-Beginners & Advance, 09:00 AM, Park Place Estates, 5401 W. Business 83, Harlingen. $2.00 pp. For information call 956-412-0375. Bluegrass Jam, 09:00 AM, Bentsen

Palm RV Park, 3501 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. Home made goodies and coffee served. For information call 218-525-5807. Winter Texan Orchestra, 09:00 AM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, E. Sioux Rd., Pharr. If you play a musical instrument found in a Symphony Orchestra you are invited to consider the Winter Texan Orchestra. We rehearse on Wednesday mornings from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. Percussion and strings are especially needed but all are welcome. We welcome local musicians to join us for the season. Bob Seymour, Conductor at 317-626-6512 or 956-607-2696 or visit a rehearsal. Project Insight Support Group, 10:00 AM, McAllen Public Library (Classroom 2), McAllen. This is an ongoing, weekly support group for survivors, caregivers and anyone else dealing with cancer. http://project-insight.org/

Power Walk, 10:00 AM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd., Mission. Come have a great time walking. Indoors in the Clubhouse. Walk for fun, to take the pounds off. Enjoy the fellowship of others. For information call 956-581-1871. “New Quilts from an Old Favorite 2015Nine Patch”, 10:00 AM, Harlingen Arts & Heritage Museum, 2425 Boxwood St., Harlingen. The 18 finalist & winning quilts from the annual contest sponsored by National Quilt Museum in Paducah, KY. The exhibit is brought to HAHM by the RGV Museum Association & sponsored by Janome America, Inc. and MODA Fashions. For information call 956-216-4901. Art Classes, 10:00 AM, Art Studio by Design, 722 N. Main St., McAllen. Weekly art classes opened to public. Classes offered in Painting, Drawing, Pottery Wheel and more. Call 956-

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 249-3534 for information or visit www.artstudiobydesign722.com. Business hours are 10AM - 5:30PM. Line Dancing w/JoAnn, 10:00 AM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $3.00 pp. Beginners at 10:00 am, Intermediate at 10:30 am. For information call 956-783-4587. Quinta Mazatlan Garden Walk, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset, McAllen. Entertainment w/Lynn Dvorak, 11:00 AM, Don-Wes Flea Market, 208 N. Victoria Rd., Donna. For more information call 402-640-4739. Native Plant Tour, 11:00 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W. Business 83, McAllen. Country Two Step, Waltz & Swing w/Judy, 11:15 AM, Winter Ranch RV Park, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $6.00 per couple. Basic footwork at 11:15am, turns and moves at 11:45am. For information call 956-783-4587. Jam Lunch, 11:30 AM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S. Conway, Mission. Jam Lunch 11:30am -12:30pm. Jam from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. For information call 956-585-5061. Boat Ride/River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney Rd., Mission. For information call 956-581-1033.

Line Dance, 12:30 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N. Alamo Rd., Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. Jam Session, 12:30 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave., Harlingen. For information call 956-425-7448. Music Jam, 12:30 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E. Hall Acres Rd., Pharr. Free admission, lunch served at 11:30, all musicians welcome. For information call 956-787-1521. Euchre, 01:00 PM, American Legion Post 439, 219 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria. For information call 956-797-3701. RC Racing, 01:00 PM, Penitas RV Park, 304 19th St., Penitas. 1/10 scale electric stadium trucks and Corr 2w/d. Beginners and spectators welcome! No dues or fees. For information call 956-585-2284. Line Dance, 01:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd., Harlingen. For information call 965-428-7116. Live Music w/The Roger Kenaston Band, 01:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 Chimney Rd., Mission. For information call 956-581-1033. Round Dance, 01:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd., Harlingen. For information call 956-423-1170. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Eastgate MH &

RV Park, 2801 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen. For information call 956-423-3137. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S. Conway, Mission. For information call 956-585-5061. Music Jam, 01:00 PM, Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W. Crockett Ave., Alamo. Coffee and Lunch available. For information call 956-283-1771. Overeaters Anonymous Serenity Group, 02:00 PM, Harlingen Library, 410 76th Dr., Harlingen. Are you tired of the Yo-Yo of diets? No dues, fees or weigh-ins, we welcome all who desire to stop eating compulsively. 419-651-2901 or 956-202-5281. Acoustical Jam, 02:00 PM, Park Place Estates, 5401 W. Business 83, Harlingen. Free Admission. Refreshments available, musicians by invitation, open to the public. For information call 956-412-0375. Beginning Round/Trail Dance, 03:00 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N. Alamo Rd., Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. Dance w/Ruthi, 03:00 PM, Louie’s Backyard, 2305 Laguna Blvd., South Padre Island. FREE Admission. Enjoy a beautiful afternoon at the bar overlooking the bay. For more information call 405-326-3829. Happy Hour w/Brenda Cohn, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N. International Blvd., Weslaco. Pass the Hat. BYOB. Free ice. For information call 620-441-1173. Happy Hour w/Dan White, 03:30 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N. Mile 2 West Rd., Mercedes. Pass the Hat. BYOB. Hamburgers and hot dogs may be purchased. For information call 956-825-9509. Roast Beef Dinner, 04:00 PM, Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W. Expressway 83, Mission. Oak Street. $7.00 pp. For information cal 616-204-8067 Maxan Street Farmers’ Market, 04:00 PM, The Garden, Port Isabel. Every Wednesday from 4-6 pm in The Garden on Maxan Street in Port Isabel’s Lighthouse Square. Additional parking at Pirate’s Landing for Farmers’ Market customers. For more information and vendor opportunities, call 956-433-9675. Biscuits & Gravy Dinner, 04:30 PM, Big Valley Trailer Park, 109 E. Business Highway 83, Donna. For information call 989-424-1299. Pork Chop Dinner, 04:30 PM, American Legion Post 439, 219 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria. For information call 956-797-3701. Hamburger Night, 05:00 PM, Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 Expressway 83, Mission. $5.00 pp. Hamburger, Chicken sandwich or 1/4 lb Hot Dog including chips, drink and dessert. *Karaoke Follows.* For information call 956-580-8454.

Happy Hour & Taco & Chalupa Dinner, 05:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E. Jasmine Ave., McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841. Entertainment w/Jack & Jackie, 05:30 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E Jasmine Ave., McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841. Homemade Spaghetti, 05:30 PM, Weslaco Elks Lodge, 201 S. Border Ave., Weslaco. $7 per plate, comes with the works. For information call 956-968-7115. Spaghetti Nite, 05:30 PM, American Legion Post 101, 417 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr. Spaghetti & Side Garlic Bread - $7.00, Extra Garlic Bread - $.50, Music by Robert & Joe. For information call 956-787-7451. Line Dance Lessons, 06:00 PM, FunN-Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd., San Benito. $2.00 pp. For information call 269-838-9519. Circle T Jam, 06:00 PM, Circle T RV Park, 1820 W. Clay Tolle St., Mission. For information call 920-905-3241, Chili dogs, hot dogs, and ice cream served from 4:30 to 5:45. Jam starts promptly at 6:00. Everyone is welcome. Coffee & cookies served. Country/Gospel Jam, 06:00 PM, Siesta Village, 2712 S. International Blvd., Weslaco. Musicians and listeners welcome. For information, call Gene, 956-447-9906. Entertainment w/JC Bullock, 06:30 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S. Airport Dr., Weslaco. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-638-3158. Entertainment w/Patrick & Tracy Show, 06:30 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 W. Business Hwy 83, Donna. $6.00 pp. Popcorn & Soda for sale. For information call 956-464-5191. Karaoke, 06:30 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E. Hall Acres Rd., Pharr. Free admission. Doors open at 6:15 pm, snack bar open. For information call 956-787-1521. Dance w/Bottomline Band, 07:00 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E. Sioux Rd., Pharr. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-787-6461. Dance w/Country Roland Jr., 07:00 PM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S. Stewart Rd., Mission. $5.00 pp. For more information call Jerry Russman @ 402-651-6666. Dance w/Dixon & Company, 07:00 PM, Mission West RV Park, 511 E. Loop 374, Palmview. $6.00 pp. Free popcorn, concession available. For information call 956-585-5551. Dance w/Jay & Tammy, 07:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E. Bus. 83, Mission. Fabuloous Fifties. For information call 956-585-4833. Dance w/Leslie Blasing, 07:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort, 602 N. Victoria Rd., Donna. $8.00 pp.

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS BYOB. Concessions available. For information call 956-249-2266. Square & Round Dance, 07:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd., Harlingen. For information call 956-423-1170. Entertainment w/Country Pickin’, 07:00 PM, San Juan Gardens RV Resort, 9000 E. Business 83, San Juan. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-781-1082. Entertainment w/Dave & Daphne, 07:00 PM, Ranchero Village Mobile Home Park, 1900 S. Bridge Ave., Weslaco. $8.00 pp. Popcorn, soda, water and ice cream drumsticks for purchase. For information call Kerry 269-599-6845. Entertainment w/Jason Whorlow, 07:00 PM, Park Place Estates Resort, 5401 W. Business 83, Harlingen. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-412-0375. Entertainment w/JC Harrisson, 07:00 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave., Harlingen. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-425-7448. Entertainment w/John Sager, 07:00 PM, Countryside RV & MH Park, 100 N. Valley View Rd., Donna. $7.00 pp. For information call 918-916-0541. Concessions available. Entertainment w/Johnny Ray Gomez, 07:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N. McColl Rd., McAllen. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-682-3304. Entertainment w/Lindley Creek, 07:00 PM, Paradise Park, Inc, 100 E. Hackberry Ave., McAllen. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-682-8081. Entertainment w/Swingin Cajun, 07:00 PM, Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W. Expressway 83, Mission. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-519-8650. 2 Step & Waltz Lessons, 07:30 PM, Fun-N-Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd., San Benito. $2.00 pp. Must have a partner. For information call 269-838-9519.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2016 Wood Carver’s Club, 08:00 AM, Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, Pharr. For information call 956-781-1986. Arts & Craft Show, 08:00 AM, Orange Grove RV Park, 4901 E. State Hwy 107, Edinburg. Lunch Served. For information call 765-717-4602. Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Pine To Palm Resort Park, 802 S. International Blvd., Weslaco. Coffee and Donuts at 8:00 am. Lunch 11:00 am - Noon for a fee. For information call Carol 956-647-5730. Craft Show, 08:00 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N. Loop 499, Harlingen. Breakfast menu 8:00 am - 10:00 am. Lunch menu 10:00 am -12:00 pm. For information call 956-423-5484. Volunteers in the Park, 08:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W. Business 83, McAllen. Peppermint Palace Country Jam, 09:00

AM, El Valle Del Sol/Luna, 2500 E. Business 83, Mission. For information call 956-585-5704. Bible Study, 10:00 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N. Loop 499, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-5484. Power Walk, 10:00 AM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd., Mission. Come have a great time walking. Indoors in the Clubhouse. Walk for fun, to take the pounds off, enjoy the fellowship of others. For information call 956-581-1871. FREE Zumba Classes, 10:00 AM, South Padre Island KOA, 1 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-5665. Pharrmers Market, 10:00 AM, The Food Bank of the RGV, 724 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr. Excluding Holidays and rainy days. We will have a great variety of healthy food options, arts & crafts, and personal care items. For information call 956-904-4541. Ballroom Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N. Alamo Rd., Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. Country Dance Lessons, 10:00 AM, Mission West RV Park, 511 E. Loop 374, Palmview. $6.00pp. Couples may start at any time. For information call 956-585-5551. Square Dance w/Dorty Plus Dance, 10:00 AM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E. Sioux Rd., Pharr. For information call Randy Dougherty 602-617-1841. Buckets of Fun: Touch and Feel Nature, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen. Line Dance-Beginner, 10:00 AM, Aladdin Villas, 1501 Aladdin Blvd. West, Mission. $4.00 pp. In the ballroom, For information call 956-607-1376. Orphan Train Riders, 10:30 AM, Weslaco Museum, 500 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco. $5.00 pp. Please call for or pick up tickets in advance at the Weslaco Museum - 956-968-9142. Pancake Breakfast, 11:00 AM, The Grove Park, 612 E. Business 83, San Juan. Welcome back Winter Texans. Come out and enjoy your choice of pancakes, eggs, sausages, waffles and all the coffee you can drink. The best pancakes in the valley! BYOTS! Native Plant Tour, 11:00 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W. Business 83, McAllen. Boat Ride/River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney Rd., Mission. For information call 956-581-1033. Country Jam & Lunch, 12:00 PM, Ranchero Village, 2100 S. Bridge Ave., Weslaco. Pizza lunch served at noon. Pizza $1.00/slice. Country Jam starts at 1:00 tip 3:00. Coffee and donuts at break. For information call 306-921-5199. Country Western Jam, 12:30 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 810 Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. For information

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call 956-585-0703. Jam Session, 12:30 PM, Pharr South, 1402 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr. Lunch served at 11:15 am. For information call 956-787-7839. SPI Art Space Open Clay Class, 01:00 PM, Art Space, 1817 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island. $30 for the first hour. Any additional time is $5 per hour including the time spent glazing the item. Firing is free. For more information call 956-761-2112. Dance Lessons, 01:00 PM, Pine To Palm Resort Park, 802 S. International Blvd., Weslaco. $6.00/person. Couples may start at any time. For information call 956-968-5760. Line Dance-Intermediate, 1:00 PM, Aladdin Villas, 1501 Aladdin Blvd. West, Mission. $4.00 pp. In the ballroom. For information call 956-607-1376. Live Music w/Al Mikesh, 01:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney Rd., Mission. For information call 956-581-1033. Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Bluebonnet RV Resort, 3366 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. For information call 956-585-7630. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Val Verde RV Park & Apartment, 1400 W. Expressway 83, Weslaco. For informa-

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tion call 515-681-9561. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, W & I Resort, 206 S. Stewart Rd., Mission. Cookies, bars and popcorn will be served. All jammers and listeners are welcome. For information call 956-585-6594. Yoga, 01:30 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E. Hall Acres, Pharr. For information call 956-252-7568. Orphan Train Riders, 01:30 PM, Weslaco Museum, 500 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco. 5.00 pp. Last day for the event at Weslaco Museum. Buy your tickets early - 956-968-9142. Square Dance w/Dorty C2 Review/ Workshop, 01:30 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E. Sioux Rd., Pharr. For information call Randy Dougherty 602-617-1841. Square Dance, 03:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd., Harlingen. For information call 956-423-1170. Entertainment w/Dixon & Company, 03:00 PM, Pecker’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 1600 S. Westgate Dr., Weslaco. For information call 956-226-3433. Happy Hour w/Regan James/Hired Hand, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N. International Blvd., Weslaco. Pass the Hat. BYOB. Free ice. For

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 information call 620-441-1173. Can/Am Dance, 03:30 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, Grace Ave., Harlingen. For information call 956-425-7448. Jam Dinner, 04:00 PM, Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W. Expressway 83, Mission. Jam from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. For information call 956-519-8650. Thursday Night Dinner, 04:00 PM, Eldorado Acres RV Park, 610 N. FM 492, Mission. Grilled 1/3 lb Black Angus hamburger or Grilled Chicken Breast or Pork Loin sandwich, Potato Wedges, Lots of Fixings, Free ice Tea or Lemonade $5.50. Dessert available. For information call 956-581-6718. Pancake Dinner, 04:30 PM, Lemon Tree RV Inn, 1740 E. Business 83, Mission. BYOTS. For information call 262-395-3509. Soup Supper, 04:30 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & Mobile Home, 1051 W. Business 83, Donna. $2.00 pp all you can eat, bring your own table service, dessert for sale. For information call 956-464-5191. Dinner Dance w/Diego, 05:00 PM, Siesta Village, 2712 S. International Blvd., Weslaco. $11.00 pp. Doors open 5 P.M. Mexican Dinner (catered) 5:30 P.M. Dance with Diego 7-10

P.M. Soft drinks available. Reserved seating with ticket purchase by February 1. Call Sharon, 956-968-8078. Loaded Tators Dinner, 05:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E. Jasmine Ave., McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841. Jam Session, 05:30 PM, Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W. Expressway 83, Mission. For information call 956-519-8650. Meat Draw Nite, 05:30 PM, American Legion Post 101, 417 S Cage Blvd., Pharr Reg. Chicken Wings - $5.00, Spicy Wings - $5.00, Fried Hot Dog - $3.00, all orders come with fries or onion rings. Karaoke from 7:00-11:00 PM. For information call 956-787-7451. Entertainment w/Dave & Daphne, 06:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 Hwy 495, Alamo. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-685-5300. Chicken Fried Steak Dinner, 06:00 PM, Weslaco Elks Lodge, 201 S. Border Ave., Weslaco. $9.00 a plate. For information call 956-968-7115. Nature Speaker Series: Social & Smart Nature Photography, 06:00 PM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen. Big Band Jam, 06:30 PM, La Hacienda Estates, 1018 El Paseo Dr., Alamo. Located 1 mile south of Business

83 on Tower Rd. Coffee and cookies available for a donation, soda & ice cream for sale. For information call 956-683-5160. US Too Prostate Cancer Support Group, 07:00 PM, Texas Oncology, McAllen. US TOO Prostate Cancer support group. Spouse/partner are welcome to attend. 956-687-5150. UTRGV Men’s Basketball vs. Utah Valley, 07:00 PM, UTRGV Fieldhouse, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. Dance w/Lynn Dvorak, 07:00 PM, Dixieland MH & RV Park, 1325 Dixieland Rd., Harlingen. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-425-6707. Dance w/South Texas Whiskey, 07:00 PM, Magnolia Park, 3707 E. US Highway 83, Donna. $4.00 pp. BYOB, popcorn available. For information call 414-640-0994. Dance w/Texas Country Band, 07:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E. Bus 83, Mission. For information call 956-585-4833. Entertainment w/Betty Rydell, 07:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E. Hall Acres, Pharr. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-283-8035. Entertainment w/Bill Chrastil, 07:00 PM, Valhalla RV Resort, 505 E. Ram-

seyer Rd., Edinburg. $5.00 pp. For information call 402-432-1707. Entertainment w/Freddie & Sheila, 07:00 PM, Palmdale RV Resort, 30910 State Highway 100, Los Fresnos. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-399-8694. Entertainment w/Goldwing Express, 07:00 PM, Casa Del Sol MH/RV Park, 400 N. Val Verde Rd., Donna. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-464-9024. Entertainment w/Johnny Ray Gomez, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-585-5807. Entertainment w/Men of A-Chord, 07:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort, 602 N. Victoria Rd., Donna. $5.00 pp. BYOB, concessions available. For information call 956-249-2266. Entertainment w/Molly B Polka Party Show, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 810 Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. Ticket sale began 11-10-15. Advance tickets $12.00, $15.00 at the door, for information call 956-585-0703. Entertainment w/Sherwin Linton, 07:00 PM, Holiday Village, 1501 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-787-9493. Entertainment w/The Gomer & Patsy

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016 Pancake Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S. Stewart Rd., Mission. For more information contact Larry & Cheryl Meier @ 319-429-0523. Patio Sale, 07:30 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S. Conway Ave., Mission. Breakfast, Bake Sale & Park Sale. For information call 262-497-4241. Craft Fair & Flea Market, 08:00 AM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S. Conway, Mission. Vendor tables available $5.00 each. Breakfast and lunch available. For more information call 956-585-5061. Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Sleepy Valley

Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd., Mission. For information call 956-581-1871. Parkwide Yard Sale, 08:00 AM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd., Mission. For information call 417-588-1588. Bird & Nature Walk, 08:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W. Business 83, McAllen. Iowa Winter Texan Reunion Breakfast, 09:00 AM, Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, Pharr. Shelby, Harrison, Carroll, Cass, Audubon and Crawford Counties in Iowa. All current and former residents of these counties are invited to attend. For more information call Carol Brus @ 712-579-5397. SPI Art Space Quilt Class, 09:00 AM, Art Space, 1817 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island. Make a beautiful background for a fish wall hanging. The cost is $100 for nonmembers, and $85 for members. For more information call 956-761-2112. Advanced Line Dance, 09:00 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N. Loop 499, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-5484. Bible Study, 10:00 AM, Palm Gardens RV Park, 3401 W. Business 83,

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West Coast Swing, 11:00 AM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E. Sioux Rd., Pharr .For information call Bob Battaglia 972-220-9285. Friday Fish Fry, 11:00 AM, Riverside Club Bar & Grill, 214 E. Chimney Rd., Mission. Catfish, Cod, Shrimp or Combo Dinners with Baked Beans, Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw and French Fries. For information call 956-581-1033. Boat Ride/River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney Rd., Mission. For information call 956-581-1033. Country Jam Session, 12:00 PM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N. Val Verde Rd., Donna. Lunch available. For information call 956-464-2272. Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Trails End RV Resort, S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco Lunch served from 11:30 - 12:15. Everyone welcome! For information call 956-351-5701. Overeaters Anonymous, 01:00 PM, McAllen Heart Hospital, 1900 S. D St., McAllen. Are you having problems with food? Come join us for an informative support group on how to help control your cravings. Pat 956-874-5041. Live Music w/The Hitman, 01:00 PM,

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney Rd., Mission. For information call 956-581-1033. Round Dance, 01:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd., Harlingen. For information call 956-423-1170. Country Jam, 01:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N. McColl Rd., McAllen. Dessert table will be provided. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 Hwy 495, Alamo. For information call 956-685-5300. Open Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Split Rail RV Park, 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd., Mission. Come join us for all the good music, fellowship, and fun! Cookies and coffee served. For more information call: 956-585-8135. Polka Jam, 01:00 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St., Mission. Refreshments available at intermission. For information call 956-519-8597. Rock N Roll Jam, 01:00 PM, Green Gate Grove, 700 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. For information call 636-459-5458 or 319-795-8101 Variety Jam, 01:00 PM, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. Home made goodies and coffee served. For information call

218-585-5807. Friday Jam, 02:00 PM, Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, 2215 E. West Blvd., Mercedes. Happy Hour w/Ken Thompson, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N. International Blvd., Weslaco. Pass the Hat. BYOB, Free ice. For information call 620-441-1173. Woodshop Spaghetti Dinner, 04:00 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E. Sioux Rd., Pharr. $7.00pp. Annual dinner to support the woodshop. Tickets sold in advance. For information call 956-787-6461. Jam Session, 04:30 PM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr., Mission. Refreshments at 4:30pm, Jam session at 5:30pm. For information call 956-580-4477. Fish Fry, 04:30 PM, American Legion Post 439, 219 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria. For information call 956-797-3701. Chicken Fried Steak, 05:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E. Jasmine Ave., McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841. Sunset Yoga in the Park, 05:00 PM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W. Business 83, McAllen. Friday Fish Fry, 05:30 PM, Wesla-

co Elks Lodge, 201 S. Border Ave., Weslaco. Cod combo $10.00 pp, Catfish combo $10.00 pp, Shrimp combo $10.00 pp. Plates include French fries, Hush puppies, Cole slaw, coffee or tea. For information call 956-968-7115. Friday Night Dinner, 05:30 PM, American Legion Post 101, 417 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr. Shrimp, Fish, or Chicken Basket - $5.50, Fish Plate - $7.00, Shrimp Plate - $8.00, Chicken Tender - $7.00, Combination - $8.00, Small FF - $2.00, Small Onion Rings - $1.50, Large Onion Rings - $2.50, all plates include cole slaw, french fries, or onion rings. For information call 956-787-7451. Hamburger Night & Karaoke, 05:30 PM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd., Mission. $6.00 pp, Hamburger, chips, soda and dessert for $6.00, serving at 5:30. Karaoke follows. For information call 956-581-1871. McAllen Artwalk @ Archer Park, 06:00 PM, Archer Park, Main St., McAllen. Arts and craft vendors, plus the live outdoor music series Music After Hours, every month. Free and open to the public. http://www.mcallen. net/residents/arts.aspx Jam Session, 06:00 PM, Penitas RV Park, 304 Main St., across from Walmart, Penitas. For information call 956-581-9719. Indoor Kite Exhibition, 06:30 PM, South Padre Island Convention Center, Padre Blvd., South Padre Island. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-761-1248. Entertainment w/Goldwing Express, 06:30 PM, 1015 RV Park, 1402 S International Blvd., Weslaco. $5.00 pp. For information call 870-240-5598. Karaoke at Tip O’ Texas, 06:30 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E. Sioux Rd., Pharr. $1.00 participation fee, Al Barnes Hall. For information call 956-787-6461. Night Hike, 06:30 PM, McAllen Nature Center, 4010 W. Business 83, McAllen. Dance w/Al Mikesh, 07:00 PM, Pharr South RV Park, 1402 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr. $5.00 pp. Doors open at 6:00 pm. For information call 956-787-7839. Dance w/Diego, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 810 Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-585-0703. Dance w/Heartland Express, 07:00 PM, Quiet Village II, 215 S. Valley View Rd., Donna. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-464-7275. Dance w/Hit Man, 07:00 PM, Alamo Rose RV Park, 938 S. Alamo Rd., Alamo. $5.00 pp. Singles Welcome! Concessions available. For information call 956-783-2605. Dance w/Leslie Blasing, 07:00 PM, Park Place Estates Resort, 5401 W.

Business 83, Harlingen. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-412-0375. Dance w/Lyle Brewer, 07:00 PM, Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W. Highway 107, McAllen. $5.00 pp. For information call 970-222-6031. Dance w/Molly B, 07:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E. Bus 83, Mission. For information call 956-585-4833. Dance w/Renaissance Rockers, 07:00 PM, Green Gate Grove, 700 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. $10.00 pp. For information call 319-795-8101. Dance w/Route 66, 07:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W. Owassa Rd., Pharr. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-787-6538. Dance w/SweetWater Band, 07:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 W. Business Hwy 83, Donna $6.00 pp. BYOB. Popcorn & Soda for sale. For information call 956-464-5191. Dance w/Texas Country Band, 07:00 PM, Fun-N-Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd., San Benito. $5.00 pp. Call for information 956-399-5800. Dance w/The Agency, 07:00 PM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 Hwy 495, Alamo. $8.00 pp. BYOB. Snacks will be available. Advanced Ticket Sales for Reserved Seating begins January 7. For information call 956-783-4587. Music & Dance, 07:00 PM, Roadrunner RV Park, 1222 N. Cesar Chavez Rd., Alamo. For information call 956-787-8047. Entertainment w/Bill Chrastil, 07:00 PM, Lazy Palms Ranch, 35100 Lazy Palm Dr., Edinburg. $6.00 pp. For information call 402-432-1707. Entertainment w/Dave & Daphne, 07:00 PM, Rio Valley Estates, 715 N. Westgate Dr., Weslaco. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-968-2708. Entertainment w/George Burns & Friends, 07:00 PM, Llano Grande Lake Park Resort & Country Club, 2215 E. West Blvd., Mercedes. $15.00 pp. For information call 956-565-2228. Entertainment w/Gordy & Debbie, 07:00 PM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen. $6.00 pp in Advance. $7.00 pp at the Door. Advance ticket sales: Wednesday - Friday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Doors open at 6:00 pm. For information call 956-423-3137. Entertainment w/Gospel Show, 07:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E. Hall Acres, Pharr. $10.00 pp. For information call 956-283-8035. Entertainment w/Jason Whorlow, 07:00 PM, Winter Green Estates, 500 N. Bryan Rd., Mission. $5.00 pp. For information call 989-708-0921. Entertainment w/JC Harrisson, 07:00 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N. Alamo Rd., Alamo. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-783-5008.

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Entertainment w/John Sager, 07:00 PM, Circle T RV & MH Park, 1820 Clay Tolle, Mission. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-279-2698. Entertainment w/Ralph Kuster, 07:00 PM, Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr. Doors open @ 6:15pm. For information call 956-787-5773. Entertainment w/Southern Anthem, 07:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd., Harlingen. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-428-7116. Entertainment w/Tavie’s Rock & Roll Show, 07:00 PM, Mission West RV Park, 511 E. Loop 374, Palmview. $6.00 pp. Concessions available. For information call 956-585-5551. Entertainment w/Wreckless Texas, 07:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E. Jasmine Ave., McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841. Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam, 07:00 PM, Palm Shadows RV Park, 200 N. Val Verde Rd., Donna. For information call 507-273-3895.

Battlefield National Historical Park, Paredes Line Rd., Brownsville. Palo Alto Battlefield NHP is now offering bird tours at the park. Tours will be led by park volunteer and Master Naturalist, Larry Culp. Bird tours will start and end at the eBird kiosk in the visitor center. The park will provide a viewing scope. Visitors may also check out a pair of binoculars. Tours are held rain or shine. For information call 956-541-2785. Biscuits and Gravy, 08:30 AM, Roadrunner RV Park, 1222 N. Cesar Chavez Rd., Alamo. For information call 712-259-2222. Bird Walks @ Resaca de la Palma, 08:30 AM, Resaca de la Palma, 1000 New Carmen Blvd., Brownsville. Tai Chi in the Park, 08:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W. Business 83, McAllen. Volunteer Mornings, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen. Spring 2016 Workshop: Junior Drawing, 09:00 AM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen. Learn drawing techniques to see what your imagination can do. This workshop meets all requirements

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2016 Acres Big Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Eldorado Acres RV Park, 610 N. FM 492, Mission. Pancakes $2.50, Eggs, Hash-browns, Toast $2.50, Sausage $1.00 more. Biscuits & Gravy $2.50 and up. Hash-browns, bacon and ham available. Free Coffee with meals. Bring your own table service. For information call 956-581-6718. All You Can Eat Pancakes, 07:00 AM, Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W. Crockett Ave., Alamo. Pancakes $2.50, biscuits & gravy $3.00. For information call 956-283-1771. Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W. Expressway 83, Mission. $3.00 pp. Menu rotates. For information call 956-519-8650. Garage, Yard & Bake Sale, 07:00 AM, J-5 RV Park, 3907 N. Taylor Rd., Mission. Lunch available. For information call 956-682-7495. Saturday Morning Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S. Conway, Mission. $4.00 pp. For information call 956-585-5061. Flea Market & Patio Sale, 07:00 AM, Leisure World, 400 E. 18th St., Weslaco. For information call 956-447-3821. Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Alamo Rec Veh Park, 1320 W. Frontage Rd., Alamo. For information call 956-783-5440. Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E. Hall Acres Rd., Pharr. Check website for weekly menu. pharrparadisepark.sharepoint. com. Cost varies with menu. For information call 361-230-4383. Pancake Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave., Harlingen. For information call 956-425-7448. Saturday Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Pleas-

ant Valley Resort, 7320 Expressway 83, Mission. $3.50 pp. Sausage patty, scrambled eggs, fruit cup. Plus, “All you can eat French Toast & Pancakes.” For information call 956-560-8454. Saturday Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Paradise Park, Inc., 100 E. Hackberry Ave., McAllen. Serving: Pancakes, sausage or ham, applesauce or grits, biscuits and gravy, eggs and toast are also available. Donations. For information call 956-682-8081. Saturday Morning Breakfast, 07:30 AM, El Valle Del Sol/Luna, 2500 E. Business 83, Mission. All you can eat pancakes. Choice of ham or sausage. Biscuits and Gravy. Free Coffee. Please bring your own table service. For information call 956-585-5704. Songbird Stroll, 08:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset, McAllen. Annual All Park Garage Sale, 08:00 AM, VIP-La Feria RV Park, 300 & 600 E. Expressway 83, La Feria. For information call 956-797-1401. Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, 2215 E. West Blvd., Mercedes. Admission is free. Vendors rent a table and showcase a wide variety of crafts. Contact Vest Ward @ 956-246-0128 for more information. Craft Sale & Flea Market, 08:00 AM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N. International Blvd., Weslaco. Contact information and to reserve a table call Lynn at 956-532-5856. Craft Show, 08:00 AM, Park Place Estates, 5401 W. Business 83, Harlingen. Breakfast at 8:00 am. For information call 956-412-0375. Craft Show & Flea Market, 08:00 AM, Wagon City North, 2905 N. Conway Ave., Mission. For information call 956-342-4437. FLEA MARKET, 08:00 AM, Lemon Tree Estates, 1510 E. Business Hwy 83, Mission. 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Flea Market, Bake Sale, Coffee, Rolls, Pies. Lunch Available. Garage Sale, 08:00 AM, Fun-N-Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd., San Benito. In Rec Hall. For information call 956-357-3320. Parkwide Yard Sale, 08:00 AM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd., Mission. For information call 417-588-1588. Patio Sale, 08:00 AM, Palm Shadows RV Park, 200 N. Val Verde Rd., Donna. For information call 956-464-3326. Patio Sale, 08:00 AM, Pine To Palm Resort Park, 802 S. International Blvd., Weslaco. For information call Jean at 956-246-8375. Patio Sale, 08:00 AM, Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W. Expressway 83, Mission. For information call 956-519-8650. Yard Sale, 08:00 AM, Fig Tree RV Resort, 15257 US 83 Expressway, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-6699. Bird Tours, 08:30 AM, Palo Alto

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of the Legacy: Artist Drawing badge. For more information or to reserve, please call 956-682-0123. Growing Growers Farmers Market, 09:00 AM, Firemen Park, 201 N. First St., McAllen. Year Round Farmers Market with all local vegetables, fruits, herbs, 100% Certified Grassfed Beef, Gulf Caught Shrimp, Artisan Goat Milk Cheese, Eggs, Honey, Jams, Jellies, and Fresh Baked Goods, including baked items for those on special diets. Located under a protected pavillion, with restrooms and kitchen for demonstrations. For information call 956-330-6410. Santa Ana Nature Walk, 09:00 AM, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, Alamo. Book Fair & Bake Sale, 09:00 AM, Port Isabel Community Center, 213 N. Yturria (behind Library), Port Isabel. For information call 956-761-6882. Brownsville’s Farmers Market, 09:00 AM, Ringgold St. & E. 6th St., Brownsville. Brownsville has its own farmer’s market each week, across the street from Gladys Porter Zoo. For information call 956-882-5896. SPI Birding & Nature Center Guided Na-

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Every Saturday FREE Popcorn and Ice Sock Hop Dance w/The Cruisers February 6 • 7:00 PM $10.00 pp • BYOB Dance w/Diego February 13 • 7:00 PM $6.00 pp • BYOB Dance w/Pelican West February 20 • 7:00 PM $7.00 pp • BYOB Dance w/The Agency February 27 • 7:00 PM $8.00 pp • BYOB Dance w/Route 66 March 5 • 7:00 PM $6.00 pp • BYOB

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George Burns & Friends February 5 • 7:00 PM $15.00 pp Adam Pope Band February 12 • 7:00 PM $7.00 pp Gordy & Debbie February 19 • 7:00 PM $7.00 pp Good Vibrations: Celebration of the Beach Boys February 26 • 7:00 PM $20.00 pp

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 ture Tour, 09:30 AM, SPI Birding & Nature Center. Brownsville Movie Marathon: South of St. Louis, Back Roads, Viva Max, 10:00 AM, Brownsville Heritage Museum, 1325 E. Washington St., Brownsville. In case you missed it last summer, the BHA will be featuring a movie marathon featuring films that either featured Brownsville or were filmed in and around the area. Snacks and Beverages will be available for purchase. Free to the public for adults 21 and older. In Concert w/Triumphant Quartet, 10:00 AM, Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd., Alamo. The music of this group from Tennessee will lift our hearts in praise. For information call 956-787-2024. SPI Art Space Open Paint Class, 10:00 AM, Art Space, 1817 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island. Cost is $10 for two hours. You may also weave, knit, scrapbook or whatever art you want to do. There will be no formal instruction but artists are available. For more information call 956-761-2112. Living History, 10:00 AM, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, 7200 Paredes Line Rd., Brownsville.

FREE Admission. See demonstrations of U.S.-Mexican War era weapons, tactics, and soldier life. Program features live musket and artillery demonstrations. Program is dependent upon weather. For information call 956-511-2785. Senior Saturdays, 10:00 AM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen. $5 General Admission Includes: FREE Coffee FREE IMAS Guided Tour *Closed on major holidays and special occasions. For information call 956-682-0123. SPI Kite Fest 2016, 10:00 AM, North of the Convention Center, South Padre Island. Kite Displays & Performances, food concessions. For information call 956-761-1248. Square Dance w/Dorty Plus Dance, 10:00 AM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E. Sioux Rd., Pharr. For information call Randy Dougherty 602-617-1841. Car Show, 10:00 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd., Harlingen. For information call 956-428-7116. Family Nature Walk, 10:00 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W. Business 83, McAllen. The Market @ McAllen, 10:00 AM, McAllen Public Library. Every Sat-

urday the community will now have access to local farmers, ranchers, chefs, and artisans each contributing to the healthy life style changes our community desperately needs. Annual Winter Texan Appreciation Fish & Shrimp Fry, 11:00 AM, Schlitterbahn Beach Resort, 100 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island. Country Jam Lunch, 11:00 AM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 St. Hwy 495, Alamo. For information call 956-783-4587. Yoga in the Park, 11:00 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W. Business 83, McAllen. Boat Ride/River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney Rd., Mission. For information call 956-581-1033. Country Jam, 12:00 PM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 Hwy 495, Alamo. Join us for lunch at 11:00 am. For information call 956-783-4587. Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Green Gate Grove, 700 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. Lunch is served from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm. For more information call 956-581-2932. Jam Session, 12:30 PM, Weslaco Trailer Park, 600 S. Bridge Ave., Weslaco. Lunch will start at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. For information

call 956-968-3474. Jam Session, 12:30 PM, Big Valley Trailer Park, 109 E. Business Highway 83, Donna. For information call 989-424-1299. Minnesota Winter Texan Masonic Reunion, 01:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort, 602 N. Victoria Rd., Donna. The Grand Master of Minnesota, M.W. John Gann, will be honored. Hospitality starts at Noon, with the luncheon to follow. All Masons, wives and guests are invited. Masonic Widows will be honored. For reservations, call Doug Sherman 956-581-3136, Jay Ipsen 956-583-9364, or Pat Norrie 956-428-2007. Spring 2016 Workshop: Brownie Painting, 01:00 PM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W. Nolana Ave., McAllen. Artists take what they see and make it beautiful. Learn to paint and color your world in super stories. This workshop meets all requirements of the Legacy: Artist Painting badge. For more information or to reserve, please call 956-682-0123. Live Music w/Solitaire, 01:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney Rd., Mission. For information call 956-581-1033.

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS Entertainment w/Goldwing Express, 02:00 PM, Palm Shadows RV Park, 200 N. Val Verde Rd., Donna. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-464-3324. All Park Garage Sale, 02:00 PM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S. Stewart Rd., Mission. For more information call 956-585-9264. Karaoke, 03:00 PM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 Hwy 495, Alamo. FREE Admission. For information call 956-783-4587. Split Pea & Ham Soup, 03:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E. Jasmine Ave., McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841. Harlingen Farmers Market, 03:00 PM, Downtown Harlingen, ‘A’ Street. The Market location is on ‘A’ Street between Jackson and Monroe, behind Grimsells and in front of New York Deli. Producers supply residents of Harlingen and surrounding communities with the freshest locally grown food available. There is a bountiful harvest being sold every week here come take advantage of the best Harlingen has to offer! Environmental Novel Read - Aloud, 04:00 PM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W. Business 83, McAllen.

Chicken Fried Steak Dinner, 04:30 PM, American Legion Post 439, 219 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria. For information call 956-797-3701. Karaoke, 06:00 PM, American Legion Post 439, 219 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria. For information call 956-797-3701. Country Music Jam, 06:00 PM, AmeriCana RV Resort, 721 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. Open Country Jam. Everyone welcome. Light lunch served for donation. For information call 956-581-2334. SPI Kite Fest Banquet & Silent Auction, 06:30 PM, Isla Grand Beach Resort, 500 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island. $20.00 pp. Mexican Buffet, limited seating, advance tickets required. For information call 956-761-1248. UTRGV Men’s Basketball vs. Grand Canyon, 07:00 PM, UTRGV Fieldhouse, 1201 W. University Dr., Edinburg. In Concert w/Triumphant Quartet, 07:00 PM, Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd., Alamo. The music of this group from Tennessee will lift our hearts in praise. For information call 956-787-2024. Dance w/Andy & Brenda Coin, 07:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701

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N. International Blvd., Weslaco. $5.00 pp. BYOB. Free ice. For information call 956-756-4958. Dance w/Chuck & Earl, 07:00 PM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S. Airport Dr., Weslaco. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-638-3158. Dance w/Dixon & Company, 07:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N. McColl Rd., McAllen. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-682-3304. Dance w/Gordy & Debbie, 07:00 PM, Palm Gardens Resort, 3401 W. Business 83, Harlingen. $6.00 pp. BYOB, free popcorn, ice and sodas available. For information call 956-423-7670. Dance w/Highway 100, 07:00 PM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S. Conway, Mission. Dance the night away with Highway 100 Band! Setups and snack available, BYOB and join the fun. $7.00 pp. Call 956-585-5061 Park Office for more information. Dance w/Jack Kay Lost in Time, 07:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E. Hall Acres Rd., Pharr. $5.00 pp.Doors open at 6:15 pm. Snack bar open. For information call 956-787-1521. Dance w/JC Harrisson, 07:00 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N. Mile

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2 West Rd., Mercedes. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-825-9509. Dance w/John Kujda Band, 07:00 PM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E. Bus Hwy 83, Mission. For information call 956-583-5582. Dance w/Keys & Strings & Harmony, 07:00 PM, El Valle Del Sol/Luna, 2500 E. Business 83, Mission. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-585-5704. Dance w/Lewie Jett and Friends, 07:00 PM, Leisure World, 400 E. 18th St., Weslaco. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-463-8225. Dance w/Lyle Beaver, 07:00 PM, Twin Lakes RV Park, 301 N. Shary Rd., Mission. For information call 956-585-9982. Dance w/Manuel Rivera, 07:00 PM, Cottonwood Country Club, 1001 Ed Carey Dr., Harlingen. $6.00 pp. BYOB. For more information call 218-234-6411 or 956-438-6232. Dance w/Pure Country, 07:00 PM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr., Mission. $5.00 pp. Doors open one hour prior to dance. BYOB. Soda, ice and popcorn available. For information call 956-580-4477 Dance w/Ralph & The Cruisers, 07:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 West Blvd., Mercedes. Sock Hop. For information call 956-412-0375. Dance w/SweetWater, 07:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 Hwy 495, Alamo. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-685-5300. Dance w/Texas Country Band, 07:00 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N. Alamo Rd., Alamo. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-783-5008. Dance w/The Agency, 07:00 PM, Pine To Palm Resort Park, 802 S. International Blvd., Weslaco. $10.00 pp. BYOB. Door Prizes. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Donations for ice and Popcorn. Soda available. For information contact dson224@mts.net Entertainment w/Amber Waves, 07:00 PM, Winter Haven Village, 1015 W. Sam Houston Blvd., Pharr. $5.00 pp, for information call 956-781-7811. Entertainment w/Bill Chrastil, 07:00 PM, Orange Grove RV Park, 4901 State Highway 107, Edinburg. $6.00 pp. For information call 402-432-1707. Entertainment w/Dave & Daphne, 07:00 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St., Mission. $6.00 pp. For more information call 956-519-8597. Entertainment w/Good Times Band, 07:00 PM, American Legion Post

37, 1305 E. Jasmine Ave., McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841. Entertainment w/Goldwing Express, 07:00 PM, Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W. Expressway 83, Mission. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-519-8650. Entertainment w/Jason Whorlow, 07:00 PM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N. Loop 499, Harlingen. $6.00 pp in advance. $7.00 pp at the door. For information call 956-423-5484. Entertainment w/JC Bullock, 07:00 PM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S. Stewart Rd., Mission. Ice cream & ticket sales being at 6:00 PM. For information call 507-259-7160. Entertainment w/Johnny Ray Gomez, 07:00 PM, W & I Resort, 206 S. Stewart Rd., Mission. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-585-6594. Entertainment w/Mario Rosales, 07:00 PM, Seven Oaks Resort, 801 S. Inspiration Rd., Mission. For information call 956-581-0068. Entertainment w/Pope Show, 07:00 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave., Harlingen. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-425-7448. Entertainment w/Shake, Rattle, Roll, 07:00 PM, Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N. Mayberry Rd., Mission. $7.00

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pp. For information call 956-580-7654. Karaoke, 07:00 PM, American Legion Post 101, 417 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr. For information call 956-787-7451. Dance w/Southern Blend, 07:30 PM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen. $5.00 pp. BYOB.Popcorn & Ice provided. For more information call 815-494-5159. Entertainment w/4 His Glory, 07:30 PM, Split Rail RV Park, 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd., Mission. For information call 956-585-8135. Port Isabel Historic Ghost Tours, 08:00 PM, Port Isabel Light House. Every Saturday evening at 8 pm. One hour walking tour begins at the Port Isabel Lighthouse. Cost, $10 per person. Tickets available at the Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce, City Hall and Museums of Port Isabel. For more information, contact the Chamber office at 956-943-2262.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2016 Church Service, 08:30 AM, Victoria Palms RV Resort, 602 N. Victoria Rd., Donna. Call for information 956-782-3263. Church Service, 08:30 AM, Trails End RV Resort, 2001 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco. Deacon Bob Waters. In the park library. All Welcome. For information call 956-351-5701. Church Service, 08:30 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 810 Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. Non-denominational services. For information call 956-585-0703. Church Service, 08:30 AM, Rio Valley Estates, 715 N. Westgate Dr., Weslaco. Leader Tom Cassidy. Non-Denominational Service. All are Welcome. For information call 956-968-2708. Church Service, 08:45 AM, Winter Haven Village, 1015 W. Sam Houston Blvd., Pharr. Pastor Robert Kracht. For information call 956-781-7881. Church Service, 08:45 AM, San Juan Gardens RV Resort, 900 E. Business 83, San Juan. Pastor Len Mitchell. Public is welcome to attend. For information call 956-781-1082. Church Service, 08:45 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S. Conway Ave., Mission. For information call 262-497-4241. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Leisure World, 400 E. 18th St., Weslaco. For information call 956-968-8412. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E. Harrison Ave., Harlingen. Pastor David Squire. For information call 956-423-3137. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W. Hwy 107, McAllen. Pastor Jim Troutman. For information call 956-383-8189. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Big Valley Trailer Park, 109 W. Bus. Hwy 83, Don-

na. For information call 989-424-1299. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S. Stewart Rd., Mission. For information call 956-585-9264. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. Pastor Frisby, Worship Leader. Fellowship at 8:30. Coffee, cookies and desserts. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S. Conway, Mission. For information call 956-585-5061. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 Hwy 495, Alamo. Non-Denominational Service with Pastor Darrel Hardy. For information call 956-685-5300. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Siesta Village, 2712 S. International Blvd., Weslaco. Pastor Ralph Hunt. For information call 956-969-3558. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S. Airport Dr., Weslaco. For information call 956-638-3158. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr., Mission. Coffee and refreshments available at 8:30. Services with Pastor Cameron Gillette. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Alamo Palms Mobile Park, 1341 W. Business Hwy 83, Alamo. Pastor Brian Dent. For information call 956-787-7571. Village Chapel Church Service, 09:00 AM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E. Sioux Rd., Pharr. For information call 956-787-6461. Port Isabel Antique & Flea Market, 09:00 AM, Beulah Lee Park, Hwy 100, Port Isabel. For information call 956-455-6798. Church Service, 09:15 AM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd., Mission. For information call 956-581-1871. Church Service, 09:30 AM, Quiet Village II, 215 S. Valley View Rd., Donna. Pastor Curt Bentham & Pastor Mary Chamberlin. Coffee and fellowship begin at 9:00 am. For information call 956-464-7275. Church Service, 09:30 AM, Casa Del Sol RV Park, 400 N. Val Verde Rd., Donna. For information call 956-464-2272. Church Service, 09:30 AM, Pharr South, 1402 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr. Dr. Gerald Parrott. Coffee fellowship to follow service. For information call 956-358-1089 or 956-781-2715. Church Service, 09:30 AM, Country Palms RV Park, 600 E. FM 495, San Juan. Pastor Tom Shouse. For information call 956-787-0680. Church Service, 09:30 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N. Loop 499, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-5484. Church Service, 10:00 AM, Palm Gardens MH & RV Park, 3401 W. Business 83, Harlingen. Coffee & Donuts

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS served from 9:15 am until 10:00 am. Rev. Don Hickman, BA & M.Div., Chaplain. Church Service, 10:00 AM, AmeriCana RV Resort, 721 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. Pastor Lee Tracy. Coffee social following the service. For information call 956-581-2334. Church Service, 10:00 AM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E. Hall Acres Rd., Pharr. For information call 956-787-1521. Church Service, 10:00 AM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave., Harlingen. For information call 956-425-7448. Church Service, 10:15 AM, Park Place Estates, 5401 W. Business 83, Harlingen. Pastor Dave Tabler. For information call 956-428-4414. Church Service, 10:30 AM, Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd., Alamo. For information call 956-787-2024. Entertainment w/Lynn Dvorak, 11:00 AM, Don-Wes Flea Market, 208 N. Victoria Rd., Donna. For more information call 402-640-4739. Farmer’s Market @ The Shores, 11:00 AM, 8500 Padre Blvd., SPI. Fresh produce, fresh eggs, fresh seafood! Healthy shopping for healthy foods. Located at ‘The Shores’ north of SPI Convention Centre. Every Sunday 11am-1pm. Gospel Jam, 01:00 PM, Leisure World, 400 E. 18th St., Weslaco. For information call 956-447-3821. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, 1015 RV Park, 1402 S. International, Weslaco. For more information call: 956-968-7516. Entertainment w/Gregg Jones, 01:30 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N. Mile 2 West Rd., Mercedes. $6.00 pp. Super Bowl. For information call 956-825-9509. Fiesta Village Jam, 01:30 PM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S. Stewart Rd., Mission. No Charge. Old time and Country music. For information call 763-242-7214. Gospel Jam, 01:30 PM, Mission West RV Park, 511 E. Loop 374, Palmview. Concessions Available. For information call 956-585-5551. Jam Session, 01:30 PM, Eldorado Acres RV Park, 610 N FM 492, Mission. Cake and coffee available. For information call 956-581-6718. Shuffleboard Tournament, 02:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E. Jasmine Ave., McAllen. Max’s Grill open 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. For information call 956-682-7841. Live Music!, 02:00 PM, Riverside Club Bar & Grill, 214 E. Chimney Rd., Mission. For information call 956-581-1033. Entertainment w/Gordy & Debbie, 02:00 PM, Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W. State Highway 107, McAllen. For information call 715-928-2347.

Entertainment w/Jason Whorlow, 02:00 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St., Mission. $7.00 pp. For more information call 956-519-8597. Entertainment w/JC Harrisson, 02:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 W. Business Hwy 83, Donna. $7.00 pp. Ice Cream Social to follow. For information call 956-464-5191. Entertainment w/Johnny Ray Gomez, 02:00 PM, Paradise Park, Inc., 100 E. Hackberry Ave., McAllen. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-682-8081. Entertainment w/Razz Ma Tazz, 02:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S. Airport Dr., Weslaco. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-638-3158. Country Jam, 02:00 PM, Carefree Valley Resort, 4506 N. Business 77, Harlingen. Free admission. Refreshments served. For information call 956-425-2540. Power Walking in the Forest, 02:00 PM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W. Business 83, McAllen. Social Walkers, 02:00 PM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W. Business 83, McAllen. Round Dance, 02:30 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd., Harlingen. For information call 956-423-1170. Ice Cream Social, 02:30 PM, Mission West RV Park, 511 E. Loop 374, Palmview. For information call 956-585-5551. Living Green, 03:00 PM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W. Business 83, McAllen. Hamburger Dinner, 04:30 PM, American Legion Post 439, 219 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria. For information call 956-797-3701. BBQ & Potluck, 05:30 PM, American Legion Post 101, 417 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr. Football, BBQ, Free Pot Luck. For information call 956-787-7451. Sunday Entertainment, 06:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W. Business 83, Alamo. For information call 956-787-7571. Country Jam, 06:00 PM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd., Mission. FREE Admission. For information call 956-581-1871. Gospel Jam, 06:00 PM, Bluebonnet RV Resort, 3366 N. Bentsen Park Dr., Mission. For information call 956-585-7630. Jam Session, 06:00 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E. Sioux Rd., Pharr. FREE Admission. For information call 956-787-6461. PH II, III & IV Round Dance Party, 06:30 PM, Alamo Palms, 1341 W. Business 83, Alamo. Tampico Hall For information call 765-661-0612. Church Service, 07:00 PM, Bibleville Conference Grounds, 1346 N. Cesar Chavez Rd., Alamo. For information call 956-787-2024. Entertainment w/Andy & Brenda Coin, 07:00 PM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S. Conway Ave., Mission. $6.00

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pp. For information call 262-497-4241. Free Movie, 07:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E. Hall Acres Rd., Pharr. Free admission. For information call 956-223-9359. Listing of movies available on website, pharrparadisepark. sharepoint.com. Snack bar open.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2016 Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission Lunch served 11:30am. For information call 956-585-9981. Mainstream/Plus Dance, 09:30 AM, Park Place Estates, 5401 W. Business 83, Harlingen. With Rich & Carolyn. For information call 956-412-0375. Power Walk, 10:00 AM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd., Mission Come have a great time walking. Indoors in the Clubhouse. Walk for fun, to take the pounds off, enjoy the fellowship of others. For information call 956-581-1871. HitchHiker Owners Reunion, 11:00 AM, Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen. HitchHiker owners and previous owners will meet for food, fun and fellowship. For information

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call 307-421-0999. Beginning Line Dance, 11:00 AM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N. Alamo Rd., Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. Jam Session, 11:00 AM, Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S. Airport Dr., Weslaco. Lunch served at 11:00 am. Jam starts at 12:00 pm. For information call 956-638-3158. Jam Lunch, 11:30 AM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St., Mission. Variable menu each week. For information call 956-519-8597. Boat Ride/River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E. Chimney Rd., Mission. For information call 956-581-1033. Line Dance, 12:30 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N. Alamo Rd., Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. Open Variety Jam, 12:30 PM, Alamo Rec Veh Park, 1320 W. Frontage Rd., Alamo. Lunch is served at 11:00 am every Monday. Menu varies each week. For information call 956-783-5440. Euchre, 01:00 PM, American Legion Post 439, 219 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria. For information call 956-797-3701. Yahoo, 01:00 PM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd., Mission. Come enjoy a quiet afternoon playing

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Yahoo with your friends. For information call 956-581-1871. Beginner Line Dance Class, 01:00 PM, AmeriCana RV Resort, 721 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. Beginning line dancing with basic steps fully explained and directed. For information call 956-591-2334. Dance Lessons, 01:00 PM, Leisure Valley Park, 1920 E. Bogey Dr., Mission. $6.00 pp. Couples may start at any time. For information call 956-424-1858. Square Dance, 01:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd., Harlingen. For information call 956-423-1170. Country Western Jam, 01:00 PM, Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W. Hwy 107, McAllen. MC Al Lawson. For information call 765-653-0590. Country Western Jam, 01:00 PM, Alamo Palms Resort, 1341 W. Business 83, Alamo. Main Hall. Everyone welcome. For information call 956-787-7571. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Winter Haven Village, 1015 W. Sam Houston Blvd., Pharr. Jam sessions are directed by Glenn “Buddy” Collins. Jammers by invitation only. Free admission, cookies available. Everyone come and enjoy music and social time. For information call 956-781-7881.

Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Wagon City North, 2905 N. Conway Ave., Mission. All Jammers & Listeners are welcome. For information call 515802-9421. Come have a good time! Rock & Roll Jam w/Ed Murray, 01:00 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St., Mission. For information call 956-519-8597. Newbie Clogging!, 01:15 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E. Sioux Rd., Pharr. $4.00 donation. Each session is progressive, come when you can and stay as late as you want. For information call Jim: 956-781-2275. Yoga, 01:30 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E. Hall Acres, Pharr. For information call 956-252-7568. PH III Round Dance/Workshop, 02:00 PM, Alamo Palms, 1341 W. Business 83, Tampico Hall. For information call 765-661-0612 Experienced Clogging!, 02:25 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E. Sioux Rd., Pharr. Each session is progressive, come when you can and stay as late as you want. $4 donation. Info: Jim: 956-781-2275. Happy Hour w/Diego, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N. International Blvd., Weslaco. Pass the Hat.

BYOB. Free ice. For information call 620-441-1173. Hamburger Night, 03:30 PM, Mission West RV Park, 511 E. Loop 374, Palmview. Charbroiled Hamburgers $4.50, Charbroiled Cheeseburgers $4.75. Charbroiled Grilled Chicken Sandwich $5.25, French Fries $1.75, Onion Rings $2.25, Pies $1.25. Beginner Lessons, 04:00 PM, Alamo Palms, 1341 W. Business 83, Alamo. For information call 765-661-0612. PH II Workshop, 04:00 PM, Alamo Palms, 1341 W. Bus. 83, Alamo. Tampico Hall. For information call 765-661-0612. Entertainment w/Ed-Vern, 04:00 PM, Palms II Lounge, 600 E. 9th St., Mission. Great food, no smoke, BYOB. Dance w/Mona & Larry Beers, 04:30 PM, San Benito Elks Lodge No. 1661, 251 N. Reagan St., San Benito. For information call 956-399-1351. Dinner, 04:30 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 810 Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. $6.50 pp. Check each week for menu! For information call 956-585-0704. Spaghetti Dinner, 04:30 PM, American Legion Post 439, 219 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria. $8 pp. 956-797-3701. Burgers, 05:00 PM, Paradise Park Inc, 100 E. Hackberry Ave., McAllen.

For information call 956-682-8081. Canadian Social w/Diego, 05:30 PM, Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, 2215 E. West Blvd., Mercedes. For information call 956-565-2228. Hamburger Nite, 05:30 PM, American Legion Post 101, 417 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr. Hamburger - $7.00, Cheeseburger - $7.50, Extra Patty - $3.00, Large FF - $2.50, Small Onion Ring - $3.50, Extra Cheese - $.50, Small FF - $2.00. For information call 956-787-7451. Country Jam, 06:00 PM, The Grove, 612 Business 83, San Juan. Country Jam, 06:00 PM, Mission West RV Park, 511 E. Loop 374, Palmview. Concessions Available. For information call 956-585-5551. Gospel Jam, 06:00 PM, Carefree Valley Resort, 4506 N. Business 77, Harlingen. Free Admission. For information call 956-425-2540. Magic Valley Chorus Of Sweet Adelines International, 07:00 PM, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, McAllen. Shirley 956-661-9926. Janet 956682-8245. Practices held every Monday 7-10 pm @ St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, McAllen. Dance w/Ralph & The Cruisers, 07:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E.

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS Business 83, Mission. For information call 956-585-4833. Dance w/Regan James/Hired Hand, 07:00 PM, Rio Valley Estates, 715 N. Westgate Dr., Weslaco. $5.00 pp. Set-ups available, free popcorn. For information call 956-968-2708. Hoe Down Dance, 07:00 PM, Casa Del Sol MH/RV Park, 400 N. Val Verde Rd., Donna. $3.00 pp. For information call 956-464-9024. Entertainment w/JC Harrisson, 07:00 PM, Rollin Home Mobile Park, 3131 N. Conway Ave., Mission. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-581-4482. Entertainment w/Johnny Ray Gomez, 07:00 PM, Lemon Tree RV Inn, 1740 E. Business 83, Mission. $6.00 pp. For information call 262-395-3509. Entertainment w/Kenny Hess, 07:00 PM, J-5 RV Park, 3907 N. Taylor Rd., Mission. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-682-7495. Entertainment w/Lindley Creek, 07:00 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N. Alamo Rd., Alamo. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-783-5008. Entertainment w/Manilow & Midler Tribute, 07:00 PM, Paradise Park RV Resort, 1201 N. Expressway 77, Harlingen. $12.00 pp. For informa-

tion call 956-425-6881. Entertainment w/Razz Ma Tazz, 07:00 PM, Alamo Rose RV Park, 938 S. Alamo Rd., Alamo. $6.00 pp. Concessions Available. For information call 956-783-2605. Entertainment w/Sherwin & Pam Linton, 07:00 PM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr., Mission. $7.00 pp. Traditional Country, Gospel and Folk. For information call 956-580-4477 Entertainment w/Swingin’ Cajun, 07:00 PM, Palm Shadows RV Park, 200 N. Val Verde Rd., Donna. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-464-3326.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2016 Nomad Shriners Breakfast, 08:00 AM, Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, Pharr. For information call 956-781-1986. Songbird Stroll, 08:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset, McAllen. Country Side Craft Fair, 08:00 AM, Country Side MH & RV Park, 100 N. Valley View Rd., Donna. Come join us and shop till you drop. Enjoy breakfast with us shop some more and join us for lunch and home made pies. Something for everyone. For informa-

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tion call 918-916-0541. Craft Sale & Luncheon, 08:00 AM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 Hwy 495, Alamo. Wanted: Vendors selling their own hand-crafted items. No Jewelry vendors at this time please! Donuts and baked good @ 8:00 am. For information call 956-783-4587. Fellowship Hall. Craft Show, 08:00 AM, Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S. Airport Dr., Weslaco. For information call 956-638-3158. Chip-O-Texas Woodcarvers, 08:30 AM, Park Place Estates, 5401 W. Business 83, Harlingen. Friendship Hall. Come join us! For information call 956-399-6660. Bird Walk, 08:30 AM, Edinburg WBC, 714 Raul Longoria Rd., Edinburg Volunteers in the Park, 08:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W. Business 83, McAllen. MS Rural Letter Carrier Breakfast, 09:00 AM, Tejas Restaurant, 1308 Macco Dr., Pharr. Beginners Line Dancing, 09:00 AM, Park Place Estates, 5401 W. Business 83, Harlingen. $2.00 pp. For information call 956-412-0375. Beginning Line Dance, 09:00 AM,

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Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N. Loop 499, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-5484. Backyard Habitat Steward Workshop, 09:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr., McAllen. Round Dance, 09:30 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd., Harlingen. For information call 956-423-1170. Square Dance Plus w/Butch Danielski, 09:30 AM, Pine To Palm Resort Park, 802 S. International Blvd., Weslaco. $4.50 pp. Rounds at 9:30 with Marge Scherrill. Square Dance at 10 am. Contact information call 956-973-8335. Power Walk, 10:00 AM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd., Mission. Come have a great time walking. Indoors in the Clubhouse. Walk for fun, to take the pounds off, enjoy the fellowship of others. For information call 956-581-1871. FREE Zumba Classes, 10:00 AM, South Padre Island KOA, 1 Padre Blvd., South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-5665. Countrycising - Line dance + exercise, 10:00 AM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N. Alamo Rd., Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. Intermediate Line Dance, 10:00 AM,

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N. perienced players. The club meets in Loop 499, Harlingen. For informa- A-2 of the clubhouse. Please call to let us know you are coming so that we can tion call 956-423-5484. All Illinois Valley Reunion, 11:00 AM, Mr. leave word at the gate. 956-521-8635. Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen. Country Music Jam, 01:00 PM, J-5 RV For information call 956-279-7916. Park, 3907 N. Taylor Rd., Mission. Host: Water Aerobics, 11:00 AM, Sleepy Valley Marion Price, Coffee & cookies served. Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd., Mission. For information call 956-682-7495. Come join us for a great time. Great way Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Paradise Park, to relax, exercise and meet people. For Inc., 100 E. Hackberry Ave., McAllen. information call 956-581-1871. Lunch available 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Women’s Bible Study, 11:00 AM, For information call 956-682-8081. Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Lakewood RV Loop 499, Harlingen. For informa- Resort, 4525 Graham Rd., Harlingen. For information call 956-423-1170. tion call 956-423-5484. Open Jam, 11:00 AM, Leisure World, Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Roadrunner 400 E. 18th St., Weslaco. 11:00am RV Park, 1222 N. Cesar Chavez Rd., - 12:00pm Lunch Served, 12:00pm Alamo. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. - 2:00pm Music. For information For information call 712-259-2222. Jam w/Ray & Gynger, 01:00 PM, Olecall 956-447-3821. Art in the Park, 11:00 AM, McAllen Na- ander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S. ture Center, 4101 W. Bus. 83, McAllen. Conway Ave., Mission. Oleander’s FaTaco Tuesday, 11:30 AM, Sleepy mous Cake served at half time!! For Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd., information call 262-497-4241. Mission. $5.00 pp. All you can eat Open Jams, 01:00 PM, Magnolia Park, tacos and homemade charro beans! 3707 E. US Highway 83, Donna. For For information call 956-581-1871. information call 414-640-0994. Boat Ride/River Tour, 12:00 PM, River- Bluegrass Jam Session, 01:30 PM, side Club, 214 E. Chimney Rd., Mission. Kenwood RV Resort, 1201 N. Main St., La Feria. For information call For information call 956-581-1033. Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Meet- 956-797-1875. ing, 12:00 PM, Echo Hotel & Con- Country Music Jam, 02:00 PM, Casa ference Center, S. Closner Blvd., del Valle, 1048 N. Alamo Rd., Alamo. Edinburg. Lunch will be served at For information call 956-783-5008. 12:15 pm followed by meeting and Happy Hour w/Lynn Dvorak, 03:00 PM, program. For reservations call Lynne Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N. International Blvd., Weslaco. Pass the Kephart 563-419-1619. Michigan Good Sam Luncheon, 12:00 Hat. BYOB. Free ice. For information PM, Harold’s Country Kitchen, 2111 call 620-441-1173. E. Business 83, Donna. For informa- Country Jam Dinner, 04:00 PM, Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N. Maytion call 517-927-3053. Diabetes Management Class, 01:00 PM, berry Rd., Mission. For information McAllen Medical Center East Class- call 956-580-4545. room, 3rd Floor. Classes are provided in Jam Dinner, 04:00 PM, Enchanted Valley English and Spanish every other week. Ranch, 7300 Monroe St., Mission. VariFor more information, please call Mary able choices each week such as sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, soups, Escaname at 956-971-5850. Cribbage, 01:00 PM, American Legion etc. For information call 956-519-8597. Post 439, 219 E. Commercial Ave., La Fe- Taco Tuesday, 04:00 PM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd. W, ria. For information call 956-797-3701. Thief River Falls & Northwest MN Area Mission. $5.00 pp. Your choice of Reunion, 01:00 PM, Mr. Gatti’s Piz- beef or chicken or meatless, 2 good za, 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen. Win- sized tacos or taco salad and hot cofter Texans and former residents from fee or ice tea. Don’t forget to save Thief River Falls, MN and Northwest room for dessert, while it lasts. For MN are invited to attend. Registra- information call 956-581-1288. tion begins at 1:15 pm with a meal Rib Dinner, 04:30 PM, American to follow. Please wear your name Legion Post 439, 219 E. Commerbadge. For further information call cial Ave., La Feria. For information call 956-797-3701. 218-689-4289 or 328-689-2966. Winter Haven Resort Chess Club, 01:00 Lasagna Dinner, 05:00 PM, American PM, Winter Haven Resort, 3501 Old Legion Post 37, 1305 E. Jasmine Port Isabel Rd., Brownsville. 1:00 pm Ave., McAllen. For information call to 2:00 pm chess training and then 956-682-7841. play from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The Taco Nite w/Jim Staton, 05:00 PM, members range from beginners to ex- American Legion Post 101, 417 S.

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Cage Blvd., Pharr. 3 Taco Plate $6.50, Taco Salad - $7.50, Chalupa - $2.50 each, Extra Taco - $2.50, Extra Sour Cream - $.50, for information call 956-787-7451. Country Jam w/Ed Murray, 05:30 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St., Mission. For information call 956-519-8597. Overeaters Anonymous, 06:00 PM, McAllen Heart Hospital, 1900 S. D St., McAllen. Are you having problems with food? Come join us for an informative support group on how to help control your cravings. For information call Carmen 956-475-3791. Love & Chocolate, 06:00 PM, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, 1906 S. Closner Blvd., Edinburg. Love & Chocolate is a pre-Valentine’s Day celebration brought to you by the Dustin Michael Sekula Memorial Library & Edinburg Arts. The event features poetry, art, a live dance performance, and lots and lots of chocolate. For information call 956-383-6246. Country Jam, 06:00 PM, Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N. Mayberry Rd., Mission. For information call 956-580-4545. Karaoke, 07:00 PM, American Legion Post 439, 219 E. Commercial Ave., La Feria. For information call 956-797-3701. Dance w/Ken Thompson, 07:00 PM, Emerald Grove Resort, 8989 W. Business 83, Harlingen. $5.00 pp. Public welcome, soft drinks & ice available for sale. For information call 956-793-4099. Dance w/Mario, 07:00 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N. Mile 2 West Rd., Mercedes. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-825-9509. Dance w/The Castaway, 07:00 PM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N. Loop 499, Harlingen. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-423-5484. Mardi Gras Dance w/Tony Perez Band, 07:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH

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Park, 1051 W. Business Hwy 83, Donna. $7.00 pp. BYOB. Popcorn & Soda for sale. For information call 956-464-5191. Square Dance, 07:00 PM, Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr. Doors open @ 6:15pm. For more information call 956-283-7581. Entertainment w/David Church, 07:00 PM, Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr. Doors open @ 6:15pm. For information call 956-787-5773. Entertainment w/Dixon & Company, 7:00 PM, Carefree Valley Resort, 4506 N. Business 77, Harlingen. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-425-2540. Entertainment w/Herb & Sharon, 07:00 PM, Roadrunner RV Park, 1222 N. Cesar Chavez Rd., Alamo. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-787-8047. Entertainment w/Jason Whorlow, 07:00 PM, Trails End RV Resort, 2001 S. Texas Blvd., Weslaco. $6.00 pp. For more information call 956-351-5701. Entertainment w/Kenny Hess, 07:00 PM, Alamo Rose RV Park, 938 S. Alamo Rd., Alamo. $7.00 pp. Concessions Available. For information call 956-783-2605. Entertainment w/Pan-O-Steel Drums, 07:00 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E. Sioux Rd., Pharr. McAllen High School’s talented steel drum band. Donations. For information call 956-787-6461. Entertainment w/Rolando Reyes, 07:00 PM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S. Airport Dr., Weslaco. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-638-3158. Entertainment w/Shake Rattle Roll, 07:00 PM, Green Gate Grove, 700 N. Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission. $6.00 pp. For information call 319-795-8101. Entertainment w/Tribute to Manilow & Midler, 07:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd., Harlingen. $12.00 pp in Advance. $15.00 pp at the Door. For information call 956-428-7116. Karaoke, 07:00 PM, American Legion Post 101, 417 S. Cage Blvd., Pharr. •

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Calling All Winter Texans to Complete the Winter Texan Survey Special to Welcome Home RGV

Winter

Texans make a huge difference to the Valley! You spend money, volunteer to help others, and share your love of life with the community. Now is the time for Winter Texans to let your power be known by completing the new Winter Texan Study at www.utrgv.edu/wintertexan. The study asks questions that will be used to inform business and community leaders about how much money the Winter Texans spend in the Valley—or put differently—how much money would be lost if Winter Texans weren’t here! “Politicians, businesses and tourism officials often ask me about Winter Texans and their economic impact. With this survey’s results, I can answer those questions and make a real difference in how the community values Winter Texans,” said Dr. Penny Simpson, director of the Business and Tourism Research Center at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. This year’s study not only looks at

the economic impact of the Winter Texans on the Valley and on Mexico border towns, but also looks at Winter Texans’ attitudes toward purchases of wills and prepaid funerals. “Very little academic research has examined why people do or do not purchase these products, and we are grateful for the insights our RGV Winter Texans provide to this area of academic research,” said Simpson. All Winter Texans are invited to participate in the study, which will be online until February 26. All survey participants will be entered into a drawing to win a new Kindle Fire. The center, located in the College of Business and Entrepreneurship, is part of the University’s outreach program designed to provide research and professional service to the region and the state. It also provides educational opportunities to UTRGV students by actively involving them in the research activities of the center. The biennial Winter Texan Report has been conducted since 1986. •

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Thank you for your responses to this important research. Please answer each question in this survey then return by mail OR COMPLETE ONLINE at http://utrgv.edu/wintertexan by February 26 for a chance to win a cash prizes or a Kindle Fire. Mail to: Tourism Research Center For additional information contact **All information is UTRGV – College of Business Penny Simpson at 956.665.2829 CONFIDENTIAL** 1201 West University Dr. Edinburg, TX 78539

Special to Welcome Home RGV

1. Are you a Winter Texan?

o Yes

2. What is your home state or province?

o No

_____________state

3. What is your home zip code/postal code? ______________zip 4. How many days will you most likely be in the Valley? 5. Counting this trip, how many years have you been coming to the Valley?

days years

9. List any other activities you enjoy? ________________________________

IN MEXICO BORDER TOWNS: 10. About how many trips will you make to a Mexico BORDER town this visit to the Valley?

__________ # of trips

11. On average, how much do you spend, in dollars, ON EACH TRIP to a Mexico BORDER town? $__ __ __ Dollars spend each trip

6. What type of housing do you use while in the Valley? (select one) o Stay with family/friends o Own RV o Own mobile home o Own apartment/condo o Own house

12. In dollars (no cents), please estimate how much you spend, on average, per trip to a Mexico BORDER town on the following: (round to nearest dollar)

o Hotel/motel o Rent RV o Rent mobile home o Rent apartment/condo o Rent house

7. What are your reasons for coming to the Valley? (check all that apply)

A lot

Often

Sometimes

Rarely

8. How often do you visit or participate in the following activities while in the Valley?

o Friendly people o To visit Mexico o Social activities o Nature activities o Cost of living o Other _________________________

Never

o Winter vacation o Shopping o Medical reasons o Climate o Business o Visit friends/family

Sight-seeing in Mexico

1

2 3 4 5

Travel tours

1

2 3 4 5

Flea markets

1

2 3 4 5

Historical sites

1

2 3 4 5

Beach

1 2 3 4 5

Wildlife/nature refuges

1

Fishing

1 2 3 4 5

Museums

1 2 3 4 5

Golf

1 2 3 4 5

Festivals

1 2 3 4 5

Music/jams

1 2 3 4 5

Libraries

1 2 3 4 5

Birding

1 2 3 4 5

Bicycling

1 2 3 4 5

Zoo

1 2 3 4 5

Vounteering

1 2 3 4 5

Softball

1 2 3 4 5

Exercising

1 2 3 4 5

Crafting

1 2 3 4 5

Dancing

1 2 3 4 5

$ Shopping

$ Sight-seeing

$ Dining

$ Prescriptions

$ Dental

$ Doctor

$ Other

13. IN THE VALLEY: Please estimate the average MONTHLY amount your household spends on the following while you are IN THE VALLEY: (round to nearest dollar--no cents) $ Groceries

$ Medical

$

$ Housing

Eating out

$ Entertainment

$ Clothing

$ Transportation

$ Utilities

2 3 4 5 $ Other

14. Please estimate your TOTAL expenditures on the following MAJOR PURCHASES while in the Valley this visit: $ Appliances

$ Auto

$ Electronics

$ RV

$

Mobile home

$ Property

$ House/condo

$ Medical

$

$ Furniture

Travel tours

$ Other

15. How much in TOTAL dollars (no cents) do you think you will spend while in the Valley this visit? $_______________ SURVEY CONTINUES ON NEXT PAGE >>

February 2016to•the • •Valley Welcome Home WINTER TEXAN • • • your o official to the rioorgrande valley 22Do you 21. What comments recommendations do you have for city officials 16. plan to3,return next year? o Yes No connection in the Rio Grande Valley? If not, where will you go next Winter? ________________________ 17. Why would you NOT return to the Valley? (check all that apply) o Health

o Family reasons o Gas price increases o Decrease in income o Other (specify) _________________

o Increased costs in the Valley o Try new places o Violence or terrorism o Unhappy with the Valley

22. Including yourself, how many people are in your household while in the Valley? 23. What is your age?

18. In general, how would you rate your health? o Poor

o Fair

o Good o Very Good

__ __ # of people in household __ __ years old

24. What is your gender?

o Excellent

o Male

o Female

Compared to others my age, I take less medicine.

Strongly Agree

Agree

Neutral

Disagree

19. Please indicate how strongly you agree or disagree with the following:

Strongly Disagree

25. What is your ethnicity?

1

2 3 4

5

Compared to others my age, I think I’m in better health.

1

2 3 4

5

I really don’t have any physical problems.

1

2 3 4

5

I enjoy having control over my own destiny. I think I have more self-confidence than most people my age.

1 1

2 3 4 2 3 4

5 5

When I set my mind to achieve something, I usually achieve it.

1

2 3 4

5

I am usually able to get what I want.

1

2 3 4

5

I have high self-esteem.

1

2 3 4

5

I regularly donate to charitable causes.

1

2 3 4

5

I frequently participate in volunteer work.

1

2 3 4

5

I am willing to help strangers.

1

2 3 4

5

I believe that practicing small acts of kindness towards strangers provides its own reward.

1

2 3 4

5

o White o Black

o Hispanic o Asian

o Mixed o Other______________

26. What is your marital status? o Married

o Single

o Widowed

o Divorced/separated

27. What is your highest educational attainment? o Less than high school o Some college, no degree o Bachelor’s degree

o High school graduate o Associate’s degree o Graduate/professional degree

28. What is your current employment status? o Work full-time o Retired within past year o Work part-time o Unemployed (looking for a job) o Other _________________________

o Retired more than one year

29. What is your combined annual household income? o Less than $20,000 o $20K - $29,999 o $30K - $39,999 o $40K - $49,999 o $50K - $59,999

o $60K - $69,999 o $70K - $79,999 o $80K - $99,999 o $100K - $149,999 o More than $150,000

30. Would you agree to serve on a consumer panel where you might be contacted up to 2 times a year for your opinion about issues or products?

o Yes

o No

ENTRY FORM FOR PRIZES 20. In general, how strongly do you agree or disagree that YOU ARE someone who...

Name:__________________________________________________

Is talkative

1 2 3 4 5

Valley Address:___________________________________________

Tends to find fault with others

1

2 3 4

5

City:______________________Phone Number:__________________

Does a thorough job

1

2 3 4

5

Email Address:___________________________________________

Is depressed, blue

1

2 3 4

5

Is original, comes up with new ideas

1

2 3 4

5

Is reserved

1 2 3 4 5

Is helpful and unselfish with others

1

2 3 4

5

Can be somewhat careless

1

2 3 4

5

Is relaxed, handles stress well

1

2 3 4

5

Is curious about many things

1

2 3 4

5

Is full of energy

1

2 3 4

5

Starts quarrels with others

1

2 3 4

5

Is a reliable worker

1

2 3 4

5

Can be tense

1

2 3 4

5

Prefers work that is routine

1

2 3 4

5

All information is confidential. Winners will be notified no later than March 12, 2016. COMPLETE ONLINE AT www.UTRGV.edu/WinterTexan OR mail to: Tourism Research Center UTRGV – College of Business 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, TX 78539

This research has been reviewed by the UTRGV Institutional Review Board (IRB). Please contact the IRB if you have questions about your rights as a research subject (956-665-2889 or irb@utrgv.edu).

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

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Tee Time in the RGV:

An Introduction to Valley Golf Courses Tierra Santa Golf Course : For Golf and So Much More Special to Welcome Home RGV

Tierra

Santa Golf Course is a public course and is among the most beautiful in the country, thanks to the unique tropical setting of the Rio Grande Valley. It has wide spaces, natural growth, and a fantastic layout for both the champion and the rookie player. It is a course you will play again and again and enjoy every time. The course was built and designed by Jeff Brauer, with the help of Steve Elkington. It opened in 1997 for play. In addition to being an excellent locale for golf, it is also a perfect setting for an outdoor wedding, complete with a waterfall in the background. The facility has a large dining room suitable for corporate meetings. The restaurant is full-service. They can satisfy the golfer for a sandwich and drink following a round of golf or prepare a banquet-style meal. The fairways are 419 Bermuda grass while the greens are Champion Bermuda. The course has sand traps strategically placed on every hole. Water plays an important part of your golf experience on this course, as there are a number of lakes. The front nine is set among a planned residential development community with some beautiful large

1901 Club de Amistad Weslaco, TX 78596

956-973-1811

homes of varied architectural designs. The back nine is more open, with larger and straighter fairways. But you need to be alert or the traps, swales, howling winds, and mounds will bite you! The course has four sets of tees with 72 par. Three are rated for men: 7139 yards rated at 73.6/124, 6601 yards rated at 70.8/119, and 6045 yards rated at 68.2/110. Yardage of 5313 is rated for women at 71.2/121. This course is located in South Weslaco at 1901 Club De Amistad. David Martin is the general manager, and Joey Rios is the director of golf. You can call 956-973-1811 for tee times. For golf, for weddings, or for corporate meetings, head out to the beautiful Tierra Santa Golf Course. •

The Rio Grande Valley is blessed with great weather, as well as great golf courses. There is a course for every player, from beginners to accomplished golfers. There are more than twenty 18hole courses throughout the Valley and almost as many nine-hole courses. Some of the nine-hole courses are Par 3s, which are perfect for the beginner and for our older citizens who still enjoy the game but are unable to play a larger course. Some of the courses are public and some are private. In each publication, Welcome Home RGV will highlight one of the Valley’s great golf courses.

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PARK NEWS

Eastgate Mobile RV Park’s Senior Ladies Celebrate the Music of the Beach Boys: Baby Shower for Harlingen Nonprofits Good Vibrations at Llano Grande Special to Welcome Home RGV

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January 17, the women at Eastgate Mobile/RV Park had our second Senior Ladies’ Baby Shower. Our event in 2015 was such a huge success that the Eastgate Ladies decided we’d do it again this year. It was another HUGE success. This is a charitable event for mothers and mothers-to-be in Harlingen. Packages were presented for the Gabriel Project at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and items were also delivered to the Women’s and Children’s Protective Service (Rainbow Room) and The Church of Christ all right here in Harlingen. Women from the board of Harlingen’s Children’s Protective Service attended and explained to our ladies what the CPS does and expressed their thanks for our donations.

Sun, surf, and California girls!

The event was well represented by the Ladies at Eastgate, and a fun time was had by all. Games, cake and punch were all a part of the fun-filled afternoon. A BIG thanks to all who participated.•

Annual Flea Market and Bake Sale February 6 at Lemon Tree Estates Special to Welcome Home RGV

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Tree Estates’ Ladies Auxiliary members Kathy Pugh, Mary Rehwaldt, and Theresa Donald pose for a picture amid preparations for the Annual Flea Market and Bake Sale to be held February 6 from 8:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Lemon Tree Estates is located at 1510 E. Business Hwy 83 in Mission. •

Cauliflower Cashew Salad Submitted by Karen Parsons, Paradise South RV Park

Cauliflower Cashew Salad • 1 head iceberg lettuce, torn into small pieces • 1 head cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese • 2 cups seasoned croutons • 2 cups cashews Dressing: • 1 cup mayonnaise • ½ cup sugar • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese Combine salad ingredients. In a separate bowl, combine dressing ingredients. Just before serving, combine salad and dressing and toss to coat. Serves 10-12. Enjoy!

Those were the days. Celebrate the music of The Beach Boys with Good Vibrations at Llano Grande Resort & Country Club Friday, February 26, at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Good Vibrations is the ultimate, exciting tribute to the music and spirit of The Beach Boys. Audiences across the country, as well as fans of The Beach Boys, have been mesmerized by this amazing group and their faithful renditions of The Beach Boys’ classic hits like “California Girls,” “Surfin’ USA,” “I Get Around,” “Help Me Rhonda,” “Fun, Fun, Fun” and the group’s namesake hit, “Good Vibrations.” This exciting show takes us on a musical journey of sun, surf, cars, and girls as these incredible musicians capture the incomparable harmonies of The Beach Boys, recreating their unique sound right before your ears. This is a high-energy show that gets the crowd on its feet as it moves to the greatest hits of America’s most legendary band. Good Vibrations was honored to

have performed for The Beach Boys themselves at the California State Historical Landmark dedication of the childhood home of founding members Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson. Good Vibrations also performed with founding Beach Boy Al Jardine for a number of high profile shows, which included an appearance at the legendary Indianapolis 500. Now you can enjoy this memorable music at Llano Grande Resort & Country Club, 2215 East West Blvd in Mercedes (Exit Mile 2 West off Expressway 83 and go south about a mile). Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the Llano Grande activity office. To order and pay by phone, call 956-565-2228. For more information, contact Robert Ferguson at 574-361-2947. •

Revised Contact Information for Men of A-Chord Special to Welcome Home RGV

The Men of A-Chord has a newly elected president, Jerry Bowman. He can be reached at 586-461-2171 for any questions and information. Upcoming performances for the group are Thursday, February 4, at the Victoria Palms Resort in Weslaco and Wednesday, February 10, at the San Juan Gardens in San Juan. •

Ringgold County, Iowa Reunion this Friday in San Juan Special to Welcome Home RGV

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annual Ringgold County, Iowa Reunion will be held this Friday, February 5, at Ann’s Restaurant, 221 W. U.S. Highway 83 (Business 83) in San Juan. Registration begins at 11:00 a.m. For

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IMAS Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families Museums for All to increase accessibility of high-quality museum learning resources Special to Welcome Home RGV

Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV Marks The International Museum of Art &

National Mentoring Month with a Mentor Mingle Special to Welcome Home RGV

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January will mark the 15th annual National Mentoring Month, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV is participating in this campaign aimed at expanding quality mentoring opportunities to connect more of our community’s young people with caring adults by hosting a mentor mingle Friday January 29, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. This mingle held at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV, located at 702 Cullen Street (Rogers & Expressway 281), will highlight the benefits of mentoring and share the process for becoming a mentor. “There is a powerful mentoring effect demonstrated by research and the experiences of young people who are connected to a mentor,” said Sabrina Walker Hernandez, Chief Professional Officer for Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV. “Mentoring is linked to improved academic, social and economic prospects for your people, and that ultimately strengthens our community.” Research has shown that when matched through a quality mentoring program, mentors can play a powerful role in providing young people with the tools to make responsible decisions, stay focused and engaged in school, and reduce or avoid risky behavior like skipping school, drug use, and other negative activities. For example, in a recent national report called The Mentoring Effect, young people who were at-risk for not completing high school but who had a mentor were 55 percent more likely to be enrolled in college than those who did not have a mentor. They were also: • 81% more likely to report participating regularly in sports or extracurricular activities. • 78% more likely to volunteer regularly in their communities. • More than twice as likely to say they held a leadership position in a club or sports team. This same report found that one in three young people in our country will grow up without a mentor. Today, in our community there are many kids who could benefit from having a mentor. As we focus on engaging more community members in volunteering as mentors, we will share a simple

message: Be Someone Who Matters to Someone Who Matters. Mentoring relationships are basic human connections that let a young person know he/she matters, and mentors frequently report that their relationships make them feel like someone who matters in another person’s life. National Mentoring Month is led by MENTOR: the National Mentoring Partnership and the Harvard School of Public Health, with support from the Highland Street Foundation. Each year since its launch in 2002, National Mentoring Month has enjoyed the strong support of the president and the United States Congress. Other prominent individuals who have participated in the campaign include Maya Angelou, former president Bill Clinton, Clint Eastwood, Quincy Jones, Cal Ripken Jr., Bill Russell, and Usher. Since 1969, the Boys & Girls Club has played an integral role in Edinburg and the surrounding community, providing daily programs and services to over 16,000 young people. During the school year, the club is open Monday – Friday, 3:30 - 8:00 p.m., and during the summer, the hours are 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The club has moved its main site and administration to its new building, the Legacy Center, located at 702 Cullen Street (Rogers and 281). The club offers programs that emphasize character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, and sports, fitness, and recreation. If you would like to learn more about the role mentoring plays in our community, find volunteer opportunities, learn how to join our team of professionals, or find out more about our youth development programs, call 956-383-2582 or visit our website at www.edinburgkids. com. If you would like to make a contribution, please contact Sabrina Walker-Hernandez, Chief Professional Officer at 956-383-2582 or email swalker@edinburgkids.com or you can text “CLUB” to 20222 to donate $5.00. Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV is a proud partner of the City of Edinburg and a United Way of South Texas Agency. •

Science (IMAS) recently announced that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) to encourage families of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and to build lifelong museum habits. The program will enable low-income families to visit International Museum of Art and Science for a minimal fee of $1.00 per person (up to four per card) with the presentation of an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card and/ or WIC. Families can also visit any participating museum year-round for a minimal fee. Museums for All is part of the International Museum of Art & Science’s broad commitment to seek, include, and welcome all. The Museums for All initiative represents a long stride toward the goal of reaching more children and parents, especially those living in poverty, with the valuable learning resources of museums. Museums, with their unique focus on bringing children, families, and communities together, are committed to providing access to all. Each year, museums host more than 31 million visitors. The Museums for All initiative will allow museums to further expand their reach and impact. The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) launched this program February 1. Meanwhile, the existing Thursday Family Fun Night dollar admission from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. will continue to be available

until March 31, 2016. April 1, 2016, our general admission will be $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and students with a valid ID, $4 for children 4-12 years old, and children 0-3 years old will be admitted for FREE. We will be offering NEW Thursday night programs, workshops, and activities, including some favorites like “Art After Dark.” • About the Institute of Museum and Library Services The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 17,500 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant-making, policy development, and research-help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. About the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) In an increasingly complex world, children’s museums provide a place where all kids can learn through play and exploration with the caring adults in their lives. There are approximately 400 children’s museums around the world, which annually reach more than 31 million visitors. ACM provides leadership, professional development, advocacy, and resources for its member organizations and individuals. To learn more about ACM and to find an ACM-member children’s museum near you, visit www.ChildrensMuseums.org.

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Special to Welcome Home RGV

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is coming and so are the birds. Professional bird guide Erik Bruhnke is teaching THREE workshops in March at Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center. There is something for everyone, whether you are a beginner, an intermediate, or an advanced birder! Beginner and Intermediate workshops are ten classes long and cover a large range of topics. To register for the workshops, visit webtrac.mcallen.net or call 956-381-3370. Are you new to birdwatching? The Beginning Birder Workshop will teach you about birds, in general, show you how to attract more birds to your backyard, and demonstrate how to locate and identify common birds in the Rio Grande Valley. Students can try out loaner binoculars, flip through different types of field guides, and learn about different types of field gear. This workshop covers a great deal of bird identification geared towards beginning birders, and students are encouraged to bring photos of birds whose identification

has stumped them. After spending some time in the classroom, the group will explore the grounds to put their newfound skills to the test! Pre-registration for this workshop is required (activity #167100.01). No longer a beginner but not yet a master? People who are currently birding and are looking to advance their bird identification skills will have a great time in the Intermediate Birding Workshop! People attending this workshop will benefit greatly from the species-by-species presentation,

delving into identification specifics for every bird seen in Texas! Audio and visual components are covered, and a wide assortment of catchy anecdotes are blended playfully into this highly informative workshop. This workshop was a big hit last year! Pre-registration for this workshop is required (activity #167101.01). Are you ready to step up your game as a birdwatcher? Join Erik Bruhnke on Saturday afternoons in March as he reveals and simplifies the exciting world of bird identification through the Advanced Bird ID Series. Each session will focus on a different group of birds: March 5--Warblers, March 12--Raptors, March 19--Gulls, and March 26--Pelagic birds. Preregistration is not required for this series, and the price is $5 per session. These workshops are designed to make you a better birder while immersing you in the fun world of birds. The more we know about birds, the more we appreciate and connect with them on a special level. We’re looking forward to birding with you this March! Quinta Mazatlan is located one block south of La Plaza Mall at 600 Sunset Drive, McAllen,

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Spring Bird Workshops for Everyone at Quinta Mazatlan

Join professional bird guide, Erik Bruhnke, in March at Quinta Mazatlan. Bruhnke is an award-winning wildlife photographer, professional tour guide for Victor Emanuel Nature Tours, owner of Naturally Avian, and a guide for Texas Pelagics. In March, Bruhnke will be at Quinta Mazatlan World Birding Center in McAllen.

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month-long window of opportunity has opened up for scammers, and its timing is crucial for honest taxpayers. Here’s why: Identity theft. Documents you need in order to file your 2015 tax returns should start arriving soon in your mailbox. Employers are required to mail W-2 and 1099 forms by January 31; banks and brokerage firms may have later deadlines. With your Social Security number and other sensitive information on these forms, this paperwork provides identity thieves with enough details to open fraudulent accounts in your name. It’s especially easy pickings for crooks to simply follow postal carriers and steal these just-delivered tax documents from mailboxes. Having a locked mailbox or post office box or being home to retrieve mail provides some security. But if none of these options applies to you, consider asking a trusted athome neighbor to promptly collect your mail or have it held at the post office for personal pickup. Also, pay close attention to what expected tax documents have arrived and when; if you haven’t received them by midFebruary, call the sender to ask why. If you learn that a document was sent to you, but you didn’t receive it, consider an immediate credit freeze. Tax-refund fraud. By mid-February, your tax refund may have already been claimed by another type of ID thief — namely, one who e-files a fraudulent IRS return under your identity. This kind of swindler doesn’t need your tax documents because to file returns electronically, all that’s needed (besides a computer) is a name, birth date, and SSN — info that’s available elsewhere for as little as $25.

Why timing matters: The IRS began accepting individual electronic returns January 19, but employers don’t have to provide the agency with correct employment information until March. And though the agency may not match employer-provided data with consumers’ tax returns for months, it issues 90 percent of refunds within 21 days of receiving e-filed returns. This allows well-timed scammers committing stolen identity refund fraud (SIRF), as it’s called, the chance to make up fake W-2/1099 and other information “so that the IRS receives the false SIRF return before legitimate taxpayers have time to file their returns,” the Justice Department explains. “The SIRF perpetrators arrange to have the refunds electronically transferred to debit cards or delivered to addresses where they can steal the refund out of the mail.” Although the IRS says it stops most fraudulent claims, each year billions in refunds reach SIRF scammers, and refund-seeking bogus state tax returns are also filed. The good news: This year the agency has new initiatives and technology to combat tax-refund fraud. And victims of refund rip-offs eventually get their entitled money. But if possible, file your tax returns ASAP to prevent possible headaches and future identity theft. To learn more about the AARP Fraud Watch Network go to aarp.org/ fraudwatchnetwork. •

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Potluck Possibilities: Great Food To Share

I don’t make many “scratch” cakes; the mixes available are so good and the results predictable. But I really loved this cake I tasted at a friend’s home, so I knew I had to pass on the recipe and make it for a potluck soon. •

by Sandy Olson

Susan’s Mother’s Oatmeal Cake • 1 cup oatmeal • 1 stick margarine, room temperature • 1 ½ cups hot water Place the above ingredients into a bowl and let sit for 20 minutes. Add the following and mix well together: • 1 1/3 cups flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 cup sugar • 1 teaspoon cinnamon • 1 cup brown sugar • 2 eggs • 1 teaspoon vanilla • ½ teaspoon nutmeg Pour into a sprayed 9 x 13” pan and bake in a 350-degree oven until done, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, mix together the topping: • 6 tablespoons margarine • ½ cup brown sugar • ½ cup chopped nuts • ¼ cup evaporated milk • ½ cup coconut • ½ teaspoon vanilla As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, carefully spread the topping over the cake. Set the oven to “broil” and place the cake under the broiler until bubbly. Watch carefully! This is delicious served with ice cream or whipped cream. Sandy Olson, lifelong foodie, restaurant reviewer, cooking teacher. Summer Iowan; Winter Texan. You can contact Sandy at midwestfoodie@gmail.com.

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Randy Hoelscher:

The Border Cook

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Real Texas Chili!

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hope to spark your interest in regional foods you might not have tried before. Today we’ll dive into Texas chili, sometimes called chili con carne – literally, chili with meat. It is a very simple recipe made of beef and chilis and often includes garlic, onion, tomato, and several spices. This is important – real Texas chili includes no beans. Repeat – NO beans! Chili purists are very adamant about this. Think of it as a Tex-Mex style beef stew. I am providing two recipes: Lyndon B. Johnson’s family chili recipe and my recipe. The president’s recipe comes courtesy of the LBJ Library. It gets its name from the river that flows past the LBJ Ranch - the Texas White House. If you have not visited the LBJ ranch, you should do so. Tours now include the inside of the home – extremely interesting. The presidential library and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin are also great spots to visit.

The following quotoation is attributed to Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th president of the United States: “Chili concocted outside of Texas is usually a weak, apologetic imitation of the real thing. One of the first things I do when I get home to Texas is to have a ‘bowl of red.’ There is simply nothing better.” LBJ would certainly not lead us astray. Here is Mrs. Lyndon B. Johnson’s “Pedernales River Chili” recipe. (pronounced Per-Den-Al-Es ) Truth be told, I did not make a batch of the president’s Pedernales Chili – if it is good enough for a president, it simply has to be good, don’t you think? Now if you want beans in your chili, I have a great recipe for you. Visit our web site to grab the recipe for our chili cook-off winning “Almost South of the Border” chili recipe. It has plenty of beans and a Tex-Mex flair. Buen Apetito! •

Pedernales River Chili Ingredients: • 4 pounds round steak or chuck roast – trimmed and coarsely ground (a chili grind). ½-inch cubes work. • 1 large onion, chopped • 2 cloves garlic, minced • 1 teaspoon dried oregano • 1 teaspoon ground cumin • 6 teaspoons chili powder • 2 (16-ounce) cans whole tomatoes, cut up • 2 to 6 dashes hot sauce (or to taste) • Salt to taste • 2 cups hot water Cooking instructions: In a large frying pan, brown meat with onion and garlic until meat is lightly browned; transfer ingredients to a large heavy kettle or a cast iron Dutch oven. Add oregano, cumin, chili powder, tomatoes, hot sauce, salt, and hot water. Bring just to a boil; lower heat and simmer, covered, for approximately 1 hour or until the meat is tender. Remove from heat. Skim off grease and serve, topped with your favorite condiments. Randy Hoelscher is a transplanted Texan and half-time RGV resident. A long-time cooking enthusiast, he enjoys being “The Border Cook,” spreading the work about Mexican and Tex-Mex Cuisine on his web site - TheBorderCook.com - as well as on social media.

“Bowl of Red” Chili Makes about eight one-cup servings. I was tempted to give instructions for making the sauce with dried peppers, but chili powder is easier, quicker, and tastes just fine.

Ingredients: • About 4 lbs. boneless beef chuck, trimmed and cut into ½-inch cubes. • Trim off the membranes and connective tissue. If it is tough to cut, remove it – keep the tender meat. • 2 Tbsp. cooking oil for browning the meat – add more if the meat sticks to the pan • 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped • 3 Tbsp. chili powder • 3 Tbsp. masa harina (corn tortilla flour) – for thickening – cornmeal will work but the flavor will be a little different • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic (6 cloves minced fresh garlic) • 1 Tbsp. comino (cumin) seed (you can substitute 2 tsp. ground cumin) • 2 tsp. Mexican oregano • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper • 1 – 14-ounce can beef broth • 1¼ cups water – may need to add more to keep meat nearly covered • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar Cooking instructions: Add oil to a Dutch oven or heavy kettle and brown (not gray or tan) the beef in several batches, sprinkling with salt and fresh ground black pepper. Add oil, if needed. Remove beef when browned. Put the chopped onion and garlic in the Dutch oven with a few ounces of the beef broth and cook over medium heat until onions are tender. Stir in chili powder, cornmeal, garlic, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper, and cook a minute or two. Stir in the browned beef, the remaining beef broth, the water, brown sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a slow simmer. Simmer covered for 1 ½ to 2 hours or until meat is tender. To serve, try topping your ‘Bowl of Red’ with sour cream, shredded cheese, corn chips, or you own favorite topping. How did my official tasters rate this recipe? They rated it from 6 to 10 with an average of almost 9. Their comments were; too spicy, needs more heat, too sweet, needs salt, and needs ‘something.’ I believe none of them have ever experienced chili without beans. Their comments clearly show the flavor is a matter of personal taste, so when you make it, be sure to taste the chili while it cooks and adjust spices to your personal taste.

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D From the Inside, Out D Sewing Will Make It So

by Marge Flados

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took two semesters of home economics in high school, a required course for all female students. It was designed to teach girls how to be homemakers since that was deemed our calling at that point in time. We called it “home ec.” It included cooking, sewing, and a little nutrition and color sense. Elk Point High School was in the center of South Dakota’s most fertile farmland, and many of the students were farm- born and raised. A course of one-size-fits-all is usually the rule in our public schools, and this was no different. When we embarked on the cooking unit in home ec., it was an eye-opener. The first thing we learned to make was eggs Benedict. In the rural Midwest in the 1940s, no one in that class (or, I would venture to guess, any of their parents), had ever heard of eggs Benedict. But we learned how to prepare them! My mom’s response was, “Eggs what?” Another must-know-how-to-do was stuffed pork chops and potatoes au gratin, neither of which was standard fare among the farm families of Union County, South Dakota. We may not have learned how to fry an egg or make a meat loaf, but we did learn how to properly set a table as well as many other useful things. The sewing unit was traumatic since it took us three weeks to sew an apron, and I knew my mom could whip one out in 20 minutes on a sewing machine she pedaled with her feet. We basted, measured, stitched, and ripped and came out with an apron of sorts, but I felt I had sewed mine four times before it was considered finished. I do not know if home ec. is a part of the public school curriculum in this day and time. After I married, I expressed a desire to sew. We had very little money to spare, if any at all, but my dear husband scraped enough together to buy me a portable Sears Kenmore sewing machine. Husbands will do whatever it takes to buy their wives a sewing machine. It must be a throwback to a primeval time when the women chewed on leather hides to make loin clothes for their husbands and family. I just know it is time-honored and a really goofy emotional conviction that is rooted in the primitive areas of men’s brains. Patterns cost 10 or 15 cents, thread was a dime, and fabric was cheap. Women sewed. I decided I, too, would sew. We had been married for a year and a half, we were living

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in New London, Connecticut and there was a nice Officers’ Club on the Submarine Base. I needed some dressy clothes, so I decided to sew something special. My brain was out to lunch. The very first garment I chose to sew on my new sewing machine was a federal blue, peau de soie cocktail dress with a modified bustle. I bought the pattern, the thread, and the fabric and went to work. I had decided anyone who can read can sew. Instructions were very specific. It turned out to be true. The gown was finished, it fit, and it was very attractive, although a little dressier than I had visualized in my mind’s eye. I wore it and it looked good. My sewing career was launched. I wanted to sew the world. I sewed everything I wore. I even sewed shirts for my husband. When our children were born, I sewed coats and trousers and knitted caps and mittens to match. Fara’s little dresses were beautiful, with lace trims and smocking; I sewed Mark’s little tailored trousers out of Norman’s worn-out ones by using the parts of his trousers where the fabric was not worn. I tailored pockets, a little fly, everything just like an adult pair of trousers. I was a sewing maniac. When my daughter grew older, I would copy beautiful evening gowns she liked from a store or magazine. I lined them with all raw seams turned inside so the insides of her gowns were lovely, as well. I finally got over it. Now I use my sewing machine to repair and patch and little else. But it was a grand pastime, sewing for my family. I attribute my “sewing” life to my experience in home economics, where I spent four weeks making a dumb-looking apron, but even then, I planned on sewing much grander things. • M. Flados is a resident of Harlingen and can be reached at nflados@rgv.rr.com

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New Alpha Male Introduced to

Mandrill Troop at Gladys Porter Zoo Special to Welcome Home RGV

For the first time in nearly two years,

the Gladys Porter Zoo’s mandrill troop has a leader. At 10:30 a.m. Thursday morning, January 21, “Sugriva,” a large, mature, six-year-old male, joined the zoo’s family of three other mandrills. Although the introduction was extremely peaceful, it was obvious to zoo staff that the troop recognized his solemn dominance. While two relatively small females and a young male climbed, played, and sought out hidden treats, there was not a squabble amongst them. They kept a cautious eye on Sugriva, as well as a respectful distance. All the while he looked calmly on, as if to credit his namesake, the monkey king from the Hindu epic Ramayana. Sugriva’s role is very important to the long-term health and wellbeing of the entire troop. In groups of some primates with no alpha male present, it is common for the largest females to become physically aggressive toward other members. Sugriva will not only bring social balance to the troop, but he will hopefully sire new offspring. Mandrills are the largest monkeys in the world and are also known as

the most brightly colored mammals in existence. Males average 70 pounds but can weigh up to 100, while females average fewer than 30 pounds. This threatened species is native to the rainforests of Western Central Africa. They often travel in large groups, numbering in the hundreds. This makes them easy targets for hunters with high-powered rifles. Their biggest threat, besides being hunted for food, is loss of habitat due to competition from agricultural development and human settlement. For more information, please call the Gladys Porter Zoo at 956-546-7187. •

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Pharrmers Market February 4 at the Food Bank RGV Special to Welcome Home RGV

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Chris Bueno, community garden manager at the Food Bank RGV, invites everyone to the Pharrmers Market. There will be a wide variety of colorful veggies on sale, as well as a hot lunch!

folks will again have more access to fresh fruits, veggies, and handcrafted items at the Pharrmers Market from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. February 4 at the Food Bank RGV, located at 724 N. Cage Blvd. in Pharr. The new hours will give health-minded people another lunchtime option in the Pharr area. The market is always seeking vendors selling organic and natural produce that will help the Food Bank RGV promote a healthy lifestyle and increase access to food for lowincome, food-insecure households. As always, expect to be surprised with special events at the market during the 2015-2016 season. “The Pharrmers Market has always

drawn a diverse crowd,” Terri Drefke, Food Bank RGV CEO, said. “We expect a lot more attendance now that we will be having a great variety of foods during the lunch hour. Foodies are going to be flocking to the market every Thursday!” For more information, contact Chris Bueno, community garden manager, at 956-904-4525 or via email at chbueno@foodbankrgv.com. •

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• • • RECIPECONNECTION with Executive Chef Bettina Tolin • • • • • • • • Sauce

Secrets

My philosophy on food and cooking is one of classic simplicity. In my opinion food should be simple, beautiful, fresh and delicious. So often dishes are made too fussy and complicated and that is not always necessary. My true culinary passion is sauces – creating them from unique ingredients, pairing them with new entrees and I also love teaching others how to prepare them. Sauces may seem mystical, and in some ways they are, but they should never be feared. Here I have shared three classic sauces that you can easily prepare at home and surely impress your guests. As you will see, with basically three ingredients and 5 minutes you can have a flawless Alfredo sauce, it’s that simple. After all cooking should be simple, fun and filled with love. Chef’s note: Please note that when using white pepper, it is very fine and far stronger than black pepper, so take care when applying and be conservative.

Simple Marinara Sauce 1 tablespoon pure olive oil 1 yellow onion, small dice 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic 1/2 cup good red wine, such as Chianti or a Merlot 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, San Marzano are best 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, or 1 tablespoon pesto 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan. Add the onion and saute over medium heat until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 additional minute. Increase heat to high and add the wine, scraping up all the brown bits in the pan, until almost all the liquid evaporates, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, basil (or pesto), salt, and pepper. Cover, and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt or pepper as necessary.

Bon Appetit! Beurre Blanc Sauce / Champagne Cream Sauce

Classic Alfredo Sauce

1 shallot, minced 1 cup white wine (or Champagne) 1 cup heavy cream 1 stick unsalted cold butter, cut in pieces Kosher salt

1 cup heavy cream 1 stick unsalted cold butter, cut in pieces 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese Salt and white pepper Pasta cooking water, as needed

In a sauté pan, place the shallots and heat for one minute on high heat. Add the wine and allow the liquid to reduce to 1/3 of the original. Add the cream and allow to simmer. Add the cold butter in pieces, shaking the pan to incorporate. Continue to shake until all butter is melted and incorporated, this will ensure that your sauce will not break. Season with salt to taste.

In a sauté pan over medium heat, bring the cream to a simmer. Add the butter in pieces, shaking the pan to incorporate. Continue to shake until all butter is melted and incorporated, this will ensure that your sauce will not break. Remove from heat, add the Parmesan and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Toss with pasta to combine, thinning with pasta water if necessary.

Bettina Tolin is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin, Texas. She has cooked in the kitchens of the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, Florida. She is currently the Executive Chef and General Manager at Marcello’s Italian Restaurant and Bar in Port Isabel, Texas.

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