Welcome Home Winter Texan : Vol 2 Issue 18 : February 22, 2017

FORE! GOLFING IN THE RGV!

This week features local city's #1 Tourist Spot - Shary Municipal Golf Course!

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Check out this week’s listings of what’s happening in the RGV!

RECIPE CONNECTION!

Executive Chef Bettina Tolin shares a signature Julia Child recipe dish!

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See calendar on page 23.

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Try her recipe on page 41.

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We blinked, and it is the end of

February! I’m not quite sure how that happened. There's a lot of truth to the old saying, ‘Time flies when you're having fun.' February is, by far, my favorite month. Not only is the air filled with love, but it's filled with smoke, as well! Puzzled? Read on!

I’m sure you get where I'm coming from with love being in the air. Our hearts are full because of Valentine’s Day. We spend the early weeks of February with the ones we love, while also remembering those we’ve lost.

But smoke? Well, as soon as I finish the last of the chocolate, it’s time to start thinking about the Smokin’ on the Rio BBQ cook-off.

Smokin’, as we like to call it, is an annual barbecue cook-off held at the Mercedes Livestock Showgrounds. This year, it will be held this Saturday, February 25. It is so much fun, and attendees can watch barbecue teams of all shapes and sizes compete for $50,000 in prize money. There’s entertainment throughout the day, shopping, and food booths. The best thing about Smokin’ is that 100 percent of the profits go to help support our Valley youth involved in agriculture.

I will be there with my husband’s barbecue team. They have competed for over 10 years. So come on out and enjoy the day with us! We'll be Smokin' on the Rio! •

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Kristi

RGV Shriners LaFloresta RV Park:

Fundraising Dance

February 28

22 Years of Golf for American Cancer Society at Weslaco Trailer Park Special to Welcome Home RGV

Residents

at LaFloresta RV Park, a small park in Mercedes, raised nearly $2,000 for the American Cancer Society in their 22nd Annual American Cancer Society Golf Tournament February 11. There were 81 Winter Texans who competed in a mixed scramble. All money collected for the event, golf fees, and donations went directly to the American Cancer Society.

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Bob Fuller, a Winter Texan from St. Charles, Missouri, has been in charge of organized golf at LaFloresta RV Park for 25 years. He started the American Cancer Society tournament in 1996, and since that time, LaFloresta residents have raised over $44,000 for the American Cancer Society. •

Weslaco

Trailer Park is hosting a dance to raise funds for the RGV Shriners’ Transportation Division. This is the second year the event is being held. Last year, we raised over $2000 to help the Shriners cover their cost to take children from the Rio Grande Valley to Houston and other places for medical care. We are hoping to top that donation this year.

Come out and join the fun while contributing to a great cause. Donations are also greatly appreciated, if you cannot attend.

February 28 is the day, and Weslaco Trailer Park (600 S. Bridge Ave.) is the place. The dance, featuring Jack Nelson and County Line Band, will be held from 7:00-10:00 p.m., and the cost is $10. Bring your own beverage and dancing shoes. Please call 956-272-3166 to order tickets as there is limited seating available.

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Oleander Acres’ 50th Anniversary Part I

by Vern Kirsch

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Year is 1967.

America is at war in a faraway Asian land known as Vietnam. Lyndon Baines Johnson will be president of the United States for another two years. The federal minimum wage is increased to $1.40 an hour.

During the mid to late 60s, America was hitting the road. This was the generation that had come out of the Great Depression and World War II and now were closing in on their 50s. People like my parents wanted to escape the cold winters of Minnesota. For my dad, it was to play outdoor golf. At this point, for many it was to use up their 3-4 weeks of vacation in South Texas during the winter, not on the lakes of Minnesota in the summer.

For people like my wife’s parents, farming was not too good when the land was covered by three feet of snow and the frost went down four feet. So, Rio Grande Valley here they came!

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In 1979, the Welliver family, papa Ed, mama Rachel, and sons (a daughter would come later) decided to buy the park and raise their family here. According to Rachel, at first they did all of the work themselves, Rachel all the inside and Ed all the outside. They worked very hard and

loved it. This is where they wanted to raise their children.

In recent years, the son and daughter, Seth and Salome, have taken on more responsibility. For example, Seth and his wife, Candy, have added a garden nursery next to the office, and people who live at the park and others from outside the park can purchase some great plants.

Doris Pelz Takes Best of Show at 2017 Llano Grande Quilt Show

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Congratulations to Doris Pelz, whose quilt, Paradise in Bloom, took Best

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of Show honors at the 2017 Llano Grande Quilt Show held January 31 at the Hynes Event Center at Llano Grande.

Save the date for the 2018 show, which will be held Tuesday, January 30, at the Hynes Event Center. •

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Salome has been very active in the RV tourism field, promoting the parks and the Rio Grande Valley.

When I speak with them, I see the vision in their eyes and hearts to make it great and full again. Seth has also undertaken the construction

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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!

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¡Viva la Huelga!

Nature Speaker Series at Quinta Mazatlan February 23 Special to Welcome Home RGV

“¡Viva

la Huelga!” “Long live the strike!” After moving to, and falling in love with, the RGV, Daniel Blue Tyx developed an interest in the 1966 struggle of local melon pickers to win collective bargaining acknowledgement and decent incomes. Fifty years after the strike, Daniel will tell the story of the aftermath of the huelgistas in the years following that notorious work stoppage through interviews from surviving strikers across the Valley.

Please join us at Quinta Mazatlan Thursday, February 23, at 6:00 p.m. for an informative discussion on the Starr County Melon Strike featuring special guest Daniel Blue Tyx. Daniel Blue Tyx is a McAllen-based essayist and freelance journalist who came to the RGV area in 2003 as part of the program Teach for America.

He was taken by the people of the borderlands and quickly made the RGV his permanent residence and a central aspect of his writing about border issues, social justice, autism, and creative nonfiction. His essays and articles have appeared in Best American Travel Writing, 40 Years of Cutbank, Gulf Coast, the Gettysburg Review, and many other publications.

The Nature Speaker Series takes place on Thursday evenings through May 2017 and is proudly sponsored

by Thurmond Eye Associates. The program fee is $3 per person, and no advance reservation is required.

Quinta Mazatlan is located 600 Sunset in McAllen, one block south of La Plaza Mall on 10th Street. For more information, contact Quinta Mazatlan at 956-681-3370 or visit www.quintamazatlan.com. •

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Adam Pope and the Rebel Roots on stage at Casa del Valle. Jerry Webb, lead guitar, Adam Pope, singer and songwriter, Lisa Horngren, upright bass, and John LeMaster, steel guitar

Adam Pope and the Rebel Roots: From Nashville to the Rio Grande Valley

Mark Your Calendars for their 2018 Performance at Casa del Valle Special to Welcome Home RGV

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lively, refreshing new group hitting the Rio Grande Valley music venues, Adam Pope and the Rebel Roots, performed for a full house at Casa del Valle in Alamo Monday, February 6. The performance was an exciting, upbeat collection of Adam’s original tunes, as well as many old-time favorites by artists like Johnny Cash and Elvis.

Taught guitar by his great granddaddy, Adam’s music is centered in rockabilly, rock-n-roll and old-time country. His longterm goal is to write music for other performers. He loves to write in the vein of the old-time artists and cites Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Alan Jackson, and Randy Travis as artists who have inspired him. In the meantime, he enjoys performing for any audience that appreciates his music.

Adam said, “I would rather be a successful artist born of songwriting than an artist born out of performing.”

One of his inspiring songs, You Wear Blue, is dedicated to the men and women in blue who faithfully serve in communities all across our nation. The lyrics were inspired by the senseless shootings of police officers in Dallas July 7, 2016.

Adam provides the song on a singletrack CD at all of his concerts for a free-will donation.

Encouraged by performer and

friend David Church to aggressively pursue a career in music, Adam quit his day job at a Nissan dealership in Nashville. He came to his first showcase, where performers audition for activities directors in the Valley’s RV parks.

The first year, he booked 19 shows. He enthusiastically said “YES” to anyone who was interested.

Pleased with his success at so many bookings, the schedule, however, proved exhausting because the shows were randomly scattered all over the Valley. The band spent a grueling amount of time driving between concerts. It brought back memories of venues in Tennessee when he would perform during the weekend and then drive all night to get back to his day job in Nashville.

The upside to this hectic schedule was that most places in the RGV wanted them back the following year.

This season, the group performed 12 shows in the Valley and one with David Church in Greenville, near Dallas. They will be back for one month next year, with their show at Casa del Valle, the park they call home during their stay in South Texas, scheduled for February 9, 2018.

Find next season’s complete schedule for Adam Pope and the Rebel Roots at www. adampopemusic.com. •

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Staying Active While Living with Osteoarthritis Special to Welcome Home RGV

Wednesday,

February 8, Llano Grande 1st Responders hosted a discussion with Dr. Michael Eisen titled “Staying Active: Dealing with Injuries and Osteoarthritis.”

Dr. Eisen is a sports medicine specialist affiliated with Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.

His sports medicine clinic is located at 2121 Pease St. #404 in Harlingen. His office number is 956-389-4710.

Dr. Eisen has a very interesting background working with pro sports teams, such as the New York Jets and Tampa Bay Rays, as well as the LSU champion baseball team. He has great interest in marathons and shares his sport medicine knowledge in preparing for long runs, such as the New York Marathon and, locally, the SPI Marathon. (His wife, Dr. Stephanie Hinojosa, is a local native and pediatrician.)

Dr. Eisen's medical practice includes non-operative services to examine, diagnose, and treat a wide range of health conditions, including joint disorders, arthritis, and sportsrelated injuries. He provides acute and chronic care of sprains and strains of shoulders, wrists, knees, elbows, hips, feet, and ankles. This sports medicine practice provides sports physicals, diagnosis and management of concussions, ultrasound-guided injections and diagnostics, and viscosupplementation, which is an injection of gel-like substances into joints to relieve pain from arthritis.

His discussion, along with questions and answers, covered the steps to treat osteoarthritis and other injuries or degenerative disorders of the body to return patients to an active lifestyle.

Valley Baptist shared berries and fruit, cheese and crackers, and beverages for all the guests at the Llano Grande Lake Park Resort and Country Club in Mercedes while we listened to the speakers.

Other medical professionals who spoke to the group included Rich Tidwell and Ruben Pena, who covered trauma emergencies—specifically, a Stop the Bleed Presentation and

Demonstration. They showed new tourniquet techniques for arterial bleeds and QuikClot® dressings, which would be beneficial for residents on blood thinners being treated by our RGV 1st Responders following an accident or injury.

Information was shared on where these products could be purchased both locally and online. Rita Huether will be setting up more training opportunities concerning this Stop the Bleed seminar provided by members of the Trauma Regional Advisory Council (TRAC), which consists of representatives from all of the local hospitals. Rich Tidwell is a Stop the Bleed instructor from McAllen and a medical professional employed by Rio Grande Regional Hospital. Ruben Pena is employed by Knapp Medical Center.

Diana Rodriguez, membership sales manager, and Marti Gaitan, an outside sales representative from Air Med Care, presented a video and information on their new AMCN Fly-U-Home Membership Program. They provided brochures and information on the Community Resort Air Med Care (Air Evac Helicopter) Service and personal household membership opportunities across the U.S. Diana's email is diana.rodriguez@amgh.us.

Several resort communities have this service

provided by their 1st Responder Programs with full coverage for all their resort residents, employees, and guests while here in the RGV. Texas Regional Bank representative Cynthia Quintanilla and her supervisor, Norma Trevino, provided

information on healthcare, personal, and business accounts with Texas Regional Bank. They have convenient locations across the RGV in Harlingen, Weslaco, McAllen, and Mission. These accounts feature no monthly service fees and other added services, which make them most attractive to 1st Responders Programs across the RGV. Several programs have had problems with past bank account requirements.

Please contact them directly at 956-429-4814 to answer any questions and to open an account. •

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Paradise under the Palms Open House at Victoria Palms Resort February 24 Special to Welcome Home RGV

February 24, Victoria Palms, one of

the finest age-qualified resorts in the Valley, will open its doors for all to see from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

It’s a well-documented fact that Winter Texan occupancy has been down in recent years. Resorts and RV parks across the Valley are looking for ways to increase their occupancy.

One property, Victoria Palms Resort, is taking the approach that ‘seeing is believing.’

Victoria Palms is proud of being rated the “Best Age-Qualified Resort in Texas” for 2016. Terry Goss, the Resort’s general manager, explained their approach: “We believe that when people see this beautiful resort and talk to our happy residents, they will want to be part of this.”

There does seem to be something special happening at Victoria Palms.

While most properties in the valley have seen some level of increased occupancy this season, Victoria Palms is seeing an explosion over previous years. Current occupancy at this 1,147-site resort is up 30 percent year over year. Management has been working hard to upgrade amenities

and services, but they believe it’s the little things that really make a difference. Goss notes that many guests comment that it’s things like having a warm, freshly baked cookie waiting at check-in that shows Victoria Palms cares about its customers.

Even the best amenities are not enough if new guests do not feel welcomed by the residents. Amenities may bring someone to the property, but it is the friendships and relationships they develop that keep them coming back year after year. Victoria Palms Resort has been in the valley for 32 years, and they have residents today who have been there every year since the very first day.

Victoria Palms believes they have something for everyone. They feature

an extensive list of concerts and dances, a new RC race track, stained glass, sewing and quilting, painting, computer classes, ceramics, dance lessons, exercise classes, and more.

Uniquely, Victoria Palms encourages residents to start their own events and activities, in addition to the wide assortment of pre-arranged events.

Even their exclusive, members-only Cactus Club, which is the residents’ on-site gathering spot, provides a Cheers-like setting for live music and entertainment for small audiences… “where everybody knows your name.”

Is this year’s success at Victoria Palms a blip or the start of a trend?

You be the judge on Feb 24 from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for Paradise under the Palms, featuring free lunch, live music, and charter bus tours of the resort, including demonstrations of virtually every amenity.

In fact, we are told you can make a day of it and stay for the free Happy Hour at 3:00 p.m., followed by one of the best fish fries in the Valley at 5:00 p.m. Then, dance the night away in the spectacular Victoria Palms Ballroom with Music Town starting at 7:00 p.m. All events are BYOB with free ice and popcorn, another Victoria Palms trademark. All are welcome— as long as you’re 55 and over. •

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Things I Have Learned

A somewhat random and reckless look at life from a fairly old guy

Hoarding Something of Value

by William Ward

You Are Not Alone:

Helping Hands at Victoria Palms Today’s

Special to Welcome Home RGV

Some

time ago, a frail resident at a Valley resort died and was not discovered for several days.

As a result of that tragedy, Joyce Ellis, a resident of Victoria Palms Resort with a very big heart, felt compelled to form a volunteer support group called Helping Hands with the motto ‘You Are Not Alone.’

The Mission of Victoria Palms’ Helping Hands is to provide residents with temporary assistance (up to 30 days) following a medical emergency and/or a disaster. A committee of residents oversees temporary assistance to others in the Resort in the event of, for example: • Illness, hospitalization, surgery, car accident, and power outage or weather emergencies.

Volunteers may provide services for the above situations, such as: • Pet care (e.g., in the event that a resident is hospitalized) • Mail pick-up • Family notification and update on a situation • Transportation to and from airport for resident’s family • Transportation to a doctor’s appointment (if unable to drive after surgery/hospitalization) • Medicine pick-up • Contacting outside caregivers, church / pastor • Serve as section leader to check on other residents in their area during a power outage/weather disaster.

For the program to work, the committee matches: • A resident with needs who can complete and sign a confidential ‘Resident Information Form,’ which details personal information, relative contacts, outside caregivers, pet care guidelines, etc., with consent for assistance or to allow entry to his/her home, and • Helping Hands volunteers who complete a form giving their contact information and detailing which services they are willing to provide.

Joyce Ellis

“I’m not aware of any other program like it in the Rio Grande Valley,” said Joyce Ellis. “We have just started up and currently have 17 volunteers and have had a few requests for Helping Hands. I think when more people are aware of our program, we will have more requests for this service.”

This is another unique service at Victoria Palms, one of the largest, active, age-qualified lifestyle communities in the Valley. •

Wisdom: “I can amass countless fortunes and yet stand with empty hands.” ~Craig Lounsbrough Like most folks, I am fascinated by the television shows exploring the living arrangements of hoarders. While I understand there is an element of mental health involved in the most over-the-top cases, the desire to hang on to stuff is shared by many of us.

I also find it a bit odd that if our stash is in our living space, it is considered an unhealthy lifestyle, but if it is all in a barn out back, it is an interesting hobby. We look with pity, while watching Hoarders, on the lady with trails weaving through the stash in her home but drool over all the cool stuff the guys find in the shed on American Pickers.

I am proud to say my home will attract neither program. While my wife thinks my work bench and office might be strong candidates for a show titled Unorganized, neither will provide much of substance for my eventual auction.

In rural America, those auctions are a normal part of life. I have been

to many, usually coming home with little to nothing. I find them great places for people watching, however.

One thing I have noticed is that a lot of folks leave this world with an awful lot of stuff left behind. I can tell most of it they haven’t used in years.

Perhaps they hung on to it because in some way they felt it was a part of their identity. In fact, one does pick up some of that in observing their tools, toys, and accumulations of life.

But I have never heard a conversation at an auction--or anywhere else-about what a great guy or gal this person was because of all of his or her stuff. That stuff is forgotten by the community by the next day.

What I do recall hearing many of over a lifetime, though, are people’s stories. What did they accomplish?

Who did they help? How did they fit into their community? Why will we miss them? I doubt it will be because we miss their stuff. I suspect it will be because they had a great story.

Perhaps what we should be hoarding are stories. I’m just sayin’. •

Bill Ward is a retired health care administrator from Minnesota, and a regular columnist, author, and untalented rock n’ roll musician. He winters at Casa Del Sol in Donna. You can contact Bill by email at bwward@charter.net.

Minnesota Winnebago Club invites owners, former owners (and guests) of Winnebago Industries products to meet for lunch at:

Gatti's Pizza N. 2nd St., McAllen March 9 at 1:00 p.m.

Questions: call 612-578-2854

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is a 27-hole course that is open to the public. The original 9-hole course was opened in 1929, with open fairways and slow, average-sized greens.

The other 18 holes were added in 1994, and the renovation was done under the direction of George Williams. Daily play can be by a tee time reservation or on a walk-in basis.

It is an easy walking course, so most golfers walk the course, but a fleet of 78 electric carts are available for rent. Private carts are allowed, for a nominal fee. Daily green fees are competitively priced, and they have annual green fees available. During the winter months, Shary Municipal Golf Course is the number-one tourist attraction for the City of Mission.

This 27-hole layout has Bermuda fairways with Bermuda 328 greens on holes 19-27 and Tiff Dwarf Bermuda greens on holes 1-18. It has four sets of tees. Three sets are rated for men and two for women. The ratings for men on holes 1-18 are 67.3/112 at 5860 yards, 65.9/109 at 5552 yards, and 65.1/107 at 5306 yards. The ratings on holes 10-27 are 70.9/119 at 6333 yards, 69.4/116 at 6053 yards, and 68.6/114 at 5837 yards and on holes 19-9 are 68.4/118 at 5803 yards, 66.8/115 at 5537 yards, and 66.0/113 at 5327 yards.

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The ratings for women on holes 1-18 are 71.8/122 at 5306 yards and 68.6/114 at 4656 yards, on holes 10-27 are 74.9/127 at 5837 yards and 71.2/120 at 5310 yards, and on holes 19-9 are 71.7/121 at 5327 yards and 67.4/113 at 4854 yards.

Shary Municipal Golf Course’s Golf Shop offers a complete selection of golf equipment and attire for both men and women. This facility also provides golf handicaps and a lighted driving range. The clubhouse has a full-service snack bar for you to enjoy.

There are three associations/groups based out of Shary Municipal. They include Shary Ladies Golf Association, the Monday Night Stroke League, and the Weekend Early Birds Golf League.

Mario Flores, golf director, invites you to come and enjoy the facility, located at 2201 North Mayberry in Mission.

Call 956-580-8770 for tee times. •

If you LOVE golf, you have found one more reason to LOVE the Rio Grande Valley! Across the RGV, there are great golf courses for all levels of golfers. Our region boasts 20+ 18-hole courses and nearly as many nine-hole courses. Some courses are public and some are private. Each week, we will highlight one of the Valley’s courses. Perhaps you can spend this season trying them all! FORE!

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Virtual Colonoscopy and Discovery Clinical Trials Special to Welcome Home RGV

Texas

Gastroenterology Institute co-hosted a casual educational meeting with Discovery Clinical Trials and McAllen Family Urgent Care at TGI, located at 110 E Savannah, Suite 101, Building C in McAllen.

Dee Trevino catered a special meal for all attendees from Siempre Natural (Simply Natural), which has several locations in the RGV and originated South of the Border. The lunch consisted of a fresh fruit tray of mangos, strawberries, pineapples, and grapes. Siempre Natural’s signature sandwiches were chicken salad, traditional with grapes and pecans, as well as Chipotle and Almond Chicken Salad. Jalapenos and chipotle sauces were available, too. Beverages were Limonada and Jamaica tea, which is made from dark and crimson hibiscus flowers. What a treat to taste hibiscus iced tea and learn how to make this refreshing cultural beverage.

Dr. Jose Rodriguez from TGI spoke to the group concerning Virtual Colonoscopy, a non-invasive, safe, and more comfortable procedure for colon screening. The scan takes hundreds of images of the abdomen and pelvis, creating a clearer, more detailed 3D image or virtual reconstruction of the patient’s colon.

This procedure requires no sedation or pain medication, which is important for specific patients who cannot tolerate sedation or pain medications.

The procedure is completed within 10 minutes with results that allow 100 percent visibility of the entire colon surface (traditional colonoscopy shows only 70-80 percent) within 24 hours and does not require hospital preregistration as it is completed at their facility. This procedure also decreases the chance of perforating the colon.

Surprisingly, this procedure is less expensive than traditional colonoscopy procedures. Since colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in the U.S. but has a cure rate of 90 percent with early detection, this is a wonderful advancement in the fight against colon cancer.

Dr. Rodriguez spoke about their practice and noted, during the questions and answer session, a few cases of stomach cancer and numerous colon cancer patients he sees daily. He shared knowledge and further information in a discussion on GERD, or acid reflux, esophagitis, or gastritis, and other related gastric disorders.

“TGI specializes in colon screening and the diagnosis and treatment of liver, pancreas, and gallbladder diseases, in addition to Crohn’s, colitis, hemorrhoids, and hepatitis,”

Margot McClelland, marketing director, shared.

Their telephone number is 956-686-2626, and she would be happy to share information with anyone who requests it.

Discovery Clinical Trials, affiliated with the McAllen Family Urgent Care Center staff, discussed a new study they are working on. They would like patients who have the flu to participate in this study. This trial watches the patient for one week, and candidates they are seeking are those who have vomited at least twice and who have a temperature. Patients are provided Tamiflu or Ciprodex (medications to fight the flu). As of now, Ciprodex is not labeled by the FDA as a flu medication. It is labeled as a medication for chemo patients, to treat their symptoms, and is presently labeled for flu in other countries outside the USA. One of the benefits of the new medication is one pill vs. several doses. Again, this is only a one-week trial where they follow your progress to recovery. Medications the patient receives are free of charge, and patients are paid a generous travel fee to return to the clinic for a follow-up appointment. Discovery Clinical Trials are also doing studies on gastroenteritis and gastric health.

Other ongoing clinical studies are for patients over 65 years of age and the chronically ill, including those with COPD, diabetes, and kidney disease. Numerous RGV doctors are participating in these studies. In fact, we noted that the Shah Eye Center

in Mission is participating in several eye studies, as well. The Discovery Clinical Trials is the 8th busiest clinical trial and research center, with numerous locations in Texas and beyond.

Dr. Audrey Jones has relocated to the McAllen Urgent Care Clinic and is the physician involved with many of the Discovery Clinical Trials, along with Dee Trevino, RN, and her staff. McAllen Urgent Care Clinic is located at 110 E. Savannah A204.

Their number is 956-686-6088. Dee Trevino and the McAllen Urgent Care Clinic staff discussed urgent care vs. emergency rooms and explained their services at this facility, where walk-in are welcome. They accept all major insurance plans, including Canadian insurances. During the questions and answer period, discussion covered the fact that there are more CT and MRI scanners in the RGV than in all of Canada. The UK and Australian medicine, with nationalized medicine in various countries, were compared during further discussion, with personal references concerning access to medical specialists and differences in the U.S. Included in

this discussion was the difference between Medicare and insurance coverage, in addition to FDA labeling and costs.

Guest speakers included Erin Teskey and Rich Tidwell, Trauma Regional Advisory Committee (TRAC) members and instructors for Stop the Bleed.

They are employees at Rio Grande Regional Hospital and shared their free seminar with those attending the 1st Responders session. This is a new program for Immediate Responders, using hemorrhage-control techniques and equipment. They stated that soon, these new kits would be included in every defibrillator sold. •

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RGV 1st Responders Tour Hyperbaric Chambers Special to Welcome Home RGV

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9, the Wound Healing Center hosted the RGV 1st Responders at their new facility, located in the Valley Care Clinic Professional Building at 4302 S. Sugar Road, Suite 101, in Edinburg.

The Wound Healing Center provides advanced wound care and hyperbaric therapy for help in hardto-heal wounds. Advanced wound care treatment is essential if you have a wound that has not healed well in 30 days, especially for diabetic patients, or if there is increased pain, redness, swelling odor, or change in color.

Patients with surgical wounds that become infected should also seek immediate woundcare treatment. Chronic wounds may include a cut, blister, burn, or puncture wound that should be assessed by a wound-care specialist who can provide comprehensive care for all types of wounds. The doctors, nurses, and therapists at the Wound Healing Center specialize in treating stage 1-4 pressure sores, ulcers (including neuropathic ulcers), surgical incisions, burns, venous stasis wounds, and ischemic wounds.

The Hyperbaric Oxygen

Therapy (HBOT) offers treatment solutions for Actinomycosis, skin grafts, and flaps, Acute peripheral arterial insufficiency, traumatic peripheral ischemia, chronic refractory osteomyelitis, crush injuries, diabetic wounds of the lower extremities, gas gangrene, osteoradionecrosis, progressive necrotizing infection, and soft-tissue radionecrosis.

Treatment plans cover wound care, pain assessment and medication, infection assessment and intervention--including nutritional assessment and intervention--with an individualized treatment plan.

The physicians will collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including therapists and podiatrists,

to determine the best course of treatment for each patient.

Advanced treatment includes a wide variety of options, such as Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Topical Growth Factor Therapy, Negative Pressure Therapy, Bio-engineered Skin Substitutes, Total Contact Casing, and Compression Therapy, depending on the severity of the wound and necessary treatment.

The RGV 1st Responders were excited to share a light dinner, meet the staff, ask questions, and learn about this new state-of-theart facility, specifically, conditions affected by non-healing wounds, plus new treatment technology on the horizon for treating strokes, Alzheimer’s, and head injuries. The 1st Responders also learned about many other innovative treatments on the horizon for HBOT! All 1st Responders and interested resort residents are welcome to

join us for tours and educational information shared with the RGV 1st Responders.

NOTE: This new South Texas Health System Facility is near Edinburg Regional Medical Center and affiliated with a second location within McAllen Medical Center.

Patients may call 956-388-2710 for information or 956-388-2700 for appointments at the Edinburg location. •

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50th ANNIVERSARY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 of a butterfly garden on the south end of the park.

For me, it has been amazing to witness the numbers and varieties of butterflies. I never knew there were so many kinds and that they could be so beautiful. One must see to believe.

I have truly loved trying to capture them in print, but those buggers keep moving. If you have not seen the butterfly garden yet, come to the park and visit.

While you’re there, stop by the office and see Salome’s pictures. (More on her work later.)

Another element of the park is the memorial garden. It is a place where one can come and just sit and reflect on the past. The bench in the photo was donated by the Thomas family, and opposite it are two chairs and a table donated in honor of LaVerna Bellis, who passed on at the age of 104 this past summer. LaVerna came to the park each winter for 15 years. She very much loved the park and being active, her daughter Jana said. The lady seated (in the

picture) is her daughter, Jana, and Jana’s husband, Alvis. The ladies working on the painting are Judy, Monique, and Lucy.

Next week in Part II--the future of Oleander Acres. I like their plan!

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Spread refried beans on bottom of two-quart casserole dish. Mix sour cream and taco seasoning; spread on top of beans. Spread with picante; mix avocados with lemon or lime juice and spread over picante; layer tomatoes, onions, cheese, and olives. Cover, chill, and serve with chips The Junior League of McAllen, Inc. envisions significantly improving the quality of life of the children and youth of our community by preserving the innocence of childhood, encouraging responsibility, and promoting a safe environment. Cookbooks can be purchased through the Junior League website at www.juniorleaguemcallen.org, as well as at Barn White and Quips & Quotes in McAllen.

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D From the Inside, Out D

by Marge Flados

Wearing Hats

Head

coverings speak volumes.

I am told to wear certain hats backwards can send a bad message, but not sure what that message might be. Hats may indicate that there is a bald head under it that the wearer wishes wasn’t a reality. Sadly, in some cases, hats or caps can mean it is covering hair loss due to medical treatment for cancer. A hat can cover a bad hair day as it did for me when I had to go out in public with hair that had totally betrayed me. It can mean someone has a Harrison Ford fixation and wants to look cool in that widebrim felt model. And of course it can mean someone totally understands how destructive the rays of the sun can be and is guarding against the ill effects of excessive exposure.

In years past, everyone wore hats.

Men wore fedoras, snap brims, bowlers, and boaters.

Women wore hats everywhere: one did not leave home without head covering.

Whatever happened to the wonderful custom of wearing hats? I regret their passing. Women’s hat were so beautiful and fun to wear, and those sheer, net, face veils were a blessing to anyone over 40.

Our family has always donned head gear for the various seasons.

My granddaughters wear beautiful, fluffy, pastel-colored rabbit ears at Easter family dinners. Last Easter, five great granddaughters sitting at table with bunny ears on their heads made a beautiful sight. After clearing some dishes, I returned to the table to see my grandson, father of four, wearing bunny ears and also grandpa Pappy in lavender bunny ears. They had borrowed them. Why didn’t it occur to me to offer the adult men at the table beautiful bunny ears? It just didn’t.

We wear Santa hats and haloes at Christmas and any other type of hat that suits the occasion. I bought a Santa hat in Branson, Missouri, that is covered with red sequins. Glam!

At our annual Family Weekend, we have worn distinctive hats when

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presenting a factoid. One year it was a fez I brought back from North Africa. We all had a go at the fez when sharing our factoid.

I have a witch’s hat that is the end-all of witch hats: enormous brim trimmed with a very tall crown adorned with feathers and sparkles. I feel like a princess witch in that hat, which I wear every Halloween. I wear neither the cloak nor the broom, but oh how I love that hat.

As a person of Norwegian heritage, I would like to wear a set of Viking horns some time, but I haven’t come up with an occasion for which they would be appropriate, even in our hat-prone family.

However, there are times when I think men should not wear hats: 1.

A groom, while being married, unless the ceremony is taking place outdoors and the bride and groom are sitting on horses. 2. At the table, unless it is a picnic and you are outdoors with the sun shining brightly down on you.

3. Inside a church. 4. In a movie theater.

In all of these instances, I have to fight the urge to walk up and just whisk the hat off the offender’s head.

In my mind, past tradition overrides modern acceptance of the absence of hat etiquette.

I am wondering why I felt compelled to even write about hats. • M. Flados is a resident of Harlingen and can be reached at nflados@rgv.rr.com

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Good Vibrations to perform at Llano Grande Resort Special to Welcome Home RGV

Sun,

Surf & California Girls!

Those were the days. Celebrate the music of the Beach Boys with Good Vibrations at Llano Grande Resort & Country Club on Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 at 7 pm. Doors open at 6 pm.

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 were honored to have performed for The Beach Boys themselves at the California State Historical landmark dedications to 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. Tickets can be purchased online at www.hyneseventcenter.com or by calling 956-565-2228. •

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HOT Off the Grill: with Sandy Olson

Recipes for All Outdoor Chefs

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hicken legs are often a great bargain at the grocery store. Meaty but tender, this is an easy way to fix them that is a bit different. •

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Randy Hoelscher: The Border Cook Special to Welcome Home RGV

Shrimp Pasta Mexican Style

This is another shrimp recipe that is quick, easy, and oh so good! The

recipe is actually a simplified version of a complex recipe for seafood with rice. That recipe calls for shrimp, octopus (my wife said no!), clams in their shells (not available when I was shopping), and firm fish fillets.

I wrote this recipe to serve two. You can easily double it (or more).

Enjoy! Buen apetito! •

Shrimp Pasta Mexican Style

Grilled Chicken Legs Serves 6 hungry people • 12 large chicken drumsticks, skin on Make spiced butter from the following ingredients: • 3/4 cup real butter, softened • 2 large garlic cloves, finely minced • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric • 4 teaspoons cayenne pepper • 2 tablespoons lime juice • 3 tablespoons mango chutney (sold in jars) To make the spiced butter, beat the butter with the other ingredients until well blended. With a sharp knife, slash each drumstick to the bone 3 or 4 times, through the skin and the meat. (These cuts will allow the spiced butter to get into the chicken.)

Prepare your grill for moderate direct heat. Grill the chicken legs for 1215 minutes, turning them at the halfway mark to cook evenly. Spread the chicken legs liberally with the butter mixture, and continue to cook for another 5-6 minutes, turning and basting frequently with the butter until golden and crisp. Serve either hot or cold with a crisp, green salad.

Ingredients: • 2 Tbsp. olive or corn oil • 2 Tbsp. butter • 1 small shallot – minced • 2 cloves garlic – minced • 2 large tomatoes – peeled and sliced • 1 poblano pepper – roasted, peeled, and cut into strips.

• 1 lb. shrimp – peeled and deveined • ½ package (8 oz.) pasta of your choice • Crushed pepper flakes (optional) Peel the tomatoes. Place them in boiling water until the skins split to peel easily. Slice the peeled tomatoes and set aside. Peel the poblano pepper.

Toast it briefly over an open flame, if available, or in a comal or heavy frying pan. When the pepper’s skin begins to brown, place it in a plastic bag to cool. Peel and split the pepper, removing the seeds and webbing. Cut the pepper into strips and set aside. This is a good time to start the pasta.

While the pasta cooks, place 2 Tbsp. oil in a sauté pan and cook the shallot and pepper flakes, if desired, over medium heat until the shallot starts to soften. Add the garlic and cook, but do not brown or burn it; it cooks quickly. Add the tomatoes and peppers and cook, covered, over medium heat for five minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

While the sauce cooks, melt the butter in a separate pan and lightly sauté the shrimp. Add the shrimp to the sauce and simmer for 3-4 minutes until the shrimp are done.

NOTE: This spiced butter is also good on grilled chicken or turkey breast filets. Take off the skin before coating the poultry with the butter.

Drain the cooked pasta and divide onto plates. Spoon the shrimp and sauce over the pasta and serve.

Sandy Olson--lifelong foodie, restaurant reviewer, cooking teacher, Summer Iowan, and Winter Texan, she spends the season at Palm Shadows RV Park in Donna. You can contact Sandy at midwestfoodie@gmail.com.

Randy Hoelscher is a transplanted Texan and half-time RGV resident. A long time cooking enthusiast, he enjoys being The Border Cook, spreading the word about Mexican and Tex-Mex Cuisine on his website, TheBorderCook.com, as well as on social media.

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STC Theatre Takes Flight with Boeing Boeing Special to Welcome Home RGV

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Texas College (STC) Theatre is ready to take flight with Marc Camoletti’s Boeing Boeing, which will run February 23 – 25 at 8 p.m. each evening. There will also be a Sunday matinee February 26 at STC’s Cooper Center for Communication Arts main stage, located at 3201 W. Pecan Blvd. in McAllen.

Boeing Boeing is a farce set in 1960s France.

When Bernard’s friend, Robert, comes to Paris for a visit, he gets more than what he bargained for.

Instead of getting the love advice he sought, he gets stuck in a love jam between Bernard and his three stewardess fiancées. What Robert didn’t know was that Bernard is juggling three women, and, due to airport delays, unexpected vacations, and the introduction of the new, faster Boeing airplane, their

perfectly timed visits overlap. With the help of Bernard’s housekeeper, Berthe, Robert and Bernard try to keep the women from meeting.

General admission tickets cost $10. Admission price for students, faculty members, military personnel, and senior citizen is $5. The play contains mature themes. Parental d i s c r e t i o n is advised.

The February 26 matinee production will be interpreted in American Sign Language.

Ticket cash purchases can be made one hour before the performance at the box office or in advance online.

For additional information about the show or for group rates, call 956872-2301 or email rdehoyos_8271@ southtexascollege.edu or jrodriguez@ southtexascollege.edu. •

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How Stability Affects Travel Insurance

by Barry Guttormson

A

friend wanted to winter in Texas but had a recent investigation for heart burn. His insurance policy would not cover issues related to heart burn due to these recent changes and the stability period.

He wasn’t concerned. His wife is a nurse, and he thought he could successfully treat it himself. While this might be true for the heartburn, I had to warn him about another possibility. What if chest pain led him to seek medical attention? Chest pain is always checked carefully because it could be a heart attack.

Several expensive tests would be done to rule out heart problems. If it turns out the pain was caused by his indigestion, all bills related to this event would be payable by him, including the expensive tests.

“Stable” and the “stability period” should always be defined in a policy.

Typically, a condition is considered unstable if there is any change or worsening. The most common reason for instability is starting, stopping, or changing the dose of a medication. Seeing a doctor about a concern, getting referred to a specialist, or having investigative tests will also make someone unstable. If something happens that would cause a reasonable person to seek medical attention for a condition, then that condition would be considered unstable, even if this person didn’t actually seek care at the time.

Be sure their definition of “stable” is acceptable. For example, I’m covered by a health and dental policy that includes travel insurance but states that “stable” is determined by the insurance company at the time of a claim. This loophole could allow them to avoid paying any claim simply by deciding that the condition was unstable. I consider this term to be unacceptable, so I don’t rely on this policy for travel insurance coverage.

Even stopping a drug or lowering its dose will result in that condition being considered unstable, even if health has improved.

This commonly happens a year after a heart stent is inserted. An anticlotting drug is usually prescribed for a year following the procedure.

Discontinuation of this drug after that year will have the same effect on your insurance as having a heart attack or a bypass operation on

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the day it was stopped. If this is scheduled to happen during the stability period prior to a planned trip, the drug change should be discussed with the doctor. Often, it’s not a problem to keep taking the drug until you return from your trip to avoid becoming unstable.

Although, generally, any drug change will result in instability, there may be exceptions specified in the policy. Routine dose adjustments to blood pressure medications, warfarin, and cholesterol or diabetic drugs may be permitted, but only if explicitly listed in the policy.

Stability is measured as a period before your departure or before the effective date of coverage. Using departure date as a point of reference is most common, but some policies use the effective date instead. It can be a later date than departure, which can be useful if more stability time is needed.

Only the condition that’s considered unstable is excluded from insurance coverage. Anything related to the condition is also excluded from coverage, but unrelated problems are not affected and could still be covered.

Care must be taken when measuring the stability period. It may take some research to be sure when the period begins. For operations, it’s not the date of the procedure, nor is it the date of hospital discharge.

The stability period doesn’t start until the first follow-up visit with a physician who determines that the concern has been resolved.

Traveling with an unstable condition should only be done after careful consideration. It’s best to consult with a physician who can provide guidance regarding what might mimic the condition and what the consequences might be should you choose to travel without protection.

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Dvorák with Opera

Valley Symphony Orchestra presents

Concert V with Opera March 2 Special to Welcome Home RGV

Enjoy the classic works of Czech

composer Antonin Dvorák during the Valley Symphony Orchestra’s penultimate concert of the season, Dvorák with Opera Thursday, March 2, at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, located at 801 Convention Center Blvd. in McAllen. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the concert begins at 8:00 p.m.

The Valley Symphony Orchestra invites guests to travel back in time through classical music, featuring the powerful voices of the Valley Symphony Orchestra Chorale, directed by Dr. David Means. The concert will showcase famous operas from Verdi, Puccini, Bizet, and Wagner, featuring soothing vocals from mezzo-soprano Esperanza Medina followed by Antonin Dvorák’s wholesome Symphony No. 8 in the second half led by Maestro Peter Dabrowski.

Dvorák with Opera will be a unique experience, pairing instruments and

voices to create an incomparable evening of music sure to be appealing to the whole family. A night representing a vast diversity in musical culture will leave you wanting more.

Tickets range in price from $35 to $55. There is no bad seat in the house.

To purchase tickets for upcoming concerts, call 1-800-745-3000, visit the McAllen Convention Center Box Office from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, or go to www.ticketmaster.com. For more information on the Valley Symphony Orchestra, contact Vivian Vargas, marketing manager, at 956-661-1615 or email vivian@ valleyorchestra.org. •

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Grapefruit Avocado Salad Perspectives with

Hearts of Palm

with Senior Chaplain Bob Ruesch Colorado

Tribute

from the eating bird food blog by Brittany

The trumpeter started his 24-note

Grapefruit Avocado Salad with Hearts of Palm Serves 4 • • • • • • • •

6 cups baby arugula 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice 15 oz. can of hearts of palm, sliced • 1½ Tablespoons maple syrup ½ cup rosemary candied pecans • ½ Tablespoon dijon mustard ¼ cup dried cranberries • ¾ teaspoon sea salt 2 avocados, sliced • ½ teaspoon ground pepper 2 large Texas red Winter Sweetz grapefruit Freshly ground pepper • ¼ cup olive or avocado oil

Make dressing: Add apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, sea salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Slowly whisk in oil until the dressing is emulsified. Set aside.

Segment grapefruit and slice avocado.

When ready to serve, place arugula in a large bowl. Layer the avocado and grapefruit segments along the edge of the bowl, and top with hearts of palm, candied pecans, and cranberries. To serve, drizzle dressing over salad and plate.

Read more about this recipe and view the entire blog post at http://www. eatingbirdfood.com/grapefruit-avocado-salad-with-hearts-of-palm

solo. Everyone stood quietly listening as the notes to Taps were played over the grave of a veteran who willingly served his country. His wife of decades was surrounded by children and grandchildren as the notes drifted over the hearts, memories, and rolling hills of this soldier’s final resting place on earth.

He had not only been a soldier, but a father, a grandfather. He labored after the war to provide for his family, and he believed in God, went to church, helped in the community, and traveled in his RV across the country he had defended.

He would stop when he saw the color guard pass in a parade and stand up when the Pledge of Allegiance was said and the National Anthem was played. He was a patriot and didn’t take well to others who demeaned the United States of America, something he had fought for and survived and others had fought for and given their lives.

He took his family to national parks, national monuments, and state and local parks to learn the history of the area and to bring a deeper appreciation for what this county is

Heavenly Father, thank you for this great country you have blessed for centuries. We pray that you will keep your hand of protection upon its citizens, the soldiers who defend her, and the people who so enjoy the freedom that is provided. May we never take for granted the blessings you have bestowed – may we learn and seek more about you, each and every day and with every breath we take.

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” ~2 Chronicles 7:14

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Gold Medal Winner Announced Llano Grande Resort Wins Senior Women's Division

Special to Welcome Home RGV

Cyndi

Palm and Arlene Arndt of Llano Grande Lake Park Resort in Mercedes won the gold medal in the Senior Women's Division of the Olympics held at Los Lagos Golf Club in Edinburg February 16. Eleven women's teams participated. •

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all about. If he saw other soldiers or veterans, he would engage them in a brief, but appreciative, conversation and thank them for their service.

The notes of taps quietly faded away, but the memories of his service to country, church, and family remain.

He was and is a citizen, a veteran, one who now serves in Heaven praising God. •

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Table Talk: Restaurant Reviews La Playa Fajita Grill: A Harlingen Favorite Now Pleasing Diners in McAllen

by Sandy Olsen

La Playa Fajita Grill may be a new

face in McAllen but its sister restaurant has been pleasing hungry people in Harlingen for 10 years. When the building became available at 4400 N. 10th, this family-owned company decided it was time to expand to a larger market. The Harlingen location is still in operation, while the new restaurant is making its mark on MidValley palates. There is seating for 270 hungry diners, and we noticed people having business lunches, a birthday party, and couples enjoying each other’s company, as well as parties of one. Everyone is comfortable here. The service is professional and speedy. I found the lunch menu large, the prices competitive, and the restaurant itself very attractive.

Assistant manager Joaquin Bello took good care of us, recommending two

delicious and unique dishes for our pleasure. It's great when you can defer to the experts and make sure you are well fed! As is customary, chips and salsa arrived at the table as soon as we were seated. The salsa was less chunky than some, with a respectable level of pepper heat and lots of good tomato flavor. We scraped the dish clean!

My lunch was the fried stuffed avocado, one of La Playa's house favorites. No other restaurant in the area is serving this dish, which is an avocado half stuffed with your choice of fajita beef, chicken, or shrimp plus

Monterrey jack cheese. It is then lightly breaded and deep fried until golden. Also on the plate were a fajita taco, rice, and a cup of tortilla soup. That's a lot of food for $10.99.

Everything is made fresh in the restaurant, including the soups, the salsas (there are six different kinds), and the tortillas. Gregg ordered the daily lunch special, chicken tarascas.

Bite-sized pieces of white chicken are topped with a creamy poblano, mushroom, and onion sauce. It's mild, with just the right hint of pepper flavor. Served with rice, charro beans, and delicious guacamole, it is priced at $9.99. There are lunch specials Monday – Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

While the lunch menu is large, the dinner menu is huge. You can even order a combination plate that includes a charbroiled Bob-white quail! Now that's unique. in my

humble opinion! This is creative Mexican food full of flavor. For less adventuresome palates, however, there are also salads, homemade soups, nachos, and more. Desserts are available, but the portions here are so generous I don't know if many people will have room left for sweets.

Happy Hour is a special event at La Playa. Margaritas are $1.99 from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and all day Sunday. I can only assume they are as delicious as the food since we didn't try one on this visit.

La Playa is well worth a drive up 10th Street for either lunch or dinner.

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS WEEK OF

February 22 - 28, 2017 WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2017

MEALS

SALES

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. •

Celebrate Engineering Week at IMAS. Discover the world of engineering w/exciting hands-on activities. For information call 956-682-0123.

Fusing Spirits Old and New: Mexican Masks, 09:00 AM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen. Fusing Spirits Old & New: Mexican Masks will be on display at Cardenas Gallery. For information call 956-682-0123.

Get in Tune w/Winter Texan Orchestra, 09:00 AM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. If you play an instrument that is a normal part of an orchestra, even if it’s been a long time ago, perhaps you will find a fun and comfortable fit with us. You do NOT have to be a Winter Texan to participate, all are welcome. For information call Bob at 317-626-6512.

Create Time for ART, 09:30 AM, Palm Resaca Park, 100 Tangerine Blvd, Brownsville. Thomas Center. Color

Big Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. Biscuits & gravy, blueberry & plain pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit, drinks & more. For information call 956-874-8674.

Bird & Nature Walk, 08:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business 83, McAllen. Free admission. For information call 956-681-3333.

Volunteer Programs, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. We are also a certified site for Texas Master Naturalist Hours.

Large groups, please call in advance.

For information call 956-681-3370.

Bluegrass Jam, 09:00 AM, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Homemade goodies. For information call 956-585-5568.

Engineering Week, 09:00 AM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen.

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Study with paint or pastels. 9”x12” Mixed Media Art Journal, Pencil and black ink pen. Acrylic, watercolor paints or pastels. Brushes and some supplies will be available and no art experience is required. Contact Lori Bradford at lori.bradford@hotmail.ca.

Bible Study, 10:00 AM, AmeriCana RV Resort, 721 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Held in Lounge Building.

For information call 956-581-1705.

Easy Partner Dancing, 10:00 AM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Business 83, Donna. Free Admission.

For information call 514-924-6779.

Garden Walk & Talk, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. $3.00 pp, as every house has a story, so too does every garden. Join a native garden expert for a tour of a different themed garden each month.

With each change of the month and

season, the topic will change. For information call 956-681-3370.

McAllen Travel & Adventure Show, 10:00 AM, McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen. For information call 956-682-2871.

Oil Painting w/Michael Clark, 10:00 AM, SPI Art Space, 1817 Padre Blvd, Ste 1, South Padre Island. $230.00 pp. For information call 956-761-2112.

Oleander Acres Health Fair, 10:00 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, Mission. For information call 262-497-4241.

Square Dance w/Butch Danielski, 10:00 AM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $4.50 pp. For information call 956-464-9024.

Intermediate Partner Dancing, 11:00 AM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W

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TROPHY GARDENS

A Wilder Corporation Park

DANCE

ter

Visit our spacious Hynes Event Cen

- the place to party in the RGV!

DANCE / ENTERTAINMENT

Hynes Event Center • Doors Open 6:00PM Bar & Concession Available • No Outside Food or Drink

Entertainment w/ Wade Landry Friday, February 24 7:00 PM • $7.00 pp Dance to The Agency Saturday, February 25 7:00 PM • $8.00 pp Entertainment w/ Roger Wayne, Illusionist Sunday, February 26 7:00 PM • $6.00 pp Entertainment w/ Good Vibrations Friday, March 3 7:00 PM • $20.00 pp Dance to Sweetwater Saturday, March 4 7:00 PM • $6.00 pp Rec Hall • BYOB • Soda Bar Available Entertainment w/ JC Harrisson Sunday, March 5 7:00 PM • $8.00 pp

FISH FRY

Every Thursday • $9.25 All You Can Eat!

February 23 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM March 2 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Every Saturday

Purchase tickets online at

hyneseventcenter.com

JAM SESSION

Every Friday • Rec Hall

February 24 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM March 3 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

KARAOKE DINNER

Every Wednesday • $8.75 All You Can Eat Buffet

February 22 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Vegetable, Breadsticks, Iced Tea or Coffee

March 1 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Turkey with Gravy, Corn, Dressing, Whipped Potatoes, Vegetable, Roll, Iced Tea or Coffee

KARAOKE

with Harry and Judy Every Wednesday

BYOB, Bar and Concession Available February 22 • 5:00 PM March 1 • 5:00 PM

HAPPY HOUR

BYOB • Pass the Hat • Hynes Event Center (Bar and Concession Available)

Happy Hour w/Diego

March 2 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM February 25 • $8.00 Steven May & the Southern Knights March 4 • The Agency • $8.00 March 11 • Diego • $5.00 March 18 • Sweetwater • $5.00 March 25 • Jealous Heart • $5.00

ENTERTAINMENT Every Sunday

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Feb 26 • J.C. Bullock • $6.00 Mar 5 • Helen Russell • $6.00 Mar 12 • Jason Whorlow • $7.00 Advance Ticket Sales or at the Door

CRAFT SALE

February 25 • 8:00 AM - 12 Noon Rolls, Coffee and Lunch Available

ALL TICKETS FOR ENTERTAINMENT CAN BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE AT OUR ACTIVITY OFFICE Email: activityoffice@trophygardens.com

956-685-5300

800 St. Hwy 495 Alamo, Texas 78516

ENTERTAINMENT Wednesdays • 1pm - 5pm • Roger Kenaston Band Thursdays • 1pm - 5pm • Jolly Huntsman Fridays • 1pm - 5pm • Live Music Saturdays • 1pm - 5pm • Live Music Sundays Club/Patio • 1pm - 5pm • Live Music Sundays Event Center • 2pm - 6pm • Live Music

Canada Day Tues., Mar. 7 • 1pm-5pm • Live Music

CONCERT INFORMATION INFORMATION CONCERT

Debbie & Gordy Sat., February 25

1:00pm - 5:00pm • $5.00 Doors Open 11:00am

PORK TENDERLOINS SERVED DAILY

Friday Fish Fry

Catfish, Cod, Shrimp, or Combo Dinners w/baked beans, hush puppies, cole slaw, & french fries

RIVER TOURS

1 Hour Tours 12:00pm

Mon • Tues • Wed • Thurs • Fri • Sat

Seniors: $10 Adults: $12

2 Hour Tours 1:00pm

Tues • Thurs Seniors: $19 Adults: $23

CASH ONLY Reservations Suggested Passenger Minimum for Departures: 15 for 1 Hour • 25 for 2 Hours

PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE CALL TODAY 956-581-4477 956-581-1033 • www.ontheriver.net 214 East Chimney Rd. • Mission Riverside in-MissionTx

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JAM SESSIONS

MEALS

SALES

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 Business 83, Donna. Free admission.

For information call 514-924-6779.

RGV-Texas Travel Supreme Winter Luncheon, 11:00 AM, Retama Village Clubhouse, S Bentsen Palm Drive at Pelican Way, Mission. Reservations due Feb 22: email - Zinneckerg@aol. com, Phone - Donna 352-409-0159.

Women’s Bible Study, 11:00 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-5484.

Dekald County IL Reunion, 11:30 AM, Riverside Club, 214 Chimney Road, Mission. Residents and surrounding area welcome. For information call Jim Lock 708-297-6230.

Wednesday Lunch!, 11:30 AM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S Conway Ave, Mission. Enjoy lunch at Chimney Park RV Resort along the banks of Rio Grande. Menu varies every week. The price is always right!

For information call 956-585-5061.

1 Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 Chimney Rd, Mission. $10.00 pp for Seniors, $12.00 pp for Adults. For information call 956-581-1033.

Creative Quilting Showcase, 12:30 PM, Alamo Palms MH & RV Park,

1341 W Business 83, Alamo. $2.00 pp, vendors, scissor sharpening, tea room with desserts, door prizes. For information call 320-344-1022.

Intermediate 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.

Jam w/Bob Dolle, 12:30 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. Lunch served at 11:30 am. For information call 956-223-9359.

Beginner Line Dance Lessons, 01:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Business 83, Donna. $3.00 per lesson.

For information call 956-607-1376.

Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S Conway Ave, Mission. Refreshments available. For information call 956-585-5061.

Country Western Dance Lessons, 01:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. Free Country/ Western Dance Lessons: 1:00 p.m. 2-Step & Waltz (Couples), 1:45 p.m.

- Lines (Solo), and 2:30 p.m. - Flows (Partner Patterns). For information call Jo Williams at 217-414-5424.

Dance Class Lessons, 01:00 PM, Pine to Palm Resort, 802 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $6.00 pp, class can be joined at any time. For information call 972-220-9285.

Entertainment w/Leslie Blasing, 01:00 PM, Palm Street Pier Bar & Grill, 204 Palm St, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-4347.

Hobby Show, 01:00 PM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. For information call 956-638-3158.

Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-3137.

Line Dancing, 01:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen.

For information call 956-423-4170.

Live Music w/Roger Kenaston, 01:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. Free Admission. For information call 956-581-1033.

Music Jam, 01:00 PM, Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W. Crockett Ave, Alamo.

Coffee and lunch available. For information call 956-283-1771.

Penitas RC Races, 01:00 PM, Penitas RV Park, 304 N. 10th St, Penitas. We race 1/10th scale elec. stadium trucks

& short course trucks. EVERYONE IS INVITED, NO DUES OR FEES. For information call 956-585-2284.

Round Dance Lessons, 01:00 PM, Casa del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-464-9024.

Guided Nature Bird Walk w/George & Fran, 01:30 PM, SPI Birding And Nature Center, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-6801, spibirding.com.

Happy Hour w/Dixon Company Band, 02:00 PM, Spaugy’s Ice House Bar & Grill, 815 N Francisco Ave, Mission.

No cover charge.

Easy Intermediate Dance Lessons, 02:30 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Business 83, Donna. $3.00 per lesson. For information call 956-607-1376.

Happy Hour w/Carlos Canos, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. For information call 956-968-0322.

Social Hour w/Diego, 03:00 PM, Siesta Village, 2712 S International Blvd, Weslaco. Popcorn, hot dogs, coneys, nachos and soft drinks available. For information call 214-771-2091.

Guided Nature Bird Walk w/George &

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FUN - N - SUN RV RESORT

LAKEWOOD RV RESORT

DANCES

HAPPY HOUR

Swing Street Big Band February 23 • 7:00 PM SweetWater March 2 • 7:00 PM

JAM SESSION Every Monday 1:00 PM

PH II, III & IV ROUND DANCE Every Sunday 6:30 PM

PLUS SQUARE DANCE LESSON & REVIEW Every Monday & Tuesday 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM • $4.00

PRE-ROUND DANCES The Baldwins Wednesday Nights • 6:00 PM

SQUARE DANCES

Ron Betzelberger Wednesday Nights • 7:00pm

956-787-7571

1341 W. Bus. Hwy 83 • Alamo, TX Visit us at

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Wednesdays 3:00-4:30pm • Pass the Hat March 1 • Diego

DANCES

February 25 • The Coin’s Roaring 20’s 7:00pm-10:00pm • $6.00 March 3 • JC Harrisson 7:00pm • $7.00

ENTERTAINMENT

Tickets Sold in Advance or At the Door

February 27 • 4 His Glory 7:00pm • $6.00

KARAOKE

February 28 • Mark Brummond 3:00pm-5:00pm

OTHER ACTIVITIES

February 22 • Hobby Show 1:00pm-3:00pm February 26 • Quilt Show 1:00pm-3:30pm March 4 • Garage Sale 7:00am-10:00am

SPECIAL CONCERT

Tickets $12, $14 • $15 At the Door For more information, call 956-968-3158

February 23 • December ‘63 Tribute 3:00pm & 7:00pm

956-638-3158

1601 S. Airport Dr. • Weslaco, TX Visit us at

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DANCE

February 24 March 3 Texas Wheels 7:00 pm • Dance Hall • $6.00 February 28 Mardi Gras w/Hot Rodz 7:00 pm • Dance Hall • $5.00

SPECIAL CONCERT Tickets $12, $14, $16 in Advance $20 At the Door For more information, call 956-399-5800

February 25 December ‘63 7:00pm

ARTS & CRAFT SHOW February 25 8:00am - 12:00pm

BUY TICKETS FOR YOUR SHOW EARLY AND GET A DISCOUNT!

956-399-5800

1400 Zillock Rd. • San Benito, TX Visit us at

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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES Open to the Public Monday:

Lunch served • 11:30am – 12:30pm (varied menu, freshly cooked)

Tuesday:

Hamburger • 11:30am – 12:30pm Square Dance • 1:00pm Jam Sessions • 1:00pm

Wednesday:

Line Dance • 1:00pm

Sunday:

Non-Denominational Church Service • 9:20am

DANCES

Concessions Available Feb. 25 • Diego 7:00pm • $6.00 Mar. 4 • Ruthi 7:00pm • $7.00

ENTERTAINMENT

Feb. 26 • Laughing Bird 6:30pm • $7.00 Feb. 27 • McAllen Steel Drum Band 7:00pm • Pass the Hat

956-357-5498

4525 Graham Rd. • Harlingen, TX Visit us at

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www.welcomehomergv.com • • • February 22, 2017

DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS Fran, 03:15 PM, SPI Birding And Nature Center, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-6801, spibirding.com.

Happy Hour w/Regan James, 03:30 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 W Rd, Mercedes.

Pass the hat, BYOB. For information call 956-376-3798.

Hamball Dinner, 04:00 PM, Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W Exp 83, Mission. $7.00 pp, purchase tickets in advance & bring your own table service. For information call 956-519-8650.

Karaoke Dinner, 04:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $8.75 pp, all you can eat buffet, chicken fried steak, scalloped potatoes, mixed veggies, rolls, ice tea, coffee. For information call 956-565-2228.

Maxan Street Farmers’ Market, 04:00 PM, The Garden, Port Isabel.

The Garden on Maxan Street in Port Isabel’s Lighthouse Square.

Additional parking at Pirate’s Landing. For information and vendor opportunities, call 956-433-9675.

Entertainment w/Wild Side, 05:00 PM, American Legion Post 37,

DANCE

February 28 Richard Lynch Band 7:00pm • $6.00 March 7 Steven May & The Southern Knights 7:00pm • $6.00

ENTERTAINMENT February 22 Pat Davidson 7:00pm • $6.00

March 1 Mario Rosales 7:00pm • $5.00

CRAFT SHOW February 24 8:00am - 12:00pm

956-425-6881

1201 N. Expwy 77 • Harlingen, TX Visit us at

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JAM SESSIONS

MEALS

SALES

1305 E Jasmine Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841.

Hamburger Night, 05:00 PM, Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 Expressway 83, Mission. $5.00 pp, hamburger, chicken, hot dog including chips, drink and dessert. For information call 956-580-2940.

Karaoke w/Harry & Judy, 05:00 PM, Hynes Event Center at Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes.

BYOB, bar & concessions available.

For information call 956-565-2228.

Tacos & Chalupas Wednesday, 05:00 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. $7.00 per plate, comes with the works. For information call 956-968-7115.

Line Dance Lessons, 06:00 PM, Fun-N-Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. $6.00 pp, $2.00 Beginner Line Dance. For information call 956-399-5800.

Pre-Rounds w/the Baldwins, 06:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, Tampico Hall, 1341 W Business 83, Alamo.

For information call 217-737-5677.

Entertainment w/Jason Whorlow, 06:30 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. $6.00 pp, doors open at 5:30 pm, popcorn, soda & ice cream bars for sale, no alcohol permitted. For information call 603-396-2786.

Karaoke, 06:30 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr.

For information call 712-621-6477.

Brooks Ausborn playing at The Patio on Guerra, 07:00 PM, The Patio on Guerra, 116 S 17th St, McAllen.

Brooks Ausborn is an instrumental guitarist playing all your favorites.

Multi genres! For information call 956-661-9100.

Concert Series w/December ‘63, 07:00 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. $15.00 pp general seating, $18.00 pp preferred seating.

For information call 956-425-7448.

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/Midwest Bellows & Brass, 07:00 PM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $5.00 pp.

PARADISE SOUTH RV RESORT

SOUTHERN COMFORT RV RESORT

SUNSHINE RV RESORT

DANCE

DANCES / SHOWS

HAPPY HOUR

3:30pm-5:00pm BYOB • Pass the Hat Snack Bar Open

February 22 • Regan James

DANCE

February 25 Larry Floyd 7:00 pm • Pass the Hat February 28 Mardi Gras w/ Lynn Dvorak 7:00 pm • $6.00 March 4 Regan James Hired Hand 7:00 pm • $6.00

ENTERTAINMENT

February 26 • Spittin’ Image 7:00 pm • $6.00 March 5 • Southern Anthem 7:00 pm • $7.00

OTHER ACTIVITIES March 4 Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast 7:00 am • $3.00

956-825-9509

9099 N. Mile 2 West Rd. • Mercedes, TX Visit us at

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For information call 956-585-9264.

Entertainment w/Betty Rydell, 07:00 PM, Gateway MH & RV Park, 400 FM 2925, Raymondville. $7.00 pp. For information call 319-750-5220.

Entertainment w/Bill Chrastil, 07:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-682-3304.

Entertainment w/Clayton Watson, 07:00 PM, Pine To Palm Resort Park, 802 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $7.00 pp, doors open at 6:00 pm.

For information call 956-968-5760.

Entertainment w/Greg Jones, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Grove RV Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $6.00 pp.

For information call 956-585-0703.

Entertainment w/Heart To Heart, 07:00 PM, Comfort Suites, 912 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 417-576-5188.

Entertainment w/Laughing Bird, 07:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $7.00 pp in advance, $8.00 pp at the door. For information call 956-585-4833.

Entertainment w/Orphan Train Program, 07:00 PM, San Juan Gardens, 900

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February 28 • Mardi Gras Jay & Tammy 7:00 pm • $15.00 includes meal Tickets sold in Advance Only

HAPPY HOUR

3:00-4:30pm • Pass the Hat March 8 • The Amigos

CHURCH SERVICES Every Sunday • 8:45 am

Craft FairACTIVITIES / Flea Market OTHER 8:00 a.m.

- 12:00 p.m.

Jam Session

Every Monday • February 27 Breakfast & Lunch Served Lunch @ 11:00 am Jam Session @ 12:00 pm

January 6, 2017 February 3, 2017 SPECIAL CONCERT Tickets $12, $14 • $15 At the Door For more information, call 956-968-3158 March 3, 2017 March 2 • The 3 Tenors Garage Sale March 11 • 7:00am - 10:00am

7:00pm

956-638-3158

1501 S. Airport Dr. • Weslaco, TX Visit us at

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February 25 Dave & Daphne 7:00 PM • Friendship Hall • $7.00 March 1 JC Harrisson 7:00 PM • Friendship Hall • $7.00

HAPPY HOUR FISH FRY Rec Hall • 4:00 PM $7 in Advance • $8 at Door Feb. 17 • JC Bullock Feb. 24 • Claude

CONCERT SERIES

Friendship Hall • 7:00PM Advance Seats / Preferred Seats $18 General Seats $15 February 22 December ‘63

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Every Wednesday • Jam Session 12:30PM • Recreation Hall Every Thursday • Can/Am Dance 3:30 PM • Friendship Hall Every Saturday • Pancake Breakfast 7:30AM • Recreation Hall

956-425-7448

1900 Grace Ave. • Harlingen, TX Visit us at

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

JAM SESSIONS

MEALS

SALES

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 E US Hwy 83, San Juan. $6.00 pp, refreshments available. For information call 402-657-9202.

Entertainment w/Pat Davidson, 07:00 PM, Paradise Park RV Resort, 1201 N Expressway 77, Harlingen. $6.00 pp.

For information call 956-425-6881.

Entertainment w/Richard Lynch, 07:00 PM, Countryside MH & RV Park, 100 N Valley View Rd, Donna. $7.00 pp, concessions available. For information call 918-901-0541.

Entertainment w/Roger Wayne, 07:00 PM, Park Place Estates, 5401 W Business Hwy 83, Harlingen. $6.00 pp, concessions available. For information call 956-412-0375.

Entertainment w/Spittin’ Image, 07:00 PM, VIP-La Feria RV Park, 600 E Expressway 83, La Feria. $7.00 pp.

For information call 956-797-1401.

Entertainment w/Those Were the Days, 07:00 PM, Paradise Park Inc, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. $6.00 pp. For more information call 956-682-8081.

MS/Plus Square Dance w/Ron Betzelberger, 07:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, Tampico Hall, 1341 W Business 83, Alamo. For information call 765-661-0612 or

765-661-9522.

2 Step & Waltz Class, 07:30 PM, FunN-Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. $2.00 pp, beginner 2 step and waltz class must have a partner.

For information call 956-399-5800.

TROPIC WINDS RV RESORT

VICTORIA PALMS RESORT

DANCES

UPCOMING EVENTS

Feb. 23 • Leslie Blasing 7:00 PM • $8.00 Mar. 9 • Diego & Edith 7:00 PM • $6.00

ENTERTAINMENT

Feb. 28 • Swingin’ Cajun Style Show 7:00 PM • $7.00 Mar. 2 • Those Were the Days Show Starring William Florian 7:00 PM • $8.00

PARK WIDE GARAGE SALE February 25 • 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

CRAFT SHOW

Mar. 2 • 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM

JAM SESSION

Every Friday • 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

NON DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE Every Sunday • 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

LESSONS

Ultra Beginners / Beginners Line Dancing Tuesdays 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM Improved Beginners Line Dancing Fridays 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM

956-423-5484

1501 N. Loop 499 • Harlingen, TX Visit us at

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2017

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 07:30 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. Fun, caring, low cost/nonprofit, TOPS weight loss support group. For information call 956-245-4221 or 231-445-8383.

Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Ranchero Village, 1900 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco.

Cinnamon Rolls & Coffee served at 8am until gone. Lunch Served at 11am. Any questions please contact Kerry at 269-599-6845.

RGV Woodcarver’s Meeting, 08:00 AM, Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W Nolana Loop, Pharr. Free admission, beginner’s welcome, free carving help, always available. For information call 651-485-0580.

Peppermint Palace Country Jam, 09:00 AM, El Valle Del Sol/Luna, 2500 E Business 83, Mission. For information call 956-585-5704.

Guided Nature Bird Walk w/Javier,

February 24 Happy Hour w/ Fred Goldsberry 3:00 pm • Ballroom • Pass the Hat Fish Fry • 5:00pm • Restaurant Dance the Night Away w/ Music Town 7:00 pm • Ballroom • $6.00 March 3 Happy Hour w/ The Hitman 3:00 pm • Ballroom • Pass the Hat Fish Fry • 5:00pm • Restaurant Sock Hop w/Rock Star Denied 7:00 pm • Ballroom • $8.00

DANCE

Mar. 7 • Texas Wheels 7:00 pm • $5.00

PATIO SALE

February 25 • 8:00AM - 12:00PM

OPEN HOUSE

Come see our resort!!!

February 24 • 11:00AM - 3:00PM

COME PARTY WITH US! Margarita and Soda Set-ups

Free Popcorn and Ice • BYOB

Concessions Open • Singles Welcome!

956-782-3263

602 N. Victoria Rd. • Donna, TX Visit us at

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09:30 AM, SPI Birding And Nature Center, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-6801, spibirding.com.

Ballroom Dance Class, 10:00 AM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo.

For information call 956-783-5008.

Bible Study, 10:00 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen.

For information call 956-423-5484.

Buckets of Fun: 5, 6 Pick Up Sticks!, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. Preschool children and their parents will have BUCKETS OF FUN with handson, nature-inspired lessons. For information call 96-681-3370.

Dance Class Lessons, 10:00 AM, Mission West RV Park, 511 E Loop 374, Palmview. $6.00 pp, class can be joined at any time. For information call 972-220-9285.

Forest Sculpture Trail, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. $3.00 pp. Visit our oneof-a-kind outdoor sculpture trail, and develop an appreciation for the vast variety of creatures that call our region home. Each sculpture provides insight into the natural history of the Rio Grande Valley. For information call 956-681-3370.

McAllen Travel & Adventure Show, 10:00 AM, McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen. For information call 956-682-2871.

Color Under the Oaks, 11:00 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business 83, McAllen. $1.00 pp, Coloring for adults!

Color, de-stress, and breathe under our beautiful oak trees. For information call 956-681-3333.

Pancakes/Waffles Lunch, 11:00 AM, The Grove Subdivision, 612 E Business 83, San Juan. Choose from menu of pancakes, waffles, eggs, and sausages. All the coffee you can drink.

B.Y.O.T.S. For further information, call 956-781-1840.

Thursday Lunch, 11:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Menu varies weekly.

For details call 956-585-0703.

Ladies High Tea & Luncheon, 11:30 AM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. $7.00 pp, Buy tickets at 1907 Jefferson St, Thur - Sunday until Feb 16th. Bring tea cup. Hats welcomed. For information 956-874-8674.

1 Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 Chimney Rd, Mission. $10.00 pp for Seniors, $12.00 pp for Adults. For information call 956-581-1033.

Annual Fulton County IL Reunion, 12:00 PM, Ann’s Restaurant, 221

W Business 83, San Juan. For information call 309-368-8729.

Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. For information call 956-585-0703.

Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Pharr South RV Resort, 1401 S Cage, Pharr. Free admission, lunch available from 11:15 am, concessions open til 2:00 pm, homemade ice cream bars available during intermission, musician/singer signup starts at 11:30 am. For information call 956-787-7839.

Rock & Roll Big Band Jam, 12:30 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. Lunch served at 11:30 am. For information call 956-223-9359.

2 Hour River Tour, 01:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. $19.00 pp Seniors, $23.00 pp Adults. For information call 956-581-4477.

Big Band Jam, 01:00 PM, Dream Valley Ranch, 2401 N Abram Road, Mission.

Free admission, everyone invited. For information call 956-581-6380.

Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Bluebonnet RV Resort, 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Free admission, featuring returning favorite Chuck Mathis. For information call 956-585-7630.

Entertainment w/Leslie Blasing, 01:00 PM, The Coral Reef, 5301 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-4347.

Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Dixieland MH & RV Park, 1325 S Dixieland Rd, Harlingen. For information call 719-400-7199.

Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Siesta Village, 2712 S International Blvd, Weslaco. Lunch available noon to 1:00 P.M. All are welcome. Bring your instrument and/or voice. Enjoy a fun afternoon. For information, call 956-447-9906.

Jam Session, 01:00 PM, W & I Resort, 206 S Stewart Rd, Mission.

All jammers & listeners are welcome, cookies, bars & popcorn available.

Sloppy Joes will be served from 11:30 to 12:30 pm. For information call 612-868-9689.

Live Music w/Jolly Huntsmen, 01:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. For information call 956-581-1033.

Trail Dance Class, 01:00 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008.

Cea How, 02:00 PM, Treasure Hills Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 2120 E Ed Carey Blvd, Harlingen. Stop dieting, no need for surgery, join a confidential weight loss support group, no dues/fees. For

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS information call 956-244-2006 or 361-424-0076.

Concert w/December 63’ Tribute, 03:00 PM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. Frankie Valle & 4 Seasons, $14.00/$12.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door. For information call 956-638-3158.

Happy Hour w/Dixon Company Band, 03:00 PM, Pecker’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 1600 Westgate Dr, Weslaco.

Happy Hour w/Regan James Hired Hand, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the Hat, BYOB, free ice. For information call 956-968-0322.

Can / Am Dance, 03:30 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. For information call 956-425-7448.

Eldorado Acres Thursday Night Dinner, 04:00 PM, Eldorado Acres RV Park, 610 N FM 492, Mission. 1/3 lb. burger, chicken breast or pork loin sandwich, homemade slaw, homemade potato wedges- $5.50 each. Tea or lemonade free w/meal.

For information call 804-720-2845.

Fish Fry, 04:00 PM, Hynes Event Center at Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $9.25 pp, all you can eat! For information call 956-565-2228.

Happy Hour w/Daddy D Three, 04:00 PM, Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W. Crockett Ave, Alamo. $5.00 pp, BYOB. For information call 956-283-1771.

Mission’s Indoor Farmers Market, 04:30 PM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, Mission. Tropical fruit from River’s End, heirloom veggies, plants, home baked breads, citrus, vendors call 956-607-3304.

Pancake Dinner, 04:30 PM, Lemon Tree RV Inn, 1740 E Business 83, Mission. BYOTS. For information call 956-585-6861.

Soup Supper, 04:30 PM, Bit-OHeaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. $3.00 pp, BYOTS, desserts for sale. For information call 603-396-2786.

Loaded Tators, 05:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E Jasmine Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841.

Acoustic Jam, 06:00 PM, Palm Gardens RV Park, 3401 W Business 83, Harlingen. Open to the public, amplified instruments are NOT allowed.

For information call 956-440-8878.

Chicken Fried Steak/Chicken Dinner, 06:00 PM, Weslaco Elks Lodge, 201 S Border Ave, Weslaco. $9.00 a plate, served with green bean casserole, mashed potatoes w/gravy & a dinner roll. For information call

956-968-7115.

Nature Speaker Series: 1960’s Starr County Melon Strike, 06:00 PM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. Daniel Blue Tyx, explore nature with great speakers discussing topics from birds and butterflies to culture and art. For information call 956-681-3370.

Big Band Jam, 06:30 PM, La Hacienda Estates, 1018 El Paseo Dr, Alamo.

Located 1 mile south of Business 83 on Tower Road, coffee and cookies available for a donation, soda & ice cream for sale. For information call 956-683-5160.

Valley Transplant Support Group, 06:30 PM, 4th Floor, McAllen Medical Center, 301 W Expressway 83 McAllen. The Valley Transplant Support Group’s goal is to educate and help patients have an understanding of the challenges that may arise before and after transplantation and the resources available to assist them.

For information call 956-971-5726.

Brooks Ausborn playing at The Patio on Guerra, 07:00 PM, The Patio on Guerra, 116 S 17th St, McAllen.

Brooks Ausborn is an instrumental guitarist playing all your favorites.

Multi genres! For information call 956-661-9100.

Concert w/December 63’ Tribute, 07:00 PM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. $14.00/$12.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door. For information call 956-638-3158.

Dance w/Fugitives, 07:00 PM, Carefree Valley Resort, 4506 N Business 77, Harlingen. $7.00 pp.

For information call 956-425-2540.

Dance w/Leslie Blasing, 07:00 PM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. $8.00 pp. For information call 956-423-5484.

Dance w/Richard Lynch Band, 07:00 PM, Pine To Palm Resort Park, 802 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $10.00 pp, BYOB, donations for ice & popcorn, soda available. For information call 956-968-5760.

Dance w/Swing Street Big Band, 07:00 PM, Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1341 W Business 83, Alamo. $7.00 pp. For information call 830-613-1616.

Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-585-4833.

Entertainment w/Bill Chrastil, 07:00 PM, Holiday Inn Express, 220 US 77 Frontage Rd, Raymondville. Pass the hat. For information contact billchrastil@gmail.com.

Entertainment w/Gordy & Debbie, 07:00 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort,

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101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $7.00 pp.

For information call 956-787-9959.

Entertainment w/Laughing Bird, 07:00 PM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-464-9024.

Entertainment w/Ralph Kuster, 07:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. $7.00 pp. For information 956-787-1521.

Entertainment w/Razz-Ma-Tazz, 07:00 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008.

Entertainment w/Rolando Reyes, 07:00 PM, Holiday Village, 1501 N Cage Blvd, Pharr. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-787-9493.

Entertainment w/Sherwin & Pam Linton, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-585-5568.

Entertainment w/Southern Anthem, 07:00 PM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $7.00 pp.

For information call 956-783-4587.

Entertainment w/William Florian, 07:00 PM, Eldorado Acres RV Park,

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610 N FM 492, Palmview. $8.00 pp.

For information call 956-581-6718.

RGV Metal Detecting Club Meeting, 07:00 PM, Golden Corral, 300 E Jackson Ave, McAllen. RGV Metal Detecting Club meets the last Thursday of every month at 7:00 PM, but please come earlier to dine in and visit. This is an open meeting and guest are encouraged to come.

We talk about metal detecting, the fun one may have, and show off our treasures. We have our club hunts the Saturday before our meeting.

More information can be found at www.RGVMetalDetectingClub.net.

UTRGV Men’s Basketball vs. Seattle U., 07:00 PM, UTRGV Fieldhouse, 120 W University Dr, Edinburg. For information call 956-665-3747.

Entertainment w/Trio Tres en Punto, 08:00 PM, San Miguelito Restaurant, 6101 N 23rd St, McAllen. Live Latin music, romantic music hits from the 40’s to the 60’s.

For information call 956-862-6763.

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Craft Show, 08:00 AM, Paradise Park

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 RV Resort, 1201 N Expressway 77, Harlingen. Breakfast & Lunch served.

For information call 956-425-6881.

South Padre Island Market Days, 09:00 AM, South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. Sales of unique items, art displays, arts and crafts, jewelry, unique apparel, health care items.

For information call 956-345-5022.

Guided Nature Bird Walk w/Bill, 09:30 AM, SPI Birding And Nature Center, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-6801, spibirding.com.

Improved Beginners Line Dance, 09:30 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-5484.

History Tour, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. $3.00 pp. For information call 956-681-3370.

Killer Bee Quilt Show, 10:00 AM, Sunshine Country Club Estates, 1957 W Michigan Dr, Harlingen. Free admission, lunch available to purchase.

For information call 850-797-5520 or 701-840-0124.

Square Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For

information call 956-783-5008.

Square Dance w/Butch Danielski, 10:00 AM, Alamo Rec Veh, 1320 W Frontage Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-464-3880.

Country Jam Lunch, 10:45 AM, Casa del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna.

For information call 956-464-9024.

Friday Fish Fry, 11:00 AM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission.

Catfish, Cod, Shrimp or Combo dinners with baked beans, cole slaw, french fries and hush puppies. For information call 956-581-1033.

Rock & Roll Lunch, 11:30 AM, Green Gate Grove, 700 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. For information call 636-459-5458.

1 Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 Chimney Rd, Mission. $10.00 pp for Seniors, $12.00 pp for Adults. For information call 956-581-1033.

Country Jam, 12:00 PM, Casa del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna.

Lunch available, jammers provide snacks during jam for donations. For information call 956-464-2272.

Country Jam, 01:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. FREE Admission. For

Bit-O-Heaven RV and Mobile Home Park

1051 W. Bus Hwy 83 Donna, TX 78537

www.bit-o-heaven.net EVERY TUESDAY

Country Jams • 12:00-2:30pm Lunch for sale at 11:00am

Happy Hour w/Diego 3:30-5:00pm • Donations

BYOB • Popcorn & Soda for sale

FAT TUESDAY MARDI GRAS DANCE 7:00-10:00pm

Reservations suggested • Costumes welcome

Feb. 28 • Southern Ashes Band • $8.00

EVERY WEDNESDAY ENTERTAINMENT • 6:30PM

Doors open 5:30 pm Popcorn/Soda/Ice Cream Bars for sale

Feb. 22 • Jason Whorlow • $6.00 Mar. 1 • Illusionist Wayne Despard • $6.00 Mar. 15 • Kellie Marie • $5.00

EVERY THURSDAY : SOUP SUPPER 4:30 PM • $3 All You Can Eat/BYOTS Dessert for sale

EVERY FRIDAY : DANCE

7:00pm - 10:00pm • Doors open 6:00 pm Popcorn & Soda for sale

Feb. 24 • Richard Lynch Band • $7.00 Mar. 3 • Walter Plant • $5.00 Mar. 10 • Tavie's 50s Dance • $7.00 Wear your Poodle Skirts!

EVERY SUNDAY : KARAOKE 5:00 PM • ALL WELCOME

CRAFT FAIR

Second Friday Every Month • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

PATIO SALES

Second Saturday Every Month • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Susan Thomas 603-396-2786

UPCOMING SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 2017 Wednesday, February 22 Louie’s Backyard • South Padre Island 3:30-6:30pm Saturday, February 25 Don Wes Flea Market • Donna, TX 11:00am-3:00pm • WEATHER PERMITTING

MARCH 2017

Wednesday, March 1 Louie’s Backyard • South Padre Island 3:30-6:30pm Thursday, March 2 End of The Trail Sports Bar • Donna, TX 3:00-7:00pm Saturday, March 4 Lakewood - Sunburst RV Park • Harlingen, TX 7:00-10:00pm Tuesday, March 7 Mission Belle • Mission, TX 7:00pm • SHOW Saturday, March 11 Don Wes Flea Market • Donna, TX 11:00am-3:00pm • WEATHER PERMITTING

information call 956-688-6812.

Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-5484.

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.

Rock & Roll Jam, 01:00 PM, Green Gate Grove, 700 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. For information call 636-459-5458.

Jam Session, 02:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes.

For information call 956-565-2228.

Happy Hour w/Fred Goldsberry, 03:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. Pass the Hat. Free ice & popcorn BYOB Margarita set-ups and regular soda set-ups available for purchase. For more information call 956-249-2266.

Happy Hour w/Hitman, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the Hat, BYOB, free ice.

For information call 956-968-0322.

Happy Hour w/Claude, 04:00 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace

Ave, Harlingen. For information call 956-425-7448.

Fish Fry, 05:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna.

For information call 956-782-3263.

Roast Beef, 05:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E Jasmine Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841.

Sunset Yoga, 05:00 PM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business 83, McAllen. Bring a yoga mat, towel or small blanket, water. If it is raining class will be cancelled. For information call 956-681-3333.

Fish Fry, 05:30 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. $7.00 pp in advance, $8.00 pp at the door. For information call 956-425-7448.

Friday Fish Fry, 05:30 PM, Weslaco Elks Lodge, 201 S Border Ave, Weslaco. $7.00 pp, choice of Atlantic Cod or “American” Catfish, plates include french fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, coffee or tea. For information call 956-968-7115.

Hamburger Dinner & Karaoke, 05:30 PM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N Abram Rd, Mission. $6.00 pp, come enjoy a hamburger or chicken

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS dinner and stay for karaoke fun! For information call 956-581-1871.

Patriotic Jam for Penita Food Pantry, 05:30 PM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. Refreshments available starting at 4:30 pm. For information call 956-580-4477. We are asking all jammers and audience members to consider wearing red, white, and blue. This Patriotic Jam is being held to support the Penitas Food Pantry. We are asking all who are able to bring non-perishable food items.

Entertainment w/Bill Chrastil, 06:30 PM, 1015 RV Park, 1402 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-968-7516.

Karaoke, 06:30 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. For more information call 920-740-1307.

Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam, 07:00 PM, Palm Shadows RV Park, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. Players by invitation only. For information call Roger Steiger 507-273-3895.

Dance w/The Agency, 07:00 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $10.00 pp. For information call 956-787-9959.

Dance w/Bushriders Dave, 07:00 PM, Ranchero Village Park, 1900 S

Bridge Ave, Weslaco. $5.00 pp, ice, mix & popcorn available, BYOB. For information call 269-385-3524.

Dance w/Dixon Company Band, 07:00 PM, Quiet Village II, 215 S Valley View Rd, Donna. $5.00 pp, soda, water and ice available. For information call 308-390-5416.

Dance w/Golden Era, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-585-0703.

Dance w/Lynn Dvorak, 07:00 PM, Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W Hwy 107, McAllen. $6.00 pp, door prizes, popcorn, singles welcome. For information call 605-999-1488.

Dance w/Ralph & The Cruisers, 07:00 PM, Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S Cage, Pharr. Doors open at 6:15 pm.

For information call 956-787-5773.

Dance w/Richard Lynch Band, 07:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. $7.00 pp, doors open at 6:00 pm, popcorn & soda for sale, BYOB. For information call 603-396-2786.

Dance w/Senior Prom, 07:00 PM, Park Place Estates, 5401 W Business Hwy 83, Harlingen. $6.00 pp, BYOB, refreshments. For information call

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956-412-0375.

Dance w/Smokin’ Gun, 07:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. For information call 509-580-0288.

Dance w/South Texas Whiskey, 07:00 PM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-787-7839.

Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Fun-N-Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-399-5800.

Entertainment w/4 His Glory, 07:00 PM, Valley View Estates, 2100 Vernon St, Mission. $5.00 in advance, $6.00 at the door. For information call 916-813-9635.

Entertainment w/Dave & Daphne, 07:00 PM, Rio Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr, Weslaco. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-532-9665.

Entertainment w/Greg Jones, 07:00 PM, Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 W Interstate 2, Mission. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-580-8454.

Entertainment w/Helen Russell & Company, 07:00 PM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway

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Ave, Mission. $5.00 per person. For information call 573-216-3999.

Entertainment w/JC Harrisson, 07:00 PM, Lazy Palm Ranch, 35100 Lazy Palm Dr, Edinburg. For information call 956-383-1020.

Entertainment w/John Sager, 07:00 PM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen. $7.00 pp, doors open at 6:00 pm, advance ticket sales Wednesday-Friday 10:00 am-1:00 pm. For information call 956-423-3137.

Entertainment w/Men of A-Chord, 07:00 PM, Winter Green Estates, 500 Bryan Rd, Mission. For information call 989-708-0921.

Entertainment w/Razz-Ma-Tazz, 07:00 PM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas West, Mission. For information call 956-581-1288.

Entertainment w/Spittin' Image, 07:00 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008.

Entertainment w/Texas Breed, 07:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E Jasmine Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841.

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Show Dates

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Treasures from all over the world!!!

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29 Entertainment w/Wade Landry, 07:00 PM, Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-565-2228.

Our Lady of Sorrows Presents “Hairspray”, 07:00 PM, Our Lady of Sorrows School, 11 Gumwood Ave, McAllen. Tickets can be purchased at Our Lady of Sorrows School. For information call 956686-3651. Pre-sale tickets are $5 for children and $7 for adults ($5 for senior citizens). Ticket prices at the door are $8 for children and $10 for all adults. A percentage of the show’s proceeds will be donated to Sacred Heart in McAllen for the Humanitarian Respite Center.

Entertainment w/Trio Tres en Punto, 08:00 PM, Margaritas Mexican Grill And Cantina, 3505 Texas 107, Edinburg. Live Latin Music, romantic bolero music hits from the 40’s to the 60’s. For more information call 956-862-6763.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2017

Acres Big Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Eldorado Acres RV Park, 610 N FM

492, Mission. Pancakes, eggs to order, homemade sausage gravy w/ biscuits, fresh hash browns, bacon, sausage or ham. (Meals starting @$2.50) Free coffee w/meal. For information call 804-720-2845.

All You Can Eat Pancakes, 07:00 AM, Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W Crockett Ave, Alamo. $2.50 pp, Biscuits & Gravy $3.00. For information call 956-283-1771.

Saturday Morning Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S Conway, Mission. $4.00 pp, Enjoy breakfast & viewing the Rio Grande!

Menu varies at great prices. BYOP. For information call 956-585-5061.

Pancake Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. For information call 956-425-7448.

Saturday Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. For information call 361-230-4383.

Saturday Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 W Interstate 2, Mission. $3.50 pp, eggs, sausage patty, fruit cup, pancakes and French toast. For

information call 956-580-2940.

Saturday Morning Breakfast, 07:30 AM, El Valle Del Sol, 2500 E Business Hwy 83, Mission. All you can eat pancakes, choice of ham or sausage, biscuits & gravy, free coffee, please bring table service.

For information call 956-585-5704.

Arts & Craft Show, 08:00 AM, FunN-Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. For information call 956-399-5800.

Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 SH 495, Alamo. For information call 956-685-5300.

Park Wide Garage Sale, 08:00 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 5101 N Loop 499, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-5484.

Park Wide Yard Sale, Bake & Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, 1015 RV Park, 1402 S International Blvd, Weslaco.

Come check us out! For information call 956-968-7516.

Patio Sale, 08:00 AM, Orange Wood Estates, 511 Citrus Circle, San Juan.

For information call 956-581-5493.

Patio Sale, 08:00 AM, Victoria Palms RV Resort, 602 N Victoria Road, Donna. Ballroom parking lot, concessions will be open. For information call 956-782-3263.

Tai Chi in the Park, 08:00 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business 83, McAllen. Tai Chi has positive effects on balance control, fitness and flexibility. People with disabilities can also work within their limits. Wear comfortable clothing and flexible shoes, and bring water. For information call 956-681-3333.

Bird Walks @ Resaca de la Palma, 08:30 AM, Resaca de la Palma, 1000 New Carmen Blvd, Brownsville.

For information call 956-350-2920.

Songbird Stroll, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen.

Calling all bird enthusiasts! Come explore the new Ebony Grove pond with an expert birder, and help us boost our park bird list. All skill levels are welcome, and loaner binoculars will be available. For information call 956-681-3370.

Volunteer Programs, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. We are also a certified site for Texas Master Naturalist Hours.

Large groups, please call in advance.

For information call 956-681-3370.

All Park Patio Sale, 09:00 AM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 Harrison, Harlingen. Lunch 11:302:30. Fun Stuff and Door Prizes. Lots of goodies including Plant Sale. For information call 956-230-0813.

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.

Downtown Harlingen Walking Tour, 09:00 AM, Downtown Harlingen, 204 E Jackson St, Harlingen. For information call 956-216-4910.

Dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes. Tour leaves from J&B’s Café, 204 E. Jackson.

Growing Growers Farmers Market, 09:00 AM, Firemen’s Park, 1st St & Business 83,McAllen. Open year round. Wide variety of fruits, vegetables, and herbs, along with 100% Certified Grass fed Beef, Gulf caught shrimp, lamb, raw honey, jellies, baked goods, eggs, and natural skin care products. Credit cards and SNAP. Contact Barbara Storz, 956-330-6410.

Paddle, Pedal and SUP Town Lake, 09:00 AM, Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N 1st St, McAllen. Enjoy 30 minutes on the lake in a boat of your choice. Fee: 4-seater Pedal Boat - $20; 2-seater Pedal Boat $10; Double Kayak - $15, Single Kayak - $10, Stand Up Paddleboard - $10 *Ages 14+ only on the Stand Up Paddleboards (200 lb limit) and Single Kayaks (300 lb limit). For information call 956-681-3333.

Quilt-Art-Wood Show, 09:00 AM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-7839.

South Padre Island Market Days, 09:00 AM, South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. Sales of unique items, art displays, arts and crafts, jewelry, unique apparel, health care items.

For information call 956-345-5022.

Guided Nature Bird Walk w/Robert, 09:30 AM, SPI Birding And Nature Center, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-6801, spibirding.com.

Learn to Geocache, 10:00 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business 83, McAllen. $1.00 pp, Join a staff member to learn how to locate real-life treasures using your smartphone. Find geocaches on our site, throughout the Rio Grande Valley, and across the globe! For information call 956-681-3333.

Public Studio, 10:00 AM, SPI Art Space, 1817 Padre Blvd, Ste 1, South Padre Island. $11.00 pp, bring your own art supplies and handwork, bring some friends, make some friends and enjoy the art community. More Info: See website: spiartspace.com, To secure your enrollment, please pay in advance.

Square Dance w/Butch Danielski, 10:00 AM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val

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The Market @ McAllen, 10:00 AM, McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen. Local farmers, ranchers, chefs, and artisans each contributing to the healthy life style changes our community desperately needs.

Town Lake Power Walkers, 10:30 AM, Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N 1st St, McAllen. Just what it sounds! Bring your friends and do a few loops around our ½ mile path.

For information call 956-681-3333.

Country Jam Lunch!, 11:00 AM, Green Gate Grove, 700 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. For more information call 956-584-1561.

Discovery Days - Insects are Cool!, 11:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. For information call 956-681-3370.

Winter Green Estates Open House, 11:00 AM, Winter Green Estates, 500 Bryan Rd, Mission. Open House - Sale/Rent homes and RV Lots. For information call 586-255-7379.

Yoga Under The Oaks, 11:00 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business Hwy 83, McAllen. Bring a yoga mat, towel or small blanket, water.

For information call 956-681-3333.

1 Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 Chimney Rd, Mission. $10.00 pp for Seniors, $12.00 pp for Adults. For information call 956-581-1033.

Gospel Jam, 12:00 PM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. Sign up by noon to perform, no admission fee, concessions available.

For information call 956-783-4587.

Public Studio, 12:00 PM, SPI Art Space, 1817 Padre Blvd, Ste 1, South Padre Island. $11.00 pp, Bring your own art supplies and handwork, bring some friends, make some friends and enjoy the art community. See website: spiartspace.com, To secure your enrollment, please pay in advance.

Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Green Gate Grove, 700 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, Lunch served at 11:00 am. For more information call 956-584-1561.

Jam, 12:30 PM, Weslaco Trailer Park, 600 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco.

Lunch will be served from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. For more information call 320-808-9589.

Jam Session, 12:30 PM, Big Valley RV Park, 109 W Business 83, Donna.

Everyone welcome, refreshments served.

For information call 319-330-7724.

Entertainment w/Gordy & Debby,

01:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission $5.00 pp. For information call 956-581-1033.

Guided Nature Bird Walk w/Robert, 01:00 PM, SPI Birding And Nature Center, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-6801, spibirding.com.

Happy Hour w/Leslie Blasing, 01:00 PM, Boomerang Billy’s, Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-4347.

Live Music, 01:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission.

For information call 956-581-1033.

Square Dance w/Butch Danielski, 01:00 PM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $4.50 pp. For information call 956-464-9024.

Tropic Star RV Resort’s Quilt Show, 01:00 PM, Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. $2.00 pp, in the dining room, Casino Richardson will be there with quilting supplies.

For information call 956-787-5773.

Cea How, 02:00 PM, Treasure Hills Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 2120 E Ed Carey Blvd, Harlingen. Stop dieting, no need for surgery, join a confidential weight loss support group, no dues/fees.

For information call 956-244-2006 or 361-424-0076.

Discovery Days - Insects are Cool!, 02:00 PM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. For information call 956-681-3370.

Our Lady of Sorrows Presents “Hairspray”, 02:00 PM, Our Lady of Sorrows School, 11 Gumwood Ave, McAllen. Tickets can be purchased at Our Lady of Sorrows School. For information call 956686-3651. Pre-sale tickets are $5 for children and $7 for adults ($5 for senior citizens). Ticket prices at the door are $8 for children and $10 for all adults. A percentage of the show’s proceeds will be donated to Sacred Heart in McAllen for the Humanitarian Respite Center.

Quinta Mazatlan Naturalists: Wildlife in Love, 02:00 PM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. $5.00 pp, Participants will learn the basics of being a naturalist. For information call 956-681-3370.

Yoga by the Lake, 02:00 PM, Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N 1st St, McAllen. $5.00 pp, start your weekend off right with yoga! Suitable for any body type and skill level.

Bring a yoga mat or small blanket.

For information call 956-681-3333.

Harlingen Farmers Market, 03:00 PM, Downtown Harlingen, ‘A’ Street. The Market is on Jackson and Monroe, behind Grimsells and

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in front of New York Deli. Producers supply residents the freshest locally grown food, come take advantage of the best Harlingen has to offer!

Heritage Square’s Famous Sauerkraut Supper, 04:00 PM, Heritage Square RV Park, 300 S Bryan Road, Mission. $4.00 plus Potluck Dish, Polka music starting at 4:00 pm, followed by super at 5:00 pm, more music after meal.

Tickets available at N-15 & H-3. For information call 563-340-6493.

Pig Roast, 05:00 PM, Paradise Park Inc, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen.

Buy tickets in advance. For more information call 956-682-8081.

Saturday Nite Supper, 05:00 PM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. Bingo follows at 7:00 pm. For information call 956-787-7839.

Open Music Jam, 06:00 PM, AmeriCana RV Resort, 721 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. All welcome including acoustic, light snacks served for donation, no admission charge. For information call 956-581-1705.

Children’s Benefit Country, 06:30 PM, Green Gate Grove, 700 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. For information

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Country Music Jam, 06:30 PM, Val Verde RV Park & Apts, 1400 W Business 83, Donna. Musicians Welcome! Refreshments available at break for donation. For information call 515-681-9561.

Concert Series w/December ‘63, 07:00 PM, Fun-N-Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. $12.00, $14.00, $16.00 in advance $20.00 at the door. For information call 956-399-5800.

Dance w/Country Roland Jr., 07:00 PM, Palm Shadows RV Park, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna $7.00 pp. For information call 956-464-3326.

Dance w/Diamonds and Dust, 07:00 PM, Gateway MH & RV Park, 400 FM 2925, Raymondville. $5.00 pp. For information call 319-750-5220.

Dance w/Diego, 07:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-357-5498.

Dance w/Dixon Company Band, 07:00 PM, Snow to Sun, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. $6.00 pp, BYOB, free ice. For information

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Dance w/Gatos Locos, 07:00 PM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N Abram Rd, Mission. $8.00 pp. For information call 956-581-1871.

Dance w/Hot Rodz, 07:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-787-1521.

Dance w/JC Bullock, 07:00 PM, Palm Gardens Resort, 3401 W Business 83, Harlingen. $6.00 pp, BYOB, free popcorn, ice & soda available. For information call 956-423-7670.

Dance w/JC Harrisson, 07:00 PM, Leisure Valley Ranch, 1920 E Bogey Dr, Mission. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-589-1878.

Dance w/Jealous Heart, 07:00 PM, Casa del Valle, 400 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-464-9024.

Dance w/Larry Floyd, 07:00 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 W, Mercedes. Pass the hat.

For information call 956-376-3798.

Dance w/Steven May & the Southern Knights, 07:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 State Highway 495, Alamo. $5.00 pp, concessions

and set ups available, BYOB. For information call 956-685-5300.

Dance w/Ron & Chester, 07:00 PM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-583-5582.

Dance w/The Coin’s Roaring 20’s, 07:00 PM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. $6.00 pp.

For information call 956-638-3158.

Entertainment w/ Senior Ambassadors, 07:00 PM, First Presbyterian Church, 104 S 12th St, McAllen.

Entertainment w/Another Situation, 07:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E Jasmine Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841.

Entertainment w/Dave & Daphne, 07:00 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-425-7448.

Entertainment w/Greg Jones, 07:00 PM, Lemon Tree Estates, 1510 E Business Hwy 83, Mission. $6.00 pp.

For information call 419-733-6384.

Entertainment w/Helen Russell & Company, 07:00 PM, Orange Grove RV Park, 4901 East State Hwy 107, Edinburg. $6.00 pp. For more information call 573-216-3999.

Entertainment w/Jason Whorlow, 07:00 PM, Seven Oaks Resort, 801 S Inspiration Rd, Mission. $7.00 pp.

For information call 956-581-0068.

Entertainment w/John Sager, 07:00 PM, La Hacienda Estates, 1018 El Paseo Dr, Alamo. $8.00 pp, soda and ice cream for sale. For information call 956-683-5160.

Entertainment w/Laughing Bird, 07:00 PM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $7.00 pp, ice cream & ticket sales begin at 6:00 pm.

For information call 956-585-9264.

Entertainment w/Rich Morris, 07:00 PM, Koenig’s RV Resort, 422 S Val Verde Rd, Donna. Pass the hat, 50’s -70’s plus impersonations. For information call 319-350-0038.

Entertainment w/Roger Wayne, 07:00 PM, W & I Resort, 206 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-585-6594.

Entertainment w/Sherwin & Pam Linton, 07:00 PM, Wagon City North, 2905 N Conway, Mission. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-342-4437.

Entertainment w/Southern Anthem, 07:00 PM, Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N Mayberry Rd, Mission. $7.00 pp. For

information call 956-580-7654.

Entertainment w/Spittin’ Image, 07:00 PM, Winter Haven Village, 1015 W Sam Houston Blvd, Pharr. $6.00 pp.

For information call 956-781-7881.

Entertainment w/William Florian, 07:00 PM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S Conway, Mission. $6.00 pp, New Christy Minstrals, ‘Those Were The Days’ of Music & Fun. Snack & Setups available, Call Park (956-585-5061) for tickets.

UTRGV Men’s Basketball vs. Utah Valley, 07:00 PM, UTRGV Fieldhouse, 120 W University Dr, Edinburg. For information call 956-665-3747.

Dance w/Beers, 07:30 PM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen. $7.50 pp, BYOB, popcorn & ice provided. For information call 815-494-5159.

Square & Compass Glitz Ball w/DJ, 07:30 PM, Palm Resaca Park, 100 Tangerine Blvd, Brownsville. $5.00 pp, BYOB. Popcorn and ice will be supplied. For tickets and entry to the Park. For information call Al Larratt at 956-280-5581.

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Church Service, 08:30 AM, Rio Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr, Weslaco.

Leader Tom Cassidy. For information call 956-532-9665.

Church Service, 08:30 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, Mission. Pastor Doug Rogland.

For information call 262-497-4241.

Church Service, 08:30 AM, Lamplighter MH & RV Park, 625 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Worship in the rec hall. For information call 660-651-7111.

Church Service, 08:45 AM, Winter Haven Village, 1015 W Sam Houston Blvd, Pharr. Pastor Robert Kracht. Communion first Sunday of the month. 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.

For information call 956-781-1082.

Church Service, 08:45 AM, Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. Main Hall. For information call 956-638-3158.

Church Service, 09:00 AM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For

information call 956-783-5008.

Church Service, 09:00 AM, Acacia RV & MH Park, 89 E Business 83, Alamo.

Pastor Al Dickey, Everyone welcome.

For information call 918-284-9398.

Church Service, 09:00 AM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E Harrison, Harlingen. Pastor David Squire, Communion first Sunday of each month, everyone welcome.

Church Service, 09:00 AM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission.

Pastor Cliff Stewart, coffee and refreshments available at 8:30 am.

For information call 956-580-4477.

Church Service, 09:00 AM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. Pastor Bob Pueblos. For information call 956-585-9264.

Church Service, 09:00 AM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S Conway, Mission. Everyone is welcome to attend then join us for coffee and cookies after the Service. For information call 956-585-5061.

Church Service, 09:00 AM, Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W Hwy 107, McAllen. Pastor Jim Troutman, Communion service 1st Sunday of the month. For information call

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956-383-8189.

Church Service, 09:00 AM, Paul’s RV Park, 1129 N Minnesota Ave, Brownsville. Contact 956-831-4852.

Open to the public.

Church Service, 09:00 AM, Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. For information call 956-968-8412.

Church Service, 09:00 AM, Big Valley RV Park, 109 W Business 83, Donna.

Pastor Roy Gee. For information call 319-330-7724.

Paddle, Pedal and SUP Town Lake, 09:00 AM, Town Lake at Firemen’s Park, 201 N 1st St, McAllen. Enjoy 30 minutes on the lake in a boat of your choice. Fee: 4-seater Pedal Boat - $20; 2-seater Pedal Boat $10; Double Kayak - $15, Single Kayak - $10, Stand Up Paddleboard - $10 *Ages 14+ only on the Stand Up Paddleboards (200 lb limit) and Single Kayaks (300 lb limit). For information call 956-681-3333.

Church Services, 09:20 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. With Pastor Lee Tracy.

For information call 956-423-1170.

Church Service, 09:30 AM, Penitas

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RV Park, 304 S FM Road 1427, Penitas. Rev. Gebhart, Pastor.

Church Service, 09:30 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-5484.

Church Service, 09:30 AM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-7839.

Church Service, 09:30 AM, Gateway MH & RV Park, 400 FM 2925, Raymondville. Chaplin Dick Baggett.

For information call 956-689-6658.

Church Service, 10:00 AM, AmeriCana RV Resort, 721 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Everyone invited, Keith & Susan White, Chaplains. For information call 817-219-0333.

Church Service, 10:00 AM, Lemon Tree Estates, 1510 E Business Hwy 83, Mission. Pastor Robert Kracht.

For information call 507-236-0765.

Church Service, 10:00 AM, Breeze Lake RV Campground, 1710 N Vermillion Ave, Brownsville. Pastor Jay Clason, contact 757-620-9695.

Public is welcome.

Church Service, 10:00 AM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave,

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• Brownsville, TX is rated the safest city in the RGV • Fun, friendly 55+ community • Internet, gated, no pets • Great mobile homes for sale or rent.

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For information call 956-425-7448.

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, Split Rail RV Park, 513 N Los Ebanos Rd, Mission. Coffee and donuts prior to service. For information call 956-585-8135.

Fried Chicken Lunch, 10:00 AM, Weslaco Elks Lodge, 201 S Border Ave, Weslaco. $10.00 a plate.

Includes 3 pieces of chicken. Green beans, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, tea or coffee. Dessert for a fee.

Information call 956-968-7115.

South Padre Island Market Days, 10:00 AM, South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. Sales of unique items, art displays, arts and crafts, jewelry, unique apparel, health care items.

For information call 956-345-5022.

Church Service, 10:30 AM, Pleasant Valley RV Resort, 7320 W Interstate 2, Mission. For information call 956-580-2940.

Entertainment w/Jim Staton, 11:00

AM, Don-Wes Flea Market, 208 N Victoria Rd, Donna. For information call 620-229-4197.

Farmer’s Market @ The Shores, 11:00 AM, 8500 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. Fresh produce, fresh eggs, fresh seafood! Healthy shopping for healthy foods. Located at ‘The Shores’ north of SPI Convention Centre.

Silver Bay, MN Reunion, 11:00 AM, W & I Resort, 206 S Steward Rd, Mission. Residents of Silver Bay & North Shore invited. For information call 218-310-3010.

Quilt Show, 12:00 PM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. For information call 956-638-3158.

Jam Session, 12:30 PM, Koenig’s RV Resort, 422 S Val Verde Rd, Donna.

For information call 319-350-0038.

Guided Nature Bird walk w/Robert, 01:00 PM, SPI Birding And Nature Center, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-6801, spibirding.com.

Happy Hour w/Leslie Blasing, 01:00 PM, Boomerang Billy’s, Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-4347.

McAllen ISD Young at Art, 01:00 PM, International Museum of Art & Science, W Nolana Ave, McAllen.

McAllen ISD Exhibit at IMAS! For information call 956-682-0123.

Jam Session, 01:30 PM, Eldorado Acres RV Park, 610 N FM 492, Palmview.

For information call 956-581-6718.

Jam Session, 01:30 PM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission.

For information call 763-242-7214.

Entertainment w/Rich Morris, 02:00 PM, American Legion, 219 E Commercial Ave, La Feria. For information call 956-797-3701.

Entertainment w/Winter Texan Orchestra, 02:00 PM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, Mission. Pass the hat. For information call 262-497-4241.

Live Music!, 02:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission.

For information call 956-581-1033.

RC Car Racing, 02:00 PM, Fun-NSun RV Resort, Zillock Rd, San Benito. Weather permitting. For information call 956-399-5800.

Shuffleboard Tournament, 02:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E Jasmine Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841.

Studio Sundays: Charcoal Drawing, 02:00 PM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen. $10.00 pp, Learn the basics of charcoal drawing as you create your own charcoal and chalk pastel self-portrait! For information call 956-682-0123.

Entertainment w/Rock-n-Roll Music, 03:00 PM, Heritage Square, 300 S Bryan Rd, Mission. Pass the hat, hot food and sodas available from 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm. For information call 563-340-6493.

Entertainment w/Sherwin & Pat Linton, 03:00 PM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $7.00 pp.

For information call 956-783-4587.

Santa Maria Bullring Bullfight, 04:00 PM, Santa Maria Bullring, 4877 FM 1017 La Gloria. Gates open at 1:00 PM for food and beverages, Bullfight starts at 4:00 PM. Call Bullring for reservations 956-481-3300.

Entertainment w/JC Bullock, 06:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 SH 495, Alamo. $6.00 pp, concessions available. For information call 956-685-5300.

Gospel Jam, 06:00 PM, Bluebonnet RV Resort, 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Free admission, Featuring home town favorite Kelly Lyons & Teresa “Blues to the Bone” Burney.

For information call 956-585-7630.

Hymn Sings, 06:00 PM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For

information call 956-787-7839.

Entertainment w/Diego, 06:30 PM, Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W. Crockett Ave, Alamo. Pass the hat.

For information call 956-283-1771.

Entertainment w/Laughing Bird, 06:30 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-357-5498.

Entertainment w/Ron & Jan Easter, 06:30 PM, Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W Hwy 107, McAllen. For information call 715-928-2347.

PH II, III & IV Round Dance, 06:30 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, Tampico Hall, 1341 W Business 83, Alamo.

For information call 765-661-0612 or 765-661-9522.

Dance w/Richard Lynch Band, 07:00 PM, Magic Valley Park, 2300 E Highway 83, Weslaco. For information call 513-377-3203.

Entertainment w/Greg Jones, 07:00 PM, Split Rail RV Park, 513 N Los Ebanos Rd, Mission. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-585-8135.

Entertainment w/JC Harrisson, 07:00 PM, Magic Valley MH & RV Park, 2300 E Bus 83, Weslaco. For information call 956-968-8242.

Entertainment w/Men of A-Chord, 07:00 PM, Kenwood RV Resort, 120 N Main St, La Feria. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-797-1851.

Entertainment w/Roger Wayne, 07:00 PM, Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-565-2228.

Entertainment w/Southern Anthem, 07:00 PM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-464-9024.

Entertainment w/Spittin’ Image, 07:00 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 W, Mercedes. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-376-3798.

Entertainment w/William Florian, 07:00 PM, Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-968-8412.

Our Lady of Sorrows Presents “Hairspray”, 07:00 PM, Our Lady of Sorrows School, 11 Gumwood Ave, McAllen. Tickets can be purchased at Our Lady of Sorrows School. For information call 956-686-3651. Presale tickets are $5 for children and $7 for adults ($5 for senior citizens).

Ticket prices at the door are $8 for children and $10 for all adults. A percentage of the show’s proceeds will be donated to Sacred Heart in McAllen for the Humanitarian Respite Center.

SOLD OUT-Concert Series w/December ‘63, 07:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna.

Tickets start at $13.00 pp. For more information call 956-782-3263

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS Sunday Night Movie, 07:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. Free, snack bar open.

For information call 956-787-1521.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008.

Acrylic & Oil Painting w/Guy Morrow, 09:00 AM, SPI Art Space, 1817 Padre Blvd, Ste 1, South Padre Island. $230.00 pp. For information call 956-761-2112.

Acoustic Jam Session, 09:30 AM, Green Gate Grove, 700 N Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission. For information call 248-921-6867.

Guided Nature Bird Walk w/Bob, 09:30 AM, SPI Birding And Nature Center, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-6801, spibirding.com Beginner Line Dance Lessons, 10:00 AM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Business 83, Donna. Free Admission.

For information call 514-924-6779.

Book your Hunt Now!!, 10:00 AM, San Juan Ranch & Guided Hunts & Tours. For pricing call Jaime Carrales at 956-330-8904.

Square Dance w/Randy Doughtery, 10:00 AM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-7839.

Annual Yooper Roundup Luncheon, 11:00 AM, Harold’s Country Kitchen, 2111 E Business 83, Donna. Registration will begin at 11:00 AM with the meal to be served at 12 noon. Any question call Linda at 956-386-1618.

Bible Study, 11:00 AM, Lamplighter MH & RV Park, 625 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Bible study will be held in the card room. For information call 660-651-7111.

Intermediate Line Dance Lessons, 11:00 AM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Business 83, Donna Free Admission. For information call 514-924-6779.

Monday Lunch, 11:30 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. Menu varies, freshly cooked.

For information call 956-428-7116.

1 Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 Chimney Rd, Mission. $10.00 pp for Seniors, $12.00 pp for Adults. For information call 956-581-1033.

Jam Session, 12:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. Lunch served at 11:00 am.

For information call 956-638-3158.

Intermediate Line Dance, 12:30 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For

information call 956-783-5008.

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 956-581-1705.

Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Palm Gardens RV Park, 3401 W Business 83, Harlingen. Open to the public, amplified instruments are allowed. For information call Tom 956-440-8878.

Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Wagon City North, 2905 N Conway, Mission.

Jam host LeRoy Kuhlers. For information call 515-802-9421.

Countryside Jam, 01:00 PM, Countryside MH & RV Park, 100 N Valley View Rd, Donna. Come early and join us at our Countryside Café for lunch open from 11am - 1pm serving a variety of lunches every week. This is an open jam with a professional backup Band on stage.

For information call 918-916-0541.

Country Western Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W Hwy 107, McAllen. Everyone welcome!

Lunch served.

For information call 765-633-0590.

Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1341 W Business 83, Alamo. 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, snacks, coffee & cookies available.

For information call 956-781-7881.

Rock & Roll Jam, 01:00 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. Lunch served 11:30a - 12:30p. For information call 956-874-8674.

Square Dance w/Randy Doughtery, 01:00 PM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-7839.

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.

Guided Nature Walk w/George & Fran, 01:30 PM, SPI Birding And Nature Center, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-6801, spibirding.com.

Dance Class Lessons, 02:00 PM, Llano Grande, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes $6.00 pp, class can be joined at any time. For information call 972-220-2985.

Entertainment w/Ed-Vern, 02:00 PM, Palms II, E 9th St, Mission. Totally

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Ph II-III Round Dance/Workshop, 02:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, Tampico Hall, 1341 W Business 83, Alamo.

For information call 765-661-0612 or 765-661-9522.

Experienced Clogging!, 02:15 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.

Beginner to Easy Interm. Variety of music, something for everyone. For information call Jim: 956-781-2275.

Happy Hour w/Diego, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the Hat, BYOB, free ice.

For information call 956-968-0322.

Guided Nature Walk w/George & Fran, 03:15 PM, SPI Birding And Nature Center, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-6801, spibirding.com.

Monday Dinner, 04:30 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Menu changes each week. For details call 956-585-0703.

Spaghetti Supper, 04:30 PM, La Feria American Legion, 219 E

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Commercial Ave, La Feria $8.00 pp, $1.50 dessert table. For information call 956-797-3701.

Dance w/Willie Knight, 05:00 PM, American Legion Post 93, 910 W Expressway 83, Mission. Free admission. For information call 402-217-7973.

Monday Burgers, 05:00 PM, Paradise Park Inc, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-661-0269.

Wine & Dine, 05:30 PM, Heritage Village, 2105 S Cynthia St, McAllen.

Wine, Italian Cuisine, Music & an Exclusive Raffle! There is no better way to spend the last Tuesday of the year 2016. Seating is limited, call and RSVP at 956-377-1495.

Country Jam, 06:00 PM, The Grove Subdivision, 612 E Business 83, San Juan. Donations accepted for light lunch at break. For information call 956-781-1840.

Gospel Jam, 06:00 PM, Carefree Valley Resort, 4506 N Business 77, Harlingen. Free admission, refreshments served. For information call 956-425-2540.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 35 Overeaters Anonymous, 06:00 PM, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2500 N 10th 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 956-884-9909.

Dance w/Diego, 07:00 PM, Rio Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr, Weslaco. $6.00 pp, singles welcome. For information call 956-532-9665.

Entertainment w/4 His Glory, 07:00 PM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-638-3158.

Entertainment w/Gordy & Debbie, 07:00 PM, Bluebonnet RV Resort, 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. $7.00 pp.

For information call 956-585-7630.

Entertainment w/Heart To Heart, 07:00 PM, Comfort Suites, 912 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 417-576-5188.

Entertainment w/Jason Whorlow, 07:00 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008.

Entertainment w/Mario Rosales, 07:00 PM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas West, Mission. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-584-2654.

Entertainment w/McAllen Steel Drum Band, 07:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen.

Pass the hat. For information call 956-357-5498.

Entertainment w/Sherwin & Pam Linton, 07:00 PM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. $6.00 pp.

For information call 956-580-4477.

Entertainment w/Southern Anthem, 07:00 PM, J-5 RV Park, 3907 N Taylor Rd, Mission. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-682-7495.

Entertainment w/Tim Hadler, 07:00 PM, Lemon Tree RV Inn, 1740 E Business 83, Mission. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-585-6861.

Entertainment w/Wade & Teresa Landry, 07:00 PM, Palm Shadows RV Park, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $6.00 pp.

For information call 956-464-3326.

Magic Valley Chorus Of Sweet Adelines International, 07:00 PM, Village at Westlakes Hall, 4101 Carnation, McAllen. For information call Shirley 956-661-9926 or Janet 956-682-8245.

Square Dance w/Randy Doughtery, 07:00 PM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-7839.

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UTRGV Symphony Orchestra, 07:30 PM, TSC Arts Center, 80 Fort Brown St, Brownsville. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-882-7025.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. Lunch served. For information call 507-351-5246.

Acrylic & Oil Painting w/Guy Morrow, 09:00 AM, SPI Art Space, 1817 Padre Blvd, Ste 1, South Padre Island. $230.00 pp. For information call 956-761-2112.

Chick-fil-A Bingo!, 09:00 AM, Chickfil-A, 1814 S Business 77, Sunshine Strip, Harlingen. Join us for a special morning of Chick-fil-A Bingo! It will be a fun filled way to start your day with food, games and prizes.

Guided Nature Bird Walk w/Javier, 09:30 AM, SPI Birding And Nature Center, 6801 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-6801, spibirding.com.

Ultra Beginners & Beginners Line Dance, 09:30 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen.

For information call 956-423-5484.

Countrycizing, 10:00 AM, Casa del

Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008.

Dance Class Lessons, 10:00 AM, Victoria Palms Inn & Suites, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. $6.00 pp, class can be joined at any time. For information call 972-220-9285.

Square Dance w/Randy Doughtery, 10:00 AM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-7839.

Square Dancing Plus, 10:00 AM, Pine To Palm Resort Park, 802 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $4.50 pp, Rounds at 9:30 w/Ron & Georgine Woolcock, Mardi Gras Celebration, dress for the occasion, hot dogs after dance. For information call 956-968-5760.

Line Dancing, 10:15 AM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. For information call 563-380-4813.

Computer Class, 11:00 AM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $1.00 pp to cover door prizes & party at end of the season. For information call 956-464-9024.

Conversational Spanish for Winter Texans, 11:00 AM, Various RV Parks See our Facebook page for details. Call

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Jam Lunch, 11:00 AM, Paradise Park Inc, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen.

For information call 956-661-0269.

TPFC Annual Luncheon, 11:00 AM, Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N 2nd Street, McAllen. Telephone retirees join us.

Campers, retirees, former employees of all telephone companies are welcome to join us. Call 515-270-8088 with questions.

Yoga Under The Oaks, 11:00 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business Hwy 83, McAllen. Bring a yoga mat, towel or small blanket, water.

For information call 956-681-3333.

Tuesday Burgers, 11:30 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. For information call 956-428-7116.

1 Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 Chimney Rd, Mission. $10.00 pp for Seniors, $12.00 pp for Adults. For information call 956-581-1033.

Country Jam, 12:00 PM, Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco.

Lunch served at 11:00 am at a small cost. For information call 603-770-4406.

Country Jam Session, 12:00 PM, Bit-

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O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna FREE Admission, popcorn & soda for sale. For information call 816-694-8770.

Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008.

2 Hour River Tour, 01:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. $19.00 pp Seniors, $23.00 pp Adults. For information call 956-581-4477.

ACBL Duplicate Bridge, 01:00 PM, Louie’s Backyard, Laguna Blvd, South Padre Island. For informatin call 812230-5247 or jandjg@live.com, Jim & Jane Gormong Coordinators.

Diabetes Management Class, 01:00 PM, 3rd Floor, McAllen Medical Center. East Classroom, classes are provided in English and Spanish every other week. For information call Mary Escaname at 956-971-5850.

J-5 Jam, 01:00 PM, J-5 RV Park, 3907 N Taylor Rd, Mission. Marion Price, Host, coffee & cookies served, for information call 956-682-7495.

Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Roadrunner RV Park, 1222 N Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. Lunch served at 11:00 am, coffee and cookies at break. For

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information call 712-259-2222.

Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen.

For information call 956-423-4170.

Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Paradise Park Inc, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen.

For information call 956-661-0269.

Jam w/Ray & Ginger, 01:00 PM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, Mission. Oleander’s famous cake served at half time. For information call 956-585-9093.

Square Dance, 01:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-4170.

Square Dance w/Randy Doughtery, 01:00 PM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-7839.

Bluegrass Jam, 01:30 PM, Kenwood RV Resort, 120 N Main St, La Feria.

For information call 956-797-1875.

Cea How, 02:00 PM, Treasure Hills Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 2120 E Ed Carey Blvd, Harlingen. Stop dieting, no need for surgery, join a confidential weight loss support group, no dues/fees.

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Ph III-IV Round Dance/Workshop, 02:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, Tampico Hall, 1341 W Business 83, Alamo. For information call 765661-0612 or 765-661-9522.

Happy Hour w/Lynn Dvorak, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco.

Pass the Hat, BYOB, free ice. For information call 956-968-0322.

Karaoke, 03:00 PM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. For information call 956-638-3158.

Entertainment w/Leslie Blasing, 03:30 PM, Louie’s Backyard, Laguna Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-4347.

Happy Hour w/Diego, 03:30 PM, BitO-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. Pass the hat, BYOB, popcorn & soda for sale, bring your own snacks. For information call 603-396-2786.

Jam Dinner, 04:00 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. Variable cost, for information

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Jam Food, 04:00 PM, Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N Mayberry Rd, Mission.

For information call 956-580-4545.

Entertainment w/Sherwin & Pam Linton, 04:30 PM, La Copa Hotel, 2000 S 10th St, McAllen $5.00 pp, Poolside, for information call 612-251-4877.

Hamburger Night, 04:30 PM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd West, Mission. $5.00 pp, hamburgers, cole slaw, chips, lemonade or ice tea, for information call 309-657-3550.

Sunset Yoga, 05:00 PM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business 83, McAllen. Bring a yoga mat, towel or small blanket, water. If it is raining class will be cancelled. For information call 956-681-3333.

Country Jam, 05:30 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission.

For information call 956-874-8674.

Country Jam, 06:00 PM, Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N Mayberry Rd, Mission. For information call 956-580-4545.

Brooks Ausborn playing at The Patio on Guerra, 07:00 PM, The Patio on Guerra, 116 S 17th St, McAllen.

Brooks Ausborn is an instrumental guitarist playing all your favorites.

Multi genres! For information call 956-661-9100.

Dance w/Memories Band, 07:00 PM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas West, Mission. Pass the hat, for information call 956-581-1288.

Dance w/Richard Lynch Band, 07:00 PM, Paradise Park RV Resort, 1201 N Expressway 77, Harlingen. $6.00 pp, BYOB. For information call 956-425-6881.

Dance w/Southern Ashes, 07:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. $8.00 pp, doors open at 6:00 pm, popcorn & soda for sale, BYOB, for information call 603-396-2786. Mardi Gras Ball, costumes & prizes.

Entertainment w/Heart To Heart, 07:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. For information call 417-576-5188.

Entertainment w/JC Harrisson, 07:00 PM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N Abrams Rd, Mission $8.00 pp. For information call 956-581-1871.

Entertainment w/John Sager, 07:00 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $8.00 pp. For information call 956-787-9959.

Entertainment w/Laughing Bird, 07:00

PM, Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S Cage, Pharr. For information call 956-787-5773.

Entertainment w/Rewind, 07:00 PM, Trails End RV Resort, 2001 S Texas Blvd, Weslaco. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-351-5701.

Entertainment w/Wade Landry, 07:00 PM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-423-5484.

Entertainment w/William Florian, 07:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission $7.00 pp. For information call 956-585-4833.

Fundraiser Dance w/Jack Nelson & County Line, 07:00 PM, Weslaco Trailer Park, 600 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco. Fundraiser Dance for the Shriner’s Transportation Division, seating limited to 150, $10.00 pp.

For information call 956-272-3166 Karaoke, 07:00 PM, Pharr South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr. In the Activity Center Building, Everyone welcome come to sing or just listen to requests. we do a sing-along for the last 30 minutes, bring your own refreshments. For information call 956-438-7862.

Mardi Gras Dance w/Hot Rodz, 07:00

PM, Fun-N-Sun RV Resort, Zillock Rd, San Benito. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-399-5800.

Mardi Gras Dance w/Jay & Tammy, 07:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco Call for ticket price. For information call 956-638-3158.

Mardi Gras Dance w/Lynn Dvorak, 07:00 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 W, Mercedes. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-376-3798.

Rock & Roll Jam, 07:00 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo.

Dinner served at 5:00 pm. For information call 956-464-2272.

Square Dance w/Randy Doughtery, 07:00 PM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-7839.

Entertainment w/Tres enPunto Trio, 07:30 PM, Nana’s Taqueria, 1802 S International Blvd, Weslaco.

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• • • • • • • • Classic French Beef Bourguignon This signature Julia Child dish is perfect this time of year. It’s warm, comforting and satisfying.

If you have ever wondered what it would feel like to cook as the French, in their classic old world technique, this is it. This is the quintessential method of braising and it is perfect for transforming an inexpensive cut of beef into a luscious, tender, flavorful French stew, ideal on a rainy day. And fear not, it is not as difficult as the name would suggest. Like other chefs and cooks, Julia Child has been my inspiration since I was a little girl. I recall happily watching her cook on TV with her dear friend Jacques Pepin. Back then; they were the pioneers of today’s popular cooking shows.

And, admittedly, like Julia, I too delight in a glass of wine while creating in the kitchen (at home of course). Much like in the popular film, “Julie and Julia”, preparing this dish of Beef Bourguignon somehow allows me to connect with my inner Julia. And you’ll see. When you make this dish, you will feel her with you too. In her immortal words, “Cooking is like love; it should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” – Julia Child. •

Bon Appetit!

• 1 tablespoon pure olive oil • 8 ounces thick cut smoked bacon, diced into lardoons (thin strips) • 2 1/2 pounds chuck beef cut into 1-inch cubes • Kosher salt • Freshly ground black pepper • 1 pound carrots (~ 3 ½ cups), peeled and sliced diagonally into 1-inch pieces • 2 yellow onions, sliced • 4 cloves chopped garlic • 3/4 cup Cognac • 1 (750 ml.) bottle quality dry red wine (like Merlot or French Cote du Rhone) • 2 cups beef stock (low or no sodium) • 1 tablespoon tomato paste • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves, removed from stem • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature, divided • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 1 bag 16 oz frozen whole small onions • 1 pound fresh mushrooms, stems discarded, caps thickly sliced

To serve: • Country French bread toasted or grilled and rubbed with garlic clove • 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley, optional Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven. Add the bacon and cook over medium heat for ~10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is lightly browned. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Increase the heat to medium high. Dry the beef cubes well with a paper towel and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Working in batches in a single layer, sear the beef in the hot oil for 3 to 5 minutes, turning to brown on all sides. Remove the seared cubes and set aside with the bacon. Continue searing until all the beef is browned and set aside.

In the fat in the same pot, add the onions and carrots, 1 tablespoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are lightly browned.

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, taking care not to burn the garlic. Add the Cognac and carefully ignite with a match to burn off the alcohol. Once the flames subside, return the bacon and beef to the pot with the juices. Add the tomato paste and thyme, stirring to combine. Add the bottle of wine plus enough beef stock to almost cover the beef. Bring to a simmer and cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. Remove from heat and place in the oven for approximately 1 1/4 hours or until the meat and vegetables are tender when pierced.

Remove from the oven. Combine 2 tablespoons of butter with the flour with a fork and stir into the stew. Add the frozen onions. In a small pan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and sauté the mushrooms for ~8 minutes until lightly browned and then add to the pot. Over a burner, bring the stew to a boil then lower the heat to simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper.

To serve, toast the bread gently under the broiler in the oven (or use a toaster). Remove and rub each slice with a cut clove of garlic. Place a piece of the crusty bread on each plate and spoon the stew over it; garnish with minced parsley.

Chef’s note: This dish is absolutely the perfect job for a colorful Le Creuset Dutch oven if you have one.

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 & Bar on the Piazza in Port Isabel, Texas.

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Looking for something in the Rio Grande Valley? Our classified section has been the go-to source for our retirees to check out the Valley market by listing what you wish to sell, give away or post your garage sales. For more information on submitting your classfied, please email classifieds@welcomehomergv.com. The deadline for submission is Mondays at 5:00 p.m. •

FIFTH WHEELS 1992 Fleetwood 5th Wheel Trailer Terry

by Fleetwood with extra room and slide outs, under 14x30 ft. awning, furnished. Parked in Bit-O-Heaven, Lot 637, Donna. Call or text Cary for more information. Reduced to $6,000 OBO, 231-517-3021 immediate possession.

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FOR RENT Reserve Your Months Now! Two bedroom, two bath, furnished home for rent in Hidalgo on a month to month lease. Close to grocery, post office, McAllen airport, State Farm Arena and bird witching sites. $1,000/month.

Call Mabel 956-369-1484.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Winter Texans at Jellystone Park™ Spend the winter on the beautiful Guadalupe River! Our luxury cabins have a monthly rate discount - plus, you can now save up to an extra $200!

Call us at 830-460-3262 to book your stay! www.jellystoneguadalupe.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

FOR SALE

EASY RIDE GOLF CARS 2008 Yamaha Electric $ 1,299.00 2012 Yamaha Electric $ 1,900.00 Call: 956-580-3370 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Flea Market, Crafts, Texas Cafe Saturday, March 4th, 8:00am - 12:00pm, Texas Mobile Home Park Flea Market, crafts and Texan Cafe. Lunch. 2917 W. US 83, McAllen. Corner of Business 83 & 29. Located in Jaeger Hall, for information 608-574-6720.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 5th Wheel/Pickup 2004 Newmar Mountain Aire, 38', washer/dryer, side/by/side refrigerator/freezer, 2 AC's, 2 furnaces, awning ribs, 32" & 18" TV's, Ford F350 Lariat dually crew cab ton vehicle w/ Reese hitch, V-10 automatic. $40,000 combination. Call 904-571-5544 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

HOMES FOR SALE Brick Homes (Guarded) Over 55 Beautiful 9-hole golf course with 24-hour security.

RV storage, pets welcome, Large heated pool and hot tub. Huge clubhouse, fulltime staff. HOA fee only $150 a month.

Fun and fellowship. Call Trafton Realty at 210-217-6712.

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MISCELLANEOUS Power Recliner and Lift Chair Big man’s power recliner with lift, heat and

massage. Located in Weslaco, call 308-340-0084, asking $800.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Patio Sale Orangewood Estates Patio Sale, February 25th 8 a.m. - 12 noon Orangewood Estates, 511 Citrus Circle, San Juan, Texas •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Selling Wild Alaskan Sockeye Salmon Boneless fillets, heart healthy, omega 3 oil, no preservatives or dyes. $8.00 lb., smoked also available. For information call Hoff Fisheries, LLC at 605-270-2306 or 605-480-2265.

We are in Alamo.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Commercial Embroidery Machines Baraden Elite XL 15 needle with stand and hoops, $8,000.

Three EP-1 Melco with reader and hoops, $4,000.

Contact Glenna 518-947-1478.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• RETAMA VILLAGE Buy or Rent Active 55+ Gated Upscale Community; RV Lots, RV Porthomes, and Houses FOR SALE and RENT; Walking distance to World Birding Headquarters and North American Butterfly Center; Shooting Range, Woodshop, Bocce Ball, Pool, Clubhouse; www.RetamaRentals.com; 956-900-8487 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Spring Break Casino Trip Louisiana or BUST. One night stay. March 11th leave at 7:30 pm, back March 13th. $85.00 pp, $25.00 perk, $10.00 food ticket. Fun Trip! For more information call Susie 956-585-1821.

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MOBILE HOMES

3079 Durango- New, 2x2, 1153sqft, $139,900, 2015, Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances, Carpet and Laminate Flooring, Open Floor Concept, Covered Porch and Parking, Upgraded Kitchen, Llano Grande Home Sales. Call Elizabeth 956.532.5817 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Comfortable Spacious Furnished Unbelievable Storage 1984 Dufman, 66x14 mobile home, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, large kitchen pantry, R.O system, x-large Texas room, shop, shed, metal roof, new windows and skirting, carport, $33,000. Golf cart $3,000. Call Glenna 518-947-1478.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 16 x 76 Premier Model 1216 Sq. Feet, Manufactured 09/09/1995 Includes: Carport w/ privacy screen.

Storage room. Best view in Southern Comfort RV Resort. Contact Mary 956-355-9391 or 956-447-9427 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Mobile Home 65 Las Naranjas- 2x2, 952 sqft, $24,000.00, 1973, Fully Furnished, Elec. And gas, Large Corner Lot, Full Size washer dryer, texas room, shed, covered parking, (golf cart avail to purchase w/home $2000.00).

Call Elizabeth 956.532.5817 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3036 Irapuato- 2x2, 968sqft, 2014, NEW, $159,900, Upgraded white appliances, Soft close cabinets, Remote control Garage, full size washer dryer connections, covered patio.

Mobile Home. Llano Grande Home Sales, Call Elizabeth 956.532.5817 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3043 Hidalgo Llano Grande Resort 2x2 $159,900 All Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances, Covered Porch and Patio, Remote Controlled Garage, Carpet and Vinyl Flooring, Accent Barn Door in Master, Walk in Shower in Master Bath. Llano Grande Home Sales, Call Elizabeth 956.532.5817 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Quiet Leisure World Weslaco Home 1995 Fleetwood Limited 14x46 Front Kitchen, Bonded Aluminum Awning Covers Master Bedroom, Deck Screen Room. 3 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, Laminate Floors. Shed, All Tools, Appliances, Furnishings Just bring your Toothbrush. $18,500 firm. wbentt@ telus,net 780-690-5004 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• $39,900 + 1 year free rent All 2015 Solitaire Homes Reduced to $39,900 + 1yr Free Rent. Limited Time Only, Take Advantage of This Special Offer Today! Llano Grande Home Sales, Call Elizabeth 956.532.5817.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Llano Grande Cottages on SALE! All 2011 Cottages Reduced to $24,900.00 + 1yr Free Rent. Limited Time Only, Take Advantage of This Special Offer Today! Llano Grande Home Sales, Call Elizabeth 956.532.5817 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 3063 Fernando- NEW, 3x2, 1759sqft, $189,900, 2015, Electric, Stainless Steel Appliances, Huge porch/deck, covered parking, master suite w/ garden tub and walk in shower. Llano Grande Home Sales, Call Elizabeth 956.532.5817 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 493 Yolanda- REDUCED-OBO, 3x2, 1178sqft, $33,500.00, 1995, Great Condition, Large open concept floorplan, White appliance, Gas and Elec., Master suite with private vanity, Mobile Home. Llano Grande Home Sales, Call Elizabeth 956.532.5817 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Big 3-Bedroom 2000 Sq.Feet Mobile

Home 2000 sq. feet, 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, Texas room, wet bar, new appliances, den, bay window, 2 walk-in closets, sheltered carport, plus golf cart! $109,000 Paradise Park, Unit #358 Harlingen, for information call 956-245-9969 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Charming Mobile Home For Sale 14x70 furnished home, Texas room, 2 bedrooms/bath, large kitchen storage, dishwasher 2015, shed, large covered deck, new subfloors, laminate floors, ceiling fans, dishes, flatware, move in ready, gated park, jillion activities, Alamo Palms Resort 956-223-5805.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Beautiful Well Kept Mobile Home 1999 Skyline, 16x68, 2 bedrooms 2 baths, Fully Furnished, All Electric, Full Sized Washer/Dryer, dishwasher, 1088 sq ft, 50x14 Carport/Patio w/awning, 8x12 workshop, 12x4 Shed. Low maintenance. Must see to appreciate! Call 806-433-6522.

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MOTOR HOMES 2001 Roadtrek--Class B 190 Versatile.

Has everything in a small space. Bed, Kitchen, Bath. Excellent Condition.

Seats 4+. 133,000 miles. Runs great.

Well maintained. Stored indoors all seasons in Illiinois except when traveling.

NADA price: $16,000 815-742-7180 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

PARK MODELS Updated 1995 12x36 Park Model 12x36, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, screened Texas room with full size washer/ dryer in utility room, central air, fully furnished, includes shed, rent paid through June. Located in Harlingen, $17,000, call Jean 605-222-4166.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2006 Franklin Park Model $23,500 You own property. Furnished, new argon insulated windows, new light fixtures, covered patio/parking. Large insulated shed, workbench, stackable washer/dryer, flooring throughout, spacious bedroom, deck storage below, must see. The Grove, San Juan #40, 217-553-6292.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 2012 Kropf Park Model Excellent condition, LG Fridge, Kenmore convection oven glass top range, 32”” TV, DVD, double loft. Includes 14’ x 11”” shed with washer, dryer, 30 gal water heater. Alamo Rose RV Park Alamo. $37,000.00 956-782-8227 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Park Model at Tip O'Texas 453 Sharm. on a shady corner lot. Across from

www.welcomehomergv.com • • • February 22, 2017 main hall, 12x34, one bedroom, hardwood floors, laundry room, sleeper soft, storage shed, covered carport.

Located in Pharr. Call 563-343-9080.

101 E Sioux Road, "movable" •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1994 Park Model New roof, screened Texas room, 12x12 shed, 1 bedroom, 1 bath, furnished. 55+ park, River Ranch Resort on Arroyo Colorado River, Rio Hondo area, $18,000 call 402-430-6819, nice fishing docks.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Mallard Park Model W&I Resort Front Kitchen, Laminate wood floors, sofa sleeper, remodeled bathroom, queen mattress, covered deck, sunscreens, storage galore upgraded and maintained mancave, shed, W&D, paneled, ceramic, 45x75 lot, manicured grass, palm trees, move in ready, $37,500.00 #320-393-7373 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• The Platinum 1x1 Park Model Stainless Steel Appliances, An Abundance of Windows and Natural Lighting, Built In Entertainment Center, Built in Dresser, Vinyl Flooring Throughout, Tiled Shower, White Apron Sink, Kitchen Island Llano Grande Home Sales, Call Elizabeth 956.532.5817 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1998 Town Country Park Model 1/2, 744 sqft, Electric, built on has bathroom with shower, laundry room with washer & dryer, hot water heater, private entrance. Living area can be used as 2nd bedroom. $22,900, call 810-701-3091 or 903-804-8104.

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 1988 Mayflower Move in Ready Fully furnished. Everything stays, including tools in attached shed. 2 yr old roof.

Roof A/C-gas heat. Located in the Lemon Tree RV Inn, Mission (lot F-24). $11,500 OBO. 805-7660141or darylb@pacbell.net (Owner) or 956-585-6861(to view).

•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Park Model in Citrus Valley 12x36 with 10x20 screen room. New ac/furnace in 2016, newer water heater and appliances, laminate flooring, partially furnished, washer & dryer, marble window sills, well maintained, 2 sheds. $25,000. Call 956-383-7841/afternoons.

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TRAVEL TRAILERS 2010 Cedar Creek Cottage Travel Trailer 40’ Travel Trailer with 3-slides, 40x36 double roof, 36x16 patio Meta Awning, dual air/furnace, Fiberglass shower, full size range/oven, desk, TV, fireplace, 8x12 shed, washer & dryer, refrigerator, sofabed, recliners, Move-in ready, reasonable offers, #956-495-3295 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Publisher’s notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

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