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UPCOMING EVENTS!
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RECIPE CONNECTION!
Executive Chef Bettina Tolin shares a comforting beef stew recipe!
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A Tejano Christmas Carol Plays at Pharr Community Theater Special to Welcome Home RGV
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hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving. We certainly did around the Collier house. We had Thanksgiving dinner this year, as opposed to our usual Thanksgiving lunch. My mother and I both wondered why on earth we hadn’t done dinner before. It made Thanksgiving day so much easier and much more relaxed and probably saved us 3,000 calories since we didn’t eat leftovers for dinner like we usually do! Either way, it was a wonderful holiday shared with those I love. Those who weren’t with us for this holiday will be here soon enough, as Christmas is right around the corner! Between now and Christmas, our office will be bustling as we wrap up 2016, prepare for the Winter Texan Expo, and try to sneak in some shopping time. I look forward to spending much of this month with you, too, celebrating the season and all you do for the less fortunate in our area. It never ceases to amaze me the generosity you have for our needy families and for nonprofit and social service organizations across the Valley. Please let us know about the good work and cheer you are spreading throughout the Valley this holiday season! • We’re just connecting the dots,
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becomes Ezequiel Codos from Pharr in this new adaptation from the famous Charles Dickens story, A Christmas Carol. Set in the Rio Grande Valley in the city of Pharr, Codos is the most powerful attorney in all the region and a big-time water broker and landowner. In fact, he’s so greedy that he sells large portions of water rights from the Rio Grande, causing a catastrophe in the future when the river goes dry and thousands are left very thirsty. In this hilarious dramatic story, Codos is visited by the ghost of the past, who is La Rielera (a woman soldier) from the Mexican Revolution era, and by the ghost of Christmas present, who is a Zoot Suiter from the 40s. “The play has cool music and sound
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effects and an authentic Rio Grande Valley flavor and setting,” said Daniel David Hernandez, stage manager for the production and a recent UTRGV graduate with a theater performance major. Professional actor and Pharr Community Theater co-founder Pedro Garcia plays Codos. “I have lots of fun playing this character and getting into his moods and emotions. I believe that everyone who sees the show, including kids, will have lots of fun, especially with our large cast of 18, including 7 great youngsters. If you are familiar with the original story, then you (more or less) know the turn around and joy of this tale,” said Garcia, who
The play (all English version) will also tour to three Winter Texan retirement parks: Tuesday, December 13 : Tip-O’-Texas RV Resort, 101 East Sioux Road, Pharr • 7:00 p.m. Admission $7 • Activity office 956-787-6461 Saturday, December 17 : Mission West RV Park, 511 East Loop 374, Palmview • 7:00 p.m. Admission $6 • Activity office 956-585-0624 Tuesday, December 20 : Victoria Palms Resort, 602 North Victoria Rd, Donna • 7:00 p.m. Admission $7 • Activity office 956-782-3263 The play will also be performed at The Boggus Ford Events Center on Monday, December 19, at 7:30 p.m.
is also directing and co-producing the production in English with some Spanish. Regular show times are December 1 through December 11 at the Elva and Keith Michal Performing Arts Center at 213 W Newcombe Ave. in Pharr--Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3:00 p.m. Tickets can be purchased starting one hour before each show at the theater: $10.00 for general admission, $7.00 for students, seniors and veterans. The play is free for children under five. For more details, call 956-600-9463. (Seating is limited to 55 per show on a first come, first served basis) *The Saturday, December 10, show will be offered as a pay-what-youcan-pay as part of the City of Pharr’s Annual Christmas Posada. Please arrive early to find a parking space for this particular show. •
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Boys & Girls Club of McAllen to Host 4th Annual McAllen Tamale Fest
A Benefit to Support the Boys & Girls Club of McAllen Special to Welcome Home RGV
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& Girls Club of McAllen (BGCM) is proud to announce its 4th Annual McAllen Tamale Fest presented by H-E-B. This one-day event will take place Friday, December 30, at the local Boys & Girls Club of McAllen Roney Center, 4501 N. 34th St. The McAllen Tamale Fest is BGCM’s signature event, which has proven to be a success since its inauguration in 2013. This is a family event that celebrates tamales, culture, and local traditions. The McAllen Tamale Fest consists of a tamalespreading contest and a very fun tamale-eating contest! Attendants will enjoy live entertainment, artisan booths, food vendors, tamale vendors, and children’s activities. There is no entrance fee, and the whole community is encouraged to attend. Proceeds will benefit the local
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Boys & Girls Club of McAllen, which serves more than 11,000 club members. BGCM is currently seeking tamale vendors, food vendors, artisans, and sponsors to assist with this familyfriendly event. If interested, please contact Yirla R. Gonzalez Nolan at 956-682-5791. •
is the popular show choir from James “Nikki” Rowe High School in McAllen. Members of “Razz” are selected, by audition, from the 250 students in the choir program at Rowe. They perform a variety of musical genres, including swing, patriotic, contemporary, and Broadway. The show will be held at Llano Grande Resort in Mercedes in the Hynes Event Center December 9. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased online at www. hyneseventcenter.com or by calling the Llano Grande information desk at 956-565-2228. •
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Christmas in Brownsville by Alden Moore
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A Lesson in Honoring Our Veterans Special to Welcome Home RGV
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MH & RV Park in Harlingen recently held their 2nd Annual Veterans Day Breakfast. Over 30 veterans from our Armed Forces were present. They were honored with a free breakfast. Also attending were two little girls and their parents from the North 7th St. Church of Christ. The girls’ parents have been teaching the girls about veterans and what they mean to our country. The girls wanted to meet and give candy to the veterans. After the girls presented the candy to the veterans,
each veteran was also given a poem and a handshake. Launa, 4 ½ years old and Pearl, 2 1/2, then sang our national anthem by themselves. We finished with the girls also reciting the Pledge of Allegiance by themselves. Amazing! There were many misty eyes in the Hall. What a wonderful lesson these parents are teaching their children. We need to educate and teach our children about what our veterans mean to our country. God bless, and thanks to everyone. •
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and I have been Winter Texans in Brownsville for the past 10 years, usually staying from January until the middle of April when the weather back in Northern Ontario is hospitable enough for us to return home. However, because of the allure and excitement of the Brownsville area and the heartfelt warmth of its citizens, we decided a few years ago to start our winter migration as early as November. We wondered what it would be like to be away from our family and friends during the sparkling and festive season of Christmas. We were mostly pleasantly surprised with the results of this venture. We were soon caught up in the joyful Christmas spirit we experienced everywhere we went. We set up a Christmas tree in our unit at Palm Resaca Park and put up strings of outdoor lights. In fact, the whole park lit up every night with a very merry Christmas theme. We were awesomely amazed at the scenes set up at Dean Porter Park and spent several nights, and many hours, enjoying the beauty they portrayed. We took some friends and spent a few evenings driving around Brownsville, marveling at the Christmas displays. On Christmas Eve, we spent a very relaxing and enjoyable evening with close friends, celebrating and welcoming the arrival of Christmas Day, dressed only in shorts and a shirt. Amazing when you consider how cold it was back in Northern Ontario. We kept remarking all evening about the wonderful weather. Christmas Day, we used our iPad to FaceTime all of our kids and grandkids and spent time talking with them, feeling so close to home it was almost like being there. One thing especially stands out in my mind. It touched the very depths of my spirit (and actually gave me chills). I don’t think I have ever had an experience of this kind before. On Christmas Eve, I had gone to
the H-E-B on Paredes Line to get some last-minute items. While I was standing at the back of the store, a loud trumpet blast reverberated throughout the building. It was as if the gates of Heaven had opened, and God himself was about to appear in all His majesty. Quickly I made my way to the front of the store and found a small group of Mariachis playing Christmas songs. I became frozen in time and space. Christmas memories from other times and places flooded my mind, and I was mesmerized by the beautiful sounds. My spirit resonated throughout my body. I was so overcome with the Christmas spirit that I had tears in my eyes. I will remember that time and place until the end of my days. Another thing that stands out is the friendship and warmth displayed by one anonymous Brownsville resident who came to my aid at a most opportune moment. Sally and I had gone to Pier I Imports to buy a table for our unit. It was extremely heavy, and the staff informed us that policy prohibited them from taking the table any further than the sidewalk outside the store. As I was preparing to drive my vehicle over to the front door, a young man walked by, realized my predicament, and without hesitation picked up the table and placed it in the back of my vehicle. As I was in the process of thanking him most kindly for his very generous gesture, he simply walked off and disappeared into the night. This young man truly exemplifies the Brownsville spirit we have so often observed. Yes, it was a different feeling spending Christmas away from our family and friends back home. But the warmth and love of the people of Brownsville and the residents of Palm Resaca Park allowed us to experience a wonderful Christmas season. Merry Christmas, Everyone. We will be back to celebrate Christmas in Brownsville again this year. •
Early Shopping for Christmas! Fri., Dec. 2 • 9am - 5pm Sat., Dec. 3 • 9am - 4pm • Unique Gifts • Art • Jewelry • Fashions • Gourmet Treats • Health Products • Home Decor
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Celebrate Mexican Folk Music at UTRGV Special to Welcome Home RGV
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the beauty and exuberance of Mexican Folk music at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex! The UTRGV School of Music and the Dance Program present the awardwinning Mariachi Juveníl and the Ballet Folklórico in a Holiday Concert Friday, December 2, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, December 3, at 3:00 p.m.
The concerts will highlight traditional folk music and dance and will also include some Christmas favorites. Tickets are $10.00 and are available online at http://patron.utrgv. edu/events or at the door. Call 956665-3881 or 956-665-2353 for more information. •
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Master Clothing Volunteers’ Arts & Craft Sale Special to Welcome Home RGV
The holidays are approaching, and
holiday shopping is right around the corner. We invite the community to attend the 2nd Annual MCV Arts & Craft Sale December 3 at the Hidalgo County Extension Office from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The first 100 visitors receive a handmade tote. The Master Clothing Volunteers are a group supported by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. This program is designed to develop leadership and teaching skills using textile techniques and garment construction, heritage sewing, and home decor. These volunteers are trained to work in our community to assist youth, families, and community groups in learning how to buy, construct, and care for garments. The MCV host free classes every Tuesday from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Hidalgo County Extension office, located at 410 N. 13th Ave. in Edinburg. The program teaches individuals to be entrepreneurs. Joanne Ureste, family resource agent, facilitates the group and states she is very excited to host the 2nd Annual event because she is excited to see what the ladies come up with. They are very talented and create beautiful and unique items. Ureste mentioned there are individuals who sometimes have trouble making ends meet, and an extra source of income helps their families. This program helps residents create income. During the Annual Arts & Craft Sale, they will have door prizes and workshops throughout the day. Each workshop is 30 minutes. During the workshop, they will sell the kit
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(less than $5.00), and individuals will learn how to create it and take it home with them. The workshops are for all ages. Please bring your friends and family members--kids, teens, parents, and grandparents. Some of the workshops are: Creating a Gift Box Using a Greeting Card, Santa Claus Ball Ornament, Cross Ornament, Rudolph Ornament, Door Knob Decoration, Wreath Brooch, and Owl Ornament. The event will be held indoors so we do not have to worry about the weather. For the 2016 program year, we have served 103 members at the Hidalgo County Extension Office, and 200 individuals were taught by the MCVs outside the Extension Office. The volunteers are very active in the community. They strongly believe in giving back to their communities. Not only do they teach classes, but they also donated adult bibs to adult nursing homes. For more information on the craft sale or on the MCV Program, please contact Joanne Ureste at 956-3831026 or by email at joanne.ureste@ ag.tamu.edu. •
Friday, December 2, 2016 at 7:30pm Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 3:00pm
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Three Days of Fundraising Fun to Support Christmas for the Needy Special to Welcome Home RGV
ATTENTION: Port Isabel Chamber Cancels Christmas Boat Parade Special to Welcome Home RGV
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Port Isabel Chamber of Commerce announced last month that it is cancelling the Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade this year. The parade had been set for Saturday, December 3. According to Chamber President Betty Wells, the decision was made to cancel the event this year to allow time to restructure the parade for 2017 and to attract more participating boats. The Chamber has reached out to community representatives and the general public to seek their input and suggestions. They will also be contacting other coastal areas to gain information on the challenges they have faced and how they have overcome those challenges. “It was a very difficult decision for
our board of directors,” Wells said. “But we have struggled over the last few years in terms of increasing the number of vessels in the parade. Last year we had 11 vessels, and we have had as few as six. The spectators love this event, but it involves a great deal of time and money on the part of the boat owners. In addition to that, we are at the mercy of the weather.” Wells noted that a group of individuals has stepped forward to introduce a similar parade this year. The Port Isabel-South Padre Island Christmas Boat Parade of Lights in scheduled for Sunday, December 18. Additional information on the parade may be obtained by contacting Elma Ruiz at 720-229-2595. •
Every year, residents of Lakewood
RV Resort, located at 4525 Graham Rd. in Harlingen, undertake their Christmas for the Needy project. Through this project, Lakewood residents provide Christmas gifts, quilts, and food for 10-12 families from a local elementary school. December 10, these families will go to Lakewood to socialize with residents and to receive their gifts. In order to do this, they have three days of open-to-the-public fundraisers. The public is invited to the following fundraising events:
• Soup for the Needy Fundraiser and Bake Sale – Friday, December 2, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. • Dance for the Needy Fundraiser – Saturday, December 3, from 7-10 p.m. • Line Dance/Round Dance/Square Dance Fundraiser – Sunday, December 4, from 1 – 3 p.m. Join us at Lakewood RV Resort and help us make this annual event a success! •
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Jolly Night Hike at Resaca de la Palma State Park Special to Welcome Home RGV
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invite you to participate in Resaca de la Palma State Park’s (RDLP) 6th Annual Jolly Night Hike, taking place Saturday, December 10, from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m. Resaca de la Palma state park is located at 1000 New Carmen Ave. in Brownsville. This year we expect up to 2,000 event attendees. The event will feature a guided night hike, festive tram rides, holiday arts and crafts, and a special visit from RDLP’s very own “Green Santa Claus.” We could not make our Christmas event a huge success without the
generous collaboration of volunteers and community partners. If you are interested in participating in this joyful event, please contact Gloria Alcaraz or Lauren Acevedo via phone 956-350-2920 or by email at Gloria.Alcaraz@tpwd.texas.gov or Lauren.acevedo@tpwd.texas.gov by Wednesday, December 7. On behalf of Resaca de la Palma State Park, we wish to thank you in advance for your support, and we look forward to seeing you at our Jolly Night Hike. •
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Golf Courses in the RGV • • • Enjoy a Day of Golf at Tierra Del Sol Golf Course By Fran Adams
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Tierra Del Sol Golf Course was designed by the internationally renowned golf course designer Dave Bennett in 1983. It showcases a combination of water hazards, sand traps, and creeks intertwined in its layout amongst the homes in Plantation Resort. The course was purchased by the city of Pharr in March of 1999. They immediately started updating the course and have continued, each year, by adding cart trails and irrigation and totally renewing their greens. Tierra Del Sol has a large driving range that has been updated with new and accurate distance markers, as well as a putting green for your use. The course has 25 sand traps and has water that comes into play on six holes. The fairways are 419 Bermuda grass while the greens are 328 Bermuda grass. The course has four sets of tees. The blue tees are 6827 yards rated for men at 72.0/118, the white tees are 6266 yards rated for men at 69.9/113, the gold tees are 5820 yards rated for men at 69.0/110, and the red tees are 5252 rated for women at 70.1/114. The course has a complete Pro Shop with golf attire and golf equipment. The grill at the course offers breakfast, including tacos, oatmeal, and other breakfast plates for the early golfers and then the classic hamburgers, Monterey chicken plates, and other dishes later in the day. The facility also has a banquet hall that can be reserved for
weddings, business meetings, and other functions. Oscar Trevino Jr. is the new manager at Tierra Del Sol. Oscar has over 13 years of experience in golf-course management. He spent 12 years at Martin Valley Ranch in Mission and the past year-and-a-half at Los Lagos in Edinburg. He invites all his friends to come to Tierra Del Sol, located at 700 E. Hall Acres Road in Pharr. The course is open to the public. To learn more about Tierra Del Sol or to book a tee time, call 956-402-4545. •
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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MMA to Hold Pearl Harbor Parade Special to Welcome Home RGV
Marine Military Academy will hold
the 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor Parade Wednesday, December 7, at 4 p.m. on the MMA Parade Ground. Veterans from all military branches are encouraged to attend, particularly those who served in World War II. The attack on Pearl Harbor, also known as the Battle of Pearl Harbor, happened the morning of December 7, 1941. It was a surprise military air strike by the Japanese Navy on the U.S. Navy base of Pearl Harbor in Hawaii Territory (present-day Hawaii). The next day, the United States declared war on Japan and entered World War II as a member of the Allied Powers (Allies). The involvement of the United States helped the Allies defeat the Axis Powers and officially end World
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War II approximately four years later on September 1, 1945. The MMA Pearl Harbor Parade, which is the same day as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, is to remember and honor the 2,403 noncombatant Americans who were killed and the 1,178 who were injured. MMA’s battalion-size parades are always held in front of the historic Iwo Jima Monument, a symbol of American pride for veterans and civilians alike. Although bleacher seating is available, parade-goers may bring lawn chairs. MMA is located at 320 Iwo Jima Blvd., off Loop 499 and next to Valley International Airport, in Harlingen. For more information on the Pearl Harbor Parade, call 956-421-9225. To learn more about MMA, visit MMA-TX.org. •
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Chocolate & Coconut Texas Rio Star Grapefruit Recipe
compliments of Lone Star Citrus Growers--surprizingly sweet with a hint of zing. Visit the Lone Star Citrus Growers website at wintersweetz.com. •
Compliments of Lone Star Citrus Growers
Some Like It Hot with Junior League of McAllen, Inc. Special to Welcome Home RGV
Chili Relleno Casserole
Chocolate & Coconut Texas Rio Star Grapefruit • 2 Texas Rio Star Grapefruit • 1 bowl Baker’s dipping chocolate • Sweetened, shredded coconut Section Rio Star Grapefruit, and pat dry. Heat up dipping chocolate in 30-second intervals until melted. Spread chocolate on half of each grapefruit section with a butter knife. Sprinkle coconut on top of chocolate, lightly pressing coconut into chocolate to make it stick. Place all sections on a wax-paper-lined cookie sheet and place in refrigerator for 10-15 minutes until cooled and chocolate is set. Enjoy! Winter Sweetz™ Grapefruit is “surprizingly sweet with a hint of zing.”
Serves 8 • ½ cup butter or margarine • 1 (7 oz.) can whole green chilies, rinsed and drained • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese • ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 eggs, beaten • ¾ teaspoon salt • 1 cup Bisquick • 2 cups milk
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a 13 x 9” baking pan. Melt butter in pan. Cut chilies into 1-inch-wide strips; lay evenly over melted butter. Top chilies with combined cheeses. Mix together beaten eggs, salt, Bisquick, and milk; pour over cheese. Bake for 45 minutes until lightly browned. 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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HOT Off the Grill: with Sandy Olson
Recipes for All Outdoor Chefs
Chicken is wonderful when grilled,
and its mild flavor makes it the perfect meat to rub, sauce, or mop. This recipe uses thighs, which tend to be juicer than the more common breast sections, so the heat from the grill won’t dry them out. Use bone-in or boneless--your choice. •
Hot Thighs with Spicy Sauce Sweet Chicken Rub: • 2 teaspoons brown sugar • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika • 1 teaspoon celery salt • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until well-combined. Spicy Sauce: • 3 tablespoons ketchup • 1 tablespoon hot sauce • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic • 1 teaspoon granulated onion • 1 teaspoon white sugar • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Mix all sauce ingredients together until well-combined. Hot Thighs: • 2 pounds chicken thighs In a large bowl, mix the chicken rub with the chicken thighs, coating evenly. Let them sit for 20 30 minutes to marinate. Place thighs on a well-oiled, preheated, hot grill. Sear grill marks into the chicken pieces, turning frequently. Grill 1525 minutes or until the juices run clear. Place the cooked thighs in a large bowl and cover with the spicy sauce. Gently coat the pieces with the sauce and serve immediately. If you don’t like spicy food, you can substitute your favorite barbeque sauce for the hot sauce mixture. 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.
Wonderful Things Come In Small Packages Join us at The Lamb’s Loom Saturday, December 3 Special to Welcome Home RGV
Saturday, December 3, you should
have recovered from your Black Friday shopping experience. Hopefully, you will have all of your major purchases under your belt and can relax and enjoy picking up a few “Stocking Stuffers” or small, personal “handmade” gifts for those last-minute gift-giving situations. The Lamb’s Loom is having a Christmas Bazaar (of sorts) focusing on small, personal, fun, handmade, and economical gifts you’ll need to finish off your gift-giving this holiday season. The Lamb’s Loom is your local yarn shop with consignment items from local artisans. Maybe you just need a little somethin’ somethin’ for a friend, or maybe you need a special treat for yourself because you have been good. Along with the handmade items, The Lamb’s Loom offer classes in needle knitting,
loom knitting, crochet, and Tunisian crochet. (Perhaps a gift certificate would be the perfect choice.) The Lamb’s Loom is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) prayer shawl ministry, and the monies you spend there will benefit children and less privileged folks all around the world. Come join us Saturday, December 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at The Lamb’s Loom, 1209 Pecan Blvd. in McAllen, inside Jac-Lin’s Florist. You can give us a call at 956-607-6855. •
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Razz-Ma-Tazz Performs at Applebee’s December 3 for Fundraiser Special to Welcome Home RGV
Rowe
High School’s Razz-MaTazz and all-girl show choir, Pizzazz, will be performing at Applebee’s in McAllen (4601 N 10th St.) as part of their pancake breakfast fundraiser. Come and enjoy pancakes, bacon, and a cup of coffee while Razz-MaTazz performs selections from their Christmas show. This event will take
place Saturday, December 3, from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Tickets cost $7.00 each and can be purchased at the door. All proceeds benefit the Rowe High School Choir Booster Club. For more information, call the Rowe High School Choir Room at 956-632-5152. •
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Wednesday, November 30, 2016 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2017 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 • 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 100 Tangerine Blvd. • Brownsville, Texas REGISTER AT THE OFFICE
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Close to South Padre Island/ Gladys Porter Zoo Great Fishing & Birding Activities Affordable Regulation Golf Courses Wide Variety of Restaurants
Wi-Fi Available Organized Golf Trips & Tours
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Hispanic Cultural Events Regional Outlet Mall Historical & Ecological Tours Kite-boarding, Parasailing, Jet-skiing
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activity, and I am not good at it. Throughout my adult life, I have said too many goodbyes to the people I love. I have stood in too many airports bearing the unwelcome emotion of farewell. Having grown up in a family that doesn’t approve of blubbering farewells, or tears in general, I stand convicted of both. Having lived away from my home community since the age of 19, visits home were wonderful, but there was always the dreaded goodbye, knowing many months--sometimes a year--might pass before I would see my family again. It has not become easier through the years. The image of my aging parents in the airport waiting area has been replaced by the figures of my dear siblings, ever present, ever willing to meet me on arrival and deposit me on departure. My marriage to a Texan has resulted in a four generational family, all of whom live in this state, most within hugging distance. I found my regular visits to the scenes of my childhood in the Upper Midwest were psychologically necessary, and as long as I had family to visit, I continued to return as often as
Marge Flados
possible. But the goodbyes existed on both ends of my visits to my ancestral home, and saying goodbye to my family and friends here was a bummer, as well. I choose to make my departures as simple as possible. Leave me at the curb, make the farewell fervent, but brief, and allow me to do my coping in a waiting area where, if I should weep into my hankie, the travelers of the world will be too occupied texting and talking into their cell phones to notice my tears. • M. Flados is a resident of Harlingen and can be reached at nflados@rgv.rr.com
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Oleander Acres Honors Veterans at Potluck Dinner November 11, Oleander Acres RV
by Vern Kirsch
Vern Kirsch
Doug Calhoun
Resort celebrated a potluck dinner to honor and observe Veterans Day. The potluck was nicely attended, and like any potluck, there was so much good food that I overindulged. (Or at least I should say I did. I cannot speak for others.) A few of those who attended the gathering are shown here enjoying themselves. The staff decorated the hall very colorfully and nice in red, white, and blue. While it saddens me that not all veterans attend gatherings like this, it is something I fully understand. Having been a veteran for 50 years now, I did not participate until recently. Therefore, if I can in the future, I would encourage all veterans to come out and enjoy the food and enjoy your brothers and sisters in Arms. To understand Veterans Day, we need to know a little of the history. Veterans Day was not always called that. Originally, it was called Armistice Day and was supposed to be a day set aside to celebrate the end of all wars. In 1938, the following occurred: An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13,
1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day.” Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting in its place the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars. (www.va.gov) Now, with this in mind, let’s meet some veterans who participated in the Oleander potluck. (See pictures) A very special thank you to Karen Kovars, the activity director at Oleander. You did a great jo!. Another great thanks goes out to all who brought food to the banquet. Thank you. •
Ray Burton
Elvis Campbell
Larry Depyper
John Watson
Ron Shiner
Lany Fite
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Geoffrey Wong and the Super Strings – Chamber Concert II set for Tuesday, December 6 Special to Welcome Home RGV
The
Valley Symphony Orchestra (VSO) proudly presents the second chamber concert of the 65th Anniversary Season. Geoffrey Wong and the Super Strings is set for Tuesday, December 6, at the Sky Tower Club on the 17th floor of the Chase Neuhaus Bank building in McAllen at 7:30 p.m. Featured violinist and VSO Concertmaster Geoffrey Wong is an internationally acclaimed member of the orchestra for 22 years, performing regularly in the seasonal concert series and chamber concert programs. Born in Shanghai, China, Wong started playing the violin at the age of six. He studied violin performance at the Hong Kong Conservatory, where he was awarded a scholarship to Rice University in Houston. Wong taught violin at the University of Texas – Pan American for two years, in addition to being a private instructor in McAllen. He currently owns and operates his own violin studio in McAllen, where he teaches private lessons, prepares students for competitions and readies
music students for college. With about 40 students under his private direction, Wong teaches seven days a week. He travels home twice a year to perform with the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and the Hong Kong Philharmonic. Celebrate your holiday season with Geoffrey Wong and the Super Strings as they amaze the audience with a String Sextet No. 1 in B Major, op. 18 by Johannes Brahms. Special guest, Associate Principal Cello from the Houston Symphony Orchestra, Christopher French, will join Alba Madrid, violin, Jennifer Miller and Adrianna Olivan, viola, and Benjamin Ponder, cello, in this exciting chamber concert performance. Enjoy a delicious array of hors d’oeurves, courtesy of Coffee Zone catering, and a wine reception before the concert at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 per adult and can be purchased at valleyorchestra.org or by calling the Box Office at 956661-1615. •
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Fun Times at Weslaco Museum Special to Welcome Home RGV
Welcome back, Winter Texans!
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Sailing out of Galveston
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Chuck & Enid Olsen
will be joining Kristi, from Welcome Home RGV as co-hosts on this exciting cruise!
ALL cruises to be booked through
CHUCK OLSON TOURS & CRUISES 3827 N. 10th St, Suite 203 McAllen, TX 78501 956-664-2916 800-568-9890
• Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay (Evening Meal & Breakfast Included) • Round Trip Transporation from the Valley • Stateroom and all Cruise port fees & taxes • $100 On-Board Ship Credit per Stateroom • Group get-together with Kristi
PACKAGE PRICING per person
Cat N : Inside Stateroom Cat FP : Promenade Stateroom Cat F : Oceanview Stateroom Cat E1 : Balcony Stateroom
$1165/pp $979/pp $1475/pp $1760/pp
*Prices are subject to change based on availability and are based on double occupancy. ***All itineraries are subject to change without notice.
We are glad you have escaped the cold to come and join us for another season. Weslaco Museum has a lot in store for the upcoming months. We hope you will find time to come and join us for the wonderful events we have coming up. In the month of December, Weslaco Museum will be offering a couple of wonderful presentations. Come join us December 3 as local historian Gabe Ozuna “Rio Grande Valley during the Mexican Revolution.” This presentation will look at how the unrest in Mexico lead to an increase in immigration into the Valley, as well as the important role the Valley would take on during this conflict. December 17, Dr. Joe Chance and Don Drefke will present “Frontier Women of the Valley.” This program will discuss the roles of several important women who lived in the Rio Grande Valley during the mid-19th Century and the roles they played in the history of our area. Both of these lectures will be held at the museum and will begin at 2 p.m. In January, the museum will open its ever-popular Quilt Exhibit. We will be displaying quilts from as far back as the early 1800s up to 20th Century works. There are some very unique
quilts in this collection, so make plans to come by and see them before they are stored for another year. Along with the Quilt Exhibit, the museum will also host Jenny Saxton, who will give a presentation on “English Paper Piecing: a Quilting Technique.” This program will be held January 7 in the museum. The program will begin at 2 p.m. Finally, in January we will also host local author and historian Robert Ramirez. He will present “Ranch Life in Hidalgo County.” This is a very fascinating lecture and gives some great insights into the lives of ranchers and the development of the Valley. This program will also begin at 2 p.m. In mid-January we will also begin selling tickets for our very popular “Orphan Train Riders” program which will be held February 7 and 9. Make sure to get your tickets early. We have sold out for the past several years. This is a wonderful interactive program presented by Dorothy Lund. For more information on any of our programs, please come by the museum at 500 S. Texas Boulevard. You can also contact us via phone at 956-968-9142, by email at director@ weslacomuseum.org, or on our Facebook page: The Weslaco Museum. We hope to see you here. •
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS WEEK OF
November 30 - December 6, 2016 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2016
Volunteer Programs, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. Volunteer programs are a perfect opportunity to give back to nature, and a fun way to get involved with your community. Enjoy a morning of handson gardening, learn about Valley nature, and earn volunteer service hours! We are also a certified site for Texas Master Naturalist Hours. AGES: All ages welcome (14 and under with the supervision of a parent or guardian only). Note: Large groups, please call in advance so staff can prepare. 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. Spanish Lessons w/Olivia, 09:00 AM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $5.00 ppl. For information call 956-464-9024. Bible Study, 10:00 AM, AmeriCana
RV Resort, 721 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Held in Lounge Building. For information call 817-219-0333. 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. For information call 956-681-3370. 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. Round Dance Lessons, 01:00 PM, Casa del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-464-9024. Entertainment w/Dixon Company Band, 02:00 PM, Spaugy’s Ice House Bar & Grill, 815 N Francisco Ave, Mission. No cover charge. Happy Hour w/Brenda Cohn, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun, 1701
DECEMBER 2016 Boomerang Billy’s
Every Saturday and Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Weather Permitting)
Palm Street Pier
Every Wednesday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Saturdays Dec. 10,24 • 6:00 PM
SHOWS AT RV RESORTS (PUBLIC INVITED) Park Place Estates RV Resort (Harlingen, TX) December 16 • 6:00 PM Dance & Show • BYOB
Pharr South RV Resort (Pharr, TX) December 18 • 6:30 PM • Show
Split Rail RV Park (Mission, TX)
December 22 • 7:00 PM Dance & Show • BYOB Available for private parties, dances, and functions at all RV Resorts in the Valley!
JOIN THE WINTER FUN! CALL TODAY (956) 761-4347
Email LBlasing@rgv.rr.com Or visit www.chuckandleslie.com and www.lesliepresents.com
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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. •
SHOWS ON SOUTH PADRE ISLAND
Louie’s Backyard
MEALS
Looking for something to do here in the Rio Grande Valley? Our calendar of events has been the
LIVE SHOWS!
Every Friday Dec. 2,9,23,30 • 6:00 PM Sundays Dec. 4,11 • 6:00 PM
JAM SESSIONS
Craft Fair / Flea Market 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Breakfast & Lunch Served
December 2, 2016 January 6, 2017 February 3, 2017 March 3, 2017
N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the Hat, BYOB, free ice. For information call 956-968-0322. Happy Hour w/Diego, 03:30 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 West Rd, Mercedes. For information call 956-376-3798. Karaoke Dinner, 04:00PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $8.75 pp, all you can eat buffet, chicken friend steak, scalloped potatoes, mixed veggies, roll, ice tea, coffee. For information call 956-565-1506. 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. Dance w/2 of Us, 05:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 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 with Harry & Judy, 05:00 PM, Hynes Event Center at Llano Grande Resort BYOB, Bar & Concessions Available. 2215 East West Boulevard, Mercedes, Activity Office: 956-565-1506 Taco & Chalupa Dinner, 05:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E Jasmine Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841. 9th Annual Christmas Lighting Ceremony, 06:00 PM, Beulah Lee Park, Highway 100, Port Isabel. There will be performances by school and community groups, vendors offering holiday fare and, of course, an appearance by Mr. & Mrs. Claus! Come celebrate the Christmas Season with Port Isabel. For information call 956-455-6798. Entertainment w/The Chamberlains, 06:30 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. $5.00 pp, doors open at 5:30 pm, popcorn, soda & ice cream bars for sale, no alcohol permitted. For information call 603-396-2786. 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/Albert Mikesh, 07:00 PM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-585-9264.
Entertainment w/Regan James/Hired Hands, 07:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-682-3304. Juarez-Lincoln HS Theatre Presents “A Greater Tuna”, 07:00 PM, Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center, 604 Coyote Drive, La Joya. For information call 956-323-2897.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2016
Craft Show, 08:00 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-5484. Peppermint Palace Country Jam, 09:00 AM, El Valle Del Sol/Luna, 2500 E Business 83, Mission. For information call 956-585-5704. Bible Study, 10:00 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-5484. Buckets of Fun: 1,2,3 Count With Me, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. Preschool children & their parents will have BUCKETS OF FUN with handson, nature-inspired lessons. For information call 956-681-3370. Forest Sculpture Trail, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. $3.00 pp. Visit our one-of-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. Big Band Jam, 01:00 PM, Dream Valley Ranch Inc, 2401 N Abram Road, Mission Free admission, everyone invited. For information call 956-581-6380. Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Blue Bonnet RV Resort, 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Free admission, featuring returning favorite Chuck Mathis. For information call 956-585-7630. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, W & I Resort, 206 S Stewart Rd, Mission. All jammers & listeners are welcome, cookies, bars & popcorn available. For information call 612-868-9689. Trail Dance Class, 01:00 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. Entertainment w/Dixon Company Band, 03:00 PM, Pecker’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 1600 Westgate Dr, Weslaco. Happy Hour w/Diego, 03:00PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Pass the hat, BYOB, bar and concessions available. For information call 956-565-1506. Happy Hour w/Regan James, 03:00 PM,
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS Snow to Sun, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the Hat, BYOB, free ice. For information call 956-968-0322. 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 $9.25 All you can eat! 2215 East West Boulevard, Mercedes, Activity Office: 956-565-1506. 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-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. $2.00 pp, BYOTS, desserts for sale. For information call 603-396-2786. Loaded Baked Potatoes, 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. Gingerbread House Workshop, 06:00 PM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen $10.00 pp, Enjoy special family time and get into the holiday spirit by decorating your own gingerbread house. For information call 956-682-0123. La Joya HS Fall Classical Guitar Concert, 06:00 PM, Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center, 604 Coyote Drive, La Joya. For information call 956-323-2897. Nature Speaker Series: “Hummingbirds Vol. 1”, 06:00 PM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. $3.00 pp, Book Release, Seth Patterson, Gorgas Science Foundation, join our weekly nature speaker series, and explore nature through the insight of expert speakers. 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. 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/Diego, 07:00 PM, Green Gate Grove, 700 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission $6.00 pp. For information call 319-795-8101. Dance w/Dixon & Company, 07:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. $6.00 pp. Free ice & Popcorn BYOB Margarita set-ups and regular soda set-ups available for purchase. For more information call 956-249-2266. Dance w/Regan James, 07:00 PM, Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1341 W Business 83, Alamo $5.00 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/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, Park Place Estates, 5401 W Business Hwy 83, Harlingen. $7.00 pp, concessions available. For information call 956-412-0375. US Too Prostate Cancer Support Group, 07:00 PM, Texas Oncology, McAllen. US TOO Prostate Cancer support group, Spouse/partner are welcome to attend. For information call 956-687-5150. “The Wizard of Oz” Musical, 07:30 PM, McAllen Memorial High School Auditorium, 101 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. $10.00 pp. Reserve your tickets at 956-632-5258. Jazz Orchestra, 07:30 PM, TSC Arts Center, 80 Fort Brown St, Brownsville. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-882-7025. The Life and Times of Winter Texans, 07:30 PM, Studio Theatre in the ELABS, Corner of University & Sugar Rd, Edinburg Eight new short comedies offer an evening of humorous vignettes about the Winter Texan experience. These plays are the latest concoctions from the workshop of local playwright Eric Wiley, who also wrote the hit comedies Late Bloomers, The Mystery of the Shady Palms RV Park, and Pachanga: The Dance Battle Comedy. The plays run about ten minutes each and together feature a great variety of subjects and characters. In total, there are twentythree characters played by a student cast of eight talented actors, with all the shows directed by the author. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-665-3581. Live 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.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2016
Patio Sale, 07:00 AM, Rio Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr, Weslaco. For information call 956-532-9665. Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Sleepy Valley
JAM SESSIONS
MEALS
Resort, 2301 N Abram Rd, Mission. Breakfast and Lunch items for sale. Various vendors will have hand crafted items and other items. For information call 956-581-1871. Flea Market/Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S Conway, Mission. Crafts/Vendor Sales & Flea Market! 8 am --12 noon. Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks available. Lots of interesting & fun things to buy! Vendor Tables available for $6. Call Park Office at 956-585-5061, ask for Linda. Patio, Bake & Breakfast Sale, 08:00 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, Mission. For information call 262-497-4241. Holiday Market Place, 09:00 AM, South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd. Sales of unique items, art displays, arts and crafts, jewelry, unique apparel, health care items. For information call 956-345-5022. 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.As one of the largest adobe
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homes in Texas, Quinta Mazatlan is truly a sight to be seen. Join a history expert on a tour of the house, and learn the stories behind its intricate designs, and the families who lived in it before the City of McAllen opened Quinta Mazatlan 2006 as a “mansion with a mission.” Square Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. Country Jam Lunch, 10:45 AM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-464-9024. Soup for the Needy, 11:00 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. Donations. For information call 956-423-1170. Rock & Roll Lunch, 11:30 AM, Green Gate Grove, 700 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. For information call 636-459-5458. 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 information call 956-688-6812. Open Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Split
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ter
Visit our spacious Hynes Event Cen
- the place to party in the RGV!
DANCE
KARAOKE DINNER
BYOB • Bar & Concession Available No Entry after 8:00PM
Every Wednesday • $8.75 All You Can Eat Buffet
Saturday, December 3 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM $10.00 pp • Free Ice & Popcorn
Chicken Fried Steak, Scalloped Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Roll, Iced Tea, Coffee
Dance with The Cruisers
Dance with Route 66
Saturday, December 10 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM $6.00 pp • Free Ice & Popcorn
FISH FRY
Every Thursday • $9.25 All You Can Eat!
December 1 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
CRAFT SALE
November 30 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM December 7 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Ham Steak, Rice, Veggies, Roll, Iced Tea or Coffee
KARAOKE
with Harry and Judy Every Wednesday
BYOB, Bar and Concession Available November 30 • 5:00 PM December 7 • 5:00 PM
HAPPY HOUR
December 3 • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch Available
(Bar and Concession Available)
Every Friday • Rec Hall
December 1 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
December 2 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM December 9 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
December 8 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
JAM SESSION
On-line Ticket Sales AVAILABLE NOW!
BYOB • Pass the Hat Happy Hour w/Diego Happy Hour w/Ruthi
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 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. SPI Holiday Celebration & Lantern Festival, 01:00 PM, South Padre Island. Enjoy the lighting of the Christmas Tree, a festive Christmas concert, photos with Santa, beautiful holiday displays and hot chocolate with all the fixings! At The Lantern Fest, thousands of revelers join together armed with lanterns for one unforgettable spectacle. There will be music, dancing, s’mores and, when the time is just right, we will light the sky with our highest hopes, deepest regrets, and fondest dreams. Each registrant will receive their own lantern as well as some other goodies. THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU: **cold food (chips, sandwiches, etc) and water. Please do not bring in a hard sided cooler, glass bottles, or alcohol. It will be confiscated. No tailgating. A blanket or chairs for sitting, A jacket in case you get chilly,
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Some money or a credit card to buy a snack or drink, Your dancing shoes! Jam Session, 02:00PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. For information call 956-565-1506. Happy Hour w/Larry & Mona, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the Hat, BYOB, free ice. For information call 956-968-0322. Friday Fish Fry, 04:00 PM, Victoria Palms Resort Restaurant, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. For information call 956-249-2266. Roast Beef Dinner, 05:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E Jasmine Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841. Hamburger Dinner & Karaoke, 05:30 PM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N Abram Rd, Mission. $6.00 pp, come enjoy a hamburger or chicken dinner and stay for karaoke fun! For information call 956-581-1871. Jam Session, 05:30 PM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. Refreshments available starting at 4:30 pm. For information call 956-580-4477. Entertainment w/Leslie Blasing, 06:00 PM, Louie’s Backyard, Laguna Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-4347.
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ENTERTAINMENT Razz-Ma-Tazz Christmas Show Monday, December 5, 2016 7:00 PM • Donation Tejano Christmas Carol :: Pharr Community Theater Tuesday, December 13, 2016 7:00 PM • $7 Winter Texan Orchestra Performance Thursday, December 15, 2016 7:00 PM • Donation Lindley Creek Tuesday, December 20, 2016 7:00 PM • $8
UPCOMING DANCE EVENTS December 1 Dixon Company Band 7:00 pm • Ballroom • $6.00 December 6 Country Roland 7:00 pm • Ballroom • $7.00 December 8 Jul and The Chrome Wheels 7:00 pm • Ballroom • $7.00
NEW YEAR’S EVE
Dec. 31 • 7:00 pm Hot Hors d’oeuvre’s • Photo Booth FEATURING Pelican West Ballroom • $25.00 Call 956-782-3263 for information or stop by!
UPCOMING SHOWS/CONCERTS The Redhead Express (Show) Jan. 20 • 7:00 pm • Ballroom • $10.00 Orbison Years (Roy Orbison Tribute) (Concert) Jan. 15 • 7:00 pm • Ballroom Motown Magic (Concert) Jan. 29 • 7:00 pm • Ballroom $13,14 TICKETS LEFT! SELLING FAST!
COME PARTY WITH US! Margarita and Soda Set-ups
New Year’s Eve Party with the Bottomline Band Saturday, December 31, 2016 8:00 PM • $15
Concessions Open • Singles Welcome!
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McAllen Artwalk @ Archer Park, 06:00 PM, 101 N. Broadway, McAllen. Arts and craft vendors, plus the live outdoor music series Music After Hours, every month. Free and open to the public. www.mcallen.net/residents/arts.aspx Karaoke, 06:30 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. For more information call 920-740-1307. La Joya HS Choir Christmas Concert, 06:30 PM, Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center, 604 Coyote Drive, La Joya. For information call 956-323-2897. 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/Diego, 07:00 PM, Ranchero Village Park, 1900 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco. $6.00 pp, ice, mix & popcorn available, BYOB. For information call 269-385-3524. Dance w/Dixon Company Band, 07:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. $6.00 pp, doors open at 6:00 pm, popcorn & soda for sale, BYOB. For information call 603-396-2786. Dance w/Keys, Strings & Harmony, 07:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco $7.00 pp. For information call 956-638-3158. Dance w/Regan James/Hired Hand, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview $5.00 pp. For information call 956-585-0703. Dance w/Route 66, 07:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. For information call 509-580-0288. Dance w/SweetWater, 07:00 PM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo $5.00 pp, enjoy country, classic rock and Tejano music. For information call 956-783-4587. 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, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-423-3137. Entertainment w/RGV Folkloric Dancers, 07:00 PM, Circle T RV & MH Park, 1820 Clay Tolle, Mission. Pass the Hat. For information call 956-279-2698. “The Wizard of Oz” Musical, 07:30 PM, McAllen Memorial High School Auditorium, 101 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. $10.00 pp. Reserve your tickets at 956-632-5258. Handel’s Messiah, 07:30 PM, TSC Arts Center, 80 Fort Brown St, Brownsville. With Brownsville Society for the Performing Arts, ticket prices vary. For information call 956-882-7025. Mariachi Aztlan and Ballet Folklorico Holiday Concert, 07:30 PM, UTRGV Performing Arts Complex B, 1201 W University,
Edinburg. $10.00 General Admission. For information call 956-665-3881. The Life and Times of Winter Texans, 07:30 PM, Studio Theatre in the ELABS, Corner of University & Sugar Rd, Edinburg Eight new short comedies offer an evening of humorous vignettes about the Winter Texan experience. These plays are the latest concoctions from the workshop of local playwright Eric Wiley, who also wrote the hit comedies Late Bloomers, The Mystery of the Shady Palms RV Park, and Pachanga: The Dance Battle Comedy. The plays run about ten minutes each and together feature a great variety of subjects and characters. In total, there are twentythree characters played by a student cast of eight talented actors, with all the shows directed by the author. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-665-3581. 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, DECEMBER 3, 2016
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. Flea Market, 07:00 AM, Winter Green Estates, 500 N Bryan Rd, Mission. For information call 989-708-0921. Garage Sale, 07:00 AM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. Main Hall. For information call 956-638-3158. Rummage/Bake Sale, 07:00 AM, Sun Valley Village, 15659A Buttercup Court, Harlingen Located in the Club House. Exit off Exp 83 at Altas Palmas Rd, turn north and follow signs. Kitchen and household goods, large & small appliances, crafts, clothing, books, & more. Breakfast & lunch available (Breakfast tacos, hot dogs, sandwiches, desserts etc.) Saturday Morning Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S Conway, Mission. $4.00 pp, Enjoy breakfast & viewing Rio Grande! Menu varies at great prices. BYOP. For information call 956-585-5061. Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd, Mission. Choice of pancakes,waffles or french toast and ham or sausage with applesauce and coffee $4.00 info 612-240-8969. Saturday Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. For information call 361-230-4383. Saturday Morning Breakfast, 07:30 AM,
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS Paradise Park Inc, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. Donations, BYOTS, pancakes, sausage or ham, biscuits and gravy, eggs, applesauce, grits & toast. For information call 956-682-8081. 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. Craft Sale, 08:00PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Lunch available. For information call 956-565-1506. Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Winter Haven Resort, 3501 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville. For information call 956-831-7755. Craft Sale & Flea Market, 08:00 AM, Snow to Sun, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Call to reserve your table at 956-532-5856. Park Wide Yard Sale, 08:00AM, Citrus MH & RV Park, 1700 Lime St, Edinburg. For information call 956-383-5757. Park Wide Garage Sale, 08:00 AM, Quiet Village II, 215 Valley View Road, Donna. For more information contact Lorena Baker at 956-377-1616. Patio Sale, 08:00 AM, Palm Shadows RV Park, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna For information call 956-464-3326. Yard Sale, 08:00 AM, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Lunch served. For information call 956-585-5568. Bird Walks @ Resaca de la Palma, 08:30 AM, 1000 New Carmen Blvd, Brownsville. Travel by foot or on our new and amazingly quiet electric trams to reach our destinations. We have many different trails to venture onto that are relatively flat and ADA accessible. With 1,200 acres of lush, riparian woodlands we will also be birding by ear. For information call 956-350-2920. Volunteer Programs, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. Volunteer programs are a perfect opportunity to give back to nature, and a fun way to get involved with your community. Enjoy a morning of handson gardening, learn about Valley nature, and earn volunteer service hours! We are also a certified site for Texas Master Naturalist Hours. AGES: All ages welcome (14 and under with the supervision of a parent or guardian only). Note: Large groups, please call in advance so staff can prepare. For information call 956-681-3370. 2nd Annual MCV Arts & Craft Sale, 09:00 AM, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Hidalgo County, 410 N 15th St, Edinburg Unique vendors & arts & craft workshops, hosted by the Master Clothing Volunteers. For information
call 956-383-1026. 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. 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. Jackson Street Market Days, 09:00 AM, Downtown Harlingen, 123 E Jackson St, Harlingen. Come enjoy an old-fashioned, open-air street festival. Antiques, collectibles, crafts, plants, live music, food & more. On Jackson Street in Downtown Harlingen, from 4th Street to Commerce Street. Free & open to the public. For vendor information call 956-423-4041. Holiday Trees, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. $3.00 pp, Go out on a limb and come to Quinta Mazatlan any Saturday in December for a lesson on South Texas’ only conifer! Create your own tree ornaments using valley nature and decorate the Quinta Community tree! For information call 956-681-3370. Living History, 10:00 AM, Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park, 7200 Paredes Line Rd, Brownsville. FREE Admission, see demonstrations of U.S.-Mexican War era weapons, tactics, and soldier life. For information call 956-541-2785. Square Dance w/Butch Danielski, 10:00 AM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $4.50 pp, proceeds are donated to charity by Butch. For information call 956-464-9024. 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. 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. Gingerbread House Workshop, 11:00 AM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen $10.00 pp, Enjoy special family time and get into the holiday spirit by decorating your own gingerbread house. For information call 956-682-0123. Open House, 12:00PM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-7839. Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Green Gate Grove, 700 N Bentsen Palm Dr,
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Mission. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, Lunch served at 11:00 am. For more information call 956-584-1561. Jam Session, 12:30 PM, Big Valley RV Park, 109 W Business 83, Donna. Everyone welcome, refreshments served. For information call 319-330-7724. Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam, 01:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. Open to the public, desserts and coffee served at intermission. Musicians and vocalists by invitation only. For information call 956-874-5041. Entertainment w/Leslie Blasing, 01:00 PM, Boomerang Billy’s, Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-4347. SPI Holiday Celebration & Lantern Festival, 01:00 PM, South Padre Island. Enjoy the lighting of the Christmas Tree, a festive Christmas concert, photos with Santa, beautiful holiday displays and hot chocolate with all the fixings! At The Lantern Fest, thousands of revelers join together armed with lanterns for one unforgettable spectacle. There will be music, dancing, s’mores and, when the time is just right, we will
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light the sky with our highest hopes, deepest regrets, and fondest dreams. Each registrant will receive their own lantern as well as some other goodies. THINGS TO BRING WITH YOU: **cold food (chips, sandwiches, etc) and water. Please do not bring in a hard sided cooler, glass bottles, or alcohol. It will be confiscated. No tailgating. A blanket or chairs for sitting, A jacket in case you get chilly, Some money or a credit card to buy a snack or drink, Your dancing shoes! “The Wizard of Oz” Musical, 02:00 PM, McAllen Memorial High School Auditorium, 101 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. $10.00 pp. Reserve your tickets at 956-632-5258. Acoustical Jam, 02:00 PM, Park Place Estates, 5401 W Business Hwy 83, Harlingen. Free admission, Ballroom, refreshments available, musicians by invitation. For information call 956-412-0375. Gingerbread House Workshop, 02:00 PM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen $10.00 pp, Enjoy special family time and get into the holiday spirit by decorating your own
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Every Wednesday • Public Invited 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM $7.00 a plate
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK / CHICKEN Every Thursday • Public Invited 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM $9.00 a plate
Choice of Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Served with green bean cassrole, mashed potatoes with gravy and a dinner roll
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Every Friday • Public Invited 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM $7.00 a plate
Choice of Atlantic Cod or “American” Catfish Plates include french fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, coffee or tea
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Plates include 3 Pieces of fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, cole slaw and your choice of tea or coffee Homemade pies and cakes are available for a small extra charge
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 gingerbread house. For information call 956-682-0123. Holiday Trees, 02:00 PM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. $3.00 pp, Go out on a limb and come to Quinta Mazatlan any Saturday in December for a lesson on South Texas’ only conifer! Create your own tree ornaments using valley nature and decorate the Quinta Community tree! For information call 956-681-3370. Juarez-Lincoln HS Theatre Presents “A Greater Tuna”, 02:00 PM, Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center, 604 Coyote Drive, La Joya. For information call 956-323-2897. Harlingen Farmers Market, 03:00 PM, Downtown Harlingen, ‘A’ Street. The Market is on Jackson and Monroe, behind Grimsells and in front of New York Deli. Producers supply residents the freshest locally grown food, come take advantage of the best Harlingen has to offer! Homemade Burgers & Chicken Strips, 03:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E. Jasmine Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841. Mariachi Aztlan and Ballet Folklorico Holiday Concert, 03:00 PM, UTRGV Performing Arts Complex B, 1201 W University, Edinburg. $10.00 General Admission. For
information call 956-665-3881. Saturday Nite Supper, 05:00PM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-7839. Country Music Jam, 06:00 PM, AmeriCana RV Resort, 721 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. All welcome, light snacks served for donation, no admission charge. For information call 817-219-0333. McAllen Holiday Parade, 06:00 PM, Parade route is down Bicentennial, starting on Harvey Ave. and ending on Houston Ave. Dance for the Needy w/Paul Neff, 07:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. Donations. For information call 956-423-1170. Dance w/Agency, 07:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. $10.00 pp advance tickets. For information call 956-787-1521. Dance w/Diego, 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/Lynn Dvorak, 07:00 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 W, Mercedes. For information call 956-376-3798.
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Dance w/Regan and Hired Hand w/ Brenda Cohn, 07:00 PM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. $6.00 pp, BYOB, soda, ice and popcorn available. For information call 956-580-4477. Dance w/Ron & Nancy, 07:00 PM, Snow to Sun, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. $6.00 pp, BYOB, free ice. For information call 956-968-0322. Dance w/The Cruisers, 07:00PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $10.00 pp, BYOB, free ice & popcorn. For information call 956-565-1506. Dance w/Ron E. Band, 07:00 PM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-583-5582. Dance w/SweetWater, 07:00 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. Juarez-Lincoln HS Theatre Presents “A Greater Tuna”, 07:00 PM, Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center, 604 Coyote Drive, La Joya. For information call 956-323-2897. Puro Party Christmas, 07:00 PM, Cine El Rey, 311 S 17th St, McAllen. $20.00 pp. For information call 956-639-3440. RGV Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker”, 07:00 PM, McAllen Performing Arts (MPAC), 801 Convention Center Dr, McAllen. Tickets available at Ticketmaster. com, through the McAllen Convention Center box office, 956-681-3800. Home for the Holidays, 07:30 PM, TSC Arts Center, 80 Fort Brown St, Brownsville. Special Event Series, ticket prices vary. For information call 956-882-7025. The Life and Times of Winter Texans, 07:30 PM, Studio Theatre in the ELABS, Corner of University & Sugar Rd, Edinburg Eight new short comedies offer an evening of humorous vignettes about the Winter Texan experience. These plays are the latest concoctions from the workshop of local playwright Eric Wiley, who also wrote the hit comedies Late Bloomers, The Mystery of the Shady Palms RV Park, and Pachanga: The Dance Battle Comedy. The plays run about ten minutes each and together feature a great variety of subjects and characters. In total, there are twentythree characters played by a student cast of eight talented actors, with all the shows directed by the author. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-665-3581.
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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, 08:45 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, Oleander
Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, Mission. Pastor Doug Rogland. For information call 262-497-4241. Church Service, 08:45 AM, Winter Haven Park, 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, Winter Haven Village, 1015 W Sam Houston Blvd, Pharr. Pastor Robert Kracht. For information call 956-781-7881. 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 956-383-8189. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. Main Hall. For information call 956-638-3158. 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, 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, Big Valley RV Park, 109 W Business 83, Donna. Pastor Roy Gee. For information call 319-330-7724. Port Isabel Antique & Flea Market, 09:00 AM, Beulah Lee Park, W Queen Isabella Blvd, Port Isabel. 956-455-6798. Free admission. Vendor fees apply. Church Services, 09:20 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. With Pastor Lee Tracy. Church Service, 09:30 AM, Penitas RV Park, 304 S FM Road 1427, Penitas. Rev. Gebhart, Pastor. Church Service, 09:30 AM, Gateway MH & RV Park, 400 FM 2925, Raymondville. Chaplin Dick Baggett. For information call 956-689-6658. Church Service, 09:30AM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-7839. Church Service, 09:30 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-5484. Church Service, 10:00 AM, 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, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-1521. Church Service, 10:30 AM, Pleasant
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS Valley RV Resort, 7320 W Interstate 2, Mission. For information call 956-580-2940. Church Service, 10:00AM, Split Rail RV Park, 513 N Los Ebanos Rd, Mission. Coffee and donuts prior to service. For information call 956585-8135. Rio Valley Church of Nazarene, 10:45 AM, 1400 W Nolana Ave, McAllen. Please visit our website rvcnaz. org for more information. We are a mixed congregation including Spanish Speaking, as well as Winter Texans. Pastor Kevin Sheese. 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. Open House, 12:00PM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-7839. Live Entertainment w/Trio Tres en Punto, 12:30 PM, El Ahuehuete Restaurant, 2708 N Texas Blvd, Weslaco. Free admission, live Latin music. For information call 956-862-6763. Entertainment w/Leslie Blasing, 01:00 PM, Boomerang Billy’s, Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-4347. Gospel Jam, 01:00 PM, Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. For information call 956-968-8412. Homemade Burgers & Chicken Strips, 01:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E Jasmine Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841. Square/Line Dance for the Needy, 01:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Road, Harlingen. Donations. For information call 956-423-1170. 2016 Christmas Tree Forest Award Reception, 02:00 PM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen. FREE Admission, the Christmas Tree Forest is to celebrate 50 years of the museum existence. For information call 956-682-0123. Country Jam, 02:00 PM, Carefree Valley Resort, 4506 N Business 77, Harlingen. Free admission, refreshments served. For information call 956-425-2540. Gingerbread House Workshop, 02:00 PM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen $10.00 pp, Enjoy special family time and get into the holiday spirit by decorating your own gingerbread house. For information call 956-682-0123. Juarez-Lincoln HS Theatre Presents “A Greater Tuna”, 02:00 PM, Alejandro
“Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center, 604 Coyote Drive, La Joya. For information call 956-323-2897. RC Racing, 02:00 PM, Fun-N-Sun RV Resort, Zillock Rd, San Benito. RGV Ballet Presents “The Nutcracker”, 02:00 PM, McAllen Performing Arts (MPAC), 801 Convention Center Dr, McAllen. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com, through the McAllen Convention Center box office, 956-681-3800. The Life and Times of Winter Texans, 02:00 PM, Studio Theatre in the ELABS, Corner of University & Sugar Rd, Edinburg Eight new short comedies offer an evening of humorous vignettes about the Winter Texan experience. These plays are the latest concoctions from the workshop of local playwright Eric Wiley, who also wrote the hit comedies Late Bloomers, The Mystery of the Shady Palms RV Park, and Pachanga: The Dance Battle Comedy. The plays run about ten minutes each and together feature a great variety of subjects and characters. In total, there are twentythree characters played by a student cast of eight talented actors, with all the shows directed by the author. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-665-3581. Karaoke, 05:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & Mobile Home, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. FREE Admission. For information call 603-396-2786. Entertainment w/Leslie Blasing, 06:00 PM, Louie’s Backyard, Laguna Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-4347. Gospel Jam, 06:00 PM, Blue Bonnet 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. Entertainment w/Happy Knights, 06:30 PM, Alamo Rec Veh Park, 1320 W Frontage Rd, Alamo. Pass the hat. For information call 956-279-2698. Bingo, 07:00 PM, Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 W Expressway 83, Mission. For information call 956-580-2940. Entertainment w/Dale & Gayle, 07:00 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 W, Mercedes. For information call 956-376-3798. Entertainment w/Razz-Ma-Tazz, 07:00 PM, Siesta Village, 2712 S International Blvd, Weslaco $4.00 pp, Popcorn, soft drinks and ice cream bars available. Doors open at 6:00 P.M. For information call 956-969-3558.
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Weslaco Farmer’s Market, 09:00 AM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 W, Mercedes. For information call 956-376-3798. Acoustic Jam Session, 09:30 AM, Green Gate Grove, 700 N Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission. For information
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Gardens RV Park, 3401 W Business 83, Harlingen. Open to the public, amplified instruments are allowed. For information call Tom 956-440-8878. 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. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1341 W Business 83, Alamo. For information call 956-787-7571. Rock & Roll Jam, 01:00 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. Lunch served 11:30 - 12:30. For information call 956-874-8674. Square Dance w/Randy Doughtery, 01:00PM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For information call 956787-7839. 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. Experienced Clogging!, 02:15 PM,
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 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. Monday Burgers, 05:00 PM, Paradise Park Inc, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-661-0269. Gospel Jam, 06:00 PM, Carefree Valley Resort, 4506 N Business 77, Harlingen. Free admission, refreshments served. For information call 956-425-2540. 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. Entertainment w/Razz-Ma-Tazz Christmas Show, 07:00 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. Donation. For information call 956-787-9959. La Joya Middle Schools Christmas Choir Concert, 07:00 PM, Alejandro “Alex”
H. Saenz Performing Arts Center, 604 Coyote Drive, La Joya. For information call 956-323-2897. 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, 07:00PM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-7839.
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Craft Show, 08:00 AM, Leisure Valley Ranch, 1920 E Bogey Dr, Mission Breakfast & lunch will be served. For information call 956-529-1878. Nebraska Breakfast, 08:30 AM, Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W Nolana Ave, Pharr. $8.00 pp. For information call 956-781-1986. Radical Elements, 09:00 AM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen. $7.00 pp, Soft materials meet hard science in this exhibition in Clark Gallery. For information call 956-682-0123. Square Dance w/Randy Doughtery, 09:30AM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-7839.
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. Oleander Acres Open House, 10:00 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, Mission. Come tour our park, hot dogs & beverages service. For information call 262-497-4241. Square Dance w/Randy Doughtery, 10:00AM, 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. For information call 956-968-5760. Jam Lunch, 11:00 AM, Paradise Park Inc, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-661-0269. Jam Session, 12:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna FREE Admission, popcorn & soda for sale. For information call 816-694-8770. Computer Class, 12:30 PM, 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. 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 11:30 am, for information call 712-259-2222. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Paradise Park Inc, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-661-0269. Jam w/Ray & Gynger, 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. Square Dance w/Randy Doughtery, 01:00PM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-7839. Country Jam, 02:00 PM, Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. Lunch served at 11:00 am at a small cost, music begins at 2:00 pm. For information call 603-770-4406. 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. Learn to “Swing” Dance, 03:00 PM, FunN-Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. Swing and East Coast Swing. For information call 956-399-5800. Happy Hour, 03:30 PM, Bit-O-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. Fiesta Mercedes, 03:45 PM, Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, N Texas Ave, Mercedes. Winter Texan Happy Hour, beverages, Folkloric Dancers, Mariachi Nuevo Sendero, best Mexican costume contest. Country Jam Dinner, 04:00 PM, Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N Mayberry Rd, Mission. For information call 956-580-4545. Jam Dinner, 04:00 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. Variable cost. For information call 956-874-8674. Conversational Spanish for Winter Texans, 05:00 PM, Various RV Parks See our Facebook page for details. Call 956-681-6707 for location of classes. 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. Entertainment w/Razz-Ma-Tazz, 06:00 PM, Adobe Wells, 4901 Daffodil, McAllen. For information call 956-686-8801. 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/Country Roland, 07:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. $7.00 pp. Free ice & Popcorn BYOB Margarita set-ups and regular soda set-ups available for purchase. For more information call 956-249-2266. Karaoke, 07:00 PM, Pharr South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr In the Activity Center Building, Everyone welcome come to sing or just to listen requests from non-singers will be sung for you we do a sing-along for the last 30 minutes bring your own refreshments. For information call 956-438-7862. La Joya HS Band Christmas Concert, 07:00 PM, Alejandro “Alex” H. Saenz Performing Arts Center, 604 Coyote Drive, La Joya. For information call 956-323-2987. Square Dance w/Randy Doughtery, 07:00PM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-7839. Wind Symphony, 07:30 PM, TSC Arts Center, 80 Fort Brown St, Brownsville. $5.00 pp. For information call 956-882-7025. •
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• • • • • • • • Comforting Classic Beef Stew With this rainy and cooler weather, we look to dishes that are warm and 1/4 cup pure olive oil 3 tablespoons butter 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 to 3 lbs beef chuck shoulder roast, cut into 2-inch pieces (this cut may also be called boneless chuck roast) Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 bottle good quality dry red wine (recommended: Burgundy or Merlot) 8 fresh thyme sprigs 6 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 bay leaves 2 1/2 cups beef stock, low or no sodium 9 small new potatoes, scrubbed clean and cut in 1/2 1/2 pound carrots, peeled and sliced thick 2 cups frozen pearl onions 1 pound white mushrooms, cut in ½ Sugar Extra Virgin Olive oil Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish 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.
comforting. Here is a classic dish that will lift your spirits and warm you from the inside out. Admittedly, it does involve a longer list of ingredients but it isn’t difficult to make at all. The flavors build starting with the red wine and the fresh herbs and through the braising process the inexpensive meat becomes tender and delicious. Go ahead try it. I promise it will be worth the effort! • Preheat a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven over mediumhigh heat with the oil and butter. While the pan is heating, arrange the flour on a large dish. Season the cubed beef with some salt and freshly ground black pepper and then toss in the flour to coat. Shake off the excess flour and add the beef pieces in a single layer to the hot pan. Do this in batches so as not to over crowd the pan. Be sure to brown all of the pieces on all sides and then remove them to a plate and set aside. Add the wine to the pan over high heat and bring up to a simmer while you scrape the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon being sure to loosen up all those delicious bits. Once the wine is hot, add the browned meat, thyme, smashed garlic, ground cloves, freshly ground black pepper and salt, to taste,
bay leaves and beef stock. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered until the liquids start to thicken, about 15 to 20 minutes. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 1/2 hours. After 2 hours add potatoes, carrots, pearl onions and mushrooms, as well as a pinch of sugar, which will balance the acid from the red wine. Turn the heat up slightly and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes more, until the vegetables and meat are tender. Taste and season with salt and pepper and remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaves. To serve, place the stew in a soup bowl, garnish with parsley, and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with a piece of crusty bread.
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