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Tropic Winds RV Resort Welcomes Bowie Elementary Students for a Morning of Christmas Fun and Games Special to Welcome Home RGV
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the seventh year in a row, Christmas came early for 30 students from Bowie Elementary School in Harlingen. The first and second graders at Bowie are part of the HOSTS program--Helping One Student to Succeed. During the school year, several residents from Tropic Winds join other Winter Texans and local residents to mentor the students in the program. Many other Tropic Winds residents got involved and joined the students at the park for a morning of fun. The activities began with dancing. Just imagine the smiles and giggles as everyone wiggled their hips to the Chicken Dance and The Hokey Pokey. Cheering and excitement continued as the children participated in holiday carnival games, escorted by residents. Prizes were handed out
Ruth Erb, Judy Woodruff, Linda Huffman, and Chris Jowett loading bread
by resident carnival barkers. No Christmas party would be complete without a visit from Santa. Dressed in his red suit, cowboy boots, and a cowboy hat, he entered the hall on a decorated sleigh (aka a golf cart), joined by Mrs. Claus and a friendly North-Pole elf. Each child was presented with a book TROPIC WINDS RV CHRISTMAS FUN CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 >>
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Chimney RV Resort Adopts Families Special to Welcome Home RGV
For several years, the residents of
Chimney RV Resort in Mission have donated to projects to help families in need. This year, led by Joann Manley and Patty Woodruff, six families (nine adults and 24 children) chosen by the Mission Food Bank were ‘adopted’ by the group of volunteers who shopped for food, clothing, and gifts. Turkeys and other ingredients for a complete Christmas meal and a month’s supply of staples were
for Christmas
also provided. Thrivent Insurance provided the volunteers with T-shirts and some monetary support. Chimney residents also filled boxes with toys and other items for His Hands Mission and the Mission Police Department toy drive. A permanent food and clothing donation box in the activity hall fills often and is delivered to the Food Bank. As the volunteer shoppers’, packers’, and loaders’ shirts read, “Give generously.” •
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Kansas City Museum Shares World War I Story by Tim and Lisa Trudell of The Walking Tourists
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started with two shots fired in the dark. A continent on edge for years had now fallen into war. The “Great War” engulfed Europe, following the assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand of AustriaHungary. From 1914-1917, the United States managed to stay out of the war during its period of isolationism. The United States joined the war April 6, 1917, following a series of naval attacks on the high seas and a German plan to persuade Mexico to attack the United States. American forces quickly joined European allies
in fighting the German alliance. Once the United States became involved, the war started to turn for the allies. In the end, the allies lost almost two million soldiers in Europe. Combined, the American allies had 6.2 million soldiers fighting, while Germany had about 3.5 million. The war’s story is told through artifacts and film at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City. The museum opened almost 20 years ago, but the memorial has been in place since the 1920s. Liberty Tower
stands tall, with the city’s skyline as a backdrop. Two exhibition halls house special exhibits, including murals highlighting the memorial’s history. As visitors enter the museum, they cross a glass bridge over a poppy field. The poppy field represents nine million people who died during the war, with each of the 9,000 poppies representing 1,000 deaths. More than 116,000 Americans died during the war. Visitors are encouraged to watch KANSAS CITY MUSEUM CONTINUED ON PAGE 27 >>
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January Programs at Edinburg World Birding Center Special to Welcome Home RGV
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Edinburg Scenic Wetlands and World Birding Center (EWBC) is offering activities for adults and families throughout the month of January. Enjoy some relaxation in nature, an adventurous photography exploration, a puppet show, and more. Saturday, January 20, take your family on a photography scavenger hunt throughout the gardens. Join Texas Master Naturalist and Adventure Guide Neil Cassady as he leads groups in an exploration of the trails to search for, and photograph, wildlife. Cameras will be provided, but families are encouraged to bring their own. These photo adventures will run from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. January 20 and February 17. Participation is free with regular paid admission: $3 adults, $2 seniors and children, youngsters ages 5 and under and EWBC members are free. Saturday, January 27, the EWBC will present a puppet show titled “Teeth and Skulls.” Meet Ruby Rat and her puppet friends as she learns what the differences are in the teeth of plant- and meat-eating animals. After the show, enjoy a skull showand-tell and see if you can figure out what type of food the animal eats. The free puppet show begins at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 27, is also Spectacular Saturday, where the EWBC opens its doors, free of charge, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Spectacular Saturday visitors can enjoy indoor crafts or activities or a walk along the gardens. Children can also read a book in the mini children’s library or color a favorite animal at the Center’s coloring tables. Families with older children are
invited to rent a Junior Ranger Field Pack to use on the grounds. They include items such as binoculars, magnifying lenses, animal-and-plant field guides, scavenger hunt sheets, and more. Those with younger children can rent Children’s Garden Play Sets. Choose from ten play sets, including Trucks, Explorers, Dinosaurs, Fairies and Gnomes, and Music Making. Ranger Packs and Play Sets are available throughout the week during regular business hours. Rentals are free; however, a picture ID is required for the loan. Spectacular Saturday occurs every last Saturday of the month. The Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center is located at 714 S. Raul Longoria Road (in the Edinburg Municipal Park), Edinburg Texas. For more information, call 956-381-9922 or visit the Center’s website at EdinburgWBC.org. •
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43..... 2018 Heart Fore Kids Golf Classic Benefiting Monica’s House and Maggie’s House 11..... Bernie and Red Farewell Texas Tour by Bernie Crawley 29..... Calendar of Events : Looking for Something to Do? 2....... Chimney RV Resort Adopts Families for Christmas 16..... City of McAllen : Don’t Just Throw Away your Christmas Tree 46..... Classified Section : Connecting You to Better Savings! 44..... Coupon Connection : Saving You More! 16..... Family Campers & RVers (FCRV) Gathers Donations 10..... Fore! Golf Courses in the RGV : Harlingen Country Club Welcomes Winter Texans 15..... Group Travel Insurance by Barry Guttormson 6....... History of the Port Isabel Lighthouse 18..... How I Found the Bates Motel by Bernie Crawley 5....... January Programs at Edinburg World Birding Center 3....... Kansas City Museum Shares World War I Story by Tim and Lisa Trudell of The Walking Tourists 5....... McAllen Memorial Student Council Hosts March against Human Trafficking January 20 17..... McAllen Recycling Mobile App Available Now 7....... Perspectives : Don’t Squat – Jump by Chaplain Jeff Hastings 45..... Recipe Connection : Bon Appetit w/Executive Chef Bettina Tolin : Winter White Bean & Tortellini Soup 42..... Some Like It Hot : Ranch Beans a la Charra recipe 14..... Soy de Tejas Exhibit Highlights Conjunto Music in South Texas 42..... The Cool Kitchen by Sandy Olson : Buttery Baby Blooming Onions recipe 43..... The Stage is Set... but Tickets are Disappearing... for the Rowe High School Musical 22..... The Unusual World of Patty Gregg at Port Isabel Library 1....... Tropic Winds RV Resort Welcomes Bowie Elementary Students for a Morning of Christmas Fun and Games 9....... U.S. Navy Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday by Jess Merrill 5....... Visit Downtown Harlingen Booth at 14th Annual Winter Texan Appreciation Fiesta 23..... Winter Texan Expo 2018 Special Event Program Insert 9....... Winter Texan Wednesdays at Museum of South Texas History 7....... Women of St. Alban’s 47th Antique Show 20..... Your Homes Away from Home : Iowa
Visit Downtown Harlingen Booth at 14th Annual Winter Texan Appreciation Fiesta Special to Welcome Home RGV
Downtown Harlingen will have a booth at the 14th Annual Winter Texan Appreciation Fiesta Monday January 15, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Casa De Amistad in Fair Park. See you there! •
McAllen Memorial Student Council Hosts March against Human Trafficking January 20 Special to Welcome Home RGV
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High School’s Student Council is hosting an event to educate the community about one of the issues in existence here in the Valley-- Human Trafficking. The event will take place January 20 at 8:30 am at McAllen Memorial’s Boxer Hernandez Stadium. They will have several guest speakers, including Rosie Martinez, the Hidalgo County Victims Unit director, John Montemayor, McAllen ISD’s safety manager, and Tracy Hughes, founder and director of Tamar’s Tapestry, a
shelter for trafficked women. There will be a kick-off event where the speakers will educate the community and raise awareness by having a FREE 3K/5K walk/run. McAllen Memorial Student Council is also looking for vendors and food trucks that will display/sell their products during the walk. Go to their Facebook event page (Mustangs March Against Human Trafficking). The Memorial Student Council invites the community to walk with purpose to end modern-day slavery! •
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History of the Port Isabel Lighthouse Special to Welcome Home RGV
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Port Isabel Lighthouse has long been a dominant feature at the southern tip of the Texas Gulf Coast. Its heavy brick walls have stood against the elements for more than a century, and for most of that time, its light has been a familiar aid to seafarers. This area, long known to coastal Barrado Indians, was discovered by the Spanish explorer Pineda in 1519 while on a mapping expedition of the Gulf shores. Spanish control was established here in the late 1700s, as ranchers began moving into the vicinity from Mexico. By the 1830s, a small settlement, El Fronton de Santa Isabella, served as headquarters for a large Mexican ranch owned by Don Rafael Garcia. The Point Isabel region passed almost uneventfully through the period of the Texas Republic to statehood, but it gained widespread attention in 1846. In late April, General Zachary Taylor moved his troops into this area north of the Rio Grande when hostilities between the United States and Mexico seemed imminent. Within two weeks, war had begun. The opening battles of Palo Alto and Resaca de la Palma were fought north of present-day
Brownsville. Point Isabel received the wounded from these initial struggles and served as an American supply depot for the duration of the war. The point continued in use after the war to supply two military stations on the Rio Grande–Fort Brown and Ringgold Barracks. Because of the heavy shipping traffic through Brazos Santiago Pass to Point Isabel, a navigational light became a necessity. Land at the point was made available by the War Department, money was authorized by Congress, and construction of a lighthouse was underway by 1851. Two years later, the brick tower had been completed and was topped by a stationary white light that could be seen for almost 16 miles. The Civil War brought armed conflict once again to Point Isabel. Confederate forces held this area in the early stages of the war but gave way in 1863 to federal troops who were sent to strengthen the blockade on southern shipping. Both sides used the lighthouse as an observation post. At nearby Palmetto Ranch, Union and Rebel soldiers clashed PORT ISABEL LIGHTHOUSE CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 >>
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Women of St. Alban’s 47th Antique Show Special to Welcome Home RGV
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47th Antique Show and Sale, sponsored by the Women of St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, will be held January 18 through January 21, 2018, at the Casa de Amistad in Harlingen. Show hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The long-running show features antique dealers from all across the country who bring a wide variety of merchandise. The show features Country, English, and Victorian furniture, antique and estate
jewelry, all types of glass, crystal, linens, china, silver, silver repair and replating, glass grinding and much more. The Women of St. Alban’s will be serving their famous brisket, soups, and sandwiches all three days, as well as all types of cakes, pies, cookies, jams, jellies, and relishes. Admission tickets good for all three days of the show are $6 each. Proceeds from the non profit show are used to fund St. Alban’s charitable projects during the year. •
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today’s culture, many people have the opinion that we should live by our own standards, oblivious to the Word of God. Some want the blessings of the promises of God without subjecting themselves to obedience to God. However, to truly be happy and fulfilled, we must examine ourselves in the light of God’s Word and live by it. The Bible reads, “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path” (Psalm 119:105). The stress and tensions of life become more unbearable when we live in selfish disobedience to the Word. Yet simple submission and obedience to God’s Word relieves the stress that disobedience and today’s culture impose. Doubt is crippling, but faith is empowering, so make that leap! Faith in action brings victory! We must be doers of the Word and not just hearers. It is so human to hear the Word, rejoice in what we hear, and then…. ponder. Pondering plants seeds of doubt; this grows into the mighty tree of procrastination that bears the poisonous leaves of inaction. “But they delight in the law of the LORD, meditating on it day and
night. They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do” (Psalms 1:2). We must be like good soldiers and jump to attention, springing into action at the orders of our commander, the Lord. But what do we do instead? We hear the order and then prepare to jump, but inaction and hesitation cause us to get caught in the preparation, and we fail to jump. What a sad sight, to see the army of the Lord procrastinating before Him! How undignified! It is better to jump and fall than be stuck squatting down to jump. Squatting is a horrible place to stay. You can’t sit down. You can’t rise up. You can neither rest in your success nor stand in the knowledge of a job well done. Go ahead and jump! You can ask how high on the way up! Better to relieve the tension and stretch in the jump than to live with the constant strain of being stuck in the squat. Obedience in the jump is the better way. Make that leap of faith. We’ll see you on the way up! •
Chaplain Jeff and his wife, Criss, are serving “dual duty” with Christian Resort Ministries. They are the park chaplains at Paradise Park in Harlingen and also serve our veterans with their ministry called Warrior 180, a much-needed ministry to our veterans who suffer with PTSD and have suicidal thoughts. Please pray for our vets and for the Hastings as they minister.
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Winter Texan Wednesdays at Museum of South Texas History Special to Welcome Home RGV
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Museum of South Texas History welcomes northern visitors to the Rio Grande Valley with its new Winter Texan Wednesday series. This bi-monthly program, scheduled from 3 to 4 p.m., will introduce visitors to the museum, as well as select stories from our region. Museum staff will guide visitors through a short tour of the galleries, which will highlight a different part of the exhibit. Following the tour, visitors will be invited to the Courtyard Gallery. Once settled, staff and guest speakers will lecture further on the topic of choice. The Winter Texan Wednesday series is included in the regular admission fee. Adults (18-61) $7 and Seniors (62+) $5. This presentation is not available for group tours, and no reservations are required. For group tours, please contact the Education Department at 956-383-6911 or e-mail mrodriguez@mosthistory.org.
January 10:
Citrus in the Rio Grande Valley How did the citrus industry come to define the Rio Grande Valley? What was the process that sent grapefruit from Valley farms to the rest of the country? Get a closer look at the citrus industry inside the River Crossroads exhibit and learn more about it with a presentation from special guest Neil Cassady, who has insight of the Valley’s citrus industry.
January 24:
Conjunto in the Rio Grande Valley In the 1930s, migrant workers adopted the accordion and developed a new style of music called conjunto regional. Joseph Fox, the associate education officer at MOSTHistory, will lead the mini-highlight tour in the “Soy de Tejas” exhibit, followed by Roy Rodriguez from the Hub City Conjunto and Tejano Museum, who will give a multimedia presentation on conjunto music.
February 7:
Leatherwork in the Rio Grande Valley Echoing the theme of MOSTHistory’s Pioneer Ranching and Crafts Day, museum staff members Tom Fort and Joseph Fox will present the different uses of leather crafted by mankind,
including residents of the Rio Grande Valley. After all, a cowboy – or vaquero – wouldn’t be able to get far without a good pair of boots! Fort and Fox will also provide a mini-highlight tour of the River Highway exhibit featuring ranching items donated from the McAllen Ranch.
February 21:
Weber/Jackson Family Legacy While African-American slave labor fueled cotton plantations in the American South and the rest of Texas, the Rio Grande Valley became a refuge for interracial families, such as the Webers and Jacksons. Follow a mini-guided tour of the River Highway exhibit followed by a presentation featuring Roseann Bacha-Garza, a professor from UTRGV, who will discuss the legacy of these two ranching families and how they found their home in South Texas.
March 7:
Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show History Once a year, ranches from around the Rio Grande Valley and South Texas showcase their livestock at the Mercedes Livestock Show. The Museum of South Texas History welcomes Mike Risica, president of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show, to discuss the history and legacy of the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show.
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Ivan Aguilar presents a plaque from the Navy Recruiting District, San Antonio, and Navy Recruiting Station, McAllen, honoring Harry R. James for his 100th birthday and an appreciation certificate commemorating his WWII service aboard submarine chaser PC-569.
U.S. Navy Veteran Celebrates 100th Birthday by Jess Merrill
Harry R. James, who we profiled
in the November 1, 2017, issue of Welcome Home Winter Texan) celebrated his admission to the “Centenarian Club” at Snow to Sun RV Resort in Weslaco January 2. U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Ivan Aguilar and Petty Officer 2nd Class Shauna Allen presented Harry with a memorial plaque and a commemorative certificate of service. Petty Officer Aguilar cited Harry’s service on the submarine chaser PC-569 (USS Petoskey) from 1941 through 1943 and thanked him for his dedicated service. Harry left a wife and little baby at home when he deployed in 1942 from San Francisco to the Northern Pacific, where his ship patrolled off the coast of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands
looking for enemy submarines. More than 100 Snow to Sun residents, many of them also veterans, were on hand to wish Harry a happy birthday and to share cake and ice cream. Harry is a little hard of hearing but still very active. He lives at Snow to Sun now, where he spends his time creating beautiful oil paintings and watching TV. Until a few years ago, he carved wood sculptures. “I had to give that up because the dust interfered with my breathing,” Harry said. “I’d like to pick it up again, but I have to get a breathing apparatus that will keep the dust out of my face.” 100th BIRTHDAY OF NAVY VETERAN CONTINUED ON PAGE 15 >>
March 21:
Texas or Territory? The 1850 Brownsville Separatist Movement In the year 1850, separatists in Brownsville tried to rally support for the creation of a territory of the Rio Grande Valley separate from the State of Texas. Would the people of the Rio Grande Valley choose to become a separate territory or stay a part of Texas? Museum staff members Tom Fort and Joseph Fox will recount this unique episode in South Texas history. •
U.S. Navy Veteran Harry R. James poses with several of his oil paintings at a 100th birthday party hosted by Snow to Sun RV Resort in Weslaco.
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Bernie and Red Farewell Texas Tour by Bernie Crawley
Bill
Clinton was president, the film of the year was Titanic, gasoline cost an average of $1.15 gallon, and Bernie and Red made their first foray into the RGV. The year was 1998, and they have performed here each year since then. Bernie and Red will be back again, with their first show January 14 at Bentsen Grove in Mission. However ………. this will be their Farewell Texas tour. Bernie and Red retiring? Definitely not, but we are refining our touring schedule and, unfortunately, that means concentrating our efforts in California and Arizona, which are much closer to our home base in British Columbia, Canada. We love the Valley and have made countless friends here, but we are trying to cut down on travel. (The round trip from our home to the Valley is almost 6,000 miles.) Back in 1998, we came to the Valley at the end of our winter tour of Arizona and California in March, and in that first year, we performed at just three locations. But we had an amazing reception; the phone began ringing, and before we knew it, we were spending the month of January here and have done so for the past 20 years. In the process, we have been voted Top Comedy Show in the Valley Star Awards on half-a-dozen occasions. The Winter Texan entertainment scene in 1998 was really in its infancy, and the accent was definitely on country music, so the variety and professionalism of the Bernie and Red show was something of a change from the usual acts. Then, of course, our cheeky husband-andwife comedy routines really caught people’s attention, and in no time, our winter datebook was full. One of the reasons for our continued popularity is our ability to keep adapting to the changing demographic of the average winter visitor audience. Ever since our first winter season in the Valley, we have strived to present a new show every year, usually with a theme. A recent one was One Hit Wonders, and last year’s show was The British Invasion, which, of course, was made up of great 60s hits by The Beatles, Gerry and the Pacemakers, The Searchers, and others. And it’s
not just the music that you get in these shows. There are also lots of fascinating facts about the artists and the songs. (I have been described as something of a scholar of popular music, so I’m responsible for most of the musical trivia.) This year’s new show is titled Magic Moments and concentrates on songs from The Great American Songbook and songs that were Academy-Award winners, so you’ll hear the themes from both Midnight Cowboy and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, a 40s medley that includes Bye Bye Blackbird, and much more. There is also plenty of the comedy audiences have come to expect in this new show, including a completely new Carnac the Magnificent section. Bernie and Red will be performing in the Rio Grande Valley beginning January 14, and their final Farewell Texas show is Friday February 2, at 7 p.m. at Alamo Palms RV Resort in Alamo. Fittingly, this show will be their annual fundraiser for the St Baldrick’s Foundation, raising awareness of childhood cancer and will be the 11th annual concert Bernie and Red have presented for St Baldrick’s. One-hundred percent of the proceeds will go to the charity. To date, over $20,000 has been raised to be used here in the Valley. We always try to make this an extra special concert and encourage requests from the audience, plus we try to include some of our lesserheard songs, routines, and material you likely haven’t heard before. This concert is for a very worthy cause, so we encourage as many people as possible to attend, support the charity, and take in our final show in the Valley. Pre-sale tickets are available for all shows, and a full listing of all local concert dates is available in this publication and also at the Bernie and Red website at bernieandred.com. You can also follow us on Facebook (Bernie & Red). •
Editor’s Note: We are truly going to miss Bernie and Red coming each year to the Rio Grande Valley. THANK YOU for all of the music and all of the laughter you have brought us and countless others. Please stay in touch.
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Soy de Tejas Exhibit Highlights Conjunto Music in South Texas Special to Welcome Home RGV
Throughout the months of December and January, the Museum of South Texas’ “Soy de Tejas: Conjunto Music in the Rio Grande Valley” exhibit will tell the story of conjunto regional and feature instruments, records and record players, 8-track cassette tapes, and pictures of musicians and venues for display. With help from the South Texas Conjunto Association, Hub City Tejano and Conjunto Museum, and the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum, MOSTHistory
is commemorating this unique genre popularized by Valley musicians. In the 1930s, a unique music style known as conjunto regional emerged among Mexican-Texan farmworkers, many of whom were from the Rio Grande Valley. From German and
Czech immigrants in Texas, the Tejano workers adopted the accordion and, with it, polka music. Combining that distinctive sound with their bajo sexto guitar produced the conjunto style, its songs reflecting the migrant workers’ experiences. Through live performances and record albums, conjunto music spread throughout the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. Echoes of conjunto are still heard today in Tejano music, as well as through the organizations and bands that keep the
genre alive in the Rio Grande Valley. Museum visitors can view the temporary exhibit Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. throughout the month of January. This exhibit is included in the regular museum admission fee: Adults $7, Seniors/ Students/Active Military $5, Children (4-12) $4, Children (0-3) Free, FRIENDS of MOSTHistory Free. For more information, please contact the museum at 956-383-6911. •
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Group Travel Insurance
by Barry Guttormson
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was sorting through my mail at home, gathering the junk mail to throw into recycling. One letter caught my eye because it had the logo of my credit-card rewards program. Intrigued, I opened it. What looked just like junk mail at first turned out to be “official” notice that my travel insurance protection was being cut from 31 days to 15 days. An hour later, I was back at my office and discussing travel insurance quotes with a client. He wanted to use the 31 days on his credit card prior to a top-up plan, and I told him about my junk-mail-sorting surprise. Later that afternoon, after he’d left my office, he called to tell me what happened when he called his creditcard company to verify his coverage. He had been assured over the phone that he was completely covered for 31 days, but after hanging up, he found the same “official” notice I had received that reduced his coverage to 15 days. How many people that year traveled for 31 days but were unknowingly only covered by their credit card for 15 days? Given that their “official” notice looked like junk mail, there’s a good chance it happened a lot. This kind of group travel insurance is nice to have, but there are a few tricky parts to the arrangement. A group policy can be created by any large group with a common interest and an insurance company. In addition to credit cards, group travel insurance can be provided by current or former employers, as well as unions or associations. Remember that the contract for group insurance is not an agreement
between the insurance company and you but rather between the insurance company and the group. Those are the two parties that agreed upon its terms, and individual group members have no control over the agreement. Since individuals aren’t part of the negotiation, the policy may turn out to be excellent, terrible, or anything in between. It mostly depends on how much the group is willing to pay for the coverage and to charge its members. For example, if their goal is to offer lower premiums, they must reduce benefits and/or increase exclusions accordingly. A good practice is to consider some questions about the coverage being offered. For example, is the amount of coverage sufficient? Two million dollars should be the absolute minimum coverage. Watch out for policies that carry a lifetime maximum of insurance. If you have previously made a claim, your protection will be reduced. Some other considerations: Has your coverage expired due to your age? Can you top-up the coverage for longer trips? Do you have to pay the bill initially then seek reimbursement? Are pre-existing medical conditions covered? These are only a few questions to ask. For a more detailed list, visit hotwinters.ca/credit-cards. Finally, membership in a group plan usually means additional fees, such as association membership dues or annual credit card fees. Be sure to add these costs to the insurance premium to determine if the plan is worth the price. Winter hot and remember to protect your assests! •
Barry Guttormson is president of HotWinters.ca Travel Medical Insurance, a former critical care paramedic with a certificate in financial planning. HotWinters.ca Travel Medical Insurance is an independent broker, representing clients rather than an insurance company. Insurance is only available from a Canadian HotWinters office to residents of ON, MB, SK, AB and BC. To register for a free educational seminar on travel insurance, visit www.hotwinters.ca or call 1-800-506-7675. This article is for information only and is not intended to solicit insurance.
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Harry drives from Snow to Sun RV to his son’s house at Siesta Village in Weslaco for happy hour every day. “My son doesn’t think I’ll remember to take my pills, so I go over there, take my medicine, and we have a happy hour. I drink one scotch and water.” •
Patty DePue, Snow to Sun RV Resort volunteer, serves Harry R. James the first piece of cake and some ice cream at a party celebrating his 100th birthday.
Jess Merrill, activities assistant at Snow to Sun RV Resort, is a retired commercial photographer. Originally from Lansing, Michigan, he has had many careers, including truck driver, information systems director, executive vice president for a graphic arts company, and writer/ editor, although he considers himself primarily and always a photographer.
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Family Campers & RVers (FCRV) Gather Donations Special to Welcome Home RGV
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FCRV Winter Texan group gathered $227 in donations at their Christmas party, as well as several containers of food. Treasurer Chuck Kootz announced the results. The money and food collected were donated to the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley.•
Don’t Just Throw Away your Christmas Tree
McAllen Recycling Center will turn trees into mulch Special to Welcome Home RGV
Out with the old, and in with the
new. The McAllen Recycling Center is assisting residents with their after-holiday cleanup by providing Christmas-tree drop-off locations. All-natural Christmas trees free of décor and tinsel will be accepted at the following locations: Recycling Center located at 4101 N. Bentsen Road, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Composting Facility located at 15201 N. 29th Street, Monday Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Christmas-tree drop-off deadline is February 3. Trees will then be ground into mulch and available for customers to purchase in March at $2.15 per two-cubicfeet bag. •
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selected just for him or her and a personalized Christmas stocking stuffed overflowing with school supplies, toothbrushes, toys, games, and a stuffed animal. After lots of pictures with Santa, the students and residents said their goodbyes. The residents enjoyed the morning just as much as the students did, if not more. For many of the residents, it was the highlight of the holiday season. The residents at Tropic Winds who donate the gifts, shop, decorate the hall, stuff the stockings, and join the students to create this magical morning are
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residents wishing to stay connected with their waste management services and programs can do so through their mobile phones. The recently redesigned McAllen Public Works mobile waste application has a new look and new name—McAllenRecycles--and may be downloaded from the Google Play Store or Apple Store for free. The McAllenRecycles app makes it easy to stay connected with various information regarding residents’ collection services. Once the free app is downloaded, residents can enter their physical address on the search address pop-up screen and obtain the calendar for their next collection day for the blue recycling bin, black trash bin, and brushdebris pick-up. Residents can also set up weekly collection reminders automatically by email, voicemail, and text. Never miss their waste collection day again. “In today’s fast-paced world, it’s nice to have reminders that the McAllenRecycles app provides,” said City of McAllen Mayor Jim Darling. “With so many other due dates to remember, it’s easy
to forget what day to put out your trash and recycling. Now with the McAllenRecycles app, residents will never forget.” In addition to weekly reminders, the McAllenRecycles app also provides the Right Stuff. Right Bin. reference tool, and CURBY’s Collection Challenge game. The McAllenRecycles app will be an outreach tool for relaying information to McAllen residents about any changes to their waste collection services, holiday schedules, and information on upcoming community events. McAllen Public Works is hosting, and environmental messages encouraging McAllen residents to Recycle Right! and Keep McAllen Beautiful! For more information on the McAllenRecycles app, please contact McAllen Public Works at 956-681-3111 or visit them online at mcallenpublicworks.net. •
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How I Found the Bates Motel by Bernie Crawley
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hope you’re ready for a quintessentially Canadian story containing references to ice hockey, Hollywood North, and Tim Horton’s doughnuts. Ice hockey? Self-explanatory. And we all eat doughnuts--or maybe donuts--but you may not be up to speed on Hollywood North, although if you ever watched an episode of The X-Files on TV you’ve experienced a Hollywood North production. Back in the mid -90s, the bean counters in Hollywood realized that fewer than three hours flying time away was the city of Vancouver, Canada, where movies and TV shows could be filmed with great talent for a far lower cost than in California. And so was born Hollywood North. Business today is brisker than ever. Juno, 50 Shades of Grey, Godzilla, Night at the Museum, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Man of Steel, Mission Impossible IV, Twilight: New Moon, Legends of the Fall, and Robocop were all shot in Vancouver. I had little firsthand knowledge of these productions until I headed out recently to watch my grandson play in a hockey tournament. The rink was only a short distance away in the next township but on a road I rarely travel. Halfway up a slight incline, on my
left-hand side, I noticed an unusual building; the architecture was not the type normally seen in Western Canada but definitely the kind of Gothic edifice that turns up in horror movies. And there it was…the Bates Motel… and only five minutes from home! At the time, I had no idea there was a TV series based on the Hitchcock classic, Psycho, and much less idea that the filming of the series was taking place on my doorstep. (Since then, I made a point of watching the show, and it’s not half bad.) The reasons that make Vancouver a prime vacation target for North Americans are the same ones that make it an attractive movie production destination. The city enjoys four distinct seasons of mild weather. It does rain a lot in Vancouver, but it’s a rain forest, and the rain is needed to nourish all of the beautiful greenery found throughout the city. (And it keeps the city so clean!) On sunny days, however, the city is simply gorgeous. During the summer months (June-August), there is hardly any rain, while spring sees the city filled with colorful flora and cherry blossoms everywhere. Autumn arrives in October and November and provides a picturesque array of colors
as the leaves start changing. As well as an inventory of sound stages and production talent, Vancouver has a unique geography that can supply a wide variety of outdoor film locations. You want mountains, oceans, sandy beaches, rocky beaches, dairy farms, subways, futuristic architecture, rushing rivers, mansions, ski hills, gridlocked freeways, corn fields, fishing boats,
industrial parks, deserts (with sagebrush), vineyards, grubby innercity back alleys, racetracks, dams, train yards, waterfront, shipyards, cattle ranches, rodeo grounds, suburban wastelands, malls, manufacturing, venerable old boys’ schools complete with ivy—really, we’ve got just about BATES MOTEL CONTINUED ON PAGE 19 >>
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May 13, 1865, more than a month after General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox, in what has since been acknowledged as the last battle of the war. In 1866, the lighthouse was repaired and relit. For the next two decades, its beacon guided large numbers of commercial vessels to Southernmost Texas. The light was extinguished between 1888 and 1894 during negotiations over ownership of the site; when finally reactivated, its years of service were numbered. The lighthouse was abandoned permanently in 1905 after shipping traffic declined. And although the coast was later active with defense measures during the two world wars, the tower at Point Isabel stood a dark watch. The lighthouse and its associated buildings were donated to the state in 1950 as a historic site by Mr. and Mrs. Lon C. Hill, Jr., and the Port Isabel Realty Company. The State Parks Board remodeled the tower by replacing the iron platform with concrete and by raising the glass dome to provide easier access for visitors. Additional repair work by the Parks and Wildlife Department was completed in 1970. Presently, the tower, with its mercury-vapor light, is marked on sea charts as an aid to navigation. Of 16 lighthouses constructed along the Texas coast, Port Isabel Lighthouse is the only one now open to the public. Hours of Operation: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (weather permitting). Summer hours are extended to 8 p.m. Tickets may be purchased
in the Lighthouse, the Keepers Cottage (Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center), the Treasures of the Gulf Museum, and the Port Isabel Historical Museum. (The Port Isabel historic lighthouse has been closed and undergoing renovation since November of 2016. The exterior has been resurfaced and two sets of railings at the top of the lighthouse have been manufactured and replaced. The catwalk will now be accessible to the public. This optional part of the tour adds an immersive 360-degree 16-mile view. The lighthouse reopened January 2, and plans are underway for a mid-January Grand Re-Opening Celebration. That date will be announced shortly.) •
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anything you could wish for, all within a three-hour drive. Then there is Victoria. No visit to the area would be complete without visiting one of the oldest cities in the Pacific Northwest, located a short, but picturesque, ferry ride away on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. British settlement began here in 1843, and the city has retained a large number of its historic buildings, including its two most famous landmarks, the legislative buildings, home to the BC government, and the iconic Empress Hotel (opened in 1908). With its red, doubledecker buses, rose gardens, and cricket fields, Victoria is regarded as essentially English by most North Americans. One of the “must do’s” for
tourists and locals alike, is afternoon tea, preferably at the Empress. But if not there, you’ll find lots of other great afternoon tea choices throughout British Columbia. So what are you waiting for? Make plans now. Oh, and did I mention the doughnuts? I’m just finishing my Tim Horton sour cream glazed. If you’re considering a trip to Hollywood North, be sure to visit moviemaps.org/cities/2 where you will find full (and I mean FULL) details about the locations used in your favourite TV shows and movies. (The Vancouver Art Gallery is one of the most utilized buildings and was featured prominently in the movie Night at the Museum.) Another good website is hollywoodnorth.buzz, where you can find details of current filming locations and the locations used in previous popular productions. •
Bernie Crawley is one half of the comedy/music act Bernie and Red. Bernie and Red will be performing throughout the Valley January 14 through February 2 only, and this is their Farewell Texas tour. You can email Bernie at bernie@bernieandred.com.
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STATE SEAL
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STATE BIRD Eastern Goldfinch
STATE FLAG
STATE FLOWER
The Iowa flag is a red, white, and blue banner with an eagle and Iowa’s motto: “Our liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain.” •
Iowa’s Wild Rose
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STATE TREE Oak tree
STATE LICENSE PLATE Thank you to the Iowa Economic Development Authority, Tourism Office for your help with this Iowa information!
The standard Iowa license plate has a blue and white background with black lettering. •
Iowa’s Top Attractions
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AMANA COLONIES, OKOBOJI From their website (amanacolonies.com):
The Colonies have been a treasure on the Iowa prairie for over 150 years; welcoming visitors to an experience that’s as unique as you are. Located just minutes from I-80, the seven villages of the Amana Colonies offers visitors the opportunity to step back from today’s busy pace to relish in the comfort of locally crafted foods, furniture, art, and more. The Colonies offer a unique history and culture found nowhere else in the world. We invite you to escape the daily routine and experience our villages, meet our many artists, sample hearty foods, locally crafted beer, and wine or simply
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stroll down our quiet streets. The Amana Colonies have something for everyone…let us handcraft an experience just for you!
ADVENTURELAND PARK, ALTOONA (SUBURB OF DES MOINES) From their website (adventurelandpark.com):
Adventureland Amusement Park and Adventure Bay Waterpark contain over 100 rides, shows, and attractions including some of the country’s most exciting roller coasters and thrill rides that can challenge the most avid amusement park enthusiasts. There are also plenty of rides for less adventurous guests, including great water rides as well as a full complement of children’s rides spread throughout the park. But the entertainment doesn’t stop with rides. Adventureland presents a full array of shows in the park, from thrilling circus acts and magic shows to live music and juggling. There’s always something to
Recipes Compliments of the Iowa State Fair! • • •
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suit everyone’s taste. Simply the most fun you will have all year!
LOESS HILLS NATIONAL SCENIC BYWAY
(A STRETCH FROM SIOUX CITY TO SOUTHERN BORDER ALONG THE WEST “COAST” OF IOWA)
Taken from their website (visitloesshills.org):
Situated along Iowa’s western border, the Loess Hills National Scenic Byway passes through a unique land formation that is up to 15 miles wide and about 200 miles long from north of Sioux City, Iowa to near St. Joseph, Missouri. So...what are the Loess Hills? They are hills made almost entirely of windblown soils. Toward the end of the last Ice Age, winds picked up soils that had been ground as fine as flour and formed dunes along the ancient waterway that became today’s Missouri River. The process repeated itself during the thousands of years the Ice Age took to end, enlarging the dunes. Because the prevailing winds were from the northwest, the dunes on the Iowa side of the river were higher than those west of the Missouri. Today, the definition of a Loess Hill is a hill made of loess that is more than 60 feet in height; using that definition, about 640,000 acres of land in western Iowa constitute the Loess Hills landform.
The Mission of the Dubuque County Historical Society [and its National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium] is to explore life of Dubuque, the Mississippi River, and the Rivers of America and their global connections and to research, interpret, educate, and promote the conservation of their historical and natural environment. Photo credit: Travel Iowa
• 1 lb. ground beef • ½ lb. ground pork • 1 egg • ¼ cup milk • 1 Tbsp. catsup • ½ Tbsp. prepared mustard • ½ tsp. thyme
• ½ tsp. sage • 1 tsp. garlic powder • 1 Tbsp. onion powder • ½ tsp. smoked paprika • ½ tsp. salt • 4 slices dry bread, crumbled
Mix together all ingredients; mix well. Shape into loaf; place in loaf pan. Bake in 350° oven until thermometer registers 150°.
Recipe by Timothy Farmer, Nevada, Iowa First Place, 2014 Adventureland Resort Intermediate – Meatloaf
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Although deposits of loess are found across the world, nowhere else but China are those deposits higher than they are in Iowa. Eventually, top soils evolved on the dunes and a unique natural community developed. Ice-Age animals like wooly mammoth, camel, giant beaver, and giant sloth roamed the Loess Hills during the Hills’ early years. Humans have lived here off and on for 6,000 years, as evidenced by stone tools, spear points, pottery, and burial sites.
NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM & AQUARIUM, DUBUQUE Taken from their website (rivermuseum.com):
Farmer Meatloaf
Mac N’ Cheese
with Beer Bread Crumbs and Bacon!
• 1 lb. macaroni noodle • 2 oz. Gouda, grated • 8 Tbsp. butter, divided • 1 tsp. white pepper • ½ cup all-purpose flour • 1 tsp. ground mustard • 2 cups beer of choice • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce • 2 cups half and half • 1 tsp. salt • 8 oz. cream cheese, cubed • 4 slices thick-cut bacon • 8 oz. sharp cheddar cheese, grated • 2 cups beer bread crumbs • 8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, grated Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside. Melt 6 tablespoons butter in large pot. Slowly add flour while whisking. Allow to cook 2 minutes while whisking. Add beer, half and half, and cream cheese; whisk until melted. Add other cheeses, one at a time; whisk until melted. Add pepper, mustard, Worcestershire, and salt to sauce. Pour macaroni into sauce; stir to combine. Pour into 3-quart dish; set aside. Fry bacon; drain and dice. Sprinkle on top of macaroni and cheese. Melt remaining butter; stir in bread crumbs. Sprinkle over bacon. Bake in 375° oven 30 minutes.
Recipe by Amy Kruzich, Ankeny, Iowa First Place, 2015 Cooking with Iowa Craft Beer
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Attention Winter Texans of the RGV!!!
Hip Pain Workshop Reveals the three common causes of hip pain and how to heal naturally without pain medications, injections, or even surgery... Is your pain in hip keeping you from being able to play cards with your friends because it hurts to sit for long periods? Is your pain in hip making you feel frustrated, annoyed, and insecure because it has caused you to lose balance when walking to the mailbox in the morning? Is your pain in hip worse in the AM? Is your pain in hip making you become disabled and dependent on a wheelchair and causing you to become depressed because you are missing out on valuable memories with loved ones? Is your pain in hip making you take medications that you have never taken before and the pain still does not get better? Have you stopped going to pray at church, stopped volunteering at the salvation army, and given up on life due to your pain in hip? Do you want to take control of your life again and be able to enjoy the memorable times with family and loved ones without risk of falling, or feeling insecure? Do you want to learn how this can be achieved without injections, pain medications, or even surgery?
The Unusual World of Patty Gregg Special to Welcome Home RGV
To label Patty Gregg as an artist
would be an understatement. It would be more appropriate to say she is an extremely creative, artistic, and talented individual. Since an early age, she has embraced and excelled in so many different forms of art that it is difficult to mention them all. Born in Mexico City, Gregg has a natural love for bright colors and she’s not afraid to use them. This is reflected in the smile on people’s faces when they view her work. She first started her path to art as a painter, using oil and acrylic. Her surrealistic work was soon noticed by famed Mexican master engraver Ignacio Miranda, who invited her to work as an assistant in Valle de Bravo. Later, after moving to the Yucatan, she became enthralled with the Mayan culture and began carving intricate pieces of limestone of Mayan inspiration. But her most popular-selling work in Cancun came when she started creating large mixed media, 3D collages with acrylics, and articles provided by
at Port Isabel Library
nature while beachcombing. After marrying a Canadian, Gregg moved to multi-cultural Ontario. It was here that she diversified into Japanese Sumi ink drawings, kilnfired ceramics with “The English Potter” Studio, and ornately painted and decorated masks using Plaster of Paris mixed media. After being invited to join a studio tour near Toronto, Gregg began creating incredibly colorful and surrealistic painted driftwood “creatures” collected around the lake of her northern lake house. They were so popular that she sold over 150 pieces over the course of three years. Now living in Laguna Vista during the winter months, Gregg has once again become inspired by her surroundings. She is a member of the Laguna Madre Art League and will display some of her work at the Port Isabel Library throughout January. For Library hours, call 956-943-2265. For information on the Laguna Madre Art League, contact Diana Franklin at dfranklin@ rgv.rr.com. •
Send Us Your Stories
Special to Welcome Home RGV
Would you like to see stories in Welcome Home Winter Texan about YOUR RV park/resort, YOUR events for retirees, or nonprofit organizations in YOUR community? Send stories and pictures to us at news@welcomehomergv.com. It’s as simple as that! Thank you! •
If you have answered YES to any of the above questions (or have a stubborn spouse who is in denial) – the HIP PAIN Workshop may be a life changing event for you… “Amy and Frank did an outstanding job on my right leg and lower back, I feel so good that I can now put on my socks on my own and enjoy my time with my family.” Reyes Garcia “I am now doing exercises to make me stronger and have finally been pain free after several years of being in pain.” C laudia Bowyer “ThePaininmyhipandbackisgoneandIdon’thavetoworryaboutitinterferingwith my daily routine anymore.” S abrinaD offing Hello, Hip Pain can completely ruin your life.I’ves eenitm anytimes. ● It can make you lean on the shopping cart when walking through the grocery store (how embarrassing)… ● It can take your focus away on enjoying your life…like spending time with your children or grandchildren… ● Itc anm essu py ourw orko rf orcey out od oa joby oud on’tw antt od o… ● Itc anr uiny ourt ravelp lans… ● Anditcantakeawayyourabilitytolivelife…havingtorelyonothers…ortowait for you to sit down for a minute.
And less movement and enjoying of life can lead to depression, increased stress and a sedentary lifestyle (mostly sitting…not moving much) which leads to bigger health problems…and life problems. Here at Pure Physical Therapy, the Hip Pain Specialists have helped 1000’s of people from right here in McAllen, and the rest of Hidalgo County who have suffered needlessly withH ipP ain.It’s ourSPECIALTY.
Byrequest,I’mhostingaHipPainWorkshophereatPurePhysicalTherapy in McAllen Saturday, January 27th, 2018 from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M.
If you’re confused about what to do and looking for answers, here’s some of what you’ll learn: ● The Single Biggest #1 Mistake Hip Pain sufferers make which actually stops them from healing… ● The3 M ostC ommonC auseso fH ipP ain… ● ASure-FireWaytoPicktheRightTreatmentfortheCauseofYourPain(andsave you a ton of time and money) ● Howa p robleminy ourb ackc anc ausep ain,n umbnesso rt inglinginy ourleg… ● Whatsuccessfultreatmentandpermanentrelieflookslikewithoutthesideeffects ofm edications,injectionso rs urgery.
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YouC ana lsoC allo uro fficetor egistera t(956)994-8880. When you register, we will mail you The Hip Pain Worksheet which you will bring with you to the event. We only have 30 seats available for the event... So if you would like to attend, be sure to register now…Call (956)994-8880.
How Much Is It to Attend?
The event is $10 when you register…this is a fully refundable deposit on your seat. Your $10 will be refunded to you when you attend the event… As a Special Bonus…the first 10 people to call and register for the event will receive a $10.00 gift card. All 30 attendees for the Hip Pain Workshop will receive a Special Report: “The Top 10 Burning Questions for Sciatica”. Looking forward to seeing you there, Dr. Amy Garza PT, DPT, MTC
Dr. Frank Garza PT, DPT
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Adobe Wells Homeowners Association, Inc................. 301 AIM Media.......................................................................300 Air Evac Lifeteam EMS Inc....................................... 803 Alamo Country Club.................................................. 310 Alice Chamber of Commerce..................................... 618 All Seasons Home Care Services, Inc......................... 714 Almaguer Law Firm.................................................. 720 Amara Hospice....................................................... 1009 Amarillo Convention & Visitors Council....................... 316 American Discount Hearing..................................... 1007 Amigos Del Valle, Inc.............................................. 1004 Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar......................... 822 Battle for Texas - The Experience............................... 315 Beltone................................................................... 118 Biotherapy........................................................ 518-520 Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park..................................... 502 BlueWave Express Car Wash...................................... 820 Borderland Hardware of Mercedes............................. 414 Breakaway Cruises.................................................... 603 Brownsville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc............ 408 Brownsville Historical Association.............................. 402 Buena Vista Optical.................................................. 719 Burns Motors....................................................................923 Cap Tel Outreach...................................................... 905 Casa Del Valle RV Resort........................................... 816 Center for Pain Management..................................... 821 Centex Studies, Inc.................................................. 908 Children’s Haven International................................. 1022 Chris Mosley/Tupperware............................................. 19 Christian Resort Ministries........................................ 818 Chuck Olson Tours & Cruises................................... 1006 City of Hidalgo.................................................................912 City of McAllen Parks & Recreation..................................916 City of McAllen Recycling Center......................................917 City of Port Isabel..................................................... 119 Clear Captions.......................................................... 218 Cochlear.................................................................. 601 Cornerstone Periodontics & Implant Dentistry............... 16 Cowboy Chicken....................................................... 504 Cruise with Kristi........................................................ 23 Cryo Body Perfections............................................... 817 Cuero Chamber of Commerce.................................... 219 Curiman Brokers Group............................................. 801 Cutco Cutlery............................................................. 17 Dairy Queen........................................................... 1013 Door Prize Central................................................. 27-28 Downtown Harlingen................................................. 121 Dr. Ricardo Carreon, DDS & Associates...................... 305 Edward Jones Investments - Don Mayer...................... 907 Equity Lifestyle Properties.................................. 705-706 Estero Llano Grande............................................... 1021 Fix-A-Crack Windshield Installation & Repair........... 900-902/ 1001-1002 Foot Solutions.......................................................... 500 Galleria Dental......................................................... 221 Galvan Insurance Agency.......................................... 115 Genesis Health Care................................................. 802 Genuine Health Care Services................................... 401 Go With Jo! Tours & Travel......................................... 422 Golden Corral........................................................... 709 Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce............... 213-214
Gulf Coast Eye Institute.....................................................700 Habitat for Humanity................................................ 418 Health Care Unlimited.............................................. 108 Hearing Aid Company of Texas................................... 220 HEB Border Region......................................................... 8-14 Heritage Village........................................................ 622 Heroes Dental.......................................................... 913 Hess Air, Inc............................................................ 201 Hidalgo County Emergency Service Foundation........... 909 HotWinters.ca Travel Medical Insurance....................... 21 Humana.................................................................. 904 Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel...............................523 Kill-A-Bug Pest Control............................................. 814 La Hacienda Healthcare............................................ 106 Laredo Convention & Visitors Bureau................... 405-406 Legacy Home Health & Hospice................................. 713 Legend Healthcare............................................ 202-203 London’s Grill and Tavern.......................................... 105 Lone Star National Bank........................................... 702 Mambo Seafood Restaurants..................................... 103 Marquez Robotic Orthopedics Institute....................... 309 Martin Chiropractic Clinic.................................. 806-807 MASA - Medical Transport Solutions.......................... 204 Massage Masters School and Clinic........................... 703 McAllen Convention Center...............................................919 McAllen Family Medicine Residency Clinic................. 506 McAllen Family Urgent Care...................................... 205 McAllen International Airport.................................... 416-417 McAllen Performing Arts Center........................................918 McAllen Public Library.....................................................919 Medtronic Deep Brain Stimulation.......................... 37-38 Mid Valley Nursing & Rehab...................................... 208 Mr. Mobile Home Insurance Specialist....................... 307 Municipio de Matamoros Tamaulipas.................. 409-410 Museum of South Texas History (MOSTHistory)........... 503 Mustre Dental Clinic.........................................................112 North 10th Street Animal Hospital............................. 521 Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department................. 30-35 Osprey Cruises......................................................... 110 Pablo Tagle Jr. D.D.S., Cosmetic & Family Dentistry.... 621 Pain Free Biz........................................................... 207 Palacios Chamber of Commerce................................ 104 Palm Resaca Mobile Home Park, Inc......................... 407 Palm View Golf Course......................................................803 Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park.............. 404 Payne Auto Group...................................................... 20 Pearl South Padre.................................................... 804 Pecan Park Riverside RV and Cabins.......................... 107 Pharr Economic Development Corporation........... 101-102 Pirates Landing........................................................ 109 PPL Motor Homes.................................................... 313 Pure Physical Therapy.............................................. 903 Quinta Mazatlan...............................................................915 Raising Cane’s......................................................... 419 Ranchero Village...................................................... 906 Real Time Pain Relief............................................... 302 ReliefSoles.com......................................................... 36 RGV Cardiology........................................................ 216 RGV Cosmetic Surgery and Vein Center.................... 1008 Richard’s Pharmacy.................................................. 522 Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation... 113
Rio Grande Mesquite, LLC........................................ 716 Rio Grande Valley Orthopedic Center.......................... 321 Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets............................ 117 Riverside Club.......................................................... 722 Scentsy................................................................... 215 Schlitterbahn Beach Resort & Waterpark.................... 501 Segway of South Texas.............................................. 413 Shah Eye Center...............................................................111 Sleep City....................................................... 910-911/1010 Sleep Number.......................................................... 319 Socrates A. Garrigos M.D.P.A..................................... 318 South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center............... 217 South Padre Island Convention & Visitors Bureau........ 805 South Texas Citrus Alert............................................ 314 South Texas College Ballet Folklorico......................... 704 South Texas Health System Brain & Spine................. 614-617 South Texas Health System ER........................... 512-513/613 South Texas Health System Heart....................... 510-511/610 South Texas Health System Rehab & Ortho................ 514-517 South Texas Health System Vascular......................... 606-609 South Texas Health System Wound Care & HBO......... 507-509 Southern Wave Sailing Charters................................. 415 Sprouts Farmers Market............................................ 922 Stars....................................................................... 312 Storage Depot.......................................................... 721 Studio 6 Extended Stay Hotel...................................... 15 Super Saving Fiesta Coupon Books.............................. 25 Taco Palenque........................................................... 18 Technology 2000 Unlimited - Salsa Mike................... 100 Texan Guest Ranch................................................... 304 Texas Department of Agriculture GO TEXAN Program..........712 Texas Forts Trail....................................................... 701 Texas Regional Bank........................................................323 Texas State Aquarium............................................... 322 Texas Travel Information Center - Harlingen................ 122 Texas Tropical Trail Region........................................ 120 The Bingo Ranch...................................................... 505 The Mackie Clinic............................................................311 The Original Dolphin Watch....................................... 114 Thurmond Eye Associates.................................................711 Treasure Lake RV Resort........................................... 308 Tropical Trails RV Resort......................................... 1005 UETA Tax & Duty Free............................................... 710 Urgent Care 4 U....................................................... 914 UTRGV Athletics...................................................... 707 Valley Care Clinics............................................. 604-605 Valley Ear Nose & Throat Specialists.......................... 602 Valley Keyboards............................................... 209-210 Viga Restaurants...................................................... 723 Viva Tours LLC......................................................... 819 Walgreens................................................................ 222 Welcome Home RGV Central................................. 26 -29 Welcome Home RGV Entertainment........................... 123 Weslaco Chamber of Commerce................................. 717 Weslaco Regional Rehabilitation Hospital............ 809-810 Wilder RV Resorts..................................................... 116 Winter Ranch RV Resort............................................ 317 Winter Texan Gear...................................................... 24 Winter Texan Home Sales, Inc................................... 421 Xcell Orthopaedics Physical Therapy.......................... 206 You’ve Got Maids...................................................... 718
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JANUARY 17, 2018
9:30 A.M........................ The Punches Family
9:30 A.M...................................... Greg Jones
12:15 P.M................................. Mario Rosales
12:15 P.M............................... Jason Coleman
11:00 A.M................................... Leslie Blasing
1:45 P.M...... Adam Pope & The Rebel Roots
11:00 A.M..................................Brett Marshall
1:45 P.M.............. Jul & The Chrome Wheels
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a 20-minute film prior to touring the exhibits. The film describes the social and economic environment of Europe leading up to the Archduke’s assassination. A timeline in the gallery highlights key dates and events during World War I. Weapons and artillery from several nations involved in the war are displayed. From a German cannon to American weapons, each item is authentic. Other memorabilia include uniforms and equipment. Another exhibit examines trench warfare, which consumed much of the war. Armies were unable to advance far from the trenches. As a result, items started piling up, with trash, ammo containers, and human remains among the soldiers in trenches. With water and mud rampant in them, trenches would give way, collapsing on soldiers. A British officer referred to trenches as the “long grave.” As each side sought superiority, air power played a major role in a war for the first time. Machine guns were mounted on planes and synchronized to fire between propeller turns. Pilots battled each other, as well as dropping bombs on ground forces. German pilot Baron Rettmeister Manfred von Richthofen
– AKA “The Red Baron” – notched 80 kills in the air. As the United States and its allies eventually advanced beyond the trenches, Germany lost its strength along the Western Front. Germany and its allies surrendered November 11, 1918. Known as Armistice Day, it marked the end of the World War, though fighting didn’t end until about a year later. For more information on the museum, please visit theworldwar.org. •
Tim and Lisa Trudell share their love of the Midwest through The Walking Tourists (thewalkingtourists.com).
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS WEEK OF
January 10 - 16, 2018 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 2018
Breakfast by the Resaca, 07:00 AM, Palm Resaca MH Park, 100 Tangerine Blvd, Brownsville. $4.00 pp, includes eggs, hash browns, sausage, beans, pancakes, toast, juice & coffee. Bring your RC boat and race around our beautiful Resaca, for information call 956-280-5581. Omelet Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Lemon Tree Estates, 1510 E Business Hwy 83, Mission. Pre-sold tickets available $6.50, bring your own table service and come for fun & prizes, LTE Women’s Auxiliary Fundraiser. For information & tickets call 605-230-0442 or 319-231-9942. All You Can Eat Big Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. Biscuits & gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, fruit cups, juice & coffee, for information call 563-340-0840. Pancake Breakfast, 07:30 AM,
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Looking for something to do here in the Rio Grande Valley? Our calendar of events has been the
go-to source for our retirees to check out the lighter side of the Valley by listing entertainment events, dances, meals, jam sessions, meetings, and even garage sales. For more information on submitting your events and activities, please email calendar@welcomehomergv.com. The deadline for submission is Mondays at 5:00pm. •
Palmera Heights Park, 1205 N Palmera Dr, La Feria. $3.50 pp, all you can eat pancakes, 2 sausage patties, applesauce or 2 biscuits and sausage gravy with coffee. For information call 956-793-4795. Rancho Lomitas Tour, 07:30 AM, Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, 714 S Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg. $20.00 members, $25.00 non-members. Travel with the EWBC staff to the Rio Grande City area and tour the brush land of Rancho Lomitas. For information call 956-381-9922. Prayer Breakfast, 08:00 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. For information call 956-357-5498. Alamo Palms Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W US Hwy 83, Alamo. Free admission, for information call 712-249-7486. Craft & Flea Market, 08:00 AM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S Stewart Rd,
Mission. Serving coffee, rolls & lunch. For information call 218-290-4107. Bird & Nature Walk, 08:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W US Highway 83, McAllen. The Rio Grande Valley is one of the best birding locations in the entire country. To date, over 200 species of birds have been seen on our 33 acre site. Loaner binoculars are available free of charge. Admission: $1.00 pp suggested donation. For information call 956-681-3333. Conversational Spanish Class, 09:00 AM, Institute for International Studies, 1001 Paradise Circle, Mission. For information call 956-681-6707. Bluegrass Jam, 09:00 AM, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Homemade goodies, for information call 956-585-0541. Upper Valley Homeowners Association Meeting, 09:00 AM, Twin Lakes RV
Park, 301 N Shary Rd, Mission. The Upper Valley Homeowners Association is mostly a Winter Texan group that meets on the 2nd Wednesday of each month, from November through March to address tax and other issues that affect all of the RV park residents in Hidalgo County. For information call 956-585-9982. Craft Sale, 09:00 AM, Port Isabel Park Center, 702 Champion Ave, Port Isabel. For information call 956-943-7340. Line Dance Lessons, 09:45 AM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. Small fee, for information call 956-783-4587. Beginner Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. Square Advance Dance, 10:00 AM, Pharr South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr. Knifty Knitters, 10:00 AM, Harlingen Public Library, 410 76 Dr, Harlingen.
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29 Please bring your own yarn, a set of round 1/10th scale electric stadium trucks looms, hook and needle. No instructor. & short course trucks. EVERYONE IS For information call 956-216-5823. INVITED, NO DUES OR FEES. For Women’s Bible Study, 11:00 AM, information call 956-585-2284 or Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N 956-369-1972. Loop 499, Harlingen. For information Intermediate Line Dance, 12:30 PM, Casa call 956-423-5484. del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For Newmar Luncheon, 11:00 AM, information call 956-783-5008. American Legion Post 37, 1305 E Square C2 Dance, 12:30 PM, Pharr Jasmine Ave, McAllen. For information South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr. call Rose Holschlag, 954-579-7794, Jam Session, 12:30 PM, Sunshine RV randrholschlag@earthlink.net. Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. Beginner Country Dance Lessons, Wagon Wheel Cafe open at 11:30 11:15 AM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, am to 1:00 pm, for information call 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. Small 956-425-7448. fee, beginner footwork, for information Variety Jam Session, 12:30 PM, call 956-783-4587. Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Alcoa Retirees Luncheon, 11:30 Acres Rd, Pharr. With Bob Dollie, AM, Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N 2nd St, snack bar opens at 11:30 am, for McAllen. For more information call information call 956-223-9349. Pat at 563-249-1235. Country Western Dance Lessons, 01:00 Intermediate Country Dance Lessons, PM, Pine to Palm Resort, 802 S 11:45 AM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, International Blvd, Weslaco. $6.50 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. Small fee, pp, all levels welcome, beginners to for information call 956-783-4587. intermediate. For information call 1 Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside 972-220-9285. Club, 214 Chimney Rd, Mission. $10.00 Happy Hour w/Leslie Blasing, 01:00 pp for Seniors, $12.00 pp for Adults, for PM, Palm Street Pier, 204 Palm St, information call 956-581-1033. South Padre Island. Texas Themed, Penitas RC Races, 12:00 PM, Penitas RV boots, jeans, hats & bling, for Park, 304 S. Main St, Penitas. We race information call 956-772-7256.
ALAMO PALMS MOBILE HOME & RV RESORT
DANCES SweetWater January 11 • 7:00 PM • $6.00 Pelican West January 13 • 7:00 PM • $8.00 SweetWater January 18 • 7:00 PM • $6.00 SQUARE DANCE MS/PLUS W/ ROUNDS January 10, 17, 24, 31 7:00 PM • $5.00
JAM SESSIONS January 15, 22, 29 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
CRAFT SALE January 10
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
ENTERTAINMENT January 14 JC Harrisson 6:00 PM • $7.00
CHURCH SERVICE Every Sunday 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen. For information call 815-228-6221. Music Jam, 01:00 PM, Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W Crockett Ave, Alamo. Coffee & lunch available, for information call 956-283-1771. Tex-Mex Dance w/Diego, 02:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. $5.00 pp, for information call 956-638-3158. Orphan Train Riders, 02:30 PM, Palmdale RV Resort, 30910 Highway 100, Los Fresnos. $5.00 pp, arrive early to purchase “train tickets”, for information call 419-246-1263. Pre-Rounds, 02:30 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Business 83, Alamo. For information call 765-661-0612. Entertainment w/Melissa & Joseph, 03:00 PM, El Vaquero’s Hangout, 5704 S FM 494, Mission. Come enjoy some great music! Happy Hour w/Carlos Canas, 03:00 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 W Rd, Mercedes. BYOB, for information call 956-376-3798. Happy Hour w/Hitman, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat, for information call 417-499-3395.
SALES
Social Hour w/Diego, 03:00 PM, Siesta Village, 2712 S International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat, popcorn, hot dogs, coneys, nachos and soft drinks available. For information call 217-771-2091. Karaoke w/DJ Frank, 03:00 PM, VFW Post 10802, 509 W Bus 83, Donna. No cover, for information call 320-282-2806. Happy Hour w/Richard Morris, 04:00 PM, Blue Bonnet RV Resort, 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. At the Tiki Hut, for information call 319-321-2485. 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. Pancake/Biscuit & Sausage Gravy Supper, 04:30 PM, Big Valley RV Park, 109 Expressway 83, Donna. $5.00 pp all you can eat, pancakes, biscuits & sausage gravy, eggs, sausage, applesauce. Bring you own table service. For information call 319-330-7724. Hamburger Night, 05:00 PM, Pleasant Valley RV Resort, 7320 W Interstate 2, Mission. $5.00 pp, for information
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WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
January 20 Tavie’s Rock n’ Roll Show 7:00pm • $7.00 January 27 Ralph & The Cruisers 7:00pm • $10.00 Tickets Available January 2
ENTERTAINMENT 7:00-9:00pm
January 16 • Greg Jones January 30 • Southern Anthem
KARAOKE
3:00-5:00pm • Pass the Hat
January 23 • M.C. Express
SPECIAL CONCERTS @ Country Sunshine
Tickets are on sale Mon - Fri $13, $14, $15 - 7pm/ Matinee 3pm available
January 11
Neon Circus, Brooks & Dunn Tribute
February 8
Randy Linder,
A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival
March 8
Surfin’, The Beach Boys Tribute
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Open to the Public
Tuesday: Square Dancing w/Nick January 16, 23, 30 •10:00 am Jam Session January 16, 23, 30 • 1:00pm Wednesday: Prayer Breakfast January 10, 17, 24, 31 • 8:00am Round Dance w/Shirley & Don January 10, 17, 24, 31 • 10:00am Square Dance w/Nick January 10, 17, 24, 31 • 7:00pm Thursday: TOPS Meeting January 11, 18, 25 • 7:30am Line Dance w/Shirley & Don January 11, 18, 25 • 1:00pm Sunday: Church Service January 14, 21, 28 • 9:20am Round Dance w/Shirley & Don January 14, 21, 28 • 2:00pm
ENTERTAINMENT
January 13 Car Show w/Humane Society Garage Sale / Craft Show 11:00 am - 2:00 pm January 14 • Heart to Heart 7:00 pm $7.00
956-357-5498
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS call 956-580-8454. Tacos & Chalupas Wednesday, 05:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E Jasmine Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841. Sunset Geocaching, 05:00 PM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W US Highway 83, McAllen. Learn how to locate real-life treasures using your smartphone. Find geocaches on our site, throughout the Rio Grande Valley, and across the globe. Admission: $1/person suggested donation. For information call 956-681-3333. Country Music Jam, 05:30 PM, Heritage Square Recreation, 300 S Bryan Rd, Mission. Host Marion Price, food served from 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm, for information call 563-340-6493. Weslaco Elks Spaghetti Night, 05:30 PM, Weslaco Elks Lodge, 201 S Border Ave, Weslaco. For information call 956-968-7115. Fused Glass Pasta Bowl Workshop, 06:00 PM, McAllen Stained Glass, 800 N Main St, McAllen. $75.00 pp, Design a beautiful and unique Pasta Bowl! We will guide you through the two hour class and provide all materials needed. Visit our website mcallenstainedglass.com or call us at
BENEFIT DINNER/ CONCERT / DANCE w/Leslie Blasing
January 14 • $8 Advance/$10 Door
Dinner 5:00 pm • Concert/Dance 6:00 pm
FRIDAY CRAFT FAIR / MARKET MALL 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM January 26 • Free Admission
ENTERTAINMENT
S 17th St, McAllen. Brooks Ausborn is an instrumental guitarist playing all your favorites. Multi genres! For information call 956-661-9100. Entertainment w/Absolutely Country Definitly Gospel, 07:00 PM, Paradise Park RV Resort, 1201 N Expressway 77, Harlingen. $4.00 pp, for information call 956-425-6881. Entertainment w/Bill Chrastil, 07:00 PM, Roadrunner RV Park, 1222 N Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. $7.00 pp, for information call 402-432-1707. Entertainment w/Cody Dooley, 07:00 PM, Countryside MH & RV Park, 100 N Valley View Rd, Donna. $7.00 pp, serving sandwiches before the show and concessions available. For information call 918-916-0541. Entertainment w/Daddy D Three, 07:00 PM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd West, Mission. $7.00 pp, doors open at 6:00 pm, for information call 956-310-2448. Entertainment w/Goldwing Express, 07:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. $8.00 pp, for information call 956-688-6812. Entertainment w/Southern Anthem, 07:00 PM, VIP-La Feria RV Park,
PARADISE SOUTH RV RESORT
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HAPPY HOUR
3:30pm • Pass the Hat
Hamburgers/Hot Dogs Available for $
January 17 • Lynn Dvorak January 24 • Jim Staton January 31 • Regan James
DANCE
Jan. 13 • South Texas Whiskey Band 7:00pm • $6.00 Jan. 19 • Susan and Dan 3:00pm • Pass the Hat for Veterans Jan. 20 • Andy and Brenda Coin Hippie Theme • 7:00pm • $6.00
ENTERTAINMENT
January 14 • Williamson Branch 7:00pm • $7.00 January 21 • JC Harrisson 7:00pm • $7.00 January 28 • Susan Hudson Carmen 7:00pm • $7.00
TUESDAY DANCE
January 13 • 7:30am • $3.00 • Pancakes
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956-687-8682 to register. Entertainment w/JC Harrisson, 06:30 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. $7.00 pp, BYOB, popcorn & soda for sale, for information call 603-296-2786. Karaoke, 06:30 PM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. Dance w/Arnie Wolf & Gang, 07:00 PM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $5.00 pp, for information call 701-367-9989. Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights, 07:00 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $6.00 pp, doors open at 5:00 pm for dinner specials. Soda, popcorn, candy bars, ice cream, ice & set ups available, BYOB, for information call 956-787-6461. Square Dance A-2, 07:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. For information call 956-357-5498. Square Dance MS/Plus w/Rounds, 07:00 PM, Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1341 W Business 83, Alamo. $5.00 pp, pre-rounds at 6:00 pm with the Baldwins, wood floor, for information call 217-737-5677. Brooks Ausborn at The Patio on Guerra, 07:00 PM, The Patio on Guerra, 116
7:00 PM January 10 Absolutely Country Definitely Gospel $5.00 January 13 Floyd Cramer Tribute • $5.00 January 17 Jul & The Chrome Wheels • $5.00 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM January 16 Regan James Hired Hand
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CHURCH SERVICE
January 14, 21, 28 • 9:00 AM
SATURDAY BREAKFAST CRAFT FAIR
January 11 • 8:00am - 12:00pm
WESLACO FARMER’S MARKET Every Monday • 9:00 am - 10:30 am
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600 E Expressway 83, La Feria. For information call 956-797-1401. Entertainment w/Wade Benson Landry, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $7.00 pp, for information call 956-585-0703. Entertainment w/Williamson Branch, 07:00 PM, Gateway MH & RV Park, 400 FM 2925, Raymondville. For information call 319-750-5220. Special Concert w/Brooks & Dunn Tribute, 07:00 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grave Ave, Harlingen. $20.00 Preferred, $18.00 General, for information call 956-425-7448. Square Dance w/Butch & Randy, 07:30 PM, Alamo Rec Veh, 1320 W Frontage Rd, Alamo. Rounds w/Ron at 7:00 pm, for information call 956-464-8380.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 2018
TOPS Meeting (Take Off Pounds Sensibly), 07:00 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. For information call 956-357-5498. Made To Order Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers, 08:00 AM, Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W
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HAPPY HOUR
SUNSHINE RV RESORT
CAN / AM DANCE
3:00-4:30pm • Pass the Hat
January 11, 18, 25 • 3:30pm
DANCE
January 14, 21, 28 • 10:00am
January 17 The Amigos
January 10 Tex Mex Dance w/ Diego 2:00pm • $5.00
ENTERTAINMENT
January 14 • Freddie & Sheila 7:00pm • $7.00 January 23 • Wade Landry 7:00pm • $7.00
CHURCH SERVICES Every Sunday at 9:00am
CHURCH SERVICE JAM SESSION
January 10, 17, 24, 31 • 12:30pm
PANCAKE BREAKFAST January 13, 20, 17 • 7:00am
PATIO SALE
January 13 8:00am - 12:00pm
SPECIAL CONCERTS
Purchase Tickets @ Country Sunshine 1601 S. Airport Dr. • Weslaco, TX
Tickets are on sale Mon - Fri Special Concert Preferred $20 /General $18 All Concerts Start at 7:00pm
January 25 Mirage, Visions of Fleetwood Mac February 22 One of These Nights, Tribute to the Eagles
Neon Circus Brooks & Dunn Tribute January 24 Mirage Fleetwood Mac Tribute
SPECIAL CONCERTS Tickets are on sale Mon - Fri $13, $14, $15 - 7pm/ Matinee 3pm available
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31 Nolana Loop, Pharr. Woodcarvers get Business 83, Mission. For information together and carve, share patterns and call 956-585-5704. have weekly drawing, for information Country Western Dance Lessons, 10:00 call 956-781-1986. AM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Craft Fair, 08:00 AM, Paradise South RV Loop 374, Palmview. $6.50 pp, all Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 W Rd, Mercedes. levels welcome, beginners through For information call 956-565-2044. intermediate, call 956-585-5551 or Craft Show, 08:00 AM, Alamo Rec 972-220-9285. Veh, 1320 W Frontage Rd, Alamo. Round Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa del Lunch served at 11:15 am, for Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-475-5018. information call 956-783-5008. Craft Show, 08:00 AM, Citrus Valley Bible Study, 10:00 AM, Tropic Winds RV RV Park, 2901 W Hwy 107, McAllen. Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. Lunch available, for tables, call For information call 956-423-5484. Nancy 605-760-0366. Yoga Under the Oaks, 10:00 AM, Volunteers in the Park, 08:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W US Business Hwy 83, McAllen. Make sure Highway 83, McAllen. Free admission, to bring a mat, towel, or small blanket Join us for a fun morning of gardening! as well as water. Park admission is a Projects include planting, weeding $1.00 pp suggested donation. This garden beds, trail pruning, invasive program is provided free of charge. species removal, raking trails, and more. For information call 956-681-3333. For information call 956-681-3333. Thursday Lunch, 11:00 AM, Bentsen All Valley RV & Outdoor Show, 09:00 Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm AM, RGV Livestock Show Grounds, Dr, Palmview. Menu changes weekly, Exit 163B Texas Ave, Mercedes for information call 956-585-0703. $5.00 pp, vendor space available, Country Jam Session, 11:30 AM, for information call 816-447-6092. Pharr South RV Resort, 1402 S Apply on line www.rvshowrgv.com. Cage, Pharr. Lunch & musician Peppermint Palace Country Jam, 09:00 sigh-up begins at 11:30 am, Jam AM, El Valle Del Sol/Luna, 2500 E starts at 12:00 pm. Homemade ice
TROPIC WINDS RV RESORT
VICTORIA PALMS RESORT
DANCE
UPCOMING EVENTS
January 12 Hot Rodz 7:00 PM • $7.00 January 19 The Punches 7:00 PM • $6.00
ENTERTAINMENT
January 12
Happy Hour w/ Regan James 3:00 pm • Pass the Hat Fish Fry 4:00 pm • $9.99 Dance w/ The Agency 7:00 pm • $9.00
DANCE
January 16
January 20 Lindley Creek Show 7:00 PM • $8.00
Texas Wheels 7:00 pm • Ballroom • $6.00
JAM SESSION
8:00 am - 12:00 • Ballroom
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • Jan. 12, 19, 26
CHURCH SERVICE
Every Sunday • 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY
CRAFT FAIR January 13
SPECIAL CONCERTS Tickets are on sale Mon - Sat $14.00 / $13.00 • 7:00pm
January 14
Brooks & Dunn Tribute
January 28
11:00 AM • Jan. 10, 17, 24, 31
Mirage Fleetwood Mac Tribute
BIBLE STUDY
Creedence Clear Water Revival Tribute
10:00 AM • January 11, 18, 25
LESSONS
Beginners Line Dancing Tuesdays 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM January 16, 23, 30 Beginners Line Dancing Fridays 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM January 12, 19, 26
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February 11 February 25
One of These Nights Eagles Tribute
March 11
Surfin Beach Boys Tribute
*COME PARTY WITH US! Margarita and Soda Set-ups
Free Popcorn and Ice • BYOB
Concessions Open • Singles Welcome!
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cream bars available at break, for information call 956-782-7992. 1 Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 Chimney Rd, Mission. $10.00 pp for Seniors, $12.00 pp for Adults, for information call 956-581-1033. Lunch & Jam Session, 12:00 PM, Siesta Village, 2712 S International Blvd, Weslaco. Lunch served 12:00 pm - 1:00 P.M. All are welcome. Bring your instrument and/or voice. Enjoy a fun afternoon. For information, call 956-447-9906 or 937-254-8297. Color Under the Oaks, 12:00 PM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business 83, McAllen. $1.00 pp, Coloring for adults! Color, de-stress, and breathe under our beautiful oak trees. For information call 956-681-3333. Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. For information call 956-585-0703. Dulcimer Jam, 12:30 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-6538. Open Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Dixieland Mobile Home & RV Pk, 1325 Dixieland Road, Harlingen. Great food, special guest artists! For information call 956-425-6707. Rock & Roll Jam , 12:30 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. Snack bar opens at 11:30 am, for information call 956-223-9359. Trail Dance Class, 01:00 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. 2 Hour River Tour, 01:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. $19.00 pp Seniors, $23.00 pp Adults, for information call 956-581-4477. Happy Hour w/Leslie Blasing, 01:00 PM, Coral Reef Lounge, 5301 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-1813. Big Band Jam, 01:00 PM, Dream Valley Ranch, 2401 N Abram Rd, Mission. Free admission, all welcome, for information call 956-581-2517. Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Blue Bonnet RV Resort, 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. With Chuck Mathis, concessions available, for information call 319-321-2485. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, W & I Resort, 206 S Stewart Rd, Mission. All jammers & listeners are welcome, cookies, bars & popcorn available. Sloppy Joes will be served from 11:30 to 12:30 pm. For information call 956-585-6594. Choreographed Dance Class, 02:00 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. $5.00 pp, choreographed dance is easy to learn because a cuer announces the steps as you dance. Please wear soft soled shoes, NO sneakers. For information call 563-340-0840.
SALES
Special Concert w/Brooks & Dunn Tribute, 02:00 PM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 160 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. Concert Tickets are: $15.00/$14.00/$13.00 in advance $16.00 at the Door for all seats. Tickets are Non-Refundable. Will go on sale October 16th @ Country Sunshine, for information call 956-638-3158. Can / Am Dance, 03:00 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. For information call 956-425-7448. Entertainment w/Dixon & Company, 03:00 PM, Pecker’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 1600 N Westgate Dr, Weslaco. For information call 956447-3848. Happy Hour w/Jack Nelson, 03:00 PM, Pine to Palm Resort, 802 S International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat, doors open at 3:30 pm, BYOB, ice, soda & popcorn available, for information call 956-968-5760. Happy Hour w/Regan James, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat, for information call 417-499-3395. Entertainment w/Melissa & Joseph Karaoke, 03:00 PM, El Vaquero’s Hangout, 5704 S FM 494, Mission. Come out and have a great time!! Farmers Market, 03:30 PM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. For information call 956-464-9024. Happy Hour w/Freddy Weston, 04:00 PM, Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W Crockett Ave, Alamo. $5.00 pp, BYOB, for information call 956-283-1771. Good Sam Rendezvous, 04:00 PM, Peter Piper Pizza, 1043 Expressway 83, Alamo. Come early to renew friendships and make new friends. Lots of door prizes and entertainment. Pancake Dinner, 04:30 PM, Lemon Tree RV Inn, 1740 E Business 83, Mission. $2.50 pp, all the pancakes you can eat, for information call 956-585-6861. Soup Supper, 04:30 PM, Bit-OHeaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. $3.00 pp, pay at soup line. Six varieties of homemade soup, free seconds, bring your own table service, dessert for sale, for more information call 603-396-2786. Thursday Night Dinner - Salisbury Steak Night, 04:30 PM, Eldorado Acres RV Park, 610 N FM 492, Mission. For menu details call 956-581-6718. Loaded Tators, 05:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 E Jasmine Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-7841. Happy Hour w/Diego, 06:00 PM, Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N Mayberry Rd, Mission. $3.00 pp, BYOB, for information call 956-580-7654. Weslaco Elks Chicken Fried Steak/ Chicken Night, 06:00 PM, Weslaco Elks, 201 S Border Ave, Weslaco. $8.00 a plate, choice of chicken
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS fried steak or chicken fried chicken breast, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole & a roll. For information call 956-968-7115. Nature Speaker Series: Agriculture Sustainability in the RGV, 06:00 PM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. $3.00 pp, enjoy a wealth of knowledge from experts around the Valley as they share information about the region’s nature, culture, and people. For information call 956-681-3370. Entertainment w/Jack Lawless & Rebecca Mae, 06:30 PM, Mesquite RV Park, 11924 W Bus Hwy 83, La Feria. $8.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door, ice cream & soda available, for information call 956-357-8686. Entertainment w/Kelli Marie, 06:30 PM, Alamo Rec Veh, 1320 W Frontage Rd, Alamo. $6.00 pp, for information call 956-475-5018. Big Band Jam, 06:30 PM, La Hacienda Estates, 1018 El Paseo Dr, Alamo. Coffee & cookies available for free will donations. Soda and ice cream bars for sale. For information call 956-683-5160. Karaoke, 06:30 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. Snack bar open, free popcorn, for information call 712-621-6477. Dance w/South Texas Whiskey Band, 07:00 PM, Magnolia Village, 3707 E Bus 83, Donna. $5.00 pp, for information call 956-464-2421. Dance w/SweetWater, 07:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Business 83, Alamo. $6.00 pp, for information call 830-613-1616. Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $6.00 pp, for information call 956-585-4833. Brooks Ausborn 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. Entertainment w/Billy Droze, 07:00 PM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $7.00 pp, for information call 319-795-8101. Entertainment w/Neil Diamond Tribute, 07:00 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $10.00 pp, for information call 956-787-6461. Entertainment w/Piano Magic of Floyd Cramer, 07:00 PM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $7.00 pp, doors open one hour before show, for information call 956-783-4587. Entertainment w/Wade & Theresa Landry, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. $5.00 pp, for information call 956-585-0541. Special Concert w/Brooks & Dunn Tribute, 07:00 PM, Country
Sunshine RV Resort, 160 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. Concert Tickets are: $15.00/$14.00/$13.00 in advance $16.00 at the Door for all seats. Tickets are Non-Refundable. Will go on sale October 16th @ Country Sunshine, for information call 956-638-3158. Veteran’s Benefit w/Cook Brothers, 07:00 PM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. Donation, for information call 956-464-9024. UTRGV Women’s Basketball vs. CSU Bakersfield, 07:00 PM, UTRGV Fieldhouse, 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg. For information call 956-665-3747. Two On Tap by Harlingen Concert Association, 07:30 PM, Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Blvd, Harlingen. Relive the days of Fred & Ginger and Mickey & Judy! Gorgeous vocals and exciting choreography! Get Harlingen Concert Assn season tickets (6 shows) for $60, $70 or $80 @ harlingenconcert. com. Individual shows are $25 at the door (if available). For information call 956-793-6254. Entertainment w/Trio Tres en Punto, 07:45 PM, Hacienda San Miguel 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, JANUARY 12, 2018
Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Palm Shadows RV Park, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. Rolls & coffee in the morning, full lunch served 11:00 am -12:30 pm. For information call 956-464-3326. Vendors call Harold 570-278-3082. New vendors welcomed. Craft Show, 08:00 AM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. Breakfast available, menu varies. Homemade crafts, tools, clothes, metal yard art, jewelry, etc. Vendors tables are available: $6.00 per 6 ft table. For a table call 603-396-2786. Flea Market, 08:00 AM, Rio Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr, Weslaco. Held indoors at Friendship Rec Hall, for information call 956-532-9665. All Valley RV & Outdoor Show, 09:00 AM, RGV Livestock Show Grounds, Exit 163B Texas Ave, Mercedes $5.00 pp, vendor space available, for information call 816-447-6092. Apply on line www.rvshowrgv.com. Beginners Line Dancing, 09:30 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-5484. Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers Show, 10:00 AM, Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W Nolana Loop, Pharr. $3.00 pp, carving competition, display tables & tool vendors, for information call 65-485-0580.
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FREE Introduction to Square Dancing, 10:00 AM, Alamo Rec Veh, 1320 W Frontage Rd, Alamo. Fun set to music, for information call 956-464-8380. Square Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. Rock & Roll Jam, 11:00 AM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Lunch served at 11:00 am, Jam starts at 12:30. For information call 636-459-5458. Friday Fish Fry, 11:00 AM, Riverside Club, 214 Chimney Rd, Mission. Catfish, Cod, Shrimp or Combo Dinners, for information call 956-581-1033. 1 Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 Chimney Rd, Mission. $10.00 pp for Seniors, $12.00 pp for Adults, for information call 956-581-1033. Country Jam, 12:00 PM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. Lunch served at 10:45 am, for information call 956-464-9024. Acoustic Bluegrass Jam, 01:00 PM, Trails End RV Resort, 2001 S Texas Blvd, Weslaco. Lunch available from Noon to 1:00 pm, singers need prior approval, for information call 618-499-4813. Country Jam, 01:00 PM, McAllen
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Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. FREE Admission, dessert & coffee at intermission, for information call 956-688-6812. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-5484. Open Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Split Rail RV Park, 513 N Los Ebanos Rd, Mission. Come join us for all the good music, fellowship, and fun! Cookies and coffee served. For more information call 956-585-8135. Polka Jam, 01:00 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. Free Admission, coffee & refreshments at break, for information call 563-340-0840. Variety Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Coffee & goodies available, new jammers welcome, for information call 956-585-0541. Happy Hour w/Johnny D, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat, for information call 417-499-3395. Happy Hour w/Regan James, 03:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort, 602 N
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 33 Victoria Rd, Donna. Pass the hat, come Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. party with us!!! Free popcorn & ice, Refreshments will be available Margaritas and soda set-ups available. starting at 4:30 pm, for information Singles always welcome. Please call call 956-580-4477 or 316-655-3272. 956-782-3263 for ticket information. Karaoke Night w/Supper, 05:30 PM, Music Jam, 03:00 PM, VFW Post Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N Abram 10802, 509 W Bus 83, Donna. All Rd, Mission. Supper served at 5:30 musicians welcome, plug and play, pm, menu varies, $6.00 pp. For open mic, no cover. For information information call 417-588-1588. call 320-282-2806. Jam Session, 06:00 PM, Trade Winds Happy Hour w/Steven May, 04:00 PM, RV Resort, 1005 N. Stewart Rd, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E Sioux Mission. Cake served at intermission. Rd, Pharr. Donations, concessions for information call 515-297-3319. open, Main Hall, for information call Jam Session, 06:00 PM, Eldorado Acres 956-787-6461. RV Park, 610 N FM 492, Mission. For Fish Fry, 04:00 PM, Hynes Event information call 956-581-6718. Center at Llano Grande Resort, 2215 Karaoke, 06:00 PM, Tip O’Texas RV E West Blvd, Mercedes. $9.25 pp, Resort, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. For all you can eat! For information call information call 956-787-6461. 956-565-2228. Coin Show, 06:00 PM, McAllen Fish Fry, 04:00 PM, Victoria Palms Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash RV Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. Ave, McAllen. $2.00 pp, The Hidalgo Happy Hour, Fish Fry & Dance all in one!! Coin Club hosts one Friday Night For information call 956-782-3263. Coin Show a month in the Conference Sunset Yoga, 05:15 PM, McAllen Room. Around 12 dealers. Come buy, Nature Center, 4101 W Highway 83, sell or trade coins & paper money, for McAllen. Suitable for any body type & information call 956-566-3112. skill level. Admission: $1.00 person Entertainment w/Goldwing Express, suggested donation. For information 06:30 PM, 1015 RV Park, 1402 call 956-681-3333. S International Blvd, Weslaco. Jam Session, 05:30 PM, Hidden $6.00 pp, doors open at 5:30 pm,
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concessions at intermission. For information call 956-968-7818. Entertainment w/JC Harrisson, 06:30 PM, Circle T RV & MH Park, 1820 W Clay Tolle St, Mission. $7.00 pp, for information call 956-475-5018. Entertainment w/Leslie Blasing, 06:30 PM, Winter Green Estates, 500 Bryan Rd, Mission. $7.00 pp, A play, Over the River And Through The Woods, for information call 989-708-0921. Dance w/Chamberlins w/Southern Express, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $6.00 pp, for information call 956-585-0703. Dance w/Cody Dooley, 07:00 PM, Alamo Rose RV Park, 938 S Alamo Rd, Alamo. $6.00 pp, doors open at 6:30 pm, please no bills larger then a twenty. For information call 956-783-2605. Dance w/Daddy D Three, 07:00 PM, Magic Valley MH & RV Park, 2300 E Bus 83, Weslaco. $8.00 pp in advance, for information call 956-968-8242. Dance w/Dixon & Company, 07:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. $6.00 pp, Doors open at 6 pm, BYOB/snacks, popcorn/soda for sale/free ice, door prizes. For more information call 603-396-2786.
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Dance w/Hot Rodz, 07:00 PM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. $7.00 pp, for information call 956-423-5484. Dance w/Pelican West, 07:00 PM, Ranchero Village, 1900 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco. $8.00 pp, advance tickets, ice, mix and popcorn available, BYOB. For information call 956-351-5856. Dance w/Ralph & The Cruisers, 07:00 PM, Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S Cage, Pharr. Doors open at 6:15 pm, for information call 956-787-5773. Dance w/South Texas Whiskey Band, 07:00 PM, Quiet Village II, 215 S Valley View Rd, Donna. $6.00 pp, for information call 308-390-5416. Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights, 07:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. $6.00 pp, for information call 956-787-6538. Dance w/SweetWater, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. $5.00 pp, BYOB, ice & soda available, for information call 956-585-0541. 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. Dance w/The Agency, 07:00 PM,
ENTERTAINMENT
LIVE MUSIC
SATURDAY DANCES
Every Sunday • 2PM - 6PM
ENTERTAINMENT
Wednesdays • The Castaways • 1-5 Thursdays • The Coins • 1-5 LIVE MUSIC Fri. & Sat. 1-5 Barefoot Becky
Jan 13 | Texas Wheels | 7-10pm | $6 Jan 20 | Mario Rosales | 7-10pm | $7 Jan 27 | Texas Wheels | 7-10pm | $6 Jan 12 | Punches Family | 7-9pm | $7 Jan 15 | Williamson Branch | 7-9pm | $7 Jan 19 | David Church | 7-9pm | $12 Jan 26 | Daddy D Three | 7-9pm | $7
ROCK AND ROLL JAM
Every Tuesday • 7-9pm Dinner before Jams • 5-6:30pm
SQUARE DANCE Every Friday • 10am
UPCOMING CRAFT SHOWS Monday, January 29 | 8-12pm Monday, February 26 | 8-12pm
Sunday, Jan. 14 • Renaissance Rockers Sunday, Jan. 21 • Riverside Band Sunday, Jan. 28 • Renaissance Rockers
Thursday, Feb. 15 • 1:00pm • $10.00
Moe Bandy Concert
Saturday, March 3 • 8:30pm • $45.00 Doors open at 6:00pm
TRY OUR TEXAS SIZE PORK TENDERLOIN
Cod, Shrimp, or Combo Dinners Friday Catfish, w/baked beans, hush puppies,
Fish Fry
cole slaw, & french fries
Riverside Dreamer RIVER TOURS
1 Hour Tours • 12:00 PM 2 Hour Tours • 1:00 PM Mon • Tues • Wed Tues • Thurs • Thurs • Fri • Sat Seniors: $19 Seniors: $10 Adults: $23 Adults: $12
CASH ONLY Reservations Suggested Passenger Minimum for Departures: 15 for 1 Hour • 25 for 2 Hours
PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE CALL TODAY 956-581-4477 956-581-1033 • www.ontheriver.net 214 E. Chimney Rd. • Mission Riverside in-MissionTx
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS Victoria Palms RV Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. $9.00 pp, come party with us!!! Free popcorn & ice, Margaritas and soda set-ups available. Singles always welcome. Please call 956-782-3263 for tickets information. Dance w/The Classics, 07:00 PM, Pharr South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr. $6.00 pp, for information call 956-438-7862. Dance w/The Hitman, 07:00 PM, Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W Hwy 107, McAllen. $6.00 pp, door prizes, popcorn, singles welcome, for information call 605-999-1488. Entertainment w/Bill Chrastil, 07:00 PM, Siesta Retirement Village, 2712 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $7.00 pp, doors open at 6:00 pm, popcorn, ice cream bars & sodas available, for information call 956-969-3558. Entertainment w/Freddie & Sheila, 07:00 PM, Lazy Palms Ranch RV Park, 35100 Lazy Palm Dr, Edinburg. $7.00 pp, no advance ticket sales or reserved seating, doors open at 6:30 pm, concessions available, for information call 956-383-1020. Entertainment w/Helen Russell & Company, 07:00 PM, Breeze Lake RV Campground, 1710 N Vermillion Ave, Brownsville For
information call 573-216-3999. Entertainment w/Neil Diamond Tribute, 07:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $10.00 pp, concessions will be available from 6:00 pm -9:00 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. For information call 956-585-4833. Entertainment w/Pat Davison, 07:00 PM, Fig Tree RV Resort, 15257 N Expressway 83, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-6699. Entertainment w/Swingin Cajun Style, 07:00 PM, Rio Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr, Weslaco. $6.00 pp, for information call 956-998-9651. Entertainment w/Tavie’s Rock & Roll, 07:00 PM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen. $6.00 pp, doors open at 6:00 pm, for information call 956-423-3137. Entertainment w/The Punches Family, 07:00 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. 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 507-273-3895. Entertainment w/DJ Sergio Karaoke, 07:00 PM, El Vaquero’s Hangout, 5704 S FM 494, Mission. Come out
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and have a great time!! Trio Tres en Punto Noche Romantica, 07:30 PM, Margaritas Mexican Grill And Cantina, 3505 TX 107, Edinburg. For information call 956-862-6763.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 13, 2018
Acres Big Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Eldorado Acres RV Park, 610 N FM 492, Mission. For menu call 956-581-6718. All You Can Eat Pancakes, 07:00 AM, Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W Crockett Ave, Alamo. $3.00 pp, biscuits & gravy, for information call 956-283-1771. Pancake Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. For information call 956-425-7448. Saturday Morning Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S Conway, Mission. $4.00 pp, Menu varies weekly, great food at great prices. BYOP, for information call 956-585-5061. Saturday Morning Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd West, Mission. $4.00 pp, Pancakes, waffles or French toast, sausage or ham, applesauce & coffee.
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For information call 707-704-7222. Pancake Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 W Rd, Mercedes. $3.00 pp, for information call 956-565-2044. Saturday Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. For information call 956-464-9024. Saturday Morning Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Pleasant Valley RV Resort, 7320 W Interstate 2, Mission. $4.00 pp, sausage, eggs, pancakes & French toast, for information call 956-580-8454. Saturday Morning Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Paradise Park Inc, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. Serving pancakes, eggs, ham, sausage, biscuits and gravy, toast, applesauce and grits. For information call 956-682-8081. 34th Annual Longest Causeway Run & Fitness Walk, 08:00 AM, Port Isabel Community Center, 213 Yturria St, Port Isabel. This year’s event will also follow the course starting at the PI Community Center, continuing on to the Queen Isabella Causeway & over the Laguna Madre Bay & ending in front of Louie’s Backyard on SPI. All Park Sale, 08:00 AM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. For
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Weslaco Elks Lodge #2057
Visit our spacious Hynes Event Center FRIDAY DANCE • 7PM • $6 Jan. 12 Jan. 19 Jan. 26 Jan. 28 Feb. 2 Feb. 9 Feb. 16 Jan. 14 Jan. 16 Jan. 21 Jan. 23 Jan. 28 Feb. 1 Feb. 13
unless stated otherwise
Steven May & Southern Knights Jealous Heart Smokin’ Guns Richard Lynch $7 Steven May & Southern Knights Steven May & Southern Knights Jealous Heart
ENTERTAINMENT • 7:00PM
HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI
- the place to party in the RGV!
unless stated otherwise
Freddy Weston $7 6:30 pm SHOW 2 Bad Apples $6 Goldwing Express Mexican Fiesta Senior Ambassadors $7 Texas Ramblers 3:00-5:00PM FREE 4 His Glory $6 Pan O Steel $5
UPCOMING CRAFT SHOWS
Saturdays • 8:00AM to Noon Feb. 3, 2018 • March 3, 2018
UPCOMING JAMS IN 2018!
Big Band (Jan. 6, 2018 thru March 10, 2018) Every Saturday • 2:00PM to 4:00PM Country (Jan. 8, 2018 thru March 19, 2018) Every Monday • 1:00PM Dulcimer (Jan. 4, 2018 thru March 15, 2018) Every Thursday • 1:00PM to 3:00PM
956-782-7886
501 W. Owassa Rd.• Pharr, TX 78577
www.texastrailsrv.com
Purchase tickets online at hyneseventcenter.com (for upcoming shows only) DANCE / ENTERTAINMENT
Hynes Event Center • Doors Open 6:00PM Bar & Concession Available
Dance w/ The Cruisers Saturday, January 13 7:00 PM • $10.00 pp
Non-park residents: Tickets available 1 week prior to event
Shades of Buble Tribute
Thursday, January 18 7:00 PM • $20.00 pp Doors Open 6:00pm • No Outside Food or Drinks
FISH FRY
CHICKEN FRIED STEAK / CHICKEN
JAM SESSION
Choice of Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken Breast Served with mashed potatoes, green bean cassrole, and a roll
Every Friday • $9.25 pp All You Can Eat! • Hynes Event Center January 12 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM January 19 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Every Other Friday • Rec Hall January 12 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
KARAOKE DINNER
$7.50 pp January 10 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Dance w/ Sweetwater
King Ranch Chicken Breast, Rice Pilaf, Green Beans, Roll, Iced Tea or Coffee
Non-park residents: Tickets available 1 week prior to event
Chicken Fried Chicken Breast, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Buttered Corn, Iced Tea or Coffee
HAPPY HOUR
KARAOKE with Harry and Judy
Saturday, January 20 7:00 PM • $6.00 pp
Pass the Hat • Hynes Event Center (Bar and Concession Available)
Happy Hour w/ Fred Goldsberry January 19 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Every Wednesday • Public Invited 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM $7.00 a plate (comes with the works)
January 17 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Bar and Concession Available January 10 • 5:00 PM January 17 • 5:00 PM
Every Thursday • Public Invited 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM $8.00 a plate
FRIED CHICKEN DINNER
Sunday • Everyone is Welcome Call to Order at 956-968-7114 or Take Outs Available December 2017 to March 2018 January 14 and 28 February 11 and 25 March 11 and 25 Dinners Served • $10.00/plate 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Plates include 3 Pieces of our “famous” 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
956-968-7115
201 South Border Ave. Weslaco, TX 78596
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 35 information call 715-401-3337. accessible. With 1,200 acres of lush, Arts and Craft Show, 08:00 AM, Fun- riparian woodlands we will also be N-Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, birding by ear. For information call San Benito. For information call 956-350-2920. 956-399-5800. Tai Chi in the Park, 08:30 AM, McAllen Craft Fair, 08:00 AM, Victoria Palms Nature Center, 4101 W Highway 83, RV Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, McAllen. Tai Chi has positive effects Donna. Come and meet our wonderful on balance control, fitness, and vendors. Call 956-782-3263 for flexibility. Wear comfortable clothing more information. and flexible shoes. Admission: Park Wide Patio Sale, 08:00 AM, Bit- $1.00 pp suggested donation. For O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus 83, information call 956-681-3333. Donna. Pick up map of patio sales All Valley RV & Outdoor Show, 09:00 lot numbers in North Hall, for more AM, RGV Livestock Show Grounds, information call 603-396-2786. Exit 163B Texas Ave, Mercedes Parkwide Yard Sale, 08:00 AM, $5.00 pp, vendor space available, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N Abram for information call 816-447-6092. Rd, Mission. For information call Apply on line www.rvshowrgv.com. 417-588-1588. Cowboy Church, 09:00 AM, Casa Del Patio Sale, 08:00 AM, Sunshine RV Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. For Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. information call 956-464-9024. For information call 956-425-7448. Downtown Harlingen Walking Tour, 09:00 Yard Sale, 08:00 AM, Magic Valley RV AM, Meet at J&B’s Cafe, 204 E Jackson, Park, 2300 E Bus Hwy 83, Weslaco. Harlingen. Take a trip back in time on a Bird Walks @ Resaca de la Palma, FREE guided walking tour of Downtown 08:30 AM, 1000 New Carmen Blvd, Harlingen! Learn about frontier days, Brownsville. Travel by foot or on our mid-century boom times and more! new and amazingly quiet electric Includes stops at several large, trams to reach our destinations. We historical murals. Dress for the weather have many different trails to venture & wear comfortable walking shoes. For onto that are relatively flat and ADA information call 956-793-6254.
~ DANCES ~
CRAFT SALE Concessions Open
Mission Bell RV Resort Mondays | 8:00am - 12:00pm Jan. 15 | Feb. 19 | Mar. 19 Tradewinds RV Resort Saturdays | 8:00am - 12:00pm Jan. 20 | Feb. 17 | Mar. 17
ENTERTAINMENT
All Shows 7:00pm • Mission Bell Ballroom
Jan. 12 | Neil Diamond Tribute | $12 Jan. 14 | Southern Anthem | $7 Jan. 23 | Maggie Mae | $8 Jan. 26 | Freddie and Sheila | $7 Jan. 30 | David Church | $7 Feb. 6 | Adam Pope | $7
DANCE
7:00pm - 10:00pm • Mission Bell Ballroom
Jan. 11 | Texas Wheels | $6 Jan. 16 | Mollie B | $12/$15 Jan. 18 | Texas Wheels | $6 Jan. 19 | The Agency | $10 Jan. 25 | Texas Wheels | $6 Feb. 1 | Texas Wheels | $6
1711 E. Bus. 83 • Mission, TX 78572
956-585-4833
listed ALL DANCES 7:00PM-10:00PM unless otherwise
Feb. 11 Valentine's Day Dance w/The Classics Feb. 23 Jealous Heart
~ ENTERTAINMENT ~ ALL ENTERTAINMENT 7:00PM Jan. 10 Jan. 15 Jan. 22 Jan. 29 Feb. 5 Feb. 11 Feb. 12 Feb. 17 Feb. 22 Feb. 26 Mar. 5
unless listed otherwise
Daddy D Three JC Harrisson Goldwing Express Bernie & Red Adam Pope Winter Texan Orchestra • 2:00 - 5:00 PM Gordy & Debbie Spittin' Image Dave & Daphne Smokin' Gun Jason Whorlow
~ MEALS ~ ALL MEALS 4:00PM - 6:00PM
unless listed otherwise
Taco Tuesday : Feb. 6 Saturday Morning Breakfast • 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM Jan. 13, Feb. 10, Mar. 10 Sloppy Joes : Feb. 13 Burger Night : Jan. 16, Feb. 27, Mar. 20 Chicken Dinner : Mar. 13 • 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
~ SALES ~ Jan. 18 Jan. 27 Feb. 15 Mar. 10 Mar. 15
Craft Sale • 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Garage Sale • 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Craft Sale • 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM Show & Tell • 7:30 AM - 10:30 PM Craft Sale • 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd. West Mission, Texas 78572
956-310-2448
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RGV Quilt Guild Meeting, 09:00 AM, South Texas College, Weslaco. Guild meeting is held in Room 191--turn right at the first hallway. The RGV Quilt Guild is open to anyone at any skill level interested in quilting. The annual dues of $25 entitles them to monthly meetings. 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. Grow’n Growers Farmers Market, 09:00 AM, Fireman’s Park, 201 N 1st St, McAllen. We are year round market with locally grown, chemical free, fruits, vegetables, meats and farm products. Contact 956-330-6410. Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers Show, 10:00 AM, Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W Nolana Loop, Pharr. $3.00 pp, carving competition, display tables & tool vendors, for information call 956-485-0580. Mainstream Square Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. For information call 956-464-8380. Learn to Geocashing, 10:00 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Highway 83, McAllen. Learn how to locate real-life treasure using your smartphone. Find geocaches on our site, throughout the Rio Grande Valley, and across the globe. Admission: $1.00 pp suggested donation. For information call 956-681-3333. 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. Free Caregiver Support Group, 11:00 AM, First United Methodist Church, 101 W Adams St, Port Isabel. CAREGIVERS - If you need support or assistance with finding resources, finding time for yourself, or finding your sanity, this is the group for you! www. facebook.com/groups/RGVCaregivers. For information call 956-299-6107 Open House, 11:00 AM, Winter Green Estates, 500 Bryan Rd, Mission. Sale/Rental Homes & RV Lots, pick up flyer at Hall E-1. For information call 586-255-7379. Karaoke w/Carol & Art, 11:00 AM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. Soup & salad bar from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Karaoke 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, for information call 956-783-4587. Country Jam Lunch!, 11:00 AM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, for more information call 956-584-1561. Freeborn County MN Reunion, 11:30
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AM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. For information call 956-581-1033. 1 Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 Chimney Rd, Mission. $10.00 pp for Seniors, $12.00 pp for Adults, for information call 956-581-1033. Pedal Boat, Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals, 12:00 PM, Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N 1st St, McAllen. Rental fee includes a life jacket which must be worn while on the lake. For information call 956-681-3333. Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. 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. Jam Session, 12:30 PM, Weslaco Trailer Park, 600 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco. Lunch served, MC Joe Hinnenkamp, for information call 320-808-9589. Happy Hour w/Leslie Blasing, 01:00 PM, Boomerang Billy’s, 2621 Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island. Weather permitting, for information call 956-761-2420. Big Band Jam, 02:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-6538. Genealogy in the Library, 02:30 PM, McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen. Free admission, are you interested in researching your family roots? Join us at the McAllen Public Library each month for Genealogy in the Library to learn about our different resources, local history and related topics. Registration required. For information call 956-681-3066. Entertainment w/DJ Sergio Music Mix, 03:00 PM, El Vaquero’s Hangout, 5704 S FM 494, Mission. Come out and enjoy some great music! Harlingen Farmers Market , 03:00 PM, Downtown Harlingen, 2nd St & Tyler Ave. A pedestrian friendly space in DOWNTOWN Harlingen. Many new vendors including grass-fed beef, dried nuts and fruits, fresh flowers, coffee and lattes, and more produce vendors. Live music. Happy Hour w/Cindy Renee, 04:00 PM, Blue Bonnet RV Resort, 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Pass the hat, for information call 956-585-7630. Sunset Nature Walk, 05:00 PM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Highway 83, McAllen. Admission: $1.00 pp suggested donation. For information call 9856-681-3333. Entertainment w/Leslie Blasing, 06:00 PM, Palm Street Pier, 204 Palm St, South Padre Island. For information call 956-772-7256.
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS Open Music Jam, 06:00 PM, AmeriCana RV Resort, 1840 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. All welcome including acoustic, light snacks served for donation, no admission charge, new parking arrangements, for information call 956-581-1705. Dance w/Helen Russell & Company, 06:30 PM, Fig Tree RV Resort, 15257 N Expressway 83, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-6699. Country Jam, 06:30 PM, Val Verde RV Park & Apartment, 1400 W Bus 83, Donna. Bring your acoustic guitar, mandolin, fiddle and your voice, join us for a fun evening! For information call 515-681-9561. If using GPS, 1400 W Hooks Ave, Donna. Dance w/Dixon & Company, 07:00 PM, Snow to Sun, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. $6.00 pp, doors open at 6:00 pm, for information call 417-499-3395. Dance w/Hot Rodz, 07:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. $5.00 pp, snack bar open, for information call 956-223-9359. Dance w/JC Harrisson, 07:00 PM, Palm Gardens MH & RV Park, 3401 W Bus 83, Harlingen. $7.00 pp, BYOB, free popcorn, ice & sodas available, for information call 956-423-7670. Dance w/Keys, Strings & Harmony, 07:00 PM, Eldorado Acres RV Park, 610 N FM 492, Mission. $7.00 pp, snacks & drinks available for purchase. For information call 956-581-6718. Dance w/Leland Jones & Country Pickin, 07:00 PM, San Juan Gardens, 900 E US Hwy 83, San Juan. $5.00 pp, Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Ice and set-ups available. Refreshments provided. For more information call 402-657-9202. Dance w/Ralph & The Cruisers, 07:00 PM, Hynes Event Center at Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $10.00 pp, for information call 956-565-1506. Dance w/Rewind, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $10.00 pp, for information call 956-585-0703. Dance w/Roger Kenaston Band, 07:00 PM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. $6.00 pp, doors open at 6:00 pm, BYOB, soda, ice and popcorn available. For information call 956-580-4477. 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/Smokin’ Guns, 07:00 PM, Palm Shadows RV Park, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $7.00 pp, For information call 956-464-3326. Dance w/South Texas Whiskey Band, 07:00 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 W Rd, Mercedes. $6.00 pp, for information call 956-565-2044.
Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. $6.00 pp, for information call 956-783-5008. Dance w/The Agency, 07:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $8.00 pp, doors open at 5:30 pm, concessions and set ups available, BYOB, for information call 956-787-7717. Dance w/The Classics, 07:00 PM, Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N Mayberry Rd, Mission. $10.00 pp, for information call 956-580-7654. Dance w/The Driskells, 07:00 PM, Gateway MH & RV Park, 400 FM 2925, Raymondville. $5.00 pp, for information call 231-852-3282. Dance w/The Night Riders, 07:00 PM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N Abram Rd, Mission. $7.00 pp, for information call 417-588-1588. Concert Series w/Brooks & Dunn Tribute, 07:00 PM, Fun-N-Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. $16.00/$14.00/$12.00 Advance tickets, $14.00 at the door. For information call 956-399-5800. Entertainment w/Floyd Cramer Tribute, 07:00 PM, Paradise Park RV Resort, 1201 N Expressway 77, Harlingen. $5.00 pp, for information call 956-425-6881. Entertainment w/Freddie & Sheila, 07:00 PM, Seven Oaks RV Resort, 801 S Inspiration Rd, Mission. $7.00 pp, Incredible guitar picking, singing and family friendly humor in a variety of styles. A refreshingly unique live music show! For information call 956-581-0068. Entertainment w/Goldwing Express, 07:00 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. $7.00 pp, for information call 563-340-0840. Entertainment w/Mario, 07:00 PM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $7.00 pp, Ice cream & ticket sales begin at 6:00 pm, for information call 763-772-2363 or 507-251-0172. Entertainment w/Southern Anthem, 07:00 PM, Wagon City North, 2905 N Conway, Mission. $7.00 pp, doors open at 6:30 pm, for information call 956-342-4437. Entertainment w/The Punches Family, 07:00 PM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S Conway Ave, Mission. $7.00 pp, Setups & Snacks available! Tickets available at Park Office or at the door. For more information call 959-585-5061. Entertainment w/The Strolling Bones, 07:00 PM, Pine to Palm Resort, 802 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $6.00 pp, doors open at 6:00 pm. BlueGrass & Country music. Entertainment w/Wade Landry, 07:00 PM, Winter Haven Village, 1015 W Sam Houston Blvd, Pharr. For
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information call 956-787-7881. Entertainment w/Williamson Branch Family, 07:00 PM, Lemon Tree Estates, 1510 E Business Hwy 83, Mission. For information call 419-733-6384. UTRGV Women’s Basketball vs. Grand Canyon, 07:00 PM, UTRGV Fieldhouse, 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg. For information call 956-665-3747. Dance w/Bill Chrastil, 07:30 PM, Palm Resaca MH Park, 100 Tangerine Blvd, Brownsville. $7.00 pp, BYOB, popcorn ice & door prizes will be provided, for information call 956-280-5581. Dance w/The Coin’s, 07:30 PM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen. $7.50 pp, popcorn provided, BYOB, ice provided. For information call 815-494-5159 or 517-676-4068. Dance w/Pelican West, 08:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Business 83, Alamo. $8.00 pp, for information call 830-613-1616.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14, 2018
Church Service, 08:30 AM, Rio Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr, Weslaco. Dr. Tom Cassidy leads service, all welcome, communion served on
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last Sunday of each month, for information call 956-532-9665. Church Service, 08:30 AM, Paradise Park RV Resort, 1201 N Expressway 77, Harlingen. Cookie Fellowship at 8:30, service at 9:00, come as you are, all welcome. Church Service, 08:30 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Service with Jessie Hernandez, for information call 956-585-0703. Church Service, 08:45 AM, San Juan Gardens RV Resort, 900 E Business 83, San Juan. For information call 956-781-1082. Church Service, 08:45 AM, Winter Haven Village, 1015 W Sam Houston Blvd, Pharr. Pastor Robert Kracht. Communion first Sunday of the month, for information call 956-781-7881. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 W Rd, Mercedes. Service held in the Community Hall. First Sunday of the month will be Communion service. For information call 956-565-2044. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W Hwy 107, McAllen. Pastor Jim Troutman, Communion
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 38 >> Bit-O-Heaven RV and Mobile Home Park
1051 W. Bus Hwy 83 Donna, TX 78537
SUNDAY, JANUARY 14TH Southern Ashes Band • 3-6PM
www.bit-o-heaven.net EVERY TUESDAY
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28TH
Country Jams • 12:00-2:30pm Coffee & Cookies at Break/ Popcorn & Soda for sale Happy Hour w/Diego 3:30-5:00pm • Donations
DAILY SCHEDULE
EVERY WEDNESDAY ENTERTAINMENT • 6:30PM
SUNDAY, JANUARY 21ST
George & the Texas Outlaws • 3-6PM Down South Band • 3-6PM
SUNDAYS DJ Sergio Music Mix •6-9PM MONDAYS CLOSED TUESDAYS Sipe & The Country Playboys • 3-6PM WEDNESDAYS Melissa & Joseph Show • 3-6PM THURSDAYS Melissa & Joseph Karaoke • 3-6PM FRIDAYS Tony Perez • 3-6PM DJ Sergio Karaoke •7-11PM SATURDAYS DJ Sergio Music Mix • 3-6PM
Popcorn/Soda/Ice Cream Bars for sale Jan 10 • J.C. Harrison-Country • $6 Jan 17 • Helen Russell-Variety • $6 Jan 24 • Neil Diamond Tribute • $10 Jan 31 • Bernie and Red Show • $7
EVERY THURSDAY : SOUP SUPPER 4:30 PM • $3 All You Can Eat/BYOTS Dessert for sale
EVERY FRIDAY : DANCE
7:00pm - 10:00pm • Popcorn & Soda for sale Jan 12 • Dixon Company Band • $6 Jan 19 • Steven May and the Southern Knights • $6 Jan 26 • Richard Lynch Band • $7
EVERY SUNDAY : KARAOKE 5:00 PM • ALL WELCOME
CRAFT FAIR
Second Friday Every Month 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
PATIO SALES
Second Saturday Every Month 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Susan Thomas 603-396-2786 ACTIVITY DIRECTOR
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 37 service 1st Sunday of the month. For be someone at the gate to let you in. information call 956-383-8189. For information call 956-464-3326. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Hidden Church Service, 09:00 AM, Ranchero Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Village, 1900 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco. Mission. Coffee and refreshments Communion first Sunday of each available at 8:30 am, for information month, Chaplain Bob Ostermaier. All call 956-580-4477. are welcome. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Eastgate Church Service, 09:00 AM, Alamo Rec MH & RV Park, 2801 E Harrison Veh, 1320 W Frontage Rd, Alamo. Ave, Harlingen. Pastor David Squire, Minister Randy Park, for information Communion 1st Sunday of each call 956-475-5018. month, everyone welcome. For Church Service, 09:00 AM, Big Valley information call 815-228-6221. RV Park, 109 W Business 83, Donna. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Southern Pastor Roy Gee, for information call Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport 319-330-7724. Dr, Weslaco. For information call Church Service, 09:00 AM, Alamo 956-638-3158. Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Business Church Service, 09:00 AM, Acacia RV 83, Alamo. Pastor Brian Dent, for & MH Park, 89 E Business 83, Alamo. information call 956-787-7571. Pastor Al Dickey, everyone welcome, Church Service, 09:00 AM, Casa del for information call 918-284-9398. Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For Church Service, 09:00 AM, Leisure information call 956-783-5008. World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. For Church Service, 09:20 AM, Lakewood information call 956-968-8412. RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Church Service, 09:00 AM, Fiesta Harlingen. For information call 956Village RV Park, 205 S Stewart Rd, 357-5498. Mission. Main Hall, for information Church Service, 09:30 AM, Penitas call 956-585-9264. RV Park, W Interstate 2 & 304 S Main Church Service, 09:00 AM, Palm St, Penitas. Pastor James L. Gebhart, Shadows RV Park, 200 N Val Verde for information call 956-585-1555. Rd, Donna. Public welcome, there will Church Service, 09:30 AM, Tropic Winds
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RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-5484. Church Service, 09:30 AM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. For information call 956-464-9024. Church Service, 09:30 AM, Gateway MH & RV Park, 400 FM 2925, Raymondville. Chaplin Dick Baggett, for information call 325-277-4310. Church Service, 09:30 AM, Pharr South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr. Everyone welcome, coffee fellowship following service. Communion first Sunday of each month, for information call 260-665-5222 or 563-419-1619. Church Service, 09:30 AM, Kenwood RV Resort, 1201 N Main St, La Feria. For information call 956-797-1851. Church Service, 10:00 AM, Split Rail RV Park, 513 N Los Ebanos Rd, Mission. Come hear Doug Roeglin give the message, coffee & donuts prior to service, for information call 517-420-5021. Church Service, 10:00 AM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. Chaplin Richard Elkins, for information call 956-425-7448. Church Service, 10:00 AM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-1521. Weslaco Elks Famous Fried Chicken, 10:00 AM, Weslaco Elks Lodge, 201 S Border Ave, Weslaco. Call in or Take Out, 956-968-7115. $10.00 a plate, 3 piece of our “Famous” fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, choice of tea or coffee. Church Service, 10:30 AM, Pleasant Valley RV Resort, 7320 W Interstate 2, Mission. For information call 956-581-8454. 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. Pedal Boat, Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals, 12:00 PM, Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N 1st St, McAllen. Rental fee includes a life jacket which must be worn while on the lake. For information call 956-681-3333. Happy Hour w/Leslie Blasing, 01:00 PM, Boomerang Billy’s, 2621 Gulf Blvd, South Padre Island. Weather permitting, for information call 956-761-2420. Sunday Jam, 01:00 PM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. Old Time & Country Music, Main Hall, for information call 763-242-7214. Jam Session, 01:30 PM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. Refreshments available. Beginner Line Dance Class, 02:00 PM, AmeriCana RV Resort, 721 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Beginning line dancing with basic steps fully explained and directed. For
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. $7.00 pp, for information call 956-782-7886. Entertainment w/Neil Diamond Tribute, 06:30 PM, Pharr South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr. $10.00 pp, for information call 956-438-7862. Entertainment w/Absolutely Country/ Definitely Gospel, 07:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $7.00 pp, doors open 1 hour before showtime, concessions available, for information call 956-787-7717. Entertainment w/Bernie & Red, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $7.00 pp, for information call 956-585-0703. Entertainment w/Freddie & Sheila, 07:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. $7.00 pp, for information call 956-638-3158. Entertainment w/Goldwing Express, 07:00 PM, Magic Valley MH & RV Park, 2300 E Bus 83, Weslaco. For information call 956-968-8242. Entertainment w/Jason Coleman, 07:00 PM, Valley View Estates, 2100 Vernon St, Mission. For information call 314-681-3388. Entertainment w/Jul & The Chrome Wheels, 07:00 PM, Kenwood RV Resort, 1201 N Main St, La Feria. $7.00 pp, for information call 956-797-1851. Entertainment w/Pat Davidson, 07:00 PM, Split Rail RV Park, 513 N Los Ebanos Rd, Mission. $7.00 pp, enjoy a night of laughter and magic, ice cream served at 6:00 pm. for information call 517-420-5021. Entertainment w/Southern Anthem, 07:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $7.00 pp, concessions will be available from 6:00 pm -9:00 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. For information call 956-585-4833. Entertainment w/Tavie’s Rock & Roll, 07:00 PM, Big Valley RV Park, 109 W Business 83, Donna. $6.00 pp. Entertainment w/Williamson Branch, 07:00 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 W Rd, Mercedes. $7.00 pp, snack bar w/popcorn, ice cream & soda for sale, for information call 956-565-2044. Tribute Concert: Neon Circus Brooks & Dunn, 07:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. Tickets are $15.00, $14.00 and $13.00 pp, come party with us!!! Margaritas available. Singles always welcome. Please call 956-782-3263 for ticket information. Movie Night, 07:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-1521.
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Made To Order Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008.
Rally On The Rio Woodcarving Seminar, 08:00 AM, Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W Nolana Loop, Pharr. $25.00 pp, $30.00 per couple. This is a week long event with professional teachers, for more information on classes go to: WWW.RGVWOODCARVERS.ORG. Breakfast, lunch & snacks available. For information call 651-485-0580. Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. Concessions available, for information call 956-585-4833. Ladies Bible Study, 08:30 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. For information call 956-357-5498. Acoustic Jam, 09:30 AM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. For information call 248-921-6867. Beginner Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-685-1111. Square Plus Dance, 10:00 AM, Pharr South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr. Native Plant Tour, 11:00 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business 83, McAllen. $1.00 pp suggested donation and public programs are free of charge unless otherwise noted. For information call 956-681-3333. Beginner Basics, 12:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1314 W Business 83, Alamo. For information call 956-737-5677. 1 Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 Chimney Rd, Mission. $10.00 pp for Seniors, $12.00 pp for Adults, for information call 956-581-1033. Intermediate Line Dance, 12:30 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-685-1111. Country Jam Session, 12:30 PM, Alamo Rec Veh, 1320 W Frontage Rd, Alamo. Jam Director is Randy Parks, 620-222-7624, food served at 11:00 am, cookies at break, for information call 956-475-5018. Humboldt County, Iowa Reunion, 12:30 PM, Gatti’s Pizza, 4100 N 2nd Street, McAllen. For information call 515-368-4467. Square AC1 Workshop, 01:00 PM, Pharr South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr. Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-6538. Country Western Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W Hwy 107, McAllen. Everyone welcome! Lunch served, for information call 765-633-0590. Countryside Jam, 01:00 PM, Countryside MH & RV Park, 100 N Valley View Rd, Donna. Fuel up at our Countryside Café for lunch open from 11:00 am 1:00 pm serving a variety of lunches every week. This is an open jam with a professional backup Band on stage. For
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information call 918-916-0541. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Winter Haven Village, 1015 W Sam Houston Blvd, Pharr. Musicians by invitation only, delicious lunch served the first Monday of each month at 11:00 am, pie & beverage included. Everyone welcome. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 1341 W Business 83, Alamo. For information call 956787-7571 or 956-369-1049. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Wagon City North, 2905 N Conway, Mission. Everyone welcome, Jam host LeRoy Kuhlers, for information call 515-802-9421. Clogging Monday, 01:15 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. Each session is progressive, Newbie to Easy Intermediate. Variety of music, something for everyone. Its FUN! For information call Jim: 956-781-2275. Jam Session, 01:30 PM, Yellow Rose RV/MH Park, 1609 N Main, La Feria. Acoustic bluegrass/old country/gospel. Musicians who play in Yellow Rose Jam are by “invitation only”. All listeners are invited. For information call 956873-1207 or 405-815-7847. PH II-III Round Dance/Workshop, 02:00
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PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Business 83, Alamo. For information call 765-661-0612. Entertainment w/Ed-Vern, 03:00 PM, Palms II Lounge, 600 E 9th St, Mission No smoking, beer, set-up & food available, BYOB, for information call 956-585-4227. Happy Hour w/Diego Saurina, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat, for information call 417-499-3395. Happy Hour w/Johnny D, 04:00 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. Donation, concessions open, Main Hall. for information call 956-787-6461. Monday Night Dinner, 04:30 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Menu changes weekly, for information call 956-585-0703. Burger Night, 05:00 PM, Paradise Park Inc, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-8081. Fresh Fruit Wagon, 05:00 PM, Fig Tree RV Resort, 15257 N Expressway 83, Harlingen. Enjoy fresh fruit & veggies for a cost. Overeaters Anonymous, 06:00 PM,
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Don’t miss the Comedy & Music of the Bernie & Red Show! ONLY 9 SHOWS! Call for your tickets NOW! ALL SHOWS ARE AT 7:00PM UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.
Sun., Jan 14th Bentsen Grove RV Resort, Mission 956-585-0703 Show #3 Tues., Jan. 16th Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr 956-787-5773 Show #4 Fri., Jan 19th Winter Green Estates, Mission 989-708-0921 Show #1 Dinner 5pm • Showtime 6:30pm Sun., Jan 21st Winter Ranch RV Resort, Alamo 956-783-4587 NEW SHOW Showtime 3:00pm Sat., Jan 27th Mission West RV Resort, Mission 956-585-5551 NEW SHOW Mon., Jan 29th Aladdin Villas, Mission 956-310-2448 Show #5 Tues., Jan. 30th Alamo Rose RV Resort, Alamo 956-783-2605 Show #6 Wed., Jan. 31st Bit O’ Heaven RV Resort, Donna 603-396-2786 Show #2 Showtime 6:30pm GOODBYE TEXAS Fri., Feb 2nd Alamo Palms RV Resort, Alamo Best of ……. St. Baldrick’s Charity Fundraiser 7pm • Bob at 325-374-2720 or Phil at 269-998-1017 ……………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………
Show #1. “40’s and 50’s Show” including, Sentimental Journey, 16 Tons, Singing The Blues, Give me 40 Acres and more. Show #2. “50th Anniversary Show”. Going to the Chapel, Be My baby, When a Man Loves a Woman, Hey Jude and much more. Show #3. “One Hit Wonders”. Beep Beep, Birds and the Bees, The Last farewell, Rhythm of the Rain, We’ll Sing in the Sunshine and many more. Show #4. “Back to the 60’s” including Calendar Girl, I Can’t Stop Loving You, Yesterday, World Without Love and lots more. Show #5. “Enjoy Yourself” Write Myself a Letter, Over The Rainbow, Donald Where’s Your Trousers, A Proper Cup of Coffee, El Paso parody and of course Enjoy Yourself. Show #6. ”The British Invasion”. Favorites from the 60’s, Love Potion #9, Groovy Kind of Love, I Saw Her Standing There, Doo Wah Diddy & more.
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 39 St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2500 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. N 10th St, McAllen. Are you having $7.00 pp, concessions available, for problems with food? Come join us for an information call 319-321-2485. informative support group on how to help Entertainment w/JC Harrisson, 07:00 control your cravings. For information PM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin call Carmen 956-884-9909. Villas Blvd West, Mission. $7.00 Introduction to Zentangle, 06:00 PM, pp, doors open at 6:00 pm, for McAllen Stained Glass, 800 N Main information call 956-310-2448. St, McAllen. $35.00 pp, Come learn Entertainment w/The Chamberlin’s, the ways of the very relaxing Zentangle 07:00 PM, Heritage Square drawing! This drawing technique is Recreation, 300 S Bryan Rd, Mission. for everyone to enjoy. Visit our website $5.00 pp, soda & snacks available. mcallenstainedglass.com or call us at For information call 563-340-6493. 956-687-8682 to register. Entertainment w/Wade & Theresa Dance w/SweetWater, 07:00 PM, Rio Landry, 07:00 PM, Hidden Valley Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr, Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. Weslaco. $6.00 pp, held in Friendship $6.00 pp, for information call 956rec hall, for information call 319-431- 580-4477 or 316-655-3272. 7632 or 319-389-7632. Entertainment w/Williamson Branch, Square C2 Workshop, 07:00 PM, Pharr 07:00 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr. Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information Entertainment w/Bill Chrastil, 07:00 call 956-783-5008. PM, Palm Shadows RV Park, 200 N Magic Valley Chorus Of Sweet Adelines Val Verde Rd, Donna. $6.00 pp, for International, 07:00 PM, Village at information call 956-464-3326. Westlakes Hall, 4101 Carnation, Entertainment w/Cook Brothers, 07:00 McAllen. For information call Shirley PM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde 956-661-9926 or Janet 956-682-8245. Rd, Donna. Donation only, for information call 956-464-9024. TUESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2018 Entertainment w/Helen Russell & Company, Rally On The Rio Woodcarving Seminar, 07:00 PM, Blue Bonnet RV Resort, 08:00 AM, Nomad Shrine Club,
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1044 W Nolana Loop, Pharr. $25.00 pp, $30.00 per couple. This is a week long event with professional teachers, for mor information on classes go to: WWW.RGVWOODCARVERS.ORG. Breakfast, lunch & snacks available. For information call 651-485-0580. Craft Fair & Trash & Treasurers, 08:00 AM, Leisure Valley Ranch, 1920 E Bogey Dr, Mission. Breakfast & lunch will be served, 956-529-1878. Craft Show & Yard Sale, 08:00 AM, Blue Bonnet RV Resort, 3366 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Donuts and pastry for breakfast and a lunch with dessert available, concessions available. For information call 319-321-2485. Bird Walks, 08:30 AM, Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, 714 S Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg. Regular admission, join us for a walk around our grounds as we introduce you to the abundant birds that make the EWBC home. Scopes, binoculars and field guides are provided. For information call 956-381-9922. Volunteers in the Park, 08:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W US Highway 83, McAllen. Free admission, Join us for a fun morning of gardening! Projects include planting, weeding garden beds, trail pruning, invasive species removal, raking trails, and more. For information call 956-681-3333. Bible Study, 09:00 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. For information call 956-357-5498. Square Dancing Plus, 10:00 AM, Pine to Palm Resort, 802 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $5.00 pp, Butch Danielski, Rounds at 9:30 w/Ron & Georgine Woolcock. Square Dancing w/Nick Hartley, 10:00 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. For information call 956-357-5498. Yoga Under the Oaks, 10:00 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business Hwy 83, McAllen. Make sure to bring a mat, towel, or small blanket as well as water. Park admission is a $1.00 pp suggested donation. This program is provided free of charge. For information call 956-681-3333. Beginners Line Dancing, 11:00 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-5484. Conversational Spanish Class, 11:00 AM, Institute for International Studies, 1001 Paradise Circle, Mission. For information call 956-598-1714. Jam Session, 11:00 AM, Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. Lunch served, for information call 712-261-2348. Jam Luncheon, 11:00 AM, Paradise Park Inc, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-8081.
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Taco Tuesday, 11:30 AM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N Abram Rd, Mission. $5.00 pp, all you can eat tacos and homemade charro beans. For information call 417-588-1588. Beginner Basics, 12:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Business 83, Alamo. For information call 217-737-5677. Dance Lessons by Gloria, 12:00 PM, Split Rail RV Park, 513 N Los Ebanos Rd, Mission. $4.00 pp, call Gloria Craven for information and RSVP 308-227-1742. 1 Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 Chimney Rd, Mission. $10.00 pp for Seniors, $12.00 pp for Adults, for information call 956-581-1033. Country Jam, 12:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. Jam is open to public, Jam Director is Ron Ford, popcorn & soda for sale, coffee and cookies at break. For information call 816-694-8770. Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. Diabetes Management Class , 01:00 PM, 3rd Floor, McAllen Medical Center, McAllen. East Classroom, classes are provided in English and Spanish every other week. For information call Mary Escaname at 956-971-5850. Square C1 Dance, 01:00 PM, Pharr South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr. 2 Hour River Tour, 01:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. $19.00 pp Seniors, $23.00 pp Adults, for information call 956-581-4477. J-5 Jam, 01:00 PM, J-5 RV Park, 3907 N Taylor Rd, Mission. Host Marion Price, coffee & cookies served, for information call 956-682-7495. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Fig Tree RV Resort, 15257 N Expressway 83, Harlingen. Acoustic instruments only, for information call 956-423-6699. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Roadrunner RV Park, 1222 N Cesar Chavez Rd, Alamo. Lunch served at 11:00 am, coffee and cookies at break, for information call 712-259-2222. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Paradise Park Inc, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-8081. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. Please do not arrive before 12:20 pm, for information call 956-357-5498. Rock-n-Roll Jam, 01:00 PM, Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S Cage, Pharr. For information call 956-787-5773. Bluegrass Jam Session, 01:30 PM, Kenwood RV Resort, 1201 N Main St, La Feria. No charge, for information call 956-797-1851. PH III-IV Workshop, 02:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Business
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS 83, Alamo. For information call 765-661-0612. Entertainment w/Sipe & Country Playboys, 03:00 PM, El Vaquero’s Hangout, 5704 S FM 494, Mission. Come enjoy some great music! Happy Hour w/Lynn Dvorak, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat, for information call 417-499-3395. Happy Hour w/Roger Kenaston Band, 03:00 PM, El Vaquero’s Hangout, 5704 S FM 494, Mission. For information call 956-566-0828. Happy Hour w/Diego, 03:30 PM, BitO-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. Pass the Hat, BYOB/snacks; popcorn and soda for sale; free ice, door prizes. For more information call 603-396-2786. Burger Night, 04:00 PM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd West, Mission. $5.00 pp, burgers, baked beans & chips, ice tea or lemonade. For information call 309-657-3550. Country Music Jam, 05:30 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. Free admission, meal available at 4:00 pm variable price, free coffee and snacks at break, ice cream for sale, for information call 563-340-0840. Valley’s H.O.P.E. Stroke Support Group, 06:00 PM, Valley Baptist Medical Center in the Woodward Conference Room. The H.O.P.E. (Haven Offering Patient Encouragement) Stroke Support Group meets monthly in Harlingen at Valley Baptist Medical Center in the Woodward Conference Room. For more information call 956-542-5433. Country Jam, 06:00 PM, Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N Mayberry Rd, Mission. Food ($) available from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm, for information call 956-580-7654. Dance w/Molly B, 07:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $12.00 pp in advance, $15.00 pp at the door, for information call 956-585-4833. Dance w/Regan James Hired Hand, 07:00 PM, Paradise Park RV Resort, 1201 N Expressway 77, Harlingen. $5.00 pp, BYOB, for information call 956-425-6881. Dance w/SweetWater, 07:00 PM, Alamo Rec Veh, 1320 W Frontage Rd, Alamo. $6.00 pp for information call 956-475-5018. Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. $6.00 pp, come party with us!!! Free popcorn & ice, Margaritas and soda set-ups available. Singles always welcome. Please call 956-782-3263 for ticket information. Brooks Ausborn 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. Entertainment w/2 Bad Apples, 07:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. $6.00 pp, for information call 956-787-6538. Entertainment w/Bernie & Red, 07:00 PM, Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S Cage, Pharr. Doors open at 6:15 pm, for information call 956-787-5773. Entertainment w/Freddy & Sheila, 07:00 PM, Alamo Rose RV Resort, 938 S. Alamo Rd, Alamo. $8.00 pp, doors open at 6:30 pm, please NO bills larger than a twenty, for information call 956-783-2605. Entertainment w/Goldwing Express, 07:00 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $7.00 pp, for information call 956-787-6461. Entertainment w/Greg Jones, 07:00 PM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 160 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. $7.00 pp, for information call 956-638-3158. Entertainment w/Jason Coleman, 07:00 PM, Siesta Village, 2712 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $7.00 pp, doors open at 6:00 pm, popcorn, ice cream bars & sodas available, for information call 956-969-3558. Entertainment w/JC Harrisson, 07:00 PM, Adobe Wells, 4901 Daffodil, McAllen. $7.00 pp, for information call 956-686-8801. Entertainment w/Pat Davison, 07:00 PM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $7.00 pp. Entertainment w/The Punches Family, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $7.00 pp, for information call 956-585-0703. Valley Roots Series: Resting Places of Valley Pioneers, 07:00 PM, McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen. Free admission, ever wonder where some of our local pioneers are laid to rest? Join us for a presentation by MPL Reference Librarian, Esther Camacho, on the final resting places of some valley pioneers - famous, notso-famous, and perhaps, infamous. For information call 956-681-3066. Rock & Roll Jam, 07:00 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. Dinner served at 5:00 pm, For information call 956-783-5008 Karaoke, 07:00 PM, Pharr South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr. Everyone welcome, bring your CD’s, bring your own snacks, soda machine closed. For information call 956-438-7862. Entertainment w/Tres enPunto Trio, 07:30 PM, Nana’s Taqueria, 1802 S International Blvd, Weslaco. Acoustic romantic music from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and more, Mexican Traditional food with the best music of the Rio Grande Valley. For information call 956-862-6763. •
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Ranch Beans a la Charra Serves: 8 • 4 slices bacon, chopped • 1 large onion, chopped • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
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you fortunate enough to receive an air fryer for Christmas? OR, did you score one at one of the after-Christmas sales? The air fryer is one of two kitchen helpers Sandy Olson that are very much sought after right now (the is the Instant Pot--more on that another time) and either will keep your kitchen cool. Being able to serve crispy “fried” foods without all the grease is amazing! • with
• 2 (23 oz.) cans Ranch Style beans • ¼ cup chopped cilantro • 1 (23 oz.) can water
Lightly brown bacon pieces; remove from skillet. Sauté onions and tomatoes in drippings. Combine bacon, sautéed vegetables, beans, cilantro, and water. Simmer for 30 minutes. You may use beans with jalapeños, if desired. 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.
• 4 medium Texas sweet onions • 4 teaspoons real butter • 1 tablespoon olive oil • 1 teaspoon onion salt Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F. Peel the onions and slice off the root end so they will sit flat. Cut about four slices from the top to the bottom of the onion, but DON’T cut it all the way through. You want it to look like the fried onion from that famous restaurant! Place the onions in the basket of the air fryer. Drizzle each with a bit of the olive oil and sprinkle with the onion salt. Cook for about 30 minutes, testing for tenderness. Enjoy with your favorite dip.
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.
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2018 Heart Fore Kids Golf Classic
Benefitting Monica’s House and Maggie’s House Special to Welcome Home RGV
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10 at 8:00 a.m., the Cameron County Children’s Advocacy Center will be hosting its 1St Annual Golf Tournament Benefit at Riverbend Resort and Golf Club in Brownsville. We intend to use this event to fundraise and spread awareness of our nonprofit agency and celebrate our 20th anniversary. On behalf of the staff and board members of the Cameron County Children’s Advocacy Center, we express our heartfelt gratitude to all of our partners and to the community for your continued support and efforts on our behalf. Our program would not exist without your support. One-
hundred percent of the proceeds will go to Maggie’s House and Monica’s House, allowing them to continue offering therapy, counseling, and positive programs to the abused and neglected children of Cameron County and Willacy County. If you would like more information regarding event registration and sponsorship details, please contact Deborah Rodriguez at 956-361-3313. Feel free to visit our website at cameroncountycac.com. •
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The Stage is Set… but Tickets are Disappearing… for the Rowe High School Musical Special to Welcome Home RGV
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Rowe High School Choral Department is putting the finishing touches on this year’s musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie. “The show is really starting to come together, as we’ve added the set, props, sound, and costumes,” Assistant Choir Director Micah Bland said. “We can’t wait for the audience to arrive and to see what the students have been working on since October.” Tickets are going fast. There are only four shows with tickets still available: January 22, 23, 26, and 27. Cost of admission is $14.00. A discounted ticket price of $12.00 is available in a very limited quantity for senior
citizens on the following select days: January 22 and 23. A matinee performance is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. January 27. Evening performances of the show are scheduled for January 22, 23, and 26 at 7:00 p.m. All shows will be held at the Rowe High School auditorium. Please call the Rowe High School Choir Office at 956-632-5152 for more information. •
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Winter White Bean
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it’s cold outside! And I’m looking for easy, stress-free and fun winter dinners. This soup fits the bill perfectly. And it features one of my favorite pastas ever – tortellini. They are so cute and also delicious with their yummy cheese perfectly tucked inside – what is not to love!? And if you have not yet thought to put them in soup, here is your chance! Bon Appétit! •
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• 1 tablespoon olive oil • 4 ounces hot or mild Italian sausage, removed from casings • 1 onion, diced • 1 medium rib celery, diced • 1 medium carrot, diced • One 15-ounce can white cannellini beans, rinsed and drained • One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes • 2 cups no or low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock • One 8 to 9 ounce package of refrigerated tortellini • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper • 1/4 cup prepared pesto • Grated Parmesan, for serving Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Add the onions, celery and carrot and continue to cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, stock and 4 cups water and increase the heat to medium-high to bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer, adjusting the heat if necessary, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the tortellini and continue to cook until they are tender, about 7 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve in bowls and garnish with a dollop of pesto and a bit of grated Parmesan. •
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FOR RENT Furnished House For Rent Hidalgo Two bedroom two bath brick house near bird watching sites post office library and grocery. $350.00/weekly $1100 /monthly plus deposit. Washer & Dryer also! Includes water electricity and yard work. Call Mabel to reserve. 956-369-1484. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Gated Bayside SPI Rental Located on beautiful South Padre Island bay side 3rd floor walkup South Padre Marine #315 2 bedrooms 3 bath kitchen fully furnished WiFi cable washer dryer gated parking with pool access. Great location by Convention Center available October-February. Winter Texan Discount now only $1200.00 per month. Call Israel 956-343-7450 for details. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
HOMES FOR SALE Retama Village 2 Bedroom Home 2 bedroom 2 bath 2 car garage; $199900; Won’t last long! Open floorplan; tile living areas and carpet in bedrooms. Gigantic master suite with spacious generous closet. Screened porch. Fully furnished Backs to greenspace. Clubhouse fitness center activities galore! www.3904Pelican.info Carol Welch Realtor; Encore Fine Properties LLC. 956-900-8487. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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Remodeled 12x64 2B 2B Mobile 24x16 additional carpeted furnished living room. Enclosed furnished 16x20 patio. Attached laundry room and workshop. New 8x8 wood storage shed. Turn key move in ready. $17000 Casa del Sol Donna. For appointment call 609-364-0525. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
16X80 Carefree Valley Resort Lot 61 Furnished 3BD 2BA Laundry Room Step-in Shower Walk-in closet Metal Roof Covered 12X55 Patio Shed w/electric. NEW: stove water heater toilet and queen mattress set. 319-461-3438. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
14’X40’ 1987 Mobile Home Nice country location 232 J-5 RV Park 3907 N. Taylor Rd Mission TX Asking $16500 US$ (would include MOST CONTENTS of mobile &
shed). Possession mid March 2018. For Details: mflidgren@sasktel.net Cell 306-746-8069 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
2008 Athens 15x40 Mobile Home With attached finished room Seven Oaks RV Park Mission. Movein ready with range washer/dryer sleeper sofa storage cabinets dining set reclinergolf cart queen bed refrigerator desk etc. Asking $36000 call 920-370-7397 or 956-250-3264. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
PARK MODELS 1997 Cedar Ridge Elite Move in ready located at Casa Del Valle new microwave new Serta mattress/ foundation new washer/dryer in shed ceiling fans sleeper loveseat large covered patio 2006 Club Car golf cart like new includes batteries $29000 816-390-2323 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
13 X 30 Park Model For Sale For Sale: Covered porch shed washer/ dryer microwave new refrigerator new double pane vinyl windows updated plumbing furnished extra storage no smoking/pets inexpensive rent. Big Valley RV Park 109 W. Business 83 Lot A-8 Donna $9500 (918) 230-9041. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Forrest River 2008 Park Model BitO’Heaven RV park fully furnished deep freeze washer rear and front patios Texas room golf cart shed and outside furniture BBQ. $29500 O.N.O. For information call 956-802-9908. Rent paid until April 2018. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Winter Ranch Alamo Texas For sale 2010 Kroff park model. $28000 added 2014-15 Texas room 12’x17’ deck 5’x12’ storage in ground sprinkler system full size appliances washer and dryer. For information call 630-204-1050. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
SALES $$$ I buy Mobile Homes RV’s $$$ I buy Mobile Homes RV’s 5th Wheels Motor Homes Park Models - any area! Any condition! Old/New. I pay CASH! Mrs. Davis (956) 545-1118. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Craft Show Jan 31st January 31st 8 am-noon. Citrus Mobile Park
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Yellow Rose Garage/Bake Sale Saturday January 20th 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. 1609 North Main Street La Feria. Bake sale and garage sale clothing shoes furniture household items tools decorations something for everyone! Half price sale at 11:00 AM! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
SERVICES Remodeling & Construction Services We specialize in Mobile Homes painting cabinetry plumbing storage sheds awnings-we can do anything! Life Style Construction. Contact us for free estimate (956) 329-2232. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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WANTED $$$ I BUY MOBILE HOMES/RV’s! $$$ I buy Mobile Homes RV’s 5th Wheels Motor Homes Park Models - any area! Any condition! Old/ New. I pay CASH! Mrs. Davis (956) 545-1118. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Publisher’s notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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