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hat a wonderful Thanksgiving! I hope you were like me, surrounded by those you love and care about. At Welcome Home RGV, we are so thankful for each and every one of you! We count our blessings and give thanks for the opportunity to serve you all.

Because you are such a blessing....we’re having a party! Come and join us for our FIRST ANNUAL HOMECOMING! Enjoy an afternoon celebrating the kickoff of the season with live music by Curt James, great food, and lots of goodies. The event will be held at Riverside Club in Mission Tuesday, December 5 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (or until we’re done having fun). Tickets are just $10 and include lunch! You can purchase your tickets in advance at Bit O Heaven (Donna), Winter Ranch (Alamo), or Bentsen Grove (Mission) or by calling our office at 956-687-5115. They will go fast, so get them while you can! We are so excited to see you and to be of service this season! • We’re just connecting the dots,

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The Gifts that Keep Giving

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Second Annual Christmas Bazaar, December 1 and 2 ! At the Lamb’s Loom, we like to encourage our local talent by giving you a venue to display and sell your wonderful and diverse creations. This year, our talented folks have outdone themselves!!! Our consignment peeps have been working hard and will have all sorts of unique, fun, handmade and economical gifts you’ll need for your gift-giving this holiday season, from crocheted shopping bags to handmade soaps to jewelry. AND, of course, lots of knitted and crocheted items are on the gift list this year! Maybe you just need a little somethin’ for a friend, or you need a special treat for yourself because

‘you have been good.’ Along with the handmade items, we offer classes in needle knitting, loom knitting, crochet, and Tunisian crochet, so perhaps a gift certificate would be the perfect choice! Always remember--shopping with us helps further the work of this prayer-shawl ministry, and THAT is a wonderful Christmas gift. We appreciate you all! The Lamb’s Loom is located at 1209 Pecan in McAllen, just inside Jac-Lin’s Florist. We are open Wednesday and Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Thursday and Friday 10 am. - 5:30 p.m. You can also find us on Facebook or give us a call at 956-607-6855. Look forward to seeing you! •

three days, be sure to head over to Winter Green Estates, 500 N. Bryan Road in Mission for their annual December Flea Market. Saturday’s sale will begin at 7 a.m. and end at noon. What’s better than shopping for great deals? Getting to do it while eating! At the December Flea Market, you can shop AND eat! Breakfast will be served beginning at 7:00 a.m., and lunch will be served until 12:30 p.m. You will find holiday items, appliances, household goods, tools, outdoor items and clothing. (No outside vendors.) And because no meal is complete with a great dessert, the December Flea Market will also feature a bake sale. For more information about the event, please contact Merrie DeVoe at 616-826-6972 or Ace Astry at 816-808-0543. •

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technique, virtuosity of the highest level, every single phrase was thought through; simply fantastic! The Valley Symphony Orchestra begins their Chamber Concert Series with A Chopin Affair, featuring pianist Dzmitry Ulasiuk, Tuesday, December 5, at the Sky Tower Club, located on the 17th floor of the Chase Neuhaus Tower in McAllen. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres reception, followed by the evening’s performance starting promptly at 7:30 p.m. Born and raised in the city of Minsk, Belarus, Dzmitry started his piano studies professionally at age 16. Within one year, he made his solo debut with an all-Chopin program in

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his hometown. Since then, he has had considerable success in competitions, including Second Prize in the 2011 Chopin International Piano Competition, USA, and won First Prize in the 25th Fryderyck Chopin International Piano Competition held in Corpus Christi in January. He is currently a doctoral student of Dr. Pamela Mia Paul at the University of North Texas in Denton, where he also holds a teaching fellowship. The Valley Symphony Orchestra season holds two chamber concerts, in addition to their six concert symphonic season. Tickets for Chamber Concert I are currently on sale through valleyorchestra.org or by calling the VSO Box Office at 956-661-1615. •

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Veterans Day at Oleander Acres RV Park by Vern Kirsch

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again, Oleander Acres RV Park hosted our veterans on Veterans Day, and we had a really great feed. People again brought a very large amount--and variety of--delicious food. All branches of the military were represented at the dinner. Our activity director, Tammy, arranged the hall in red, white, and blue. Tammy also arranged for a guest speaker, Martin Villarreal, to come and address all of us. Martin served in the Marines in Vietnam in the late 60s and looked very dapper in his dress blues. In the picture, Martin is welcomed by Ed, the owner of Oleander. Martin spoke of his childhood and some memories of growing up that could very easily have caused bitterness lasting a lifetime. He spoke of joining the Marines at a young age and how it turned his life around. He earned his high school diploma while in the service and the Marines set him in the right direction for life.

Martin also spoke of those who have served in the military and the bond that is developed. He and I will vouch for this. Martin said it did not matter what branch of the military you were in--WE ARE BROTHERS AND SISTERS. He spoke of how now, and after leaving active duty, he lived to pay back his country for what he has. He encouraged each of us to do the same, regardless of our age. Martin concluded his presentation by saying, “I am very proud to have served the greatest country on earth, and I would do it all again, even being willing to die for it.” If you would like to hear Martin in person, he has given his permission for his number to be published. It is 956-330-4641. Do your group a favor, and give him a call. •

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IN THIS ISSUE

5....... Activity Directors November Meeting by Jess Merrill 19..... Calendar of Events : Looking for Something to Do? 30..... Classified Section : Connecting You to Better Savings! 28..... Coupon Connection : Saving You More! 10..... Fore! Golf Courses in the RGV : River Bend Resort & Golf Club in Brownsville 5....... Harlingen Concert Association : Fiddle Champions to Perform in Harlingen this Season 11..... McAllen Music Club : Free Cello Concert 3....... Oleander Acres : Veterans Day at Oleander Acres RV Park by Vern Kirsch 11..... Perspectives : Step Up or Fall Down, by Chaplain Susan White 29..... Recipe Connection : Bon Appetit w/Executive Chef Bettina Tolin : Creamy Fetticine Alfredo 9....... Rowe High School, McAllen: Holiday Shopping Extravaganza - Winter Wonderland Market Day 6....... Snow to Sun Veteran Highlight by Jess Merrill :

Paul Johnson: From Army to Air Force to world traveler and Winter Texan

14..... Some Like It Hot : Zesty Grilled Chicken 15..... The Border Cook : Shrimp Diablo with Linguine Recipe 9....... The Cool Kitchen by Sandy Olson : Angel Hair Puttanesca Recipe

Fiddle Champions to Perform in Harlingen this Season

Quebe Sisters take the stage Saturday, February 10, 2018 Special to Welcome Home RGV

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lovely and talented Quebe Sisters will rosin up their bows and fiddle their way into your hearts Saturday, February 10, 2018, in Harlingen. This talented trio will perform authentic Western Swing and vintage country music at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium beginning at 7:30 p.m. This is one of five outstanding shows offered by the nonprofit Harlingen Concert Association in 2018. HCA season tickets are available at the Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Boulevard in Harlingen, and online at harlingenconcert.com. When the Quebe Sisters take the stage and the triple-threat fiddle champions start playing and singing in multi-part close harmony, audiences usually are transfixed, then blown away. That’s partly because the trio’s vocal and instrumental performances are authentic all-Americana, always respectful of the artists who inspired them. Whether decked out in denim or fashionably dressed to the nines in skirts and heels, the fresh-faced, clean-cut sisters, all in their 20s, look as good as they sound. Not surprisingly, the Quebe Sisters receive standing ovations at just about every show they play. It has been that way since 2000 when they started fiddling together as pre-teens. The sisters’ past is as colorful and eventful as their future is bright. Growing up in Burleson, Texas, a suburb of Fort Worth, Hulda, Sophia, and Grace were ages 7, 10 and 12 in

1....... The Lamb’s Loom : The Gifts that Keep Giving 9....... Things I Have Learned by Bill Ward : Living by Luck 2....... Valley Symphony Orchestra presents A Chopin Affair - Chamber Concert December 5 1....... Winter Green Estates : The Countdown is on! December 2 Flea Market

1998 when they attended their first local fiddle competition and decided fiddling was what they wanted to do. The girls earned solo and group accolades early on, winning state and national championships in their respective age groups in 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002. The Quebes evolution, from whiz-kid Western Swing fiddlers to the smoking-hot Americana band they are today, is a remarkable story by any measure. Along with headlining their own shows to ever-growing audiences, the Quebes have shared the stage with American music legends like Willie Nelson, George Strait, Merle Haggard, and many others. After more than a decade of travelling the U.S. and the world and recording three acclaimed albums, Grace, Sophia and Hulda Quebe are pros in a variety of genres and count many famous musicians among their biggest boosters. “One thing is for surel you don’t see a group like the Quebe Sisters come along every day,” famed Opry announcer Eddie Stubbs told listeners on his show on Nashville’s WSM. “Give them your undivided attention, and if you’re not already, you too, will become a fan.” The Harlingen Concert Association has been bringing internationally acclaimed touring artists to the Rio Grande Valley since the 1930s. This all-volunteer, nonprofit organization is committed to enriching the cultural FIDDLE CHAMPIONS TAKE THE STAGE CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 >>

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Snow to Sun Veteran Highlight: Paul Johnson

From Army to Air Force to world traveler and Winter Texan by Jess Merrill

Paul

Johnson was the only G.I. on the train to Harrogate, England. When the train arrived, he expected a military car or bus to pick him up for a ride to the U.S. military base. However, no one was there to meet him. It turned out that Paul was only the fifth person assigned to the Harrogate post. A base commander and more personnel followed soon thereafter. Operating out of a farmhouse as headquarters about nine miles from town, construction began on the new base, which included a barracks, operations buildings, and an activity club. This base would become one of the most clandestine military installations in the world, RAF Menwith Hill, a joint effort between the Royal Air Force and the United States National Security Agency. Paul remembers the night he met his wife. “I was asleep in the barracks. My roommate came in, woke me up, and said, ‘Paul, get up! There’s a dance down at the club house. A bunch of nurses are visiting, and there’s nobody to dance with them.’” Paul got up, went to the dance, and met his future wife, Rosemarie Shepherd. She was

a student nurse at Harrogate District Hospital, from which she graduated as an R.N. in 1961. Paul had about six months remaining on his assignment in England. He and Rosemarie continued to see each other. When it was time for Paul to get out of the Army, he chose instead to reenlist, extend his service in England, and make a career of the military. The couple married, and two years later, Paul received transfer orders to Colorado Springs, Colorado. With only nine months left in his enlistment, he was reassigned to Vietnam. In the meantime, Rosemarie moved to their house in Grant City, Illinois. Toward the end of his stay in Vietnam, Paul saw an ad in Stars and Stripes newspaper placed by an Air Force recruiter. He contacted the recruiter, who recommended that Paul accept his honorable discharge, return home, collect his separation pay, and then give him a call. In 1966, Paul joined the U.S. Air Force, and just before Christmas, he reported to RAF Mildenhall Air Force base in England. Upon arrival on Christmas Eve, Paul checked in at the base, bought train tickets to Harrogate, and he and Rosemarie

Paul and Rosemarie share a beautiful November morning on their deck at Snow to Sun RV Park in Weslaco.

spent Christmas day with her parents. They stayed in England four years while Paul worked as an electronic equipment technician flying highly classified missions in reconnaissance airplanes, supporting White House intelligence operations. Paul served all over the globe, with his last post in Florida. where he retired from the military in 1977 after 20 years of service.

They thought Florida would be home during their golden years, but then came Hurricane Andrew, which wiped out everything they had. They still wanted to be in a warm climate but away from devastating hurricanes. After staying in several different parks, they settled in Snow to Sun RV Park in Weslaco. SNOW TO SUN VETERAN PAUL JOHNSON CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 >>

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Kristi Collier, CEO of Welcome Home RGV, Cheryl Palacios, sales manager at Welcome Home, and Lucy Fonseca, Snow to Sun housekeeper, serve Raising Cane’s chicken fingers to more than 125 activity directors.

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Rio Grande Valley Program/Activity Directors’ Association Going Strong 22 Years after its Founding by Jess Merrill

More than 125 program and activity

directors, representing approximately 70 RV parks in the Rio Grande Valley from Mission to Brownsville, attended the Rio Grande Valley Program/Activity Directors’ Association’s November meeting at Snow to Sun RV Park in Weslaco Thursday, November 17. The event, sponsored by Welcome Home RGV, encourages activity directors to discuss thoughts and ideas for the season’s entertainment. The meeting opened with welcoming remarks by Kristi Collier, publisher of Welcome Home Winter Texan and CEO of Welcome Home RGV, and

Kelley Stence, community manager at Snow to Sun. Robert Ferguson, the association’s president, announced two entertainment showcases where musicians and entertainers perform 10-minute auditions for activity directors. The first showcase, scheduled for January 10, 2018, will occur at Park Place in Harlingen. The entertainment schedule is full for this session. The second event will be held January 18 at Casa del Valle in Alamo, where there are still four open entertainment slots. These events are for activity and program directors only and are not open to the public.

“Winter Texans can look forward to lots of new entertainers this coming season,” Ferguson said The association held its first showcase at Snow to Sun 22 years ago. Since then, the program directors enjoy lunch at Snow to Sun before the Rio Grande Valley Program/ has outgrown Activity Activity Directors’ Association meeting begins. facilities available at most RV parks. Ferguson, year as president. He chaired the who resides at Alamo Recreational showcases each of the past 11 Vehicle Park, is entering his twelfth years. •

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Holiday Shopping Extravaganza Winter Wonderland Market Day December 9 in Pharr Special to Welcome Home RGV

McAllen Nikki Rowe High School

Softball Booster Club is hosting Winter Wonderland Market Day Saturday, December 9, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Nomad Shrine Club, located at 1044 W Nolana Loop in Pharr. Entrance is FREE for all. We will have booths from unique vendors of arts, crafts, clothing, furniture, music, and more. Food trucks will also be on site to serve you your favorite guilty pleasures. Various local artisans will bring their handmade creations for you to try on and help you find the right one for you or for those on your holiday shopping list so you can check them off. Santa’s mailbox will be on site for the little ones to make their lists-before you check them twice--plus

free holiday face painting by RGV Fiesta Faces. Winter Wonderland Market Day is one of many fundraising projects to raise monies to support our Rowe softball program. The monies collected will be used by the Rowe Softball Booster Club for collegiate scholarships, equipment, and an end-of-the-year awards ceremony. We recognize it takes a village, and this is just another event to promote our community and the future of our students. Come out and support our Winter Wonderland Market Day, a great event for an even great-er cause. For further information, contact 956648-1317 or check out our Facebook event page. •

Things I Have Learned

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

Living by Luck

Today’s Wisdom: Live your life in

such a way that when you die even the undertaker will be sad. ~Bruce Bickel I have noticed in life that old age is more than a matter of proper living. It seems there is also an element of luck involved. Most of us undoubtedly have memories of events in which we easily might not have survived. I have experienced several near-misses, times in which something really bad nearly happened but didn’t. Certainly many of our veterans have such stories, but others who have never put themselves in harms way also benefit from the dumb luck that defines who goes and who stays. Or is it really just dumb luck? Some say there is a greater plan, it wasn’t yet their time, or they still had work to do. The question of why some make it to old age and others don’t is almost too complicated to ponder. That doesn’t mean we don’t sometimes think about those ‘what if’ moments. What if my father’s deployment orders had said South Pacific instead

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you’re a lover of Italian food, you know about Puttanesca. It’s a more complicated sauce recipe than just ground Sandy Olson beef and tomatoes but has a depth of flavor that makes it one of my favorites. This one does not include meat and can be served as a side dish with your choice of grilled beef or chicken. of San Diego? What if my wife hadn’t survived as a premature baby? What if that car had been just two more inches to the left as it passed us? If we let our minds run with those thoughts, we eventually come to grapple with the question of why we are here. We can get into some pretty thick dialogue about that. Or we can just do what we are equipped to do in the community we occupy, living as if we really were here for a purpose. My home community just lost one of those fellows who made a life of doing what he was equipped to do. Everyone who lived in his rural town more than a month was touched by his presence in some way. He never did it to achieve greatness. He just did it to serve. He had it figured out. I don’t know if he ever experienced one of those dumb-luck moments. I suspect he probably had many. I’ll bet you have had your share, too. Even today, that airplane that might have fallen out of the sky on your house didn’t. Why? Is there something you still need to do? I’m just askin’. •

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

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2 cans (14.5 oz. each) fire-roasted diced tomatoes 1/3 cup diced white onion 8 ounces angel hair dry pasta • 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 large cloves garlic, minced • ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon capers, drained • 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon anchovy paste • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes 1 cup loosely packed fresh baby spinach

In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in the olive oil until tender but not browned, about 5 minutes. Place in a large bowl with the rest of the ingredient--except the pasta and spinach. Mix well. Put the uncooked pasta into the slow cooker, breaking it, if necessary, to fit it in. Pour the vegetable and spices mixture over the pasta and mix, making sure all the pasta is covered with sauce. Cover and cook on LOW for 2-3 hours. (You want the pasta to be al dente not soft.) Add the spinach the last 10 minutes of cooking to allow it to wilt. NOTE: Don’t shy away from using ingredients, such as anchovy paste and capers. They add wonderful flavor without being overwhelming. To add more heat to the sauce, increase the pepper flakes to your taste. • 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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Golfing in a Tropical Setting By Fran Adams

River Bend Resort & Golf Club in

Brownsville was founded in 1983 and features an 18-hole championship golf course. The name is derived from the huge bend in the Rio Grande River that borders the resort and provides the property with a lush, tropical setting. There are numerous plants and birds that can be seen on the property that you don’t see elsewhere in the United States. The course was built and designed by Lou Falley. The greens are Miniverde grass, and the fairways are Bermuda 419. The grounds are manicured and feature 25-year-old oak trees. With the Rio Grande River as a border, there are numerous holes where water comes into play. Owners Mark and Jimmy Barnard revitalized the 30-year-old course with many improvements, including a complete rebuild of 16 green. There are four sets of tees, with three sets rated for men: 6735 yards rated 123/73.4, 6276 yards rated 121/71.1, and 5663 yards rated 113/68.2. Two sets of tees are rated for women. 5663 yards rated

122/73.5 and 4986 yards rated 109/69.7. This course has always been open to the public for play, but now it is also open to the public for membership play. All memberships include unlimited golf, advance tee-time booking, unlimited use of practice facilities (including range balls, handicap records, and access to special events), clinics, tournaments, and more. For more information, contact employees at the course at 4541 Military Highway 281 in Brownsville or by phone at 956-465-1141. •

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Perspectives

by Chaplain Susan White

Step Up or Fall Down These things I have spoken unto you, that ye should not be offended. ~ John 16:1

Jesus knew it was time for him to

go. He had poured into the disciples for three years, teaching them God’s way of doing things by word and example. He had sent them on a trial mission, and using their faith, they had obtained the same results he had. It was time to pass the baton. He had been preparing them for his departure, but they still didn’t quite get it. Disbelief, sorrow, and fear were clouding their understanding. “My leaving is expedient for you,” he said, “the best way to obtain the results that achieve God’s purpose. If I don’t go, the Comforter will not come to you. You must receive God’s power through the Holy Spirit in order to do God’s will.” The Holy Spirit’s main work is threefold. He convicts us, making us aware of personal sin. He shows us our righteousness. If it’s based on works, it won’t hold up. Only righteousness based on faith in Jesus will stand before God.

And he brings judgement. We will either be condemned or acquitted on the two counts of sin and righteousness, based on our relationship, or lack of relationship, with Jesus. Jesus wanted to tell them more, but they just were not up to it. Each new teaching we learn from God can be either a stepping stone or a stumbling stone. We can believe what he shows us, apply our faith, and receive it. The teaching becomes a step up that takes us into a closer relationship with God. If we don’t believe and receive it, then it becomes a stumbling stone, an obstacle in our faith-path that keeps us at a distance from God, not walking in the new light he is shining for us. Lord, thank you for sending us your Holy Spirit. Help me apply my faith to each new thing you show me, so that I can draw ever closer to you. •

Chaplain Susan and her husband, Chaplain Keith White, are serving their first year as park chaplains at Country Palms RV Park in San Juan. The Whites have been serving in the Rio Grande Valley as RV park chaplains for over 12 years with Christian Resort Ministries.

Free Cello Concert December 4 in McAllen Special to Welcome Home RGV

The McAllen Music Club is hosting a

free cello concert Monday, December 4, at 2:00 p.m. in the Miller Room at Valley Keyboards, 900 Harvey Street, in McAllen. Please come, and bring along some friends! The concert will be performed by Abran Garcia, cellist, who is an aspiring music educator. Among his many achievements as a cellist--he

has performed as a soloist with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Symphony Orchestra and has played with the Valley Symphony Orchestra. He will be presenting a concert with a Christmas twist! For those interested in supporting music scholarships for graduating high school seniors, donations will be accepted. •

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Zesty Grilled Chicken Serves: 6 • 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped • ¼ cup olive oil • 1 large onion, grated • Cracked pepper • 2 tablespoons dried parsley • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire • ¼ cup Dijon mustard • 6 boneless chicken breast halves, • ¼ cup lemon juice skinned Prepare outdoor grill or preheat broiler. Stir together well the garlic, onion, parsley, mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce; coat each chicken breast. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours. Reserve marinade. Cook chicken 5 to 7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through. Heat marinade on stove; simmer 5 to 7 minutes. Pour a small amount of mixture over each chicken breast when serving. The Junior League of McAllen, Inc. envisions significantly improving the quality of life of the children and youth of our community by preserving the innocence of childhood, encouraging responsibility, and promoting a safe environment. Cookbooks can be purchased through the Junior League website at www.juniorleaguemcallen.org, as well as at Barn White and Quips & Quotes in McAllen.

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Since retiring, they have traveled the world riding on military transports. They visited Australia nine times and have been to Japan, Germany, Italy, Greece, Spain, and Panama. They travel as backpacking tourists and stay in hostels rather than expensive hotels. They recalled a trip to Tel Aviv, Israel, when they stayed in a hostel for $8.00 a night, right across the street from a Hyatt that charged $300 a night. Free travel on military transports is available to all retired military veterans who are willing to travel light, go at a moment’s notice, and are agreeable to minimum flight amenities.

Ten years ago, Rosemarie completed her U.S. citizenship in Brownsville. One of the rules is that the applicant must live in the same state at least five years. Before Paul retired, none of his U.S. assignments kept him in one place that long. Therefore, every time they moved, Rosemarie had to begin all over. If not for cancer and a fall that broke both her hips, Paul and Rosemarie would still be traveling. They love visiting exotic places and meeting many interesting people. “As soon as she gets her energy back, we’ll be taking a cruise,” Paul said. •

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life of the Harlingen area through live performances. Thanks to season ticketholders, these concerts can be offered at affordable, familyfriendly prices. There are five HCA performances in 2018:

Two on Tap song-and-dance revue January 11, 2018 Hank Williams tribute artist Jason Petty January 27, 2018 The Quebe Sisters February 10, 2018 Three Redneck Tenors February 21, 2018 The Side Street Strutters Jazz Band March 9, 2018.

All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information or to purchase HCA season tickets, visit harlingenconcert. com, contact the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Boulevard, or call 956-216-5990. The Auditorium box office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MondayFriday. Tickets for individual shows will be sold at the door, if available. •

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Shrimp Diablo with Linguine

This is my recipe for Camarón del diablo – or, literally, ‘Devil Shrimp.’ This

recipe can be as hot as you like. The recipe below is mildly spicy. I am not a fan of extremely hot sauces, so I will rarely give you a recipe requiring fire extinguishers. This recipe serves 2 people. Enjoy! Buen apetito! •

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Shrimp Diablo with Linguine • 1 lb. médium-sized raw gulf shrimp, cleaned, deveined, and tails removed. Pat dry with paper towels. • 1 – 14.5 ounce can of fire-roasted diced tomatoes • 1 cup yellow onion – finely diced • 1 fresh, diced jalapeño pepper – seeds and webbing removed • 1 clove garlic – minced • ½ tsp. red pepper flakes • ½ tsp. dried oregano – preferably Mexican • 3 Tbsp. olive oil • 1 tsp. kosher salt • ½ cup dry white wine • 1/3 pound linguini noodles • Lime wedges for garnish

Heat a pot of water for the pasta. Open and drain the diced tomatoes – set aside. Add the olive oil to the sauté pan and bring to medium heat. Sauté the shrimp in the oil until they are just cooked. Remove the shrimp and set aside. Add the onion salt, oregano, pepper flakes, and jalapeño pepper to the pan and sauté until the onions become translucent. Add the minced garlic for about a minute until the onions are almost done; the garlic will burn easily. Add a little more oil, if needed. This is a good time to get your pasta started. Finishing the sauce does not take long. Add the drained tomatoes and the white wine to the onions. Simmer and stir the sauce until it begins to thicken. This is the time to taste the sauce and add more pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce, if you want more heat. When the sauce thickens, add the shrimp, stir, and simmer until the shrimp are heated through. Drain the pasta and spoon the sauce and shrimp over it. Garnish with lime wedges. Randy Hoelscher is a transplanted Texan and half-time RGV resident. A long time cooking enthusiast, he enjoys being “The Border Cook” and spreading the word about Mexican and TexMex Cuisine on his web site - TheBorderCook.com - as well as on social media.

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STATE LOGO

The state logo features the state name above Mount Rushmore. Below Mount Rushmore is the state motto, Great Faces. Great Places.

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STATE LICENSE PLATE

The 2016 South Dakota license plate features Mount Rushmore with the logo above and the state motto, Great Faces. Great Places, below.

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STATE DESSERT

STATE BIRD Chinese ring-necked pheasant

STATE FLOWER Pasque

STATE TREE Black Hills Spruce

Thank you to South Dakota Tourism for their help compiling the information for this issue!

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Kuchen: This quintessential German Russian pastry is a sweet dough crust filled with custard, which is served plain or studded with fruit, such as prunes, peaches, blueberries, and apples. It was first introduced to the area in the 19th Century and has been a favorite among locals ever since. Small-town bakeries, especially in the eastern half of the state, commonly serve these tasty treats. Chislic: No single dish is more strongly associated with South Dakota than chislic. Those not from the area often mistake this beloved snack for shish kebab. And although the two are similar, the difference is in the details. While shish kebabs are a grilled assortment of meat and vegetables, the much simpler chislic consists of half-inch cubes of meat – typically lamb, venison or beef – which are deep-fried or grilled and served up in a dish or on skewers. You haven’t truly experienced South Dakota until you’ve had a proper plate of chislic.

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History of the South Dakota Flag

The South Dakota flag features the state seal surrounded by a blazing sun in a field of sky blue. South Dakota, The Mount Rushmore State – the official state nickname – is arranged in a circle around the sun. The seal contains a smelting furnace and other features of mining work in the left foreground. In the left background, there is a range of hills. In the right foreground, a farmer is at his plow. In the right background, you see a herd of cattle and a field of corn. Running through the middle is a river bearing a steamboat. The upper and lower edges contain the state motto Under God the People Rule. •

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Thanks for the Recipes, South Dakota State Fair!

Kuchen: Makes two 9-inch coffee cakes

• ¼ cup shortening • 1½ tsp. cornstarch • 1 package active dry yeast or 1 cake yeast • ½ cup half-and-half or light cream • 2 Tbsp. water (105-110 degrees) • 1 beaten egg • 2¾ cup all-purpose flour • ½ tsp vanilla • 1/3 cup sugar • ½ cup all-purpose flour • 1 tsp. salt • ¼ cup sugar • 1 beaten egg • ¼ cup butter or margarine, melted • 1/3 cup sugar • 1 pound fresh fruit of your choice • 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour In a small saucepan, heat milk and shortening till very warm (115-120 degrees), stirring till shortening is nearly melted. Meanwhile, dissolve yeast in warm water. In large bowl, combine 2¾ cup flour, the 1/3 cup sugar, and salt. Add milk and yeast mixture, along with egg. Stir till well combined. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, in small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup sugar, 1 Tsp. flour and cornstarch. Stir in cream and egg. Cook and stir till thick and just beginning to bubble (do not boil). Remove from heat and add vanilla. For crumb mixture, combine ½ cup flour, ¼ cup sugar and ¼ cup margarine till slightly crumbly; set aside. Stir dough down. Divide dough in half. With floured fingers, pat into two greased 9-inch pie plates (or, on floured surface, roll each half of the dough to an 8-inch round. Place in two greased 9-inch pie plates). Top crust with fruit. Spoon cooled filling over dough, spreading carefully to ½ inch from edge. Sprinkle with crumb mixture and a little cinnamon. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until golden. Recipe from Elaine Freier, Parkston, South Dakota

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Pheasant Soup

• ½ cup + 2 Tbsp. butter • 1 gallon canned chicken broth • 1 cup flour • 1 Tbsp. parsley • 2 Tbsp. butter • 1 tsp. salt • 1 cup chopped celery • ½ tsp. pepper • 1 cup chopped onion • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper • 1/3 cup chopped green pepper • ¼ tsp. nutmeg • 1/3 cup chopped red pepper • 1½ lb. pheasant (chicken can be used, as • 2 cups shoepeg corn well), cooked and chopped • 2 cups sliced mushrooms • 1 cup heavy whipping cream • 1 medium jalapeño • 3 cups cooked rice • ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted Heat butter; stir in flour. Cook on low 2 minutes until the consistency of a roux. Sauté celery, onion, red and green pepper, and carrots in butter. Stir in corn, mushrooms, and jalapeño. Cook until mushrooms are golden brown. Bring broth to a boil in large stockpot. Stir in roux. Simmer until thick. Stir in vegetables; add seasonings and simmer for a few minutes. Add chopped pheasant (or chicken) and rice to soup. Cook until heated throughout. Add cream and almonds just before serving. Freezes well. Recipe from Denise Muntefering, Dimock, South Dakota

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Chislic

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• 1 or 2 lbs. lamb meat cut into 1-inch cubes. (Butcher can cut the lamb into chislic-size pieces for you) • Salt, pepper, garlic salt, and seasoned salt • Skewer sticks (soak in water before grilling)

MISSOURI RIVER

Have lamb meat cut into 1-inch cubes. Season lamb meat with the salt, pepper, garlic salt, and seasoned salt. Skewer lamb meat with about 6 to 8 pieces on skewer sticks. Place skewers on preheated grill. Cook both sides until browned. (Turn skewers once first side is nice and browned.) Remove from grill, place on paper towels, and add more salt and garlic salt for more flavor or to your taste. (You may use other seasonings for a variety of flavor, as you wish) Recipe from Jo A. Freier, Mitchell, South Dakota

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WEEK OF

November 29 - December 5, 2017 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Pancake Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Palmera Heights Park, 1205 N Palmera Dr, La Feria. $3.00 pp, all you can eat pancakes, 2 sausage patties, applesauce or 2 biscuits and sausage gravy with coffee. For information call 956-793-4795. Bird & Nature Walk, 08:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W US Highway 83, McAllen. Join a staff naturalist for a 1/2 mile walk to explore birds, butterflies, plants, and whatever else happens to cross our path! No experience necessary! Admission is a $1.00 pp suggested donation. Public programs are provided free of charge. For information call 956-681-3333. Volunteer Program, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. Free Admission, Join other caring community members that contribute back to the earth. Work outside in the gardens, inside with program

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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. •

preps, or assist at a special event. All ages welcome. For information call 956-681-3370. Bluegrass Jam, 09:00 AM, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Homemade goodies, for information call 956-585-0541. Christmas Tree Forest, 09:00 AM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen. View the annual Christmas Tree Forest at IMAS. This year, participating groups are celebrating the great outdoors! For information call 956-681-2800. Conversational Spanish Class, 09:00 AM, Institute for International Studies, 1001 Paradise Circle, Mission. For information call 956-681-6707. 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. Garden Tour - Butterfly Garden, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. $3.00 pp, Walk with a garden expert and listen to interesting stories about Valley plants. For information call 956-681-3370. Knifty Knitters, 10:00 AM, Harlingen Public Library, 410 76 Dr, Harlingen. Please bring your own yarn, a set of round looms, hook and needle. No instructor. For information call 956-216-5823. Square Advance Dance, 10:00 AM, Pharr South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr. Beginner Country Dance Lessons, 11:15 AM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. Small fee, beginner footwork, for information call 956-783-4587. Intermediate Country Dance Lessons, 11:45 AM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. Small fee,

for information call 956-783-4587. 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. Penitas RC Races, 12:00 PM, Penitas RV Park, 304 S. Main St, Penitas. We race 1/10th scale electric stadium trucks & short course trucks. EVERYONE IS INVITED, NO DUES OR FEES. For information call 956-585-2284 or 956-369-1972. Intermediate Line Dance, 12:30 PM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. Square C2 Dance, 12:30 PM, Pharr South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr. Entertainment w/Leslie Blasing, 01:00 PM, Palm Street Pier, 204 Palm Street, South Padre Island. For information call 956-761-4347. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E Harrison

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Bit-O-Heaven RV and Mobile Home Park

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**** FRIDAY DANCES **** listed ALL DANCES 7:00PM-10:00PM unless otherwise Singles are Welcome

Dec 1 Renaissance Rockers............... $10.00 Dec 8 Gatos Locos.............................. $7.00 Dec 22 Ralph & the Cruisers................ $10.00 Dec 29 Diego....................................... $6.00 Dec 31* Daddy D Three........................ $15.00 *New Year’s Eve Dance 8:30PM-12:30AM (w/late lunch) Jan 5 Renaissance Rockers............... $10.00 Jan 12 Chamberlins w/Southern Express...$6.00 Jan 19 Diego....................................... $6.00 Jan 26 Regan James Hired Hand........... $6.00 Feb 2 Ralph & the Cruisers................ $10.00 Feb 9 Renaissance Rockers............... $10.00 Feb 14 Keys & Strings Dinner & Dance... $12.00 Feb 16 Diego....................................... $6.00

**** ENTERTAINMENT **** ALL ENTERTAINMENT 7:00PM Pay at the Door (unless otherwise noted)

Dec 10 Dec 16 Jan 3 Jan 4 Jan 9 Jan 10 Jan 14 Jan 16 Jan 17 Jan 18 Jan 20 Jan 23

Swing Street Christmas Show..... $7.00 Razz Ma Tazz.......................Donations Kelli Marie Show....................... $6.00 Helen Russell & Company Show.... $7.00 Pat Davison Show...................... $8.00 Wade Benson Landry Show........ $7.00 Bernie & Red Show................... $7.00 Punches Family Show................ $7.00 Mollie B Show... $12.00 ADV • $15.00 DOOR Goldwing Express...................... $8.00 Jason Coleman/Floyd Cramer Piano Show............................... $7.00 J C Harrison Show..................... $7.00

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Peggy Creach • Kathy Tyler Activity Directors

www.bit-o-heaven.net SPECIALS Monday, Dec. 11 Tejano Christmas Theatre Show 7:00-9:00pm • $7.00 EVERY TUESDAY Country Jams • 12:00-2:30pm Happy Hour w/Diego 3:30-5:00pm • Donations BYOB • Popcorn & Soda for sale

EVERY WEDNESDAY ENTERTAINMENT • 6:30PM Popcorn/Soda/Ice Cream Bars for sale Dec. 6 • Folkloric Dance Team RGV • $5.00 Dec. 13 • Ralph Custer Show • $7.00 EVERY THURSDAY : SOUP SUPPER STARTS DECEMBER 7 4:30 PM • $3 All You Can Eat/BYOTS Dessert for sale EVERY FRIDAY : DANCE

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

Dec. 1 • Ralph and the Cruisers • $8.00 Dec. 8 • Dixon Company Band • $6.00 Dec. 15 • Bushriders Dave • $6.00 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

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Every Sunday • 2PM - 6PM Sunday, December 3 Sweetwater Sunday, December 10 Renaissance Rockers

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Craft Fair / Flea Market 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Breakfast & Lunch Served

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 Ave, Harlingen. For information call in strange places, that are located with 815-228-6221. a smartphone or handheld GPS. Park Happy Hour w/Carlos Canas, 03:00 PM, Admission is a $1.00 pp suggested Snow to Sun, 1701 N International donation. This program is provided Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat, for free of charge. For information call information call 417-499-3395. 956-681-3333. Happy Hour w/Diego, 03:00 PM, 14th Annual Jackson Street Holiday Victoria Palms RV Resort, 602 N Stroll, 05:00 PM, Historic Jackson Victoria Rd, Donna. Pass the hat, Street, Harlingen. For information come party with us and Diego in call 956-216-4910. the Ballroom. We have free popcorn Entertainment w/Smokin’ Guns, 05:00 and ice, Margarita set-ups, soda and PM, American Legion Post 37, 1305 water available. For information call E Jasmine Ave, McAllen. Country, for 956-782-3263. information call 956-682-7841. Happy Hour w/Jim Staton, 03:30 PM, Hamburger Night, 05:00 PM, Pleasant Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile Valley RV Resort, 7320 W Interstate 2 W Rd, Mercedes. Good will donation, 2, Mission. $5.00 pp, for information sandwiches & set ups for sale, for call 956-580-8454. information call 956-565-2044. Tacos & Chalupas Wednesday, 05:00 Maxan Street Farmers’ Market, 04:00 PM, American Legion Post 37, PM, The Garden, Port Isabel. 1305 E Jasmine Ave, McAllen. For The Garden on Maxan Street in information call 956-682-7841. Port Isabel’s Lighthouse Square. Weslaco Elks Spaghetti Night, 05:30 Additional parking at Pirate’s PM, Weslaco Elks Lodge, 210 S Landing. For information and vendor Border Ave, Weslaco. For information opportunities, call 956-433-9675. call 956-968-7115. Sunset Geocaching, 04:30 PM, Holiday Village 2017, 06:00 PM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W US Dean Porter Park, 501 E Ringgold Highway 83, McAllen. Geocaching is St, Brownsville. Food, fun & a new-age scavenger hunt! Geocaches festivities. Cottages completely are small, enclosed capsules hidden decorated inside and out. Have your

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Dixon & Company December 7 • 7:00 PM SweetWater December 14 • 7:00 PM SweetWater December 21 • 7:00 PM

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picture taken with Santa! Entertainment w/The Chamberlins & Southern Express, 06:30 PM, BitO-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. $5.00 pp, Doors open at 5:30, popcorn, soda, ice cream bars for sale, no reserved seating. For information call 603-396-2786. Karaoke, 06:30 PM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. Bingo, 07:00 PM, Fig Tree RV Resort, 15257 N Expressway 83, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-6699. 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. Dance w/Bottomline Band, 07:00 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $6.00 pp, for information call 956-787-6461. Dance w/Ron E. Band, 07:00 PM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $5.00 pp, for information call 701-367-9989. Entertainment w/Solitary Man, 07:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. $6.00 pp, for information call 956-688-6812.

UTRGV Jazz Orchestra, 07:00 PM, TSC Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave, Brownsville. $5.00 pp, for information call 956-882-7025.

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CHRISTMAS SHOWS

BLACK & WHITE BALL

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

December 9 For His Glory 7:00pm • Tickets $6.00 December 18 Ambassadors of Grace 7:00pm • Tickets $6.00

NEW YEAR’S DANCE

December 31 • The Coin’s 8:00am • Tickets on sale $12.50

December 31

with Pelican West 7:00 pm • Dance Hall $10.00

ARTS & CRAFT SHOW December 9

3:00-4:30pm • Pass the Hat

8:00 am Free Admission

KARAOKE

DECEMBER 2017

GARAGE SALE

Leslie Blasing Christmas Show 7:00 pm • Dance Hall $7.00 Advance/$9.00 Door

HAPPY HOUR

December 6 • Ragan James Pass the Hat Dec 12 • M.C. Express December 2 • 7:00am-10:00pm

SPECIAL CONCERTS @ Country Sunshine

Tickets are on sale Mon - Fri $13, $14, $15 - 7pm/ Matinee 2pm available Jan. 11 • Neon Circus, Brooks & Dunn Tribute

Feb. 8 • Randy Linder,

A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival Mar. 8 • Surfin’, The Beach Boys Tribute

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December 12

December 19

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Rio Grande Valley Woodcarvers, 08:00 AM, Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W Nolana Loop, Pharr. Woodcarvers get together and carve, share patterns and have weekly drawing, for information call 956-781-1986. 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. Yoga Under the Oaks, 08:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business Hwy 83, McAllen. Our yoga program is designed to provide any person with the benefits of yoga practice. 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

Open to the Public Monday: Ladies Bible Study December 4,11,18 • 8:30am Tuesday: Bible Study December 5, 12, 19, 26 • 9:00am Square Dancing w/Nick Hartley December 5, 12, 19, 26 • 10:00am Wednesday: Prayer Breakfast December 6,13, 20, 27 • 8:00am Square Dance A-2 December 6,13, 20, 27 • 7:00pm Thursday: TOPS Meeting December 7, 14, 21, 28 • 7:00am Friday: Round Dance Phase 4/5 w/Shirley & Don Heiny December 1,8,15,22,29 • 1:00pm Sunday: Church Service December 3,10,17,24,31 • 9:20am Round Dance Phase 2-5 w/Shirley & Don December 3, 10, 24, 31 • 2:00pm SPECIAL ROUND DANCE FOR THE NEEDY December 3 • 1:00pm Shirley & Don Heiny • Nick Hartley

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS information call 956-681-3333. Christmas Tree Forest, 09:00 AM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen. View the annual Christmas Tree Forest at IMAS. This year, participating groups are celebrating the great outdoors! For information call 956-681-2800. Peppermint Palace Country Jam, 09:00 AM, El Valle Del Sol/Luna, 2500 E Business 83, Mission. For information call 956-585-5704. Bronze Sculpture Tour, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. $3.00 pp, Quinta Mazatlan’s one-of-a-kind outdoor Forest Sculpture Trail helps visitors develop an appreciation for the vast variety of creatures that call our region home. The guided tours visit over 35 bronze sculptures, created by local artist Douglas Clark. For information call 956-681-3370. Thursday Lunch, 11:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Menu changes weekly, for information call 956-585-0703. 1 Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 Chimney Rd, Mission. $10.00 pp for Seniors,

FRIDAY CRAFT FAIR / MARKET MALL December 8 8:00am - 12:00pm

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$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. Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. For information call 956-585-0703. 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. 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. 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. Thursday Night Dinner - Lasagna 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 956682-7841. Holiday Village 2017, 06:00 PM, Dean Porter Park, 501 E Ringgold St, Brownsville. Food, fun & festivities. Cottages completely decorated inside and out. Have your picture taken with Santa! Nature Speaker Series: Mozna Chocolatier, 06:00 PM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. $3.00 pp, Explore nature with great speakers discussing topics from birds and butterflies to culture and art of the Rio Grande Valley. The educational series is brought to you by the generous sponsorship of Thurmond Eye Associates. For information call 956-681-3370. Weslaco Elks Chicken Fried Steak Night, 06:00 PM, Weslaco Elks, 210 S Border Ave, Weslaco. For information call 956-968-7115. Becca Bag, 06:30 PM, A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N 10th St, McAllen. Level: Confident Beginner through Experienced Quilters. Maximum 4

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participants, minimum 1 participant. The Becca Bag is a handy little bag that has so many uses. With the onezip technique, the bag stand with its top wide open when unzipped. We will make the larger of the two bags, and you can easily make the smaller bag later. $35.00 pp, Instructor: Barb Bergquist. 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. 31st Annual Arroyo Holiday Lighting, 07:00 PM, McKelvey Park, S 77 Sunshine Strip, Harlingen. For information call 956-216-4910. 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. Dance w/Diego & Edith, 07:00 PM, Pine to Palm Resort, 802 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $6.00 pp, doors open at 6:30 pm, BYOB, ice, soda & popcorn available, door prizes.

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Resort, 1401 S Cage, Pharr. Breakfast Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E & lunch available, for information call Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $6.00 pp, for 956-787-5773. Friday Breakfast Tacos, 07:30 AM, information call 956-585-4833. RGV Metal Detecting Club Meeting, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S Stewart 07:00 PM, Golden Corral, 300 Rd, Mission. For information call W Expy 83, Weslaco. RGV Metal 701-624-5300. Detecting Club meets the last Big Valley Garage Sale, 08:00 AM, Thursday of every month at 7:00 Big Valley RV Park, 109 Expressway PM, but please come earlier to dine 83, Donna. Public welcome, held in in and visit. This is an open meeting rec hall, rolls & coffee available, for and guest are encouraged to come. information call 319-330-7742. We talk about metal detecting, the Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Sleepy Valley fun one may have, and show off our Resort, 2301 N Abram Rd, Mission. treasures. We have our club hunts the For information call 417-588-1588. Saturday before our meeting. More Craft/Vendor Sale, 08:00 AM, Chimney information can be found at www. Park RV Resort, 4224 S Conway Ave, Mission. Vendors with unique and RGVMetalDetectingClub.net. Entertainment w/Trio Tres en Punto, fun items! Also Flea Market items. 07:45 PM, Hacienda San Miguel Breakfast & Lunch available. Tables Restaurant, 6101 N 23rd St, available $6.00 each, call Linda for McAllen. Live Latin music, romantic information and table rental. For more music hits from the 40’s to the 60’s. information call 956-585-5061. For information call 956-862-6763. Park Wide Patio Sale, 08:00 AM, Quiet Village II, 215 S Valley View Rd, Donna. For information call 712-210-9044. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2017 Patio Sale, 07:00 AM, Rio Valley Patio Sale, 08:00 AM, Oleander Acres Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr, Weslaco. RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, Held outdoors throughout the park, Mission. Breakfast available at 8:00 am, Vendors will be in Recreation for information call 956-532-9665. Craft Show, 07:30 AM, Tropic Star RV Hall and at some park sites.

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Beginners Line Dancing Tuesdays 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM December 5, 19, 26 Beginners Line Dancing Fridays 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM December 8, 15, 22, 29

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November 29 Happy Hour w/Diego 3:00 - 5:00 pm • Ballroom • Pass the Hat December 5 Dance w/2 Wheel Drive 7:00 pm • Ballroom • $5.00* December 15 Dance w/Pelican West 7:00 pm • Ballroom • $9.00 January 14 Brooks & Dunn Tribute 7:00 pm • Ballroom • $14.00/$13.00 January 28 Mirage Fleetwood Mac Tribute 7:00 pm • Ballroom • $ 14.00/$13.00 February 11 Creedence Clear Water Revival Tribute 7:00 pm • Ballroom • $ 14.00/$13.00 February 25 One of These Nights Eagles Tribute 7:00 pm • Ballroom • $14.00/$13.00 March 11 Surfin Beach Boys Tribute 7:00 pm • Ballroom • $14.00/$13.00

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Vendors tables are available, $5.00. For information call 503-593-1457. Christmas Tree Forest, 09:00 AM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen. View the annual Christmas Tree Forest at IMAS. This year, participating groups are celebrating the great outdoors! For information call 956-681-2800. History Tour, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. $3.00 pp, Tour one of the largest adobe homes in the state of Texas. Hear the colorful tales of the families that lived at Quinta Mazatlan before the City of McAllen opened it in 2006 as a mansion with a mission. For information call 956-681-3370. 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, 01:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. FREE Admission, dessert & coffee at intermission, for information call 956-688-6812. 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. 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. Beginner Birder Series - Raptors, 02:00 PM, Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, 714 S Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg. Call ahead for rates. Interested in birding but don’t know where to start? Join us for our Beginner Birder Series, where a variety of bird groups will be explored, and tips for their identification will be discussed to elevate for their identification will be discussed to elevate your birding game game. Seating is limited, registration required. For information call 956-381-9922. 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/Steven May, 04:00 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. Donations, concessions open, Main Hall, for information call 956-787-6461. Christmas In The Park, 05:00 PM, McAllen Municipal Park, 1921 N Bicentennial Blvd, Mcallen Free

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admission, free parking join us at Christmas in the Park. Visit mcallenholidayparade.com for information. Sunset Yoga, 05:00 PM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W US Highway 83, McAllen. Our yoga program is designed to provide any person with the benefits of yoga practice. 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. Jam Session, 05:30 PM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. Refreshments will be available starting at 4:30 pm, for information call 956-580-4477. Karaoke Night w/Supper, 05:30 PM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N Abram Rd, Mission. Supper served at 5:30 pm, menu varies, $6.00 pp. For information call 417-588-1588. Holiday Village 2017, 06:00 PM, Dean Porter Park, 501 E Ringgold St, Brownsville. Food, fun & festivities. Cottages completely decorated inside and out. Have your picture taken with Santa! Jam Session, 06:00 PM, Eldorado Acres RV Park, 610 N FM 492, Mission. For information call 956-581-6718. Karaoke, 06:00 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-6461. Lighting of the Tree, 06:00 PM, Art Village on Main, 800 N Main St, McAllen. Free admission, McAllen ISD Art Student Exhibition. McAllen Artwalk @ Archer Park, 06:00 PM, 101 N. Broadway, McAllen. Arts and craft vendors, plus the live outdoor music series Music After Hours, every month. Free and open to the public. www.mcallen.net/ residents/arts.aspx. South Padre Island Christmas Parade, 06:00 PM, South Padre Island, Mars to Kingfish on Padre Blvd. 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. Dance w/Ralph & The Cruisers, 07:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. $7.00 pp, Doors open at 6 pm, BYOB/snacks, popcorn/soda for sale/free ice, door prizes. For more information call 603-396-2786. Dance w/Renaissance Rockers, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $10.00 pp, for information call 956-585-0703. 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.

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Fun-N-Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. $6.00 pp, for information call 956-399-5800. Entertainment w/Vance Greek, 07:00 PM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen. $6.00 in advance, $7.00 at the door, doors open at 6:00 pm, for information call 956-423-3137. RGV Jaycees Christmas Parade, 07:00 PM, Historic Jackson Street, Harlingen. Everyone is invited to attend and join in on the Christmas Spirit. For information call 956-216-4910. UTRGV Opera Theater: The Ugly Princess, 07:00 PM, UTRGV Library Auditorium, 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg. Come hear wonderful music and hysterical dialogue as her suitors fall by the wayside and we learn that beauty on the inside, and taking care of those in need, are the most precious attributes anyone can have. Ticket prices: $5-$10.00. For information call 956-882-7025. UTRGV Women’s Basketball vs. UTSA, 07:00 PM, UTRGV Fieldhouse, 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg. For information call 956-665-3747. Trio Tres en Punto Noche Romantica, 07:30 PM, Margaritas Mexican Grill And Cantina, 3505 TX 107, Edinburg. For information call 956-862-6763.

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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 $3.00, for information call 956-283-1771. Annual December Flea Market, 07:00 AM, Winter Green Estates, 500 Bryan Rd, Mission. This sale benefits our residents and is put on by our volunteers. We feature holiday items, appliances, household goods, tools, outdoor pieces, clothing, and a bake sale. We serve breakfast from 7:00 am and lunch until 12:30 pm. We do not use outside vendors for this event. Contact persons are Merrie DeVoe 616-826-6972 and Ace Astry 816-808-0543. Craft Show, 07:00 AM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. Set up begins at 8:00 am. For information call 956-787-6538. Garage Sale, 07:00 AM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 160 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. Breakfast available, for information call 956-638-3158. Rummage/Bake Sale, 07:00 AM, Sun Valley Village, 15659A Buttercup Court, Harlingen. Located in Club house, Exit off Expressway 83 at Altas Palmas Rd, turn north and follow signs. Kitchen and household goods,

large & small appliances, crafts, clothing, books & more. Breakfast & lunch available. 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. Biscuits & Gravy 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 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. 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. All Park Garage Sale, 08:00 AM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. Serving coffee, rolls & lunch, for information call 956-584-9264. Arts & Craft Show, 08:00 AM, Winter Haven Resort, 3501 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville. For information call 956-831-7755. Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Winter Haven Resort, 3501 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville. For information call 956-831-7755. Craft Show, 08:00 AM, Snow to Sun, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Breakfast and lunch available,vendor table available, call 956-532-5856. Park Wide Patio Sale, 08:00 AM, Quiet Village II, 215 S Valley View Rd, Donna. For information call 712-210-9044. Patio Sale, 08:00 AM, Palm Shadows RV Park, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. For information call 956-464-3326. Tai Chi in the Park, 08:00 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W US Highway 83, McAllen. Tai Chi has positive effects on balance control, fitness and flexibility. Wear comfortable clothes, flexible shoes, and bring water. For information call 956-681-3333. Yard Sale, 08:00 AM, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. Lunch at 11:30, for information call 956-585-0541. Yard Sale, 08:00 AM, Kenwood RV Resort, 1201 N Main St, La Feria. No charge, for information call 956-797-1851. Bird Walks @ Resaca de la Palma, 08:30 AM, 1000 New Carmen Blvd, Brownsville. Travel by foot or on our new and amazingly quiet electric trams to reach our destinations. We have many different trails to venture onto that are relatively flat and ADA accessible. With 1,200 acres of

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lush, riparian woodlands we will also be birding by ear. For information call 956-350-2920. Songbird Stroll, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. $3.00 pp, Join an experienced bird guide who will take you through the thorn forest, to Ebony Grove, wildlife ponds, the cactus garden and even around the historic home where a multitude of birds find habitats. Over 250 other species have been seen at QM. For information call 956-681-3370. Volunteer Program, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. Free Admission, Join other caring community members that contribute back to the earth. Work outside in the gardens, inside with program preps, or assist at a special event. All ages welcome. For information call 956-681-3370. 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. Christmas Tree Forest, 09:00 AM, International Museum of Art &

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Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen. View the annual Christmas Tree Forest at IMAS. This year, participating groups are celebrating the great outdoors! For information call 956-681-2800. Community Christmas in the Park, 09:00 AM, San Benito Enjoy the Christmas holiday season featuring perky performances by local school choirs. Do some Christmas shopping from local vendors featuring arts and crafts, and enjoy some tasty foods here. Sponsored by the San Benito Special Events Board. Call 956-361-3800 for information. Craft Show, 09:00 AM, Hynes Event Center at Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Admission is FREE, prize drawings throughout the day. Doughnuts/Coffee available in the morning and Lunch available in the afternoon. Over 50 vendors will be displaying an array of products, from services, to homemade craft items. Vendors tables are available: $10 without electricity and $12 with electricity. For more information call Jodi Campbell, Show Coordinator 956-565-2228.

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 Grow’n Growers Farmers Market, 09:00 McAllen. Every Saturday for an hour, AM, Fireman’s Park, 201 N 1st St, citizens become scientists, in this McAllen. We are year round market unique program that help scientific with locally grown, chemical free, researchers collect data. Quinta fruits, vegetables, meats and farm Mazatlan’s Urban Ecologist will instruct you how to measure, collect, products. Contact 956-330-6410. Harlingen Humane Society Rabies or survey for the topic of the week. Clinic, 09:00 AM, Humane Society For information call 956-681-3370. of Harlingen, 1106 Markowsky Ave, Create a Bird Feeding Ornament, 10:00 Harlingen. For dogs and cats, PRE- AM, Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, 714 REGISTER on Thursday or Friday AND S Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg. $3.00 SAVE TIME, To cut your wait when members, $5.00 non-members. Add you arrive at the clinic, download the some holiday cheer to your yard with Vaccination Clinic Application, fill it a beautiful cookie cutter bird feeder out, and bring it with you when you ornament created by you. You’ll arrive on Thursday or Friday. That way provide birds with a little snack, you can bring your pet in Saturday and they in turn will add even more with no waiting! For information call beauty to your garden. Attendees will receive a coupon for EWBC cookie 956-7425-7297. Jackson Street Market Days, 09:00 cutters. Registration required. For AM, Downtown Harlingen, 123 E information call 956-381-9922. Jackson St, Harlingen. Come enjoy an Printmaking Workshop, 10:00 AM, old-fashioned, open-air street festival. International Museum of Art & Science, Antiques, collectibles, crafts, plants, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen. Join us live music, food & more. On Jackson for an all-ages printmaking workshop Street in Downtown Harlingen, from featuring master printmaker, Maestro 4th Street to Commerce Street. Free Shinzaburo Takeda as we celebrate & open to the public. For vendor the Fourth Mexican Takeda Biennial at IMAS. (Included in the cost of information call 956-423-4041. Citizen Science Program, 10:00 AM, general admission) For information Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, call 956-681-2800.

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Senior Saturday - Special All Ages Workshop, 10:00 AM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen. Join us for an allages printmaking workshop featuring master printmaker, Maestro Shinzaburo Takeda as we celebrate the Fourth Mexican Takeda Biennia at IMAS. (This workshop is included in the cost of general admission.) For information call 956-681-2800. The Market @ McAllen, 10:00 AM, McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen. Local farmers, ranchers, chefs, and artisans each contributing to the healthy life style changes our community desperately needs. Country Jam Lunch!, 11:00 AM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, for more information call 956-584-1561. 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. 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. Christmas In The Park, 12:00 PM, McAllen Municipal Park, 1921 N Bicentennial Blvd, Mcallen Free admission, free parking join us at Christmas in the Park. Visit mcallenholidayparade.com for information. Pedal Boat, Kayak and Stand Up Paddleboard Rentals, 12:00 PM, Town Lake at Fireman’s Park, 201 N 1st St, McAllen. Enjoy 30 minutes on the lake in a boat of your choice. Rental fee includes a life jacket which must be worn while on the lake. Rental fees: 4-seater Pedal Boat-$20, 2-seater pedal Boat-$10, Double kayak-$15, Single kayak-$10, Stand Up Paddleboard-$10. 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, Weslaco Trailer Park, 600 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco. Lunch served, MC Joe Hinnenkamp, for information call 320-808-9589. Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam, 01:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. Free admission, Desserts & coffee served at intermission. Musicians & vocalists by invitation only. For information call 956-688-6812. Entertainment w/Razz-Ma-Tazz, 02:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort,

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1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. $5.00 pp, for information call 956-638-3158. Recycled Ornament Craft Day, 02:00 PM, Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, 714 S Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg. $2.00 members, $4.00 non-members. Any time of the year is the time for recycling! Instead of buying new ornaments and decorations this holiday season, make fun and creative ornaments out of recycled materials. Please call 956-381-9922 to register. 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. UTRGV Women’s Basketball vs. UTSA, 03:00 PM, UTRGV Fieldhouse, 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg. For information call 956-665-3747. Sunset Nature Walk, 04:30 PM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W US Highway 83, McAllen. Free admission, Join a staff member for a fun, one hour walk exploring the nature on our trails! For information call 956-681-3333. McAllen Holiday Parade, 05:30 PM, McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium The 2017 McAllen Holiday Parade, is looking for the young, and young at heart, to be a part of the tradition of making dreams come true for everyone at this year’s magical celebration. The parade, to be held on Saturday, December 2, 2017, is the largest illuminated holiday and helium balloon parade in Texas. The parade features 50 magically illuminated floats, 34 larger than life inflatable character balloons, 17 bands and a celebrity filled line-up and this year, features the musical theme of Magic of Christmas The one and a half mile long parade route begins at 6 PM, starting from McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2001 N Bicentennial Blvd., where reserved seating is available and heads south on Bicentennial Boulevard to U.S. Business 83, where free seating is available along the route on a first come, first serve basis. Holiday Village 2017, 06:00 PM, Dean Porter Park, 501 E Ringgold St, Brownsville. Food, fun & festivities. Cottages completely decorated inside and out. Have your picture taken with Santa! Open Music Jam, 06:00 PM, AmeriCana RV Resort, 721 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. All welcome including acoustic, light snacks served for donation, no admission charge, new parking arrangements, for information call 956-581-1705.

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS Karaoke, 06:30 PM, Fig Tree RV Resort, 15257 N Expressway 83, Harlingen. For information call 956-423-6699. Dance w/Albert Mikesh, 07:00 PM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $5.00 pp, for information call 956-583-5582. Dance w/Art’s DJ, 07:00 PM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd West, Mission. $5.00 pp, for information call 320-492-6415. Dance w/Jealous Heart, 07:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $5.00 pp, doors open at 5:30 pm, concessions and set ups available, BYOB, for information call 956-787-7717. Dance w/Joseph & Melissa Lockhart, 07:00 PM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N Abram Rd, Mission. $5.00 pp, for information call 417-588-1588. 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/Solitaire, 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/SweetWater, 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, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. $10.00 pp, advance tickets, snack bar open, for information call 956-787-5080. Entertainment w/Curt James, 07:00 PM, PYC Restaurant, 7720 N FM 1015, Mercedes. Follow me on Facebook: Curt James Entertainer, contact me at curtjames49@yahoo.com. Entertainment w/Valley Voices Chorale, 07:00 PM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. Door collection, for information call 956-423-5484. Home for the Holidays, 07:00 PM, TSC Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave, Brownsville. Tickets $5.00-$10.00, for information call 956-882-7025. UTRGV Opera Theater: The Ugly Princess, 07:00 PM, UTRGV Library Auditorium, 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg. Come hear wonderful music and hysterical dialogue as her suitors fall by the wayside and we learn that beauty on the inside, and taking care of those in need, are the most precious attributes anyone can have. Ticket prices: $5-$10.00. For information call 956-882-7025. Dance w/Beers, 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.

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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, 08:30 AM, Rio Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr, Weslaco. Dr. Tom Cassidy leads service, all welcome, communion served on last Sunday of each month, for information call 956-532-9665. 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. Christmas Tree Forest, 09:00 AM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen. View the annual Christmas Tree Forest at IMAS. This year, participating groups are celebrating the great outdoors! For information call 956-681-2800. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Alamo Rec Veh, 1320 W Frontage Rd, Alamo. Minister Randy Park, for information call 956-475-5018. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Business 83, Alamo. Pastor Brian Dent, for information call 956-787-7571. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. For information call 956-968-8412. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Fiesta Village RV Park, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. Main Hall, for information call 956-585-9264. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Acacia RV & MH Park, 89 E Business 83, Alamo. Pastor Al Dickey, everyone welcome, for information call 918-284-9398. Church Service, 09:00 AM, 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, Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. For information call 956-638-3158.

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Church Service, 09:00 AM, Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W Hwy 107, McAllen. Pastor Jim Troutman, Communion service 1st Sunday of the month. For information call 956-383-8189. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen. Pastor David Squire, Communion 1st Sunday of each month, everyone welcome. For information call 815-228-6221. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. Coffee and refreshments available at 8:30 am, for information call 956-580-4477. Port Isabel Antique & Flea Market, 09:00 AM, Beulah Lee Park, W Queen Isabella Blvd, Port Isabel. 956-455-6798. Free admission. Vendor fees apply. Church Service, 09:20 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. For information call 956-357-5498. 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, Penitas RV Park, W Interstate 2 & 304 S FM 1427, Penitas. Pastor James L. Gebhart, for information call 956-585-1555.

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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, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-1521. Church Service, 10:30 AM, Pleasant Valley RV Resort, 7320 W Interstate 2, Mission. For information call 956581-8454. 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. Enjoy 30 minutes on the lake in a boat of your choice. Rental fee includes a life jacket which must be worn while on the lake. Rental fees: 4-seater Pedal Boat-$20, 2-seater pedal Boat-$10, Double kayak-$15, Single kayak-$10, Stand Up Paddleboard-$10. For information call 956-681-3333. Special Round Dance for the Needy, 01:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525

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Dance w/ The Cruisers Saturday, December 2 7:00 PM • $10.00 pp

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Dance w/ Renaissance Rockers Saturday, December 9 7:00 PM • $6.00 pp

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Pass the Hat • Hynes Event Center (Bar and Concession Available) Happy Hour w/ Jack Nelson December 8 • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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Every Friday • Rec Hall December 1 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM December 8 • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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December 6 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Beef Tips, Buttered Noodles, Sliced Carrots, Roll, Iced Tea or Coffee

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 Graham Rd, Harlingen. $10.00 pp, for This program is provided FREE of information call call 956-357-5498. charge! Site admission is $1.00 pp Sunday Gospel Jam, 01:00 PM, suggested donation. For information Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, call 956-681-3333. Weslaco. Free admission, for Karaoke, 05:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV information call 574-870-4457. & MH, 1051 W Bus 83, Donna. The Live Music!, 02:00 PM, Riverside director is Bonnie Luce, BYOB, for Club, 214 Chimney Rd, Mission. For information call 231-233-1833. information call 956-581-1033. Gospel Jam, 06:00 PM, Blue Bonnet Round Dance Phase 2-5, 02:00 PM, RV Resort, 3366 N Bentsen Palm Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Dr, Mission. With Dwight Brackman, Harlingen. With Shirley & Don Heiny. concessions available, for information For information call 956-357-5498. call 319-321-2485. Handel’s Messiah, 03:00 PM, TSC Arts Holiday Village 2017, 06:00 PM, Center, 90 Taylor Ave, Brownsville. Dean Porter Park, 501 E Ringgold The UTRGV Master Chorale, St, Brownsville. Food, fun & Brownsville Festival Chorus, and festivities. Cottages completely local high school choirs will perform decorated inside and out. Have your the Christmas portion of Handel’s picture taken with Santa! Messiah with the UTRGV Symphony Bingo, 07:00 PM, Pleasant Valley RV Orchestra and various soloists. Ticket Resort, 7320 W Interstate 2, Mission. prices: $5-$10.00. For information For information call 956-580-8454. call 956-882-7025. Entertainment w/Razz-Ma-Tazz, 07:00 Sunset Meditation, 04:30 PM, PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. $6.00 pp, for Business 83, McAllen. We all work information call 956-787-6538. more efficiently with a clear mind. Entertainment w/Texas Sweehearts, In this meditation program we will 07:00 PM, Siesta Retirement Village, explore simple techniques to reduce 2712 S International Blvd, Weslaco. stress and increase well-being. Show is variety of music with holiday

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and Christmas. Tickets available at the door. Doors open at 6:00 P.M. Popcorn, ice cream bars and soft drinks available. For info, call Gayle, 956-969-3558, or Jean, 956-520-7002. Movie Night, 07:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. For information call 956-787-1521. Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas Concert, 07:30 PM, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Performing Arts Center, 6300 Ocean Dr, Corpus Christi. For the 13th consecutive year, and with continued generous support from Whataburger, award-winning Michael Martin Murphey, “singing cowboy poet” returns to the Coastal Bend with his unique “Cowboy Christmas Concert”. TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Reserved seating tickets range from $25 $35 with $7 tickets for children and TAMUCC students with valid SandDollar$ ID. For information call 361-825-2787.

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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. 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. Getting to Know Hue BOM, 10:00 AM, A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N 10th Street, McAllen. For those who are making the Getting to Know Hue Block of the Month (BOM), we gather on the first Monday of every month at 10 am through May 2018 to pick up the kit for the month. We will also do a quick presentation of what to expect for the current month’s block. You are free to bring your sewing machine and actually work on it with others. And feel free to bring the block(s) that you completed from prior months so we can all applaud everyone’s effort! For information call 956-638-1961. Square Plus Dance, 10:00 AM, Pharr South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr. 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

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information call 956-685-1111. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Wagon City North, 2905 N Conway, Mission. Everyone welcome, Jam host LeRoy Kuhlers, for information call 515-802-9421. Square AC1 Workshop, 01:00 PM, Pharr South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr. 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. It’s FUN! For information call Jim: 956781-2275, bjraabe@sbcglobal.net, Text Free: 204-808-3996. 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. Holiday Village 2017, 06:00 PM, Dean Porter Park, 501 E Ringgold St, Brownsville. Food, fun & festivities. Cottages completely decorated inside and out. Have your picture taken with Santa! Overeaters Anonymous, 06:00 PM, St. John’s Episcopal Church, 2500 N 10th St, McAllen. Are you having problems with food? Come join us for an informative support group on how to help control your cravings. For information call Carmen 956-884-9909. Bingo, 07:00 PM, Paradise Park Inc, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-8081. Brass Ensemble, 07:00 PM, UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg. $5.00 pp, for information call 956-882-7025. Magic Valley Chorus Of Sweet Adelines International, 07:00 PM, Village at Westlakes Hall, 4101 Carnation, McAllen. For information call Shirley 956-661-9926 or Janet 956-682-8245. Square C2 Workshop, 07:00 PM, Pharr South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017

Craft Fair, 08:00 AM, Leisure Valley Ranch, 1920 E Bogey Dr, Mission. Breakfast & lunch will be served, for information call 956-529-1878.

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS 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. Yoga Under the Oaks, 08:30 AM, McAllen Nature Center, 4101 W Business Hwy 83, McAllen. Our yoga program is designed to provide any person with the benefits of yoga practice. 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. Bible Study, 09:00 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. For information call 956-357-5498. Christmas Tree Forest, 09:00 AM, International Museum of Art & Science, 1900 W Nolana Ave, McAllen. View the annual Christmas Tree Forest at IMAS. This year, participating groups are celebrating the great outdoors! For information call 956-681-2800. Countrycizing, 10:00 AM, Casa del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. For information call 956-783-5008. 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. Conversational Spanish Class, 11:00 AM, Institute for International Studies, 1001 Paradise Circle, Mission. For information call 956-598-1714. Jam Luncheon, 11:00 AM, Paradise Park Inc, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-8081. Jam Session, 11:00 AM, Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. Lunch served, for information call 712-261-2348. Winter Texan Homecoming!, 11:00 AM, Riverside Club, Mission Join Welcome Home RGV for a homecoming party! Tickets are $10 each and include

live music, lunch and a non-alcoholic beverage of your choice. Music by Curt James. For ticket information call 956-687-5115. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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, Paradise Park Inc, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. For information call 956-682-8081. 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. Square C1 Dance, 01:00 PM, Pharr South RV Resort, 1402 S Cage, Pharr. Bluegrass Jam Session, 01:30 PM, Kenwood RV Resort, 1201 N Main St, La Feria. No charge, for information call 956-797-1851. Dance w/2 Wheel Drive, 01:30 PM, Victoria Palms RV Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. $5.00 pp, concessions open, all welcome. For information call 956-782-3263. Jam Session, 01:30 PM, Fig Tree RV Resort, 15257 N Expressway 83, Harlingen. Acoustic instruments only, for information call 956-423-6699. 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/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.

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Taco Tuesday, 04:00 PM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd West, Mission. $6.00 pp, choice of tacos, taco salad or super nachos (gluten free meat), 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. Country Jam, 06:00 PM, Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N Mayberry Rd, Mission. For information call 956-580-7654. Holiday Village 2017, 06:00 PM, Dean Porter Park, 501 E Ringgold St, Brownsville. Food, fun & festivities. Cottages completely decorated inside and out. Have your picture taken with Santa! Bingo, 06:15 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. Snack bar opens at 6:00 pm, for information call 956-802-8001. Brooks Ausborn at The Patio on Guerra, 07:00 PM, The Patio on Guerra, 116 S 17th St, McAllen. Brooks Ausborn

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is an instrumental guitarist playing all your favorites. Multi genres! For information call 956-661-9100. Dance w/Diego, 07:00 PM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $6.00 pp, BYOB, for information call 319-795-8101. Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $6.00 pp, doors open at 5:30 pm, for information call 956-783-4587, Entertainment w/Pat Davison Comedy Show, 07:00 PM, Tip O’Texas RV Resort, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $7.00 pp, for information call 956-787-6461. University Choir, 07:00 PM, UTRGV Performing Arts Complex, 1201 W University Dr, Edinburg. $5.00 pp, for information call 956-882-7025. 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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Creamy Lemon Pepper

Fettuccine Alfredo This dish is a simple and

scrumptious variation on an Italian classic. It is ideal for a rainy weeknight dinner when you seek shelter after a long day or if you are looking to create a little romance. It is so easy to pull together with just a few ingredients that you probably already have at home in your pantry. Relax with a glass of wine and your love and enjoy! Bon Appétit! • Kosher salt 12 ounces fettuccine 1 cup heavy cream 1 stick unsalted butter, cold 1 to 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest (zest of one lemon)

2 cups freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino cheese, plus more for garnish Freshly ground pepper Pasta cooking water, as needed Crusty Italian bread or French baguette, for serving

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook as the label directs, until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup of the pasta water. In a sauté pan, heat the cream to a simmer. Add the cold butter in pieces, shake the pan to incorporate or alternatively use a whisk. Add lemon zest to sauce and squeeze in a little juice from the lemon as well for brightness. Remove from heat and whisk in the cheese. Season with kosher salt and plenty of freshly cracked black pepper. Add the pasta to the sauté pan, and ladle in some of the reserved pasta water to thin the sauce as needed. Divide among bowls and garnish with more cheese. Serve with crusty Italian bread or French baguette! •

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Looking for something in the Rio Grande Valley? Our classified section has been the go-to source for our retirees to check out the Valley market by listing what you wish to sell, give away or post your garage sales. For more information on submitting your classfied, please email classifieds@welcomehomergv.com. The deadline for submission is Mondays at 5:00 p.m. •

FOR RENT Come Join Our Fun! For rent One bedroom park model; air conditioned clean & neat covered car-port in the area’s nicest resort; Blue Bonnet RV Resort 3366 N Bentsen Palm Drive Mission TX 78574. State of the art amenities indoor pool billiards laundry tiki hut & much more. Call Robert Soto at 956-212-1303 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

2/2 Cottage-like Apartment for rent 2/2 nicely decorated apartment fully furnished south west of UTRGV. Just bring your clothes & groceries! Very secured owners live next door. $650/ mo. $350 deposit. utilities not included.956-249-6740 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

FOR SALE For Sale Portable Satellite Antenna King Quest Directv Satellite dish used for 3 months last summer sold RV and do not need it. Paid $477 and will sell for $300 with buyer paying freight or pick up unit in South Texas Harlingen. For more information email linedancerdonna@yahoo.com. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

For Sale Adjustable Bed Twin size Sleep Comfort adjustable bed and mattress with cover on bed frame dual massagers and hand control used 1 1/2 years. $1500.00 for information call 956-367-3420. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

HOMES FOR SALE Retama Village 3 Bedroom Home 3 bedroom 2 bath 2 car garage; $216000; Open floorplan; tile living areas and carpet in bedrooms. Gigantic master suite with spacious generous closet. 2 other bedrooms with large closets. Huge patio and pergola overlooking greenspace. www.3911PelicanWay.info Carol Welch Realtor; Encore Fine Properties LLC. 956-900-8487. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Just Listed Retama Village 2 bedroom 2 bath 2 car garage; $229900; Open floorplan;

tile living areas and carpet in bedrooms. Gigantic master suite with spacious generous closet. Screened porch. Fully furnished w/ gas cooktop and wall oven. Backs to greenspace. www.4005PelicanWay.info Carol Welch Realtor; Encore Fine Properties LLC. 956-900-8487. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Open House & Yard Sale Furnished 2 bedroom house in La Hacienda Senior park. 1026 El Paseo S. Tower road Alamo. $39500. December 2 2017 .25 cent and up yard sale. For information call Virginia 956-475-3665. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

MOBILE HOMES 1982 Skyline Mobile Home For Sale: well maintained 66’x14’ 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home. many upgrades: leather sofas and big screen tv. Newer major appliances hot water tank air conditioner entire unit contents included. Asking $14900.00 obo 956-3152528 bcambeil@yahoo.ca. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

2008 Athens 15X66 Mobile Home 1200 Sq.Ft. two room addition three bedrooms two baths workshop carport. New air conditioner newer water heater. Casa Del Sol Donna. Lot #189 close to the hall. Asking $46900 for information call 570660-8417. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Move In Ready $9500 Furnished mobile home 12x60 two bumpouts 2nd roof large carport shed. two bedrooms one bath tiled shower. Front kitchen vinyl flooring through-out Coleman heat/AC. Located in Alamo Paradise Acres Retirement park lot 65. Alamo. For information call 612-237-5532. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Mobile/Adobe Wells Country Club Owner owned property. Fully furnished and updated 2bed2bath. All stainless appliances ceramic floors in living area wood in bedrooms. Laundry room extra living room deck on back screened in porch w/shades. 70ft. long garage w/car door and cart door. 2 driveways in front.

Golf cart included. A must see. call 309-369-5371 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Handicap Accessible MH For Sale 16 x 66 handicap equipped mobile home located in 55+ community. Has 2 concrete driveways 2 sheds enclosed covered porch cover carport. New sub-flooring laminate flooring and new marble bathroom. Call 956-874-8674 for asking price. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

PARK MODELS Beautiful Completely Furnished Park Model All new paint window treatments remodeled new furniture gated community priced to sell. Why rent when you can own! This beautiful home is located in Park Place Estates in Harlingen. This is one you have to see! For information call 719659-0220. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

SERVICES Massage At Your Home $30.00 Try a massage at your mobile home or RV from Jason at J’s Traveling Massage. $30.00 for 50 minutes take cash or check work 12 months. Call 956-734-7435. Gift Certificates available for all occasions Relax! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Professional Painting Services Best Painting 25 Years Experience 956-464-4197 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

TRAVEL TRAILERS Cedar Creek Cottage 2010 16x40 Three slides 16x40 double awning 16x36 covered patio dual A/C furnace new refrigerator Coran counters and dual Coran sinks shower queen bed large closet built in dresser dual recliners hide-a-bed. Move in ready. $25000. Call 956-495-3295. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

WANTED Help Wanted - Work Camper Work camper needed at Victoria Palms RV Resort. 28 hours per week in the Activities Department. Come join the fun! Various hours and days for information call 956-249-2266. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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. • 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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