It’s Fiesta Season! THROUGH ERYN’S LENS!
• • • February 20, 2019 UPCOMING VALLEY EVENTS!www.welcomehomergv.com BON APPETIT! Check out this week’s listings of what’s happening in the RGV!
Capturing some precious prom moments at Alamo Rose RV Park.
See calendar starting on page 26.
See photos on page 11.
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Executive Chef Bettina Tolin shares a perfect romantic meal for the month of love! Try this recipe on page 43.
VOLUME 4 • ISSUE 18 • February 20, 2019 • • • your official connection to the rio grande valley • • •
hello FROM KRISTI
So much to see!
So much to do! This is my favorite time of year in that most of our events are over, and we can kick back and enjoy the rest of the season, out and about with all of you! Last weekend, we participated in the Mega Winter Texan Fiesta put on by the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce, and this weekend we’ll be at the Smokin’ on the Rio BBQ Cook-off in Mercedes at the Livestock Show Grounds. I’d like to take this opportunity to invite you to come to Communities on Parade, a Valleywide open house that will feature over 20 RV parks and retirement communities that would love to be your home next season. In the pages that follow, you’ll see a list of all of the participating properties. This two-day event is Friday, February 22, and Friday, March 1, from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. and allows you to visit multiple properties in the same day. Grab some friends, and start shopping for next season! We also encourage you to think about taking material home with you to share with your friends and family back home, as we know this winter was a harsh one, and we reckon there’ll be a lot of interest in warm winter destinations in the fall! We would love for you to help us spread the word about our paradise here in the Rio Grande Valley. •
Southern Comfort RV Resort residents spread out on the field to line dance during the park’s Party Under the Palms. // Photos by Mary Benfield, Southern Comfort RV Resort co-activity coordinator
Story by Rocio Villalobos Photos by Mary Benfield, Southern Comfort RV co-activity coordinator
We’re just connecting the dots,
Kristi
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efore its Winter Texans begin heading back north, Southern Comfort RV Resort wanted to make sure they know they are appreciated. On a breezy Wednesday afternoon, the park hosted Party Under the Palms to gather its residents for barbeque, live entertainment, and some friendly competition. Food and soda were provided, while residents
Party Under the Palms attendees compete in a game of giant Jenga.
were invited to bring their own alcoholic beverages and friends and family members who were visiting. The event is the resort’s biggest celebration of the year, and staff and residents lent their talents and games to make it possible. “One person in the park had a giant Jenga and Victoria (park manager) and her husband made the pick-up
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