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inter Texans and Monarch butterflies have a lot in common. You both head south to avoid the harsh winter, and both take flight about the same time. I don’t find it unusual that I have a passion for both! As the butterflies arrive, so do our Winter Texans and they are both sights for sore eyes! I planted a butterfly garden a few years ago, and tend to it year-round. If I don’t take care of it, the butterflies will not come (to me, anyway). You can’t expect to plant a garden and only tend to it when it benefits you. The same philosophy rings true with my business. We work year-round tending to our Winter Texan ‘garden’. As a matter of fact, we work harder during the off season than we do in the winter months. Like the butterflies, the Winter Texan migration varies from year to year depending on when the first cold front strikes, and with a well tended garden we’re ready for them whether it happens sooner rather than later. I hope that those of you who are here now will make plans to attend the upcoming Butterfly Festival! For those of you who won’t make it in time, don’t despair, you can visit the National Butterfly Center in Mission throughout the season to get your butterfly ‘fix’. The Monarch butterflies have always been my favorite, and I welcome their arrival as eagerly as I welcome yours. See you out and about this season! •
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are well underway for the 23rd Annual Texas Butterfly Festival in the place USA Today declares “the butterfly capitol of the USA”! While many field trips have already sold out, limited space remains for educational sessions and excursions designed specifically for butterfly enthusiasts of every experience level. Everyone is invited to join in this seasonal celebration of the Rio Grande Valley’s exceptional bounty of butterflies, regardless of age or familiarity with the outdoors. This year, we kick off the festival at 8 a.m., Saturday, November 3, with the second “running of the Monarchs,” in the 5K Trail Run and 1-Mile Fun Run across the National Butterfly Center’s
grounds and gardens. Participants must pre-register for this event at TexasButterflyFestival.com in order to receive their commemorative Monarch Medal and seed bombs for nativeplant restoration.
Come join the nation’s premier butterflying event! The festival’s free, open-house event, known as Community Day, will take place from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., featuring educational activities and games for the whole family. Later in the evening, festival registrants will be treated to a Welcome
Reception and Orientation before they embark on three days of expert-guided field trips to secret gardens and public parks, renowned places, and hard-tofind hot spots from Falcon Dam to South Padre Island. Fresh, fantastic, and peculiar to this region, the festival’s food is just as fabulous as the butterflies! This year, we’re happy to showcase the ‘comadre cuisine’ of Merienda, by Nelda Barrera, and the Latin Fusion flavors of the Valley’s last ‘Iron Chef,’ Jess Castellon, who will feed festival registrants Saturday, Sunday, and Monday at the Keynote Speaker’s Banquet. TEXAS BUTTERFLY FESTIVAL CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 >>
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he 5K Zombie Run and Monster Mile is a fundraising event for Tip of Texas Family Outreach. The event will be held Saturday, October 27, at Tip of Texas Outreach, 455 E. Levee in Brownsville, from 5-8 p.m. The cost to participate in the Monster Mile is $10, and the cost for the 5K Zombie Run is $20. All proceeds will benefit this nonprofit organization, established to help strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. Registration
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for either the walk or the run includes admission to our Haunted House. Online registration can be found on Eventbrite (processing service fees will apply to online registrations). Dress up in your favorite costume and walk or run with us. Not afraid of haunted houses? Visit ours! This event is fun for kids of all ages. For more information, contact Alma Herrera at 956-459-5755 or 956-541-5566. •
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Dr. Paul Strother will deliver this year’s keynote concerning his discovery of the oldest fossilized remains of lepidoptera. The realization that butterflies and moths flew about the earth prior to the Jurassic Period— and survived that mass extinction— may provide insight into the evolution of species and their prospects for the future. To ensure your seat for these educational sessions, excursions, and activities, one must reserve seats in advance at TexasButterflyFestival. com, or call the Chrysalis Visitor’s Pavilion at 956-583-5400 for tickets to the banquet only. Discover adventure amidst our butterflying event hosted by the natural treasures and enjoy the thrill National Butterfly Center in Mission. of the chase as we add to the list of It brings people from all around the exquisite species encountered by world to the Rio Grande Valley to festival participants over the years. enjoy the unique volume and variety Who knows? You may even log the of wild butterflies that may only be first sighting of an exotic, tropical found here. To learn more about how stray, like the Blue-studded Skipper you may join in the fun, check out the or Zebra Cross-streak! full schedule of free events and paid The 23rd Annual Texas Butterfly activities at TexasButterflyFestival.com Festival is the nation’s premier or call 956-583-5400 today! • Note: Guided group tours are available throughout the winter by advance booking, with a minimum of 10 people.
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he Clean Water Here Global Photography Exhibit will open at the with McAllen Public Utility, waterInternational Museum of Art & Science conservation education and reuse October 20. The exhibit features have remained an important part 13 award-winning photographs and of our educational and exhibition educational content that describes program offerings. Water is one of the world’s complex our most precious water challenges, resources. “Safe drinking water is natural specifically This exhibit uses focusing on issues critical to ending poverty, the arts to drive surrounding safe but it is a huge challenge.” home the important drinking water. learning concepts • Lani Dolifka • The exhibit first evolving around debuted at the sustainability. It United Nations headquarters in New also encourages a thoughtful dialogue York City on UN World Water Day, on our inherent connection with March 22, in support of the Water the earth’s natural resources. We Action Decade. Water Action Decade currently engage about 70,000 visitors promoted the idea that access to annually, offering interactive handssafe drinking water and sanitation are on exhibitions, educational programs, human rights – central to all people and cultural events involving watereverywhere. conservation topics. Nearly half of “Safe drinking water is critical these visitors are children. The Clean to ending poverty, but it is a huge Water Here Global Photography Exhibit challenge,” said Lani Dolifka, creator will terrifically enhance our mission of Clean Water Here. “We want people and provide an excellent intersection of to get a better understanding of the art and science, delivering compelling challenges so they can become agents messages revolving around water of change in their own communities.” conservation and sustainability. We’re IMAS President and Executive very grateful for this opportunity Director Serena Pandos said, “Since and wish to thank Lani Dolifka, Patti its inception, for 51 years now, Sunday, Dave Wilkinson, and everyone the International Museum of Art within the Clean Water Here Foundation & Science has been committed to for sharing this outstanding exhibit promoting education and awareness CLEAN WATER HERE PHOTO EXHIBIT CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 >> on water conservation. In partnership
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o, you’re about to turn 85 and want a new look. You definitely want more color, perhaps a little more pizzazz. How about asking some young people with fresh ideas to help? Think that might yield good results? Absolutely, if you’re the nonprofit Harlingen Concert Association (HCA) and the students are masters in graphic design. Several senior high-school students at the Harlingen Media Arts and Communications Academy (MACA) gained real-world experience recently by helping HCA update promotional materials for its 85th season of bringing internationally acclaimed touring artists to the Valley. Bold new flyers featuring information on six exciting shows this fall and winter are being distributed to visitor centers and at events throughout the Valley and may be posted soon on bulletin boards near you. Instructor Belinda Trevino guided the MACA students in creating draft designs, using photos and text provided by HCA. After considering six very different looks, HCA selected the design
Student Cierra Morrisey at her computer
of Cierra Morrisey, who plans to major in advertising at the University of Texas in Austin. Working with local schools and cultivating interest in the performing arts long has been part of Harlingen Concert Association’s mission. Fortunately, thanks to the generosity of several local businesses and families, HCA is not only partnering with schools to address design issues but also sponsoring student-outreach programs. Many of the musicians HCA is bringing to the Valley this fall and winter will conduct master classes or give free HARLINGEN CONCERT ASSOCIATION CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 >>
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nited Way of South Texas improves lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community to advance the common good. Every year, the organization runs a campaign to fund programs within four focus areas: health, education, financial stability, and safety net. Over 99 percent of funds raised in Hidalgo and Starr counties stay in Hidalgo and Starr counties. In collaboration with 22 partner agencies, United Way serves approximately 250,000 residents in Hidalgo and Starr counties annually. Services provided to the community include shelter for victims of domestic violence and the homeless, disaster relief, end-of-life care, information and referral services, consumer education, job training for people with disabilities, counseling for those affected by alcohol or drug abuse, basic necessities for the elderly or disabled, character building programs for children, child-victim advocacy, and infant stimulation classes. In September, Campaign Chair Lisa Killion, South Texas Health System, shared United Way’s campaign goal of $2,400,000 and revealed that 2018 United Way of South Texas Pacesetter Companies had already helped reach
52 percent of the goal. Pacesetter Companies represent corporations, municipalities, school districts, and individuals who run their employee campaigns or make their corporate pledge to United Way of South Texas during August, which is the official first month of the Campaign. Their CEOs and campaign coordinators lead the efforts at their workplaces. The 2018 Pacesetter Companies include the following: AT&T/CWA, Aztec Realty, BBVA Compass Corp., Boys and Girls Club of Edinburg, Boys and Girls Club of McAllen, Boys and Girls Club of Pharr, City of Edinburg, City of McAllen, City of Mission, City of Rio Grande City, City of Roma, Community Council of the RGV, CASA of Hidalgo, Edcouch-Elsa I.S.D., Edinburg C.I.S.D., Falcon Bank, Frost Bank, Girls Scouts of Greater South TX, H-E-B & H-E-B RSC, IBC Bank, La Joya I.S.D., Law Office of Hilda G. Garza, Magic Valley Electric Coop, McAllen Chamber of Commerce, McAllen I.S.D., Mercedes I.S.D., Mission C.I.S.D., Monte Alto I.S.D., PSJA I.S.D., Palmer Drug Abuse Program, Region One ESC, Rexnord, Rio Grande City C.I.S.D., Roma I.S.D., Sam’s Club, Serving Children
United Way of South Texas board members and staff are pictured, left to right: Board Chair Lee Jones, AEP Texas; Fito Mercado, UT-RGV; Joe Vera, City of McAllen; Lilly Lopez-Killelea, United Way of South Texas vice president and resource development director; Elvira I. Alonzo, City of McAllen; Larry Gonzalez, Plains Capital Bank; Blanca Villalobos, IBC Bank; Lisa Garza, USBP; Thelma Garza, United Way of South Texas president; Christopher Julian, Advertir; Paola Escalante-Castillo, Frost Bank; Campaign Chair Lisa Killion, South Texas Health System; Edna Garcia, Security Service Federal Credit Union.
& Adults in Need, Sharyland I.S.D., South Texas I.S.D., South Texas GMC, Starr County, Starr County Memorial Hospital, Su Casa de Esperanza, Target Stores, United Way of South Texas, United Parcel Service (UPS), Valley Trophies, Walmart Stores, Walmart Neighborhood Market, Wells Fargo and Weslaco I.S.D. The United Way Board extends their deepest appreciation to everyone who
invests in United Way and its mission to improve lives. Please call 956686-6331 or visit unitedwayofsotx. org or volunteersotx.org if interested in getting your company involved with the 2018 Campaign or in volunteering. To support United Way of South Texas programs with a monetary donation, you may mail a check to United Way of South Texas at P.O. Box 187, McAllen, TX 78505-0187. •
UTRGV to Feature Sensational Distinguished Artists
Internationally recognized for his work as a performer, instructor, and composer, American guitarist Andrew Zohn is set to perform in Brownsville at the TSC Performing Arts Center Monday, November 5, at 7 p.m. and the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Tuesday, November 5 Singer, songwriter, and cellist Gabriel Royal will deliver his trademark sound, singing over a cello, Wednesday, November 7, at the UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg at 7 p.m. Royal got his start as a busker on the New York City subway, but the Oklahoma-born, Brooklyn-based musician has emerged as a trailblazing talent with inimitable style. Ticket prices for each of these concerts are $10 general admission and $5 for seniors and students. Season members will enjoy access to all performances, including those that are part of the Distinguished Artist Series, at no additional cost. For more information about these and other performances or for special accommodations, email patron@utrgv. edu or call 956-665-3881. To purchase tickets or season memberships, visit patron@utrgv.edu. •
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he 2018-2019 season of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) School of Music’s Patron of the Arts concert program is in full swing. Treat yourself to performances by UTRGV School of Music faculty members,
guest artists, and student ensembles, such as the Jazz Orchestra, Opera Theater, or the Symphony Orchestra. This season, audiences can expect a wide array of nationally and worldrenowned performers as part of its Distinguished Artist Series. Among
these performers is the Russian String Orchestra, comprised of some of Russia’s finest young string players. They will take the stage at the TSC Performing Arts Center in Brownsville Friday, November 2, at 7 p.m.
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ikki Rowe Theatre is currently in rehearsals for our fall production Noises Off, a play within a play about an ambitious director and his troupe of mediocre actors who are putting together a silly comedy titled Nothing On. It is a single-set farce in which lovers frolic, doors slam, clothes are tossed away, and embarrassing hijinks ensue. The three acts of Noises Off show different phases of the production of the show Nothing On. By the play’s end, their show is a comical catastrophe, and the audience is rolling in the aisles, loving every moment. If you have never experienced theatre as an actor or a crew member, then perhaps Noises Off is simply an entertaining show with a lot of laughs. However, for those of us who have taken part in a production, Michael Frayn’s Noises Off might very well be the funniest play ever written.
Noises Off will be performed November 1, 2, 8, and 9 at 7 p.m. and November 3 and 10 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 general admission. For more information or to reserve tickets, please call 956-632-8861. •
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oin us as the Rowe High School Choral Department, along with Rowe High School Theatre, celebrates its 29th annual musical, Anything Goes! Anything Goes! is set aboard the ocean liner S. S. James “Nikki” Rowe, where nightclub singer/evangelist Reno Sweeney is en route from New York to England. Her pal, Billy Crocker, has stowed away to be near his love, Hope Harcourt, but the problem is Hope is engaged to the wealthy Lord Evelyn Oakleigh. Rowe High School prides itself on offering a must-see musical
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performance in the Rio Grande Valley. Rowe’s musical last season, Thoroughly Modern Millie, was nominated for nine Palms, which are awarded by Hidalgo County’s High School Theatre Awards Committee. Nominations included Best Musical Production and Best Actress in a Leading Role. Make sure you purchase your tickets to what is certain to be six sold-out performances, January 19-26, 2019! Tickets go on sale November 26, 2018, at 8:00 a.m. For more information, please call 956-632-5152. •
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Traditional uses of native plants presentation at MOSTHistory Special to Welcome Home RGV
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hat was the most important native plant to a vaquero? What plant provides seeds that were used by our ancestors as a coffee substitute? The answers to these questions will be presented by Benito Treviño, owner of Rancho Lomitas Native Plant Nursery in Starr County. Treviño will present Traditional Uses of Native Plants during the Sunday Speaker Series October 28 at 2:00 p.m. at the Museum of South Texas History. Treviño, an ethnobotanist, owns Rancho Lomitas Native Plant Nursery, located outside of Rio Grande City. During his presentation, Treviño will discuss the many ways native plants can be utilized, ranging from healing skin cuts to preparing meals. The history of native plants will also include how the native peoples in the region used plants to survive. After learning which plants are the right ingredients for cooking, guests are encouraged to visit the Museum Store and pick up a copy of Heritage Cookbook or choose
from a variety of locally sourced foods, such as Cappadona Ranch mesquite bean jelly. Guests can also browse through the book selection at the Museum Store and find a variety of
cookbooks, from salsa-making to Texas barbecue. Treviño graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in botany. Since starting the nursery, Benito has grown more than 800,000 native plants, which have been used for native landscapes and restoration projects throughout the state. Sunday Speaker Series is included in the fee for regular museum admission. FRIENDS of MOSTHistory are admitted free as a benefit of FRIENDship and must provide their FRIENDship upon entrance. This program is made possible with generous support from the Carmen C. Guerra Endowment. Mrs. Guerra was deeply committed to supporting educational opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley. This named endowment was created at the museum by her family to honor her memory and to continue her commitment to providing opportunities for education to the community. •
About Museum of South Texas History The Museum of South Texas History is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums. It is located in Downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square. Hours of operation are from 1–5 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tuesday–Saturday. Founded in 1967 as the Hidalgo County Historical Museum in the 1910 Hidalgo County Jail, the museum has grown over the decades through a series of expansions to occupy a full city block. In 2003, following the completion of a 22,500-square-foot expansion, the museum was renamed the Museum of South Texas History to better reflect its regional scope. Today, the museum preserves and presents the borderland heritage of South Texas and Northeastern Mexico through its permanent collection, the Margaret H. McAllen Memorial Archives, and exhibits spanning prehistory through the 20th century. For more information about MOSTHistory, including becoming a FRIEND, visit MOSTHistory.org, like us on Facebook, follow on Twitter, find on Google+ or call 956-383-6911.
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mini-concerts at public and private schools prior to their evening shows at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium. HCA’s Education Outreach Chair Julie Ng-Castillo has worked hard to coordinate the student events.
Harlingen Concert Association takes pride in their educational-outreach and sponsorship programs. First, on the morning of November 29, members of the group Vocal Trash will give a 45-minute performance for Harlingen middle-school students. Best described as “Glee Meets Stomp,” Vocal Trash is an urban-themed, Broadwaystyle production. Through popular music and urban dance, a sure-in-road to Harlingen youth, the seven-member troupe will promote important messages of green sustainability and positive antibullying. A few weeks later, on February 19, 2019, Harlingen band students will gather for The Musician Within, an inspirational, hands-on workshop presented by the modern saxophone quintet known as Five Sax. The ensemble’s members hail from
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nfinite Love is excited to host transformational comedian Kyle Cease live in McAllen November 13! With two Comedy-Central specials, Cease is also a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Cease has performed at thousands of colleges, summits, and Fortune-500 conferences around the world. In addition to his own live events, he has shared the stage with renowned teachers like Eckhart Tolle, Jim Carrey, Michael Beckwith, Louis C.K., Tony Robbins, Deepak Chopra, and Marianne Williamson. Now, Cease will be bringing his Life is a Playground show to McAllen. This show blends comedy and personal evolution to deliver inspiration, growth, and a lot of fun. To find out more about experiencing Life is a Playground in McAllen or to purchase tickets, visit LoveisInfinite. org. Tickets can also be purchased through Ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000, or in person at the McAllen Convention Center box office. If you have any questions, please send an email to LoveisInfinite.org@ gmail.com. •
Belinda Trevino, MACA instructor, with students
Belgium, Chile, Italy, Poland, and the U.S. and hold many prizes from important national and international music competitions. San Benito youth have an opportunity to participate in HCA outreach programs in March, with a master class at SBCISD’s new STEAM Academy. The STEAM Academy, which is devoted to the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math, will host Russian accordionist Sergei Teleshev and his colleague, world-renowned violinist Veronika Shabashova, Saturday, March 9, 2019. Their engaging workshop will introduce students to various styles of
music, music history, different cultures, composers, and more. HCA’s final educational outreach program this season, at the Marine Military Academy (MMA) March 29, 2019, will feature trumpet player Doug Woolverton. Woolverton, who is part of Beginnings: The Ultimate Chicago Tribute Band, has performed with musical icons such as Aretha Franklin, John Scofield, J. Giles, Bernard Purdy, and many more. He will offer MMA band students technique-and-instrument tips, as well as performance advice. HARLINGEN CONCERT ASSOCIATION CONTINUED ON PAGE 17 >>
More about Infinite Love Infinite Love is a local volunteer-run nonprofit motivated by love to serve others and to foster inner growth in the community. Every Wednesday, Infinite Love hosts meditation gatherings at the Infinite Love Center, where attendees connect in friendship, stillness, and love. The organization also offers yoga and meditation for children and for children with special needs once a week. The group partners with Texas Oncology to serve meals daily to patients undergoing chemotherapy treatment. To learn more about the organization and ways to get involved, visit LoveIsInfinite.org.
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October 13, 2018 A fun night with former cover models Bill & Josie Roberts to see their favorite entertainer, Diego! Photos: Eryn Reddell-Wingert
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atthew 8:13 - “And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.” 2 Kings 5:1-14 tells the story of Naaman, a captain of the Assyrian army, who was popular, honorable, and brave. But he was a leper. His wife’s Hebrew slave said Elisha, the prophet, could heal leprosy. So he showed up at the prophet’s door. Elisha didn’t even bother to greet Naaman. He sent his servant to say, “Wash in the Jordan River seven times and you will be healed.” Naaman was offended. He had expected a big reception with lots of mystery and action. He wanted drama and show. The Roman Centurion with
the sick servant was humble. He didn’t need to see or feel God’s presence to receive. He understood and believed the authority and power of God that was released when Jesus spoke. The Centurion wanted to hear the audible command.
We need to understand and believe the authority and power of God’s Word. The Apostle Peter wrote to the early Christians, “We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your
hearts:” (2 Peter 1:19) The scriptures are more reliable than drama and show. They are more dependable than hearing the audible voice of God. The covenants and promises of God have been written down for time and eternity. He has given his written Word a higher place of authority than his name (Psalm 138:2). They are confirmed to us beyond doubt. Like Naaman going to the prophet Elisha, we need to go to the written Word of God. Like the Roman Centurion listening for Jesus’ audible command, we need to understand and believe the authority and power of God’s Word. And, like Peter, we need to keep paying attention to the truth of the covenants and promises of God, believing them more than what we see in the situation or circumstances until they manifest in our lives like daylight overtaking darkness. Read Matthew 8:1-13
Prayer: Heavenly Father, help me anchor my hope in your written Word, not looking for drama and show or a voice from heaven but believing your promises to me above what I see. •
Chaplain Susan White is the wife of Chaplain Keith White. The Whites have served the Rio Grande Valley as RV chaplains for over 13 years. They are currently residing in Missouri, taking care of their family. Susan is a published author and has her own publication company, The Scribes Closet.
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Stepping Stones to Quilting Your First Quilt, 09:00 AM, A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N. 10th St, McAllen. 956-638-1961. Beginner/Improver Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. Pass the hat. For information call 904-612-9351. Karaoke w/John & Marie, 01:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. 956-787-6538. Free admission. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen. 956-423-3137. Stand-up Longarm Machine Quilting Basics, 01:00 PM, A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N. 10th St, McAllen. 956-638-1961. “Shades of Haunted History Walking Tour”: Downtown Brownsville, 06:30
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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. •
PM, Brownsville Heritage Museum, 1326 E Washington St, Brownsville. 956-548-1313. Dance w/Bottomline Band, 07:00 PM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd., Alamo. 956-783-5008. $6.00 pp. Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights, 07:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd., Pharr. 956-787-6461. $6.00 pp. BenJamin McIlwain, trombone, 07:00 PM, TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave, Brownsville. $5.00 senior/ student tickets and $10.00 general admission tickets. For information call 956-882-7025. “Shades of Haunted History Walking Tour”: Downtown Brownsville, 08:00 PM, Brownsville Heritage Museum, 1325 E Washington St, Brownsville. 956-548-1313.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2018
Healing in Nature, 09:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. 956-681-3370. $3.00 program fee. Buckets of Fun, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. 956-681-3370. Program fee is cost of admission. EWBC Guided Butterfly Walks, 10:00 AM, Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, 714 Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg. 956-381-9922. Author Talks-Pino Shah & Geoff Alger, 06:00 PM, McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen. Sustainable Agriculture of South Texas, 06:00 PM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Blvd, McAllen. 956-681-3370. Day of the Dead Celebration, 07:00 PM, Museums of Port Isabel, 309 E. Railroad Ave, Port Isabel. 956-943-7602. Noches de serenata con el Trio Tres
en Punto, 08:00 PM, Hacienda San Miguel, 6101 N. 23rd St, McAllen. For information call 956-862-6763.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2018
Volunteering Opportunities!, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. 956-681-3370. History Tour, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. 956-681-3370. Friday Night Fish Fry, 04:00 PM, Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd., Donna. For information call 956-782-3263. Historical Happy Hour: “Stranger Things” Halloween Costume Party, 05:00 PM, Brownsville Heritage Museum, 1325 E Washington St, Brownsville. 956-548-1313. Day of the Dead Celebration, 05:30 PM, Museums of Port Isabel, 309 E. Railroad
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS Ave, Port Isabel. 956-943-7602. BOO Bash Movie Night, 06:15 PM, South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd, SPI. 956-761-3000. Free and open to the public. Santa Fe Wine Classic, 06:30 PM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. 956-681-3370. Karaoke w/Dorothy Phillips, 06:30 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. 956-787-6461. 2nd Annual Winged Gala, 06:30 PM, South Padre Island Birding and Nature Center, 6801 Padre Blvd, SPI. For information call 956-761-6801. Dance w/Rewind, 07:00 PM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. 956-783-5008. $7.00 pp. Dance w/Sweetwater, 07:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. 956-787-6538. $6.00 pp. Harlingen Art Night, 07:00 PM, Harlingen CVB, Downtown Harlingen, Jackson Street. Killer Bees vs Laredo Bucks, 07:00 PM, State Farm Hidalgo Arena, 2600 N 10th St, Hidalgo. For tickets call 956-313-1112. Serenata Romantica con el trio Tres en
Punto, 07:30 PM, Margaritas Mexican Grill, 3505 TX-107, Edinburg. For information call 956-862-6763. A Harry Potter Halloween Concert, 08:00 PM, McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen. 956-681-3800.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2018
Spooktacular Stroke Awareness 5K Run/Walk, 08:00 AM, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, 101 E. Ridge Rd, McAllen. 956-632-6000. Fall Feathers Bird Walk, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. 956-681-3370. HalloWings Festival, 09:00 AM, South Padre Island Birding & Nature Center, 6801 Padre Blvd, SPI. For information call 956-761-6801. Brownsville Farmer’s Market, 09:00 AM, Linear Park, Brownsville. Located in Linear Park across from the Zoo. 956-465-4178. Growing Growers Farmers Market, 09:00 AM, Fireman’s Park, 201 1st St, McAllen. 956-330-6410. Day of the Dead Celebration, 10:00 AM, Museums of Port Isabel, 309 E. Railroad
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Ave, Port Isabel. 956-943-7602. McAllen Farmer’s Market, 10:00 AM, McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen. 956-255-0190. Country Jam Lunch!, 11:00 AM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. 956-581-1932. Discovery Days, 11:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. 956-681-3370. Nature Tots, 11:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. 956-681-3370. Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. 956-581-1932. Octubafest Featuring Dr. Matthew van Emmerik, 03:00 PM, UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Auditorium 1201 W. University Dr. Edinburg. $5.00 senior/student tickets and $10.00 general admission tickets. For information call 956-665-3881. Harlingen Farmers Market, 03:00 PM, Harlingen CVB 2nd & Tyler by City Hall, Harlingen. Laredo Paranormal Research Society, 04:00 PM, McAllen Public
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Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen. 956-255-0190. St. Paul’s 55th Annual Fall Festival, 04:00 PM, St. Paul Lutheran Church, 300 W Pecan Blvd, McAllen. For information call 956-682-2345. Scarecrow Trail Fest, 06:00 PM, Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center 714 Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg. For info call 956-381-9922. Dance w/Sweetwater, 07:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 State Hwy 495, Alamo. 956-787-7717. $6.00 pp. Black Sheep Percussion Quartet, 07:00 PM, TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave, Brownsville. $5.00 senior/ student tickets and $10.00 general admission tickets. For information call 956-882-7025. Hallo Flute Concert, 07:00 PM, UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Auditorium, 1201 W. University Dr, Edinburg. $5.00 senior/ student tickets and $10.00 general admission tickets. For information call 956-665-3881. Murder, Mystery, Mayhem Tour, 08:00
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 >> Bit-O-Heaven RV and Mobile Home Park
1051 W. Bus Hwy 83 Donna, TX 78537
**** FRIDAY DANCES **** listed ALL DANCES 7:00PM-10:00PM unless otherwise Singles are Welcome
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Nov 9 Time Machine RGV....................$7.00 Nov 16 Karaoke w/Millie & Ray (7:00-9:30PM).Donations Nov 23 Diego........................................$6.00 Nov 30 Chamberlin’s & Southern Express...$7.00 Dec 7 Renaissance Rockers...............$10.00 Dec 14 Karaoke w/Paul (7:00-9:30PM)....... Donations Dec 21 The Cruisers............................$10.00 Dec 22 Gatos Locos (Saturday Night).........$8.00 Dec 28 Regan James Hired Hand...........$6.00 Dec 31* Rewind...................................$15.00 *New Year’s Eve Dance 8:30PM-12:30AM (w/late lunch) Jan 4 Daddy D Three..........................$8.00 Jan 11 Swing Street Big Band.............$10.00
**** ENTERTAINMENT **** ALL ENTERTAINMENT 7:00PM Pay at the Door (unless otherwise noted) Dec 9 Dec 11 Dec 19 Jan 9 Jan 10 Jan 12 Jan 16 Jan 17 Jan 19 Jan 22 Jan 23 Jan 24
Razz Ma Tazz............................Donations Lindley Creek Christmas Show.... $8.00 Pharr Community Theater Show.. $7.00 Goldwing Express.................... $10.00 Absolutely Country..................... $7.00 4 His Glory............................... $7.00 Adam Pope & Rebel Roots......... $7.00 Helen Russell & Company.......... $7.00 Lawless & Mae Show................. $8.00 Bill Chrastil Show...................... $7.00 Punches Show.......................... $7.00 Kai Show.................................. $7.00
1645 S. Bentsen Palm Drive Palmview, TX 78572
956-585-0703
Peggy Creach • Kathy Tyler Activity Directors
www.bit-o-heaven.net EVERY TUESDAY
STARTS NOVEMBER 6 Country Jams 12:00-2:30pm • FREE
Coffee & Cookies at break • Popcorn & Soda for sale
Happy Hour w/Diego 3:30-5:00pm • Pass the Bucket for Donations BYOB • Popcorn & Soda for sale
EVERY WEDNESDAY ENTERTAINMENT • 6:30PM
Popcorn/Soda/Ice Cream Bars for sale
Dec. 19 • The Chamberlins • $6.00 Dec. 26 • Carlos Canas • $6.00
EVERY THURSDAY : SOUP SUPPER STARTS DECEMBER 6 $3 All You Can Eat/BYOTS Dessert for sale
EVERY FRIDAY : DANCE
7:00pm - 10:00pm BYOB & Snacks / Popcorn & Soda for sale
Nov. 23 • Over the Hill Gang • $6.00 Nov. 30 • George and the • $7.00 Texas Outlaws
EVERY SUNDAY : KARAOKE
STARTS NOVEMBER 11 5:00 PM • Come to Sing or Just Listen
CRAFT FAIR
Second Friday Every Month (Nov - Mar) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Breakfast for sale
PATIO SALES
Second Saturday Every Month (Nov - Mar) 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pick up map in North Hall
Susan Thomas 603-396-2786 ACTIVITY DIRECTOR
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October 24, 2018 • • • Welcome
It’s Fiesta Season!
Home WINTER TEXAN • • • your official connection to the rio grande valley
DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS
JAM SESSIONS
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 PM, Brownsville Heritage Museum, 1325 E Washington St, Brownsville. 956-548-1313. Comedian George Lopez, 08:00 PM, Bert Ogden Arena, 4900 S I-69, Edinburg. Tickets available at bertogdenarena. com and HEB Park box office. For information call 956-562-7362.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2018
South Padre Island Farmers Market, 11:00 AM, The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. Sunday Speaker Series: Benito Trevino on Native Plants, 02:00 PM, Museum of South Texas History, 200 N Closner, Edinburg. 956-383-6911. Begin Quilting Class, 02:00 PM, A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N 10th St, McAllen. Frankenstein: The Woman, the Man, the Myths, and the Monsters, 05:00 PM, McAllen Public Library, 4001 N 23rd St, McAllen. 956-255-0190.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2018
Beginner/Improver Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N
Alamo Rd, Alamo. Pass the hat. For information call 904-612-9351. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W Hwy 107, McAllen. For information call 956-383-8189.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2018
EWBC Guided Bird Walks, 08:30 AM, Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, 714 Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg. 956-381-9922. Regular admission, members free. High Beginner Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. Pass the hat. For information call 904-612-9351. Garden Tour, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. 956-681-3370. $2 Seniors/$3 Adults. Balance Exercise Support Team, (B.E.S.T.), 11:00 AM, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, 101 E. Ridge Rd, McAllen. 956-632-6000. Taco Tuesday, 11:30 AM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram, Mission. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-581-1871. Winter Haven Resort Chess Club, 01:00 PM, Winter Haven Resort, 3501 Old
Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville. Contact Hoby at 505-400-7692 to gain access at the gate. Winter Haven Resort Chess Club, 02:00 PM, Winter Haven Resort, 3501 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville. Contact Hoby at 505-400-7692. Fused Glass Napkin/Mail Holder WorkShop,, 06:00 PM, McAllen Stained Glass, 800 N Main St, Ste. 400, McAllen. 956-687-8682. Flashlight Nights, 07:30 PM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. $3.00 pp.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2018
Beginner/Improver Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. Pass the hat. For information call 904-612-9351. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen. 956-423-3137. Halloween Dance w/Bottomline Band, 06:00 PM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. 956-783-5008. $10.00 pp. Halloween on Jackson, 06:00 PM, Free Trick or Treating event for the
whole family in Downtown Harlingen! Stop by from 6-9 PM, Halloween Night for Food Trucks, Costume Contest and free candy!! Halloween Dance w/DJ Robert, 07:00 PM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Road, Mission. $7.00 pp, costume contest with prizes. For information call 417-588-1588. Halloween Dance w/Sweetwater, 07:00 PM, Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. $7.00 pp. For information call 956-782-3263. Halloween Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $7.00 pp. 956-565-1506. Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights, 07:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. 956-787-6461. $6.00 pp. Ghost Hunt: La Carcel (Old County Jail), 08:00 PM, Brownsville Heritage Museum, 1201 E Van Buren St, Brownsville. 956-548-1313.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2018
Healing in Nature, 09:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen.
Visit our spacious Hynes Event Center
- the place to party in the RGV!
Purchase tickets online at hyneseventcenter.com (for upcoming shows only) DANCE / ENTERTAINMENT
KARAOKE DINNER
Hynes Event Center • Doors Open 6:00PM Bar & Concession Available
$7.50 pp • Hynes Event Center
Halloween Dance with the Texas Wheels
Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Vegetables, Iced Tea or Coffee
October 24 • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday, October 31 7:00 PM • $7.00 pp !!! Costume Contest !!!
October 31 • NO MEAL
Non-park residents: Tickets available 1 week prior to event
with Harry and Judy
Dance to The Cruisers Saturday, November 3 7:00 PM • $10.00 pp
Non-park residents: Tickets available 1 week prior to event
HAPPY HOUR
Pass the Hat • Hynes Event Center (Bar and Concession Available)
Happy Hour w/ Diego November 2 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
FISH FRY
$9.25 pp • All You Can Eat! Hynes Event Center November 1 • 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
KARAOKE
Bar and Concession Available Hynes Event Center October 24 • 5:00 PM October 31 • NO KARAOKE
LLANO GRANDE CAFE Hynes Event Center
Open Monday through Friday Starting November 1 Breakfast Hours 7:30am - 10:00am Lunch Hours: 11:00am - 1:30pm
WELCOME BACK TO THE VALLEY!
WELCOME BACK TO THE VALLEY!
ENTERTAINMENT
All Shows 7:00pm unless otherwise noted
Jan. 10 | Goldwing Express | $10 Jan. 14 | Red Head Express | $10/$12 Red Head Express is only appearing at a few parks this year, please call ahead for tickets.
Feb. 21 | Gene Turner | $8 Mar. 7 | Fabulous Vegas Guys | $8
DANCE
Every Saturday at 7:00pm November 3 - March 23 Texas Wheels | $6
Join Us for Burgers & Fries • 5:30pm | $7
Line Dance Class • 6:00pm
stated FRIDAY DANCE • 7PM • $6 unless otherwise
Oct. 19 Steven May & Southern Knights Oct. 26 Sweetwater Nov. 2 Steven May & Southern Knights Nov. 9 Sweetwater Nov. 16 Smokin’ Gun Nov. 23 Sweetwater Nov. 30 Jack Nelson & County Line stated ENTERTAINMENT • 7:00PM unless otherwise
Dec. 18 Lindley Creek $8 pp 1-2:30 pm Dec. 30 Texas Ramblers
(Big Band Dance) Pass the Hat 3-5 pm
Jan. 6 Ruthie Hedge $7 pp Jan. 15 Lindley Creek $8 pp Jan. 27 Texas Ramblers Pass the Hat 3-5 pm
UPCOMING CRAFT SHOWS
Saturdays • 8:00AM to Noon
CRAFT SALE & LUNCHEON
Jan. 5, 2019 • Feb. 2, 2019 • Mar. 2, 2019
VETERAN'S DAY CELEBRATION
Big Band (Jan. 5, 2019 thru Mar. 9, 2019) Every Saturday • 2:00PM to 4:00PM Country Jam (Jan. 7, 2019 thru Mar. 25, 2019) Every Monday • 1:00PM to 3:00PM Dulcimer Jam (Jan. 3, 2019 thru Mar. 28, 2019)
8:00am - 12:00pm Dec. 8 | Jan. 12 | Feb. 9 | Mar. 8 Nov. 11 • 2:00pm
600 St. Hwy 495 • Alamo, TX 78516
956-781-1358 To see our entire season lineup, check out our Activity Blog at
www.WinterRanchActivities.com
UPCOMING JAMS IN 2019!
Every Thursday • 1:00PM to 3:00PM
956-782-7886
501 W. Owassa Rd.• Pharr, TX 78577
www.texastrailsrv.com
It’s Fiesta Season!
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS 956-681-3370. $3.00 program fee. Buckets of Fun, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. 956-681-3370. Program fee is cost of admission. Free Motion Quilting Class - Feathers & Fillers, 10:00 AM, A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N. 10th St, McAllen. 956-638-1961. Raptors! LIVE Birds of Prey, 06:00 PM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Blvd, McAllen. 956-681-3370. Free Hernia Screenings, 06:30 PM, Edinburg Regional Medical Center, 1102 W Trenton Rd, Edinburg. 956-388-6000. Mary Poppins, The Broadway Musical, 07:00 PM, Harlingen CISD Performing Arts Center, 3217 W Wilson Rd, Harlingen. 956-427-3571. Noches de serenata con el Trio Tres en Punto, 08:00 PM, Hacienda San Miguel, 6101 N 23rd St, McAllen. For information call 956-862-6763.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2018
Volunteering Opportunities!, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. 956-681-3370.
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Guided Native Plant Walks, 09:00 AM, Hugh Ramsey Nature Park, 1000 TX499 Loop, Harlingen. 956-427-8873. History Tour, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. 956-681-3370. 31st Annual RGV Partnership Foundation Golf Clinic, 10:00 AM, Tierra Santa Golf Club, 1901 Club De Amistad, Weslaco. 956-973-1811. Friday Night Fish Fry, 04:00 PM, Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. For information call 956-782-3263. Lecture: El Dia De Los Muertos – Origins and Cultural Significance, 05:00 PM, Brownsville Heritage Museum, 1325 E Washington St, Brownsville. 956-548-1313. McAllen Art Walk, 06:00 PM, Downtown McAllen. For information call 956-618-4959. Karaoke w/Dorothy Phillips, 06:30 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. 956-787-6461. Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights, 07:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr.
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Walk to END EPILEPSY, 07:30 AM, McAllen Fireman’s Park, 201 N 1st St, McAllen. For information call 956-704-9191. Patio Sale, 08:00 AM, Palm Shadows RV Resort, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. 956-464-3324. Fall Feathers Bird Walk, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. 956-681-3370. Brownsville Farmer’s Market, 09:00 AM, Linear Park, Brownsville. Located in Linear Park across from the Zoo. 956-465-4178. Jackson Street Market Days, 09:00 AM, Downtown Harlingen. Antiques, Food Vendors, Crafts, Jewelry, Shop, Original Art & much more. For information call 956-423-4041. Growing Growers Farmers Market, 09:00 AM, Fireman’s Park, 201 1st St, McAllen. 956-330-6410. Charles Stillman’s Birthday Celebration, 10:00 AM, Brownsville Heritage SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2018 Museum, 1325 E Washington St, Texas Butterfly Festival, National Brownsville. 956-548-1313. Butterfly Center, 3333 Butterfly Park 25th Annual World Championship Dr., Mission. 956-583-5400. Shrimp Cook-Off, 10:00 AM, SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 >> 956-787-6538. Concession opens at 6:00 PM. Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Fun N Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. $6.00 pp. 956-399-5125. Welcome Back Dance w/Ron Moshier & Diego, 07:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. 956-587-5993. Russian String Orchestra, 07:00 PM, TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave, Brownsville. $5.00 senior/ student tickets and $10.00 general admission tickets. For information call 956-882-7025. Serenata Romantica con el trio Tres en Punto, 07:30 PM, Margaritas Mexican Grill, 3505 TX-107, Edinburg. For information call 956-862-6763. Stephen Stills & Judy Collins Live in Concert, 07:30 PM, McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd., McAllen.
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October 24, 2018 • • • Welcome
It’s Fiesta Season!
Home WINTER TEXAN • • • your official connection to the rio grande valley
DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS
JAM SESSIONS
MEALS
SALES
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 Sutherland’s Parking Lot, Port Isabel. For information call 956-943-2262. Butterfly Baiting, 10:00 AM, Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, 714 Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg. 956-381-9922. McAllen Farmer’s Market, 10:00 AM, McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd St, McAllen. 956-255-0190. Country Jam Lunch!, 11:00 AM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. 956-581-1932. Discovery Days, 11:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. 956-681-3370. Nature Tots, 11:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. 956-681-3370. 4th Annual Holiday Craft Fair, 11:00 AM, Edinburg Activity Center, 123 E Palm Dr, Edinburg. 956-388-8204. Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. 956-581-1932. T-Shirt Quilt Class, 01:00 PM, A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N 10th St, McAllen. 956-638-1961. Hobbies in Nature, 02:00 PM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen.
956-681-3370. Butterfly Baiting, 02:00 PM, Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, 714 Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg. 956-381-9922. Harlingen Farmers Market, 03:00 PM, Harlingen CVB, 2nd & Tyler by City Hall, Harlingen. Dia de los Muertos: Calaveras y Ofrendas, 04:00 PM, Museum of South Texas History, 200 N Closner Blvd, Edinburg. 956-383-6911. Harlingen Fall Festival, 05:00 PM, Harlingen CVB, Lon C. Hill Park, 1217 Fair Park Blvd, Harlingen. Dance w/Diego, 07:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 State Hwy 495, Alamo. 956-787-7717. $6.00 pp. Dance w/Ralph & The Cruisers, 07:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $10.00 pp. For information call 956-565-1506. Dance w/Sweetwater, 07:00 PM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. La Noche de la Guitarra, 07:00 PM, TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave, Brownsville. $5.00 senior/student tickets and $10.00 general admission tickets. For information call 956-882-7025.
Vipers -v- Memphis Hustle, 07:00 PM, Bert Ogden Arena, 4900 S. I-69, Edinburg. For information call 956-562-7362. Mary Poppin, The Broadway Musical, 08:00 PM, Harlingen CISD Performing Arts Center, 3217 W Wilson Rd, Harlingen. 956-427-3571. Franco Escamilla, 08:30 PM, McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Center Dr, McAllen. 956-681-3804.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2018
Texas Butterfly Festival, National Butterfly Center, 3333 Butterfly Park Dr., Mission. 956-583-5400. Port Isabel Antique & Flea Market, 09:00 AM, BeulaLee Park, Hwy 100, Port Isabel. 956-455-6798. South Padre Island Farmers Market, 11:00 AM, The Shores, 8605 Padre Blvd, South Padre Island. Done by Three Quilt Class, 01:00 PM, A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N 10th St, McAllen. 956-638-1961. Mary Poppin, The Broadway Musical, 03:00 PM, Harlingen CISD Performing Arts Center, 3217 W Wilson Rd, Harlingen. 956-427-3571.
A Classical Celebration, 03:00 PM, TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave, Brownsville. Free admission. For information call 956-882-7025. Camarata Cellista Concert, 03:00 PM, Valley Keyboards, 900 Harvey Dr, McAllen. Killer Bees vs Laredo Bucks, 03:00 PM, State Farm Hidalgo Arena, 2600 N 10th St, Hidalgo. For tickets call 956-313-1112.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2018
Texas Butterfly Festival, National Butterfly Center, 3333 Butterfly Park Dr., Mission 956-583-5400. Acoustical Instrumental Jam, 09:30 AM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. For information call Annette 248-921-6867. Beginner/Improver Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. Pass the hat. For information call 904-612-9351. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Citrus Valley RV Park, McAllen 2901 W. Hwy 107. For information call 956-383-8189. Happy Hour w/Diego, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, Weslaco 1701 N
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS International Blvd. Pass the hat, for information call 620-441-1173. Happy Hour w/Johnny D, 04:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, Pharr 101 E Sioux Rd. Andrew Zohn, guitar, 07:00 PM, TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave, Brownsville. $5.00 senior/ student tickets and $10.00 general admission tickets. For information call 956-882-7025.
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Texas Butterfly Festival, National Butterfly Center, 3333 Butterfly Park Dr, Mission 956-583-5400. High Beginner Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. Pass the hat. For information call 904-612-9351. Garden Tour, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. 956-681-3370. $2 Seniors/$3 Adults. Balance Exercise Support Team, (B.E.S.T.), 11:00 AM, Rio Grande Regional Hospital, 101 E Ridge Rd, McAllen. 956-632-6000. Killer Bees vs Texas Lawmen, 11:00 AM, State Farm Hidalgo Arena,
2600 N 10th St, Hidalgo. For tickets call 956-313-1112. Taco Tuesday, 11:30 AM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N Abram, Mission. $6.00 pp. For information call 956-581-1871. Country Jam, 12:00 PM, Bit-OHeaven RV & MH Park, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. For information call 603-396-2786. Winter Haven Resort Chess Club, 01:00 PM, Winter Haven Resort, 3501 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville. Contact Hoby at 505-400-7692 to gain access at the gate. Winter Haven Resort Chess Club, 02:00 PM, Winter Haven Resort, 3501 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville. Contact Hoby at 505-400-7692. Happy Hour w/Steven May & The Southern Knights, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. Happy Hour w/Diego, 03:30 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. For information call 603-396-2786. Volunteer South Texas Holiday Fair, 04:00 PM, United Way of South
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Texas, 113 W Pecan Blvd, McAllen. Mary Poppins, The Broadway Musical, 07:00 PM, Harlingen CISD Performing Arts Center, 3217 W Wilson Rd, Harlingen. 956-427-3571. Andrew Zohn, guitar, 07:00 PM, UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Auditorium, 1201 W University Dr. Edinburg. $5.00 senior/ student tickets and $10.00 general
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admission tickets. For information call 956-665-3881. Jonathan Guist, clarinet, 07:00 PM, TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave, Brownsville. Free admission. For information call 956-882-7025. Flashlight Nights, 07:30 PM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. $3.00 pp. •
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with the Rio Grande Valley community in McAllen.” In addition to the global photography exhibit, Clean Water Here launched a social media campaign which drew the attention of over 750 million people, including celebrity supporters such as Pitbull, Pink, Bruno Mars, Britney Spears, Maroon 5, Ed Sheeran, Seal, Kesha, Avril Levine, Andra Day, Ryan Seacrest, and others. World-renowned photographers Martin Schoeller, Kristen Ashburn, and Robert Clark selected photos for the exhibit.•
For more information about the Harlingen Concert Association’s educational-outreach programs and sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets for the 2018-2019 season, visit HarlingenConcert.com. The HCA website also features short videos of the musicians coming to Harlingen this fall and winter. All HCA performances begin at 7:30 p.m. at Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Boulevard. The Auditorium box office is open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. For more information, please call 956-216-5990. •
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Quick Cookin’ with Sandy Olsen
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Mexican Chicken Noodle Soup
Chipotle Shredded Beef
Submitted by Randy Hoelscher, The Border Cook
Submitted by Sandy Olsen
Note : This is for a 6- or 8-quart pressure pot; the 3-quart mini is too small.
• 3 pounds beef chuck roast • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 chipotle in adobo, chopped. Seeds removed for less heat • 2 teaspoons salt • 1 tablespoon of the adobo sauce • 1 teaspoon black pepper • 1 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro, roughly chopped • 2 teaspoons dried cumin • 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered • ½ teaspoon chili powder • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into large chunks • 1 cup water • 2 teaspoons dried oregano Salt and pepper the roast to taste. Turn on the sauté option on your pressure cooker and brown the roast in the oil on both sides until completely browned. Cancel sauté option, remove roast, and drain out any excess grease or oil. Place roast back into pot and spread the chipotle pepper and adobo sauce on top. Sprinkle with the spices and sprinkle the cilantro over the top. Add the onions and green pepper. Pour the water around the sides of the roast. Set the pressure valve on seal, and cook on manual/high for 60 minutes. Turn cooker off and allow pressure to release naturally. Take the meat out. Remove veggies but retain the liquid. Shred the meat with two forks and return to the pot. Stir in the liquid. Keep warm over low heat until ready to serve. • Sandy Olson--lifelong foodie, restaurant reviewer, cooking teacher, Summer Iowan, and Winter Texan, she spends the season at Palm Shadows RV Park in Donna. You can contact Sandy at midwestfoodie@gmail.com.
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Submitted by The Junior League of McAllen, Inc.
Serves 12-16 • 1 cup chopped pecans • 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened • 1 1/3 cups flaked coconut • 1 (16 oz.) box powdered sugar • 1 German chocolate cake mix • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 13 x 9 baking pan. Mix pecans and coconut together; distribute on the bottom of a prepared pan. Follow directions on box of cake mix. Pour mixture on top of pecans and coconut. In another bowl, using a mixer, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Distribute this over the cake mixture. Bake approximately 50 minutes. 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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s I write this column, the promised “cold front” has invaded the Rio Grande Valley. This turned my thoughts to comfort food, and I remember when I was a kid my mom made chicken noodle in a well on the stove in our kitchen. So I started doing research. It turns out that there are numerous recipes for Mexican chicken noodle soup. This soup is very good. We had it for supper the night I wrote this – and we’re happy to have leftovers for tomorrow. The ingredients are simple. This recipe serves four adults, assuming each person has two bowls of soup. It’s that good! • • • • • • • • • • •
1 Tbsp. olive oil • 1 white onion ½ cup chopped celery • 1 cup chopped carrots 5 cloves garlic – chopped • 1 – 1 ½ lbs. skinless chicken breasts 6 cups chicken stock – I use chicken bouillon to make a stock 2 – 14.5 oz. fire-roasted tomatoes 1½ cups vermicelli or angel hair pasta – broken into short pieces 1 jalapeño pepper – seeded and web removed – diced 1 tsp. cumin • ½ tsp. turmeric 1 tsp. Kosher salt – to taste • ½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper – to taste Juice of 2 limes • 1 cup chopped cilantro as a garnish Lime wedges as a garnish
Add olive oil to a stock pot and heat to medium. Add the onions, carrots, and celery and cook until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and jalapeño and cook for about a minute more. Add the tomatoes, chicken stock, and chicken and bring to a boil. When the chicken is cooked through, remove it and set aside until cool enough to shred. Simmer the soup at low heat, adding the shredded chicken, pasta pieces, dry spices, and lime juice. When the noodles are cooked, remove from the heat and serve, garnishing with cilantro and a lime wedge. Enjoy! Buen apetito! • Randy Hoelscher is a transplanted Texan and halftime RGV resident. A long time cooking enthusiast, he enjoys being “The Border Cook” and spreading the word about Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine on his website, TheBorderCook.com, as well as on social media.
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New England Clam Chowder
Jazz Breakfast Sunday 9:00am to 1:00pm
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956-761-PIER (7437) www.Pier19.us 1 Padre Blvd. South Padre Island
With the winter season upon us, we yearn to make chili and hot comforting
soups. This is a classic comfort soup that most everyone loves. Creamy, velvety goodness together with luscious clams and bacon - what is not to love? This is not difficult to prepare either and if you want to make it even easier, you can substitute a can of good quality chopped clams for the fresh ones in the shell. It will be just fine. I would pair this delectable goodness with a nice creamy chardonnay, such as La Crema. Bon Appétit! • • 3 pounds littleneck clams, scrubbed (or canned chopped clams) • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, diced into lardons • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 3 stalks celery, finely diced • 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour • 1 large russet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes • 1 cup heavy cream • 1 cup half-and-half • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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Rinse the clams several times under cold running water and place in a large pot and add 3 cups water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then cover and cook until the clams open, about 6 minutes. Strain through a finemesh sieve into a large bowl; reserve the broth. Transfer the clams to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap, this will prevent them drying out. Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Melt the butter in the same pot over medium heat. Add the celery, onion and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Stir in the reserved clam broth, 1 1/2 cups water and the potato. Bring to a simmer and cook until the potato is tender and the soup thickens slightly, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, remove the clams from their shells and roughly chop.
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Reduce the heat to medium low. Whisk in the half-and-half and cream and heat through, without boiling. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped clams; season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the reserved bacon. •
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Bettina Tolin is a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Austin Texas. She has cooked in the kitchens of the Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, Florida. She is currently the Executive Chef and owner of Marcello’s Restaurant and Bar on the Piazza in Port Isabel, Texas.
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