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start to think about taking off on your next adventure, we are plotting and planning an adventure of our own. You may know that last summer we set off on our very first Winter Texan Reunion Tour! We hosted six events in four states over a 10-day period. We had so much fun in your part of the country, we are doing it again this September!

I now know why so many of you go home for the summer. It’s beautiful country, and much like Texas, everyone is so welcoming and friendly. I fell in love with the area and, honestly, I keep dreaming about the Wisconsin cheese! I also find myself longing for the cool, crisp air and can see myself lounging by a lake reading a book. We plan to start our adventure in South Dakota, working our way through the Dakotas, meandering through Wisconsin (For more cheese, of course!), working our way through Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, and, if time allows, winding up in Nebraska. I invite you to join us! We will keep you posted through our website, Facebook page and e-newsletters, so stay tuned for more details! And be sure to bring your family members and friends who might be interested in joining us in South Texas next winter! • We’re just connecting the dots,

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esort residents took the theme seriously, dressing up in costumes and decorating their carts based on their personal-favorite decade. One couple sported their custom ’57 Chevy golf cart, another couple decorated theirs as the Yellow Submarine made famous by the popular Beatles hit from the 1960s. One couple, Pastor Darrel Hardy and his wife, Winonna, reached way back with their decade of choice, representing 1900-1910. Darrel’s leather vest and chaps served him during a more recent era when he performed as a rodeo clown in Oklahoma. The Hardys traditionally

carry the banner for Trophy Gardens and shared that they love participating and enjoy the people who gather to watch. The City of Alamo and the Alamo Chamber of Commerce host the annual parade. The golf-cart procession started at H-E-B, headed south on Alamo Road, then east on Business 83, ending at Alamo Central Park. The procession included performances by the Winter-Ranch line dancers, who paid tribute to the 1980s TEXAS INDEPENDENCE PARADE IN ALAMO CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 >>

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Minnesotan Creates, Then Grows, Softball League to Over 100 Players Over

the course of nearly three Martens said. “By younger, I mean decades, Ed Martens helped grow 65, 75 years old.” the Senior Texan Softball League The League does not turn anyone from four teams to 14 teams with two away, accepting players 55 years of divisions. age and up. Martens said the oldest The Winter Texan from Minnesota current player is 88. began playing baseball in high school, “We have some that play for five continued while stationed in Manila, years, a few that play for 10,” Martens Philippines, during his four years in said. “Some don’t ever play and are the Air Force, and later coached a just fans who come out and watch.” boys’ team in Minnesota. The majority of players are from Shortly after he started visiting McAllen and Mission, but the the Rio Grande League also has Valley 29 years “I've made a lot of good friends. p a r t i c i p a t i o n ago, Martens’ from La Joya, It's good exercise and neighbors at Edinburg, and Mission’s Bentsen Alamo. According good fellowship, too. Grove Resort to Martens, convinced him Winter Texans Everyone gets to have fun to form a senior make up about and enjoy good weather.” softball league. 50 percent of the Although he was players, while the • Ed Martens• at first hesitant remainder are because baseball locals. was all he knew, he soon realized “it’s “Spring training,” or practice for the same thing, only with a larger the season, starts in November. ball.” Then teams are created and games Martens, himself, played in the scheduled, beginning in January. league for 25 years, retiring from One of the biggest games of the the field only two years ago after a season is the U.S. vs. Canada game, shoulder surgery. His role during that which is set for 9 a.m. March 12 at time was very hands on. Now he has Westside Park. taken a step back and has allowed As many of the Winter Texans are committees to help organize the from Canada, for this one game, the teams and practices. Canadians form a team of their own “I’ve made a lot of good friends,” to challenge U.S. players. he shared. “It’s good exercise and Martens said anyone attending can good fellowship, too. Everyone gets to expect to be showered in spirit and have fun and enjoy good weather.” fun. Practice and games for the Senior “We hang up flags, decorate the Texan Softball League take place dugouts,” he said. “It’s something we at McAllen’s Westside Park. There look forward to every year.” are 14 teams, each with 12 to 13 Martens said the League is players, divided into an “A” and “B” already scouting for players for the divisions. 2020-2021 season. If interested in “The ‘B’ division is a little more joining, he can be reached at 956competitive and has younger players,” 581-2254. •

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he Senior Texan Softball League is hosting the 21st Annual Canada vs. USA Senior Softball Games on the fields of McAllen’s Westside Park, 1000 Ware Road (on the west side of Ware Road, ¼ mile north of Expressway 83). Opening ceremonies start at 9:20 a.m. An “A”” Division Game will start at 9:30, with a “B” Division Game starting at approximately 10:30 a.m. These games are the grand finale of the season and could be called the “Mini Senior World Series.” Senior American and Canadian players from many states and provinces will play for this year’s title and bragging rights.

Admission is free, and there will be door prizes. Fans are encouraged to bring your flags and to wear your country’s colorful t-shirts and hats. Flags to wave and pins will be available to help you cheer on your favorite team. There will be spirited and friendly competition by the players and fans from both countries and lots of fun for everybody! Be sure to mark Thursday, March 12, on your calendar and join us at the park. We are never too old to have a ball! For more information, please contact Doug or Marilyn Scoville at 956-874-5481. •

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inter Green Estates will hold its annual Spring Flea Market Saturday, March 7, from 7:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. The address is 500 N. Bryan Road in Mission. This sale benefits our residents and is put on by our volunteers. We feature a boutique, jewelry, appliances, household goods, tools,

outdoor pieces, clothing, and a bake sale. We do not use outside vendors for this event. Enjoy breakfast starting at 7:00 a.m. and lunch until 12:30 p.m. For more information, contact Mark Horngren at 218-310-3064 or Roy Thompson at 254-394-3361. •

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with a dance tribute to the film Urban Cowboy, and various clubs from the two parks, including the Winter-Garden RC Club, operating their remote-control cars along the route to the delight of the crowd. Dot Zylstra, who rode her flagadorned bike with the Trophy Gardens Bicycle Club, lives in Alamo full time. “We love the city. We love the people. We love the weather. There’s nothing to not love!” she said. After the parade, the crowd turned its attention to the permanent stage at the park as a city representative announced the winners in various categories. Trophy Gardens RV Resort swept the awards ceremony, taking 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Winter-Texan category. Awards were also presented to local organizations, including the Alamo Taekwondo Club. The Club’s students exhibited their skills breaking boards during the parade. The Trophy-Gardens line dancers held an encore performance on the park stage of their medley of dances, which showcased dances popular during the 1920s, ’30s, and ‘60s through the 2000s, including “Y-M-C-A,” “Hammer Time,” and, the more recent hit dance craze, “Gangnam Style.” Line-dance instructor Teresa Howard, decked out in a 1950s-style poodle skirt, danced to “Rock Around the Clock” with her husband. She says the group began practicing over two months before the parade and garnered park-resident participation by dressing up during resort meetings to promote the parade. “We enjoy it every year!” she says. Onlookers also share the sentiment. “I love it all. I really do,” says Cathy Chapin from Winter Ranch. Chapin has attended the parade since 2002. Mayor Diana Martinez credited resort residents for the success of the parade. “That’s what makes this parade, the RV parks!” she says. •

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n late summer 2019, representatives from Welcome Home RGV hit the road and headed north. The purpose: to reunite with Winter Texans in the Midwest who were home for the summer. The group hosted six reunions at local Elk’s Lodges in the states of Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Iowa. Plans to host a second reunion tour are well underway. The 2nd Annual Reunion Tour is tentatively planning stops in the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Illinois, and

Nebraska. More information will be shared via the Welcome Home RGV newsletter and on our website (visit welcomehomergv.com). RSVPs'swill be required in order for Welcome Home RGV to plan accordingly. Everyone is welcome to attend and to bring friends. There’s no catch! The gatherings are informal and celebratory. Once WHRGV begins the 2020 Reunion-Tour journey north in early September, be sure to follow along on Facebook: facebook.com/ wintertexan. •

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Llano Grande Art Show Set for March 8 Special to Welcome Home RGV

he annual Llano Grande Art Show has been set for Sunday, March 8, from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Art Studio, according to the chairperson this year, Mira Smith. The public, as well as all residents of Llano Grande, are welcome to attend the display, visit with the artists, and enjoy wine and cheese. “This event is so special each spring,” said Smith. “It gives our members a chance to showcase their efforts and honor their instructors, who have taught oil, watercolor, and acrylic classes in recent months.” Members of the public who attend the show should enter by the main gate and head south on Juanita Street. Signs and arrows will guide visitors to the Art Studio. The studio is housed in

a historic ranch house on the property, which has been renovated and used by the Art League for a number of years. There is no charge for attending, but free-will donations for the continued maintenance of the Studio are welcome. Raffle tickets for a painting by Prudence Slentz will be available in the entryway, and other items can be purchased, as well. Some of the paintings on display in the Studio are available for sale by the artists and will be marked accordingly. Others are for display only. Members of the Art League who are interested in showing their work should have their ready-to-hang paintings to the art house by the morning of March 6 in order to be included in the event. •

Featured Tejas Teller from McAllen Special to Welcome Home RGV

ove listening to scary stories? Tall tales? Or maybe personal yarns? Come to Denton March 12 - 15 to celebrate 35 years of Texas Storytelling Festivals featuring 35 Tejas Tellers with threeand-a-half days of stories that will feed your mind, heart, and soul. Festival audiences will be treated to storytelling concerts, workshops, music, a liars’ contest, and story swaps. Fred Peters, who is one of the Tejas Tellers, is from McAllen. “My story starts when I was banished to South Side Salvage in Wellington, Texas,” Fred shares. “This was great for a storyteller. I won the 4H Salute to Excellence Award for ‘JUST SAY NO as a professional volunteer.’” Fred is also a Rising Star, a State Liar who enjoys a load of stories, and an aspiring writer. Just ask him! Learn more about Fred on Facebook at facebook.com/TipiTellers.

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Guests can feast on crawfish and beer at 2020 Ales & Tails Fest Special to Welcome Home RGV

ajun food lovers can feast on allyou-can-eat crawfish and craft beer at the 2020 Ales & Tails Fest Saturday, March 7, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Victor Park in Harlingen, 1601 S. M. Street at the intersection of Expressway 83 and M. In addition to the spicy tails and ice-cold ales, guests can move to the live, electrifying sounds of local bands Hot Rodz, Rock Star, and Southern Ashes. The Harlingen Chamber of Commerce began the crawfish boil in 2017 as a way to bring the taste of

the Louisiana bayou to the Rio Grande Valley. According to Executive Director Chris Gonzales, the festival grows more popular each year. "Most Valley restaurants don't serve crawfish or Cajun food, so the food is definitely a big reason people come out," Gonzales said, "but there is also so much great music and dancing. It's a great time for everyone." Tickets for the 2020 Ales & Tails Fest cost $30 in advance and $40 at the park. A reserved table for eight people costs $500. To purchase tickets, call

the Harlingen Chamber at 956-4235440 or stop by 311 E. Tyler Avenue. A portion of the proceeds raised will benefit Harlingen Bark Park. The 2020 Ales & Tails Fest is sponsored by Boggus Ford, Cameron County Commissioner Gus Ruiz, Chickfil-A - Harlingen, D-Bar Contractors, Firehouse Subs - Harlingen, Harlingen Convention and Visitors Bureau, Hinogas, L&F Distributors, RGV Junk Removal, Shepard Walton King Insurance Group, Texas Regional Bank, and Watermill Express. •

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uinta Mazatlán invites guests to come dressed as a bug for the Mayor’s Bug Parade and more at Monarch Fest 2020, Saturday, March 21, from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. at Quinta Mazatlán in McAllen. Monarch Fest is an annual celebration that offers a fascinating learning platform to people of all ages as they unravel the magic of the monarch butterfly. The familyfriendly event features cooking demonstrations, butterfly stilt walkers, scout-badge activities, a caterpillar tot corner, pollinator art installations with interactive fun, special speakers, garden tours, arts and crafts activities, live music,

dance performances, a farmers’ market with incredible finds, native plants for sale, and more. New this year: A Pollination Celebration! According to research, one of every three bites of food is available because of pollinators. Birds, bats, bees, bugs, and butterflies help sustain our ecosystems and will be celebrated throughout Monarch Fest 2020. At the top of the excitement are Monster Murals, featuring pollinators, by Lamar-Academy-IB eco-artists who have created colorless works of art for the entire community to paint! The festivities would not be the same without the traditional Mayor’s Bug Parade. Come dressed as a

bug and join the parade! Led by the McAllen-High-School drumline, the parade features Mayor and Mrs. Darling and delightful community performers and culminates with a new addition--an Upcycle Fashion Show! Tickets are $5.00 per person, with children two years of age and younger free. Tickets may be purchased at Quinta Mazatlán prior to, or the day of, the event. Ticket

purchase is also available online, with no service fee, at TicketLeap. com (search for Monarch Fest). For more information, please call Quinta Mazatlán at 956-681-3370. •

Survival Advantages of Local Creatures of the Night March 10 Meeting Topic Special to Welcome Home RGV

Jessica Tanguma and Joseph Connors

octurnal animals have many interesting adaptations that give them huge advantages to survive in their dark world. Rio Grande Valley Chapter, Texas Master Naturalist’s March 10 meeting presentation is Creatures that Come Out at Night. The talk will feature native spiders, bats, moths, and birds and how you can see them for yourself. The presentation will be led by City of McAllen Parks and Recreation Program Coordinator and Texas Master Naturalist Jessica Tanguma and Joseph Connors, local photographer and Texas Master Naturalist. Tanguma develops programming for the McAllen Nature Center and Town Lake at Firemen's Park. She has been with the City of McAllen for four years and has led various tours, including night hikes through the Nature Center.

Bat Photo by Joseph Connors

She is a Texas Master Naturalist and a Texas State Park ambassador and trainer who enjoys sharing her enthusiasm for the outdoors with others. LOCAL CREATURES OF THE NIGHT CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 >>

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ith his quick wit, snappy oneliners, and easy-going manner, Don Marchetti may be one of the happiest residents in Palm Resaca Park. “Don was always a character and could keep everyone in stitches,” said his brother-in-law, Larry Jisonna. “He did some hilarious imitations of Donald Duck and Frank Fontaine from the Jackie Gleason Show. He is also extremely generous to his family and friends.” Don was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1928 and played university football there in the late 1940s. Don was the university quarterback. “I have big hands and feet,” joked Don, “So I did a lot of passing and punting.” He ended up in Officers Candidate School and missed his chance to play pro football. At a social gathering recently, I accidentally bumped into him. It was like hitting a brick wall. I remember thinking he would have been one tough profootball player. Don worked for Globe Equipment Company for 30 years, designing restaurants and selling equipment to go with them. “I loved my job, especially meeting people all the time and trying my best to meet their

(l to r) Brub and Sue Coleman, Carole and Don, Barb and Larry Jisonna. “The kidding starts as soon as we get together,” says Brub, “and the laughter never stops!”

needs,” he told me. Don was very honest with his customers. “You don’t try to stick somebody with something just to make a buck,” he declared, “because it could come back to haunt you. That’s what success is all about.” This refreshing honesty was a hit with many a hardnosed customer and gave Don a great reputation with his clients. Larry said Don could give the name and number of every piece of glass and tableware on the table when they went out for supper. “It kept up in stitches,” joked Larry. If an item broke, Don would remark good-

humoredly, “Oh! Thank you. There’s more sales coming.” When the Marchettis retired, Carol’s (Don’s wife) brother, Brub Coleman, encouraged them to come to Palm Resaca Park. “We found Paradise,” proclaimed Don. Later, Larry wanted to come down to visit them, so Don told him, “Better bring money!” Larry loved staying with the Marchettis, enjoying their hospitality and relishing Carol’s meals. “She even catered to my dietary restrictions,” said Larry. THE MARVELOUS MR. MARCHETTI CONTINUED ON PAGE 13 >>

Ninety-one-year-old Don Marchetti can still play a decent round of golf. Here he is just after he chipped in from off the ninth green at the Brownsville Golf Center.

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Mexico City February 2020

A mere hour-and-forty-five-minute flight--direct from McAllen International Airport--historic sites and cultural experiences awaited us in Mexico City. During a recent trip with Travel by Welcome Home, stops included the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Chapultapec Park and Castle, a monarch preserve, and the quaint town of Valle de Bravo on Lake Avandaro. Each experience became as memorable as the one before.

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Musical Divertimenti March 5 in McAllen Special to Welcome Home RGV

he McAllen Music Club is hosting Musical Divertimenti, a freewill donation concert Thursday, March 5, at 7:00 p.m. at Valley Keyboards, 900 Harvey Drive in McAllen. The Club hosts these concerts throughout the year to raise funds to benefit those students who are involved in promoting music in their schools and communities and those who are interested in pursuing a degree in music. This will be a concert by various instrumentalists, including Sarah Torres, Sam Heredia, Leslie Eichelberger, Abran Garcia, Zubin Solis, Carlos Cantu, Rut del Toro, and Fernando Garcia. •

The Guardians: Documentary Screening March 12 in McAllen

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ick off Monarch Migration Month with a special screening of the documentary The Guardians at Quinta Mazatlán’s Nights at the Mansion Speaker Series, Thursday, March 12, at 6:00 p.m. The Guardians is a documentary that shares the plight of an indigenous community in Mexico and monarch butterflies, both depending on the same ancient forest for their survival. Monarch butterflies make one of the most incredible migrations known to the animal world. The journey of more than 3,000 miles, from Mexico to Canada, is taken by creatures that weigh less than a single gram. The monarch butterfly plays a prominent role within

our ecosystem as a pollinator and is plummeting toward extinction. The documentary offers a vivid perspective of ecological challenges facing the human race. Nights at the Mansion Speaker Series features noteworthy speakers and scholars to present lectures related to our global environment, local cuisine, and the arts and culture. The program takes place Thursday evenings through May. The program fee is $3 per person. No advance reservation is required. Quinta Mazatlán is located at 600 Sunset Drive in McAllen, one block south of La Plaza Mall on 10th Street. For more information, call Quinta Mazatlán at 956-681-3370. •

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Connors is a native of the Rio Grande Valley who enjoys observing and sharing the incredible diversity of arachnids and insects of South Texas through his macro photography. He is a Texas Master Naturalist, a frequent contributor to citizen science on iNaturalist.org, and can often be found pointing out spiders on night hikes. The presentation begins at 7 p.m.

The public is invited to meet with Chapter members at the 6:30 p.m. social and to attend the general meeting after the presentation. There is no charge or fee for the monthly lectures. The meeting is at Cameron County Annex Building, located at Williams Road and Highway 83/77 in San Benito, 1390 W. Expressway 83. For more information, visit rgvctmn.org. •

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Winter-Texan Jams Raise Money for Shriners in the RGV Special to Welcome Home RGV

hen Winter Texans head south beginning in October, they bring their talent and love for music with them to share with their fellow Winter Texans. No matter what time of day or what park you go to, there are people enjoying country, gospel, big band, rock-n-roll, bluegrass, and other jams. On Tuesdays, Casa Del Valle Park in Alamo holds its rock-n-roll jams. February 11, the 1st Annual Fundraiser Jam was held for the Shriners Transportation Division. This jam was well attended, and some Shriners were in the audience. The entertainment was awesome. Passthe-hat and 50/50 proceeds were given to the Shriners. Sunday, February 16, Alamo RecVeh Park held its 6th Annual Big Band Jam as a fundraiser for the Shriners. This jam is well attended from year to year by people from outside the park, as well as the residents. Shriners enjoyed the entertainment and visiting with the audience. Pass-the-hat and 50/50 proceeds, as well as a donation from Alamo Rec-Veh Church were given to help with the expenses of the Shriners Transportation Division here in the Valley. The donation from these two fundraising jams totaled $4,613.00. What a great way to support the work this organization does here for children with medical afflictions. All

medical care is free to the families, and the Shriners donate their time and finances to make the lives of these children better. The Shriners are holding a medical clinic in La Feria March 12 and 13 to treat the children. The hours are 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Doctors and other medical staff come down from Houston for this clinic. Winter-Texan volunteers and people from the local community donate their time to help at this clinic. Anyone wanting to observe this clinic is welcome to come and see the work that happens and to interact with the children. Any park wanting to set up a jam for a Shriners Fundraiser, feel free to contact Terry Dorge at 204-795-0657 or Gilbert Median at the Shriners’ office in Pharr at 956-607-3640. All donations can be sent to Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, Pharr, TX 78577, Attn: Shriner’s RGV Transportation Division. •

>> THE MARVELOUS MR. MARCHETTI CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10

After two days of this, Don promptly told Larry, “Hey! Enough of this! You need to buy a place!” So Larry did, and he’s been in our Park for 14 years. Don once told someone he was “trailer trash,” but his friend quickly replied, “You’re definitely not trailer trash at Palm Resaca Park. That place is beautiful.” Don didn’t sing much until he started going to C.C. Wings in Brownsville. D.J. Gilbert Parci took an instant liking to Don and his singing ability and would feature him many times at Monday-night karaoke. Don’s signature song is “I Did It My Way.” At the recent Valentine’s Day Dance at Palm Resaca Park, Gilbert called Don up to sing this song, after which

he received a resounding round of applause. Don and Carol were both widow/ widowers and have been together now for 24 years. “I robbed the cradle,” joked Don as he gave Carol a loving smile. “The reason we are so happy together is because we both have a sense of humor, and we don’t like to be in a fuss or angry. You have to communicate with your spouse and do the best to work things out. That’s the basis of a good marriage.” So far, it has worked out perfectly for this couple, and they are the darlings of our Park. “He’s a great guy, and we love him,” added both Larry and Brub. • Read Part II, about Carol, in next week’s issue of Welcome Home Winter Texan

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by Rev. E.B. Holschuh

bout 25 years ago, an incident took place between me and my eldest daughter, then six years old. Oddly enough, it had to do with money. I have forgotten the exact circumstances that led up to this, but at one point our family had been sitting around the kitchen table, my daughter with 10 dollars in her hand—10 one-dollar bills. I thought it might make things easier for her, (or maybe I needed the ones), I can’t remember, so I asked her if she would give me the 10 one-dollar bills in exchange for one 10-dollar bill I had taken out of my wallet. Pastor E.B. Holschuh serves at Zion Lutheran Church She quickly agreed, but then, after (LCMS) in Alamo. He is a retired Navy senior chief a short pause, started to cry. In petty officer and former public-high-school teacher. loves to help others find answers to life’s tough her eyes, from her vantage point at He questions, so send him one at pastor@zionalamo.org. that age, she thought I had taken 10 things of hers that had obvious Well, it’s like trying to exchange value in exchange for one. I tried money with a six year old. One for to explain to her that her bill had a many. number 10 on it and it was worth A favorite novel of mine is Life of exactly as much as the 10 one-dollar Pi, a story about a 15-year-old boy bills she had traded me. But it was named Pi from India who winds up no use. One for many. We were marooned at sea in a lifeboat with looking at the deal from two different a 350-pound Bengal tiger. If you haven’t read this perspectives; in the book, you ought end, I did what any father in that “God's love story climaxes to because, in it, the author does situation would with an exchange -a pretty good job do. Of course, I of portraying what returned her 10 His only begotten Son Christianity must, one-dollar bills and indeed, look like tried to soothe her. for our salvation." to those on the Imagine a father outside, especially who would try to deceive the child he loves! I realized those of other faiths. Pi, whose then, too, that love walks hand in family were practicing Hindus, hand with patience, particularly learns about Christianity through as a parent. I knew that, as with an encounter with a Catholic priest. many other life lessons, in time my Pi shares the same skepticism and daughter would come to understand near-disbelief of the many others the true meaning of currency who hear the same story— perhaps you have come across such folks in denominations. Such is Christian love, a love your life. that also walks hand in hand with Pi’s encounter with Father Martin patience. As we Christians have a and, ultimately, with Christ in a little loving relationship with God through church in India would soon lead this Jesus, we are to be reaching out to young man to baptism. And Father our unchurched brothers and sisters Martin crossed a wide cultural divide with the very same love God Himself to reach out to Pi, not with deception pours into our hearts through faith. but with love and patience, just as So why is the love of Christ such a another Father reaches out to His difficult proposition for us to share children, creations valued above all and for so many people to accept? others, with love and patience. Verse 3:16 from John’s Gospel in God’s love story climaxes with an the Bible reads, “For God so loved exchange—His only begotten Son the world that he gave his one and for our salvation. only Son, that whoever believes in My daughter was right; it doesn’t him shall not perish but have eternal seem fair (does it?). One for many. • life.” Isn’t it that easy?

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Goliad Bull-Riding Rodeo A Chance Experience

Story and photos by Malcolm Callister, Canadian Winter Texan

y wife, Linda, and I are Canadians and Winter Texan RVers. Winter Texans like us start the homeward route from the RGV in March. The journey home always raises the questions, which direction shall we go and what do we want to see on the way? A couple of years ago, it was late in the morning before we started from our winter campground in Alamo. The start time altered our plans. Plan changes are not a problem when traveling by RV. We selected the Goliad State Park RV campground in Goliad, Texas, a four-hour drive from Alamo. As I registered at the State Park Office, Richard, the officer at the desk, suggested that if we hurried, we would catch the final events of the rodeo, the Goliad Rodeo, which runs each year toward the end of March. The rodeo was taking place over the road at the fairgrounds. He added that, at this time, we might get in free. Goliad Rodeo turned out to be a perfect first stop on our route home from the RGV. Richard, who is a Winter-Texan volunteer, was right; we were allowed in at no charge. We were led to seats near the entrance and close to the bull

A bull rider can only hold the rope with one hand. The bull jumps and twists to get the rider off its back.

holding pens. The bull-riding finals were about to start. Each bull ride is a maximum of eight seconds, a test of strength, style, and courage, man verse bull. Most bull riders do not stay on for the full time. But when they are thrown off by these colossal beasts, it is the job of the clown to distract the 2,000-pound bull. Bulls are intent on killing the downed rider, using their horns and hooves. The clown is dressed in bright yellow and red; he taunts the bull and then jumps into his protective barrel when the bull charges. We got a close-up view of one of these angry 2,000-pound bull who

Having thrown its rider, an angry bull vents its anger on the clown.

had just thrown his rider close to our seats. For just a moment, the bull saw or heard my camera and looked at me the way he must look at the clown. Who would be a clown? The 2020 Goliad County Fair and Rodeo takes place March 18 22. Review details at goliadcc.org/ community-calendar/goliad-countyfair-and-rodeo. Goliad State Park and its RV park are located at 108 Park Road 6. The phone number is 361-645-3405. •

Most bull riders only stay on the bull for two to four seconds. For just a moment, the bull saw or heard my camera and looked at me the way he must look at the clown.

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Harlingen Concert Association Announces 2020-2021 Shows Special to Welcome Home RGV

he Harlingen Concert Association (HCA) is pleased to announce the lineup for its 87th season of bringing live entertainment to the Rio Grande Valley. Six sensational shows at Harlingen Municipal Auditorium are planned for fall and winter 20202021. HCA 2020-2021 season tickets (a very affordable, six-show package) are now on sale at the Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Boulevard in Harlingen, and online at HarlingenConcert.com. The HCA season opens November 19 with Vinyl Radio, a group of top Nashville session players who recreate the harmonies and melodies of classic’70s hits with perfection. Their show will feature music by The Eagles, America, Queen, The Doobie Brothers, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and more. Come enjoy a great evening of guitars, grooves, and melodies! Next, January 12, 2021, world-class soloists Ilya Yakushev and Thomas Mesa perform together in Harlingen in a fabulous show of musical pyrotechnics. Ilya Yakushev, who hails from Russia, won the 2005 World Piano Competition with his rapturous lyricism and dramatic flair. Cuban-American Thomas Mesa is heralded as one of the most charismatic and engaging

cellists of his generation. Sweet Dreams: Mandy Barnett Sings Patsy Cline follows January 19, 2021. Come celebrate the legacy of a country icon with one of today’s premier vocalists! Barnett, star of the original Always Patsy Cline production at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, takes audiences on a sparkling journey, performing Patsy Cline’s greatest hits, along with other classic country and pop standards. The fourth show in the HCA 2020-21 lineup features tenor Fernando Varela and pianist William Joseph February 8, 2021. Varela, who has appeared in numerous PBS specials, is a breathtaking tenor whose unique voice and engaging passion light up the stage. Joseph was a child prodigy, writing music for solo piano at age five. He is one of the most electrifying pianists, composers, and producers of our time. The Everly Set is next on the Harlingen stage, with a fun show March 2, 2021. Enjoy a nostalgic trip back to 1957 when Phil and Don Everly supercharged rock ’n roll with their unique style of harmonies. Lead singers Sean Altman, founder of HCA ANNOUNCES 2020-2021 SHOWS CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 >>

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#Stitchitforward #LambsLoomFun Special to Welcome Home RGV

hat a fun “winter” we are having! Everyone is enjoying seeing our returning friends and making new ones. And, as always, the classes are a favorite time for all. Y’all know we just couldn’t do what we do without all of our Winter-Texan friends. Your encouragement, laughs, and hugs brighten our days when you are “home” in Texas. So many of you have now joined our ministry and given of your time and talents, and we are so very grateful! And don’t forget all of the lovely items added to our donation chest! Last year’s donation chest totaled over 4,300 items. We are half way through February, and we have over 700 items donated in 2020. What a blessing these lovingly created, handmade gifts will be to so many people around the world. These items that are given are the tangible gifts of caring for another. Everyone is welcome to join us in

the journey of spreading a little joy around our world. You don’t have to knit or crochet, either. Our gift shop, The BaaBaa Boutique, helps fund this mission, along with your taxdeductible donations. We do hope you’ll come and visit and hear a few stories of the encouragement these gifts have been to so many around the world and become a PEG! Pray, Encourage, Give…remember, The Lamb’s Loom is not just a yarn shop; it’s a ministry and a mindset. The Lamb’s Loom is located at 1102 Tamarack in McAllen. We are open Tuesday through Saturday from10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional parking is available in the rear via Upas Avenue. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram and our website, thelambsloom.com. • #stitchitforward #LambsLoomFun

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Art Walk at the Incubator March 6 Special to Welcome Home RGV

hen McAllen’s First Friday Art Walk convenes Friday, March, 6, the McAllen Creative Incubator extends a most welcome invitation for the public to come by from 7 -9 p.m. and enjoy the art exhibits on display by Wendy Gilbert and Fred Gonzalez. Gilbert and Gonzalez, owners of the G Squared Collaborative, are art teachers in McAllen ISD at DeLeon Middle School. The G Squared Collaborative began in 2011 through their collaboration as middle-school art teachers. While their art styles are different, both agree that process, creativity, and experimentation are the center of a strong visual-arts program. This month, The G Squared Collaborative is proud to announce a new gallery show, Meditations. Meditations is a series of digital artwork created as meditative exercises and will be on display in the Exhibit Hall in the McAllen Creative Incubator. In addition, Gilbert, who works in a variety of traditional and digital media, will hold a solo exhibit, Fate & Fairy Tales, on display in Suite 9. This exhibit explores the use of narrative in visual arts. Fate & Fairy Tales will remain up for the month of March. After Art Walk, for viewings

by appointment, call 956-460-1880 or email thegsquaredcollaborative@ gmail.com. Each month, The G Squared Collaborative art space in Suite 9 will feature a different artist. Stay tuned in April for new work by Gonzalez. May’s exhibit will be work by Xavier Perez. The G Squared Collaborative offers monthly workshops for adults and teens and private art lessons. Follow them on Instagram @the_g2_ collaborative. Artists at McAllen Creative

Incubator, 601 N. Main Street, have works of art ready for patrons to enjoy and to purchase. Invited artists also have the opportunity to exhibit with our in-house artists during Art Walk. For more information or for your opportunity to exhibit in our venue, contact Laura Robles at 956-6872787 or via email at lrobles@ visitmcallen.com. •

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Rockapella, and Jack Skuller, winner of the Songwriters Hall of Fame Holly Prize, keep this great music alive with authentic renditions of “Wake Up Little Susie,” “When Will I Be Loved,” and many more. The HCA season closes March 24, 2021 with Sultans of String, 2014 Sirius XM World Group of the Year. This Toronto-based group excites audiences with their warmth and virtuosity on a wide array of acoustic and electronic instruments. This will be a sensational evening of fiery violin dances, rumba-flamenco guitar, Celtic and gypsy rhythms, and outstanding vocals. Harlingen Concert Association has been bringing internationally acclaimed touring artists to the Valley since 1933. This all-volunteer, nonprofit organization is committed to enriching the cultural life of the community through live performances. During the concert season, HCA also shares these incredible artists with students via free mini concerts and master classes at local schools. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit HarlingenConcert.com or contact the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium Box Office at 956-2165990. The box office is open MondayFriday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. •

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Exclusive to Welcome Home RGV Photo by Eryn Reddell Wingert

Citrus The Rio Grande Valley has long been known for its citrus production. The majority of Texas citrus is produced here. If you grew up in the Valley, you probably have stories about playing tag or hide-n-seek in a nearby orchard. Oranges and grapefruit adorn city logos, billboards, and vintage postcards representing the Valley. The region even honors citrus fruit with festivals and fiestas. If you don't have a citrus-fruit tree, most likely your neighbor does and is willing to share. •

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An Evening with Del March 7 at Paradise Park Special to Welcome Home RGV

uture generations will only have libraries, the Internet, or television to connect with music history, but Saxophonist Del Puschert lived it and will be featured in a special interview, open to the public, March 7 at 7 p.m. at Paradise Park, 100 E. Hackberry Avenue in McAllen. Admission is free. Puschert has played with musicians like Chuck Berry, Charlie Daniels, Lynn Anderson, Elvis Presley, and many others. He first met Elvis in the mid-50s when Elvis was just getting started, and Puschert will share stories about many behind-the-scenes moments. Since 1996, Del and his wife, Harriet, have made the Rio Grande Valley their home during the WinterTexan season. Musicians from across the U.S. and Canada spend their time playing music at some of the area jams, and Puschert has always been a favorite. Refreshments will be available for

Del Puschert, saxophonist

sale during intermission. Puschert will not be playing his saxophone. Paradise Park welcomes you to An Evening with Del. •

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

CALENDAR OF EVENTS WEEK OF

March 4 - 10, 2020 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020 Biscuits & Gravy, 07:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. Omelette Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Lemon Tree Estates, 1510 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $6.50 pp. Presale tickets. (616) 340-0368. Bluegrass Jam, 09:00 AM, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. (956) 585-5807. Prayer Breakfast, 09:00 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. (956) 357-5498. Fun Day, 09:00 AM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Free admission. (701) 205-5018. Beginner/Improver Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd. Alamo. Donations. (956) 783-5008. Co-Ed Golf Scramble, 10:00 AM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Palmview. (956) 585-0624. Line Dancing w/Carol, 10:00 AM, Snow

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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. •

to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. (956) 968-0322. Beginner Partner Dance Lesson, 10:00 AM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Donna. Free admission. (956) 375-0125. Line Dancing w/Paul Neff, 10:30 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. (956) 357-5498. Helen Russell & Company, 11:00 AM, Don-Wes Flea Market, 208 N Victoria Rd, Donna. Free admission. (956) 464-3502. Intermediate Partner Dance Lesson, 11:00 AM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Donna. Free admission. (956) 375-0125. One Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. $11.00 pp. (956) 581-1033. Winter Texan Wednesday, 12:00 PM, Mel’s Honky Tonk N’ Grill, 10700 FM 1421, Brownsville. Free admission. (956) 215-6357.

Wednesday Lunch, 12:00 PM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Palmview. $5.00 pp. Menu varies. (231) 585-0624. Quilt Show, 12:00 PM, Alamo Rose RV Resort, 938 S Alamo Rd, Alamo. (956) 783-2605. Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. (956) 425-7448. Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Quiet Village II, 215 S Valley View Dr, Donna. Free admission. (712) 210-9044. Variety Jam Session, 12:30 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. (956) 223-9359. Dance Lessons w/Bob, 01:00 PM, Pine to Palm Resort, 802 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $7.50 pp. (650) 793-5368. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W Crockett St, Alamo. Free admission. (563) 217-0479. Soft Rock/Easy Listening Jam, 01:00 PM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E Harrison

FINAL RGV 2020 SEASON SHOWS!

Ave, Harlingen. (815) 228-6221. Country Music Jam, 01:00 PM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S Conway, Mission. Free admission. (956) 585-5061. Rock & Roll Jam, 01:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. (956) 357-5498. Gospel and Country Jam, 01:30 PM, Park Place Estates, 5401 W Bus 83, Harlingen. (956) 428-4414. Big Band Jam, 02:00 PM, Valley View Estates, 2100 Vernon St, Mission. Free admission. (956) 358-9425. Tiki Hut Jam, 02:00 PM, Bluebonnet RV Resort, 3366 N. Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. (956) 585-7630 Senior Health Talks, 02:00 PM, Mission Regional Medical Center, 900 S. Bryan Rd, Meeting Room A,B,C, Mission. (956) 323-9000. Sherwin Linton “Tribute to Johnny Cash, 02:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission.

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THURSDAY • 1PM - 5PM • EVENT CENTER No cover charge March 12............................ Helen Russell & Company

LIVE MUSIC Fri, Mar 13 • 1PM - 5PM w/Al Mikesh

SATURDAY LIVE MUSIC • 1PM - 5PM

March 7.....................................Jolly Huntsman Band March 14................................................Ron Moshier

LIVE MUSIC Every Sunday • 2PM - 6PM

March 8.............................................. Riverside Band March 15................................... Renaissance Rockers

March 4 Sherwin Linton Wednesday, 2:00pm • $10.00pp

Johnny Cash Tribute Show

Doors Open at 11:00 Also singing Pam Linton

St. Pat’s Day Party Tues., Mar 17 • 1-5pm

Open 11am • Corned Beef Dinner (while it lasts)

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1 Hour Tours • 12:00 PM 2 Hour Tours • 1:00 PM (Down River to Dam)

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Bentsen Palm, Mission

March 12 • 7pm

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March 14 • 7pm

Dance at Hidden Valley, Mission

Seniors: $11 Adults: $13

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VIP LaFeria West (Private Event)

Friday, March 6, 2020

Snow To Sun, Weslaco • 3pm-4:30pm

Saturday, March 7, 2020

Winter Haven, Pharr • 7pm-9pm • $7

Monday, March 9, 2020

Victoria Palms Sip n Dip (Private Event)

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Bit-O-Heaven RV, Donna • 3:30pm-5pm

Friday, March 13, 2020

Snow To Sun, Weslaco • 3pm-4:30pm

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Llano Grande Resort, Mercedes (Private Event)

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS $10.00 pp. (956) 581-1033. Happy Hour w/Lynn Dvorak, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-0322. Happy Hour w/Dan White, 03:30 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 West, Mercedes. Pass the hat. (956) 376-3798. Farmers Market at The Bryan House, 04:00 PM, The Bryan House, 1113 E. Mile 2 Rd, Mission (956) 330-7497. Happy Hour w/Steven May, 04:00 PM, Quiet Village II, 215 S Valley View Rd, Donna. Pass the hat. (712) 210-9044. Ham Ball Dinner, 04:00 PM, Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W IH 2, Mission. $8.00 pp. BTS. (319) 296-5410. Karaoke, 05:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. (956) 565-2638. Country Music Jam, 05:30 PM, Heritage Square Rec. Park, 300 S Bryan Rd, Mission. (563) 340-6493. Hamburger Night, 06:00 PM, Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 W 83 Expressway, Mission. $6.00 pp. (956) 580-8454. Pre-Rounds w/The Baldwins, 06:30 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W. Business 83, Alamo. (765) 661-0612. Karaoke, 06:30 PM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission.

(956) 583-5582. Pat Davison Magic, 06:30 PM, Bit-OHeaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Bus Hwy 83, Donna. $7.00 pp. (603) 396-2786. Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights, 07:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $6.00 pp. (956) 787-6461. MS/Plus Square Dance W/Ron Betzelberger, 07:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W. Business 83, Alamo. (217) 737-5677. Dance w/High Country Band, 07:00 PM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Palmview. $7.00 pp. (956) 585-0624. Dance w/The Jealous Heart Band, 07:00 PM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. $7.00 pp. (956) 783-5008. Bob Dolle, 07:00 PM, Paradise Park RV Resort, 1201 N Exp 77, Harlingen. $6.00 pp. (956) 425-6881. Dance w/Route 66, 07:00 PM, Fiesta Village, 205 S. Stewart Rd Mission. $6.00 pp. (956) 585-9264. Dolly & Friends, 07:00 PM, VIP La Feria RV Park East, 600 E Exp 83, La Feria. $8.00 pp. (956) 797-1401. Jason Whorlow, The Piano Man, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $8.00

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JAM SESSIONS

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Harlingen. (956) 357-5498. Craft Show, 08:00 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. (956) 423-4020. Rio Grande Woodcarvers, 08:00 AM, Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, Pharr. Free, everyone welcome. (956) 761-1986. Ultra Beginner Line Dance, 09:00 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. (956) 423-5484. Bluegrass Jam, 09:00 AM, Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (319) 750-2308. Country Jam, 09:00 AM, El Valle Del Sol, 2500 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. Donations. (956) 585-5704. Best Pancakes in the Valley, 09:00 AM, The Grove, Bus 83 & Stewart Rd, San Juan. (320) 250-2488. Ladies Golf Scramble, 10:00 AM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Palmview. (956) 585-0624. A2 Workshop, 10:00 AM, Tip O’ THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2020 Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. Biscuits & Gravy, 07:30 AM, Lamplighter (956) 787-6461. MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dance Lessons w/Bob, 10:00 AM, Mission West Resort, 3805 W Hwy 83, Dr, Palmview. (319) 750-2308. TOPS Meeting, 07:30 AM, Lakewood Mission. $7.50 pp. (650) 793-5368. RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Burgers & More, 11:00 AM, Bentsen SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 >> pp. (956) 585-0703. Ladies Night Out w/Mario Rosales, 07:00 PM, Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. $8.00 pp. (956) 782-3263. Regan James, 07:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. $7.00 pp. (956) 566-2775. Special Concert: Walkin’ The Line a Tribute to Johnny Cash, 07:00 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. For ticket information call. (956) 425-7448. Spittin’ Image, 07:00 PM, Pine to Palm Resort, 802 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $8.00 pp. (204) 918-0186. Sail On: Beach Boys Tribute Concert, 07:30 PM, Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Blvd, Harlingen. $25.00 pp. (956) 216-5990. Austin Street Bar Karaoke, 09:00 PM, Austin Street Bar, 2406 N 6th St, McAllen. (512) 809-8050.

Bit-O-Heaven RV and Mobile Home Resort

1051 W. Bus Hwy 83 Donna, TX 78537

www.bit-o-heaven.net EVERY TUESDAY : HAPPY HOUR 3:30pm - 5:00pm • Pass the Bucket Donations BYOB/Snacks • Popcorn/Soda for sale • Free Ice 1st Tues • Diego 2nd Tues • Curt James 3rd Tues • Regan James 4th Tues • Tim Dirth / The Hitman

EVERY WEDNESDAY ENTERTAINMENT • 6:30PM Popcorn/Soda/Ice Cream Bars for sale

Mar. 4 • Pat Davison (Magician) • $7.00 Mar. 11 • Pickpocket Gene Turner • $8.00 Mar. 18 • The Chamberlins (Country) • $7.00

EVERY THURSDAY : SOUP SUPPER 4:30PM • $4.00 • All You Can Eat/BYOTS Dessert/Soda for sale

EVERY FRIDAY : DANCE

7:00pm - 10:00pm BYOB & Snacks / Popcorn & Soda for sale

Mar. 6 • The Agency (Rock n' Roll) • $10 Mar. 13 • The Jets (Rock n' Roll) • $8 Mar. 20 • Regan James Hired Hand • $7

EVERY SATURDAY : JAM SESSION BYOB • Popcorn & Soda for sale • Free Ice

11:00 AM - 1:00PM • FREE

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

SUNDAY KARAOKE 5:00 PM • BYOB/Snacks

Susan Thomas, A C T I V I T Y

DIRECTOR

603-396-2786 / fulltimers@earthlink.net

~ DANCES ~ listed ALL DANCES 7:00PM-10:00PM unless otherwise

Mar 7 The Fabulous Cruisers........... $10 Mar 14 Sweetwater............................. $7 Mar 21 Jealous Heart.......................... $7 Mar 28 Rewind................................. $10 Apr 4 Rusty Rockers...........Pass the Hat

~ ENTERTAINMENT ~

ALL ENTERTAINMENT 7:00PM

MELE MEANS MUSIC...

unless listed otherwise

Mar 9 Helen Russell & Company........ $8

~ LINE DANCE ~

EVERY FRIDAY 10:00AM - 2:00PM

Beginner / Intermediate....................... $4

~ MEALS ~ ALL MEALS 4:00PM - 5:30PM Taco Tuesday : Mar 10 Pancake Breakfast : Mar 14 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM Hamburgers : Mar 24

unless listed otherwise

~ SALES ~ Mar 19 Craft Sale • 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Looking to sell your creative items? Vendors Welcome!

Call 605-280-8167 for info!

1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd. West Mission, Texas 78572

956-581-1288

KAINOA GOES BEYOND THE MELE!

UPCOMING 2020 RGV SHOWS March 6 @ Rio Valley Estates, Weslaco 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM March 7 @ Magnolia Village RV, Donna 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM March 7 @ Sleepy Valley, Mission 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM March 9 @ Blue Bonnet RV Resort, Mission 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM March 10 @ Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM March 11 @ Bentsen Palm Village, Mission 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM March 14 @ Green Grove Gate, Mission 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM March 20 @ Alamo Country Club, Alamo 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM March 21 @ Winter Haven Resort - Luau, Brownsville 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM March 25 @ Paradise Park RV Resort (Encore), Harlingen 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Contact KAI for bookings at 210-834-6504

Kainoa.Kamaka@gmail.com www.KainoaKamaka.com

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. Lunch & Jam Session, 11:30 AM, Siesta Retirement Village, 2712 S International Blvd, Weslaco. (937) 2418297. Jam Luncheon, 11:30 AM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $5.00 pp. (402) 630-0492. One Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. $11.00 pp. (956) 581-1033. Rock & Roll Jam w/Howard O., 12:30 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. (956) 223-9359. Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. (956) 787-7839. Rock & Roll Jam, 12:30 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. Clogging, 12:30 PM, Winter Haven Resort, 3501 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville. (208) 216-9690. Country Western & Gospel Jam, 01:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. Free admission. (402) 630-0492. C1 Workshop, 01:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. (956) 787-6461.

UPCOMING 2019 - 2020 EVENTS

2019 - 2020 UPCOMING EVENTS

DANCE

••••• DANCE ••••• 7:00PM - 10:00PM Doors Open 6:30PM Ice and Setups Available

March 6, 2020

Sweetwater • $6.00

March 13, 2020

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Doors Open at 6:00pm

March 6, 2020

••••• ENTERTAINMENT ••••• 7:00PM - 9:00PM (unless otherwise noted)

March 9, 2020

Poison Ivey • $10.00

Kainoa Kamaka • $7.00

Diego • $7.00

Jason Whorlow • $8.00

March 20, 2020 last dance of season

•••• HAPPY HOUR ••••

March 16, 2020

••••• TIKI HUT JAM •••••

Diego

March 13, 2020 Regan James

ENTERTAINMENT / SHOW 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Doors Open at 6:00pm

March 11, 2020 Peter Kingsley

GARAGE SALE 8:00am - 12:00pm March 7, 2020

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

March 10, 2020 High Country • Pass the Hat

GOSPEL & COUNTRY JAM

Every Wednesday through March 25th Food available

OPEN JAM

••••• QUILT SHOW •••••

••••• GOSPEL JAM •••••

3:00PM - 5:00PM

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 12:00PM - 3:00PM

March 4, 2020

Open Mic 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Food available 5:00PM Sundays • Dec 8, 2019 - March 22, 2020

Randy & Nancy Zuleger, Activity Directors

956-783-2605 938 S. Alamo Rd. • Alamo, TX 78516 alamoroseactivities938@gmail.com

2 Hour River Tour, 01:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. $20.00 pp. (956) 581-1033. Roger Kenaston Band, 01:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. No Cover charge. (956) 581-1033. The Castaways@Laguna Bob, 02:00 PM, Laguna BOB, 2401 Laguna Blvd, SPI. Free admission. (218) 841-4863. Dance Lesson w/Bob, 03:00 PM, Citrus Valley RV Park, 1700 Lime St, Edinburg. $5.00 pp. (650) 7935368. Happy Hour w/Dixon Company Band, 03:00 PM, 7th Street Sports Bar & Grill, 702 E Acacia Ave, Alamo. (956) 226-3433. Happy Hour w/Regan James, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-0322. Happy Hour w/IN Six Days, 03:00 PM, Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. Pass the hat. (956) 782-3263. Double Decker, 04:00 PM, American Legion Post 439, 219 E Commercial Ave, La Feria. Pass the hat. (956) 797-3701. Jam Meal, 04:00 PM, Restful Valley

Every Wednesday • 1:30pm Every Saturday • 1:00pm

LINE DANCING

Monday and Friday • 1:00pm

SQUARE DANCING Every Monday • 9:30am

Connie Teel, Activity Director

Becky Hightower, Activity Director

956-428-4414 5401 W. Bus. 83 • Harlingen, TX 78552 www.rvresorts.com/park-place-estates.html

stated FRIDAY DANCE • 7PM • $6 unless otherwise

March 6 March 13 March 20 March 27 April 3

Night Ryders Route 66 Barbed Wire Steven May Steven May

stated ENTERTAINMENT • 7:00PM unless otherwise March 10

Kainoa Kamaka

$8 Adv/$9 Door

**WE ACCEPT CC FOR ADVANCE TICKETS**

UPCOMING JAMS

Dulcimer Jam

Every Thursday • 1:00PM to 3:00PM

UPCOMING SHOWS/SALES/FAIRS March 7 Craft Fair • 8:00AM - Noon

FOR INFORMATION / TICKET PURCHASES

956-782-7886

501 W. Owassa Rd.• Pharr, TX 78577 WE NOW ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS

Celebrating South Texas!

www.welcomehomergv.com

DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS Ranch, 7130 W Exp 83, Mission. (319) 296-5410. Happy Hour/Dance, 04:00 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. (956) 425-7448. Hot Beef Sandwich Dinner, 04:00 PM, Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $7.00 pp. (219) 216-2800. Pancake Supper (Lemon Tree RV Inn), 04:30 PM, Patriot Pointe, 1740 E. Bus Hwy 83, Mission. Prices vary, BYOTS. (605) 949-1050. Soup Supper, 04:30 PM, Bit-OHeaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Bus 83. Donna. $4.00 pp. BYOTS. (603) 396-2786. Invitation Jam Session, 05:30 PM, Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W IH 2, Mission. (956) 483-9210. Music Jam, 06:00 PM, Palm Gardens RV & MH Park, 3401 W Bus 83, Harlingen. (956) 440-8878. Eldorado Acres Jam, 06:00 PM, Eldorado Acres, 610 N FM 492, Palmview. Free admission. (956) 581-6718. Easy Peasy Club, 06:30 PM, A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N 10th St, McAllen. $60.00 pp for year. (956) 638-1961. Karaoke, 06:30 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. (319) 232-3625.

Big Band Jam, 06:30 PM, La Hacienda Estates, 1018 El Paseo Drive, Alamo. (254) 449-4568. Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus 83, Mission. $7.00 pp. (956) 585-4833. Dance w/Sweetwater Band, 07:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Bus 83, Alamo. $6.00 pp. (956) 787-7571. Dance w/Diego & Edith, 07:00 PM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S Conway Ave, Mission. $7.00 pp. (956) 585-5061. Dance w/Jack Nelson & Texas Turnaround, 07:00 PM, Pine to Palm Resort, 802 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $8.00 pp. (204) 918-0186. Kainoa Kamaka, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. $7.00 pp (956) 585-5807 Old Friends - Simon & Garfunkel Tribute, 07:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $16.00 pp. (956) 565-2638. Pickpocket Gene, 07:00 PM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $8.00 pp. (956) 464-9024. Ralph Kuster, 07:00 PM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $8.00 pp. (956) 783-4587. Special Concert: Walkin’ The Line a Tribute to Johnny Cash, 07:00 PM,

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Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. For ticket information call (956) 638-3158. Spittin’ Image, 07:00 PM, Paradise Park Inc. McAllen, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. $8.00 pp. (956) 682-8081. Tenth Avenue North-The Finally Living Tour, 07:00 PM, Abundant Grace Community Church, 2110 S McColl Rd, Edinburg. $19.95 pp. (714) 545-8900. Water Circus I: Silver Unit, 07:30 PM, Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets, 5001 E Exp 83, Mercedes. RGV Premium Outlets. $10.00-$40.00. (941) 704-8572.

Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. (956) 423-5484. Beginner Line Dance, 09:30 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. (956) 423-5484. Santa Ana Refuge Tram Tours, 09:30 AM, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, 3325 Green Jay Rd, Alamo. (956) 784-7500. History Tours, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. Co-Ed Golf Scramble, 10:00 AM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Palmview. (956) 585-0624. Soup & Salad Bar, 11:00 AM, Bentsen FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2020 Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Breakfast Tacos, 07:30 AM, Fiesta Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. Oleander Acres Butterfly Cafe, 11:00 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 (956) 585-9264. Craft Show, 07:30 AM, Tropic Star S Conway Ave, Mission. $5.00 pp. RV Resort, 1401 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. (503) 593-1457. Garza Produce Truck, 11:00 AM, Free admission. (956) 787-5773. Patio Sale, 08:00 AM, Rio Valley Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 W Exp Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr. Weslaco. 83, Mission. (956) 580-8454. Friday Fish Fry, 11:00 AM, Riverside (956) 532-9665. Feeder Fridays, 08:30 AM, Quinta Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 581-1033. One Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, (956) 681-3370. Ultra Beginner Line Dance, 09:00 AM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 25 >>

A Wilder Corporation Park RV RESORT

2019 - 2020 UPCOMING EVENTS

DANCE

Every Wednesday 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Steven May & The Southern Knights $6.00 • BYOB Concession Available: Popcorn, Pop, Candy, Ice & Chips Hot dogs $2 from 5pm - 7pm

HAPPY HOUR

Mondays w/ Steven May Jan 6, 2020 - Apr 13, 2020

4:00 - 5:30p • Donations

2019 - 2020 SEASON EVENTS

UPCOMING DANCE 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM Doors open to Public 5:30 PM

Concessions and Set Ups Available • BYOB Attendance Limited to 400

March 7, 2020 Diego • $7

March 14, 2020 Steven May • $6

March 21, 2020

JAMS

The Bottomline Band • $6

December 15, 2019 - March 19, 2020

Sweet Water • $6

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

ENTERTAINMENT Spittin’ Image March 10 7:00 PM • $8 Winter Texan Orchestra March 12 7:00 PM • Pass the hat

956-787-6461

101 E. Sioux Road Pharr, Texas 78577 tipotexasactivities@rvresorts.com

March 28, 2020

ENTERTAINMENT Starts at 7:00 PM

•• Tropic Star Dances •• 7:00 - 10:00PM

Doors Open 6:15PM Reserved Seating Sold Concessions Available

March 6

Texas Hoe Down with DJ Dan • $5.00 (Sponsored by Softball)

March 13

Diego & Edith • $7.00

•• Rock & Roll Jams •• with RK Welander

Mar. 12 | Jason Whorlow Piano Man | $7

Breakfast and Lunch Available

Stephanie & Jason Skelly, Activity Directors

Contact Activity Office for more information

956-685-5300 800 TX-495 • Alamo, TX 78516 Main Office : 956-787-7717

www.rvresorts.com/trophy-gardens.html

ENTERTAINMENT

March 10,17,24,31

Ice Cream, Popcorn, & Soda Available

March 8, 2020

Magic Valley Men of A-Chord • $6

Texas Wheels | $7

Join Us for Burgers & Fries • 5:30pm | $6 Line Dance Class • 6:00pm All Shows 7:00pm unless otherwise noted

•• Craft Shows ••

Concessions available (except Razz Ma Tazz)

DANCE

Every Saturday at 7:00pm November 2 - Mar 28

Tuesdays 12:00 - 2:00PM Dining Room Lunch Served 11:00AM - 1:00PM

Doors open at 6:00 PM

unless otherwise noted

COME JOIN THE UPCOMING FUN!

First Friday of Month 7:30AM - Noon March 6, 2020

Great Food and Delicious Pie!

Ron & Cheryl Schimmel, Activity Directors

956-787-5957 1401 S. Cage Blvd.• Pharr, TX 78577 www.rvresorts.com/tropic-star.html

Mar. 5 | Ralph Kuster | $8 Elvis, Neal & friends

CRAFT SALE 8:00am - 12:00pm March 10 Vendors Welcome

600 St. Hwy 495 • Alamo, TX 78516

956-783-4587 George & Linda Craig Activity Directors

Find Us on

: Winter Ranch Activities

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 Mission. $11.00 pp. (956) 581-1033. Santa Ana Refuge Tram Tours, 12:00 PM, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, 3325 Green Jay Rd, Alamo. (956) 784-7500. Rock & Roll Jam, 12:30 PM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Free admission. (636) 459-5458. Oldies Rock n’ Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. (956) 464-9024. Open Jam, 12:30 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 SH 495, Alamo. (956) 787-7717. Easy Peasy Club, 01:00 PM, A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N 10th St, McAllen. $60.00 pp for year. (956) 638-1961. Country Jam, 01:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 566-2775. Variety Jam, 01:00 PM, Bentsen Palm RV Park, 3501 N Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission. (956) 585-5807. Bluegrass Country Acoustic Jam, 01:00 PM, Trails End MH & RV Park, 2001 S Texas Blvd, Weslaco. (956) 968-5051. 50’s & 60’s Jam, 01:00 PM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. (956) 423-5484. Happy Hour w/Joy Norris & RV Happy

Hour Band, 02:00 PM, Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W IH 2, Mission. (319) 296-5410. Santa Ana Refuge Tram Tours, 02:00 PM, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, 3325 Green Jay Rd, Alamo. (956) 784-7500. Happy Hour w/Curt James, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. (956) 455-4195. Happy Hour w/Tom Wurth, 03:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Pass the hat. (956) 565-2638. Happy Hour w/Steven May, 04:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E. Sioux Rd, Pharr. Donations. (956) 787-6461. Jam Session, 05:00 PM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. Fish Fry, 05:00 PM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Palmview. (956) 585-0624. Fish Fry, 05:00 PM, St. Paul Catholic Church, Mission, 1119 Francisco St, Mission. $8.50 pp. (956) 585-2701. Karaoke and Supper, 05:30 PM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd, Mission. Menu varies. (417) 588-1588. Country Jam, 06:00 PM, Trade Winds RV Resort, 1005 N Stewart Rd, Mission.

HAPPY HOUR

STREET FESTIVAL

The Amigos March 4 • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM • FREE Regan James March 10 • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM • Pass the Hat Curt James March 16 • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM • Pass the Hat

DANCE

Dave Perryman & The Country Revue March 7 • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM • $7.00 St. Patrick’s Day Dance w/MC Express March 14 • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM • $7.00 Terry Porter Roewe & Jeanette Silva March 20 • 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM • $7.00

ENTERTAINMENT Spittin’ Image March 22 • 7:00 PM • $8.00

GARAGE SALE

March 7 • 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

2020 SPECIAL CONCERTS Matinee @ 3:00pm • Evening Shows @7:00pm Advance Tickets $16.00/$14.00/$13.00 All tickets are sold at Country Sunshine

Walkin’ the Line (Johnny Cash Tribute) March 5, 2020 Activity Office (cell)

Activity Office

Party

Thursday, March 12, 2020 9am to 5pm RC racing demos by Sun Racing Inside and Outside Vendors Lots of Games (Some with Prizes) Dunk Tank • 10:00am - 3:00pm All proceeds to Wounded Warriors Project Street Dance • 3:00pm - 5:00pm w/ MC Express Food Vendors : Bar-B-Cutie Smokehouse and concessions

Welcome Home Welcome Wagon 11:00am - 1:00pm

Curt James will be making appearances Activity Office (cell)

Activity Office

956-638-3158 956-968-7171

Visit us at RVontheGo.com • RVSouthTexas.com

1601 S. Airport Dr. • Weslaco, TX

Free admission. (402) 630-0492. Val Verde Rd, Donna. (507) 273-3895. Festiba Festival, 06:00 PM, Edinburg Dance w/Sweetwater Band, 07:00 PM, City Hall, 415 W University Dr, Edinburg. Alamo Rose RV Resort, 938 S Alamo Free admission. (956) 383-6246. Rd, Alamo. $6.00 pp. (956) 783-2005. Ron Z & Friends, 06:00 PM, Val Verde Dance w/The Agency, 07:00 PM, Bit-ORV Park & Apts., 1400 W Bus 83, Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Donna. Pass the hat. (515) 587-2227. Donna. $10.00 pp. (603) 396-2786. Karaoke w/Dorothy Phillips, 06:30 PM, Dance w/Hot Rodz, 07:00 PM, Mission Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus 83, (956) 787-6461. Mission. $9.00 pp. (956) 585-4833. Dave Perryman & The Country Revue, Dance w/Rewind, 07:00 PM, Bentsen 06:30 PM, 1015 RV Park, 1402 S Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, International Blvd, Weslaco. $7.00 Palmview. $10.00 pp. (956) 585-0703. pp. (405) 245-4104. Combined Concert, 07:00 PM, , The Jooyoung Kim, Piano, 07:00 PM, UTRGV Center Church, 4801 N Cage Blvd, Performing Arts Complex Auditorium, Pharr. Tickets $8.00 pp. 1201 W. University Dr, Edinburg. For Dance w/Diego, 07:00 PM, Park information Call (956) 655-3881. Place Estates, 5401 W. Business 83 McAllen Art Walk, 07:00 PM, McAllen Harlingen. (956) 428-4414. Creative Incubator, 601 N Main St, Dance w/Night Ryders, 07:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, McAllen. Free admission. Country Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 Pharr. $6.00 pp. (956) 782-7886. PM, Fun N Sun RV Resort, 1400 Dance w/The Original Castaways, Zillock Rd, San Benito. $7.00 pp. 07:00 PM, Ranchero Village, 1900 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco. $7.00 pp. (956) 399-5800. Dance w/Star Fire Band, 07:00 PM, (219) 363-5330. Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W State Hippie Dance w/The Fabulous Cruisers, Hwy 107, McAllen. (920) 810-3353. 07:00 PM, Victoria Palms Resort, Big Band, Classic Country Jam, 07:00 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. $10.00 PM, Palm Shadows RV Resort, 200 N pp. (956) 782-3263. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 >>

2021 ENCORE TRIBUTE SHOWS

Tickets-$13,14,16 ~14@Door

HAPPY HOUR

3:00 PM- 5:00 PM • Pass the Hat In Six Days • March 5 Solitary Man • March 12

DANCE

Tickets on sale March 6th 1/16 Ultimate Chicago 1/30 Nashville Gold 2/13 Tenors of Comedy 2/27 Oh,Canada! 3/6 The Starlets 3/20 California Forever

Hippie Dance w/ The Fabulous Cruisers March 6 • 7:00 PM • $10.00 Diego & Edith March 10 • 7:00 PM • $7.00 Pelican West March 13 • 7:00 PM • $9.00 St. Patrick’s Day Party w/Texas Wheels March 17 • 7:00 PM • $7.00 DJ Doug & His Lovely Assistant Trivia & Dancing March 18 • 2:00 PM • $5.00 The Agency March 20 • 7:00 PM • $9.00

Leslie Blasing Viet Nam War Era 3/10 7:00pm $10-$12@door

March 14 • 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Fun N Sun RV Resort Luau 3/14 Doors open at 4pm $13~pre sale only

Craft Show and Exhibition 3/22 8:00am FREE Texas Wheels Country Band Fridays 7:00-10:00 $7.00

956-399-5800

CRAFT FAIR

LADIES NIGHT OUT

w/ Mario Rosales March 4 • 7:00 PM • $8.00 Doors open at 6:00 PM for shopping

SPECIAL CONCERTS

Join for these wonderful concerts in the ballroom. All Concerts Start at 7:00pm • Tickets are on sale Mon - Fri Advance Tickets Available $13/$14

Johnny Cash

March 8, 2020

ALL ARE WELCOME • Concessions Open

Margarita and soda set-ups available

Free popcorn and Ice • Come party with us!

956-782-3263

1400 Zillock Rd. • San Benito TX

602 N. Victoria Rd. • Donna, TX

Visit us at RVontheGo.com • RVSouthTexas.com

March 4, 2020 • • •

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS

Celebrating South Texas!

JAM SESSIONS

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 Kainoa Kamaka, 07:00 PM, Rio Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr, Weslaco. $7.00 pp. (816) 616-8320. Regan James Hired Hand, 07:00 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 West, Mercedes. $7.00 pp. (956) 376-3798. Roger Wayne, Illusionist, 07:00 PM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. $8.00 pp. (956) 783-5008. Ron & Jan Easter, 07:00 PM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. $7.00/$9.00 door. (956) 423-5484. Ropa Fashion Show, 07:00 PM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E Bus 83, Mission. (956) 600-7700. Special Concert: Walkin’ The Line a Tribute to Johnny Cash, 07:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. $16.00 - $18.00. (956) 423-1170. St. Jude Benefit w/Git’ R Done, 07:00 PM, Kenwood RV Resort, 1201 N Main St, La Feria. (956) 797-1851. Texas Hoe Down w/DJ Dan, 07:00 PM, Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. $5.00 pp. (956) 787-5773. Water Circus I: Silver Unit, 07:30 PM, Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets, 5001 E Exp 83, Mercedes. RGV

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SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2020 Eldorado Acres Big Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Eldorado Acres, 610 N FM 492, Palmview. Prices varies. (956) 581-6718. Saturday Morning Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Chimney Park RV Resort, 4224 S Conway, Mission. $4.00 pp. Menu varies. (956) 585-5061. Garage Sale, 07:00 AM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. (956) 638-3158. Park Wide Patio Sale, 07:00 AM, Ranchero Village, 1900 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco. (269) 599-6845. Pancake Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W Crockett St, Alamo. (641) 430-2656. Arbor Day Celebration, 07:00 AM, McAllen Municipal Park, 1921 N Bicentennial Blvd, McAllen. (956) 681-4562. Spring Flea Market, 07:00 AM, Winter Green Estates, 500 N Bryan Rd, Mission. (218) 310-3064. Saturday Morning Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Paradise Park Inc. McAllen, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. Menu varies. (204) 937-2448.

Art & Craft Show & Sale, 07:30 AM, El Valle Del Sol, 2500 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. (956) 585-5704. Biscuits & Gravy or Pancake Breakfast, 07:30 AM, El Valle Del Sol, 2500 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $4.00 pp. (956) 585-5704. Breakfast at Casa Del Sol, 07:30 AM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. $5.00 pp. (956) 464-9024. All You Can Eat Breakfast Buffet, 07:30 AM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $7.50 pp. (956) 565-2638. Biscuits & Gravy, 07:30 AM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 West Rd, Mercedes. $4.00 pp. (956) 376-3798. Saturday Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 W Exp 83, Mission. $5.00 pp. (956) 580-8454. Pancake Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Sun Valley Village, 15659 Buttercup Court, Harlingen. $4.00 pp open to the public, bring your own plate and silverware. (956) 622-3151. Oleander Acres Breakfast, 08:00 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, Mission. (503) 593-1457. Oleander Acres Market Square, 08:00 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort,

2421 S Conway Ave, Mission. Free admission. (503) 593-1457. Patio Sale, 08:00 AM, Palm Shadows RV Resort, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. (607) 427-3082. All Park Garage Sale, 08:00 AM, Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. (956) 585-9264. Patio Sale, 08:00 AM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Bus Hwy 83, Alamo. (608-732-7284. Craft & Book Sale, 08:00 AM, Park Place Estates, 5401 W. Business 83 Harlingen. (956) 428-4414. All Park Yard Sale, 08:00 AM, Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W State Hwy 107, McAllen. (920) 810-3353. Flea Market, 08:00 AM, Heritage Square Rec. Park, 300 S Bryan Rd, Mission. (563) 340-6493. Birding Our Backyard, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. Jackson Street Market Days, 09:00 AM, Downtown Harlingen, For information call (956) 423-4041. Santa Ana Refuge Tram Tours, 09:30 AM, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, 3325 Green Jay Rd, Alamo. (956) 784-7500. Laguna Atascosa Tram Tours, 09:30

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS AM, Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge, 22688 Buena Vista Rd, Los Fresnos. (956) 244-2019. AA McAllen Share Group, 10:00 AM, , Discussion, Open Meeting. 1003 E Business 83, McAllen. Located on East side of Freight Furniture Store. Myasthenia Gravis Support Group, 10:00 AM, Knapp Medical Center Conference Center, 1401 E. 8th St, Weslaco. (956) 254-3510. Pickpocket Gene, 10:00 AM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $10.00 adv/$25.00 door. (956) 783-4587. Country Western Jam, 11:00 AM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Free admission. (956) 584-1561. Open Jam, 11:00 AM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Bus 83, Donna. Free admission. (603) 396-2786. One Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. $11.00 pp. (956) 581-1033. Santa Ana Refuge Tram Tours, 12:00 PM, Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, 3325 Green Jay Rd, Alamo. (956) 784-7500. Moonalisa Mardi Gras, 12:00 PM, Moonstruck Market, 1200 N 10th St,

McAllen. (210) 514-2955. Jam Session, 12:30 PM, Big Valley Trailer Park, 109 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. (319) 330-7724. Open Jam, 01:00 PM, Park Place Estates, 5401 W Bus 83, Harlingen. (956) 428-4414. Easy Peasy Club, 01:00 PM, A Block Away Quilt Shop, 2706 N 10th St, McAllen. $60.00 pp for year. (956) 638-1961. Karaoke w/Carol & Art, 01:00 PM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. Free admission. (956) 783-4587. Country Western Jam, 01:00 PM, La Hacienda Estates, 1018 El Paseo Drive, Alamo. (254) 449-4568. Widows Support Group, 01:00 PM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. (956) 583-5582. Rock & Roll/Big Band Jam, 01:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 874-5041. Juarez-Lincoln HS Mariachi Folklorico, 01:00 PM, La Joya ISD Performing Arts Center, 604 Coyote Dr, La Joya. $8.00 pp. (956) 323-2898. Rock & Roll Jam, 01:00 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. Free admission.

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(956) 519-8597. AmeriCana RV Resort, 1840 S Bentsen Water Circus l: Silver Unit, 01:30 PM, Palm Dr, Palmview. (715) 651-0972. Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets, Luau w/Kai, 06:00 PM, Sleepy Valley 5001 E Expressway 83, Mercedes. Resort, 2301 N Abrams Rd, Mission. RGV Premium Outlets. $10.00 - $20.00 pp. (417) 588-1588. $40.00. (941) 704-8572. Karaoke, 06:30 PM, Dream Valley Santa Ana Refuge Tram Tours, 02:00 Ranch, 2401 N Abram Rd, Mission. PM, Santa Ana National Wildlife Free admission. (660) 464-0118. Refuge, 3325 Green Jay Rd, Alamo. Dance w/Leslie Blasing, 07:00 PM, (956) 784-7500. Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N RagAzeen & Company, 03:00 PM, V.F.W. Loop 499, Harlingen. $8.00/$10.00 Post 8788, 4321 Pecan Blvd, McAllen. door pp. (956) 423-5484. Free admission. (956) 631-0333. Dance w/Diego, 07:00 PM, Trophy Water Circus l: Silver Unit, 04:30 PM, Gardens RV Resort, 800 State Hwy 495, Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets, Alamo. $7.00 pp. (956) 787-7717. 5001 E Expressway 83, Mercedes. Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Winter RGV Premium Outlets. $10.00 - Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, $40.00. (941) 704-8572. Alamo. $7.00 pp. (956) 783-4587. Country Dinner & Jam, 05:00 PM, Casa Dance w/Gatos Locos, 07:00 PM, Aladdin Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd, West. (956) 783-5008. Mission. $7.00 pp. (320) 492-6415. Juarez-Lincoln HS Mariachi Folklorico, Dance w/Sweetwater Band, 07:00 PM, 05:00 PM, La Joya ISD Performing El Valle Del Sol, 2500 E Bus Hwy 83, Arts Center, 604 Coyote Dr, La Joya. Mission. $6.00 pp. (956) 585-5704. $8.00 pp. (956) 323-2898. Dance w/Dave Perryman & The Country Country Music Jam, 06:00 PM, Val Revue, 07:00 PM, Country Sunshine Verde RV Park & Apts., 1400 W RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. Bus 83, Donna. Free admission. $7.00 pp. (956) 638-3158. (515) 587-2227. Dance w/Dixon Company Band, 07:00 Open Jam Saturdays!, 06:00 PM, PM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 >>

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen. $7.50 pp. (815) 228-6221. Dance w/North of the Border, 07:00 PM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $5.00 pp. (956) 583-5582. Alex McDonald, piano, 07:00 PM, TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Avenue, Brownsville. $5 senior/adult/$10 gen admission (956) 882-7025. Curt James, 07:00 PM, Winter Haven Village, 1015 W Sam Houston, Pharr. $7.00 pp. (308) 289-2201. Dance w/Helen Russell & Company, 07:00 PM, Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. $7.00 pp. (712) 216-2348. Dance w/Pelican West, 07:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $8.00 pp. (956) 565-2638. Dance w/Roger Kenaston, 07:00 PM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $10.00 pp. (956) 584-1561. Dance w/Rusty Rierson, 07:00 PM, Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N Mayberry Rd, Mission. $8.00 pp. (956) 580-7654. Dance w/SouthBound Band, 07:00 PM, Gateway RV & MH Park, 400 E 3rd St, Raymondville. $7.00 pp.

(918) 637-7703. Dance w/The Agency, 07:00 PM, Siesta Retirement Village, 2712 S International Blvd, Weslaco. $10.00 pp. (425) 501-6773. Dance w/The Bottomline Band, 07:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. $7.00 pp. (217) 971-6089. Dance w/The Fabulous Cruisers, 07:00 PM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd West, Mission. $10.00 pp (956) 581-1288. Dance w/The Tony Perez Band, 07:00 PM, Leisure Valley Ranch, 1920 E Bogey Dr, Mission. $7.00 pp. (956) 529-1878. Ron & Jan Easter, 07:00 PM, Lemon Tree Estates, 1510 E. Bus Hwy 83, Mission. $6.00 pp. (419) 733-6384. Sherwin & Pam Linton, 07:00 PM, Four Seasons, 6900 Coffee Port Rd, Brownsville. Free admission. (956) 831-4918. Special Concert: Walkin’ The Line a Tribute to Johnny Cash, 07:00 PM, Fun N Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. For ticket information call (956) 399-5800. Spittin’ Image, 07:00 PM, Wagon City North, 2905 N Conway Ave, Mission. (763) 248-5410.

The Colliers, 07:00 PM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Palmview. $8.00 pp. (231) 585-0624. Tim Hadler Tribute to Hank Williams, 07:00 PM, Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $7.00 pp. (956) 585-9264. Tom Wurth, 07:00 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. $10.00 pp. (956) 425-7448. Water Circus l: Silver Unit, 07:30 PM, Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets, 5001 E Expressway 83, Mercedes. RGV Premium Outlets. $10.00 $40.00. (941) 704-8572.

SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2020 Church Service, 08:10 AM, Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W IH 2, Mission. (319) 296-5410. Church Service, 08:30 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. Church Service, 08:30 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, McAllen. (503) 593-1457. Church Service, 08:30 AM, Rio Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr, Weslaco. (956) 532-9665. Church Service, 08:45 AM, San Juan Gardens, 900 E Hwy 83, San Juan.

(618) 581-7019. Church Service, 08:45 AM, Winter Haven Village, 1015 W Sam Houston, Pharr. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. (956) 580-4477. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Big Valley Trailer Park, 109 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. (319) 330-7724. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. (956) 423-5484. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. (956) 968-0322. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 West Rd, Mercedes. (956) 376-3798. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Paradise Park RV Resort, 1201 N Exp 77, Harlingen. (956) 425-6881. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Eastgate MH & RV Park, 2801 E Harrison Ave, Harlingen. (815) 228-6221. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. (956) 585-9264. Church Service, 09:00 AM, Ranchero

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Harlingen. $3.00 pp (956) 622-3151. RGV Concert Band, 02:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. $8.00 pp.(956) 739-7842. Joe Compton Live, 03:00 PM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. Free admission. (956) 464-9024. Dance w/Tiny Hill Orchestra, 03:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus 83, Mission. Free admission. (956) 585-4833. RagAzeen & Company, 03:00 PM, V.F.W. Post 8788, 4321 Pecan Blvd, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 631-0333. Gospel Sing-Along, 04:00 PM, San Juan Gardens, 900 E Hwy 83, San Juan. Free admission. (402) 657-9202. “Chefs Choice” Dinner, 04:00 PM, Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (319) 750-2308. Water Circus l: Silver Unit, 04:30 PM, Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets, 5001 E Expressway 83, Mercedes. RGV Premium Outlets. $10.00 $40.00. (941) 704-8572. Karaoke, 05:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Bus Hwy 83. Donna. Free admission. (603) 396-2786.

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Line Dance, 09:00 AM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. (956) 583-5582. Square Dancing, 09:30 AM, Park Place Estates, 5401 W Bus 83, Harlingen. (956) 428-4414. Beginner/Improver Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd. Alamo. Donations. (956) 783-5008. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 32 >>

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 31 Co-Ed Golf Scramble, 10:00 AM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Palmview. (956) 585-0624. One Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. $11.00 pp. (956) 581-1033. Beginner Squares w/Ron Betzelberger, 12:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W. Business 83, Alamo. (217) 737-5677 Jam w/Bob Dolle & Friends, 12:30 PM, Alamo Rec Veh Park, 1320 W Frontage Rd, Alamo. Free admission. (956) 475-5018. Music Jam, 01:00 PM, Palm Gardens RV & MH Park, 3401 W Bus 83, Harlingen. (956) 440-8878. Country & Open Jam, 01:00 PM, Wagon City North, 2905 N Conway Ave, Mission. (515) 802-9421. Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Winter Haven Village, 1015 W Sam Houston Dr, Pharr. (956) 787-7881. Music Jam, 01:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Hwy 83, Alamo. (918) 344-6393. Countryside Jam, 01:00 PM, CountrySide Mobile Home & RV Park, 100 N Valley View Rd, Donna. Free admission. (918) 916-0541. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Tropical

Trail MH & RV Park, San Benito, 690 N Oscar Williams Rd, San Benito. (920) 377-1476. The Road to Women’s Suffrage, 01:00 PM, South Texas College, 3201 W Pecan, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 872-2085. Clogging!, 01:15 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. (724) 813-2465. PH II-III RD Dance Workshop, 02:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W. Business 83, Alamo. (765) 661-0612 Happy Hour w/Diego, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-0322. Monday Night Hamburgers, 04:00 PM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Mission. (956) 585-0624. “Chefs Choice” Dinner, 04:00 PM, Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (319) 750-2308. Dinner, 04:30 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. Burger Night, 05:00 PM, Paradise Park Inc. McAllen, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. (956) 682-8081. Shrine Club Dinner-Beef Brisket, 05:00 PM, RGV Shrine Club, 13415 Exp

83, La Feria. (956) 532-7534. Country Jam, 05:30 PM, Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (319) 750-2308. Music Jam, 05:30 PM, The Grove, Bus 83 & Stewart Rd, San Juan. (320) 250-2488. Country Jam, 06:00 PM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Mission. Free admission. (956) 585-0624. Yoga at the Library, 06:00 PM, Dustin M. Sekula Memorial Library, 1906 S Closner Blvd, Edinburg. Free admission. Board Pool, 06:00 PM, Val Verde RV Park & Apts., 1400 W Bus 83, Donna. Free admission. (515) 587-2227. Fused Glass Jewelry Workshop, 06:00 PM, McAllen Stained Glass, 800 N Main St, Ste 400, McAllen. $35.00 pp. (956) 687-8682. Mainstream Square Dance, 07:00 PM, First Christian Church, McAllen, 1201 E Fern Ave, McAllen. $5.00 pp. $5.00 pp. (913) 302-3742. Dance w/Diego & Edith, 07:00 PM, Rio Valley Estates, 715 N Westgate Dr, Weslaco. $7.00 pp. (319) 431-7632. Helen Russell & Company, 07:00 PM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd, West. Mission. $8.00 pp. (956)

310-2448 or (956) 279-4213. Kainoa Kamaka, 07:00 PM, Bluebonnet RV Resort, 3366 N. Bentsen Palm Dr, Mission, $7.00 (956) 585-7630 Senior Ambassadors, 07:00 PM, Hidden Valley Ranch, 7600 Long Dr, Mission. $8.00 pp. (956) 580-4477.

TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2020 Nomad Shrine Club Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W Nolana Loop, Pharr. $9.00 pp. (956) 781-1986. Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Rd, Weslaco. Free admission. (956) 968-3140. Craft Show, 08:00 AM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. (956) 783-4587. Bird Walk, 08:30 AM, Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, 714 S Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg. Cost for admission. (956) 381-9922. Ultra Beginner Line Dance, 09:00 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. (956) 423-5484. Bible Study, 09:00 AM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. (956) 357-5498.

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS Beginner Line Dance, 09:30 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. (956) 423-5484. Square Dance Lessons w/Randy Daugherty, 10:00 AM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. (956) 787-6461. Beginner Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Donna. Free admission. (956) 375-0125. Intermediate Line Dance, 11:00 AM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook Street, Donna. Free admission. (956) 375-0125. Oleander Acres Hamburger Lunch, 11:00 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, McAllen. $4.00 pp. (503) 593-1457. Country Jam, 11:00 AM, Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. Free admission. (956) 968-8412. Rock & Roll Jam, 11:00 AM, Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. Free admission. (956) 787-5773. Taco Tuesday, 11:30 AM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd, Mission. $6.00 (417) 588-1588. Sirloin Burger & Chips, 11:30 AM, W & I Resort, 206 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $4.00 pp. (956) 585-6594.

One Hour River Tour, 12:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. $11.00 pp. (956) 581-1033. Beginner Squares, 12:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Bus 83, Alamo. (217) 737-5677. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Paradise Park Inc. McAllen, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. Lunch at 11:30 am. (956) 682-8081. Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, McAllen. Pass the hat. (503) 593-1457. C2 Workshop & Plus w/a Twist, 01:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. (956) 787-6461. 2 Hour River Tour, 01:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. $20.00 pp. (956) 581-1033. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Lakewood RV Resort, 4525 Graham Rd, Harlingen. (956) 357-5498. Old Time Variety Dance w/Jim Vollmer & Marie Omann, 01:00 PM, Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. $5.00 pp. (956) 585-9264. Bluegrass Jam, 01:30 PM, Kenwood RV Resort, 1201 N Main St, La Feria. Free admission. (956) 797-1851. PH III-IV RD Dance Workshop, 02:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341W.

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Business 83, Alamo. (765) 661-0612. Country Western Jam, 02:00 PM, Trails End MH & RV Park, 2001 S. Texas Blvd. Weslaco. (956) 968-5051. Happy Hour w/Dixon Company Band, 03:00 PM, Hakubas Social Club, 911 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. Free admission. (956) 226-3433. Happy Hour w/Regan James, 03:00 PM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 638-3158. Happy Hour w/Steven May, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-0322. Happy Hour, 03:30 PM, Bit-OHeaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Bus 83, Donna. Pass the hat. (603) 396-2786. Taco Tuesday, 04:00 PM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd. W, Mission. $6.00 pp. (956) 584-2654. Classic Country Jam & Meal, 04:00 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. Free admission. meal price varies (956) 519-8597. Rock & Roll Dinner & Jam, 05:00 PM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. (956) 783-5008. STHS Stroke Survivor Group Meeting,

SALES

06:30 PM, McAllen Medical Center, 301 W Exp 83, McAllen. (956) 971-5640. Horse Races, 06:30 PM, Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. (956) 585-9264. Dance w/Diego & Edith, 07:00 PM, Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N Victoria Rd, Donna. $7.00 pp. (956) 782-3263. Dance w/SouthBound Band, 07:00 PM, Alamo Rec Veh Park, 1320 W Frontage Rd, Alamo. $7.00 pp. (918) 637-7703. Dance w/The Bottomline Band, 07:00 PM, Paradise Park RV Resort, 1201 N Exp 77, Harlingen. $7.00 pp. (956) 425-6881. Kainoa Kamaka, 07:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. $8.00/$9.00 pp. (956) 782-7886. Leslie Blasing Vietnam War Era, 07:00 PM, Fun N Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. $10.00 $12.00 pp. (956) 399-5800. Pan-O-Steel, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Donations. (956) 585-0703. Spittin’ Image, 07:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $8.00 pp. (956) 787-6461. •

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Looking for that amazing treat that will satisfy your craving! Each week we will offer you a variety of recipes that you can try from those who truly enjoy food and want to share! •

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Dragon’s Breath Crackers Submitted by Sandy Olson

• 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil • 3/4 cup mild, flavored vegetable oil, such as canola • 4 tablespoons dry ranch dressing (about two packages) • 3 tablespoons hot pepper flakes • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper • 1 teaspoon garlic powder (not garlic salt) • 1-pound package unsalted saltine crackers

Place the two oils in a large bowl. Mix the dry ingredients together, combining well. Whisk this mixture into the bowl of oil. Pour this into a large zip-top plastic bag and add the crackers. Zip shut, and gently turn the bag upside down several times to make sure all the crackers are coated with the seasoned oil. Be sure not to break the crackers. Let the crackers marinate overnight. The next day, heat the oven to 250 degrees. Place the crackers in single layers on several baking sheets; don’t let them overlap. Bake for 15 minutes. Note: You can adjust seasonings, as you like. Some enjoy dried dill weed in the spice mixture; some like chili powder instead of the cayenne. You can make them as zesty as you like. Sandy Olson--lifelong foodie, restaurant reviewer, cooking teacher, Summer Iowan, and Winter Texan, she spends the season at Palm Shadows RV Park in Donna. This season, Sandy will be sharing recipes for appetizers and other delicious goodies you can make without heating up the kitchen. You can contact Sandy at midwestfoodie@gmail.com.

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Chicken Breasts with Pesto Sauce Submitted by The Junior League of McAllen, Inc.

Serves 4 • 4 chicken breasts (bone in or boneless) • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice • ¼ teaspoon salt • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

• ¼ cup minced fresh basil • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1 garlic clove, crushed through a press • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preheat broiler. Brush chicken breasts with lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Place chicken on broiler pan; broil approximately 8 inches from heat for 5 minutes. Turn and broil 5 minutes longer. Meanwhile, combine basil, cheese, garlic, and oil in blender. Mix until well blended. Spread over each chicken breast; broil 5 to 10 minutes longer or until chicken is opaque throughout but still juicy. • 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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Chef B’s Chocolate Chip Cookies

In the 1930s, Ruth Wakefield, the inventor of the chocolate chip cookie,

ran the Toll House Inn, a popular restaurant in eastern Massachusetts, with her husband. As the story goes, Ruth used an ice pick to break up a semisweet chocolate bar into little bits, and mixed them into brown-sugar dough, and the chocolate chip cookie was born. In 1939, she sold Nestlé the rights to reproduce her recipe on its packages (reportedly for only $1). This cookie recipe is my variation of hers, that I have adapted over the years. I have been making these cookies since I could stand I think I remember making a mess of my mother’s kitchen many an afternoon after school and on weekends obsessed with baking the perfect chocolate chip cookie. I add some milk chocolate chips to the semi-sweet, some additional vanilla, and I find refrigerating the dough before baking solidifies the fat in the cookies so as the cookies bake, the longer the fat remains solid, the less the cookies spread. IMPORTANT NOTE: Be sure to under bake your cookies slightly for best results, they will be more chewy and delicious. If they look not quite done, they are ready to come out. I promise. Bon Appétit! • • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • 1 cup butter (2 sticks), softened • ¾ cup granulated sugar • ¾ cup packed brown sugar • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 2 large eggs • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips or chunks • 1 cup milk chocolate chips • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans nuts (optional)

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Heat oven to 375. Whisk together flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. In a larger bowl, with a hand mixer, beat together butter, both sugars, and vanilla extract until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. On low speed gradually mix in flour mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and nuts, if using. For best results, refrigerate the bowl of cookie dough (try not to eat it) for ~ 30 minutes. Then drop by rounded tablespoon or scoop onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for approximately 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Watch them closely and do not over bake as cookies will continue to cook on the sheet pan as they cool. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes and then remove to wire racks to cool completely.

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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 overlooking the historic lighthouse in Port Isabel, Texas. Marcello’s Ocean Grille & Spirits was recently written up in Texas Monthly magazine as the new trending restaurant for dinner and brunch in the South Padre Island area.

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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.•

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HOMES FOR SALE

FOR SALE: 2014 KEYSTONE MONTANA Fifth wheel RV, Paramount Series M-3402RL. 39’ long. Luxury equipped throughout with 2-A/Cs, residential fridge, 2 flat-screen TVs, Blu-ray surround sound system, 4 slides, laundry hookups, fireplace, plus much more! $30,000. (612) 770-9622.

2016 Adorable Bay Front Home 1,113 sq.ft, 2-bed, 2-1/2bath, fully furnished, 26x83 lot size, only lot with a personal dock! gated community includes a pool, palapa, pier and visitor parking. Los Joyas, #104, Pt. Isabel, $239,000. (956)533-5436. Call for showing/pictures.

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Town home for rent SPI This charming town home is located about 1/2 a block from the beach with a 4 minute walk to a beautiful beach access. It has a back yard haven with a private pool that you would only share with one other unit, (by owners, only if they visit). Bottom 1/2 of duplex, semi private pool that is landscaped like a lush paradise. You have a 3/2 downstairs with a private deck with bbq grill and you share the pool with only one other unit. Everybody loves this unit. 3 bed/2 bath, maximum occupancy 10, max cars 4, non smoking, no pets. Email spibeachhouserentals@gmail.com. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

FOR SALE Shopsmith Kenwood Yard Sale 3/7/20 SHOPSMITH MARK V, Extras Includes: Bandsaw; Jointer; Belt Sander; Strip Sander Plus, many other accessories- $295 for all. Must Sell - Kenwood RV Yard Sale- 1201 N Main, La Feria March 7, 2020 956-556-8894 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Ryobi Gas Leaf Blower 2-cycle, needs new gas line. $25.00. Call 620-664-2210. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

FOR SALE: RV Lot G8, in Winter Green Estates, Mission 55+ Subdivision. 33’Wx55’L. 1,075 sq. ft. concrete pavement. New steel-clad, post-frame 23’Wx35’L canopy. New 10’Wx14’L TX room with washer, dryer, A/C, 1/2-bath. New landscaping. 50-amp electric service. $39,000. (612)770-9622. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Town Wide Yard Sale! Saturday, March 7 from 8:00 am to noon, Town of Indian Lake -1 mile north of Los Fresnos, 21 North Aztec Cove, Los Fresnos, TX 78566 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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2/2 Home with RV Port Move-in Ready 2 bedroom, 2 bath RV Porthome in Retama Village. Located next to greenspace. Courtyard designed for outdoor living. Call today to schedule your showing. 956-9008487. Carol Kerr Welch, Realtor, Encore Fine Properties. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

MOBILE HOMES Mobile Home For Sale Very nice remodeled home in Green Bay South off White Ranch Road in La Feria. Beautiful view of the pond. Includes 50x100’ lot, pool, shuffleboard. 1-Bedroom, 1-Bath, garage. Nice patio. 14011 International-N. #66. $54,500. 956-797-5213. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Mobile Home for Sale 2001 16x52 mobile home, 2-bdrm, 1-bath, attached 12x24 covered deck, located in Magic Valley Park, 2300 E Bus Hwy 83, Unit 83. Weslaco, $14,900 OBO call #204-223-1295 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

MOBILE HOME FOR SALE 418 Las Fuentes Drive, Alamo, Tx; La Hacienda Estates;14x70;12x24 Tx Room;Two Car Garage; 10x10 Shed; 3 Bedroom; 2 Bathroom;New Gas Stove;New Water Heater; New Ac/Heating;Fully Furnished-Move In Ready. Call Annie Skarie At 605.517.0256 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Mobile Home and Lot 16x56, 2-bedroom, 1-bath, new shower, fully furnished, includes washer/dryer, new roof, shed, lot fees $220 year, located in a small friendly park with lots of activities. (920)948-1666. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

14x65 Schult Mobile Home 2-bedroom, 2-bath, furnished, two sheds, add on 12x12 entry room, 12x17 office or common room. Coated metal roof, washer/dryer, covered patio, carport. Lot #80 Dixieland 55+ park Harlingen, $15,000 Or Best Offer (402)430-6819. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Mobile Home for Sale 14x51 mobile, 2-bedroom, 1 full bath, Furnished, washer/dryer, portable fire place. 8x10 shed, carport, golf cart, 1998 Honda CRV. Pleasant Valley Lot #96 $23,500 (715) 933-0093 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

2009 Palm Harbor MH Deluxe 18x68 well maintained, very clean, completely furnished living room. 55in. big screen TV, Laminate flooring in Kitchen, laundry. Remainder carpet. Large bedrooms, walk-in closets, two-bedrooms, on walk-in shower. Kitchen many cupboards. Two covered carports. #(612)296-0549 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

14x75 2br-2bath Lancer MH All Electric 50’patio & carport, Washer/ dryer, Air&Heat outside, wood cabinets, newer windows, many updates! 8x12shed and 8x9shed, orange and palm trees, Furnished, turn-key, ready to move in! Located gated community Rio Valley Estates #257 Weslaco. $17,000 (507)254-6927 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

2007 Mobile Home & Lot 16x44 Asking $39,900.00, lot fees $223 yearly. Fully furnished, includes W/D, has a shed. At Lamplighter subdivision 55+ community, park has pool, activities, jams, meals and is pet friendly. (920) 723-1854 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

55+ Gated Retirement Community Owned and operated by it’s 99 year leaseholders, this park offers lots and mobile homes. Our annual service dues are less than $50 a month. Check out our park availability at www. valhallapark.com 956-358-3229 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

MOTOR HOMES For Sale By Owner 2003 Motor Home, 35’Rexaire by Rexhall, Ford V-10Triton, Banks power. 65,000 miles, 2-12’slides, 2AC’s HDTV, fireplace, new tires, batteries, converter, stool. Lots of storage inside &out. Ideal, dependable for first time MH’er. $26,500, 612-719-4742, Harlingen. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Newmar Motorhome and dolly For Sale, 1998 Newmar 40ft. Mountain Aire. Rear-engine diesel on Spartan Chassis. Slideout. 2015 Car Tow Dolly on new tires with extra tire on wheel/surge brakes disk. Call 217-454-2243. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

2004 Alfa See YA! 40' Diesel Asking $39,900.00, lot fees $223 yearly. Fully furnished, includes W/D, has a shed. At Lamplighter subdivision 55+ community, park has pool, activities, jams, meals and is pet friendly. (920) 723-1854 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

PARK MODELS OWN YOUR LOT- DON’T RENT park model fully furnished, full-size stove and fridge, lots of cupboards and counterspace. Metal roof, tinted windows. both on concrete. Over-sized awning over carport. Storage shed w/washer. HOA only $100year. 55+park in Donna. (309)335-9080 (309)339-2867. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Park Model for Sale Park Royale, 12x35’, very good condition, hide-abed, 2 recliners, walk-in closets, new flooring, storage shed, can be seen at Park Place Estates, Harlingen. $6,000 (906) 364-9784 or (906) 364-9785 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Adorable 94 Chariot Eagle Model 34’x12’, plus nice-sized 19’x14’ Texas room. Covered carport. Small workshop in Texas room. Queen bed, full size stove, refrigerator, washer and dryer, 2 recliners and Hide-A-Bed. Two T.V.’s are negotiable. Call (402) 943-9851 for details. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

Park Model for sale Park model 14x52’.2 bedrooms. 12x10 shed, patio 12x20, covered porch. Pleasant Valley Resort, Mission, Texas. 819-763-6166 Rented lot $2600/year. Lots of activities. E-mail jpjcablevision@gmail.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

SERVICES Keith’s Closets Customized closets built and installed at an affordable rate. Start your day a better way with an organized closet system. We also customize office, craft room, laundry, etc.Call for free consultation. 956261-5677 Keith Fleming ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

TRAVEL TRAILERS 2018 Flagstaff V-Lite Travel Trailer Model 27VRL, extended warranty expires 11/3/2024. 9-volt outlet in bedroom equipped and ready to travel. Many extras, excellent condition. $25,000. call 206-7957622 for more information. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••

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Looking for Mobile to move! Looking for an older mobile to move to Port Isabel. Must be no larger than 16x56 and certified for Zone 2. 2 bedroom, 1.5 baths preferably with a front kitchen. Please call Tom at 956-655-3175.

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Help Wanted Assistant Manager Team Wanted; married couple to assist management team at Rio Valley Estates, a 55+ retirement community. he, in the field. she, in the office. nice home, $900/month, utilities, vacation. background check required. (956)968-2708.

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