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week has gone by, and that means another group of our Winter Texans has arrived! November is a flurry of activity for us as we put the finishing touches on the season ahead and put into action all the plans we’ve made over the summer months. Our next big event is our Winter Texan Homecoming December 12! We hope you’ll join us at the new Mission Event Center for a day filled with appreciation and friendship, where we celebrate your safe return to South Texas. We’ll have lunch, entertainment by Jeff Gordon, and lots of fun. We’ll even crown a Homecoming King and Queen! Tickets are just $10 and include lunch. They’re on sale now, and will not be available at the door, so grab your friends and come on over to celebrate with us. Also in store, for those of you who like to travel--we have a special holiday trip to San Antonio planned for December 15-17. You’ll love traveling with us, as it’s always more fun to go in a group! And if your idea of travel involves places out of Texas, in addition to our cruise, we also have a special trip to Mexico City planned for late February. I hope you’ll join us for our upcoming events and trips! We’re so happy you’re here, and we can’t wait to see you at one of our many events and activities this winter! • We’re just connecting the dots,

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he City of Mission set aside four days to commemorate Veterans Day 2019. “Our Mission is Service” was the theme for the Veterans Festival, which kicked off Friday, November 8, with a ceremony at the RGV State Veterans Cemetery and culminated Monday, November 11, with the “Fairway to Freedom” golf tournament. The tournament was free for participating veterans. The signature festival event was the inaugural Veterans Day Parade. Local organizations from Mission and surrounding communities took part in honoring American veterans. Patriotically decorated golf carts, elaborate floats, and marching-band performances highlighted the 80 parade entries. The procession began at Conway Avenue and ventured along Business 83 to Bryan Road Saturday, November 9, as community members lining the route waved and cheered. •

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Winter Texan Teaches Community History and Beginnings of Foster-Care System back to another edition of our weekly spotlight, created to help you get to know fellow RV-resort and mobile-home-community friends! These individuals have an extraordinary story or are making an impact in the RGV by serving others in some special way. In 1985, while working as a therapeutic recreation specialist at a retirement home in Rochester, Minnesota, Dorothy Lund Nelson met a resident named William Johnson, who was a passenger on the orphan train. After getting to know him and learning his story, they joined forces to offer a program about the history of the orphan train, a movement that started in 1854 and helped move thousands of orphans from the streets of New York into homes across the country. Ever since, Lund Nelson has continued offering the presentation, which she developed into an interactive demonstration, complete with video, costume, and music. She has showcased it in 13 states, including the South-Texas region and her home state of Minnesota, as well as Japan. “Some people see it down here, go home and tell somebody up there. Then they call me and I do it up there,” Lund Nelson said. “Then somebody may see it up there and tell somebody down here.” “It’s a part of American history. If this man [Charles Loring Brace] didn’t dream this way of doing it, the children would still be on the streets.” Brace founded the Children’s Aid Society, which led to the establishment of the foster-care system. In addition to creating awareness about the history of foster care, one of the reasons she enjoys giving presentations is that they always start a conversation among the attendees. “They have stories,” Lund Nelson said. “They either have a grandparent who came on the train, or some of them grew up in orphanages. And I think that’s good for people to be able to tell others what happened in their lives.”

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10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. both days Weslaco History Museum 500 South Texas Blvd., Weslaco Cost: $5.00 Dorothy is available to speak at RV parks and schools. Please call 507-273-8208 to schedule this AmericanHistory presentation.

In 2017, The Founder’s Award was bestowed upon Lund Nelson by the National Orphan Train Complex at their headquarters in Concordia, Kansas, for presenting the program for more than 30 years. Telling stories and remembering events is so important to Lund Nelson that, in 2004, she wrote a book, The Home We Shared, about the history of-- and her experience living at--the Fargo, North Dakota, children’s home. Lund Nelson said it’s been awhile since she’s written, but it’s a favorite hobby of hers that she plans to get back into so she can document her family’s story to share with future generations. Lund Nelson and her husband reside in Mission’s Fiesta Village during the winter, where she also plays the accordion at the park’s jams, helps with entertainment for the park’s jams, volunteers at a church teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), and is involved in a number of local book clubs. “Once we get here, this is home,” Lund Nelson said. “We find that this whole area is so receptive to us, and so I try to get involved. I feel there’s a big opportunity for seniors when they come down here to really be part of the community.” Lund Nelson encourages the SouthTexas community to attend one of her upcoming presentations, which she’ll be hosting through March, to learn about the history of the orphan train and make new connections. •

If you have someone you’d like to nominate for Winter Texan of the Week, please visit our website, welcomehomergv.com/wintertexanoftheweek, and complete the application. We’ll be in touch with you if your nominee is selected.

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Welcome Home RGV has several ways to join the action on social media. Our WHRGV Facebook page is dedicated to community events and information that will appeal to people of all ages. Our Winter Texan page is more specific to our Winter Texan target market. Finally, our latest addition is our Winter Texans RGV group. Member parks and business partners can send event fliers to us at:

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esidents can begin their 2019 holiday season with fun by celebrating under, and with, the stars at Christmas in the Park, starting Friday, December 6. The family-friendly and free winter festival is held at Municipal Park, next to McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium at 1921 Bicentennial Boulevard, and features food, fun, vendors, arts and crafts, and entertainment for the whole family. Thanks to the Dr. Raul Peña and Peña Eye Institute, the Dallas Cowboys fan experience for this year will be unlike anything ever experienced by anyone before. For the first time ever, Jerry Jones’ private Dallas Cowboys tour bus will be made available to the general public, right here in McAllen at Christmas in the Park. Attendees will be able to board the bus, take pictures, and see what life is like for the Dallas Cowboys and Jones when traveling on the bus. Additionally, the official Dallas Cowboys tailgate trailer, complete with a chef cooking on site, will be a part of the set-up at Christmas in the Park, as well. “This is such an amazing offering for not only our Dallas Cowboys fans here in McAllen, the Rio Grande Valley, South Texas, and northern Mexico, but really for anyone who likes to see the

spirit and camaraderie of professional sports teams,” said McAllen Mayor Jim Darling. “But I have to admit, I am extremely excited to see the Tailgate Trailer, and I am sure that all of the amazing Rio Grande Valley barbecuers out there are going to be getting tips and maybe even giving tips. I might even take some notes about the bus and see if we can get one for the McAllen mayor....” he added jokingly. Of course no McAllen Holiday Parade would be complete without the special appearance of the world-famous Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and Rowdy, the Dallas Cowboys mascot, who will all be arriving for a special Meet & Greet with children from the Capable Kids Foundation before their big presentation during the Saturday-night parade. “Being a part of the McAllen Holiday Parade, which has become

such a special part of the Christmas tradition for families here in the Rio Grande Valley, is very exciting for me and the Peña Eye Institute,” said Dr. Peña. “We are proud of the eye care we provide and have had the privilege of serving our community. Being the Rio Grande Valley’s Official IntraLASIK surgeon of the Dallas Cowboys is also something that is extremely special to us and our patients. Being able to extend the partnership we have with America’s Team, the Dallas Cowboys, to the festivities at Christmas in the Park and the parade is something we love to do.” With all of the Dallas Cowboys excitement, parade organizers decided to give fans the ultimate opportunity--a chance to meet the stars and celebrities who will be a part of this year’s McAllen Holiday Parade, including the Dallas Cowboys. Fans must submit their best

photos and/or videos via email to info@ mcallen.net and say why they are the biggest fans of the Dallas Cowboys. The grand prize? A chance to meet the Dallas Cowboys! Other prizes include an autographed football by #54, Dallas Cowboys defensive linebacker and 2018 McAllen Holiday Parade alumnus Jaylon Smith, provided by Reliant, a FRIO!™ family four-pack, VIP stadium tickets for the McAllen Holiday Parade, and other MHP merchandise. Deadline to enter is Friday, November 29. Christmas in the Park will kick off with a carnival winter spectacular Thursday, December 5, and now is the opportunity to purchase unlimited ride wristbands for $10 (normally $20) valid only for that night. Tickets are on sale at McAllen I.S.D. schools and at all three McAllen community McALLEN HOLIDAY PARADE 2019 CONTINUED ON PAGE 11 >>

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Free Concert in McAllen November 24 to Raise Money for Music Scholarships Special to Welcome Home RGV

he McAllen Music Club hosts free 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. Donations to the McAllen Music Club’s Scholarship Fund are accepted any time of the year. The Club welcomes everyone who enjoys music to come to our concerts. The first one this year takes place November 24 at 3:00 p.m. at Valley Keyboards, 900 E. Harvey in McAllen. Joe Munguia, a Valley man who has been playing piano and organ since he was seven years old, will be performing a variety of genres on the Lowrey organ, the piano, and the Clavinova, including oldies but goodies, country, romantic standards, Mexican favorites, and a few surprises! Munguia has a kaleidoscope of

experience, which includes playing church music, weddings, quinceañeras, and parties. He has been a disc jockey and a music teacher. As a trombonist, he played in high school, college at Pan Am (now UTRGV), and with the Valley Symphony Orchestra. He even did a tour with the international artist Jose Jose, a world-famous Mexican singer/ musician. Munguia played keyboard for a few years with Noe Pro, another internationally famous musician who is still performing with his band today. Munguia’s philosophy is to have fun while making music with his friends. He has been employed at Valley Keyboards since 1987. •

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A Wasted Talent by Rev. E.B. Holschuh

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magazine noted that it had been a good week for “prosperity theology” after rapper Kanye West announced he was rewarded for becoming a born-again Christian with a $68 million tax refund in 2019. “God is using me to show off,” West said. “Yeezy,” as he is known (from his quasi-eponymous 2013 album Yeezus), who once graced the February 9, 2006, cover of Rolling Stone magazine as Jesus (Yeezus) crucified, crown of thorns and all, whose conversations with just about everybody, including the Commander-in-Chief, is peppered with profanity, just released the album Jesus is King. And I hear he’s starting his own church… Jesus tells a parable about three servants and the distribution of “talents,” each according to his ability. “He who had received the five talents went at once and traded with them, and he made five talents more. So also he who had the two talents made two talents more. But he who had received the one talent went and dug in the ground and hid his master’s money.” (Matthew 25:14-30)

“Each one of us is uniquely created and diversely gifted, part of a humanity in which gifts of one were designed to complement those of another.” It’s said that God rewards not the size of the achievement but the good intention--therefore, the first two servants are rewarded equally. The reward is the same, and all must be content with their calling. No one has all the gifts, but neither does anyone have no gift. In modern English, the word “talent” refers to a mental endowment, skill, aptitude, or physical ability a person might have, an understanding based on “The Parable of the Talents” in Matthew’s Gospel. God bestows various gifts, and gifts in various measure, to all--not everyone has the same talents. It’s not quite true that all men are created equal, contrary to our Declaration of Independence, which proclaims that all people are to be considered of equal value and worth, equal in the eyes of their Creator. A good analogy to our equality in the eyes of God is the creation of Man and Woman, two humans made to be complementary,

and both made in the likeness of the image of God, both equal before God. Equal, but not interchangeable. And while all men--and women-are spiritually equal, no two of them are exactly alike in their stewardship. Jesus is telling us in this parable that judgment will not be a question of how much or how successful but how faithful. Each one of us is uniquely created and diversely gifted, part of a humanity in which the gifts of one were designed to complement those of another. The fact is, even those who can do many things, can’t do everything, to wit: A farmer was bragging to tourists from the city about what a good farmer he was. “I’m the old-fashioned type of farmer,” he said. “I can plow, milk cows, prune trees, feed hogs, and anything else that has to be done around the place. I don’t guess there’s anything that goes on that I can’t do.” One of the visitors asked, “Can you lay an egg?”

Pastor E.B. Holschuh serves at Zion Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Alamo. He is a retired Navy senior chief petty officer and former public-high-school teacher. He loves to help others find answers to life’s tough questions, so send him one at pastor@ zionalamo.org.

But back to Kanye. I hope his Christian “awakening” is sincere. A net worth of $250 million dollars certainly extends one’s reach into the world; however, lifestyle, rather than amassed fortune, confesses one’s faith louder than one’s mouth (see Luke 18:9-17). In 1546, Martin Luther, near death, was asked by his friend Justus Jonas, “Do you want to die standing firm on Christ and the doctrine you have taught?” He answered emphatically, “Yes!” Luther’s last words were: “We are beggars. This is true.” What will Kanye’s last words be? Or yours? •

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centers, Lark Community Center, 2601 Lark Avenue, Las Palmas Community Center, 1921 N. 25th Street, and Palm View Community Center, 3401 Jordan Road W. Additionally, tickets are on sale at the McAllen Parks & Recreation Headquarters, 1000 S. Ware Road, and at the McAllen Chamber of Commerce, 1200 Ash Avenue Christmas in the Park runs Friday through Saturday with free admission and features food and artisan vendors, a carnival on Thursday, and free concerts with Siggno on Friday night and Los Tigrillos on Saturday night. This year’s McAllen Holiday Parade, presented by H-E-B, will be Saturday, December 7, starting at 6:00 p.m. from McAllen Veterans Memorial Stadium, 2001 North Bicentennial Boulevard. The stadium is generally thought of as the best seat in the house. General admission and reserved tickets are now on sale. General admission tickets are $10 and are exclusively for the east side of the stadium, while reserved tickets are for $20 or $35 for the west side of the stadium.

Tickets may be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com (expect additional service charges) or at face value at the McAllen Convention Center Box Office, 700 Convention Center Boulevard. The parade kicks off from the stadium, which seats 13,000. Join neighbors, friends, and visitors to McAllen to see the parade floats and the stars as they ride by or to enjoy the magical snow that will be falling in the stadium before the parade heads out onto Bicentennial for the mile-and-a-half route. VIP chairs along the route are availabel for $8 or free seating is found on a first-come/first-served basis. Go to mcallenholidayparade.com for tickets. Anyone wishing to experience the McAllen Holiday Parade can do so as a spectator or in a unique, behindthe-scenes view as a volunteer. This year, anyone 16 and older who wants to be a part of the McAllen Holiday Parade and see how it comes to life can sign up at volunteersotx.org. For more information, call the McAllen Parks & Recreation Department at 956-681-3333. •

The McAllen Holiday Parade is presented by H-E-B and powered by Bert Ogden & Fiesta Dealerships, Budweiser, Reliant and Driscoll Health System/Driscoll Health Plan. Other sponsors include: McAllen Public Utility; McAllen International Bridge System; McAllen Recycling; Metro McAllen; McAllen International Airport; McAllen Chamber of Commerce; Peña Eye Institute; McAllen Economic Development Corp.; Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson; Sprint; IBC Bank; Gordita’s Doña Tota; AEP Texas; Chick-fil-A; PepsiCo.; Tres Lagos; Lacks; University of Texas-RGV; McAllen I.S.D.; Hermes; Laredo Taco Company/Stripes; Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers; Carollo Engineers; Palenque Group; KSA Engineers; Macy’s; BBVA Compass; South Texas College; Med-Care EMS; Cigna HealthSpring; Plains Capital Bank; Raba Kistner Consultants, Inc.;Texas Lottery; Halff Associates, Inc.; Melden & Hunt; S&B Infrastructure, Ltd.; Juanita’s Foods; O’Reilly’s and the U.S. Army.

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elinda Gonzalez began working at Mission Regional Medical Center four years ago. In Post-Partum two years ago, Gonzalez met a lady who gave birth in the hospital. Unfortunately, due to the lady’s circumstances, the baby did not have any clothes to go home with at the time. Gonzalez then began a project which would later be named “Belinda’s Closet.” She would collect clothing for newborns from her friends, family, and staff. The necessity grew incredibly, so she decided to host a baby shower in the hospital in order to collect more clothes for other patients. Gonzalez asked all of the staff at MRMC to support this necessary cause. “I do not like seeing a baby go home with just a little gown,” Belinda said sorrowfully. The response was extremely positive; everyone worked together and began collecting new and gently used baby clothes, as well as garments for mommies, toys, bags, socks, t-shirts, and other items. “We have so much to give out, let’s do something for them!” Belinda said. As time went by, the Mission Police Department and the MRMC Emergency Room asked her for help with clothes for patients in need. As more people have brought awareness to this project,

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Belinda’s Closet has been growing more and more. She has all of the clothes sorted out by gender and sizes, ranging from as small as preemie to as large as 9-10 years, but the need for more clothing will always be there. “There are patients who will take 2-3 outfits,” she explained. “It depends if they will be traveling for more than three days to their destination. Each patient receives a bag that contains a blanket, socks, 2-3 outfits, towels, and bibs. We have to help each other out!” Belinda is one of our WOW recipients for this quarter. The WOW Award is granted to outstanding employees who go above and beyond for their coworkers and patients. She is very humble and says she does all this because it simply “comes out of her heart.” Belinda is known to all for having a heart of gold. Thank you for being such an inspiration to all of us, Belinda! If you are interested in donating new or gently used items, please contact Belinda Gonzalez at 956-323-9950 or send us an email to Plopez3@ primehealthcare.com. •

Green Estates Serving Up Save the Date! Winter Food, Fun, and Annual Flea Market Special to Welcome Home RGV

inter Green Estates, located at 500 N. Bryan Road in Mission, will hold their annual Holiday Flea Market Saturday, December 7. The sale starts at 7:00 a.m. and continues until 12:00 p.m. Along with the sale, breakfast is served beginning at 7:00 a.m. and lunch until 12:30 p.m. This sale benefits residents of Winter Green Estates and is put on strictly by park volunteers. There will be

Christmas items, appliances, beds, sofas and chairs, golf clubs, household goods, tools, clothing, and many outdoor pieces, as well as a bake sale. Winter Green Estates does not use outside vendors. The event is open to the public. For more information, contact Mark Horngren at 218-310-3064 or Roy Thompson at 254-394-3361. •

his Friday, November 22, the Harlingen Concert Association (HCA) kicks off its 86th season of bringing live entertainment to the Rio Grande Valley. The 3 Redneck Tenors will take the stage at the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium at 7:30 p.m., with an allnew show, Broadway Bound. This will be a fun evening of down-home laughs and big-city music as these talented-and hilarious--entertainers stampede through many of Broadway’s greatest hits. Tickets for this show are available online at HarlingenConcert.com and at the Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Boulevard in Harlingen. HCA season subscriptions (a six-show package) are also available. While all seats are reserved, HCA suggests patrons arrive early for Broadway Bound and enjoy refreshments and conversation with fellow music lovers before the performance. The box office and doors to the lobby will open at 6:30 p.m., and HCA’s concessionaire, Peggy’s Cakes and More, will offer an array of finger foods and light dinner entrees, along with desserts and other snacks. Peggy’s delicious creations and non-alcoholic beverages will be for sale both before the show and during intermission. Doors from the lobby into the 1515seat auditorium will open once the performers complete their sound check. Usually ushers get the green light to begin taking tickets and helping patrons to their seats at approximately 7:00 p.m., 30 minutes before the show. The nonprofit Harlingen Concert Association has been an all-volunteer organization since its inception in the 1930s. Today, HCA is powered by a 25-person board of directors who share a passion for music and a commitment to making a difference in the community. Together, they have selected six outstanding groups to bring to the Valley this season. Several considerations guided the selection of artists. First and foremost,

the music must be excellent and the performers engaging. HCA season ticketholders have clamored for more Celtic groups, Broadway tunes, and country music, all of which factored into the creation of the lineup this fall and winter. An outstanding Scottish group, the Maxwell Quartet, is set for January 9, 2020, with a program featuring selections by Beethoven and Haydn, as well as original arrangements of Scottish folk music. Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Revue, from the awardwinning Buffalo Bill Center in Wyoming, is sure to delight country music fans February 21, 2020. Exposing Valley audiences to new artists is also part of HCA’s mission. In this regard, the board is very excited to bring the Billboard-charting Sons of Serendip to Harlingen February 6, 2020. This talented quartet has been gaining popularity since appearing on Season 9 of America’s Got Talent. Following that is Sail On, a Beach Boys Tribute Band, March 4, 2020. This will be a fabulous evening of bona fide classics, great harmonies, and FUN, FUN, FUN! The season closes Friday, March 13, 2020, with Burlap to Cashmere, an outstanding folkrock group that resurrects the storied Greenwich Village scene of the ‘60s, ‘70s, and beyond. While individual tickets are on sale for all six shows, the best way to ensure you get to see all of these great performers is to buy an HCA 2019-2020 season subscription. Subscriptions are very reasonably priced, ranging from $60$90 (plus processing fees) for one reserved seat at all six shows. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit HarlingenConcert.com or contact the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium Box Office at 956-2165990. The box office, located at 1204 Fair Park Boulevard in Harlingen, is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and one hour before each performance. •

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cAllen is once again being recognized as one of the safest cities in the United States, this time by the website 24/7Wall St., ranking McAllen as number four on the list. The website only considered the 294 mid-sized and large cities, tracked by the FBI, with populations of at least 100,000. To identify the 50 safest U.S. cities, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed violent crime rates in cities with at least 100,000 people from the FBI’s 2018 Uniform Crime Report. They also considered 10-year population change, using data from the FBI. Other metrics considered for the ranking were annual unemployment rates, household income, and poverty rates. “McAllen continues to be recognized as a safe city because it is a safe city,” said McAllen Mayor Jim Darling. “Thanks to the hard work of our McAllen Police Department, crime continues to decline as our city continues to prosper.” According to the folks at 24/7 Wall St., in 2018, there were just 85 violent crimes reported per 100,000 residents in McAllen, less than one-fourth the national violent crime rate of 369 incidents per 100,000 Americans and

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the least of any mid-sized to large city in Texas. There were zero homicides reported in McAllen in 2018. Cities with the lowest violent crime rates tend to share several other socioeconomic characteristics, as well, notably, economic prosperity. Many of these cities have capitalized on existing features, whether that means marketing a natural waterway or vista as a tourist destination or industries built around a local university. “Successful cities market their assets and build around their assets,” said John Roman, a fellow with NORC at the

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The Welcome Home RGV Boot Camp toured the McAllen International Airport. Guides shared information on year-round, direct destinations offered from McAllen, such as Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Mexico City, and seasonal, direct flights to Los Angeles and Orlando. Travel by Welcome Home offers vacation packages via McAllen International Airport, including an exclusive excursion to Mexico City in February 2020 to witness the monarch migration! For more information on travel packages or to plan your next vacation, visit welcomehomergv.com or call 956-687-5115.

University of Chicago, when interviewed by 24/7 Wall St. to help explain the data. NORC helps governments, nonprofits, and businesses make better decisions through data and analysis as a non-partisan and objective research company. With a healthy economy, safe streets, and a low cost of living, the population in the vast majority of cities on this list is growing rapidly. “Growing cities tend to grow because they’re perceived as safe, and that safety compounds in a virtuous cycle,” Roman said. “Safe places get safer.” •

cAllen Memorial High School is excited to present the musical Frozen, Jr. as its 31st annual musical production! This delightful show will warm the hearts of everyone, both young and old. The show is based on the animated Disney film Frozen. Join Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and your other favorite characters as they journey through life and find what is really important-family and love. Performances will be at the William Hetrick Auditorium at Memorial High School Thursday, December 5, and Friday, December 6, at 7:30 p.m., as well as Saturday, December 8, and Sunday, December 9, at 2:00 p.m. Memorial High School is located at 101 E. Hackberry in McAllen. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online at frozeninmcallen.eventbrite.com. •

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Season of Thankfulness at The Lamb’s Loom Special to Welcome Home RGV

hanksgiving is a time to reflect, to look back on the people and experiences that have been a part of your journey and to then GIVE THANKS!!! We at The Lamb’s Loom have so very much to be thankful for, so we would like to share some of that with you. The Lamb’s Loom’s ‘beginnings’ started around 14 years ago over a few cups of coffee with a bunch of KnitWits just dreaming of the possibilities. See, the KnitWits (short for Knitting a Witness for Christ) are a bunch of friends who meet weekly to knit, loom knit, and crochet items to send with missionaries all over the world. Over the last 14 years, there have been thousands of beautiful, handmade gifts sent around the world…way more than we ever dreamed! This all started by helping out a friend whose church was sending a medical-mission team to Kenya. We all got started looming hats and prayer shawls and then sent them off, full of love and prayers. Since then, we have also been invited to teach others in their homes, at schools, and

in workshops and have enjoyed all the opportunities to teach and share what God has been doing through just a little bit of yarn. Over the years, we have met in coffee shops (Thanks to all those places that gave up space for a bunch of KnitWits!) and, sometimes, in each other’s homes. We often talked about one day having a place of our very own, a place that would us to expand who we serve, to teach more people, and to encourage people to reach beyond themselves to help others. Five years ago, that dream became a reality and we found ourselves standing in The Lamb’s Loom, an ‘official’ home of our own! After 14 years of bags of yarn, hats, and shawls stuffed in closets and in the back of our cars, it was amazing to see that coffee-cup dream become real. Our concept is simple: We have the yarn shop and boutique to help raise funds, people bring in donations of handmade items that we disperse, and as a 501 (c)(3), we are able to accept financial help, too!

There have been many projects over the years, and if we have learned anything, it is that we are blessed to have fun together, to make new friends, to play with yarn, and to fill that donation chest. God is in charge of distribution! Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who continues to help in this incredible journey! We do hope you’ll come and visit and hear a few stories about the encouragement these gifts have been to so many around the world. 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 from 10 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 or on our website at thelambsloom.com #stitchitforward #LambsLoomFun Happy Thanksgiving, every day all year! •

6th Annual A Season of Hope Arts Festival: Celebrating Education and the Arts Special to Welcome Home RGV

e welcome the community to join in our festivities as we kick off our 6th Annual A Season of Hope Arts Festival, a three-day holiday event at McAllen’s Art Village on Main. The festivities begin Friday, November 29, with McAllen Mayor Jim Darling lighting the tree at 6:00 p. m. Immediately following the lighting of the tree, everyone is invited to visit the courtyard at Art Village on Main, where local artists will showcase their work and kick off the Shop-Small weekend. Music will be provided by 2c41. Friday, December 6, artwork created by McAllen ISD students in grades K-12 will be on display from 6:00 9:00 p. m. This exhibition will be held in conjunction with McAllen’s First Friday Art Walk. A Season of Hope Arts Festival will continue Saturday, December 14,

beginning at 10:00 a. m. and ending at 5:00 p. m. Come out and enjoy McAllen High School’s nationally recognized mariachi group, Mariachi Oro, as they perform throughout the day. Shop at an assortment of professional artists’ booths as they exhibit and sell their masterpieces of jewelry, paintings, photographs, sculptures, and other media. Exhibiting artists had to go through a lengthy selection process before being chosen to participate in this annual event. All works of art that are for sale at A Season of Hope Arts Festival are original, handcrafted pieces. Most are one of a kind. Don’t miss the demonstrations Saturday, December 14. The South Texas Ink and Clay Klub (STICK) will have clay wheels at A Season of Hope Arts Festival and will be throwing clay during the festival. Make-Your-Mark

community, live painting will take place, as well as a dance performance by Susy’s Dance at 3:00 p. m. The 6th Annual A Season of Hope Arts Festival, a McAllen holiday tradition, celebrates visual- and performingarts education and artists in the Rio Grande Valley and encourages young people in our community to explore and appreciate the Arts. Six high-school and six middleschool students will each be awarded a scholarship in one of the following six categories: drawing, mixed media, painting, printmaking, photography and digital art, and 3-D. These scholarships are sponsored by Lone Star National Bank. For further information about A Season of Hope Arts Festival, contact Yoli Cantu at 956-687-8682. •

owntown Harlingen merchants invite everyone to gather your family and friends and celebrate the holiday cheer at the Shop & Sip Holiday Stroll Friday, November 22, from 6 to 9 p.m. in beautiful Downtown Harlingen. Take a selfie with Santa, stroll through Downtown Harlingen, and shop the latest fashion trends and holiday gifts with special in-store promotions, sips and savors, live music, and much more. For more information about the Shop & Sip Holiday Stroll, contact Mia Garza at 956-536-8484. •

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at Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Craft Fair November 30 Special to Welcome Home RGV

exas A&M AgriLife Extension invites the public to attend the 5th Annual Craft Fair Saturday, November 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The craft fair will be held at the Edinburg Activity Center, 123 E. Palm Drive in Edinburg. There will be unique gifts for the holiday seasons. Come and purchase items to decorate your home and find gifts for the holiday season. There will be a variety of vendors selling aprons, table runners, table mats, kitchen towels, jewelry, handbags, and more! There will be two educational classes given at the event, too. If you would like to know more about Extension programs or the craft fair, please contact the Texas A & M AgriLife Extension Office at 956-383-1026. •

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300 W Expressway 83 • Weslaco, TX 78596

Tuesday, December 3rd begins at 11a.m. & 3p.m.

Golden Corral

1525 W Tyler Ave • Harlingen, TX 78550

Wednesday, December 4th begins at 11a.m. & 3p.m.

Saltgrass Steak House

3000 W Expressway 83 • McAllen, TX 78501

Thursday, December 5th begins at 11a.m. & 3p.m. Join us for this informative event regarding potential gaps in your Medicare or Insurance coverage. For retirees or those age 60 and up attending. RESERVE EARLY! (Space Limited)

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November 20 - December 3, 2019 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019 Biscuits & Gravy, 07:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. 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. Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Quiet Village II, 215 S Valley View Rd, Donna. Free admission. (712) 210-9044. Happy Hour w/Diego, 03:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Rd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-3140. Happy Hour w/Lynn Dvorak, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-0322. Hands on Art Canvas Painting, 03:00 PM, Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 W Exp 83, Mission. $21.00 pp. Bit-O-Heaven RV and Mobile Home Park

1051 W. Bus Hwy 83 Donna, TX 78537

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EVERY TUESDAY : HAPPY HOUR

3:30pm - 5:00pm BYOB/Snacks • Popcorn/Soda for sale • Free Ice 1st Tues • Diego 2nd Tues • Curt James 3rd Tues • Regan James 4th Tues • Alan Stewart

EVERY WEDNESDAY ENTERTAINMENT • 6:30PM

Popcorn/Soda/Ice Cream Bars for sale

Dec. 4 • Jeff Gordon • $7.00 Dec. 11 • Ralph Kuster • $7.00 Dec. 18 • Tom Wurth Christmas Show • $9.00

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

Nov. 22 • Bottomline Band • $8.00 Nov. 29 • Pelican West • $8.00 Dec. 6 • The Chamberlins • $7.00 Dec. 13 • The Agency • $10.00

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

STARTS NOVEMBER 17 5:00 PM • BYOB/Snacks

GOSPEL JAM

Fourth Sunday Every Month 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • BYOB/Snacks

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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. •

(956) 580-8454. Happy Hour w/Curt James, 03:30 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 West, Mercedes. Pass the hat. (956) 455-4195. Happy Hour w/Regan James, 03:30 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 West Rd, Mercedes. Pass the hat. (956) 376-3798. Happy Hour w/Steven May, 04:00 PM, Quiet Village II, 215 S. Valley View Rd, Donna. Pass the hat. (712) 210-9044. Farmers Market at The Bryan House, 04:00 PM, The Bryan House, 1113 E. Mile 2 Rd, Mission (956) 330-7497. Karaoke, 05:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. (956) 565-2638. Hamburger Night, 06:00 PM, Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 W 83 Expressway, Mission. $6.00 pp. (956) 580-8454. Karaoke, 06:30 PM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E. Business 83, Mission. (956) 600-7700.

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Every Wednesday • Public Invited 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM $9.00 a plate (comes with the works)

CHICKEN FRIED STEAK / CHICKEN Every Thursday • Public Invited 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM $10.00 a plate Choice of Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken Breast Served with mashed potatoes, green bean cassrole, and a roll

FRIDAY FISH & FRIES

Starting in January • Public Invited 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM $10.00 a plate

‘FAMOUS’ FRIED CHICKEN DINNER Sunday • Everyone is Welcome Call to Order at 956-968-7114 or Take Outs Available October 2019 to March 2020 December 8 January 12 and 26 February 9 and 23 March 8 and 22 Dinners Served • $11.00/plate 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Plates include 3 Pieces of our “famous” fried chicken, green beans, mashed potatoes, cole slaw, and your choice of tea or coffee Homemade pies and cakes are available for a small extra charge

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Dance w/Steven May & The Southern Knights, 07:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $6.00 pp. (956) 787-6461. Joe Compton Live, 07:00 PM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. Free admission. (956) 464-9024. Welcome Back Party w/Ralph Kuster, 07:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. (956) 739-7842. Symphony Orchestra, 07:00 PM, UTRGV Performing Arts Complex Auditorium, 1201 W. University Dr, Edinburg. $5.00 general admission. (956) 665-3881. Austin Street Bar Karaoke, 09:00 PM, Austin Street Bar, 2406 N 6th St, McAllen. (512) 809-8050.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019 Alexander Hamilton Fundraiser Sale, 07:00 AM, Harlingen Medical Center, 5501 S Exp 83, Harlingen. (956) 365-1848 or (956) 365-1888.

Garage Sale, 07:00 AM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (480) 267-7557. Rio Grande Woodcarvers, 08:00 AM, Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, Pharr. Free, everyone welcome. (956) 761-1986. Rio Grande Woodcarvers, 08:00 AM, Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Loop, Pharr. Free, everyone welcome. (956) 761-1986. Diabetes Awareness Health Fair, 09:000AM, Knapp Medical CenterConference Center, 1401 E 8th St, Weslaco. Free activities and info. (956) 969-0120. Fall Craft Show, 09:00 AM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (480) 267-7557. Burgers & More, 11:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. Lunch & Jam Session, 11:30 AM, Siesta Retirement Village, 2712 S International

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS Blvd, Weslaco. (937) 241-8297. Jammin’ w/Paul, 12:30 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. Thirsty Thursdays @ Clayton’s w/Ruthi, 01:00 PM, Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill, 6900 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free admission. (405) 326-3829. Country Western & Gospel Jam, 01:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. Free admission. (402) 630-0492. 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/DJ Dug & His Lovely Assistant, 03:00 PM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 638-3158. Welcome Back Happy Hour w/Diego & Edith, 03:00 PM, Pine to Palm Resort, 802 S International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (204) 918-0186. CAN / AM Dance, 03:30 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. (956) 425-7448. Happy Hour w/Dixon Company Band, 04:00 PM, 7th Street Sports Bar & Grill, 702 E Acacia Ave, Alamo. (956) 226-3433. Eldorado Acres Dinner, 04:00 PM,

Eldorado Acres, 610 N FM 492, Palmview. $6.00 pp. (956) 581-6718. Domestic Beer Night, 04:00 PM, Simon Sez Home of Rock-N-Roll, 2007 Orchid Ave, McAllen. (956) 618-4178. Soup Supper, 04:30 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Bus 83. Donna. $3.00 pp. BYOTS. (603) 396-2786. Invitation Jam Session, 05:30 PM, Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W IH 2, Mission. (956) 483-9210. Special Speaker-Carnivores by Dr. Tomecek, 06:00 PM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. Big Band Jam, 06:30 PM, La Hacienda Estates, 1018 El Paseo Drive, Alamo. (254) 449-4568. Karaoke, 06:30 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. (319) 232-3625. Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Mission Bell RV Resort, 1711 E Bus 83, Mission. $7.00 pp. (956) 585-4833. Symphony Orchestra, 07:00 PM, TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave, Brownsville. $5.00 general admission. (956) 882-7025.

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07:00 AM, Harlingen Medical Center, Garza Produce Truck, 11:00 AM, 5501 S Exp 83, Harlingen. (956) Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 W Exp 365-1848 or (956) 365-1888. 83, Mission. (956) 580-8454. Garage Sale, 07:00 AM, Green Gate Winter Texan R/C Racing Series, 12:00 Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, Palmview. (480) 267-7557. 1051 W. Hooks Ave, Donna (GPS). Biscuits & Gravy, 07:30 AM, Fiesta (956) 464-5191. Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. Country Jam Session, 01:00 PM, McAllen (956) 585-9264. Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. Feeder Fridays, 08:30 AM, Quinta Free admission. (956) 566-2775. Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. Music Jam, 01:00 PM, Split Rail RV (956) 681-3370. Park, 513 N Los Ebanos Rd, Mission. Ultra Beginner Line Dance, 09:00 AM, Contact John (260) 615-0003. Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop Happy Hour w/Curt James, 03:00 PM, Snow 499, Harlingen. (956) 423-5484. to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Beginner Line Dance, 09:30 AM, Blvd, Weslaco. (956) 455-4195. Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop Happy Hour w/The Lockhart’s, 03:00 499, Harlingen. (956) 423-5484. PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Aladdin Villas, West Blvd, Mercedes. Pass the hat. 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd, Mission. (956) 565-2638. $4.00 pp. (320) 492-6415. Happy Hour w/Steven May, 04:00 PM, Co-Ed Golf Scramble, 10:00 AM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E. Sioux Rd, Pharr. Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop Donations. (956) 787-6461. 374, Palmview. (956) 585-0624. Friday Night Fish Fry, 04:00 PM, History Tours, 10:00 AM, Quinta Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. Ave, Harlingen. (956) 425-7448. (956) 681-3370. Karaoke and Supper, 05:30 PM, Sleepy Oleander Acres Butterfly Cafe, 11:00 Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd, AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 Mission. Menu varies. (417) 588-1588. S Conway Ave, Mission. $5.00 pp. Country Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 (503) 593-1457. PM, Fun N Sun RV Resort, 1400 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 >>

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 Zillock Rd, San Benito. $7.00 pp. (956) 399-5800. Dance w/Star Fire Band, 07:00 PM, Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W State Hwy 107, McAllen.(920) 810-3353. Dance w/Dixon Company Band, 07:00 PM, Alamo Rose RV Resort, 938 S Alamo Rd, Alamo. $6.00 pp. (956) 226-3433. Dance w/Greyrock Band, 07:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. $6.00 pp. (956) 782-7886. Dance w/Route 66, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $8.00 pp. (956) 585-0703. Dance w/The Bottomline Band, 07:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Donna. $8.00 pp. (603) 396-2786. Los Fresnos Community Dance, 07:00 PM, Los Fresnos Community Center, 204 N. Brazil St., Los Fresnos. Free admission. (956) 233-5768. Curt James, 07:00 PM, Weslaco Elks Lodge, 201 S Border, Weslaco. Free admission. (956) 455-4195. La Noche de la Guitarra, 07:00 PM, TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave, Brownsville. $10.00 general admission, $5.00 student/ seniors (956) 882-7025. Broadway Bound w/3 Redneck Tenors,

07:30 PM, Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Blvd, Harlingen. $25.00 pp. (956) 216-5990. UTRGV Theatre presents ‘She Stoops to Conquer’, 07:30 PM, UTRGV Albert L Jeffers, 1201 W University, Arts & Humanites, Albert L Jeffers Theatre $10.00 Senior/Military/Winter Texan discount (956) 665-3888.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2019 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. Saturday Morning Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Paradise Park Inc. McAllen, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. Menu varies. (204) 937-2448. Park Wide Yard Sale, 08:00 AM, Casa Del Sol, 400 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. (956) 464-9024. Park Yard Sale, 08:00 AM, Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N Mayberry Rd, Mission. (956) 580-7654. Birding Our Backyard, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr,

McAllen. (956) 681-3370. Downtown Harlingen Walking Tour, 09:00 AM, Downtown Harlingen, J&B’s Cafe, 204 E Jackson, Harlingen. Free admission. (956) 425-5282. Country Western Jam, 11:00 AM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Free admission. (956) 584-1561. Open Jam Session, 11:00 AM, Bit-OHeaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Bus 83, Donna. Free admission. (603) 396-2786. Creature Feature - Toads, 11:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. CineSol Film Festival, 12:00 PM, South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd, SPI. cinesol.com for complete list of times and films. Rock & Roll Big Band Jam, 01:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. (956) 874-5041. Karaoke w/Carol & Art, 01:00 PM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. Free admission. (956) 783-4587. Harlingen Fall Festival, 05:00 PM, Lon C. Hill / Fair Park, Lon C. Hill Park, 1217 Fair Park Blvd, Harlingen. Country Music Jam, 06:00 PM, Val

Verde RV Park & Apts., 1400 W Bus 83, Donna. Free admission. (515) 587-2227. Dance w/The Bottomline Band, 07:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $6.00 pp. (956) 787-7717. Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $7.00 pp. (956) 783-4587. Dance w/Diego, 07:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. $6.00 pp. (904) 782-2414. Dance w/Dixon Company Band, 07:00 PM, Twin Lakes RV Park, 301 N Shary Rd, Mission. $6.00 pp. (956) 585-9982. Dance w/Pelican West, 07:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $8.00 pp. (956) 565-2638. Dance w/Ron Moshier, 07:00 PM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd, Mission. $7.00 (417) 588-1588. Dance w/Sweet Water, 07:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. $6.00 pp. (956) 968-0322. Thanksgiving Dance w/Jealous Heart, 07:00 PM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd West, Mission. $7.00 pp. (320) 492-6415. UTRGV Theatre presents ‘She Stoops to

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS Conquer’, 07:30 PM, UTRGV Albert L Jeffers, 1201 W University, Arts & Humanites, Albert L Jeffers Theatre $10.00 Senior/Military/Winter Texan discount (956) 665-3888.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2019 CineSol Film Festival, 12:00 PM, South Padre Island Convention Center, 7355 Padre Blvd, SPI. cinesol.com for complete list of times and films. Gospel Jam, 01:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Bus Hwy 83. Donna. Free admission. (603) 396-2786. Live Music!, 02:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. Free admission. (956) 581-1033. UTRGV Theatre presents ‘She Stoops to Conquer’, 02:00 PM, UTRGV Albert L Jeffers, 1201 W University, Arts & Humanites, Albert L Jeffers Theatre $10.00 Senior/Military/Winter Texan discount (956) 665-3888. Estero Llano Grande Sunday Tram Tours, 02:00 PM, Estero LLano Grande State Park, 3301 S International Blvd. (FM 1015), Weslaco. (956) 565-3919. Bill Haugeberg, trombone, 03:00 PM, TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave, Brownsville. Free general

admission. (956) 882-7025. Karaoke, 05:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Bus Hwy 83. Donna. Free admission. (603) 396-2786. Gospel Jam w/Dinner, 05:30 PM, Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $6.00 pp. Free Movie Night, 07:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. (956) 787-1521.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 Beginner/Improver Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd. Alamo. Donations. (956) 783-5008. Clogging w/Karen Tripp, 01:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $6.00 pp. (956) 787-6461. Country & Open Jam, 01:00 PM, Wagon City North, 2905 N Conway Ave, Mission. (515) 802-9421. Fused Glass Night Light Workshop-Kids, 01:30 PM, McAllen Stained Glass, 800 N Main St, Ste 400. McAllen. $20.00 pp. (956) 687-8682. Fused Glass Tree Votive - Kids, 01:30 PM, McAllen Stained Glass, 800 N Main St, Ste 400. McAllen. $35.00 pp. (956) 687-8682. Happy Hour w/Diego, 03:00 PM,

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Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N 374, Mission. Free admission. International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the (956) 585-0624. hat. (956) 968-0322. Fused Glass Ruffle Bowl Workshop, Happy Hour All Day, 04:00 PM, Simon 06:00 PM, McAllen Stained Glass, Sez Home of Rock-N-Roll, 2007 Orchid 800 N Main St, Ste 400. McAllen. Ave, McAllen. (956) 618-4178. $80.00 pp. (956) 687-8682. Happy Hour w/Johnny D, 04:00 PM, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2019 Tip O’ Texas, 101 E. Sioux Rd, Pharr. Donations. (956) 787-6461. Craft Sale, 08:00 AM, Paradise Resort Monday Night Hamburgers, 04:00 PM, Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop (507) 351-5246. 374, Mission. (956) 585-0624. Bird Walk, 08:30 AM, Edinburg Chuckwagon Dinner, 04:30 PM, Llano Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Center, 714 S Raul Longoria Rd, Mercedes. Ticket $10.50 pp. ticket Edinburg. Cost for admission. (956) deadline is 11/20 (956) 565-2638. 381-9922. Stuffed Green Pepper Dinner, 04:30 PM, Ultra Beginner Line Dance, 09:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. 499, Harlingen. (956) 423-5484. Country Jam w/Dinner, 05:30 PM, Open House, 09:00 AM, Paradise Resort Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $6.00 Beginner Line Dance, 09:30 AM, pp Dinner starts at 4:00 pm, Jam Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop starts at 5:30 pm. 499, Harlingen. (956) 423-5484. Holiday Village Brownsville, 06:00 High Beginner Line Dance, 10:00 AM, PM, Dean Porter Park, 501 Ringgold Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, St, Brownsville. Free admission. Alamo. Donations. (956) 783-5008. (956) 592-2001. Fused Glass Trinket Tray Workshop, Country Jam Session, 06:00 PM, 10:00 AM, McAllen Stained Glass, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 800 N Main St, Ste 400. McAllen. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 >>

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PARK YARD SALE Saturday, November 23

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM • Main Hall

HAPPY HOUR

Thursdays • 6:00PM – 7:30PM BYOB • Snack Bar Available Jan. 9 DIEGO & EDITH...............Donations Jan. 23 CHRIS DRYDEN................Donations

DANCE

7:00pm • BYOB • Snack Bar Available Dec. 12 POISON IVEY.......................... $8.00 Dec. 31 THE ESQUIERS...................... $12.00 Jan. 25 HELEN RUSSELL & Co............ $8.00 Feb. 1 JEALOUS HEART BAND....... $10.00 Feb. 14 RENAISSANCE ROCKERS.... $10.00 Mar. 7 RUSTY RIERSON..................... $8.00 Mar. 14 GREYROCK............................. $8.00

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7:00pm • BYOB • Snack Bar Available Dec. 21 KAI........................................... $8.00 Jan. 11 PUNCHES................................ $8.00 Jan 18 TOM WURTH......................... $10.00 Feb. 8 ROGER WAYNE-ILLUSIONIST... $7.00 Feb. 22 J & THE SOUND...................... $8.00 Feb. 29 DAVE AND DAPHNE............ $10.00

CRAFT SALE

Wednesday, December 4 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch served at 11:30am

4770 N. Mayberry Road Mission, TX 78573

877-550-7961

Terry Miller • Activity Director

OPEN HOUSE

Every Wednesday & Friday 1-3pm Come out and see the homes we have for sale & lease.

LINE DANCING W/KEITH Mondays & Wednesday • 10am (Beginners/Improvers) Tuesdays • 10am (High Beginner)

Instructor Donations accepted • Open to public

SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMENT

November 25 & 26 • 8am-4pm November 27 • 8am-12pm

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FREE

ESTIMATES

AIR DUCT CLEANING STARTING @

Dec 4 | Sweetwater | 7pm | $7

ENTERTAINMENT

Dec 15 | Razz Ma Tazz | 2pm | FREE

ROCK & ROLL JAM December 17 5:30 - 6:30pm • Dinner 7pm - 9pm • Jam

• Underbelly Insulation • Kitchen & Bathroom Leveling & Stabilizing Make-Overs Homes • All Types of Roofing • Varmint Issues • 2nd Roofs • Air Duct Repairs • Metal Roofs • Electrical & Plumbing • All Types of Flooring • Painting • Pressure Washing and More!

15% OFF SENIOR DISCOUNT

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 17 $35.00 pp. (956) 687-8682. Country Jam, 11:00 AM, Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. Free admission. (956) 968-8412. Oleander Acres Hamburger Lunch, 11:00 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, McAllen. $4.00 pp. (503) 593-1457. Taco Tuesday, 11:30 AM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd, Mission. $6.00 (417) 588-1588. Ruthi at Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill, 01:00 PM, Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill, 6900 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free admission. (405) 326-3829. Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, McAllen. Pass the hat. (503) 593-1457. Amigos de Los Ninos de Mexico, 01:30 PM, First United Methodist Church of Donna, 228 S Main St, Donna. (956) 244-3485. 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/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-O-Heaven

RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Bus 83, Donna. Pass the hat. (603) 396-2786. Happy Hour & Free Jukebox, 04:00 PM, Simon Sez Home of Rock-NRoll, 2007 Orchid Ave, McAllen. (956) 618-4178. Holiday Village Brownsville, 06:00 PM, Dean Porter Park, 501 Ringgold St, Brownsville. Free admission. (956) 592-2001.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2019 Homemade Donuts, 07:00 AM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. 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. Trailer Park Patsy, 11:00 AM, Don-Wes Flea Market, 208 N Victoria Rd, Donna. Free admission. (956) 464-3502. Country Jam, 12:30 PM, Quiet Village II, 215 S Valley View Rd, Donna. Free admission. (712) 210-9044. Frio! McAllen, 03:00 PM, McAllen Convention Center, 701 W. Convention Center Blvd, McAllen. Tickets required. (956) 681-3800.

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/MC Express, 03:00 PM, Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S Airport Rd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (956) 968-3140. Social Hour w/Diego, 03:00 PM, Siesta Retirement Village, 2712 S International Blvd, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (425) 501-6773. Happy Hour w/Steven May, 04:00 PM, Quiet Village II, 215 S. Valley View Rd, Donna. Pass the hat. (712) 210-9044. Farmers Market at The Bryan House, 04:00 PM, The Bryan House, 1113 E. Mile 2 Rd, Mission (956) 330-7497. Holiday Village Brownsville, 06:00 PM, Dean Porter Park, 501 Ringgold St, Brownsville. Free admission. (956) 592-2001. Hamburger Night, 06:00 PM, Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 W 83 Expressway, Mission. $6.00 pp. (956) 580-8454. Seminar on Weight Loss, 06:00 PM, Mission Regional Medical Center, 900 S Bryan Rd, Mission. (956) 323-1150. Karaoke, 06:30 PM, Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E. Business 83, Mission. (956) 600-7700.

MUSIC &

DANCING

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

Paradise South, Mercedes • 3:30pm-5pm

Thursday, November 21, 2019

John Knox Village, Weslaco (Private Event)

Friday, November 22, 2019

Snow to Sun, Mercedes • 3pm-4:30pm

Friday, November 22, 2019 Weslaco Elks Lodge • 7pm-9pm

Sunday, November 24, 2019

Heritage Village, McAllen (Private Event)

Monday, November 25, 2019

Llano Grande Chuckwagon Dinner (Private Event)

Wednesday, November 27, 2019 Benefit Dinner & Dance @ Alamo Country Club (Private Event)

Friday, November 29, 2019

Snow to Sun, Mercedes • 3pm-4:30pm

Friday, November 29, 2019 Weslaco Elks Lodge • 7pm-9pm

All events are open to the public unless specified as Private

For booking, please call (956) 455-4195 Email @ curtjames49@yahoo.com Facebook @ Curt James Entertainer

Austin Street Bar Karaoke, 09:00 PM, Austin Street Bar, 2406 N 6th St, McAllen. (512) 809-8050.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2019 11th Annual RGV Turkey Trot, 07:00 AM, Bentsen Palm Park, 1801 S Inspiration Rd, Mission. $30.00 pp. (956) 457-3557. Frio! McAllen, 10:00 AM, McAllen Convention Center, 701 W. Convention Center Blvd, McAllen. Tickets required. (956) 681-3800. Casa de Palmas Thanksgiving Brunch, 11:00 AM, Casa De Palmas Renaissance Hotel, 101 N Main St, McAllen. $29.95 pp. (956) 631-1101. Thanksgiving Meal, 11:30 AM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $14.00 pp. (956) 565-2638. CAN / AM Dance, 03:30 PM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. (956) 425-7448. Holiday Village Brownsville, 06:00 PM, Dean Porter Park, 501 Ringgold St, Brownsville. Free admission. (956) 592-2001. Leslie Blasing, 07:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. $8.00 pp. (956) 566-2775.

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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019 Pancakes & Sausage, 07:30 AM, Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. (956) 585-9264. Feeder Fridays, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. Ultra Beginner Line Dance, 09:00 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. (956) 423-5484. Frio! McAllen, 09:00 AM, McAllen Convention Center, 701 W. Convention Center Blvd, McAllen. Tickets required. (956) 681-3800. Beginner Line Dance, 09:30 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. (956) 423-5484. Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd, Mission. $4.00 pp. (320) 492-6415. Co-Ed Golf Scramble, 10:00 AM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Palmview. (956) 585-0624. History Tours, 10:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. Oleander Acres Butterfly Cafe, 11:00 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, Mission. $5.00 pp. (503) 593-1457. Garza Produce Truck, 11:00 AM,

Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 W Exp 83, Mission. (956) 580-8454. Country Jam Session, 01:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 566-2775. Music Jam, 01:00 PM, Split Rail RV Park, 513 N Los Ebanos Rd, Mission. Contact John (260) 615-0003. Afternoon Dance w/Diego, 03:00 PM, Ranchero Village, 1900 S Bridge Ave, Weslaco. Pass the hat. (815) 262-1590. Happy Hour w/Carlos Canas, 03:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. Pass the hat. (956) 565-2638. Happy Hour w/Curt James, 03:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. (956) 455-4195. Happy Hour w/Steven May, 04:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E. Sioux Rd, Pharr. Donations. (956) 787-6461. Karaoke and Supper, 05:30 PM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd, Mission. Menu varies. (417) 588-1588. Holiday Village Brownsville, 06:00 PM, Dean Porter Park, 501 Ringgold St, Brownsville. Free admission. (956) 592-2001. Country Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Fun N Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. $7.00 pp.

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(956) 399-5800. Dance w/Diego, 07:00 PM, Texas Trails RV Resort, 501 W Owassa Rd, Pharr. $7.00 pp. (956) 782-7886. Dance w/Hot Rodz, 07:00 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $8.00 pp. (956) 585-0703. Dance w/Jeff Gordon, 07:00 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 West Rd, Mercedes. $7.00 pp. (956) 376-3798. Dance w/Pelican West, 07:00 PM, Bit-OHeaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Donna. $8.00 pp. (603) 396-2786. Dance w/Regan James, 07:00 PM, Alamo Rose RV Resort, 938 S Alamo Rd, Alamo. $7.00 pp. (956) 783-2005. Curt James, 07:00 PM, Weslaco Elks Lodge, 201 S Border, Weslaco. Free admission. (956) 455-4195. Harlingen Art Night, 07:00 PM, Harlingen CVB, Downtown Harlingen, Jackson Street. (956) 216-4910. Big Band, Classic Country Jam, 07:00 PM, Palm Shadows RV Resort, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. Call Roger Steiger (507) 273-3895.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019 Eldorado

Acres

Big

Breakfast,

SALES

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. Flea Market, 07:00 AM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. (952) 454-2986. Saturday Morning Breakfast, 07:30 AM, Paradise Park Inc. McAllen, 100 E Hackberry Ave, McAllen. Menu varies. (204) 937-2448. Spectacular Saturday! at EWBC, 08:00 AM, Edinburg Scenic Wetlands & World Birding Center, 714 S Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg. Free admission. (956) 381-9222. Birding Our Backyard, 08:30 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. Downtown Harlingen Walking Tour, 09:00 AM, Downtown Harlingen, J&B’s Cafe, 204 E Jackson, Harlingen. Free admission. (956) 425-5282. Frio! McAllen, 09:00 AM, McAllen Convention Center, 701 W. Convention Center Blvd, McAllen. Tickets required. (956) 681-3800.

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 Christmas Patio/Yard Sale and Open House, 09:30 AM, Palm Resaca Mobile Home Park, 100 Tangerine Blvd, Brownsville. Ruthi’s Rock-n-Roll Country Show, 11:00 AM, Don-Wes Flea Market, 208 N Victoria Rd, Donna. Free admission. (956) 761-5900. Country Western Jam, 11:00 AM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Free admission. (956) 584-1561. Open Jam Session, 11:00 AM, Bit-OHeaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Bus 83, Donna. Free admission. (603) 396-2786. Creature Feature - All Things Amphibian, 11:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. Jam Session, 12:30 PM, Big Valley Trailer Park, 109 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. (319) 330-7724. Rock & Roll Big Band Jam, 01:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. (956) 874-5041. Country Western Jam, 01:00 PM, La Hacienda Estates, 1018 El Paseo Drive, Alamo. (254) 449-4568. Karaoke w/Carol & Art, 01:00 PM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State

Hwy 495, Alamo. Free admission. (956) 783-4587. Holiday Village Brownsville, 06:00 PM, Dean Porter Park, 501 Ringgold St, Brownsville. Free admission. (956) 592-2001. Country Music Jam, 06:00 PM, Val Verde RV Park & Apts., 1400 W Bus 83, Donna. Free admission. (515) 587-2227. Dance w/Sweet Water, 07:00 PM, Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 800 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $6.00 pp. (956) 787-7717. Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 State Hwy 495, Alamo. $7.00 pp. (956) 783-4587. Dance w/Greyrock Band, 07:00 PM, Snow to Sun RV Resort, 1701 N International Blvd, Weslaco. $6.00 pp. (956) 968-0322. Dance w/Regan James Hired Hand, 07:00 PM, Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S Airport Dr, Weslaco. $8.00 pp. (956) 638-3158. Dance w/Renaissance Rockers, 07:00 PM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $7.00 pp. (956) 565-2638. Dance w/South Texas Ramblers, 07:00 PM, Leisure Valley Ranch, 1920 E Bogey Dr, Mission. $7.00 pp. (956) 529-1878.

The Lockhart’s Birthday Dance, 07:00 PM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd, Mission. $8.00 pp. (417) 588-1588. Welcome Home Dance w/DJ, 07:30 PM, Palm Resaca Mobile Home Park, 100 Tangerine, Brownsville. Dance at the Thomas Ctr.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2019 Port Isabel Antique & Flea Market, 09:00 AM, Beulah Lee Park, Hwy 100. Port Isabel. (956) 455-6798. Frio! McAllen, 12:00 PM, McAllen Convention Center, 701 W. Convention Center Blvd, McAllen. Tickets required. (956) 681-3800. Gospel Jam, 01:00 PM, Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. (816) 390-3168. Live Music!, 02:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. Free admission. (956) 581-1033. Estero Llano Grande Sunday Tram Tours, 02:00 PM, Estero LLano Grande State Park, 3301 S International Blvd. (FM 1015), Weslaco. (956) 565-3919. Karaoke, 05:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Bus Hwy 83. Donna. Free admission. (603) 396-2786.

Purchase Tickets

in Advance @Hotel Lobby

November 28, 2019 11:00am - 2:00pm Adults $18.95

Saturday, November 30, 2019 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

10% Discount Winter Texans

600 Kingston Way • Donna, TX

(956) 782-3200

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Gate opens at 9:30 am

100 Tangerine Blvd • Brownsville, Texas

For info, contact Steve Mullenix 319-329-0890

Join us every Friday for our Fish Fry Buffet

Karaoke, 05:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Bus Hwy 83, Donna. Free admission. (603) 396-2786. Holiday Village Brownsville, 06:00 PM, Dean Porter Park, 501 Ringgold St, Brownsville. Free admission. (956) 592-2001. Hidalgo Festival of Lights, 06:00 PM, Hidalgo Festival of Lights, Hidalgo City Hall Plaza, 704 Ramon Ayala Dr, Hidalgo. (956) 843-2286. Jam Session, 06:30 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. (956) 787-6461. Free Movie Night, 07:00 PM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. (956) 787-1521.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019 Cafe Grande @ Llano Grande, 07:30 AM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E. West Blvd, Mercedes. (956) 565-2638. 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. Fused Glass Tree Votive Workshop, 10:00 AM, McAllen Stained Glass,

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800 N Main St, Ste 400, McAllen. $35.00 pp. (956) 687-8682. Clogging w/Karen Tripp, 01:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. $6.00 pp. (956) 787-6461. 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. Jam Session, 01:00 PM, Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 W State Hwy 107, McAllen. (920) 810-3353. Winter Texan Karaoke, 03:00 PM, Applebee’s Bar & Grill-N. McAllen, 4601 N. 10th St, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 618-0600. Happy Hour All Day, 04:00 PM, Simon Sez Home of Rock-N-Roll, 2007 Orchid Ave, McAllen. (956) 618-4178. Happy Hour w/Johnny D, 04:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E. Sioux Rd, Pharr. Donations. (956) 787-6461. Monday Night Hamburgers, 04:00 PM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Mission. (956) 585-0624. All You Can Eat Pancakes & French Toast, 04:30 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703.

Casa Del Valle, 1048 N Alamo Rd, Alamo. Donations. (956) 783-5008. Square Dance Lessons w/Randy Daugherty, 10:00 AM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. (956) 787-6461. Country Jam, 11:00 AM, Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. Free admission. (956) 968-8412. Oleander Acres Hamburger Lunch, 11:00 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, McAllen. $4.00 pp. (503) 593-1457. Taco Tuesday, 11:30 AM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd, Mission. $6.00 (417) 588-1588. C2 Workshop & Plus w/a Twist, 01:00 PM, Tip O’ Texas, 101 E Sioux Rd, Pharr. (956) 787-6461. Ruthi at Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill, 01:00 PM, Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill, 6900 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free admission. (405) 326-3829. Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, McAllen. Pass the hat. (503) 593-1457. Frio! McAllen, 03:00 PM, McAllen Convention Center, 701 W. Convention Center Blvd, McAllen. Tickets required. (956) 681-3800.

Harlingen Medical Center Celebrates Christmas, 05:30 PM, Harlingen Medical Center, 5501 S Exp 83, Harlingen. (956) 365-1848 or (956) 365-1888. Main Lobby. Holiday Village Brownsville, 06:00 PM, Dean Porter Park, 501 Ringgold St, Brownsville. Free admission. (956) 592-2001. Hidalgo Festival of Lights, 06:00 PM, Hidalgo Festival of Lights, Hidalgo City Hall Plaza, 704 Ramon Ayala Dr, Hidalgo. (956) 843-2286. Country Jam Session, 06:00 PM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Mission. Free admission. (956) 585-0624.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019 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. Beginner Line Dance, 09:30 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. (956) 423-5484. High Beginner Line Dance, 10:00 AM,

**** FRIDAY DANCES **** 2019 - 2020 UPCOMING EVENTS

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••••• ENTERTAINMENT ••••• 7:00PM - 9:00PM Doors Open at 6:30PM

Dec 08 Swing Street Band $10.00 Christmas Show • 3:00-4:30PM Dec 18 Rusty Rierson $8.00 Jan 07 Freddie & Sheila $7.00 Jan 14 Roger Wayne $7.00 Jan 21 Dale & Gayle $7.00 Jan 28 Kody Norris (Blue grass) $8.00 Feb 04 Helen Russel & Co $7.00 Feb 11 Kellie Marie $7.00 Feb 18 “Shake Rattle & Roll” Pass the Hat HH 3-5

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Discover the Legacy of Freddy Fender in San Benito hat better way to celebrate the culture of the RGV than to pay homage to one of the Valley’s favorite sons, Freddy Fender? Visit the San Benito Museum to learn more about the artists who inspired him, his contribution to Tejano music, and the legacy he leaves behind. After the museum, you can take a walk around the famous resaca that spans most of the city. •

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Chimney RV Park veterans stand in front of a patriotic banner at the park’s Veterans Day ceremony.

Chimney RV Park Honors Veterans Special to Welcome Home RGV

ifteen of Chimney RV Park’s many veterans were on hand early enough in the season to enjoy a ceremony and luncheon for Veterans Day 2019. The flag-and-gun salute were provided by V.F.W. Post 93 in Mission and concluded with the playing of Taps. A luncheon followed in the Recreation Hall with the veterans as special guests. On the hall’s Wall of Honor are photos of park residents who served in the military in the U.S. and Canada. In one corner is an empty table with a white cross and a rose in memory of prisoners and casualties of war. Park Managers Linda and Dean Schutter, Activity Director Linda Olson, and the kitchen volunteers hosted the annual event. •

V.F.W. Post 93 provided the honor ceremony at the Chimney RV Park Veterans Day ceremony.

A V.F.W. Post 93 bugler plays “Taps” at the Chimney RV Park Veterans Day ceremony to honor deceased veterans.

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The radish is sometimes an acquired taste as it’s spicy and crunchy and needs salt. But for those who like the upbeat flavor, this dip is an easy way to enjoy the veggie. You can use red-globe radishes for color or the large, white radishes. In that case, use more of the green parts of the green onions.

Radish Dip

Submitted by Sandy Olson

n our travels, we stumbled across an appetizer that was ‘over-the-moon’ good. The dish is fried green tomatoes topped with lump crab meat and blue cheese and drizzled with a balsamic vinegar reduction. I set out to master fried green tomatoes, and, in this recipe, tomatillos. In the past, the fried green tomatoes I made had two problems. First, frying them in oil made them greasy, and the fried batter tended to flake off the fruit. This recipe solves these problems by using a double-dredging technique and baking the tomatillos, not frying them. • Tomatillos--as needed--select firm, larger fruits (Read text) • 1 pint buttermilk • 1 cup masa harina • 1 cup stone ground corn meal • 1 cup plain bread crumbs 1 • tsp. kosher salt (or to taste) • ½ tsp. ground black pepper • ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper (optional) • 2 eggs Remove the tomatillo husks, wash, and slice into ¼-inch-thick slices. You should be able to get three or four slices per tomatillo. Discard the round end pieces. Place the fruit slices in a bowl and pour in the buttermilk. Soak them for about an hour. Prepare the baking rack by covering a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Place a rack on the baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking spray. The rack is important to allow the batter on the fruit to crisp on both sides without turning them. If you do not have a raised rack, turn the fruits halfway through baking. Dredging the fruit slices in batter is a two-step process. First, remove the fruit slices from the buttermilk and dredge them in the masa harina, covering both sides. Shake off excess masa and place on the prepared oven rack. Reserve the buttermilk. Allow the dredged tomatillo slices to dry for about a half hour. Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees. Next, mix the corn meal, bread crumbs, and spices in a bowl. Whisk the two eggs and about a half cup of the reserved buttermilk in a bowl. Working one at a time, dip the sliced fruit in the egg mixture and then in the corn meal and bread crumbs. Return them to the baking sheet, and bake on a center rack for 20 to 25 minutes or until the batter is golden brown and the fruit is tender. These fried tomatillos are good all by themselves. If you want to get fancy, serve the fried tomatillos (or tomatoes, if you have them) as I described at the beginning of this recipe. Plate a few slices and sprinkle with lump crab meat, a light sprinkle of crumbled feta cheese, and a drizzle of a balsamic vinegar reduction. In the photo, you will see that I used blue cheese--and way too much of it--on the tomatillos. The cheese completely hid the goodness of the crab. Don’t make that mistake. Enjoy! Buen apetito! •

Randy Hoelscher is a transplanted Texan living in the Rio Grande Valley. He enjoys being “The Border Cook,” spreading the word about Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine on his website, TheBorderCook.com, as well as on Facebook as The Border Cook.

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8 oz. real cream cheese (not low-fat or non-fat), softened ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ cup real butter, softened 1 cup finely chopped radishes ¼ cup finely chopped green onion, both white and green parts 1/8 teaspoon celery seed A good shake of Worcestershire sauce

Combine the cream cheese and butter, mixing well. Gently fold in the remaining ingredients, tasting and adjusting for seasoning. (You may want to add some kosher salt.) Chill thoroughly. Then spread on party rye bread and serve. Sandy Olson--lifelong foodie, restaurant reviewer, cooking teacher, Summer Iowan, and Winter Texan, she spends the season at Palm Shadows RV Park in Donna. 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.

Some Like It Hot • • • Spicy Macaroni and Cheese •••

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Serves 8 • 1 (12 oz.) package large elbow macaroni • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into chilies, with juice • 1 (10 oz.) can diced tomatoes and green • 1-inch pieces • 1 small or medium onion, chopped • 1½ pounds Velveeta cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease 2-quart casserole dish. Boil macaroni and drain. In a large frying pan, fry bacon until crisp; remove from pan. Sauté celery, onion, and bell pepper in bacon grease over medium heat, about 10 minutes. Add tomato mixture; simmer over low heat about 5 minutes. Cube 1 pound Velveeta cheese; mix with macaroni. Add vegetable mixture and bacon to macaroni and cheese mixture. Mix well; place in dish. Slice remaining ½ pound cheese; place on top. Cover with foil; bake until all cheese is melted. (For less fat, use Velveeta Light or omit the sliced cheese for topping.) • 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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• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter • 1 medium onion or leek, or 2 shallots, sliced • Neck and giblets from your turkey • 8 cups low or no-sodium chicken stock • 3 sprigs thyme, parsley, rosemary and/or sage • 1 bay leaf

For the gravy:

• Good quality dry white wine such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc • Turkey drippings from your roasting pan • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour • Dash of Worcestershire sauce • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper • 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut in small pieces

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When your turkey goes into the oven, start the stock: Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion and turkey neck and giblets; cook, stirring, until the giblets are browned, about 15 minutes. Add the chicken stock, herb sprigs and bay leaf; cover and simmer while the turkey roasts, about 2 hours. Strain the stock and keep warm. When your turkey is done, transfer it to a cutting board to rest and pour all the pan drippings into a degreasing separating cup. The fat will rise to the top and the dark juices will remain at the bottom. Place the roasting pan over a burner on medium-high heat. Pour the wine into the pan and use a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits and deglaze the pan. This allows you to capture and keep all of the pan’s flavor. Add this liquid to the degreasing separating cup. Let the fat rise to the top of the degreasing cup, then spoon off 1/2 cup fat and transfer to a large saucepan over medium heat. Sprinkle the flour into the pan and cook, stirring constantly with a whisk, until the flour browns slightly, about 4 minutes. This is called making a roux. Gradually add your hot stock to the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium low. Pour the dark roasting juices (not fat) from the degreasing cup into the gravy, discarding any remaining fat. Simmer, whisking occasionally, until the gravy thickens, about 10 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the butter, which adds a glossy sheen to the gravy. •

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