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From our families to yours, we wish you the happiest of Thanksgivings. Our office comes to almost a screeching halt this week, as everyone else seems to be decorating, cooking, or at the grocery store. (At least, I know they’ll all be there the day I decide to go.) I’m excited because my daughter will be joining us. She’s a senior at the University of Texas at Austin, and she’s bringing her boyfriend! The good news is we’ve already met him several times and like him. My cousin, Carrie, will also be joining us, and she’s more like my sister--or better yet, partner in crime. I also think I’ve finally convinced my mother that a green salad is a complete waste of time and table space. Every year we have to have a salad, and no one eats it. I told her, “Mother, the salad is for the day AFTER Thanksgiving!” We have a lot to be thankful for, that’s for sure, and having our Winter Texans home for the holidays is at the top of the list. We’re grateful that you chose South Texas and that you’re here to celebrate Thanksgiving with us! • We’re just connecting the dots,
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ur winter visitors can return the RGV’s seasonal visitors to attend home in the spring with a number because it provides the opportunity to of handmade crafts made at the learn a new skill. International Museum of Art and “It’s nice for them to come out Science in and get M c A l l e n . “If you don’t have any experience, that’s totally OK. out of their Beginning in park and It’s going to be a great time, D e c e m b e r, whether you’re a beginner or an expert crafter.” kinda see a I M A S little bit of • Lisa Moreno • will host everything,” a monthly Winter-Texan workshop, she said. “That’s why we’re having with each focused on a specific these special workshops just for art technique. The workshops will them.” continue through March. Attendees will not only create their Lisa Moreno, IMAS’ science- own embroidery piece but will also education coordinator, will instruct learn about the origin of Tenango the first workshop December 21: embroidery, which originates from the Mexican Embroidery. She encourages Mexican state of Hidalgo and dates WINTER TEXAN WORKSHOPS AT IMAS CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 >>
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ot even her 72nd birthday, which fell on a Saturday, could keep Jocelyn Warthold from fulfilling her duties as the secretary for Pleasant Valley Resort’s First Responder group. The first meeting of the season was scheduled for the upcoming Monday, so she spent her morning writing and preparing documents. “I write up the schedule. I will make a list of the members, how many teams we have, things like that,” Warthold said. “I will then take minutes and send them to all our members. So it’s quite something. I’ve been working on it all morning.” But the work didn’t end there. Pleasant Valley is a park in which the majority of the visitors come from Canada, and Warthold estimates 75 percent of their population speaks French, which means she writes up two sets of everything--one in English, one in French. “I send it in English to those who want it in English, and I send it in French to those who want it in French,” she said. “Every time I do that. That’s my work, and I’m happy to be able to help.” Warthold got involved with the First Responders group, when it was established in the park seven years ago, after being approached by the activity director to join. “It’s like our baby. We (Warthold and her husband) enjoy taking care of our people,” said Warthold, adding that last season the group responded to 22 calls. “And it’s very much appreciated by everybody in the park.” Additionally, she volunteers her time to assist Pleasant Valley in announcing activities, programs, and special events to residents at their weekly meetings-first in English, then in French-and will go down to the main office
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any time a staff member needs help communicating with a resident. “This year, we have many new people who speak little English, so the office calls me and will ask, ‘Please come and help us,’” Warthold said. “So I go and I help them. Why not!” She and her husband live in SaintZotique, a municipality in Quebec, Canada, in which mostly French is spoken. However, Warthold learned English at a young age because her parents stressed the importance of the language, which they said makes it easier to communicate with other parts of the world. The Wartholds have been making the three-and-a-half day drive to Mission for the last 19 years, and she said she loves the Valley and the resort because of the friendliness in the community and the abundance of activities in which to partake. “We are very happy to be around here in the winter, and wherever we go, we always feel so welcome,” she said. “And with all the activities in the park, you’re not just sitting around. So we get to do all kinds of things.” She added that over the years, they have familiarized themselves with a local H-E-B, and when they go by the store toward the end of the WinterTexan season, employees greet them and ask, “Are you coming back next season?” to which the answer is always a “Yes!” •
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back to the 1960s. Moreno adds the workshops are perfect for any Winter Texan looking to pick up a hobby or anyone who is just interested in making new friends. “If you don’t have any experience, that’s totally OK,” Moreno said. “It’s going to be a great time, whether you’re a beginner or an expert crafter.” The other workshops to be offered are Landscape Painting, Milagros Hoop Art, and floral watercolor. Each will be instructed by a different artist, and those interested in attending can register for just one class, all four, or as many as they wish. Moreno encourages participants to arrive early so they can check out the museum’s many exhibits, such as Turmoil and Tranquility, which features more than 20 quilted works of art and a guided audio tour. It will be displayed through December 1. “This is definitely the best season to visit, especially since we have our Turmoil and Tranquility exhibit, and that is specifically just quilt art,” Moreno said, adding quilted pieces tend to be popular among Winter Texans. Each workshop will take place on the third Saturday of the month from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To register, visit theimasonline.com or call the museum at 956-681-2800. The cost is $10 per person per class (includes museum admission). All materials, along with light refreshments, will be provided by IMAS. •
December 21
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March 21
Participants will learn about the origin of beautiful Tenango embroidery and create their own Tenango embroidery piece. The workshop will be taught by IMAS artist Lisa Cortez.
This workshop will explore the history of landscapes with a behind-the-scenes look at works in our collection. Participants will paint their own landscape with acrylics. This workshop will be taught by IMAS artist Roni Cortez.
Create a mixed-media work of art using milagros, felt and embroidery. Milagros are small metal charms commonly used in Mexican folk art. This workshop will be taught by IMAS artist Valerie Escamilla.
Learn different watercolor techniques with various watercolor types. Participants will put together a colorful bouquet of flowers and then paint their spring floral design. This workshop will be taught by Valerie Escamilla.
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from December 2019 to March 2020 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM Looking to learn new art skills and socialize? Create unique art at our monthly Winter Texan Workshops. Each workshop focuses on a specific art technique, from acrylic painting to embroidery. We welcome all levels ages 55 and up. Light refreshments provided.
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uring this season of thankfulness, and in preparation for the celebration of our Lord’s birth, we take time to reflect on Su Casa de Esperanza’s 38year history and the tapestry of faith, hope, and love that unfolds before us. Our tapestry is illuminated because of our donors’ generosity and care for our ministry, year after year. This year is no different. Together, we took a leap of faith to realize the dream of a 4,000-square-foot educational facility in the Mid-Valley. Our board of directors spent countless hours raising the necessary funds and securing the necessary resources for our program. Our staff worked lovingly to not only deliver support and educational training to our families in the colonias, but they also worked diligently to earn their trust and respect. Our
families welcomed our staff into their homes, voluntarily participated in our programs, and contributed to Su Casa with their time and treasures. Our donors supported our call through our annual appeal and in-kind donations. Each of us is woven together in this Su Casa tapestry, and, together, we represent hope and goodness in a chaotic and stressful world. It truly is a labor of love. We are excited to announce that the new facility in Progreso will open in December. We were blessed to have help from local businesses, churches, foundations, and individuals to build this center in Downtown Progreso for our Mid-Valley families. We will move from our current portable building to the new one. SU CASA DE ESPERANZA CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 >>
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fter over three-and-one-half months of being closed due to a major remodeling project, the museum of McAllen history reopened November 20. The museum is a historic landmark and formerly served as McAllen’s downtown post office, which was built in 1935. The museum has occupied the building since 2008, and during that time, many projects completed by the museum have enhanced the facility and increased its integrity. The preservation and care of the building is foremost for McAllen Heritage Center Director Elva M. Cerda and the museum’s leadership. The remodeling project was developed by Cerda, along with architect Danny Boultinghouse, in order to address much-needed additional space and renovation of the restroom, kitchen, and HVAC system. Initial renderings and cost estimates were finalized over 36 months ago, at which time funding for the project was sought by Cerda, with the full support of the museum board of directors. Funding was awarded via the Development Corporation of McAllen,
and construction commenced in late July 2019. The end results include new men’s and women’s restrooms and a new multipurpose room, which can serve as a meeting room and display area. The kitchen has been remodeled and back storage areas improved due to the new HVAC system installed. The museum, with museum funds allocated solely for building preservation, also added repair of interior walls and repainting of various areas in the public portion of the building, along with other enhancements. MHC repurposed marble on countertops and partitions in the restroom areas and showcased two walls that display the original construction, thus honoring the building’s past. In addition, the museum commissioned local artist
Yoli Cantu to design and install two mosaic-tile art panels in the newly remodeled areas, which is scheduled to be completed in early 2020. The panels will depict iconic McAllen buildings and other city emblems. MHC is pleased to reopen a transformed museum during the festive holiday season and will offer the traditional pan de polvo and refreshments for visitors during December. MHC welcomes visitors and tour groups! Please call to schedule a
tour with our historian, Spud Brown, by calling 956-681-2861. The Tour Request Form can be found on our website at mcallenheritagecenter. com. MHC’s hours of operation are Wednesday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 11a.m. to 4p.m. Limited free parking is available for museum visitors in the rear parking area. There is no admission fee, although donations are gratefully accepted. •
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friends carved items by hand from wood. Raffle tickets are on sale now and will be sold at the soup fundraiser event December 6, with the drawing for quilt and carvings Thursday, December 12. You need not be present to win. As chair of this project, Donna Wright would like to personally ask you to invite friends and attend the Soup for the Needy Luncheon and Bake Sale fundraiser event. On the day of the Christmas for the Children party, these families come to our RV resort and have a lot of fun with Santa and Mrs. Clause and meet our residents. They enjoy cookies, punch, and fellowship and receive their groceries, gifts, and a handmade quilt for each child. We receive a warm sense of the season in our hearts, serving God in His work.•
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Nostalgic Christmas Tree Forest ~ Annual Tradition at the IMAS
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he halls of the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) are heavy with anticipation for the annual exhibition of community-decorated Christmas trees. The Christmas Tree Forest is a five-decade-long tradition, originating shortly after the opening of the 53-year-old museum, then the McAllen International Museum or MIM. This annual holiday event is the brainchild of the IMAS Guild, which began the tradition of organizing community entries featuring a unique tree resplendent with handmade ornaments and decorations showcasing the chosen theme. As a nod to the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Lunar landing and the popularity of the Space Age, this year’s theme is Nostalgic Christmas of the 60s and 70s. Entering school and community groups are encouraged to incorporate Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Science (STEAM), along with a spirit of goodwill. Trees will be decorated in the days leading up to the November 24 opening. The public is invited to attend the awards ceremony December 8 at 2:00 p.m. when the IMAS Guild, with the help of a celebrity panel of judges this year – Dora Brown, senior vice president and marketing manager of IBC Bank, Albert Alaniz, owner of JohnAlbert Talent and Models Agency and A JohnAlbert Salon, and Charles E. Thompson, Jr., long-time museum supporter, will announce the winning
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and Sharyland ISD, are featured annually in the Welcome Pavilion. This year, the UTRGV Philosophy Department is presenting a series of community talks at the museum exploring the connections between art and science. Cultural festivals and events are presented in collaboration with community organizations and groups. The exhibition of communitycreated Dia de los Muertos altars anchor the annual celebration of this popular event, and Lunar New Year engages Asian communities in
he 31st Annual Rio Grande Valley TubaChristmas Concert will begin at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 8, at the McAllen Convention Center (700 Convention Center Boulevard) in McAllen. It is a unique and entertaining concert of Christmas music. For the first time, the concert will be performed outdoors on the south side of the Convention Center. Spectator seating will be available. The concert is free to the public. TubaChristmas is an ensemble of several hundred tuba and euphonium players from the Rio Grande Valley and beyond. This ensemble will include members of the Rio Grande Valley Symphony Orchestra, the McAllen Symphonic Band, and Valley Band Directors and the finest high-school and junior-high students from many Valley schools. Last year’s concert featured students from McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, Mission, Valley View, Donna, La Joya, Rio Grande City, Roma, Mercedes, Sharyland, EdcouchElsa, Weslaco, Harlingen, Los Fresnos, Hidalgo, Brownsville, Rio Hondo, and Port Isabel. The Rio Grande Valley TubaChristmas Concert has grown in recent years to become the largest TubaChristmas event in Texas and one of the largest in the world.
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Senior citizens enjoying the IMAS Christmas Tree Forest
trees. These esteemed panel members are all McAllen citizens with a heart for the community. “As a community-created museum, IMAS is honored to partner with community groups in presenting the traditions and cultures of the people in the RGV,” said Ann Fortescue, IMAS executive director. “Museums have important roles in their communities to serve as crossroads of discovery where audiences of all ages are invited and encouraged to learn through museum experiences.” Community engagement is year round at the IMAS. Student art exhibitions, from both McAllen ISD
Things I Have Learned
A somewhat random and reckless look at life from a fairly old guy
Living in the Light
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Bill Ward is a retired healthcare administrator from Minnesota and a regular columnist, author, and untalented rock n’ roll musician. He winters at Casa Del Sol in Donna. You can contact Bill by email at bwward@charter.net .
he other day I searched my whole house twice for my hearing aid. I knew I had set it down somewhere with a dead battery, but it had completely disappeared. Then I found it…in my ear. I know I am not alone in being a bonehead. I hear similar stories from lots of people. Some, like my brotherin-law’s, are quite embarrassing. He recently returned to a restaurant to retrieve his forgotten sunglasses. Not
finding them at their vacated table, he asked the waitress if anyone had turned in a pair. She pointed to his shirt collar and said, “You mean like the pair hanging in your shirt?” Both stories got a good laugh when we shared them. We have all had them, moments of complete nincompoopedness. I like to blame my wife for many of mine, but she usually pleads innocent. For some reason, though, when she blames me for hers, she is often correct. Don’t you hate it when that happens? One of the things I have learned in life is to take life as comedy. Anything else is a waste of time. Fretting over stuff isn’t productive or healthy. However, a good laugh--even at yourself--is both fun and good for mind, body, and soul. In my work in long-term care, I met many people with terrific infirmities.
Some of those folks spent their day angry at the world and everyone in it. Their world was emotionally dark. They had a negative influence on a wide circle around them. Staff avoided them. Friends were scarce. I also knew many people who didn’t let their lot affect their disposition. They had fun with life, made themselves a pleasant companion, and positively impacted people around them. We felt like we were in the light in their presence. It is likely that we will all encounter more troubling times as age progresses. It is our own decision how we are going to respond. I just know that expressing anger does not attract the very circle of people we will need most to carry us to the last day. People gravitate toward the light. That’s where I want to be, even if I can’t find my stuff anymore. I’m just sayin’. •
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do you turn when the storm clouds of life gather and seem to pour out their wrath on you? Bad days seem to turn into bad weeks or even bad months. Marital issues can weaken our central family unit and seem unmanageable. Financial struggles can create stress and anxiety to the point where communication is impossible. Rebellious children are able to divide couples on how to respond and deal with their misbehavior and poor attitudes. Poor health of a loved one or close family member can create even more marital, and/or personal, stress. Some of these--or even all of them--may be affecting you and your family and keeping you from interacting peacefully within your family and devastating your resolve. James 1:2-3 tells us, “Consider it pure joy my brothers and sisters whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” How we deal with the many trials in our lives can reveal much about us, such as how we react and what we discover from our struggles. We may also reveal things such as the strength of our faith or commitment, our level of maturity, our attitude and outlook on life, and whether or not we learn from this time of trial. We all have overwhelming troubles and struggles in our lives to deal with, and we have all been left broken and battered from them. Are you using
Chaplain James Moore is in his first season with Christian Resort Ministries. He and his wife, Jerrie, are serving in the Citrus Mobile & RV in Edinburg. James and Jerrie are full-time RVers and are also actively involved with the Christian Motorcycle Association. They both have awesome testimonies about what God has done in their lives, and they would love to have you join them Sunday at 9:00 a.m. for worship Come by and get to know them.
these times of trouble to turn to God for peace and direction, or are you blaming God for your troubles and turning away? 2 Corinthians 12: 9-10 says, “But He said to me, My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” Make God’s presence your goal and begin a close personal relationship with Him today. •
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the RGV who come together to share their cultural tradition of welcoming in a New Year. Lunar New Year will be celebrated at the IMAS Saturday, February 8, 2020. The IMAS continues to be a source of inspiration for the youth in McAllen and the greater Rio Grande Valley community. Over half of the visitors to the IMAS annually are under the age of 12, many of whom are visiting on school-group tours for the first time. The Christmas Tree Forest will be on exhibit November 24, 2019,, through January 4, 2020, in the Welcome Pavilion of the IMAS and is included
with daily General Admission. Sunday admission is free, thanks to the support of a grant from the H-E-B Tournament of Champions. The museum is located at the intersection of Bicentennial Way and Nolana Avenue at 1900 W. Nolana in McAllen. Hours of operation are as follows: Closed Mondays; Tuesday to Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. On the first Thursday of each month, IMAS is open until 8 p.m. Log on to theimasonline.org or call 956-681-2800 for more information.•
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Party at The Lamb’s Loom December 3 Special to Welcome Home RGV
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ome join us at The Lamb’s Loom as we welcome back our Winter Texans to “The Flock” Tuesday, December 3. The Sit-n-Knit room will be open, along with a fun spot outside, weather permitting. Bring your favorite camping chair and your work in progress (or pick up a little yarn in the Lamb’s Loom shop). There will be lots and lots of fun, yummy snacks, and new friends for all! There’s lots of life to catch up on with y’all who have been up north, and we are sure yarns will be spun--both fibers and stories! We hope you’ll join in the fun every day here at The Lamb’s Loom. Come 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 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, Instagram, and our website (thelambsloom.com). #stitchitforward #LambsLoomFun May the favor of the Lord our God rest on us; establish the work of our hands for us ~ yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90:17 •
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Boot Camp Valley Nature Center, Weslaco
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The Welcome Home RGV Boot Campers visited the Valley Nature Center in Weslaco. Boot Camp creates direct connections between resort activity directors and sites of local interest. For more information call 956-687-5115 or visit our website, welcomehomergv.com.
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Exclusive to Welcome Home RGV Photos: Eryn Reddell Wingert
Quinta Mazatlan, McAllen November 2019
Quinta Mazatlan is a Spanish-Revival-style mansion nestled in an urban sanctuary. The site plays host to a variety of birds, brushland critters, and native plants and trees. Exploring the historic home and surrounding trails is a must when visiting McAllen.
SpawGlass Powers Illumina Fest at Quinta Mazatlán December 13-14 Special to Welcome Home RGV
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uinta Mazatlán is preparing for the 1st Annual Illumina Fest December 13-14, from 7 to 10 p.m. Thousands of luminarias will line the forest path, sponsored by SpawGlass. The twonight event is an interactive, global celebration of light, recognizing a world of holidays. The interactive festival will feature the amazing media artist, Joel Laviolette from Austin, Flowbotic--LED & Fire Dancers from San Antonio, as well as many local community choirs and instrumentalists. In addition to visits with Santa Claus, families will travel the trails and get a glimpse of how the world celebrates
with light across the seven continents, from Africa’s Kwanzaa candelabra to Asia’s lanterns in the water. Food and drinks will be available for sale by local vendors. If you are interested in learning about sponsorship opportunities for Illumina Fest, please contact Colleen Hook at 956-681-3370 or by email at chook@ mcallen.net. Advanced ticket sales will be available. Both presale and on-site ticket purchases will be available at $5.00 per person. Children two years of age and under are free! For more information about Illumina Fest, visit quintamazatlan.com or call 956-681-3370. •
Participate in kid-friendly nights at Quinta Mazatlan Illumina Fest, December 13-14 7 to 10 p.m. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of SpawGlass, the event will feature a showcase of performances and music. Shown from left to right: Aine Mireles, field service support; Eddie Rodriguez, superintendent; Matias Maldonado, project manager; Chris Pennington, project executive; Brian Johnson, accountant; Lisa Ramirez, supervisor, Quinta Mazatlán; Dan Cameron, building services manager; Margie Lopez, executive assistant; Colleen Hook, manager, Quinta Mazatlán; Aron Duque, intern; Eric Kennedy, president, South Texas Division; Al Kupkowski, senior estimator; Sam Saldana, pre-construction services / business development manager.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS WEEK OF
November 27 - December 3, 2019 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. Big Band Jam, 02:00 PM, Valley View Estates, 2100 Vernon St, Mission. Free admission. (956) 358-9425. 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
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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. •
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/Regan James, 03:30 PM, Paradise South RV Resort, 9099 N Mile 2 West Rd, 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. 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.
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) 4573557. Thanksgiving Meal, 11:30 AM, Llano Grande Resort, 2215 E West Blvd, Mercedes. $14.00 pp. (956) 565-2638. Thanksgiving Day Dinner, 02:00 PM, American Legion Post 439, 219 E Commercial Ave, La Feria. Pass the hat. (956) 797-3701. Leslie Blasing, 07:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. $8.00 pp. (956) 566-2775.
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. Beginner Line Dance, 09:30 AM, Tropic Winds RV Resort, 1501 N Loop 499, Harlingen. (956) 423-5484. 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. Line Dance, 10:00 AM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd, Mission. $4.00 pp. (320) 492-6415. Garza Produce Truck, 11:00 AM, Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 W Exp 83, Mission. (956) 580-8454. Oleander Acres Butterfly Cafe, 11:00 AM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, Mission. $5.00 pp. (503) 593-1457. Country Jam Session, 01:00 PM, McAllen
Bit-O-Heaven RV and Mobile Home Park
1051 W. Bus Hwy 83 Donna, TX 78537
**** FRIDAY DANCES **** listed ALL DANCES 7:00PM-10:00PM unless otherwise Singles are Welcome
Nov 29 The Hot Rodz............................$8.00 Dec 6 Renaissance Rockers...............$10.00 Dec 13 The Howlers..............................$8.00 Dec 20 Diego........................................$7.00 Dec 27 Route 66 Band.........................$8.00 Dec 31* Gatos Locos............................$15.00 *New Year’s Eve Dance 8:30PM-12:30AM (w/late lunch) Jan 3 Pelican West...........................$10.00 Jan 10 Regan James Hired Hand...........$7.00 Jan 17 The Fabulous Cruisers..............$10.00 Jan 25 The Agency (Saturday Night).......$10.00 Jan 28 Line Dancing.............................$3.00 Jan 31 Rewind...................................$10.00
**** ENTERTAINMENT **** ALL ENTERTAINMENT 7:00PM Pay at the Door (unless otherwise noted) Dec 7 Dec 17 Jan 2 Jan 8 Jan 9 Jan 11 Jan 15 Jan 18 Jan 21 Jan 22 Jan 29 Feb 4
Razz Ma Tazz............................Donations Tom Wurth Christmas Show........ $9.00 Eric Kearns Show...................... $9.00 Kody Norris Show...................... $9.00 The Punches Family Show......... $7.00 Karaoke w/Paul (7:00-9:30PM)........Donations Goldwing Express Show........... $10.00 Baker Family Show.................... $8.00 Lawless & Mae Show................. $8.00 Williamson Family Show............ $8.00 Mollie B Show........... $13 Adv / $15 Door Rusty Rierson Show................... $8.00
1645 S. Bentsen Palm Drive Palmview, TX 78572
956-585-0703
Peggy Creach • Kathy Tyler Activity Directors
www.bit-o-heaven.net EVERY TUESDAY : 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. 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
5:00 PM • BYOB/Snacks
GOSPEL JAM
Fourth Sunday Every Month 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM • BYOB/Snacks
Susan Thomas, A C T I V I T Y
DIRECTOR
603-396-2786 / fulltimers@earthlink.net
Eye Physician & Surgeon Board Certified Ophthalmologist
Services Provided by Buena Vista Optical team
• Glaucoma Evaluations & Treatment • Cataract Evaluations & Cataract Surgery • Routine Eye Exams for glasses & contacts • Eyelid Surgery
• Diabetic Retinopathy Evaluations & Treatment • Dry Eye Treatment • Huge Optical including Designer frames, budget frames, contact lenses with an on site optical lab
Serving the valley since 1994 Thank you for making us 2019 Readers’ Choice “Best Ophthalmologist”
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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS 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. Beginner Line Dance, 02:00 PM, AmeriCana RV Resort, 1840 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Pass the hat. (715) 651-0972. 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. Big Band, Classic Country Jam, 07:00 PM, Palm Shadows RV Resort, 200 N Val Verde Rd, Donna. Call Roger Steiger (507) 273-3895. Country Dance w/Texas Wheels, 07:00 PM, Fun N Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Rd, San Benito. $7.00 pp. (956) 399-5800. Curt James, 07:00 PM, Weslaco Elks
Lodge, 201 S Border, Weslaco. Free admission. (956) 455-4195. 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. Harlingen Art Night, 07:00 PM, Harlingen CVB, Downtown Harlingen, Jackson Street. (956) 216-4910.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019 Eldorado Acres Big Breakfast, 07:00 AM, Eldorado Acres, 610 N FM 492, Palmview. Prices varies. (956) 581-6718. Flea Market, 07:00 AM, Pharr South, 1402 S Cage Blvd, Pharr. (952) 454-2986. 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,
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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. Christmas Patio/Yard Sale and Open House, 09:30 AM, Palm Resaca Mobile Home Park, 100 Tangerine Blvd, Brownsville. Country Western Jam, 11:00 AM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. Free admission. (956) 584-1561. Creature Feature - All Things Amphibian, 11:00 AM, Quinta Mazatlan, 600 Sunset Dr, McAllen. (956) 681-3370. Open Jam Session, 11:00 AM, Bit-OHeaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Bus 83, Donna. Free admission. (603) 396-2786. Ruthi’s Rock-n-Roll Country Show, 11:00 AM, Don-Wes Flea Market, 208 N Victoria Rd, Donna. Free admission.
SALES
(956) 761-5900. Jam Session, 12:30 PM, Big Valley Trailer Park, 109 W Bus Hwy 83, Donna. (319) 330-7724. 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. Rock & Roll Big Band Jam, 01:00 PM, McAllen Mobile Park, 4900 N McColl Rd, McAllen. (956) 874-5041. Country Music Jam, 06:00 PM, Val Verde RV Park & Apts., 1400 W Bus 83, Donna. Free admission. (515) 587-2227. 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.
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CRAFT SALE
Wednesday, December 4 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Lunch served at 11:30am
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
ENTERTAINMENT
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
4770 N. Mayberry Road Mission, TX 78573
877-550-7961
Terry Miller • Activity Director
OPEN HOUSE
OPEN HOUSE
Every Wednesday & Friday 1-3pm
Every Tuesday & Thursday • 9am - 1pm
LINE DANCING W/KEITH
BLUEGRASS JAM
Come out and see the homes we have for sale & lease.
Mondays & Wednesday • 10am (Beginners/Improvers) Tuesdays • 10am (High Beginner)
Instructor Donations accepted • Open to public
SQUARE DANCE
Every Friday Starting Dec 6 • 10am - 12pm
December 6 • $10/couple
DANCE
Dec 4 | Sweetwater | 7pm | $7
ENTERTAINMENT
Dec 8 | Razz Ma Tazz | 2pm | FREE
ROCK & ROLL JAM December 17 5:30 - 6:30pm • Dinner 7pm - 9pm • Jam
Take a look at our homes for rent & sale! Ask us how you can get 2 months free rent!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Every Tuesday beginning December 3 1:30pm - 4pm • Located in the Rec Hall Cake & coffee available during intermission
ENTERTAINMENT
Dale & Gale Christmas Show December 21 | 7pm | $7
CRAFT SHOW
OPEN HOUSE
Every Wednesday & Friday • 1-3pm Come out and see the homes we have for sale & lease.
HAPPY HOUR
EVERY WEEK • MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 3:00pm - 4:30pm • Donations Mondays | Diego Tuesdays | Steven May Wednesdays | Lynn Dvorak Thursdays | Regan James Fridays | Curt James
DANCE
7:00pm - 10:00pm Nov 30 | Greyrock | $6 Dec 7 | The Howlers | $7 Dance. Dance. Dance.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC January 7, 2020 February 4, 2020 March 3, 2020
NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE
CONTACT ACTIVITIES DIRECTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information regarding these and other activities at Snow to Sun, please call (956) 968-0322 & ask for Activity Director
8am - 12pm • Located in the Rec Hall
Sundays • 9:00am • Rec Hall
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 15 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. 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 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) 532-9655. 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, Fiesta Village, 205 S Stewart Rd, Mission. (956) 585-9264. Port Isabel Antique & Flea Market, 09:00 AM, Beulah Lee Park, Hwy 100. Port Isabel. (956) 455-6798. Church Service, 09:15 AM, Sleepy Valley Resort, 2301 N. Abram Rd, Mission. (417) 588-1588. Church Service, 09:30 AM, Quiet Village
II, 215 S. Valley View Rd, Donna. Church Service, 10:00 AM, Sunshine RV Resort, 1900 Grace Ave, Harlingen. (956) 425-7448. Church Service, 10:00 AM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Mission. (956) 585-0624. Church Service, 10:00 AM, Paradise Resort Estates, 301 E Hall Acres Rd, Pharr. Church Service, 10:00 AM, Canyon Lake RV Resort, 4770 N Mayberry Rd, Mission. (956) 580-7654. LCMS Church Service, 10:30 AM, Pleasant Valley Resort, 7320 W Exp 83, Mission. (956) 580-8454. Port Isabel Antique & Flea Market, 09:00 AM, Beulah Lee Park, Hwy 100. Port Isabel. (956) 455-6798. Gospel Jam, 01:00 PM, Leisure World, 400 E 18th St, Weslaco. (816) 390-3168. Gospel Jam, 02:00 PM, Valley View Estates, 2100 Vernon St, Mission. Free admission. ((651) 492-2278. Live Music!, 02:00 PM, Riverside Club, 214 E Chimney Rd, Mission. Free admission. (956) 581-1033. Tres Lagos New Farmers’ Market, 02:00 PM, 4350 Tres Lagos Blvd, McAllen. Free admission. (956) 287-2800. Hot Beef Sandwiches, 04:00 PM,
ENTERTAINMENT
LIVE MUSIC Every Sunday • 2PM - 6PM
December 1..................... Riverside Band December 8............ Renaissance Rockers December 15................... Riverside Band December 22................... Riverside Band December 29................... Riverside Band More Weekly Music begins mid-December Thursday • Friday • Saturday • 1-5
Gene Watson
Saturday, Feb 22 7:30pm • $50.00pp
Debbie & Gordy Wednesday, Feb 12 1-5pm • $10.00pp
Tickets on Sale Now at Riverside Club (Cash Only)
TRY OUR TEXAS SIZE PORK TENDERLOIN
Friday Fish Fry Catfish, Cod, Shrimp or Combo Dinner begins Dec 6 w/baked beans, hush puppies, cole slaw, & french fries
Riverside Dreamer RIVER TOURS
1 Hour Tours • 12:00 PM 2 Hour Tours • 1:00 PM (Down River to Dam)
Mon • Tues • Wed • Thurs • Fri • Sat
Seniors: $11 Adults: $13
(Up River Only) Begins in Jan 2020
Tues • Thurs Seniors: $20 Adults: $24
• Covered Cushion Seating • Enclosed Windows & Heating
$ CASH ONLY $ PRICE INCLUDES TAX
No Outside Beverages / Food Allowed Passenger Minimum for Departures: 15 for 1 Hour • 25 for 2 Hours
*** RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED ***
CALL TODAY 956-581-4477 FOR INFORMATION OR RESERVATIONS
PRIVATE TOURS AVAILABLE
956-581-1033 • www.ontheriver.net 214 E. Chimney Rd. • Mission Riverside in-MissionTx
Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (319)750-2308. Karaoke, 05:00 PM, Bit-O-Heaven RV & MH Park, 1051 Hook St, Bus Hwy 83. Donna. Free admission. (603) 396-2786. Gospel Jam, 05:30 PM, Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (319)750-2308. 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. Handel’s Messiah, 07:00 PM, TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave, Brownsville. $10 general admission/$5 students and seniors (956) 882-7025.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019 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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DANCE ENTERTAINMENT & SHOWS 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. $4.00 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. Karaoke, 01:00 PM, El Valle Del Sol, 2500 E Bus Hwy 83, Mission. Free admission. (956) 585-5704. Music Jam, 01:00 PM, Palm Gardens RV & MH Park, 3401 W Bus 83, Harlingen. (956) 440-8878. Music Jam, 01:00 PM, Alamo Palms RV Resort, 1341 W Hwy 83, Alamo. (918) 344-6393. 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.
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Donations. (956) 787-6461. Monday Night Hamburgers, 04:00 PM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Mission. (956) 585-0624. Stuffed Pork Chop Dinner, 04:00 PM, Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (319) 750-2308. All You Can Eat Pancakes & French Toast, 04:30 PM, Bentsen Grove Resort, 1645 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (956) 585-0703. Country Jam, 05:30 PM, Lamplighter MH Subdivision, 2240 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. (319)750-2308. 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. Country Jam Session, 06:00 PM, Mission West Resort, 511 E Loop 374, Mission. Free admission. (956) 585-0624. Handel’s Messiah, 07:00 PM, TSC Performing Arts Center, 90 Taylor Ave, Brownsville. $10 general admission/$5 students and seniors (956) 882-7025.
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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, 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. Country Jam, 01:00 PM, Oleander Acres RV Resort, 2421 S Conway Ave, McAllen. Pass the hat. (503) 593-1457. Ruthi at Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill, 01:00 PM, Clayton’s Beach Bar & Grill, 6900 Padre Blvd, SPI. Free
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admission. (405) 326-3829. 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. Jeff Gordon Show, 03:00 PM, Mustang Lounge, 3610 E Exp 83, Weslaco. Free admission. (262) 215-1125. Happy Hour, 03:30 PM, Bit-OHeaven 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. Pulled Pork Dinner, 04:00 PM, Aladdin Villas, 1415 Aladdin Villas Blvd, Mission. $6.00 pp. (956) 310-2448. Classic Country Jam, 05:30 PM, Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St, Mission. Free admission. (956) 519-8597. Burger Night, 05:00 PM, 100 E Hackberry, McAllen. (956) 682-8081. Dance w/Diego, 07:00 PM, Green Gate Grove, 2135 S Bentsen Palm Dr, Palmview. $7.00 pp. (480) 267-7557. •
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hose who love both classical and Celtic music are in for a treat this winter. The Glasgow-based Maxwell Quartet will take the stage of Harlingen Municipal Auditorium Thursday, January 9, 2020, at7:30 p.m., courtesy of the Harlingen Concert Association (HCA). Tickets are on sale now at the Auditorium box office, 1204 Fair Park Boulevard in Harlingen, and online at HarlingenConcert.com. Heralded by presenters and critics, Maxwell Quartet breathes new life into classical and Scottish folk music with clever arrangements, heartfelt emotion, and strong, meaningful connections with audiences. This talented group now is regarded as one of Britain’s finest string quartets. “Brilliantly fresh, unexpected and exhilarating,” wrote one reviewer in The Herald Scotland, “… an enlightening and enthralling musical experience.” Maxwell Quartet consists of four great friends who grew up playing classical and folk music together in youth orchestras and music schools across Scotland. The group officially began in 2010 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, where its founding members met as postgraduate students. The very next year, the quartet was appointed as the Conservatoire’s Young Artists in Residence. In 2017, the Maxwells won both the First Prize and Audience Prize at the Trondheim (Norway) International Chamber Music Competition. The charming Scots have established a reputation for delighting audiences. “Thrilling,” is how Charles Mutter, director of the Loch Shiel Spring Festival in the Scottish Highlands describes Maxwell Quartet performances, “… imagination, daring, and poise in equal measure.” A critic for the Strathearn Herald wrote of his delight in seeing “four young men in the prime of life playing with such panache and conviction.” The quartet performs regularly, across the UK and abroad, at venues including London’s Wigmore Hall,
Purcell Room, St Martin-in-the-Fields, and the BBC Chamber Music Proms. Their first North American tour, in winter 2019, coincided with the release of their début CD, featuring works by Haydn and traditional Scottish folk music. The tour included a New York premiere in the prestigious Schneider Concerts series, which is curated by a panel of luminaries from the chamber-music world. The Maxwells have held residencies at Oxford University and given many school workshops and children’s concerts. They are passionate about collaborating with other musicians and have performed with world-renowned pianists Benjamin Grosvenor and Jeremy Menuhin, as well as with theatre groups, ballet dancers, and cinematographers. Harlingen Concert Association has been bringing internationally acclaimed touring artists to the Valley since the 1930s. This allvolunteer, nonprofit organization is committed to enriching the cultural life of the Rio Grande Valley through live performances. Thanks to season ticket-holders and sponsors, these concerts can be offered at affordable, family-friendly prices. In addition to the January 9 concert, there are four other HCA performances this winter: Sons of Serendip (America’s Got Talent finalists) Thursday, February 6, 2020 Dan Miller’s Cowboy Music Revue (from Wyoming) Friday, February 21, 2020 Sail On: Beach Boys Tribute Wednesday, March 4, 2020 Burlap to Cashmere (Folk-rock trio) Friday, March 13, 2020. For more information or to purchase tickets for any of the upcoming shows, visit HarlingenConcert.com or contact the Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, 1204 Fair Park Boulevard, 956-2165990. The Auditorium Box Office is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and one hour before each show. •
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owntown Harlingen is unlike most downtown areas you will find in our region. The streets are lined with antique shops, art galleries, restaurants, and the kind of places you won’t find anywhere else. Visit the area on the last Friday of each month, and you’ll find a lively Downtown scene at Harlingen Art Night. The rest of the city is just as inviting and diverse, with nature trails along the Arroyo Colorado, the Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum, and the original Iwo Jima Memorial on the Marine Military Academy campus. •
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Su Casa de Esperanza is a nonprofit organization located in Las Milpas (South Pharr), a rural community three miles north of the Texas/Mexico border and in Progreso, another rural community, located south of Weslaco and about a mile from the border. Su Casa’s core program provides prenatal education to pregnant women in the community and early-childhooddevelopment training for their babies. Studies show that half of the pregnant women who reside in colonias do not receive prenatal care (Border Low Income Housing Coalition). The trained home visitors, who themselves are residents of the colonias, provide home visits during pregnancy to instruct and educate the women on all aspects of their pregnancy, placing emphasis on “mothers as the child’s first teacher.” Parenting classes are offered along with the childhood-development training. Community agencies and partnerships provide the presentations for parents. Topics presented this year included Preventing Diabetes, Child Safety, Child Development, CPR Training, and Nutrition and Fitness. We also have a Summer Youth Program for children ages 6-12, and Adult Beginning English classes offered by RGV Literacy Center. Together, our combined efforts
ensure that all babies and toddlers have a strong start in life by providing the entire family with the knowledge and expertise to nurture early childhood development. We are proud to be a United Way of South Texas partner and proud to be accredited by the Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston and South Texas.
With the support of our board, staff, families, and donors, Su Casa is able to offer these services at no cost to the family so all children are prepared as lifelong learners and are able to grow into productive adults regardless of where they are born. We invite you to be part of our family and our tapestry of faith, hope, and love.
Please contact us for further information on enrollment to our programs or ways to donate. : Belinda Flores Simons, executive director, Su Casa De Esperanza, P.O. Box 1333, Pharr, TX 78577, 956-781-0276, scde11@aol.com, sucasadeesperanza. org. •
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5th Annual Holiday Craft Fair & Bake Sale at Retama Village in McAllen December 7 Special to Welcome Home RGV
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etama Village is hosting our 5th Annual Craft Fair & Bake Sale from 8:00 a.m. to noon Saturday, December 7. Retama Village is located at 900 N. 26th Street in McAllen. The event will feature vendors offering a wide variety of beautiful handmade art and crafts made by our residents. You will find items such as paintings, wood carvings, leather art, jewelry, and much more. In conjunction with our craft fair, our residents will be hosting our annual Bake Sale for charity. All the baked goods are also made by our residents, and we usually have a wonderful variety of pies, cakes, cookies, and other delicious goodies. Our Bake Sale has always been a big hit with the people who come to this event. and we usually sell out of everything. All of the proceeds from the Bake Sale will be donated to a local charity selected by the co-chairs of the Bake Sale Committee. This year, the money we raise from our Bake Sale will be donated to Women Together/Mujeres Unidas, a nonprofit, community-service organization whose mission is to provide shelter and support services for victims of domestic abuse. •
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Pioneer High School Invites You to Be Our Guest Special to Welcome Home RGV
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he Sharyland Pioneer High School Alpha Theatre Troupe cordially invites you to “Be Our Guest” as we bring to stage the timeless Disney classic Beauty and the Beast. This Broadway-style production is sure to wow spectators of all ages with the beautiful costumes, choreography, and enchanting pageantry. Shows will take place at the Sharyland Pioneer High School Auditorium, 10001 N. Shary Road in Mission and will run at 7:00 p.m. December 6,
7, 13, and 14. There will also be a matinee performance at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, December 15. Tickets are $10 at the door for General Admission and $5 for students, veterans, and senior citizens. Theatre parents will also be hosting a Silent Auction in the lobby, filled with show memorabilia, enchanted roses, and other fun items. There will also be snacks and drinks available in the lobby before the show and during intermission. •
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rab a cup of hot cocoa and your favorite Christmas sweater because Razz is coming your way this December! Featuring some holiday favorites like “Sleigh Ride,” “Winter Wonderland,” “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” and others,
Razz will keep you jivin’, swingin’, and surely in the Christmas spirit! Catch a show between December 2 and 17. For further information, please call 956-632-5152. •
xperience fairy tales like never before! Characters from stories we’re familiar with find themselves intertwined in pursuit of their wishes. Everyone has a wish… what would you do to get yours?
Tickets go on sale Monday, December 2. Shows run from January 18- 21 and January 24 and 25. Come check out the brand new seats in our auditorium! For ticket reservations, please call 956-632-5152. •
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Each year, a guest artist is featured. This year’s guest artist will be Eric Fritz. He plays the principal tuba for the Xalapa Symphony Orchestra. Fritz earned a bachelor of music degree from the University of Southern California and a master of music degree from The Juilliard School in New York City. In addition, he has carried out postgraduate studies in the conservatories of Lausanne and Zurich, Switzerland. He has been principal tuba of the Xalapa Symphony Orchestra since 1992 and was the principal tuba of the Spoleto Festival in the United States of America and in Italy, as well as the Symphony Orchestra of Mining in Mexico City. His performance is made possible by a grant from Melhart’s Music of McAllen. “One of the most popular features of the RGV TubaChristmas Concert is the tuba-decorating contest,” Dr. Scott Roeder, TubaChristmas co-coordinator and University of Texas Rio Grande Valley professor of tuba, said. “Several of the performers have very extensive decorations on their instruments. This
is one of the reasons that this concert is unlike any other Christmas Concert.” TubaChristmas is a series of nationwide concerts that runs each year between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. There are more than 150 concerts in 46 states, along with additional performances in Canada and Switzerland. These groups include from four to 500 musicians. The first TubaChristmas was held in December 1974 on the Ice Rink Stage of New York City’s Rockefeller Center. More than 300 tuba and euphonium players gathered to honor the memory of William Bell (born Christmas Day 1902) and to celebrate his considerable achievements as a performer and teacher. Bell was a member of John Phillip Sousa’s Band, the Goldman Band, the NBC Symphony Orchestra, and the New York Philharmonic and was on the faculty of the Julliard School of Music, Manhattan School of Music, and the University of Indiana. Arturo Toscanini, conductor of the NBC Symphony Orchestra, considered Bill Bell to be the world’s greatest tubist. •
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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. •
Hot Shrimp Dip Submitted by Sandy Olson
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16 oz. real cream cheese, not low-fat or non-fat, softened 1 small red onion, finely chopped 2 fresh yellow banana peppers, seeded and finely chopped 1 large fresh ripe tomato, diced in medium-sized pieces. 2 cans (4¼ oz. each) tiny shrimp drained and rinsed OR ½ pound cooked salad shrimp, chopped Garlic powder to taste
Heat the cream cheese in a double boiler, stirring until smooth. (NOTE: You can also use the microwave, if you watch carefully, stirring about every 30 seconds on HIGH.) Add the onion, peppers, tomato, and shrimp and gently combine. Taste and add garlic powder to your liking. Serve with unsalted, rippled potato chips or corn chips. If you like more heat than the yellow banana peppers provide, feel free to substitute something more potent, even ripe jalapeños. 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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Campechano Shrimp Cocktail Submitted by The Junior League of McAllen, Inc.
Serves 10-12 • 4-6 avocados, sliced • ½ pound (16-20) small shrimp • 2-3 tomatoes, diced • ½ medium onion, diced • 1-2 serrano chilies, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
• ¼ bunch cilantro, stems removed and finely chopped • Juice of 2 limes • Salt and pepper to taste
Boil shrimp that have been cleaned and deveined; then chop. Mix shrimp and remaining ingredients; refrigerate until ready to serve. Avoid over-stirring so avocados will not get mushy.• 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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Harvest Pumpkin Scones
By now you’ve planned your menu and recipes for the big meal of Thanks.
But what about that morning, when you are up to your elbows in bird stuffing and your sleepy eyed out of town guests wake up needing an espresso and some sort of freshly baked sustenance? Well, I’ve got you covered! Add to your list of things to do the day or two before Thanksgiving: Make Harvest Pumpkin Scones. These gems, are delightful, impressive, not as difficult as you might think (they are basically a biscuit), and let’s face it, about as relevant as you can get for a breakfast treat on Thanksgiving morning. The key to these, and this is important, DON’T overmix the wet and dry when you bring them together. If they feel tacky and have JUST come together, that’s it, you’re there. Trust me. And then there you will be with a brand new super power: Scone Baker! Happy Thanksgiving my friends… Bon Appétit! • • 2 3/4 cups All-Purpose Flour • 1/3 cup granulated sugar • 1 tablespoon baking powder • 3/4 teaspoon salt • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg • 1/4 teaspoon allspice • 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces • 1 cup to 2 cups cinnamon chips • 2/3 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie filling) • 2 large eggs • Coarse white sparkling sugar, for topping
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and spices. To the flour mixture, using your clean hands, work in the butter just until the mixture is unevenly crumbly; it’s good for some larger chunks of butter to remain unincorporated. Gently stir in the chips. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin and eggs till smooth. Add the pumpkin/egg to the dry ingredients and stir until all is just moistened and holds together. Don’t overmix, this is important. Line a baking sheet with parchment; if you don’t have parchment, just use the pan without greasing it. Sprinkle a bit of flour atop the parchment or pan. Scrape the dough onto the floured parchment or pan, and divide it in half. Round each half into ~ a 5” circle at about 3/4” thickness. Brush each circle with milk, and sprinkle with coarse white sparkling sugar or cinnamon sugar, if desired. Using a knife that you’ve run under cold water, slice each circle into 6 even wedges. Carefully pull the wedges away from the center to separate them just a bit; there should be about 1/2” space between them, at their outer edges. For best texture and highest rise results, place the sheet pan of scones in the freezer for 30 minutes, uncovered. While the scones are chilling, preheat the oven to 425°F. Bake the scones for 22 to 25 minutes, or until they’re golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center of one comes out clean, with no wet crumbs. If you pull one of the scones away from the others, the edges should look baked through, not wet or doughy. Remove the scones from the oven, and serve warm. Wrap any leftovers airtight, and store at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. •
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FOR RENT Rental House in Mission Texas Country Living! 3-bedroom, 2-bath fully furnished including kitchen items. Indoor pool and exercise room. Pet friendly with walking trail, canoeing. Must see this place! Available for single month or up to 4 months. 956-292-3411. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
FOR SALE Quilting, Misc. Sewing For Sale My wife WAS an avid seamstress and Quilter for over 60 years. I have over 25 book shelfs of new fabrics,
Miscellaneous cutting mats, rotary cutters, rulers, you name it she had it, plus KOALA sewing cabinet and Pneumatic Operational Chair for sale. Please call 956-371-4917 or 956-405-3467 for details for an appointment. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
MOBILE HOMES 2006 16x60 Clayton Mobile Home 3 br, 2 ba, fully furnished, full 16x60 awning/carport, Hurricane shutters on all windows 10x12 storage shed, Lot rent paid 2018-2019 season 610 N FM 492 Lot #133 405-250-0421 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
PARK MODELS 32 ft Park Model 1/1 at Fun N Sun, remodeled 2017, primed and painted, extra W/D in storage building, For Sale By Owner #512-921-7153. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
1984 TravCo 12x34 Park Model For Sale, Available at J-5 RVPark, Lot B, Mission. 1-bdrm, 1-bath, refrigerator, range, tv, microwave, W/D, new water heater. Has metal roof, 2 air-conditioners, 12x29 covered carport and 6x8 storage building. $7,500. 479-629-1494 or 479-430-3122. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
SERVICES Senior Discount Senior Discount on Carpenter services, Remodeling, Building, Repairing Soffit, fascia,
new door and much more! 33 years experience. Free bids. Call (936)219-8858 ask for Bill Hinkle. Please no messages, I will answer your call. Thank You! ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
GOLF GOLF GOLF GOLF GOLF Stuart Place Golf Course is under new ownership. Come play our beautiful 9 hole, par 36 course. MONDAY SPECIAL thru December 2nd, 9 holes only $10.00 plus cart. 155 Highland Drive, phone 956-4282000 for tee-times. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
TRAVEL TRAILERS For Sale 2000 American Star Lot and travel trailer for sale in Paradise Park, Inc. 55+. Living room slide is fiberglass sided, the living & living area is to the rear. All concrete lot. 6x10 metal shed w/washer. $14,000. Call 517-242-4422. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
WANTED I PAY CASH I pay cash for your mobile homes, travel trailers, 5th wheels & cars. I’ll make you a good deal! Call (956)929-3842 for more information. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
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. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Publisher’s notice: All real estate advertised herein is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation, or discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or intention to make any such preference, limitation, or discrimination.” We will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All persons are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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