January 3, 2024 - Parks Calendar

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Published: Tuesday, 02 January 2024 21:54

EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is Wednesday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com or fax to 956-580-7898.

Wednesday, January 3

Wednesday Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:30am.

Plus Square Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With call Joe Saltel, $5pp.

Burger Fry - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am-12:30pm.

Musical Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2:30pm, Rec Hall, lunch available $. Musicians and listeners welcomed. Gate’s open. 1900 Grace Ave.

Country/Variety Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm, 215 S. Valley View Rd.

Country Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 1-3:30pm, Food served from 11:00 - 12:30 before the Jam. Participants and spectators are welcome. 300 S. Bryan Rd.

Big Band Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 1-3pm, Musicians by invitation only. 2100 Vernon.

Rock & Roll Jam - Wagon City North, Mission, 1-3pm, Open to everyone, contact 956-683-5888. 2905 N. Conway.

Jam Music Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Come to play/sing or just listen. BYOB and snacks. All welcome.

Open Acoustic Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1:30-3:30pm, Whether you love to play music, dance, or just listen, you're invited to our Open Acoustic Jam every Wednesday afternoon. Everyone is welcome!

Karaoke - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 3-6pm, Open to the public. No charge, dinner served for fee.

Happy Hour - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, Live music rotating each week. Snacks for sale as well as our homemade pizza.

Biscuit/Sausage Gravy & Pancake Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30-6pm, Serving all you care to eat: biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, applesauce, and coffee. Bring your own table service. $7pp. 109 W. Bus. Hwy. 83

Pre-Rounds - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-7pm, With Nancy & Dewayne Baldwin, Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement system available. Subject to change without notice.

Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May and the Southern Knights, $8pp. BYOB. Main Hall. 101 E. Sioux Rd.

Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Goldwing Express, $10pp.

MS/Plus Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, With Jan & Ron Betzelberger, Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement system available. Subject to change without notice. Casual attire.

Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, The Baker Family, $9pp. 4900 N. McColl Rd.

Thursday, January 4

Craft Show - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon.

All You Can Eat Pancakes - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 9-11am, Pancakes, eggs, sausages, waffles and a hot cup of coffee. Bring your own table service. Hwy. 83 & Stewart Rd., 605 E. 7th St.

Park Open House - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 9-11am.

Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 9am, Come enjoy some great music.

Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 10am.

Advanced Square Dance Workshop - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With caller Joe Saltel, $5pp.

Thursday Lunches - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 11am.

Country & Gospel Jam - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 11:30am-3pm, Free admission. Jam starts at 12:30 p.m. Lunch available from 11:30 am to 12:30 p.m. Sandwiches, snacks, and beverages available for purchase.

Jam Lunch - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am-1pm, $10pp. Open from 11:30 a.m. until food runs out. Come early and bring your friends! Office: 956-969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd.

Country Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Open to all musicians. Office: 956-969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd.

Country Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 1-3pm, Hosted by Rusty Rierson in the ballroom.

Happy Hour - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 3:30-5:30pm, Buck Hollow Band, tips.

Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $4pp, all you can eat, free seconds. Bring a dish with a cover. 6 flavors homemade soup. Bring your own bowls, table service, BYOB, snacks. Dessert for sale.

Jam Session - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 6-9pm, Free.

Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 6-8pm, Public welcome. 2401 N. Abram Rd.

Acoustic Music Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8pm.

Root Beer Floats - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 6pm, $2pp. Park Hall. 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd.

RC Racing - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6pm, Track Shack opens at 4 p.m., racing at 6 p.m.

Entertainment - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 6:15-7:15pm, Hailing all the way from Los Angeles, the AH Illusions show is part magic, part mystery, & all amazing! Come be delighted by the impossible. $12pp.

Big Band/Country Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Open to the public. Contact: Myra Almen, 254-449-4568.

Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Baker Family, $10pp advance/$12pp door.

Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7-9:30pm, Helen Russell Variety Show, $10pp. 109 W. Bus. Hwy. 83.

Dance - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $8pp. MB Ballroom. Dinner available beforehand. Concessions & BYOB.

Dance - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7pm, Howlers, $8pp at the door.

Friday, January 5

Craft Show - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Registration forms found at www.palmshadowsrvpark.com. Sue McKeehan, 605-519-8191. 200 N. Va
Verde Rd.

Yard Sale - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8am-Noon.

Plus Square Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10am-Noon, With caller Joe Saltel, $5pp.

Jam Session - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2:30pm.

Rock and Roll Jam - Greengate Grove, Palmview, 12:30-2:30pm, Host George Bowers. Lunch starts at 11 a.m. 2135 S. Bentsen Palm Dr.

Country Jam - Casa del Sol, Donna, 12:30pm, Lunch served from 11-12:30 for nominal fee. Desserts available at break. Come enjoy this popular jam or sign up to sing. All musicians welcome. 400 N Val Verde Rd.

Rock and Roll Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30-2:30pm, Lunch served 11:30. Free admission.

Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Everyone is invited. Bring your instrument and participate or just come to enjoy the music and fellowship.

Music Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Public is welcome to come and join in! Bring your instruments and your singing voices. Coffee, raspberry tea, and cookies will be available for donation. 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd.

RC Cars - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm.

Fish Dinner - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 4:30-5:30pm, Fish with slaw, french fries, and tea or coffee.

Country Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm.

Country Jam - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 6-8pm, Tradewinds Hall. Snacks available ($).

Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30-8:30pm, Rick McEwen, The Gambler - Kenny Rogers Songs. $10pp.

Dance - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 6:30-9:30pm, Robert Austin & Midnight Rodeo, $8pp.

Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, The Agency, $10pp advance/$12pp door.

Big Band & Country Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Musicians by invitation only! Contact Roger Steiger, 507-273-3895. 200 N. Va Verde Rd.
Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-10pm, Wally Garza, $8pp.

Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Rewind, $10pp.

Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Ron Moshier, $8pp.

Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7-10pm, CanAm is hitting our stage and we know it's going to be a fun time! They'll be bringing classic rock and country tunes to our huge dance floor. Come on out and join us! Setups available. BYOB. $8pp.

Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Buck Hollow Band - variety, $8pp.

Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Jonny Bird, $10pp. Straight from Vegas, high energy solo crooner of the classics. 2801 Harrison.

Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7-10pm, Southern Vibes, $8pp. 4 piece band out of South Texas, plays classic country music. BYOB and concessions. Open to the public. 400 N Val Verde Rd.

Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Redneck Revival, $8pp. 50/50 drawing and ice cream at intermission.

Entertainment - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-8pm, Anthony Hernandez Illusions, $10pp.

Entertainment - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 7pm, The Baker Family, $10pp. Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco, 7-10pm, Night Howlers, $8pp. BYOB. Set up available.

Entertainment - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 7pm, Mark Merchant, Ventriloquist, $8pp. BYOB.

Saturday, January 6

Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am.

Arts and Crafts Show/Sale - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 7:30-9:30am, Peppermint Palace.

Breakfast - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 7:30-9am, Pool Hall & Shuffle Board serving breakfast, $8pp.

Park Wide Sale - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 8am-Noon, Gates open at 8 a.m. No early entrance. Deena, 956-597-6900. 200 N. Val Verde Rd.

Yard Sale - Oleander Acres, Mission, 8am-Noon.

Craft Show - Chimney Park, Mission, 8am-Noon, Food & Entertainment. Breakfast 7 a.m. - 9 a.m., lunch 11 a.m. - 12 noon.

Saturday Morning Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 8-9:30am, Pancakes, egg bake, and biscuits with sausage gravy, coffee, $6pp.

Craft Sale - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 8am-Noon.

Patio Sales - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 8-11am, 1341 W. Business Hwy 83.

Arts & Crafts Fair - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 8:30am-Noon, Looking for crafters. If interested, you can reserve a table by contacting Susan Gilfillan: email: Lsgillys@hotmail.com or 402-680-1380.

Beginner Lessons - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9-11am, With Nancy & Dewayne Baldwin, Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement system available. Subject to change without notice.

Square Dance Review - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9-11am, With Ron & Jan Betzelberger. Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice.

Saturday Lunch - Greengate Grove, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm.

Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, All welcome to play or listen to an afternoon of good music. 109 W. Bus. Hwy. 83.

Country Jam - Greengate Grove, Palmview, 12:30-2:30pm, Host George Bowers. Lunch served 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 2135 S. Bentsen Palm Dr.

Concert - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, Sound Street. Southern Gospel.

Entertainment - Winter Haven Park, Pharr, 6-8pm, Jacob Austin Band, $10pp. Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-9:30pm, Card sales from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m. $1 per card. This includes all games played. Additional cost for horses & 50/50. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase. No outside food or beverages. Dinner is served from 5-6 p.m. Menu varies weekly and you must sign up prior at Pharr South.

Entertainment - Fiesta Village, Mission, 7-9pm, Goldwing Express, $10pp.

Concert - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Sound Street. Southern Gospel.

Show - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 7pm, Baker Family, $10pp.

Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, Agency, $10pp.

Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Ron Moshier, $9pp.

Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $8pp.

Dance - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7-10pm, DJ David Montelongo, $5pp. Playing oldies, country, and rock and roll. 2801 Harrison.

Dance - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 7-10pm, Route 66 - country, $8pp. Peppermint Palace.

Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Vinyl Spin, $10pp.

Entertainment - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 7-9pm, Anthony Hernandez, Illusionist, $10pp. Concessions available. Mission Bell Ballroom.

Plus Square Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 7-9pm, With callers Joe Saltel & Nick Hartley, $15pp. (pre-rounds, 6:30 p.m., the Woolcocks).

Dance - Wagon City North, Mission, 7-9pm, The Night Howlers, $10pp.

Dance - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, Sweet Water Band, $10pp.

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January 3, 2024 - Reunions and Meetings

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Published: Tuesday, 02 January 2024 21:24

Reunions are a great time to catch up with friends, old and new. Here we will feature reunions and meetings that are happening throughout the Valley. We hope that if you are having such a meeting, you will send the information to us so we can help you spread the word.
Right now, there are several meetings already taking place. Red Hatters are getting together on at least a monthly basis. If you would like to share your information, please send it in. If you have a great photo from your reunion or meeting, we would love to see that too.

You can send your information to news@wintertexantimes.com.

Senior Slow Pitch Softball

The Senior Slow Pitch Softball group has started practicing. You must be 55 years young and over. They practice at the sports park on Ware and I2, across from the Convention Center. All games are in the morning on Tuesday and Thursday or Monday and Wednesday depending on what group you are in. There will be gloves and bats to use. Ladies welcome. For more information, call Dave at (603) 496-7951 or Fred at (956) 897-6961.

RGV Woodcarvers

The RGV Woodcarvers are meeting at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr every Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. from now through March. For more information, visit their website at www.rgvwoodcarvers.org.

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders have started getting together. Anyone interested in joining the group can join them Monday through Friday at the Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at (313) 532-8549 for more information.

Winter Texan PEO Sisters

The Winter Texan PEO Sisters are back in town and will have their first meeting on Tuesday, January 9 at 11:30 p/,/ It will be held at Mr. Gatti’s, 2001 W. Expy. 83, in Weslaco.

NRLCA Retired Insurance Meeting

The NRLCA Retired Insurance Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 17, at Victoria Palms Resort Restaurant, 602 N. Victoria Palms Rd., in Donna. Registration is at 8:20 a.m. with the meal at 8:40 a.m., order off the menu. The meeting will follow. The guest speakers will be Lynne Paller, NRLCA Insurance Program Director, Ali Sherrill from AETNA, and Crystal Lawroski from CVS. Contact Edward Soetaert at (816) 390-6379 for more information.

3M Retirees and Friends Welcome

3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, January 17 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 for information.

Fayette County Iowa Reunion

The Fayette County Iowa Reunion is set for January 18, 2024, 11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s in Weslaco. For more information, call Carolyn Beier at (563) 920-3838.

Submarine Veterans

The Submarine Veterans will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, (every third Thursday of the month through March) at Junction Café, 115 Cage Blvd., in Pharr. For more information, call Larry at (715) 305-0401.

January 3, 2024 - Events Calendar

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Published: Tuesday, 02 January 2024 21:17

Now through January 7 – Bishop Emeritus Raymundo Peña Nativity Scene Collection is on display at Museum of South Texas History. MOSTH is located downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square. For more information call (956) 383-6911.

January 3 – Christmas Bird Count at Brownsville, karl.berg@utrgv.edu. Visit https://www.audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count for more information.
January 4-31 – The Art of Quilting at Weslaco Museum. Join the museum for an exquisite showcase of vintage and contemporary quilts from the museum’s collection. Whether you are a seasoned quilter or simply appreciate the beauty of the craft, this exhibition is not to be missed. Exhibit can be viewed from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is located at 500 S. Texas Blvd.

January 6 – March 31 – IMAS will host the exhibit Ancient Landscapes of South Texas: Hiding in Plain Sight which illuminates the unique landscape and helps curious minds to understand the natural processes that formed south Texas. Along with the exhibit, a viewing of the documentary will be shown at 3 p.m. on February 3. The museum is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave. in McAllen.

January 6 – Free Saturday at the Weslaco Museum, 10 a.m. Takes place the first Saturday of every month. The museum is located at 500 S. Texas. Call (956) 968-9142 for more information.

January 6 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday.

January 6 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday.

January 6 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com.

January 6 – SPI Songfest benefiting Sea Turtle Inc. will be held at Sea Turtle Inc., 6617 Padre Blvd., from 5 to 7 p.m. $25 per registrant. All monies will go directly back into the organization. For more information, visit https://sea-turtle-inc-store.myshopify.com/.

January 7 – The Port Isabel Antique and Flea Market is a monthly event (excluding December) featuring a wide variety of local creations, collectibles, and plants. Artisans display original artwork, jewelry, items crafted from beach finds, and pieces inspired by local culture. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Beulah Le Park on Highway 100.

January 12 – The Senior Ambassadors will welcome the Texas A&M Singing Cadets to the Rio Grande Valley for a performance at the Center Church (formerly Trinity Worship Center), located at 4801 N. Cage Blvd., in Pharr. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the performance will start at 7 p.m. Seating is general admission and the cost for a ticket is a modest $12. Monies raised from the concert will go toward two university scholarships. Tickets can be purchased at Valley Keyboard, 900 Harvey, McAllen or at Coffee Zone Bistro, 1108 McColl Rd. in Edinburg and Coffee Zone Bistro, 701 E. Expressway 83, McAllen (Rio Bank building) or by calling Leonard at (956) 589-5274. Tickets are also available from any member of the Senior Ambassadors.

January 13 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday.

January 13 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday.

January 13 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com.

January 13 – Join the Weslaco Museum for their Saturday Speaker Series with Joe Vidales “Soldiers in the Valley” from 2 to 3 p.m. Learn about the National Guard troops patrolling the border from Tijuana to Matamoros. Thousands in the Valley – Why were they activated? Where did they come from? What was their experience? The museum is located at 500 S. Texas Blvd.

January 13 – A special program, Our Night Skies, will be held at 7 p.m. at Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park, 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., in Mission. The event does require a reservation. Call (956) 584-9156 for more information.

December 27, 2023 - Parks Calendar

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Published: Wednesday, 27 December 2023 18:43

EDITOR’S NOTE: Items for the Parks Calendar must be open to the public activities in the parks only and must be submitted by park owners, managers or activity directors. Listings must come from the park and are to be submitted on the Winter Texan Times Parks Calendar Submission Form. Request this form from the Winter Texan Times office. Multiple activities may be submitted on the park’s letterhead, provided the same information is provided in the format of the Submission Form. We do not accept listings for reviews, workshops, lessons or dance classes. Submission deadline is Wednesday noon, one week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com or fax to 956-580-7898.

Wednesday, December 27

Wednesday Breakfast - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7:30am.

Plus Square Dance - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With call Joe Saltel, $5pp.

Burger Fry - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am-12:30pm, Band live music, 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Musical Jam - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2:30pm, Rec Hall, lunch available $. Musicians and listeners welcomed. Gate’s open. 1900 Grace Ave.

Country/Variety Jam - Quiet Village II, Donna, 12:30-2:30pm, 215 S. Valley View Rd.

Country Music Jam - Heritage Square, Mission, 1-3:30pm, Food served from 11:00 - 12:30 before the Jam. Participants and spectators are welcome. 300 S. Bryan Rd.

Jam Music Session - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 1-3pm, Come to play/sing or just listen. BYOB and snacks. All welcome.

Open Acoustic Jam - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 1:30-3:30pm, Whether you love to play music, dance, or just listen, you're invited to our Open Acoustic Jam every Wednesday afternoon. Everyone is welcome!

Karaoke - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 3-6pm, Open to the public. Food and drinks available $.

Happy Hour - Southern Comfort Resort, Weslaco, 3pm, CanAm, pass the hat.

Social Hour - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 3-4:30pm, Diego & Edith, pass the hat. Come join us and dance to your favorite songs. Kitchen open, free ice. Office: 956-969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd.

Happy Hour - Sleepy Valley Ranch Resort, Mission, 4-6pm, Live music rotating each week. Snacks for sale as well as our homemade pizza.

Happy Hour - Paradise Park, McAllen, 4-5:30pm, Ruben Saenz, pass the hat. Hosted by Karen, Sue, Kim, Carol.

Biscuit/Sausage Gravy & Pancake Supper - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 4:30-6pm, Serving all you care to eat: biscuits and sausage gravy, pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage patties, applesauce, and coffee. Bring your own table service. $7pp. 109 W. Bus. Hwy. 83

Pre-Rounds - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30-7pm, With Nancy & Dewayne Baldwin, Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement system available. Subject to change without notice.

Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Steven May and the Southern Knights, $8pp. BYOB. Main Hall. 101 E. Sioux Rd.

Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Family Feud Game Show with audience participation, $7pp.

MS/Plus Square Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-9pm, With Jan & Ron Betzelberger, Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement system available. Subject to change without notice. Casual attire.

Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, McAllen Mobile Park Christmas Show, food donation for RGV Food Bank. 4900 N. McColl Rd.

Thursday, December 28

All You Can Eat Pancakes - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 9-11am, Pancakes, eggs, sausages, waffles and a hot cup of coffee. Bring your own table service. Hwy. 83 & Stewart Rd., 605 E. 7th St.

Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 9am, Come enjoy some great music.

Country Jam - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 10am.

Advanced Square Dance Workshop - Tropic Star RV Resort, Pharr, 10am-Noon, With caller Joe Saltel, $5pp. Thursday Lunches - Bentsen Grove
Resort, Palmview, 11am.

Jam Lunch - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 11:30am-1pm, $10pp. Open from 11:30 a.m. until food runs out. Come early and bring your friends! Office: 956-969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd.

Rock N Roll Jam Session - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 12:30pm, 1645 S. Bentsen Palm Dr.

Country Jam - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 1-3pm, Open to all musicians. Office: 956-969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd.

Jimmy Buffet Party - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 2-4pm, Tradewinds Hall. Cheese burgers and mock margaritas, BYOB.

Soup Supper - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 4:30pm, $4pp, all you can eat, free seconds. Bring a dish with a cover. 6 flavors homemade soup. Bring your own bowls, table service, BYOB, snacks. Dessert for sale.

Jam - Dream Valley Ranch, Mission, 6-8pm, Public welcome. 2401 N. Abram Rd.

Acoustic Music Jam - Palm Gardens, Harlingen, 6-8pm.

RC Racing - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 6pm, Track Shack opens at 4 p.m.

Entertainment - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 6-8pm, Helen Russell & Company, $8pp. BYOB.

Root Beer Floats - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 6pm, $2pp. Park Hall. 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd.

Big Band/Country Jam - La Hacienda Estates, Alamo, 6:30-8:30pm, Open to the public. Contact: Myra Almen, 254-449-4568.

Church Service - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Auditorium.

Dance - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 7pm, Steven May & Southern Knights, $8pp.

Friday, December 29

Plus Square Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 10am-Noon, With caller Joe Saltel, $5pp.

Jam Session - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 12:30-2:30pm.

Rock and Roll Jam - Greengate Grove, Palmview, 12:30-2:30pm, Host George Bowers. Lunch starts at 11 a.m. 2135 S. Bentsen Palm Dr.

Rock and Roll Jam - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 12:30-2:30pm, Lunch served 11:30. Free admission.

Variety Jam - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Everyone is invited. Bring your instrument and participate or just come to enjoy the music and fellowship.

Music Jam - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1-3pm, Public is welcome to come and join in! Bring your instruments and your singing voices. Coffee, raspberry tea, and cookies will be available for donation. 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd.

RC Cars - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 1:30pm.

Fish Dinner - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 4:30-5:30pm, Fish with slaw, french fries, and tea or coffee.

Country Jam - Hidden Valley Ranch RV & MH Park, Mission, 5:30pm.

Big Band & Country Jam - Palm Shadows RV/MH Park, Donna, 7-9pm, Musicians by invitation only! Contact Roger Steiger, 507-273-3895. 200 N. Va Verde Rd.

Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Route 66. Gate open 6:30 - 7:30. Call 763-360-8770 if other entrance time needed.

Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Sweetwater - variety, $8pp.

Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Redneck Revival, $8pp. Join us for a fun night of entertainment. Kitchen will be open. Office: 956-969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd.

Saturday, December 30

Breakfast - Chimney Park, Mission, 7-9am.

Breakfast - Golf View Estates, Mission, 7:15-8:45am, Biscuits & gravy, pancakes, waffles, french toast, fruit, and homemade rolls, $8pp. Everyone welcome! 7424 Couples Circle.

Saturday Morning Breakfast - El Valle Del Sol, Mission, 8-9:30am, Pancakes, egg bake, and biscuits with sausage gravy, coffee, $6pp.

Breakfast - Paradise Park, McAllen, 8-9am.

Square Dance Review - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 9-11am, With Ron & Jan Betzelberger. Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement available. Subject to change without notice.

Saturday Lunch - Greengate Grove, Palmview, 11am-12:30pm.

Jam - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 12:30pm, All welcome to play or listen to an afternoon of good music. 109 W. Bus. Hwy. 83.

Country Jam - Greengate Grove, Palmview, 12:30-2:30pm, Host George Bowers. Lunch served 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 2135 S. Bentsen Palm Dr.

Big Band/Rock & Roll Jam - McAllen Mobile Park, 1-3pm, Great music from Big Band era and lots of room for dancing. Come for the music, stay for the food. Musicians and singers are by invitation only.

Bingo - Pharr South Park, Pharr, 6:30-9:30pm, Card sales from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m. $1 per card. This includes all games played. Additional cost for horses & 50/50. Snacks and refreshments available for purchase. No outside food or beverages. Dinner is served from 5-6p.m. Menu varies weekly and you must sign up prior at Pharr South.

Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels, $8pp.

New Year’s Eve Dance - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 8-12am, Wally Garza & Texas Blood, $15pp. Contact Mary McLaughlin for tickets, 712-240-2801.

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December 27, 2023 - Events Calendar

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Published: Wednesday, 27 December 2023 18:06

Now through January 1 – The cottages of Holiday Village in Brownsville will be on display. The display features 34 fully decorated cottages at Dean Porter Park. Admission is free all day every day, and the cottages are lit at 6 p.m. each evening. Santa Claus will be in the gazebo and available for free pictures every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night through December 23. Full information can be found at https://holidayvillagebrownsville.com/.

Now through January 1 – Hidalgo hosts their Festival of Lights. The hours of operation are 6 to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and Sunday, and 6 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Look at their full schedule of entertainment, or buy tickets on their website, at https://www.hidalgofestivaloflights.com/

Now through January 7 – Bishop Emeritus Raymundo Peña Nativity Scene Collection is on display at Museum of South Texas History. MOSTH is located downtown Edinburg at 200 North Closner Boulevard on the Hidalgo County Courthouse square. For more information call (956) 383-6911.

December 28 – The Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet will be performed at the McAllen Performing Arts Center, 801 Convention Center Blvd., at 7 p.m. Visit https://experiencemcallen.com/event/nutcracker-magical-christmas-ballet/ for more information and directions to get tickets. You can also call (956) 681-3800.

December 29 – Christmas Bird Count at Anzalduas-Bentsen, roy.rodriguez@tpwd.texas.gov. Visit https://www.audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count for more information.

December 30 – Christmas Bird Count at Harlingen, hgtxcbc@gmail.com. Visit https://www.audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count for more information.

December 30 – The Brownsville Farmers Market will be held at 9 a.m. at Linear Park, E. 6th St. and E. Ringgold St. The event is held every Saturday.

December 30 – Firemen’s Park in McAllen will host the Growing Growers Farmers Market at 9 a.m. The park is located at 201 N. 1st St. The event is held every Saturday.

December 30 – The McAllen Farmers Market will be held at the McAllen Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event is held every Saturday. The library is located at 4001 N. 23rd St. For more information visit mcallenfarmersmarket.com.

December 31 – Christmas Bird Count at Falcon Dam and State Park, idratherbebirding@gmail.com. Visit https://www.audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count for more information.

December 31 – Visit South Padre will host their New Year’s Eve Fireworks starting at 9:15 p.m. at 211 W. Whiting St.

December 31 – South Padre Island will have their New Year’s Eve Fireworks at 9:15 p.m., 211 W. Whiting St.

January 1 – Christmas Bird Count at Weslaco, john.yochum@tpwd.texas.gov. Visit https://www.audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count for more information.

January 3 – Christmas Bird Count at Brownsville, karl.berg@utrgv.edu. Visit https://www.audubon.org/conservation/join-christmas-bird-count for more information.

January 6 – SPI Songfest benefiting Sea Turtle Inc. will be held at Sea Turtle Inc., 6617 Padre Blvd., from 5 to 7 p.m. $25 per registrant. All monies will go directly back into the organizations. For more information, visit https://sea-turtle-inc-store.myshopify.com/.

January 12 – The Senior Ambassadors will welcome the Texas A&M Singing Cadets to the Rio Grande Valley for a performance at the Center Church (formerly Trinity Worship Center), located at 4801 N. Cage Blvd., in Pharr. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the performance will start at 7 p.m. Seating is general admission and the cost for a ticket is a modest $12. Monies raised from the concert will go toward two university scholarships. Tickets can be purchased at Valley Keyboard, 900 Harvey, McAllen or at Coffee Zone Bistro, 1108 McColl Rd. in Edinburg and Coffee Zone Bistro, 701 E. Expressway 83, McAllen (Rio Bank building) or by calling Leonard at (956) 589-5274. Tickets are also available from any member of the Senior Ambassadors.

January 14 – The RGV Concert Band will have a concert at Aladdin Villas West, in Mission.

January 21 – The RGV Concert Band will have a concert at Ranchero Village in Weslaco.

December 27, 2023 - Reunions and Meetings

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Published: Wednesday, 27 December 2023 18:04

Reunions are a great time to catch up with friends, old and new. Here we will feature reunions and meetings that are happening throughout the Valley. We hope that if you are having such a meeting, you will send the information to us so we can help you spread the word.

Right now, there are several meetings already taking place. Red Hatters are getting together on at least a monthly basis. If you would like to share your information, please send it in. If you have a great photo from your reunion or meeting, we would love to see that too.

You can send your information to news@wintertexantimes.com.

Senior Slow Pitch Softball

The Senior Slow Pitch Softball group has started practicing. You must be 55 years young and over. They practice at the sports park on Ware and I2, across from the Convention Center. All games are in the morning on Tuesday and Thursday or Monday and Wednesday depending on what group you are in. There will be gloves and bats to use. Ladies welcome. For more information, call Dave at (603) 496-7951 or Fred at (956) 897-6961.

RGV Woodcarvers

The RGV Woodcarvers are meeting at the Nomad Shrine Club, 1044 W. Nolana Blvd., in Pharr every Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. from now through March. For more information, visit their website at www.rgvwoodcarvers.org.

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders

Model Rail Roading & Railroaders have started getting together. Anyone interested in joining the group can join them Monday through Friday at the Hidalgo Pumphouse. Call Red at (313) 532-8549 for more information.

NRLCA Retired Insurance Meeting

The NRLCA Retired Insurance Meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 17, at Victoria Palms Resort Restaurant, 602 N. Victoria Palms Rd., in Donna. Registration is at 8:20 a.m. with the meal at 8:40 a.m., order off the menu. The meeting will follow. The guest speakers will be Lynne Paller, NRLCA Insurance Program Director, Ali Sherrill from AETNA, and Crystal Lawroski from CVS. Contact Edward Soetaert at (816) 390-6379 for more information.

Fayette County Iowa Reunion

The Fayette County Iowa Reunion is set for January 18, 2024, 11 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s in Weslaco. For more information, call Carolyn Beier at (563) 920-3838.

Submarine Veterans

The Submarine Veterans will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, January 18, (every third Thursday of the month through March) at Junction Café, 115 Cage Blvd., in Pharr. For more information, call Larry at (715) 305-0401.