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January 24, 2024 - Reunions and Meetings

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Published: Thursday, 25 January 2024 21:17

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.

Kanabec County, Minnesota Reunion

Anyone interested in Kanabec County, Minnesota are welcome to a reunion at Gatti’s Pizza on January 30 at 11 a.m., 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen.

Retired Nurses Luncheon

The Annual Retired Nurses’ Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, January 30. All retired RNs and LPNs in the Rio Grande Valley are invited. The event will be held at Peter Piper Pizza, 3101 E. Expressway 83, in Weslaco (exit International Blvd./FM 1015, north side of the expressway). Check-in is at 12:30 p.m. with lunch following at 1 p.m. There will be a buffet lunch that includes pizza, breadsticks, salad bar, dessert, and a beverage. A social, announcements and doors prizes will follow. No reservations are required. For more information, call or text Jan Bergman at (956) 532-1223.

Masonic Winter Texan Reunion

The 43rd Annual MN/TX Masonic Reunion will be held on Saturday, February 3, at the Rio Grande Valley Shrine Club, 13415 E Expressway 83 in La Feria. The social hour will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 12:30 p.m. Cost is $15. Grand Master of Minnesota, M.W. Dayton Berg will be the honored guest and featured speaker. Masonic Widows will be recognized. For reservations, contact Roger Taylor at (320) 980-5240 or John Antl at (651) 248-3323.

Hardin County, IA Reunion

Hardin County IA group will have their annual luncheon at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 5 at the Golden Corral, 300 W. Expressway 83, in Weslaco. Questions, call Alan Meeker (319) 329-5665.

Pennsylvania 12th Annual Reunion

The Pennsylvania Winter Texans Luncheon will be held Tuesday February 6 at Mr. Gatti's Pizza, 4100 N. 2nd St (Col Rowe Blvd), McAllen at 11 AM. RSVP to Allyn at (570) 335-7209 by February 5.

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January 17, 2024 - Parks Calendar

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Published: Wednesday, 17 January 2024 12:09

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 Thursday 5 p.m., the week prior to the publication date. Send to: Winter Texan Times, 1217 N. Conway Ave., Mission, Texas 78572 or email to parkscal@wintertexantimes.com.

Wednesday, January 17

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.

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. 

Jam - Valley View Estates, Mission, 1-3pm, 2100 Vernon.

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!

School Supply Drive - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 1:30-3pm, Everyone is welcome to make a donation to help out our local schools. Please drop off any donations in the parking lot between 1:30-3 p.m. 513 N. Los Ebanos Rd.

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 - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 4-6pm, The Buck Hollow Band, pass the hat. Open to the public, popcorn and drinks available. 715
N. Westgate Dr.

Fabulous Feud Game Show - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 4pm, $5pp. Bring a team of four and play for prizes.

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

“All Abroad” Train Songs & Hobo Stew - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6:30pm, Square dance with The Baldwins on rounds. Tampico Hall. Hearing enhancement system available. Subject to change without notice. Bring a can of veggies to add to the stew.

Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Abundance Quartet, $10pp.

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

Entertainment - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9:30pm, Encore Show - Total Country the best of 1990's country hits. Friendship Hall, reserved seating. Tickets are $17pp, $18pp, & $21pp. Park gate open 7:00 p.m., doors open at 6:30 p.m. Concessions $. Ticket Sale 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Activity Office, 956-425-7448. 1900 Grace Ave.

Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Naomi Bristow - yodeling Canadian singer, $8pp.

Dance - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Can-Am, $9pp.

Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Lindley Creek, $10pp. 4900 N. McColl Rd.

Entertainment - Country Palms RV Park, San Juan, 7pm, David Perryman Band, $8pp.

Thursday, January 18

Flea Market - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 8am-Noon, Lunch and pies for purchase.

Craft Sale - Aladdin Villas, Mission, 8am-Noon, Please contact Celinda Garcia, 956-360-7692, for more information or table. food available.

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.

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.

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.

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

Bible Study - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, In the Activity Hall.

Entertainment - Big Valley Trailer Park, Donna, 7pm, Mark Merchant Ventriloquist, $8pp. 109 W. Bus. Hwy. 83.

Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Ron Moshier, $8pp.

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

Dance - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Justin Terry, $8pp.

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

Dance - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-10pm, Sweetwater, $8pp. Main Hall.

Friday, January 19

Craft Sale - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 8am-Noon, Breakfast: biscuits & sausage gravy, $4pp. Lunch: hot dog, $3pp, or Sloppy Jo’s, $4pp.

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, Snack Bar opens at 11:30 a.m. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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.

Karaoke - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 5-6:50pm, Tampico Hall.

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

Karaoke - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 6-9pm, Audience participation. Donation. Al Barnes Building. 101 E. Sioux Rd.

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

Entertainment - 1015 RV Park, Weslaco, 6:30-8:30pm, RGV Folklorico Dance Company. A dance company of different ages of boys and girls that perform different Mexican dances in beautiful costumes. Free will donation.

Dance - Lemon Tree Estates, Mission, 6:30-9:30pm, Night Howlers, $8pp.

Dance - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Rewind, $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, Ron Moshier, $8pp.

Dance - Victoria Palms Resort, Donna, 7-10pm, Steven May & the Southern Knights, $8pp.

Dance - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7-10pm, Texas Storm Band, $10pp. Western theme. 

Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Time Machine, $8pp.

Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Get ready to jitterbug, twist, jive, and boogie to The Warman Trio, playing tons of favorites from the 1950s. We have a huge dance floor and setups. BYOB. $10pp.

Dance - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-10pm, Bruce Boudreau will keep you dancing tonight! Gate open 6:30 - 7:30. Call 763-360-8770 if other entrance time needed.

Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, The Agency - rock, $10pp.

Entertainment - Bluebonnet RV Park, Mission, 7pm, Mayhem Comedy Show, $9pp. Concessions available.

Dance - Restful Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Regan James, $7pp.

Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Mark Merchant, $9pp. Entertaining comedy by a ventriloquist. 2801 Harrison.

Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7-10pm, Dave Perryman and the Country Revue, $8pp. A fun evening of music and dancing, come ready for a good time. BYOB. Concessions and setups available. Open to the public. 400 N Va Verde Rd.
Entertainment - Rio Valley Estates MH & RV Resort, Weslaco, 7pm, Rick McEwen, $9pp. 50/50 and ice cream at intermission.

Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Burnin’ Ember, $9pp.

Entertainment - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 7pm, Gold Wing Express, $10pp.

Dance - Magic Valley Park, Weslaco 7-10pm, Hot Rodz, $10pp. BYOB. Set up available.

Entertainment - Oleander Acres, Mission, 7-9pm, Naomi Bristow, $8pp.

Entertainment - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 7-9pm, Rusty Rierson, $8pp. Country. BYOB.

Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7pm, Justin Terry, $8pp.

Entertainment - The Grove Subdivision, San Juan, 7pm, The Pat Davison Comedy Magic Variety Show, $10pp at the door. Need a good laugh - come to The Grove. Hwy. 83 & Stewart Rd., 605 E. 7th St.

Concert - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 7-8:30pm, Total Country, $21pp. Main Hall.

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January 17 - 2024 - Events Calendar

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Published: Wednesday, 17 January 2024 11:47

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 19 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will hold Campfire Music at 5 p.m. The event requires a reservation. The park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Pal Dr., Mission. Call (956) 584- 9156 for more information.

January 20 – The McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run will take place with a marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids Final Mile, starting at the McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Blvd., with runs starting at 7 a.m. Register online by January 19 by visiting www.mcallenmarathon.com.

January 20 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host S’More History at 3 p.m. the event requires a reservation. The park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Pal Dr., Mission. Call (956) 584- 9156 for more information.

January 20 – 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 20 – 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 20 – 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 20 – McAllen Public Library will host UFO Encounters of the Close Kind at 1 p.m. UFO researchers and authors, Noe Torres, Stephen Andrasko and Bill Forson, Director of RGV MUFON will discuss cases of reported sighting at the main Library on 23rd and Nolana.

January 21 – Buena Vida 77 Farmer’s Market will be held at Bannworth Park Pavilion in Mission from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Bannworth Park is located at 1822 N. Shary Rd.

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

January 23 – The Native Plant Project’s speaker of the month will be Joey Santore who will discuss on how to ‘kill your lawn’ to install native plant gardens, rare plants of the Valley, and more. The event will be held at the Valley nature Center, 301 S. Border St. in Weslaco, at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.nativeplantproject.org.

January 24 – Kansas Day will be held – Reservations should have been made by January 19. The event will be held at the Balli’s Social Event Center, 1624 E. Griffin Parkway, in Mission, starting at 10:30 a.m. Contact Larry Schmitt by email at larrys13@icloud.com or call (913) 369-5669.

January 24 – McAllen Main Library on 23rd and Nolana will host Enclosing the Fictions – Sorting Through the History and Distortions of the Holocaust, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Join J.E. Wolfson, PhD, State Coordinator of Education of the Texas Holocaust, Genocide, and Antisemitism Advisory Commission as he discusses the history and misconceptions of the Holocaust.

January 26, 27, 28 – SPI Market Days will be held at the SPI Convention Center, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. There will be vendors, food, and fun. Admission is $1. Visit www.spimarketdays.com for more information.

January 27 – The Men and Women of A-Chord will perform at 6 p.m. at Mission First United Methodist Church, 1101 Doherty Ave., in Mission. A love offering will be gathered. Call (956) 585-1665 for more information.

January 28 – Buena Vida 77 Farmer’s Market will be held at Bannworth Park Pavilion in Mission from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Bannworth Park is located at 1822 N. Shary Rd.

January 28 – The Men and Women of A-Chord will perform at 3 p.m. at Llano Grande, 2215 E. West Blvd., in Mercedes. Tickets are $8. Call (956) 565-1506 for more information.

February 4 – The Men and Women of A-Chord will perform at 3 p.m. at Aladdin Villas, 1620 Aladdin Villas St. W, in Mission. Tickets are $7. Call (952) 465-7595 for more information.

February 4 – Buena Vida 77 Farmer’s Market will be held at Bannworth Park Pavilion in Mission from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Bannworth Park is located at 1822 N. Shary Rd.

January 17, 2024 - Reunions and Meetings

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Published: Tuesday, 16 January 2024 21:27

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.

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.

PEO Magic Valley Retirement Group

The PEO Magic Valley Retirement Group will meet at the home of Connie Garrels on Tuesday, January 23, at 11:30 a.m. Please RSVP to Connie at (402) 641 0125. She will give you directions to her home and other information for the meeting. We look forward to seeing you then.

Kanabec County, Minnesota Reunion

Anyone interested in Kanabec County, Minnesota are welcome to a reunion at Gatti’s Pizza on January 30 at 11 a.m., 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen.

Retired Nurses Luncheon

The Annual Retired Nurses’ Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, January 30. The event will be held at Peter Piper Pizza, 3101 E. Expressway 83, in Weslaco (exit International Blvd./FM 1015, north side of the expressway). Check-in is at 12:30 p.m. with lunch following at 1 p.m. For more information, call or text Jan Bergman at (956) 532-1223.

Hardin County, IA Reunion

Hardin County IA group will have their annual luncheon at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 5 at the Golden Corral, 300 W. Expressway 83, in Weslaco. Questions, call Alan Meeker (319) 329-5665.

January 10, 2024 - Events Calendar

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Published: Tuesday, 09 January 2024 21:12

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 11 – Original members of Burlap to Cashmere, Johnny Phillips and Steven Delopoulos, will be performing their brand-new show The Sounds of Silence Tribute at Christian Fellowship Church, 901 N. Loop 499, Harlingen, at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit the association’s website at www.HarlingenConcert.com or call (956) 392-9757.

January 11, 12 – PSJA Memorial Early College High School will have their performance of 9 to 5, the Musical, at 7 p.m. Admission is $10. It will be held at the Roberto Gomez, Jr. Performing Arts Center, 800 S. Alamo Rd., in Alamo.

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 – PSJA Memorial Early College High School will have their performance of 9 to 5, the Musical, at 7 p.m. They will also have a matinee performance at 2 p.m. Admission is $10. It will be held at the Roberto Gomez, Jr. Performing Arts Center, 800 S. Alamo Rd., in Alamo.

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.

January 14 – Buena Vida 77 Farmer’s Market will be held at Bannworth Park Pavilion in Mission from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Bannworth Park is located at 1822 N. Shary Rd.

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

January 19 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will hold Campfire Music at 5 p.m. The event requires a reservation. The park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Pal Dr., Mission. Call (956) 584- 9156 for more information.

January 20 – The McAllen Marathon Scott Crane Run will take place with a marathon, half-marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids Final Mile, starting at the McAllen Convention Center, 700 Convention Blvd., with runs starting at 7 a.m. Register online by January 19 by visiting www.mcallenmarathon.com.

January 20 – Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park will host S’More History at 3 p.m. the event requires a reservation. The park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Pal Dr., Mission. Call (956) 584- 9156 for more information.

January 20 – 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 20 – 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 20 – 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 10, 2024 - Reunions and Meetings

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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.

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.

Winter Texan PEO Sisters

The Winter Texan PEO Sisters are back in town and will have their first meeting on Tuesday, January 23 at 11:30 p.m. It will be held at John Knox Village, 1202 S. Border Ave., #660, in Weslaco. If you have any questions, call Nancy Fratzke, (712) 299-2727.

Kanabec County, Minnesota Reunion

Anyone interested in Kanabec County, Minnesota are welcome to a reunion at Gatti’s Pizza on January 30 at 11 a.m., 4100 N. 2nd St., McAllen.

Retired Nurses Luncheon

The Annual Retired Nurses’ Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, January 30. All retired RNs and LPNs in the Rio Grande Valley are invited. The event will be held at Peter Piper Pizza, 3101 E. Expressway 83, in Weslaco (exit International Blvd./FM 1015, north side of the expressway). Check-in is at 12:30 p.m. with lunch following at 1 p.m. There will be a buffet lunch that includes pizza, breadsticks, salad bar, dessert, and a beverage. A social, announcements and doors prizes will follow. No reservations are required. For more information, call or text Jan Bergman at (956) 532-1223.

Hardin County, IA Reunion

Hardin County IA group will have their annual luncheon at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 5 at the Golden Corral, 300 W. Expressway 83, in Weslaco. Questions, call Alan Meeker (319) 329-5665.

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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