March 6, 2024 - Parks Calendar

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Published: Friday, 08 March 2024 14:09

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 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, March 6

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 and Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am, 1/2 lb. burgers are $7pp, homestyle baked beans, starting at 11:30 a.m. Music Jam starts at 1 p.m. 4224 S. Conway Ave.

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.

Country Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, Veteran’s Hall.

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!

Decorated Golf Cart Contest/Parade - Split Rail RV Park, Mission, 2pm.

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

Dinner Show - Chimney Park, Mission, 6pm, $22pp. Entertainment by AH Illusions. Excellent dinner by retired professional Chef Mark. Lasagna, caesar salad, garlic bread, blended vegetables, dessert, coffee, tea, water. Served at your table. 956-585-5061. 4224 S. Conway Ave.

Spring Revival (Gospel Songs) - 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.

Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, In Auditorium. With Speaker Larry Moyer of Evantell Ministries teaching.

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

Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Fabulous Cruisers, $15pp. Friendship Hall. Concessions $, park gate open. Tickets in advance and at the door. Info and tickets: Activity Office 956-425-7448. 1900 Grace Ave.

Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-10pm, Rewind, $10pp. Highly requested.

Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7-9pm, Rick McEwen, $8pp. Enjoy a variety of music. Concessions available. Open to the public. 400 N Val Verde Rd.

Entertainment - McAllen Mobile Park, 7pm, Sandra Harmon, $9pp. 4900 N. McColl Rd. Questions, contact 810-629-4263.

Thursday, March 7

All Park Garage Sales - Fiesta Village, Mission, 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.

Bluegrass Jam - Lamplighter Park, Palmview, 9am, Come enjoy some great music. 2240 S. Bentsen Palm Dr.

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.

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.

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

Ladies Tea - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm.

Happy Hour - Fig Tree RV Resort, Harlingen, 3-4:30pm, Diego & Edith, pass the hat. BYOB, free ice.

Entertainment - Kenwood RV Park, La Feria, 4-6pm, Dave Perryman and Texas Country Revue, $8pp at the door.

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 & Orange Cream 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.

Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, In Auditorium. With Speaker Larry Moyer of Evantell Ministries teaching.

Entertainment - Bentsen Palm RV Park, Mission, 7-9pm, Mark Merchant “two voices in one”. You won’t want to miss this fun and entertaining show. $9pp. Gate open 6:30 - 7:15. Call 763-360-8770 if other entrance time needed.

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

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

Friday, March 8

All Park Garage Sales - Fiesta Village, Mission, 8am-Noon.

Garage Sale - Dixieland MH Park, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, In the Rec Hall. 1325 Dixieland Rd.

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

Soup for the Children Fundraiser & Bake Sale - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 11am-1pm, Donation - proceeds to benefit the Christmas for the Children Program 2024.

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

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, Mark Merchant, $10pp. A man with two voices, he is a ventriloquist that has performed in many different venues including a cruise ship.
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.

Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, In Auditorium. With Speaker Larry Moyer of Evantell Ministries teaching.

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

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

Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Southern Vibes, $8pp.

Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Come sing and dance along to your favorite rock & country hits with CanAm. Our large dance floor is beckoning you! Can you hear it? Setups available. BYOB. $8pp.

Saturday Night Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Kenaston Family Band, $8pp. Friendship Hall. Concessions $, park gate open. Tickets in advance and at the door. Info and tickets: Activity Office 956-425-7448. 1900 Grace Ave.

Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Texas Wheels - country, $10pp.

Entertainment - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco, 7pm, Rick McEwen - The Gambler, $10pp. Join us for the gambler. Kitchen will be open. Office: 956-969-3740. 2712 S. International Blvd.

Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7-10pm, Ron and Jan Easter, $8pp. A variety of music for listening and dancing. BYOB. Concessions available. Open to the public. 400 N Val Verde Rd.

Entertainment - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 7-9pm, Darlene and Kenny, The Nelsons Show, $8pp at door.

Dance - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7pm, Mary Chamberlin & Southern Express Band, $8pp.

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

Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7pm, Diego & Edith, $8pp.

Dance - Enchanted Valley Ranch, Mission, 7-10pm, Wally Garza & Texas Blood, $9pp.

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February 28, 2024 - Events Calendar

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Published: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 16:53

Through 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. The museum is located at 1900 W. Nolana Ave. in McAllen.

Through April 28 – The International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) will be hosting México: Crisis and Uprising, an exhibition that brings together the diverse voices of 34 independent artists from the North of Mexico. The hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays; 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Regular admission is $5 with discounted $3 for children ages 4-12, students with an ID and senior citizens 65+. Please check the website www.theimasonline.org or call (956) 681-2800 for more information.

Through June 9 – Presenting over 20 textiles from the museum’s personal collection, costume donations from local Brownsville residents, Fiesta y Cultural is an introduction to the traditional and culturally significant Charro Days celebration. Showcasing the cultural heritage of the region, the exhibit at Costumes of the Americans Museum in Brownsville, uses historic photographs and textiles to transport visitors back in time and immerse them in the cultural experiences of the past. Fiesta y Cultural is an opportunity to learn about traditions, clothing, and celebration that has been cherished for years and continues to be a source of pride for the Brownsville community. The museum is located at 1004 E. 6th St.

February 29-March 3 – The Edinburg Chamber of Commerce will host their 55th Annual Fiesta Edinburg. The event offers four days of vibrant fun with live music, carnival games, and family entertainment. For more information, call (956) 383-4974 or visit edinburg.com/fiesta-edinburg/.

February 29 – Bentsen State Park will host their Wild Wellness Program at 8:30 a.m. Call ahead to confirm schedule at (956) 584-9156. The park is located at 2800 S. Bentsen Palm Dr. in Mission.

March 1 – The annual Winter Texan Fiesta, presented by the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce and sponsors Mission Regional Medical Center and Winter Texan Times, will be at the Leo Pena Placita Park in Downtown Mission (803 N. Conway) on Friday, March 1 from 12 to 4 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. There will be a free lunch for the first 1,000 attendees, so you’ll want to be sure you are there by 11 a.m. to receive a free meal ticket before they run out. This year’s Winter Texan Fiesta concert entertainment will be provided by The Night Howlers, Curt James, Bruce Boudreau, and Mission CISD Mariachi and Folklorico.

March 1 – Mariachi Concert featuring Jonathan Palomar performing at UTRGV Performing Arts Complex in Edinburg. Tickets are $10. Show starts at 7 p.m.

March 1 – La Frontera International Piano Conference will be held. This year’s theme is Women at the Piano: A Celebration of Piano Music by Women Composers. Join in for an evening of unforgettable performances at 7 p.m. at the TSC Performing Arts Center in Brownsville. Admission is free.

March 1-3 – The Harlingen Community Theatre, located at 1209 Fair Park Boulevard, presents the beloved Fiddler on the Roof. Performances are presented on Friday and Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. Adults $25. Tickets are sold at the Box Office on performance days: Friday and Saturday starting at 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. HCT has open seating and offers handicap accessibility. For ticket reservations and show information visit the theatre online at https://hctvalleystars.org/.

March 1-3 – The Tower Theater, 120 S. Kansas Ave., is thrilled to unveil its latest production: the electrifying murder mystery comedy, "The Bold, The Young and The Murdered." Tickets for this extraordinary event are available for purchase at www.weslacotower.org. General admission is $15, and reserved seats are $20. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Matinee performances are at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

March 2 – 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.

March 2 – 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.

March 2 – Experience the gentle flow and graceful movements of Tai Chi at Quinta Mazatlan from 9 to 10 a.m. Quinta Mazatlan is located at 600 Sunset Dr. McAllen. Entrance is free for event.

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February 28, 2024 - Meetings and Reunions

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Published: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 16:49

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.

Silver Bay/Two Harbors Area Reunion

Silver Bay/Two Harbors area reunion will meet for their annual luncheon on Wednesday, February 28 at 11 a.m. at Mr Gatti's, 4100 N 2nd St., McAllen. All current and former area residents are welcome. For more information, call Steve Whittaker at (763) 691-4921 or Letta (763) 691-4396.

Truckers Reunion

If you worked in any capacity in the trucking industry – i.e. driver, dispatcher, truck mechanic, truck sales, or any other job – you are invited to join the American Truck Historical Society at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., in McAllen, on Wednesday, February 28, at 11 a.m. RSVP to Jerry W. by phone or text to (402) 580-8069 by Monday, February 26.

Clara City, Minnesota Area Reunion

Clara City, Minnesota area meeting is Friday, March 1 at 11:30 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s Pizza, 2001 W. Expressway 83, Weslaco. Anyone with a connection to Clara City or West Central Minnesota is invited. Any questions, call Lorna Glesne at (320) 905-7331.

3M Retirees and Friends Welcome

3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, March 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 for information.

Submarine Veterans

The Submarine Veterans will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, (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.

February 21, 2024 - Parks Calendar

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Published: Wednesday, 21 February 2024 00:28

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, February 21

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

Craft Fair Vendors Wanted - Paradise Park RV Resort, Harlingen, 8am-Noon, Craft Fair 2/29/24. Tables $10, electric $15. Looking for vendors.

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

Quilt and Craft Show - River Bend Resort, Brownsville, 10am-1pm, Clubhouse. Free admission. Quilt raffle.

Burger Fry and Jam - Chimney Park, Mission, 11:30am, 1/2 lb. burgers are $7pp, homestyle baked beans, starting at 11:30 a.m. Music Jam starts at 1 p.m. 4224 S. Conway Ave.

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.

Country Jam - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 1-3pm, Veteran’s Hall.

Valley Star Awards Show - Mission Bell Resort, Mission, 1pm, $15pp. Mission Bell Ballroom.

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!

Happy Hour - Greengate Grove, Palmview, 3-5pm, Randy Webb, tips.

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, The Lady and The Outlaw - Regan James and Nan Taylor, pass the hat. A new singing duo with a combined experience of over 70 years and several individual awards.

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.

Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Evening Services with Speaker Marty Von.

Entertainment - Bentsen Grove Resort, Palmview, 7pm, Mountain Highway Trio, $10pp.

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

Dance - Mission West RV Park, Palmview, 7pm, Lockhart’s, $8pp.

Wednesday Night Dance - Sunshine RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Retro Rockers, $10pp. Friendship Hall. Delightful evening of great music and fabulous dance floor. Concessions $, park gate open. Tickets in advance and at the door. Info and tickets: Activity Office 956-425-7448. 1900 Grace Ave.

Entertainment - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7pm, Mark Merchant - ventriloquist, $10pp.

Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Curt James - Legends Show, $8pp.

Entertainment - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7-9pm, Jason Whorlow, The Piano Man, $8pp. Enjoy the toe-tapping music, come with requests, he can play them all. Concessions available. Open to the public. 400 N Val Verde Rd.

Entertainment - Paradise Resort Estates, Pharr, 7-9pm, Men & Women of A-Chord, $6pp. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Snack bar open. 301 E. Hall Acres Rd.

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, Ralph Kuster, $8pp. 4900 N. McColl Rd.

Entertainment - Paradise Park, McAllen, 7-9pm, Warman Trio, $10pp.

Entertainment - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 7-9pm, Kenny Ray Horton, $9pp. 422 S. Val Verde Rd.

Thursday, February 22

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. 2240 S. Bentsen Palm Dr.

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.

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.

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

Ladies Tea - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 2pm, Fellowship Hall.

Happy Hour - Lakewood RV Resort, Harlingen, 2:30-4pm, Justin Terry 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.

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

Concert - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 6:30pm, Bibleville Glory Band. In Auditorium.

Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Evening Services with Speaker Marty Von.

Dance - Tip O’ Texas RV Resort, Pharr, 7-10pm, Diego & Edith, $8pp.

Entertainment - Countryside RV Park, Donna, 7-9pm, The Howlers, $8pp at the door. Come dance or listen to 50’s, 60’s, and country. Concessions available. 100
N. Valley View Rd.

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

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

Friday, February 23

Park Yard Sale - Koenig’s Winter Resort, Donna, 8am-1pm, 422 S. Va Verde Rd.

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.

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.

Entertainment - Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 3pm, Redneck Revival, $7pp.

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.

Dance - Fiesta Village, Mission, 6-9pm, Sock Hop - Andy & Miss Millie, $8pp.

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

Shuffleboard: Friday Night Lights - Alamo Palms MH & RV Park, 6-8pm, Shuffleboard Courts.

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

Entertainment - Tropic Winds MH & RV Resort, Harlingen, 7-9pm, Justin Terry, $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.

Bible Conference - Bibleville Conference Grounds, Alamo, 7pm, Evening Services with Speaker Marty Von.

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

Dance - Texas Trails RV Resort, Pharr, 7pm, Bottomline Band, $8pp.

Dance - Bit-O-Heaven RV Park, Donna, 7-10pm, Texas Storm - country, $8pp.
Entertainment - Casa del Valle Resort Park, Alamo, 7-9pm, Lindley Creek, $12pp. “5 Star” Family Entertainment.

Let’s Feed The Shelter Dance - Siesta Retirement Village Park, Weslaco 7-10pm, Rick McEwen, $10pp advance/$11pp at door. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Bring a pet item for a chance to win a drawing prize ($100). Other drawings and door prizes, 50/25/25. Host Gail Runnels, 608-628-4555.

Entertainment - Eastgate RV & MH Park, Harlingen, 7pm, Kiley and Company, $9pp. Classic country duo playing rhythm guitar and pedal steel guitar. 2801 Harrison.

Dance - Casa del Sol, Donna, 7-10pm, Ron Moshier, $8pp. Come and enjoy a fun evening, all types of music to dance and listen to. BYOB. Open to the public. 400 N Val Verde Rd.

Entertainment - Winter Green Estates, Mission, 7pm, The Night Howlers, $8pp.

Dance - Park Place Estates, Harlingen, 7-10pm, Double Decker is gracing our stage once again, bringing their great energy and fun mix of country music! Our dance floor is huge and we have setups available! BYOB. $10pp.

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

Dance - Valley View Estates, Mission, 7-10pm, Southern Vibes with Michael Flores, $10pp. BYOB. 50/50, door prizes. Public welcome. 2100 Vernon St.

Entertainment - Quiet Village II, Donna, 7pm, Perryman and Texas Revue Band, $8pp. Tribute show of Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, Hank Williams Sr., and Ray Price.

Dance - Alamo Rose RV and MH Resort, 7pm, Curt James, $8pp.

Dance - Lazy Palm Ranch, Edinburg, 7-9pm, C.W. Sturgeon, $8pp. Country. Open to the public, BYOB.

Read more: February 21, 2024 - Parks Calendar

February 21, 2024 - Reunions and Meetings

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Published: Tuesday, 20 February 2024 23:30

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.

3M Retirees and Friends Welcome

3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 for information.

Northwest Missouri Winter Texans

The Northwest Missouri Winter Texan from Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, surrounding counties and friends will meet for lunch at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., in McAllen, on Thursday, February 22, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call Larry Wolf at (816) 351-7859 for more information.

Valley-Wide Wisconsin Reunion

The Valley-wide Wisconsin Reunion will be held on Monday, February 26 at 11 a.m. at Mr Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd. St., in McAllen. For information, call Ralph Brill at (920) 418-5936.

Magic Valley PEO Group

The Magic Valley PEO Group will meet on February 27 at 11:30 a.m. at Mr. Gatti’s, McAllen, located at 4100 N. 2nd St. To make a reservation, please call Connie Garrels at (402) 641-0125. We look forward to seeing you there.

Silver Bay/Two Harbors Area Reunion

Silver Bay/Two Harbors area reunion will meet for their annual luncheon on Wednesday, February 28 at 11 a.m. at Mr Gatti's, 4100 N 2nd St., McAllen. All current and former area residents are welcome. For more information, call Steve Whittaker at (763) 691-4921 or Letta (763) 691-4396.

Truckers Reunion

If you worked in any capacity in the trucking industry – i.e. driver, dispatcher, truck mechanic, truck sales, or any other job – you are invited to join the American Truck Historical Society at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. 2nd St., in McAllen, on Wednesday, February 28, at 11 a.m. RSVP to Jerry W. by phone or text to (402) 580-8069 by Monday, February 26.

3M Retirees and Friends Welcome

3M Retirees and Friends will meet on Wednesday, March 20 at 10:30 a.m. at Victoria Palms Restaurant in Donna. Call Louise at (612) 916-9236 for information.

Submarine Veterans

The Submarine Veterans will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, (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.