Winter Texan Events

Country Sunshine Resort Park, 969-1557, 1601 S. Airport Drive, Weslaco.
Sunday evening entertainment, 6:30 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken.
Jack Bartle, Dec. 18, $2.

Casa del Valle, 1048 N. Alamo Road, one mile north of Expressway 83 on FM 907.
Entertainment, 7 p.m. $3.
Bill Pardom Ozark Flavor, Dec. 16.
Jennifer in the Morning, Jan. 13.
Delene Show, Jan. 24.

Pharr South, 787-7858, 1402 S. Cage Blvd, Pharr.
Entertainment, 6:30 p.m. Free will offering.
Mr. and Mrs. Country Soul Country Gospel, Dec. 15.
Tropic Star Choir, Dec. 18.
Double Decker Country, Dec. 29.
Kathy Blue, Jan. 5.
Jerry Chandler, Jan. 12.
Senior Ambassadors, Jan. 15.

San Juan Gardens, San Juan.
Sunday entertainment, 6:45 p.m. $2 per person.
Keith Ross, Jan. 7, $3.
Ozark Flavor, Jan. 15.
Paul Belanger, Jan. 22.
Rene Davis sings Elvis, Jan. 29.
Umy and the Goodtimers, Feb. 5.
Al and Essie, Feb. 12.
Paul Flora, Feb. 19.
Country Rose, Feb. 26.
In- Park Entertainers, March 5.

Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E. Hwy Bus. 83, Mission.
Saturday Entertainment, 7 to 10 p.m. $3.50 per person.
Ron Halverson & Jolly Norsemen, Dec. 17.
Wee Willie, Jan. 7.
Ray Algren, Jan. 14.
MN Jammer Band, Jan. 21.
Erv’s Variety Band, Jan. 28.
Erv’s Variety Band, Feb. 4.
Erv’s Variety Band, Feb. 11.
MN Jammer Band, Feb. 18.
Erv’s Variety Band, Feb, 25.
Erv’s Variety Band, March 4.
MN Jammer Band, March 11.
Old Tyme Country, March 18.
Old Tyme Country, March 25.
Tuesday Entertainment, 7 to 8 p.m., $2 admission.
Bobby Green, Dec. 13.
Rene Sings Elvis, Dec. 20.
Ray Algren, Dec. 27.
Joy and Larry, Jan. 3.
Rure Country Plus, Jan. 10.
Everette Reese & Harry Hazzard, Jan. 17.
Wes Thibodaux & The Cajun Travelers, Jan. 24.
Ray & Gynger, Jan. 31.
Umy and the Goodtimes, Feb. 7.
Sherwin & Pam Linton, Feb. 14.
Country Rose, Feb. 28.
Ron Halverson & Jolly Norsemen, March 7.
Ivey, March 14.
Razz- Ma- Tazz, March 21.
Steel Drums Band- McAllen High School, March. 28.

Citrus Valley RV Park, 383-8189, 2901 Highway 107, McAllen.
Sunday Night Entertainment, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. $2.50 per person. Everyone welcome.
It’s Miller Tyme, Dec. 11.
Pepper, Dec. 18.
Mari & Her Spanish Angels, Jan. 1.
Everett Reese Branson Variety Show, Jan. 8.
Delene, Jan. 15.
Red Johnson, Jan. 22.
Razz- Ma- Tazz Band, Jan. 29.
Jennifer from “Jennifer in the Morning” 2 p.m., Feb. 5.
Dalena Ditto, Feb. 12.
Ronnie Furr, Feb.19.
Ronny Craig, Feb. 26.
Freddie & Sheilda, March 5.
Bo Rivers, March 12.
Ivey, March 19.

Texan Mobile Home Park, 686-3595, Business 83 and 29th, McAllen.
Entertainment schedule, 7 to 8 p.m. $2 donation.
Ozark Mountain Music Makers, Dec. 12.
Muhlenburg Country Hayride, Dec. 19.
Boxcar Bob, Dec. 26.
Country Rose, Jan. 2.
Noraida, Jan. 9.
Dan Groves, Jan. 16.
Jay & Tammy, Jan. 23.
Heather River, Jan. 30.
Bob Droza, Feb. 6.
Johnnie Francis, Feb. 13.
Gary Welch, Feb. 20.
Star Fire, Feb. 27.
Double Delight, March 6.
They Raymers, March 13.
Jolly Norseman Band, March 20.

Canyon Lake RV Resort, North Mayberry Road and 3 Mile, Mission, 580-4545
Tammy & Jay, Dec. 29.
Bluegrass Friends, Jan. 5.
Jolly Norseman, Jan. 8.
Robert Olivera, Jan. 12.
Bob Droze Band, Jan. 15.
Erv’s Variety Band, Jan. 22.
Country Connection, Jan. 26.
Thibodeau & The Cajun, Jan. 29.

Winter Ranch, 600 Farm-to 495, Alamo.
Entertainment, 6:30 p.m. $2 at the door unless otherwise noted.
Danny Dee & Donna Lynne, Dec. 11.
Dave Nunn & Karen Rene. Dec. 29.

Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W. Expressway 83, #141, Mission.
Entertainment, 7 to 8 p.m.
Ozark Mountains, Jan. 4. $2.
Joy Norris, Jan. 18. $2.
Double Delight, Jan. 25. $2.
Wes Thibodeau, Feb. 8. $3.
Keith Ross, Feb. 15. $2.
Jay & Tammy, Feb. 22. $3.
Coutnry Rose, March 8. $3.

Bentsen Palm RV Park, 585-9541, 4201 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, 3 miles west of Mission 11/2 miles north of Expressway 83.
Jerry Chandler, 7 p.m., Dec. 15.
Renee Sings Elvis Crhistmas Show, 7 p.m., Dec. 22.

The Magic Valley Chorus of Sweet Adelines
El Dorado Acres RV Park, Mission. 7 p.m. Dec. 16.
Winter Haven MH Village, Pharr, 7 p.m. Dec. 19.

Fiesta Village, 581-5820, 205 S. Stewart Road, located 3/4 South of Bus. 83, on Stewart Road, Mission.
Entertainment schedule, 7 p.m.
Travis County Show, Dec. 17.
Bobby Green Show, Jan. 7.
Hearts in Harmony- Tom & Kathy Eckert, Jan. 14.
Clay Vessel Show- with Megan & Wayne, Jan. 28.
Raz Ma Taz, Feb. 4.
Joe Gerst Show, Feb. 11.
Jamie Warnock Family Show, Feb. 18.
Pat Davison Family (Comedy), Feb. 25.
Al & Essie Morris, March 4.
Myrna Hunt, March 11.
Fiesta Village Signers, March 18.

Bit-O-Heaven RV Resort, 464-5191, Business 83 and Whale Road, Donna.
Bob Droze, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dec. 14. $ per person..
Soulwinners Christmas Show, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dec. 17. $2 per person.

Hidden Valley Ranch, west on Expressway 83 past H.E.B. to Martin Valley Ranch sign (Western Road), north to 7600 Long Drive, Mission.
Wood carvers, 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays.

Circle T RV Park, 585-5381,1820 Clay Tolle St. (Inspiration Road exit) Mission.
Entertainment, 7 p.m. every Friday. $2.50 donation at the door.
Dan Groves, Dec. 23.
Keith Ross, Jan. 6.
Bo Rivers, Jan. 13.
Mari and her Spanish Angels, Jan. 20.
Sherwin Linton, Jan. 27.
Texas Country Cloggers, Jan. 29.
Blue Grass Friends, Feb. 3.
Ozark Flavor, Feb. 10.
Double Decker, Feb. 17.
Ronnie Craig, Feb. 24.
Ivey, March 3.
The Raymers, March 10.

Victoria Palms Resort, 464-7801, 602 N. Victoria Road, Donna.
Entertainment, 7 p.m.
The Williams Family Bluegrass and Gospel, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 29. $4.

Raz-Ma- Tazz
All shows begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
Alamo Palms, 6 p.m. Dec. 11.
Paradise Park, Pharr, Dec. 15.
Monica’s Angels (Broadway Hardware) 9:30 p.m. Dec. 17.
Llano Grande, Mercedes Dec. 17.
TX Trails RV Resort, Jan. 28.
Citrus Valley, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29.
Victoria Palms, Donna, Jan. 30.
Winter Haven Park, Feb. 2.
Lemontree RV Inn, Feb. 3.
Fiesta Village, Mission, Feb. 4.
Orange Grove, Feb. 7.
Winter Green Estates, 6 p.m., Feb. 10.
Casa del Valle, Feb. 12.
Oleander Acres, Feb. 13.
Val’s Kuntry Corral, 6:30 p.m., Feb. 23.
Llano Grande, Feb. 24.
Wagon City, Mission, Feb. 25.
Green Gate, Mission, Feb. 26.
Tropical Valley, March 21.
Trophy Gardens, 6 p.m., March 26.

Morningside Park, 105 N. Cesar Chavez Road, San Juan.
Saturday Program Schedule, 7 p.m.
Razz Ma Tazz, Dec. 17.
Williams Family, Dec. 30.
Jack Jensen, Jan. 7.
Jennifer, Jan. 14.
Jerry Huck (Legends), Jan. 21.
Delene, Jan. 28.
Everett Reece and Harry Hazzard, Feb. 4.
Sherwin and Pam Linton, Feb. 11.
Laughing Bird, Feb. 18.
Barbara Fairchild, Feb. 19.
Terry Hall, Feb. 25.
Ezell Family, March 4.
Bluegrass Friends, March 11.

Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W. Crockett, Alamo.
Country at Heart, 6 p.m. Dec. 18. $1.50.

Winter Texan Orchestra, 971-0013
The Winter Texan Orchestra performs at 7 p.m. unless otherwise notified. Free will donations will be accepted.
St. Paul Lutheran School, 300 Pecan in McAllen, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Dec. 16 and at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Feb. 3. and 7 p.m. March 17.
Pharr South mobile Home Park, 1402 South Cage, Jan. 29
Aladdin Villa, 1415 Aladdin Villa Blvd. in Mission, Feb. 1.
McALlen Mobile Park, 4900 N. McColl. March 12.
Alamo Rose R.V. Resor, 938 South Alamo Road. March 16.

Palm Shadows RV and Mobile Park, 464-3326, Val Verde Road, between Business 83 and Expressway 83, Donna.
New Year’s Eve Dance, 8 p.m. Dec.31. Fred King.
Monday night entertainment, 7 p.m.
Paul Pagel, Dec. 12.
Bob Droze, Dec. 19.
The Bacon’s, Jan. 2.
Texas Variety Show, Jan. 9.
Jennifer, Jan. 21.
Jerry Huck, Jan. 23.
Delena, Jan. 28.
Ron Furr, Jan.30.
The Ambassadors, Feb. 6.
Barbara Fairchilds, Feb. 11.
Laughing Bird, Feb. 13.
Ronnie Craig, Feb. 20.
14 Karat Gold, Feb. 25.
Fiesta Village Singers, Feb. 27.
Chrisine Stout Joyfull Bells, March 13.

Big Valley Trailer Park, 464-4159, 109 W. Business 83, Donna.
Entertainment will be every Sunday starting Jan. 8 through March 12 at 6:30 p.m. Except Feb. 5 and 19.

El Valle Del Sol, 585-5704, 2500 E. Business 83, Mission.
Karaoke from 2 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday afternoon. Everyone welcome. Bring your own snacks.
For more information, call Bill at 687-7634.

Greengate Grove, 581-1932, 700 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission.
Entertainment begins at 7 p.m. and is $3 per person.
Joyce Leonard, Jan 7.
Bo Rivers, Jan. 19.
Ronnie Furr, Feb. 9.
Jennifer in the Morning, Feb. 23.
Razz- Ma- Tazz, Feb. 26.
Johnnie Fancis, March 9.
Mr. Bones (Don De Camp), March 23.

Dream Valley Ranch, 584-0018, 2401 N. Abram Road, 5 miles west of Mission.
Entertainment, Saturday, 7 p.m.
Bo Rivers, 7 p.m. Jan. 7 $3.
Delene, 7 p.m. Jan. 21, $3.
Sherwin Linton, 7 p.m. Jan. 28. $3.
Cajun Travelers, 7p.m. Feb. 4. $2.
Jennifer in the Morning, 7 p.m. Feb. 11. $3.
Vance Greek, 7 p.m. Feb. 25. $3.
The Raymers, 7 p.m. March 4. $3.

Paradise Park, 682-8081, 100 E. Hackberry, McAllen.
Bingo at 7:30 p.m. every Monday and Friday. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Entertainment, 7 p.m. $3 donation unless otherwise noted.
Gentle Breeze, Jan. 8.
Feather River, Jan. 15.
Sherwin Linton, Jan. 29.

Pine to Palm Resort Park, 968-5760, 802 S. International Blvd, Weslaco.
Sunday Night Entertainment: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., program begins at 7 p.m. entrance fee is $2 per person.
Christmas Choir Concert by Pine to Palm Chorus, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18. No Charge.
Wednesday Night Entertainment: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., program begins at 7 p.m. and entrance fee is $2 per person.
Christmas Choir Concert by Palm to Pine Chorus, Dec. 18. No charge.
Ace and Bunny Magic, Dec. 28, Fee at door.
Keith Ross Show, Jan. 4.
Ivy, Jan. 8.

Llano Grande Lake Park, 489 Yolanda St., south end of Mile 2 west, Mercedes.
All Valley Bridge Tournament, Feb. 16.
Razz- Ma Tazz, Feb. 24.
Choir Concert, March 5

Southern Comfort Resort Park, 968-3140, 1501 S. Airport Drive, Weslaco.
Sunday entertainment, 6:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Donations asked.
Maria and the Spanish Angels, Dec. 11.
Paul Pagel, Dec. 18. $2.

Chimney Park, 519-8236, 2 1/2 miles south on FM 1016, Mission.
Entertainment Saturday night 7p.m. beginning Jan. 7. $3 at the door unless otherwise noted. For more information, call Gen at 519-8236.
Guy & Celine Cardinal Signs, Jan. 7.
Harold & Ovaline Andrews, Jan. 14.
The Cloggers, Jan. 21.
Ray and Gynger Burton, Jan. 28.
MS OJ & Louise, Feb. 4.
Mari and her Spanish Angels, Feb. 11.
Ivey, Feb. 18.
Betty Gregory, Feb. 25.
Kristine Stout and The Bells, March 4.
Chris Aldis, March 11 (Last Show).

Tip O’ Texas, 101 E. Sioux Road, Pharr.
Entertainment, 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted.$3.50 per person.
Jack Bartle, Dec. 15. $2.
Bob Droze Band, Dec.22. $3.
The Raymers, Dec. 29. $3.
Central Baptist Gospel, Jan. 3. $3.
Bernie & Red Show, Jan. 5. $5.
The Jennifer Show, Jan. 10. $3.
Jerry Huck, Jan. 12. $3.
The Yancy De Veer Show, Jan. 19. $5.
Roland Munch Animated Show, Jan. 24. $3.
Delene, Jan. 26. $3.
Myrna Hunt, Jan. 31. $3.
Dalena, Feb. 2. $3.
Magic Valley Chorus/ Sweet Adelines, Feb. 9. $3.
14 Karat Country, Feb. 16. $5.
Tucker & Little Bit, Feb. 17. $3.
Donnie Snead, Feb. 23. $3.
Travis Country, March 2. $ 3.
Raz- Ma- Taz, March 3. $3.
Ozark Flavor, March 9. $3.
Legends/ Rainy Mandell, March 14. $3.
Freddie & Sheila, March 16. $3.
Ron Halverson, March 23. $3.
Iowa Country, March 30. $3.

Alamo Rose Resort, 783-2600, 938 S. Alamo Road, Alamo.
Clay Vessels Megan and Wayne Beninson, 6:30 p.m., Dec. 15.
Pat Pitman and AL Lawson, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18.
Red Cross Blood Drive, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Jan. 3.
The Warnocks Music Variety Show, 7 p.m. Jan. 31. $5.

Texas Trails RV Resort, 787-6538, 501 W. Owassa Road, Pharr.
Entertainment schedule, 7 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
Double Decker Christmas Show, Dec. 11. $3.
Bacon Family, Jan. 8. $4.
Jerry Huck, Jan. 10. $4.
The Relations Quartet, Jan. 12. $3.
The Plumber Family, 2 to 4 p.m. Jan. 14. $8.
Robert Olivera, Jan. 17. $3.
Bernie & Red, Jan. 19. $5.
Men of Accord, Jan. 22. $2.
Jennifer in the Morning Show, Jan. 24. $3.
Razz Ma Tazz, Jan. 28. $3.
Tucker, Jan. 29. $3.
Ronnie Craig, Jan. 31. $3.
Ivy, Feb. 5. $3.
Bo Rivers, Feb. 7. $3.
Laughing Bird, Feb. 12. $3.
Ron & Opan Erickson’s Valentine Show, Feb. 14. $3.
Tucker, Feb. 19. $3.
Kristine Stout- Handbell Soloist, Feb. 21. $3.
Hearts in Harmony, Feb. 28. $3.
Ezells, March 5. $4.
Double Decker, March 7. $3.

Casa Del Sol, 464-2272, half mile south of Expressway 83 on FM 1423, Donna.
Ice cream social, 6:30 p.m. every Sunday through March 19. BYOTS.
Entertainment, 5:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise. $2 per person.
Clay Vessels, Dec. 11. Free will donation.
Bender & Hill, Dec. 18. Free will donation
Gary Welch, Jan. 1.
Avery Harreld, Jan. 8. Free will donation.
Bo Rivers, Jan. 22.
Dan Groves, Jan 29.
Kathy Blue & Ava too, Feb. 12. Free will donation.
Fiesta Village Singers, Feb. 19. Free will donation.
Ozark Flavor, March 5.
Country heart, March 12. Free will donation.
Rio Grande Valley Concert Band, 3 p.m., March 19. Free will donation

Paradise Park, 301 E. Hall Acres Road, Pharr.
Entertainment, 7 p.m. $3 per person unless otherwise noted. Public welcome to all functions.
Razz Ma Tazz, Dec. 13.
Feather River, Dec. 20.
Sunday night movies begin at 7 p.m. Full snack bar, everyone is welcome.

Bentsen Grove Resort,585-0703, 810 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission.
Entertainment, 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Shows: $3
Clay Vessels & Daughter, Dec. 13.
Ozark Mountain Music Makers, Dec.14.
Pat Davisson, Dec. 18.
Dan Groves, Dec. 21.
Country Connection, Dec. 27.
Jerry Chandler, Dec. 28.

Tropic Star Resort, 1401 Cage Blvd., Pharr.
Thursday Entertainment, doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Jerry Huck, 7 p.m. Jan. 5 $4 per person.
Bernie and Red, 7p.m. Jan. 12. $5 per person.
Delene, Branson Entertainer, 7 p.m. Jan. 19. $4 per person.
Jennifer, 7 p.m., Jan. 26 $3 per person.
Noraida Guajerdo, 7 p.m., Feb. 2. $3 per person.
Gary Welch, 7 p.m. Feb. 9. $3 per person.
The Warnocks, 7 p.m. Feb. 16 $4 per person.
14 Karet Country, 7 p.m. Feb. 23, $3 per person.
Prairie State Ramblers, 7 p.m. March 9, $3 per person.

Bentsen Palm RV Park, 4201 Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission.
Dance 7 to 10 p.m. Friday Dec. 9, Deuces Wild
New Years Eve Dance 8:15 to 12:15 a.m. Saturday Dec. 31, featuring Diamond Joe

Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W. Crockett, Alamo.
Dance 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Friday Joe Weisgerber, Donation
New Year’s Eve Dance, 8 to 12 p.m. Danny Dee and Donna Lynn $5 per person.

Hidden Valley Ranch, west on Highway 83 past H.E.B. to Martin Valley Ranch sign (Western Road) then north to 7600 Long Drive, Mission.
Dance, Saturday Dec. with Herb Trewhitt 3 $3.50 per person, singles welcome.

Bit O Heaven, 1/2 mile West of FM 1423 on Bus. 83.
Dance, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2 Carol Lyons Band $3 per person,
Square dance 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday, Dec. 3 Jeff Nelon Caller.

Sunshine Encore Harlingen RV Park, 1900 Grace Avenue.
Dance 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, Dec. 7 and 21 Friendship Hall,
Dance 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 and 30 Friendship Hall
Presenting Nashville Recording Artist Ronnie Furr, Tickets are $3.50 per person, BYOB Concession available.

Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 1320 W. Frontage Rd., Alamo.
Variety Dance 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday, Al Mikesh will furnish the music, come one come all.

Palm Shadow RV Park, 200 N. Val Verde Rd. Donna.
Fred King’s TX Variety Band 8 p.m. New Year’s Eve Bear, soft drinks available. Tickets available at the activity office.

Big Valley Trailer Park 109 W. Bus. Hwy. 83.
Gene Bender Band, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 2
Jolly Norsemen Band, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Dec 16,
New Year’s eve Dance, 8 till ? p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31, music by Leland and Carolyn Hein. For reserved seating call Bill Noble at 956-4611-3863.

Mission West RV Resort 3805 W. Business Hwy. 83, Mission.
Dance 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday with Travis Country, $3.50 per person. Singles welcome. Free coffee and door prizes. For more information call 519-3366 or 585-5551.
Square dance 1 p.m. every Wednesday with Robert Ferguson.

Casa Del Valle Park, Alamo, on N. FM 907.
Country Western Dance, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Saturday Louie Gomez and the Texas Country Band. $3.50 per person, singles welcome. BYOB, set ups available.

Sunburst RV Resort, 1601 South Airport Dr., Weslaco.
Shirley’s Big Band Sound, 7 to 10:30 p.m. every Saturday $4 per person, BYOB, singles are welcome. Set ups are available, free popcorn and lunch. Drawings take place through the evening. Through Dec. 10 only band changes

Pharr South, 1402 So. Cage Office Pharr
Wee Willie to furnish music for ballroom dancing 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 6 and 16 $3.50 per person. Cake and coffee served.
New Year’s Day, 2 to 5 p.m. Jan. 1, $5 admission at door. Cake and coffee served.

Pleasant Valley Ranch 7320 W. Expressway 83, Mission
PVR Dance/Sweetwater, Dec. 17, everyone welcome. (no time)

Southern Comfort Resort Park, (956) 968-3140, 1501 S. Airport Drive, Weslaco.
New Years Eve Dance 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 with The Behm’s, Tickets are available at the office at (956) 968-3140. Don’t miss this New Year’s Eve party.

Tropic Star, 1401 S. Cage, Pharr
Swing Street Band, Ballroom Dancing 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 27, $5.50 per person at the door. Ice, popcorn and soda available, singles welcome.
Jack Melick, Ballroom Dancing, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Jan. 17 $11 per person pre sale or $13. at door. Ice, popcorn and soda available, singles welcome.
Square Dance Mainstream, Joe and Chris Saltel, 7 to 9 p.m. every Sunday $7 per couple,

Pine to Palm Resort Park, 802 S International Blvd.
John Francis, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1,
Blue Notes, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 8,
John Francis 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15,
Sweetwater 7:30 p.m. Dec, 22
Blue Notes Special New Year’s Eve Dance Saturday, Dec. 31
Admission $3.50 per person singles welcome, BYOB free ice and popcorn.

Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St., Mission, 4 1/2 miles west on Expressway 83, (956) 519-8597.
Wee Willy 2 to 5 p.m. Jan. 15, 2006
Ron Helberson 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 5, 2006

Chimney Park, 4224 S. Conway (2 1/2 miles south on FM 1016) Mission.
New Years Eve, 8:15 to 12:15 p.m. music by Melody and Alan, Dec. 31, Admission $8.50 free ice and pop corn call Gen at (956) 519-8236.

Llano Grande Lake Park Resort. (956) 565-1506, 428 Yolanda (south end of two mile W) Mercedes.
Dance to Deuces Wild 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 2,
Dance to Southern Blend, 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 9,
Christmas Dinner – Dance 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 16, music be Deuces Wild
News Years Eve 9 p.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 31 with Fred Goldberry.

Paradise Park, Inc. (956) 682-8081, 100 E. Hackberry, McAllen.
Feather River 7 to 10 p.m. featuring Andy and Jeannie Anderson Nov. 30th.
Texas Road Show 7 to 10 p.m. featuring Ron and Marlene Prater, Dec. 7th.
Christmas Dance/Feature River, 7 to 10 p.m. featuring Andy and Jeannie Dec. 14th.
Shirley’s Big Band 7 to 10 p.m. featuring Shirley Brandt, Dec. 21st.
New Years Eve Party/Feature River 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 31st.
$4 donation per person. Music by a variety of bands. Singles welcome, free popcorn and ice, BYOB.

Paradise Park, 301 E. Hall Acres Road, Pharr.
Dances, 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 3 and 10 Bottom Line Band. $3.50 per person. Singles welcome,
Dances, 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 17, Diamond Joe. $3.50 per person. Singles welcome, popcorn and soft drinks available.

Tip O’ Texas R.V. Resort, (956) 787-6461, 101 E. Sioux Road, Pharr.
Dance 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday beginning Dec. 6 $3.50 per person, The Bottomline Band, BYOB, singles welcome.
New Years Eve Dance, 8 to 12 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 $12.50 per person, The Bottomline Band, BYOB, singles welcome
Night dances, 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday, $3.50, singles welcome. The Sweetwater Band, BYOB.
Round dances 1 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday thru April 25, with Bob ‘Ski” and Kay Kurczewski. (except Dec. 27)
Saturday 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 10 p.m. with Bob ‘Ski” and Kay Kurczewski. (except Dec. 31)
Square dance 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday with Larry Leston (except Dec. 27)
Square dance 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Thursday with Larry Leston (except Dec. 29)
Square dance 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Sunday with Larry Leston.

Bentsen Grove Resort, 810 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission.
Friday night dances, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Singles welcome. Admission $3.50.
Diamond Joe Country Classics Dec. 2
Jolly Norseman Band Dec. 9.
Jan and Tammy Dec. 16
Music Makers, Dec. 23
New Years Eve Dance 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 with Jay and Tammy, tickets go one sale Dec. 5 $15 per person, a full breakfast buffet will be served at midnight.

Victoria Palms Resort, (956) 464-7801, (800) 551-5303, 602 N. Victoria Road, Donna.
Country Western Dance, 7 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday, with Louis Gomez & Texas Country Band. Singles welcome. $4 per person.
Sunday afternoon dance 2 to 4:30 p.m. every Sunday, music by The Music Makers $3.50 per person, everyone welcome.
BYOB, setups, beer, wine and popcorn available.
New Years Eve Ball/with The Music Makers 8 to 12 midnight Saturday Dec. 31, $15

Texas Trails R.V. Resort, (956) 787-6538, 501 W. Owassa Road, Pharr.
C-1 Square dance 7 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday, with Joe Saltel.

La Hacienda Estates, one mile south of Business 83, S. Tower Road, Alamo.
Travis Country 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 4, 11 and 18.
$3.50 per person, set-ups and popcorn available. Door prizes. singles welcome.
New Years Eve, 8 to 12 midnight, music by Kenny Meyer & Mikki, $8 per person, Door prizes, BYOB, set-ups available, for reservations, call 782-9589.

Ranchero Village, (956) 968-6223, 1900 S. Bridge Ave. through Dec. 22
Albert Mikesh 7 to 10 p.m. every Thursday. $3.50 per person. Snacks, prizes free popcorn, BYOB.
New Years Eve Celebration 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. Saturday Dec. 31, Howard and Sonya,

Fiesta Village, (956) 585-9264, 205 S. Stewart Road and Expressway 83, Mission.
Wee Willy Concertina Band 7 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday.
Wee Will dance and New Years Eve party 8:30 to 12:30 a.m. Dec. 31 party favors and lunch. Donation $10 per person.

Trophy Gardens RV Park (956) 787-7717 495 N. Alamo.
The Country Magic Band 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. every Saturday.
New Years Eve Dance Country Magic Band tickets on sale at Trophy Gardens Office.

Leisure Valley Ranch, West on Highway 83 past H.E.B. to Martin Valley Ranch sign (Western Road) then north to 7600 Long Drive, Mission.
Dances 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10 and 17, $3.50 per person with Country Roland Band~

Dream Valley Ranch, 2401 N. Abram Rd. (5 miles west of Mission)
OJ and Janie 7 to 10 p.m[Marker]. Saturday, Dec 17th and Feb. 10th, $3.50.

Greengate Grove POA, 700 N. Bentsen Palm Dr. Mission
New Years Eve dance 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Dec. 31st with Jealous Heart.
Gater Gala Dance Dance 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 21st with Miller Tyme,
Valentines Day Dance 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 14 with Duces Wild,
St. Patricks Day Dance 7 to 10 p.m. March 11th.
All dances are $5 per person.

Magic Valley Park, 2300 E. Hwy 83, Weslaco.
Plus Square Dance with rounds, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Monday through March 20, 2006 caller Jeff Nelson, cuer Jo Yakimouwski.
Western night/ Johnnie Francis, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 9,
Ray Ahlgreen Band 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 16,
Travis County Band Christmas Theme Wear something Red and Green 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Dec. 23
Doors open at 7 p.m., ice and pop corn available, BYBO, lunch and coffee served, and door prizes. Admission $3.50 per person.
A New Years Eve Dance/ Javier & Melissa Music service Tickets will be sold in advance of this event for information on this event call the office.

Casa Del Sol, 464-2272, half mile south of Expressway 83 on FM 1423, Donna.
Earl Hill Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 21st, $3.50 per person
Texas Variety Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Jan 4th $3.50 per person
The Amigo’s Country Band, 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 11th $3.50 per person
Texas Variety Band 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 18th $3.50 per person
The Amigo’s Country Band 7 to 10 p.m. Jan. 25th $3.50 per person
Texas Variety Band 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 1st $3.50 per person
Earl Hell Band 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 8th $3.50 per person
New Years Eve Dance, The Amigo’s Country Band 8 to 12 p.m. Dec. 31st $10 per person singles and non-dancers welcome. Door prizes, snacks, BYOB. Tickets go on sale Dec. 16th.
Valentine Dance The Amigo’s Country Band 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 15th $3.50 per person singles and non-dancers welcome. Door prizes A King and Queen will be crowned.
Mardi Gras Dance Texas Variety Band 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 22 $3.50 per person singles and non-dancers welcome. Door prizes (costumes optional) A King and Queen will be crowned.
Sock Hop 7 to 10 p.m. $1 per person Dj Style Music March 8th singles and non-dancers welcome. Snacks prize for best dressed 50’s costume. Hot dogs Root Beer floats served before dance at 6 p.m.
Classes

Sunshine Encore Harlingen RV Park, 1900 Grace Avenue.
Line Dance Classes 1 to 2 p.m. every Monday $1 Sundance Hall. Social Beginner,
Line Dance Classes 2 to 3 p.m. every Monday $1 Sundance Hall. Intermediate Beginner,
Laptop Computer Learning Class 9 a.m. to 12 noon, every Monday, Lake Clubhouse
Tap Dance Class 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Every Wednesday Lake Clubhouse
Social Dance Practice, 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday Sundance Hall,
Line Dance Classes 10 to 11 a.m. every Thursday $1 Friendship Hall. Country Beginner,
Line Dance Classes 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. every Friday $1 Friendship Hall. Country Intermediate,
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Leisure Valley Ranch, West on Hwy. 83 past HEB to Western Road.
Oil Painting Classes 9 a.m.every Wednesday, $5 per class.
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Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S. Cage, Pharr.
Round Dance, PH 4 Workshop, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 10 a.m. to 12 noon , Nov. 28, $7 per couple.
Round Dance, PH 6 Workshop, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 1to 3 p.m. Nov. 28, $7 per couple.
Round Dance-Figures PH3, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 1 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday beginning Nov. 30 $8 per couple.
Round Dance Party, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 6 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday beginning Nov. 30, $7 per couple,
Round Dance PH5 Workshop, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday beginning Dec. 1, $7 per couple,
Round Dance PH3 Workshop, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday beginning Dec. 2, $7 per couple,
Round Dance PH2 Workshop, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Friday beginning Dec. 2, $7 per couple.
Round Dance Basic (beginners) class, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Saturday beginning Dec. 3, $7 per couple,
Round Dance Classic and Oldies Workshop, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Saturday beginning Dec. 3, $7 per couple.
Square Dance Plus, Joe and Chris Saltel, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Monday $7 per couple.
Square Dance A-2, Joe and Chris Saltel, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Tuesday $7 per couple.
Square Dance Plus, Joe and Chris Saltel, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Tuesday $7 per couple.
Square Dance Plus Review Workshop, Joe and Chris Saltel, 1 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday $7 per couple.
Square Dance Plus, Joe and Chris Saltel, 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Saturday $7 per couple.

Bentsen Grove Resort, 810 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission.
PH II Basic Review 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. every Monday.
Beginner Classes 12:30 to2:30 p.m. beginning Jan 2 through March 13, 2006
PH II Workshop/Dance 10 t0 12 noon every Saturday,
PH IV Workshop/Dance 10:30 to12:30 p.m. every Tuesday,
PH3 Workshop/Dance 3 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday,
PH 2, 3, and 4 Round Dance 2 to 4 p.m. every Sunday with refreshments.

El Valle Del Sol (Peppermint Palace) 2500 E. Business Hwy. 83.
PH III Figures 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Saturday.

Paradise Park, 301 E. Hall Acres Rd., Pharr.
Line dance lessons 10 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday beginning Nov. 29. Everyone welcome.

Victoria Palms Resort, (956) 464-7801, (800) 551-5303, 602 N. Victoria Road, Donna.
Ballroom dance class 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. by Grethe Sullivan, beginners I 9:15 to 10:30 a.m., beginners II 10:45 to noon, every Tuesday
Country/Western Couples Dance Lessons 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Ballroom dance class intermediate 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. every Thursday, advanced 10:45 to noon by Grethe Sullivan.

Texas Trails R.V. Resort, (956) 787-6538, 501 W. Owassa Road, Pharr.
Round Dance Classes with Bob “Ski” and Kay Kurczewski:
Phase IV Workshop 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday;
Phase V-VI Workshop 10 a.m. to noon every Wednesday
5+ 10 a.m. to noon every Friday;
Phase III Workshop 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday;
Country Western Dance lessons beginners 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Monday, advanced 9 to 11 a.m. every Thursday.

Gerry Welsh Clogging Classes 1401 S. Cage, Pharr in Hudson Hall Room 5. (Tropic Star RV Resort).
Clogging Classes with Gerry Welsh, (956) 781-2380.
Basic 9:45 a.m. Monday, one-hour session
E-Z inter 10:45 a.m. Monday, one-hour session
Inter 10 a.m. Thursday, one- hour session
Classes begin November. $2 per class for each level

Hidden Valley Ranch, west on Expressway 83 past H.E.B. to Martin Valley Ranch sign (Western Road) then north to 7600 Long Drive, Mission.
Exercise Line Dance, 8 to 8:45 a.m. every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,
Line Dance Lessons 8:45 a.m. every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of November.
Two-step lessons, 10:15 a.m. every Monday.
Intermediate clogging lessons 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. every Tuesday. $1.65 per person.
Advanced clogging lessons 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. every Wednesday. $1.65 per person.
Beginning clogging lessons 10 a.m. every Friday. $1.65 per person.
Trail Dance lessons 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday. $3 per person.

Magic Valley Park, 2300 E. Hwy 83, Weslaco.
Mainstream review 9 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday, beginning Nov. 15th through Dec. 5th.
Plus Review

Bentsen Palm RV Park, 4201 Bentsen Palm Dr., Mission.
Jam session 1 to 3:30 p.m. every Friday everyone welcome, coffee and cookies served.

Winter Haven Park, 1015 West Sam Houston, Pharr
Jam session, 1 to 3 p.m. Monday Dec. 5, no admission fee. 50/50 drawing. Cookies and beverages available.

Circle T Park, 1820 Clay Tole, Mission.
Jam session 6 p.m. every Wednesday, coffee and cookies, everyone welcome.

Big Valley Trailer Park 109 W. Bus. Hwy. 83.
Jam session 1 p.m. every Saturday refreshments served.

Palm Shadow RV Park, 200 N. Val Verde Rd. Donna.
Big Band Jam 7 p.m. every Friday, pizza, soft drinks, wine and beer available.
Country Jam 1 p.m. every Saturday, soft drinks and beer available.

Mission West RV Resort 3805 W. Business Hwy. 83, Mission.
Gospel Jam session 1:30 p.m. each Sunday afternoon, ice cream, social at 2:30 p.m. and a Jam continues from 3 to 4 p.m. Robert Ferguson, emcee. A great way to spend your Sunday afternoon.
Jam session 7 p.m. every Monday, all jammers and listeners welcome, refreshments available Jim Smith. emcee.

Pleasant Valley Ranch 7320 W. Expressway 83, Mission
Jam session 6 p.m. every Wednesday. Everyone welcomes.

Alamo Palms 1341 W. Bus. 83, Alamo,
Jam session 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday. For information call Jimmie Phillips at 783-4579

Tip O’ Texas RV Resort 101 E. Sioux Rd. Pharr.
Jam session 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday beginning Jan. 5.

Paradise Park Inc. 100 E. Hackberry Ave. McAllen
Jam session 1 to 3:30 p.m. lunch available at 11:30 a.m. every Tuesday beginning Dec. 6th all jammers welcome for more information call 686-8112 or 682-8081

Mission Bell RV Resort 1711 E. Bus. Hwy 83, Mission
Country/Western Jam session 6 to 8 p.m. every Thursday. For information call 648-0355

Pine to Palm Resort Park 802 S. International Blvd. Weslaco (South of Business 83, on FM 1015 South)
Jam session 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 17 break at 2:30 p.m. for refreshments.

Siesta Village Retirement Park, 2712 S. International Blvd., Weslaco.
Country/Western Jam Sessions at 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday beginning Dec. 6. Jammers and listeners welcome. For more information, call Gene McKinzie at (956) 447-9906.

Chimney Park, 4224 S. Conway (2 1/2 miles south on FM 1016), Mission.
Beginning Jan. 8, 2006, Sunday Jam Sessions, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., coffee and cookies served ice cream and pop corn available. Come all who enjoy playing or listening, everyone invited. For more information, call Gen at (956) 519-8236.

Fiesta Village, (956) 585-0246, 205 S. Stewart Road, Mission.
Jam Sessions, 1:30 p.m., every Sunday, beginning Dec. 3. All jammers welcome. Jamme and Edith Trout MC.

Split Rail RV Park, Los Ebanos Road and Expressway 83, Mission.
Music Jam Session 1 to 3:30 p.m. every Friday Coffee and cookies served. Everyone welcomed.

Southern Comfort Resort Park, (956) 968-3140, 1501 S. Airport Drive, Weslaco.
Jam Sessions, 12:30 to 3 p.m. every Monday Refreshments. The public is welcome.

Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W. Crockett, Alamo.
Jam Sessions, 1 to 3 p.m. beginning Nov. 30. No charge. Dance floor will be provided come one come all and have a fun time all are welcome.

Enchanted Valley Ranch, 7300 Monroe St., Mission, 4 1/2 miles west on Expressway 83, (956) 519-8597.
Big Band Era Jam Sessions, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. every Thursday (except Thursday, Nov. 24). Western Jam, 6 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday beginning Nov. 29. (Will not meet Feb. 14 and continues through March 30th) Polka Jams, 1 to 3:30 p.m. every Friday beginning Dec. 9. All jams are open to the public.

[Marker]La Hacienda Estates, one mile south of Business 83, South Tower Road, Alamo.
Jam Session, Big Band, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Thursday through March 9. Free will offering for coffee and cookies at the intermission.

El Valle Del Sol and El Valle de la Luna, (956) 585-5704, 2500 E. Business 83.
Country Jam Session, 9 to 11:30 a.m. every Thursday Open to the public, everyone welcome. For more information, call (956) 584-2810.

Alamo Rec-Veh Park, 1320 W. Frontage Road, Alamo.
Country Jam sessions, 1 to 3:30 p.m. every Tuesday. Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Jam hosts are Howard Miller and Howard Welch.

Citrus Valley RV Park, (956) 383-4339, 2901 Highway 107, McAllen.
Country/Western Jam sessions, 1 to 3:30 p.m. every Monday, Raleigh Rackley MC.
Everyone welcome. Refreshments.

Bentsen Grove Resort, (956) 585-0703, 810 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission.
Country/Western Jam sessions, 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday, with lunch available at 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Casa Del Sol, (956) 464-9024, half mile south of Expressway 83 on FM 1423, Donna.
Jam session 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday beginning Nov. 25, bring a musical instrument and join the players. Public invited. Bring your chair cushions and enjoy the music.

Texas Trails R.V. Resort, (956) 787-6538, 501 W. Owassa Road, Pharr.
Country Western Jam 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. every Monday beginning Jan 2.
Big Band Jam Sessions 2 to 4 p.m. every Saturday starting Jan 7.

Ranchero Village, (956) 968-6223, 1900 S. Bridge Ave.
Jam Session 1 p.m. every first and third Thursday of the month. Everyone is welcome.
For more information, please call Ken or Jessica Greene at (956) 447-9335 or Our Park office at (956) 968-6223.

Ranchero Village, (956) 968-6223, 1900 S. Bridge Ave.
Jam session, 1 p.m. everyone is welcome. Jam sessions will be held the first and third Thursday of the month through March, except Feb. 19. For more information, please call (956) 447-9335 or e-mail greenekenjess@aol.com.

Heritage Square, 300 S. Bryan Road in Mission.
Jam 6 p.m. every Wednesday, bring your talent and join the fun, cake and coffee served.
For information, call (956) 580-8107.

Mission West RV Park, (956) 585-5551, 33805 W. Business 83, Mission.Jam session 7 p.m. every Monday, refreshments available. All jammers and listeners welcome. Jim Smith, emcee.

Oleander Acres, 2421 S. Conway, Mission.
Jam session 1 p.m. every Tuesday. Refreshments served, everyone welcome.

Hidden Valley Ranch, west on Highway 83 past H.E.B. to Martin Valley Ranch sign (Western Road) then north to 7600 Long Drive, Mission.
Friday Night Jam session every Friday 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Dream Valley Ranch, 2401 N. Abram Rd. (5 miles west of Mission)
Jam session 1 p.m. everuy Wednesday for more information call 584-0018.

Paradise Park, 301 E. Hall Acres Rd, Pharr
Jam showcase 1 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday full snack bar doors open at 11:30 a.m. everyone welcome.
For more information call 787-1521.

Pine to Palm Resort Park, 968-5760, 802 South International Blvd., Weslaco.
Patio Sale, 8 a.m. to noon. Jan. 14.
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Encore RV Park, 425-7448, 1900 Grace Ave., Harlingen.
Craft fair, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dec. 17 in Recreational Hall.

Magic Valley Trailer Park, 2300 E. Highway 83, Weslaco.
Craft sales 8 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, Jan.18. and Feb. 22 Coffee and donuts served, lunch available at 12 p.m. Tables still available. Contact Elaine at 969-2377 and Judy 969-0401.

Citrus Valley RV Park, 2901 Highway 107, McAllen.
Craft Sales, 8 a.m. to noon every second Thursday of each month Jan. 12, Feb. 9 and March 9. Lunch available. Table reservation $5. For more information call Jenie Stoltz, 380-0337.

Winter Ranch RV Resort, 600 FM 495, Alamo.
Craft sale, 9 a.m. to noon Dec. 13 in the fellowship hall.
Yard sale, 8 to 11 a.m. Dec. 17.

Bit-O-Heaven RV Resort, 464-5191, Business 83 and Whalen Road, Donna.
Craft Sale, 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.2nd Friday of each month, Dec. 16.

Tropical Valley Acres, 1240 E. Business 83, Mission.
Flea market and park sale, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Jan. 9 and Feb. 13. Bake sale, lots of good food. Call 585-1936.

Aladdin Villas, Between Business and Expressway 83 on Stewart Road, Mission.
Arts and crafts flea market 8 a.m. to noon. The third Thursday of every month; Jan. 19, Feb. 16 and March 16. Coffee, rolls and lunch will be served. For more information call 583-3016.

Hidden Valley Ranch, west on Hwy 83 passed H.E.B. about 1 mile, turn at Western Road then north to 7600 Long Drive, Mission.
Craft Show from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dec. 17. Lunch and pie available.

Pleasant Valley Ranch , 580-2940 W. Expressway 83, Mission.
Craft and Yard Sales/ Patio Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Dec. 12. Lunch available. Everyone welcome.
For more information on tables, call Nellie at 581-6149.

Circle T RV Park, 585-5381, 1820 Clay Tolle St., Jct. Exp. 83 West & Bus 83, Mission.
Craft and Yard Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, second Thursday of each month Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March. 9 .Door prizes, coffee and rolls. Lunch available, sloppy Joe’s, chips, beverage and homemade desserts. For table rental, call Judy at 424-9870.

Bluebonnet RV Park, 585-8856, 1 1/4 miles North Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission.
Craft and Parkwide Sale 8 a.m. to noon third Tuesday of the month starting starting Dec. 20, Jan. 17, Feb. 21 and March 21. Tables $5., Tailgaters $3. Live music, coffee and rolls, lunch served at 11 a.m. For more information, call 519-8263.

Alamo Palms Mobile Park, 1341 West Business Highway 83, Alamo.
Arts and crafts and selected items sale 8:30 a.m. to noon second Wednesday of each month: Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8, and March 8. Donuts, coffee and lunch available. For more information, call 783-9802.

Val’s Kountry Corral RV Park, 581-1064, 307 S. Bentsen Palm Dr., 8/10 of a mile South of Business 83 on Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission.
Parkwide yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon. Saturday, Feb 11. Coffee and donuts, grilled sausage and onions.

Ranchero Village Mobile Home Park, 968-6223, 2100 S. Bridge Ave, Weslaco.
Sales from 8 a.m. to noon the last Thursday of January and February. For more information, call Jessica Greene at 447-9335 or the park office at 968-6223.

Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W. Crockett, Alamo. 1/2 West of 907 on Crockett Street.
Craft Show from 8a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 16, Jan. 20, Feb. 17. Rolls, pie served all day, lunch served. For reservations, call 781-3804.

Southern Comfort Resort Park, 968-3140, 1501 S. Airport Drive, Weslaco.
Craft Show, 8 a.m. to noon and Flea Market 8:00 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13. Biscuits and gravy, early lunch to be served. For more information call Judy Von Sprecken at 968-5017.

Ranch, 581-1871, 5 miles west of Mission on Exp. 83, exit at Goodwin Road frontage to Abram and then take a right.
Craft Sale from 8 a.m. to noon Jan. 6, Feb. 3, March 3. Lunch available. For tables call 519-1757 .

Magnolia Park, 464-2421, 3707 E. Highway 83, Donna.
Garage and Craft Sale, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4. Lunch, coffee and cookies will be served. Lunch will be served from 10 a.m. to noon.

Trophy Gardens RV Resort, 783-1003, 800 FM 495, Alamo.
Craft show from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Café Trophy open from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mission West RV Park, 585-5551, 33805 W. Business 83, Mission.
Craft Sales, Friday Dec. 16, 8 a.m.-noon. Breakfast and lunch available. For tables call Billie Ferguson at 585-5551.

Palm Shadows RV and Mobile Park, 464-3326, Val Verde Road, between Business 83 and Expressway 83, Donna.
Craft sale, 8 a.m. to noon, Friday, Jan. 13, Feb. 10, and March 10. Rolls and donuts sold in the morning and food to be sold at lunch. Patio sale, first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m. to noon.

Big Valley Trailer Park, 464-6644, 109 W. Business 83, Donna.
Craft sale/ flea market from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 5. Donuts, coffee and lunch served. For more information, call Bev Hunstad at 464-9890.
Craft sale from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. Donuts, coffee and lunch served. For more information, call Ron Goss at 464-4682.

Tip O’ Texas R.V. Resort, 787-9959, 101 E. Sioux Road, Pharr.
Arts and craft show, 8 a.m. to noon every 2nd Saturday, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11. Lunch will be served 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, call 781-7637.
End of Driveway Sale, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Feb. 25.

Green Gate Grove, 585-6289, 700 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission.
Yard sale, 7:30 a.m. to noon March 11.
Craft Show/ Bake Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dec. 21, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 15.

San Juan Gardens, 781-1082, 900 E. Highway 83, San Juan.
Arts and Crafts Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fri. Feb. 3. Lunch served and tables available. For details, call (402) 981-7061.

Mission Bell Resort, 648-0355, 1711 E. Business 83, Mission.
Craft Sale, 8 a.m. to noon, 3rd Monday of the month. Lunch will be available. Public welcome. For more information on tables call 648-0355.

Trinity Episcopal Helping Hands, Aster and Caffery, 2 blocks South of Business 83, Pharr.
Open from 9 a.m. to noon every Saturday. This second-hand store is a non-profit and all proceeds benefit schools, comfort houses and familes from the community. For more information, call Erma at 580-1299.

Split Rail RV Park, Los Ebanos Road and Expressway 83, Mission.
Arts, Crafts and Bake Sale, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4 and Feb.1. Lunch available, bake sale, pie and coffee. Tables available, to reserve one, call 585-8135.

Fiesta Village, 585-9264, 205 South Stewart Road, Mission.
Craft show and Flea Market, 8 a.m. to noon the second Wednesday of each month, Dec. 14, Jan. 11, Feb. 8. and March 8. Coffee, rolls and lunch will be served. Call Larry and Georgia Smith at 581-8612 to reserve table space.
All park garage sale 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 25.

Chimney Park, 4224 S. Conway, Mission
Flea Market, 8 a.m. to noon the fourth Friday of every month. Lunch available. Call Gen 519-8236 for table reservations.

Trade Winds RV Park, 585-6353, 1005 N. Stewart Road and Business 83 East, Mission.
Craft Sales and Flea Markets, 8 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 17, Jan. 21, Feb. 18, March 18. Lunch served, Homemade tacos, sloppy Joes, pies. For table reservations call Norma Miller, Coordinator, (956) 580-8130.

Paradise Park, 682-8081, 100 E. Hackberry, McAllen 78501.
Arts and Crafts Sales, 1st Monday of the month from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Coffee and lunch available.

Siesta Retirement Village, 969-3740, 2712 S. International Blvd, Weslaco.
Annual craft sale will be from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friday, Jan. 20. There will be coffee, breakfast rolls and a lunch menu available. For more information on table rental, call Arlene at 447-8248.

Tropic Star, 1401 S. Cage, Pharr, in Main Hall.
Arts and Crafts sale, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month, through April.
End of Driveway sales, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Jan.7, Feb. 4, March 4, April 8.

Alamo Rose Resort, 783-2600, 938 S. Alamo Road, Alamo.
Craft and Yard sale, 8 a.m.-noon, Feb. 17. lunch is available.

Casa Del Sol, 464-2272, Val Verde Road, Donna.
Flea Market, 8 a.m. to noon, Jan. 2, Feb. 6, and March 6. Breakfast and lunch served.
All park yard sale, 8 a.m. to noon March.11.

Bentsen Grove Resort, 585-0703, 810 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission.
Big Ed’s Auction will be held on the third Tuesday of each month at 9 a.m. Breakfast of biscuits and gravy will be available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch available from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. First Auction Dec. 20, Jan. 14, Feb. 11 and March 11.

Paradise Park, 301 E. Hall Acres Road, Pharr
Craft Sale, Jan. 31, Feb. 28.
Shows are from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Coffee and Donuts served at 7 a.m. Lunch served at 11 a.m.
For table information call 781-4297.

Texas Trails R.V. Resort, 787-7886, 501 W. Owassa Road, Pharr.
Craft show sale, 8 a.m. to noon with lunch served from 10:30 to 12 p.m. Jan. 7, Feb. 4, March 4.
Park Garage sale 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 11.

Meals

Encore-Harlingen RV Park, 425-7448, 1900 Grace Ave., Harlingen.
The Encore Eatery is open to the public from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Breakfast and lunch served.
Saturday Breakfast, 7 to 9 a.m. Pancakes, Sausage, Coffee; Biscuits, Sausage, Gravy, Coffee; Biscuit, Sausage Patty, Coffee and Muffin, Applesauce, Coffee. Public welcome. Table Tennis $2.

Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W. Crockett, Alamo.
Pancake breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec 17.

Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W. Expressway 83, Box 141 Mission, (4½ miles west on Expressway 83.)
1st Saturday; pancakes, sausage or ham, fruit cup, coffee. $2.50.
2nd Saruday; scrambled eggs with ham and cheese, hash browns, biscuit, coffee. $2.50.
3rd Saturday; French toas, sausage or ham, fruit cup, coffee. $2.50
4th Saturday; Sausage gravy and biscuits, fruit cup, coffee. $2.50.
Bring your own table service.

The Grove, East Business 83 and Stewart Road, San Juan.
Pancakes, every Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. eggs, sausage and coffee also. Bring your own table service.

Big Valley Trailer Park, 464-4159, 109 W. Business 83, Donna.
Pancake Suppers, 4:30 to 6 p.m. every Wednesday through March 15, except for Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Bring your own table service.

Palm Shadows RV and Mobile Park, 464-3326, Val Verde Road, between Business 83 and Expressway 83, Donna.
Saturday mornings 7:30 to 9 a.m. Pancakes. Tuesday mornings 7:30 a.m. Biscuits and Gravy. Bring your own table service.
Tacos at 4 p.m. Tuesday Dec. 13 and 27, Jan. 10 and 24, Feb. 7 and 21. and March 7.

Mission West RV Park, 3805 W. Business 83, Mission.
Monday evenings hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and chicken from 4 to 6 p.m.

Green Gate Grove, 585-6289, 700 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission.
Breakfast 7:30 to 9 a.m. every Saturday. Everyone welcome.

Paradise Park, 682-8081, 100 E. Hackberry, McAllen.
Breakfast, 7:30 to 9 a.m. every Saturday. Pancakes, sausage or ham, applesauce, grits, and coffee. Donations of $2.50. Biscuits and gravy, eggs, etc. also available for reasonable donations. Bring your own table service.

Chimney Park, 2 1/2 miles south on FM 1016, Mission.
Breakfast, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. every Saturday through March except for Dec. 24 and. Pancakes, sausage, eggs and once a month, biscuits and gravy $2. Bring your own table service. For more information, call 519-8236.

Casa Del Sol, 464-2272, half mile south of Expressway 83 on FM 1423, Donna.
Breakfast, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. every Saturday through March 4. BYOTS.
Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Friday through March 10.
Pork Tenderloin, 4:30 to 6 p.m. every Monday through March 13.

American Legion 101 at 417 S. Cage in Pharr.
Parking is on the East side or back of the building. All meals are cafeteria style, eat in or carry out. For more information, call 787-9165.
Monday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. serving 1/2 lb. open faced hamburgers and fries $5. Music from 6 to 9 p.m. by “Bent Roads Variety Band.”
Tuesday 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tacos, $1 eac three per plate, music by Diamond Joe.
Wednesday 5 to 7:30 p.m. all you can eat Spaghetti with meat sauce, salad bar, garlic bread and ice tea $5.75. Music from 6 to 9 p.m. by Bent Roads Variety Band.
Friday 5 to 7 p.m. fried fish or chicken tenderloin fritter plate $6, butterfly fried shrimp or combination plates $7.25. All plates served with hushpuppies, coleslaw, French fries and iced tea. Music by Ed Clark.

Nebraska Breakfast, 8 a.m. every Thursday, at Danny’s Restaurant, on Tom Landry Street. For more information, call, 585-5319.

Bentsen Grove Trailer Park, 585-0703, 810 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission.
Breakfast of Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, available from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Tuesday and Saturday, Dec. 14 and 28.
Pancake/French Toast supper, all you can eat from 4:30 to 6 p.m. every Monday. Sausage and Applesauce available.

Leisure Valley Ranch , West on Hwy. 83 past HEB to Western Road.
Oil Painting Classes 9 a.m.every Wednesday, $5 per class.
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Tropic Star RV Resort, 1401 S. Cage, Pharr.
Round Dance, PH 4 Workshop, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 10 a.m. to 12 noon , Nov. 28, $7 per couple.
Round Dance, PH 6 Workshop, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 1to 3 p.m. Nov. 28, $7 per couple.
Round Dance-Figures PH3, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 1 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday beginning Nov. 30 $8 per couple.
Round Dance Party, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 6 to 10 p.m. every Wednesday beginning Nov. 30, $7 per couple,
Round Dance PH5 Workshop, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 1 to 3 p.m. every Thursday beginning Dec. 1, $7 per couple,
Round Dance PH3 Workshop, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday beginning Dec. 2, $7 per couple,
Round Dance PH2 Workshop, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Friday beginning Dec. 2, $7 per couple.
Round Dance Basic (beginners) class, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Saturday beginning Dec. 3, $7 per couple,
Round Dance Classic and Oldies Workshop, Larry and Adrienne Nelson, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Saturday beginning Dec. 3, $7 per couple.
Square Dance Plus, Joe and Chris Saltel, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. every Monday $7 per couple.
Square Dance A-2, Joe and Chris Saltel, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Tuesday $7 per couple.
Square Dance Plus, Joe and Chris Saltel, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Tuesday $7 per couple.
Square Dance Plus Review Workshop, Joe and Chris Saltel, 1 to 3 p.m. every Wednesday $7 per couple.
Square Dance Plus, Joe and Chris Saltel, 7 to 9:30 p.m. every Saturday $7 per couple.

El Valle Del Sol (Peppermint Palace) 2500 E. Business Hwy. 83.
PH III Figures 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. every Saturday.

Paradise Park, 301 E. Hall Acres Rd., Pharr.
Line dance lessons 10 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday beginning Nov. 29. Everyone welcome.

Magic Valley Park, 2300 E. Hwy 83, Weslaco.
Mainstream review 9 to 11 a.m. every Tuesday, beginning Nov. 15th through Dec. 5th.
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Canyon Lake RV Resort, 580-4545, 4700 N. Mayberry Road, Mission.
Nondenominational church service at 10 a.m., every Sunday with the Rev. Charles Ortis. Refreshments served after service.
Communion offered first Sunday of the month.

CITRUS VALLEY RV PARK , 2901 W. Highway 107, McAllen.
Nondenominational church service at 9:30 a.m.

Restful Valley Ranch, 7130 W. Expressway 83, #141, Mission.
Nondenominational church service at 8:15 a.m.

Paradise Park, 301 East Hall Acres Road, Pharr.
Nondenominational church service at 10 a.m. every Sunday, with the Rev. Marlin Rasmussen. Communion offered the first Sunday of every month. Coffee and refreshments will be served.

Bit-O-Heaven RV Resort, 464-5191, Business 83 and Whalen Road, Donna.
Nondenominational service at 9 a.m. every Sunday.

Sunshine Encore-Harlingen RV Park, 425-7448, 1900 Grace Ave., Harlingen.
Nondenominational church service Sunday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Ron Lee.

Hidden Valley Ranch, west on Expressay 83 past H.E.B. to Martin Valley Ranch sign (Western Road) then north to 7600 Long Drive, Mission.
Nondenominational church service, 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, 11, and 18, with Pastor Shatswell. Coffee at 8:30 a.m.

Winter Haven Park, 1015 W. Sam Houston, Pharr.
Nondenominational worship services at 8:45 a.m., every Sunday, with Pastor Robert Kracht. Communion offered first Sunday of the month. All are welcome.

Alamo Rose RV Park, 783-2600, 938 S. Alamo Road, Alamo.
Ecumenical service with choir at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday through March 26, with Pastor Rev. Richard Viney.

Palm Shadow RV Park, 464-3326, 200 N. Val Verde Road, Donna.
Nondenominational church service at 9 a.m. every Sunday. Communion offered the first Sunday of every month.

Bentsen Grove Resort, 810 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission.
Nondenominational Church service at 8:30 a.m. Sundays in our park recreation hall, with Pastor Ed Gilpin. All are welcome.

Pleasant Valley Ranch, 580-0730, 7320 W. Expressway 83, six miles west of Mission.
Church services, 10:30 a.m. every Sunday, with the Rev. Dr. Bernie Lutz.

Big Valley Trailer Park, 464-4159, 109 W. Business 83, Donna.
Nondenominational church services at 9 a.m., every Sunday through March 19.

Mission Bell Resort, 585-4833, 1711 E. Business 83, Mission.
Nondenominational church service, 9:30 a.m. every Sunday.
Gospel sing-a-long, Sunday, 6-7 p.m.
Bible Study, Friday, 9-10 a.m.

Chimney Park, 4224 S. Conway, Mission
Church service at 8:50 a.m. every Sunday with Pastor Silvey.

Dream Valley Ranch, 2401 N. Abram Road, Mission
Nondenominational church services at the rec hall 10:15 a.m. Sunday, with the Rev. Earl Clagg. For more information, call (956) 584-0018.

Fiesta Village, 585-9264, 205 S. Stewart Road, Mission.
Nondenominational church services at 9 a.m. every Sunday, through March 19, with Pastor Wayne Myers.

Split Rail RV Park, Los Ebanos Road and Expressway 83, Mission.
Church services every Sunday, 9:45 a.m. with Aaron Juett. Everyone welcome.

Casa Del Sol, 464-2272, half mile south of Expressway 83 on FM 1423, Donna.
Church services every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. through March 27.

Texas Trails RV Resort, 787-6538, 501 W. Owassa Road, Pharr.
Nondenominational church worship service from 9 to 10 a.m. every Sunday.

Southern Comfort Resort Park, 968-3140, 1501 S. Airport Drive, Weslaco.
Nondenominational church service, 9 a.m. Dec. 4, 11, 18, and 25, with Rev. Don Frank leading the services. Every third Sunday, communion offered.

Siesta Village Retirement Park, 969-3740, 2712 S. International Blvd, Weslaco.
Nondenominational church services at 9 a.m. every Sunday with Pastor Ralph Hunt. Coffee following the service.

Oleander Acres, 2421 S. Conway, Mission.
Nondenominational worship service 8:15 a.m. Sunday. Old-fashioned hymn sing 7 p.m. Sunday. Bible study at 6 p.m. every Monday. Everyone welcome.

The Fountain at Peñitas RV Park, on FM 1427, Peñitas.
Nondenominational service 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. with Pastor James L. Gebhart. Public welcome.

Mission West Resort, 585-5551, 3805 W. Business Hwy 83.
Nondenominational worship service every Sunday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Vic Ward.

Magic Valley Park, 2300 E. Highway 83, Weslaco.
Nondenominational church service, 10 a.m. Sundays, Dec. 4, 11, Dec. 18 communion, Dec. 24 at 11 p.m. with candlelight service, Dec. 25, Jan. 1, 8, 15 communion, Jan. 22 and 29, with the Rev. Don Frank.

Green Gate Grove, 585-6289, 700 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission.
Nondenominational church services 10:30 a.m. every Sunday.

Pine to Palm Resort Park, 968-5760, 802 South International Blvd., Weslaco
Nondenominational worhsip service held every Sunday morning from 9 to 10 a.m.

Cutty’s Winter Texan Reunion, will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 at Mr. Gatti’s, 4100 N. Col. Rowe Blvd., McAllen.

American Airlines Retirees Breakfast will be at 9 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9, Feb. 6 and March 6 at Tejas Restaurant. For more information, call Jim Stilwell 956-781-8567 after Dec. 29.

Holiday Rambler Recreational Vehicle Club, Tip of Texas Chapter 191, will meet Thursday, Dec. 15 at the Echo Inn Hotel, 1903 S. Closner, Edinburg. Luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m. and meeting at noon. All Holiday Rambler owners are invited to attend.

S.E. Minnesota, Winter Texans or former residents of Fillmore, Houston, and Winona counties of southeast Minnesota will meet at 9 a.m., Jan. 16 at Victoria Palms Resort in Donna.

Winter Texas Chapter Nine of the Carriage Travel Club, will meet for lunch at 11 a.m. Dec. 14, 2005, Jan. 11, Feb. 8 and March 8, at Denny’s, 401 E. Nolana Loop in McAllen. All owners of Carriage products are invited. For information, call (956) 581-7356 Chuck and Maryann Bates or Merlin and Mary Shumway (956) 581-0333.

Escapees Chapter 19 will meet every Thursday including holidays at the Monte Cristo Country Club (1 1/2 miles east of 281) on Monte Cristo Road in Edinburg. Lunch is promptly at 11:30 a.m. $8 pays for buffet (soup, salad, meats, veggies, dessert, drink and tip). All Escapees and their guests are welcome.

Hitchhiker Owners, come join us for food, fun and fellowship at Mr. Gatti’s in McAllen. We meet the second Monday of the month Jan. 9, Feb. 13 and March 13. Any owner of a Hitchhiker unit is welcome to attend. We begin gathering at 11 a.m. For more information, call Boyd or Phyllis Hopper at (956) 972-1942.

The Magic Valley Retirement P.E.O. Group will meet at noon Tuesday, Dec. 13. at The Club at Cimarron in Mission. P.E.O.’s visiting in the Upper Rio Grande Valley are invited to attend. Lunch will be at 12:15 p.m., followed by a meeting and program. For reservations, call Virginia Anderson at (956) 519-9564. 2006 meetings will be Jan. 10, Jan. 24, Feb. 14, Feb. 28, March 14 and March 28

Hubble Space Telescope: New Views of the Universe, an exhibition from the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES), will open at the International Museum of Art and Science in McAllen, TX.

December 16th at the UTPA Fieldhouse. Bring 3 can food products and receive free admission in the women’s and men’s basketball games. Women’s game starts at 5:00 p.m. and the men’s starts at 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 20th-24th Tour the forest of uniquely decorated Christmas trees that the Port Aransas Civic Center. Admission is free to the public.

Bring in the new year with a beautiful bang on South Padre Island. Fireworks will light up the sky at midnight to ring in the New Year. Best viewing is Bayside between Marlin and Red Snapper Streets. Sponsored by the SPI convention and visitors bureau.

Enjoy the festivities bringing in the New Year at this grand celebration! 8 p.m. to Midnight Advance Tickets $8 At the Door $10 Call: Lee McCormick 729-9390

Sponsored by the Greater Mission Chamber of Commerce and the Mission Hospital at the Mission High School's Neuhaus Gym, this health fair is open to all local citizens and winter visitors. Over sixty health care providers will be available to provide free screening for cholesterol, diabetes, glucose, glaucoma, vision, blood pressure, scoliosis, and hearing, to offer immunizations for children, to give samples, and to offer information concerning podiatry, massage, oral hygiene, and the array of services that are available in various departments of the Mission Hospital.

11 a.m. swimmers registration, 12 noon `Polar Bear Dip' at Boomerang Billy's Beach.First 100 swimmers receive official membership card,Black eyed peas and group photo at Boomerang Deck following swim! Must swim to qualify for membership!!!

Arts and crafts, jewelry, trade show items, and specialty foods. SPI Convention Centre. Exhibitors call 956-761-6746 to reserve space.

Jan. 7-9 Rockport's 10th Annual Gospel Music Festival will be held January 7 thru January 9. Watch this site for more information!

Jan. 11 /9 AM at the SPI Convention Centre. Doors open at 8 AM Must be 55+ and a visiting Winter Texan. One member from each foursome MUST be present to register. Each registered foursome will play one of the two days(Jan. 18/19). $140 per foursome ($35 pp)1- 800-SOPADRE

Sat. Jan. 15 10K Causeway Run begins at 8:15 Am, Walk begins at 8:20 AM. For more info call Port Isabel COC 943-2262.

January 22nd at the Monte Cristo Golf Course and Country Club. 3 man scramble; 8:30 Shotgun start. All proceeds go toward the UTPA Baseball Scholarship Fund. Guest appearance by former Bronc and current Astros Pitching Coach, Jim Hickey. For more information call Head Baseball Coach Willie Gawlik at 381-2235.

Sat. Jan. 22nd Old fashioned dog race, Canine Costume Contest, Canine Cake Walk, Picture Corner, Silent Auction. Bring your 4 legged friend and join the fun! Free t-shirts while they last! Call Laguna Madre Humane Society. 943-3888

Feb. 25-27 Annual 3-day birding festival features renowned speakers, boating and bus tours, nature and scenic cruises, workshops, concessions, and nature related arts & crafts show. Visit 'More Info'. 1-800-45-COAST

With over 66 years of tradition, the Fiesta ushers in each new year with pomp and elegance, fun and frivolity to celebrate the importance of the citrus industry in the Valley economy. The Parade of Oranges, with numerous floats, bands, city and Fiesta dignitaries, attract thousands of spectators.

This annual affair to honor Winter Texans will be held at La Lomita Plaza, downtown Mission, across for HEB, from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M. Free tickets will be made available by participating merchants. Winter Texans with tickets will enjoy great free entertainment, refreshments, prizes, and coupons from Mission merchants.

Annual chili cook off now located at Louies Backyard. Free admission to the public 11am-4pm Chamber of Commerce, 600 Padre Blvd.For more info call 956-761-4412

Feb. 5th-6th Sat.-Sun. Come fly a kite, spend the day with friends or just enjoy the view! Kite enthusiasts from around the country will descend on South Padre Island to fly for the kid in you! The "Flats" north of the Convention Centre is the event location. Call B&S Kites for more information 761-1248

Feb. 7-8 Senior Citizen Lifestyle Expo Entertainment, exhibits, & seminars South Padre Convention Centre.1-800-SOPADRE

Presented by the Friends of Laguna Atascosa Refuge, Valley Morning Star and Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge Saturday, February 12, 2005 Marine Military Academy Memorial Center in Harlingen

Program & Nature Activities for Adults & ChildrenNote to Businesses: If you would like to donate items for the live auction,Please contact Jody Mays or Linda Laack at 748-3607

Sunday, February 13, 10 am to 4 pm Port Isabel Community Center Free Admission – Refreshments – Raffle Tickets for a Painting Call 943-4342 or 943-2397 For More Information

February 13 &14th More than 300 entries of quilts, wearable arts and needlework. We will have demonstrations of various techniques during the show. There will also be vendors from around the country as well as a kids’ corner, free workshop for quilt blocks for charity quilts. Volunteers will also help the public share the experience of sewing quilt blocks for charity quilts. There will also be a silent auction.

February 15th The story of Miss Mona and her girls is both naughty and heartwarming and this rollicking Bradway musicial is filled with lots of laughs, good ol' country singing, dancin' cowboys and good innocent fun!Contact Call for tickets: 1-800-714-5331

The upcoming show will commemorate the 61st anniversary of the commissioning of the USS Lexington CV-16. Local artists will offer the big band sounds of World War II and vocalists will perform songs of the era.Call 361-888-4873, Ext 216, for reservations and additional information

Feb. 18th Edward Atwood King Park,

County Access 5 at 9 a.m./8-8:45 registration, bags and gloves supplied.

March 3rd Hal Holbrook's one-man tour-de-force, MARK TWAIN TONIGHT! is the ultimate merger of man and material. It only takes a few moments before the familiar actor disappears from the stage and the audience is left completely under the spell of his alter ego, Samuel Clemens, also known as Mark Twain.

Special dinner lecture by Dr. Jim Bruseth - Director of Archeology for the Texas Historical Commission and Project Manager for the excavation of LaSalle's ship LA Belle. Call the Texas Maritime Museum at 361 729-1271 for further information and reservations.

March 26 Starts promptly at 10 AM-1 PM. For kids 10 and under. Bring your basket and fill it with candy and toy filled eggs. Back lawn of the Visitors Center.956-761-6433.