Winter Texan calendar week of Nov. 16

Bentsen Grove Resort, 810 N. Bentsen Palm Drive, Mission.

Nov. 20: Ice cream sundaes 6:30-8 p.m.

Nov. 21: Soup & sandwich supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Pie also available.

Nov. 22: Movie night “It’s Complicated” 7 p.m. Snack bar open from 6:15-8:15 p.m. with hot dogs, chips, popcorn and soda.

Nov. 25: Dance to “Country Roland Jr.” 7-10 p.m. Singles welcome. Admission $5.

Nov. 27: Ice cream sundaes 6:30-8 p.m.

n Llano Grande Lake Park Resort, 2215 East West Blvd., Mercedes has a pass-the-hat Happy Hour, 3-5 p.m. BYOB with set-ups available.

Karaoke every Wednesday at 5 p.m. BYOB.

Saturday night dances $4.50 per person, BYOB, cash soda bar and free popcorn. Nov. 19 Renaissance Rockers; Nov. 26 The Jets.

Jam Sessons 2-4 p.m. Nov. 18, with refreshments available.

Craft Sale in the Rec Hall from 8 a.m. to noon, Dec. 3. Enjoy morning coffee and doughnuts.

Children’s Choir concert at 1 p.m. on Dec. 13, performed by the Cleckler-Heald Elementary School Choir.

For more information, call 956-565-1506.

n Rio Valley Estates Mobile Home & RV Resort, 715 N. Westgate Drive, Weslaco, will have dances from 7-10 p.m. every Monday beginning Nov. 21. Contact Art Voss at 815-222-4471 for more information.

Our next jam will be held Dec. 8.

Upcoming events include a flea market, Dec. 16, craft show and sale, Feb. 9, and patio sale March 1.

n Non-denominational church services at 10 a.m. every Sunday at Magic Valley Park, 2300 E. Expressway 83, Weslaco.

n Pine to Palm Resort Park, 802 S. International Blvd., Weslaco, offers “Square Dancing Plus” on Nov. 22 from 10 a.m.-noon with Butch Danielski.

Non-denominational worship Sundays from 9-10 a.m. All are welcome.

Flea Market Nov. 26 from 8-10 a.m. Contact Jean Rudge at 956-373-5110. 

n Victoria Palms Resort, 602 N. Victoria Road, Donna. 956-782-3263.

Happy hour Wednesdays from 3-5 p.m. in the dining room. No cover charge; pass the hat for the band; Free ice and popcorn. Sodas $1.

All are welcome to non-denominational church services Sundays at 9 a.m. with Pastor Chris O’Laughlin.

Ballroom dancing lessons with Grethe Sullivan start Nov. 15 at the Victoria Palms ballroom. $4 per person:

Beginners I Tuesdays 9:15-10:30 a.m.; Beginners II Tuesdays 10:45 a.m.-noon.

Intermediate Thursdays 9:15-10:30 a.m.

Advanced intermediate Thursdays 10:45 a.m.-noon.

Country-Western dance lessons with Bob & Linda at the Victoria Palms ballroom. Learn two-step, waltz, swing and country polka. $4 per couple. Tuesdays 12:30-2:30 p.m.

Find new treasures at our Patio Sale: Nov. 19 8 a.m. to noon.

Dances: 7-10 p.m. $4; cash bar. Nov. 22 Louis Gomez & Texas Country; Nov. 29 Sweetwater.

Friday Night Dances: 7-10 p.m. Nov. 18 Texas Reign.

n Bonham’s Bears seeks volunteers to make teddy bears that are given to first responders, shelters, and other community support services, which are then given to children in crises. All are welcome and no sewing skills are needed, because there's plenty of tracing, cutting, stuffing, etc. Meetings are held 9 – 11 a.m on Thursdays at the Green Bay South Clubhouse, 13949 Club Drive, La Feria. For more information, call Maple Frye at 956-797-2841. Bonham's Bears is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and your contributions are tax-deductible.

n Magic Valley Stamp Club meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the Camelot Retirement Village in the Club House, 1000 Camelot Drive, Harlingen.

Members can buy or sell stamps and meet fellow stamp collectors. At 7:30 p.m. there is a short business meeting, followed by a stamp auction of about 40 lots prepared by club members. The auction lots can be previewed starting at 7 p.m.

For more information, call Harlan Howell at 956-202-1822 or Ken Virkus at 956-631-6204. 

n Holiday Rambler RV owners are invited to attend a meeting for fellowship, food and entertainment on Dec. 1 at Victoria Palms Resort Restaurant, Expressway 83, Donna. All future meetings from January through March 2012 will be held on the first Thursday of the month. Join us. Meetings are fun and informative. For more information, call Don Licocci at 217-352-4953.

n Alamo Paradise Acres, 1513 W. Crockett, Alamo: Nov. 25 Music Jam, 1-3 p.m.; Nov. 26 All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes, 7-9 a.m. $2.50. For more information, call 956-283-1771.

n Retired UAW Meeting

The South Texas United Auto Workers Retirees meets at 10:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at Skateland Bingo, 1509 Morgan Blvd., Harlingen. For more information, call 956-428-3555.

n American Legion Post 172, 321 S. Ohio, Mercedes. Fish fry Fridays 4:30 – 7 p.m. Donation $7 per plate. Also karaoke and dancing until midnight. For more information, call 956-565-2362.

n Harlingen Elks Lodge, 1426 S. Commerce St., Harlingen, 956-423-4290.

Bingo: Thursdays & Saturdays at 7 p.m. Kitchen opens at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesdays: Potluck dinner and dancing to Country Classics 4-7 p.m.

Nov. 18: Ribeye steak 5:30-7:30 p.m.; dancing to The Beers 7-10 p.m.

Nov. 19: Breakfast 9 a.m.-noon.

Nov. 25: Meatloaf 5:30-7:30 p.m.; dancing to the Good Time Band 7-10 p.m.

n San Benito Elks Lodge, 251 N. Reagan St., San Benito, 956-399-1351.

Lunches daily noon to 2 p.m.

Sundays: Pot luck noon and pool tournament 1 p.m.; Mondays: Hors d’oevres 4-6 p.m.; Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays: Euchre 1 p.m.

Dinners 5-6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays: Nov. 16 Spaghetti; Nov. 18 Fish; Nov. 19 Ham steak; Nov. 23 Tacos; Nov. 25 Fish; Nov. 26 Baby back ribs; Nov. 30 Spaghetti.

Music and dancing 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Saturdays: Nov. 16 Pure Country ; Nov. 19 Lynne Dvorak; Nov. 23 Pure Country; Nov. 26 Deuces Wild; Nov. 30 Lynne Dvorak

n Weslaco Elks Lodge, 201 S. Border Ave., Weslaco, 956-968-7115

Activities and dinners for members and visitors. Credit and debit cards now accepted in our lounge.

Sundays: Watch sports on the lodge’s three HDTVs.

Mondays 6-8 p.m.: Hamburger night; Karaoke with Harry & Judy

Wednesdays 5:30-7 p.m.: Spaghetti

Fridays 5:30-7 p.m.: Fish

Thursdays: Bingo (doors open at 6 p.m.)

Saturdays 6-8 p.m.: Steak

n Southern Comfort RV Resort, 1501 S. Airport, Weslaco: Non-denominational church services Sundays at 9 a.m. in the park hall. Communion every third Sunday. Pastor is Don Ramsey.

n Sunshine RV Resort,
1900 Grace Ave.
Harlingen, will hold craft sales, from 8 a.m. – noon on Dec. 10, Jan. 14 and March 10. For more information, call 956-425-7448.

n Dance to the music of The Rockers at Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S. Airport Drive, Weslaco.

7-10 p.m., Nov. 12. Admission $6. Advanced tickets on sale Oct. 21.

Pop, ice cream and popcorn available.

For more information, call 956-969-1557.

n Country Sunshine RV Resort, 1601 S. Airport Drive, Weslaco, has dances scheduled on Nov. 19, Nov. 26, and Dec. 3, from 7-10 p.m. $4 admission. Popcorn, soft drinks and ice available.

A garage sale with 50 vendors and a large variety of items, will be held Dec. 3 from 7-10:30 a.m. Biscuits and gravy and doughnuts available.

n Siesta Village, 2712 International Blvd., Weslaco will hold jam sessions every Tuesday for 6-9 p.m. Bring your instruments, singing voice and enjoy the fun. For more information, call Gene McKenzie at 956-447-9906.

Non-denominational services every Sunday at 9 a.m. with Pastor Ralph Hunt. Public is welcome. Fellowship follows.

n Paradise Park Resort, 1201 N. Expressway 77, Harlingen: Park-wide patio sale, 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 12. Open to the public.

n Mark the dates for music at Fun N Sun RV Resort, 1400 Zillock Road, San Benito: Texas Country Band will provide music on Nov. 18 and 25.

n RGV Retired Rails group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at Harold's Country Kitchen, 2111 E. Business 83, Donna. Meetings are held November through March. Fellowship begins at 11 a.m. followed by a buffet lunch at noon. All retired railroaders, spouses and guests are welcome. For more information, call Ernie Olson at 956-784-4602 or email ernie469@msn.com.

n Square dances will begin Dec. 5 at Leisure World, 400 E. 18th St., Weslaco. Dances will be held Mondays from 3-5 p.m. with Bill Sherill as caller. Square dancing lessons will begin on Mondays in January from 2-5 p.m.

Non-denominational service are held Sundays at 9 a.m. in the recreation hall.

First Gospel Jam of the season scheduled for 1 p.m on Dec. 4.

n Mark your calendar: City of Harlingen’s Winter Texan Appreciation Fiesta will be held Jan. 16 at Casa de Amistad.

To submit activities and/or photos for the Star’s Winter Texan Calendar, e-mail Metro Editor Charlene Vandini at charlenev@valleystar.com or Asst. Metro Editor Ed Asher at eda@valleystar.com.