by Million sMiles
Terlingua MOON
October 31, 2023
Vol.34 No. 44
"If you dig deep enough, through all the mud of politics and polarization, eventually you hit something hard and true: a foundation of values and aspirations that bind us together as Americans. That’s something to build on. If we can break out of our toxic 'us versus them' dichotomies, if we can shrink our notion of 'the other' and expand the 'we' in 'we the people,' perhaps we can discover that we have more in common than we think.”
Early Voting in the November 7, 2023 Constitutional Amendments Election began on October 23rd and will continue through November 3rd. Don’t forget to vote, and it is always good to vote early.Due to poor election turn-out for this type of election, early remote voting is not available. (Come on, South County -- let's prove them wrong and TURN OUT TO VOTE ON ELECTION DAY!)
Election day is November 7. Precincts 5, 6, and 7 will vote at the J.W. “Red” Pattillo Community Center in Study Butte. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
In addition to the amendments, Precinct 7's ballot will include voting on Proposition A, confirming the creation of Lajitas Utility District No. 1. Details of the amendments are available in English at https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/forms/2023-explanatory-statements-14-final.pdf
and in Spanish at https://www.sos.texas.gov/elections/forms/2023-explanatory-statements-14-sp-final.pdf
More information is available at https://www.votetexas.gov/
Earth and Fire Gallery Presents
Dia De Los Muertos Artist Reception November 2 from 5 to 8 PM.
Guest Artists for the month of November: Larry Short, Amanda Johnson and Eddie Anderson
Earth and Fire Gallery invites you for an afternoon of refreshments and ART!!!
Come join Marti Anderson Wednesday November 8th @ 4pm. She will walk you through step by step how to create your own Terlingua Starry Night! Bring your creative side and let the magic of Watercolors help you create your own Masterpiece.
$50.00 per person. Price includes all supplies and refreshments. Bring your Inner Van Gogh. Call 432-371-3156 or 970-749-1247
Margaritas and Masterpieces
Join Marti Anderson for a watercolor class at the Canyon House.
Tuesday Nov. 7, 2023 at 4pm.
Refreshments, paint, brushes,
Instructions Provided.
You will learn how to paint your margarita glass as you drink your margarita!!!
FUN, FUN, FUN!!!
Fee is $50. Call to reserve your spot 432-371-3156 or 970-749-1247
DIA de LOS MUERTOS ‑‑ There will be a very talented group of local female painters getting together in the Ghostown to bring Dia de Los Muertos face painting to life this year. Message me to sign up for a time slot before 4 p.m. Everything after 4 will be first come, first serve in person. This is donation based with suggestions of full face @ $30 (about 1 hour) and half face @ $15 (about 30 mins). November 2. Molly Finnerty
Cactus Farm
Oct 30th: Decorating for Halloween! Contact Carrie Cox if you wish to help.
Oct 31st: Halloween Potluck & Witches Dance. Begins at 6:45 with many costume contests, best witch, best witches broom, best witches hat, best other costume & kid prizes! Live Music: Scott Walker & Edge of Texas Band!
Just FYI to the parents that bring their children to the CASI Ranch for Halloween, we have a Cookoff that day and announcements can run a little late! BUT WE DO HAVE CANDY! so wait for us!
Wright Hardware Co.
Please bring your kids by for a goody bag
October 31st
Starlight Theater
Halloween Movie night
Featured Films Monster House and Shaun of the Dead. 5:30 and 8:30 pm
Don’t forget to bring your blankets and Halloween treats for a cozy and eerie evening of cinematic delight!
Join us in celebrating the life of JIM CRAIG, III on his favorite holiday, HALLOWEEN, October 31, 2023! Share memories at the Terlingua Ghostown Cemetery at 4:30 pm, followed by a Pot Luck at the BOATHOUSE at 6ish. Bring your favorite culinary creation to share. DANCE to the Doodlin’ Hogwallops starting at 7ish!! Let’s COSTUME it up for Jim, the dangerous nutcase that drives well!
The Milky Way Treats Saturday morning bakery cart is open every Saturday, 10am-12pm. We’re located in the GhostTown next to the Community Garden. Our ice cream trailer is open Sat, Sun, and Mon, 4pm-9pm, right next to The Boathouse. Stop by soon and treat yourself!! Gracias, Terlingua!
Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00. Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're there every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods and other items.
Fresh eggs, local art, handcrafted textiles, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms, hand balms, essential oil perfumes and sugar scrubs, leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and upcycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel and more -- you never know just what or who you'll find here. Indeed, lately, chess players have been meeting up for a game or two or three or....Sandy's back for the season to open her super cute pop-up shop on Saturdays and so is Valerie with her fine selection of culinary treats.
We welcome new vendors. Come set up down here in the shade to sell your wares. Flea market items are welcome. After all, reusing and up-cycling already existing items is smart and green. We ask a $10 donation to the Community Garden to set up, helping us to continue to improve this space and experience for all of us. For more information, text or call 432.213.1863, email SherriTheWriter@aol.com
or pop in to the market for a chat. Prepared food vendors must display current food handling licence. (A quick, easy and affordable online course can provide that).
Please help keep our market space safe and comfortable for all, two-legged and four, by keeping all dogs leashed and under control. We look forward to seeing you there.
The Tin Barn Gallery
will be at Tolbert’s (Behind the Store) in Terlingua on November 3rd and 4th with many great Artist’s works! If you’re planning on attending, please stop by!
Espresso ... y poco mas
Best coffee, breakfasts and lunches in Terlingua. Everything cooked to order from the freshest ingredients. Big Bend Roaster beans for the best coffee anyway you like it! Call 432 371 3044 with orders or questions.
Taqueria El Milagro
Great tacos and more! Enjoy street tacos and great Mexican food from tried and true original recipes. Side dishes big enough for a meal plus steaks and more.
Wednesdays through Sundays 3 pm until 9 pm. Call 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window.
SOUTH COUNTY LIBRARY PROJECT
The Big Bend Citizens Alliance would like to thank Jeff Leach for his donation of 2.7 acres adjoining our Canyon View Community Park (the ballfields next to Terlingua school). This donation is hugely important for securing road frontage for the park, which we envision as the future home of a public library complex to serve our community! We'd also like to thank an Anonymous Donor, Greg Henington, the Big Bend Chamber of Commerce, and the Terlingua Preservation Society for their generous donations to the Library Project. On behalf of the Alliance and all of our volunteers, thank you for your contribution to the South County Library Project. Our organization relies on the help and participation of many people, and we are so grateful to be able to count on your support!
The Planning Committee for the SCLP is continuing to meet and plan for future library services in South County. A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. at the Canyon View Community Park (ballfield), located on Roadrunner Circle just before the Terlingua school. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend and we look forward to getting more volunteers involved as our project expands. For more information, visit https://bigbendcitizensalliance.org/
TERLINGUA RANCH PROPERTY OWNERS’ POTLUCK: Please join your friends and neighbors at the monthly Terlingua Ranch Property Owners’ Potluck held the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm in the Bunkhouse. This month’s .potluck will be Thursday, November 2. The ranch will provide plates, cutlery, ice tea, and water. Please bring a dish to share. For more information, call Marilynn at 432.371.2194./
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT & BBQ ‑‑ Ken & Joee May Barnes Scholarship The annual event will be Saturday, November 11th, at the horseshoe pits in the Ghostown. Horseshoe & Cribbage Tournaments start at 9:30 a.m. (arrive by 9:20 to sign up, please). BBQ Plates will be served around noon until sold out. We are going to try something a little different this year with a Silent Auction from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Winners will be announced following the tournaments. All proceeds benefit Terlingua School Graduates. A celebration of life for Catfish will follow at the Boathouse, 6 p.m. Taylor & Justin chose this date, so our events would coincide. It's going to be a full day of remembrance for those we love.
The School of Constructive Arts on Snake Road is looking for part time help with a variety of chores including cooking and cleaning. Call Bob at 646-407- 2245 or me at 432-371-2120. Thanks!
Meet the incredible Lilia Falcon, from Boquillas, Mexico, who brings Josefina to life in Ten in Texas! If your path leads you to Big Bend National Park, don't miss the opportunity to cross the Rio Grande and enjoy a delicious lunch at José Falcon's Mexican Restaurant & Bar. It's a cherished tradition in the region, where Lilia proudly carries on her family's legacy!
Join us in Alpine at The Granada Theatre Sunday November 5th at 3:30 pm for a special matinee screening of Ten in Texas. Seating is limited! Purchase your tickets today! https://bit.ly/10INTXALPINE
GOT ENOUGH WATER STORAGE?
TanksALot Terlingua has the largest inventory of water tanks in South Brewster County!
Available sizes: 5000, 3000, 2500, 2000, 1500, 550. (1100 gallon tanks are on order now)
Tanks are Tax Exempt and come with a 10 year warranty. Valves, pumps and filters also available. Delivery and installation available. Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.
Call: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)
WELCOME to our Two Chili Cookoffs:
The Wick Fowler & Frank Tolbert - Tolbert Terlingua Chili Group Information OTICCC Chili Cook-Off is about to kick-off!
November 1st-4th in #terlinguatx.
Often referred to as the Tolbert Cookoff, or Behind the Store --This is THE "Grand Daddy" of all chili cook-offs!
The first cook-off was held in 1967, it was created by Frank Tolbert and friends.
It was a contest between New Yorker, H. Allen Smith, and Texas legend #WickFowler (@wickfowlerschili) to settle a dispute over who knew more about chili - Texans or New Yorkers. The contest ended in a draw, but the rest is history for the chili cook-off continues today.
*Cook-Off benefits ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and local charities!
@terlingua_chili
For more info & tickets : https://abowlofred.com/tickets
Location: 22970 FM 170 Terlingua, TX 79852
Each year on the first Saturday of November, CASI holds the ultimate celebration of Chili. This granddaddy of all chili cook-offs is held at Rancho CASI de los Chisos in Terlingua, Texas. Rancho CASI is located on the North side of Highway 170, eleven miles West of Study Butte and 7 miles East of Lajitas.
The four day celebration begins each year on Wednesday before the big weekend and culminates on Saturday with the Terlingua International Chili Championship©. It's a Texas tradition of epic proportion.
Friday of this week is referred to as CASI Scholarship Day. Everyone is welcome to try their hand at competitions and/or judging of International Bean Championship©, International Hot Wings Championship© and International Salsa Championship©. All proceeds for entry fees on this day go to the CASI Scholarship Fund. It is a fun day before the big chili day and open to anyone.
-Three nights of great music
Two nights of Karaoke
-Eight World-Class Food Contests
(Tuesday Chili, Traditional & Non-traditional Salsa, Buffalo Hot Wings and Open Wings, Beans, ABC-anything but chili and Saturday's Chili Championship)
- Dry Camping / No hookups-
𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬/𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚
EVERY DAY is Dark Skies Day in Terlingua! Make sure you are keeping your lights in Dark Skies Initiative compliance! In memory of Jeff Haislip. <3
Saturday-Monday 4-9PM - Milky Way Ice Cream Treats at the Boathouse every weekend
Saturdays at 10AM - Milky Way Treats Bakery Cart
$8 burger, drink, chips at DB's - Wednesdays (limited amount)
$8 loaded baked potatoes and drink at Db's - Fridays
Friday Long Draw $10 medium pepperoni, inside dining only no carry out
$2 beers at DB's all day - DB's - Thursdays
Shrimp cocktails at DB's on Saturdays
Happy Hour & Reverse Happy Hour specials every night from 5pm-6pm, then again from 10pm-11pm - Starlight
Wing Wednesday and Chess Club every Wednesday at Long Draw Pizza
Wed. and Sat. 9 am to noon - Otra Vez thrift store open
Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00 - Community Garden
Weekly AA Meetings Thursdays at Big Bend Church 730PM
Free Mimosas at Venga every weekend
As it happens - Mostly Sunday and Wednesday afternoons on The Porch - pickers' jam - Just show up, start playing, and maybe more will come!
10/31 - Witchs' Dance -The Cactus Farm, Oct. 31st, 6:45 p.m
10/31 - Jim Craig Celebration of Life - Boathouse
Nov 1-4 - Tolbert Chili Cook-off
Nov 1 - CASI - Anything But Chili cook-off
Nov 1-5 - CASI Chili Cook-off
Nov 1 - Tolbert Chili Cookoff- The Moonshiners, Thomas Michael Railey, Sunny Sweeney
Nov 2 - Tolbert Chili Cookoff- The Scott Walker Band, Ellis Bullard, Gary P. Nunn
11/2 - Dia De Los Muertos - Ghost Town - 5ish
Nov 3 - Tolbert Chili Cookoff- Nathan Colt Young, Mike and the Moonpies
11/2 - Wayward Gypsies - High Sierra
11/2 - Dave Christensen - Boathouse
Nov 2 - CASI - Salsa, Buffalo Hot Wings, Beans Cook-off
Nov 3 - CASI - The Cactus Country Band
Nov 2 - CASI - Dance Party
Nov 3 - CASI - Dance Party
11/3 - Dave Christen - DB's
Nov 4 - Tolbert Chili Cookoff - Nik Parr and the Selfless Lovers, Los Pinche Gringos
Nov 4-5- CASI -The Six Sons of a Gun
11/11 - Fiesta de Fish birthday bash - Song swap - Boathouse
11/11 - The Stinky Wrinkles - La Kiva
11/11 - CRIBBAGE/HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT & BBQ - Ken & Joee May Barnes Scholarship - Horseshoe pits in Ghost Town 930AM
Nov 13 - The Red Elvises - Goat Pens
Nov 18 - Viva Terlingua 50th Anniversary Bash with Cosmic Bob - La Kiva
Thanks to David Kowal, Shawn Turvey, DB's Rustic Iron BBQ, Taner Alan Server, Long Draw Pizza, Terlingua Moon, Kate and others for helping out with this list.
SRSU Ghost Tour Schedule:
October 31st:
A special ghost tour on Halloween night in the Alpine Cemetery.
It will start at 9:00 pm and it is about 45 minutes long. Complimentary beverage included with admission. $20 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under and seniors 65+.
There will also be ghost tours in downtown Alpine on November 17 and 18 during Artwalk. Those will start at 7:30 and the meeting place is the Reata.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.bit.ly/sulross-theatre
We recommend folks make reservations as the tours fill up quickly. All proceeds go to theatre program scholarships.
the ArtWalk postcard party has been POSTPONED
NEW DATE: NOV 6TH
Reminder for our Members' Show, Artwork is due by Tuesday, October 31, 4:30pm.
Critique group: Change of Meeting location: We will meet the 2nd Wednesday (November 8th) in the room between the book store and the coffee shop at 11am… we are trying to think of a new name for our group and go on from there. This is a good opportunity to bring in your work in progress and share ideas and get inspired!
There is a Lajitas Utility District measure on the ballot for Precinct 7. Here is a link to the Big Bend Sentinel article about it.
BOIL WATER Rescind Notice
10/27/2023
https://www.studybuttewater.com/
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