Terlingua Moon - Vol. 35, No. 10 - March 4, 2024

TERLINGUA MOON
March 4, 2024                    
by Terlingua Thinking Team

"Democracy is based upon the conviction there are extraordinary possibilities in ordinary people." - Harry Emerson Fosdick

MARCH 5 IS PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
PEOPLE, PEOPLE, PEOPLE . . . the primary elections are here.  Early voting for Precincts 5, 6 & 7 has been dismal!  Less than 1% have voted in this election.  Get out there and vote Texans! Don't let a small percentage of people make big decisions that impact all of us. Primary Election Day is Tuesday, March 5th.

The primaries are important because this is your chance to decide what candidates from your party will be on the ballot in November.  Sample ballots for both parties are available from the Brewster County Elections Information website: http://www.brewstercountytx.com/vote/.  Information on candidates is available from a number of locations including https://www.vote411.org/ballot.  Remember, you cannot use your cell phone while voting but you can write down your choices and take that with you to the booth.

ELECTION DAY POLL LOCATIONS

PRECINCT 5
PANTHER JUNCTION VISITOR’S CENTER
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 7:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.

PRECINCTS 6 & 7
RED PATTILLO COMMUNITY CENTER
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 7:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.

Bring your photo ID and VOTE!! Your future depends on it.

COME HEAR THE GAUCHO STORIES
For any interested parties, This Thursday evening (March 7) at 6:00pm at the Cinnabar Theatre, I (Farmer) will be hosting a Recap/Q and A/Slideshow of her recent adventure racing horses in the Gaucho Derby in Patagonia last month. The outpouring of love and support from this community before, during, and after the race was very special to me and I can't thank you all enough. Come see me on Thursday and I'll tell you all about time-traveling and the wild shenangians had in the land of the Gauchos. BYOB and BYOQ (bring questions!). And as always, don't be afraid to come in your finest wigs and hats or your other favorite costume pieces or other esteemed outfits collecting dust in your closet. We're aiming to have a good time <3 (If you can’t make it, it will (hopefully) be recorded).

EARTH & FIRE GALLERY
For the month of March we welcome guest artist Lori Griffin. Come on down and check out her beautiful artwork! Reception will be March 16 from 5p-8p.

SIGN UP FOR NEW HEALTH PROGRAM
Do you (or someone you know) need help managing a chronic health condition? What about managing your prescribed medications?

The new COMMUNITY PARAMEDICINE program at Terlingua Fire & EMS can help you understand your health condition(s), regain independence, and improve your overall health!

Sign up today for this FREE program! Call TFEMS at 432-371-2536 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

COMMUNITY GARDEN
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 textile goods, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, Zoey's leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, including Kim's, many made with local stones, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and upcycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel, Sandy's super cute pop-up shop, Val's pastry cart 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...

We welcome new vendors. Flea market items are also 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.

MILKY WAY TREATS
Milky Way Treats Saturday morning bakery cart will be open at the Community Garden, every Saturday morning, 10am-sell out. Come by and see what’s cookin'! The ice cream trailer at The Boathouse is open Saturday-Monday, 4pm-9pm. Stop by for a cool treat! Thank you for your support, Terlingua!

TERLINGUA RANCH PROPERTY OWNERS’ POTLUCK
Please join your friends and neighbors at the monthly Property Owners’ Potluck the first Thursday of each month in the Bunkhouse.  This month’s potluck will be Thursday, March 7, 6:00 pm.  Please bring a dish to share.  The ranch will provide plates, cutlery, ice tea, and water.  For more information, call Marilynn at 432.371.2194.

TERLINGUA STAR PARTY
Join us Wednesday, April 3 for a celebration of Terlingua's dark skies at the ball fields at Canyon View Community Park.  Professional and amateur astronomers will give a tour of the night sky and provide telescope views during this free community event for International Dark Sky Week.

Event opens with booths and concession from Milky Way Treats at 8 pm, stargazing begins at 8:45 pm and ends by 10:30 pm.  You are encouraged to bring your own seating or chairs.  Please be considerate when using flashlights and other light sources during the event.

Thank you to Big Bend Citizens Alliance, Big Bend Ranch State Park, Big Bend National Park, McDonald Observatory, and DarkSky International for their time and support in this event.

MANY STONES
Ring at Many Stones has lots of new beans and spices.Needing to downsize. I have 40 egg
incubator, propane fridge. several electric chain saws, assorted water filters, pet carrier boxes,
found second banjo, 2 guitars, unused electric generator runs on gas or propane, Ten 150 watt
solar panels, electric garden tiller new unused, window AC unit used only one year. Lots of
new silver rings some with nice stones, new necklaces and lots of other items. Come check it
all out.

HAM RADIO LICENSE CLASS -- Charlie (N5CET) will be teaching a class to obtain your Technician Class Ham Radio License.  

March 3- April 28, Sunday afternoons 2-4 pm (skipping Easter)
Alpine Public Library  (meet in the parking lot at 1:45)
more info, email wa5roe@juno.com

BAD RABBIT
3/7/24
Tour of Outer Space
Hosted by Dr. Ottum on the Bad Rabbit Cafe Patio
7pm-8:30pm

Come get starry-eyed while learning about stars, planets, comets, galaxies, science and more underneath the night sky! View one of the darkest skies in the world through high-powered binoculars and astrophotography equipment on-site. Questions and curiosity encouraged! This event is free, family friendly and open to all visitors and ages (weather permitting).

3/8/24
Tour of Outer Space
Hosted by Dr. Ottum on the Bad Rabbit Cafe Patio
7pm-8:30pm

Come get starry-eyed while learning about stars, planets, comets, galaxies, science and more underneath the night sky! View one of the darkest skies in the world through high-powered binoculars and astrophotography equipment on-site. Questions and curiosity encouraged! This event is free, family friendly and open to all visitors and ages (weather permitting).

3/9/24
Live Music with Hogan & Moss at the Bad Rabbit Cafe
6pm-8:30pm

Bunkhouse Game Night (located under the Bad Rabbit Cafe)
2pm-10pm
Join us for a night of fun and games in the Bunkhouse at Terlingua Ranch Lodge (under the Bad Rabbit Cafe) with Monopoly, Uno, Twister, Sorry, Shuffleboard and more! Feel free to bring your own to share. Open to the public, all ages welcome. Drinks and snacks available for purchase.

CHILI PEPPER CAFE
Music 5:30-8:30

3/1 Blind Squirrel
3/8 Weird Old America
3/9 Moses Martinez
3/15 Moses Martinez
3/16 Moonshiners
3/23 Weird Old America
3/29 Moses Martinez
3/30 Bryn Moore

All March Sunday Matinee
11:30-2:30

STARLIGHT THEATRE
Music usually starts at 6:00.
3/4 - Jerome Efraim
3/8 & 3/9 - The Martin Brothers
3/5- Moonshiners - Roadrunners RV
3/6 - Landscapes and Night Skies Photo Tour - BBNP
3/7 - Kimmi Bitter & Westside Twang

LONG DRAW PIZZA
Wing Wednesday and Chess Club every Wednesday
3/6 - Caleb Wilbourn
3/7 - Dave Christen

BOATHOUSE
The music usually starts around 8 p.m., except Sundays, when there are often two bands.
3/4 - The Whitmores
3/6 - Cory Cross
3/7 - The Moonshiners
3/8 - Keegan McInroe
3/9 - Bill Palmer
3/10 - Dave Christen 5-7, NaniByrd 8-11
3/11 - Alex Teller
3/12 - Rory Hancock Band
3/13 - Open Mic

DB'S RUSTIC IRON BBQ
3/9 - Dave Christen
            
OTRA VEZ THRIFT STORE HOURS
Wed. and Sat. 9 a.m. to noon - open.

PORCH
As it happens - Mostly Sunday and Wednesday afternoons on The Porch - pickers' jam - Just show up, start playing, and maybe more will come!

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS
Where locals and visitors gather for breakfast and lunch in the Ghost Town!  Homecooked menu and great Big Bend Roasters coffee. We have freshly bakes blueberry muffins, delicious cinnamon rolls and  more sweets from CC’s bakery !!  Newspapers,  strong wifi and spectacular views.. A great place for food and conversation with a menu for everyone. .  Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders. .

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Terlingua's street tacos with great Mexican food from authentic recipes and side dishes big enough for a meal.  Steaks and more.Wednesday through Sunday -3 pm until 9 pm.   Call  432 371-2060  for take out via our drive through window.  Fun seating with beautiful views for dining in and BYOB!   

LOCALS FLEA MARKET
Located in La Kiva parking lot. 10 a.m.  No early birds.  All welcome to set up.  No fee. Val will be there with cinnamon rolls, kolaches, biscuits and more.

BUSY SPRING BREAK EXPECTED AT BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK

Spring in the Chihuahuan Desert lures many visitors to remote West Texas, especially during the months of March and April. Big Bend is experiencing record visitation and those who anticipate spending spring break 2024 in the park will need to plan ahead and be prepared.To view the full news release, please visit the Big Bend National Park news release page:
https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/newsreleases.htm

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING IN TERLINGUA
If you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we meet at 7:30 Thursday evening at the Big Bend Church, just north of the Post Office.

BIWEEKLY YOGA CLASS BY SUSANNAH AT CACTUS FARM
Beginners Yoga starts back on Tuesday, March 5th at the Cactus Farm at 6 pm.  It is free, but donations are welcomed. Easy poses and stretching in a calm soothing environment. Come join me every Tuesday & Thursday. Note:  There will be no classes Spring Break, March 10th thru the 16th. Please share this event with your friends. Thank you for encouraging me to keep moving.

HOUSEKEEPING JOB
Great opportunity for year-round locals

We are hiring for housekeeping positions.
- Serious inquires only.
- Must be legal to work.
- Average pay is $30 an hour.
- Daily access to internet or cell service required.
- You must supply your own vehicle. High clearance preferred, 4x4 is a huge advantage
- Interview and paid training period included.

Job sites we are hiring for are halfway between Study Butte and Terlingua Ranch.

If you are interested or have any questions call or text Molly @ 315-778-6059

PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA CSD
Everyone is invited to a Winter Concert and Folklorico Dance Performance. Wednesday, March 7th at 5pm at the Gym. Free Admission.

SANTA INEZ-TERLINGUA GHOSTTOWN CHURCH
Holy Eucharist service with Rev. Katie on Wednesday the 7th at 5:30pm. All are welcome.

WATER CATCHMENT TANKS
It WILL Rain Again! Will you be ready? TanksALot Terlingua has the largest inventory of Enduraplas water catchment tanks in South Brewster County! Available sizes: 100 to 5000 gallon. Tanks are Tax Exempt and come with a 10 year warranty. We also sell larger, metal Pioneer tanks (up to 27,000 gallons) which come with a 20 year warranty. Valves, pumps and filters also available. Delivery and installation available. Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge. Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)

BREWSTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT AGENDA FOR MARCH 5
http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Regular-Commissioners-Court-Meeting-Agenda-01.23.2024.pdf

MASSAGE
Local Residents & Seasonal Workers - $1/minute Massage Therapy available Every Tues: 12-6 @ Ruins Terlingua (off Kempf Road) & Every Wed: 12-6 @ Jackassflats Arena Lounge (behind Little Burro store). Schedule by Text (731) 699-0509 or by PM on FB/IG, Search "Kate Healy." Also, Tips above 10% go into a Massage Scholarship Fund for Locals.  Please inquire if you or someone you know is in need. Kate Healy Dykes, LMT - Tx Lic #135433 www.magicmesamassage.com

Local business and property owners are invited to consider the benefits of landscape rejuvenation including restoration of natural beauty and ecogical function without changing local character. Increasing native plants and transformimg stormwater runoff into an amenity while stopping erosion and providing habitat can also create inviting spaces that attract customers and promote a more vibrant streetscape and community. As a professional design firm serving land owners across America for the last 20 years, Eco-Logic is offering a FREE written strategy for any property. Visit www.ecologiclandscape.com to schedule one for your site.

THANK YOU
Looks like the word has gotten out. I don't go to the post office often, but I was there today. The bookshelves for the free book swap sure look great! Just books on shelves, no boxes lining the wall. Thanks, friends and neighbors, for doing your part!
(I posted a while back about the mess in the lobby after a chat with Lisa. She was ready to chuck it all.)