Terlingua MOON
December 29, 2015
Vol. 26 No. 52
by Anonymous

Sometimes I do just get to places just when God is ready to have someone click the shutter. ~Ansel Adams

Join us Friday, January 1st for the 26th annual Black Eyed Pea Off.  Turn in your peas on the porch in the Terlingua Ghostown  at 2pm sharp, $5.00 per entry.
Two Rules:  1) Have Fun  2) NO Beans.
   There will be live music (open mic), cake walk,"Hot Date Raffle", and a surprise "arrest", utilizing the old Terlingua jailhouse.
    For a $5.00 donation at 2 pm the public will get a bowl, spoon and a piece of cornbread
    This year's proceeds will go to Last Minute, Low Budget Productions Mercury Theater building fund.
    Come have your peas with us and enjoy good luck for the year 2016!!!

Starlight Theatre Restaurant & Saloon
Tue   12/29  -  Uh Clem
Wed  12/30  -  The Ghost Vipers
Thu   12/31  -  The Fabulous VorTexans  9pm
                      DB Rouse  6pm
Fri        1/1  -  Townes Tribute w/ Butch Hancock
                                            & Jimmie Dale Gilmore               Saturday, January 2nd - Neil Trammell will be having a CD Release Party. Hogan Sullivan (7:30) and Paul Nippert (6 pm) will get things started followed by Neil and his Turquoise Troubadours. There will be a $5 cover at the door.
Sun      1/3  -  Jeffro Greasewood  11am
Mon      1/4  -  Anne & The Ghosts
                     Paul Nipper  7:30pm
                    Hogan Sullivan 6pm
Sun      1/2  -  Jeffro Greasewood  11am
Mon      1/3  -  Anne & The Ghosts

Join us this week at The Boathouse.  We will have regular hours through the holidays.  Sunday through Monday 5-Midnight.  Saturday 5 p.m. - 1 a.m.  Dinner every evening from 5 - 9:30.
This week's music:
Tuesday, Dec. 29 - The Jitterbug Vipers!!!!  7 -10
Wednesday, Dec. 30 - Open Mic hosted by Jeffro Greasewood.  Sign up and music begin at 7.  Every one is welcome.  Musicians' Tips go to the Terlingua Crisis Center earmarked for the Food Bank.
Thursday, Dec. 31 - The Ghosts of Anne Wade
Friday, January 1 - Hamp & Janet.  HAPPY NEW YEAR
Sunday, January 3 - The Wolvertons: 6:30 p.m. and   GhostTown Gospel: 8 p.m.
Hope to see you soon.  Hope your New Year is among the best yet!

This week at High Sierra:
Tuesday, December 29 - Chet O'Keefe - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, December 30 - Miner's Ghost - 7:00 pm
Thursday, December 31 - Jim Keaveney Band - 8 pm - Till
Friday, January 1 - Dr. Fun - 7:00 pm
Saturday, January 2 - Saturday Afternoon Funday Hangover - Chris Wade and Friends - 2:00 pm
Sunday, January 3 - First Sunday Song Circle with Collie Ryan - 2:00 pm
Hank Wojz - 7:00 pm
Happy New Year Everyone!

Terlingua Ranch's Bad Rabbit Cafe:
New Year's Eve, Thursday December 31:  7 to 10:30 -- dance to old country songs with Charlie and Judy
Friday and Saturday - January 1 and 2 -- 6:30 to 8:30 pm  -  more of your favorite old country with Charlie and Judy, "Terlingua Fill-Harmonic Symphony."  Cooter will return next weekend.

Family Legacy Reunion
at LaKiva Saturday January 2nd, 2016 at 8 pm
Honoring the Music Legacy of Glenn Felts
Donations Appreciated - Suggested Donation $10
Gilmore, Hancock, and Whitmore Families
Featuring
Butch (Flatlanders) and Rory Hancock
Jimmie Dale (Flatlanders) and Collin Gilmore
The Entire Whitmore Family
with Alex and Marti Whitmore, Bonnie Whitmore, Eleanor and Chris Masterson
(The Mastersons)

Earth and Fire Gallery
TWO ARTISTS TO BRING IN THE NEW YEAR:
Earth and Fire Gallery in the Terlingua Ghost Town is pleased to announce that Sam Richardson, aka SAM•U•L, is the featured artist through Jan. 1.
Among the new works SAM•U•L will be showing include paintings, drawings and mixed media on the Burro Lady, Quanah Parker, Rooster Cogburn, and “The Ascension of the ‘57 Chevy.”
Three art books will be on display during the show, including “Twelve Lessons of the Desert,” about his years as a Big Bend River Guide; and his newest work “Football, Basketball, Baseball—Drawings, Sketches and Cartoons,” about his years as a sports announcer in Austin.
SAM•U•L is a Taos, New Mexico based artist and writer who has done an annual holiday show in the Ghost Town for the past four years.
Also at Earth and Fire, please show your support for the arts at the upcoming reception for Marty Walker Anderson from 4:00 to 7:00 on December 31st.
Anderson, an accomplished artist living in Durango, Colorado, paints acrylic southwest landscapes and cowboy art. With roots in the Big Bend - she was born in Marfa - Anderson spent time as a child on a ranch upriver from Presidio. Her grandparents were original settlers in Big Bend National Park, having lived at the head of Mariscal Canyon from 1910 to 1922.

Bringing in the NEW YEAR at The MOONDANCE ,
OPEN HOUSE ALL DAY ,BREAKFAST-SUPPER ,
YOU MAY BRING SOMETHING OR JUST APPEAR AND WE'LL FEED YOU ,
MUSICIANS PLEASE BRING INSTRUMENTS AND VOICES IT'S OPEN MIC,GAMES WELCOME

Terlingua Farmer's Market
Don't let the cold weather stop you from coming out to our first Farmer's Market of 2016!  We will have a fire going to keep you warm and some hot beverages, like coffee and tea.
We have fresh greens, fresh homemade breads and handmade goodies.
We will have a special vendor: Nan Clute.  She will be selling:
DogDannaa (bandannas for dogs)
Beaded bookmarks
Create your own banners
Driftwood mobiles
Photo note cards
Ghosttown 10am to 1pm
Thank you for all of your support!

Grand opening of the Terlingua Tanning Salon.  One hour organic tans only $25, by appointment only...
                                                                                                                                                                                                    "The Best Little Hair House in Texas"
At  Delia's Terlingua Store
Services by Patricia Rose
Haircuts for women   $20.00            Haircuts for Men    $15.00
 Color for hair available
Jan.  7-   3:00-7:00 pm         Jan. 8 -   10:00-7:00 pm      Jan. 9 -  10:00 - 7:00 pm
Every one get ready for your New Year 2016  
Number to call  915 345-4520    ask for Patricia    

    Notice: The Villa de la Mina is now under new ownership and we ask that you please
respect the no trespassing sign on that private property for liability insurance reasons
as the old resort is now undergoing reconstruction. Recording cameras have been installed.
At a future date the "Villa" will reopen to the public. RPH Caretaker

The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.  The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.

The All Energies Team would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year! We look forward to serving y’all in 2016. In stock: SHARP 150W panels for 12V solar power systems. Call 371-2950 or email casey@allenergies.net for more information. Stay warm, everybody!

SADIE MAE is a 6-year-old lab/hound mix who is as chill and affectionate as they come.  Nothing makes her happier than spending time with people and other dogs. SADIE doesn’t have the energy for rowdy games of play, but she’s delighted to mill around and wag her tail when it’s happening around her.  She has a knack for the tennis ball and appreciates games of fetch. She is great at returning affection by leaning against you. Whether she was lost or abandoned, SADIE is a dog who misses home life and a devoted owner. She hopes that she can start 2016 with a new family that loves her forever. SADIE is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on all shots. The Alpine Animal Shelter is open M-F from 10am to 6pm (closed 1-2pm) and by appointment on the weekends, located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road. All AAS animals are online at https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=TX1202 For more info email heatherthemule@gmail.com

Within the week, H2O 2 Go will move to Bee Mountain Hardware complex - weather permitting. Right now the parking lot is a mud lake; And we hear that it is likely to snow again over the New Year's weekend.  You might call the Burrs (2506), or the hardware store (3113) before you make a special trip in to town for water.

Sorry. No paper copies this week. Please share with your neighbors. AND, if you'd like a no paying job, we have need of deliverers. Send your resume to terlinguamoon@gmail.com 
JUST kidding. Let us know if you can help in a pinch.

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TERLINGUA MOON
Vol 26. No. 46 
December 22, 2015 


The answers, if they can be found anywhere, lie in the weird communal fabric of Terlingua, where solitude is not solitary and the shared struggle for survival achieves the motley grace of a desert parade. 
~ Robert Draper, from Texas Monthly 

by Million sMiles

Starlight Theatre Restaurant & Saloon
Tue   12/22  -  Uh Clem
Wed  12/23  -  The Whitmores
Thu   12/24  -  Dr. Fun
Fri     12/25  -  Winovino                          
Sat    12/26  -  Butch & Rory Hancock  8pm                                      Greg Harkins  5pm
Sun   12/27  -  Jeff Haislip 11am
Mon   12/28  -  Jacob Jaeger

Join us Friday, January 1st for the 26th annual Black Eyed Pea Off.  Turn in your peas on the porch in the Terlingua Ghostown  at 2pm sharp, $5.00 per entry.
Two Rules:  1) Have Fun  2) NO Beans. There will be live music (open mic), cake walk,"Hot Date Raffle", and a surprise "arrest", utilizing the old Terlingua jailhouse.
For a $5.00 donation at 2 pm the public will get a bowl, spoon and a piece of cornbread This year's proceeds will go to Last Minute, Low Budget Productions Mercury Theater building fund.Come have your peas with us and enjoy good luck for the year 2016!!!

The Boathouse will be open regular hours all week.  Our Friday Dinner Special will be extra special as it's Christmas Day!  Stay tuned to Facebook or give us a call!  432-371-2219
Wednesday 12/23, Open Mic hosted by Pat O'Bryan.  Sign up starts at 7 and musicians' tips, as always, will be donated to a community cause.  This week the tips will be going to the Terlingua Crisis Center earmarked for the Food Bank.
Friday  12/25 - Pat O'Bryan's Blue(s) Christmas 7-10 p.m.
Saturday  12/26 - BH favorites Jacob Jaeger and Greg Harkins are back!  Music is from 8-11 p.m.
Monday 12/29 -  None other than THE JITTERBUG VIPERS!!!!  7-10 p.m.
Hope you'll spend some of your holiday evenings with us! 

High Sierra Bar & Grill wishes everyone a very Merry Christmas!
This week at High Sierra:
Wednesday @ 7 PM  - The Miners Ghost
Thursday @ 7 PM - Patrick Smith & Friends
Friday @ 7 PM -  Jeff Haislip
Saturday @ 7 PM - Chet & friends
Sunday  @ 7 PM - The Jitterbug Vipers!!La Kiva
Following a fabulously successful debut at La Kiva last week by the legendary DJ Chuy we have invited him back for another session on Saturday the 26th of December.  That's the day after Christmas.  The best of Mexican music and some great country music thrown in for good measure
On Wednesday we will be having our regular open mic sessions.  Newcomers welcome.  Come and joint the fun with our host Cactus Jack.

Terlingua Farmer's Market
There will be no Farmer's Market this Saturday and we will resume next Saturday, next year.
Happy Holidays!

Through the holidays at Terlingua Ranch's
Bad Rabbit Cafe:
Friday - December 25 
- Christmas dinner 2 to 6 pm
with a little bit of Christmas music
Saturday - December 26 -  6:30 to 8:30 pm
- Your favorite old country songs- Charlie & Judy
(part of "The  Terlingua Fill-Harmonic Symphony")
Sunday December 27 -  9 to 11 am
Sunday morning instrumental music
(waltzes, tangos) with  "Terlingua Tanz Lite"
Thursday December 31- 7 to 10:30 pm 
Early New Year's Eve -- dance to old country songs with Charlie and Judy
Friday and Saturday - January 1 and 2 -- 6:30 to 8:30 pm - more of your favorite old country with Charlie and Judy

Join us for Christmas Carols at the Ghost Town Church on Christmas Eve at 4pm, Followed by Mass at 4:30pm with the Rev. Kay Jennings of Alpine, part of the Big Bend Episcopal Mission. Justin Rodriguez from Alpine will be coming down to play classical guitar during the service.  All Welcome.

Otra Vez
We hope you and your families are having a Wonderful Holiday Season.  As you probably know Betty Reed is moving to Montana where her family is located.  We are very sorry to lose our friend who has helped the community in so many ways.  We are having a $5.00 bag sale on Saturday December 26th and are dedicating the proceeds to Betty to help her get relocated.  
Please come to our Bag Sale to help Betty.

The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.  The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.

 Big hat Dave is looking for a place to move to that is for sale and/or needs improvements or remodel.  I will work for rent or an extra room.  I have local references.  My current place is selling mid January and I must move February 1st.  I keep a clean house and my word is good.  If anyone can help me find a place call me at
(361) 360-4561.Shot Time Liquors Huge Holiday Sale!

Shot Time Liquors
5-25% off all Liquor and Wine!  Discounts at the Smoke Shop & Amorous Armoire too.  TWO DAYS ONLY, Dec 23rd & 24th. Don't forget your last minute stocking stuffers.
 This is the last time we have to talk about eggnog, right?  We have the booze free kind if you like to add your own.
Open as long as the law allows, Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM.
 Closed December 25th and January 1st as required by TABC regulations.

FREE READING GLASSES !!! In the Christmas Spirit of Giving, Randoff's Big Bend BBQ is partnering with The Guest Chamber Ministry in "A Mission For Vision" Saturday December 26, We will be Giving away Free "New " Reading Glasses! From 11 am -2pm NO PURCHASE NEEDED!! Wishing All A Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!!!

Family Legacy Reunion
at LaKiva Saturday January 2nd, 2016 at 8 pm
Honoring the Music Legacy of Glenn Felts
Donations Appreciated - Suggested Donation $10
Gilmore, Hancock, and Whitmore Familes
Featuring
Butch (Flatlanders) and Rory Hancock
Jimmie Dale (Flatlanders) and Collin Gilmore
The Entire Whitmore Family
with Alex and Marti Whitmore, Bonnie Whitmore, Eleanor and Chris Masterson
(The Mastersons)

All Energies has 12V solar panels in stock now! Our SHARP 150W panels are just $140 each. These will sell out fast, so pick up some today! On sale for December: the Schneider CONEXT Inverter/Charger is a seriously heavy-duty piece of equipment for just $1230 (tax included). This unit produces 120 or 240 Volts for 2,500 total Watts of electricity. It works with the grid, or solar power, or generator power, or any combination of all three!  You’re not going to find a better price on this inverter anywhere! Email casey@allenergies.net or call 371-2950 for more info. Casey Colando Solar Power Specialist 

In Boquillas we are Ready!
Tamales, Empanadas, Mexican Sopapillas and Traditional Bread
One sale from December 20 to January 5th.
You can also send an email or visit our Facebook Page
We can cook your especial order for Christmas
Boquillascommunity@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/Boquillas-Community-442820902543539/?fref=ts
The BOQUILLAS COMMUNITY group is comprised of women who develop projects to improve the quality of life in their community, on this occasion we are presenting a rich variety of delicious homemade food that we invite you to try and bring home to your family for the holiday.
Hello friends! On Saturday we bake bread in Boquillas. 

Would any of you like to buy? And we have a special week of tamales and other delicious meals. I can take your order to PJ or Terlingua ;) Send me a message on Facebook. Gama Gmita
https://www.facebook.com/gama.mh?fref=ufi


Many Stones has lots of nice jewelry for Christmas, new guitars, air plants in bloom, knives, Cacti and mineral specimens.

Let's remember that Reality TV shows are not necessarily real. I've lived here 30 yrs and I think it's time to stop talking bad about our lands. If you love the Big Bend it loves you back and becomes the Good Lands. Felice Navidad y'all! JoJo

Thanks, Moon - you all got Raydar adopted locally by posting him last week. Thank you so much! (Even bigger thanks from Raydar too...)
GORDY is a 72-pound lap dog.  This super-sweet, giant-headed male brindle pit bull is 3 years old and gets along great with dogs of all ages and sizes, and every person he meets, too.  He can run and play with the best of them, but he can also lean against you wagging his tail, or preferably sit on your lap, definitely not realizing his size.  Probably if you laid down on his dog bed he’d spoon with you immediately.  Everyone at the shelter loves this big guy and he will happily fit into a household where he’s involved in everyone’s activities.  GORDY is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all shots. The Alpine Animal Shelter is open M-F from 10am to 6pm (closed 1-2pm) and by appointment on the weekends, located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road.
All AAS animals are online at https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=TX1202 For more info email heatherthemule@gmail.com

Dear Radio Friends, 
Marfa Public Radio wishes you and yours the happiest of holidays. 
We have programming specials on 93.5 FM through the end of the year, including Pink Martini's Joy To The World and Festivo Alt.Latino, as well as returning favorites Tinsel Tales, Jazz Piano Christmas, and A Christmas Carol. And the week wouldn't be complete without our annual broadcast of "The Night Before Christmas, In Texas That Is."
 And please consider Marfa Public Radio - your non-profit and non-commercial radio station - for a tax-deductible year-end donation. 
Thank you,
Tom Michael, General Manager, 
Marfa Public Radio

Unknown cache of letters mailed to Ghostown may rewrite history
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/2015/12/unknown-cache-letters-mailed-ghost-town-may-rewrite-history-big-bend-national-park

Regular meeting of the Brewster County Commissioners Court - Tuesday, December 22nd at 9 am in Alpine

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The Terlingua Moon
Dec. 15th, 2015 ~ Vol. 26  ~ # 50
By South County Mud Clowns

Brewster County Veterans Service Office Phone Line - The Brewster County Judge's Office would like to update everyone on the  contact status of Veterans Service Office, Mr. Gerardo Gonzalez. Phone number 432-837-6219.  The secondary line, 432-837-4403, is currently working and has voicemail   His office hours are Wednesday and Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  On behalf of the County, Judge Cano apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused our Veterans and if anyone needs any assistance they can contact his office at 432-837-2412.                

UPCOMING COMMISSIONERS COURT DATES BELOW:
Commissioners Court Regular Meeting / December 22, 2015, at 9:00   A.M., Commissioners Courtroom
Commissioners Court Called Meeting / December 29, 2015, 10:00 a.m.,   Marathon Community Center

The Painted Feather Gallery, located in the Ghost Town, will reopen as of Monday, the 14th of December, in the small building next door to the Rio Vet Services Office. I will be offering new works by myself (Dani) as well as other local artists. 10% discount on all art work thru 1-1-16. I have a new line of hand painted recycled apparel, (Chisos Rose). I will also have a few ( Terlingua Lites) light fixtures by none other than our own Doc Sam. Come by and visit and see what’s new! Open from 2 to 5 most days.

Christmas Caroling at the Corral  December 19 at 6:30 pm
South County Music Corral - 1 Mile in on the Terlingua Ranch Road.

The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.  The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.

Pinky's BBQ - open Monday - Wednesday 11-3    Located next to Bee Mountain Hardware

The 5-gallon bottled water source – formerly known as H2O 2 Go - will be moving to Bee Mtn. Hardware in the very near future.  Tom & Karen are eager to serve our long-standing clientele and to welcome you all as new customers.  The water is delicious and is from the same source as always, The Water Factory. There is no other water that comes close to the clear, clean taste.  H2O 2 Go is “The one you drink.”

Soup's On at the Chili Pepper!
Monday: Tortilla
Tuesday:  Beef Vegetable
Wednesday:  Beef Minestrone
Thursday:  Chicken Noodle
Friday:  Meatball
Saturday:  Potato Cheese
Sunday:  Lentil       

The Boathouse  -  with a full bar and dinner served daily  from 5 - 9:30 p.m.  Opens at 5 p.m. ‘til midnight -  Sun. through  Fri.  Closes @  1 a.m. Sat. night.  This week's music: Wed.  - Special Open Mic,  hosted by Santa himself - around 8 or so.  This week's Open Mic will be dedicated to Mark eYebAll Kneeskern and the Musicians' Tips will be donated to the Children's Summer Art Camp founded in his honor. Thurs. - Trevor Hickle & Pat O'Bryan. 7-10 p.m.  **  Fri. - The Jim Keaveney Band 7-10 p.m.  Sat - Marc Utter. 8-11 p.m. Keep up with us on Facebook for specials and other news, including our weekly Friday Dinner Special. A safe and happy holiday season to you and yours.

Shot Time Liquors   Jill got help picking out new booze!  New eggnog?  Evan Williams eggnog 750mL bottle is just $9.74 and delicious! Smirnoff Peppermint Twist is refreshing and lightly sweet, a wonderful addition to eggnog or a chocolate martini, 750mL bottle is $20.42.  Over a dozen new items arrived last week. Open as long as the law allows, Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM. Closed December 25th and January 1st as required by TABC regulations.

Christmas on the Border, Boquillas Santa Clause, Objets D'Art,
L I G H T Show Benefit       and more…. Details below.   

Kathy's Resale Shop will be open on Thursday and Friday from noon to 5 pm! Come by and find the perfect holiday outfit! Located next the the Party Barn off of Hwy 118.
Wordsmiths hone your craft for Thurs, January 28th! Word-OFF 2016! La Kiva Cave Room!

HELP WANTED. Experienced drywall mudder needed for a small residential job. Potential for more work if results are good. Please call Sara at 371-2902 for more info.

RAYDAR was in the Moon back in the beginning of September and this special little guy is still at the Shelter…. He is currently Alpine’s longest-sheltered dog resident, and has been waiting for his happy home since July. Even though there are younger and perhaps cuter dogs in the shelter, there’s no other dog like RAYDAR. RAYDAR is a little terrier mix with an immediately endearing personality. He’s friendly with everyone (people and dogs), listens well and barely barks. He’s 8 years old and 28 lbs, and loves to walk and prance around with his toys. Despite his age, he’s spry and spunky. RAYDAR is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all shots. The Alpine Animal Shelter is open M-F from 10am to 6pm (closed 1-2pm) and by appointment on the weekends, located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road. All AAS animals are online at https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=TX1202 For more info emailheatherthemule@gmail.com

L I G H T Show benefits Young Terlingua Artists! Sat . Dec . 19 . at the Starlight Theatre. a MaRk KnEeSkErN Parrrrrty! Music...costumes...dancing...A R T ! Doors open at 5 and dancing at 9ish! Hey, all you illuminating artists: bring your creations to the stage door on Tues from 1-4 pm or Sat from 10 am - noon. Viva EYEball!

Christmas on the Border at the Barton Warnock Visitors Center Featuring Terlingua Community Choir, Terlingua School District Roadrunner Band, The Folklorico Dancers, San Vincente School Band on steel drums, Christmas Stories, Refreshments Wednesday, December 16 at 6:30 pm

Want to help Santa deliver Christmas Cheer to the tiny town of Boquillas? 
Go here: http://terlinguamusic.com/santa/

Objets D'Art  The new 2016 Terlingua Artists Calendar is on sale now.  Available for only $14, you'll get 14 stunning images from a variety of local artists.  Get yours at the Chile Pepper Cafe, The Cottonwood, Terlingua Trading Company, Shot Time Liquors, and the High Sierra.

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TERLINGUA MOON
7 December 2015
Vol. 26, No. 48

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“During your life, everything you do and everyone you meet rubs off in some way. Some bit of everything you experience stays with everyone you've ever known, and nothing is lost. That's what is eternal, these little specks of experience in a great, enormous river that has no end.”  Harriet Doerr


Celebration of Life.  The High Sierra Bar & Grill & El Dorado Hotel family would like to invite everyone to a Celebration of Life honoring our friend Jeff "Dock" Reidy on Thursday, December 10th at the High Sierra Bar & Grill. The celebration will begin at High Noon with a Lone Star Beer toast to our beloved Dock. Bring your guitars and musical instruments and best "Dock" stories so we can enjoy the afternoon story telling and honoring Dock to his family that will be here to take in Dock’s legacy spoken from the friends that knew him the best. Dock spent most afternoons sitting with his best friend "Little Man" right outside the bar entertaining our guests and we will forever be grateful for Dock's friendship. RIP Dock you will be missed.


Starlight Theatre
Tuesday 12/8 - Dale Marsh
Wednesday 12/9 - The Whitmores (Community Choir with Santa, elves and complimentary cocoa and cookies at 6:30)
Thursday 12/10 - Dana Louise
Friday 12/11 - Chet O'Keefe                        
Saturday 12/12 - Bruce Salmon
The Starlight will be open for Brunch on Sunday, December 13 but closed for dinner for our employee holiday party.  We will be open both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with regular hours.  We wish all a very happy holiday season!

 This Week at The Boathouse
Wednesday:  Open Mic hosted by Jeffro Greasewood 7 p.m. until the music stops.  All are welcome.  Musicians’ Tips to be donated to the Barton Warnock Children’s Holiday Celebration.
Thursday:  6:30 p.m.  Amber Harrison, Ranger with Barton Warnock Visitor Center, will give a presentation on Forensic Anthropology.  8 p.m.  Music with Melissa Greener of Nashville.
Friday AND Saturday:  Music with Amy Sue Berlin, Dana Louise & Lost John 7 p.m. on Friday and 8 p.m. on Saturday.  Stay tuned to Facebook for our Friday night dinner special.
We will be closed on Sunday, December 13, for our employee holiday celebration.

Espresso… Y Poco Mas located at La Posada Milagro Guesthouse in the heart of the Ghost Town is open daily. Sunday-Wednesday 7:30am-2pm and Thursday-Saturday 7:30am-3pm.  We offer breakfast and lunch. We have the best burritos and coffee in town. We have homemade tortillas, Tamales, homemade sweet breads and much more!! Wi-Fi available. Come see us!!   For guesthouse reservations call 432.371.3044 or 310.991.1058 or online at www.laposadamilagro.net


Earth and Fire Gallery.  Sam Richardson will be guest artist at Earth and Fire Gallery in the Ghost Town, between Christmas and New Years. This year’s show will feature new works including “The Burro Lady,” “Terlingua Lowbrow,” plus, plus. Watch for info on an opening reception.

L I G H T Show! Sat. Dec. 19. at the Starlight Theater. a MaRk KnEeSkErN Parrrrrty!  Music...costumes...dancing...A R T ! Hey, all you illuminating artists: for more info on delivering your art, contact Crystal: studio@crystalallbright.com. We need most work by Monday (14th) or Tuesday (15th) next week. Updates on the event FB page, too. Viva EYEball!

 TERLINGUA FARMER' S MARKET.  Come and join us this Saturday from 10am to 1pm and shop for handmade breads, fresh greens and homemade jewelry and gifts!  We will not have a Farmers Market on Saturday the 26th, so see you this Saturday or next year!  The community garden still needs more empty milk/no milk cartons and tent poles. Thanks to who have been bringing these in!  HAPPY HOLIDAY

Otra Vez.  Our Winter Hours are 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Every Wednesday and Saturday until Christmas.  We have new Coats, Kids Hats, Gloves and Socks.

 On sale this December at All Energies: the Schneider CONEXT Inverter/Charger 55 pounds of solid power. This unit produces 120 or 240 A/C Volts for 2,500 total Watts of electricity. It works with the grid, or solar power, or generator power, or any combination of all three!  Discounted to $1,142 (+ tax) for the month of December-- you’re not going to find a better price on this inverter anywhere! Email casey@allenergies.net or call 371-2950 for more info.



Cycletek (371-2569) is your local source for all Generac home standby/commercial backup power products.  Cycletek installs, maintains and performs any and all warranty work required on your Generac product.  Please call for estimates.  We are having a special on in-stock portables listed below.  These are out-the-door prices (including sales tax).
IX800 inverter demo-$280 with full factory warranty
IX2000 inverter demo-$450 with full factory warranty
IX2000 inverter new-$535 with factory warranty
IQ2000 inverter new-$760 with factory warranty
GP5500 LPG on rolling cart-$790 with factory warranty
Check it out...you won't be able to beat these prices on the Internet, and they are here in stock locally...one of each.

 TERLINGUA TOOL RENTAL Jimmy Taylor, owner 371-2621 Time to build something? Come see us!

Residential & Commercial Design for South Brewster County.  Call Jeff @ Draftex, LLC 830-739-6986

Many Stones, located on Hwy 118 just south of 170, now has a 17-species inventory of interesting Tillandsia plants commonly know as air plants with some about to bloom. We also have lots of new jewelry items, more beautiful mineral specimens and several nice new acoustic guitars. Seasons Greetings.

 The Big Bend Arts Council Holiday Miniature Show is going on at Gallery on the Square in Alpine. The show features original work no more than 36" square (small enough to fit in your loved one's stocking?) You are invited to an opening reception on Friday, December 11, from 5 - 7. Refreshments are provided. Come and support your local artists who represent south county in this gallery: Zoey Sexton, who creates unique one-of-a-kind leatherwork,  long-time resident Feather Radha, who has a creative eye for detail from the natural world, and Mary Paloma Diesel, who has three miniature watercolor pieces in the show. Also see the work of many more talented Big Bend artists and meet them in person.

Randoff's BBQ will be closed Saturday, December 12th, as Paw Paw Randoff will be "rand off" to see his new grand daughter Sage Olivia! We will be back to "meat" everybody on Saturday, December 19th!

The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.  The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.

Alpine Animal Shelter LADY is a lovely little Beagle/Border Collie mix who is eager for love and confused to be abandoned at the shelter. Still, she’s ready to give love another go. At 26 pounds, she is a great size for riding in the car, snuggling in your lap, and enjoying the outdoors. She is certainly capable of being a running and hiking partner, despite her petite size. LADY is 2-years-old, well-mannered, spayed, micro chipped, and up to date on all shots. The Alpine Animal Shelter is open M-F from 10am to 6pm (closed 1-2pm) and by appointment on the weekends, located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road. All AAS animals are online at https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=TX1202 For more info email heatherthemule@gmail.com

Shot Time Liquor.  New! Studebaker Whiskey cocktails, Old Fashion and Manhattan, 750mL for $30.63. No muddling or mixing required just add an orange wedge or a cherry. Open as long as the law allows, Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM. Closed December 25th and January 1st as required by TABC regulations.

Please send your Moon submissions to TerlinguaMoon@gmail.com no later than noon on Monday for that week’s edition.

TERLINGUA MOON

Vol. 26, No. 48

Dec. 1, 2015

by MaeWestern

"Nothing begins when it begins, and nothing's over when it's over." ~ Margaret Atwood

Christmas on the Border

Please join us at the Barton Warnock Visitor Center on Wednesday, Dec.16 for a Christmas on the Border Celebration at 6:30.  Music, dancers and refreshments will be featured. The Terlingua  Community choir, the TCSD school band, TCSD students and the Folklorico Dancers will be performing.  Santa may even show up for the festivities!

This week at The Boathouse

We would first like to express our appreciation to everyone who packed The Boat this past Thanksgiving week.  

This coming week:

Wednesday - Open Mic #46 hosted by Jeffro Greasewood.  Music/ sign-up starts and 7 and goes until the music stops which usually means at closing. Everyone is welcome and this week’s Musicians’ Tips will be donated to the Terlingua Community Garden.

Thursday, December 3 - Bryn & Jeff from 7-10

Friday, December 4 - Bruce Salmon with special guest from 7-10

Saturday, December 5 - Moses Martinez from 8-11.  

Our Friday dinner special will be announced in a day or so.  Stay tuned to our Facebook page for more information.

Starlight Theatre Restaurant & Saloon

Tue   12/1 - Uh Clem

Wed  12/2 - Uncle Pat

Thu   12/3 - Moses Martinez

Fri     12/4 - Hogan & Moss                             

Sat    12/5 - Doug Strahan 

Sun   12/6 - Brunch with Bruce Salmon & Doug Strahan

Randoff’s Big Bend BBQ

“Meat Me”@ Randoff’s Big Bend BBQ This Saturday from 11am-2pm Or ‘Till Sold Out! Pecan Smoked Chopped Brisket Sandwiches. Enjoy $1.00 Bud Light, Coors Light and Sierra Nevada Longnecks with Sandwich purchase. Watch College Football on the Big Screen or Relax on the back porch! Come See Us, We’ll Be Glad To “Meat Ya”!

Cycletek

Cycletek is your local source for all Generac home standby/commerical backup power products. Cycletek installs, maintains and performs any and all warranty work required on your Generac product. Please cal for estimates. We are having a special on in-stock portables listed below. These are out-the-door prices (including sales tax).

IX800 inverter demo-$280 with full factory warranty

IX2000 inverter demo-$450 with full factory warranty

IX2000 inverter new-$535 with factory warranty

IQ2000 inverter new-$760 with factory warranty

GP5500 LPG on rolling cart-$790 with factory warranty

Check it out...you won’t be able to beat these prices on the internet, and they are here in stock locally...one of each.

First Saturday

Mark your calendar for the First Saturday at the Earth and Fire Gallery Dec. 5th. All local artists are invited to share their work on our gallery grounds. Bring a display and buy and sell. The more, the merrier! No charge.

Terlingua Ghostown Shop Local Day

Saturday, Dec. 5th. 10-20% off all regular merchandise and services. Terlingua Trading Co., Earth and Fire Gallery, and Espresso y Poco Mas customers.

The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30pm at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte. The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.

Otra Vez

Now that fall is here we have fall clothes. Check out our Halloween display. You may find your favorite costume or decorative items. We are open the first and third Saturdays and while we are working on Wednesdays. Hours are 9am to noonish. Please donate only good, clean clothes. If you won’t wear it, we can’t sell it.

Terlingua Trading Company Annual Sale

20% off merchandise; 10% off books. Saturday, Dec. 5. Hours 10am-8pm, in the Terlingua Ghost Town.

Terlingua Tool Rentals

Jimmy Taylor, owner, 371-2621. Tools for all your construction needs or projects. 

All Energies

All Energies has a shipment of 12V SHARP 150W solar panels arriving soon! These panels are gently used, WITH WARRANTY, for just $140 EACH. Call to reserve yours while supplies last. Or call us today to pre-order NEW SolarWorld (MADE IN USA) panels! Email casey@allenergies.net or call 371-2950 for more information!

Terlingua Community Garden/Farmers Market

Happy First Day of December!

We now have new email address: terlinguacommunitygarden@gmail.com

If you have by empty milk/non milk cartons AND old tent poles, please bring them by the garden anytime. Thank you!

Come by the Farmer’s Market this Saturday to shop for holiday gifts!

10am-1pm

Let’s grow together!

Shot Time Liquor

We now carry Tecate Light 7.42 for 6-pack bottles, also new is Hornitos Plata 750mL for 32.48.  Come check out our new Zollie Glass skulls! 

Open as long as the law allows, Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM.

 Closed December 25th and January 1st as required by TABC regulations.

Advent and Christmas at Santa Inez, Terlingua

St. James Episcopal Church in Alpine will observe Advent with services each Sunday at 11 o’clock: Morning Prayer on December 6 and Holy Eucharist on December 13 and 20. Holy Eucharist will be celebrated in Terlingua at Santa Inez in the Ghostown at 5 p.m. on December 5.

In addition to Sunday services, St. James will host a concert of Advent music on December 4 at 6 p.m. The concert is free and a reception with the artist, Karrin Ford, follows.

On December 12, the Centering Prayer group will observe a half day retreat from 8:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The retreat is free and open to all who have begun or who are interested in learning more about this Christian form of meditation. No previous experience is necessary.

On Christmas Eve, there will be community caroling at Santa Inez at 4 p.m. followed by the Holy Eucharist at 4:30. In Alpine, St. James’ Christmas Eve service of Holy Eucharist begins at 9 p.m.

On Christmas Day, St. James will celebrate Holy Eucharist at 10:30 a.m.

On December 27, St. James will hold Morning Prayer at 11 a.m.

St. James is located at Ave. A and N. 7th St. in Alpine and Santa Inez is at the top of the hill in the Ghostown in Terlingua. Both congregations form the Big Bend Episcopal Mission, the Episcopal Church in Brewster County.

Flea Market

Join us next Saturday, December 5, for the last Flea Market of the Year.  We have a lot of Christmas ideas and decorations.  We are still set up at Green Desert Living, just south of the Terlingua Ranch turnoff.  We begin around 8:00 am and end around 2:00 pm.  Everyone welcome!!  Vendors are encouraged to join us.  Hope to see you there!!!

Opera Festival Marfa

Marfa Live Arts is presenting an ambitious program this weekend with four free events over the course of three days in collaboration with opera luminaries from around the world. The Fire Island Opera Festival: Marfa will be December 4-6, 2015 in locations around Marfa such as Jett’s Grill at the Hotel Paisano, USO Marfa Visitors Center, Crowley Theater, and Dixon Water Foundation’s Mimms Ranch. The weekend kicks off with a performance at Jett’s Grill at 9pm Friday. Saturday, beginning at 11:30 am students of all ages are invited for opera voice lessons at the USO Marfa Visitors Center. A seven-tableaux program will start at 7:30 pm Saturday at the Crowley Theatre, and on Sunday at 1 pm hikers at the Mimms Ranch will be accompanied by a cappella opera singers. For more information visit www.marfalivearts.org.

The Dude

THE DUDE is a young, fun, Jack Russell Terrier mix, with many typical JRT traits. Nine times out of ten, he is standing on top of his doghouse when you pass by, which says a lot about his personality. He’s not opposed to being scooped into your arms, but he will try to sit on your shoulder. He’s social with dogs and other people, loves to run around and keep an eye on everything and feels entitled to get involved wherever you are. THE DUDE is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all shots. He weighs 17 pounds and is full-grown. The Alpine Animal Shelter is open M-F from 10am to 6pm (closed 1-2pm) and by appointment on the weekends, located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road. All AAS animals are online at https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=TX1202 For more info email heatherthemule@gmail.com.

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Wise Words

“Kindness begets kindness. It’s contagious. It multiplies exponentially when shared. It is free - and while you are paying it forward kindness is paying back dividends to you. With changed attitudes towards our fellow man, perhaps, just maybe, positive interactions become contagious and we can tip the balance. Although a simple concept, the trick is going to be in the spreading of the word. I challenge you, my friends, to be kind to one another, volunteer, smile to a stranger, lend a hand when and where you can. In short, be nice. Be kind. It is possible to change this world for the better, one act of kindness at a time. Kindness immediately makes changes for you and those around you. With the rush to the end of the year, the demands of our daily lives, and the heart-breaking news events we can forget the power of kindness to create joy, ease anxiety and depression, increase happiness and promote peace.” ~Lorelei Maria Freiler

Have some news you want included in the Moon? Send your submissions to the Terlingua Moon by Monday noon to be included in that week’s edition. Email to terlinguamoon@gmail.com. Next week’s Moon by TwEyelight Raven!

Terlingua MOON
November 24, 2015
Vol. 26 No. 47
By Anonymous

Resale shop open Thursday & Friday noon to 5pm. Located highway 118 next to laundry mat between Bob's massage studio & big bend overland tours. Next to party barn. Kathy Wisdom

Terlingua Community Garden
Come visit the  garden and see what is growing!
We always need volunteers! Mondays and Thursdays in the morning. Big thanks to volunteers that have been coming :)
The garden is asking for old milk or non dairy milk paper cartons (empty, of course) and old tent poles. Please drop them off at the garden anytime. Thank yooooooou!
The fabulous Pat O'Bryan will be grace us with his musical talent at the Terlingua Farmer's Market on Saturday, November 28th from 11 am to 1 pm.

CANCELLED DUE TO RAINFALL AND COLD PREDICTIONS !!!!!
Sat 28th Chuckwagon Pot luck ;( ;( ;(
Please let everyone know that we feel like the weather is going to be to miserable to be in outdoor pavilion for Chuckwagon Pot luck !!! frown emoticon
We wish for everyone to be comfortable and have fun which will be tough outdoors this weekend
Also concerns for evening parking in the mud at OK Corral ......
So we are very sorry to CANCEL !!!! But stay tuned there will be better weather days ahead ........
PLEASE TELL ANYONE YOU THINK MIGHT HAVE WISHED TO ATTEND
THANK YOU

Earth and Fire Gallery Planning ahead for community Christmas shopping, mark your calendar for the First Saturday at the Gallery December 5th. All local artists are invited to share their work on our Gallery grounds. Bring a display and buy and sell. The more the merrier! No charge.  AND we are featuring 10% off most everything in the Gallery.  AND we ship!

The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.  The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.

Thanksgiving Week at The Boathouse!!!
Regular hours this week.  5 p.m. - Midnight/ M-F and 5 pm - 1 a.m. on Saturday.  In addition to our regular menu (including Redbeard's Calzones), we'll have the following specials.
Monday - Special Chopped Pork BBQ Sandwich
Wednesday - Special Chopped Beef BBQ Sandwich
Friday - Ahi Tuna
The music is going to be great again this week!
Wednesday – Open Mic #45 hosted by Jeffro Greasewood.  Musicians' tips donated to the Terlingua Food Bank (last week $88 from tips went to the Food Bank to help with extra Thanksgiving needs).  Thanks to everyone who continues to come out to support Open Mic and our community.  This past week was amazing - musicians from near and far!
Friday – 7 p.m. Chris McWilliams followed by the Jim Keaveny Band from 8-11
Saturday -  Moses Martinez (8 - 11)
Hope to see you soon at The Boat!!

Design Professional in South Brewster County.
What a concept!  Residential and Commercial work.
Call Jeff Gavin @ Draftex LLC, 830-739-6986

RUFFY is a small mixed breed dog of a gorgeous if mysterious nature – a self-sufficient little guy who loves his walks, gets along with all his various kennel-mates, and he would be very happy with a yard to play in when he is not snoozing at your feet. RUFFY is a little shy but is looking forward to finding love again in his new home. RUFFY is housebroken and is kid-approved! He would be happy to have another dog-friend in his new digs. RUFFY is about 2 years old. He looks like a big dog but he weighs only 24 lbs. He is neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on all shots. The Alpine Animal Shelter is open M-F from 10am to 6pm (closed 1-2pm) and by appointment on the weekends, located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road. All AAS animals are online at https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=TX1202 For more info email heatherthemule@gmail.com

When Your Done With The Thursday Turkey , and Finished with Black Friday, Come Out To Randoff's Big Bend BBQ For Brisket & Beer Saturday!!  $1.00 Bud Light, Coors Light and Sierra Nevada Until Sold Out! With The Purchase Of Our Pecan Smoked Brisket Sandwich. We are located inside Far Flung's Oasis Lodge in Back behind the office. Open 11am-2pm Or Till Sold Out!  C'mon Let's Eat! We'll Be Glad To "Meat Ya"!

All Energies has a shipment of 12V SHARP 150W solar panels arriving soon! These panels are gently used, WITH WARRANTY, for just $140 EACH. Call to reserve yours -- while supplies last. Or call us today to pre-order NEW SolarWorld (MADE IN USA) panels! Email casey@allenergies.net or call 371-2950 for more information!

Starlight Theatre Restaurant & Saloon
Tue   11/24 - Uh Clem
Wed  11/25 - The Whitmores
Thu   11/26 - Trevor Reichman
Fri     11/27 - Bruce Salmon                          
Sat    11/28 - Butch & Rory Hancock
Sun   11/29 - Brunch with Brandi Humberson

Becoming Mechanic Center:  the fuel filter is probably the most important part of your car, it's the thing that makes it go vroom vroom! Be sure you take care of it. 371-2694.

I would like to thank every establishment and individual that helped with the Joee Barnes memorial! We have raised over $3000 now! It was raining and cold but y'all came out and made it a huge success. Thank you so much! I'm proud to have such great neighbors    and friends!    Travis Jenks

Shot Time Liquor
 OMG! What should I take to Thanksgiving dinner!?  How about pie? Fulton's Harvest cream liqueur comes in Apple and Pumpkin pie flavors, just $14.15 for a 750ml bottle.  Piehole Whiskey comes in Apple, Cherry, and Pecan flavors, 750ml bottle is just 18.33.
Please plan accordingly as Shot Time will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.
Open as long as the law allows, Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM.
 Closed November 26th, December 25th, and January 1st as required by TABC regulations.

At La Kiva this week:
Wednesday the 25th Open Mic with Jack Knight at 7:30 pm.
Friday the 27th come enjoy the musical stylings of Jon Hogan and Maria Moss at 7pm.
In other news, our Chef, Elton, has decided to explore other opportunities elsewhere.  We wish him good luck!  As always open at 5pm serving cold drinks on Terlingua Creek.


Certified hairdresser Patricia Rose will be at Delia's Store in to cut hair or color
Haircuts           Men-           $15                Women-     $20
December 10, 2 to 7 pm
December 11 10 am to 7 pm
December 12 10 am to 7 pm   Call for an appointment  or more information 915 345-4520.

Terlingua Moon

November 18, 2015

Vol. 26 No. 46

by Anonymous

“Our Task must be to to Free ourselves by widening the circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its Beauty.” Albert Einstein

Terlingua Community Garden
Winter is coming! Come and help us in the garden and prepare for the chilly days. We have many tasks that we always need volunteers.  Gardening is free therapy and you get free vegetables!

UPDATE/POSTPONEMENT: Terlingua Public Library's next presentation with Marlys Hersey, founder of Far Out Hooping in Alpine, an evening of fun with hoops, originally scheduled for Thu. Nov. 19 at 6 pm, has been postponed because Marlys will be having surgery next week and needs to recover fully before she can get her hoop on and whoop it up with y'all at the library. Please join us to Thursday, January 21 @ 6 pm for an evening of hoopiness. Improve your health and well being; join us in using the hoop to take us through a full range of motion, loosening our spines, stretching and strengthening our muscles, improving our balance, and increasing our joy with this portable and inexpensive toy. Have a hoop? Bring it. Or borrow one of Marlys'. Male, female, young, not so young, tall, short, thin, or wanting to slim down a bit: this is a program for everyone. That toy you enjoyed as a child can be a great means to fitness, community-building, and a daily movement practice. Marlys Hersey is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Hoop Love Coach, and Hoola-Fit Instructor. Terlingua Public Library is located on the campus of Terlingua Common School District. All programs are free and open to the public.


Let there be... L I G H T ! Calling all ARTISTS of ALL ages to think about and create ART for the annual MARK KNEESKERN PARRRTY at the Starlight Theatre on Sat, Dec 19th. Once again, we will be raising funds to support YOUNG artists in the area through scholarships, art camps and other art adventures. Until we post more details, let L I G H T dance in your imagination, and get creatively busy! For more info, contactstudio@crystalallbright.com

Ring Huggins just posted some video links about the Nat Geo Reality show coming up soon on Nat Geo Channel about Terlingua. I will be on it at some point showing some girls how to cut and polish rocks. It's raining here right now
http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/badlands-texas/videos/darkness-falls-on-terlingua/embed/

The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte.  The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem.

Big Bend Ranch State Park is pleased to invite you to our 5th annual Thanksgiving Dinner and guided hike at the Sauceda Headquarters. Bring your friends and family, and join us for a wonderful holiday meal catered by Marfa Table. Only in Far West Texas can you get away from it all and give thanks in surroundings that are quiet, remote, wild and scenic.Dinner will be served between 1 and 3 pm and will be followed by a short guided hike around the Sauceda Nature Trail.We’re serving pecan-smoked turkey breast with gravy, cranberry-orange relish, mashed potatoes and stuffing, green beans and carrots, and apple bread pudding with caramel glaze.The Nature Trail is an easy 0.9 mile hike that loops the historical Sauceda complex. It passes through country that is typical of the Chihuahuan Desert and Llano area of the park. There are signs along the way that identify some of the most common plants you will see during your visit to the Big Bend. From the top of the hill you will enjoy the best view of La Mota Mountain and the historic Sauceda complex to be seen anywhere in the park.
Dinner reservations and pre-payment must be confirmed by Sunday, Nov. 22. We will do our best to accommodate late reservations but they are not guaranteed.
Cost:  $25 per person, children ages 13 and under $15. The park entrance fee is waived for the day. Contact Bridget Weiss at (512) 944-2307 for dinner payment and reservations. Contact (512) 389-8919 to make camping or lodging reservations in the park.
Directions:  The Sauceda Headquarters is located in the interior of the park approximately 27 miles off of  FM170 via Casa Piedra Road or Bofecillos Road. Please note that the 27-mile-long road to the headquarters is not paved. Most cars are fine on the road, but call ahead for road conditions. For the hike please bring sturdy hiking shoes, hat & sunscreen, long pants and a vessel/pack for drinking water.

This week at The Boathouse!
The Boathouse is now open for dinner 7 days a week, 5-9:30 PM. This week's music:
Open Mic Wednesday hosted by Jeffro Greasewood. 7 - ???  Musicians' tips going to the Food Bank to help at this time of Thanksgiving.
Thursday - Trevor Reichman 7-10
Friday - The Whitmores 7-10
Saturday - Pat O'Bryan and his Imaginary Blues Band 8-11
Stay tuned for our Friday Dinner Special. Hope to see you soon at The Boat!!

All Energies has 260W solar panels in stock for just $295 each. These are high-quality, MADE IN USA, German-designed panels from SolarWorld, one of the world’s leading solar panel manufacturers! Email casey@allenergies.net or call 371-2950 for more info.


We're not calling SPECKLES a cattle dog just because she has truly beautiful markings like a cow - she is all heeler in personality! SPECKLES is about 35 pounds, has her tail, and is a Velcro dog. She shows no signs of trauma from her life on the street and looks longingly at the shelter volunteers for guidance and attention. Young, healthy and highly athletic, this happy dog will make a wonderful family pet or companion for an active person willing to take their dog everywhere. SPECKLES loves to play ball and is good with other dogs (but is truly man's or woman's best friend material)! The Alpine Animal Shelter is open M-F from 10am to 6pm(closed 1-2pm) and by appointment on the weekends, located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road. All AAS animals are online at https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=TX1202 For more info email heatherthemule@gmail.com


Starlight Theater and Saloon
Tue   11/17 - Uh Clem
Wed  11/18 - Garner Sloan
Thu   11/19 - Moses Martinez
Fri     11/20 - Uncle Pat's Imaginary Band                            
Sat    11/21 - Radio La Chusma  9pm
                   Jeff Haislip 5pm
Sun   11/22 - Brunch with Bryn Moore  11am

This week at La Kiva we have Open Mic on Wednesday with "Cactus Jack" Knight.  Starts around 7:00.  All musicians, singers, afficianados and artists of sound are welcome and invited.  We have all sorts of games to enjoy with your beverage of choice.  Darts!!  Dominoes, Cribbage, Chess and Checkers.  Hwy 170 and Terlingua Creek.  432-371-2250

This Tuesday is your chance to be part of the next LMLB production! There will be a reading at 6:30 pm at the theater (south of Bee Mountain).
No experience necessary - just a willingness to have fun!

TERLINGUA TOOL RENTAL Jimmy Taylor, owner 371-2621 Everything for your construction projects and “Honey Do” lists.

Shot Time Liquor
Brr, it's cold!  Try Hornitos Spiced Honey in your tea, 750mL on sale for 30.63!  Tonia said, "Something about eggnog again." Pennsylvania Dutch is just 11.60 and 29.5 Proof. Open as long as the law allows, Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM. We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day as required by TABC regulations.

In Honor of Artwalk 2015, the County will host an Open House on Friday from 5-10 p.m. Judge Cano will be hosting some upcoming new artists and also encourages everyone to drop by and see the recent renovations made possible by the Historic Preservation fund.
Please feel free to stop by.


Becoming Mechanic Center: A Mechanic when and where you need one! Antonio Guerrero will service your vehicle at your work or home - when and where you need it. We Come To You! With a wide range of services available, we can complete most repairs right in your driveway. Give us call or drop by. 432-371- 2694

Farmer's Market
This Saturday's musician is Jeff Haislip!
Don't let the cold weather stop you from coming out! We will have fire!
There are breads, warm beans, greens, handmade goodies!
10am to 1pm in the Ghosttown

In the near future, the H2O 2 Go bottled-water operation will be moved to the Bee Mt. Hardware Mall. If you have empty bottles that you have forgotten to return, please bring them back as soon as possible.  Each of those non-returns equates to $7 each, and that means an average of $400 + per year that we have to pay for. We sincerely appreciate the 98% of our patrons who have abided by the honor system. It has worked pretty well. But the other 2% has made it necessary to rethink our blind-trust policy. There will be cameras in place at the store from now until the actual moving of the business.   If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Burrs at 371-2506. 

Thanksgiving Holidays Approaching -Need any Fresh Breads - Pies- Cakes or Deserts?
Call India 1-432-371-2198  or celll 1-817-628-1182 Leave Message and Phone Number

After Turkey day, what's next?  A gathering at JackAss Flats, just 22 miles north of Study Butte, on the East side of Highway 118.  There will be a pickin circle and horseshoe pit and visiting  in the afternoon while the Chuckwagon is cooking. Supper at 5:00. If weather is going to be decent will have a band at night for dance,,,,,pending ,,,,,,,,keep yur fingers crossed!

Marfa Live Arts Opera Program to Feature New Work by Artist Charles Mary Kubricht
December 4-6, 2015 in Marfa, TX

CALLED MEETING OF THE BREWSTER COUNTY ELECTIONS COMMISSION
FRIDAY, November 20th, 2015, AT 2:00 P.M.
To discuss and take action as appropriate of the following:
1. Elections Administrator Position
   A. Discuss and Rescind the Order by Brewster County Commissioners’ Court to Create the Position of Elections Administrator.
   B. Discuss 2016 Budget for Elections Administrator Office
Discuss and Approve Contract and/or Resolution between the County and the Two Party Chairs for Joint Primary Elections in 2016.

And for your reading pleasure
http://www.nationalparkstraveler.com/2015/11/photography-national-parks-your-armchair-guide-big-bend-national-park-part-2

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TERLINGUA MOON

Vol 26. No. 46

November 10, 2015

“In the desert I had found a freedom unattainable in civilization; a life unhampered by possessions, since everything that was not a necessity was an encumbrance. I had found too, a comradeship inherent in the circumstances, and the belief that tranquility was to be found there.”

― Wilfred Thesiger

Our Non-Profit, The Big Bend Citizens Alliance meets tomorrow,Wednesday the 11th at 5:30 at the Casa de Cutura (Crisis Center). Join us for an informative meeting about what we are doing in the Community. Committes include the Kids Klub, The Garden and Farmers Market, Recycling, Terlingua Cares, Ghosttown Charities, Voices from Both Sides, and the Terlingua Artists Group. Join us and support your community.

High Sierra thanks all chili winners as the 49th Chili Championship comes to an end.  This week at High Sierra:
Saturday night we host Ken Baucham and his awesom country and Cumbia music at 8 
Sunday is a special Sunday Funday Hangover show with Bill Lewis, Jake Martin and special guest George Goss starting at 3 PM 

Starlight Theatre Restaurant & Saloon
Tue 11/10 - Uh Clem
Wed 11/11 - The Whitmores
Thu 11/12 - Darrin Kobetich
Fri 11/13 - Brendan Flippo
Sat 11/14 - Gary Gorence
Mon 11/16 - Burger Night with Trevor Reichman

Join us Saturday, November 14th from 2-4 pm at La Posado Milagro y Poco Mas for a book signing with award winning author Elizabeth A Garcia. Her latest Deputy Ricos book (#5) is out!!! Beth will have all of her books available as well as featuring her brand new installment to the delightful saga of Deputy Ricos. Located in the historic Terlingua Ghostown, there will be prickly pear punch and cake, as well as a meet and greet with Beth.

Fish Fry at Party Barn - November 17th at 5pm hosted by Allan and Bonnie McDowell. Donations appreciated with proceeds going to Terlingua School. Fish, coleslaw, potato salad, baked beans, non-alcoholic drinks, and music provided. BYOB and dessert to share, if you want.

This Week at The Boathouse
Open every day at 5 with Happy Hour from 5-6. Dinner Monday through Saturday 5 - 9:30.
Tunesday with Greg Marmolejo (7-9)
Wednesday - Open Mic #43 hosted by Pat O'Bryan (7-???)
Thursday - Brendan Flippo (7-10)
Friday - Darrin Kobetich (7-10)
Saturday - Closed for a private event
Sunday - Fletcher Clark's "Steve Fromholz Show" - (7-10)
This Friday's Dinner Special: Blackened Red Snapper, Sweet Pepper Sautée, Sublime Salad & Roll

JOEE BARNES MEMORIAL

Just a friendly reminder, the Joee Barnes memorial is this Saturday at Terlingua Ghostown! Horse shoe and cribbage tournaments start at 10am. All proceeds go directly to the Joee Barnes Scholarship for Big Bend High School Seniors. If you have volunteered to help, give donations or provide food, we have 5 days! Still needing donations for a raffle.
A special account has been opened at West Texas National Bank to receive donations. Any money received after this school year will go towards next years scholarship fund. So far, $450 in cash donations! Thank you so much! You know who you are.

LaKiva is open once more. Look for "Cactus Jack" Knight to lead up a lively Open Mic on Wednesday night. Every night ask about our special squeezed juice drinks made just for you.

There will be a Reading for LMLB's next production on Tuesday the 17th at 6:30 at the theater. This is going to be something new and different for us - a bunch of really short pieces with flexible casting, so you if you're new to theater and want to give it a try, you can do a few without a big commitment. There is lots of audience participation involved and we think it will be a lot of fun. Call Scott at 2174 if you have any questions.

Big Bend High School will be having their annual Veterans’ Day Program on Wednesday, November 11, at 8:00 am at the flagpole. A light reception will follow. All veterans and the public are invited.

In Honor of Veterans Day, Brewster County Judge Eleazar Cano invites all area Veterans to join the County and the Hispanic Veterans Organization in a special ceremony at the Judge Val Clark Beard Office Complex in Alpine at 5:00 pm. to dedicate the American Veterans Memorial which was installed earlier this year. Refreshments to follow.

Big Bend National Park and Fort Davis National Historic Site will observe Veterans Day with a fee free day on Wednesday, November 11th . The normal park entrance fee will be waived for this day. All National Park Service sites will waive entrance fees for all visitors on November 11th to honor U.S. military veterans and current members of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Doggie Day Brunch

The Earth and Fire Gallery wants you to know about a new artist in the Hood …Kellie Straw is our Guest Artist showing some beautiful acrylic and watercolor pieces. The Gallery will be hosting Kellie’s Champagne Showcase on Sunday the 15th from 10:30 am to 3 PM. All dogs are welcome!
Along with her beautiful landscapes, Kellie also specializes in pet portraits. What a great Christmas gift those would make … a photo of a favorite pet. Start Kellie painting on that one of a kind present for family and friends. The Gallery is open 9 to 6.

Flu Shot Clinic - November 12, 2015 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 pm
at the Crisis Center

Opening this Saturday November 14th 11 am - 2pm or til Sold Out ! Randoff's Big Bend BBQ at Far Flung's Oasis Lodge. USDA Choice Beef Brisket Sandwiches. Come out and Enjoy Hot BBQ and Cold Beer in our indoor dining area and watch College Football on the 70 inch screen, or Relax on the Back Porch and Take in the Beautiful Mountain Scenery! Glad to "Meat Ya"***Cash Only***

Otra Vez will be open Wednesday from 9 till noon. Come do your Christmas shopping early. We have a couple of vacuum cleaners, a video camera and a digital camera as well as jewelry. We are in need of volunteers. If you.have some extra time on Wednesday or Saturday mornings please stop by. Thank you for your support and your donations.

Terlingua Public Library  presentations continue on Thursday Nov. 19 at 6:00 p.m.! Come join Marlys Hersey, founder and director of Far Out Hooping in Alpine, for an evening of fun with hoops! Marlys invites you to discover how to improve your health and well being through a full range of motion, loosening our spines, stretching and strengthening our muscles, and improving our balance  with this portable and inexpensive means of exercise. Have a hoop? Bring it! Don't have a hoola hoop? No worries, Marlys will have plenty on hand to share. Male, female, young, not as young as you use to be, tall, short, thin, or wanting to slim down a bit... this is a program sure to enlighten! That toy you enjoyed as a child is now a true fitness sensation and community building activity. Marlys Hersey is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Hoop Love Coach, and Hoola-Fit Instructor.Don't miss the fun!Terlingua Public Library is located on the campus of Terlingua Common School District. All programs are free and open to the public.
The Brewster County Courthouse will be closed Wednesday,, November 11, 2015, in observance of Veterans Day.

Tipsy was a rescue puppy. She was born in Feb. 2014. My son lives in California with his father and needs much more support at this time in his life than I can provide so far away. I need the ability to go back and forth between here and California and when gone be away for longer periods of time. My husband is over committed with multiple and varied obligations and can not possibly add her care to his already overextended schedule. She is very sweet. Two different vets have said that she looks quite a bit like a greyhound. Her behavior is that of a sight hound (which means she is quick to chase things that move) so she needs to be walked and/or somewhere there is a fence. (She will run off.) She also needs to be in a home where someone can spend time with her (even exercise her) as she still has some puppy in her. She is use to living with another dog. She has not had any exposure to cats. She has been spayed and is up to date on all her shots. She does sleep in a crate at night but is just as happy to sleep out on the floor. If you (or someone you know) might be able to provide her a good temporary home (all food and vet costs will be paid for) please call me at (432) 371-2263 or email seagullcaller@mac.com. If fostering does not become available by mid-December, I will explore permanent placement. 

SKY is a beautiful Husky who was rescued from the streets and is hoping someone will give him a chance to be a proper pet. He has a few things still to learn and is slowly rebuilding trust after what was clearly a tough time for him while he was on his own. SKY has had some experience with dogs and cats and loves water. He is about 60 pounds and not quite yet two years old. Come pay this striking guy a visit! SKY is housebroken, neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on all shots. His adoption fee is $100. The Alpine Animal Shelter is open M-F from 10am to 6pm (closed 1-2pm) and by appointment on the weekends, located on the east side of Alpine on Old Marathon Road. All AAS animals are online at https://www.petfinder.com/pet-search?shelter_id=TX1202 For more info email heatherthemule@gmail.com

On sale this week at All Energies: the Schneider CONEXT Inverter/Charger is 55 pounds of solid power. This unit produces 120 or 240 A/C Volts for 2,500 total Watts of electricity. It works with the grid, or solar power, or generator power, or any combination of all three! Discounted to $1,282 (+ tax) for the month of November -- you’re not going to find a better price on this inverter anywhere! casey@allenergies.net or call 371-2950

Called meeting of the Brewster Co. Commissioner's Court Thursday, November 12 at 9 to canvas votes.

Marfa Live Arts and The Lumberyard present Ray Talley Dancers {the} on Thursday, November 12th at 8pm in the Adobe Room. Mining the moment of invention through the predominant use of improvisation, the Ray Talley Dancers strive to present the precious spark of creation through live performance by creating pieces of music that are unique and new.  Various tools to make their unique sound include: horns, marimba, electronics, percussion, and other lesser known devices.

Terlingua Community Garden Farmer's Market Vendors' Contact list 
Buy locally for the Holidays. Give one of our local vendors a pre-order for rolls, dressing, turkey, gifts, etc. and make life thankful for all of us!

Casey Colando                       Allenergies Solar                       432-371-2950     

Sarah Colando                         Prickly Pear Jelly & Eggs             432-371-2902

Adrienne Evans                         Acupuncture                           1-915-276-0402

Kathy Gilles/Bill Gilles                  Glass work, earrings/eggs& Veggies 432-371-2426     

June & John Grimm                   Breads, rolls,Pastries                 248-505-4462     junegrimm@gmail.com

Jack Knight                             Big Bend Art Studio, Plants           432-371-2265       www.aliceknight.com

Lori Melvin                             Ocean of Beads & Produce             432-371-3334

Enrique Salazar-Baker                 jewelry and rock sculptures, Plants   432-371-2115 

Lauren Stedman                       Cards, Fine printing                   menageriep@bigbend.net

Ron Steinman                           Garden products                       432-371-2328

Taylor Luttrell-Williams               Fine Cheeses                           432-371-2552

William & India Wilson               India’s Bread & Pastries, Jewelry     432-371-2198                 indiashewhispers@yahoo.com

Click here for Jim Keaveny and Anna Oakley's Adventures with a reporter from Holland.

https://www.reisgraag.nl/vakantie-verenigde-staten/nieuws/floortje-dessing-terlingua-texas/

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