The Terlingua Moon
21 November 2017 --Vol. 28, #47

This week’s Moon brought to you by Ghost Writers on the Sly.

We have been contacted by Soldier’s Wish about their upcoming Holiday Wish Program. If you have a veteran in your area that you feel will benefit from a grant, please fill out and submit the application by December 10th. How to apply for a grant: https://www.soldierswish.org/nominate-a-hero
All grants need to be submitted by December 10th.
Dennis Yancy, American Legion Post 79
Alpine, TX

 This Week at The Starlight; The Starlight would like to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving and we hope that, whether you're traveling near or far, you have safe travels. We'd love for you to spend your Thanksgiving with us if you're around! We have a special Thanksgiving menu as well as our regular menu. Mesquite Smoked Turkey, Heavenly Ham, Green Chile Stuffin’, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Classic Green Bean Casserole, Orange Cranberry Sauce, Grandma's Giblet Gravy and, for dessert, Pumpkin Cheesecake or Pecan Pie. Adults $21.95 and children 10 and under $10.95. We're accepting reservations for parties of 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com.
 This week's Starlight art and entertainment:
Monday: Artists' Reception for Laura Omer & Mary Diesel 5-7 pm.  Music with Pat O'Bryan
Tuesday: Uh Clem's "Great Question"
Wednesday: Jeffro's Song Swap with Sarah Burton
THANKSGIVING!!! Join us for a wonderful meal and music with The Whitmores
Friday: Chet O'Keefe
Saturday: The Butchers and Urban Pioneers (you really don't want to miss this show!)
Sunday & Monday: Darrin Kobetich

 With Thanksgiving this week, The Cottonwood would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their support and patronage. We have turkeys and hams in stock and all the fixings for your holiday meals. We will be open our regular hours Thanksgiving Day 7am to 9pm.
Happy Thanksgiving!

St. James Episcopal Church will hold a Taize service at 5:30 pm on Sunday, November 26, at located at 510 N. 6th St at Ave A in Alpine. Taize is an ecumenical, inter-spiritual service of reconciliation. A simple soup supper will follow that is free and open to all.
Taize worship consists of meditative singing and periods of silence to reach a contemplative state. This month’s service will focus on readings and chants of gratitude and blessing. For more information, contact Pam Cook at 432-386-5988 or pscook.herenow@gmail.com.

 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 Resort Adventures Café, Thanksgiving Day Hours:
Breakfast buffet $9.95 + Tax per person
Starting at 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Thanksgiving Lunch Buffet:
Starting at 11:30AM to 4:30PM
$12.95 per Person and Kids $7.95 12 and under
Roast Turkey & Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Cornbread Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Corn Medley w/Red & Green Peppers,
Carrot & Raisin Salad, Garden Salad, Lime Jell-O Salad,
Dinner Rolls, Desserts: Pumpkin Pie, Pecan Cobbler, Coffee or Tea included
Happy Thanksgiving from the BBRA Staff.
Restaurant will close at 4:30 PM
Store will close at 6:00 PM

 Copper Love's art work, after a successful run at the Starlight Theater (thank you Lisa and Staff) has moved next door to the Earth and Fire Gallery. Copper is co-guest artist with Lanetta & her jewelry & hat bands.  Copper's original oil paintings will hang from November 18th – Dec. 9th, 9am-6pm daily. Last chance to see or acquire her work in the Big Bend area, with a "closing party" on Sat., December 9th, 4:00-dark:30.   Join us for prickly pear punch and refreshments...and a fond goodbye to our dear friend, Copper.

 WANTED!!! Volunteers to help with the next recycling run into BBNP. Thursday, November 30 at 8 o'clock sharp. Please join us at the Terlingua Recycling Center behind the Terlingua EMS station. Ride with one of the other volunteers or drive your own vehicle. Typically, we're back to town by Noon or so. We can really use your help, folks - many hands make light work!!!!  For more info, check out our Facebook page or call 830-739-6986

 Draftex LLC - Design work for south Brewster County. Contact Jeff Gavin: 830.739.6986 or  draftexllc@gmail.com.

High Sierra this week!
Wedneday 7 pm Karoake Night
Friday 730 pm Jeff Haislip and Mark Utter
Saturday 730 pm Dr. Fun
Open Mike coming soon

 This week at La Kiva! Monday is Italian Night every week with Pasta Specials and Buy One Get One Half Off Pizzas
Tuesday - Shark Tacos! Live Music by the Tye Dudley Dinner Band.
Wednesday - Swordfish Steaks! Open Mic starts at 8.
Thursday - Thanksgiving Special: Our regular menu. Live Music by Chet O'Keefe's Extraterrestrial Chupacabra Conjunto
Friday - Famous Fish and Chips! Karaoke hosted by Gabriello
Saturday - Soup of the day: Mind Erasers
Don't forget! We have Calamari every day, served with our house-made Honey Mustard Dill sauce.
We are also serving India's Desserts!

 Espresso ... y poco mas!
Hours:  7:30 a.m until 2 p.m. daily including Thanksgiving Day!
We serve Big Bend Roasters coffee - keeping it
local from Marfa and the very best coffee!  We make the best fresh burritos, waffles, meatloaf sandwiches, Rubens, salads and homemade pastries. We do have daily specials, too!  Everything is cooked to order and the freshest you'll find anywhere.
Come enjoy the views, the local newspapers, the free Wifi - all located in the Ghost town.  Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving week and weekend!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from the TERLINGUA STORE!!! Open 9-8 daily 12-6 on Sundays. Stop by for your beer, wine, ice, snacks, firewood, and more!! NEW!!! Handmade fresheners for your home, auto, and RV! Great new resale clothing for fall!! 432-371-2487

 Desert Expression Beauty Salon     Happy Thanksgiving Terlingua!! The salon will be open Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday of this week. Cuts, color, highlights, nails, and more!! Call or come by for your appointment. Gift Certificates available. 325-456-5983 or 432-371-2487

 Kalypso is a 2.5-year-old female Great Dane who is looking for a several month foster, or if that cannot be found, a new permanent home. Kalypso is a wonderful, friendly gal who loves attention, fetch, and other dogs. She also has terrific house manners. Shorter-term fosters may be workable! For more information about Kalypso, please email mmwesttx@yahoo.com

 NOTICE TO ALL Study Butte Water Supply Corp. MEMBERS: We are experiencing EXTREMELY HIGH FLOWS currently. To continue service to all areas throughout the week through Thanksgiving weekend, we are issuing a Mandatory water conservation notice. Please do not water outside plants, wash vehicles or use ANY UNNECESSARY WATER.
If we all work together we will have enough water for everyone to enjoy the holidays. Please share this post to spread the word. At this time, it is critical that everyone act. Thank you all for your aid and cooperation in conserving this precious resource. Please report any leaks to our office at 432-371-2933. We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving!! Jason Blanton, General Manager, sbwsc@hotmail.com

 Brewster County Commissioner’s Court, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, 9 a.m., Brewster County Courthouse.