The Terlingua MOON
Vol. 28, No. 48   Nov. 28, 2017
By MaeWestern

"Lead us not into temptation. Just tell us where it is; we'll find it." --Sam Levenson

Memorial
There will be a memorial for Derek Ammons on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 11 am in the Ghost Town Cemetery. Feel free to bring a song or a story to share.

Ken Barnes, you are fabulous!
For years and years and years (more than we can count), Ken Barnes has allowed Last Minute Low Budget Productions (your local community theater) to use one of his storage units at no cost.  We’re finally moving out it (really, Ken!) - and just want to say a Huge Terlingua Thanks!  Ken, you are one great guy!  Thanks for your support!

Terlingua Bottoms
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.

Bad Rabbit Cafe
The Terlingua Ranch Bad Rabbit Cafe
Every Friday and Saturday evening
The Terlingua Fill-Harmonic Symphony
Cooter, Charlie and Judy play your favorite old country songs

This week at the Starlight
Thanks to everyone who joined us over their Thanksgiving holiday - especially those who made it for Thanksgiving itself. What a wonderful week and we’re so glad you chose to spend it with us!
This week’s entertainment:
Tuesday 11/28: Uh Clem and “The Great Question”
Wednesday 11/29: Jeffro’s Song Swap with Garner Sloan
Thursday 11/30: Butch Hancock
Friday 12/1: Trevor Reichman
Saturday 12/2: Pat O’Bryan
Sunday 12/3: Crystal & KT (6 - 8 pm) followed by The Blues Brothers (the movie)
Monday 12/4: Taylor Brandon
And, as always, a menu, full bar and staff that can’t be beat! Remember, we take reservations for parties of 10 or more; email terlinguastarlight@gmail.com.
Hope to see you soon!

Use Amazon.com much?
Hey Terlinguans!  The Big Bend Citizen’s Alliance is now a group on Amazon’s AmazonSmile, which is a service that gives a small percentage of the purchase price (0.5 %) to the charity of your choice. (Amazon actually donates the money, so the amount you accrue through the year can’t be deducted.) And, yeah, it’s a tiny percentage, but every little bit helps the BBCA continue to provide services and support to our community through groups including the Community Garden/Green Scene, Ghosttown Charities, TerlinguaCares, Terlingua Recycles, Terlingua Visual Artists, and Voices from Both Sides.
Everything on AmazonSmile is exactly the same as on Amazon, including your account.  So, for those of you interested, all you do is go to smile.amazon.com, bookmark it, and choose the Big Bend Citizen’s Alliance as your charitable group. Thanks! The BBCA is grateful for all that you do to make our community a great place to live!

This week at La Kiva
This week at La Kiva (subject to random vagaries of fate)
Monday - Italian Night! Pasta Specials and Buy 1 Get 1 Half-off Pizzas!
Tuesday - Shark Tacos! (for the apex predator in all of us)
Wednesday - Open Mic Night with Cajun Blackened Red Snapper!
Thursday - Live Music by Chet O’Keefe and the Extraterrestrial Flat-Earthers
Friday - Famous Fish and Chips! Karaoke starts at 8 PM.
Saturday - You’ll just have to come see, but we’re pretty sure it will be spectacular.
We are also looking for a part time prep cook! Great environment, good benefits, and the most fun you’ll ever have at a job! (Unless you’re a controlled demolitions expert.) Team mentality, a passion for food, and a sense of humor a must. Talk to Clay at La Kiva Wednesday through Sunday after 2 PM. No experience necessary. Pay starts at $8/hr with a raise as soon as you prove yourself.

Terlingua Recycles
Please help! Terlingua Recycles really needs your help this Thursday for our monthly run into the recycling center in BBNP. Meet at the Terlingua Recycling Station behind the Terlingua EMS at 8 a.m. Usually get back to Terlingua between 12 and 1. Any questions please send us a Facebook message or call 830.739.6986.

County Tourism Council and local business and individual sponsorship of our annual fundraising calendar. This is how we work together to enrich our community.
BIG THANKS to the community!

Becoming Mechanics Services Antonio Guerrero 432 371 2694 432 294 0128
The cabin air filter, a feature found on most late-model vehicles, cleans the air that comes into the interior through the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning system. It catches dust, pollen and other airborne material
Some signs that you need a new cabin air filter are reduced air flow through your climate control system, such as when you crank up the fan too high and get more noise than results.

No Trespass PURPLE
Just a reminder to everyone that the purple painted post is a legal “No Trespassing / No Hunting” sign.  Texas law states that the area painted purple be at least 36” above the ground, 1” wide or wider and minimally 8” in length.
The state has variance on post distances, but much of our area can use the 1,000’ marker (though I’d suggest closer..) for visibility. This is hunting season, and most hunters are aware of this law.
I find it easier than trying to place plastic signs, that too soon degrade from the glorious sunny days we get! I hope that this information is useful, and everyone has a great “season”. Whether you’re a hunter, or not. Happy Holidays!
www.wideopenspaces.com/know-use-purple-paint-posts-trees-texas
Criminal Trespass:
https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/nonpwdpubs/water_issues/rivers/navigation/riddell/trespass.phtml


Espresso ... y poco mas!
Hours:  7:30 a.m until 2 p.m. daily.
We serve  Big Bend Roasters coffee which is from Marfa and some of the best coffee found anywhere.
Whether you like French press coffee or lattes, we make it all.
We make the best fresh burritos,waffles,  meatloaf sandwiches, reubens, salads and homemade pastries.
We do have daily specials, too!  Everything is cooked to order and the freshest you’ll find any where.
Come enjoy the views, the local newspapers, the free wifi - all located in the Ghost Town.

Big Bend Citizens’ Alliance
The Big Bend Citizens’ Alliance will hold a regular meeting on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6TH at the Casa de la Cultura (Crisis Center) in the Terlingua Ghost Town. Meet and greet at 5:30 PM, and our meeting will begin at 6PM. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supporting the Terlingua Community Garden, Kids Klub, Terlingua Recycles, Terlingua Cares, Voices from Both Sides, Terlingua Visual Arts, and Ghost Town Charities. All are welcome to attend this public meeting. Please follow “BBCA Terlingua” on Facebook. For more information, email secretary.bbca@gmail.com with your questions.

December FULL Moon Potluck
SUNDAY DEC 3rd 5:30 PM
Bring a dish, a chair for Visiting and Music
GHOSTOWN PORCH DOGS will be our Music Hosts
They invite any and all musicians to join them Please .
In Native American cultures which tracked the calendar by the Moons, December’s Full Moon was known as the Full Cold Moon. It is fittingly associated with the month when the winter cold fastens its grip and the nights become long and dark.
This Full Moon is also called the Long Nights Moon by some Native American tribes because it occurs near the winter solstice—the day with the least amount of daylight.

Terlingua Choir Practice
First practice for annual Terlingua Choir is Wednesday 11/29 at about  o’clock at the High School band room. If you would like to sing come join us.

Draftex LLC
Residential design work for south Brewster County. Contact Jeff Gavin: 830.739.6986 or draftexllc@gmail.com. Better yet: stop by the office next to Taylor Tool Rentals on South County Rd.

Visit Big Bend JOB LISTING
The Brewster County Tourism Council/Visit Big Bend is currently accepting applications for a new part-time position of Public Relations Assistant. Duties for the position include: assist visiting journalists to the area, attend trade shows representing Visit Big Bend as needed, research journalist’s online followings, maintenance of visitor survey kiosks throughout Brewster County, conduct in-person surveys of area visitors and other duties as assigned. Applicants must be presentable, enthusiastic, have good communication skills, be a team player, have flexibility in work schedule, be able to travel (some overnight), have a dependable vehicle, lift at least 50 pounds, be able to lead hikes/tours through Big Bend and be well versed in all components of Microsoft Office with most reports requiring manipulation of Excel spreadsheets. A tourism industry background and a good knowledge of all areas and attractions in Brewster County is a plus. This position will begin in January 2018, will be annually contracted and will report weekly to the Executive Director. Send a resume and references to robert@visitbigbend.com . Questions on the position can also be emailed or call 432-837-3915 M-F from 9-5. EOE.

The Brewster County Tourism Council/Visit Big Bend is currently accepting applications for a new part-time position of Public Relations Assistant. Duties for the position include: assist visiting journalists to the area, attend trade shows representing Visit Big Bend as needed, research journalist’s online followings, maintenance of visitor survey kiosks throughout Brewster County, conduct in-person surveys of area visitors and other duties as assigned. Applicants must be presentable, enthusiastic, have good communication skills, be a team player, have flexibility in work schedule, be able to travel (some overnight), have a dependable vehicle, lift at least 50 pounds, be able to lead hikes/tours through Big Bend and be well versed in all components of Microsoft Office with most reports requiring manipulation of Excel spreadsheets. A tourism industry background and a good knowledge of all areas and attractions in Brewster County is a plus. This position will begin in January 2018, will be annually contracted and will report weekly to the Executive Director. Send a resume and references to robert@visitbigbend.com.
Questions on the position can also be emailed or call 432-837- 3915 M-F from 9-5. EOE.

First Annual!
First Annual “Breakin Up Christmas Traditional Music Gathering
December 26 - January 1st
Fiddlers Green, Big Bend Valley, Terlingua, Texas

Change of location
The Nov. 29 Brewster County Commissioners Court meeting has been changed to Commissioners Courtroom.

Meet HARRY
Harry is a 3 year old male terrier mix guaranteed to melt your heart. Harry is friendly, confident, good with other dogs and loves to play fetch (the fetching and the retaining - bonus points!). He is a great snuggler and is up for all adventures. For more information about any pet in the Alpine Shelter, email heatherthemule@gmail.com.

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