Terlingua  MOON

Vol. 29  No. 30     July 24, 2018        By MaeWestern

“It’s a sure sign of summer if the chair gets up when you do.” — Walter Winchell

FILING DATES for Terlingua CSD School Board
The Terlingua CSD School Board election is November 6, 2018. Should you wish to file for a board position, TCSD will be ac- cepting applications on the following dates:
you to be sure to get it on your calendar so you can make plans to be here!!

as released a short while back; The Paper Moon Shiner’s, Illusions of Composure, and we’re happy to be hosting their Terlingua CD Release Party on Saturday, July 28th. Next - on Wednesday, August 1st - join us, tie dye and all - for the Jerry GarciUH Celebration. Special Grilled Cheese menu and more! Then on Saturday, August

4th (8pm), it’s CARY SWINNEY & RICHARD BOWDEN!! We know folks will be coming from near and far for this one, friends, and sure hope you’ll be among them for this all-too- rare musical performance by two of Texas’ living legends. NO COVER!!
Monday, July 23rd: Brendan Flippo
Tuesday, July 24th: Uh Clem’s Great Question
Wednesday, July 25th: Jeff Gavin
Thursday, July 26: Sarah Burton
Friday, July 27th: Dave & Carly Martinez
Saturday, July 28th: THE PAPER MOON SHINERS - TERLIN- GUA CD RELEASE PARTY!!
Sunday, July 29th: Lindsay Clark
Monday, July 30: The Paper Moon Shiners
Tuesday, July 31st: Jeffro’s Song Swap with Jerome
Wednesday, AUGUST 1st! Jerry GarciUH’s Celebration. Tie Dye, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and more!!!
Thursday, August 2nd: Sarah Burton
Friday, August 3rd: The Whitmores
Saturday, August 4th: CARY SWINNEY & RICHARD BOWDEN - NO COVER! NO KIDDING! 8 pm
As always, we take reservations for parties of 10 or more. Just email terlinguastar@gmail.com. Doors open every day at 5. Din- ner 5-10. Music 6-9’ish (unless otherwise noted). Full bar until midnight (1 a.m. on Saturday). Wow! August here we come.

We’re Hiring!
The Big Bend Resort & Adventures is hiring for Maintenance, Cashier, Kitchen and Store. Please stop by our front desk lobby from 7am to 10pm to pick up an application. We also have a new menu at the Café! Don’t forget about our Gift Shop. Our public laundry room is now open from 9am to 5pm.
We’re Hiring, Too!
Maintenance Position, fulltime:
Professional, reliable truck, plumbing knowledge, general main- tenance knowledge. Please email jeff@basecampterlingua.com or call 432-294-2404, Missy or Sandy.
Groundskeeper, 20-30 hours a week:
Watering, maintaining landscaping, emptying trash, maintaining firepits and outdoor seating areas. General grounds maintenance. Please email jeff@basecampterlingua.com or call 432-294-2404, Missy or Sandy.
July 24: 11am-1pm July 25: 4pm-6pm July 26: 4pm-6pm July 30: 11am-1pm July 31: 11am-1pm
Aug. 1: 4pm-6pm Aug. 2: 4pm-6pm Aug. 6-10: 8am-4pm Aug. 13-17: 8am-4pm Aug. 20: 8am-5pm

Regular Commissioners Court Meeting
Regular meeting of the Brewster County Commissioners Court is Wednesday, July 25 at 9am, Brewster County Courthouse, Commissioners Courtroom, 6th and Ave. E, Alpine.
Agenda items include reading of minutes, public comment, report on property tax collections; reports from county treasurer, county auditor, officials, road and bridge department, emergency management department, and tri county juvenile department; and adoption of countywide pay scale for county employees.

Special Commissioners Court Meeting
A special meeting of the Brewster County Commissioners Court is Thursday, July 26 at 9am, Brewster County Courthouse, Com- missioners Courtroom, 6th and Ave. E, Alpine.
Agenda items include 2018 certified values, discussion and ap- propriate action; 2018 certified tax roll, discussion and appropri- ate action; proposed effective tax rate for 2018, discussion and appropriate action; 2018 tax dates for hearing, discussion and appropriate action; date of vote to set rate, discussion and appro- priate action; update on agreement with West Texas Ambulance; 2019 budget workshop, discussion concerning all aspects of county revenues, expenditures and upcoming financial needs for all county departments and other entities funded by the county, and scheduling issues related to adoption of budget and setting tax rate.

Shot Time Liquors
Visit us in room 101 - Shot Time Liquors is open Monday thru Saturday 10am-9pm for all your beer, booze, smoke, local made honey, and lotto needs. Check us out on FB! New items include a pre-prohibition style rye bourbon, mini shots of 71proof American honey whiskey, a small batch Kentucky straight bour- bon that’s 92proof, and our black bourbon in a stainless steel gas can flask has a new and reduced price! Call, email, or stop by today! Special ordering in all departments available with notice. Cheers from Shot Time Liquors iVIVA 79852!

This week (and some of next week) at the Starlight
So much good is in store for you at The Starlight - over and above the usual great food, drinks, music and vibe. We want
TERLINGUA MOON
Vol. 29 No. 30 July 24, 2018 By MaeWestern “It’s a sure sign of summer if the chair gets up when you do.” — Walter Winchell

Terlingua Poo
Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801 jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115
Ditching and Digging
Backhoe with operator for hire in Terlingua & surrounding area. 713-907-5259

Canyon Brew @ Far Flung
Start your day with the Best Homemade Muffins & Organic Cof- fee in Big Bend! We also offer Sausage Kolaches, Bagels, Espres- so, Candy Bar Lattes, Cappuccino, Macchiato & Chai. Purchase a Canyon Brew Tumbler and get your first drink FREE – keep bringing it back for $1 off. Open at 7am and as always - Quick Service!

Desert Lotus Healing Arts Massage and Rolfing
We are still offering our summer special for local new clients; a one hour custom massage with aromatherapy for $50.
Couples massages also available.
Whether you have pain to address, just want a cool and relaxing reset, or want to surprise your sweetie with a wellness date, we are your healing oasis.
Call or text Bob at (432) 386-3218 or Ceil at (432)386-0305 for more information and to schedule. Stay cool and hydrate!

Espresso ... y poco mas!
Summer hours: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily. Call us for specials! Best breakfast and lunch place in the area! We serve fresh squeezed orange juice, Big Bend Roasters coffee, homemade pastries, and all our menu items are made to order. We’re also a friendly meeting spot with free wifi so hang out while we make you a picnic to go, enjoy some old Mexican music and some great views of the Park. Meet locals and other visitors, and maybe even discover some tips for hidden sites and road trips.

COMING SOON - Curl Up And Dye Beauty Salon!
Kaci Kothmann is returning to Terlingua!!
New salon name and new location. Hope to have the doors open for business in the next few weeks. In the meantime, I am mak- ing house calls for hair cuts and some color services. For more information call 325-456-5983. Thank you for your patience and support.

High Sierra Bar & Grill
Beginning this Fri/Sat, we’re keeping the kitchen open late and offering a limited menu by Chef Katy from 10PM til Close!
New on the all day menu: OG Fried Chicken Sandwich, El Alacrán Spicy Fried Chicken Sandwich, Boneless Wings, and the return of fresh avocado guacamole.
New beers each week, this week featuring Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA, Saint Arnold Summer Pilsner, Modelo Especial CANS, and the return of Lone Star Light. Have a favorite you’d like to drink with us? Let Tony know!
Music this week:
WED: VINYL NIGHT from 5-8PM!
We’re plugging the record player into the house speakers and gettin our groove on. Bring your favorite LPs and get $1 off your first round.
THURS: OPEN MIC with Patrick Smith FRI: Haislip and Friends
SAT: Neil Trammell

Summer Art Program at BWC
Join our 4th Thursday of the Summer Arts in the Parks program at the Barton Warnock Visitor Center! The program will take place every Thursday for three more weeks. Each program will start at 10 am and end at 1pm. We will explore various topics on nature and art. All youth participants will need to have a parent or guardian sign a waiver form. Those under 8 must be accompa- nied by an adult guardian. Bring sack lunch, vessel for drinking water, and sun protection. Contact Amber Harrison (432-424- 3327) or Crystal Allbright (432-386-0906) for information. FREE AND OPEN TO ALL AGES!

Full Moon Pot Luck
July 27th at 7:30pm
TerryMar Pavilion
**Buck Moon**
The Full Moon in July is the Buck Moon, named after the new antlers that emerge from buck’s foreheads around this time of the year. It is also called Thunder Moon, Hay Moon, and Wort Moon.

At La Kiva
We are very pleased to tell you that Tim Relleva has agreed to start Open Mic here at its original home at La Kiva. The first gathering will be Wednesday, September 5th. We hope that a good time will be had by all once again.
Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28th:
 Barbecue Special: $15.00 Pulled Pork, Ranch Beans and Co- rey’s Coleslaw with a Drinks Special.
The kitchen will be open Wednesday through Sunday, as usual producing our wonderful food.

Hello, Jamaica!
Jamaica is a 5 month old female heeler mix who has an enthusi- astic fan club at the shelter. She’s just the complete package - very friendly, eager to hit the play yard, happy to be leashed up, ready to befriend kids, in love with other dogs, and with a little twinkle in her eye that suggests some serious smarts. Jamaica is spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. If you are interested in this sweet gal or any pet at the Alpine Humane Society, please email admin@alpinehumanesociety.org

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