Terlingua MOON
May 28, 2019
Vol.  30   No. 22
   by Million sMiles

"Teaching seems to require the sort of skills one would need to pilot a bus full of live chickens backwards, with no brakes, down a rocky road through the Andes while providing colorful and informative commentary on the scenery."  ~ Franklin Habit

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER.  It’s heating up around here!  Try our cold brew or just your favorite drink iced.  Also try kolaches, toasted bagels, espresso, candy bar lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, and chai.  Don’t forget – bring your own mug and save a buck!  Opens at 7 a.m. daily with quick service!

This Week at The Starlight Theatre
Doors open every day at 5. Dinner 5-10. Full bar until Midnight (1 a.m. on Saturday). We take reservations for parties of 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com. Stayed tuned to social media for "Chef's Special" from time to time.
Saturday, June 1 - Join us for the opening of SNAP 2. The Art of Matt Baker & Carey Kelley. Artists reception 5-7 p.m.  Everyone welcome.
Music 6'ish unless otherwise noted
Tuesday 5/28: The Goats of Clay Henry
Wednesday 5/29: Jerome
Thursday 5/30: Dan McCoy
Friday & Saturday 5/31 & 6/1: Greg Harkins
Monday 6/3: Chet O'Keefe

Espresso ... y poco mas!
Start your day at the best little coffee shop in town.   Our breakfast and lunch menu offers all cooked to order items and the freshest food in the Ghost Town.
We always have fresh croissants and other pastries, Big Bend Roasters coffee anyway you like it and usually there's a special of the day.  Try our version of eggs Benedict and you'll be back for more.  Everything is super fresh. We pack picnics to go, too!
Enjoy comfortable outdoor seating, free wifi and a place to call home while in Terlingua.  It's a good place to meet new people, and get tips for your visit to the Big Bend.
7:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. daily.  Start your day with us!

Taqueria El Milagro
The very best and freshest tacos in the Ghost Town plus amazing sides, and a fun atmosphere! 
Eat in or take out!   We often add specials!
Regular hours:  Thursday and Sunday, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

La Kiva
We are pleased (very) to tell you that we can resume full service 7 days a week.
Wednesday, Tim Relleva with Open Mic
Thursday, Chet O'Keefe with his wonderful guitar
Friday, Tim Relleva with Rock 'n Roll from 5 to 8.
Saturday, Paul Sprlawl will play from 5 to 8
Friday and Saturday - at 8 pm on the Patio Stage
La Fenice Theater Company presents
"Who Framed Roger Replicant?".
We all enjoyed their play last year and look forward to another good show.  There will be a $10 cover charge on the Patio
We still need kitchen help so that we can resume barbecue so please apply. 
Steaks, burgers, salads, and wonderful fish 'n chips on Thursdays and Fridays.

Bandaids on the Border presents a special evening showing of the original film "The River and the Wall", Directed by Ben Masters. The film will be screened in the AEP Foundation Community Room at Alpine Public Library
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at 6 PM – 9 PM CDT

The Farmers' Market is the coolest place to be! Join us every Saturday from 10AM - 1PM at the Terlingua Community Garden in the Ghost Town. A great place to buy and sell local produce, fresh eggs, art, handicrafts, and baked goods!
For more info, please call or text 432-244-7656.

Brewster County Commissioners Court will meet in Alpine Wednesday, May 29 at 9 AM
Agenda at http://www.brewstercountytx.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Agenda-Commissioners-Court-Regular-Meeting-May-29-2019.pdf

Otra Vez is going on their summer vacation.  The last day open is June 1st.  Wednesday the 29th and Saturday June 1 there will be $1.00 bag sales on clothing and shoes. We will see you in the fall.  Please no donations until we reopen in the fall.

Earth and Fire Gallery
Almost out of time to buy the unique art of our three Guest Artists at Earth and Fire Gallery.  Molly Dumas, Aleksandra Chapman and Julie Braswell will be here just till the end of May, but they've saved some
treasures just for you!

Angelfire Creations — I am proud to post that Lynda Begin Daniels business is up and going. She will be open 10AM - 5PM Fri-Mon. Closed Tues-Thurs. Feel free to call the shop for any additional hours. She is usually at the shop and is willing to meet when she is there.
There are so many cool things that she can do. She can transform your special picture, artwork, company logo, etc... into long lasting memories. She can do Tshirts, bandanas, coffee cups, plaques, koozies, chap stick holders, bottle openers, custom signs, hats, and sooo many more to list. Feel free to contact her and tell her what you are looking for. If you can think it up, she can probably make it happen.

Onion Creek Productions will be producing a feature film in the area during the last two weeks of June and the first week of July and are seeking locals for crew and cast positions. The crew positions being sought are for a PA, Hair & Makeup, Wardrobe and a Driver with an RV. These will be paid positions. They are also seeking cast to be primarily background, though some parts will have dialogue. Please contact Buckner Cooke at bucky2shot@yahoo.com.

The Town Electrician, Charles Turvey, Owner/ Master Electrician TECL# 31504  ME# 326558  Local, Licensed, Insured 
thetownelectrician@bigbend.net  432-424-3464 (Home)  432-538-2533 (Cell)

Aspen Dental and their team of dentists and support staff will be providing free dental care to Veterans at participating Aspen Dental practices on
Saturday, June 8, 2019.  Veterans can call 844-277-3646 to find a participating Aspen Dental office
in their community. Advanced appointments are required. Dentists and teams will treat the most urgent needs of each Veteran to ensure any dental pain is relieved, including anything from fillings and extractions to basic denture repairs. Routine cleanings and examinations will also be provided
free of charge.   Dennis Yancy, SFC, US Army (ret)
Veterans Service Officer Brewster County, Texas

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.

Terlingua Poo
Residential septic installation - free estimates. TCEQ Lic. #32801
jeff@basecampterlingua.com or 512-417-6115

Flack Electrical Services
Joshua Flack, Owner/Master Electrician TECL #31064 ME #337791 Licensed, bonded and insured
940.255.2723

Dig Terlingua
Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire.  Hauling road base, gravel, sand, etc.  Septic System Site Evaluations – TCEQ #34046    713.907.5259   This week we’re starting with Dozer work and then a new septic system installation in Study Butte.

Dog of the Week -  Butch! Well, it is not every day that we have a Shar-pei mix in the shelter! He is very friendly with people and kids, playful and even knows how to play soccer (no really!) Butch is up for any adventure and even calms down nicely when asked. He would do best as an only dog and in a home with cats. Butch is ready and able to learn all you have to teach him. Butch is neutered, micro-chipped and vaccinated. For more information on Butch or any of the 12 dogs and cats in the Alpine shelter, please call 432-837-9030 or email admin@alphinehumanesociety.org.

Big Bend National Park - Castolon Fire Update
As the sun rises on a new day, we think of all the things we are grateful for - and our firefighters and park visitors are certainly on the top of that list. Thank you to the outpouring of support over the last week while crews were working to save structures, defend the campground, and put out the Castolon Fire. Your kind messages were so appreciated by park staff and the fire crews.
And we are also most grateful for the work of the firefighters. The Los Diablos fire crew remains in the park, working to put out the last of the hot spots within the perimeter. The fire is estimated as 90% contained at this time. The Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive remains closed at Mile 22, but access to Santa Elena Canyon is available via the dirt Old Maverick Road.
The park is working towards reopening the Castolon Historic District and surrounding areas for visitors, but this will take time. We will need to ensure that the area around the two damaged structures are appropriately fenced for safety reasons. While we are working on this we thank you for your continued patience. Over the upcoming weeks and months we will be assessing our options for how to move forward following this incident.
As things begin to reopen, we urge visitors not to enter burned areas. Heat can remain in burned mesquite stumps and smolder in roots for quite some time. Additionally, if roots burned, this can leave pockets likely to collapse under weight. For your safety, do not enter burned areas. Thank you for your help!

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