Oct 29, 2019--Vol. 30, #44
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Starting on November 2, the Boquillas Port of Entry and the protected areas of Maderas del Carmen, Ocampo, and Cañon de Santa Elena will operate on winter hours. The port will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays. The park will be open November 1-3 during the transition. Visitors will be able to cross to the town of Boquillas by foot (during low water only) or by rowboat ferry for a fee. See: https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/port-of-entry-hours-to-change.htm
The 53rd Frank X. Tolbert and Wick Fowler International Championship Chili Cook-off and BBQ is happening Behind the Terlingua Store. Wed. October 30 is early registration for the Verde Chili Cook-off and Margarita Mix-off. 4-6 pm. Music: 7:30 pm The Lavens, 10 pm The Tejas Brothers.
Thu. October 31 is registration for the Verde Chili Cook-off and Margarita Mix-off 8-10 am. Music: 8 pm Los Pinche Gringos!
Fri. November 1 there are many events throughout the day. Music: 7:30 pm Petty Theft, 10 pm Dale Watson.
Sat. November 2 is Championship Chili Cook-off and Show Team. Events all day. Music: 7:30 to 12 midnight Thomas Michael Riley opens for Gary P. Nunn.
For more information http://abowlofred.com/
Come enjoy the laid-back family atmosphere!
CASI Terlingua: One of the World's largest competitive food festivals. The CASI Terlingua events begin Sat/Sun, 10/26-27, with the two local CASI chili cookoffs. Leading up to the world's largest championship cookoff on Saturday, 11/02. The next week: Tuesday Cookin' For CASI competition, Wednesday Anything But Chili competition and Friday Scholarship Championships of beans, wings, and salsa. Then world's largest championship cookoff on Saturday, 11/02. All CASI events during the week will create over an estimated 1,000 food competitive entries to be judge. With the bands and dancin' in the desert, this will be one heck of a party under the Terlingua moon and stars. So don't miss the fun -- be there. https://www.casichili.net/terlingua-273604-982679.html
CASI Terlingua Good morning Terlingua. We have had a couple of questions about the trick or treaters we get at the Ranch on Halloween. We always love it when the kids come by and this year, with Halloween being on Thursday, we have made special arrangements to allow the trick or treaters to come to the Ranch at no charge. They will all receive a special arm band for this occasion. So get your candy out and hopefully we get to visit with the kids this year.
THE WITCH DANCE ,,,,, HALLOWEEN at JACKASS FLATS !!!! OCT 31 6:30 POT LUCK ,,,,and SCOTT WALKER BAND !!! PRIZES!!: Best Witch Costume, Best Not Witch Costume, Best Broom, Best Halloween Pot Luck Dish !!!!
We have primitive camping available and RV Hook ups ....first come first serve .....Lots happening this weekend!!! Chili Cook Offs, Day of the Dead, both in Terlingua on the 2nd and Here on the 3rd...!! Due to COLD weather we are moving to THE CACTUS FARM 2 MILES NORTH ON HWY 118..... THURSDAY HALLOWEEN 6:30.
Here at JACKASS FLATS We Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos NOV. 3rd.....with Dinner and Dance. Alter and Prayers for those gone before us in our lives and neighborhood ,,,our ancestors...and loved ones ,,,. please bring a photo of yours gone before and a candle and join us........bring a dish to share, chair,,, Open acoustic music circle ...The Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died and helping support their spiritual journey. In Mexican culture, death is viewed as a natural part of the human cycle. Mexicans view it not as a day of sadness but as a day of celebration because their loved ones awake and celebrate with them.
NOVEMBER 9 ~ ANNUAL JOEE BARNES SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER & FROMHOLZ DAY..!! To honor Joee & Dad's memory ~ we will keep the fundraiser going. It starts with a Horseshoe & Cribbage Tournament at the horseshoe pits. Please arrive by 9 am to get signed up - we'll start @ 9:30 am! BBQ plates served noonish - Yes, Uncle Richard is bringing a Hog! Auction to follow the tournaments! Watch for more details..! All proceeds from fundraiser deposited with Big Bend Education Corporation for Terlingua School Graduates. The day for Dan McCrimmon and Craig Hillis and the Fromholz Celebration has been switched to Friday the 8th, as the Starlight has a buyout Saturday the 9th. We will be gathering around 3pm on Saturday the 9th by the Starlight parking lot to walk down to the cemetery and unveil/commemorate a stone for Fromholz at around 4. All are welcome to join, and great hats and desert finery are encouraged.
If you plan to visit Big Bend Ranch State Park next week, consider stopping by our western entrance (Fort Leaton State Historic Site) for a special after-hours tour of the Fort. Tours are free to the public and begin at 7 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29th and Friday, November 1st.
Shot Time Liquors says - Now that the weather has turned chilly... We have all sorts of “chili” products to keep you warm! Lots of goodies by local artists and local food products. As well as chili infused beverages galore. Siracha infused Vodka, Hatch Green Chili Vodka, Pineapple Jalapeño Tequila, and Tabasco Barrel Finished Dickey.
CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER. It’s Fall y’all! Check out our Pumpkin Cream Cheese and Apple Cinnamon Crumble muffins! 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! Remember to check out Facebook for specials.
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 High School Student Council will be sponsoring a Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday, October 31, from 4:00-6:00 pm in front of the Big Bend Library. We are asking the community to come and participate by providing treats for our local children and decorating their cars and trucks.
StuCo will have games and treats, too. It is also Family Night at the Book Fair at the Library so come out and support the local students!
EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY
Stop by Saturday night for our celebration of Dia de Los Muertos! We’ll have a community altar you can add to and lots of treats and art made just for you!
Big Bend Episcopal Mission continues to hold services each Sunday at 5pm at Santa Inez-Ghostown Church. Father Mike Wallens will be celebrating Eucharist on November 3rd. All are welcome. Updated November calendars will be posted around town.
Thank you, patrons of the Otra Vez Thrift Shop. $109.44 was collected from the Donation jar for the School kids. It will go towards supporting student activities for all grades.
Día de los Muertos (Nov. 2nd) is and has been a big deal for those of us who live in the Ghostown and with the Cemetery. We enjoy and welcome everyone who wants to put a small personal memorial piece on the big white altars and who might want to help get ready (@3-5 at Cemetery). We have face painting on site, and you are encouraged to bring something for the potluck dinner. Bring a chair too!! Costumed ‘visitors.’ My favorite is the Ghost Rider on the Skeleton Horse and the Dia de Los Muertos married couple!! Bill Ivey's talk to the little kids from the school is wonderful!
DB's Rustic Iron BBQ --
Chili Cook Off Week- Open Tuesday thru Sat. -- 11 am until sold out! Come gitcha sum before it runs out.
New hours for TERLINGUA RECYCLES! Not only open Saturday, 9-13, also Wednesday, 5:30-7. Located behind the ball fields (look for the sign to turn before the fields) Currently we can ONLY ACCEPT:
-aluminum cans
-CLEAN tin cans
-CLEAN #1 and #2 plastic
-CLEAN cardboard.
All else has to be turned away. For suggestions or to volunteer, email Robert Krull at krullro@outlook.com.
Oops! I put the tag for Thanksgiving Day on the wrong day in the 2019 Terlingua Artists Calendar. Mea culpa. It and the day after (dubbed "Buy Nothing and Still Be Happy Day") should be on the week following (November 28 and 29). Sorry about that, folks. Hope it doesn't spoil your dinner plans. -Mary
This Week at The Starlight (and then some)
Monday & Tuesday: Hank Erwin
Tuesday: The Starlight debuts its new hand-picked single-barrel Reposado Casa Noble Tequila (special tasting on the dance floor throughout the evening). Plus Jovan's Dinner Special: Birria de Res, Frijoles Charros, Calabacitas con Elote, Homemade Corn Tortillas. $24.95
Wednesday: Jerome
Thursday (Halloween) & Friday: Dana Idlet & Rushad Eggleston
Saturday (Dia de los Muertos): Jeffro's Song Swap with Dana Idlet (6 pm)
and The Pinche Gringos at 9 pm
Monday, November 4th: Hank Woji
On Saturday, November 9th, The Starlight will be closed for a private party. We regret any inconvenience this may cause anyone.
Be sure to put these special upcoming Starlight events on your calendar!
Friday, November 8th: Steve Fromholz night with Dan McCrimmon & Craig Hills
Sunday, November 10th: Whitmore Family Reunion/ Alex and Marti Whitmore, Bonnie Whitmore and The Mastersons
Monday, November 11th: Trevor Reichman
Sunday, November 17th: The Terlingua Gals Music Night
Our doors open every day at 5. Dinner 5-10. Music 6'ish. Full bar until Midnight (1 a.m. Saturday). Dinner reservations for 10 or more: terlinguastarlight@gmail.com
Long Draw Pizza is open Wednesday-Sunday at 5pm. For Cookoff we will be open Saturday and Sunday at 2pm. We will also be serving chili throughout the week as well. Happy Hour all day on Sunday’s! Monday Nov. 5th we will be open at 5pm for the Dallas Cowboys game!
Taqueria El Milagro
Best taco stand in town! Everything you'd expect and more. Amazing side dishes! We have a fun and easy atmosphere Thursdays through Sunday. 5 pm to 10 pm (9pm on Thursdays and Sundays).
Eat in, take out!! Sunday morning specials: menudo and pozole from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. - or until we sell out. We will also be serving pancakes and waffles on Sunday mornings.
Espresso ... y poco mas! Cooler weather and a busy week in the Ghost Town! Come join us for a hot breakfast or lunch. We’re open 7:30 am until 2 pm seven days a week and serve up the freshest, cooked to order food in the Ghost Town. We’ve got Big Bend Roasters coffee, a fantastic breakfast and lunch menu and great atmosphere. We pack picnics to go and offer up a great menu plus specials. Fresh pastries, salads, sandwiches and eggs anyway you like them! Come sit in the shade, kick back with our free wifi, meet new people and take in the view of the Chisos!
All Energies Tip of the Week: Properly grounding your home can reduce the chance of damage from lightning, and will increase your personal safety. Even if lightning doesn’t strike your home directly, nearby lightning can cause a static electric charge to build up on the metal of electrical items such as refrigerators, microwaves and solar panels (just to name a few). The metal frames of electrical items are connected to ground, and the static charge can be drained off through an earth ground. Most earth grounds are copper-clad ground rod(s) or copper plates buried in the dirt. Unfortunately, dry dirt makes for poor grounding, a common issue in here in Far West Texas. A very good grounding technique for dry areas is an Ufer Ground. You can create and Ufer Ground by connecting a wire to the network of rebar in a concrete slab. If you need help making your solar system work better, email casey@allenergies.net or call/text 432-242-1874
Thank you, Terlingua for another spectacular GREEN SCENE Festival! We had a wonderful weekend full of demonstrations, face painting, art, music, food, and fun! Thank you, Lisa and Bill Ivey, the Starlight Crew, and Far Out Booking for your unwavering support of the Community Garden and the GREEN SCENE. We couldn't do this without you! Thank you, David and Kay Crum for your continued support. Thank you, demonstrators for sharing your knowledge and experience with us. Robert, Timmy, Casey, Kelon, Tonia, Ross, and Leralee -- all of your demos were AWESOME and I'm so glad you volunteered! Thank you Big Bend Ranch State Park for the enLIGHTening information on dark skies, light pollution, sustainability and so much more. Thank you Big Bend National Park and Ranger Tracy Coe for your constellation tour of the stars over the Ghost Town. Thank you Steve McAllister, for sharing your amazing telescope with us. Thank you BBRSP Ambassador Chelsey Borris, and Annalise Reichert from the TPWD Sustainability Branch. Thank you JD Newsome, from Big Bend Conservation Alliance. Thank you, Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Council for your help to promote our 11th annual Festival of Sustainability and Creativity. Thank you donors, who provided so many great items for our charity auction and raffle. Thank you, Paul for auctioneering for us! The funds we raised this weekend will help carry the Community Garden through another year of planting, projects, and educational programs. And I would like to personally thank the amazing volunteers who help turn an IDEA into a REALITY: Zoey, Casey, Amber, Tim G, Tonia, Ross, Joselyn, Robert K, Jeff M, Jenny, Molly, and Arick. I hope I'm not forgetting anyone but if I am, please forgive me! Thank you all so much for all your hard work over the past several months! 💚💚💚💚💚-Sara
