TERLINGUA MOON

Volume 30 #43

October 21, 2019

By Cactoosie

Send your MOON news and submissions by Monday NOON for that week’s MOON. Email to terlinguamoon@gmail.com. Please no PDFs or fancy fonts! (We like it easy.) We’re on the web at: theterlinguamoon.blogspot.com

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.

There will be no Regular Commissioner's Court Meeting for November 25, 2019.

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)

CANYON BREW AT FAR FLUNG OUTDOOR CENTER. It’s Fall y’all! Check out our Pumpkin Cream Cheese and Apple Cinnamon Crumble muffins!  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! Remember to check out Facebook for specials.

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. 

Basecamp Terlingua IS HIRING! We are looking for full time/part time HOUSEKEEPING and a full time reservationist!

Housekeeping: Good house keepers are a cornerstone of our business, and we are looking for one more! Must be hard working, reliable, and willing to learn! Spanish speaking a plus. Must be a US citizen. Position starts at 12$/hr.

Reservationist: Our reservations department is available 8am to 8pm, 7 days per week. Reservations cover Basecamp Terlingua, Agave Terlingua, and Nuevo Terlingua, as well as our Jeep and Hiking tours. You are the first point of contact for people interested in booking and guests currently staying with us. You coordinate with our tour guides, house keepers, and maintenance staff. You must be computer literate: we are willing to train folks inexperienced in hotel reservations, but we can't train you how to use a computer. If you aren't tech savvy we may have a position better suited to your skills. Position starts at 12$/hr. For part time and 15$/full time. Send resumes and availability to tiffany@basecampterlingua.com

The BITE ME CHILI COOK OFF will be happening at the Party Barn Saturday, October 26th (judges appreciated! Sign up by 12:30) In the tents in front, though, there will be local artists and food, with no entry fee. Come check it out!

COSTUME KARAOKE CONTEST AT THE BAD RABBIT. THURSDAY OCT 31ST HALLOWEEN NIGHT....

COME SHOW YOUR STUFF MASKED SINGER !!

TROPHY FOR BEST COSTUMED SINGER, FOOD, FUN, & MORE!

#FOLLOWTHERABBIT

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 Recycles: PJ run this coming Thursday, Oct. 24. Meet at trailer at 8:30 or so or meet us at PJ at 9 or so. Good clean load so it will be an easy time. Hope to see a few people there to help.

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.

Bee Mountain Hardware is here to provide all your hardware needs.We have a great selection of plumbing, electrical, hardware, paint, mobile home and RV supplies. A small selection of lumber is also available. Special orders placed by Saturday will be delivered on Tuesday

or Thursday depending on the vendor the item(s) are ordered from. We are now an authorized PPG paint dealer and can provide custom color matching. We are currently selling gallon and 5 gallon containers. Store hours Mon-Fri 8:30am to 12:00pm 1:00pm to 5:00pm                             Sat 9:00am to 1:00pm

Calling all Burlesque enthusiasts: Terlingua Burlesque is now accepting a limited number of new performers. No experience necessary - however, hard work and dedication a MUST. Email us by Oct 28 to apply. Read: To Apply. Contact email:crfarm@gmail.com"

MISS INDIA’S ART STUDIO.  Open Thursday - Friday – Saturday, 9 Till 4.  1-432-371-2109.  Going into Study Butte on The East Side of Road. Turquoise Sign - Miss India’s Art Studio with Two American Flags Oo Sign.  Two More Flags on Metal Building.  Stretched Canvas Photos of Big Bend Area and Prints.  Handmade Turquoise Jewelry.  Indian Mask Mosaic Skulls. William And India’s Books for Sale

WYLIE WATER TANK: If you called about a tank, but forgot to send a deposit and contact info, you are still in luck.  I ordered 2 extra 1,600 gallon tanks on the this load. First come, first serve on those.  ETA is a week to a week and a half.  We won't place another order until very early spring.  Thank you all.

This Saturday and Sunday! The 11th Annual Green Scene Festival will have live, hands-on, interactive Demos, Música, Food, Art and Fun! PLUS special dark-sky education from the Big Bend Ranch State Park. Check out the schedule of Demonstrations below:

SATURDAY

11AM Eco-Ranching with Robert E.

12 Noon Eat Like a Native with Tim G.

1PM DIY Dog Food with Tonia M.

2PM Solar Power with Casey C.

3PM Prickly Pear Jelly with Sara C.

4PM TBD

SUNDAY

11AM  Yoga with Kelon C.

12 Noon Eat Like a Native with Tim G.

1PM Solar Power with Casey C.

2 PM Embodiment Field with Leralee W.

Saturday night's Charity Auction will start at 6PM at the Starlight Theatre, followed by live music by Doug Strahan & the Good Neighbors at 8PM. 

Join us for a very special "earth hour" black out from 8:15 to 9:15 on Saturday night. During that time, the National Park will host a constellation tour of the skies over the Ghost Town. There will also be telescopes set up for anyone who wants a closer look at those heavenly bodies!

Come out to support the Community Garden and to help protect & enjoy our beautiful starry skies.

This Week at The Starlight

We've got some great events coming up at The Starlight the next few weeks - mark your calendar now!!

On October 26, we're proud to host the Annual Green Scene Charity Auction at 6 p.m. (demos wrap up at the Garden at 5). And, following the auction, Doug Strahan & The Good Neighbors will be back tearing it up on the big stage! 

Then, on October 29, please join us for the debut of The Starlight Theatre's hand picked Single Barrel Casa Noble Reposado Tequila! We'll have a special tasting on the dance floor throughout the evening. Jovan will present a dinner special of Birria de Res (slow braised beef with dried chiles), Frijoles Carros, Calabacitas con Elote and homemade corn tortillas - $24.95. What could make it better? Hank Erwin!

Finally, mark your calendars for Saturday, November 9th: Steve Fromholz Night at The Starlight with Dan McCrimmon & Craig Hills.

Here's the music for the next two weeks:

Monday 10/21: John Whipple & Butch Morgan

Tuesday: Trio

Wednesday: Brandi Humberson

Thursday: The Whitmores

Friday: Laird & Friends

Saturday: The Annual Green Scene Charity Auction (6 p.m.) with Strahan & The Good Neighbors on the main stage at 8

Sunday: Rushad Eggleston 

Monday & Tuesday, 10/28 and 29: Hank Erwin

Also on Tuesday 10/29! The Starlight presents the debut of our hand picked Single Barrel Casa Noble Reposado Tequila.  Join us for a tasting!

Wednesday: Jerome

Thursday/ Halloween and Friday, November 1: Dana Idlet & Rushad Eggleston

Saturday/ Día de Muertos: Jeffro Song Swap with Dana Idlet at 6. THE PINCHE GRINGOS at 9!

Anyone who plans to participate in the Last Minute Low Budget Productions Talent Showthis Thursday, October 24, should contact Sarah Bourbon at 432-371-2202 orbourbon@bigbend.net.  We need to have at least five acts signed up for the show to happen.  We look forward to a fun show with lots of amazing talent.  6 PM      We have way more than five!!!

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 – We do Septic Systems and Dirt Work

Backhoe Ditching, Digging, Dozer & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire.

Hauling road base, gravel, sand, etc.

Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations – TCEQ #34046

713.907.5259

BIG BEND LIBRARY TO HOST SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR EVENT October 28th – Nov. 1st . 

Terlingua School will host schoolwide Scholastic Book Fair on Oct. 28th – Nov. 1st from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Funds raised during the fair will help buy books for Big Bend Library, classroom libraries, and students.  Families, faculty, and the community are invited to attend this exciting reading event, which inspires children to become lifelong readers. 

The Scholastic Book Fair will feature a special Family Night with the Big Bend High School Student Council sponsoring a Trunk-or-Treat on Thursday, Oct. 31st from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. The Book Fair will be open and we are inviting the community to come and participate.  

Boquillas Port of Entry Hours to Change November 2! The Boquillas Port of Entry within Big Bend National Park, providing access to the town of Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico, as well as the protected areas of Maderas del Carmen, Ocampo, and Cañon de Santa Elena, will start winter hours of operation beginning Saturday, November 2nd, 2019. 

Come to a Cook-off Pre-party at BJ's RV Park.  Thomas Michael Riley will play for us on Wednesday, October 30, starting at 5 PM.  Bring a drink, a chair, and a snack to share!  All are welcome at this no-fee event.  A tip jar will be available.  Brought to you by Study Butte RV Park and BJ’s RV Park.

Santa Inez-the Ghostown Church will hold Evening Prayer Service on Sunday, October 27th at 5pm. It's about a 20-30 minute prayer service. All are welcome. Look for posts about November's services soon. Each Sunday at 5pm. 

Espresso y Poco Mas! Busy times ahead with Day of the Dead and the cook off coming up. We hope you'll stop by and join us for some good cookin'! 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!

Taqueria El Milagro

The Ghost Town's favorite taco stand!  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!!

Saturday and Sunday mornings:  menudo and pozole from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. - or until we sell out.  Come early!

All Energies Tip of the Week: The correct wire gauge will make your solar system work better and safer. A good analogy for an electrical circuit is comparing it to water. Voltage is similar to water pressure and amperage is similar to gallons per minute.  The right size wire, is easily calculated on the web using services such as; calculator.net voltage drop calculator. Higher currents or amps require thicker wire, you want 5% or less voltage drop at full current. Battery interconnects and inverter to battery bank wires tend to be between 1/0 and 4/0 multi strand copper wire. Charge controller to battery bank wires are anywhere from 12 AWG and to 2 AWG copper wire.  If you need help making your solar system work better, email casey@allenergies.net or call/text 432-242-1874.

History of U.S. Public Lands presentation October 30^th, Red Patillo Community Center 5:00

This is an excellent program about the history of America’s public lands. 

If you want to learn how it came to be that the U.S. has substantial public lands in some states and not in others...then you will learn a lot from this non-political presentation.