by Million sMiles
Terlingua MOON
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September 14, 2021
Vol. 32 No. 37
Gratitude Bestows reverence,
allowing us to encounter every day epiphanies . . . those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life in the world - John Milton
Doc Sam, after 20 years of service to this community, has retired. So we are throwing a Hootenanny on Sept 19th, 5-7 and on. It will be held at the Horseshoe Pit across from the Starlight. It will be a Potluck, bring your favorite dish. Food will also be donated by Chili Pepper Cafe, DB's BBQ, Starlight and Long Draw Pizza. BYOB, Bring an instrument, and your furry family member., as long as they don't eat the other furry ones or their humans.
Dutch Oven Cook-off Potluck Weekend!
October 8, 9, 10th, 2021
Music & Art Show and Much Much More!
$10 wristbands for sale at the gate
Featuring -
The Derailers from Austin, Texas
The Sarah Burton Band from Canada
Niko Laven & the Boom Chucks
with 20 of our local Best Big Bend Musicians and Artisans
presented by Jackass Flats Improvement Association
Event held at the Little Burro Country Store/Pavilion off Hwy 118
50 miles south of Alpine, Texas on Terlingua Ranch
Cook-off Entry forms available at the Little Burro Country Store,
Camping reservations available through HipCamp.com
Jackass Flats lodging available through airbnb.com
Schedule of Events Below:
Friday, October 8th
Goat Roping 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
The Sarah Burton Band – 8:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Niko Laven & the Boom Chucks 9:15/9:30 – 11:15/11:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 9th
Breakfast at The American Legion 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Morning Time Goat Roping / Wagon Rides
Tin Barn & Forge Art Show 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Chicken Shit Bingo
JAF Music Camp Sites 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. featuring Our Local Musicians
Scott Walker & the Edge of Texas Band 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. (Pavilion Stage)
Dutch Oven Judging 6:00 p.m. at the Jackass Flats Pavilion
Potluck/Dutch Ovens included at 7:00 p.m.
The Derailers 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. (Pavilion Stage)
Sunday, October 10th
Breakfast at The American Legion 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Cowboy Church & Gospel Music @ Pavilion 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. All are welcome!
Burro Races at Jackass Downs at 12:00 noon (Entries may Run with Burro, ride your burro or drive your burro)
Art show at Tin Barn till 3:00 p.m.
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)
Cactus Farm
Monday Sept 20th Full Moon Party/potluck.
Bring a dish to share.
(A small donation placed in the jar at beginning of food table to help with Cactus Farm elec. and costs would be greatly appreciated.)
Potluck theme is Mediterranean.
Schedule for this week at the Starlight:
Thursday Sept 16th: Moses Martinez
Friday Sept. 17th: Doug Strahan and the Good Neighbours
Saturday Sept. 18th: Hollin McKay
Monday Sept. 20th: Laird Considine
The Terlingua Bottoms Group of AA meets every Thursday at 7:30 at the Big Bend Church in Study Butte. We wear masks during the meeting, and observe distancing. The meetings are open to anyone who has or thinks they may have a drinking problem. If you are ill, we respectfully ask that you stay home and call for a "telephone meeting" instead, 432-371-2073. Leave a message and we'll get back to you.
Milky Way Treats will be selling fresh pastries every Saturday, from 9 AM til sell out. The cart will be parked in the Bee Mountain Hardwood store parking area, next-door to Sandy’s shop. We sell fresh made cinnamon rolls, kolaches, breakfast pastries, cakes and more! Bring your own cup, and we have coffee for $1! Hope to see you Saturday, Gracias Terlingua!
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, Bulldozer, Motor Grader & Dump Truck with Operator for Hire.
Site Preparation - pads, roads & ditches.
We deliver road base, gravel, sand, etc.
Licensed for Septic System Site Evaluations & Installations - Commercial & Residential - TCEQ #34046.
Whatever you need dug – WE DIG IT.
713.907.5259
Many Stones has a new shipment of pocket and sheath knives. Many nice
succulents, dry beans and new rock bead earrings, necklaces and bracelets.
Also several new guitars.
Paisano Post from Terlingua CSD
The Senior Class and their Sponsor, Ms. Juanita Mendoza, made and delivered a lasagna lunch to law enforcement officers and first responders to honor their service and in remembrance of 9/11.
The Purobots, the BBHS Robotics Team, and their Sponsor Mr. Anthenat will be working towards competing in-person this year in El Paso. Their season will include meets on November 6th, December 4th, January 15th, and the League Championship held at UTEP on February 5th.
Coach Nate Simons and Coach Melisa Simons took their Cross Country athletes on a Trail Run Field trip and swim on Saturday the 11th in Lajitas. Their first Cross Country meet will be in Presidio on the 18th.
14 students from grades 10th, 11th, and 12th took the ASVAB Career Exploration exam on September 7th. A representative from the Armed Services came from El Paso to administer the exam and Ms. Jennifer Pena, school counselor, organized this event.
Santa Inez-Terlingua Ghostown Church
The Big Bend Episcopal Mission's Father Mike Wallens will celebrate Holy Eucharist on Wednesday, September 15th at 5pm. All are welcome and Bilingual Prayer books are available. The schedule of services, in the months to come, will be 1st Wednesdays at 5pm: Rosary Prayer Service-Bilingual and 3rd Wednesdays at 5pm: Holy Eucharist Service-Bilingual. The Episcopal Church welcomes all.
Espresso ... y poco mas
The Ghost Town's popular breakfast and lunch destination
Everything is cooked to order and with the freshest ingredients.
Add that our coffee is the very best found in the region.
7:30 am until 2 pm seven days a week. Great views, nice people and shady outdoor seating. Come see us!
Taqueria El Milagro
Get your tacos (all kinds) elote, steaks, stuffed baked potatoes and more. We also have a few new menu items including a Mexican shrimp cocktail!
Join us for authentic Mexican food in a great outdoor setting Wednesdays through Sundays 4 pm until 9 pm. BYOB and make a party!
Drive thru window for to go orders. Call 432 372 2060.
Countywide Burn Ban has been extended as of September 8, 2021.
For prescribed Burns, please call: Dispatch 432-837-5541
Earth and Fire Gallery
Terlingua 100% pure homegrown art now showing at Earth and Fire Gallery next to the Starlight in the Ghost town. This month features Zoey Sexton and her gorgeous leatherwork-- hand crafted, each one unique! Also showing is Molly Dumas: cockamamie cat food can dioramas, colorful hanging lids and fresh air watercolors. Constantly updated artworks by local artists make each trip in a fun excursion; stop on in and start seeing about filling out that Christmas list!
All Energies: Solar Power & More
In stock at All Energies: Outback FlexMax 80 charge controller $485 each + tax. Brand new REC Solar Panels are in stock and available for just $260 per panel (tax included). Each panel is approximately 65 inches long and 40 inches wide. For more information, or if you’ve got questions about solar power, email us at TerlinguaSolar@gmail.com or text 432-242-1874 today. If you’d rather come see us in person, our warehouse at 52035 State Highway 118 will be open on Tuesday and Thursday from 10AM to 3PM.
Memorial Service for Mike Black
Oct. 9th, 5:30pm Terlingua Tx
Come together and celebrate with us as we celebrate our son, our brother, our friend, Mike Black.
At 5:30 we will gather at the Terlingua Ghost Town Cemetery to place Mike's ashes and leave mementos. Per Mike's wishes, ashes will also be scattered among the Lower Canyons by friends who will have headed out that morning.
From the cemetery we will gather at the Horseshoe Pits below the Starlight Theater in Terlingua to celebrate Mike as he takes his journey on the Rio Grand. We'll enjoy food from DB's Rustic Iron Bbq and sweets from Valerie Stanley of Milky Way Treats. And of course, potlucks are always welcomed an much appreciated!
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