Monday, February 6, 2023

YOUR TERLINGUA MOON!!!

TERLINGUA MOON
February 6, 2023
by Terlingua Thinking Team

“What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” —Helen Keller

WE NEED YOGA - BIG BENDY YOGA BY SALLY - RED PATTILLO CENTER
Mon/Wed 10 a.m. (no class this Saturday, Feb. 11). Next week: Mon/Wed/Sat 10 a.m.

WE NEED SOME COOKIES - THE COOKIE CHILL-OFF - SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12
At the Boathouse! 1:00 p.m. $5 entry. Three categories: Gluten-free dessert, all dessert, and kid's entry. Live Music, Prizes, Raffle, Cookie Decorating Table, Face Painting! Prize for The Sweetest Costume. Come join the family-friendly fun? For more info email info@greensgurl.com or text 432-853-7090. If you can volunteer for this event, please let us know!

WE NEED LOVE - GOAT PENS VALENTINE DINNER - FEBRUARY 14
Hello! My name is Manny Gomez and we are doing a Valentine's dinner at the Goat Pens starting 5:30 p.m. It's going to be a 5-course meal designed for the locals in mind who need a break from our good yet typical menus of Tex-Mex and BBQ. This menu is designed to intrigue the palate with a flight of flavors, without overstimulating the taste buds. There are only 30 seats and unfortunately we will not be taking anyone else.  To ensure a a pleasant dining experience for all. The cutoff for tickets is Sunday, February 12th. You can reserve your ticket by emailing ggomezmanuel@yahoo.com you can pay through paypal at paypal.me/LaCabraAtTheGoatPins or venmo @manny-gomez-06  

ALIENFEST - FEBRUARY 24 AND 25
It’s abduction time again at The Goat Pens!! The 5th annual Glenn Felts Memorial Alien Abduction Party (Alienfest) is just around the corner! February 24-25, save the dates!
Friday night is Terlingua Burlesque, followed by a dance party. Saturday night opens with The Stinky Wrinkles followed by The Red Elvises!

Beer and food will also be available. The Goat Pens encourages responsible partying so overnight camping is welcomed. This event honors the memory of our friend Glenn. Admission is free, and as always, donations are very much appreciated and how we keep this event free. Reminder - No outside beer or wine is allowed in the venue area. Please don’t jeopardize our TABC license and this event.

D.B.'S RUSTIC IRON BBQ - MUSIC, etc.
Sunday, February 12 Super Bowl Party
The doors will open at 1:00 p.m. Weather forecast is looking great. Food and beer specials all day long...don’t miss it . Roger Moon and The Moonshiners will entertain before and after the game. Wear your dancing boots.
Wednesday, Feb 8 - Blind Squirrel
Every Thursday D.B. Rouse and the Ranch Rats
Friday, Feb. 10 - Jenny and The Don'ts
Saturday, Feb 11- Bruce Salmon

HIGH SIERRA - MUSIC
Music for tips Mondays and Tuesdays
Every Thursday Open Mic
Every Friday Dr. Fun and Randy De La Fuente
DB Rouse and the Ranch Rats every Saturday - 7:00 to 10:00

Every Sunday - Roger Moon & The Moonshiners - 6:30 to 9:30
Big Congrats to The Moonshiners for winning Second Place ($500 prize) in the Battle of the Bands in Alpine last weekend!

LONG DRAW - MUSIC, etc.
Sunday, February 12 Super Bowl Party
We will have a big Superbowl Party on Feb 12th! Open at 2:00, Moses Martinez Playing, Drink specials, and Football on our 11 tvs!
Caleb Wilbourn every Friday
Wing Wednesday and Chess Club every Wednesday

BOATHOUSE - MUSIC & COOKIES
Open Mic 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday
Sunday, Feb 12, 1 p.m -The Cookie Chill-Off

TERLINGUA RANCH LODGE - FUN
Every Friday Game Nights at Bunkhouse 6:30 p.m.

CACTUS FARM - MUSIC
Every Thurs, "Porch Circle", 6 P.M.

STARLIGHT THEATRE - MUSIC
Mon., Feb. 6th - The Whitmores
Thurs., Feb. 9th - Sarah Burton
Fri., Feb. 10th - Mary Charlotte Young
Sat., Feb. 11th - Feathered Mason
Mon., Feb. 13th - Blind Squirrel

JOB - TERLINGUA TRADING COMPANY
Come join us for spring break and beyond! The Terlingua Trading Company has a position open for a receiving clerk/cashier. Responsibilities include checking in new merchandise and helping out at the register as well as stocking the cooler and folding t-shirts. Stop by the store in the Terlingua Ghosttown for an application.

JOBS - TERLINGUA RANCH
Terlingua Ranch Lodge is currently seeking experienced, upbeat employees to join our team.

Positions available are:

    Housekeeping Staff (FT, PT, OC, Seasonal)
    Cafe Staff (FT, PT, OC, Seasonal)
    Maintenance Tech’s (FT, PT, Seasonal)
    Heavy Equipment Maintenance and Operation (FT) – CDL Preferred
    Landscaping (FT, PT, OC, Seasonal)
    Office Admin (FT, Seasonal)
    Training provided for the right individuals; Employee RV sites available

MILKY WAY TREATS
will be open every Saturday 10 a.m.-1 p.m., at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town. Come by and see what’s cooking! We always have a wonderful selection of baked items, pie, cakes, kolaches, gluten-free goodies and cinnamon rolls. Look forward to seeing you! ¡Gracias, Terlingua!

EARTH AND FIRE GALLERY
located in the iconic Terlingua Ghosttown, is proud to present the second Saturday Art Mart.  It will be set up outdoors every second Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Locally made arts and crafts. Come for shopping, inspiration, camaraderie or just to check it out and visit the Ghosttown.
432-371-2637

FOUR CORNERS COMPUTER
Computer and Tech Support Now Available in the Terlingua Area!
We offer virus/malware removal, slow PC remedies, Wi-Fi/network installation & support, security camera installation, software/device installation, web/graphic design, and computer education/training services. We repair laptops, desktops, phones, tablets, printers/copiers and more. Anything tech or computer related, we're here to help! We are based in the Terlingua area, but also service Lajitas, Big Bend National Park, Big Bend State Ranch, Presidio and Alpine. We can login remotely, meet you in a convenient location or drive to your place if you prefer. Call/text Chris w/ 4 Corners Computer @ 432-853-7090 or email us @ help@4cornerscomputer.com

COMMUNITY GARDEN EVENTS
 Enjoy music with Tony Drury this Saturday at The Market
Manny has his food cart there too, his menu will be different weekly,
stop by for some Fabulously yummy tacos.
Voices From Both Sides t-shirts are still available kids, drop by and pick one up before they are all gone
BIG garden Thank you to Bob from The School of Constructive Arts
for sharing your incredible knowledge on adobe building
Raffle tickets are on sale at the Trading Post for the Organic herb pot
that will be raffled this Sunday Feb 12th at the Boathouse
during the Cookie Chill Off
*need not be present to win, the herb garden comes with instructions on care
and maintenance, compliments of The Greens Gurl
Open Mic, lemonade stand, face painting, silent auction, raffle, costume contest
Wanna be a vendor?
Farmer's market vendors $10
Non Farmer's market vendors $25
Absolutely no Styrofoam, egg cartons are the exception
Volunteers needed for the chill off
Call Shannon 432-426-6690

PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA CSD
Congratulations to the Terlingua CSD robotics team Purobots! They traveled to El Paso last weekend and competed against 20 teams. They ended the regular season in 7th place. The judges were impressed with their robot design, sportsmanship and gracious professionalism. The judges nominated them for two awards. The Innovate (2nd place) and Inspire awards (3rd place). Because of the Inspire award nomination they advanced to the Regionals in Lubbock, TX. Congratulations Purobots! Good luck to Mr. Brad Anthenat and his team including: Giselle, Ethan, Severino, Laila, Romina, Luna, Rigo, Brooke, Evan, and Jennyfer.

Middle School students completing their January reading minutes: Asa Reed, Melody Orozco, Isabella Villalpando, Hank Reed, Gerardo Hernandez, Mileiry Hernandez, Mairim Huerta, Elijah Lujan, Joselyn Gomez, Jake Tullus, Alyssa Sherman, and Melissa Orozco.

AMERICAN LEGION FUNDRAISER - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17
American Legion Post 653- Building Maintenance Fundraiser

Come on out to the legion on Feb. 17th, 2023, for food, fun, and music.

Rib plates will be available while supplies last.

DB Rouse and Friends will be playing at 6:00 p.m.

Where: American Legion Post 653, 51470 State Hwy 118, Alpine Texas - Across from the Little Burro

BIG BEND SONGWRITER FESTIVAL- THE GOAT PENS - MARCH 31- APRIL 2
March 31 - Big Bend Songwriter Festival - Thomas Michael Riley The Goat Pens
4/1 - Big Bend Songwriter Festival - Larry Joe Taylor @The Goat Pens  
4/2 - Big Bend Songwriter Festival - Ray Wylie Hubbard @The Goat Pens

Visit Big Bend Songwriter Fest on Facebook for more info.

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS
We serve up the best coffee - all Big Bend Roasters - and home cooking in Terlingua.  Everything is made to order from all the freshest ingredients.  Comfy seating, views galore, strong wifi.  Come join us!  Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders.

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Terlingua's street taco mainstay.  Authentic Mexican recipes and super side dishes.  Open Wednesday through Sunday - 3 p.m. until 9 p.m.   Call  432 371-2060  for take out via our drive through window.  Fun seating for dining in and BYOB!

SANTA INEZ-TERLINGUA GHOSTTOWN CHURCH
Father Mike Wallens and Rev. Katie Hudak will be celebrating Holy Eucharist service on Wednesday, Feb. 8th, at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. Come check it out. You'll never know unless you go. It just might be your fit for peace, love, and harmony.

BIG BEND GIRL SCOUTS
Thank you community and Cottonwood Store for making our Cookie Booth sale a success. If you didn't make the sale, our online ordering platform will be available later this month. Check for details here.  

ALL ENERGIES
Now in stock at All Energies! Lightly used 370W VSUN solar panels for just $150 each (40 cents per watt). Come by our warehouse at 52035 State Highway 118 on Saturdays between 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for this cash & carry deal! For more information, or if you’ve got questions about solar power, email us at terlinguasolar@gmail.com or text 432-242-1874 today.

We love winter rain! All Energies is putting together another truckload order of rainwater catchment tanks from Wylie; please contact us to join this order.  Choose a size: 1600 gallons for $1500, 1750 gallons for $1600, 2500 gallons for $2000, or 3000 gallons for $2400. More sizes and styles available, just ask! Prices include shipping to Terlingua, and tanks are sales tax exempt if used for rainwater harvesting. If you’re interested, please email terlinguasolar@gmail.com or text 432-244-7656 today.

WE HAVE TWO WEEKLY AA MEETINGS NOW! EVERY TUESDAY & THURSDAY!
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. The Terlingua Double A Bar Group will hold an AA meetings on Tuesdays from 5:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Crisis Center in the Ghosttown.

BBNP ANNOUNCEMENT
North Rosillos Found Eligible for Wilderness Designation! Over 99 square miles of rugged mountains and sweeping desert expanses in the northern reaches of Big Bend National Park have been determined eligible for inclusion in the National Wilderness Preservation System.

To view the full news release, please visit the Big Bend National Park News Release Page:  https://www.nps.gov/bibe/learn/news/newsreleases.htm

BIG BEND ARTS COUNCIL
Half-day art workshops-open to all- at Holy Cross Education Room-903 Fighting Buck Ave. Dates will be February 4, andMarch 11, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Bring your own art supplies/project/etc.  Some materials will be available for use also. I should be there at 10 to open the door.  If not, I'll be my usual 5 minutes late.

Pastel Workshop-Reserve your spot today.  Space is limited.
Workshop info: Nancy Lilly, PSA, DPS, IAPS-MC May 19-21, 2023, Alpine, Texas - The Heart of Big Bend Country. A three day workshop-- How to develop a textural workingsurface and an underpainting, How to handle shadows, and How to depict various cactus in the brilliantly lit high desert terrain of West Texas. Take your skills to the next level! Workshop Contact: Sharon Haney at SharonHaney@gmail.com

Figure Drawing Class every Tuesday 7-9 p.m., 102 N. 8th street & Holland. $20.00/session.   Kaci Fullwood 432-250-0272

Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose (R3) Art Show is approaching!  Entry deadline is February 26. For more info, go to https://www.bigbendartscouncil.org/

BREWSTER COUNTY TOURISM COUNCIL -
FEBRUARY 7 - 1:00 P.M. - VAL BEARD MEETING ROOM
For more info, email info@visitbigbend.com. Be sure to Download our free mobile app for assistance while visiting the Big Bend Region of Texas!

PARADE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 2
Come celebrate the 187th anniversary of Texas Independence from Mexico with the annual impromptu parade between the Porch and the High Sierra celebrating the sacrifices of those who won our freedom that has been so easily forgotten by native Texans and unknown by the naturalized and visitors. The parade is scheduled to begin around 5:30 P.M. (but is notoriously late) at the Porch.  The route will leave for the High Sierra, then turn around back to the Porch.  Gathering for the parade will be at any time necessary for the preparation of your "float" to make the 5:30 start.  Please try to attend with a float or just as a spectator.  More to follow…..

Terlingua Moon entries - deadline is Monday at noon. No pdfs, please. Send to terlinguamoon@gmail.com

 

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