1011The Terlingua MOON
Moon6 March 2023 --Vol. 34 #10
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BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK – TEMPORARY CLOSURES FOR HERBICIDE APPLICATIONS
From March 3 to March 5, a team will be cutting down and applying herbicide to invasive salt cedars (Tamarix spp.) in the Hot Springs Canyon area. During this time, visitors may encounter a temporary closure along the river from Gravel Pit to Daniels Ranch. To view the full news release, please visit the Big Bend National Park news release page: News Releases - Big Bend National Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)
Espresso ... y poco mas
Home of the best coffee (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!
Attention locals: we are selling ready-to-go burritos and if you call in your order you can skip the long lines at the front and pick up via the backdoor. Just call ahead! Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders.
Taqueria El Milagro
Street tacos, authentic Mexican recipes and big side dishes. Open Wednesday through Sunday - 3 pm until 9 pm. Call 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. Fun seating for dining in and BYOB. One of the town favorites!
Paisano Post from Terlingua CSD
The following students met their reading minutes for February. Philip Lowe, Asa Reed, Noemi Alday, Hank Reed, Isabella Villalpando, Joselyn Gomez, Mairim Huerta, Melissa Orozco, and Jake Tullas.
Team #11720, The Purobots, were invited to compete in the UIL State Robotics Meet that will be held on March 24th in Belton, TX. Congratulations to Mr. Brad Anthenat and students.
Big Bend Girl Scouts One more week for getting in your online orders for Girl Scout Cookies. https://digitalcookie.girlscouts.org/scout/asa684073 Sales end on Monday, March 13th.
Terlingua Ghostown Church: Santa Inez & Sts. Mary and Joseph's: Lajitas & Otra Vez Thrift Shop Father Mike Wallens and Rev. Katie will be celebrating Holy Eucharist on Wednesday, March 8th, at 5:30pm. All are welcome. Also, A gentle reminder that Church services have resumed at the Lajitas Chapel. Services are now held weekly on Saturday at 5:00 pm led by The Rev. Michael Wallens, alternating weekends with The Rev. Katie Hudak. Thank you, Tim Callahan and Robert Krull, for your time and talents in volunteering to complete the up-grade on the front steps to the Thrift Shop.
A weekly Bible Study has been added on Wednesday at 3:30 pm, beginning this week on March 8, 2023, with the notice included on the updated flyer. All are welcome to attend.
Alter Ego Free Box Fashion Show at the Boathouse, Saturday April 1st, starting at 6 pm. Walk the runway with your most fab thrift store find. Proceeds to fund Voices From Both Sides, which is scheduled for May 13th at the historic river crossing in Lajitas.
Earth And Fire Gallery located in the Iconic Ghostown of Terlingua
Second Saturday Art Mart We’ll be set up outdoors every second Saturday of the month from 9 AM to 2 PM Locally made arts and crafts. Come for shopping inspiration, or camaraderie! Or just come check it out and to see the Ghostown 432 371 2637
High Sierra Bar and Grill Save the date!
Helping Hands 2023 (a Medic Outpost Fundraiser)at the High Sierra Bar and Grill in Terlingua Saturday, March 18, beginning at 2 PM through the night!
Calling all vendors, musicians, artists and volunteers! We truly hope our entire community comes together for this one! This is a fundraiser for Medic Outpost, a 501(c)3, out of Terlingua. Medic Outpost is a nonprofit that develops community healthcare in rural areas. Help us help our community and others! Food, music, vendors and fun! Will announce main contacts soon for Music, Vendors, Medical Outreach, and Volunteers.
The Starlight and Terlingua Trading Company win this month's Dark Skies Friendly Award! Thanks for helping to protect our gorgeous nighttime views! Also, thanks for all your support for this community and hosting Thursday's Texas Independance Day Parade.
Book Exchange at the Post Office is just that...BOOKS! No Tapes or CD's, no boxes on the floor, please. It is all of our responsibility to treat the BOOK EXCHANGE with respect and to keep the area neat and organized.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, the Museum of the Big Bend has made the difficult decision to postpone the Grand Opening of the new Emmett and Miriam McCoy Building. More information about the exact date is forthcoming.
If you have purchased tickets for the Friday, March 10 Grand Opening Reception, they will be honored for the rescheduled date. If you cannot attend at that time, we are happy to provide a refund in full.
We look forward to welcoming you to the new Emmett and Miriam McCoy Building!
The 2nd workshop in the series of monthly workshops on How To Grow Food in the Desert presented by The Greens Gurl, is scheduled for Tuesday March 28th at 6 pm
The topics for discussion are Soil amendments, mulching techniques, and watering tips
The first 5 people to preregister will get a Black Prince Heirloom tomato start
$15 per person
Handouts provided
For more info text 432 853-7090
Or message The Greens Gurl on FB
ARTIST'S RECEPTION SATURDAY:
We have an artists' reception for the upcoming R3 (Reuse, Repurpose and Recycle) Art Show! This Saturday from 5:30 to 7:30pm at Gallery On The Square, 115 W. Holland Ave in Alpine. Please note that the reception is on Saturday....
Carol Fairlie will be having an artist's reception for her show " Challenges" at CatchLight Art Gallery also on Saturday from 5 to 7 pm. Please come by and support our local artists!
There is a surprise demonstration which is part of the Not Prada window display and music (the music is not surprising, just good!) during the reception at GOTS, so come by and enjoy!
TERLINGUA TRADING COMPANY
Come join us for spring break and beyond! Now accepting applications for a receiving clerk/cashier in the Terlingua Ghost Town.
Full Moon Pot Luck !!! March 7th 7:00 PM Irish Food Theme ......James Everette Baynes and Company will be feature music !!!
https://youtu.be/7GIMts2FGS0?list=OLAK5uy_kxXzP-XQXlcHfWgdb-QoMXefiVBq4cfYw&t=11
Upcoming Workshop- WELDING!The Old Spanish Trail Gallery is going to have a welding class with Buddy Knight on March 10 and 11th. The Friday class will be held at Buddy's studio and the second day at Old Spanish Trail Gallery. The cost of the workshop is $200
Day 1 torch welding demo and student hands on stick welding demo and student participation
mig welding demo
Day 2 small stick welding project
Those interested can email me at hippiechick.lemons@gmail.com
I am attaching minutes from our past meeting for your perusal. There is information about upcoming shows and art events for you to have as reference.
The next BBAC show is:
April 20- June 6 -Dark Skies
Curators: Cynthia and Kathleen
Take-In Entry Deadline: April 18
Reception: Friday April 21
LAST CALL!
Only 5 days left to register for the School of Constructive Arts workshop BABS ("Build A Brick Sh*thouse") taught by master earth builder Jim Hallock March 12th-18th. The cost is $500 for the week, with breakfast and lunch included daily. For more information on SCA spring workshops and to register, please email info@constructivearts.org and visit:
BABS ("Build A Brick Sh*thouse") - March 12th-18th - $500 Participants will receive an introduction to soil testing and earth block production and construction while assisting in the ground-up construction of an earth block building and learning about off-grid waste management in the process.
Earthen Vaults - April 10th-11th and 15th-16th - $150
Participants will receive an introduction to soil testing and compressed earth block while studying earthen roofs, arches, vaults, and domes and participating in the construction of a 14-foot span barrel vault roof. You’re Invited for Art and BBQ!
Tin Barn Gallery and Forge next to The Little Burro Country Store off Hwy 118 will have its Grand Reopening Saturday, March 11th starting at 2pm and ending at 8pm! Inflatable Costume Races at 4pm & Food served at 5pm! If you wish to stay awhile, please bring a chair. Now permanently featuring over 25 local artists with room for any artists wishing to set up outside for the event if you bring your own accommodations. Musicians welcome!
For questions please contact our Gallerist, Shannon Montague at MontagueFive@gmail.com
DESERT PERMACULTUREAwarded Best Permaculture Design Firm in the USA for 2022, Since 2004 Eco-Logic Permaculture & Landscape Design has been sought out by home and land owners nationwide. We specialize in restoring ecological function and reducing maintenance, water, and power costs while increasing property value by up to 15%. Permaculture has transformed Sahara Desert land into fruit orchards, so don't think it doesn't work in the Big Bend region. New for 2023, the Food Forest Mastery course takes students through the step-by-step process for creating your own food forest (without the worry that you'll make expensive mistakes) so that you can achieve food independence and inspire your community toward sustainability. Learn more or register https://ecologiclandscape.com/food-forest-mastery-course/
Visit the Community Market at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town this Saturday. We open at 10:00 AM, acoustic music starts at 11:00ish.Vendors are offering a range of local goods,such as micro greens, the work of local artists, including framed art and wearable textile art. There are hand sewn items, hand crafted soaps, lip balms and more. And, of course, there's also Sandy's pop up shop, Manny's great food and Valery's sweet treats to enjoy. We've been getting new vendors in with the warmer weather. Contact us via the Community Garden Facebook page or stop down and chat if you'd like to become a vendor.
Milky Way Treats will be open every Saturday 10am-1pm, 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!
Get your Green on, March 17th it is Parade Day for St. Patrick's Day, bringing back the parade in honor of Jimmy Holbrook. Line up at the Boathouse at 3:30, go to Starlight parking lot, back down to DB's circle back to the Boathouse for cocktails and fun in the sun with friends. Let's do this. Yes, it will be crazy with spring break, but fun will be had by all.
A fun day for all the children, bring your baskets for the Easter Egg Hunt held April 8th at 10:00. Parents can enjoy the Community Farmers Market, for the children, there will be face painting, hunting easter eggs, and coloring eggs. Stay tuned for more fun.
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 pm to 6 pm at the Crisis Center in the Ghost Town.
Now in stock at All Energies! Lightly used 370W VSUN solar panels for just $150 each (40 cents per watt). Voc 41.4V, Vmp 34.5V, Isc 11.26A. Come by our warehouse at 52035 State Highway 118 on Saturdays between 10am-2pm 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.
Wylie Water Tanks -- our order for rainwater catchment tanks has been split into two deliveries. The first delivery will arrive within a week, and the second delivery will arrive before the end of the month. To fill up the second trailer, we added a few extra tanks that are not spoken for! If you’re interested in buying either a 3000 or 2500 gallon black tank, please email TerlinguaSolar@gmail.com or text Sara at 432-244-7656 for more info.
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