TERLINGUA MOON

December  18, 2023 
by Terlingua Thinking Team

“Imagine all the people living life in peace.” - From the song, "Imagine," by John Lennon

33rd ANNUAL BLACK-EYED PEA OFF 
will be held in the Terlingua Ghosttown on Monday, January 1, 2024. Participants need to bring their best black-eyed peas for judging and to share with spectators. Award and prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Turn-in time is 2 pm sharp with a $10 entry fee. Peas may be cooked onsite or off. Spectators can start the year off with a bowl of "GOOD LUCK" peas for a $10 (or more) donation - includes bowl, spoon and cornbread until it runs out. Local musicians and sound system needed - please contact LaNetta Barnes if you can help. All proceeds will benefit continuing education scholarships for Terlingua School Graduates.

MILKY WAY TREATS - KIDS GET FREE ICE CREAM FOR CHRISTMAS!
Milky Way Treat's ice cream trailer will be open, this week, Sat, Sun, and Mon, 4 p.m. - 9 p.m., right next to The Boathouse. Stop by soon and treat yourself!! ¡Gracias, Terlingua!  This week we are taking a break from the Saturday pastry cart. See you at the pastry cart on Dec. 30!
We’ll have free small ice cream (cup or cone) for the kids on Christmas Eve and Christmas evening!  Hope to see you. 

SOUTH COUNTY LIBRARY PROJECT
The Planning Committee for the SCLP is continuing to meet and plan for future library services in South County.  Our next meeting is scheduled for 3:30PM on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the Red Pattillo Community Center.  Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend and we look forward to getting more volunteers involved as our project expands. For more information, visit www.bigbendcitizensalliance.org or email secretary.bbca@gmail.com
 
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00.  Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're there every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods and other items.

Local art, a beekeeper's lovely honey and wax, handcrafted textile goods, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms, hand balms, essential oil perfumes and sugar scrubs, Zoey's leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, including Kim's, many made with local stones, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and upcycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel and more -- you never know just what or who you'll find here. Indeed, lately, chess players have been meeting up for a game or two or three or....Sandy's got her super cute pop-up shop here and Valerie is taking a week off from the pastry cart, b ut will be here the following week (Dec. 30) with her fine selection of culinary treats.

We welcome new vendors. Come set up down here in the shade to sell your wares. Flea market items are welcome. After all, reusing and up-cycling already existing items is smart and green. We ask a $10 donation to the Community Garden to set up, helping us to continue to improve this space and experience for all of us. For more information, text or call 432.213.1863, email SherriTheWriter@aol.com or pop in to the market for a chat. Prepared food vendors must display current food handling licence. (A quick, easy and affordable online course can provide that).

Please help keep our market space safe and comfortable for all, two-legged and four, by keeping all dogs leashed and under control. We look forward to seeing you there.

CHILI PEPPER CAFÉ
Fri., Dec. 22 - Moses Martinez 

LA KIVA RESTAURANT AND BAR
Fri., Dec. 22 - Moonshiners, 7 p.m.
Holiday Update:  We will close the kitchen at 9:00pm on Christmas Eve. We will be closed on Christmas Day. Since we will be closed on Monday the 25th we will be OPEN ON TUESDAY DECEMBER 26.  Christmas Day: The Kitchen and Bar will be closed. However, we will be providing a Christmas Day meal Free of Charge. It will be fairly simple because we are doing it ourselves. Ham, Stuffing, Green Beans, Rolls etc. The staff will have the day off to celebrate Christmas. Our family will be there serving hot meals for anyone who would like to come. You can take them with you or feel free to eat here. There will not be drink sales, but we will definitely provide tea and water. Thanks to all of you for your tremendous support during our first year back and we hope everyone has a safe and joyous holiday season. 

CACTUS FARM
Winter Solstice Full Moon Potluck and Christmas Cookoff 
Live music:  Moonshiners, December 26 
Judging at 6 p.m. Event starts at 6:30 p.m. Prizes for winners. Five dollars per cookoff entry. One entry per category: meat/main dish; side dish/veggies; appetizer; soup, stew, chili; dessert.

STARLIGHT THEATRE
Music is usually played 6 - 9 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 21 - Blind Squirrel 
Fri., Dec. 22 - Butch Hancock
Sat., Dec. 23 - Zach Aaron
Sun., Dec. 24 - The Whitmores
Mon., Dec. 25 - Van Jackson
Tues., Dec. 26 - Laird & Friends 
Wed., Dec. 27 Greg Harkins Duo
Thurs., Dec. 28 Greg Harkins Duo

LONG DRAW PIZZA
Wing Wednesday and Chess Club every Wednesday 
Friday - $10 medium pepperoni, inside dining only; no carry-out.

CINNAMON SKY RANCH
Sat., Dec. 23 - The Moonshiners

BOATHOUSE
The music usually starts around 8 p.m.
Wed., Dec. 20 - Open Mike, hosted by Rory Hancock
Thurs., Dec. 21 - Moses Martinez
Fri., Dec. 22 - Sarah Burton
Sat., Dec. 23 - Van Jackson
Sun., Dec. 24 - Moonshiners

DB'S RUSTIC IRON BBQ
$2 beers at DB's all day - DB's - Thursdays
$8 loaded baked potatoes and drink - Fridays
Shrimp cocktails at DB's on Saturdays

OPTIONS FOR YOUR NEW YEAR'S EVE ENJOYMENT:
12/31- Scott Walker Band - Terlingua Ranch Bunk House
12/31 - The Lucky Stars (with Wayne Sutton) - Boathouse
12/31 - Ghosts Along the Brazos - Starlight
12/31 - Butch Hancock, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Rory Hancock, Colin Gilmore, The Masters, The Whitmore Sisters, and The Moonshiners - St. George Hall, Marfa.  For tickets, https://ticketstripe.com/MarfaNYE2024

OUR LOCAL THRIFT STORE HOURS
Wed. and Sat. 9 a.m. to noon - Otra Vez thrift store open.

BAD RABBIT CAFÉ
Christmas Dinner @ Bad Rabbit Café, Mon., Dec. 25,  5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Join us at the Bad Rabbit Cafe for a Christmas feast for $24.00 per plate. We're serving up turkey, ham, au gratin potatoes, squash casserole, sweet cranberry salad and a dinner roll. Tea, lemonade and water included. Beer, wine and desserts are available for purchase. No regular menu available. Come get enjoy a Christmas evening meal with your family, friends and neighbors.

HIGH SIERRA BAR & GRILL
Thurs., Dec. 21 - Chet O'Keefe, 7 p.m.

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS
Happy Holidays from the best coffee, breakfast and lunch place in Terlingua!  We will be open regular hours all thru the season for your convenience!   Everything is  cooked to order from the freshest ingredients.  Big Bend Roaster beans for the best coffee anyway you like it!  Pastries, newspapers, and spectacular views.. A great local place for food and conversation with a menu for everyone.   Call 432 371 3044 for to-go orders. 

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Our classic taqueria will be open as usual except for Christmas Eve when we will be closed for the evening.  Enjoy fantastic street tacos and great Mexican food from tried and true original recipes. Side dishes big enough for a meal plus steaks and more.   Wednesday through Sunday -3 pm until 9 pm.   Call  432 371-2060  for take out via our drive through window.  Fun seating with beautiful views for dining in and BYOB!  Happy holidays!

EARTH AND FIRE
We have the work of seven local artists and our Guest Artist for the month of December, Austin Thomas.  I know you’ll find that perfect present for that special someone here.  We’re open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day!

LEARN TO SEW WITH WENDY
Sewing Classes! Learn basic hand sewing and how to use a sewing machine. Beginners' Class open, six weekly1-hour sessions starting the first week of January through the first week of February. Deadline to sign up Tuesday 12/26. $30 per person per class. I have sewing machines to use in class if you don't have one. Contact me to coordinate day and time with all students. Private short term classes also available. Contact Wendy to sign up and for more information 575-650-3554.

AMERICAN LEGION
Invites you for our Annual Christmas Partythis year, to benefit Bob Stamps.  Fri., Dec. 22, 6 p.m., smoked chicken, sausage and potluck.  We hope to see you? 

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS MEETING IN TERLINGUA
If you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we meet at 7:30 Thursday evening at the Big Bend Church, just north of the Post Office. 

SANTA INEZ-TERLINGUA GHOSTTOWN CHURCH
Everyone is invited to come and celebrate the Christmas season with a Posada service this Wednesday at 5:30pm. We'll be singing Christmas songs and there will be a posole soup supper following at the Posada Milagro. 

PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA CSD
Homecoming Basketball games on Thursday, Dec. 21st vs. Sierra Blanca. High School Girls are starting at 2:30pm followed by High School Boys. Come and support our Paisanos. There will be a concession stand as well.

WATER CATCHMENT TANKS
TanksALot Terlingua has the largest inventory of Enduraplas tanks in South Brewster County!
Just received: 100 gallon tanks and 1100 gallon tanks! Other Available sizes: 100 to 5000 gallon
Tanks are Tax Exempt and come with a 10 year warranty. We also sell larger, metal Pioneer tanks (up to 27,000 gallon) which come with a 20-year warranty. Valves, pumps and filters also available. Valves, pumps and filters also available. Delivery and installation available. Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge. Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)

TERLINGUA BURLESQUE
Terlingua Burlesque will be performing Friday and Saturday, Jan. 6-7! Come have some fun with us - doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8 p.m. at the Cinnabar Theatre. For tickets and more info visit our website: www.terlinguaburlesque.com.

General admission tickets are available at the door for $10.  Seats are on sale now for $30.  If you would like an advance seat, please reach out to any troupe member, or call Devo at 719-659-1110

BBAC IN ALPINE
It is BBAC Membership Renewal Time! As we approach January 1st, I am sending out a reminder also that our BBAC membership renewal is now at the first of the year.  It is $25.00 for the year and gives you access to various small perks.  As a member, you can exhibit your work for a month at the West Texas National Bank in Alpine.  You also can exhibit work in our BBAC shows for $5.00 per entry-most entries consist of 2 pieces of art per show.  We have about 6 shows a year. You also can submit pictures of your work and display a link to your website on the BBAC website, bigbendartscouncil.org.

Speaking of the Bank Show at West Texas National Bank:
 It’s time to plan for 2024!  If you are interested in signing up for a one month art show at WTNB just send a text to 432-294-1538 to reserve your preferred month. It’s a great way to get your work out there and very simple to do, just take your 2-D art in and set them on the easels. The bank even supplies the easels!

If you are interested in curating a show or learning how to curate a show, please sign up for any of the 2024 shows as an assistant or co-curator.  Carol Fairlie is our coordinator of all of the BBAC shows and can assist you in choosing a show and sharing information about the process of being a curator. Each show will have a separate individual to put inventory into the show and create the wall tags.  Our next show is Way Out West and is a general western themed show.
Show dates are January 11 through February 27th.  Entries are due by Tuesday, January 9th.

MANY STONES
Ring at Many Stones still has a lot of stuff to sell, Water pressure tanks, fish tanks and gear,
hammer handles, washer and dryer, electric garden tiller and lot of other stuff. Plus a free box 
out front with TV and movie videos and some kitchen stuff.

TERLINGUA RECYCLES
Terlingua Recycle trailer will be open again on Sat., Jan. 6 and Sat., Jan. 20, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

ALPINE HUMANE SOCIETY NEEDS DONATIONS
The Alpine Humane Society was recently contacted to see when the next spay/neuter clinic might be.  They are in deep (the 5-digit range) for the clinics they’ve already done this year.  They have to pay the vets, lodge and feed them to make it happen.  For whatever reason, expenses have skyrocketed & their donations are down 45 percent.  This is a wonderful local organization & they do a lot for the whole county.  Can we make it up before Christmas?  Send them a few bucks if you can.  If your critter goes missing, it’s most likely them you’ll be calling eventually. Contact: Alpine Humane Society (432) 837-2532, sn@alpinehumanesociety.org, PO Box 1464, Alpine, TX 79831.  Physical address: 600 N. 5th, Corner of 5th & A.

BIG BEND ANNOUNCES SELECTION OF PARK CONCESSIONER
The National Park Service announced today the selection of Casa Grande Hospitality, LLC, a subsidiary of Aramark, to provide concession services within Big Bend National Park. 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

WINDMILL BARN (FORMERLY, PARTY BARN)
Fri., Dec. 22, Big Bend Station will be showing free movie in the Windmill Barn.
Bring your own camp chairs, blankets. They have a concession area hotdogs, pizza, nachos and drinks for sale, cash only.  Free popcorn. For exact showtime and movie showing this week, contact Big Bend Station (at the Y).