Vol. 35, No. 30 - July 23, 2024

TERLINGUA MOON
July 23, 2024                    
by Terlingua Thinking Team

"I love being around pet lovers. People brave enough to lower their walls and admit that the joy they get from their furry friends is sometimes far more plentiful than what they receive from humans. I realise I feel very at home here, with people like me." - Dawn Porter

"That's why it's never just a cat. It's a symbol of how hard you are capable of loving. And when they die, it reminds you of everything you ever lost." - Dawn Porter

BAD RABBIT CAFE
We've got a fun week planned for y'all!
Tuesday 7/23 We're having a chipotle bowl special starting at 5PM.
Wednesday 7/24 we'll be closed in the morning, but opening at 10AM with a pulled pork sandwich special.
Friday - Thanksgiving in July! Property owner appreciation dinner on the patio.

MANY STONES ON HIGHWAY 118 IN STUDY BUTTE
Many Stones has lots of Ring's personal items for sale. Come take a look.
Also just got a lot of new stone planters and lots of different kinds of
dry beans from Dove Creek, Colorado.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND LABOR AVAILABLE
 Smart Energy Construction Solomon Montoya. solomontoya@gmail.com  1432/202-6292. Has own equipment for dig work, fence holes etc.  Later he will move his equipment here for doing welding, electrical work, plumbing etc. Give him a call, He is here in terlingua

EMS CAR SHOW IN OCTOBER
I have been saying I want October 19th to be a fun filled day for all ages while raising funds for our Terlingua Fire & EMS. Well the stars have lined up perfectly for a Terlingua Fire fighters and EMS car show.  Pull those classics out and clean them up.  Pull those hot rods out and tune them up.  This event is for alll vehicles.  Cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc…. Ther will be a “people’s choice” vote and the top three votes will get an award.  Free admission for voters.  $10 entry per vehicle. All vehicles must be set up and registered by 9:00am.  Vote ends at 2:00PM. Awards presented at 2:30PM

APPRECIATE YOURSELF
Friday, July 26th @ 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Property Owner Appreciation Dinner at the Bad Rabbit Cafe
It's Thanksgiving in July at this month's appreciation dinner! We're servin' up smoked turkey and honey ham and a choice of sides with desserts available for purchase. Price per plate is $14.95 and tea or lemonade is included. All guests are welcome to join, as this event is not limited to property owners.

VIVA BIG BEND
Viva Big Bend is less than a week away (starting July 24 and running through July 28)! The 2024 edition features 67 shows in 22 venues throughout Alpine, Marfa, Marathon, Fort Davis, Terlingua and Presidio. The weather forecast is looking very good and there are still rooms available. See y'all soon!

PERMACULTURE AND LANDSCAPE
If you'd like to see your property restored to its natural ecological state, halt erosion, quadruple the rate of native tree growth, increase the diversity of native understory plants, support native wildlife and migratory birds, and more, I can help. With 20 years of professional experience, a degree in landscape architecture, and a certificate in permaculture design, I specialize in restoring any type of landscape to its natural ecological state. Visit ecologiclandscape.com for a FREE written strategy.

ART IN MIDLAND
The Museum of the Southwest in Midland is looking for artists to display at their annual Septemberfest. This is a very popular outdoor arts festival; I participated for the first time last year and did very well, and I'm sure all of y'all would too!
They are seeking artist applications through Zapplications. The link to the application is:
 https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=12482
ART COHORT MEETING
Any local artist interested in volunteering with the Terlingua CSD Elementary Artist Cohort, please join us Friday June 14th at 6:00 at the Chili Pepper Cafe. We will be discussing plans for the upcoming school year.

ART IN SAN ANGELO
Here is the prospectus attached for the annual "West Texas Regional Juried Art Show & Sale".   For the first time the San Angelo Art Club will be doing a one-day Intake with the art juried that midday, and then any artworks that do not make it into the exhibition, must be picked up in mid-afternoon.  

Happily, there are plenty of fun things to do in San Angelo while awaiting the Jurors' decisions.  There are great places to eat, wonderful shopping along Concho Avenue, an outstanding Museum to visit, the International Waterlily Park will be in full bloom, and the Visitors Center and riverwalk are special.  We will have sightseeing information for out-of-towners.  

Start planning to bring your best art!  With $6,000 in cash prizes, many winners will go home happy after the Opening Reception on September 14th.   Of course you don't have to be present to win.  And, we will be stressing sales of artworks.

So, please read over the rules carefully, and contact me if you have any  questions.

Thanks,
Jean

Jean Hoelscher,
SAAC Exhibition Chair
Email Jean Hoelscher at: jeanlh64@gmail.com

MILKY WAY TREATS
Ice cream trailer will be open this weekend, Sat-Mon, 4pm-9pm. Stop by and try one of our delicious sundaes or shakes. Don’t forget, we have pints to-go of homemade ice cream! Made from scratch with love. Located at 390 Ivey Rd, next to The Boathouse. Gracias, Terlingua

MUSIC
Tuesday Nights at 9:00 - Trivia - High Sierra
July 24th Opening Night Viva Big Bend Free Show - Starlight -  Bill Palmer & Wayne Sutton followed by The Keegan McInroe Band
July 24th Open Mic hosted by Rory Hancock - Boathouse
July 25th Laird Considine - Starlight
7/25 - TBD - Boathouse
7/26 - Crow & Gazelle 6PM followed by Bill Palmer & Wayne Sutton - Boathouse
July 26th Denny Herrin- Starlight
July 27th  Tyson Webb - Starlight
7/27 - Denny Herrin - Boathouse
7/28 - Nanibyrd - Boathouse
July 29th Ryan Roberts - Starlight  

COMMUNITY MARKET
Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00. Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're here every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods and other items.

Fresh eggs, local art, handcrafted textile goods, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, 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...

We welcome new vendors. Flea market items are also 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.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Meeting: 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.

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS
Ghost Town's favorite breakfast and lunch stop. Great coffees from Big Bend Roasters along with iced drinks, smoothies and more.  Check out our specials, freshly baked pastries and get newspapers, strong wifi and amazing views. Great place for food and conversation.  Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m.

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Street tacos and Mexican dishes from authentic recipes, steaks and big side dishes. Thursday through Sunday -5 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!  Great place to make a party!

FIRE FIGHTERS AND EMS BALL
Saturday, October 19th will be a day of fun for all ages. The events will be held at DB's Rustic BBQ starting at 8AM.

We are looking for sponsors and auction item donations.

4 tier sponsorships available
$250 - Small logo on shirt plus two event t-shirts
$500 - Large logo on shirt plus two event t-shirts
$750 - Large logo on shirt plus two event t-shirts and a reserved table at the event
$1000+ - Large logo on shirt plus two event t-shirts, reserved table at the event and a $200 tab.

8AM registration for car show
9AM car show starts
11AM starts the sign up for the Dominoes tournament. $20 entry fee. $10 for the prize fund and $10 donation to the fire house. The winner of the tournament will take the prize fund home.
11:15AM First Aid basics - Special Guest
11:30AM Dominoes tournament starts
12:00PM Big Bend National Park Ranger Presentation.
1:00PM Big Bend Ranch State Park Ranger Presentation.
1:00PM-3:00PM David and Alyson Fahl will take the stage for some live music.
2:00PM Snake training with Special Guest
2:30PM Fire extinguisher training
2:30PM Car show awards for "People's Choice"
3PM-4:45PM doors will be closed to help get ready for the music, fun, dancing and auctions.
4:45PM Doors will open for the Fire Fighters and EMS ball. Event will end at midnight. Musicians will include 5:30PM Sherita Perez
7:00PM Live Auctions and Wendy Elizabeth Jones takes the stage
8:30PM Sarah Burton
9:00PM Last Call for Silent Auction
9:15PM Silent Auction ends
10:00PM Ginny Mac takes the stage.

 We are accepting donation items and sponsors now. Contact Donnie Daniels at angelfirecreations@yahoo.com.

Early preorder of the event T-shirt is going on now. contact Donnie Daniels at angelfirecreations@yahoo.com