The Terlingua 

Moon

22 October  2024 --Vol. 35 #43

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Starlight Theater

Now that we have hit busy season, we are no longer doing Reverse Happy Hour 10-11.

Swing by and ask about our new Seasonal Cocktail Menu and our Weekend Dinner Specials.

The Starlight Cantina is Back Open! 4:00-10:00

This Saturday the 26th we will be shutting down the Main Dining Room for a private event starting @8:00.

 

Terlingua Music Bash - October 17-21

Game On!!! Starting Thursday... 5 nights of music at The Starlight Theatre, a classic parade, a silent auction, a costume contest with a $100 top prize, open mic at The Boathouse, gospel brunch at DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ, and song circles into the night. 

“Steampunk” is the costume theme again. So, make plans to dress up and get down to Ghostown.

It's all FREE!!! However, any donations are appreciated, as all proceeds benefit the Mark (eYeBall) Kneeskern Memorial Scholarship for the Terlingua CSD students. Please join us!!!

 

We are still seeking items from the community for our silent auction, so please, let us know if you have an item or a service you are willing to donate to help the cause. Cabin 10, Inc. is a Texas 501c(3) non profit and your donations are tax deductible per IRS guidelines. Contact us @ cabin10org@gmail.com, or by phone at 830-739-6986. All information pertaining to the event can be found at www.cabin10.org

See Ya Soon!  ¡Viva Terlingua! ¡Viva Al Barlow! ¡Viva Mark eYeBall Kneeskern!

 

One of the highlights from the Terlingua Music Bash is always the Sunday gospel brunch! And many thanks to DB'S Rustic Iron BBQ for being such a great host and going above and beyond with the breakfast buffet!! Viva Terlingua!!

 

29th ANNUAL KEN & JOEE BARNES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISER ~ NOVEMBER 9...at the Ghostown Horseshoe Pits! In addition to the usual Cribbage & Horseshoe Tournaments, we are having a PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT this year...!!!! Please arrive by 9 am to get signed up for the tournaments (at the court for pickleball). They will all start @ 9:30 am! BBQ Plates served noonish. Silent Auction winners announced following the BBQ & Tournaments. If you have an item you would like to donate for the auction, please contact LaNetta. All proceeds from fundraiser are deposited with Big Bend Education Corporation for Terlingua School Graduates.

 

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.

 

MILKY WAY TREATS Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this Saturday, 10 AM til sell-out. Homemade cinnamon rolls, delicious, kolaches, and more! The ice cream trailer is open  Sat-Mon, 4pm-9pm. Fun sundaes, homemade ice cream by the pint, shakes and an incredible view. Gracias, Terlingua!

 

Espresso ... y poco mas

Ghost Town go to for fresh homemade breakfast and lunch. Best coffee in town. Freshly baked pastries and more.. All coffee drinks, and smoothies.   Strong wifi, newspapers and fantastic views. 432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m.  A local landmark and a favorite of locals and visitors.

 

Taqueria El Milagro

Best for authentic Mexican recipes including the best street tacos! Huge side dishes and steaks. An area favorite. Wednesday through Sunday from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. BYOB!

 

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 squeezed lemonade, 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. Milky Way Treats is back for the season with assorted sweet and savory delights.

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.

 

 

SOUTH COUNTY LIBRARY PROJECT

The volunteer Planning Committee for the SCLP is continuing to meet and plan for library services in South County. Our next meeting is scheduled for 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 24 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 develops. For more information, visit www.bigbendcitizensalliance.org or email secretary.bbca@gmail.com

 

CHISOS BASIN CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO BEGIN MAY 1

Construction work on significant improvements to the Chisos Basin area of the park is expected to begin May 1, 2025.  As work begins, the Chisos Basin area will be closed to visitor entry.  This includes the Basin Road, lodging units, Basin Campground, restaurant, NPS visitor center, camper store, and trails within the Basin area.

 

BOQUILLAS PORT OF ENTRY BEGINS WINTER SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 4

The Boquillas Port of Entry within Big Bend National Park, providing access to the town of Boquillas, Coahuila, Mexico, will change to the winter schedule beginning Monday, November 4.  The crossing will be open five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday.

To view the full news release, please visit the Big BendNational Park news release page:

News Releases - Big Bend National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

 

Paisano Post from Terlingua School

Book Fair Week Starting Monday, Oct. 28th 8:30am-4pm at Big Bend High School

The community is welcome and Family Night will be October 30th 4pm-6pm.

Missy Walker came and demonstrated Tie Dyed Clothing as an Art Enrichment with the Elementary School. Thank you, Ms. Welland, for organizing this fantastic experience for our students.

Regional Cross Country Qualifiers are participating Wednesday in Grand Prairie, TX. Good Luck to Brooke, Desiree, Asa, Anna, Nereida, Adriel, and Brayan!

 

Santa Inez-Terlingua Ghostown Church

All are welcome to the Pet Blessing Service on Wednesday, October 23rd. Starting from 5:30pm-6:30pm. This is a come-and-go event, so come at any time.

 

3rd annual Terlingua Ghost Town Haunted House will be happening October 24, 25 and 26 from 8pm til 10:30pm at the Big Bend Crisis Center in the Terlingua Ghost Town. Proceeds will be split between the Big Bend Crisis Center and as a scholarship to a participating BBHS senior. $10 donation for unlimited access for one night. All donations accepted. Spooky fun for kids and adults.

 

TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA

Call for your Water Catchment Tanks, Pumps, Filters and Installation Needs

Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.

Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)

 

BBAC Members’ Show:

Our next show will be our member's show.  Entry deadline is October 30th.

THEME:                                    New Work-All Mediums accepted

Show Dates:                             October 31, 2024 – December 3, 2024

Prospectus is available online at bigbendartscouncil.org

Next for the BBAC:

Holiday Show 

Theme:  Affordable Art -All Mediums accepted

Show Dates:   December 5, 2024- Jan. 7, 2025

Take-In Entry Deadline:  December

Reception: Friday, Dec 6 

Second Annual Jeff Davis Co. Historical Soc. Art Show:

THEME: “Jeff Davis County Images” (depictions of landscapes, animals, plants, people, structures, still lifes)          

SHOW DATES:    SATURDAY, March 1, 2025 – SATURDAY, April 26, 2025

LOCATION:    OVERLAND TRAIL MUSEUM, 511 N. Fort St., Fort Davis

Take-In:    WEDNESDAY, February 26, 2025, 10 am-5 pm

Reception:  SATURDAY, March 1, 2025, 5 pm-7 pm

Pick up paintings: WEDNESDAY, April 30, 10 am-5 pm

Questions:   Margie Millsapps, Curator   432-940-1530

Prospectus is at the gallery 

We will have hard copies of the above show prospectuses at the Gallery.

 

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Key dates for the 2024 election season

First day of early voting: Oct. 21

Last day to apply for a ballot by mail (received, not postmarked): Oct. 25

Last day of early voting by personal appearance: Nov. 1

Election Day: Nov. 5

Electoral College vote: Dec. 17

Congress counts electoral votes: Jan. 6

Presidential inauguration: Jan. 20

 

Special Commissioners Meeting: October 18, 2024, at 9:30 AM  Brewster County Courthouse, Commissioners Courtroom. 201 W. Ave. E Alpine, Texas 79830

AGENDA:

1. Call to Order

2. Public Comment - Comments are limited to 5 minutes per person. Members

of the public are also welcome to participate in public comment by calling

432-244-6663

3. Review, discuss and take possible action to approve the immediate funding

by check in the amount of $100,000 to the Marathon Water Supply

Corporation. This funding is from the Brewster County Project List.

4. Review, discuss and take possible action to approve the immediate funding

by check in the amount of $50,000 to the Alpine Emergency Services Board.

This funding is allocated in the 2025 Brewster County approved budget

 

OCTOBER EVENTS @ TERLINGUA RANCH LODGE

October 25th

POATRI Board of Directors Workshop @ 1:00 PM in the Bunkhouse 

OPEN TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS

This meeting is open to all property owners as the Board discusses upcoming resolutions. Your feedback is valuable, and attendance helps your voice be heard!

Agenda and Zoom link for online attendance can be found here - https://poatri.org/category/poatri-news/

THIS IS ALSO THE DEADLINE FOR BOARD OF DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED BY 5:00 PM to manager@terlinguaranch.com or in person at the Lodge office. You must be a member in good standing to submit an application.

October 26th

POATRI Board of Directors Meeting @ 10:00 AM in the Bunkhouse

OPEN TO ALL PROPERTY OWNERS

Agenda and Zoom link for online attendance can be found here - https://poatri.org/category/poatri-news/

This meeting is also open to all property owners. There will be an opportunity to hear what the Board has been up to and share your feedback.

October 31st

Halloween Spooky Movie Night @ 8:00-10:00 PM in the Bunkhouse

Beetlejuice, a fan favorite and seasonal classic, will be on the big screen, so come and enjoy complimentary popcorn! Drinks, candy and chips are available for purchase. Get ready for thrills, chills, and a few laughs. Don't say his name three times… or DO...if you dare!

 

The SRSU Choir will perform on Wednesday at the Granada Theater.

"Movie Music"

October 16 @ 7:30pm

It will have music with film in the background and sounds like a fun event.  Admission is Free!

I am attaching the newsletter from the Alpine Community Projects meeting.  There may be items of interest for you.

We will have our monthly BBAC meeting on Sunday at 2pm.  Last month, we held it at the new Gallery location (121 W. Holland Ave) which seemed to work.  This will be our last formal meeting of this year....Artwalk preempts the November meeting and our December meeting is more of a Christmas party-nothing wrong with that!

Speaking of the Gallery, remember that our first BBAC show since moving to this new location will begin on October 30th.  

 

A message from the Alpine Public Library:

We are soliciting donations for the library's annual Silent Auction during Art Walk, November 22 and 23. I hope you are able to donate to our auction again this year. 

Donations may be taken to the auction location at the former Guzzi Up, 202 W.  Holland, on Wednesday afternoon, November 20, or anytime on Thursday or Friday. If you can’t make it to the auction site, please take your donation to the library. All donations should be accompanied by a donation form, available at the library’s circulation desk, from me or Mary Bennett (432-386-3796; mrossbennett@gmail.com), or at the Big Bend Gallery ( forms are there).

This is our major fundraiser each year, and we count heavily on the proceeds from it to allow us to continue to serve this community as well as we have since 1947. Our patrons span eight decades and an even wider expanse of interests. We receive only 35% of our funding from governmental sources; the remaining 65% comes from library sales, businesses, grants, fundraising events, and individuals—people like you.

Your support of our Silent Auction will help us continue to fulfill our mission of working to build community, encourage literacy, and promote lifelong learning.