Monday, March 17, 2025

 TERLINGUA MOON    


Vol 36 No 11   March 18      2025      

        

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“It is a serious thing just to be alive on this fresh morning in this broken world.     ~Mary Oliver


Remember We’re under a burn ban in Brewster County

For statewide Fire information

https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/CurrentSituation/


Preventative care Health Services Terlingua Clinic

Wednesdays and Thursdays  10 AM to 3 PM at Red Patillo Community Center

Call 432 837 4555 for an appointment


Coming soon Bravo Health Terlingua Clinic

Primary and Urgent Care

199 Rex Ivy Road

No appointment required

Walk-ins Welcome

Primary Care and chronic condition management (high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol)

Urgent care needs - upper respiratory infections, ear infections, skin infections, allergies, acute anxiety, urinary tract infections, diarrhea/gastroenteritis, joint pain, strains/sprains, worksite injuries, and more

Annual physicals - physical exam, baseline blood work, age/gender related screenings

Mental health services and screenings

Seasonal health issues including cold and flu, strep, and allergies

Access to (contracted) specialist appointments (dermatology and more)

Onsite blood draws, CLIA-waived point of care testing (cold, flu, strep, COVID, etc.) and more

Onsite prescriptions and refills (No dispensing)

Translation assistance      

`Access to a sliding fee scale for non-insured patient


EXCITING REPTILE PROGRAM - FREE!

Join the Big Bend Natural History Association and Michael Price from Wild About Texas for an engaging experience for nature enthusiasts interested in the diverse reptile species native to the state. Participants will learn about the various reptiles that inhabit this immense state, from rattlesnakes and lizards to alligators and turtles. This program is designed to foster a deeper appreciation for these often misunderstood reptiles. Friday, March 28th @ 7:00 pm and Saturday, March 29th @ 9:30 am. Both programs will be in the Panther Junction visitor center's community room.


You check on everyone!   Now.  Check on yourself.Mobile Mamograms

May 6 Presidio Activity Center in Presidio.

May 7 Terlingua Fire and EMS in Terlingua

May 8-9 Big Bend Regional Medical Center in Alpine

Limited Availability -Book yours today

Ladies, it’s time to take care of YOU! Mobile mammograms are coming to you in May. If you’re 40+, book your appointment today—no referral needed! Call  888-204-9214  to schedule.

Amiga, llegó el momento de cuidarte. La unidad móvil de mamografías vienen a tu ciudad en mayo. ¡Agenda tu cita ya! No necesitas referencia médica. Llama al 888-204-9214  para reservar tu lugar.


BIG BEND CITIZENS ALLIANCE

The BBCA will hold a regular meeting on Monday, March 24th at the Red Pattillo Community Center, 201 Rex Ivey Rd, Study Butte. Join us for snacks at 5:30 PM, and the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM. We are a 501(c)(3) public charity supporting the Canyon View Community Park, Terlingua Cares, Terlingua Community Garden, Terlingua Recycles, Terlingua Visual Arts, Voices From Both Sides, Terlingua Dark Sky Alliance, and the South County Library Project. All are welcome to attend this public meeting. For more information, agenda, & minutes, please email secretary.bbca@gmail.com or text 432-244-7656.


Massage Therapy $1/min - Mondays @ Temple of the Bird (1-5pm) & Tuesdays @ JAF Arena Lounge (11am-7pm). Text Kate Healy, lmt to book (731) 699-0509.  These Locations service Local Residents & Seasonal Workers. Travel Massage avail for visitors to the area and locals wanting a Home Visit. TX Lic #135433


Taqueria El Milagro  Terlingua's fun setting for the best authentic Mexican recipes featuring street tacos, steaks and huge side dishes. Open every day during Spring break from 3 pm until 9 pm. 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. BYOB.


Espresso ... y poco mas

Finest morning coffee  plus home-cooked breakfasts and lunches. Freshly baked pastries and more.   Strong wifi, newspapers and fantastic views. 432 371 3044 for to go orders. Open at 7:30 a.m.  A local landmark where both locals and visitors gather.


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. 

Local art, fresh eggs, handcrafted textile goods, 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. 

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.


MILKY WAY TREATS Saturday morning bakery cart will be on a break, reopening Sat. March 29. Sorry y’all! But - The ice cream trailer’s hours will be extended for Spring Break - open this Tuesday, Friday, Sat, Sun, and Monday. Hope to see you! Gracias, Terlingua!


"The Big Bend Mobile Library is open for business! Come get your library card!

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: TOOL THURSDAYS!

Thanks to a generous donation from one of our patrons, the Library is thrilled to announce the addition of POWER TOOLS and HAND TOOLS to our materials available for checkout! Available for checkout and return Thursdays only at our home base location, the Canyon View Community Park (the baseball field next to the Terlingua school)   REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT REQUIRED

HOURS: Thursdays at Canyon View Community Park, 3-6PM, Saturdays at the Community Garden in the Terlingua Ghost Town, 10AM-3PM 

LIST OF AVAILABLE LIBRARY SERVICES:

-TECHNOLOGICAL SERVICES: Free WiFi, a laptop available for checkout 1 hour at a time, printing/scanning for 10 cents/page

-EXCHANGE BOX: Clothes, kitchenware, electronics, pet accessories - you name it! Take stuff out or put stuff in as you please, all without paying a cent! *NOTE*: All stuff subject to review and possible rejection by library staff. No trash! Large donations must be put in sturdy boxes.

-MONTHLY CHILDREN'S STORY HOUR: Join Texas preschool teacher Alison Weiss for a read aloud story hour! Bring your little readers along for enchanting tales, drama, and lots of laughs! Next story hour: TBD

-BOARD GAMES: Chess, checkers, Scrabble, indie board games, D&D, or whatever else you can think of! Come game with our library staff... there's a prize in it for you if you beat us!

-ORIGAMI LESSONS: Learn how to make a perfect square from any sheet of scrap paper and turn it into beautiful creations! Learn how to make birds, turtles, elephants, and much more!

-ASK DR. GIGABYTE: Local communications expert Arick Sandman a.k.a. Dr. Gigabyte can answer your general questions on technology and communications in the Big Bend! Want to know which devices work best in remote areas of Big Bend? Wonder about the Internet and AI's role in today's rapidly changing world? Ask Dr. Gigabyte!

-JUGGLING LESSONS: Never too late to learn a fun new skill! Good for physical coordination, mental focus, and impressing your friends! Ask for Sam in the Circus Department

-FREE COFFEE: 'nuff said.”


Rummage Sale

Saturday March 22nd        9:00 am to 1:00 pm

566 Gate 4 Rd     There is limited parking on the property.

Please park on the road and walk in.


ALL YOU NEED TO ATTEND AA MEETING IS A DESIRE TO QUIT

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS.  If you have, or think you might have, a drinking problem, we will be meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays, at the Big Bend church, just north of the post office.


Movie night at the Cinnabar Theater

Tuesday, March 18 at 9 PM

LMNB



Some Upcoming Shows/Events in Terlingua

EVERY DAY is Dark Skies Day in Terlingua! Make sure you are keeping your lights in Dark Skies Initiative compliance! In memory of Jeff Haislip. <3

Wing Wednesday and Chess Club every Wednesday at Long Draw Pizza

Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00, 

Milky Way Treats Cart open- Community Garden

Weekly AA Meetings Thursdays at Big Bend Church 630 PM

Free Mimosas at Venga every weekend

As it happens - Mostly Sunday and Wednesday afternoons on The Porch - 

Pickers’ jam - Just show up, start playing, and maybe more will come!

CLINIC - Wed & Thurs at Red Patillo Center  10 - 3

Saturdays - High Sierra - Starting at 10:30 PM - Late Night Pizza

Monday Nights - Karaoke - High Sierra

Tuesday Nights - Trivia - High Sierra

Wednesdays - Bill Palmer, Long Draw  5:30


Jackass Flats

-Cactus Farm, Jackass Flats

every Sunday, “Gospel Music” with Tara and Robert Mann, 3

every Thurs, "Porch Circle", 6

-Starlight

Sat, Mar 15, Brent Ryan

Sun, Mar 16, Laird and Friends

Mon, Mar 17, Blind Squirrel

Tues, Mar 18, Jason McIntyre and Michael O'Conner

Wed, Mar 19, Miles Adams

Thurs, Mar 20, The Broussards

Fri, Mar 21, The Broussards

Sat, Mar 22, Evie Dorsey and Friends

Mon, Mar 24, Moses Martinez

Thurs, Mar 27, Bill Palmer

Fri, Mar 28, Two Crows for Comfort

Sat, Mar 29, Two Crows for Comfort

Mon, Mar 31, The Whitmores

-The Boathouse

every Wed, open mic, 8

Sun, Mar 16, NaniByrd/Mies Adams

Thurs, Mar 20, Peso Supreme

Fri, Mar 21, Whitmores/Bill Palmer

Sat, Mar 22, Derral Gleason Duo

Sun Mar 23, 8- 11  Sarah Burton

Thurs, Mar 27, We All Shit, 8

 -DB's Rustic Iron BBQ

Sun, Mar 16, Caleb Wilbourn

Fri, Mar 21, Mohawkma Ganja

Fri, Mar 28, TJ Wicks

Sat, Mar 29, The Moonshiners

Sun, Mar 30, Hank Woji

-Long Draw Pizza

every Wed, Bill Palmer, 6

-High Sierra

-Road Runner Travelers RV Park - Campfire and Tunes

Thurs, Mar 20, Sarah Burton

Wed March 26 Moses Martinez

Wed, April 2, Caleb Wilbourn, 7:30

-The Goat Pens

-American Legion

-Bad Rabbit Cafe, Terlingua Ranch Lodge

-Chile Pepper Cafe

-Frontier Roadhouse

`Last Outpost #653

   Taco Tuesday 5 to 10 pm

`Temple of the Bird


Call for Art:  Dark Skies-Big Bend Gallery, 121 W. Holland Ave

Celebrate and Educate on  the beauty and importance of our Dark Skies in the Greater Big Bend Region. Our show will coincide with The Dark Skies Festival in Alpine  April 21-26

Show Dates: April 17 through June 3, 2025

Entry Deadline:  April 15

Reception:  Friday, April 18 from 5 to 7pm

Theme:  Celebrating the Dark Skies of West Texas

We need an assistant for Kathleen for this show and someone to help with inventory for the show.  If you can help, please contact Carol Fairlie (fairlieh2o@sbcglobal.net) or Kathleen (tomkatranch@gmail.com)


John Davis will be on hand to meet and greet guests at his show, "Get Lit" on Friday , March 21st at 6pm.  The show and reception is at the 5th Street Gallery, corner of Avenue E and N. 5th Street in Alpine.  Come out and show your support of the Arts!


If you have a chance, go by and see the show of photography at the SRSU gallery in the Fine Arts Building.  You may see someone you know in the photographs!


Also:: Now showing at the Museum of the Big Bend Standing at the Summit, Paintings by Bob Stuth-Wade


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