Terlingua Moon Vol. 36 No. 17

 TERLINGUA MOON
April 29, 2025            
by Terlingua Thinking Team!!!

"I believe my political opponents are not my enemies." - Shatrughan Sinha

"With friends like these, who needs enemies?" - Joey Adams

MAY DAY PROTEST! A TRI-COUNTY PROTEST IN ALPINE!
The People’s Movement. WE ARE THE MANY. They are the Few.
May 1: May Day Strong National Day of Action:
(Reagan Stone, Organizer)

We’re going to make a statement and have fun too. Bring signs! Here’s the
schedule for Thursday, May 1:
At 6 p.m., meet at the Alpine Visitor Center for our May Day bicycle ride.
Ride awhile, then peacefully protest at Alpine Courthouse 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Don’t ride? Just park at the courthouse at 6:30 and join the protestors on
the front sidewalk. Brewster County Courthouse, 201 W Ave E, Alpine, TX.
Walk to the Hotel Richey for the last hour of bluegrass.

50501 (short for 50 protests, 50 states, 1 movement) is a national movement
of everyday Americans who stand for democracy, and who stand against the
authoritarian actions of the Trump Administration. Since January, the Trump
Administration has continued to attack our civil liberties, take illegal and
unconstitutional actions, and gut the public services we pay for with our taxes.

We call on our government to … Stop the Billionaire Takeover! Join us in the fight to uphold
the Constitution and end executive overreach. Please sign up here: https://mobilize.us/s/p766rW

OTRA VEZ THRIFT SHOP
Wed, April 30, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. - $1 Bag Sale
Thrift Shop will be closed June, July and August. Thank you to our new volunteers and continued volunteers who keep this resource running.

CAMELS IN FT. DAVIS
SAVE THE DATE...The camels are coming, the camels are coming...Wednesday and Thursday, May 14-15 there will be living history presentations featuring Doug Baum and his camels at Fort Davis National Historic Site. Did you know that there were, in fact, camels at the Fort in the 1850s?  Come visit Doug and the camels.

Partnering with the Fort, the Friends of the Library will host author Kathi Appelt with a program about her children's book, Once Upon A Camel. This special event will start with an assembly on Wednesday, May 14th at 9 a.m. in the Dirks-Anderson Elementary School auditorium followed by a program at the Jeff Davis County Library at 11a.m. on May 14th for Valentine Elementary School and homeschool students.

Free bookmarks celebrating these fascinating creatures and a handout, "Fun Facts About Camels."

MUSIC LISTINGS (ETC.)

Starlight - 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Thurs, May 1 - Alicia Morgan and Cale Richardson
Fri, May 2 - Blind Squirrel
Sat, May 3 - 10,000 Bees
Mon, May 5 - The Whitmores

Boathouse
Wed, April 30 - Open Mic hosted by Rory Hancock
Thurs, May 1 - Carlos Maxwell
Sun, May 4, Sherita Perez

Long Draw Pizza
Wed, April 30 - Bill Palmer

Bad Rabbit Café
Fri, May 2 - "Lost in Space Fest" w/Sweet Cahrbenu and the Fur Trappers/Zona Mutante
Sat, May 3 - "Lost in Space Feswt" w/ Hayden Butler

Terlingua Ranch Property Owner’s Association Potluck
Join your friends and neighbors at the monthly property owner potluck on Thursday, May 1st, 6:00 p.m., at The Bunkhouse on the Ranch.  The Ranch will provide plates, cutlery, iced tea, and water.  Please bring a dish to share.  Please call Marilynn at 512.484.1409 if you have any questions.

Temple of the Bird
Tues, April 29 - Willie Nelson's 92nd Birthday. Open Willie jam, 7:00 p.m. BYOB.

SUL ROSS
Nico Westerlink's Graduate Guitar Recital in the SRSU Studio Theater (Fine Arts Building) on Wednesday, 4/30, at 7:00 p.m. Free.
He is a phenomenal guitarist and is worth seeing/hearing.
                                        
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. You'll also be able to enjoy our fabulous local mobile library from 10:00-3:00.

Local art, handcrafted textile goods, fresh eggs, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, handcrafted, creative jewelry, resin creations, 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 pastry cart will be open at 10 a.m.!

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.

We'll be here all summer, in the shade. This year, we're celebrating the summer season by waiving the set up donation on the last Saturday of each of our summer months. It's a great way for a creator or new vendor to try out our market. We typically have a table and chair or two to loan to new vendors.

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.
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.

LIBRARY NEWS - THE BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY
Where the smart get smarter! Come join us, all are welcome!

HOURS:  Saturdays, 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Community Garden in Terlingua Ghost Town AND Thursdays, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Canyon View Community Park(next to the Terlingua school)

LIBRARY TECH SERVICES:  Do you have computer, printer, or internet needs? We have the fastest internet in town and a laptop that is available for check out hourly at the library. We also have a printer capable of printing, scanning, and copying documents, this service is offered for the recommended donation of 10¢ per printed page. Dr. Gigabyte is also on hand to help with general questions on technology and communications in the Big Bend.

EXCHANGE BOX:  Do you miss the free porch? How often did you casually visit it and end up walking away with a treasure or the unexpected things you had been searching for? Help us bring back the magic but without the mess! Bring in your old clothes, household goods, and pretty much anything that is still useful but not useful to you. Donations are accepted at the discretion of the library staff, this is how we keep things clean and organized.  *NOTE*  We also require large donations to be put in sturdy boxes. Books are also welcome!

FUN AND GAMES:  The Mobile Library is well stocked with games and activities! We have many classics like Chess, checkers, Scrabble, and also a bunch of more obscure indie games! Origami and juggling lessons are also available from library staff… learn skills, have fun, impress your friends! Do you have a fun skill? Maybe you could teach us something new!

KATE HEALY MASSAGE
Massage Therapy $1/min - Mondays @ Temple of the Bird (1-5 p.m.) & Tuesdays @ JAF Arena Lounge (11a.m.-7 p.m.). Thurs/Fridaysby Appt  in BBV. 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

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.

MILKY WAY TREATS
Saturday morning bakery cart will be open this Saturday 10 a.m.-sellout. We’ll have freshly baked cinnamon rolls and kolaches. Stop by and treat yourself! The ice cream trailer will also be open this weekend, Sat-Mon 4 p.m.-9 p.m. We’ve got your ice cream with the view! ¡Gracias, Terlingua!

TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA
Water Catchment Tanks, Pumps, Filters and Installation
Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.
Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)

TAQUERIA EL MILAGRO
Authentic Mexican recipes featuring street tacos, steaks and huge side dishes in a great setting.  Open Wednesday through Sunday from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. BYOB.

ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS
Best coffee in town and  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.

NOW HIRING
The Terlingua Trading Company is seeking someone to help with light cleaning throughout the store. This is a part time position. Please stop by the store in the Terlingua Ghost Town for details.

BASIN CLOSURE
Chisos Basin Closure is now delayed till August (if it is not delayed again).

https://www.nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/chisos-basin-construction-timelines.htm
        
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