Vol. 36, No. 18, May 6, 2025

 

Terlingua Moon

Volume 36, No. 18

May 6, 2025 by FreeBird

“Reading isn’t a privilege.  I believe we all have the right to leave our problems and escape into another world, if only through the written word.” – Chris Whitaker, British author

 

(Or, we can leave our problems and escape into the awesome world of nature that surrounds all of us who are lucky enough to live in this beautiful Chihuahuan Desert! -- FreeBird)

BIG BEND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ‑‑ Please join us for the Big Bend Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting!! Our meeting will be held in person at the Red Pattillo community center at 6:15 pm Thursday, May 8th, 2025! All are encouraged to attend!

CRISIS CENTER OF THE BIG BEND ‑‑ Hey there everyone, just got an email from the ladies at West Texas food bank, coming Thursday, May 8th and Friday, May 9th. They will bring the new scanner system.

Anyone wishing to receive a food box should re-register.  To get the scanner card, you'll need to bring a photo ID or an invoice showing your current address.  Also, remember that senior boxes belong to an independent program and eligibility is income dependent.  One of the new rules is that boxes will be distributed to a regular box by home, not by last name or family size.

These ladies are coming to sign everyone up and see how this works here in South County.  These changes are being implemented to better serve the growing community.

Thank you,

Debra y Michael

JUST A REMINDER ‑‑ The Brewster County Tax Assessor-Collector and County Clerk will be in Terlingua at the Fire and EMS building the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from 10 am to 3 pm.  Most vehicle title and registrations can be handled here.  May dates are May 14^th and May 20^th.

VOICES FROM BOTH SIDES ‑‑ Voices 2025 will be Sat. May 10th.  The "Fiesta Protesta" remains true in its origin.  Both sides will participate in the exchange of music, food and love for the Rio that binds us together.  10a.m.- 6p.m.  We will have the blessing as in years past between 11ish and noonish.  Bring your chair. Bring your coolers.  Bring your friendship, memories and celebrate as only we can do.  Pack your trash out.  Keep it simple, respectful.  Many thanks to the handful of people holding down the future of Voices from Both Sides.

FYI ‑‑ Sat. May 10^th, after Voices from Both Sides, the fun will shift to DB’s end of season customer appreciation party with complimentary food and drink, plus Terlingua’s own “Los Pinche Gringos” from 8-11pm.  It’s gonna be a good time.  See y’all there-DB

BRAVO HEALTH TERLINGUA CLINIC – has completed its first two weeks of service, according to the Big Bend Regional Hospital District.  The innovative “microclinic” blends a traditional office visit with cutting-edge telemedicine.  Nurse Ashley Grover provides staffing at the local level while Dr. Ashish Gupta of Houston provides telemedicine services.  Located next to the Community Center in Study Butte, you can call for an appointment or just stop by!  432-300-5175.  Hamilton Health Box who runs the clinic is planning for more clinics in the tri-county area including in Presidio and Marfa.

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

PREVENTATIVE CARE HEALTH SERVICES, Inc. of Alpine, Marfa and Presidio is interested in Purchasing Land in the Terlingua area to build a Medical Clinic.  If you have this space available and would like to help us, please contact  Diana Nunez at (432)837-4812.

Preventative Care Health Services, Inc.

May Schedule for Terlingua

May 7th and 8th     10:00am - 3:00pm

May 14th and 15th  10:00am - 3:00pm

May 21st and 22nd  10:00am - 3:00pm

May 28th and 29th   10:00am - 3:00pm

To make an appointment please call the clinic in Alpine at 432-837-4555

PAISANO POST FROM TERLINGUA SCHOOL ‑‑ 18 Regional qualifying students attended the UIL Regional Academic Meet at Angelo State University on April 25th-26th.  Qualifying Number Sense, Spelling, Computer Science, and Social Studies teams competed against the best 9 teams from over 50 schools in the Region.  Computer Science and Number Sense ranked #5.  Spelling and Social Studies got 3rd place.  We have a State Qualifier for Social Studies:  Congratulations Kenyl Haney.  She will move on to the State Academic Meet held at the University of Texas-Austin later this month.  Go Paisanos!

Good luck to the Purobots-Team #11720 as they travel to Corpus Christi for the UIL State Robotics Meet this Saturday, May 10th.

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)

SATURDAY COMMUNITY MARKET AND MOBILE LIBRARY ‑‑ 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.

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 license. (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.

THE BIG BEND MOBILE LIBRARY ‑‑ Knowledge is Power!  Access it at your local library!

•        Hours:  Saturdays, 10:00 am-3:00 pm, Community Garden in Terlingua Ghost Town AND Thursdays, 3:00 pm-6:00 pm, 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!

DB’s RUSTIC IRON BBQ ‑‑ End of season Music venue for DB’s Rustic Iron BBQ

Sun. May 4th Proyecto D -6pm

Thur. May 8th NaniByrd-6pm

Fri. May 9th-Sherita Perez 6pm

Sat. May 10th after Voices will be DB’s end of season customer appreciation party with complimentary food and drink plus the Pinchi Gringos from 8-11pm. See y’all there.

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.

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

BIG BEND ARTS COUNCIL (BBAC) ‑‑ Hi All!  Our current show at the Big Bend Gallery is "Dark Skies."  If you haven't been able to come by and see it, please do so.  It is a show full of variety and color celebrating our dark skies of the Big Bend area.  There is also literature available about the Dark Sky Initiative and how you can participate.   Our next show is "Animals:  Real and Imaginary".  Here is the basic information.  For more info, contact:  https://www.bigbendartscouncil.org/big-bend-gallery

Animals Real and Imaginary

New Work-All Mediums accepted

June 5, 2025 – July 29, 2025

Reception:  FRIDAY, June 6, 5:00 -7:00 pm

Big Bend Gallery, 121 W. Holland

Take-In DEADLINE: TUESDAY, June 3, 2025 -11am – 4:30pm

 

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