Terlingua Moon
 17 June  2025 --Vol. 36 #24

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 2025 SUMMER SOLSTICE MOON

You may not have noticed, but the exact date and time that the summer solstice occurs, changes year to year. In simple terms, it has to do with how the Gregorian calendar interacts with Earth's orbit relative to the seasonal cycle and its tilt. This year the solstice occurs on June 20th at 9:41 PM CDT. It shifts between June 20th, June 21st, and rarely June 22nd. In Boise, daylight on June 20th will be longer than June 21st by a single second. The next occurrence of a June 22nd solstice isn't until 2203.

 FROM THE 1995 SUMMER SOLSTICE MOON

 NOT HEARD AROUND TOWN

"There is only one thing more painful than learning from experience, and that's NOT learning from experience."

 "A tourist who travels to find things that are different, and then complains when they are."

 ALSO FROM THE 1995 SOLSTICE MOON

HIGH SIERRA BAR AND GRILL

We are open Fridays through Tuesdays, Ice cold Beers & a Full Bar,  from noon until 10PM, the kitchen is also open noon until 9PM, We will be closed Wednesday & Thursdays for the Summer. We will be having a new summer menu soon, wings, great specials, frozen drinks, coming very soon.  come and check us out.

 MILKY WAY TREATS! YUMMY AND COLD!

MILKY WAY TREATS ice cream trailer will be open this weekend, Sat-Mon 4pm-9. Stop by for a yummy pint of homemade ice cream or one of our fun sundaes! We’ll have our delicious chocolate or vanilla soft serve! Gracias, Terlingua!

 ALSO THIS SATURDAY

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, 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.

 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 meet at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the Big Bend Church, just north of the post office.

 FOR THE FOODIES OUT THERE

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 take out via our drive through window. BYOB.

 ESPRESSO ... Y POCO MAS

Best coffee in town along with 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.  Come sit and enjoy what locals love.

 GHOSTOWN CRISIS CENTER

Hello Terlingua, this month's distribution is this week. The truck will be in on Wednesday at around 11:30. Shout out to all of our wonderful volunteers.  Distribution will be on Thursday this time because we will be closed on Friday.  Please note, scanner cards are required to get the pantry boxes, so don't forget to bring them with you.

 BIG BEND PUBLIC LIBRARY

Ever wonder who helps make the Big Bend Public Library possible? It's the Big Bend Citizens Alliance (BBCA)! For over two decades, this incredible local non-profit has been committed to improving life in the Big Bend, and we are proud to be one of their key initiatives! The BBCA thrives on community support and is always seeking new volunteers and advocates. Discover more about their impactful work and how you can get involved by visiting their website today!

 THE BIG BEND AMATEUR RADIO CLUB (BBARC) will hold its annual field day June 28-29 at the Double Diamond pavilion, eight miles south of Alpine on Hwy 118. As in years past, BBARC will participate in national amateur radio exercises from 1 p.m. on Saturday to 1 p.m. on Sunday. This annual event is known as the American Radio Relay League (AARL) Field Day. It was first organized in 1933 by the National Association for Amateur Radio. BBARC has participated in these exercises since the beginning of the club’s formation 50 years ago. These exercises involve participants across North America who establish temporary ham radio stations in public locations or their homes to demonstrate their services and skills to the community. The use of these far reaching radio signals provides essential communication in the service of communities. These exercises highlight ham radio’s ability to work reliably under any conditions and from almost any location, creating an independent and wireless communication network. BBARC Emergency Response Coordinator Bob Ward said, “Hams have a long history of serving our communities when storms or other disasters damage critical communication infrastructure, including cell towers. They function independently from the internet and phone systems, and a station can be set up almost anywhere in minutes.”

 Ward added, “Hams can quickly raise a wire antenna in a tree or on a mast, connect it to a radio and power source, and communicate effectively with others.” The BBARC will set up several radio stations at the Double Diamond pavilion, including one for voice communication, Morse code (CW), and digital operations.

 There will also be a “Get On The Air” (GOTA) station for adult and youth visitors who would like to make radio contacts under the direction of licensed operators. BBARC will also provide teaching and testing for prospective new hams, along with information on getting started and on-site testing at the Field Day site. The public of all ages is invited to attend the BBARC Field Day exercises on Saturday, June 28, between 1:30 p.m. and4 p.m. Visitors will witness hams in action, learn about their activities, and learn how to become ham radio operators.

 Interested parties should look for the Big Bend Amateur Radio banner alongside the road on South Highway 118 and check in at the information welcome desk. Visitors can tour the stations and operations on their own, and a map will be provided, or they can take a guided tour by a BBARC member.

 COUNTY PHONE NUMBER

Help spread the word that the main County phone number is changing to 432-837-6200.

BREWSTER COUNTY ALERTS

Reminder of how to sign up for Brewster County Alerts: https://signup.hyper-reach.com/hyper_reach/sign_up_page_2/?id=70962

 DON'T LOSE THAT PRECIOUS RAIN WATER!

We can help - Call: TANKS A LOT TERLINGUA Water Catchment Tanks, Pumps, Filters and Installation. Locally owned - located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge. Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3096 (home/office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)