TERLINGUA MOON
Vol 35 No 8
February 20, 2024
a Million sMiles
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“The topography of Big Bend is so barren and jagged that America's astronauts in the 1960s took field trips to the park to prepare them for landing on the moon.” ― John Jameson, The Story of Big Bend National Park
Cactus Farm
Full Moon Potluck Saturday, Feb 24
Theme: Soup and Salad
Music by: James Everette Baynes w/ Scott Walker and Japa!
Taqueria El Milagro
Terlingua's street tacos go to with great Mexican food from authentic recipes and side dishes big enough for a meal. Steaks and more.Wednesday through Sunday -3 pm until 9 pm. Call 432 371-2060 for take out via our drive through window. Fun seating with beautiful views for dining in and BYOB!
Espresso ... y poco mas
Where locals and visitors gather for breakfast and lunch in the Ghost Town! Homecooked menu and great Big Bend Roasters coffee. Pastries, newspapers, and spectacular views.. A great place for food and conversation with a menu for everyone. . Call 432 371 3044 for to go orders.
FLEA MARKET! Come to the Flea Market at La Kiva west parking lot Sunday February 25th. No set up fee! 10 am. Last months flea market was fantastic! Let's do it again!
Ring at Many Stones has new silver rings some with stones, new turquoise in silver pendants and lots of beans.
Things I want to sell: pet crates, large ice chest, 150 watt solar panels, propane fridge, assorted water filters, chain saw, tool kits, fishing tackle, fish tanks and the stuff to go in them, many used books many topics in good condition, framed photos by Blair Pittman, clothes dryer, Electric generator new and unused runs on gas or propane and lots of guitars, complete pottery studio with kilns. glaze material, wheels, extruder and some clay. Come by and look. Usually open seven days a week 10;00 to 5:00.
Goat Pens ANNOUNCEMENT!! It’s time to dust off your space boots and shine your UFO! The 6th Annual Alien Fest is almost here.! Featuring the talents of @terlingua_burlesque @theredelvises and more! Come fly away to Mars with us Feb 23 and 24 at @goatpens
Consciousness —is it contained in the brain? An evening discussion to consider how both timeless understandings and now modern science say that it is not. An explanation of the Global Consciousness Project (gcp2.net) will serve as a point of departure, with a few slides about it and other inquiries as food for thought. Cinnabar Theater 7pm Sunday 2/25; BYOB Questions: toddbureau@gmail.com 432-386-7846
LMLB Productions Presents an OPEN HOUSE for Cinnabar Theatre!
We’re still here!! Come meet the new board members, ready to bring life back to the theatre! Here for the community and we are ready to make things happen. Bring ideas, inspiration and get involved with us!
Local musicians, refreshments and appetizers from 3pm-6pm Sunday March 3rd. See ya there!
TEXAS INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADE AND SECOND ANNUAL UGLY FEET CONTEST Saturday, March 2 @ 3:00 P.M. Come celebrate the 188th anniversary of Texas Independence from Mexico with the annual impromptu parade beginning and ending at the Ghost Town Porch celebrating the sacrifices of those who won our freedom that has been so easily forgotten by native Texans and unknown by the naturalized and visitors.The parade is scheduled to begin around 3:00 P.M. (but is notoriously late) at the Porch. The route for the parade this year will include the entire Loop of Ghost Town Road, including FM 170. Gathering for the parade will be at any time necessary for the preparation of your "float" to make the 3:00 start. ALL FLOATS AND UGLY FEET WELCOME. The Ugly Feet contest will take place on the Ghosttown porch right after the parade with music by The Moonshiners. Please try to attend with a float and enter your ugly feet into the contest, or just come as a spectator and spread the word. Please don't be shy about entering your UGLY FEET. Be proud of your ugly feet! Terlingua is notorious for our ugly feet. Don't let the tourists beat you because the entire planet is eligible to enter.
Come see us at the Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00. Located at the Community Garden in the Ghost Town, we're there every Saturday with happy vendors offering an array of locally produced goods and other items.
Fresh eggs, local art, handcrafted textile goods, goat milk soap, all natural lip balms and skin care products, essential oil perfumes, Zoey's leather goods, handcrafted, creative jewelry, including Kim's, many made with local stones, block printed textiles and vintage goods, both curated and upcycled, practical and artistic items made of reclaimed steel, Sandy's super cute pop-up shop and more -- you never know just what or who you'll find here. Indeed, lately, chess players have been meeting up for a game or two or three or...There may even be a few baby goats to pet.
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.
Saturday, February 24: Adobe Making Day in Marfa. This year our community adobe making days are going to alternate between Marfa and Ruidosa to give more folks an opportunity to participate. Our first adobe day of the year will be in Marfa this Saturday from 10-4PM at Joey Benton’s adobe yard at 800 Galveston. Just head through the open gate when you arrive.
You can expect to learn about the adobe making process and traditional earthen building methods with our team while working hard and getting dirty! All bricks made will be transported down to the church site and used in the next phase of restoration. We’ll also be accepting donations to help raise the bell at the church.
All are welcome, including children. This event is free.
Let us know you’re coming so we can get a rough headcount. Message us at ruidosachurch@gmail.com
We will provide water and drinks, but bring your own brown bag lunch.
Please come prepared for the desert with long sleeved shirts, long pants, work boots, big hats and gloves.
Location: 800 Galveston, Marfa, Texas
Election Dates to Remember:
Tues -- Feb 20th -- First day of early voting.
Friday -- Feb 23rd -- Last day to apply for a vote by mail ballot.
Friday -- March 1st -- Last day of early voting.
Tuesday -- March 5th - Last day to receive mail ballot.
Tuesday -- March 5th - Election Day.
You can check your registration at the Texas Secretary of State’s My Voter Portal: htps://www.votetexas.gov/.
For updates on the Study Butte Water situation, boil notice, go here:
https://www.studybuttewater.com/
If you live on Terlingua Ranch and are experiencing problems with mail not being delivered by USPS, you are not alone. You can file a complaint at https://emailus.usps.com/s/personnel-inquiry and fill out the form. If enough of us do so, perhaps our mail delivery will improve.
ESTATE SALE includes furniture, antiques, knickknacks, cutlery and much
more.
Place: Davey Jones, 150 E Lechuguilla Hill Rd, Terlingua
Date: Starts February 22nd through February 28th.
Hours: 9 am till 4 pm Phone: 432-371-2843
Directions: 2.5 miles down Sawmill Road (Link Rd) from South County Rd,
on right.
Celebration of Life for Steve Harper
Friday, March 1st 5:00 - 8:00
A US Forest Service retiree, Steve found Big Bend in the late 90s. Volunteering for a few seasons living in the park, he fell in love with Terlingua and the community. He and Judy, his wife, found some land and quickly became part of the community. He brought grandsons Jason and John (the twins) down to help him build the house and over the next 18 years he and Judy made it the sanctuary the family has come to love. He loved this community. He overcame a stroke in 2014 and continued to enjoy Terlingua until a fall in December 2019 made it impossible to live alone. Steve moved in with his daughter Jill in 2021. They returned together last winter/spring. Steve passed away last October after another stroke.
Friday, March 1st 5:00 - 8:00
Please join our family and friends at Steve and Judy's Gate 6 home to celebrate his life in Big Bend. Bring your memories, stories and maybe a dish to share.
The family will scatter his ashes before the gathering, friends are welcome.
If you need directions or have questions please contact Jill. Judy will join us in spirit from Santa Rosa, unfortunately she's unable to make the long trip.
WATER CATCHMENT TANKS
TanksALot Terlingua has the largest inventory of Enduraplas tanks in South Brewster County!
Available sizes:
100 to 5000 gallon
Tanks are Tax Exempt and come with a 10 year warrantee.
We also sell larger, metal Pioneer tanks (up to 27,000 gallons) which come with a 20 year warrantee.
Valves, pumps and filters also available.
Delivery and installation available.
Located near the Terlingua Ranch Lodge.
Call Mark or Michelle: 432-371-3094 (office) or 806-781-7814 (cell)
Upcoming Show:
R3, ReUse, ReCycle, RePurspose
February 29 –April 16- R3
Curators: Yosdy
Take-In Entry Deadline: February 27
Reception: Friday, March 1
PASTEL WORKSHOP:
Award winning pastel artist Karen Margulis will be teaching a three day workshop at The Palette Club in Midland, October 7-9, 2024.
For more info on Karen:
https://www.karenmargulis.com/
To sign up:
https://www.paletteclubmidland.com/2024-october.html
Upcoming Plein Air workshop:
An intro to plein air painting
• Equipment
• Techniques
• Pros and Cons
• How to critique your work (plein air and studio)
• The workshop will feature talks, demos and hands-on painting with supervision/instruction in the great outdoors
• A working knowledge of landscape painting is required. The student should understand the basics of composition, value, linear and aerial perspective, color, shape, line, and edges.
• All mediums are welcome. Bring your own supplies.
• Cost: $85 This includes lunch on Saturday 4/13.
• Optional: An outdoor painting session Sunday, 4/14, with instruction and a group critique, if any students want to paint some more. No extra charge.
• Interested? Questions? Email Liz at lizbartlettculpfineart@gmail.com
• You will be provided with a supply list and a detailed workshop schedule when you sign up.
• Or Venmo Liz at lizbartlettculpfineart
to see this info on the website and pay, you can visit: https://www.bigbendartscouncil.org/plein-air-workshop
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.
Open Mic at The Boathouse every Wednesday at 8PM
Happy Hour & Reverse Happy Hour specials every night from 5pm-6pm, then again from 10pm-11pm - Starlight
Wing Wednesday and Chess Club every Wednesday at Long Draw Pizza
Wed. and Sat. 9 am to noon - Otra Vez thrift store open
Saturday Community Market from 10:00-1:00 - Community Garden
Weekly AA Meetings Thursdays at Big Bend Church 730PM
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!
Thursdays at St. Inez Church - Terlingua Taize singing group led by June Rapp
Tuesdays Reset @ Ruins, $1/min Massage w/free Hot Shower with Kate Healey
Wednesdays $1/min Massage @ The Lounge (behind Little Burro Store/JAF) with Kate Healey
Fridays - Moonshiners - La Kiva - 6-9PM
Sundays in February - Jon Hogan and Maria Moss & Old Weird America - Boathouse
Karaoke every Thursday at 8:30Pm - La Kiva
2/21 - Yoga and Hiking Retreat - The Summit
Feb 22nd Generator Party - Starlight
2/22 - Bill Palmer - Boathouse
Feb 23rd & 24th Dan Johnson - Starlight
Feb 23/24 - Alient Fest - Goat Pens
2/24 - Full Moon Potluck - Cactus Farm
2/24 - Max Sanders - Boathouse
2/23 - Generator Party Band - Boathouse
2/24 - Max Sanders - Boathouse
2/24 - Old Weird America - Bad Rabbit
2/25 - Hogan, Moss, Hancock followed by Sarah Burton - Boathouse
Feb 26th The Whitmores - Starlight
Feb 29th Alma Russ - Starlight
2/29 - Moonshiners - Boathouse
2/29-3/3 - Chihuahuan Desert Road Trip
3/2 - Mark Lewis Celebration of Life - Boathouse
3/2 - Texas Independence Day Parade and Ugly Feet Contest - The Porch 3PM with The Moonshiners
3/2 - Texas Independence Day Potluck - 630PM - Last Outpost
3/2 - Pajama Dance Party - La Kiva 9PM
Thanks to David Kowal, Shawn Turvey, DB's Rustic Iron BBQ, Long Draw Pizza, La Kiva Restaurant & Bar, The Boathouse Bar & Bungalows, Terlingua Moon, and others for helping out with this list.
