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November 16, 2006 / Island Life

Swapping more than plants

Participants in the Keep Port Aransas Beautiful "swap day" at the Fred Rhodes Memorial Pavilion on Roberts Point on Saturday, Nov. 11, managed to swap more than plants and books. More...

Art Center sale offers gift bargains

Art lovers can "get great gifts for the holidays at fabulous prices," said spokesman Maggie Guscott of the upcoming Third Saturday Sale. More...

Two dinners will celebrate Thanksgiving

Two dinners to celebrate Thanksgiving, one on Sunday, Nov. 19, and one on Thanksgiving Day, have been scheduled by churches in the community. More...

I want to wish all the readers of the South Jetty a very happy Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for, and we at St. Joseph'sCatholic Church do so by inviting our people to come to church at 9 a.m. Thanksgaving morning to give thanks. More...

PAISD board okays money for marquee

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

The Port Aransas Independent School District is planning to erect a new sign with electronically scrolling messages updating passersby on upcoming events at local schools. More...

New history

Nueces County Historical Commission chair Anita Eisenhauer, above, backed by a U.S. Coast Guard color guard, talks to nearly 100 attendees at the unveiling of a new Port Aransas historical marker on Saturday, Nov. 11, at Roberts Point Park. More...

Bit of history to be raffled

Artist Alicia Dreessen has donated her original painting of the little chapel on the hill to the Port Aransas Preservation and Historical Association for a raffle. A drawing will be held at the chamber on Monday, Dec. 18. More...

Seal of approval

RESEARCHER WORKS AMONG FUR SEALS ON ISLAND THREE MILES BY ONE-HALF MILE

BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER

Kiersten Madden temporarily has traded the warm beaches of Port Aransas for the More...

POLICE BLOTTER

CITY OF PORT ARANSAS POLICE DEPARTMENT

MONDAY, NOV. 6 8:43 A.M . Emergency Medical Service More...

Elvis will croon at Rotary Christmas

Christmas 2006 will be marked by whole lotta shakin' goin' on if the Port Aransas Rotary Club has anything to do with it - and it does. More...

Campaign collects hats for U.S. troops

In an effort to provide a little holiday cheer to U.S. troops in Iraq, Christmas hats are being collected. Tessa Gates calls the drive "Hats Off to the Troops". More...

Light contest will include boats in '06

A citywide outdoor lighting contest has expanded to include boats and added the lure of cash prizes. More...

Whale shark swim

A bad day fishing turned out to be a fun day with nature for anglers on the Peggy Jean Sunday, Oct. 29. These anglers and another, Robert Michel, of Port Aransas, were able to swim with three whale sharks. The 30-foot fish dwarfs the swimmers. More...

Art Center awarded grant

The Art Center for the Islands has been awarded a grant for $1,500. More...

'Streetcar' nears end of line

FINAL PERFORMANCES THIS WEEKEND

This weekend will be the last chance to see performances of "Streetcar Named Desire" at the Port Aransas Community Theatre. More...

'One Eyed Jacks' kicks off Movie Time

A western made in 1961 will be shown at the first P.A. Movie Time of the season. The free movie is open to the public. More...

Time grows short to order greenery from Kiwanians

Stop procrastinating, as there are only two days left to order fresh greenery for the holidays from the Kiwanis Club in Port Aransas. The order deadline is Saturday, Nov. 18, and the greenery will be delivered the first week of December. More...

Most ever

Betty Crawford, board member of the Port Aransas Community Theatre and Fall Back Festival chairman, is presented with a check for $7,010.06 from Michael Ahlstrom. More...

Journalists to judge writing contest

Corpus Christi Caller-Times journalists will be judges of the third annual Texas Laughing Gull Writing Contest, headquartered in Port Aransas, contest officials recently announced. More...

Art center classes set

Whatever art medium sparks your interest, the Art Center for the Islands eventually will have a class or workshop to help hone those skills. Students are welcome to bring snacks to workshops that span the lunch hour. More...