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November 30, 2006 / Island Life

Keeping it clean

These 12th Street residents made a concerted effort to keep their houses clean on Thanksgiving eve Wednesday, Nov. 22, by partying on the beach at the end of Avenue G. More...

Garden Club dedicates party to Toy Round Up

The Port Aransas Garden Club Christmas party is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 6. More...

Tropical paradise

The Port Aransas Garden Club chose the home of Becky and Jerry Van Beveren at 322 12th Street as the November residential yard of the month. More...

Carl and Rebecca Castell of Yoakum will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Thursday, Dec. 14. Their children, Ray Castell and Marlene Urban and husband Jim, will honor the couple at a reception Sunday, Dec. 10. More...

Flying into sunset

Thousands of ducks head for their nighttime roost in the East Flats at sunset on Sunday, Nov. 27. More...

ISLAND PLANTS

Plants' response to chilling out

JOHN FUCIK

As winter approaches, speculation on the coming season's weather becomes a fair topic of conversation. Port Aransas also welcomes its Winter Texans who come to spend a warmer winter here than they likely would up North. More...

MY VIEW

Loved even far from home

RACHEL PEARSON

My family is a bit spread out this year, so I spent Thanksgiving here in New York. I was all geared up to be sad and eat popcorn in my apartment, but my friends and Nick's family just wouldn't let that be. More...

KPAB holiday party is Dec. 11

Laughter and mayhem will accompany food and fellowship at the annual Keep Port Aransas Beautiful (KPAB) Christmas party. More...

Woman is injured when van hits her

A 21-year-old woman is hospitalized in Corpus Christi and a 21-yearold man is charged with intoxication assault after a vehicle-pedestrian accident near Horace Caldwell Pier on Nov. 26. More...

City, JELM join for .hands-on' free workshops at Pollock Center

Techniques for batik, papermaking and making Christmas ornaments will be taught at three Hands-On workshops scheduled in the next two weeks. More...

'Old Town' calendars portray city's history

Looking for holiday gifts that portray Port Aransas? The Port Aransas Preservation and Historical Association (PAPHA) has the answer for you. More...

CONSTABLE'S BEAT

NUECES COUNTY, PRECINCT 4

SUNDAY, NOV. 19 • 10:20 A.M . A deputy cited a driver on the beach for no liability insurance and expired inspection sticker, and then arrested the driver on an outstanding warrant. More...

Entries invited for Holiday Forest

Once Upon a Time is the theme set for the annual Holiday Forest sponsored by the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. More...

Tour of Homes set for Jan. 20

A peek into some Port Aransas homes will be allowed Saturday, Jan. 20, during the 19th annual Tour of Homes. More...

Art Center offers various classes

Hone artistic skills in several mediums by attending December workshops and classes at the Art Center for the Islands. Students are welcome to bring snacks to workshops that span the lunch hour. More...

'Elvis' appearance to benefit charity

"Rockin' around the Christmas tree" is likely at a social, dinner and show set for Monday, Dec. 4. More...

Trinity-by-the-Sea sets Christmas sale for Saturday, Dec. 2

Homemade baked goods, croissants, new and slightly used items and more await customers at the annual Trinity-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church Christmas Bazaar. It is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. More...

PASTOR'S PEN

Lots to be thankful for

SABRINA GRUBBS

[Editor's note: Last week's Pastor 's pen was written by Father Al More...

Presbyterian Women to host boutique

A Christmas Gourmet Shoppe and Boutique will offer gourmet goodies, a raffle, craft items, slightly used items and a silent auction on Saturday, Dec. 9. More...

Whoops

Photo credit on the FINatics photo on the front page of last week's More...

ISLAND OBSERVER

Memories of McMurdo

TONY AMOS

Have you been reading Steve Martaindale 's syndicated column in the More...