Go, dog, go!
      Sophie, a miniature schnauzer owned by Bruce and Barbara Furlow of Port Aransas, runs for the finish line as spectators cheer her on in one of several dog races Saturday at Port Aransas Community Park. The races were sponsored by the city Parks and Recreation Department.
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Kickball games are scheduled Tuesday
      Get some exercise and have some fun as a family at "Kasual Kickball", Tuesday, July 8. The games will be played from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Little League field in the Port Aransas Community Park, 700 Clark Parkway, off Ross Avenue.
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A bird in the hand
      Jeanna Vetrone, 10, holds a bird as part of the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department's 'Bird Buzz' program on Monday, June 30. The program acquainted youngsters with different kinds of birds and involved them in putting together bird feeders from pine cones, peanut butter and sunflower see...
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Dunton weighs in on science issues
BY DAN PARKER SOUTH JETTY REPORTER
      Editor's note: The subject of science education at the Port Aransas Independent School District has made news with new summer science camps and recently released results of state-mandated testing.
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Pinwheels on display
      These kids attended the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department's Explorer Camp recently, where they made these pinwheels. The pinwheels, made to celebrate Independence Day, will be displayed in the yard of Patt and Yves Coeckelenbergh, at 410 Mercer Ave.
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Book Buddies
      Johnny Garner, right center, obviously enjoys a book with the help of his mom, Gena Brown, at the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department's 'Book Buddies' program, offered Thursday, June 26. In back, Rachel Lyons, left, and Sayla Rawe are also enjoying books, as is Christopher Rawe (back to c...
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Sailing away
      A group of folks sail out of Dennis Dreyer Municipal Harbor on the Isla on Tuesday, July 1. The morning long trip in and out of local channels was sponsored by the Port Aransas Park and Recreation Department.
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Youth play, Godspell Jr. opens July 10
Tickets on sale now at theater box office
      Opening night is approaching and tickets are now available for the next Port Aransas Community Theater (PACT) production. Beginning Thursday, July 10, PACT will perform Godspell Jr, a Broadway Junior musical production depicting the stories of John the Baptist, Jesus and Judas.
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Kids' Calendar
      Unless otherwise noted, activities listed will be held at the Girl Scout hut, 739 W. Ave. A, are for children age five and up, and cost $2 for the first child, $1 for additional children. Parents are welcome at no charge. Call 749-4158 two days in advance to register.
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Mad science and brain teasers slated
      Drag those kids out of bed, rev up those rusty little brains, and send them over to the Girl Scout hut for some fun. On Tuesday, July 8, they can become mad scientists for a day. "Scientists" will convene to conduct some wacky, fun science experiments.
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