Island Agenda

DAILY

• Port Aransas Community Park swimming pool, 700 Clark Parkway, offers swim lessons, water exercise and lap swimming. Open daily except Mondays for swimming, 1- 6 p.m., and more. Call 749-2416 for information.

• Free use of Computer Center, Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; closed Sunday. 430 N. Alister St. Free e-mail. 749-4011.

• Art Center for the Islands offers a variety of classes. Call 749-7334 for current information.

• The University of Texas at Austin Marine Science Institute (UTMSI) Visitors Center is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

• The Port Aransas Historical Museum, corner of Brundrett and Alister St. open 1 - 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

• Trolley service 10 a.m. to 5:55 p.m. Wave the trolley down anywhere along the route from Roberts Point Park to Gulf Waters RV Resort on State Hwy. 361 South. Maps, schedules available at the Tourist Bureau.

WEEKLY

MARDI GRAS

• Free Wetland Education Center tours, University of Texas Marine Science Institute, 2 p.m. on Tues. and Thurs.

• Free fitness class for permanent residents and school district taxpayers, 4 p.m., H.G. Olsen Elementary gym. Call 749-6990. Mon., Tues., Thurs.

• Port Aransas Running Club and Walkers, Too meet to run and walk, 7 a.m., meet at Port Aransas Community Park swimming pool parking lot. Contact Steve Canion, 749-3388. Tues., Wed., Thurs.

• Body Toning, 8 a.m., Pollock Center, 113 N. Alister St., Tues and Thurs.

• Rotary Club meeting, noon, Pelican's Landing Restaurant, 337 N. Alister St. Thurs.

• Adult water exercise classes, 8:15 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and noon, Port Aransas Community Park (heated) swimming pool, 700 Clark Parkway. Tues. - Fri.

• Mom and Tot Time, 10:30 a.m. to noon, Port Aransas Community Park (heated) swimming pool, 700 Clark Parkway. Tues. - Fri.

• Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting, 8 p.m., Sharp Pavilion behind Trinityby the-Sea Episcopal Church, 433 Trojan. 749-6449. Monday through Sunday

• Adult tennis, 7:30 a.m., PAISD tennis courts on Station Street. Free, no partner needed. Call Murray 749-4861or 749-5131 for more information. Mon., Wed. Fri.

• Adult tennis, 7 p.m., PAISD tennis courts on Station Street. Free, no partner needed. Call Murray 749-4861 or 749-5131 for more information. Mon., Wed.

• Story Time, 10:30 - 11 a.m., Bill Ellis Memorial Library, 749-4116. Sat.

• Low impact aerobics, 8 to 9 a.m., JELM Center, 113 Alister. Call 749- 3439 for more information. Mon., Wed., Fri.

• Creative writing group, 10 a.m. - noon, JELM Center library next to Community Presbyterian Church, 113 S. Alister St. Mon.

• Golden Agers Lunch Bunch for full-time residents age 60 and over, Pollock Center. Meet at 11:30 a.m. Lunch is served at noon. Call 749- 5319 by Sunday for reservations. Tues.

• Port Aransas Volleyball Association practice for beginners, 7-9 p.m., H.G. Olsen Elementary School gym, 100 Station St. Tues.

• Birding on the Boardwalk, guided bird walk with Ray Little, 9 a.m., Leonabelle Turnbull Birding Center on the south end of Ross Avenue. Call Parks and Recreation Dept., 749-4158 for more information. Wed.

• Kiwanis Club meeting, noon, Jay's Seafood and Spaghetti Works. All are welcome. Wed.

THIS WEEK

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26

• UTMSI free public lecture series, Scott Holt, UTMSI Visitors Center, 7 p.m.(See story Page 2B.)

• 'Social Security,' at the Port Aransas Community Theatre, 2327 State Hwy. 361, 7 p.m. (See story Page 2B.)

• Free movie at the UTMSI Visitors Center, 'Frozen Seas,' 45 min. Movies subject to cancellation without notice.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27

• Celebration of Whooping Cranes and Other Birds. (See story Page 1A)

• Free guided beach walk (See story Page 10B.)

Sand Slam poetry contest, 8 p.m. (See story this page.)

• 'Social Security,' Port Aransas Community Theatre, 2327 State Hwy. 361, 7 p.m. (See story Page 2B.)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28

• Celebration of Whooping Cranes and Other Birds. (See story Page 1A)

MARDI GRAS

• Beach Dash walk/run, Horace Caldwell Pier, 8 a.m. (See story page 4B.)

• Computer Center drawing ticket sales and drawing, Family Center IGA. (See story this page.)

• Project Graduation bake sale and prize drawing, 5 to 7 p.m., 401 Beach St. (See story Page 8A.)

• 'Social Security,' Port Aransas Community Theatre, 2327 State Hwy. 361, 7 p.m. (See story Page 2B.)

SUNDAY, MARCH 1

Celebration of Whooping Cranes and Other Birds. (See story Page 1A)

• First Baptist Church benefit barbecue dinner, 11-2, Elementary school cafeteria. (See story Page 4A.)

• Relay For Life Block Party, Port Aransas Community Center, 3-5 p.m. (See story Page 4A.)

MONDAY, MARCH 2

• Free movie at the UTMSI Visitors Center, 'Ocean World,' 45 min. Movies subject to cancellation without notice.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3

• KPAB meeting, 6-8 p.m., Library conference room. (See story this page.)

• Free movie at the UTMSI Visitors Center, 'Tidal Seas,' 45 min.Movies subject to cancellation without notice.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4

• Port Aransas Garden Club Spring Style Show, Port Aransas Civic Center, 1 p.m.(See story this page.)

• Brown Bag lecture series, noon at the Pollock Center,129 S. Alister St. (See story Page 10B.)

• Free movie at the UTMSI Visitors Center, 'Coral Seas,' 45 min.Movies subject to cancellation without notice.

ON THE HORIZON

March 6: First Friday Art Reception March 6 & 7: Tony Amos Sale and Shrimp Boil to benefit ARK March 7: Old Town Festival Boatmen's Bargain Hunters sale

THE ISLAND AGENDA IS FREE OF CHARGE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF PORT ARANSAS FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS OF MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. CALL 749-5131OR E-MAIL SOUTHJETTY@CENTURYTEL.NET BEFORE NOON TUESDAY TO LIST AN EVENT OR MEETING.