Island Agenda
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• 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
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• 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, 7 a.m., meet at 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, community park (heated) swimming pool, 700 Clark Parkway. Tues. - Fri.
• Mom and Tot Time, 10:30 a.m. to noon, community park (heated) swimming pool, 700 Clark Parkway. Tues. - Fri.
• Alcoholics Anonymous open meeting, 8 p.m., Sharp Pavilion behind Trinity-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 433 Trojan. 749-6449. Monday through Sunday
• Adult tennis, 7:30 a.m., PAISD courts on Station Street. Free, no partner needed. Call Murray 749-4861 or 749-5131 for more information. Mon., Wed. Fri.
• Adult tennis, 7 p.m., PAISD 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, 8-9 a.m., JELM Center, 113 Alister. Call 749-3439 for more information. Mon., Wed., Fri.
• Creative writing group, 10-noon, JELM Center library, 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 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 .Call Parks and Rec. Dept., 749-4158 for more information. Wed.
• Kiwanis Club meeting, noon, Jay's Seafood and Spaghetti Works. All are welcome. Wed.
THIS WEEK
THURSDAY, MARCH 5
• CBBC Mobile Blood Unit at city hall (See story Page 2B).
• Project Graduation meeting (See story Page 8A). • UTMSI free Schweppe endowed lecture series, Visitors Center, 7 p.m.(See story Page 12A).
• 'Social Security,' at the Port Aransas Community Theatre 7 p.m. (See story this page).
• Free movie at the UTMSI Visitors Center, 'Seasonal Seas,' 45 min. Movies subject to cancellation without notice.
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
• First Friday Art Reception, Art Center for the Islands (See story this page).
• 'Social Security,' Port Aransas Community Theatre, 7 p.m. (See story this page).
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
• Old Town Festival (See story Page 1A).
• Bargain Hunters Sale, Community Center (See story Page 10A).
• Beach Treasures Sale, Moby Dick's courtyard (See story this page).
• 'Social Security,' Port Aransas Community Theatre, 7 p.m. (See story this page).
• Free Beach Yoga (See story page 3B).
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
• Friends of the Ark benefit Shrimp Boil,Moby Dick's (See story this page).
MONDAY, MARCH 9
• WIC mobile unit at Family Center IGA parking lot (See story Page 3B).
• Book Fair, H.G. Olsen Elementary School (See story Page 8A).
• Port Aransas Volleyball League season begins (See story Page 6A).
• Free movie at the UTMSI Visitors Center, 'King Ranch: An Enduring Legacy,' 30 min. Movies subject to cancellation without notice.
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
• Ellis Memorial Library Book Club meeting (See story this page).
• Book Fair, H.G. Olsen Elementary School (See story Page 8A).
• Free movie at the UTMSI Visitors Center, 'Galapagos,' 39 min.Movies subject to cancellation without notice.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
• Brown Bag lecture series, noon at the Pollock Center,129 S. Alister St. (See story Page 4A).
• Book Fair, H.G. Olsen Elementary School (See story Page 8A).
• Free movie at the UTMSI Visitors Center, 'Survival Island,' 40 min. Movies subject to cancellation without notice.
ON THE HORIZON
March 12 - 13: Book Fair continues at H.G. Olsen Elementary School March: Spring Break
THE ISLAND AGENDA IS FREE OF CHARGE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF PORT ARANSAS FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS OF MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. CALL 749-5131 OR E-MAIL SOUTHJETTY@CENTURYTEL.NET BEFORE NOON TUESDAY TO LIST AN EVENT OR MEETING.












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