A limited number of tickets are now on sale for the annual Port Aransas Rotary Club Champagne Cruise and Mini Taste of Port Aransas. The cruise is set for Friday, Sept. 11, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., aboard the Wharf Cat out of Fisherman’s Wharf.

Tickets may be purchased at Family Center IGA, 418 S. Alister St., or by mail, with checks to Port Aransas Rotary Club, c/o PACC 403 W. Cotter St., Port Aransas, TX 78373, no later than Monday, Aug. 17. If purchasing by mail, include a self addressed, stamped envelope.

Only 90 tickets are available at $50 each.

The evening of dining, dancing and cruising includes sampling island cuisine from virtually all of the restaurants in Port Aransas. Cruisers may also enjoy refreshments including wine, beer and champagne. Music for dancing under the stars will be provided by Eddie Olivarez and Kevin Hill.

This annual event, for which tickets are tax deductible, is unique in that 100 percent of all services, food and drink are donated by the community and 100 percent of the proceeds are returned to the community by the Rotary Club. Profits from the cruise benefit projects directed toward the youth of Port Aransas.

Check weekly editions of the South Jetty for more on the event, including ticket availability.