November 10, 2011 RSS feed / Island Life

Beach yoga is Saturday

Pay tribute to the Coastal Bend fall weather by taking part in Yoga on the Beach on Saturday, Nov. 12. The City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department invites the public to the free class led by instructor Nancy Myers. More...

Cooks need to register for VFW Chili Cook-Off

Get out those bean and chili recipes. It’s time to compete in the eighth annual Moore- McDonald VFW Post 8967 Bean and Chili Cook- Off. Cooks are invited to compete on Saturday, Nov. 19. To enter, register at the post, 311 N. More...

Art sale offers bargains for holiday gifts

Take advantage of the Third Saturday Sale at the Art Center of the Islands to buy unique gifts for those on your holiday shopping list. The center, located at 323 N. Alister St., will offer a sale on original art on Saturday, Nov.19, from 11 a.m. More...

Party planned as farewell to Clarke

Port Aransas will once again say “good-bye” to one of its long-time residents. Nancy Clarke, who has lived on the island for many years, will be moving to Kerrville to share a house with her sister. More...

HOOKED ON BIRDING

Unusual visitors come a-calling

Just before dusk, several birders are enjoying an evening of dry cool air at the Joan and Scott Holt Paradise Pond, viewing the hooded warbler taking a bath and the brown thrasher flying through the tree canopy looking for a roosting spot. More...

Sale to fund playground, scholarship

Shop for bargain items while helping some of Port Aransas’ youngest residents. Trinity- by- the- Sea Day School will hold a garage sale on Saturday, Nov. 12, in the Parish Hall on the church grounds, 433 Trojan Ave. More...

POLICE BLOTTER

MONDAY, OCT. 31 9:30 A.M. • Emergency Medical Service (EMS) workers took a sick person from the 1000 block of South Station Street to a Corpus Christi hospital. TUESDAY, NOV. 1 9:06 A.M. More...

Killer at large?

Cops mum on progress

Port Aransas police have spent hundreds of hours working on the Chris Tiensch homicide case, but no arrest had been made as of press time on Monday, Nov. 7. More...

CHIEF CONCERNS

Family makes Veterans Day different

I saw a bumper sticker the other day that said something like, “If you can read this, thank a teacher, but thank a veteran for the fact that it is in English.” More...

VFW is seeking contact data for service members

Contact information for service men and women in Afghanistan who are from Port Aransas or who have relatives in Port Aransas is being sought by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8967 and its Ladies Auxiliary. More...

Water exercise

A group of folks take part in a water exercise class at the pool at Port Aransas Community Park on Wednesday, Nov. 2. More...

Friday is the last day to order holiday wreaths

Order your holiday wreaths now, before it’s too late. The deadline to get your order in is tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 11. More...

Baby boy born to Mysorski family

Genie and Gary Mysorski of Rockport announce the birth of their grandson, Sebastian River Mysorski, on Friday, Nov. 4, 2011. Gary Mysorski is director of the City of Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. Their grandson was born at 4:35 p.m. More...

ISLAND OBSERVER

A lunch loss and two moon views

This was both a trick and a treat (but basically a goofup). More...

Movie nights get a Western start

Hitch up your horse, hang up your hat and get settled in for a showing of a John Wayne western. The Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department is resuming movie night for the winter season on Saturday, Nov. 12. More...

Pet adoption set Saturday

Their parentage is uncertain, but their cuteness is not. Several mixed-breed puppies that were found in a dumpster are among pets that will be available during an Adorable and Adoptable Day Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Port Aransas Animal Shelter. More...

Group selling calendars to raise money for camp

Get a handle on your 2012 schedule and help send First Baptist youth to camp. The Youth Group is selling 2012 calendars to raise money for camp. The calendars sell for $10 each and include photos of nature scenes with bible verses. More...

Ferry art exhibit scheduled Nov. 17

An exhibit will show artwork entered in the second annual Port Aransas Ferry Art Contest. The exhibit will be from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17, at the Port Aransas Civic Center. More...

Dunton reappointed

Port Aransas scientist Ken Dunton has been reappointed to the Outer Continental Shelf Scientific Committee. The committee is a select panel of scientists who advise the U.S. More...

Sewing guild to meet on Nov. 17

Ribbon braiding will be taught at a meeting of the Port Aransas Style, Neighborhood Group of the American Sewing Guild on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 10 a.m. More...

Swap, drop plants, ‘stuff ’ at KPAB event

Out with the old and in with the new! More...

Chilly Chihuahua

Chad Salazar of Port Aransas lets his Chihuahua, Cookie, warm up inside his sweat shirt on a recent chilly day at Port Aransas Community Park. More...

Show some patriotism

Rotary Club flag sales help wounded veterans

Be a part of the Port Aransas Rotary Club’s flag project and show your patriotism while supporting the Wounded Warriors Project. Port Aransas homeowners and businesses are invited to join the 225 others who are already part of its flag project. More...

Strumming a tune

Ron Wallace of Burleson strums a tune on his guitar while relaxing at Roberts Point Park on a recent morning. Wallace and his wife, Doris, were vacationing in Port Aransas. More...

CONSTABLE’S BEAT

MONDAY, OCT. 31 7:25 P.M. • A deputy went to I.B. Magee Beach Park in response to a report of suspicious persons. One juvenile was taken to the Nueces County Juvenile Justice Center, and three men were charged with public intoxication. More...

PASTOR’S PEN

An abundant life

After the historic Nor’easter a couple of weeks ago, someone asked me if I wished I were in Massachusetts, to which I responded with a vehement, “No!” I’m very grateful to have missed the storm. More...

Plan your JELM trips now

The JELM (Joint Effort Leisure Ministry) Center has more trips than ever scheduled this winter season. More...

Turkey meal planned

The First Baptist Church invites the community to break bread together at its annual community Thanksgiving Day meal. More...

Worship as one on Nov. 22

A special Thanksgiving worship service will welcome people of many faiths. More...

Texas programs help veterans

November is when our country and Texas recognize the service of our men and women. More...













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