Port Aransas merchants are saying the summer of 2011 was a sizzler, business wise. “I’ve got to say, from the outset, it’s been a remarkable summer,” said Mike Hall, co-owner and store director at the Family Center IGA grocery store. “We got to experience a very, very, very strong summer.” Hotel-motel tax revenue shows a big surge over last year. […]
Adopt a pet Saturday
Saturday, Sept. 17, is your chance to adopt a furry fourlegged friend for free. The Port Aransas Animal Shelter will hold an adorable and adoptable pet adoption day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the shelter, 409 W. Cotter Ave. The shelter is located behind the Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce-Tourist Bureau. The shelter has cats, kittens and several […]
ISLAND AGENDA
DAILY • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 Clark Parkway: Swim lessons, water exercise and lap swimming. Open daily except Monday. Open swim: Tuesday-Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Lap swim: Tuesday-Friday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m., and Saturday- Sunday, 1-6 p.m. Call 749-2416 for more information. • Computer Center, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; closed Sunday. Hours subject […]
Whosical in Seussical?
Last call for auditions for youth theater showLast call for children wishing to audition for the Port Aransas Community Theatre winter youth production of “Seussical Jr.” Auditions continue tonight, Thursday, Sept. 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the Pollock Center, located behind the Community Presbyterian Church at 113 S. Alister St. An upcoming PACT production prohibits use of the theatre for these auditions. H.G. Olsen Elementary School students […]
Garden Club barbecue is Sunday
A welcome back barbecue is the Port Aransas Garden Club’s way of starting the 2011-12 season. Garden club officers invite members and those wishing to become members to the dinner prepared by Rick Kalke, beginning at 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Community Center, 408 N. Alister St. Those attending will hear about plans for the new year, […]