Texas SandFest 2014 was one of the best, if not the best one in the event’s 18-year history, organizers said. “I personally feel like it was the best event ever,” said Shawn Etheridge, president of the SandFest organization’s board of directors. “And I’m not tooting my own horn. We had a lot of volunteers, good people in the right places. […]
Should Port Aransas block big boxes?
Should Port Aransas city government set limits on just how sprawling a retail business can be in town? The city council is set to talk about the idea when it meets on Thursday, April 17. It’s one of a number of topics on the agenda. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. at council chambers, 710 W. Ave. A. It was […]
Council to hear plastic bag issue
Proposal to ban bags finds supporters and opponentsThe issue of plastic bag litter will get a hard look when the Port Aransas City Council meets on Thursday, April 17. While no proposed ordinance currently is up for a vote, the issue is on the council’s agenda as a discussion item. Public comment will be accepted. The meeting begins at 5 p.m. at council chambers, 710 W. Ave. […]
Sandy times
Texas SandFest brought thousands of people to the beach in Port Aransas. In the photo above the Master Sculptor area was packed with folks watching the creation of the masterpieces. The vendor area was filled with shoppers all three days. Below Sonja Heathington checks out the merchandise while Wesley Perkins looks on. Both are from Rockport.
Easter egg hunt
Easter Bunny, egg hunt and hotdogs on SaturdayJoin the Easter Bunny at Roberts Point Park on Saturday, April 19, for a community-wide Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. to noon. Thousands of eggs will be hidden for kids 0 to 10 to hunt. Areas will be marked off for age groups 0-2, 3-5, 6-8 and 8-10. The egg hunt will kick off the festivities, so it is […]
Music
Free Beer Band concert is FridayHippie, hillbilly, country, rock and blues, the Free Beer Band brings it to the Patsy Jones Amphitheater at Roberts Point Park on Friday, April 18, at 7 p.m. The Free Beer Band featuring Steve Goldstein, Crawford Brown and Daddy Dale West perform at the first concert of the Sunset Sounds series for 2014. Bring your family and friends to the […]
Island Agenda
Daily • Port Aransas Community Park Swimming Pool, 700 Clark Parkway: Open swim: Tue. – Thur. 1-2 p.m.; Fri. and Sat.1 – 6 p.m.; Lap swim shared: Tue. – Thur. 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Fri. 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. and Sun. 12-6 p.m. Call 361-749-2416 for more information. • Computer Center, Free e-mail. Monday – Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturday 10 […]
Dance night is slated for Roberts park
Dance under the stars at the Fred Rhodes Memorial Pavilion at Roberts Point Park on Thursday, April 17, at Family Dance Night. The family-friendly event begins at 6:30 p.m. with line dance lessons and the dance music goes on until 8:30 p.m. Ken Yarbrough along with other musicians will play live music. Cookies and punch are free and provided by […]
Stuff to do and see
Parks and Rec RoundupThe following are upcoming events and activities sponsored by the Port Aransas Parks and Recreation Department. For more information or to register for events, call 749-4158. This Week Pickle Ball Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 9 a. m. to noon. Community Park hockey rink, 700 Clark Pkwy. Join pickup games. A paddle sport which combines elements of badminton, tennis and table […]
Bake sale set on Friday for youth soccer
Help send some soccer players to a summer camp and get your Easter goodies at the same time on Friday, April 18. Some of the members of the Ladyfish, the under 12 girls soccer team in the Port Aransas Youth Soccer League, will have a bake sale from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Family Center IGA. Cost of the […]
