While Memorial Day’s primary purpose is to honor and remember the brave men and women who have served in the U.S. military, it also marks the unofficial start of summer. The warm weather and longer days beckon visitors from across Texas to visit our little village.

This Memorial Day we had a great turnout for our Kid’s Fish Tournament and the Kite flying contest held over Memorial Day weekend. Thank you to Deb Powell with POC Rod and Gun   for hosting the Kid’s fishing tournament this year and the volunteers who make this event possible.  It is always a great time seeing the kid’s excitement when they catch the big one. Also, a big thank you to Shirley and James Harper and their helpers for hosting the Kite Flying contest. We all love seeing all that color up in the sky.

Age 3-5

Smallest- Raylan Boysen

Largest-Jackson Wolff

Most-Raylan Boysen

Age 6-8

Smallest- Cannon Boysen

Largest-Charlie Hoffman

Most-Bowen Bishop

Age 9-12

Smallest- Cora Pohler

Largest-Drew Teimann

Most-Hayden Thornton

June first was the start of red snapper season and if you are planning a trip, don’t forget to sign up for the POC Red Snapper Tournament. Weigh in is held daily at Hurricane Junction throughout the season. This tournament supports several of our local clubs and organizations in the POC Community

Kicking off the Fourth of July weekend is the annual parade which will be held on Friday, July 4^th, at 9:00 am, and will start in front of the library.  Decorate your golf cart, trailer, car, or motorcycle with red, white, and blue. The excitement doesn’t end after the parade and on Saturday, July 5^th, the community will come together again for the highly anticipated fireworks display scheduled for approximately 9:00 pm.  If you have experienced fireworks in the past we hope to provide you with another great show. Please consider donating to help with the costs by contributing on our website or drop off your donation and place in the fireworks containers at several local businesses.

The second Saturday of each month you need to visit the Port O’ Connor Farmers Market  at the Kingfisher Beach Pavilion from 8:00-12:00. You can usually find fresh vegetables, jams and jellies, homemade breads, and fresh eggs. Our local artists are there as well with beautiful coastal pieces.

We appreciate our new and renewing members De Webworks which specializes in delivering tailored IT solutions that drive success for small businesses. The Fishing Center, Lamar Advertising and Cliff Blank Rentals

For more information on these businesses and our other chamber members please visit our website at www.portoconnorchamber.com.

The POC Community Garden Club is excited to share that we recently added a tool shed to the garden! This new addition provides a dedicated space to store all of our gardening tools and supplies, helping us stay organized and making it much easier to access everything we need for maintaining the garden. With everything in one convenient location, our volunteers can work more efficiently and spend more time enjoying the garden itself. We’re grateful for this improvement and look forward to an even more productive and enjoyable gardening season.

Our furry friends love the garden almost as much as we do!  The fruits of our labor are truly beautiful—thanks to the care and dedication of individual gardeners and groups alike.

Recently, the POC Community Garden had a few sneaky visits from deer, but Deer Out seems to be working well to keep them at bay. In fact, it worked so well that some gardeners were interested in trying a similar product for rabbits. That led us to Rabbit Out—a safe, natural option for deterring rabbits.

Volunteers have kindly offered to spray the base and perimeter of beds for anyone experiencing rabbit trouble.We’re grateful for all the cooperation, time, and advice shared among our wonderful gardening community. It’s what makes this space thrive—plants and people!

“Beacon of Light…Anchor of the Community

Library News: 

POC Library Hours:          Phone Number: 361-983-4365

Sunday – Monday:           Closed

Tuesday – Friday:             10:30 AM  – 5:00 PM

Saturday:                               9:00 AM  – 1:00 PM

Special Dates for Closures & Summer Reading Program Information:

*Closed on July 4th & 5th for Independence Day

The Calhoun County Public Library Summer Reading Program: NOW through July 19th

*Every Tuesday is for kids beginning at 11:00 A.M.

* Special Movie Date: July 19h at 11:00 A.M.

Thank you to the Lewis R. and Juaniece Madden Foundation for sponsoring the Calhoun County Public Library Summer Reading Program!

Each Wednesday, your local library is filled with friendly competition, delicious snacks, and the kind of community spirit that creates lasting memories.

Start your morning with a cup of coffee and conversation, then dive into fun events like Bingo and Lotería. Looking to sharpen your skills? Join a Bridge or Mah Jong session. Whether you are learning or a seasoned player, there is a place for you at the table. Come join the fun, meet your neighbors, and connect with your community!

Activities for all ages are FREE and ALL are welcome!

Wednesdays: 

• 8:30 –   9:30 AM – Coffee & Conversation
• 9:30 – 10:30 AM – Bingo with many thanks to our generous sponsors
• LOTERIA – Mexican Bingo) to follow bingo.
• 1:00-3:30 PM    – Mah Jongg

Thursdays:   1:00-3:30 PM – Bridge

Friends of the POC Library: 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you—our donors, advocates, and champions of the Port O’Connor Library Branch Expansion Project. Your unwavering support has brought us one step closer to realizing this exciting vision for our community. Your generosity, whether through financial contributions, sharing our mission with others, or volunteering your valuable time, empowers our efforts and drives meaningful progress. Together, we are building a stronger, more vibrant space that will benefit generations to come. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey—your impact is truly transformative!

Friends of the Port O’ Connor Library, Publicity Committee/Historian

www.friendsofportoconnorlibrary.org

Facebook Page: Friends of the Port O’Connor Library, Inc.