Port O’Connor Community Center
Over 25 years ago, the citizens of Port O’Connor had a dream of someday having a gateway and a center point in the community where all kinds of events could take place- sports, weddings, funerals, meetings, reunions, etc. The community as a whole, decided to help themselves and not depend on the government to complete this project. The County did become partners in the project by donating the land where the buildings now sit. This is a great example of what community and county unity can accomplish! It took countless hours of hard work to raise the money and make the dream come true. Not many communities the size of Port O’Connor have such an extraordinary asset. Thousands have walked through the doors and we want to make it possible for many more to do so.
The Community Center opened its doors in 1999 and the buildings were deeded to Calhoun County to rent out and maintain. The community uses the grounds as needed and many of the events are not charged a rental fee. Community organizations, churches, funerals, Calhoun County Senior Citizen luncheons and benefits usually hold events free of charge. The rent collected each year does not cover expenses, but Calhoun County absorbs the costs in their budget and keeps the complex operational.
After all these years, the complex is in need of a FACELIFT. The Community has again decided to help themselves. The Board of Directors of the Community Center, the POC Chamber of Commerce, the Friends of the Library, the POC Community Service Club, plus other groups and individuals, have agreed to work together and raise the funds needed to complete all these renovations. This project will take time, money, and many volunteer hours. Get on board, get involved, and be part of this exciting undertaking!
PHASE I: New flooring in the Pavilion bathrooms and kitchen. Overhead door installed on the north opening of the pavilion near the bathrooms. Paint and new countertops in kitchen. Projected cost $15,000.00.
PHASE II: Add 2 additional stalls in each pavilion bathroom. Add onto storage room. Paint, sinks and countertops.
PHASE III: Community Center floors throughout, paint all indoor walls and outside trim, kitchen and bath countertops, new stoves in kitchen.
Since PHASE II and III are in the future and prices are rising at an alarming rate, we do not have an exact estimate of costs for them, but we expect the final total estimate for all the renovations to be around $200,000.00
Grants are being applied for and fund raisers are in the planning stages.
Taco Thursday Launch Party June 23, 2022
Join us at the Community Center and find out what the plans are. Enjoy the taco bar and pick your favorite dessert.
Clay Shoot Competition
October 8, 2022
Community Center
Teams are entered from all over, so come out and watch them show off their shooting skills. Don’t miss out on all the FUN!!!!
Other events are in the planning stages. Details coming soon. -Diane Cooley
