The Trunk or Treat event on October 28th was a spooky success with the “Ghost Busters” taking the first-place prize home once more. The Chapman, Hodges and Metzler families from Lockhart and Port O’ Connor outdid themselves again, this year, to make this their fourth year to win. The winner of the Dog Costume Contest was Sunni. Sunni looked very frightening symbolizing “Jaws” on the end of that fishing line as Wild Bill pulled in the big one. Thank you to everyone who came out and participated!

The December Toy Run will be held Saturday, December 2nd. These boats make the trek, regardless of the weather, from Freeport loaded down with toys and bikes for the kids of Port O’ Connor and surrounding areas. The boats usually arrive around 2:30 so please make plans to come down to Clark’s and witness a great display of the Christmas Spirit. This group conducts fundraisers throughout the year to provide these amazing gifts. This year they are conducting a raffle so please go to their website and get your raffle tickets. htttps://poctoyrun.net/raffle

Saturday evening, December 2nd, around 6:30, the Lighted Boat Parade will get under way at the little jetties and move down the ICW to just past Scurlock Street.

The boat parade is open to all boats that meet the minimum US Coast Guard Safety requirements. There is no fee to enter, and plaques will be awarded in several categories, Best Overall, Most Spirited, Most Unique, Best Commercial, Best Large Pleasure, Best Medium Pleasure, and Best Small Pleasure. If you are interested in participating in the parade, please go to www.portoconnorchamber.com/local-events/lightedboatparaderegistration to register online.
The Annual Chamber of Commerce Board election will be held on December 11th. All members can submit votes in person on the 11th, by mail or by email. Each member is afforded a vote for the five open positions. Four current members will be seeking re-election Darla Parker, Brent Hart, Dawn Ragusin, and Steven Guevara. Terri McGuire has decided not to seek another term.

Is it just me or does it seem like it was yesterday we were ringing in 2023? The summer came and went and now Thanksgiving and Christmas are quickly approaching. As we look forward to January 2024, we will kick it off with our annual membership drive. If you would like to renew or join you can do so on our website at
www.portoconnorchamber.com.

Stay tuned as we plan for the 2024 Crawfish Festival and other fun events!