Thank You, Fireworks Donors! Fireworks on the Beach, July 2!

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 23 Jun 11 - 0 Comments

The Port O’Connor Chamber of Commerce appreciates the generous donation to the annual Fireworks Display from Silver Eagle Distributors and the John Nau family. Pictured is Mr. James Prince, Manager of the Shoalwater Bay Club.

CORPORATE SPONSOR Terry Ruddick along with all of the employees of Urban Surveying, Inc. consider this donation as a small thank you to the residents and business of Port O’Connor for allowing USI the privilege of providing professional land surveying services in Port O’Connor for many years.

BUSINESS PARTNER Tommy Hardegree of Siegeler Insurance can offer you a free evaluation of your current insurance to insure your coastal needs are fully protected. Call Tommy at 361.983.2671 anytime for a free quote.

CORPORATE SPONSORS Ceanne Hons and Staff of Texas Title. Texas Title has been in business for over 10 years providing exceptional service to the Calhoun and Victoria County. We at Texas Title are POC Proud!

BUSINESS PARTNERS Joanie and Kirk Morgan, owners of the Treasure Chest, want you to stop by their New Location at 2818 W Adams!. Wonderful kolaches and many new artists featured. Coastal Treasures for you and your home.

FIREWORKS SUPPORTERS Bill and Donna Pyle longtime visitors and soon to be full time residents are proud supports of the Port O’Connor Fireworks. “We are so Proud of this Community and are very thankful for its hospitality.”

CORPORATE SPONSOR Mike Hopkins and the Famous ‘Pass it On’ Offshore Fishing Team wish to Pass On Good Tidings to all the Good Friends in PO’C and Hope all have a very Safe and Enjoyable 4th of July.

CORPORATE SPONSOR Caracol -James Eastep, Caracol Yacht Club Manager, and Felicita Hernandez, Caracol Welcome Center Receptionist, present the Chamber of Commerce a check for a $1000 in support of the 4th of July Fireworks Show. Caracol is a proud supporter of numerous offshore fishing tournaments.

The Country Opry

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 23 Jun 11 - 0 Comments

The Heritage Center, 2104 W. Austin, Port Lavaca, TX. and Sterling Griffith will present The Country Opry Tuesday, July 5, 2011. Show starts 7 PM. Admission $4.00 donation.

Brisket & Sausage dinner will be served from 6 PM until 7 PM for $6.00 donation.

Proceeds benefit the Calhoun County Senior Citizens.

For information call (361) 552-3350.

What’s Up?

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 23 Jun 11 - 0 Comments

AA meets each Saturday night at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Port O’Connor.
AA Meetings are held each Monday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 4th & Cleveland, in Seadrift. Fellowship begins at 7:00.
Friday Night Youth meets at Fisherman’s Chapel in Port O’Connor from 7:00 until 10:00 p.m. Schedule varies this summer.
POC Sports Association meets the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at POC Community Center.
POC Lions Club meets the second Wednesday of each month, 12 Noon, at Cathy’s Restaurant
Commissioner’s Court meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at 10 a.m., 1st Floor of the Court House, Port Lavaca.
Crossroads Astronomy Club meets at 7:00 p.m., third Mondays, at U of H, Victoria, Room 223 info: wes81461@yahoo.com 935-2016
Reading Hour for 3rd & 4th Graders at the Port O’Connor Library is held each Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Calhoun County Quilt Guild meets the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at the Fairgrounds Exhibit Building.
Open Arms (Families Surviving Infant Loss) meets every third Tuesday at Central Church of Christ, 801 E. Airline, Victoria, from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Sat., June 25 Benefit BBQ (George Carter)
11:30 a.m. Seadrift School
Sat., June 25 Amateur Radio Demonstrations
1:00-7:00 p.m. Half Moon Reef LIghthouse, Bauer Center
Sun., June 26 Amateur Radio Demonstrations
8:00 a.m.-1:00 Half Moon Reef Lighthouse, Bauer Center
Thurs., June 30 Blood Drive
4:00-6:30 p.m. Port O’Connor Fire Department
Sat., July 2 POC VFD Barbecue Fundraiser
11:00 a.m. Port O’Connor Fire Station

Sat., July 2 Fireworks on King Fisher Beach POC!

Tues., July 5 Bunco
7:00 p.m. Port O’Connor Community Center back room
Tues., July 5 Seadrift City Council
7:00 p.m. Seadrift City Hall
Tues., July 5 The Country Opry
7:00 p.m. Heritage Center (Dinner at 6:00)
Fri., July 8 & 22 Friday Night Youth
7-10 p.m. Fisherman’s Chapel
Sun., July 10 Chicken Dinner Plates
11:00 a.m. St. Patrick Church, Seadrift

Families Sought to Host High School Exchange Students

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 23 Jun 11 - 0 Comments

SHARE! is looking for HOST PARENTS to host international exchange students for the 2011/2012 fall semester or school year. The students speak English, are covered by medical insurance and have spending money for their personal expenses. Host families provide a bed, meals, as well as friendship, understanding and a genuine desire to share the American way of life.

SHARE! families are diverse! Traditional two-parent families (with or without children), single parents or adults, and retired couples are wonderful host families. High school aged boys and girls from over 20 counties will be arriving late August to attend local high schools while living with their host family. Persons interested in hosting or obtaining more information can contact Yvette Coffman at 800-941-3738 or visit: www.sharesouthwest.org .

Chicken Dinners at St. Patrick Church

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Posted by Joyce Rhyne on 23 Jun 11 - 0 Comments

St. Patrick Church in Seadrift will be selling Chicken Dinner Plates at St. Patrick Hall on July 10 at 11:00 a.m.

Plates will include 1/2 chicken, beans and German potatoes with trimmings.

Homemade Vietnamese Egg Rolls, Fried Rice, and Stir Fried Noodles will also be sold at the same time to help raise funds for their new hall.

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