Mother Nature had the final say in April, as rainy weather led to the rescheduling of our Garden Q&A with Hailey Hayes. The event took place on May 6th, when Hailey joined members for an informative walk-through of the garden, offering expert insight and answering questions about individual plots and plant care. Her guidance was appreciated by all, helping gardeners feel more confident and inspired for the growing season ahead.

     Nature’s bounty was on full display in Melanie Martinez’s garden plot this spring, with green beans, squash, and so much more. Club members have been happily sharing their harvests whenever they can.

Hailey Hays

The character trait for April is Perseverance. The following Seadrift School Students have persevered throughout the 24-25 School Year:

Back Row:  Alie Villarreal, Peyton Ruiz, Bayelah Deleon, Jagger Hobbs, Payten Rivera, and Kole Goode.

Front Row: Emily Huerta, Xaelyn Banda, Alex Jaramillo, Ashlynn Williford, Adrian Ibarra, and Lazarus Villarreal. Not pictured: Dylan Childers.

PCongratulations to our April Port O’Connor Students of the Month for the Character Trait of Perseverance : Kyson Atkins-Pre-K; Braysen Cardenas-Kinder (absent); McKinley Dufner-1st Grade; Reef Chance-2nd Grade; Avelyn Hay-3rd Grade; Kevin Gutierrez-Martinez-4th/5th GrOC Students month

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 May 24th for Memorial Day

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

*Summer Reading Program from May 22 – July 19th

Every Tuesday is for Kids! The first program is June 3rd at 11:00 A.M.

Special Movie Dates: June 21st & July 19th at 11:00 A.M.

Celebrate the magic of libraries and the powerful role they play in our community! Libraries offer access to books, educational programs, and welcoming spaces for all. The library provides an opportunity to connect, learn, and grow no matter what your age. Whether you are visiting for a quiet moment or participating in a group activity, the Port O’Connor Library is the perfect place to spend time, explore new interests, and be part of a vibrant community. It truly is a welcoming and inclusive space for all ages—come by and see for yourself!

Activities: All events 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:  

On May 3rd, the community came together for a lively and flavorful day at Josie’s Chili and Gumbo Cook-Off. Attendees were eager to compete in the Cornhole Tournament, cheer on their favorite teams, and sample a variety of delicious chili and gumbo. The festive atmosphere was filled with fun, food, and friendly competition, creating unforgettable memories for all. Best of all, the event benefited the Friends of the Port O’Connor Library Expansion Project, supporting the growth and future of our beloved library.

We appreciate ALL who support our many fundraisers! Congratulations to all the raffle ticket winners announced at the Crawfish Festival. All proceeds and donations to the Friends go toward our current project, the expansion of our beautiful library. Thank you for your contributions!

www.friendsofportoconnorlibrary.org

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

Pictured back row: Anamika Brown, Isaiah Ochoa, Landyn Banda and Austin Vanwinkle.
Front row: Jennifer Barcenas, Amara Brown, Davian Martinez, Izaiah Velazquez and Trace Myers.

The Seadrift School Pirate Band proudly represented the Seadrift Community at the Pride of Texas Music Festival  in Humble, Texas, on April 25th. Under the direction of Band Director Harvey Davidson, the band delivered an exceptional performance which earned them the Superior Rating Trophy!

Up next, the Pirate Band will take the stage at the Middle School Spring Concert, scheduled for May 13th at Calhoun H.S. We invite everyone to come out and support these hardworking and talented young musicians.

Spring Garage Sale “Thank You”-  The Service Club would like to thank Josie’s Mexican Food and Cantina for the delicious breakfast tacos they provided for our members on the morning of our Spring Garage Sale!!  They were delicious, and everyone loved them!!  Thank you so very much- we appreciate you!!

Service Club Scholarships:  The Club honored five well-deserving POC Calhoun High School students by awarding each with a $1000.00 Scholarship for their hard work and academic achievements.  Congratulations to Riley Ragusin, Heston Lovett, McKenna Guevara, Antonio Gloria, and Christopher Richter, who was recognized for his many years of service to the POC Service Club.  Congratulations and Best Wishes to these fine young men and women for a bright and promising future!!  The Club is extremely proud of you!!

Farmers Market: Please check out our Service Club Booth at the next Farmer’s Market on June 14, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. We will have delicious baked goods, beautiful plants, handcrafted items, “Service Club Cookbooks“, “POC- End of The Road” License Plate Covers, and more. Please stop by and check us out!!

Service Club Meetings:  Summer Club meetings are the first Thursday of the month, with the next one being June 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the POC Community Center!!  All Ladies are welcome!

Medical Equipment For Loan:  The Club has medical equipment of various kinds to loan out to those in need. For inquiries, please contact one of the Ladies listed below.

Milk Cartons for Halloween Skeletons: The Club appreciates all the donations for milk jugs for our Halloween Skeleton Project, but at this time we have all that we need for this year’s project, and ask the Public not to bring any more to donate.  We will let you know if there is a need for future donations, and also ask that you not bring empty water containers of any kind because we cannot use them.  Thank you in advance for your help!!

Fall Mega Garage Sale:  Our next Garage Sale will be on October 4, 2025, and we are already preparing for it!!  The Club appreciates your generous donations of household, decorative, and kitchen items; small appliances; gently used clothing; shoes; toys; children’s and baby items; furniture, medical, lawn, and sports equipment, etc.!!  For your convenience, we  have a “Drop Box” in front of our “Service Club Donation Center.”  For questions, or to donate, please call one of the ladies listed below.  Your support means the World to us, and we could not do what we do for the POC Community without you!!  Thank You!!

Alane Haardt- 281-416-6028

Nancy Ladshaw- 830-832-0510

Marie Hawes- 361-920-2322

Nan Burnett- 832-276-5948