Spring  Mega Garage Sale:  The Club’s Spring Mega Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 8:00 AM- 2:00 PM at the Port O’ Connor Community Center Pavilion!!!  We will have a HUGE selection of household, decorative, and kitchen items; small appliances; clothes; shoes; toys; children’s and baby items; furniture, medical, lawn, and sports equipment, etc., etc., etc.!!  There will be something for everyone, so mark your calendars!!  You don’t want to miss it!!  For your convenience, we  have a “Drop Box” in front of our “Service Club Donation Center, and continue to welcome your generous donations!!  For questions, or to donate, please call one of the ladies listed below.

Memorials:  The Club made donations to the POC Cemetery Association in  memory of Buddy Cooper, Darrell Daniel Staff, Emery Jade Cuellar, Ernest Everett Alford, Grady Jean Clark, and Steven James Saenz.  Our sincere condolences go out to the their families.

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

Service Club Meetings:  Club meetings are the first and third Thursdays of the month, with the next ones being March 6, 2025 and March 20, 2025  at 10:00 AM at the POC Community Center!!  All Ladies are welcome!

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

Alane Haardt- 281-416-6028

Nancy Ladshaw- 830-832-0510

Marie Hawes- 361-920-2322

Nan Burnett- 832-276-5948

– These students showed courage.

Back row: Ryan Gohlke, Lillian Cervantes & Tyler Saylors.
Front row: Sophia Huerta, Leilani Lopez, Braelynn Whitstine, Bentley Duque, Samantha Garcia and Gilliana Gonzalez.
Not pictured: Ryleigh Fenner, Weston Wygrys, Avery Martinez & Janesa Banda.

“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

• *PSA: Mark your calendars for the beginning of Daylight Saving Time on March 9th by turning your clocks forward one hour. Spring forward with DST!

Don’t miss out on all the excitement happening at your local library! The library is more than just books—it’s a hub of adventure, discovery, and connection for everyone in the community. Whether you’re looking for a treasure trove of stories to transport you to new worlds or want to learn something new, the library has something special for you.

But that’s not all—our library is a vibrant gathering place where you can connect with neighbors and make new friends. Join one of our many community events, designed to bring people together and celebrate shared interests. From book clubs and craft workshops to family-friendly activities and seasonal programs, there’s always something happening at the library that you won’t want to miss!

Children’s Valentine Party

Stay in the loop by checking our social media pages and website for the latest updates on events, programs, and new additions to our collection. These platforms are the best way to ensure you don’t miss a thing, whether it’s a fun event for kids, a community project, or an exciting new release hitting the shelves.

We’re looking forward to seeing you at the library! Come explore, connect, and make the library a part of your story!

February Children’s Program

Love and friendship were celebrated at the library on February 1st! The children and adults enjoyed delicious cookies, snacks and drinks while making Valentines, decorating T-shirts and creating valentine boxes. All the fun was had along with board games and Mario Kart.

Lauren Griffith donated the delicious Valentine cookies and a huge thank you to our main library, Calhoun County Public Library, for sponsoring this special event with snacks and drinks.

Activities: All events are FREE and ALL are welcome!

Wednesdays: 

• 8:30 -9:30 AM – Coffee & Conversation
• 9:30–10:30 AM – Bingo – The fun follows the 8 AM coffee event every Wednesday!
• Many thanks to our generous sponsors: The Claiborne Family; Dixie Howell; Anne Monnig; Mary Jo Walker; Michelle Marlin, and Harbor Hospice
• Note: 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: 

The Capital Campaign is in full swing, and we’re excited to announce a special raffle hosted by the Friends of the Port O’Connor Library! Don’t miss your chance to participate and win fantastic prizes while supporting the library expansion project.

To purchase a raffle ticket, please email libraryfriendspoc@gmail.com or contact one of our dedicated Friends volunteers. For more information and a sneak peek at the exciting prizes, visit our website.

Thank you for your support—together, we’re building a brighter future for our library and community!

Submitted by Darla Miles

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

www.friendsofportoconnorlibrary.org

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

PORT O’CONNOR — Grady Jean Clark, 88, of Port O’Connor, Texas passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. She was born on March 7, 1936, in Alto, Texas to the late John Grady Malone and Luster Lucille Jones Malone. Grady was a member of the First Baptist Church in Port O’Connor, Texas.

Grady Jean was a homemaker. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who loved her family. She had a passion for interior design, decorating, and loved to bake.

Grady Jean and Kenneth together opened Clark’s Restaurant on May 28, 1994. She was the creator and developer of many of the delicious seafood dishes served at the restaurant.

She was very instrumental in the creation of the Port O’Connor Community Center.

Grady Jean is survived by daughter, Kimberly Clark of Port O’Connor, Texas; son, Henry Anderson (Judy) of Port O’Connor; grandsons, Collin Anderson of Pflugerville and Tyler Anderson of Garland.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Grady and Luster Lucille Malone; husband, Kenneth E. Clark; son, Steven D. Clark; sister, Billie Fisher.

At the request of the family, all services were private.

Thoughts and memories may be shared online at www.gracefuneralhome.net.