In the midst of losing my beloved partner in life, Angie Francis, this community wrapped its arms around me in ways I’ll never forget. Whether you stopped by, brought a meal, shared a memory, sent a card, or simply offered a hug—I felt every bit of it. Your kindness carried me through some of the hardest days of my life.

 Living in a small town like ours means we don’t just live near each other—we live with each other. And during this time of loss, I was reminded of just how special that is. Your support was as steady and comforting as the tide, and I will always be grateful.

 With all my appreciation,

Robert (Bud) Carriles Jr.

Community SOS

  Hello All,

The Chamber sent an email stating that, due to resources, the Port O’Connor Boat and Fishing Expo will not be held this year.

Can we as a community help them to help us?

We all depend on the chamber; if they need help, I will help find a solution.

Please flood the chamber with requests to help keep the show, which is an excellent asset to the community.

cc chris@flatscat.com

Thank you

Chris Mapp

361-920-4841 cell

Seadrift School Students for the Month of May – Through their classroom participation and assignments, these students demonstrated remarkable creativity.

Back row: Naomi Aguilar, Quinton Callaway, Holley McGill, Aliyah Garza, Madison Pina and Tanner Cheatham.
Front row: Ayven Cunningham, Brooklynn Gray, Melody Reese, Declan Adame and Landon Luna.
Not pictured: Charlie Ayers and Christian Hutton.

New Service Club Project:   The Ladies’ latest Service Club Project, geared towards enhancing life for all in our POC Community, is the erection of a huge metal awning to cover the large concrete expanse between the Service Club’s Donation Center and the POC Community Center Pavilion.  The Club financed the expanse last year, and the metal awning will increase and improve its usage by offering protection from both the sun’s heat and inclement weather.  The Ladies are happy to complete this latest Service Project, and thank you for supporting our fundraising endeavors so that we can continue doing great things for the POC Community!!

Service Club Meetings:  This summer our Club meetings are the first Thursday of the month, with the next one being July 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM at the POC Community Center!!  All Ladies are welcome!

Farmers Market: Please check out our Service Club Booth at the next Farmer’s Market on July 12, 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!!

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.

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

9-1 Seadrift Civic Center 501 S Main street

Still accepting vendors

vendor booths are free

contact Tracey 361.746.8488