If you want to see an update on the Crawfish Festival, go to the Chamber website: portoconnorchamber.com for pictures and info.The Kids Fishing Tournament and the Kite Contest, held the weekend of Memorial Day will also soon be added. I understand the turnout was fantastic, all had so much fun enjoying the new update to the beach. THANKS to all the volunteers who helped make these events possible.     Also on the website are pictures of two graduating seniors, Jaylin Rameriz and Justin Munsch, receiving their Chamber Scholarships.

I’ve had calls concerning the Vendors Applications for annual Fireworks Display; this can be printed from the website home page. For those that have not heard, if planning to celebrate with fireworks on the 7th during display, you must purchase your fireworks before midnight on the 4th; can’t purchase night of the Display!!

As per last paper, if membership was not paid by June 1st, you would be deleted from site. This has been accomplished, so if you do not see your business, you probably forgot to pay your 2018 membership. I as anyone,  can make mistakes, for information call 361-983-2898.

I was shocked to see that in May the Chamber answered 63 calls for businesses and info on POC. Make sure to visit Chamber Facebook Page and  visit us on Instagram.

New & Renewed Members:

Seadrift Lawn & Home Service,LLC
Sonny’s Marine
The Saltwater Fishing Magazine
Vantage Marine
Judge Nancy Pomykal
Fishbeck Rentals
Barnes Appraisal
Salt Blossom
Jeco’s Marine—OPENING SOON—

Well, it surely is hot in Texas! POC has been hot too. That hasn’t stopped our visitors, fishing tourneys and other summer fun. Our new front beach area is really busy too! Hope everyone is enjoying their break from school and schedules and having some fun with friends and family. POC Service Club members are doing the same. We meet only one time per month during summer months and rely on emails and texts as well as the POC Social Media sites to stay informed and involved.

We were sad to cancel our All-American Family Fun Day due to weather. It has been rescheduled and will be better than ever. It’s coming in September, so stay tuned for dates and details. You won’t want to miss it!

Please use the Pet Potty Disposal Stations at front beach that were donated by POC Service Club. Keep Kingfisher Beach Clean and POC Proud!

We are looking forward to the Fall Garage Sale scheduled for the first Saturday in October. We are collecting and sorting quality used clothing and household goods for that sale and the proceeds benefit our home town. If you need information on making donations, please call Donna Vuichard at 361-237-0476.

Summer is still a good time to get involved. Come to our next meeting. Remember our summer schedule means we meet only one time each month. So, join us the 1st Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the POC Community Center. The air conditioner works and making new friends while volunteering makes you cool. Really!

So, until next time, be safe, live simply, love openly, forgive generously and remember this quote from the great theologian and humanitarian Albert Schweitzer who said, “The purpose of human life is to serve and show compassion and the will to help others. Get out and help one another…it feeds your heart and renews your soul.” Come on by for some heart health and soul care.