What a great District 11 4-H Spring Spectacular! Calhoun 4-H members are STATE BOUND!!🍀

Sr Consumer Decision Making

Justice Epley – 6th Place

Clay Brumfield – 12th Place

McKenna Guevara – 15th Place

3rd Place Sr Team, State Bound!

Sr Educational Presentation – Safety & Injury Prevention McKenna Guevara – 1st Place, State Bound!

Jr Consumer Decision Making

Cody Brumfield – 17th Place

This was Cody’s first CDM contest and he did a great job!!

We are so proud of our members for representing Calhoun 4-H at the District 11 Spring Spectacular and we can’t wait to see how they do at Texas 4-H Roundup!

This group of Calhoun 4-H members rounded out the District 11 4-H contest week at the D11 4-H Livestock Judging Contest, where they finished 10th as a team!

Join us in congratulating these outstanding 4-H members!🍀

McKenna Guevara, Justice Epley, Laney Leos, McKenlie Frankson, Blake Brown

Congratulations to Intercoastal 4-H’s seniors McKenna Guevara, Rylie Ragusin, and Christopher Richter! We are so proud of you and know you’ll continue to make the best better.

Special shout out to McKenna for representing Calhoun 4-H at the District 11 Spring Spectacular. McKenna placed first for her Sr. Educational Presentation -Safety and Injury Prevention. She is State bound!

Poultry exhibitors attended a clinic on Sunday, May 4. After the clinic, Intervoastal 4-H members met at the POC Community Center. Officer elections were held.

Calhoun County 4-H Council meeting was May 12. Record books, Star award, and senior scholarship  applications are due by June 9. Poultry orders are due by June 12.

We look forward to a great summer with lots of opportunities for 4-H members, such as the Texas 4-H virtual Reel em In Tournament and the Texas 4-H Outdoor Challenge.

Our next meeting will be August 3 at the POC Community Center.

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 Intercoastal 4-H club officer team! Looking forward to another great year! President: Orion Ragusin; Vice President Madden Guevara; Secretary Bryce Sandy; Reporter: Rainy Ragusin, Treasurer: Dalton Garner; and Parlimentarian Kolt Leiker.

Intercoastal 4-H Officers

McKenna Guevara, Riley Ragusin, and Christopher Richter.(not pictured) received a scholarship from Intervoastal 4-H Club’s Superbowl Scholarship fundraiser. Congratulations!

     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.