Join the South Padre Island Chamber for “Coffee and Conversation” to hear about new county projects on Jan. 20 at Padre Island Brewing Co. Greg Weykemp, director of design for Edgewater Resources, will serve as speaker for the January installment. Weykemp will address the possibility of bringing a deep-water marina to South Padre Island.
Kristina Boburka measures the durability and defenses of South Padre Island’s dune system as the city’s shoreline director. The city of South Padre Island does annual surveys to assess beach erosion and the wear-and-tear of wind and waves inflicted on the dunes. Fortifying the barrier island’s natural defenses has become even more important in an era Boburka describes as being one of “rising seas and intensifying storms.” The information gathered…
Join Rescue Me Resale on South Padre Island for its 10th anniversary with its annual Christmas Mixer Dec. 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Rescue Me Resale is a resale shop ran by Friends of Animal Rescue. We have new and gently used items. Rescue Me Resale’s profits go to offset the costs of vetting, caring for, and adopting out homeless animals.
South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce‘s “Shop the Island” initiative is back through Dec. 20. For every $20 spent with any Island businesses, shoppers may register for a $500 shopping spree. Every dollar spent locally also ensures a healthy and growing South Padre Island economy. Original receipts may be dropped off at the following SPI Chamber member businesses: Padre Island Brewing Co. Renee’s of South Padre Ship Shape Sea Turtle…
Join the South Padre Island Chamber of Commerce for the Cameron County Children’s Advocacy Center Mixer and Plush Toy Drive at the chamber office’s. For more information, contact Beverley Eymard at beverley@spichamber.com.
South Padre Island’s last movie house closed recently, leaving an entertainment void for tourists and local residents alike. Robert Gallagher’s Nana’s 7D Cinema isn’t a movie theater, but it does aim to provide visual entertainment along those lines. It opened earlier this year – with its official ribbon cutting and grand opening celebrated late last week – and the 3D cinema experience it provides is proving to be a hit. …
Valley veterans and families come together for the USMC Birthday Ball Celebration on Nov. 14 to celebrate the day the U.S. Marines were founded, Nov. 10, 1775 and also to celebrate Veterans’ Day. Honor Guest for the evening is Gunnery Sergeant Marvin Hernandez Garcia. The event includes dinner, dance, door prices, and free beer and margarita drinks for the social hour. Cash Bar will be open all night.
South Padre Island Mariachi Run is now the South Padre Island Muzicians Run 5k/10k. The event takes place Nov. 6 with a running course infused with live entertainment. Everyone is invited to participate in this non-timed fun run/walk.
The view from Isla Blanca Park across a ship channel presents a long lens picture similar to that of Cape Canaveral in Florida. In South Texas, it’s SpaceX off in the distance at Boca Chica Beach. It’s still close enough that with a smartphone camera you can zoom in and get a clear view of a silver rocket being built for liftoff in the months ahead. “I tell people that…
Sea Turtle Inc. hosts a Kid’s Night Out for children ages 7-14 years old Oct. 16. Children will participate in educational sea turtle activities and spooky activities hosted by sea turtle educators. Pizza, snacks and drinks are included in the $50 registration. Register online.