August 2008

8/1/2008 thru 8/31/2008
The Big Tree at Goose Island State Park
Lamar Peninsula
361-729-2858
Park Rd 13
Rockport (Lamar), Texas 78382
Every Saturday 4 to 5 p m - come discover how it has survived over its lifetime & learn of some of the challanges it still faces. Bring your camera, don't forget the insect repellant

8/2/2008
Rockport-Fulton Farmers Market
Fulton Navigation Park
Fulton Harbor
Fulton, Texas 78358
Held the 1st & 3rd Saturday of every month. 8 am to 1 pm. produce, homemade pasta, baked goods, tamales, plants and more

8/5/2008
Fulton Neighborhood Watch National Night Out
Paws & Taws
402 N Fulton Beach Rd
Fulton, Texas 78358
Meet at Fulton Town Hall 6 p m, march to Paws & Taws Convention Ctr for a free hot dog roast (donated by Charlotte Plummers Seafare Restaurant), fun & games for the kids, live music by John Springer Band

8/5/2008
So Rockport Neighbors National Night Out
Rockport, Texas 78382
Sponsored by the So Rockport Neighbors, meet at the VFW Post 6:30 pm where refreshments will be served. There will be no march is year because of the heat.

8/6/2008 thru 9/6/2008
Rockport Merit Artists 2008
Rockport Center for the Arts
361-729-5519
Rockport Harbor
Rockport, Texas 78382
Each year 6 artists rise out of the annual members' exhibition to highligted in this special show.

8/7/2008
Visionaries in Preservations (VIP) for Aransas County
Beach Pavilion
Rockport Beach Park
Rockport, Texas 78382
5:30 pm Meet THC (Texas Historical Commission)state coordinators Josh Lasserra & Matt Synatschk. Learn how the VIP program can help us preserve our heritage. Find out what other VIP communities have done. Express your concerns & hopes for growth in Aransas County.

8/8/2008
Seafaring Saga Blockbusters
Texas Maritime Museum
361-729-1271
Rockport Harbor
Rockport, Texas 78382
7 pm start time, the series begins in June and will run thru Oct. Contact the Museum for more details

8/8/2008 thru 8/9/2008
2nd Annual Texas Bertram 31 Fishing Shootout
Key Allegro Marina
361-729-8264
37 Mazatlan Dr
Rockport, Texas 78382
Fishing Tournament Fee: $65

8/8/2008
Triple Play - Celebrating 3rd Year of Accreditation
Texas Maritime Museum
361-729-1271
Rockport Harbor
Rockport, Texas 78382
Hot Day 1: Movie Night See the Seafaring Saga movies for details

8/9/2008
2008 Merit Artists Opening Reception
Rockport Center for the Arts
361-729-5519
Rockport Harbor
Rockport, Texas 78382
Reception 5 to 7 pm - Join with the six artists chosen by jury and popular vote to exhibit a new body of work at this annual group exhibition. Reception sponsored by the Friday Night Dinner Club.

8/9/2008
7th Annual Coastal Conservation Association Banquet
Paws & Taws Convention Center
Fulton Harbor
Rockport, Texas 78382
5:30 to 10 pm catered dinner, open bar, door prizes, raffles plus an action-packed live & silent auction

8/9/2008
Gallery Talk
Rockport Center for the Arts - Garden Gallery
361-729-5519
Rockport Harbor
Rockport, Texas 78382
Susie Monday will give a gallery talk 4:30 pm. Her work will be be displayed in the Garden Gallery Aug 6 through Spet 6. Susie Monday is a contemporary fiber artist know for her colorful abstract quilts influenced by South American art & traditionals feminine imagery. Monday gives workshops on a regular basis & is on the faculty at the Southwest School of Arts & Craft in San Antonio.

8/12/2008
Music at the Mansion
Fulton Mansion Grounds
361-729-0386
Fulton Beach Rd
Rockport, Texas 78382
Bring your blankets or lawn chairs for an evening of entertainment. 7pm to 8:30pm Concert is free although donations will be accepted. The Latin Gypsy Combo invites you for an evening of energetic world rhythms from Spain Puerto Rico Cuba Brazil & Latin America. Light refreshments are available for purchase.

8/14/2008 thru 8/16/2008
7th Annual Copano Energy Cast for the Cure
Paws & Taws
402 N Fulton Beach Rd
Fulton, Texas 78358
Fishing tournament to raise awareness and money toward finding a cure for cystic fibrosis

8/15/2008
Hott Day 2
Texas Maritime Museum
361-729-1271
Rockport Harbor
Rockport, Texas 78382
Cool off with "Sea" Science Water & Ice, Admission includes an icy treat!

8/15/2008 thru 8/17/2008
Sales Tax Holiday
Rockport, Texas 78382
For school wear such as clothing, footwear and backpacks priced at less then $100.

8/16/2008
Rockport-Fulton Farmers Market
Fulton Navigation Park
Fulton Harbor
Fulton, Texas 78358
Held the 1st & 3rd Saturday of every month. 8 am to 1 pm. produce, homemade pasta, baked goods, tamales, plants and more

8/19/2008
Music at the Mansion
Fulton Mansion
361-729-0386
402 N Fulton Beach Rd
Rockport, Texas 78382
7- 8:30 p m. John E Jaan - a multi-instrumentalist,composer and technical virtuoso. Bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening of entertainment. Light refreshments can be purchased

8/19/2008
Master Gardeners Brown Bag Series
Aransas County Library
361-790-0103
701 E Mimosa
Rockport, Texas 78382
Subject: "Oh, You Got Trouble. Turf Trouble" - turf problems, bring your brown bag food & enjoy it while we provide fundamentals & timely tips for of good gardening practices Noon - 1pm and 6-7pm

8/20/2008 thru 8/23/2008
Wal Mart F L W Outdoors Fishing Tournament
ACND Festival Grounds
361-729-6445
Seabreeze Dr
Rockport, Texas 78382
Redfish Series

8/22/2008
Hottt Day 3
Texas Maritime Museum
361-729-1271
Rockport Harbor
Rockport, Texas 78382
Wind down with Art "Sea": Wind & Water, Admission includes Bouncer activities

8/23/2008
Shots Across Texas
Old Rockport Elementary School
619 N Live Oak
Rockport, Texas 78382
Free back to school immunization clinic 10 am to 2 pm. Must bring the following info for children receiving immunization: Immunization records, Medicare form (if applicable) Social Security Number & any form from school nurse. Parent or guardian must be present for children under 18 (Made Possible By Texas Protect Kids)

8/25/2008
School Starts ! !
Rockport, Texas 78382

8/28/2008
Business After Hours
Real Estate by Design
361-729-6445
1005 E Main # 3
Rockport, Texas 78382
Come mix and mingle with new and old friends and associates. Prizes, food and beverages too!

8/29/2008
Blue Wave Concert
Rockport Beach Park Band Shell
Rockport, Texas 78382
5:30 pm Riptide will perform along with a special performance by Johnny Mandell and the Mudcats (Beatles & Elvis impersonators). (Rescheduled from July 5)

8/30/2008 thru 8/31/2008
Fiesta En La Playa
ACND Festival Grounds
361-463-7737
Rockport Harbor
Rockport, Texas 78382
This 20th annual celebration highlights the Mexican-American culture of South Texas. Sponsored by P.O.D.E.R (Person Organized for Development of Educational Resources).