By Linda Elissalde
What is IT? Here are your clues: A scimitar moon gleams in the sky with little bulbs sparkling below. Balmy breezes set palm trees swaying as tugboats push brightly lit barges down the Intracoastal Canal. Savory smells waft through the air. Musical notes set feet to tapping and folk to dancing. Everyone is having a glorious time. Give up? IT is the

The 7th Annual Driftwood Charity Gumbo Cookoff grows again this year. As always, Jackie and Brian Sticker hosted the ten gumbo teams on Saturday at their home in Driftwood Subdivision. The teams began cooking early Saturday morning under the two categories of seafood gumbo and chicken & sausage gumbo. And new this year was the margarita competition that four teams

By Linda Elissalde
Bay Vue United Methodist Church honored pets with their annual Blessing of the Animals on October 14, 2018 in Fellowship Hall. All animals were welcome to attend no matter their faith, or lack thereof. What a joy to see those happy faces and wagging tails! Oh yes, and this year there was a new pet in residence. Terry Molloy’s parrot

Galveston Bay serves as an incredible backdrop for the nearly 1,000 riders who will participate in Bike Around the Bay, Galveston Bay Foundation’s fully-supported, two-day, 170-mile bicycle ride showcasing the beauty of the Bay on October 20–21, 2018. The ride directly supports the Foundation’s efforts to protect and enhance the natural areas cyclists experience during this scenic

Fire Prevention Week is upon us. Crenshaw School had members of the Port Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department visit the school to explain the importance of fire safety. All students from Pre-K through 5th grade ventured out to the parking lot for the show and explanation. The PBVFD brought a fire engine and various pieces of fire fighting equipment to show the students. Fire Chief Malcolm Comeaux

Open letter from Janie Mayfield
Leslie,
I cannot praise you enough for the great job you are doing with this Sports Program and the kids of the Bolivar Peninsula and the surrounding area. They are not only having fun,they are learning life skills, what teamwork is all about and who knows, a college scholarship could come

By Bill Agnew
The first week in October was a very eventful week for the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Crystal Beach. On October 3, we celebrated our 42nd birthday as an Aerie. Then on Friday, October 5, we co-hosted our second blood drive on the Peninsula with the Bay Vue United Methodist Church. We had another great turnout with 31 people