Tuesday October 15th 2019

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  • October 19, 2019
    • Palm Frond Disposal DayPalm Frond Disposal Day
      
      Time: 8:00 AM
      
      Galveston County Road & Bridge will be providing palm frond and small limb shredding in Crystal Beach on Saturday, October 19th between the hours of 8am and 12pm. Galveston County Road & Bridge Office, 920 Noble Carl Dr, Crystal Beach. "We will not accept banana limbs, they are too wet and bog down our machines.". at 8:00 AM
    • Blessing of the AnimalsBlessing of the Animals
      
      Time: 10:00 AM
      
      Our pets are a blessing to us. Please join us in blessing them! Bay Vue United Methodist Church (UMC) will hold their annual Blessing of the Animals again this year. However, instead of an inside service, we will hold a special blessing for ALL animals in the Bay Vue Parking Lot. Pastor Valerie Hudson invites animals of all faiths, and their human friends, to this special worship service on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. at 10:00 AM
    • Driftwood Gumbo CookoffDriftwood Gumbo Cookoff
      
      Time: 10:00 AM
      
      Driftwood 8th Annual Charity Gumbo Cookoff, Saturday, October 19, 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. 2415 Sandman, Driftwood Subdivision in Crystal Beach. Come and Join the FUN. Vote for your favorite gumbo, auction and raffle, washers, cornhole, and mechanical bull. Live entertainment. For more information, contact Jackie Sticker, 409-651-0770. at 10:00 AM
  • October 25, 2019
    • Eagles Halloween PartyEagles Halloween Party
      
      Time: 7:00 PM
      
      Eagles Halloween Party, Friday, October 25, Live Music & Annual Costume Contest. Bruce Jaeger and Touch of Rhythm Band - 7 pm. Prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place costumes at 7:00 PM
  • October 26, 2019
    • Brad & Big Rich Cajun CookoffBrad & Big Rich Cajun Cookoff
      
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    • CadenStrong Golf TournamentCadenStrong Golf Tournament
      
      Time: 9:00 AM
      
      All the fun starts Friday Night at 7pm @ The Ships Wheel, 1271 Hwy 87 Crystal Beach Texas where golfers will enjoy an evening of music and “The Calcutta”. Saturday Morning the #CadenStrong Benefit Golf Tournament will kick off at 9am at the Rancho Carribe Community Golf Course located just down the road from the Ships Wheel at 664 Hwy 87, Port Bolivar Texas 77650. To become a sponsor, donate a raffle item or volunteer, contact Mike Comeaux at (409) 682-5807. at 9:00 AM
    • Ghost On The CoastGhost On The Coast
      
      Time: 5:00 PM
      
      Halloween Bash 2019, Saturday October 26, 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm at The Big Store, 2385 Highway 87 in Crystal Beach. Trunk or Treat; Games; Spook House; Costume Contest; Pumpkin Carving Contest; Decorated Trunk Contest. at 5:00 PM
  • October 27, 2019
    • License To Carry ClassLicense To Carry Class
      
      Time: 1:00 PM
      
      TEXAS LICENSE TO CARRY A HANDGUN COURSE in Port Bolivar! Sunday, October 27, 2019, 1:00 pm, at Port Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department 1806 Broadway, Port Bolivar. The course is $85. It is recommended that you bring the handgun you will be carrying and provide at least 50 rounds of target ammo, but loaner guns are available and ammo is available for purchase. The class will take about 6-7 hours depending on the number of people that show up. Bring drinks and snacks. Do not bring a loaded gun into the classroom! NO REGISTRATION NECESSARY. at 1:00 PM

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