| May 3rd, 2007 (Thu) |
| Columbia Tall Ship La Gloria Watch the Tall Ship sail through the channel around 9 a.m. on Thursday and leave around 7 p.m. on Sunday. All times are tentative. Visit www.ccsail.com for more info about times and touring the ship while its docked in Corpus Christi. |
It’s time to clean up the Port Aransas Beach again. The Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup will be held April 28, 2007. Plantation Suites & Conference Center have a limited number of rooms for a discount the the participants of Adopt-A-Beach. Call 877-836-FUNN for more details on rooms.
Call 478-788-8871 or visit www.redfishtour.com for more information. Plantation Suites has boat and trailer parking for all our guests.
| Apr 15th, 2007 (Sun) — Apr 22nd, 2007 (Sun) |
| The Great Texas Birding Classic tournament has seen such phenomenal growth each year it will now have two partners co-hosting the event: long time partner Texas Parks and Wildlife and now, the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory. The GTBC is a competitive birdwatching tournament held each April to coincide with the spectacular spring bird migration in Texas. For a complete overview of the week’s activities click on these websites: www.gcbo.org or contact Tournament Coordinator Carol Jones at 1-979-0999 OR visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us. (taken from website of Port Aransas Chamber)
Plantation Suites and Conference center still has a few rooms available for the event. |
Incredible three-day sand sculpting festival with master sculptors creating huge life-size pieces of art. Very family oriented and fun for all ages. 250 ton sand centerpiece carved by over 20 master sculptors. Visit www.sandfest.com for more information. Taken from Port Aransas Chamber of Commerce.
| Feb 23rd, 2007 (Fri) — Feb 25th, 2007 (Sun) |
| 11th Annual Celebration of Whooping Cranes and Other Birds Festivities include guided trips by land and sea to observe the endangered Whooping Cranes and other birds. There will be lectures by renowned birding experts, photography workshops as well as a nature-related trade show. Tours of the Animal Rehabilitation Keep will be available as well as free admission to the Wetlands on Wheels Educational Display, a marine education bus. Early registration ends Feb. 16th. Click on www.portaransas.org for registration form and complete schedule for the CELEBRATORY three day event! |
(Taken from Chamber of Commerce website)
Join us on Valentine’s Day at Plantation Suites & Conference Center for the Bon Voyage for Winter Texans and the Port Aransas Chamber open house from 3:30 to 5:30. Dance with Medicare band and snack on the appetizer buffet. Local artist James Brown will reveal his mural. Prizes will include a 2 night romance package and 7 night Winter Texan stay.
Every Friday night Plantation Suites has events for local Winter Texans. On January 29, 2007 the 10th Annual Dine Around will take place. This is a unique night to sample island cuisine from 17 participating restaurants. Attendees can also sample 13 local shops and boutiques. The tickets are $15 per person.
On Friday nights, Plantation Suites will be hosting events for locals and Winter Texans. The first event planned will be on January 5. There will be two shows at 7pm and 10pm. Chico and Dee Dee “of the Drifters” will be featured. Ron, a new local in Port Aransas, has arranged for a variety of activities and he has chosen Plantation Suites as a featured venue.