Views of the Neighborhood – A Fund Raising Event

This is the poster announcing the event to raise money for the EMS Toy Roundup and The Port Aransas animal shelter. PALL stands for Port A Low Life one of the sponsors.

Be a pall holiday party

The sign at the Civic Center

The fire department was there.

The EMS was there.

Bud Light was there.

Look a signpost up ahead

It is Santa and not the Twilight Zone.

Th e room is ready for the party.

Silent auction is ready.

The bar is ready.

The food will be ready.

The bounce house is ready

The bandstand is set up.

Close up of a table.

 

As a result of this event, no child in Port Aransas goes without a Christmas. Also, needed funds are raised for the Port Aransas animal shelter. Those attending have a great time while contributing to a worthy cause.

69 comments

  1. thelonelyauthorblog's avatar

    John, I hope they have great success raising money for this cause.
    Happy Sunday

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Andrew.

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  2. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    Gwen Plano · ·

    Great causes and hopefully great responses. Thank you for the photo story, John. It’s wonderful to see that Port Aransas takes care of its own through these events. Hope your day is perfect. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Gwen. I hope your day is perfect as well. This town does take care if it’s own.

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  3. patriciaruthsusan's avatar

    There’s a lot on offer and a good cause. I bet there’s a great turnout. Good pictures, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Suzanne.

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  4. GP's avatar

    A terrific community project – everyone wins here!!
    (It’s good to see the Bud Light truck – dilly-dilly!!!)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Dilly-dilly indeed, GP. Thanks

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  5. Dan Antion's avatar

    I love how involved your community is. Two great causes and plenty of fun while raising money.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      As long as alcohol is involved this town is all in favor. Port A has been described as a drinking town with a fishing problem.

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      1. Dan Antion's avatar

        Ha ha! At least you aren’t workaholics.

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  6. shoreacres's avatar

    I laughed out loud at ‘Port A Low Life.’ That’s got just enough ambiguity to make it really funny. It looks like the makings of a great party, with something for everyone.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think it could draw almost anyone. Thanks, Linda.

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  7. Hugh W. Roberts's avatar

    I hope it was a huge success, John, and that lots of money was raised and lots of fun was had in the process. Such a great idea. Did you get a picture with Santa? If I had known, I would have asked you to say ‘hi’ to him for me. 🎅

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I did not get a picture with Santa. He said I was too old to sit on his lap. (He had a point)

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  8. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    What a great event, John. I love your town…it would make a great setting for a book! “It is Santa and not the Twilight Zone.” LOL! Happy Sunday!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jill. 😀 I forgot a song for you yesterday. here try this one. Still the Same by Bob Seger.

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      1. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

        Nice! Thank you. 🙂

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  9. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Helping kids and animals? That is a great cause.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes it is. Thanks, Charles.

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  10. Jennie's avatar

    Wonderful event, John. A town supporting and helping children and pets is all good!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes it is. Port A is that kind of town.

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      1. Jennie's avatar

        Certainly a role model for other towns, John.

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  11. Pit's avatar

    What a wonderful idea! 🙂

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  12. coldhandboyack's avatar

    You guys have a lot of fun events, and this one helps kids and animals. Seems like it can’t miss. So… what are the ten rules to attending a silent auction?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ten rules? You have me there.

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  13. Almost Iowa's avatar

    ‘Port A Low Life.’

    Clever! Where do I sign up? Should I list my qualifications? Scooter is interested too.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      No qualfications needed, Greg. Come as you are.

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  14. John Fioravanti's avatar
    John Fioravanti · ·

    Great cause! Disappointed the Molson truck didn’t get there in time.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Ha haha. Thanks, John. Good to hear from you (Howard)

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      1. John Fioravanti's avatar
        John Fioravanti · ·

        As in “Our Father, Howard be thy name?” Peace, John.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          As in Howard Hughes

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  15. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    Looks like a fun event for a great cause! Thanks for sharing, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It was, Jan. Thank you

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  16. robertawrites235681907's avatar

    A wonderful initiative, John. I have spent the whole weekend making a gingerbread and chocolate house for my fundraising event.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I read your post. A lot of work.

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      1. robertawrites235681907's avatar

        Yes, but I enjoy it so it doesn’t matter.

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  17. TanGental's avatar

    Good stuff John. Hope it goes/went well

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Went well. Thanks

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  18. Dale's avatar

    What a wonderful community you live in, John!
    Thank you for sharing this inspiring event.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Dale.

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  19. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L Finn, Author · ·

    I love they are raising money for kids but pets, too! Hope it is a sucess.

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        D.L Finn, Author · ·

        🙂

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  20. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    More evidence that a community can carry-on after a hurricane. After two years (?) your town still has a positive spirit. 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      A year and three months. We are still here for sure.

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  21. Teri Polen's avatar

    What a great cause. Nice surfboard in the pic with Santa.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Teri.

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  22. Joy M. Lilley's avatar

    Good for you John,both such worthy causes.I hope you raised as much as you wanted to.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thak you, Joy. 😀

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  23. circadianreflections's avatar

    What a great event for two worthy causes. I love that Santa came in with a surfboard. He’s the coolest!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      He is cool. Thanks, Deborah

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  24. Sorryless's avatar

    What a great thing, even if . . just to nitpick a tad . . I’m not much for Bud Light. But the bounce house, who doesn’t love a bounce house?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Bud light is carbonated defrost in my mind. Of course, this is coming from someone who regularily quaffs 8.5% ale.

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      1. Sorryless's avatar

        I play keep away when it comes to anything with “light” in the name. 😉

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          I agree. I don’t even have a flashlight. (or searchlight)

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        2. Sorryless's avatar

          And you’ve never once uttered the line “Let there be light,” . . .

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        3. John W. Howell's avatar

          I leave that line to the big ‘un

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        4. Sorryless's avatar

          That’s probably a good idea . . .

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        5. John W. Howell's avatar

          Yeah. I would hate to add plagerism to my many sins.

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        6. Sorryless's avatar

          That wouldn’t be good for business . . .

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        7. John W. Howell's avatar

          Or eternal life either.

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  25. macjam47's avatar

    I couldn’t think of a better event than one that benefits children and animals. A heartwarming event. Thanks for sharing, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for the visit Michelle.

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