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May 18, 2013
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Bolivar Peninsula Mardi Gras

Mardi GrasMardi Gras (French for "Fat Tuesday") is the day before Ash Wednesday, and is also called "Shrove Tuesday" or "Pancake Day". It is the final day of Carnival. It is a celebration that is held just before the beginning of the Christian liturgical season of Lent. Carnival traditions were brought over to North America from Europe along with the first colonists.

The krewes are the actual carnival society organizations. The membership pay in dues to maintain the society, finance the krewe's activities including parading, organizing and staging the carnival balls, and funding the construction of their costumes and props.

The lighthouse krewe of bolivar peninsula mission is to perpetuate and continue mardi gras and traditions on our bolivar peninsula and to raise money for our community charities.

Our first parade was in 1991 and Anne Willis, the Queen, rode parade style as A.C. Hilton, our Sheriff, drove his convertible through the subdivisions of Crystal Beach, calling on all to join in the festivities, then our second parade consisted of a few floats and the Krewe Official Float, with six Revelers in the back of a pickup truck, prancing and dancing the whole course of the Parade to Cajun Music! And we started our Parade that year in Bolivar- 10 miles to Crystal Beach! The cows in the pastures were amused. Since then it has continued to improve each year to our current Mardi Gras celebrations which are as good as they get anywhere.
Bolivar Peninsula Mardis Gras
Crab Festival

Cars on BeachThe Texas Crab Festival is held in Crystal Beach on the Bolivar peninsula and is an annual event held on Mother's Day weekend in the spring. It is a great small town carnival-like celebration, and it seems that the whole local community is in attendance all 3 days!

You find endless amounts of food such as boiled crawfish, fried gator, corn dogs, and of course, crab meat prepared in numerous different fashions! There are small carnival rides and events for the kids, and throughout the day and evening there are live bands playing, generally of the country or classic rock variety.

Admission is only $8 for adults, and free for kids under 12. Or buy a 3 day wristband for $15. And all of the refreshments and rides are very cheap. If you enjoy small town and local festivals, this one is not to miss!
Crawfish Boil
Endless Summer Bash

Summer MemoriesBolivar Peninsula Annual Endless Summer Bash on Labor Day Weekend. The Bash includes:
  • golf tournament,
  • chili cook off,
  • kids fishing tournament,
  • live entertainment every night
Since 1884, the first Monday in September has been a holiday in the US, as a tribute to workers. To most people in North America, however, Labor Day is above all the last-blast of summer fun, and for many school kids, the last day of freedom before Back to School. And even though many school districts now start classes in August, Labor Day long weekend is still a five-star farewell to summer time.
Summer Bash
Crystaland Christmas

Bolivar ChristmasCrystaland Christmas, Beach Parade and Christmas Party & Lighting Contest on the Bolivar Peninsula every December to celebrate Christmas on the shores of Crystal Beach.

It's a great time to be on the peninsula with mostly locals for the friendliest coastal Christmas experience you'll ever have.

Since this time of year is in the off-season rental period, you can find oceanfront vacation home rentals available at much lower prices and actually find homes available - even for a spur of the moment visit to the coast. During the summer season most vacation home rentals are booked for the year by February.
Crystal Beach Family
Major Events
Mardi Gras Parade March
   
Texas Crab Festival - Mother's Day Weekend - May 10-12
Bolivar Slam Fishing Tournament
 May
Crystal Beach Fireworks
"Light up the Night"
 July
Backpack - Back to School  August

Adopt a Beach - September, 2013

Market Day - September, 2013

 September
Jane Long Festival October, 2013

Trunk or Treat October, 2013
 October
Community Wide Thanksgiving Dinner      November
Crystal Land Christmas Parade - December, 2013  December
Local Church Directory

Our Lady By the Sea Catholic Church, Crystal Beach: 2400 Hwy 87, Mass 8:00 am

First Baptist Church, High Island: 1368 Weeks Ave, Sunday School 9:30am, Church 10:40am, Wednesday Service Dinner 6pm,  Adult/Youth Services 7pm

First Baptist, Crystal Beach
: 1260 Hwy 87, Sunday School 9:30am, Church Service 10:30, Tuesday(Kids for Christ)3:30-5:30, Wednesday Service 7:00pm

First Baptist Church Port Bolivar:
Services held at Methodist Port Bolivar @ 2PM

BayVue United Methodist, Crystal Beach:
1411 Hwy 87, Sunday 9:00am Church, Sunday School 10:30

Port Bolivar Methodist
: 12th and Madison, Sunday Service 2:00 pm

Church of Christ Crystal Beach: Sunday School 9:00am, Church Service 10:00am, Wednesday Service 7:00pm

Pentecostal Church of High Island: Sunday Service 10:00 am

Crystal Beach Community Church: Sunday Service 10:30 am, 990 Hwy. 87(old Latitude), Music - Contemporary Praise & Worship; 409-392-6565, Inter-Denomination Church

High Island Methodist Service: Sunday Service 11am

Our Lady By the Sea Catholic Church, Crystal Beach: 2400 Hwy 87, Mass 8:00 am

First Baptist Church, High Island: 1368 Weeks Ave, Sunday School 9:30am, Church 10:40am, Wednesday Service Dinner 6pm,  Adult/Youth Services 7pm

First Baptist, Crystal Beach
: 1260 Hwy 87, Sunday School 9:30am, Church Service 10:30, Tuesday(Kids for Christ)3:30-5:30, Wednesday Service 7:00pm

First Baptist Church Port Bolivar:
Services held at Methodist Port Bolivar @ 2PM

BayVue United Methodist, Crystal Beach:
1411 Hwy 87, Sunday 9:00am Church, Sunday School 10:30

Port Bolivar Methodist
: 12th and Madison, Sunday Service 2:00 pm

Church of Christ Crystal Beach: Sunday School 9:00am, Church Service 10:00am, Wednesday Service 7:00pm

Pentecostal Church of High Island: Sunday Service 10:00 am

Crystal Beach Community Church: Sunday Service 10:30 am, 990 Hwy. 87(old Latitude), Music - Contemporary Praise & Worship; 409-392-6565, Inter-Denomination Church

High Island Methodist Service: Sunday Service 11am
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Local Organization and Group Meetings

1)AARP- Local Chapter: Meets 1st & 3rd Mon, 6pm @ The Joe Faggard Community Building, Crystal Beach. Please bring a covered dish. Dinner starts at 6pm. Open to members & people who are interested in becoming a member. Contact Donna Sims 713-206-4585.

2)AARP - Library: Opened Tuesday-Friday, 10am-2pm. Located at The Joe Faggard Community Building.

3)Bolivar Chamber of Commerce: Meets 1st Tues of most months, either 2 PM or  7:00pm at 1750 Hwy 87, Joe Faggard Center or the Courthouse, Crystal Beach. Open to members and the public. Contact 409-684-5940 to become a member or click here

4)Crystal Beach Fishing Club: Meets 2rd Fri each month, Covered Dish at 6:30pm. Contact Robert Daniel, 832-233-7246 to become a member.

5)Peninsula Garden Club: Meets 1st Wed, 10:00am at 1750 Hwy 87, Joe Faggard Center, Crystal Beach. Contact Pat Horn 409-684-7108 to become a member.

6)Lighthouse Krewe: Meets 2nd Sunday, 1pm at 1750 Hwy 87, Joe Faggard Center, Crystal Beach. For more information contact Mac McDonald, 409-684-1829 or www.lighthousekrewe.com

7)Crystal Bees Quilting Club: 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Wednesday 9am-2pm. 2nd Saturday of month 9am-2pm @ Joe Faggard Community Bldg. Contact Linda Hollier 409-749-0236. l.hollier@sbcglobal.net

8)Painted Ladies: Meets every Thursday at Joe Faggard Center from noon - 4pm. Contact Jammie Blackstock 409-766-0513. jammie47@yahoo.com

9)Eagles F.O.E.: Aerie Meetins 1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 7pm. Women's Auxilliary Meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesdays @ 7pm. Contact 409-684-3719

10)LOL Ladies Luncheon: 2nd Thursday, 11:30am at an area restaurant. Call Jammie for location 409.766.0513 or email: jammie47@yahoo.com

11)Chicks with Sticks: Mondays, 9:30am-1:30pm @ Joe Faggard Community Center. Donna Sims 713-206-4585. donasims@sbcglobal.net

12)Bolivar Peninsula Lions Club:  2nd Tuesday, 5:30 @ Joe Faggard Community Center. 4th Tuesday 5:30 TBD. Contact Georgia bolivar117496@yahoo.com

13)Zumba Dance Class: Tuesdays, 3:00 at Ships Wheel $5 charge per person 

14)Bolivar Peninsula Cultural Foundation: Eve Bradford 409-556-4586. 

15)Yoga Class: Every MONDAY
Yoga class will be held at Crystal Beach Fire Station starting at 9:00 am.  Bring your Yoga mat and come join.  Classes are no cost and are for women and men.  Help your core strength, balance, trim down.  For further info call 409-684-1829 or 501-960-0144 

16)Port Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7pm @ Port Bolivar Fire Department. Malcolm Comeaux 409-684-7307

17)Gilchrist Community Association: 1st Monday of each month, 7pm @ FantaSea BBQ, Hwy. 87 in Gilchrist. www.rolloverpasstexas.com   

18)Exercise: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 8am at BayVue United Methodist Church. Pat Horn 409-684-7108

19)Games Galore: Meets every Tues. and Fri. afternoon - 1pm-4pm @ The Joe Faggard Community Center. Mah Jongg, Rummikub, Dominoes, etc. Contact Minnie Sanders @ 713-927-6358 or email poodooest@msn.com

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COCONUTS 2nd Annual Golf Tournament, benefiting Bolivar Peninsula Lions Club “Swinging for Santa” (Benefiting local families for Christmas), Saturday June 1, 2013. Shotgun Start 8:30 AM & 1 PM at Crystal Beach Community Golf Course.

1st, 2nd and 3rd places winning prize money. Hole in one, Longest drive, Closest to pin. Player drawing and silent auction at Coconuts, Friday May 31st at 7:00 PM.

Entry fee: $70, Hole Sponsor $100, Contact: Maria at Coconuts for more information (409) 684-2626, or Brenda Flanagan (409) 291-9092 & Toni Standley (903) 780-8674. Registration form can be picked up at Coconuts, Golf Course, The Big Store and various local businesses.


ESD passes


 


 

Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) is a global leader in identifying academically gifted students and providing them with innovative programming to support their development. TIP identifies gifted children and provides resources to nurture the development of these exceptionally bright youngsters. The Duke TIP Academy for Summer Studies offers an exceptional academic and social experience for those students who are among the top 5 percent of academically talented students in their grade level. Students in this program will experience challenging coursework and build friendships with other academically gifted peers. Only students who qualify at the Academy level are eligible for Academy courses. Caitlyn Jackson and Paige Eaton were in the top 5 percent. The program consists of a month long workshop for each girl. Caitlyn has been offered the workshop at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina and Paige will be attending Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Caitlyn and Paige were asked to visit the Bolivar Peninsula Lions Club at their bi-monthly meeting on Thursday night. BPLC has offered to assist the girls in fund raising to meet their goals. To get them started, BPLC presented a check for $250 to each student. To make a donation, bank accounts have been set up at Texas First Bank for Caitlyn Jackson and Paige Eaton. Contact for more information on how to make donations, CLICK


Surf Conditions - Flag Warning System
The flags are located on the Highway in front of Kites Unlimited and the Remax Real Estate Office.
Businesses, please stop by the Chamber office between 10am-2pm to pick up your Surf Conditions cards.


 Bolivar Slam - We regret the Bolivar Slam will not be held this year in May. We hope to be able to sponsor the event next year. 


Bolivar Peninsula BloodShare

Bolivar Peninsula BloodShare will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013, from 10 am until 4 pm at First Baptist Church of Port Bolivar, 523 Nelson, Port Bolivar, Texas 77650. Blood will be drawn by LifeShare and registered into a credited account for any of our residents, friends or family that might need it in the future. A very quick screening will let them know if you are eligible to give. The process is quick, not painful, and so necessary to keep blood provided for those who need it most in our community. Easy access parking, no steps, comfortable, and safe.

If you have any questions, please call Brenda Cannon Henley at (409) 781-8788.


Ladies Fishing Tournament


 

Dear Chamber Member,
It is that time of year again. As you know, spring is upon us and spring is a period of renewal. That goes for your Chamber membership, also. Our 2013 Membership Drive is in full swing and in order to keep your status current we ask that you fill out a membership application and pay your dues. Chamber dues are due on April 1st, 2013. If we haven't received your dues by the end of April, all advertising will be removed from the Chamber Website and weekly newsletter distribution. For more information, go to the Chamber website:
http://www.bolivarchamber.org


Bolivar Peninsula BloodShare

If you have any questions, please call Brenda Cannon Henley at (409) 781-8788.


2013 Bolivar Beach Parking Sticker

Galveston County Department of Parks & Senior Services parking sticker program provides funds to maintain a cleaner, safer and healthier beach. Stickers may be purchased at many local stores, real estate agencies, and Beach Parking Attendants. The Big Store is selling parking stickers at each register! The charge for an annual parking sticker is $10.
Bolivar Beach Parking Sticker Program - 2013


To purchase by mail, send written request along with payment and a self addressed stamped envelope to Galveston Parks Department, 4102 Main Street (FM 519), La Marque, TX 77568. For more information, call 409-934-8100.


Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

2013 Chamber Meeting Schedule 

Chamber meetings are generally held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at The Joe Faggard Community Bldg. However, this schedule is tentatively set. Times to be announced, time and dates may change to accommodate guest speakers.

FEBRUARY 5th at 5pm, Joe Faggard Community Center

MARCH 5th at 7pm, Joe Faggard Community Center 

APRIL 18th - Awards Banquet at Coconuts, 6:30pm, $20 tickets, call the Chamber @ 409-684-5940.

JUNE 4th 

AUGUST 6th  

OCTOBER 1st  

NOVEMBER 5th  

ADDING TO THE MEETING AGENDA: If you would like to add a topic to be discussed at an upcoming meeting you must submit in writing by the Thursday before scheduled meeting. Submit to: Chamber Office at 1750 Hwy 87 Crystal Beach, TX 77650. Or email BolivarPeninsulaChamber@yahoo.com


Coconuts Daily Specials

Tuesday
All you can eat Chicken Fried Steak
Wednesday 
Hamburger Steak Special
Thursday
Taco Night and chef specials 
$3 green drink specials
Friday
All you can eat Oysters!!! 9 different ways & chef specials
Saturday
All you can eat Crawfish & chef specials 
Breakfast every Saturday and Sunday starting at 9am

  


 


Weekend Feature:
Mahi Mahi Mango Friday & Saturday
Steak & Shrimp Sunday
Hours:
Wed-Thur 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat 11am-9pm
Sun 11am-8pm
downunder
Live Music starts @ 7pm Friday & Saturday
Friday night Drew Kennedy
Saturday night No Refund Band
Sunday afternoon music Rod Rishard
Hours: Mon-Tues 11am-9pm
Fri 4pm
Sat-Sun 12pm (lunch & dinner)
Be sure to check out our website for hours & events:
Visit our Website
 

LIVE MUSIC -
Saturday Night - Stark Experiment 8-12pm

Lunch Special - Fresh Red Snapper.

Monday - Mexican Food

Tuesday - Chef Choice

Wednesday - All you can eat pizza and salad bar!

 

Thursday Night - Steak Night   

 

Friday - Fried or Grilled Shrimp 

 

"Best Burgers on The Beach"
* Daily Lunch Specials *

Limo

Tiki Limo Service 409-504-5276

Welcome to Guideaux's Bayside Grille. Located in the Crystal Beach Plaza on Hwy 87 in Crystal Beach Tx.  Next to the Family Dollar.  Guideaux's serves up Crystal Beach's best Pizza, Wings, Philly Cheesesteaks and Subs.  Guideaux's is the  home of the "Best Burger On The Beach". At Guideaux's Bayside Grille every dish is created using only the freshest, finest ingredients. . We hand toss every pizza and use only fresh toppings. Guideaux's is proud to be the finest food in Crystal Beach!!! Check out our menu!

 

 

 FantaSea BBQ & Grill will reopen April 26, 2013 @ 11am

 

Click for Registration Form

COCONUTS 2nd Annual Golf Tournament, benefiting Bolivar Peninsula Lions Club “Swinging for Santa” (Benefiting local families for Christmas), Saturday June 1, 2013. Shotgun Start 8:30 AM & 1 PM at Crystal Beach Community Golf Course.

1st, 2nd and 3rd places winning prize money. Hole in one, Longest drive, Closest to pin. Player drawing and silent auction at Coconuts, Friday May 31st at 7:00 PM.

Entry fee: $70, Hole Sponsor $100, Contact: Maria at Coconuts for more information (409) 684-2626, or Brenda Flanagan (409) 291-9092 & Toni Standley (903) 780-8674. Registration form can be picked up at Coconuts, Golf Course, The Big Store and various local businesses.


ESD passes


 


 

Duke University Talent Identification Program (TIP) is a global leader in identifying academically gifted students and providing them with innovative programming to support their development. TIP identifies gifted children and provides resources to nurture the development of these exceptionally bright youngsters. The Duke TIP Academy for Summer Studies offers an exceptional academic and social experience for those students who are among the top 5 percent of academically talented students in their grade level. Students in this program will experience challenging coursework and build friendships with other academically gifted peers. Only students who qualify at the Academy level are eligible for Academy courses. Caitlyn Jackson and Paige Eaton were in the top 5 percent. The program consists of a month long workshop for each girl. Caitlyn has been offered the workshop at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina and Paige will be attending Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Caitlyn and Paige were asked to visit the Bolivar Peninsula Lions Club at their bi-monthly meeting on Thursday night. BPLC has offered to assist the girls in fund raising to meet their goals. To get them started, BPLC presented a check for $250 to each student. To make a donation, bank accounts have been set up at Texas First Bank for Caitlyn Jackson and Paige Eaton. Contact for more information on how to make donations, CLICK


Surf Conditions - Flag Warning System
The flags are located on the Highway in front of Kites Unlimited and the Remax Real Estate Office.
Businesses, please stop by the Chamber office between 10am-2pm to pick up your Surf Conditions cards.


 Bolivar Slam - We regret the Bolivar Slam will not be held this year in May. We hope to be able to sponsor the event next year. 


Bolivar Peninsula BloodShare

Bolivar Peninsula BloodShare will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2013, from 10 am until 4 pm at First Baptist Church of Port Bolivar, 523 Nelson, Port Bolivar, Texas 77650. Blood will be drawn by LifeShare and registered into a credited account for any of our residents, friends or family that might need it in the future. A very quick screening will let them know if you are eligible to give. The process is quick, not painful, and so necessary to keep blood provided for those who need it most in our community. Easy access parking, no steps, comfortable, and safe.

If you have any questions, please call Brenda Cannon Henley at (409) 781-8788.


Ladies Fishing Tournament


 

Dear Chamber Member,
It is that time of year again. As you know, spring is upon us and spring is a period of renewal. That goes for your Chamber membership, also. Our 2013 Membership Drive is in full swing and in order to keep your status current we ask that you fill out a membership application and pay your dues. Chamber dues are due on April 1st, 2013. If we haven't received your dues by the end of April, all advertising will be removed from the Chamber Website and weekly newsletter distribution. For more information, go to the Chamber website:
http://www.bolivarchamber.org


Bolivar Peninsula BloodShare

If you have any questions, please call Brenda Cannon Henley at (409) 781-8788.


2013 Bolivar Beach Parking Sticker

Galveston County Department of Parks & Senior Services parking sticker program provides funds to maintain a cleaner, safer and healthier beach. Stickers may be purchased at many local stores, real estate agencies, and Beach Parking Attendants. The Big Store is selling parking stickers at each register! The charge for an annual parking sticker is $10.
Bolivar Beach Parking Sticker Program - 2013


To purchase by mail, send written request along with payment and a self addressed stamped envelope to Galveston Parks Department, 4102 Main Street (FM 519), La Marque, TX 77568. For more information, call 409-934-8100.


Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

2013 Chamber Meeting Schedule 

Chamber meetings are generally held on the 1st Tuesday of each month at The Joe Faggard Community Bldg. However, this schedule is tentatively set. Times to be announced, time and dates may change to accommodate guest speakers.

FEBRUARY 5th at 5pm, Joe Faggard Community Center

MARCH 5th at 7pm, Joe Faggard Community Center 

APRIL 18th - Awards Banquet at Coconuts, 6:30pm, $20 tickets, call the Chamber @ 409-684-5940.

JUNE 4th 

AUGUST 6th  

OCTOBER 1st  

NOVEMBER 5th  

ADDING TO THE MEETING AGENDA: If you would like to add a topic to be discussed at an upcoming meeting you must submit in writing by the Thursday before scheduled meeting. Submit to: Chamber Office at 1750 Hwy 87 Crystal Beach, TX 77650. Or email BolivarPeninsulaChamber@yahoo.com


Coconuts Daily Specials

Tuesday
All you can eat Chicken Fried Steak
Wednesday 
Hamburger Steak Special
Thursday
Taco Night and chef specials 
$3 green drink specials
Friday
All you can eat Oysters!!! 9 different ways & chef specials
Saturday
All you can eat Crawfish & chef specials 
Breakfast every Saturday and Sunday starting at 9am

  


 


Weekend Feature:
Mahi Mahi Mango Friday & Saturday
Steak & Shrimp Sunday
Hours:
Wed-Thur 11am-9pm
Fri-Sat 11am-9pm
Sun 11am-8pm
downunder
Live Music starts @ 7pm Friday & Saturday
Friday night Drew Kennedy
Saturday night No Refund Band
Sunday afternoon music Rod Rishard
Hours: Mon-Tues 11am-9pm
Fri 4pm
Sat-Sun 12pm (lunch & dinner)
Be sure to check out our website for hours & events:
Visit our Website
 

LIVE MUSIC -
Saturday Night - Stark Experiment 8-12pm

Lunch Special - Fresh Red Snapper.

Monday - Mexican Food

Tuesday - Chef Choice

Wednesday - All you can eat pizza and salad bar!

 

Thursday Night - Steak Night   

 

Friday - Fried or Grilled Shrimp 

 

"Best Burgers on The Beach"
* Daily Lunch Specials *

Limo

Tiki Limo Service 409-504-5276

Welcome to Guideaux's Bayside Grille. Located in the Crystal Beach Plaza on Hwy 87 in Crystal Beach Tx.  Next to the Family Dollar.  Guideaux's serves up Crystal Beach's best Pizza, Wings, Philly Cheesesteaks and Subs.  Guideaux's is the  home of the "Best Burger On The Beach". At Guideaux's Bayside Grille every dish is created using only the freshest, finest ingredients. . We hand toss every pizza and use only fresh toppings. Guideaux's is proud to be the finest food in Crystal Beach!!! Check out our menu!

 

 

 FantaSea BBQ & Grill will reopen April 26, 2013 @ 11am

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