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Harbor Oaks Newsletter

October 2020

Remember to check out the Harbor Oaks Rockport website! We are still looking for submissions for the monthly newsletter and the website! We'd love to see some great fishing pictures and we especially need recipe submissions!

www.harboroaksrockport.com

The June 2020 HOPOA Board Meeting Minutes are available on our website.

Click here to view the minutes

Saltwater Flats
Photo Credit: Persona Marketing

Tule Creek Hike and Bike Trail

The 1.08-mile trail features a 10-foot wide concrete path that winds through Live Oak Forest, running parallel to Tule Creek, and ending at Enterprise Boulevard near Memorial Park. The Tule Creek hike and bike trail begins at an unusual location, next to Wal-Mart with the smoky smell of barbecue from a restaurant wafting through the air. But just a few steps down the trail the aroma begins to fade and the superstore disappears from view. Minutes from the hustle and bustle of downtown Rockport, the hike and bike trail cuts through a wooded area before meeting up with the creek.

Rockport Downtown Farmers' Market

Be sure to check out the October Farmer's market! They will have produce, jams, jellies, honey, plants, homemade bread, local beef, and more!

Downtown Rockport Maker's Market
October 10

Downtown Rockport Maker's Market is a local outdoor market featuring handmade items from local artists and fun and unique home décor. If you are interested in selling your homemade items at this event please contact, Michell Mock-McMahon by emailing her at rockportdailygrind@yahoo.com.

Haunted Theatre RLT

Rockport Little Theatre presents the Haunted Theatre! In the new Rockport Little Theatre building at 99 N Austin St. Oct 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, & 31......6 to 9:00pm

Fulton Fall Festival

October 24th
12-5pm

Put on by the Town of Fulton and the Rockport-Fulton Business Builders Council, this fun event will feature vendor booths, kids parade and costume contest, food trucks, face painting, trunk or treat, wagon decorating contest and more.. FMI finance@1rockport.org or contact April 361-729-6445

Halloween in the District

October 31st

Starting at 10 am, an all day event! Lots of things are happening during the Halloween in the District! Costumes are encouraged! Candy will be flowing! Food vendors! Shopping! Games! Fun! Start your day at 10 am at Texas Maritime Museum for a Halloween Haunt! Then head down through the Cultural Arts District for an afternoon of trick-or-treating at the local shops, snap a photo in at one of the Halloween Photo Pods, visit with the Little Bay Sea Queens, head over to First Learning Tree to decorate your pumpkin and wrap up a spooky day with the Haunted House at Rockport Little Theatre! Visit the District early and check out the many "Bootiful" places to shop, see amazing Art, enjoy a bite to eat at one of our many food vendors, or stay for dinner, have a glass of wine! Take a selfie at one of our amazing murals and be sure to post to #RockportCulture #VisitRockportFulton #FindYourselfinRockportFulton.
Shop, stroll, and dine! The mission and objectives of the District are to strengthen and preserve Rockport’s unique reputation as a significant artistic community and be a resource for residents and visitors. The District’s goals are focused on continued economic development through marketing the many facets of tourism within the District.

James Charlie Jewelry

Stylish Sterling Silver Jewelry in downtown Rockport
All jewelry at James Charlie Jewelry has been made with only natural high quality stones and solid 925 Sterling Silver. Our most favorited items are their Solid Sterling Silver Wave Rings starting at only $9.99 and Strong Sterling Silver Artisan Beaded Stretch Bracelets made with natural stones that come with a limited lifetime warranty.

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Bewitched Chili Recipe

One Pot and 30 minutes...This recipe is scary good!

INGREDIENTS

1 pound bulk pork sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 cans (16 ounces each) chili beans, undrained
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
3 cups water
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1 envelope chili seasoning mix
2 tablespoons sugar
12 round blue tortilla chips, halved
12 triangular blue tortilla chips

DIRECTIONS

In a Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles; drain. Add beans, tomatoes, water, chilies, seasoning mix and sugar; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend, stirring frequently.
Top each serving with two halved round tortilla chips and one triangular tortilla chip inserted vertically into the chili between the round halves to resemble a witch's hat.
Freeze option: Freeze cooled chili in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary.

Source: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bewitched-chili/

We need you!

The Harbor Oaks Community Newsletter is only as good as its contributions, if you'd like to contribute a recipe, a tip, or a photo of that huge redfish you caught send it to hopoa@harboroaksrockport.com.