Known locally as the Chapel on the Dunes, it was built between 1937 and 1938 by Aline B. Carter. She was called the “White Angel” due to her flowing, white organdy dresses and loving service to the community. Aline commissioned her friend and noted San Antonio artisan Ethel Wilson Harris, of Mission San Jose Pottery and Arts & Crafts Division of the WPA, to construct the chapel. The altar and tile work were based on drawings designed by Aline.

Aline referred to her chapel as the Chapel of Eternal Light due her love of the morning light from the gulf and the sunset light from the bay shining through the small windows.

Tours are scheduled every first and third Saturday of each month. Additional times may also be available on request for a modest donation. Please call the Port Aransas Museum to make reservations.

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Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, as long as weather allows. Same with the afternoon start time. Call in advance if that matters to ya. Kids are welcome.

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Come join Gulf Shores American Legion Post 44 for their monthly, free veterans breakfast. The post’s amazing Auxiliary team tirelessly whips up delicious home-cooked breakfast every 2nd Saturday.

The community and especially family members are welcome to enjoy a hearty breakfast, too, with a $6 donation. Free for vets and $6 for guests?! You can’t beat that!

Your generous donations help pay for the free breakfasts for vets.

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It’s the weekly place for local made and local grown goodies, fresh produce, flowers, gifts, baked goods, micro greens, coffee, treats, fresh eggs, seafood, gifts, hometown vibes, entertainment, and more, more, more!

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The farm began as a haven for homeless animals. The first inhabitants were Muscovy ducks and a group of chickens which were plaguing a nearby golf course and were being killed on a regular basis by vehicles. A short time after the chickens and ducks were brought to the area, the SPCA in Miami called and asked if the facility would have space for a blind horse they had found abandoned in their area. Using inmate labor, a pen was created for the horse, who was christened Angel, and the animal farm was born. Since, it has blossomed into a beautiful park, complete with an large aviary, reptile exhibit, rabbit warren, farm animals, and other domestic and exotic animal species.

The Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm features all sorts of animals, both the traditional farm animals like miniature horses, chickens, pigs, goats, and rabbits as well as exotic animals kinkajou, lemurs, capybara, coatimundi, alpaca, skunks, foxes, armadillos, an albino Burmese python, peacocks, and tropical birds. A crew of inmates care for the animals to benefit from the experience. They receive formal training in aspects of animal husbandry which they may be able to use once they are released from the facility. They learn to work closely with creatures in need of the compassion and caring of a human being.

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Admission to the park for the Country Market is free to the public.

Guests can also visit the free Museum and browse inside the Lighthouse Gift Shop for unique nautical gifts. In addition, visitors have the unique opportunity to climb to the top of the lighthouse for a breathtaking view of the Bay. And make sure to click through and look for the Spring and Fall Vintage Flea & Country Farmer’s Market.

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It’s the weekly place for local made and local grown goodies, fresh produce, flowers, gifts, baked goods, micro greens, coffee, treats, fresh eggs, seafood, gifts, hometown vibes, entertainment, and more, more, more!

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Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month, as long as weather allows. Same with the afternoon start time. Call in advance if that matters to ya. Kids are welcome.

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It’s the weekly place for local made and local grown goodies, fresh produce, flowers, gifts, baked goods, micro greens, coffee, treats, fresh eggs, seafood, gifts, hometown vibes, entertainment, and more, more, more!

The post SPI Farmers Market appeared first on Go Gulf States.

Admission to the park for the Country Market is free to the public.

Guests can also visit the free Museum and browse inside the Lighthouse Gift Shop for unique nautical gifts. In addition, visitors have the unique opportunity to climb to the top of the lighthouse for a breathtaking view of the Bay. And make sure to click through and look for the Spring and Fall Vintage Flea & Country Farmer’s Market.

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