Padre Island Parrot Head Club of Corpus Christi

January 18th Happy Hour
2024-01-18 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | HardKnocks Sports Grill, 15401 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
WHAT: January Happy Hour
WHEN: Thursday, January 18
WHERE: HardKnocks on the Island
TIME: 5:00
ENTERTAINMENT: Our Own Rick Hoefel
HARDKNOCKS is providing us a Free Taco Bar, thank you Rod!
REASON TO PARTY: The Purple Door – we will have a representative from The Purple Door to speak to us about their Mission.

We will be accepting your 4th Anniversary Ticket Payments. Rooms are still available for the night. See you tomorrow!

Fins Up!

Chris🌞 and Bob Daddy Dawg🐾 Lee

February 15th Happy Hour
2024-02-15 17:00 - 21:00 | HardKnocks Sports Grill, 15401 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
Hello Everyone! Our February Club Happy Hour will be February 15, 2024; please see details below:

WHAT: Padre Island Parrot Head Club of CC Happy Hour Phlocking
WHEN: Thursday, February 15th
TIME: 5:00 PM
WHERE: HardKnocks on the Island
We have a pretty busy February so this Happy Hour will just be a phlocking for phun with each other!
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Our Club is participating in the Barefoot Mardi Gras Parade again this year too and that is coming up this Saturday. If you want to walk in the Parade with us, dress in your most colorful Mardi Gras Colors, Grass Skirts, Coconut Bras, Tutu’s, Pirates Costumes, Mermaid Costumes; I think you get the idea, just come and have phun. We line up for the parade at 9 AM Saturday morning on Windward as in years past. We will have a home base for our club set up on the beach close to the Pavilion area; look for the banner & decorations.

We also have our Padre Island Parrot Head Club of CC 4th Anniversary Party on Saturday, February 24 at Bluff’s Landing Resort over the bridge on 4242 Laguna Shores Dr., cost is $60 per person and will include Rudy’s BBQ, 2 free drink coupons, then cash bar, Anniversary Cake, and Raul Ayala Band playing from 7 PM to 11 PM; we also plan to have corn hole earlier, around 3 PM for phun and friendship. Whew! Hope to see you all; if you have any questions, please let me or one of the board members know. Thank you!

Fins Up!

Chris 🌞 Lee

4th Club Anniversary Party
2024-02-24 19:00 - 23:00 | Bluffs Landing Resort, 4242 Laguna Shores Drive, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
WHAT: PI PHC OF CC 4th Anniversary Celebration
WHEN: February 24th
WHERE: Bluffs Landing Resort
4242 Laguna Shores Dr.
COST: $60 Per Person (Includes dinner, desert and 2 drinks, cash bar after first two drinks)
ENTERTAINMENT: Raul Ayala Band 7 PM to 11 PM
The hotel has blocked the rooms for Parrot Heads, but must be booked by January 13th 2024. $119/night plus tax. Also for those of you that may be interested in coming by boat, they have slips available overnight for $20 at BluffsLanding.com 361 937-7100.
Dinner Menu: TBD early next week, along with whatever else may come up.
Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.padreislandparrotheads.com/product/4th-club-anniversary-party/.
If you have any questions, please contact Chris Lee at 210 416-7276.
Fins Up!
Bob Daddy Dawg🐾Lee
President, PIPHC of CC

March 21st Happy Hour Phlocking
2024-03-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Pelican Lounge, 14330 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
Hello Phlock! Hope you are all surviving the Spring Break influx of visitors! Our March Happy Hour will be here before we know it; here’s what you need to know:

WHAT: March 21st Happy Hour Phlocking
WHERE: The Pelican Lounge
14330 S. Padre Island Dr.
TIME: 5:00 PM
REASON TO PARTY – CASA, Easter Baskets for the kids; don’t forget the older kids too, suggestion of maybe a gift certificate of some sort for them.
MUSIC: Mike Luna

Looking forward to seeing you then!

Fins Up!

Chris 🌞 Lee
President, PI PHC of CC

April 18th Happy Hour
2024-04-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Merida’s Tapas & Cantina, 15137 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
WHAT: April 18th Happy Hour
WHERE: Merida’s Tapas on the Deck
15137 S. Padre Island Dr. 78418
TIME: 5 PM
REASON TO PARTY: Timon’s Ministries
ENTERTAINMENT: Mickey Bob
Timon’s Wishlist
Shampoo
Conditioner
Deodorants
Body Wash
Laundry Detergent
Underware
Hygiene Items

Hope to see you there! Have a wonderful weekend!
Fins Up!
Chris🌞
President

May 16 Happy Hour
2024-05-16 17:00 - 21:00 | The Anchor Beach Bar & Grill at the Wyndham, 15202 Windward Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
WHAT: May Happy Hour
WHEN: Thursday, May 16
WHERE: The Wyndham – Outside
TIME: 5 PM
It is almost Beach Bash 2024 time so we are asking for donations for our Booze Wagon Raffle that will be held at the Bash on June 8th. Please bring a favorite bottle of liquor or wine to help fill the Booze Wagon. We will have music via our club Boom Box for this Happy Hour.
Fins Up!
Chris (Sunshine)

June 20th Happy Hour
2024-06-20 17:00 - 21:00 | HardKnocks Sports Grill, 15401 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
Hello Phlock! Our June 20th Happy Hour Phlocking will be here soon; here is the information for your planning purposes.
WHAT: June Happy Hour
WHEN: Thursday, June 20
TIME: 5 PM
WHERE: HardKnocks on the Island
ENTERTAINMENT: Simon, provided by Rod, thank you Sir.
REASON TO PARTY: New Life Refuge Ministries, here is their page so you can see the work that they do: newliferefugeministries.org helping educate and stop child trafficking. Below is their Wish List Needs:

WISH LIST

Shampoo
Conditioner (for all hair types)
Toothpaste
Ponytail Holders
Scrunchies
Laundry Soap
Toilet Paper (Septic Friendly)
Paper Towels

Thank you,
Chris Lee
President PI PHC of CC

July 18 Happy Hour
2024-07-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Pelican Lounge, 14330 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
WHAT: Padre Island Parrot Head Club July Happy Hour
WHEN: Thursday, July 18th
WHERE: The Pelican Lounge
ENTERTAINMENT: Mike Luna
OUR REASON TO PARTY: Dismas Charities, Inc. Resource Recovery Center
The Recovery Center is an effort to aid clients that are suffering from drug addiction and other forms of chemical dependencies. Below is their Wish List: Please note that they give Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches out daily.

WISH LIST ITEMS

Peanut Butter
Jelly
Individually wrapped snacks
Socks
Men and Women Underwear
Hygiene Items Travel Size
Women’s Hygiene Items
Razors
Toilet Paper
Laundry Soap

Fins Up, Bubbles Up!
Chris☀️Lee
President PI PHC of CC

August 15th Happy Hour
2024-08-15 17:00 - 21:00 | HardKnocks Sports Grill, 15401 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
Here is the information for our upcoming Happy Hour Phlocking for your planning purposes:

WHAT: August Happy Hour
WHEN: August 15
TIME: 5:00 PM
WHERE: HardKnocks on the Island
Entertainment: TBD
Charity: Flour Bluff Early Childhood Center and Food Pantry

Supplies
Crayola Crayons
Crayola Markers
Elmers Glue Sticks
Child Scissors
Sharpened Pencils
Vinyl Folders with Brads
Sharpies
Wipe Erase Markers
Clorox wipes
Baby Wipes
Paper Towels
Ziploc Bags
Playdoh
Bubbles
Pencil Storage Boxes and Bags

Any Donation is VERY APPRECIATED

Food Pantry Items (items students can fix themselves)
Macaroni and Cheese Cups
Self-opening Cans (soup, mashed potatoes, etx.)
Ramen Cups
Fruit Cups
Juice Boxes
Beef Jerky
Granola Bars
Nutrigrain Bars
Cheese & Crackers
Peanut Butter & Crackers
Vienna Sausages
Dried Fruit
Pudding/Jello

We hope to see you there!

Bubbles Up!

Chris ☀️ Lee
President, PI PHC of CC

September 19th Happy Hour
2024-09-19 17:00 - 22:00 | The Waterline at Doc’s, 13309 S. Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
WHAT: September Happy Hour Phlocking
WHEN: Thursday, September 19. 2024
WHERE: The Waterline at Doc’s
TIME: 5 PM
ENTERTAINMENT: Jim Dugan
REASON to PARTY: Timon’s Ministries. We will be collecting Tropical Christmas Tree Ornaments for the Christmas Tree that we will decorate and donate for their Christmas Tree Auction. Attached is Timon’s Advertisement for their Party/Auction.

October 17th Happy Hour and Club Chili Cook Off
2024-10-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Boathouse Bar & Grill, 15241 Leeward Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
Hello Phlock! Please read below for the details on the upcoming October Happy Hour and Club Chili Cook Off.

WHAT: Club Happy Hour and Chili Cook Off
WHEN: Thursday, October 17
WHERE: The Boathouse Bar & Grill (Upstairs)
TIME: 5:00 PM
REASON TO PARTY: Texas Sealife Center
ENTERTAINMENT: Billy Snipes 6 PM – 8 PM
We will have a couple of Raffle Baskets and Door Prize too. The Boathouse will have specials going on.

Details on the Chili Cook Off

Any club member may submit their Chili for judging by our phellow club members. There will be a $5 donation to be the taster/judge of the chili’s submitted so if you want to judge the chili’s submitted be sure to bring your $5; you will receive a wristband and a ticket to drop into the ticket container for your favorite Chili! The club will furnish the tasting cups and spoons and napkins for each submission.

Each member submitting their Chili will need to furnish an extension cord, serving ladle or spoon.

ALL Chili Submissions must to be ready by 5:15 PM for Tasting/Judging that will begin 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. We will announce the winners at 7 PM. Good Luck Everyone!

Fins Up!

Chris☀️Lee
President
PI PHC of CC

November 21st Happy Hour
2024-11-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Pelican Lounge, 14330 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
Hello Phlock! Please see below for details of our upcoming Happy Hour Phlocking:

WHAT: Happy Hour Phlocking
WHEN: November 21st.
TIME: 5:00 PM
WHERE: The Pelican Lounge
ENTERTAINMENT: Irfan Kardas, The Pelican Lounge is providing a band from 5 PM – 9 PM. Thank you kind Sir.
OUR REASON TO PARTY: The Coastal Bend Food Bank
We will have a representative from the Coastal Bend Food Bank to share their Mission with us. Please bring non-perishable food items so that we can help them prepare for helping those in need during this Holiday Season. See around the Island!

Fins Up!

Chris ☀️ Lee
President, PI PHC of CC

Business Meeting/Happy Hour/ Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
2024-12-19 17:00 - 21:00 | Pelican Lounge, 14330 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
WHAT: Business Meeting/Happy Hour/ Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
WHEN: Thursday December 19
TIME: Business Meeting 5 PM
Happy Hour Christmas Party 5:30 PM
WHERE: The Pelican
ENTERTAINMENT: Dan West
OUR REASON TO PARTY: YOU! We want the Phlock to enjoy the great music, dancing and getting to visit with each other.

Merry Christmas!

Fins Up, Bubbles Up!

Chris☀️Lee
President, PI PHC of CC

January 16th Happy Hour
2025-01-16 17:00 - 21:00 | HardKnocks Sports Grill, 15401 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
Date: January 16th

Time: 5pm

Place: Hardknocks

Charity: Purple Door

Music: Melissa Ann provided by Hardknocks – Thank you Rod!

Any updates to items needed will be posted on the club’s website and Facebook page.

Phins UP!

Steve Brown

Director of Communications

February 20th Happy Hour
2025-02-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Pelican Lounge, 14330 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
When: Feb 20th (always every 3rd Thursday of the month)
Where: The Pelican
Time: 5:00 pm
Charity: Dismas Charities
Dismas Charities provides men and women releasing from state and federal incarceration the skills and support to re-enter society as contributing members. The work of Dismas is to end the cycle of victimization and heal the human spirit.
Items Needed:
Any type of hygiene items
Snacks (individually packaged)
Peanut Butter/Jelly
Socks
Underwear Female/Male
Razors
Coffee/Creamer/Sugar
Used clothing/shoes Female/Male
Beanies, Gloves & Blankets
Styrofoam small cups
Cases of water
Ramen soups
Paper bowls/plastic spoons/forks
Toilet paper
Dryer sheets
Female hygiene tampons/pads

Please keep in mind we are still accepting membership renewals!

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Phins Up!

Steve Brown
Director of Communications
Padre Island PHC of CC

March 20th Happy Hour
2025-03-20 17:00 - 21:00 | Hometown Seafood, 14254 S Padre Island Dr. Ste 311, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
When: March 20 at 5pm
Where: Hometown Seafood
Charity/Purpose: CASA Easter baskets – please bring *as many as possible) put together/packaged boys’ and girls’ easter baskets that can be found at stores such as HEB, WalMart and Target.
Entertainment: J. Michael Laferty
CASA of the Coastal Bend’s mission is to advocate for the best interest of children in Nueces and Aransas County foster care.

April 17th Happy Hour
2025-04-17 17:00 - 21:00 | Pelican Lounge, 14330 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
Next phlocking is April Happy Hour! Hope to see everyone and as always thank you for the generosity and support you all show our local charitable organizations!
When: April 17th 5pm
Where: The Pelican
Charity: Ronald McDonald House
Music: Jonas Lorence
Items needed:
paper towels
paper plates
juice boxes for kids
individual snack bags of cookies, takis chips, hot cheetos, other chips
water
cereal cups
fruit cups
peanut butter/cheese crackers
pop tarts

Beach Bash 2025
2025-06-06 17:00 - 2025-06-07 23:00 | Briscoe King Pavilion, 15820 Park Rd 22, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
Celebrating our 5th Year Anniversary
“Cinco de Beacho”
(5th year on the Island)
June 6-7, 2025
Briscoe King Pavilion – and the Beach on Padre Island (beach location TBD)
Registration is $85 Per Person
For Friday Evening and Saturday All Day Events
Proceeds Benefitting
The Texas Sealife Center and The Purple Door
Fri. June 6, 5:00 pm on the beach (no glass on beach) – Food & Live Music by:
DJ Mango Mani and Boudreaux & Pousson’s cajun band
Sat. June 7, 8:00 AM @ Pavilion- Tacos & Bloody Mary/Mimosa Bar, Cornhole Tourney, Fun Contests, Poker Run, Silent Auction, Raffles, CHUY’S Taco Bar Dinner & Live Music by:
6:00 PM – Ty Dietz a local favorite
8:00 PM – The Lost Shaker of Salt Band
******Registration Deadline June 1******
View flyer and registration options at Beach Bash 2025 Flyer and Registration
Pay online at https://www.padreislandparrotheads.org/product/beach-bash-2025/
Sign up for activities online at https://www.padreislandparrotheads.org/activities-sign-up/

June 19th Happy Hour
2025-06-19 17:00 - 21:00 | The Anchor Beach Bar & Grill at the Wyndham, 15202 Windward Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
Join us for Happy Hour at Rod’s new place!
When: June 19th at 5pm
Where: The Anchor Beach Bar & Grill at the Wyndham
Charity: Faith & Hope Foundation – Dog Rescue
Entertainment: Carl Hayes/DJ/Karaoke
Things to bring:
Purina One Dog and Purina One Puppy Chow and cans (HEB has a 50% off
in-app coupon!)
Large & XL puppy potty pads
Large & XL wire crates and kennels (gently used is also appreciated)
Toys safe for puppies
Additional items are on their wish lists Amazon.com
Phins UP!
PIPHC of CC

July 17th Happy Hour
2025-07-17 17:00 - 21:00 | The Slip, 15037 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
Looking forward to seeing everyone at this Thursdays Happy Hour.
Location: The Slip
Date: Thursday July 17th
Time: 5PM
Entertainment: Rick Hoefel
Pizza supplied by The Slip
Charity: New Life Refuge Ministries
Current needs:
Clorox wipes
Toilet bowl cleaner
Dish soap
Trash bags
Sunscreen
Beach towels
Laundry detergent
Paper towels
Bubbles up!
Rob Tagliaferro
Communications Director PIPHC of CC

August 21st Happy Hour
2025-08-21 17:00 - 21:00 | Pelican Lounge, 14330 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
Good day phellow Parrot Heads,
Looking forward to seeing everybody at this Thursday’s Happy Hour!
This months Party with a Purpose is to benefit the Flour Bluff ISD
Location: The Pelican Lounge
Date: Thursday August 21
Time 5PM
Entertainment: Dan West
Charity: FBISD
Current needs: Pantry items that students can fix themselves:
Macaroni and cheese cups, Ramen cups, Fruit cups
Pull tab cans of soup, ravioli, etc., Juice boxes/pouches
Beef jerky, Granola/nutrigrain/cereal bars
Crackers with cheese or peanut butter
Vienna sausages, Dried fruit, Fruit snacks
Pudding/jello cups
School supplies for teachers and students:
Crayola crayons and markers, Elmer glue sticks
Child and adult scissors, Sharpened pencils
Vinyl folders with brads, Sharpie markers
Clorox wipes, Baby wipes, Paper towels
Ziplock bags, Playdoh, Bubbles
Pencil storage boxes/bags
Bubbles up!
Rob Tagliaferro
Communications director PIPHC of CC

September 18th Happy Hour
2025-09-18 17:00 - 21:00 | The Anchor Beach Bar & Grill at the Wyndham, 15202 Windward Dr, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
Good day phellow Parrot Heads,
Looking forward to seeing everybody at this Thursday’s Happy Hour!!
This months Party with a Purpose is to benefit the Texas Sealife Center.
Event: September Happy Hour
Date: 9/18/2025
Time: 5PM
Location: The Anchor Bar and Grill
Entertainment: Michael Burke
Charity: Texas Sealife Center
Current wish list for TSLC:
Wild Birdseed
Bleach
Fabuloso
Dawn dishsoap
Toilet paper
Paper towels
Used or new towels and
washcloths
H-E-B gift cards
Walmart gift cards
Along with the usual door prize, raffle baskets and 50/50 raffle we are still selling raffle tickets for the cooler full of goodies benefiting the Loan Palm Foundation.
The Lone Palm Foundation is the charitable arm of Parrot Heads in Paradise (PHIP), Inc.
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization designed to further the commitment of Parrot Heads worldwide and support the social and environmental needs and concerns within their communities.
By supporting our community and its environs on a local level, striving to preserve the world’s ecosystem for generations to follow, exuding genuine concern for humanity by performing charitable actions and giving back to our fellow man in need through our beneficent aid, our philanthropic goals can be achieved.
Inspired by the life style and teachings of Jimmy Buffett, and with the assistance of angels in tropical shirts, we focus on leaving our world a better place for all.
Bubbles up,
Rob Tagliaferro
Communications Director PIPHC of CC

Texas Sealife Center Service Project
2025-10-13 08:30 - 12:00 | Texas Sealife Center, 14220 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
Our planned service project at the Texas Sealife Center is scheduled for this coming Monday 10/13/2015.
Plan is to assist in cleaning up the grounds with trimming bushes, limbs, leaves in front of the center, the trails out back and around the turtle tanks.
What to bring – work gloves, limb loppers, trimmers, sawzall, rakes weedeater, etc…
We will have water available.
Location – Texas Sealife Center 14220 SPID
Date – 10/13/2025
Time – 0830-1200

October 16th Happy Hour & Chili Cookoff
2025-10-16 17:00 - 21:00 | The Honey Hole, 948 Waldron Road, Corpus Christi, TX, 78418, United States
This months Party with a Purpose is to benefit Timmons Ministries.
Event: October Happy Hour
Date: 10/16/2025
Time: 5PM
Location: The Honey Hole
Entertainment: Ty Dietz
Charity: Timmons Ministries
Our Party with a purpose this month is to decorate a Christmas tree for auction and we are looking to decorate with ornaments in the theme of Parrot Heads and Pirates! Timmons is also always in need of socks!
Along with the usual door prize, raffle baskets and 50/50 raffle we will be having a Chili Cook off with the winner being sponsored by the PIPHC of CC in the upcoming 2nd Annual Island Chili Showdown on 11/15/25.
Chili chefs need only to bring a crockpot full of your best chili and serving utensils. Club will provide sample cups, spoons, napkins and extension cords. Chefs must also indicate any possible allergic reaction ingredients (i.e. nuts, cinnamon, etc).
