November 12th

SPIPHC Team in Lower Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s -

Brownsville November 8th 2025 8:00 am

It is a tradition for Parrot Head Clubs to join their nearest Walk to End Alzheimer's, sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association. This is worth crossing the causeway to do, I promise! I participated in numerous ALZ walks with my previous club. It's always a fun, uplifting event. It is NOT an athletic competition – some people actually walk pushing walkers or strollers. The area where we walk near the Events Center in Brownsville is just gorgeous. There are vendors with goodies, free photo booth, lively music to motivate us. Please join! I'm attaching the link to our Team Page, where you can register and/or make a donation to Alzheimer's Association. If your schedule conflicts, please consider making a donation to our team on this page.

2025 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Lower Valley: South Padre Island Parrot Heads | Walk to End Alzheimer'

We raised $510.00!

November 8th 2025

October 30th

October 22-26th

PARROT HEADS IN PARADISE – MEETING OF THE MINDS 2025

Several SPIPHC members flocked to Gulf Shores Alabama for the 33rd annual Meeting of the Minds convention. The official event was a whirlwind five days of music, fun, games, camaraderie and of course charity activity. (More about the charities below). There were a few additional days of fun before and after the official event, including some of us stopping at the house concert venue Buddy’s Backyard in Baton Rouge, LA for an amazing weekend prior to Meeting of the Minds.

The main gathering place for MOTM was The Hangout in Gulf Shores, where music was available on three different stages! Throughout the week there were also Trop Rock Musicians playing at other local venues such as Lulu’s, the Flora-Bama Beach Bar, the Ice House, Picnic Beach Bar & Grill, and many, many more.

Lucy (Lulu) Buffett, Jimmy’s sister, graciously welcomed the Parrot Heads to her home city.

President Loretta Gonzalez and Treasurer JB Butcher represented us at the Leader’s Brunch on Friday Morning, where our club was awarded second place in the Newsletter Competition. Pretty awesome for a relatively new club!

Some of our club members attended the Trop Rock Music Awards on Friday afternoon. We’re proud to say many of our Texas musicians came away with multiple awards, including Dan Sullivan, Donny Brewer, and the Jonas Lorence Band.

While we were having fun and dancing to the music, there were also multiple opportunites to give back to our communities. There was a Parrot Head Putt-Putt Tournament, a Tropolympics competition, blood drive, raffle baskets, a crazy fun Sippin’ and Skippin’ Fun Run and Walk for Breast Cancer Patients as well as a Bras Across the Causeway modeling competition with some VERY entertaining models who also raised funds for breast cancer patients.

At the Membership Meeting on Saturday afternoon, the South Region of Parrot Head Clubs, comprised of clubs from TX, LA, AR and OK, donated $13,500 to the Lone Palm Foundation. Lone Palm Foundation is the charitable 501(c)3 arm of Parrot Heads in Paradise. South Padre Island PHC contributed $1000 to our region’s total.

The below information is taken directly from the MOTM.ROCKS website, because we couldn’t say it any better than they did:

Party with a Purpose
“ Parrot Heads always leave their event and the communities surround them a little better than we found them. While the Parrot Heads were here, we donated the following:

Special Operations Warrior Foundation: $2000.00

Bras Across the Causeway $2000.00

South Baldwin Community Theater $2000.00

Christian Service Center $2000.00, plus 81 toys, 60 pairs of shoes

Foley HS Steel Drum Band $2000.00

Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo $3900.00

Singing for a Change $9500.00 (Jimmy Buffett Charity)

PHiP, inc Scholarship $9935.00

PHiP other donations $4725.00

Skippin & Sippin 2025 with over 500 registered attendees raised over: $26,000.

Parrot Heads do Brasway, with 11 club entrants raised $5000, and still counting.

Lone Palm Foundation $35,543.00

Direct contributions, $78,603. and assisted contributions of $26,000.

Total of $104,603.

Parrot Heads live to give to their communities, Music is our soul and charity is the heart that drives us. We want to thank all the people and local town folk that have helped us have such a successful run here in Gulf Shores. We will be back next year, October 21st to the 25th, 2026.”

October 8th

September 10th

🎉 One Year of Parrot Head Fun & Philanthropy! 🦜🌴

The SPI Parrot Heads kicked off summer with a splash—celebrating our one-year anniversary at June’s Happy Hour in true island style! 🌺🍹 With music, laughter, tropical vibes, and plenty of good company, we raised our glasses to a year of giving back, having fun, and living life the Parrot Head way.

In just 12 months, our flock has made a real impact:

• 🧡 Donated to 10 local organizations supporting everything from youth programs to environmental causes.

• 🌊 Joined 3 beach clean-ups, keeping our beloved coastline clean and beautiful.

• 👟 Walked in 2 charity walks, spreading awareness (and joy) every step of the way.

• 🕺 Partied with Purpose, proving that community spirit and a good time can go hand in hand.

With over 140 passionate members, we've built more than a group—we’ve created a family, united by the love of good deeds, great music, and the laid-back vibes of island living.

From helping neighbors to dancing under the stars, it’s been an unforgettable ride. Here's to more volunteering, more pina coladas, and many more memories to come!

🌴💃 Fins Up, SPI Parrot Heads—You’re Making Waves! 🐬🎶

August 13th

July 9th

June 11, 2025

What a fun afternoon at Happy Hour yesterday! Yes, it was hot but the afternoon was filled with joy and gratitude

We were proud to present a $4,000 check to Amy Robinson and Terry Higginbotham of Laguna Madre Veterans United, thanks to your incredible support through our June basket drawings and July benefit BBQ! This donation will go a long way in supporting our local veterans, and it wouldn’t have been possible without YOU.

From the laughter shared to the cause embraced, this Happy Hour was a perfect example of what it means to Party with a Purpose. We’re so grateful to have a passionate and caring flock.🦜🦜🦜💕💕💕

🚗🧼 SPI Parrot Heads Quack Up the Fun for Veterans! 🇺🇸

On June 9th, our lively flock of SPI Parrot Heads brought the sunshine and the sass to the new Quick Quack Car Wash in Port Isabel, waving flags and signs with flair—for a cause close to our hearts. ❤️💙

With smiles and a whole lot of island energy, we helped bring in cars to give them a FREE sparkling clean car wash, and in doing so, raised a quack-tastic $2,000 for which Quick Quack matched for a total of $4,000 for our local hometown heroes—Laguna Madre Veterans United! 🪖🌊

🐥💃 Big thanks to everyone who donated, drove through, and celebrated the spirit of service! Our veterans were touched, our feathers were fluffed, and we definitely left the place cleaner and kinder than we found it.

✨Here’s to giving back and soaking up good vibes—Parrot Head style. Fins up, y’all!

Beach Clean Up South Padre Island April 2025

May 14th Happy Hour we met at Louies Backyard

We collected donations for Renew Thrift Store in Port Isabel. Renew’s Mission Statement is as follows:

“To be a light in the community by using the thrift shop as a vessel to pay it forward while investing in missions, schools, social agencies, and the needs of every individual person. Whether one is donating, shopping, or volunteering, we desire to create a life-changing community within the thrift store and beyond the walls of the building.

Where there is a need,

we aim to be there.

We love God, and we love others. “

We brought gently used items to our May 14th Happy Hour at Louies Backyard. They can really use clothing, especially men’s clothing.

Beachy decorative items also sell very well at Renew.

Its not to late to donate!

Please contact Renew directly at 956-299-4225 to make arrangements.

May 14th Happy Hour at Louies Backyard

🌴 Giving Back with Style May 14th Happy Hour 🛍️

At our May 14th Happy Hour at Louie’s Backyard, the SPI Parrot Heads came through with heart and generosity, donating gently used items to support Renew, our beloved local resale shop with a mission.

🧥👕 Clothing donations—especially men's apparel—are in high demand and made a big difference! Whether it was polos, jeans, or island-inspired button-downs, your contributions are giving others a fresh start in style.

🏝️✨ And don’t forget the beachy vibes! Decorative coastal-themed items flew off the shelves at Renew—think seashell frames, tiki treasures, and sunset-colored knick-knacks. Your donations didn’t just raise funds; they brought joy and personality to every purchase.

Thanks to everyone who showed up, gave back, and proved once again that Parrot Heads don’t just party… we party with purpose.

Wednesday March 12th 2025

We held our monthly Happy hour, always on the second wednesday of the month at Land Shark Bar in the world famous South Padre Island Margaritavile Resort. A good time was had by al! Live music and Happy Hour Libations. Live music with DaVila

March 5th 2025

The South Padre Island Parrot Head Club was lucky enough to be invited to a private event at the SPI Birding.Nature Center and Alligator Sanctuary. We were offered to symbolicly adopt a Reptile or Bird where our chosen reptile friend will be provided food and the habitat they need to thrive with each adoption. A year long adoption came with a personalized adoption certificate a fact sheet and other special gifts to show us their appreciation. We were served libations and appetizers and a tour of the facility along with a chance to pet a reptile. a good time was had by all.

2024

July 2024 found us partnering with the Chilren's Advocacy Center of Cameron and Willacy Counties.
Our first month as a club, our first benefit drive, and there was a lot of love and caring in the room. We were able to load Susan's car with all sorts of goodies for kids who needed a helping hand.
And... not for nothing; we had phun doing it!

The CACCWC staff work collaboratively with other child abuse professionals on case management, investigation, and prosecution of child abuse cases. This Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) consists of the forensic interviews, Child Protective Services, 32 local law enforcement agencies, mental health and medical professionals, the Cameron County and the Willacy County District Attorney’s Office, and the Child to Adult Abuse Response Team (CAART).

The forensic interviews are conducted while law enforcement and CPS observe the interviews in a separate room. This allows for the children to be interviewed once, rather than having multiple interviews, as this often causes trauma and re-victimization.

OUR VISION
“To be an empowered community free of child abuse and neglect that protects, respects, and values our children”

OUR MISSION
"To serve and advocate for child victims of abuse through education, prevention, intervention, and recovery”

August 2024... Our charity for August was Friends of Animal Rescue on South Padre Island.
They are a nonprofit organization that cares for the lost, homeless, and injured animals found on South Padre.
We requested a list of items that they needed, which they generouisly provided. It seems like it's alway kitten season on the island, and they were in dire need of Kitten and Cat food, litter and small litter boxes, and Kitten milk suppliment, and of course... toys!
And the puppy's were chewing on everything they could get their liitle mouths on... they taught us that Kong brand dog chews are practically indestructable.
Our Phlock came through like champs and Friends of Animal Rescue were truly grateful for our support.

We were also honored to have a representative from the Children’s Advocacy Center of Cameron and Willacy County (last month's charity) join us. They shared their important mission to support abused children, and we deeply appreciate their dedication.

September 2024...

The annual Causeway Walk/Run was even bigger and better.
The 6.2 miles (10K) course started at the Port Isabel Community Center, went over the Queen Isabella Causeway (these people are crazy) which spans the Laguna Madre, and ended up at Louie’s Backyard on South Padre Island.
And then, afterwards... Beverages were consumed!

September 28th
Texas Coastwide Beach Clean-Up
WE WAS BAGGIN' !!

Who shows up a the un-Godly hour of 8:00AM to lend a hand to clean up other people's trash?
The Parrotheads of South Padre Island... that's who!
Although the beach was surprisingly clean due to the week of iffy weather prior to the event, our Phlock was able to lend a helping hand and gathered their share of plastic bags!
And then, afterwards... Beverages were consumed!

Beach Clean up for adopt a beach, We arrived at Beach access 8 and all signed in and headed to the beach for a grand walk and collection of any unatural item we could find. Our beach was amaziingly clean and we did not come back with a lot of garbage but we searched for a couple hours. A great time was had by all and our beach is a little cleaner because of it!

"Party with a purpose"... more than merely a motto

October 2024...

Phun was had by all. We walked, a bit faster than a krawl...

but not much.
Got the tee-shirt.
And then, afterwards... Beverages were consumed!

October 23rd - 27th 2024

Meeting of the Minds Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Some of our SPI Parrot Head Club phlocked to Alabama's Beaches October 22-27 2024! Jimmy Buffet fans enjoyed a week of live performances, guest speakers, fundraisers, outings, and lots of fun parties. MOTM guests had the opportunity to connect with attendees from around the country in a relaxed, coastal setting. The week's events were held at various restaurants and bars throughout Gulf Shores and Orange Beach.

November 2nd, 2024

Pirates and Parrots Pirate Ship Cruise.
We did this one for the KIDS!
This was a cruise on the Black Dragon to benefit the Laguna Madre Youth Center! Here's who they are... in their own words:
"The Laguna Madre Youth Center is a fun and safe place where children can come to enjoy themselves and their friends. Our Center is based in Port Isabel, Texas, and was founded in 1989. We serve the students that attend the Point Isabel Independent School District in the communities of South Padre Island, Port Isabel, Laguna Heights, and Laguna Vista. Our purpose is to provide a place that your child can come to after school and receive a healthy lunch and snack, complete their homework, participate in sports and out-of-school learning, and understand how to be responsible members of our community."

November 9, 2024
PARROT HEADS PARTICIPATE IN LOWER VALLEY WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S

Many Parrot Head clubs participate in their nearest annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s: It was a cause near and dear to Jimmy Buffett as his father suffered from the disease. Our SPI Parrot Head Club registered as a team in the Lower Valley Walk to End Alzheimer’s. It was held at the Brownsville Event Center on the morning of November 9. Following a (very gentle and easy) walk, we met at a watering hole for lunch and libations as a group.

December 14, 2024

Merry Martini Party to benefit Toys for Tots

December 13, 2024

South Padre Island Christmas Parade