Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Update: May 31, 2005

June 04, 2005
AIA Sandcastle Competition
Contact: Codi
East Beach, Galveston
Phone: 713 520-0155 or 888 GAL-ISLE
E-mail: codi@aiahouston.org
Web: www.aiasandcastle.com
Admission: $7 per vehicle
Teams have months to plan their themes, but only eight hours to complete the project from 10 cubic yards of sand.
The finished products must only include sand.
Event features more than 17 categories including The Golden Bucket (1 st place) to Stars and Stripes (most patriotic theme) to Public Favorite.
Annual, Est. 1987
American Institute of Architects sponsors.

June 04, 2005
Children's Miracle Network Telethon
Contact: Emily Sonier
Parkdale Mall, Beaumont
Phone: 409 983-5065
Web site: www.cmn.org
Annual, Est. 1988.

June 11, 2005
5:30 p.m.
South Texas Wrestling
Munro's Community Room, 301 M.L.K., Beaumont
Web: www.southtexaswrestling.com
Admission: Free admission.
See wrestlers in action such as STW Heavyweight Champ Dax Jones, "Cowboy" Randy Wells, Maniaco, Big Money VEGA$, Venom and many others. Two title belts will be on the line. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with an opening bell of 6:00. Concessions will be available.


June 11, 2005
8:30 - 10:30 p.m. weather permitting
Nighttime Alligator Count and Marsh Tour
Contact: Jim Sutherlin
J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area, 10 Parks & Wildlife Dr., Port Arthur 77640
Phone: 409 736- 2551 ext. 23 or 25. 409 736-2551
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=40
Admission: Annual Public Hunting Permit or Limited Public Use Permit and reservations required.
Let's go spotlighting. Take a boat trip down five miles of the best alligator habitat in Texas and census the alligators the same way we do.

June 17, 2005
June 17 - 19
East Texas Chopper Guys Motorcycle Rally
Contact: Bubbles
Sawmill Town USA Motorcycle Campground, 2 miles West of Newton on Hwy 190
Phone: 409 379-3851
E-mail: sawmilltownusa@inu.net
Web: www.newton-texas.com/special_announcements/index.htm
Admission: $25 per person, children under 12 are free. Run pins for the first 300 registrations. $5 discount for members of TMRA2, TMRA, AMA, ABATE or anyone riding a Cushman Motorscooter. Benefits the Texas Motorcycle Rights Association.
Event features food, relaxation, entertainment, events and some cool choppers. Event also features a bike show on the Historic Newton County Courthouse Square. Newton is proud to be "Biker Friendly" and welcomes all bikers and guests for this annual event.
"DJ Doc provides music all weekend. Bert Wills performs Saturday night. 1st Bike Out at 9 a.m. Bike Show at noon on Saturday hosted by Skip Gipson, a noted painter and fabricator. Games start at 2 p.m. in Sawmill Town with trophies and prizes.
Annual, Est. 2000

June 18, 2005
Giant Garage Sale
Contact: Janice Stewart
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8801
E-mail: civiccenter@portarthur.net
Web site: www.portarthurtexas.com

June 25, 2005
2 - 3 p.m. checkin
Texas Redfish Tournament Series
Contact: Scot Simmons
West Bay Marina21706 Burnet Street (6019 Sea Isle), Galveston (Venue changed from Bolivar Peninisula due to TXDOT ferry concerns.)
Phone: 210 385-3333 , Marina 409 737-3636
E-mail: office@redfishseries.com
Web: www.redfishseries.com
Admission: $30 per team member.
Series features one-day tournaments, two-person teams, artificial lures only, wade-fishing allowed, live weigh-in and release, more than $90K in prizes in 2005, payout to 20 percent of the field. Championship held at end of series.

July 23, 2005
8:30 - 10:30 p.m. weather permitting
Nighttime Alligator Count and Marsh Tour
Contact: Jim Sutherlin
J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area, 10 Parks & Wildlife Dr., Port Arthur 77640
Phone: 409 736- 2551 ext. 23 or 25. 409 736-2551
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=40
Admission: Annual Public Hunting Permit or Limited Public Use Permit and reservations required.
Let's go spotlighting. Take a boat trip down five miles of the best alligator habitat in Texas and census the alligators the same way we do.

August 10, 2005
School begins: Bridge City ISD
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/

August 15, 2005
School begins: Beaumont ISD
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm

September 05, 2005
Bridge City ISD school holiday
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/

October 21, 2005
South Texas State Fair Day: Beaumont
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm

October 28, 2005
Bridge City ISD teacher staff development day
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/

November 21, 2005
Nov. 21-25
Thanksgiving break Beaumont ISD, Bridge City ISD
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm

December 17, 2005
Dec. 19 - Jan. 2, 2006
Mid-winter break: Beaumont ISD
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm

December 19, 2005
Dec. 19, 2005 - Jan. 3, 2006
Winter Break Bridge City ISD
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/

January 16, 2006
MLK school holiday

February 27, 2006
Bridge City ISD school holiday
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/

March 13, 2006
March 13 - 17, 2006
Spring Break: Beaumont ISD, Bridge City ISD
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm

April 07, 2006
Bridge City ISD teacher staff development day
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/

April 14, 2006
School holiday: Beaumont ISD, Bridge City ISD
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm

April 17, 2006
Beaumont ISD teacher staff development day
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm

April 17, 2006
Bridge City ISD school holiday
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/

May 25, 2006
School ends: Bridge City ISD
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/

May 26, 2006
School ends: Beaumont ISD
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm

May 27, 2006
10 a.m.
Beaumont Central High School graduation
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm

May 27, 2006
2 p.m.
Ozen High School graduation
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm

May 27, 2006
6 p.m.
West Brook High School graduation
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm

July 16, 2006
3 p.m.
Champions On Ice
Ford Park Arena, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont
Phone: 303-716-9500
Admission: 2005 fees: $43, $68, $98 and $118 (includes parking and facility fee).
Past, present and future Olympic medalists perform along with new talent.

Sunday, May 29, 2005

Update: May 29, 2005

New Posts

SE Texas educational resources

SE Texas educational resources


School districts
Support centers
Universities and colleges

School districts
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Alphabetical listing
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Alvin ISD
301 E. House Street, Alvin TX 77511
Contact: Shirley Brothers, public information officer
Phone: 281 388-1130
E-mail: sbrothers@alvin.isd.tenet.edu
Web: alvin.isd.tenet.edu

Anahuac ISD
804 Mikhael Ricks Dr., Anahuac 77514
Phone: 409 267-3600
Web site: www.anahuac.isd.esc4.net

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Barbers Hill ISD
9600 Eagle Drive, Mont Belvieu 77580
Phone: 281 576-2221
Web site: www.barbershill.isd.esc4.net

Beaumont ISD
3395 Harrison Avenue, Beaumont 77706
Phone: 409 899-9972
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm

Bridge City ISD
1035 W. Roundbunch, Bridge City 77611
Phone: 409) 735-1604
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/

Brookeland ISD
Route 2, Box 18, / Loop 149, Brookeland 75931
409 698-2413
Web site: www.brookelandisd.org

Buna ISD
1022 Highway 62, Buna 77612
Phone: 409 994-5101
Web site: www.bunaisd.net

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Chester ISD
F.M. 1745 Yellowjacket Drive, Chester 75936
Phone: 936 969-2371
Web site: www.esc5.net/chester

Cleveland ISD
316 East Dallas, Cleveland 77327
Phone: 281 592-8717
E-mail: sarnold@clevelandisd.org
Web site: www.clevelandisd.org

Colmesneil ISD
610 West Elder, Colmesneil 75938
Contact: Susan Russell, secretary
Phone: 409 837-2225
E-mail: srussell@esc5.net
Web site: www.esc5.net/colmesneil

Crosby ISD
706 Runneburg Rd., Crosby 77532
Phone: 281 328-9273
E-mail: dcarfield@crosbyisd.org
Web site: www.crosby.isd.esc4.net

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Dayton ISD
Cherry Creek Road, Dayton 77535
Phone: 936 258-2667
Web site: www.dayton.isd.esc4.net

Deer Park ISD
203 Ivy, Deer Park 77536
Phone: 832 668-7000
Web site: www.dpisd.org

Dickinson ISD
3800 Baker Drive, Dickinson
Phone: 281 534-6800
Web site: www.dickinsonisd.org/mainindex.html

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East Chambers ISD
1955 State Highway 124, Winnie 77665
Phone: 409 296-4307
E-mail: web_master@eastchambers.isd.esc4.net
Web site: www.eastchambers.isd.esc4.net

Evadale ISD
Hwy. 105 South, Evadale 77615
Phone: 409 276-1337
Web site: www.esc5.net/evadale

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Galveston ISD
3904 Ave. T., Galveston 77550
Phone: 409 766-5100
E-mail: comments@gisd.org
Web site: www.gisd.org

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Hamshire-Fannett ISD
12702 Second St., Hamshire 77622
Phone: 409 243-2133
E-mail: Hfcq2@aol.com
Web site: www.hfisd.net/default.htm

Hardin ISD
1 Berry Hill Road, Hardin 77561
Phone: 936 298-2112
Web site: www.hardin.isd.esc4.net

Hardin-Jefferson ISD
520 West Herring St., Sour Lake 77659
Phone: 409 981-6400
E-mail: webmaster@hjisd.net
Web site: www.hjisd.net

High Island ISD
2113 6th Street, High Island 77623
Contact: Sabrina Bobino - secretary
Phone: 409 286-5313 ext. 101
E-mail: sbobino@esc5.net
Web site: www.esc5.net/hiisd/homepage.html

Huffman ISD
24302 FM 2100, Huffman 77336
Phone: 281 324-1871
Web site: www.huffmanisd.net/home.asp

Hull-Daisetta ISD
117 North Main, Daisetta 77533
Phone: 936 536-6321
Web site: hull.tx.schoolwebpages.com/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1

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Jasper ISD
128 Park Street, Jasper TX 75951
Phone: 409 384-2401
Web site: www.jasperisd.net

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Kirbyville ISD
206 East Main Street, Kirbyville TX 75956
Phone: 409 423-2284
Web site: www.kirbyvillecisd.org

Kountze ISD
110 Vaughn St., Kountze TX 77652
Phone: 409 246-3352
Web site: www.kountzeisd.org

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La Porte ISD
1002 San jacinto St., La Porte TX 77571
Phone: 281 604-7000
Web site: sc.lpisd.org/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1

Liberty ISD
1600 Grand Ave., Liberty TX 77575
Phone: 936 336-7213
Web site: www.liberty.isd.esc4.net

Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD
6586 FM 1130 Orange, TX 77632
Phone: 409 883-2232
Web site: www.lcmcisd.org

Livingston ISD
#1 Lions Avenue, Livingston TX 77351
Contact: Gregg Faith - public information officer
Phone: 936 328-2240
E-mail: webmaster@livingstonisd.com
Web site: www.livingstonisd.com

Lumberton ISD
121 S. Main, Lumberton TX 77657
Phone: 409 923-7580
Web site: www.lumberton.k12.tx.us

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Monsignor Kelly Catholic High
5950 Kelly Dr., Beaumont TX 77707
Phone: 409 866-2351
Web site: kelly.beaumont.tx.us

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Nederland ISD
220 17th Street, Nederland TX 77627
Phone: 409 727-2741
Web site: www.nederland.k12.tx.us

Newton ISD
414 Main Street, Newton TX 75966
Phone: 409 379-8137
Web site: www.newtonisd.com

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Orangefield ISD
Hwy 105, Orangefield TX 77639
Phone: 409 735-5337
Web site: www.orangefieldisd.net

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Port Arthur ISD
733 5th St., Port Arthur TX 77640
Phone: 409 989-6222
Web site: www.paisd.org

Port Neches - Groves ISD
620 Avenue C, Port Neches TX 77651
Phone: 409 722-4244
Web site: www.pngisd.org

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Sabine Pass ISD
5641 South Gulfway Drive, Sabine Pass TX 77655
Phone: 409 971-2321
Web site: www.sabinepass.net

Shepherd ISD
1401 S Byrd Ave., Shepherd TX 77371
Phone: 936 628-3396
Web site: www.shepherdisd.net

Silsbee ISD
415 West Avenue N, Silsbee TX 77656
Phone: 409 385-5286
Web site: www.silsbee.k12.tx.us

Splendora ISD
23419 FM 2090, Splendora TX 77372
Phone: 281 689-3128
Web site: www.splendoraisd.org

Spurger ISD
11212 Highway 92 North, Spurger TX 77660
Phone: 409 429-3464
E-mail: info@spurger.k12.tx.us
Web site: spurger.k12.tx.us

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Texas City ISD
1401 Ninth Avenue N., Texas City TX
Contact: Melissa Tortorici - director of communications
Phone: 409 942-2713
E-mail: mtortorici@texascity.isd.tenet.edu
Web site: www.texascity.isd.tenet.edu

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Vidor ISD
120 E Bolivar, Vidor TX 77662
Contact: Sophia Lea - director of community relations
Phone: 409 769-6314
E-mail: slea@esc5.net
Web site: www.vidor.k12.tx.us

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Warren ISD
494 Fm 1943 E, Warren TX 77664
Phone: 409 547-2241
Web site: www.esc5.net/warrenisd/

West Hardin County CISD
39227 Highway 105, Saratoga TX 77585
Phone: 936 274-5061
Web site: www.esc5.net/whccisd

West Orange-Cove CISD
505 15th St, Orange TX 77630
Phone: 409 882-5437
E-mail: losh@woccisd.net
Web site: www.woccisd.net

Woodville ISD
505 N. Charlton, Woodville TX 75979
Phone: 409 283-3752
E-mail: atolbert@esc5.net
Web site: www.esc05.k12.tx.us/woodville/


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Region 4 Education Service Center
7145 West Tidwell, Houston TX 77092
Phone: 713 462-7708
Web site: www.esc4.net

Region 5 Education Service Center
2295 Delaware St., Beaumont TX 77703
Phone: 409 838-5555
Web site: www.esc5.net
Region 5 Education Conference Center, 3545 Hwy. 96 Bypass, Silsbee TX 77656 (409 923-5400)

Region 6 Education Service Center
3332 Montgomery Road, Huntsville TX 77340
Phone: 936 435-8400
E-mail: webmaster@esc6.net
Web site: www.esc6.net

Universities and colleges
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Lamar Institute of Technology
855 East Lavaca, Beaumont TX 77705
Phone: 800 950-6989
Web site: www.lit.edu

Lamar State College - Orange
410 Front Street, Orange TX 77630
Phone: 409 883-7750
Web site: www.lsco.edu

Lamar State College - Port Arthur
1500 Procter Street, Port Arthur TX 77640
Phone: 409 983-4921 or 800 477-5872
Web site: www.pa.lamar.edu

Lamar University
4400 MLK Blvd., Beaumont TX 77710
Phone: 409 880-7011
Web site: www.lamar.edu

Update: May 28

Changes

Area Counties are now hyperlinked to each county's official Web site.

Additions

Municipalities

Alvin
Web site: www.alvin.tx.citygovt.org

Baytown
Web site: www.baytown.org/default.htm

Bellaire
Web site: www.ci.bellaire.tx.us

Bridge City
Web site: www.bridgecitytex.com

Buna
Web site: www.bunatx.com

Bunker Hill Village
Web site: http://www.bunkerhill.net/

Cleveland
Web site: www.clevelandtexas.com

Crystal Beach
Web site: www.crystalbeach.com/newpage.htm

Dayton
Web site: www.daytontx.com

Deer Park
Web site: www.ci.deer-park.tx.us

Friendswood
Web site: www.ci.friendswood.tx.us

Groves
Web site: cigrovestx.com

Hillshire Village
Web site: http://python.rice.edu/~hilshire/

Houston
Web site: www.houstontx.gov

Humble
Web site: www.cityofhumble.org

Hunters Creek Village
Web site: http://cityofhunterscreek.com

Jasper
Web site: www.jaspertx.org

Jersey Village
Web site: www.jerseyvillage.info

Katy
Web site: ci.katy.tx.us

La Porte
Web site: www.ci.la-porte.tx.us

Liberty
Web site: www.cityofliberty.org

Lumberton
Web site: www.cityoflumberton.com

Missouri City
Web site: www.ci.mocity.tx.us

Mont Belvieu
Web site: www.montbelvieu.net

Morgan’s Point
Web site: www.ns2000.net/webs/morganspoint/home.htm

Nassau Bay
Web site: www.nassaubay.com

Nederland
Web site: www.ci.nederland.tx.us

Newton
Web site: www.newton-texas.com/city_of_newton/index.htm

Port Arthur
Web site: www.portarthur.net

Seabrook
Web site: www.seabrook-tx.com

Shepherd
Web site: www.shepherdtx.org

Shoreacres
Web site: www.cityofshoreacres.us

South Houston
Web site: www.nwwin.com/sohouston.tx/city.htm

Southside Place
Web site: www.ci.southside-place.tx.us

Spring Valley
Web site: www.springvalleytx.com

Texas City
Web site: www.texas-city-tx.org

Tomball
Web site: www.tomballtx.com

Waller
Web site: www.wallertexas.com

Webster
Web site: www.cityofwebster.com

West University
Web site: 65.57.255.193/westu/live/home.asp

Wildwood
Web site: www.wildwoodresortcity.com

Chambers of Commerce

Beaumont Chamber of Commerce
Web site: www.bmtcoc.org

Newton County Chamber of Commerce
Web site: www.newton-texas.com/chamber_of_commerce/index.htm

Tyler County Chamber of Commerce
Web site: www.woodvilletx.com

Winnie Area Chamber of Commerce
Web site: winnietexas.com

Thursday, May 26, 2005

Update: May 25, 2005

Organization Addition:

John Jay French Museum
Phone: 409 898-0348
E-mail: jjfrench@sbcglobal.net
Web site: www.jjfrench.com

Event Additions:

May 27, 2005
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
"Senior" Senior Prom
Recreation Center, 1308 9th Ave., Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-8108 or 409 983-8152
Admission: RSVP is required. Dress is semi-formal
The 2005 "Magic City by the Sea" senior prom invites "seniors" age 55 and over.
City of Port Arthur Parks and Recreation sponsors.

May 28, 2005
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Radio Control AirShow
Finholt Field on Folsom Road
Phone: 409 866-4768
Admission: Admission is free for spectators. Landing fee is $15. Raffle tickets are $3. The airshow benefits Boys Haven.
The event is AMA sanctioned, pilots are required to have current AMA memberships. Prizes will be drawn every 30 minutes for RC pilots, and a raffle for a Tracy Byrd guitar will be held.
The Beaumont, Mid-County, and Orange County Radio Control Clubs host.

June 03, 2005
7 p.m. to midnight
Hurricane Party
Contact: American Red Cross - Jefferson County
Harvest Club, 2600 Gulf Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1644
Admission: Tickets are $50 for individual, tables of 10 start at $500. Please call for reservations. The event will benefit disaster in Jasper, Jefferson, Hardin, and Tyler counties.
The Red Cross honors this year's Hurricane, Joe Penland, Sr., for his dedication to Southeast Texas. Music provided by the New Orleans band, Coffee.
17th Annual

June 04, 2005
Free Fishing Day
For one day, everyone can fish or crab anywhere without a license.
The Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge is offering demonstrations and workshops for everyone. The activities run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
State of Texas sponsors.

June 10, 2005
7 p.m.
"The French Runaway Bride" Dinner Theater
Contact: BHS office
Heritage Hall, 2985 French Road (next door to the John Jay French Museum)
Phone: 409 898-0348
E-mail: jjfrench@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.jjfrench.com
Admission: cost is $35 per person, which includes appetizers, drinks, a full dinner and the play. Ample parking is available. Proceeds benefit Heritage Society educational programs.
An historical fiction comedy of errors, the play includes audience participation and a meal. Performances take place Friday and Saturday on the 2nd and 3rd weekends in June.
French Trading Post Players present.

June 10, 2005
Co-Ed Softball Tournament
Contact: Tracy Ingram
Vidor girls softball field, 500 Orange St., Vidor
Phone: 409 768-8998
Admission: Cost is $100 per team.
Vidor Girls Softball sponsors.

June 11, 2005
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Summerfest
Courthouse Square, Newton
Phone: 409 379-5527
Web: www.newton-texas.com
Event features food, crafts, live entertainment, patriotic parade. .

June 19, 2005
Juneteenth Celebration
Downtown area, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-6944
Family, community and cultural celebration features pageants, art, exhibits, lectures, parade, booths, park and activities.
Annual

Wednesday, May 25, 2005

Update: May 24, 2005

Additions

June 01, 2005
7 p.m.
Company D Dance Recital
Julie Rogers Theatre, 801 Pearl St, Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-3435 ext. 1
Admission: Reserved Seating is $5 for adults.

June 04, 2005
7 p.m.
The Landry Dance Recital
Julie Rogers Theatre, 801 Pearl St, Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-3435

June 10, 2005
7:30 p.m.
The Godfather
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

June 11, 2005
3:15 p.m.
The Godfather
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

June 11, 2005
7:30 p.m.
The Godfather – Part II
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

June 18, 2005
5 p.m.
Charlotte's Web (animated)
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

June 18, 2005
7:30 p.m.
The Wizard of Oz
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

June 24, 2005
7 p.m.
The Four Tops
Julie Rogers Theatre, 801 Pearl St, Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-3435 ext. 1
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission: Reserved seating are $55, $45, $40. Doors open at 7 p.m.

June 24, 2005
7:30 p.m.
The Exorcist (director's cut)
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

June 24, 2005
June 24 - July 3
American Jr. Brahman Association Show
Ag Barns, Ford Park, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
Web: www.fordparktx.com

June 25, 2005
4 p.m.
The Exorcist (director's cut)
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

June 25, 2005
7:30 p.m.
The Shining
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

July 08, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Monty Python & the Holy Grail
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

July 15, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Beaches
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

July 16, 2005
7:30 p.m.
The Bridges of Madison County
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

July 22, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Superman (director's cut)
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

July 23, 2005
3:45 p.m.
Superman (director's cut)
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

July 23, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Flash Gordon
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

July 29, 2005
7:30 p.m.
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (director's cut)
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

July 30, 2005
3:15 p.m.
The Good, The Bad & The Ugly (director's cut)
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

July 30, 2005
7:30 p.m.
The Wild Bunch (director's cut)
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

August 05, 2005
7:30 p.m.
West Side Story
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

August 06, 2005
3:15 p.m.
West Side Story
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

August 06, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Funny Girl
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

August 12, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Scarface
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

August 13, 2005
3:30 p.m.
Scarface
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

August 13, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Goodfellas
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

August 19, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Roman Holiday
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

August 20, 2005
4:15 p.m.
Roman Holiday
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

August 20, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Sabrina
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

August 26, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Die Hard
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

August 27, 2005
4 p.m.
Die Hard
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

August 27, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Terminator 2 - Judgment Day
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

September 10, 2005
Art of Fashion presented by On Stage Hair Design
Ford Exhibit Hall B, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
Web: www.fordparktx.com

November 19, 2005
Nov. 19 - 20
Beaumont Kennel Club Agility Trial
Ag Barns, Ford Park, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
Web: www.fordparktx.com

March 03, 2006
March 3 - 5, Hours are Fri. 1 to 10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Golden Triangle Home Show
Ford Exhibit Hall, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: $7 gate fee (includes parking).
Talk to decorators, remodelers and builders in person. Event features decorating ideas, interior designs, home security systems, building materials, bathroom show cases, carpet to wood flooring, kitchen cabinets & tops, air conditioning & heating, windows & doors, all home needs, lawn & garden, pools & spas.
Annual, Est. 1978

Sunday, May 22, 2005

Update: May 22, 2005

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May 24, 2005
May 24 - June 4
Beaumont Police Activities League (PAL) summer programs
Various locations in Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-2940
Admission: $10. Registration is required.
Programs include basketball, boxing, volleyball, gymnastics and swimming.

May 26, 2005
6:30 p.m.
Military appreciate dinner
Cathedral in the Pines Family Life Center, 2350 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont
Phone: 409 860-1877
The potluck dinner honors all active duty military personnel serving the ports of Beaumont and Port Arthur. Ozen High School Choir will perform.
Southeast Texas Military Outreach sponsors.

May 26, 2005
6:30 p.m.
South Park Neighborhood Assoc. meeting
Contact:
South Park Baptist Church, 795 Woodrow, Beaumont
Web: www.neighborhoodlink.com/beaumont/beaumont/
The guest speaker will be Lois Balka-City Of Beaumont Code Enforcement.
South Park Neighborhood Assoc. sponsors.

May 28, 2005
May 28 - Sept. 5
Coastal Conservation Association Texas 2005 STAR (State of Texas Angler's Rodeo)
Phone: 713 626-STAR (713 626-7827)
Web: www.ccatexas.org
Admission: CCA Members 17 and under fish STAR for free.
1 million in prizes and scholarships including 20 boats, five trucks and an early bird drawing for a Harley Davidson Fat Boy.

June 02, 2005
June 2 - 4 at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Golden Triangle Football Camp
Contact: Coach Donald Stowers
Central High School Athletic Complex, 88 Jaguar Dr., Beaumont
Phone: 409 785-3403
The Football Camp is for youths in grades 3 through 8. Breakfast and lunch is provided. Camp will include group drills, individual drills, test and evaluations.
This event is open to the public.
Central High School sponsors

June 02, 2005
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Babysitting workshop
1295 Pearl St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-8461
Admission: $3 (lunch not provided). Registration deadline is May 31.
Attendees learn about babysitting as well as get information and tips on starting a babysitting business.
Texas Cooperative Extension sponsors.

June 04, 2005
11:30 a.m.
"Go Wild.......Read!" grand celebration
Contact:
Library, Lucy Stifiel Gallery, 4615 9th Ave, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8838 ext. 37
Admission: Free.
Beginning June 1st students will begin reading and recording books for prizes. Everyone is invited to a grand celebration.
Event is for all students and is designed to encourage students to get registered and to stress the importance of literacy and reading throughout the summer months.

June 04, 2005
Noon
Crawfish Festival
Contact:
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, 3390 Sarah Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 842-1577
Admission: Tickets are $10 presale and $12 at the door.
Event features Jack and Billy Poullard. Bring lawn chairs, but no ice chests are allowed.

June 07, 2005
June 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28 and July 1 at 9 to 10:15 a.m.
Junior golf camp
Contact: Don Keen, PGA professional
Bayou Din Golf Club, 8537 LaBelle Road, Beaumont
Phone: 409 796-1327
Admission: $199 includes 8 instructional sessions, a participation gift and skill competition. Class size is limited to maintain 5-to-1 student/teacher ratio.
Camp is for boys and girls ages 7 to 16. Participants are divided into age groups and/or skill level.

June 10, 2005
June 10 - 11 at 4 p.m.
Basketball tournament
Silsbee Middle School, 1140 Texas 327 East, Silsbee
Phone: 409 385-5574, ext. 123 or 409 385-5574, ext. 111
Admission: $200 per team.
Participants should be either high school or AAU teams. Three games are guaranteed per team.
Silsbee Basketball Booster Club sponsors.

June 13, 2005
Basketball camp
Silsbee High School, 415 West Avenue N., Silsbee
Phone: 409 385-5574, ext. 123, 409 893-5392 or 409 866-4810
Admission: $75 per person with discounts available.
Camp is for boys and girls ages 5-14.

June 18, 2005
9 a.m.
Babineaux Family Foundation Golf Tournament
Contact: Eric Amsted, EO Sports Management
Palms at Pleasure Island, 1901 T. B. Ellison Pkwy., Port Arthur
Phone: 409 984-5000 or 281 898-1898
E-mail: eosports2@yahoo.com
Shotgun start at 9 a.m. Breakfast and lunch is served. Event features a silent auction which includes items from sponsors and signed footballs, a signed jersey, signed hats and an all expense paid trip to Seattle to see the Atlanta Falcons vs. Seattle Seahawks game on September 18
The deadline for registration is June 10, 2005.
The Babineaux Family Foundation sponsors.
Annual, Est. 2005.

June 19, 2005
Noon
BBQ Chicken for Youth Ministry
Parking lot of St. Pius X Church, corner of Lucas and Bigner Rd.
Phone: 409 892-3316
St. Pius X Youth Ministry will be selling whole BBQ Chicken-hot off the pit. The "tasty bird" will cost $7 and can only be purchased by ticket no later than Sunday, June 19, after 11:00 am Mass or through the parish office. All proceeds will help provide activities for the youth through the oncoming summer.

June 20, 2005
June 20 - 24
Lamar Summer Theatre Camp
Contact: Camp Director Randall Wheatley
Lamar University, Beaumont.
Phone: 409 880-8154
The camp is for all junior high and high school students. The focus of the camp is both instruction and performance. All classes are taught by Lamar University Theatre faculty and staff. Students can learn and play with theatre professional. The deadline for registration is June 15th.
Lamar Theatre presents.

September 17, 2005
Sep. 17 - Oct. 2 9 a.m. to midnight (see actual day schedules)
Texas Rice Festival
Winnie-Stowell Park, Winnie
Phone: 409 296-4404
E-mail: trf01@alltel.net
Web: www.TexasRiceFestival.org
Admission: Adults $7, students $5, kids 5 & under and seniors 65+ are free. Free parking. Daily carnival unlimited ride wristbands are $20.
Event celebrates everything to do with rice. Featured performers include: Cross Canadian Ragweed, Wayne Toups, Kevin Fowler, Jeff Bates, Gene Watson, and Johnny Dee & The Rocket 88s.
Other events include barrel racing (only event on Sep. 17, see Web site for exact dates of other events), barbecue cook-off, Fajita contest, horse shoe tournament, bazaar, welding contest, livestock competitions, diaper derby, Little Rice King and Sweetheart contests, Cajun Night Awards, exhibits, art contests, photo contests, face painting, ice cream eating contest, Ricebelt Poker Run, parade, rice cooking contests, talent shows, antique car show and motorcycle show.
Annual, Est. 1970

September 18, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features HBHA Rice Run 3-D barrel racing.

September 23, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features BBQ Cook-Off and dance, music by Jimmy & the Jokers.

September 24, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features horse shoe tournament as well as music by Jason Boland, Chris Johnson & Cheap Whiskey.

September 25, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features Gospel jubilee and bazaar.

September 28, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features welding contest as well as music by Jimmy & the Jokers, Stoney LaRue, and Cross Canadian Ragweed.

September 29, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features music by Randy Rogers and Kevin Fowler.

September 30, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features "Youth Day" activities, ice cream eating contest, as well as music by Hunter Yayes, Wayne Toups, and Barry Badon.

October 01, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features poker run, parade, rice cooking contests, antique car show, motorcycle show, talent show finals, saddle drawing as well as music by Gene Waton, Jeff Bates and Johnny Dee & Rocket 88's.

October 02, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features open longhorn, lamb and goat shows.

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Tuesday, May 17, 2005

Update: May 17, 2005

May 17, 2005
7 to 11 a.m.
Walk-A-Thon to Oust Diabetes
Contact: Betty Barlow
Pine Street Park, Beaumont
Phone: 409 899-3900
E-mail: wonmjr@yahoo.com
Admission: No registration fee.
Northside Church of Christ sponsors.

May 21, 2005
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pleasure Island Cleanup
Contact: Ronnie Moon
Pleasure Island- North Fishing Levee, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 721-9492
E-mail: rrmoon@sbcglobal.net
Event is for the entire family. Lunch, drinks, and clean-up materials are provided.
ExxonMobil sponsors
Annual, Est. 2004

May 26, 2005
7:30 a.m.
American Legion Golf Tournament
Tyrrell Park Golf Course, Beaumont
Phone: 409-813-1540, or 409-832-8231
Please call for cost and registration about the two-man scramble.
American Legion 2nd District Color Guard sponsors.

May 28, 2005
May 28 - 29 at 2 to 5 p.m.
OCP Young People's Theatre Workshop
Contact: Joannah Landry
Orange Community Playhouse, 708 W Division, Orange
Phone: 409 883-8882
E-mail: jolandry@gt.rr.com

June 04, 2005
June 4 - 5 at 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lotus Garden Tour
Buu Mon Buddhist Temple 2701 procter ,P.A. TX
Phone: 409 658-0919
Event features a plant sale, garden viewing, conversations with plant experts, Vietnamese cultural entertainment and more. We will celebrate Vesak (the Buddha's birthday)
Annual, Est. 1999

June 07, 2005
June 7 - July 26 at 9:30 to 2 p.m.
Camp Lookinback
Contact: Linda Purves
The John J. French Museum, Beaumont
Phone: 409 898-0348
E-mail: jjfrench@sbcglobal.net
Admission: $30 per day.
Students entering 1st thru 5th grades can take part in a summer history camp with a look back at the 1800's. Lots of crafts and hands on experiences are planned. Students may choose from one to eight individual sessions. Each has a different theme.

June 07, 2005
National Hunger Awareness Day
Contact: Steve Hanson
Phone: 409 962-1938
Southeast Texas Food Bank sponsors.

June 11, 2005
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Plumeria Sale Clear Lake
Contact: Eulas Stafford
Bay Area Community Center, 5002 NASA Road 1, Seabrook
Phone: 713 946-9175
The Plumeria Society of America, Inc sponsors.

June 11, 2005
Bringin' Back Memories Car Show
Contact: Bill Linker
Crockett Street Entertainment District, Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-2508
Admission: Early Registration fee is $20, by mail, and $25, day of show.
Open car show. First, second & third place awards in 10 different classes, along with at least seven other special awards. First 50 entries receive a dash plaque & goody bag. DJ, 50/50 pot, lots of door prizes. Early Registration fee is $20, by mail, and $25, day of show. Call for more information.
The Best Years Senior Center of Beaumont sponsors.
Annual, Est. 2004.

June 17, 2005
6 p.m.
Juneteenth Celebration
Jefferson Theatre
Phone: 409 835-5483 x1
Admission: Tickets are $50 for reception (6 p.m.) and screening (7:30 p.m.). Screening only is $15.
One Church One Child will honor the 25th Anniversary of the national nonprofit organization by the same name. Founded by Father George Clements, the organization recruits, trains and support families and individuals who desire to adopt or foster children. Father George Clements became the first priest to adopt a child. There will also be a guest appearance by the famed actor, director and producer Louis Gossett, Jr. Gossett starred in the award-winning movie about Father Clement's adoption.

July 09, 2005
1 p.m.
Crockett Street Classic-Bodybuilding Competition
Contact:
Jefferson Theatre, Beaumont
Phone: 409 718-8089
Admission: Cost is $15 for Preliminaries, $30 for the Finals, or $35 for Both.
Preliminaries begin at 1 p.m. Finals are scheduled to begin at 6:30pm
Divisions are: Men and Women, Professional (Prize money), Teenager, Novice, Open, Masters, Women-figure.
Athletes are required to have a five year, drug free polygraph exam. Call 954 344-8410 for applications or NGA membership card.
National Gym Association sponsors.

August 12, 2005
Aug. 12 - 14
Texas Style Hot August Nites
Contact: Johnnie or Jeanie
Phone: 409 769-7599 or 409 769-0877
Web: www.11thstreetcruise.com
Admission:
Car show divisions include open, pre-1973, cars, trucks, motorcycles and special interest.
11th Street Cruise and The Beaumont Enterprise sponsor.

September 04, 2005
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Art Reception for Debby Richard
Contact: Debby Richard
Port Arthur Public Library Gallery
Phone: 409 543-6935
Web: www.design6works.com
Art by Design sponsors.

October 15, 2005
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lumberton Civic Women's League Car Show
Contact: Melinda Huber
Lumberton High School, Lumberton
Phone: 409 751-4995
Admission: Pre-registration fee per vehicle is $15 plus a new toy. Registration at the event is $20 plus a new toy. Vendor booths are $20 plus a new toy for a 10x10 space. Toys will be given to families in need during LCWL’s Caring Hearts Christmas donation program. All proceeds fund the Lumberton Civic Women’s League Scholarship fund and Caring Hearts Programs.
Car, truck and motorcycle show will feature games, prizes, food, fun, music and vendor booths. For more information contact the following: vehicle registration - Brandie 409-751-6448 ; vendor booths - Kelly 409-782-7872
Lumberton Civic Women's League sponsors.
Annual, Est. 2003

December 02, 2005
George Jones / Loretta Lynn / Ronnie Milsap concert
Contact: SK Productions
Ford Park, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission:
The concert promoter is working to establish a "Star Walk" at Ford Park, Beaumont, with the first star dedicated to George Jones before the concert. Ticket prices and on sale dates are not yet available.

December 02, 2005
Share Your Christmas Food and Fund Drive
Contact: Emelie Irving
Phone: 409 839-8777
All schools and businesses in the eight counties served by the food bank are invited to participate in the event. Event includes prizes.
Southeast Texas Food Bank sponsors.

Friday, May 13, 2005

Update:   May 13

May 14, 2005
7 to 9 p.m.
"Photography Show 2005" reception
Beaumont Art League gallery, 2675 Gulf St. in Fair Park, Beaumont
Phone: 409 8334179
Show continues from May 14 to May 28. Viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thus. - Fri., and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

June 01, 2005
"Little Seahawks" Theater Camp
Phone: 409 984-6416
Admission: $50 tuition includes refreshments, t-shirt, souvenir script and two tickets to the performance. Registration is required.
The camp, wich is open to around 50 children, will culminate with a presentation of Disney's "101 Dalmations."
Lamar State College-Port Arthur and Port Arthur Little Theatre sponsor.

June 11, 2005
Noon
Bowl-a-Thon
Contact:
Park Central Bowl, 9th Ave., Port Arthur
Phone: 409 833-3860
E-mail:
Web:
Admission:
Event aims to raise money for Junior Achievement and the children of the Golden Triangle. Bowlers receive a chance to win a 2005 VW Beetle for every $100 raised.
Junior Achievement of the Golden Triangle sponsors.

June 11, 2005
June 11 - 12
Big Sam Boating and Fishing Expo & Duke Energy Open Crappie Tournament
Contact: Gerri Lawing
Lake Sam Rayburn
Phone: 409-383-6120
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion
Event held in conjunction with the National Boating and Fishing Week. Event features the new Umphrey Family Pavilion, which will serve as a convention center for fishing tournaments and more. All proceeds from the expo go toward maintaining the building, grounds and planned improvements to enhance the public facility.
The Lake Sam Rayburn Pavilion Association partnered with Duke Energy’s Open Crappie Tournament on Saturday, June 11. The Crappie Tournament is a fund-raising event for local charities, including C.A.S.T. for Kids, and is a family event. The tournament features a charity auction at the end of the day.
There will be plenty for everyone to do including exhibits and music throughout the day.
Jasper / Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors.

June 25, 2005
Johnny Winter Concert
Contact:
Bob Bowers Civic Center, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8801

Thursday, May 12, 2005

Update:   May 12

Changes:

May 19, 2005
6 p.m.
For Those About to Rock Tour, Christian music
Contact:
Ag Barns at Ford Park, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the gate
The christian tour features rock and hip-hop artists: Pillar, Thousand Foot Krutch, John Reuben & DIZMAS, who will be appearing at the Ford Park Midway.

Additions:

May 12, 2005
May 12 - 13 at 7 a.m.
Magnolia Festival Community Garage Sale
Kirbyville Chamber of Commerce
Magnolia Park, Kirbyville
Phone: 409 423-5827
Admission: The booth fee for one or both days is $10.
Magnolia Festival Committee sponsors

May 14, 2005
all day
Annual Letter Carrier's Food Drive
Contact: Emelie Irving
Phone: 409 839-8777
Leave non-perishable food items by your mail box before your letter carrier picks up the mail. All donations will be used to help Southeast Texans in need of food assistance. Place your items in a plastic or paper bag.
Southeast Texas Food Bank benefits.

May 14, 2005
6 to 10:30 p.m.
11th Street Cruise
Contact: Johnnie or Jeanie
Parking Lot of CarQuest
Phone: 409-769-7599 or 409-769-0877
Web: www.11thstreetcruise.com
Bring the Family. No burn outs, drag racing or alcohol.
11th Street Cruise and its sponsors are not responsiblie for accidents.

May 17, 2005
May 17 - 19 at 8 a.m.
Texas Hurricane Conference
Contact: Contact Valerie
Ford Exhibit Hall and Meeting Rooms
Phone: 512 424-2138
Web: www.soc.state.tx.us
Local officials and first responders from coastal cities and towns meet with their counterparts from inland communities.
Governor's Division of Emergency Management sponsors.

May 17, 2005
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
"Salute to Our Port Arthur and area Military Heroes and Heroines" of the War on Terrorism
Contact:
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center
Phone: 409 983-8298
Web site: www.portarthurtexas.com
Port Arthur and Southeast Texas veterans and the families of all soldiers who have fought or are presently fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan and other places will be honored. If you wish to have your soldier's name read at the ceremony, call before May 11th.
Port Arthur City Council sponsors.

May 20, 2005
Noon
Texas Scholars Luncheon
Contact: Khristina Hanel
First United Methodist Church Wesley Center
Phone: 409-384-2762
E-mail: jaspercc@jaspercoc.org
Web site: www.jaspercoc.org
Each student is sponsored by a member of the Chamber of Commerce and recieves recognition for their acomplishments. This program was established by the Chamber to honor students who have taken the higher level curriculum courses to help prepare themselves for college and the work force.
Jasper / Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber Of Commerce sponsors.

May 21, 2005
8 p.m.
Chubby Checker concert
Contact:
Delta Downs, Delta Event Center, Vinton, LA.
Phone:
E-mail:
Web:
Admission: $10 tickets still available.

June 25, 2005
1 p.m.
RockFest '77 concert and movie filming
Lamar University Stadium, Beaumont
E-mail: info@eventsnow.com
Web: www.eventsnow.com
Admission: $12 for movie extras (you must dress in 1970s attire to attend).
Event features performances by tribute bands: Satisfaction (Rolling Stones), Hell’s Bells (AC-DC), Zoso (Led Zeppelin), and Us and Them (Pink Floyd). They will recreate the stadium tours of 1977 as well as perform material from later years. All audience members could be extras in the movie. Dress in clothing from the 1970's era.

Tuesday, May 10, 2005

Update:   May 10

Additions:

May 12, 2005
5:30 p.m.
Coastal Conservation Association Golden Triangle Chapter banquet and auction
Contact: Will Jenkins
Ford Park Exhibit Hall
Phone: 409 284-4426
Admission: Single tickets are $125, and include a CCA membership, entry into the STAR tournament, dinner and drinks.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

May 12, 2005
7 p.m.
Lecture and book signing with Edward T. Cotham Jr.
Visitor Center at Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, off U.S. 69 (Cardinal Drive) at University Drive, on the Lamar University campus.
Phone: 409 835-0823
Admission: Admission is free.
Edward T. Cotham Jr. will give a talk and sign copies of his book "Sabine Pass: the Confederacy's Thermopylae."
The book details how a handful of Texans, under the leadership of Richard W. Dowling, prevented a Union military force of more than 5,000 men from occupying Sabine Pass in 1863.

May 13, 2005
9 p.m.
Stone Cold concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$5 Door
Rock / Blues

May 14, 2005
8 a.m. to noon
Share A Plant Event
Subcourthouse Park, 500 block of Fourth St., Port Arthur
Guests bring surplus plants, bulbs and seeds to pass on, or trade for others, gardening tools and pots are also welcome. Enjoy a cup of coffee while plants are being catagorized for pick up. The city of Port Arthur will be distributing compost bins to residents of Port Arthur (ID required). Door prizes given during the event.
Port Arthur Beautification Committee sponsors.
Annual, Est 1985

May 14, 2005
8 p.m.
Buffalo Blonde concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$5 Door
Original Rock

May 14, 2005
8 p.m.
Classic R&B concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$5 Door
R&B

May 14, 2005
all day
C.A.S.T. For Kids Foundation event
Contact: Rhonda Mays
on Lake Sam Rayburn
Phone: 409 698-9981
E-mail:
Web: www.castforkids.org
Admission:
The C.A.S.T. For Kids Foundation helps disabled and disadvantaged children from Tyler, San Augustine, Sabine, Shelby, Jasper and Newton Counties. The family event continues all day.
Jasper / Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce sponsors.
Annual.

May 14, 2005
Garage Sale and Book Fair
Contact: Donna Monceaux
PACE Local 4-23 Hall, 1500 Jefferson Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 721-2457
Non-profit organizations, individuals or groups wishing to be part of a group garage sale, businesses with products or services of interest to the public, and other community organizations are welcome to be a part of the event. Booths are available at no charge, however, donations to Newspapers in Education will be welcomed. Please call to participate or for more information.
Newspapers in Education sponsors.
Annual, Est. 2005

May 14, 2005
Fly-fishing seminar
Contact: Tricia
Fishing Tackle Unlimited
Phone: 281 481-6838
Admission: Cost is $60 per person.
Topics will include rods, reels, lines, leaders, casting, knots and flies.

May 15, 2005
Bass-N-Bucks team tournament
Toledo Bend
Phone: 409 727-8941
Web: www.bassnbucks.com
Admission:

May 17, 2005
8 p.m.
Mean McQueen & The Manglers concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$3 Door
Funk Rock Jazz

May 19, 2005
May 19 - 21 at 7 p.m.
"Broadway Fun For Funds"
Orange Community Playhouse, 708 W. Division St., Orange
Phone: 409 882-9137
Web: www.ocplayers.net
Admission: Tickets are $20. Proceeds benefit the Playhouse building fund.
Hors d'oeuvres will be served at 7 p.m. The show starts at 7:37 p.m.
Fundraiser to benifit the building fund for the Orange Community Players. Event features a night of song and dance.
Orange Community Players sponsor.
3rd Annual.

May 19, 2005
8 p.m.
Mike & Rod concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$3 Door
Blues & Classic Rock

May 20, 2005
7:30 p.m.
The Rick Show concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$5 Door
Opening act: Kenny Wiebusch - Classic Rock & Texas Blues - Rick Danna & Rick Busby - 7:30pm - $5 Door)

May 21, 2005
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Port Arthur picnic for city employees and retirees
Procter Street Pavilion, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-8135, 983-8279 or 983-8103
Food will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. There will be games such as spades, dominoes and washer pitching tournaments. Door prizes will be given away.
The city of Port Arthur sponsors.

May 21, 2005
10 a.m.
Crawfish Boil
First Sixth Street Baptist Church, 548 Abe Lincoln Ave., Port Arthur 77640
Phone: 409 985-4348
Admission: $6 per Plate.
Pastor's Aide Society sponsors.

May 21, 2005
11 a.m.
Jasper Police Association Crawfish Boil
Jasper Fire Station, 205 E. Water St., Jasper
Phone: 409 384-3471
Admission: Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from any JPA member or calling the Jasper Police Department.
Crawfish Boil raises funds for Toys for Tots.
Jasper Police Association sponsors.
Annual.

May 21, 2005
9 p.m.
Ryan Gist Band concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$5 Door
Original Rock & Blues. Onofatman opens with a Rock & Blues concert at 7 p.m.

May 26, 2005
8 p.m.
Kenny Sanders concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
Free
Solo Guitar

May 27, 2005
8 p.m.
Dana Knippa Quartet concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$5 Door
Jazz

May 28, 2005
May 28 - 30 Noon till...
Texas/Louisiana Crawfish Festival
The New West Cal Arena-Sulphur, La.
Phone: 866 328-4862
Web: www.gumbeauxmagazine.com
Admission: $10 for adults $5 for kids under 12.
Gates open at noon each day.
Performers include Blues Brothers Donna Angelle and Willis Prudhomme and special guest "Cupid."
Annual, Est. 1999

May 28, 2005
10 p.m.
Ryan Gist Band concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.logoncafe.net
$5 Door
Original Rock & Blues. Mo Pair, Russell Clepper & Jimmy George opens with an 8 p.m. Americana concert.

July 04, 2005
4 p.m.
Freedom Fest
downtown Orange
Phone: 409 883-3571
Festivities include live music, food booths and more.

September 15, 2005
Sept. 15 - 18
Texas Gator Fest
Fort Anahuac Park in Anahuac
Phone: 409 267-4190

September 28, 2005
Sept. 28 - Oct. 1
Texas Rice Festival
Winnie
Phone: 409 296-4404

December 03, 2005
9 a.m.
Christmas in the Big Thicket Festival and Lighted Parade
Library Square, Silsbee
Phone: 409 385-5562
Admission: Free.
Festivities include the Lighted Parade at 6 p.m., live entertainment, horseshoe contests, a cross-country run, arts and crafts, art exhibits, children's activities, games, a pets on parade contest and more.

Saturday, May 07, 2005

Updates:   May 7

Changes:

May 06, 2005
May 6 - 7 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Barbecue and silent auction
Contact: Ann Reynolds
Holmes Supply Co, 8625 Highway 69 S, Kountze TX 77625
Phone: 409 246-4629 ; 409 833-0504 or 409 722-0605
E-mail: areynolds@gt.rr.com
Web: www.petsforpeople.org/events.html
Plate lunches, brisket or link sausage sandwiches, silent auction ( good stuff), store discounts and door prizes. All money raised will go to the humane society.
Auction begins on Friday. Auction winners announced on Saturday.
Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Southeast Texas.

May 07, 2005
7 p.m.
"Dance Fever!" Lumberton Raiderette revue
Contact: Raiderette office
Julie Rogers Theatre, 801 Pearl St, Beaumont
Phone: 409 923-7852.
$10 for reserved seating and $8 for general admission.
Lumberton High School Raiderettes dance/drill team sponsors.
Annual.

May 13, 2005
6 to 10 a.m.
"Pancakes For Puppies"
Contact: Ann Reynolds
IHOP, 8685 Memorial Hwy. (also known as Hwy. 69 South) , Nederland.
Phone: 409 246-4629 ; 409 833-0504 or 409 722-0605
E-mail: areynolds@gt.rr.com
Web: www.petsforpeople.org/events.html
For a donation of any amount, patrons get a short stack of pancakes with syrup in a plastic container to take to work or home.
Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Southeast Texas.

Additions:

Regularly planned events

First Saturday
1st Saturday Night Gospel
Central Gardens Baptist Church, 114-4th Avenue, Nederland
Phone: 409 722-3147
Gospel singing, everyone welcomed.

Events

May 07, 2005
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Macedonia Baptist Church Old Trade Days
Contact: Leanna Gilliam
Greater Macedonia Baptist Church parking lot, 1224 Houston Ave. Port Arthur
Phone: 409-985-5184 or 409-721-3194
Admission: $25 per spot.

May 08, 2005
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Catfish dinner fundraiser
Winnie-Stowell Masonic Lodge No. 1377 (located behind the Winnie Fire Department), Winnie.
Admission: $8 per plate (donation). Dinner includes catfish, served with coleslaw, French fries and ice tea.
Proceeds will be utilized for school scholarships and building fund.
Served at the Masonic Temple or ‘Take-Out” on Sunday

May 10, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Jefferson County Amateur Radio Club meeting
Contact: Tootie or Delores Heintschel
W5SSV Annex, 216 10th Street, Nederland
Phone: 409 962-1435

May 14, 2005
10 a.m.
A Blue Star Banner Salute
Contact: Milton R. Chatham
American Legion Post #33, 1320 Pennsylvania, Beaumont
Phone: 409 899-3013
Join the Blue Star Banner Salute honoring our members serving in the Armed Forces and their families.
The 2nd District of the American Legion Department of Texas sponsors.

May 14, 2005
May 14 - 15 at 1 to 5 p.m.
2005 Garden Tour
Contact: Jeanne Looney or Myra Clay.
Phone: 409-866-2910 or 409-892-1137
Admission: Advance Tickets $6 at Shell Plant Farm Tickets Tour Days $7 at Garden Entrances.
Beaumont Council of Garden Clubs sponsors.

June 25, 2005
June 25 - 26 at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Allbreed & Household Pet Cat Show
Contact: Mark Pennington
VFW Hall Highway 87 North Orange
Phone: 281 461-3516
E-mail: mystre@houston.rr.com
Admission: Adults are $6; Children (6 thru 12) are $4; Children 5 & under are free. Sr. Citizens (older than 60 are $4. Bring a can of cat food to be given to a local Shelter and receive $1 discount.
Orange Blossom Cat Club sponsors.
Annual, Est. 2005.

Thursday, May 05, 2005

Update:   May 5

Additions:

Art Organizations:

Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET)
500 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832-3432
E-mail: info@amset.org
Web: www.amset.org

Events:

May 05, 2005
5:30 to 8 p.m.
Music at the Mildred
Katharine & Company restaurant, at the corner of MLK and Calder Ave in “The Mildred Building,” Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-3432
E-mail: info@amset.org
Web: www.amset.org
Admission: $25-advance/$30-door
Event features hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and the diverse musical stylings of two groups: Jimmy Simmons with Raul Ornelas and Book of Days. Proceeds benefit exhibitions and education programs.

May 07, 2005
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Golden Triangle Bromeliad Society show and sale
Central Mall, 3100 Highway 365, Port Arthur 77642

May 07, 2005
Knights of Columbus dance
6621 West Port Arthur Road, Port Arthur
Admission: $10
High Street Band and Eazy, shrimp gumbo and auction Saturday
Council No. 3195 presents

May 13, 2005
6 to 10 a.m.
"Pancakes For Puppies"
Contact: Ann Reynolds
IHOP, Hwy. 69 south (more info to come)
Phone: 409 246-4629 ; 409 833-0504 or 409 722-0605
Web: www.petsforpeople.org/events.html
Drive-thru pick-up of pancakes for people on the go.
Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Southeast Texas.

May 13, 2005
8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Richard Purkey Sr. Memorial Golf Tournament
Contact: Chad Sittig or Blaine Dugas
Bayou Din Golf Club
Phone: 409 994-3570
E-mail: csittig@setxind.com or bdugas@setxind.com
For more information about registrations, sponsorships please call. Please also RSVP by Monday May 2, 2005.
Proceeds from the tournament benefit Lakes Area Hospice of Jasper. The tournament will be a 4-person scramble with two-tee times scheduled for 8:30am and 1:30 pm. There will be lots of food & refreshments, prizes, trophies, and special holes that test golfers' skills.
Annual. Est. 2005

May 14, 2005
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Gulf Coast Daylily Show
Central Mall (near Hobby Lobby), 3100 Highway 365, Port Arthur 77642
Phone: 409 727-2109
Gulf Coast Daylily Show of Southeast Texas hosts the show and sale.

May 14, 2005
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Family Arts Days
Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET), 500 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832-3432
E-mail: info@amset.org
Web: www.amset.org
All activities are free, and all art materials are provided.
Event features arts in conjunction with AMSET's four main gallery exhibits.
Family Arts Days are major events at AMSET. They are a mix of hands-on art projects, storytelling, gallery learning, and entertainment.

May 20, 2005
Registration deadline for ArtVentures Summer Camp
Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET), 500 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832-3432
E-mail: info@amset.org
Web: www.amset.org
Admission: Members: $70/Class, non-members: $105 for the first class (includes membership. 2nd child or additional classes: $70 each). $35 deposit required for each class/child. Scholarships available.
Classes are for children ages 4 to 12. All classes taught by professional artists/teachers.
Registration deadline: May 20

May 21, 2005
11 a.m.
Jasper Police Association Crawfish Boil
Jasper Police Department
Jasper Fire Station, 205 E. Water St., Jasper
Phone: 409 384-3471
Admission: Tickets are $10 and can be purchased from any JPA member. Crawfish Boil proceeds benefit Toys for Tots.
The Jasper Police Association sponsors.
Annual.

June 06, 2005
Jun 6 - Jul 1
ArtVentures Summer Camp (Creative Kids Camp)
Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET), 500 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832-3432
E-mail: info@amset.org
Web: www.amset.org
Admission: Members: $70/Class, non-members: $105 for the first class (includes membership. 2nd child or additional classes: $70 each). $35 deposit required for each class/child. Scholarships available.
Classes are for children ages 4 to 12. All classes taught by professional artists/teachers.
Registration deadline: May 20

July 04, 2005
Fireworks Display Concert
Ochiltree Park, Front St. (between 3rd and 4th streets), Orange
Phone: 866 835-ARTS or 409 835-2787
Web: www.setxac.org

October 01, 2005
"October"
Orange Community Band Fall Concert
Thomen Community Center, 1413 N 20th St, Orange
Phone: 866 835-ARTS or 409 835-2787
Web: www.setxac.org

Wednesday, May 04, 2005

Update:   May 4

Additions:

May 06, 2005
May 6 - 7 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Barbecue and silent auction
Contact: Ann Reynolds
Holmes Supply Co, 8625 Highway 69 S, Kountze TX 77625
Phone: 409 246-4629 ; 409 833-0504 or 409 722-0605
E-mail: areynolds@gr.rr.com
Web: www.petsforpeople.org/events.html
Plate lunches, brisket or link sausage sandwiches, silent auction (good stuff), store discounts and door prizes. All money raised will go to the humane society.
Auction begins on Friday. Auction winners announced on Saturday.
Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Southeast Texas.

Tuesday, May 03, 2005

Update:   May 3

May 03, 2005
8 p.m.
Mean McQueen & The Manglers concert
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder, Beaumont
Phone: 409-832-1529
Admission: $3 door.
Mean McQueen and The Manglers are a Beaumont-based group that plays R&B to hard rock and pop.

May 06, 2005
6 to 10 p.m.
1940s Porch Dance
McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-2134
Admission: Free and open to the public.
McFaddin-Ward House hosts a 1940s-style porch dance, complete with period music, decorations and costumes. KVLU's John Stevens will broadcast "Make Believe Ballroom" live from the house.
Event includes coffee and doughnuts while dancing or simply enjoying the music and conversation in the soft light of the cabaret area.

May 06, 2005
7 p.m.
Salsa Grupo Batacha concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

May 07, 2005
7 p.m.
Mid Life Crisis concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

May 11, 2005
7 p.m.
Stale Mind & Fall Well
Bobbie McGees, Crockett Street Entertainment District, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-0442
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/BobbieMcGees/bobbies_flash/bobbies.htm

May 14, 2005
7 p.m.
Rat Ranch concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

May 19, 2005
7 p.m.
Ska/Reggae Fest concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

May 20, 2005
7 p.m.
Cam Pyle concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

May 21, 2005
7 p.m.
Carive concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

May 21, 2005
7 p.m.
Kelly High School Graduation
Beaumont Civic Center
Phone: 409 838-3435
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com/

May 21, 2005
Cajun Celebration
Jefferson County Singles Club, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 736-3782
Golden Triangle Cajun French Music Association sponsors.

May 26, 2005
7 p.m.
Jason Boland/Jamie Talbert/David Kaiser concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

May 27, 2005
7 p.m.
Vallejo / Solice for Now concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

May 27, 2005
8 p.m.
Hardin Jefferson High School Graduation
Beaumont Civic Center
Phone: 409 838-3435
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com/

May 28, 2005
7 p.m.
Jive Train concert
Antones, 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-9113
Web: www.crockettstreet.com/Antones/

May 28, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Lumberton High School Graduation
Beaumont Civic Center
Phone: 409 838-3435
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com/

May 29, 2005
2 p.m.
Tribute to Orange County Veterans
Contact: Ron Emmert
Heritage Veterans Memorial Plaza (on Orange First Church of the Nazarene grounds), 3810 M.L.King Drive, Orange
Phone: 409 735-4556 or 409 883-4674
E-mail: cvb@orangetexas.net
Web: www.ofcnazarene.com/veteransmemorial
Event is a public, patriotic tribute to veterans and active duty military personnel.
Annual

June 19, 2005
Juneteenth Celebration
Downtown area, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-6944
Family, community and cultural celebration. Event includes pageants, art, exhibits, lectures, parade, park activities and church services.
Annual.

June 25, 2005
Gulf Coast Jam
Contact: Don Ball
Civic Center, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 722-3699
The Jam highlights music of the Golden Triangle and Gulf Coast area.

July 01, 2005
TBA in July
Sheriff Posse Rodeo
Contact: Harry Corbett or Becky Rodent
Hwy 105 at the Sheriff Posse Arena, Orange
Phone: 409 886-3297 or 409 886-2638
E-mail: cvb@orangetexas.net

July 04, 2005
Independence Day Celebration
Contact: Carol Wommack
Lamar State College, Port Arthur Campus
Phone: 409 984-6101

August 05, 2005
Sister's Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.

August 05, 2005
Aug. 5 - 7
OCARC Fishing Tournament
Contact: John Thomas
Phone: 409 886-1363
E-mail: cvb@orangetexas.net
Annual, first weekend in August.

August 07, 2005
Friendship Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.

September 11, 2005
Grandparent's Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.

September 11, 2005
Patriot Day 9/11
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 19, 2005
5 to 7 p.m.
Gumbo Dinner
Nederland High School Cafeteria
Phone: 409 722-0279
E-mail: nedcofc@nederlandtx.com
Web: www.nederlandtx.com/calendar.htm

September 22, 2005
9/22 - 25
Texas Pecan Festival
Downtown Groves and Lion's Park
Phone: 409 962-3631 ; 800 876-3631
E-mail: gchamberofcommer@gt.rr.com
Web: http://161.58.122.214/
Admission:
Event features a pageant, carnival, golf tournament, treasure hunt, parade, antique car show, cooking with pecans, pecan toss, pie eating contest, horse shoe tournament, and pet show.
Groves Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Center sponsors.
Annual. Occurs the first full weekend of September.

October 01, 2005
TBA in October-November
Annual Winter Migration of Monarch Butterfly
Bailey's Fish Camp, end of Lake Street, Bridge City
Phone: 409 735-4298
Last stop at Bailey's Fish Camp, end of Lake Street, before crossing Gulf of Mexico.

October 01, 2005
TBA in October
Art in the Park
E-mail: cvb@orangetexas.net
Area and Regional Artist gather in Stark Park in Downtown Orange to display, demonstrate and sell their artwork.
Event includes light blues and jazz music, Kid's Alley of hands-on activities.
Annual

October 04, 2005
Rosh Hashanah
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.

October 13, 2005
Yom Kippur
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.

October 15, 2005
Sweetest Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.

October 16, 2005
National Boss Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.

October 21, 2005
12:30 p.m.
Annual Golf Tournament
The Palms Golf Course, Nederland
Phone: 409 722-0279
E-mail: nedcofc@nederlandtx.com
Web: www.nederlandtx.com/calendar.htm
Annual

October 31, 2005
Halloween
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.

November 01, 2005
Diwali
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.

November 01, 2005
TBA in November
Holiday in the Park
Contact: Theresa Van Meter
WESCO Baseball Park on Burnett Street
Phone: 409 883-3468
E-mail: cvb@orangetexas.net
Web:
Admission:
Food, craft items and entertainment.
Annual

November 01, 2005
TBA November
Holiday Parade
Bridge City
Phone: 409 735-5671
Annual

November 01, 2005
TBA November
Senior Citizen Hat Parade
Bridge City
Co-Sponsored by State Representative district 19 & Chamber of Commerce
Annual

November 04, 2005
Eid al-Fitr
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.

November 07, 2005
6 to 8 p.m.
Night of Nederland Cuisine
TBA
Phone: 409 722-0279
E-mail: nedcofc@nederlandtx.com
Web: www.nederlandtx.com/calendar.htm

November 11, 2005
Veterans Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.

November 24, 2005
Thanksgiving
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual.

December 01, 2005
TBA in December
Orange Christmas Parade
Contact: Darrin Smith or Robert Stacey of the Jaycees
Phone: 409 746-3878 or 409 883-0605
E-mail: cvb@orangetexas.net
Annual

December 13, 2005
6 p.m.
Nederland Christmas Parade
Phone: 409 722-0279
E-mail: nedcofc@nederlandtx.com
Web: www.nederlandtx.com/calendar.htm
Annual

December 25, 2005
Christmas
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 26, 2005
Kwanzaa
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.

January 01, 2006
New Year
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.

February 25, 2006
Mardi Gras Festival and Gumbo Cook Off
Orange, Texas
Phone: 409 883-3536