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.
