Sunday, July 31, 2005

Update: July 31, 2005

Image Addition:

Josh Barnett of the Beaumont-based Christian rock band Red Airplanes plays guitar during the Battle of the Bands at Boys Haven in Beaumont on Saturday, July 30, 2005.

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise


Event Additions:

August 01, 2005
Aug. 1 - 4
Lamar Cardinals Basketball Camp
Contact: Sharon
Phone: 409 880-8301
E-mail: Marrssb@hal.lamar.edu
Web:
Admission: $175 per child (ages 7 - 18).

August 05, 2005
Aug. 5 - 7
Tax-free weekend for back-to-school items
Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes during the state's tax holiday. Lay-away plans can be used again this year to take advantage of the sales tax holiday.
The law exempts most clothing and footwear priced under $100 from sales and use taxes for this weekend. The tax exemptions could save shoppers about $8 on every $100 they spend.
Annual. Est. 1999. Occurs the 1st weekend in Aug. each year.

August 14, 2005
2 to 4 p.m.
Robert Rauschenberg, "Artist-Citizen: Posters for a Better World" opening reception
Contact: Shannon Leigh Harris
The Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Proctor St, Port Arthur TX 77640
Phone: (409) 984-6444 or (409) 984-6453.
E-mail: Shannon.Harris@lamarpa.edu
Web: museum.lamarpa.edu
Admission: Free reception.
Reception features a special guest presentation given by Rauschenberg biographer Mary Lynn Kotz. The show continues Aug. 14 - Oct. 23, 2005.
This is the second venue on a national tour of this exhibition organized for travel by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The exhibition focuses on 17 posters designed by Rauschenberg between 1969 and 1996.
Port Arthur Historical Society sponsors.

August 28, 2005
Art museum bus trip
Contact: Shannon Leigh Harris
The Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Proctor St, Port Arthur TX 77640
Phone: (409) 984-6444 or (409) 984-6453.
E-mail: Shannon.Harris@lamarpa.edu
Web: museum.lamarpa.edu
Admission: The $30 trip includes a tour of a Rauschenberg exhibition titled "Scenarios and Short Stories."
The bus trip visits Paul and Lulu Hilliard University Art Museum on the campus of the University of Louisiana in Lafayette.
Event is part of the Rauschenberg exhibition titled "Artist-Citizen: Posters for a Better World." The show continues Aug. 14 - Oct. 23, 2005.
Port Arthur Historical Society sponsors.

September 17, 2005
9 a.m. to noon
Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup
Contact: General Land Office
Sea Rim State Park, Sabine Pass (and all other Texas State beaches)
Phone: 877-892-6278
E-mail: beach@glo.state.tx.us
Web: www.glo.state.tx.us/adopt-a-beach/cleanup.html
Admission:
Help keep Texas beaches beautiful.

October 01, 2005
Oct. 1 - 2
"Octoberfest" weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival (RenFest)
Contact: Melba, marketing manager
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville TX 77363
Phone: 800-458-3435, 281 356-2178 or 936 894-2516
E-mail: melba@texrenfest.com
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission: Opening weekend tickets are $11 per adult, $6 per child (ages 5 - 12)
The festival is one of the nation's largest and most acclaimed renaissance themed parks.
The 16th century come alive during the day and a fireworks display marks the end of the festival at dusk.
Join the festival's Opening Weekend as the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales help the festival celebrate in true German style.
Annual. Est. 1975. Held each Sat. and Sun. for eight weeks from 1st Sat in Oct.*

October 01, 2005
Oct. 1 - Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to dusk.
Texas Renaissance Festival (RenFest)
Contact: Melba, marketing manager
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville TX 77363
Phone: 800-458-3435, 281 356-2178 or 936 894-2516
E-mail: melba@texrenfest.com
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission:
The festival is one of the nation's largest and most acclaimed renaissance themed parks.
The 16th century come alive during the day and a fireworks display marks the end of the festival at dusk.
Annual. Est. 1975. Held each Sat. and Sun. for eight weeks from 1st Sat in Oct.*

October 08, 2005
Oct. 8 - 9
"1001 Dreams" weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival (RenFest)
Contact: Melba, marketing manager
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville TX 77363
Phone: 800-458-3435, 281 356-2178 or 936 894-2516
E-mail: melba@texrenfest.com
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission: Advance tickets are $16 per adult, $6 per child (ages 5 - 12). Gate tickets are $21 per adult, $10 per child (ages 5 - 12)
The festival is one of the nation's largest and most acclaimed renaissance themed parks.
The 16th century come alive during the day and a fireworks display marks the end of the festival at dusk.
Bring your dreams to life as wizards, elves and fairies enchant the streets of the fair village.
Annual. Est. 1975. Held each Sat. and Sun. for eight weeks from 1st Sat in Oct.*

October 15, 2005
Oct. 15 - 16
"Jour de l 'amour" weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival (RenFest)
Contact: Melba, marketing manager
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville TX 77363
Phone: 800-458-3435, 281 356-2178 or 936 894-2516
E-mail: melba@texrenfest.com
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission: Advance tickets are $16 per adult, $6 per child (ages 5 - 12). Gate tickets are $21 per adult, $10 per child (ages 5 - 12)
The festival is one of the nation's largest and most acclaimed renaissance themed parks.
The 16th century come alive during the day and a fireworks display marks the end of the festival at dusk.
The French claim they have mastered the art of love. Join the festival as they glorify love in a truly French fashion.
Annual. Est. 1975. Held each Sat. and Sun. for eight weeks from 1st Sat in Oct.*

October 22, 2005
Oct. 22 - 23
"Roman Bacchanal" weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival (RenFest)
Contact: Melba, marketing manager
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville TX 77363
Phone: 800-458-3435, 281 356-2178 or 936 894-2516
E-mail: melba@texrenfest.com
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission: Advance tickets are $16 per adult, $6 per child (ages 5 - 12). Gate tickets are $21 per adult, $10 per child (ages 5 - 12)
The festival is one of the nation's largest and most acclaimed renaissance themed parks.
The 16th century come alive during the day and a fireworks display marks the end of the festival at dusk.
The Romans taught us how to throw the ultimate toga party.
Annual. Est. 1975. Held each Sat. and Sun. for eight weeks from 1st Sat in Oct.*

October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - 30
"All Hallows Eve" weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival (RenFest)
Contact: Melba, marketing manager
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville TX 77363
Phone: 800-458-3435, 281 356-2178 or 936 894-2516
E-mail: melba@texrenfest.com
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission: Advance tickets are $16 per adult, $6 per child (ages 5 - 12). Gate tickets are $21 per adult, $10 per child (ages 5 - 12)
The festival is one of the nation's largest and most acclaimed renaissance themed parks.
The 16th century come alive during the day and a fireworks display marks the end of the festival at dusk.
Ghost and ghouls come out to celebrate the scariest of holidays. Compete in the costume contest to win prizes.
Annual. Est. 1975. Held each Sat. and Sun. for eight weeks from 1st Sat in Oct.*

November 05, 2005
Nov. 5 - 6
"Highland Fling" weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival (RenFest)
Contact: Melba, marketing manager
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville TX 77363
Phone: 800-458-3435, 281 356-2178 or 936 894-2516
E-mail: melba@texrenfest.com
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission: Advance tickets are $16 per adult, $6 per child (ages 5 - 12). Gate tickets are $21 per adult, $10 per child (ages 5 - 12)
The festival is one of the nation's largest and most acclaimed renaissance themed parks.
The 16th century come alive during the day and a fireworks display marks the end of the festival at dusk.
Be transported to the highlands as New Market Village honors all that is Scottish with a weekend full of dancing, singing and drinking.
Annual. Est. 1975. Held each Sat. and Sun. for eight weeks from 1st Sat in Oct.*

November 09, 2005
Nov. 9 - 10
Clean Gulf Conference & Exhibition
Contact: Debbie Saenz; Oil Spill Prevention & Response Division
Moody Gardens Convention Center; Galveston TX
Phone: 512 475-1466
E-mail: debbie.saenz@glo.state.tx.us
Web: www.cleangulf.org
Admission:
The states of Texas (Texas General Land Office - Oil Spill Division); Louisiana; Florida; Mississippi; Alabama; Mineral Management Service (MMS); and the United States Coast Guard co-host the event.
Clean Gulf is also supported by the Marine Spill Response Corporation; National Response Corporation; and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Annual. Est. 1991.

November 12, 2005
Nov. 12 - 13
"Glorias de Espana" weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival (RenFest)
Contact: Melba, marketing manager
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville TX 77363
Phone: 800-458-3435, 281 356-2178 or 936 894-2516
E-mail: melba@texrenfest.com
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission: Advance tickets are $16 per adult, $6 per child (ages 5 - 12). Gate tickets are $21 per adult, $10 per child (ages 5 - 12)
The festival is one of the nation's largest and most acclaimed renaissance themed parks.
The 16th century come alive during the day and a fireworks display marks the end of the festival at dusk.
The glories of Spain and the New World are displayed for all to see as New Market Village commemorates all that is Spanish.
Annual. Est. 1975. Held each Sat. and Sun. for eight weeks from 1st Sat in Oct.*

November 19, 2005
Nov. 19 - 20
"Celtic Christmas" weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival (RenFest)
Contact: Melba, marketing manager
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville TX 77363
Phone: 800-458-3435, 281 356-2178 or 936 894-2516
E-mail: melba@texrenfest.com
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission: Advance tickets are $16 per adult, $6 per child (ages 5 - 12). Gate tickets are $21 per adult, $10 per child (ages 5 - 12)
The festival is one of the nation's largest and most acclaimed renaissance themed parks.
The 16th century come alive during the day and a fireworks display marks the end of the festival at dusk.
Meet Father Christmas as New Market Village welcomes in the Christmas season with 16th century grandeur.
Annual. Est. 1975. Held each Sat. and Sun. for eight weeks from 1st Sat in Oct.*

April 12, 2006
April 13-20
Pesach Eve
Annual. Observed on a different day according to the Jewish calendar.

April 14, 2006
April 14 - 16 at noon to 4 p.m.
Dayton Ole Tyme Days
Downtown Dayton
Phone: 409 258-2642
Web: www.oletymedays.com
Admission: Free admission. Free shuttle service to and from festival. Carnival armbands are $12. Dance admission is $5.
Event includes a carnival, barbecue cook off, crafts, food booths, petting zoo and a silent auction. The street dance features live entertaiment from 8 p.m. to midnight.
Annual. Est. 1993. Held the 3rd weekend in April* (Fri.-Sun.).

April 14, 2006
April 14 - 16
Mauriceville Crawfish Festival
Contact Mary Jane Johnson or Sybil Jenkins
Festival grounds on U.S. 62 (near Hwy 12) in Mauriceville
Phone: 409 745-1357 or 409 745-1202
Admission: $3 for adults and $2 for students and seniors on April 15. After 5 p.m. Sat. admission is $8 per person. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students and seniors on Sun.
Festivities include live music, dancing, games, crawfish races, crawfish eating contest, barbecue cook-off, canning show, talent show, carnival rides, arts and crafts, food booths and more.
Annual. Est. 1982. Held the 3rd weekend in April* (Fri.-Sun.).

April 15, 2006
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Alvin Area Garden Tour
Contact: Pat Klopp
different locations each year, Alvin, Texas
Phone: 281 393-1538
Admission: $5 per person (tax deductible), children under 12 free.
Alvin Museum Society and Alvin Garden Club sponsors.
Annual. Est. 2000. Held on 3rd Sat. in April*.

April 15, 2006
April 15 - 16 at 10 a.m. to 10 p.m on Sat. and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sun.
La Festa Siciliana
Contact: Sam Orlando
Sacred Heart Society of Little York’s Grounds, 816 E. Whitney Drive, Houston TX 77022
Phone: 713-977-9019, 713 692-0198 or 281 895-0608
Web: www.theitalianfestival.com
Event offers food, games and entertainment under the big top. Events include live bands throughout the day, DJ to play requests and authentic homemade Italian foods - pasta, meatballs, po-boys, faccia di vechia, fried ravioli, sausage and peppers, muffale
Event continues rain or shine under a big top tent.
Annual. Held the 3rd weekend in April*.

April 15, 2006
10 a.m. to 3 pm.
Motor Met Car & Bike Show
13000 Jones Road, Houston TX 77070
E-mail: shawn@teamsquid.net
Web: www.metmen.org/motormet/home.htm
Admission: Free viewing of all cars and Bikes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Awards start at 2:30 p.m.
More than 53 cars, trucks and motorcycles are registered.
Event features door prizes and much more.
Met Missions/Ministries sponsors.
Annual, Est. 2005. Held on 3rd Sat. in April*.

April 20, 2006
9 a.m. to noon
Spring Fling Carnival
Ridgewood Retirement Community, 2520 IH-10 East, Beaumont
Phone: 409 899-2531
E-mail: Web-mail
Web: theridgewood.com
Events include games, live entertainment and more. Various contests are also planned.
Annual. Held on 3rd Thurs in April*.

April 22, 2006
9 a.m. to noon
Spring Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup
Contact: General Land Office
Sea Rim State Park, Sabine Pass (and all other Texas State beaches)
Phone: 409 971-2559 or 877-892-6278
E-mail: beach@glo.state.tx.us
Web: www.glo.state.tx.us/adopt-a-beach/cleanup.html
Help keep Texas beaches beautiful.
Annual. Held on 4th Sat. in April*.

April 24, 2006
7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Lobsterfest Golf Tournament
Brentwood Country Club, Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-6581
E-mail: chamber@bmtcoc.org
Web: www.bmtcoc.org
Admission: Entry fee is $150 per player and includes a breakfast for the 7:30am starters and a lunch for the 12:30pm starters. Reservations requested.
The tournament is a four person scramble with shotgun starts at 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. A reception, auction and steak/lobster dinner will be held at the Ford Exhibit Hall after the afternoon round.
Beaumont Chamber of Commerce sponsors.
Annual. Est. 1993. Held on 4th Monday of April*.


Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise

Cheryl Bouillon of KOLE news radio laughs during the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce annual LobsterFest at the Ford Park Exhibit Hall on Monday, April 25, 2005.


April 26, 2006
Noon to 1 p.m.
Spring Fashion Round Up Style Show
Contact: Cheryl Shoemaker
Sunset Grove Country Club, 2900 W. Sunset Drive, Orange
Phone: 409 745-2904
Admission: Call for tickets or more information.
The theme will be Western and includes a cowboy hat contest, with prizes for most creative, largest and best theme.
The organization presents three $500 scholarships, one of which will be in honor of the late Amelia Feathers.
Riparian Business and Professional Women sponsors.
The annual sholarship style show is held on the 4th Wednesday of April*.

April 26, 2006
April 26 - 30
Spindletop Trail Ride
Nome, Texas to Beaumont, Texas
Phone: 409 839-0399
E-mail: spindletoptrailriders@yahoo.com
Web: www.geocities.com/spindletoptrailriders
Admission: Registration Required $35 Adults (includes meals) $20 Children (includes Meals) or $15 per day to ride certain days
A western trailride from Nome to downtown Beaumont.
Saturday Ride in Neches River Festival parade
Spindletop Trail Riders sponsor.
Annual. Est. 2000. Held Wed. to Sun. on 4th week of April*.

April 27, 2006
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
United States
Phone: 800-676-7780
E-mail: tods@ms.foundation.org
Web: www.daughtersandsonstowork.org
Annual event occurs on the 4th Thursday of April.

April 27, 2006
April 27 - 30
Texas Bar B Que Festival
Claiborne West Park, 4105 North St., Orange
Phone:409 769-6339
Web: www.vidorchamber.com/dyncat.cfm?catid=2214
Admission: $3
Event includes competition, carnival rides, vendors, games, live music and a scholarship pageant for young ladies from the Vidor area.
Vidor Chamber Of Commerce sponsors.
Annual. Est. 1982. Held on 4th Thurs. to Sun. of April*.

April 28, 2006
7 p.m. reception, 7:30 p.m. program.
Excellence in the Media / Newsmaker of the Year Banquet
Bando's (1st floor of Entergy Bldg.), 350 Pine St., downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 658-8855
E-mail: info@pressclubofsoutheasttexas.com
Web: www.pressclubofsoutheasttexas.com
Admission: $30.
Event honors print and broadcast journalists as well as public relations professionals.
Press Club of Southeast Texas sponsors.
Annual. Held on 4th Friday in April*.

April 29, 2006
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Little Cypress Mauriceville Highschool Car & Bike Show
Contact: Mark Milligan
Orange TX
Phone: 409 883-5615
E-mail: vmilligan@gt.rr.com
All custom rides are welcome to compete. Competition includes custom and stock bikes.
Annual, Est. 1996. Held on last Saturday of April*.

April 29, 2006
7 p.m.
Christus St. Elizabeth's Gala concert
Contact: Debbie Sebastian
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 899-7104
E-mail: debbie.sebastian@christushealth.org
Web: www.christusste.org
Cocktails and a seated gourmet dinner will be served. Tables of eight and individual seating are available at varying prices.
Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital sponsors.
Annual. Est. 1981. Held on 4th Sat. in April*.

April 29, 2006
7 p.m.
Neches River Festival Coronation and Ball
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-3435 ext. 1 or 409 835-2443
Admission: $15.00 - Everyone
Event celebrates the freshwater source in Beaumont. The event starts off with the unveiling of the king and the announcement of the Beaumont Citizen of the Year. The festival greets spring with a parade and a coronation ball in honor of the queen.
Coronation at 7 p.m. at Julie Rogers Theatre. Ball begins at 9 p.m. at Beaumont Civic Center.
Neches River Festival sponsors.
Annual. Est. 1948. Held on last Saturday of April*.

April 29, 2006
Texas Crab Festival Golf Tournament
Rancho Carribe Golf Course, Bolivar Peninsula, 644 Highway 87, Crystal Beach
Phone: 409 684-5940 or 800-368-7863
E-mail: chamberinfo@bolivarchamber.org
Web: www.crystalbeach.com/chamber.html
Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce presents.
Annual. Held on last Saturday of April*.

April 30, 2006
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bubba Richardson Memorial Cook-Off
Coldspring / San Jacinto County Chamber of Commerce & Visitor's Center, 31 N. Butler (under the water tower), Coldspring
Phone: 936 653-2184
E-mail: ccc@coldspringtexas.org
Web: www.coldspringtexas.org/chili_BBQ.htm
Entry fee is $20 for one event. Each additional event costs $10. Guests can become a frozen margarita judge for a $10 donation.
Events include brisket, ribs, barbecue chicken, chili, beans, Bloody Mary and margarita competitions; silent auction; raffle and food.
Proceeds to benefit the Coldspring/San Jacinto County Chamber of Commerce to provide scholarships and San Jacinto County tourism.
Coldspring/San Jacinto County Chamber of Commerce presents
Annual. Est. 1998 Held on a different date each year based on space and weather conditions.


Organization Additions:
Alvin Convention and Visitors Bureau
105 W. Willis, Alvin TX 77512
Phone: 281 585-3359 or 800-331-4063
E-mail: alvincvb@alvintexas.org
Web: www.alvintexas.org

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

Alvin-Manvel Area Chamber of Commerce
105 W. Willis, Alvin TX 77512
Phone: 281 331-3944 or 800-331-4063
Web: www.alvinmanvelchamber.org

Dayton Chamber of Commerce
115 Bryan Street, Dayton TX 77535
Phone: 936 257-2393
E-mail: daytontxchamber@txucom.net
Web: www.libertytoday.com/daytonchamber/

Manvel, City of
6615 N Masters, Manvel TX 77578
Contact: Debi Bottoms, city secretary
Phone: 281 489-0630
E-mail: info@cityofmanvel.com
Web: www.cityofmanvel.com

Saturday, July 30, 2005

Update: July 30, 2005

Images added:



Eric Farr performs stunts during a practice run for the Freestyle Motocross show at Ford Arena in Beaumont on Friday, July 29, 2005.

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise

Tuesday, July 26, 2005

Update: July 26, 2005

Event Additions:

August 13, 2005
Time TBA
Rally For A Cure Golf Tournament
Contact: Shannon Roberts
The Palms At Pleasure Island Golf Course, Port Arthur
Phone: 281 827-2489
E-mail: ladyfire67@excite.com
Admission: Fees TBA. Confirmation needed by 8/1/05.
Four-person scramble/best ball. Prizes for closest to the pin, 1st & 2nd and longest drive. Bring your own team or we can put you on one. All proceeds go to The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
Annual. Est. 2004.


August 19, 2005
Aug. 19 - 21
Cajun French Music Association Music Awards
Contact: Gene Breaux, national pres.
Blackham Coliseum and the Heymann Auditorium, Lafayette
Phone: 409 736-3785, 409 736-3782 or 409 722-9996
E-mail: gjbreauz@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.cajunfrenchmusic.org/chapters/goldentriangle.htm
Event is a music awards ceremony. Musicians are awarded for the song of the year, male vocalist and female vocalist of the year and best CD of the year. Additional awards are bestowed for contribution for service of the culture and music.
The Cajun French Music Association of Louisiana, Inc. sponsors.
Annual. 3rd weekend in August


September 17, 2005
8 p.m.
Lyle Lovett and his Large Band concert
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org
Admission:


October 08, 2005
Time TBA
Trail Ride
Contact: Carolyn or Cinda
Location: TBA
Phone: 337 775-5046 or 337 569-2359
E-mail: dgaudet@gt.rr.com (Dan Gaudet)
Web: www.sabinepasslighthouse.org
Admission: TBA
A Trail Ride will be held in conjunction with the organization's annual festival scheduled for Oct 8 2005. The ride will cover approximately 25 miles in the Johnson Bayou, La. area including a ride along the beach. Friday night accommodations are available. Trail groups or individuals welcome.
The Cameron Preservation Alliance - Sabine Pass Lighthouse, Inc. sponsors.
Annual.


October 20, 2005
Oct. 20 - 23, Time TBA
Swing Out Civic Club trip
Contact: Mildred Lemell
Bus location TBA
Phone: 409 351-5816
E-mail: MLemell@WOODFOREST.com
Web:
Admission: $350 per person or $475 per couple. All participants must be 21 years or older. Space is limited.
A charter bus trip for 4 days and 3 nights with accommodations at the Doubletree Galleria All Suite, Atlanta, Ga.
The club's dance lesson profits benefit scholarship programs and serve the needs of the elderly across the Golden Triangle area. The non-profit club strives to be a place where anyone with a sincere need is assisted based on funds availability and proof of need.
Annual


February 10, 2006
8 p.m.
The Golden Dragon Chinese Acrobats performance
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org
Admission:


February 28, 2006
Date and Time TBA
Cajun French Music Association Mardi Gras Ball
Contact: Sidney Leblanc
Jefferson County Singles Club, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 736-3785, 409 736-3782 or 409 722-9996
E-mail: gjbreauz@sbcglobal.net (Gene Breaux, national pres.)
Web: www.cajunfrenchmusic.org/chapters/goldentriangle.htm
Event includes musical entertainment.
The Golden Triangle chapter of the Cajun French Music Association of Louisiana, Inc. sponsors.
Annual. Held before lenten season.


March 09, 2006
7 p.m.
Tony Waag's Tap City performance
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org
Admission:


April 29, 2006
8 p.m.
Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers concert
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org
Admission:

Regularly scheduled event additions

Tuesdays and Fridays
Time TBA
Swing Out Civic Club dance lessons
Contact: Mildred Lemell, public relations specialist
Holiday Inn Walden Road, in Quentin J's, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 351-5816
E-mail: MLemell@WOODFOREST.com
Admission: $5 cover charge for lessons and after dance party.
Dance lesson profits benefit scholarship programs and serve the needs of the elderly across the Golden Triangle area. The non-profit club strives to be a place where anyone with a sincere need is assisted based on funds availability and proof of need.

Sunday, July 24, 2005

Update: July 24, 2005

Event Additions:

July 27, 2005
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
LC-M Back To School Immunization Clinic
Contact: Susan Bayliss, director of health services
Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School Gym, 7327 Hwy 87 North, Orange TX 77632
Phone: 409 886-5821 ext. 1170
E-mail: sbayliss@esc5.net
Web: www.lcmcisd.org
Admission: $10 per visit and the clinic is open to anyone in Orange County who needs immunizations.
Nurses from the UTMB clinic will administer immunizations required for admission to school.
Annual.

July 29, 2005
1 p.m.
Ethics Workshop
Family Service Center of Port Arthur, 3747 Doctor's Dr., Port Arthur
Phone: 877-385-3347 or 409 983-4591 (location)
E-mail: kristiv@gtbizclass.com
Web: www.presbies.org/samaritan.html
Admission: $50. Registration required.
Three CEU hours offered for attending this workshop.
Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas presents.

July 30, 2005
8 a.m.
Church youth benefit car wash
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, 1165 Interstate 10 E, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 466-5026 or 409 832-0883 (location)
Admission: Cars are $5, trucks and SUV's are $10, detailing done on request.
The Youth Department of Pilgrim Baptist Church sponsors.

July 30, 2005
11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Battle of the Bands 2005
Boys Haven, 3655 N. Major Dr, Beaumont TX 77713
Phone: 409 656-5128 or 409 866-2400 (location)
E-mail: info@TexasMusicNetwork.net
Web: www.texasmusicnetwork.net
Admission: Day passes are $5.
The best bands perform to win $500 and the center stage at the 9/11 Music Festival. A panel of judges officiates, but fans determine the winner.
Bands start 45 minutes apart in this order: Chrism, Free For All, The Methods, True Story, Jack in the Pulpit, Remnant, 9 Paces West, Given, F.A.B.L.E.D., The Red Airplanes, Speaker, Not Afraid, Remembering December.
Boys' Haven and David Bellow of Texas Music Network present.
Annual.

August 05, 2005
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
QPR Training for Suicide Prevention
Contact: Patty Williams
Minnie Rogers Juvenile Justice Center, 5326 Highway 69 South, Beaumont TX 77705
Phone: 409 790-1595
E-mail: mentalhealthcg@hotmail.com
Web: www.rapesuicidebeaumont.org
Admission: $5 per person. Registration required.
Learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, know how to offer hope and know how to get help and save a life through the Question, Persuade and Refer process.

August 13, 2005
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Masonic Lodge Community Family and Friend's Day Picnic
Contact:
Pride of Beaumont Masonic Lodge No. 291, 3025 South 5th St (at Washington Blvd), Beaumont
Phone: 409 842-2431
Web: www.grandlodgeoftexas.org
Admission: Donations gladly accepted.
Event features plenty of music, food, games, prizes and free school supplies. Bring chairs, ice chests, tents, etc.

August 24, 2005
11:30 a.m.
Southeast Texas Suicide Prevention Coalition
Contact: Patty Williams
Entergy Plaza Cafe, 350 Pine St., Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 790-1595
E-mail: mentalhealthcg@hotmail.com
Web: www.rapesuicidebeaumont.org
Be apart of a group of individuals, organizations, and professionals to work to destigmatize suicide and educate the public about prevention.

August 30, 2005
6 p.m.
Communities In Schools "No Chicken Roast" Fundraiser
Contact: Patty Williams
Harvest Club, 2600 Gulf Street (at Fairgrounds), Beaumont TX 77703
Phone: 409 832-1146
*E-mail: mentalhealthcg@hotmail.com
Admission: Call for ticket and sponsorship prices.
‘No Chicken Roast’ honors The 3 Amigos-- Paula ‘Torchy’ Salter, Melanie Dishman, and Albert Nolen. Event benefits Communities In Schools Southeast Texas, Inc. in its mission to keep at-risk youth in school and give them a better chance of being successful in life.
Annual. Est. 2000.

September 10, 2005
8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
9/11 Music Festival
Ford Park, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont 77705
Phone: 409 656-5128
E-mail: info@TexasMusicNetwork.net
Web: www.texasmusicnetwork.net
Admission: Day passes are $20.
Event features 45 bands, 4 stages, food booths and games. Stages include Main, Hard rock / Metal, Alternative Rock and Contemporary Rock / Worship.
David Bellow of Texas Music Network presents.
Annual.

September 21, 2005
7 a.m.
See You At The Pole 2005
Contact: Local youth ministers
Local High Schools
Web: www.syatp.com
Admission: Free.
Christian youth rally at high schools to include religion on educational campuses.
Beginning in 2006, the “official” date will be the fourth Wednesday of September (September 26, 2006). The change is being made so that students locally have more time to organize See You at the Pole after their school year begins.
Annual.

September 24, 2005
8 a.m.
Casas for CASA 5K Run / W.A.L.K.
Contact: CASA of Southeast Texas
Entergy's Edison Plaza, downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-2272
E-mail: casastlm@swbell.net
Web: www.texascasa.org
Annual

September 24, 2005
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wild Birds Unlimited Summit
Contact:
Sabine Pass Battlegrounds at Sabine Pass
Phone: 409 347-3500
E-mail:
Web: www.wbu.com
Admission: Refreshments are served, but please bring a picnic lunch.
Celebrate our area resources and wildlife. Event features speakers from Texas Parks and Wildlife, Sea Rim Park Association, Audobon Society and others. Activities include Wildlife Walk auction, drawings and games.
Wild Birds Unlimited of Beaumont sponsors.

September 24, 2005
Sep. 24 – Oct 1
Casas for CASA playhouse fundraiser
Contact: CASA of Southeast Texas
Parkdale Mall, Hwy 69 (at Dowlen Road), Beaumont and Port Arthur Wal-Mart, Hwy 69, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 832-2272
E-mail: casastlm@swbell.net
Web: www.texascasa.org
Casas for CASA fundraiser displays six playhouses at Parkdale Mall, Beaumont and the Port Arthur Wal-Mart. Raffle tickets are sold for the entire week at both locations to win the playhouses.
The raffle drawing for these houses takes place at Parkdale Mall, Hwy 69 (at Dowlen Road), Beaumont TX on Saturday, October 1st.
Annual

October 01, 2005
Time TBA
Casas for CASA playhouse drawing
Contact: CASA of Southeast Texas
Parkdale Mall, Hwy 69 (at Dowlen Road), Beaumont and Port Arthur Wal-Mart, Hwy 69, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 832-2272
E-mail: casastlm@swbell.net
Web: www.texascasa.org
Annual

October 31, 2005
6 p.m.
Jake's Haunted House 2005
62nd Street, Port Acres, Texas
Haunted House features three decorated rooms, strobe lights, a cobwebs galore. Also included is our “Black-Out Room,” where victims are in the dark and are feeling around for gross body parts. This is the only haunted house in the Golden Triangle where "Ya get a scare and candy too.”
No other information known.
Annual.

September 26, 2006
7 a.m.
See You At The Pole 2005
Contact: Local youth ministers
Local High Schools
Web: www.syatp.com
Admission: Free.
Christian youth rally at high schools to include religion on educational campuses.
Beginning in 2006, the “official” date will be the fourth Wednesday of September (September 26, 2006). The change is being made so that students locally have more time to organize See You at the Pole after their school year begins.
Annual. 4th Wednesday of September.


Regularly scheduled event additions

1st and 3rd Tuesday
7 p.m.
Lumberton Lion's Club
Contact: Don Burnett
Lumberton Library, 130 East Chance Cut-off, Lumberton TX
Phone: 409 755-4401
E-mail: Web mail
Web: district2s1.org

2nd Tuesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Golden Triangle Funny Bones Clown Alley meeting
Contact: Tana 'Trip' Fillingame
Ridgewood Retirement Center, Interstate 10 feeder road near 11th Street, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 769-9725
E-mail: Talk2Tana@aol.com
Web: www.clownsofamerica.org
Admission: Those interested are welcome to visit several times before joining. Full membership is $20 annually and membership in Clowns of America International (which also has annual dues). We also have associate membership that does not require membership in COAI.
Golden Triangle Funny Bones Clown Alley is affliated with the Clowns of America International. We are a new local alley formed group of professional and volunteer clowns who supporting the art of clowning.
We meet to encourage each other and share clowning ideas and techniques to further the art. We are open to anyone interested in clowning. Every area church could use a gospel clown in their congregation to entertain their own children's activities.

2nd Tuesday
7 p.m
Lumberton Volunteer Emergency Medical Services
Contact: Wendy Lutz
Central Fire Station, Lumberton TX
Phone: 409 751-3900
E-mail: info@lumbertonfirerescue.org
Web: www.lumbertonfirerescue.org

2nd Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Lumberton Masonic Lodge # 1430
Contact: Clayton Caywood
Lodge Hall, East Chance, Lumberton TX
Phone: 409 755-2643
Web: www.grandlodgeoftexas.org

3rd and 1st Tuesday
7 p.m.
Lumberton Lion's Club
Contact: Don Burnett
Lumberton Library, 130 East Chance Cut-off, Lumberton TX
Phone: 409 755-4401
E-mail: Web mail
Web: district2s1.org

3rd Monday
6 p.m
Lumberton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
Contact: TBD
South Fire Station, Lumberton TX
Phone: 409 751-3900
E-mail: jtumbleson@lumbertonfirerescue.org (Joe Tumbleson, ESD secretary)
Web: www.lumbertonfirerescue.org

4th Tuesday
7 p.m.
Lumberton Civic Women's League
Contact: Brandie Grass
Caring Hearts Facility, 931 S. Main, Lumberton TX
Phone: 409 755-7338
E-mail: BHGrass@yahoo.com

Tuesdays
7 p.m.
Lumberton Volunteer Fire-Rescue Services
Contact: TBD
Central Fire Station, Lumberton TX
Phone: 409 755-6031
E-mail: info@lumbertonfirerescue.org
Web: www.lumbertonfirerescue.org

Saturday, July 23, 2005

Update: July 23, 2005

This blog now has one year's worth of known information posted. Additionally, all monthly event posts are coded and interactive.

New Posts:

June 2006

Regularly scheduled event addition:

1st Fri.
Time TBA
Golden Triangle Cajun French Music Association meeting
Contact: Sidney Leblanc
American Legion Hall, 922 Nederland Avenue, Nederland TX
Phone: 409 736-3785, 409 736-3782 or 409 722-9996
E-mail: gjbreauz@sbcglobal.net (Gene Breaux, national pres.)
Web: www.cajunfrenchmusic.org


Event Additions:

March 07, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Lamarissimo Jazz Bands performances
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 880-8144
Web: www.lamar.edu
Annual.

April 01, 2006
Time TBA
"Guys, Dolls & Spicy Meatballs" dinner performance
Contact: Linda Trahan, marketing, or Flora Jean Boothe
Location TBA
Phone: 409 735-6079, 409 727-7870 or 409 835-5860.
E-mail: ltrahan2@gt.rr.com
Web: users.eonet.net/greatersabine/
Admission: TBA
Greater Sabine Chorus, The Harmony Exporters (Men's group) and the youth of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Nederland perform a combined dinner show. The youth cook and serve spaghetti and meatballs with the trimmings while the Guys and Dolls sing.
Annual. Est. 2002

April 30, 2006
Date and Time TBA
Mercado Days Festival
Contact: Sabrina Vroorman
Proctor Street Pavilion, downtown Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-4006
E-mail: info@sethcec.org
Web: www.sethcec.org
Event features multi-cultural experiences deigned to promote and preserve the Hispanic culture. Festival offers food, arts & crafts, entertainment and other activities.
Southeast Texas Hispanic Cultural & Education Center, Inc. sponsors.
Annual.

April 30, 2006
Date and Time TBA
Neches River Festival & Parade
701 Main Street (behind the Civic Center), Beaumont, Texas 77701
Phone: 409 835-2443
Festivities include a parade and more. The queen's coronation is 7 p.m. at the Julie Rogers Theatre.
Annual.

April 30, 2006
Date and Time TBA
The Spindletop/Lamar University Film Festival
Contact: Chris Castillo
Lamar University Theatre / Art Studio Inc /Tinseltown
Phone: 409 880-7222 or 409 880-8490
E-mail: castillojc@hal.lamar.edu
Web: www.spinfest.org
Admission: Attendance is limited. Entry fee for the festival is $15 for students, $20 for others.
Event features high school, college and professional filmmakers participating in an annual film and video competition. Cash prizes given to the best high school film and college film entries.
Opening party , workshops and screenings at 8:30 a.m. April 16 at Lamar’s University Theatre, with evening screenings at 7 p.m. Saturday in the theatre. Sunday screenings are scheduled from 12:30 - 5 p.m. at Tinseltown.
South East Texas Arts Council sponsors.
Annual.

May 01, 2006
Beltane / May Day
The Pagan crossquarter festival celebrates the arrival of new growth and the return of fertility.Occurs on May 1. It is commonly known as May Day.
See Wiccan holy days.
Annual. Same date each year.

May 01, 2006
May Day-Labor Day
The Commonwealth of Independent States and most of Europe and Latin America observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

May 03, 2006
Cruces (Mexican)
Annual. Same date each year.

May 04, 2006
St. Monica's Day (Irish)
Annual. Same date each year.

May 05, 2006
Children's Day
Japan and Korea observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

May 05, 2006
Cinco de Mayo
Also called Victory of General Zaragosa Day.
Mexico observes.
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Celebrates the victory of the Mexican army over the French.
Annual. Same date each year.

May 05, 2006
Liberation Day in The Netherlands
Annual. Same date each year.

May 06, 2006
May 6 - 7, Times TBA
Port Neches Riverfest
Port Neches Waterfront Park, Grigsby Ave., Port Neches
Phone: 409 722-1170 or 409 722-9154
E-mail: pnriverfest@aol.com
Web: www.portnecheschamber.com
Admission: Free.
Event features Thunder on the Neches sport boat races, entertainment, carnival, food, craft vendors, talent show and pet show.
Other features include fireworks display, arts & crafts, flea market, "Best Burger" cook-off, horseshoe tournament, 3-on-3 basketball tournament and antique/classic car show.
Annual.


Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise

Nathan Worthy (No. 7, left) tries to hold a lead during the "Thunder on the Neches" SST 120 class tunnel boat races.


May 06, 2006
May 6 - 7, Times TBA
Spring Garden Tour
Beaumont Botanical Gardens, 6088 Babe Zaharias Dr., Beaumont TX 77705
Phone: 409 842-3135
Web site: www.beaumontbotanicalgardens.com
Annual.

May 07, 2006
Time TBA
Port Neches Riverfest continues


Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise

Jeremy Faas (No. 76, left) of Needville, Texas has a near collision with Wayne Barber (No. 0, right) of Port Neches during the "Thunder on the Neches" super stock tri hull races at RiverFest in Port Neches on Saturday, May 7, 2005.


May 08, 2006
V-E Day in Europe
Annual. Same date each year.

May 09, 2006
Victory over Fascism Day
The Commonwealth of Independent States observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

May 12, 2006
St. Pancra's day
Patron saint of children.
Annual. Same date each year.

May 13, 2006
Our Lady of Fatima Day
Annual. Same date each year.

May 14, 2006
Independence Day in Paraguay
Annual. Same date each year.

May 25, 2006
Celebration of the Tao (Japanese)
Annual. Same date each year.

May 30, 2006
Memorial Day (traditional)
Annual. Same date each year.

May 31, 2006
Republic Day in South Africa
Annual. Same date each year.

May 31, 2006
Date and Time TBA
Cajun Celebration
Contact: Sidney Leblanc
Jefferson County Singles Club, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 736-3785, 409 736-3782 or 409 722-9996
E-mail: gjbreauz@sbcglobal.net (Gene Breaux, national pres.)
Web: www.cajunfrenchmusic.org/chapters/goldentriangle.htm
Event includes musical entertainment.
Golden Triangle Cajun French Music Association sponsors.
Annual.

May 31, 2006
Date and Time TBA
Salt Water Anglers League Fishing Rodeo
Contact: Stan Armstrong
Headquaters on Pleasure Island, Port Arthur / Lake Sabine
Phone: 409 722-0865 or 409 735-4488
E-mail: boatramp@suzuki.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com/index.cfm
Event features gulf and bluewater fishing tournament with prizes, a boat and recreation show and street dance.
Annual.

June 02, 2006
Founding of the Republic Day in Italy
Annual. Same date each year.

June 05, 2006
Constitution Day in Denmark
Annual. Same date each year.

June 05, 2006
World Environment Day
U.N. member nations observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

June 06, 2006
Flag Day in Sweden
Annual. Same date each year.

June 06, 2006
Memorial Day in Korea
Annual. Same date each year.

June 08, 2006
Muhammad's Birthday
Indonesia observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

June 10, 2006
June 10 - July 7
Celtic Tree Month of Oak begins
Learn more
Annual. Same dates each year based on the druidic lunar calendar.

June 10, 2006
Portugal Day
Portugal observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

June 12, 2006
Independence Day in the Philippines
Annual. Same date each year.

June 12, 2006
Republic Day in the Commonwealth of Independent States
Annual. Same date each year.

June 14, 2006
Flag Day
U.S.A.
Annual. Same date each year.

June 16, 2006
Soweto Day
U.N. member nations observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

June 19, 2006
Juneteenth / Emancipation Day (Texas)
State holiday in Texas.
Emancipation Celebration: Juneteenth Activities
Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves January 1, 1863.
Unfortunately, Texas slaves were still hard at work in the fields over two years later when Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston to spread the news.
This event is celebrated annually with pageants, parades, carnivals and sporting events.
Annual. Same date each year.

June 19, 2006
Time TBA
Juneteenth Celebration
Contact: Amos J Evans
Downtown Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-7768
Family, community and cultural celebration. Event includes pageants, art, exhibits, lectures, parade, park activities and church services.
Annual.

June 20, 2006
Flag Day in Argentina
Annual. Same date each year.

June 24, 2006
St. Jean Day
Quebec
Annual. Same date each year

June 29, 2006
Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Italy, Peru, Spain, Vatican City, and Venezuela observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

June 30, 2006
Date TBA at 5:30 p.m.
Gulf Coast Jam
Contact: Don Ball
Logan Music Park, Pleasure Island OR Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8801 or 409 722-3699
E-mail: triangleconcert@webtv.net or pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
The Jam highlights music of the Golden Triangle and Gulf Coast area.
It features live performances by area blues artists, with nationally known headliners
Annual.

June 30, 2006
Date and Time TBA
Children's Miracle Network Telethon
Contact: Emily Sonier
Parkdale Mall, Beaumont
Phone: 409 983-5065
Web site: www.cmn.org
Fund raising telethon benefits handicapped children.
Annual, Est. 1988.


Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise

VaShayla LaFleur poses for a portrait with some of her daily medications at her home in Beaumont on Tuesday, May 31, 2005. LaFleur has sickle cell anemia and was formerly chosen as a Miracle Child by the Children's Miracle Network.

July 04, 2006
5 p.m.
Independence Day Celebration
Contact: Stephanie Molina
Riverfront Park, Downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-3749
E-mail: smolina@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumontcvb.com
Admission: Free.
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the food and music. Foods such as barbecue, boudain, hot dogs, pork kabobs, funnel cakes, cotton candy, popcorn, snow cones, and ice cream will be available along with cool beverages. Food and drinks will be availab
Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with "Jazz Innovators." The Symphony of Southeast Texas will perform a program. During the "The Star Spangled Banner" the 80th Flying Training Wing of Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls will perform a flyover with two AT-38B aircraf
The evening concludes with a fireworks display accompanied by patriotic music.
The City of Beaumont sponsors.

Annual.

Beaumont residents and guests watch the city's fireworks display from both Riverfront Park and the Neches River on Monday, July 4, 2005.

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise


July 04, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Independence Day Celebration
Contact: Bobby Summers or Carol Wommack
Carl Parker Center, Lamar State College - Port Arthur Campus, 1800 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 984-6342 or 409 984-6101
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com/july.cfm
Parking is available around the Parker Center, the Lamar Lecture Hall and the new Performing Arts Center.
Features chorus groups, patriotic music and fireworks.
The fireworks display will begin around 9 p.m.
Everyone is encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs, soft drinks and a picnic meal. No alcohol is permitted on the Lamar-Port Arthur campus.
Annual, Est. 1999

July 31, 2006
Date TBA at 9 a.m.
Tae Kwon Do Plus competition
Contact: Wayne Mathews
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 724-6668
E-mail: tplus@gt.rr.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
Annual.

July 31, 2006
Date and Time TBA
ArtSmart Summer Art Camp for Kids
Texas Artists Museum, 3501 Cultural Center Dr., Port Arthur TX 77642
Phone: 409 983-4881
E-mail: info@art-tams.com
Web: art-tams.com or www.texasartistsmuseum.org
Camp teaches arts and culture from various countries and fine art techniques to kids ages 6 to 13.

July 31, 2006
Date TBA at 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Boys Haven Crawfish Festival
Contact: Janel Seeley
Beaumont Fair Park on Gulf Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 866-2400
E-mail: janel@boyshaven.com
Web: www.boyshaven.com
Admission: $3 and parking is $2.
Event features 500 pounds of crawfish cooked at one time with 7,000 to 8,000 prepared during the day, crawfish cook-off, children's activities, car show, live music and more. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
The event is the group’s largest fund raiser of the year.
Annual. Est. 1988.


Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise

Crawfish wait to be eaten.

Update: July 23, 2005

Event Additions:

July 23, 2005
5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
TASI Non-Stop GrooveFest Benefiting The Art Studio, Inc.
Contact: Greg
The Art Studio, 720 Franklin St., Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-5393
E-mail: gregb@artstudio.org
Web site: www.artstudio.org
Admission: $10 donation at the door with all proceeds funding Art Studio programs. Donation price includes unlimited keg beer for those 21 years or older with valid I.D.
Scheduled performers include Jason Knox (5 to 5:30 p.m.), Matt Harlan (5:40 to 6:10 p.m.), Ryan Gist Band (6:30 to 7:20 p.m.), Toast and the Family Jam (7:40 to 8:30 p.m.).
Special performers include Stoic (8:50 to 9:40 p.m.), Longtooth (10 to 10:40 p.m.), Molly Maguires (11 to 11:40), Buffalo Blonde (Midnight to 1:30 a.m.)
Between sets D.J. Nate spins tunes. This is a rain or shine event.
Annual


© Mark M. Hancock

Pete Churton plays guitar during a Buffalo Blonde concert at the Logon C@fe in Beaumont on Saturday, May 14, 2005.


July 28, 2005
July 28 - 30
Texas Association for Activity Professionals (TAAP) Annual Education Conference
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Greater Sabine Area Activity Directors and Social Worker Association hosts.
Annual

August 01, 2005
3 to 5 p.m.
Nederland Art Guild Meeting members only show entries accepted
Contact: Doris Webb
Texas Art Museum, 3501 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur TX
Phone: 409 729-2628, or 409 722-2950
E-mail: We4Dor@aol.com
Web: www.lonestarartguild.org/NAG_homepage.html
Annual dues are $10 per adult, $15 per couple or $5 per student.
(closed show/members only, but anyone can join to enter)
Enter painting on Aug. 1, 2005 from

August 06, 2005
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wish'n I Was Fish'n Family Series Tournament
Contact: Robert Beam
Frontier Park, Miliam, TX
318 315-0872
E-mail: tackletoledobend@yahoo.com
Web: www.tackletoledobend.com
Some of the proceeds are donated to "Get Hooked on Fishing not Drugs." Come fish and compete in many categories. Boat anglers compete together as do bank anglers.
Divisions include bass, bream, white perch, catfish and multi-species. There will also be night divisions and Big Fish Side Pots that pay cash for the big fish.
Be at the weigh station no later than 6:15 p.m. Sunday’s fishing ends at 3 pm. Night fishing kicks off at 6 p.m. Saturday night and ends 6 a.m. Sunday morning.
There will lots of cash giveaways, weekend getaways, gift certificates and much more from our generous Toledo Bend Sponsors. Kids can participate in games, contests and face painting.
Pendleton Harbor Volunteer Fire Department will provide concessions.

Toledo Bend Media Presents.

August 16, 2005
11 a.m. to noon
Lunch & Learn
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
The Best Years Senior Center, 780 South Fourth Street, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Lunch is provided for those who RSVP.
The center offers the Summer Lunch & Learn Program “Why It is Important to Follow Your Diet.”

September 10, 2005
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wish'n I Was Fish'n Family Series Tournament
Contact: Robert Beam
Frontier Park, Miliam, TX
Phone: 318 315-0872
E-mail: tackletoledobend@yahoo.com
Web: www.tackletoledobend.com
Some of the proceeds are donated to "Get Hooked on Fishing not Drugs." Come fish and compete in many categories. Boat anglers compete together as do bank anglers.
Divisions include bass, bream, white perch, catfish and multi-species. There will also be night divisions and Big Fish Side Pots that pay cash for the big fish.
Be at the weigh station no later than 6:15 p.m. Sunday’s fishing ends at 3 pm. Night fishing kicks off at 6 p.m. Saturday night and ends 6 a.m. Sunday morning.
There will lots of cash giveaways, weekend getaways, gift certificates and much more from our generous Toledo Bend Sponsors. Kids can participate in games, contests and face painting.
Pendleton Harbor Volunteer Fire Department will provide concessions.

Toledo Bend Media Presents.

September 17, 2005
9 a.m. to noon
Nederland Art Guild Meeting one-day open show entries accepted
Contact: Doris Webb
Central Mall
Phone: 409 729-2628, or 409 722-2950
E-mail: We4Dor@aol.com
Web: www.lonestarartguild.org/NAG_homepage.html
Annual dues are $10 per adult, $15 per couple or $5 per student.
Pick up paintings the same day at 4 p.m.

October 01, 2005
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wish'n I Was Fish'n Family Series Tournament
Contact: Robert Beam
Frontier Park, Miliam, TX
Phone: 318 315-0872
E-mail: tackletoledobend@yahoo.com
Web: www.tackletoledobend.com
Some of the proceeds are donated to "Get Hooked on Fishing not Drugs." Come fish and compete in many categories. Boat anglers compete together as do bank anglers.
Divisions include bass, bream, white perch, catfish and multi-species. There will also be night divisions and Big Fish Side Pots that pay cash for the big fish.
Be at the weigh station no later than 6:15 p.m. Sunday’s fishing ends at 3 pm. Night fishing kicks off at 6 p.m. Saturday night and ends 6 a.m. Sunday morning.
There will lots of cash giveaways, weekend getaways, gift certificates and much more from our generous Toledo Bend Sponsors. Kids can participate in games, contests and face painting.
Pendleton Harbor Volunteer Fire Department will provide concessions.

Toledo Bend Media Presents.

October 01, 2005
10 a.m. to noon
Nederland Art Guild Meeting open show entries accepted
Contact: Doris Webb
Port Arthur Library
Phone: 409 729-2628, or 409 722-2950
E-mail: We4Dor@aol.com
Web: www.lonestarartguild.org/NAG_homepage.html
Annual dues are $10 per adult, $15 per couple or $5 per student.

October 22, 2005
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shaffer Employee Picnic
Contact: Ruth McFadden
Beaumont Yacht Club, Beaumont TX
Phone: 936 273-5980
E-mail: RuthDMac@aol.com
20th Anniversary Reunion Picnic for ex-Shaffer Employees.
Annual. Est. 1986. Held in October.

November 06, 2005
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Michael's Mediterranean Dinner
Contact: Father Michael Pavez
St. Michael's Orthodox Christian Church (church hall), 690 N. 15th St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-4951
Web: www.antiochian.org
Admission: $12 per person.
The dinner features fine Mediterranean foods for dine-in or take-out.
Annual. Held on 1st Sunday in November

November 17, 2005
6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Garth House "Pour Les Enfants"
Contact: Marion Tanner
Garth House, 1895 McFaddin, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-9084
E-mail: mtanner@garthhouse.net
Web: www.garthhouse.net/index.html.htm
The gala fundraiser for abused children in Southeast Texas features hors d'oeuvres, a six course meal prepared by the Texas Chef's Association, wine and beer, music by Jimmy Simmons' Jazz Band as well as live and silent charity auctions by auctioneer John
Mickey Mehaffy Children's Advocacy Program, Inc. sponsors.
Annual. Held on the 3rd Thursday of November.

December 14, 2005
5 to 8 p.m.
H-E-B Feast of Sharing
Contact: Harvey Zernial by phone, Kari Short by e-mail
Beaumont Civic Center
Phone: 409 722-1369
E-mail: kshort@shortcom.com
Admission: The event is free and open to the public.
Local H-E-B stores with the support of many community leaders host a holiday meal for the public.
Annual. Est. 1992. Held on the Wednesday before to Dec. 15.

January 31, 2006
Date TBA at noon to 7 p.m.

Lobo's Industrial Show
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main St., Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 838-3435
E-mail: bmtciviccenter@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
The show lets industrial buyers and users weigh options in a short time and in one place. Save time and money by meeting new suppliers, experiencing product demonstrations and having questions answered on the spot. The show is designed to bring buyers and

January 31, 2006
Date TBA
Women's Expo 2006
Ford Park Exhibition Hall, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont, TX 77705
Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Annual.

February 10, 2006
Feb. 10 - 12

Time TBA
United Cheer national Cheer & Dance Competition
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Arena, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont, TX 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com

February 11, 2005
United Cheer national Cheer & Dance Competition continues

February 12, 2005
United Cheer national Cheer & Dance Competition continues

February 11, 2006
Time TBA
Thomas Alva Edison's 159th Birthday
Edison Museum At Edison Plaza, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 981-3089
E-mail: info@edisonmuseum.org
Web: www.edisonmuseum.org
Admission: Admission is free.
Thomas Alva Edison was born on Feb. 11, 1847. See a list of his accomplishments.
Annual.

March 03, 2006
Time TBA
Opening reception for "Protege Competition Exhibition"
Contact: Janna Fulbright
Conn Take pART Gallery, 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
Show continues from March 4 to April 2.
Annual. Est. 1988

March 18, 2006
9 a.m. to noon
Nederland Art Guild Meeting open show entries accepted
Contact: Doris Webb
Port Arthur Library
Phone: 409 729-2628, or 409 722-2950
E-mail: We4Dor@aol.com
Web: www.lonestarartguild.org/NAG_homepage.html
Annual dues are $10 per adult, $15 per couple or $5 per student.
Part of the Nederland Heritage Festival Art Show.
Pick up paintings the same day at 4 p.m.

March 18, 2006
4 p.m. (after the Heritage Festival Art Show)
Spring Lone Star Art Guild meeting
Contact: Doris Webb
City Hall, Boston Avenue
Phone: 409 729-2628, or 409 722-2950
E-mail: We4Dor@aol.com
Web: www.lonestarartguild.org/NAG_homepage.html
Annual dues are $10 per adult, $15 per couple or $5 per student.
Nederland Art Guild sponsors.

March 18, 2006
Time TBA
Rotary Taste of Gumbo
Contact: Dan Wingate
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 727-3392 or 409 982-7716
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

March 14, 2006
March 14 - 19 at Time TBA
Nederland Heritage Festival
Contact: Wanda Hollier
Boston Avenue and 17th Street, by Central Middle School, Nederland
Phone: 409 724-2269 or 409 722-0279
E-mail: nhfestival@gt.rr.com
Web: www.nederlandhf.org
Admission: Free admission. Carnival ride passports are available for a fee.
Event features live music, parade, fun run, treasure hunt, art & photography shows, crafts & collectible markets, carnival rides & games, chili cook-off, cuisine walk, golf tournament, softball tournament, washer tournament, motorcycle show, pageants, tal
Annual.

March 21, 2006
Nederland Heritage Festival continues

March 22, 2006
Nederland Heritage Festival continues

March 23, 2006
Nederland Heritage Festival continues

March 24, 2006
Nederland Heritage Festival continues

March 25, 2006
Nederland Heritage Festival continues

March 31, 2006
Date and Time TBA
Drillers Indoor Football 2006 Season starts
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Arena, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont, TX 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Annual.

March 31, 2006
Date and Time TBA
Foster Parent Association Magic Show
Contact: Weldon Grice
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 721-6463

March 31, 2006
March 31 - April 2

Time TBA
Motorcycle Rally
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Park, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont, TX 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Annual.

Thursday, July 21, 2005

Update: July 21, 2005

Post Addition:

Regularly scheduled events and meetings

Regularly scheduled events and meetings


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Tuesdays: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th last
Wednesdays: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th last
Thursdays: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th last
Fridays: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th last
Saturdays: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th last
Sundays: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th last

Mondays
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Mondays
8 to 9 a.m.
Low Impact Aerobics with Gladys Bernard
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Mondays
9 a.m. to Noon
Ceramics
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: cost depends on product and paints.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Mondays
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Knitting and Crocheting
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Mondays
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Line Dancing with Pat Barbosa
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Mondays
10 a.m.
Computer class with Pete
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Mondays and Saturdays
10 a.m.
Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble, 4155 Dowlen Road, Beaumont TX 77706
Phone: 409 898-1111
Web: www.bn.com
Admission: Free.

Mondays
Noon to 3:30 p.m.
Bridge - scheduled
Contact: Lamar Roach, Sr. or Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902 call to ensure seating
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Mondays
Noon
Port Neches Rotary Club
Pompano Club, 330 Twin City Hwy, Port Neches TX 77651
Phone: 409 722-7682 or 409 727-3111 (location)

Mondays
12:30 p.m.
Oil Painting with Rosa Latta
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: $5
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Tuesdays
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Tuesdays
9 a.m.
Quilting - Will teach
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Tuesdays
9 to 11 a.m.
Tap & Jazz
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Tuesdays
9 to 10 a.m.
Yoga
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Tuesdays
10 a.m.
Computer class with Norman
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Tuesdays
Noon
Kiwanis Club of Beaumont
Contact: Robert Runnels
MCM Elegante hotel, 2355 I-10 South, Beaumont TX
Web: www.kiwanis.org
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

Tuesdays
12:15 p.m.
Kiwanis Club of Mid-County
Contact: Robert Runnels
Meets at: Schooner Restaurant, 1404 Ithaca, Nederland TX

Address: P.O. Box 1306, Nederland TX 77627
Phone: 409 724-2510
Web: www.kiwanis.org
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

Tuesdays
12:30 to 1:30 p.m.
Golden Oldies - Volunteer Voices of Beaumont (choir) with Edra Fussleman
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Out for summer will begin in September.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Tuesdays
1 p.m.
Canasta
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Tuesdays
1 p.m.
Line Dancing with Betty Hartman "Boot Scooter's"
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Tuesdays
3 p.m.
Computer class with Norman
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Tuesdays
5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Nederland Art Guild Meeting
Contact: Doris Webb
Texas Art Museum, 3501 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur TX
Phone: 409 729-2628, or 409 722-2950
E-mail: We4Dor@aol.com
Web: www.lonestarartguild.org/NAG_homepage.html
Annual dues are $10 per adult, $15 per couple or $5 per student.
Scheduled classes have about 12 to 30 attendees and cost $4 per member, $5 for non-members to paint. A different teacher is featured each month. July and November are demo months. For these months, we don't paint, we watch.
Four shows are scheduled for the year.

Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Eating Disorder Group
Contact: Gina Hebert
4560 Bean Rd, Orange TX
Phone: 409 746-3256
E-mail: rhebert2@earthlink.net
Support group for Bulemics and anorexics of all ages. No requirements.

Tuesdays
7 p.m.
Lumberton Volunteer Fire-Rescue Services
Contact: TBD
Central Fire Station, Lumberton TX
Phone: 409 755-6031
E-mail: info@lumbertonfirerescue.org
Web: www.lumbertonfirerescue.org

Tuesdays
7 to 10 p.m.
Sing with Greater Sabine of Sweet Adelines Int.
Contact: Linda Trahan, marketing, or Flora Jean Boothe
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 23rd and Gladys, Beaumont
Phone: 409 735-6079, 409 727-7870 or 409 835-5860.
E-mail: ltrahan2@gt.rr.com
Web: users.eonet.net/greatersabine/
Ladies can learn the art of four-part harmony, barbershop style with the award-winning Greater Sabine chorus.

Tuesdays
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Anger Management Groups
Samaritan Counsleing Center
Phone: 409 983-7668 or 877-385-3347
E-mail: kristiv@gtbizclass.com
Web: www.presbies.org/samaritan.html
$5 per participant per session. Pay for first 3 groups in advance or all groups for a total of $40.00. Reservations required.

Tuesdays and Fridays
7 p.m. to midnight
Swing Out Civic Club dance lessons
Contact: Mildred Lemell, public relations specialist
Holiday Inn Walden Road, in Quentin J's, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 351-5816
E-mail: MLemell@WOODFOREST.com
Admission: $5 cover charge for lessons and after dance party.
Dance lesson profits benefit scholarship programs and serve the needs of the elderly across the Golden Triangle area. The non-profit club strives to be a place where anyone with a sincere need is assisted based on funds availability and proof of need.

Wednesdays
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Wednesdays
8 to 9 a.m.
Low Impact Aerobics with Gladys
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Wednesdays
9 to 11 a.m.
Ceramics
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Wednesdays
9 to 11:30 a.m.
Line Dancing with Pat Barbosa
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: $1
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Wednesdays
10 a.m.
Computer class with Pete
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Wednesdays (except last two weeks of December)
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Space Team Toastmasters (Clear Lake)
Contact: Allen Prescott, president
United Space Alliance Building (Civic Room), 600 Gemini Ave, Webster
Phone: 281 244-4321
Web: www.toastmasters.org
Toastmasters helps people overcome their fear of speaking, improves leadership skills and enhances communication skills in a relaxed environment.
Guests are always welcome.

Wednesdays
1 to 4 p.m.
Mexican Dominoes
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Wednesdays
5:30 p.m.
Computer class with Marian
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Wednesdays
7 p.m.
Computer class with Marian
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Thursdays
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Thursdays
9 a.m.
Jazz and Tap for new enrollees with Bea
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Thursdays
10 a.m.
Computer class with Norman
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Thursdays
Noon
Beaumont Founders Lions Club
Contact: Fred Simon, president
China Border, 3871 Stagg Drive at I-10, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 842-2552 or 409 860-5744
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.district2s1.org

Thursdays
1 to 4 p.m.
Dominoes/42 with Joe and Chee Chee Mounds
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Thursdays
1 p.m.
Line Dancing with Betty Hartman "Boot Scooter's"
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Thursdays
3 p.m.
Computer class with Norman
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Thursdays
6 to 9 p.m.
Lamar University Chess Club
Contact: Dale Daniel, adviser
2nd floor, Gray Library, Lamar University, Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-2214
E-mail: LUchessclub@yahoo.com
Anyone from Southeast Texas interested in chess is invited.

Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Eating Disorder Group
Contact: Gina Hebert
4560 Bean Rd, Orange TX
Phone: 409 746-3256
E-mail: rhebert2@earthlink.net
Support group for Bulemics and anorexics of all ages. No requirements.

Thursdays
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Orange Community Concert Band rehearsal
Contact: Robert Strickland, president
Thomen Center, 1413 N. 20th, Orange TX
Phone: 409 866-6299
E-mail: rstrickland@gt.rr.com
We are the only civic wind band in Southeast Texas. We play ceremonies and concerts throughout the Golden Triangle. All positions are open. No auditions. No dues. Bring your instrument and join us.

Fridays
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Fridays
8 to 9 a.m.
Low Impact Aerobics with Gladys
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Fridays
12:30 p.m.
Bridge
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Fridays
1 p.m.
Duplicate Bridge
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

Tuesdays and Fridays
9:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Swing Out Civic Club dance lessons
Contact: Mildred Lemell, public relations specialist
Holiday Inn Walden Road, in Quentin J's, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 351-5816
E-mail: MLemell@WOODFOREST.com
Admission: $5 cover charge for lessons and after dance party.
Dance lesson profits benefit scholarship programs and serve the needs of the elderly across the Golden Triangle area. The non-profit club strives to be a place where anyone with a sincere need is assisted based on funds availability and proof of need.

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Mondays and Saturdays
10 a.m.
Storytime at Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble, 4155 Dowlen Road, Beaumont TX 77706
Phone: 409 898-1111
Web: www.bn.com
Admission: Free.

Saturdays
7 p.m.
Veterans of Foreign Wars dance
Post 797, 710 Main Ave., Port Arthur
Phone: 409 962-3512
Admission: No cover, BYOB.

1st Monday
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1st Monday
11:30 a.m.
Golden Triangle Republican Women meeting
MCM elegante' Hotel, Beaumont

1st Monday
6 p.m.
Gold Coast Fine Arts Association meeting
2075 St. Helena St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 728-5147

1st & 3rd Monday
6:15 p.m.
Beaumont South/Forest Park Lions Club
Contact: Dewey Sterling, president
Lone Star Steak House, 6685 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont
Phone: 409 866-5869
Web: www.district2s1.org

1st Monday
7 to 8 p.m.
A.C.O.R.N. meeting
Contact: Doug Landry, president of Amelia Coalition Of Responsible Neighbors
Forest Park United Methodist Church
Phone: 409 866-5871
E-mail: bmtacorn@juno.com
Admission: Meeting is free. Donations accepted to offset facility use.
Monthly neighborhood meeting for all those interested in the Amelia area.
Anyone with a special program is encouraged to call in advance to schedule.
They also encourage political candidates to come and meet the neighbors of A.C.O.R.N.

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1st Tuesday
10 a.m.
Southeast Texas Parkinson's Support Group meeting
Sterling Pruett Activity Center, 2930 Gulf St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 899-7170

1st Tuesday
11:30 a.m.
Pioneering Women Meeting
Beaumont Club
Phone: 409 842-1577
E-mail: georgineguillory@cs.com
Members and interested members are encouraged to attend.

1st Tuesday
5:30 p.m.
Ben's Kids meeting
Cardinal Club Room, Montagne Center, Beaumont
Phone: 409 839-8778

1st Tuesday
6 p.m.
Quota International meetings
Contact: Becky Tabor
3330 Fannin, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 724-7713
E-mail: rnjustld@hotmail.com
Prospective members are invited to attend a meeting and join in our endeavor to “Shatter Silence” worldwide.

1st Tuesday
7 to 9 p.m.
Greater Beaumont Mothers of Multiples support group
Contact: Lisa
First Baptist Church of Nederland on Nederland Ave.
Phone: 409 835-3736
E-mail: pairandaspare@msn.com
Support group for mothers of twins, triplets, quads or more.

1st and 3rd Tuesday
7 p.m.
Lumberton Lion's Club
Contact: Don Burnett
Lumberton Library, 130 East Chance Cut-off, Lumberton TX
Phone: 409 755-4401
E-mail: Web mail
Web: district2s1.org

1st Tuesday
7 p.m.
Southeast Texas Genealogical and Historical Society meeting
Contact: Bill Windle
Nederland City Hall, 2400 Boston Blvd.
Phone: 409 962-3138
E-mail: BWINDLE@prodigy.net

1st Wednesday
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1st and 3rd Wednesday
7 p.m.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie meets (Beaumont # 116)
1312 Franklin Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 833-9851
Web: www.foe.com

1st Thursday
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1st and 3rd Thursday
9 a.m.
Deaf Sr. Ceramic Club
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

1st, 2nd and 4th Thursday
1 p.m.
Blind Support Group
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

1st Thursday of each month
7 p.m.
Astronomical Society of Southeast Texas meeting
Contact: Bill Christian
Odom Academy Middle School, 2550 West Virginia, Beaumont
Phone: 409 755-0736
Everyone interested in Astronomy is welcome to attend.

1st Thursday
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Caldwood Neighborhood Association Meeting
Contact: Eddie Hall Jr
First Christian Church, 5290 N. Caldwood Dr.
Phone: 409 728-1614
E-mail: eddie_halljr@yahoo.com
Caldwood Area Neighborhood (CANA) Association sponsors.

1st and 3rd Thursday
7 p.m.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary meets (Beaumont # 116)
1312 Franklin Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 833-9851
Web: www.foe.com

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1st Friday
6 to 9 p.m.
First Friday Trade Day in Groves
Contact: Kaye Jones
Lincoln Avenue, Groves
Phone: 409 963-2924
Event features trade day and entertainment.

1st Fri.
Time 6 p.m.
Golden Triangle Cajun French Music Association meeting
Contact: Sidney Leblanc
American Legion Hall, 922 Nederland Avenue, Nederland TX
Phone: 409 736-3785, 409 736-3782 or 409 722-9996
E-mail: gjbreauz@sbcglobal.net (Gene Breaux, national pres.)
Web: www.cajunfrenchmusic.org/chapters/goldentriangle.htm
Admission: $15 annually per family. Membership includes the monthly newsletter.
If the scheduled meeting time is on a holiday weekend
Meetings include a pot luck meal before the meeting at 6 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7 p.m. After the meeting participants dance and musicians jam if a full band is not available.
This is a family-oriented charitable organization. The club’s dance troupe teaches dance and the club gives scholarships to high school and college students.

1st Saturday
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1st and 3rd Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m.
Adopt an animal with Life Force - Operation Spay
Contact: Life Force
Petco, Beaumont TX on the 1st and 3rd Sat.
Phone: 409 838-0072
Web: www.lifeforceoperationspay.org
See all the cats and dogs that need a home each Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Stop by Petco the 1st and 3rd Saturday or each month or PetsMart the 2nd, 4th and 5th Saturday.
Life Force is an organization where volunteers foster animals in their home until a new home is found. Donations of food, money and pet supplies are always welcome.

2nd Monday
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2nd and 4th Monday
6:30 p.m.
Golden Triangle Toastmasters Meeting
Contact: Margaret Somers
Hebert Wellness Center
Phone: 409 861-3444
E-mail: msomers@gt.rr.com
Open to the public.
Find out about Toastmasters International and learn to increase your public speaking and leadership skills.

2nd and 4th Mondays
7 p.m.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary meets (Port Neches / Mid-County # 3743)
Contact: John Williams
2313 Nederland Ave., Port Neches TX 77651
Phone: 409 722-7902
E-mail: EAGLES3743@aol.com
Web: www.foe.com

2nd and 4th Mondays
7 p.m.
Linux Users Group meeting
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.setxlug.org
Southeast Texas Linux Users Group is dedicated to educating Southeast Texas and Southwestern Louisiana about the benefits of Linux and Open Source Software for personal and business use.
In addition to Linux and Open Source topics, meetings generally include discussion about recent events, computer gaming and the like. They also have presentations on Linux administration, programming and Open Source software alternatives to proprietary co
Southeast Texas Linux Users Group sponsors.

2nd Tuesday
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2nd Tuesday
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rebeccah Club
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Covered Dish Lunch.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

2nd Tuesday
6 to 7 p.m.
American Legion Auxiliary Post 33-monthly meeting
Contact: Monica Mireles
1320 Pennsylvania
Phone: 409 752-5001
E-mail: mmire89085@aol.com

2nd Tuesday
6:30 to 9 p.m.
Golden Triangle Funny Bones Clown Alley meeting
Contact: Tana 'Trip' Fillingame
Ridgewood Retirement Center, Interstate 10 feeder road near 11th Street, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 769-9725
E-mail: Talk2Tana@aol.com
Web: www.clownsofamerica.org
Admission: Those interested are welcome to visit several times before joining. Full membership is $20 annually and membership in Clowns of America International (which also has annual dues). We also have associate membership that does not require membership in COAI.
Golden Triangle Funny Bones Clown Alley is affiliated with the Clowns of America International. We are a new local alley formed group of professional and volunteer clowns who supporting the art of clowning.
We meet to encourage each other and share clowning ideas and techniques to further the art. We are open to anyone interested in clowning. Every area church could use a gospel clown in their congregation to entertain their own children's activities.

2nd and 4th Tuesdays
7 p.m.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie meets (Port Neches / Mid-County # 3743)
Contact: John Williams
2313 Nederland Ave., Port Neches TX 77651
Phone: 409 722-7902
E-mail: EAGLES3743@aol.com
Web: www.foe.com

2nd Tuesday
7 p.m.
Golden Triangle Writer's Guild workshop
Barnes & Noble, 4155 Dowlen Road, Beaumont TX 77706
Phone: 409 898-1111 (location)
Admission: Free.

2nd Tuesday
7 p.m
Lumberton Volunteer Emergency Medical Services
Contact: Wendy Lutz
Central Fire Station, Lumberton TX
Phone: 409 751-3900
E-mail: info@lumbertonfirerescue.org
Web: www.lumbertonfirerescue.org

2nd Tuesday
7 p.m.
Port Neches Lions Club meets
Contact: Peggy Harrison, secretary
Neches Cafe', 2002 First Street, Port Neches
Phone: 409 962-3563
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.district2s1.org

2nd Tuesdays
7 p.m.
SouthEast Texas Hike and Bike Coalition meeting
Contact: Rick Beaulieu
Jason’s Deli, 112 Gateway St, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832-1529, location phone 409 833-5914 (Jason's Deli)
E-mail: contactus@funtrails.org
Web: www.funtrails.org
No cost to attend meetings or join us on scheduled rides.
SETHBC is working to make their community a better place to live by preserving and creating open spaces. Encourages physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Wants to create new opportunities for outdoor recreation.
Wants to strengthen local economies, protect the environment, and preserve culturally and historically valuable areas.
They also promote safety both in safe riding habits and safe areas to ride.
Bicycle Sports sponsors.

2nd Tuesday
7:30 p.m.
Lumberton Masonic Lodge # 1430
Contact: Clayton Caywood
Lodge Hall, East Chance, Lumberton TX
Phone: 409 755-2643
Web: www.grandlodgeoftexas.org

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2nd & 4th Thursday
7 a.m.
Beaumont Breakfast Lions Club
Contact: Robert W. Blackburn, president
Cracker Barrel Restaurant, 5390 Walden Rd at I-10, Beaumont
Phone: 409 898-3797 or 409 892-4346
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.district2s1.org

2nd and 4th Thursday
10 a.m. to noon
Cross-Disability Peer Support Group
Contact: Clay Bradley
755 South 11th Street, Suite 101, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832-2599
E-mail: Rise@risecil.org
RISE Center for Independent Living sponsors the peer-support group for anyone with a disability. Family and friends are welcome to attend.

2nd Thursday
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Covered Dish Lunch Texas Senior Citizens
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

2nd, 1st and 4th Thursday
1 p.m.
Blind Support Group
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

2nd Thursday
7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
NAACP Regular Monthly meeting
Contact: Sam Bean, branch president, or Mildred Lemell, branch secretary,
L L Melton YMCA, Sarah St, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 842-0294
E-mail: MLemell@WOODFOREST.com
Web: www.NAACP.org
Open to the public.

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2nd Friday, Sept. - May
9:30 a.m. to noon
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)
First Baptist Church (900 Calder, downtown Beaumont)
Phone: 409 833-1426 ext. 39
Child care reservations are required by the Monday before the meeting.
Moms can take care of themselves too. MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) celebrates motherhood, meeting needs, and making connections. Moms come together to learn, share, and celebrate this important season of mothering while their children are cared for in a safe, loving environment.

2nd Friday
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
AARP No. 923
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

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2nd, 4th and 5th Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m.
Adopt an animal with Life Force - Operation Spay
Contact: Life Force
PetsMart, Beaumont TX on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sat.
Phone: 409 838-0072
Web: www.lifeforceoperationspay.org
See all the cats and dogs that need a home each Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Stop by Petco the 1st and 3rd Saturday or each month or PetsMart the 2nd, 4th and 5th Saturday.
Life Force is an organization where volunteers foster animals in their home until a new home is found. Donations of food, money and pet supplies are always welcome.

2nd Saturday of each month
Cruise Nite
Contact: P A C E Helping Hands
Rocky's RoadHouse, 2310 N. 11th. St., Beaumont

2nd Saturday of each month
Southeast Texas Bead & Ornament Society (SETBOS)
Contact: Bonnie Blackman
Possibilities, 7410 College St., Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 866-0582
E-mail: bonniebeads123@hotmail.com
Group meet to study beads, jewelry & ornaments.

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2nd Sunday
10 a.m.
HEART homeschool group meets
Contact: Caroline Breaux
Claiborne West Park (off I-10), Orange County, TX
Phone: 409 697-3664
E-mail: romans3_24@hotmail.com
Anyone who is homeschooling or thinking about homeschooling is welcome to attend.

2nd Sunday
4 to 6 p.m.
Southeast Texas Black Nurses Association
Contact: Denise Boutte
South East Texas Regional Airport/Jerry Ware Terminal
Phone: 409 983-6435
E-mail: dboutte@gt.rr.com

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3rd Monday
6 p.m
Lumberton Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary
Contact: TBD
South Fire Station, Lumberton TX
Phone: 409 751-3900
E-mail: jtumbleson@lumbertonfirerescue.org (Joe Tumbleson, ESD secretary)
Web: www.lumbertonfirerescue.org

1st & 3rd Monday
6:15 p.m.
Beaumont South/Forest Park Lions Club
Contact: Dewey Sterling, president
Lone Star Steak House, 6685 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont
Phone: 409 866-5869
Web: www.district2s1.org

3rd Monday
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
PARENTS support group meeting
Contact: Kristina Devillier
alternates between Beaumont and Nederland
Phone: 409 727-5991
E-mail: kedevillier@gt.rr.com
PARENTS is a support group for parents of children with disabilities. They educate parents to advocate for their children. They educate parents on the law protecting their child's educational rights, and they provide a network of support and friendship for parents.

3rd Tuesday
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3rd and 1st Tuesday
7 p.m.
Lumberton Lion's Club
Contact: Don Burnett
Lumberton Library, 130 East Chance Cut-off, Lumberton TX
Phone: 409 755-4401
E-mail: Web mail
Web: district2s1.org

3rd Tuesday of the month -
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Southeast Texas Stamp Club monthly meeting
Contact: Otis Barnes or Bill Windle
Mid Jefferson County Immunization Building, Viterbo Rd. (north of the Airport)
Phone: 409 962-2675 or 409 962-3138
E-mail: BWINDLE@prodigy.net
Children accompanied by a parent or 16 years old are welcomed and get free stamps and information on how to start a stamp program in their school.
Stamp circulars from the American Philatelic Society are available at 6 p.m. The meeting starts at 7 p.m.
Visitors can bring stamps to the meeting and get assistance. Bring spare stamps to distribute to area youths.

3rd Wednesday
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1st and 3rd Wednesday
7 p.m.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie meets (Beaumont # 116)
1312 Franklin Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 833-9851
Web: www.foe.com

3rd Thursday
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3rd and 1st Thursday
9 a.m.
Deaf Sr. Ceramic Club
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

3rd Thursday, Aug.-May (No Dec. meeting)
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Golden Triangle Audubon Society Meeting
Contact: Jana Whittle
Beaumont Botanical Garden Center is located at 382 Tyrrell Park Road, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 722-4193
E-mail: janafw@aol.com
Web: www.goldentriangleaudubon.org
Meetings and field trips are free. Everyone is welcome.
Refreshments are served at 6:30 p.m. The program begins at 7:15 p.m.
Meetings include a birding video and a speaker having to do with conservation and birding.

1st and 3rd Thursday
7 p.m.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary meets (Beaumont # 116)
1312 Franklin Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 833-9851
Web: www.foe.com

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3nd Friday
10 a.m. to noon
Greater Sabine Area Activity Directors and Social Worker Association
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

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Each 3rd weekend
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat and noon to 6 p.m. on Sun
Port Neches Avenue Trade Days
Contact: Mary Miller
1100 -1400 blocks of Port Neches Ave, Port Neches TX
Phone: 409 724-6166
E-mail: marym@pernet.net

3rd and 1st Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m.
Adopt an animal with Life Force - Operation Spay
Contact: Life Force
Petco, Beaumont TX on the 1st and 3rd Sat.
Phone: 409 838-0072
Web: www.lifeforceoperationspay.org
See all the cats and dogs that need a home each Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Stop by Petco the 1st and 3rd Saturday or each month or PetsMart the 2nd, 4th and 5th Saturday.
Life Force is an organization where volunteers foster animals in their home until a new home is found. Donations of food, money and pet supplies are always welcome.

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3rd Sunday
2 p.m.
Thyme for Herbs Society Meeting
Garden Center at Tyrell Park, Beaumont
Thyme for Herbs Society welcomes guests.

4th Monday
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4th and 2nd Monday
6:30 p.m.
Golden Triangle Toastmasters Meeting
Contact: Margaret Somers
Hebert Wellness Center
Phone: 409 861-3444
E-mail: msomers@gt.rr.com
Open to the public.
Find out about Toastmasters International and learn to increase your public speaking and leadership skills.

2nd and 4th Mondays
7 p.m.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary meets (Port Neches / Mid-County # 3743)
Contact: John Williams
2313 Nederland Ave., Port Neches TX 77651
Phone: 409 722-7902
E-mail: EAGLES3743@aol.com
Web: www.foe.com

4th and 2nd Mondays
7 p.m.
Linux Users Group meeting
Logon C@fe, 3805 Calder Ave., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-1529
Web: www.setxlug.org
Southeast Texas Linux Users Group is dedicated to educating Southeast Texas and Southwestern Louisiana about the benefits of Linux and Open Source Software for personal and business use.
In addition to Linux and Open Source topics, meetings generally include discussion about recent events, computer gaming and the like. They also have presentations on Linux administration, programming and Open Source software alternatives to proprietary co
Southeast Texas Linux Users Group sponsors.

4th Tuesday
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2nd and 4th Tuesdays
7 p.m.
Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie meets (Port Neches / Mid-County # 3743)
Contact: John Williams
2313 Nederland Ave., Port Neches TX 77651
Phone: 409 722-7902
E-mail: EAGLES3743@aol.com
Web: www.foe.com

4th Tuesday
7 p.m.
Lumberton Civic Women's League
Contact: Brandie Grass
Caring Hearts Facility, 931 S. Main, Lumberton TX
Phone: 409 755-7338
E-mail: BHGrass@yahoo.com

4th Thursday
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2nd & 4th Thursday
7 a.m.
Beaumont Breakfast Lions Club
Contact: Robert W. Blackburn, president
Cracker Barrel Restaurant, 5390 Walden Rd at I-10, Beaumont
Phone: 409 898-3797 or 409 892-4346
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.district2s1.org

4th, 1st and 2nd Thursday
1 p.m.
Blind Support Group
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Free.
The BYC gives senior citizens, 55 years old and older, a full range of programs. The Best Years Center was formed in 1978 and through several federal grant programs, evolved to be a multi-purpose center.
Transportation to classes at BYS Center is provided twice a week for participating patrons. Reservations are required 24 hours in advance and an application of participation must be on file. Call 838-1902 for information.

4th Saturday
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4th, 2nd and 5th Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m.
Adopt an animal with Life Force - Operation Spay
Contact: Life Force
PetsMart, Beaumont TX on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sat.
Phone: 409 838-0072
Web: www.lifeforceoperationspay.org
See all the cats and dogs that need a home each Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Stop by Petco the 1st and 3rd Saturday or each month or PetsMart the 2nd, 4th and 5th Saturday.
Life Force is an organization where volunteers foster animals in their home until a new home is found. Donations of food, money and pet supplies are always welcome.

last Saturday
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5th, 2nd and 4th Saturday
Noon to 4 p.m.
Adopt an animal with Life Force - Operation Spay
Contact: Life Force
PetsMart, Beaumont TX on the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sat.
Phone: 409 838-0072
Web: www.lifeforceoperationspay.org
See all the cats and dogs that need a home each Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Stop by Petco the 1st and 3rd Saturday or each month or PetsMart the 2nd, 4th and 5th Saturday.
Life Force is an organization where volunteers foster animals in their home until a new home is found. Donations of food, money and pet supplies are always welcome.