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Stephanie Molina, director of marketing for the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau, poses for a portrait at her office in Beaumont on Thursday, June 23, 2005 with some of the magazines that have written about Beaumont in the last month.
Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
Event additions:
August 09, 2005
6 p.m.
Public meeting to discuss waterfront development
Hebert Public Library, 2025 Merriman Street, Port Neches TX
Phone: 409 727-2181
Admission: Free. Public invited.
The public meeting will discuss the City of Kemah's experience with waterfront development. Kemah mayor Greg Collins and city manager Bill Kerber will talk about Kemah's project and answer questions.
August 13, 2005
1 p.m.
George Arnold book signing
Barnes & Noble, 4155 Dowlen Road, Beaumont TX 77706
Phone: 409 898-1111 (location)
E-mail: arnadillo@ctesc.net
Admission: Free.
Texas author of the children's book "Los Gatos of the CIA: Hunt for Fred-X," "Growing Up Simple" and "BestSeller."
August 14, 2005
1 p.m.
George Arnold book signing
Barnes & Noble, 4155 Dowlen Road, Beaumont TX 77706
Phone: 409 898-1111 (location)
E-mail: arnadillo@ctesc.net
Admission: Free.
Texas author of the children's book "Los Gatos of the CIA: Hunt for Fred-X," "Growing Up Simple" and "BestSeller."
August 20, 2005
2 p.m.
Rebecca Anne Freeman book signing
Barnes & Noble, 4155 Dowlen Road, Beaumont TX 77706
Phone: 409 898-1111 (location)
Admission: Free.
Freeman's book "Lost at Sea: An Enlisted Woman's Journey" details her tour of duty on the USS George Washington, the U.S. Navy's largest nuclear aircraft carrier, off the coast of Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
August 20, 2005
Aug. 20 - 21
Celtic Light Shop fund raiser for HoPeSc
Contact: Patric, Celtic Lite
2024 Kirkman Street, Lake Charles LA 70601
Phone: 337 497-0542
E-mail: pegasus12162@yahoo.com
Web: celticlights.com
House of Pagan Eclectic Spirituality Church ( HoPeSc) sponsors.
September 07, 2005
1:30 p.m.
Friends of the Port Neches Public Library annual meeting
Hebert Public Library, 2025 Merriman Street, Port Neches TX 77651
Admission: Annual membership $5 per adult, $10 family, $25 business, $100 patron (deductible).
Annual. Meeting is held on the 1st Wednesday of September.
September 10, 2005
2 p.m.
Rob Riggs book signing
Barnes & Noble, 4155 Dowlen Road, Beaumont TX 77706
Phone: 409 898-1111 (location)
Admission: Free.
Riggs is a co-author of "Weird Texas."
September 16, 2005
Sep. 16 - 18 at 3 to 8 p.m. on Fri., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sat., and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun.
Southeast Texas Sportsmen’s Expo
Media contact: Misty Sparks, Innovation Event Management
Ford Exhibit Hall, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400 or 512 358-1000 x28
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.NewCenturyProductions.com
Admission: Admission is $6 for adults; $3 for children 5 to 12 years; and free for those under 5. One admission is good for the entire weekend and parking is free.
Expo blends exhibits, live entertainment, interactive events and SE Texas food. It features products and services for hunting, fishing, outdoor living, sports and recreation equipment.
Also, The Interactive Hunting and Fishing pavilion, Snakes of Texas display, Brad Campbell's in-water retriever dog demo, indoor trout pond, paintball, rock wall, bungee jump and animal calling seminars.
The show also features the Southeast Texas Big Buck Contest and Call’em Down Duck Calling Contest with prizes in several categories. Check the website for additional details and rules.
New Century Productions presents.
Annual. Held on 3rd full weekend of September.
September 17, 2005
Southeast Texas Sportsmen's Expo continues
September 18, 2005
Southeast Texas Sportsmen's Expo continues
April 30, 2006
Heritage Day
Contact: Richard Knapik, executive director, Bay City Chamber of Commerce
Town square and old railroad depot, Bay City
Phone: 409 245-8333
baycitycc@sat.net
http://www.action2000.com/yps/clients/sample3.htm
Admission: Free
Event features a parade, historic crafts demonstrations, food booths, and live entertainment.
Demonstrations include butter churning, fling knapping, square dancing, cloggers, and ballet. Other activities include a pie eating contest, carriage rides, a wildflower exhibit, and children’s games.
Annual. Held in April.
Regularly scheduled event additions:
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 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
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
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 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 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.
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
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 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.
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
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.
Organization additions:
Anger Solutions
Contact: Ginger Wells
3800 Hwy 365 Suite 149, Port Arthur TX 77642
Phone: 409 727-5533
E-mail: gwangersolutions@aol.com
Web: angerbusters.com
Children and youth specialization in anger management.
Beaumont Breakfast Lions Club
Contact: Robert W. Blackburn, president
7195 Hurley 1105 W. Church St., Beaumont TX 77708
Phone: 409 898-3797 or 409 892-4346
E-mail: (Web mail) or maverick208@netzero.net
Web: www.district2s1.org
Beaumont Founders Lions Club
Contact: Fred Simon, president
1895 Lucille St, Beaumont TX 77705
Phone: 409 842-2552 or 409 860-5744
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.district2s1.org
Beaumont South/Forest Park Lions Club
Contact: Dewey Sterling, president
1077 Green Meadow St, Beaumont TX 77706
Phone: 409 866-5869
Web: www.district2s1.org
Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas
Contact: Michael Clayton, president
P.O. Box 2988, Beaumont TX 77704
Phone: 409 835-5348
E-mail: bureau@bbbsetexas.org
Web: 166.70.32.196/~beau/index.html
Serves the counties of Chambers, Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Newton, Orange and Tyler as well as the Bolivar Peninsula.
CASA of SE Texas
Contact: Daphne Bell
2449 Calder, Beaumont TX 77704
Phone: 409 832-2272
E-mail: casastlm@swbell.net
Web: www.texascasa.org
Community Care / Prayer Outreach
Contact: Olivia Arnold
P.O. Box 114, Port Neches TX 77651
Phone: 409 724-0163
E-mail: worship@holytrinityportneches.com
Web: www.holytrinityportneches.com
The non-profit organization serves Port Arthur, Nederland, Port Neches and Beaumont. The center is funded by local businesses, churches of all denominations and individuals who want to help the community's needy.
All CC-PO applicants are screened to meet qualifications for assistance. CC-PO works with other agencies and churches assisting people. They are not government funded, so they can minister to the total person, spiritually as well as physically. CC-PO provides 24 hour telephone prayer counseling by volunteers five days a week.
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Beaumont # 116
1312 Franklin Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 833-9851
Web: www.foe.com
Fraternal Order of Eagles, 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
Lower Neches Valley Authority
Contact: Annette Purington, PHR
7850 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont TX 77708
or P.O. Box 5117, Beaumont TX 77726-5117
Phone: 409 892-4011
E-mail: annette@lnva.net
Web: www.lnva.dst.tx.us
PATCH of Jefferson County
Contact: Bob Shields
1227 Dallas, Port Neches TX 77651
Phone: 409 727-1234
Web: www.substancetreatment.com
Alcohol Education Program for Minors
Classes available in English and Spanish.
Port Neches Lions Club
Contact: Peggy Harrison, secretary
Neches Cafe', 2002 First Street, Port Neches
Phone: 409 962-3563
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.district2s1.org
