As everyone has probably guessed, it's best to assume all Southeast Texas scheduled events could have been cancelled. I'd highly suggest calling to confirm the events before going to the locations.
I've been posting images on my other blog and will concentrate on it until at least Nov. 15. I'll get back to this blog around then.
Many new blogs have been created since Hurricane Rita hit our area. Below are two I've learned about. If others exist, please e-mail the URLs to me.
New blogs:
Lumoto's Woes
I'm an extremely proud grandmother, and an equally proud mom. I have four felines who think they are human. My life is quite simple, and I like it that way. Retirement is my dream and tranquilty is my goal.
The Trash Palace
Author is the managing editor of news, business and photo for The Beaumont Enterprise. He's been in the newspaper business since 1985 and has worked in many Texas cities. He's run 14 marathons, plays trumpet and writes, performs, records and produces some seriously bad music.
Saturday, October 29, 2005
Saturday, October 01, 2005
October 2005 Events
*** Due to Hurricane Rita, expect most events to be canceled or postponed. ***
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October 01, 2005
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Saturday
October 01, 2005
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Humanes Society animal reunion, concert and auction
Contact: Ann Reynolds
Crockett Street Entertainment District, 200 Block of Crockett St, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 246-4629 ; 409 833-0504 or 409 722-0605
E-mail: areynolds@gt.rr.com
Web: www.petsforpeople.org/events.html
Admission:
The reunion welcomes all animals formerly adopted from the animal shelter and their new friends.
Event features bands, food, drinks, games, contests and a silent auction in a pet-friendly environment.
Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Southeast Texas.
Tyler Robbins plays with his new puppy at the Humane Society of Southeast Texas animal shelter while his girlfriend fills out adoption paperwork in Beaumont on Tuesday, August 2, 2005.
Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
October 01, 2005
Oct. 1 - Feb. 26
Javelina hunting season; (Approximately 43 counties)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
October 01, 2005
Oct. 1 - 30
Mule deer hunting season; Archery
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
October 01, 2005
Oct. 1 - 9
Pronghorn Antelope hunting season (by permit only)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
October 01, 2005
Oct. 1 - 30
Rio Grande Turkey hunting season; Archery
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
October 01, 2005
Oct. 1 - Feb. 5 and May 1 - 31
Squirrel hunting season; East Texas (51 counties)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
October 01, 2005
Oct. 1 - 30
White-tailed Deer hunting season; Archery
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
October 01, 2005
One-Act Play: Enrollment forms due.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
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
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
October 1 - 2 at 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lake Area Bird Fair
Contact: Debbie Duplichan
Lake Charles Civic Center Exhibition Hall, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 337 217-8855
E-mail: lcbirdfair@bellsouth.net
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
Admission: $2 for adults, children under 12 are free
Lake Area Bird Club presents.
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 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 01, 2005
1 p.m.
Artastic! Free Family Fun Day
Contact: Shannon Leigh Harris
The Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Proctor St, Port Arthur TX 77640
Phone: 409 984-6444, 409 984-6453 or 409 982-7000
E-mail: Shannon.Harris@lamarpa.edu
Web: www.museumofthegulfcoast.org
Admission: Free.
Held in association with the temporary Robert Rauschenberg exhibition.
Port Arthur Historical Society sponsors.
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 01, 2005
TBA in October-November
Annual Winter Migration of Monarch Butterfly
Bailey's Fish Camp, end of Lake Street, Bridge City
Phone: 409 735-4298
Last stop at Bailey's Fish Camp, end of Lake Street, before crossing Gulf of Mexico.
October 01, 2005
Armed Forces Day in Korea
Annual. Same date each year.
October 01, 2005
CavOILcade Coronation
Contact: Pam Trosclair
Memorial High School, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-1009 or 409 983-4043
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
October 01, 2005
Fall Festival
Contact: Elizabeth Street
Courthouse Square, downtown Jasper
Phone: 409 384-2762
E-mail: jaspercc@jaspercoc.org
Web: www.jaspercoc.org
Event features arts and crafts, food, live entertainment and something for everyone in the family.
Annual, Est. 1977
October 01, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues
October 01, 2005
National Day in People's Republic of China
Annual. Same date each year.
October 01, 2005
National Holiday in Nigeria
Annual. Same date each year.
October 01, 2005
"October"
Orange Community Band Fall Concert
Thomen Community Center, 1413 N 20th St, Orange
Phone: 866 835-ARTS or 409 835-2787
Web: www.setxac.org
October 01, 2005
Talon Agency Company Picnic
Contact: Linda Trevino
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 409 723-5909 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion
October 01, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features poker run, parade, rice cooking contests, antique car show, motorcycle show, talent show finals, saddle drawing as well as music by Gene Waton, Jeff Bates and Johnny Dee & Rocket 88's.
October 02, 2005
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Sunday
October 02, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues
October 02, 2005
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday
India observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
October 02, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features open longhorn, lamb and goat shows.
October 03, 2005
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Monday
October 03, 2005
Rosh Hashanah
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
The Jewish New Year; start of the Ten Days of Penitence.
The Jewish date is a tabular date, which begins at sunset and ends at sunset on the following day.
For state employees, this is an optional holiday.
Learn more
Annual. Observed on a different day according to the Jewish Calendar.
October 03, 2005
7 a.m.
LIT Truck Driving Academy
Ford Park Parking Lot, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
Web: www.fordparktx.com
October 03, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues
October 03, 2005
National Day in the Federal Republic of Germany
Annual. Same date each year.
October 03, 2005
National Foundation Day in Korea
Annual. Same date each year.
October 04, 2005
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Tuesday
October 04, 2005
First Day of Ramadan (Tabular)
Islamic 30-day festival of lights and fasting.
Annual. Observed on different dates in different places according to the Muslim lunar calendar.
The Islamic date is a tabular date, which begins at sunset and ends at sunset the following day.
October 04, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues
October 05, 2005
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Wednesday
October 05, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues
October 05, 2005
Republic Day in Portugal
Annual. Same date each year.
October 06, 2005
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Thursday
October 06, 2005
6:30 p.m.
Adams discusses "Radical Islam's Agenda in the United States" with Pachyderm Club
Contact: Joyce Hebert, president
Ninfa's Restaurant, 2830 Interstate 10 E, Beaumont TX 77703
Phone: 409 886-8539 or 409 899-9600 (location)
E-mail: pachyderms@gt.rr.com
Web: www.jeffcorp.org/pachyderm.php
The guest speaker is Texas Eagle Forum President Cathie Adams who'll give a presentation on "Radical Islam's Agenda in the United States."
Her sources include two versions of the Koran, the book "Infiltration" by Paul Sperry, and the book "Secrets of the Koran" by Don Richardson.
The South East Texas Pachyderm Club (SETPC) sponsors. The club is is an auxiliary of the Republican National Committee.
October 06, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Lamarissimo! kick off performance
Contact*: Randall Wheatley, asst. professor
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 880-8144
E-mail*: wheatleyrl@hal.lamar.edu
Web: dept.lamar.edu/cofac/mtd/index.htm
Admission: Season tickets are priced at $35 for adults and $18 for students and include admission to all five concerts.
Lamarissimo! season tickets and gift certificates for the 2005-2006 concert series are on sale at the Lamar University Department of Music, Theatre & Dance in the Lamar Music Building.
All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Julie Rogers Theatre.
This off-campus showcase for Lamar student and faculty talent opens Oct. 6 with performances by Lamar Wind Ensemble and Concert Band.
The 2005-2006 season also features Faculty Artists on Nov. 8, Holiday Choir Concert on Nov. 29, Jazz Bands on March 7, Cardinal Singers and Lamar Dance Company on April 25.
Annual series. Est. 1990
October 06, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues
October 07, 2005
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Friday
October 07, 2005
October 7 - 8
Kirby Hill House Murder Mystery Theatre
Contact: Kirby-Hill House
210 West Main Street, Kountze
Phone: 409 246-3413
E-mail: info@kirby-hillhouse.com
Web: kirby-hillhouse.com
Admission: Tickets are $50 per person by check, cash, Visa or MasterCard.
Dinner is catered and served with elegant china, silver and lace. The menu is also late 40's and includes an appetizer, soup and green salad. A main course with rolls served with wine or water, tea upon request. Following dinner is a dessert and an afte
Doors open at 6:40 p.m., curtain at 7 p.m.
October 07, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues
October 07, 2005
Oct. 7 - 8, 2005
Rayburn Oilmen Classic
Contact: Ed Snyder
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion
October 08, 2005
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Saturday
October 08, 2005
Kirby Hill House Murder Mystery Theatre continues
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 08, 2005
10 a.m.
Girls Haven Gumbo Festival
Crockett Street Entertainment District, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-6223 or 800 392-4401
Admission: Gumbo cookoff entry fee is $100. Entry must include at least 12 gallons of gumbo. No admission fee to the public.
Event features gumbo and good competition. Gumbo competes in three categories: poultry, seafood and combination. All preparation must be done on the day of the cookoff. Opens to the public around 10 a.m., judging at noon and announcements at 6 p.m. Musica
October 08, 2005
7 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Regional Banquet
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8801
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
October 08, 2005
7:30 p.m.
"Puttin' On The Glitz!" performance
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org
October 08, 2005
8 p.m.
Friends of Bob and Tom Comedy Show
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-3435 ext. 1, 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Presented by Outback Concerts.
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 availabl
The Cameron Preservation Alliance - Sabine Pass Lighthouse, Inc. sponsors.
Annual.
October 08, 2005
Oct. 8 - 9
Academy Baseball Tournament
Contact: Ford Park
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 951-5400
October 08, 2005
Oct. 8 - 9
Art in the Park Festival
Contact: Darline Zavada, Orange convention and visitors bureau director
Stark Park, downtown Orange
Phone: 409 883-1011
E-mail: cvb@orangetexas.net
Web: www.orangetexas.org
Area and regional artist gather to display, demonstrate and sell their artwork.
Event also features light blues and jazz music, and a kid's alley of hands-on activities.
Annual, Est. 2003
October 08, 2005
CavOILcade Parade, Fishing Tournament, Flea Market
Contact: Pam Trosclair
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-1009 or 409 983-4043
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
October 08, 2005
Gulf Coast National Art Competition
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
Juried show for artists throughout the United States.
Annual. Est. 1995.
October 08, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues
October 09, 2005
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Sunday
October 09, 2005
9 a.m.
Football Officials Association Golf Tournament
Contact: T.J. Welch
Tyrell Park, Beaumont
E-mail: twelch1@gt.rr.com
Web: www.beaumontfootballrefs.org
Admission: $40 per team. Registration required via e-mail.
Florida Scramble format. Guests welcome, at least one Beaumont chapter member per team.
Beaumont chapter of the Football Officials Association sponsors.
October 09, 2005
Academy Baseball Tournament continues
October 09, 2005
Art in the Park Festival continues
October 09, 2005
ESPN/BASSMaster Weekend Outdoors Series
Contact: Deb Wilkerson
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 334-272-9530 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion
October 09, 2005
Korean Alphabet Day
Korea observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
October 09, 2005
National Children's Day
Annual. Celebrated on the 2nd Sunday in October
October 09, 2005
S.E.T.X. Promotions Hispanic Concert
Contact: Rita Acuna or Eddie Cervantez
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 860-5806 or 409 727-8187
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
October 10, 2005
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Monday
October 10, 2005
Columbus Day (observed)
State Recognition Day, designated by the Texas Legislature. Federal legal public holiday.
Annual. Observed on the 2nd Monday of October.
October 10, 2005
Founding of Republic of China in Taiwan
Annual. Same date each year.
October 10, 2005
Thanksgiving Day in Canada
Annual, 2nd Monday in Oct.
October 12, 2005
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Wednesday
October 12, 2005
Yom Kippur
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Day of Atonement: a very solemn day of the year, devoted to fasting, prayer, and repentance.
The Jewish date is a tabular date, which begins at sunset on the previous evening and ends at sunset on this date.
Annual. Observed on a different day according to the Jewish Calendar.
October 12, 2005
Columbus Day
Spain and throughout Latin America observe.
Annual. Same date each year.
October 13, 2005
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Thursday
October 13, 2005
Navy Day
Annual. Same date each year.
October 13, 2005
October 13 - 23
YMBL South Texas State Fair
Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Exhibit Hall, Ag Barns and Midway, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-9991 or 409 951-5400
E-mail: ccolletti@ymbl.org
Web: www.ymbl.org/fair.htm
Young Men's Business League sponsors.
Annual, Est. 1942
October 14, 2005
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Friday
October 14, 2005
October 14 - 15 (tentative dates) at 7 p.m.
NAACP Banquet
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8801
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
October 14, 2005
Oct. 14 - 16
Fall Invitational Tournament
Contact: Lou Cappi
Beaumont
Phone: 512 863-9400
E-mail: lcappi@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.taaf.com/statetournaments.asp
Girls' 12 & Under Fast Pitch state tournament.
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation sponsors.
October 14, 2005
October 14 - 16
Harvest Festival
Heritage Village Museum, U.S. Hwy. 190 W., Woodville 75979
Phone: 409 283-2272 or 800-323-0389 (reservations)
E-mail: info@heritage-village.org
Web: www.heritage-village.org
Admission: $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12
This is the largest fall folklife festival in East Texas. It features pioneer East Texas crafts, demonstrations, people in period costume, shows of both music and dance and interesting food.
Annual, Est. 1988, held the 3rd weekend in October.
October 14, 2005
Oct. 14 - 16, 2005
Tournament of Champions
Contact: Ed Snyder
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion
October 14, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues
October 15, 2005
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Saturday
October 15, 2005
Sweetest Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Observed the 3rd Saturday in October
October 15, 2005
Oct. 15 - 16
Lesser Prairie Chicken hunting season (by permit only); Panhandle
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
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 15, 2005
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lumberton Civic Women's League Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
Contact: Brandie Grass or Kelly
Lumberton High School, 103 S. LHS Drive - Hwy 69 South, Lumberton TX 77657
Phone: 409 751-6448, 409 782-7872 or 409 923-7890 (location)
E-mail: BHGrass@yahoo.com or kellydee@sbcglobal.net
Admission: Pre-registration fee per vehicle is $15 plus a new toy. Registration at the event is $20 plus a new toy. Vendor booths are $20 plus a new toy for a 10x10 space. Toys will be given to families in need during LCWL’s Caring Hearts Christmas
Car, truck and motorcycle show will feature games, prizes, food, music and vendor booths.
Lumberton Civic Women's League sponsors.
All proceeds fund the Lumberton Civic Women’s League Scholarship fund and Caring Hearts Programs.
Annual, Est. 2003
October 15, 2005
(tentative date) at 7 p.m.
NAACP Banquet
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8801
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
October 15, 2005
Harvest Festival continues
October 15, 2005
NAACP Banquet continues
October 15, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues
October 16, 2005
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Sunday
October 16, 2005
National Boss Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Learn more
Annual. Same date each year.
October 16, 2005
Harvest Festival continues
October 16, 2005
Heritage Dinner
Chambers House, John Jay French Museum, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 898-0348
E-mail: jjfrench@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.jjfrench.com
Annual
October 16, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues
October 17, 2005
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Monday
October 17, 2005
Oct. 17 - 22, 2005
Women's BASSMasters Tour Preview-Event
Contact: Deb Wilkinson
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 334 272-9530, 409 698-2790 (location) or Jasper Chamber of Commerce at 409 384-2762
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion
October 17, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues
October 18, 2005
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Tuesday
October 18, 2005
October 18 - 23
Cal-Cam Fair
Contact: Richard F Haught
Cal-Cam Fair Grounds, 923 Lewis St. Sulphur, La.
Phone: 337 583-4084 or 800 456-7952
E-mail: aistre@visitlakecharles.org
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
Good old-fashioned country fair features livestock competitions, food booths, pageants, carnival rides, live entertainment, baked and canned goods competitions and more.
The event was named as a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society in 2003.
Cal-Cam Fair presents.
Annual, Est. 1925
October 18, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues
October 19, 2005
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Wednesday
October 19, 2005
Girls' Basketball: First day for practice.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
October 19, 2005
Ascension of Muhammad Day
Indonesia observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
October 19, 2005
Cal-Cam Fair continues
October 19, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues
October 20, 2005
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Thursday
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
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 o
Annual. Est. 2000. Trip departs on the Thursday before Halloween each year.
October 20, 2005
Cal-Cam Fair continues
October 20, 2005
Kenyatta Day
Kenya observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
October 20, 2005
Revolution Day in Guatemala
Annual. Same date each year.
October 20, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues
October 21, 2005
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Friday
October 21, 2005
12:30 p.m.
Chamber Golf Tournament
The Palms Golf Course, Nederland
Phone: 409 722-0279
E-mail: nedcofc@nederlandtx.com
Web: www.nederlandtx.com/calendar.htm
Annual
October 21, 2005
Oct 21 - 22 at 8 p.m.
Championship Bull-Riding (CBR) joins the South Texas State Fair
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, marketing manager
Ford Arena; 5115 IH-10 South; Beaumont; TX 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.CBRbull.com
Admission: Adult and children’s reserved seating tickets are $12 and $25; children aged 2 and under are free as long as they sit on someone’s lap. Each CBR ticket includes free admission to the South Texas State Fair on the day of the event. The sh
Four-time World Champion Bull Rider and president of the CBR Tuff Hedeman showcases the world’s toughest bulls versus the top contenders for the 2005 CBR world championship title. Contenders include reigning CBR world champion Austin Meier, 2000 PRCA worl
The CBR promotes high quality, professional level bull riding.
Media contact: Montica Willmschen, director of public relations, 719 378-2073 or via e-mail at Montica@CBRbull.com.
October 21, 2005
Cal-Cam Fair continues
October 21, 2005
South Texas State Fair Day: Beaumont
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm
October 21, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues
October 22, 2005
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Saturday
October 22, 2005
Oct. 22-23 at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat. and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sun.
Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta
Contact: Don Schwarzkopf
Pasadena Lake in Clear Lake Park; Pasadena TX
Phone: 866-875-8960
E-mail: info@houstondragonboat.com or media@houstondragonboat.com
Web: www.texasdragonboat.com
Admission:
Dragon Boats are elaborately decorated, 47-foot long vessels crewed by teams of 20 paddlers; one drummer and one steersperson.
The Regatta is officially sanctioned as the 2005 United States Dragon Boat Federation Central Region Championships (Central & Mountain time zones) and American Dragon Boat Association International Festival.
Corporate, community, municipal, breast cancer survivor and youth teams are recruited to participate in races. Live entertainment, arts & crafts and food round out the menu of this festival held in conjunction to the Dragon Boat races.
The American Dragon Boat Association is a volunteer organization dedicated to the promotion of friendship and education between teams and communities.
Annual. Est. 2004.
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 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.
October 22, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Symphony of Southeast Texas performance
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 892-2257, 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: sost.org
Presentation is "A Night of John Phillip Sousa."
October 22, 2005
Cal-Cam Fair continues
October 22, 2005
Ragley Heritage and Timber Festival
Ragley Historical Square, La.
Phone: 337 725-3444
E-mail: aistre@visitlakecharles.org
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
Festival presents Ragley's cultural activities and events including early settlement, town history, early family histories,
Event features craft and food booths and plenty of gospel and bluegrass music.
Each year the society has a pageant on the 3rd Saturday of September at South Beauregard School Auditorium.
Ragley Historical Society presents.
Annual, Est. 1999
October 22, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues
October 23, 2005
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Sunday
October 23, 2005
Mother-In-Law's Day
Annual. Celebrated on the 4th Sunday in October.
October 23, 2005
Cal-Cam Fair continues
October 23, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues
October 24, 2005
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Monday
October 24, 2005
United Nations Day
U.N. member nations observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
October 25, 2005
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Tuesday
October 25, 2005
Team Tennis: District certification deadline.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
October 25, 2005
Volleyball: District 4A certification deadline
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
October 25, 2005
6:30 p.m.
Ms. Sassafras Dinner & Contest
Contact: Samye Johnson, San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce
San Augustine Youth Expo Center, San Augustine TX
Phone: 936 275-3610
E-mail: info@sanaugustinetx.com
Web: www.sanaugustinetx.com
Admission: $15 per person.
Texas ladies with 50+ years “strut their stuff” for the Ms. Sassafras crown. The winner reign as Ms. Sassafras during the Sassafras Festival.
Dinner is followed by a “talent” show. Cooking is also a judged event, and contestants try to influence the judges by preparing East Texas desserts for the audience. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.
Annual. Est. 2000.
October 26, 2005
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Wednesday
October 26, 2005
Boys' Basketball: First day for practice.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
October 26, 2005
National Holiday in Australia
Annual. Same date each year.
October 27, 2005
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Thursday
October 27, 2005
Marching Band: Last day for region contests
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
1A, 2A and 4A schools.
October 27, 2005
Oct. 27 - 29
Volleyball: 4A Bi-district
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
October 27, 2005
Oct. 27 - 29, 2005
Media Bass Championship
Contact: Gordon Stauffer
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 972 222-0230 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: Gordon@mediabass.com or pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion
October 27, 2005
Oct. 27 - 29
World Championship and James Bean Memorial hog bay competitions
Contact: Robert Williams or Jimmy Mallet
Newton County Fairgrounds, Newton TX
Phone: 409 379-2631 or 409 379-2180
E-mail: newtontx@jas.net
Web: americanbaydogregistry.com
Admission: Admission: $5, children 12 and Under admitted free.
$10,000 in prize money and a drawing for a brass-plated, octagon barrel 22 magnum rifle. All dogs must be registered. ABDR officials will register dogs before each event. Bay information contact: Dale Bean 409 753-3264
Event includes representatives from several states and door prize drawings.
Newton First" Committee, Inc. sponsors
Annual. Championship Est. 2002, memorial Est. 2003.
October 28, 2005
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Friday
October 28, 2005
Oct. 28 - 29
Team Tennis: Regional tournaments.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
October 28, 2005
Oct. 28 - 30
Night of the Howling Haunted Town bike campout
Contact: Bubbles
Sawmill Town USA Motorcycle Campground, 2 miles west of Newton on Hwy 190
Rt. 3 Box 1121 Newton Texas 75966
Phone: 409 379-3851
E-mail: sawmilltownusa@inu.net
Web: www.sawmilltown.com
Admission: Friday night one night only pass, $5 per adult/teen, children under 12 years are $2. Stay all weekend $15. per adult/teen, children under 12 years are $5.
The all-weekend party is dedicated and designed by Scary Bikers, sound effects by DJ Doc.
Trophy awards include Best Costume and Scariest Bike. Event also features a scavenger hunt, run pins, camping, games, events and vendors.
Party with Scary Cricket & The Ghouls at the gate and the Church has candy for the kid’s.
Schedule includes haunting in the town from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fri., monster bike games at 2 p.m. on Sat., big bon fire Sat. night and Sunday Service.
October 28, 2005
Bridge City ISD teacher staff development day
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/
October 28, 2005
Oct. 28 - Nov. 24
Celtic Tree Month of Reed begins
Learn more
Annual. Same dates each year based on the druidic lunar calendar.
October 28, 2005
Greek National Day
Greece observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
October 28, 2005
Oct. 28 - 29
Sassafras Festival
Contact: Samye Johnson, San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce
City Wide, San Augustine TX
Phone: 936 275-3610
E-mail: info@sanaugustinetx.com
Web: www.sanaugustinetx.com
Admission: Free.
Sassafras 2005 will feature Antique Tractor & Car exhibits around our Historic Courthouse Square. Other activities include barbeque contests, arts & crafts while the food booths have moved to Sassafras Village in Mission Dolores Park.
Local historical churches and buildings are open for viewing. The downtown area bustles with amusements that include a top-ranked photo contest, historical play at the Museum Theatre and music throughout the day in all locations.
Annual. Est. 1990
October 28, 2005
Volleyball: 4A Bi-district continues
October 28, 2005
World Championship and James Bean Memorial hog bay competitions continues
October 29, 2005
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Saturday
October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - Feb. 26
Chachalaca hunting season; Cameron, Hildago, Starr, and Willacy counties
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - Dec. 21
King and Clapper Rails regular hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - Dec. 21
Moorhens (Common Gallinules) and Purple Gallinules regular hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - Feb. 26
Pheasant hunting season; Chambers, Jefferson and Liberty counties
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - Feb. 26
Quail hunting season; statewide (all counties)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - 30 and Jan. 21 -22
Rio Grande Turkey, Fall hunting season; * Special Youth Season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
* In all counties that have an open season for those species.
October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - Dec. 21
Sora and Virginia Rails regular hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - 30 and Jan. 21 - 22
White-tailed Deer hunting season; *Special youth season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
* In all counties that have an open season for those species.
October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - Feb. 12
Wilson's Snipe (Common snipe or jacksnipe) regular hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
October 29, 2005
Cross Country: District certification deadline.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
October 29, 2005
Girls' Basketball: First day for scrimmages
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
All conferences.
October 29, 2005
Marching Band: No 3A or 5A region contests.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
October 29, 2005
Volleyball: District certification deadline
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
2A, 3A and 5A schools.
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.*
October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - 30, 2005 games start at 10 a.m.
AFA Fall State Tournament
Contact: Wayne Gardovsky, national Region II director
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 979 345-6642 or 409 951-5400 (location)
E-mail: afasoftball@afaregion2.com
Web: www.texasafasoftball.com
American Fastpitch Association 18 & under tournament.
October 29, 2005
7:05 p.m.
Wildcatters vs. Mississippi ECHL hockey
Contact: Richard W. Adams, managing partner
Ford Park, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 951-5500
Web: www.wildcattershockey.com
Admission: Season tickets range from $324 to $684 per seat. $12 to $24 per seat for individual games. $4 parking for individual game ticket holders.
The Widlcatters return for their 3rd season of professional hockey in Southeast Texas. The game will be one of 12 this year against the Sea Wolves (6 home - 6 away).
October 29, 2005
Night of the Howling Haunted Town bike campout continues
October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - 30
Rockin' Beaumont Blues Festival
Contact: Ralphaella Leverett-Corbello, Information Specialist
Riverfront Park, Downtown Beaumont
Phone: 800-392-4401
E-mail: rleverett@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web site: www.beaumontcvb.com
See last year's information.
October 29, 2005
Sassafras Festival continues
October 29, 2005
Volleyball: 4A Bi-district continues
October 29, 2005
World Championship and James Bean Memorial hog bay competitions continues
October 30, 2005
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Sunday
October 30, 2005
2 a.m.
Standard time begins, daylight savings time ends
Annual.
October 30, 2005
AFA Fall State Tournament continues
October 30, 2005
Night of the Howling Haunted Town bike campout continues
October 31, 2005
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Monday
October 31, 2005
Halloween
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.
October 31, 2005
Oct. 31 - Nov. 1
Volleyball: 4A Area championships
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
October 31, 2005
Oct. 31 - Nov. 1
Volleyball: Bi-district championships
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
2A, 3A and 5A schools.
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 "Y
No other information known.
Annual.
October 31, 2005
7:30 p.m.
“OKLAHOMA!”
Contact: Amy Ehrman
707 W. Main Street, downtown Orange, Texas
Phone: 409 745-5535 or 800 828-5535
E-mail: amy@lutcher.org
Web: www.lutcher.org
Admission: Season Ticket packages are currently available and start at $73. Single ticket sales (if available) begin August 15, 2005.
¤OKLAHOMA!” was Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration and remains their most innovative. It includes such classic musical numbers as “Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin’,” “People Will Say We’re In Love,” and “The Surrey With The Fringe On Top.”
The Lutcher Theater is a privately-owned not-for-profit organization. Dates, times and performances are subject to change.
October 31, 2005
TBA October
Ghost Ride & Haunted Ship
Orange
Phone: 409 883-6387
October 31, 2005
TBA October
Go Texan Days
Orange
Phone: 409 883-0901
October 31, 2005
TBA October
Heritage House "Past Times Days"
Orange
Phone: 409 886-5395
October 31, 2005
October TBA
Homecoming Parade and Bazaar
Contact: Mertice Weeks, city secretary
Newton TX
Phone: 409 379-5061
E-mail: newtontx@jas.net
Web site: www.newton-texas.com
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