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April 01, 2006
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Saturday
April 01, 2006
All Fools' Day
Great Britain observes.
Same tradition as U.S. "April Fools' Day.
Annual. Same date each year.
April 01, 2006
April Fool's Day
U.S. participates.
Annual. Same date each year.
April 01, 2006
4/1-30
Child Abuse Month
Annual. Same dates each year.
April 01, 2006
4/1-30
National Poetry Month
Website: www.poetrybug.com
Annual. Same dates each year.
April 01, 2006
Victory Day in Spain
Spain observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
April 01, 2006
April 1 - 30
Eastern Turkey, Spring hunting season: East Texas (43 counties)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Rio Grande and Eastern Turkey may be hunted in these counties.
April 01, 2006
April 1 - 30
Rio Grande Turkey, Spring hunting season: 1 - Turkey Bag Limit (11 counties)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
April 01, 2006
April 1 - May 14
Rio Grande Turkey, Spring hunting season: 4 - Turkey Bag Limit (153 counties)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
April 01, 2006
EJH Academics: Last day for invitational meets. First day to return invitational materials to contestants.
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
April 01, 2006
Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest entry deadline.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), Austin
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
April 01, 2006
TILF: First day to submit scholarship applications.
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
April 01, 2006
8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
March of Dimes and Relay for Life Window Wash and Link Sale
Contact: Howard L. Theriot
1810 N Major Drive; Beaumont; Texas 77713
Phone: 409 892-1111 (credit union); 800 507-5630
E-mail: howard@catchlight.com
April 01, 2006
10 a.m. to noon
March of Dimes and Relay for Life Window Wash and Link Sale
Contact: Howard L. Theriot
Mobiloil Federal Credit Union; 4285 Treadway; Beaumont Texas 77706
Phone: 409 892-1111 (credit union); 800 507-5630
E-mail: howard@catchlight.com
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 02, 2006
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Sunday
April 02, 2006
2 a.m.
Daylight savings time begins
Annual. Occurs on 1st Sunday in April at 2 a.m.
April 02, 2006
Bass-N-Bucks
Contact: David & Tricia Concienne
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: 409 727-8941, 409 727-8941 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.bassnbucks.com
April 03, 2006
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Monday
April 03, 2006
April 3 - 8
Golf: First week for district meets
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.
April 03, 2006
April 3 - 8
One-Act Play: Area meets.
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
April 03, 2006
April 3 - 4
Soccer: 4A regional semi-finals
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
April 03, 2006
April 3 - 4
Soccer: 5A regional quarterfinals
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
April 03, 2006
April 3 - 8
Tennis: First week for district meets
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.
April 03, 2006
April 3 - 8
Track & Field: First week for district meets
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, 4A and 5A schools.
April 04, 2006
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Tuesday
April 05, 2006
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Wednesday
April 05, 2006
Arbor Day in Korea
Korea observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
April 06, 2006
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Thursday
April 06, 2006
7:30 p.m.
“The Three Musketeers”
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.
The 2003 Tony Award winning “The Acting Company” presents.
The Lutcher Theater is a privately-owned not-for-profit organization. Dates, times and performances are subject to change.
April 06, 2006
Opening reception for "Everyone Needs a Hobby: Collectors and Collecting"
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
Exhibit on loan from Exhibits USA
Port Arthur Historical Society sponsors.
April 06, 2006
Van Riebeeck Day
South Africa observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
April 07, 2006
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Friday
April 07, 2006
Soccer: 5A regional semi-finals
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
April 07, 2006
Bridge City ISD teacher staff development day
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/
April 07, 2006
April 7 - 9, 2006
Cowboys on the Coast Motorcycle Rally
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Midway and Ag Barns, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
April 07, 2006
April 7 - 8. 2006
Matrix Engineering Bass Invitational
Contact: Cheryl Estes
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: 409 981-6712 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion
April 07, 2006
April 7-9, 2006
Sesame Street Live Presents "Super Grover! Ready For Action"
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission:
April 07, 2006
World Health Day in UN member nations
U.N. member nations observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
April 08, 2006
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Saturday
April 08, 2006
Buddha's Birthday
Korea and Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
April 08, 2006
April 8 - 9
ILPC: State Convention.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), Austin
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
April 08, 2006
Soccer: 4A and 5A regional playoff 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
April 08, 2006
Track & Field: 1A 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
April 08, 2006
10 a.m.
Easter Egg Hunt
Wesgroves Park
Phone: 800-876-3631
Web: www.grovescofc.com
Annual.
April 08, 2006
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Rice and Crawfest
Contact: Gwen Obert
National Oak Park, Magnolia Street, 804 South Hood Street, Alvin TX 77511
Phone: 281 585-6211 or 713 585-8662
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.alvinmanvelchamber.org
Admission: Free
The Rice and Crawfest features Cajun music, an awards show and a wide variety of entertainment. Eat crawfish, file' gumbo, boiled shrimp and other food. Also donate blood and receive a free bowl of gumbo and T-shirt.
Scheduled performers include Bayou Roux, various local performers, dancers, youth boxing, gymnasts, large craft show and a large antique auto show.
Kiwanis Club of Alvin sponsors.
Annual. Held the 2nd Saturday in April*.
April 08, 2006
Hana Matsuri (Flower Festival) in Japan
Annual. Same date each year.
April 09, 2006
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Sunday
April 09, 2006
Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day
State Recognition Day, designated by the Texas Legislature.
Annual. Same date each year.
April 09, 2006
Palm Sunday
The Sunday preceding Easter Sunday.
Annual. Occurs Sun. preceding Easter Sunday.
April 09, 2006
American Bass Anglers - District-53
Contact: Paul Henry
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
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion
April 10, 2006
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Monday
April 10, 2006
April 10 - 15
Golf: Last week for district meets
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.
April 10, 2006
April 10 - 15
Tennis: Last week for district meets
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.
April 10, 2006
April 10 - 15
Track & Field: Last week for district meets
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, 4A and 5A schools.
April 11, 2006
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Tuesday
April 12, 2006
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Wednesday
April 12, 2006
Passover
The Jewish date is a tabular date, which begins at sunset and ends at sunset on the following day.
Annual. Observed on a different day according to the Jewish Calendar.
April 12, 2006
April 13-20
Pesach Eve
Annual. Observed on a different day according to the Jewish calendar.
April 13, 2006
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Thursday
April 13, 2006
April 13 - 15
Soccer: State Tournament.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), Austin
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
April 14, 2006
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Friday
April 14, 2006
Good Friday
Federal legal public holiday.
For state employees, this is an optional holiday.
Annual. Occurs the Friday before Easter Sun.
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
Magnolia Festival
Contact: Kirbyville Chamber of Commerce
Magnolia Park, U.S. Highway 96 at Hebo Steet, Kirbyville
Phone: 409 423-5827
E-mail: kirbyvilleonline@hotmail.com
Web: www.kirbyville.org
Admission: Free.
The event begins with the opening of the carnival on the Wednesday night prior to the third weekend. The carnival runs Wednesday through Saturday, with special arm band nights and rides to suit every age group.
Events for Fri. and Sat. include arts & crafts, novelty and food vendors, parade at 10 a.m. on Sat., pet show at 1 p.m., art show and exhibit, door prizes, silent auction, and continuous entertainment in the pavilion.
The Festival is sponsored by the Magnolia Festival Committee and organized through the Kirbyville Chamber of Commerce. All proceeds are used for community development.
Annual. Held 3rd weekend in April.
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, 409 745-1202 or 409 745-3777
Admission: $3 for adults and $2 for students and seniors on April 15. After 5 p.m. April 16, admission is $8 per person. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for students and seniors on April 17.
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 14, 2006
April 14-15 (tenative)
Mercado Days
Contact: Sabrina Vrooman
Downtown Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-4006
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
Event is a celebration of the Hispanic heritage with food, music, folkloric dancers, marketplace of cultural goods and pageantry.
April 14, 2006
Pan American Day
The Americas observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
April 14, 2006
April 14 - 16, 2006
Paralyzed American Veterans Texas Roundup
Contact: Glenn Bentley
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: 800-583-5252 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion
April 14, 2006
School holiday: Beaumont ISD, Bridge City ISD
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm
April 15, 2006
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Saturday
April 15, 2006
before 11:59:59 p.m.
Federal Income Taxes Due
Annual. Tax returns must be postmarked by Midnight (11:59:59 p.m.) on 4/15 (or 4/16 if 4/15 falls on a Sun.).
April 15, 2006
Track & Field: 1A area 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
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 15, 2006
April 15 - May 12
Celtic Tree Month of Willow begins
Learn more
Annual. Same dates each year based on the druidic lunar calendar.
April 16, 2006
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Sunday
April 16, 2006
Easter Day
Annual, observed the 1st Sun. after the 1st full moon which occurs on or next after the spring equinox.
April 17, 2006
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Monday
April 17, 2006
April 17 - 22
One-Act Play: Regional meets.
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
OAP and academic regional competition shall take precedence over spring meet athletic activities.
April 17, 2006
Beaumont ISD teacher staff development day
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm
April 17, 2006
Bridge City ISD school holiday
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/
April 18, 2006
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Tuesday
April 18, 2006
11 a.m.
St. John’s Spring Festival
St. John Catholic Church, 110 East South Street, Alvin TX 77511
Phone: 281 331-3751
Annual. Held the 3rd Tuesday in April*.
April 19, 2006
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Wednesday
April 19, 2006
Declaration of Independence Day in Venezuela
Annual. Same date each year.
April 20, 2006
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Thursday
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 20, 2006
April 20 - 22 and 27 - 29, 2006
"Oliver!" performance
Contact: Orange Community Players
708 W. Division St., Orange TX 77631-0442
Phone: 409 882-9137
Web: www.ocplayers.org
Admission: Ticket prices for musicals are $15 per adult and $8 per student. Ticket prices for plays are $12 per adult and $5 per student.
April 21, 2006
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Friday
April 21, 2006
San Jacinto Day
State holiday in Texas.
Commemorates the day 4,000 Texas volunteer soldiers defeated 5,000-strong Mexican army in 18 minutes to win the independence of the Republic of Texas.
Annual. Same date each year.
April 21, 2006
April 21 - 22
Academics: Regional meets.
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
April 21, 2006
April 21 - 23 at 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fri & Sat and noon to 5 p.m. on Sun.
General Sam Houston Folklife Festival
Contact: Mike McManus, festival director
Sam Houston Memorial Museum grounds, and Pritchett Field, Sam Houston State University campus, Huntsville
Phone: 936 294-1832 or 800-289-0389
E-mail: mmcmanus100@yahoo.com
Web: www.samhouston.org
Admission: $5 per adult
Festival showcases Texas' ethnic culture, including Native American, German, Hispanic, Irish, African-American, Polish, Scottish and others. Sample ethnic food, hear music, and observe folk art demonstrations in each area.
Event celebrates the life and times of General Sam Houston with life skills demonstrations, authentic 19th-century dress and hands-on activities. Other features include music, storytellers, dancers, singers and dramatic performances.
General Sam Houston was the first president of the Republic of Texas.
Annual. Est. 1988. Held Fri - Sun on 3rd weekend in April.
April 21, 2006
April 21 - 23, 2006
Lake Sam Rayburn McDonalds Big Bass Splash
Contact: Sealy Outdoors
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: 888-698-2591 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion
Annual. Est. 1983. Held Fri - Sun on 4th weekend in April*.
April 21, 2006
April 21 - 30
Neches River Festival & Parade
Contact: Neches River Festival, Inc.
Neches River, Riverfront Park, 701 Main Street (behind the Civic Center), Beaumont, Texas 77701
Phone: 409 835-2443, 409 880-3749 or 800-392-4401
Admission: Free
Event celebrates both the Neches River and the Beaumont school students. Many activities center around educational accomplishments.
The second weekend features a downtown parade, boat show, chili cook-off, live music and other entertainment. Other activities include a costume contest, bicycle race, flower show, flotilla, and arts & crafts.
Annual. Est. 1948. Held the week after Easter.
April 22, 2006
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Saturday
April 22, 2006
Earth Day
Annual. Same date each year.
April 22, 2006
General Sam Houston Folklife Festival continues
April 22, 2006
April 22 - 23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Houston Pod Chili Cook-Off
Traders Village Parkway, Houston
Phone: 281 890-5500 or 713 535-1109
E-mail: travelmjblair@yahoo.com
Blog: chotnews.blogspot.com (Chili Hot News) Web: www.chili.org
Offers a Texas-size salute to the official state dish. Cook-off is held under the auspices of the Chili Appreciation Society International. Includes other competition cooking events, arts & crafts, music and more.
Annual. Est. 1972 Held on the 4th weekend 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 22, 2006
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
Featured performer is The Alturas Duo and Gonzalo Cortez on Pan Flute. The Symphony of Southeast Texas Chorus will also perform.
April 22, 2006
Queen Isabella Day
Spain observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
April 23, 2006
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Sunday
April 23, 2006
General Sam Houston Folklife Festival continues
April 23, 2006
Houston Pod Chili Cook-Off continues
April 23, 2006
St. George's Day
England observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
April 24, 2006
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Monday
April 24, 2006
April 24 - 29
Golf: Regional meets.
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
April 24, 2006
April 24 - 29
Tennis: Regional meets.
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
April 24, 2006
April 24 - 29
Track & Field: Regional meets.
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
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 25, 2006
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Tuesday
April 25, 2006
Softball: 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
All conferences.
April 25, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Lamarissimo! series features Cardinal Singers and Lamar Dance Company
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.
The series is an off-campus showcase for Lamar student and faculty talent.
The 2005-2006 season concludes with this performance.
Annual series. Est. 1990
April 25, 2006
ANZAC Day
Australia and New Zealand observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
April 25, 2006
Liberation Day in Italy
Annual. Same date each year.
April 26, 2006
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Wednesday
April 26, 2006
International Administrative Professionals' Day
Formerly called “Secretaries’ Day.”
Annual event occurs on the Wednesday of the last full week in April.
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 26, 2006
Union Day in Tanzania
Annual. Same date each year.
April 27, 2006
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Thursday
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, 2006
Coburn's Supply Fish Fest
Contact: Mike Smith
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: 409 835-1447 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion
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
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Friday
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
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Saturday
April 29, 2006
Softball: Bi-district 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, 4A and 5A schools.
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
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
April 29, 2006
Emperor's Birthday
Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
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
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Sunday
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.
April 30, 2006
Date TBA
Collectors and appraisal fundraiser and collectors preservation workshop
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
Port Arthur Historical Society sponsors.
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
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.
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
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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.
April 30, 2006
Queen's Birthday
The Netherlands observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
April 30, 2006
Walpurgis Night
Germany and Scandinavia observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
