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Friday, October 19, 2007
October 2007 Events
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October 01, 2007
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Monday
October 01, 2007
9:30 & 11:30 a.m.
“If You Give A Pig A Party” performance
Contact: Amy Ehrman
Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts; 707 Main Ave.; Orange TX 77630
Phone: 409 745-5535 or 800 828-5535
E-mail: lutcher@exp.net or amy@lutcher.org
Web: www.lutcher.org
Show mixes shadow puppets, bicycles, bumper cars, pillow fights, ballet and ice cream. Recommended grades: Pre-K - 3rd.
Dallas Children's Theater presents
Part of the Lutcher Theater children's series.
October 01, 2007
Armed Forces Day in Korea
Annual. Same date each year.
October 01, 2007
Ballroom Dance Instruction
Wilton P. Hebert Health and Wellness Center at CHRISTUS St. Elizabeth Hospital; 3030 North St.
Phone: 409 899-7777
Web: www.christusste.org/wellness-main.btm
Admission: Both group and private instruction is offered. Group classes $40 per person for members; $50 non-members. For private class fees; call.
October classes offer the rumba; Cha Cha; east coast swing; waltz and fox trot.
November classes offer the tango; salsa and country-western.
For schedule or to register online; go to the Web site and click on “Look What’s Happening This Month.”
October 01, 2007
10/1-2
National Day in People's Republic of China
Annual. Same date each year.
October 01, 2007
October.
National Fire Prevention Month
Annual.
October 01, 2007
National Holiday in Nigeria
Annual. Same date each year.
October 02, 2007
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Tuesday
October 02, 2007
Festival of the Guardian Spirits
Annual.
October 02, 2007
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday
India observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
October 03, 2007
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Wednesday
October 03, 2007
National Day in the Federal Republic of Germany
Annual. Same date each year.
October 03, 2007
National Foundation Day in Korea
Annual. Same date each year.
October 04, 2007
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Thursday
October 04, 2007
Animal blessing for St. Francis day
Annual.
October 05, 2007
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Friday
October 05, 2007
9 a.m.-dusk weekends Oct. 5 - Nov. 25
Texas Renaissance Festival
Festival grounds; FM 1774 between Magnolia and Plantersville
Phone: 800 458-3435
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission: Adults $21; children 5-12 $10. No pets allowed. Free parking. Camping available. Discount tickets available online.
The festival offers one-of-a-kind handcrafted items; entertainment; unique games; human-powered rides; food and more; all within a 53-acre recreated 16th century English village.
October 05, 2007
7 p.m. Fri.-Sun. Oct. 5-21; and nightly Oct. 25-31
Haunted Hotel
Sports Connection; 6755 Patillo Road off U.S. 69 Exit 3514
Phone: 409 729-3300
Web: www.thehauntedhoteltx.com
Admission: $10. Sunday admission is $7. Receive $1 off discount coupons at local merchants. Discount coupons will not be accepted on Sundays.
October 05, 2007
Republic Day in Portugal
Annual. Same date each year.
October 06, 2007
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Saturday
October 06, 2007
8 a.m. to noon
Fall Share-a-Plant
Subcourthouse Park, 500 block of Fourth St., Port Arthur
Guests bring surplus plants, bulbs and seeds to pass on, or trade for others, gardening tools and pots are also welcome. Enjoy a cup of coffee while plants are being catagorized for pick up. The city of Port Arthur will be distributing compost bins.
Port Arthur Beautification Committee sponsors.
Annual, Est 1985
October 06, 2007
Texas Renaissance Festival continues
October 06, 2007
7:30 p.m.
“Evita” performance
Contact: Amy Ehrman
Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts; 707 Main Ave.; Orange TX 77630
Phone: 409 745-5535 or 800 828-5535
E-mail: lutcher@exp.net or amy@lutcher.org
Web: www.lutcher.org
Admission: Orchestra $55; lower balcony $45; upper balcony $35
Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s musical chronicles the life of Eva Peron
Argentina’s most powerful figure.
October 06, 2007
Haunted Hotel continues
October 06, 2007
Oct. 6-14; 2007
CavOILcade Events
Contact: Pam Trosclair
Locations at Various Sites; Port Arthur; TX
Phone: 409 983-1009
The times and locations for these events vary.
Annual
October 07, 2007
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Sunday
October 07, 2007
Texas Renaissance Festival continues
October 07, 2007
Haunted Hotel continues
October 08, 2007
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Monday
October 08, 2007
Columbus Day (observed)
State Recognition Day, designated by the Texas Legislature. Federal legal public holiday.
Annual. Observed on the 2nd Monday of October.
October 08, 2007
Thanksgiving Day in Canada
Annual, 2nd Monday in Oct.
October 09, 2007
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Tuesday
October 09, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Lamarissimo: Concert Bands
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 880-8144 or 800 782-3081 extension 1
E-mail: bmtciviccenter@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
October 09, 2007
Korean Alphabet Day
Korea observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
October 09, 2007
Kruger Day
South Africa observes.
Annual. Celebrated during second week of Oct.
October 10, 2007
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Wednesday
October 10, 2007
Founding of Republic of China in Taiwan
Annual. Same date each year.
October 11, 2007
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Thursday
October 12, 2007
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Friday
October 12, 2007
Oct. 12-14 at 5-10 p.m. on Fri.; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Sat.; and noon-7 p.m. on Sun.
Greek Festival
Greek Community Center; 19th and Ball streets; Galveston
Phone: 409 762-7591
Admission: $3.
The event includes Greek food; entertainment; music; dancers; jewelry and artwork.
October 12, 2007
5:30 p.m.
YMBL South Texas State Fair opens
Ford Park; 5115 Interstate 10 South
Phone: 409 832-9991
Web: www.ymbl.org/fair.htm
Admission: Free admission immediately after opening.
Carnival Midway wristbands $25 for unlimited use on rides. Wristbands will not sold after 9 p.m.
The fair offers a carnival midway; commercial exhibitors; food booths; novelties; souvenirs; crafts; clothing; art; leather goods and jewelry.
Fair also features a children’s barnyard featuring a variety of animals in a petting zoo; a photography show; a quilt show; livestock and poultry exhibits; and live bands
Annual. Est. 1942.
October 12, 2007
Haunted Hotel continues
October 12, 2007
Columbus Day
Spain and throughout Latin America observe.
Annual. Same date each year.
October 12, 2007
Oct. 12 - 13
Trinity Valley Exposition Country Weekend
Trinity Valley Exposition Rodeo Arena; 321 FM 563 south of U.S. 90; Liberty
Phone: 936 336-7455
The event kicks off the TVE Rodeo (held Oct. 16-20). The weekend features a barbecue cook off; fiddling contest; gospel singing car show; and exhibits.
October 12, 2007
Oct. 12-21
YMBL South Texas State Fair
Ford Park; 5115 Interstate 10 South
Phone: 409 832-9991
Web: www.ymbl.org/fair.htm
Admission: Daily gate admission adults; $7; students 11-17 and seniors 65 and older $3; free for children 10 and younger. Free for police officers and firefighters with badges.
Carnival Midway wristbands $25 for unlimited use on rides. Wristbands will not sold after 9 p.m.
The fair offers a carnival midway; commercial exhibitors; food booths; novelties; souvenirs; crafts; clothing; art; leather goods and jewelry.
Fair also features a children’s barnyard featuring a variety of animals in a petting zoo; a photography show; a quilt show; livestock and poultry exhibits; and live bands
Annual. Est. 1942.
October 13, 2007
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Saturday
October 13, 2007
Assigned seating at 6:40 p.m. with complimentary wine; curtain time is 7 p.m.
"Out Of Sight . . . Out Of Murder" murder mystery theater
Kirby-Hill House Museum; 210 W. Main St.; Kountze
Phone: 409 246-8000; (866) 244-8442
E-mail: info@kirby-hillhouse.com
Web: www.kirby-hillhouse.com
Admission: Tickets $50 per person. Proceeds benefit the museum. The cast will choose the winners.
The murder mystery by Fred Carmichael will be presented in a dinner theater format by the Kirby-Hill House Players.
A formal dinner will be served between scenes. The cast will perform room by room.
Audience is encouraged to dress in late 1940s fashion.
October 13, 2007
Texas Renaissance Festival continues
October 13, 2007
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Anahuac Wildlife Expo
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge (see instructions below)
Phone: 409 267-3337 or 409 252-4311
Admission: Free. Children 17 and younger qualify for free raffle prizes.
Event includes hands-on activities and demonstrations; learn about owls; alligators; snakes; turtles; frogs and insects; monarch tagging; duck calling; outdoor safety instruction; insect exploration; tracks and scat; water monitoring; bird identification
To get to the Refuge; take Interstate 10 West to Exit 829. Go south on Texas 124 for 11 miles to FM 1985 and go west for approximately 10 miles to the main refuge entrance. Proceed 3 miles to the Visitor Information Station.
October 13, 2007
Greek Festival continues
October 13, 2007
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sallie Curtis Carnival
Sallie Curtis Elementary School; 6225 N. Circuit Drive
Phone: 409 284-2133 or 409 656-5057
Admission: Tickets 50 cents per ticket; wristbands $23 and are available at the door.
There will be a silent auction; bake sale; book sale; crafts; concessions; carnival games; water balloons; a trackless train; human bowling; electric basketball; superslide; moonwalk and other inflatables; face painting and more.
October 13, 2007
Haunted Hotel continues
October 13, 2007
7 p.m.
NAACP Banquet
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main St.
Phone: 409 842-0294
Admission: Tickets $25; tables of 8 $200.
James Payne; an attorney with the Provost; Umphrey law firm; is the guest speaker.
October 13, 2007
8 p.m.-midnight
"A Night In The Garden" Lamar State College-Orange Foundation gala
Lamar State College-Orange Student Center; 410 Front St.; Orange
Phone: 409 883-3738
Admission: Limited seating. Sponsor tables range from $400-$5;000. The $400 “Species” tables provide special seating for two and program recognition. All proceeds go to scholarships for Lamar Orange students.
The black-tie event features dinner and dancing to the Motown sounds of the Prime Time Band.
Chef David Claybar and the Old Orange Café will cater the event.
Annual.
October 13, 2007
Navy Day
Annual. Same date each year.
October 13, 2007
South Texas State Fair Kids’ Days
Ford Park; 5115 Interstate 10 South
Phone: 409 832-9991
Web: www.ymbl.org/fair.htm
Admission: Children 17 and younger will be admitted free 10 a.m.-3 p.m. All midway rides will be $1; until 3 p.m. when regular prices go into effect.
The fair offers a carnival midway; commercial exhibitors; food booths; novelties; souvenirs; crafts; clothing; art; leather goods and jewelry.
Fair also features a children’s barnyard featuring a variety of animals in a petting zoo; a photography show; a quilt show; livestock and poultry exhibits; and live bands
Annual. Est. 1942.
October 13, 2007
The Blast from the Past Dayton Rotary Car Show and Swap Meet
Woodrow Wilson Junior High School; Dayton
Phone: 936 336-7455
Event is part of the Trinity Valley Exposition Country Weekend
October 13, 2007
Trinity Valley Exposition Country Weekend continues
October 14, 2007
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Sunday
October 14, 2007
Texas Renaissance Festival continues
October 14, 2007
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Acadien/French Mass
La Maison Beausoleil; 701 Rue Beausoleil; Port Neches Park; Port Neches
Phone: 409 832-6733
The Rev. Roland Vaughn of Cameron; La.; will officiate; and Les Chanteurs Acadiens du Texas will sing hymns in French.
After the mass; the Jude Moreau Cajun Band will perform. There will be Cajun music; dancing; food and a sweet shop.
Les Acadiens du Texas sponsors
Annual.
October 14, 2007
Greek Festival continues
October 14, 2007
2-6 p.m.
Gulf Coast Cajuns Dance
VFW Hall; Texas 87 North; Orange
Phone: 409 296-4451
Admission: Tickets $5 per person.
Dance features Bubba Brown and Super Cajuns
October 14, 2007
Haunted Hotel continues
October 14, 2007
8 p.m.
Trinity Valley Exposition country dance
Trinity Valley Exposition Rodeo Arena; fairgrounds arena; 321 FM 563 south of U.S. 90; Liberty
Phone: 936 336-7455
October 14, 2007
National Children's Day
Annual. Celebrated on the 2nd Sunday in October
October 14, 2007
South Texas State Fair Senior Citizens’ Day
Ford Park; 5115 Interstate 10 South
Phone: 409 832-9991
Web: www.ymbl.org/fair.htm
Admission: Seniors 60 and older will be admitted free noon-5 p.m.
There will be free entertainment; snacks; rides and giveaways; 1-5 p.m. in the stage area.
The fair offers a carnival midway; commercial exhibitors; food booths; novelties; souvenirs; crafts; clothing; art; leather goods and jewelry.
Fair also features a children’s barnyard featuring a variety of animals in a petting zoo; a photography show; a quilt show; livestock and poultry exhibits; and live bands
Annual. Est. 1942.
October 15, 2007
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Monday
October 15, 2007
mid-Oct.
Homecoming parades
Annual. Different date each year at each school. It is dependent on football schedules.
October 15, 2007
mid-Oct.
National School Bus Safety Week
Annual. Held 4th week of Oct. (Need to confirm)
October 15, 2007
mid-Oct.
Red ribbon week
Annual.
October 15, 2007
South Texas State Fair H-E-B $1 Night
Ford Park; 5115 Interstate 10 South
Phone: 409 832-9991
Web: www.ymbl.org/fair.htm
Admission: Area H-E-B stores give customers a coupon good for $1 off gate admission and $1 rides.
The fair offers a carnival midway; commercial exhibitors; food booths; novelties; souvenirs; crafts; clothing; art; leather goods and jewelry.
Fair also features a children’s barnyard featuring a variety of animals in a petting zoo; a photography show; a quilt show; livestock and poultry exhibits; and live bands
Annual. Est. 1942.
October 16, 2007
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Tuesday
October 16, 2007
National Boss Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Learn more
Annual. Same date each year.
October 16, 2007
7-9 a.m.
CASA Grande Mexican Breakfast
Casa Ole; 1717 16th St.; Orange
Phone: 409 883-5111 or (800) 586-6548
Admission: Tickets $10 per person. Proceeds benefit CASA Advocates for Children Program.
October 16, 2007
Oct. 16-20 at 7:30 p.m.
Trinity Valley Exposition Livestock Show And Rodeo
Trinity Valley Exposition Rodeo Arena; 321 FM 563 south of U.S. 90; Liberty
Phone: 936 336-7455
Admission: Grounds fee $4 adults; students in grades 12 and under and seniors 65 and older $2. Adult rodeo tickets $8; students and seniors $5.
The Clydesdale horses open the show at 7:15 p.m. each night.
October 16, 2007
South Texas State Fair KYKR/Delta Downs Ladies Night
Ford Park; 5115 Interstate 10 South
Phone: 409 832-9991
Web: www.ymbl.org/fair.htm
Admission: Women with a coupon available from KYKR FM-95.1 will have free admission to the fair and can ride for $1 from 5 p.m. until closing.
The fair offers a carnival midway; commercial exhibitors; food booths; novelties; souvenirs; crafts; clothing; art; leather goods and jewelry.
Fair also features a children’s barnyard featuring a variety of animals in a petting zoo; a photography show; a quilt show; livestock and poultry exhibits; and live bands
Annual. Est. 1942.
October 17, 2007
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Wednesday
October 17, 2007
6:30 p.m.
Filmmaker Ken Burns Lecture
Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts; 707 West Main St.; Orange
Phone: 409 882-3097
Admission: Free.
Burns' latest documentary “The War” about World War II is currently running on PBS.
Part of the Lamar State College-Orange Distinguished Lecture Series.
October 17, 2007
Oct. 17-22
Trinity Valley Exposition Fair and Rodeo
Trinity Valley Exposition Rodeo Arena; 321 FM 563 south of U.S. 90; Liberty
Phone: 936 336-7455
Admission: Adult rodeo tickets $8; students and seniors $5.
Fair features a carnival; food booths; arts and crafts and rodeo at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 17.
October 17, 2007
Trinity Valley Exposition Livestock Show continues
October 17, 2007
South Texas State Fair Sonic Drive-In “Two-For-One” Buddy Night
Ford Park; 5115 Interstate 10 South
Phone: 409 832-9991
Web: www.ymbl.org/fair.htm
Admission: Area Sonic Drive-In stores give customers a coupon good for two-for-one admission to the fair and two-for-one rides.
When a buddy pays full price; the coupon holder rides free. Coupons may be redeemed after the Fair at Sonic Drive-In stores for special food items.
The fair offers a carnival midway; commercial exhibitors; food booths; novelties; souvenirs; crafts; clothing; art; leather goods and jewelry.
Fair also features a children’s barnyard featuring a variety of animals in a petting zoo; a photography show; a quilt show; livestock and poultry exhibits; and live bands
Annual. Est. 1942.
October 18, 2007
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Thursday
October 18, 2007
Trinity Valley Exposition Livestock Show continues
October 18, 2007
Great Horn Fair, England, honoring the horned god
Annual.
October 18, 2007
Trinity Valley Exposition Fair and Rodeo continues
October 18, 2007
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues
October 19, 2007
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Friday
October 19, 2007
Oct. 19-21 at 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Heritage Village Harvest Festival
Heritage Village Museum; U.S. 190 West in Woodville. Heritage Village Museum; U.S. 190 West in Woodville
Phone: 409 283-2272
Admission: Adults $6; children younger than 12 $3.
The festival offers pioneer skill demonstrations in blacksmithing; furniture making; spinning and quilting; entertainment; a photo contest and exhibit; bluegrass music; a buggy and wagon exhibit; Indian dancers; food and more.
Kids’ Day is Oct. 19.
October 19, 2007
Haunted Hotel continues
October 19, 2007
7 p.m.
La Dolce Vita reception and dinner
Dishman Art Museum; Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway at Lavaca Street; Lamar University campus
Phone: 409 880-8959
Admission: Tickets are $195 per person for the vintner dinner; $45 per person for the cooking demonstration and the wine pairing; or $80 for both cooking school and the wine pairing. Reservations required.
The weekend begins with a reception; silent and live auctions and a dinner at 7 p.m.
Featured chef Johnny Carrabba presents Vino Magnifico; a multi-course gourmet meal. Each course will be served with a specially selected wine.
Annual. Est. 2004
October 19, 2007
Trinity Valley Exposition Livestock Show continues
October 19, 2007
Oct. 19 and 20 at 8 p.m.
YMBL Professional Bull Rider’s Association bull ride
Ford Arena
Phone: 409 832-9991 or 409 833-7747
Web: www.ymbl.org/fair.htm
Admission: Tickets $12 and $25. Fair admission is included if tickets are purchased prior to day of show. Daily gate admission adults; $7; students 11-17 and seniors 65 and older $3; free for children 10 and younger. Free for police officers and fi
Carnival Midway wristbands $25 for unlimited use on rides. Wristbands will not sold after 9 p.m.
The fair offers a carnival midway; commercial exhibitors; food booths; novelties; souvenirs; crafts; clothing; art; leather goods and jewelry.
Fair also features a children’s barnyard featuring a variety of animals in a petting zoo; a photography show; a quilt show; livestock and poultry exhibits; and live bands
Annual. Est. 1942.
October 19, 2007
Ascension of Muhammad Day
Indonesia observes.
Annual. Same date each year.
October 19, 2007
Nederland Chamber Golf Tournament
Location TBA; most likely at Belle Oaks or The Palms on Pleasure Island
Phone: 409 722-0279
E-mail: nedcofc@nederlandtx.com
Web: www.nederlandtx.com
The times and location for this event have yet to be determined.
Nederland Chamber of Commerce sponsors.
October 19, 2007
South Texas State Fair school holiday
Ford Park; 5115 Interstate 10 South
Phone: 409 832-9991
Web: www.ymbl.org/fair.htm
Admission: Children will be admitted free noon-6 p.m. There will be a special ride price during these hours. All rides for students 17 and younger will be $1.
BISD and other local and area schools close for the day.
The fair offers a carnival midway; commercial exhibitors; food booths; novelties; souvenirs; crafts; clothing; art; leather goods and jewelry.
Fair also features a children’s barnyard featuring a variety of animals in a petting zoo; a photography show; a quilt show; livestock and poultry exhibits; and live bands
Annual. Est. 1942.
October 19, 2007
Trinity Valley Exposition Fair and Rodeo continues
October 20, 2007
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Saturday
October 20, 2007
8 a.m.
CASA 5K Run; a free one-mile walk
Parkdale Mall parking lot; 6155 Eastex Freeway
Phone: 409 832-2372 or 409 893-3268
Admission: Fee to enter the 5K Run is $15 in advance for adults and $8 for children. Fee on the day of the day of the run is $20 for adults; $10 for children.
Event features door prizes; breakfast and family entertainment.
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southeast Texas; Inc. (CASA) kicks off its annual fundraising event; “Cassas for CASA.”
Playhouses will be on display at Parkdale Mall in Beaumont and Central Mall in Port Arthur. The playhouse raffle drawing will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 27. Raffle tickets are $2 each or three for $5.
October 20, 2007
9 a.m.
Fall Butterfly Count
Contact: Michele Whitbeck
Visitor Information Station, Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Anahuac
Phone: 409 267-3337
E-mail: Michele_Whitbeck@fws.gov
Web: www.fws.gov
Admission: Free
Join refuge staff and volunteers as they survey butterfly populations on the refuge. No experience necessary. Bring water, insect repellent and sturdy shooes.
Annual.
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