Showing posts with label September. Show all posts
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Saturday, September 01, 2007

September 2007 Events


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September 01, 2007
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Saturday

September 01, 2007
7 a.m. registration with 8 a.m. start.
Port Neches Chamber's Golf Tournament
Location TBA; most likely The Palms golf course, Pleasure Island, Port Arthur TX
Phone: 409 722-9154
E-mail: pncoc@swbell.net
Web site: www.portnecheschamber.com
Annual. Est. 2000

September 01, 2007
Central Mall's 25th Anniversary
Central Mall; 3100 Hwy 365; Port Arthur; TX 77642
Phone: 409 727-5592
Web: www.centralmallportarrhur.com
There is no specified time for this event.
Central Mall Office sponsors.

September 01, 2007
Rose of Tralee Festival
Ireland observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 02, 2007
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Sunday

September 02, 2007
Sept. 2 - Sept. 29
Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins
Learn more
Annual. Same dates each year based on the druidic lunar calendar.

September 03, 2007
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Monday

September 03, 2007
Labor Day
U.S. and Canada
Federal legal public holiday. National holiday observed by state employees.
Annual. Observed on the 1st Monday in Sept.

September 04, 2007
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Tuesday

September 05, 2007
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Wednesday

September 06, 2007
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Thursday

September 07, 2007
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Friday

September 07, 2007
Independence Day in Brazil
Annual. Same date each year.

September 07, 2007
Sept. 7-9
Southwest Bromeliad Guild Show
Bromeliad Society Inc. sponsors.
Annual.

September 08, 2007
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Saturday

September 08, 2007
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Dick Dowling Days in Sabine Pass
Contact: Michael McGreevy
Sabine Pass
Phone: 409 866-1655 or 409 842-4094
Annual

September 08, 2007
Feast of the Shepherd, guardian of flocks and herds
Annual.

September 08, 2007
Mexican Heritage Festival
Contact: Tony Ramirez; Jr.
Location TBA; Port Arthur; TX
Phone: 409 504-1790
The times and location of this event have yet to be determined.

September 08, 2007
Southwest Bromeliad Guild Show continues

September 08, 2007
The Birth of Virgin Mary
Annual. Same date each year.

September 09, 2007
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Sunday

September 09, 2007
Choxo-no-Sekku (Chrysanthemum Day)
Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 09, 2007
Grandparent's Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. 2nd Sunday of September.

September 09, 2007
Southwest Bromeliad Guild Show continues

September 10, 2007
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Monday

September 11, 2007
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Tuesday

September 11, 2007
Patriot Day 9/11
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 11, 2007
Texas Apartment Association Fair Housing Seminar

September 12, 2007
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Wednesday

September 13, 2007
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Thursday

September 14, 2007
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Friday

September 14, 2007
7 p.m.
Carlos Mencia with Special Guest concert
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-3435 ext.1 or 800 782-3081 extension 1
E-mail: bmtciviccenter@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission: Reserved seating: $40 - everyone
*This show contains adult content.

September 14, 2007
“Tintypes” a musical
Contact: Beaumont Community Players
New theater; 4155 Laurel St.
Phone: 409 842-4664
Web: www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com
The cast portray a myriad of characters drawn from Ragtime-era America.

September 14, 2007
Battle of San Jacinto Day
Nicaragua observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 14, 2007
Celebration of The Holy Cross
Annual. Same date each year.

September 14, 2007
Sept. 14-16
Lone Star Classic Junior Tournament

September 14, 2007
National Pet Memorial Day
Annual.

September 15, 2007
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Saturday

September 15, 2007
9 a.m.
Coin Show
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701
Phone: 409 385-7028 or 800 782-3081 extension 1
E-mail: bmtciviccenter@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Southeast Texas Coin Clubs presents

September 15, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Symphony of Southeast Texas concert
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 892-2257 or 888 TIX-SOST or 800 782-3081 extension 1
E-mail: bmtciviccenter@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.sost.org
Concert features Jeffrey Snedeker on horn and Carolyn Kuan conducting.
Symphony of Southeast Texas presents


September 15, 2007
Independence Day in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Nicaragua
Annual. Same date each year.

September 15, 2007
Lone Star Classic Junior Tournament continues

September 15, 2007
Mid Sept
Oktoberfest celebrations
German celebration of song, food and fun. In addition to the wursts and potato salad, there are arts and crafts, carnival rides, camel rides, a petting zoo, folk dancing and more.
Features authentic German food & drink, music, dancing, carnival rides and midway games, children's entertainment, petting zoo, camel rides, arts and crafts and more.
Held apx. weekend following Sep. 15 from Thur. - Sun.

September 15, 2007
Respect for the Aged Day
Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 16, 2007
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Sunday

September 16, 2007
Diez y Seis
Celebrates Mexican independence and Hispanic heritage.
Annual. Occurs on the same date each year.

September 16, 2007
Independence Day in Mexico and Papua New Guinea
Annual. Same date each year.

September 16, 2007
Lone Star Classic Junior Tournament continues

September 17, 2007
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Monday

September 17, 2007
Citizenship Day
Annual. Same date each year.

September 17, 2007
5 to 7 p.m.
Gumbo Dinner
Nederland High School Cafeteria; N 18th Street; Nederland; TX 77627
Phone: 409 722-0279
Web: www.nederlandtx.com
The time for this event has yet to be determined. Time is most likely 5 to 7 p.m.
Nederland Chamber of Commerce sponsors.
Annual

September 17, 2007
Constitution Day / Citizenship Day
Annual. Same date each year.

September 17, 2007
Feast day of St. Hildegarde von Bingen
Christian mystic who recognized the Holy Spirit as feminine.
Annual.

September 18, 2007
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Tuesday

September 18, 2007
11 a.m.
Business Showcase
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont, Texas 77701
Phone: 409 838-6581 or 800 782-3081 extension 1
E-mail: bmtciviccenter@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com

September 18, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Luis Bravo's "Forever Tango" performance
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081
E-mail: bmtciviccenter@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission: Reserved seats: 3-show Classic Series (Forever Tango, Peter Pan and Chicago) $135.00/$115.00/$85.00

September 18, 2007
9/18-19
Independence Day in Chile
Annual. Same dates each year.

September 19, 2007
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Wednesday

September 19, 2007
Sept. 19-22
Public Safety & Crime Prevention Committee Meeting

September 20, 2007
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Thursday

September 20, 2007
Public Safety & Crime Prevention Committee Meeting continues

September 21, 2007
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Friday

September 21, 2007
Sept. 21-23, 2007
Texas Pecan Festival
Contact: Diane Thompson; director of human resources
Lions Park (Jackson @ Lincoln), Groves
Phone: 409 960-5778
E-mail: duthompson@gt.rr.com
Web: www.texaspecanfestival.com
Event features a pageant, carnival, golf tournament, treasure hunt, parade, antique car show, cooking with pecans, pecan toss, pie eating contest, horse shoe tournament, and pet show.
Groves Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Center sponsors.
Annual. Held the last full weekend in September.

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
The Groves Pecan Festival midway is busy at Lions Park in Groves in 2006.


September 21, 2007
Sep. 21 - 23 at 3 to 8 p.m. on Fri., 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sat., and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun.
Southeast Texas Sportsmen’s Expo
Media contact: Misty Sparks, Innovation Event Management
Ford Exhibit Hall, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400 or 512 358-1000 x28
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.NewCenturyProductions.com
Admission: Admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children 5 to 12 years, and free for those under 5. One admission is good for the entire weekend and parking is free.
Expo blends exhibits, live entertainment, interactive events and SE Texas food. It features products and services for hunting, fishing, outdoor living, sports and recreation equipment.
Also, The Interactive Hunting and Fishing pavilion, Snakes of Texas display, Brad Campbell's in-water retriever dog demo, indoor trout pond, paintball, rock wall, bungee jump and animal calling seminars.
The show also features the Southeast Texas Big Buck Contest and Call’em Down Duck Calling Contest with prizes in several categories. Check the website for additional details and rules.
New Century Productions presents.
Annual. Held on 3rd full weekend of September.

September 21, 2007 - Postponed
Gates open at 6:30 p.m.
Christus Pro/Celebrity Tennis Classic
Contact: John Hughes
Ford Arena; Ford Park Complex; 5115 Interstate 10 South
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: jhughes@fordpark.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: Tickets $39 and $59
Some of the greatest players in the game of tennis and some of the most recognizable celebrities in the world: Pete Sampras, Anna Kournikova, Todd Martin and Chanda Rubin.
They will also share tennis tips with select event sponsor representatives in a “Thrills & Drills” clinic.
The pro/celebrity tennis event supports The Children's Miracle Network.
Ford Park; Christus Hospital – St. Elizabeth & St. Mary and ProLink Sports & Entertainment present.

International tennis star Chandra Rubin gives a motivational talk at Dunbar Elementary School in Beaumont at Dunbar Elementary School in Beaumont on Friday; Feb. 24; 2006. Rubin was ranked No. 6 in the world; and has reached the 4th round of all four Grand Slam Tournaments.

Photos by Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise


September 21, 2007
Sept. 21-23
Lone Star Classic College Invitational

September 21, 2007
Public Safety & Crime Prevention Committee Meeting continues

September 22, 2007
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Saturday

September 22, 2007
8 p.m.
Renegades Extreme Fighting
Contact: John Hughes
Ford Park Arena; 5115 IH-10 South; Beaumont; TX
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: jhughes@fordpark.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: $100, $50, $30 & $20
No holds barred mixed martial arts action

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise


The official stops the Superfight round as Cedric "Spiderman" Marks delivers a knockout blow to Jon Anthony "El Jaguar" Kirk during the Beaumont Beatdown XTreme Fight Championship. Marks won by TKO.


September 22, 2007
“Elephant Appreciation Day”
Annual.

September 22, 2007
~(9/22/00 ; 9/23/00)
Fall Equinox
First day of fall.
Annual. ~ Within two days of 9/23 each year.

September 22, 2007
Lone Star Classic College Invitational continues

September 22, 2007
Texas Pecan Festival continues

September 22, 2007
Public Safety & Crime Prevention Committee Meeting continues

September 23, 2007
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Sunday

September 23, 2007
Lone Star Classic College Invitational continues

September 23, 2007
Texas Pecan Festival continues

September 23, 2007
Mabon
Second harvest & mysteries
Annual.

September 23, 2007
Sun enters Libra
Annual.

September 24, 2007
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Monday

September 25, 2007
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Tuesday

September 26, 2007
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Wednesday

September 27, 2007
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Thursday

September 27, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Clint Black concert
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 $65; lower balcony $45; upper balcony $40

September 28, 2007
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Friday

September 28, 2007
7:30 p.m.
Comedian Ron White, of the Blue Comedy Tour, performs
Julie Rogers Theatre; 765 Pearl St.
Phone: 409 880-8144 or 800 782-3081 extension 1
E-mail: bmtciviccenter@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission: Mature audiences. Reserved seats $39.75.

September 28, 2007
American Indian Day
Annual. Celebrated the 4th Friday in Sept.

September 28, 2007
Confucius' Birthday
Taiwan observes.
Also known as National Teachers' Day.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 28, 2007
National Teachers' Day
Taiwan observes.
Annual. Same date each year. Held on Confucius' birthday.

September 29, 2007
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September 29, 2007
Feast of the Archangel Michael
Also known as Michaelmas day.

“Whoever eats goose on Michaelmas day,
Shall Never lack money for his debts to pay.”

Annual.

September 29, 2007
Mass of Archangels
Annual. Same date each year.

September 30, 2007
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Sunday

September 30, 2007
Sept. 30 - Oct. 27
Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins
Learn more
Annual. Same dates each year based on the druidic lunar calendar.

Wednesday, September 13, 2006

September 2006 Events


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September 01, 2006
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Friday

September 01, 2006
9 p.m.
Jerry Jeff Walker
L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino, 2800 Nelson Road, Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 866 580-7444
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.ldlcasino.com
Admission: $10 Discount with L'Club card.

September 01, 2006
Entries accepted online Sept. 1 - Nov. 30 at midnight (Japan time)
Nikon Photo Contest International accepted
Online delivery location.
Web: nikonimaging.com
Admission: Free to enter. Limited to 20,000 entries. Prizes include high-dollar Nikon equipment. Photographer must own all rights to the images. Photographer retains copyright and grants Nikon unlimited use in relation to the contest by entering.
Annual.

September 01, 2006
Sept. 1 - 3
Radio Cult concert
Mikko Entertainment Center at Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: Web-mail
Web: www.gccoushatta.com

September 01, 2006
Ronnie Milsap concert
Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino, 2717 Highway 3063, Vinton, La.
Phone: 800 589-7441
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.deltadowns.com
Admission: Tickets $30

September 01, 2006
Rose of Tralee Festival
Ireland observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 02, 2006
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September 02, 2006
Sept. 2, 2006 - Jan. 6, 2007 at 2:30 p.m.
Spindletop Gusher Reenactment
Contact: Christy Marino, curator
Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum, Highway 69 at University Drive, Lamar University campus, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-0823
E-mail: marinocc@hal.lamar.edu
Web: www.spindletop.org
Admission: Free but a $2 donation is suggested.
Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum blows a replica oil well gusher. Re-enactors in period attire perform to original music.
The gusher blows to more than 160 feet to commemorate the discovery of the Lucas Gusher. The Lucas Gusher oil well blew on January 10, 1901 and marked the beginning of the Spindletop oil boom.
The gusher re-enactment lasts about ten minutes. Wear a swimming suit and bring a towel.


The Hair family of Beaumont (from left to right) Rebekah, 8, Tommy, Samuel, 2, Karen and Adam, 6, watch an aquatic re-enactment of the 1901 gusher at the Spindletop - Gladys City Boomtown Museum in Beaumont on Saturday, August 5, 2006.
Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise

September 02, 2006
7 p.m.
Jerry Jeff Walker
L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino, 2800 Nelson Road, Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 866 580-7444
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.ldlcasino.com
Admission: $10 Discount with L'Club card.

September 02, 2006
Sept. 2 - 29
Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins
Learn more
Annual. Same dates each year based on the druidic lunar calendar.

September 02, 2006
Sept. 2 - 4
Labor Day Tennis Tournament
Boomtown USA, I-10, Vidor TX
Phone: 409 769-6105
Web: www.boomtownusarvresort.com
Boomtown USA holds DSRA Championship Finals Tennis Tournament.

September 03, 2006
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Sunday

September 03, 2006
Events start at 2 p.m.
Labor Day Music Festival
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Park Pavilion, 5115 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: Parking is $5 per car. Concert tickets $10 for covered area. Lawn seats free, but tickets are required. Arena open house and midway access is free.
Concert and parking proceeds benefit the Southeast Texas Emergency Relief Fund; which assists Hurricane Rita victims.
Event features Tracy Byrd; Mark Chesnutt; Yolanda Adams and Zona Jones.

September 03, 2006
Labor Day Tennis Tournament continues

September 04, 2006
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Monday

September 04, 2006
Labor Day Tennis Tournament continues

September 04, 2006
Labor Day
U.S. and Canada
Federal legal public holiday. National holiday observed by state employees.
Annual. Observed on the 1st Monday in Sept.

September 05, 2006
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Tuesday

September 05, 2006
Sept. 5 - 6 at 7 p.m. on Tues. and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wed.
Chad's Place Healing Program
MCM Elegante Hotel, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 749-4665
Admission: Both events are free of charge.
Local grief support organization “CHAD’s Place” hosts a two-part seminar featuring nationally-recognized grief counselor Dr. Alan Wolfelt.

September 05, 2006
STYS first rehearsal
Contact: Southeast Texas Youth Symphony
Band hall, music building, Lamar University campus, Beaumont
Phone: 409 866-0123
Sustatia is the newly appointed conductor/music director for the Youth Symphony and Martha Giarratano; the Preparatory Orchestra Director.
The new season includes four performances; the solo competition and several fund-raising activities.

September 06, 2006
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Wednesday

September 06, 2006
Chad's Place Healing Program continues

September 07, 2006
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Thursday

September 07, 2006
Independence Day in Brazil
Annual. Same date each year.

September 08, 2006
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Friday

September 08, 2006
Sept. 8 - 10 at 5 to 10 p.m. on Fri; 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sat; and noon to 6 p.m. on Sun
Cruise-n-Silsbee car show
old Wal-Mart location, Texas Hwy. 327, Silsbee
Phone: 409 673-1909
E-mail:
Web:
Admission: Cost to enter $10.
Event features a car show; food booths; music; train rides; children’s activities and more. Registration 5 to 10 p.m. on Fri; 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat.
Highlights include car show 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; followed by the Show and Shine; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.; King Krunch Monster Truck; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Hot Wheels races; 10 a.m. to noon; sanctioned burnouts; 2 to 4 p.m. between Texas and Louisiana drivers
Parade at 7 p.m.; followed by Cruise-n-Silsbee.

September 08, 2006
5 p.m.
Dallas Press Club Katie deadline
Contact: Meredith Dickenson, 2006 Katies chair
The Press Club of Dallas, Fair Park, 3800 Parry Ave, Dallas TX 75226
Phone: 972 207-7712
E-mail: Mmdicken10@aol.com
Web: www.katieawards.com
Cost: $40 per entry.
Entrants must have a primary place of business and work in the states of Arkansas, Colorado, New Mexico, Oklahoma or Texas.
Annual.

September 08, 2006
Sept. 8 and 9 at 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Kristin Key and JR Brown comedy performance
Comedy, Texas, 1990 Interstate 10 (between College and Washington streets), Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-9393
Admission: Tickets $10.

September 08, 2006
Feast of the Shepherd, guardian of flocks and herds
Annual.

September 08, 2006
Hank Williams Jr. concert
Pavilion at Coushatta Casino Resort, 777 Coushatta Drive, Kinder, La.
Phone: 800 584-7263
E-mail: Web-mail
Web: www.gccoushatta.com
Admission: Concerts at the Pavilion are not free.

September 08, 2006
The Birth of Virgin Mary
Annual. Same date each year.

September 09, 2006
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September 09, 2006
10 a.m.
Girl Scouts recruitment rally
VFW Hall, Hwy 87, Orange
E-mail: childofpromises5@yahoo.com
Recruitment rally is for girls from Kindergarten through age 17 and adults leaders.
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council holds.
Annual.

September 09, 2006
Cocktails: 7 p.m. & Dinner at 8 p.m.
AMSET Gala 2006: "The Best Little ARThouse"
Contact: Janna Fulbright or event chair Kristi Dodd
Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET), 500 Main St., Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 832-3432
E-mail: info@amset.org
Web: www.amset.org
Admission: Reservations required. Reserved seating is $150 for AMSET members and $160 for non-members. Tent seating is $75 for AMSET members and $85 for non-members.
The Best Little ARThouse in Texas is a “saloon”-style event that features music; dancing; games and more.
Fare includes homestyle Southern dinner; open bar; bordello-style decorations and an AMSET casino; featuring no-limit Texas Hold’em game tables. Purchase $10;000 worth of poker chips for $20 and redeem “winnings” for prizes.
The gala helps support AMSET’s exhibitions and numerous educational programs.
Annual.

September 09, 2006
Sept. 9 - 10 at 8 p.m. on Sat; and 2 p.m. on Sun
Extreme Monster Truck Nationals
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Arena, Ford Park Complex, 5115 Interstate 10 South
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: Tickets at the gate are $22 for adults; $10 for children. VIP adult and children’s tickets $25 and includes admission to the pre-show pit party to meet drivers and receive a Sponge Bob soccer ball.
Trucks include Avenger; Brutus; Equalizer; Hot Tamale; T-Maxx; Sgt. Smash and Louisiana Invader. They will compete in a wheelie contest; side-by-side racing and a free-style contest.
Draco; a fire-breathing robot dragon and Sponge Bob Squarepants will also be on hand.

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
Driver Jim Koehler of Columbus, Mich. poses for a portrait with "Avenger," his Chevy-bodied monster truck at Ford Park.

September 09, 2006
Kristin Key and JR Brown comedy performance continues

September 09, 2006
Sept. 9 - 26; 2006 at 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tue-Fri; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat.
“Captured Intentions” show
Contact: Beaumont Art League
2675 Gulf St., in Fair Park, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-4179
Admission: Free.
Show features work by Sam Keith and Linnis Blanton

September 09, 2006
Choxo-no-Sekku (Chrysanthemum Day)
Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 09, 2006
Cruise-n-Silsbee car show continues
Saturday’s musical highlights include Damian Giglio and the Blinding; Navasota Rio and Texas Blend.

September 09, 2006
Sept. 9 - 10
Dick Dowling Days at Sabine Pass
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 866-1655 or 409 842-4094

September 09, 2006
Port Arthur Mexican Fiesta
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 724-6134

September 10, 2006
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Sunday

September 10, 2006
11 to 6 p.m.
St. Joseph and St. Anne Fall Fest
St. Joseph Catholic Church, FM 1960 in the Eastgate Community, Dayton
Phone: 936 258-5735
Admission: Barbecue plates are $7 per plate. Raffle tickets $2 per ticket.
Event features games; plants; bake sale; cakewalk; crafts; face painting; dunking booth; moonwalk and live auction.
Barbecue plates include meat; rice; beans; bread and tea.

September 10, 2006
2:30 p.m.
The Second Sunday program
Texas Artists Museum, 3501 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-4881
Web: www.art-tams.com
Admission: Free.
Program features Jay Vinecour on piano and singers Roxane Gray and Victoria LeBlanc.

September 10, 2006
3 to 6 p.m.
Navasota-Rio concert
19th Hole, 5198 Fannett Road
Admission: Free.

September 10, 2006
3:15 p.m.
“Five Guys and the Girl” reception
Texas Artists Museum, 3501 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-4881
Web: www.art-tams.com
Admission: Free.
Show features James Black; Don Chance; Cal Gaspard; Tom Grice; Randy Welborn and Ann Hoffpauir.
Show will be on view through Sept. 29

September 10, 2006
7 p.m.
“Box Fan Bash” benefit concert
Madison’s, 4020 Dowlen Road, Beaumont
Phone: 409 284-2343 or 409 284-0185
E-mail:
Web:
Admission: Donation $10 at the door or a new box fan.
Performers include Knuckle Deep; Jimmy Kaiser; David Lee Kaiser; Mike Zito; Jamie Talbert and more.
¤Box Fan Bash for the elderly: because old people need to feel cool too” concert benefits the Salvation Army.

September 10, 2006
Sept. 10 - 29 at noon to 4 p.m. Tue - Sat
“Five Guys and the Girl” art show
Texas Artists Museum, 3501 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-4881
Web: www.art-tams.com
Admission: Free.
Show features James Black; Don Chance; Cal Gaspard; Tom Grice; Randy Welborn and Ann Hoffpauir.

September 10, 2006
American Idols Live tour 2006
Reliant Arena, 610 South at 8400 Kirby Drive, Houston
Phone: 713 629-3700
Admission: Tickets $46.50 and $62.50.
Concert features the top 10 finalists of the hit TV show. Performers include Ace Young; Bucky Covington; Chris Daughtry; Elliott Yamin; Katharine mcphee; Kellie Pickler; Lisa Tucker; Mandisa; Paris Bennett and Taylor Hicks.

September 10, 2006
Cruise-n-Silsbee car show continues
Sunday’s highlights include drag races at noon to 6 p.m. at the Ben Bruce Memorial Raceway in Evadale.

September 10, 2006
Dick Dowling Days at Sabine Pass continues

September 10, 2006
Grandparent's Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Second Sunday of September.

September 11, 2006
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Monday

September 11, 2006
7 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
March of Dimes golf tournament
Beaumont Country Club, 5355 Pine St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-7606

September 11, 2006
7 p.m.
“A Tribute to 9/11”
Port Neches-Groves High School auditorium, 1401 Merriman St., Port Neches
Phone: 409 729-7644 Ex. 1166
Admission: Free.
Event is a memorial and a salute to the heroes and events of 9/11 and features the choir and band departments; the Indianettes drill team and Thespian Troupe No. 5243.
Along with songs; dance interpretations; acting scenes and a power point presentation; there will be original artwork by the art department on display.

September 11, 2006
Kitchen Shop Cooking Class -- Carrabba's Wayne Da Silva
Contact: Owner Stevie Edwards & Chef Chris Edwards
Kitchen Shop @ The Green Beanery, 2121 McFaddin, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 832-9738
Learn Our Italian Favorites tips from the Wayne Da Silva; Carrabba's managing partner.

September 11, 2006
Patriot Day 9/11
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 12, 2006
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Tuesday

September 12, 2006
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Southeast Texas Business Expo 2006
Contact: Molly Lee, box office manager
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-3435, 800 782-3081 ext. 1 or 409 838-6581 ext. 105
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission: Free to the public.
Sponsored by Beaumont & Port Arthur Chambers of Commerce

September 12, 2006
noon
Southeast Texas Advertising Federation (STAF) monthly luncheon
Neches Room; 248 Crockett St., Crockett Street Entertainment District, downtown Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5404
Admission: Non-members $15.
Meeting features the Annual Fall TV Premiere with representatives from the local stations showing previews of their new season line-up.

September 12, 2006
6 p.m.
Haunted Hotel auditions
Haunted Hotel, Sports Connection Entertainment Complex, 6755 Pattillo Road off U.S. 69 South
Phone: 409 729-3300
Haunted Hotel seeks creatures of all sorts when the hotel opens.
The hotel opens for business Sept. 22 - Oct. 31.
Annual., Est. 1982.

September 14, 2006
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September 14, 2006
7:30 p.m
Rockapella concert
Crockett Civic Center, Crockett.
Phone: 936 544-4276.
Admission: Eclectic/classical series general admission for three concerts is $50; with a purchase of signature series tickets or $60 for the eclectic/classical tickets only.
Renewal deadline for season tickets is 8/4. New season tickets go on sale 8/16; single tickets will be available starting 8/28.
Piney Woods Fine Arts Association presents.

September 14, 2006
Battle of San Jacinto Day
Nicaragua observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 14, 2006
Celebration of The Holy Cross
Annual. Same date each year.

September 14, 2006
National Pet Memorial Day
Annual.

September 15, 2006
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September 15, 2006
Sept. 15 - 17 at 3 to 9 p.m. on Fri; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sat; and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sun
Southeast Texas Great Outdoors Expo
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Exhibit Hall, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 951-5400
Web: www.iemoutdoors.com
Admission: Adults $6; children 5-12 $3; children younger than 5 free. Admission good all weekend. Free parking.
Event features live entertainment; interactive events; the latest in hunting; fishing and other outdoor products and services; exhibits and more.
Highlights include an appearance by Brody the Bear; as part of a safety seminar; Bruce Campbell’s in-water retriever dog demonstration; a snake display and new model ATV’s; boats and more.

September 15, 2006
Sept. 15 - 17 at 6 p.m.-midnight on Fri, 10 a.m. to midnight on Sat, and noon to 6 p.m. on Sun.
Texas Gator Fest 2006
Fort Anahuac Park, 1701 S. Main St., Anahuac
Phone: 409 267-4190
Web: www.texasgatorfest.com
Admission: Adults $10, students and seniors $5, free for children 5 and younger.
Texas GatorFest takes place in Anahuac; the Alligator Capital of Texas. A designation bestowed on the city by the State Legislature of Texas because alligators outnumber humans almost 3 to 1.
Festival offers music, food, barbecue cook off, carnival rides, pony rides, petting zoo, waterfront beer garden, airboat rides and live alligator displays.
The entertainment lineup includes: Grant Jackson Wilburn, Cheap Whiskey and Eli Young on Fri. Sat. concerts are The Eddie Lotz Band, John A. Miller Band, Hunter Hayes, Al White and Chaparral, Mickey & the Motorcars, Cory Morrow and Roger Creager. Sun. concerts include The Zydeco Dots, Bayou Roux and Wayne Toups.
Annual.

Festival attendees watch as a nearly 13-foot-long alligator weighs in at 508 pounds during the Texas Gatorfest at Fort Anahuac Park in Anahuac on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2005.

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise


September 15, 2006
7 p.m.
Blues Weekend concert: Koko Taylor and Her Blues Machine
Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino, 2717 Highway 3063, Vinton, La.
Phone: 800 589-7441
Admission: All Blues Weekend tickets are $20 for each show.

September 15, 2006
7 to 9 p.m.
Lamar University Faculty Art Exhibit
Dishman Art Museum, Lamar University, Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-8959
Web: lamar.edu
Exhibit takes place from 8/22/06 - 10/26/06.
Annual.

September 15, 2006
8 p.m.
Club Salsa at Antone's
Antone's; Crockett Street; Downtown Beaumont
Web: www.salsabeaumont.com
Learn dance moves with Salsa dance lessons by Amber; Lauren and Gordon from 8 to 10 p.m.
Then, dance to Latin Top 40 songs with a live band all night.

Salsa instructor Amber Ambrose demonstrates dance steps during Club Salsa dance lessons at Antone's in the Crockett Street Entertainment District of Beaumont.
Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise

September 15, 2006
Sept. 15 and 16 at 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Lahana Turner and Chris Strait comedy performance
Comedy, Texas, 1990 Interstate 10 (between College and Washington streets), Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-9393
Admission: Tickets $10.

September 15, 2006
Editor & Publisher Photos of the Year deadline
Contact: Daniela DiMaggio or Jennifer Rudolf
Editor & Publisher, 770 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10003-9595
Phone: 646 654-5285 or 646 654-7506
E-mail: ddimaggio@editorandpublisher.com or jrudolf@adweek.com
Web: www.editorandpublisher.com
Cost: $35 per phoro and/or $60 per photo essay entry. Cash prizes and Canon equipment.

September 15, 2006
Independence Day in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Nicaragua
Annual. Same date each year.

September 15, 2006
Mid Sept
Oktoberfest celebrations
German celebration of song, food and fun. In addition to the wursts and potato salad, there are arts and crafts, carnival rides, camel rides, a petting zoo, folk dancing and more.
Features authentic German food & drink, music, dancing, carnival rides and midway games, children's entertainment, petting zoo, camel rides, arts and crafts and more.
Held apx. weekend following Sep. 15 from Thur. - Sun.

September 15, 2006
Respect for the Aged Day
Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 16, 2006
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September 16, 2006
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Coin Show
Contact: Molly Lee, box office manager
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-3435, 800 782-3081 ext. 1 or 409 385-7028
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission: $1 for adults, children are free.
Beaumont Coin Club presents

September 16, 2006
Southeast Texas Sportsmen's Expo continues

September 16, 2006
Sept. 16 - 17 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat. and 1 to 5 p.m. on Sun.
Trade Days on the Avenue
Port Neches
Phone: 409 722-4023
Event features antiques; arts and crafts
Occurs every 3rd weekend of the month.

September 16, 2006
7 to 9 p.m.
“Captured Intentions” show reception
Contact: Beaumont Art League
2675 Gulf St., in Fair Park, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-4179
Admission: Free.
Show features work by Sam Keith and Linnis Blanton
Annual.

September 16, 2006
7 p.m.
Blues Weekend concert: Beaumont native Edgar Winter
Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino, 2717 Highway 3063, Vinton, La.
Phone: 800 589-7441
Admission: All Blues Weekend tickets are $20 for each show.

September 16, 2006
7 p.m.
Jerry Lee Lewis
L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino, 2800 Nelson Road, Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 866 580-7444
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.ldlcasino.com
Admission: Tickets on Sale Aug. 4. $10 Discount with L'Club card.

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise
Rock legend Jerry Lee Lewis, 71, performs during an unusual birthday party in a private airplane hangar at the Southeast Texas Regional Airport in Nederland on Saturday, May 13, 2006.

September 16, 2006
7 p.m.
La Dolce Vita: Vino Magnifico
Dishman Art Museum, Lamar University, 4400 MLK Blvd. Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 880-8959
Web: www.lamar.edu
Admission: Tickets are $150 per person for the dinner. Reservations are required. Seating is limited.
A seven course vintner’s dinner will be paired with a different wines from the vintner’s winery. Event features a silent auction.
La Dolce Vita – Italian for “the sweet life” – is the centerpiece of a campaign to create an endowment to ensure continuation and enhancement of the museum’s collections and educational programs.
Annual fund-raiser. Held on 3rd weekend in September.

September 16, 2006
8 p.m.
“Uncle Willy’s Family” hip-hop gospel play
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-3435
Admission: Advance tickets $22.50; $27 on the day of the show.

September 16, 2006
Lahana Turner and Chris Strait comedy performance continues

September 16, 2006
Sept. 16 - 17
Bass-N-Bucks fishing tournament
Contact:
Umphrey Family Pavilion
Phone: 409 698-2790
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com
Admission:

September 16, 2006
Sept. 19 - 30 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Beaumont Art League accepts entries for “Membership Show”
Contact: Beaumont Art League
2675 Gulf St., in Fair Park, Beaumont
Phone: 409 833-4179
Admission: The first entry is free; each additional entry is $5 for BAL members; limit three per member.

September 16, 2006
Groves Pecan Festival Pageant
Groves
Phone: 409 962-3631

September 16, 2006
Southeast Texas Great Outdoors Expo continues

September 17, 2006
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September 17, 2006
8:30 a.m.
GCVA Fall Classic volleyball tournament
Contact: E-mail: Vic Clifford, Gulf Coast Volleyball Association president and tournament director
Stewart Beach, 6th and Seawall Blvd., Galveston
Phone: 832 928-4120, 409 797-5182, 409 797-5182 (beach mgr.) or 866 505-4456
E-mail: gcva@juno.com
Web: www.gcva.net
Admission: Parking $7 per vehicle, $14 for oversize vehicles. Registration required to compete.
Play starts at 9 a.m. Park hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

September 17, 2006
Southeast Texas Sportsmen's Expo continues

September 17, 2006
4 to 5 p.m.
La Dolce Vita: Bella Cucina
University Reception Center, Eighth Floor, Mary & John Gray Library, Lamar University, 4400 MLK Blvd. Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 880-8959
Web: www.lamar.edu
Admission: Tickets are $45 per person. Reservations are required. Seating is limited.
Guest chef or sommelier seminar blends a “tasting; smelling; and watching” demonstration.
La Dolce Vita – Italian for “the sweet life” – is the centerpiece of a campaign to create an endowment to ensure continuation and enhancement of the museum’s collections and educational programs.
Annual fund-raiser. Held on 3rd weekend in September.

September 17, 2006
4 to 7 p.m.
La Dolce Vita: Buona Sera
University Reception Center, Eighth Floor, Mary & John Gray Library, Lamar University, 4400 MLK Blvd. Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 880-8959
Web: www.lamar.edu
Admission: Tickets are $45 per person. Reservations are required. Seating is limited.
This event features fine wines paired with foods prepared by guest chefs.
La Dolce Vita – Italian for “the sweet life” – is the centerpiece of a campaign to create an endowment to ensure continuation and enhancement of the museum’s collections and educational programs.
Annual fund-raiser. Held on 3rd weekend in September.

September 17, 2006
7 p.m.
Blues Weekend concert: Buddy Guy
Delta Downs Racetrack & Casino, 2717 Highway 3063, Vinton, La.
Phone: 800 589-7441
Admission: All Blues Weekend tickets are $20 for each show.

September 17, 2006
Bass-N-Bucks fishing tournament continues

September 17, 2006
Constitution Day / Citizenship Day
Annual. Same date each year.

September 17, 2006
Sept. 17 - 22
County Treasurers Association of Texas Annual Conference

September 17, 2006
Southeast Texas Great Outdoors Expo continues

September 17, 2006
Trade Days on the Avenue continues

September 18, 2006
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September 18, 2006
5 to 7 p.m.
Gumbo Dinner
Nederland High School, Nederland
Phone: 409 722-0279
Annual

September 18, 2006
Sept. 18 - 19
Independence Day in Chile
Annual. Same dates each year.

September 21, 2006
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September 21, 2006
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 21; and 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 23
"One Day Open Art Show" entries accepted
Gold Coast Fine Art Association, 2075 St. Helena St. (near the Babe Zaharias Museum)
Phone: 409 833-9321 or 409 753-1362
Admission: Entry fee $4 for members; $7 for non-members.
All mediums accepted. Limit of three entries per artist. Lone Star Art League rules apply to all entries. Judging at 1 p.m.
Gold Coast Fine Art Association sponsors.

September 21, 2006
Sept. 21-24
Groves Pecan Festival
Groves
Phone: 800 876-3631

September 22, 2006
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September 22, 2006
5 p.m.
Historical Society honors The Big Bopper
Forest Lawn Cemetery, 4955 Pine St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 982-7000
Port Arthur Historical Society installs a plaque near his grave.

September 22, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Central Arkansas at Lamar volleyball home opener
Contact: Daucy Crizer, sports information director
Montagne Center, Lamar University, Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-8329
Web: lamarcardinals.cstv.com

September 22, 2006
Sept. 22 and 23 at 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Hypnotist Chip Flatow comedy performance
Comedy, Texas, 1990 Interstate 10 (between College and Washington streets), Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-9393
Admission: Tickets $10.

September 22, 2006
"Remains to Be Seen" murder mystery dinner theater performance
Contact: Kirby-Hill House
Kirby-Hill House Museum, 210 West Main Street, Kountze
Phone: 409 246-8000 or 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.
The play; written by local playwright Nancy Gandy; will be presented Sept. 22; 23; 30 and Oct. 6 and 7 in a dinner theater format.

September 22, 2006
American Indian Day
Annual. Celebrated the 4th Friday in Sept.

September 22, 2006
Elephant Appreciation Day
Annual.

September 22, 2006
Fall Equinox
First day of fall.
Annual. ~ Within two days of 9/23 each year.

September 22, 2006
Sept. 22 - Oct. 31
Haunted Hotel opens
Haunted Hotel, Sports Connection Entertainment Complex, 6755 Pattillo Road off U.S. 69 South
Phone: 409 729-3300
Haunted Hotel features creatures of all sorts.
Annual., Est. 1982.

September 22, 2006
Sept. 22 - 24
Houston Gem; Jewelry; Mineral and Fossil Show
Contact: Houston Gem & Mineral Society
Humble Civic Center, Humble, TX
Phone: 281 239-0377
Web: www.hgms.org
53rd Annual

September 22, 2006
Mabon
Second harvest & mysteries
Annual.

September 22, 2006
Sept. 22 - 23
South Park High School Class of 1956 Reunion

September 23, 2006
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September 23, 2006
2 to 4 p.m.
"One Day Open Art Show" reception
Gold Coast Fine Art Association, 2075 St. Helena St. (near the Babe Zaharias Museum)
Phone: 409 833-9321 or 409 753-1362
Judging at 1 p.m.
Gold Coast Fine Art Association sponsors.

September 23, 2006
2 to 4 p.m. - Sale
GCFAA 'Open Art Show' and sale
Contact: Gold Coast Fine Art Association
Gold Coast Studio, 2075 St. Helena Street, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 892-4964
Web: www.lonestarartguild.org
Admission: Entry fee is $4 for GCFAA members; and $7 for non-members GCFAA/ LSAG.
The show is open to all GCFAA members and area artists. All mediums may be entered on Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon. The limit of entries accepted is three per artist.
This is a Cash and Ribbon Award Show. Judged awards include Best of Show; Best Floral; First; Second Third; and First Honorable Mention.
A reception and sale will be held from 2 to 4 p. m.; (same day Saturday); which will be open to the public.
GCFAA is a member of the Lone Star Art Guild. Winners will be eligible to enter in the LSAG Annual Convention.

September 23, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Chubby Checker concert
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-3435
Admission: Tickets $30; $45 and $55.

September 23, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Northwestern State at Lamar volleyball
Contact: Daucy Crizer, sports information director
Montagne Center, Lamar University, Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-8329
Web: lamarcardinals.cstv.com

September 23, 2006
Hypnotist Chip Flatow comedy performance continues

September 23, 2006
8 p.m.
Solid Gold Rock ‘n’ Roll Show IV concert
Contact: Shannon Leigh Harris
Carl A. Parker Multipurpose Center, 1800 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 982-7000
E-mail: Shannon.Harris@lamarpa.edu
Web: www.museumofthegulfcoast.org
Admission: Advance tickets $20 and are available at the Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Procter St., in Port Arthur. Tickets $22 at the door.
Concert honors the late singers Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and J.P. “The Big Bopper,” Richardson.
Johnny Preston, Bobby Vee and Chris Montez headline the show.

September 23, 2006
"Remains to Be Seen" murder mystery dinner theater performance
Contact: Kirby-Hill House
Kirby-Hill House Museum, 210 West Main Street, Kountze
Phone: 409 246-8000 or 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.
The play; written by local playwright Nancy Gandy; will be presented Sept. 22; 23; 30 and Oct. 6 and 7 in a dinner theater format.

September 23, 2006
Sept. 23 - 24, 2006
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.

September 23, 2006
Sun enters Libra
Annual.

September 23, 2006
Sept. 23 - 24
The Lone Star College Classic and Gold Invitational (girls fast pitch softball)
Contact: Craig Soignet
Beaumont Athletic Complex, College Street, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 284-6809
E-mail: craigsoignet@yahoo.com
Tournament features teams from the NCAA, NJCAA and Gold softball teams.

September 24, 2006
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Sunday

September 24, 2006
Hurricane Rita anniversary
Hurricane Rita slammed into Sabine Pass, Texas on 9/24/2005.

September 24, 2006
The Lone Star College Classic continues

September 25, 2006
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Monday

September 25, 2006
Cooking Class features Mary Doebbing and Kim Nichols
Contact: Owner Stevie Edwards & Chef Chris Edwards
Kitchen Shop @ The Green Beanery, 2121 McFaddin, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 832-9738
Learn cooking tips from Mary Doebbing and Kim Nichols owners of Our Thyme Gardens of Cleburne, Texas.

September 26, 2006
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Tuesday

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

September 26, 2006
Sept. 26 - 29
Six-State Rally Association Rally
Contact: FMCA
Ford Park, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 951-5400
Web: www.fmca.com
Admission: Registration required.
More than 500 family motorhomes with the Six-State Rally Association; Inc. of Family Motor Coach Association plan to meet at Ford Park.
Event features seminars; entertainment; vendors and motorhome displays.
Annual, Est. 1974. Held in different location each year.

September 27, 2006
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September 27, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Rice at Lamar volleyball
Contact: Daucy Crizer, sports information director
Montagne Center, Lamar University, Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-8329
Web: lamarcardinals.cstv.com

September 27, 2006
Six-State Rally Association Rally continues

September 28, 2006
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September 28, 2006
Confucius' Birthday
Taiwan observes.
Also known as National Teachers' Day.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 28, 2006
Six-State Rally Association Rally continues

September 29, 2006
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September 29, 2006
Sept. 29 - 30 and Oct. 6 - 7 at 6:30 p.m.
“Some Enchanted Evening” dinner theater
Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza, 3950 Interstate 10 South at Walden Road
Phone: 409 842-4664
Web: www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com
Admission: The price for the dinner and show is $38.
Performance features the songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein and is presented in a dinner theater format.
Cocktails at 6:30 p.m.; dinner and show at 7 p.m.
Beaumont Community Players present.

September 29, 2006
Sept. 29 and 30 at 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Tom Hester comedy performance
Comedy, Texas, 1990 Interstate 10 (between College and Washington streets), Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-9393
Admission: Tickets $10.

September 29, 2006
Feast of the Archangel Michael
Also known as Michaelmas day.

“Whoever eats goose on Michaelmas day,
Shall Never lack money for his debts to pay.”

Annual.

September 29, 2006
Mass of Archangels
Annual. Same date each year.

September 29, 2006
Six-State Rally Association Rally continues

September 29, 2006
Sept. 29 - 30
Texas Rice Festival "Kick-off" BBQ weekend
Winnie-Stowell Park, Winnie
Phone: 409 296-4404
E-mail: Web-mail
Web: www.TexasRiceFestival.org
Admission: No charge to watch the festivities. Free parking. Daily carnival unlimited ride wristbands are $20.
Get the festival going with a BBQ cook-off; dance; fiddling contest and horseshoe pitching.
The open horse show and NBHA Barrel Racing held prior to the BBQ weekend.
Annual, Est. 1970

September 30, 2006
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Saturday

September 30, 2006
weekends Sept. 30 - Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. to dusk
Texas Renaissance Festival
FM 1774 (between Magnolia & Plantersville TX)
Phone: 800-458-3435
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission: Adults - $21 & child - $10 & discount: adult - $18 & child - $8. Discount tickets are available online.
The Texas Renaissance Festival is one of the nation's largest; most acclaimed renaissance theme parks.
Annual. Est 1976.

September 30, 2006
Weekends Sept. 30 - Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. to dusk
Texas Renaissance Festival
Contact:
FM 1774, Between Magnolia & Plantersville TX
Phone: 800-458-3435
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission: Gate: Adult - $21 & Child - $10 & Discount - Adult - $18 & Child - $8. Discount tickets are available online.
The Texas Renaissance Festival is one of the nation's largest; most-acclaimed Renaissance theme parks where the sights; sounds; tastes and beauty of the 16th Century come alive.
Annual. Est. 1976.

September 30, 2006
Tom Hester comedy performance continues

September 30, 2006
"Remains to Be Seen" murder mystery dinner theater performance
Contact: Kirby-Hill House
Kirby-Hill House Museum, 210 West Main Street, Kountze
Phone: 409 246-8000 or 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.
The play; written by local playwright Nancy Gandy; will be presented Sept. 22; 23; 30 and Oct. 6 and 7 in a dinner theater format.

September 30, 2006
Sept. 30 - Oct. 27
Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins
Learn more
Annual. Same dates each year based on the druidic lunar calendar.

September 30, 2006
TBA - Sept. 2006
Chamber Annual Golf Tournament
Port Neches
Phone: 409 722-9154

September 30, 2006
Texas Rice Festival "Kick-off" BBQ weekend continues

September 30, 2006
Wal-Mart BFL
Contact: Dave Maxfield
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: 270 252-1587 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion

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September 01, 2005
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Thursday

September 01, 2005
Sep. 1 - Oct. 30 and Dec. 26 - Jan. 4
Dove: Central Zone, regular season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

September 01, 2005
Sep. 1 - Oct. 30
Dove: North Zone, regular season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

September 01, 2005
Sep. 1 - Aug. 31
Javelina hunting season, (Approximately 50 counties)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

September 01, 2005
Sep. 1 - Aug. 31
Squirrel hunting season, other open counties (see County Listings)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

September 01, 2005
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Senior Celebration & Consumer Expo
Contact: Civic Center
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 835-5951 x 117, 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
The Better Business Bureau presents.

September 01, 2005
8 p.m.
Dwight Yoakam concert
Event Center at L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino; 2800 Nelson Road; Lake Charles; La. Tickets $50 and $30.
Phone: 866 580-7444
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.ldlcasino.com
Admission: $55 for floor seating and $30 for stadium seating.

September 01, 2005
Rose of Tralee Festival
Ireland observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 02, 2005
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September 02, 2005
7 to 9 p.m.
Lamar Faculty Exhibition opening reception
Contact: Lamar University Department of Art
Dishman Art Museum; Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway at Lavaca Street; Lamar University; Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 880-8141
E-mail:
Web: www.lamar.edu
Admission: Admission free.
The exhibition features work by 11 members of Lamar University's art faculty.
The exhibition features Linnis Blanton and Greg Busceme (ceramics); Keith Carter; photography; Kurt Dyrhaug; sculpture and drawings; Steve Hodges; Jamie Paul Kessler and Rose Matthis; painting; Meredith Jack; sculpture; Ann Matlock; fiber; Donna Meeks; mi
Annual.

September 02, 2005
9 p.m.
Dwight Yoakam concert
Event Center at L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino; 2800 Nelson Road; Lake Charles; La. Tickets $50 and $30.
Phone: 866 580-7444
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.ldlcasino.com
Admission: $55 for floor seating and $30 for stadium seating.

September 02, 2005
Sept. 2 - Sept. 29
Celtic Tree Month of Vine begins
Learn more
Annual. Same dates each year based on the druidic lunar calendar.

September 03, 2005
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September 03, 2005
Sep. 3 - 4
"Live Barn Burner Sale"
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ag barns, Ford Park, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX 77705
Phone: 409 833-7747
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.SoutheastTexas.com
Admission: Online registration required to sell.
It's a garage sale; a swap meet; and a flea market all-in-one. You can expect to find garage sale items; arts & crafts; household items; cars; boats; RVs; ATVs; lawn equipment and much more.
Nearly everything found in SoutheastTexas.com classifieds is available to buy; sell or trade during this two-day community-wide sale.
First-ever event happens from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat. and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sun. under the barns of Ford Midway.
SoutheastTexas.com (aka The Beaumont Enterprise) presents.

September 03, 2005
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Barbecue benefits Gilchrist VFD
Contact: Debbie Smith
Firehall, Hwy 87 Gilchrist TX
Phone: 409 286-5228
Event features a barbecue, auction, raffle and dance.
Gilchrist Volunteer Fire Department sponsors.
Annual. Est. 1989. Held 1st Saturday in September*.

September 03, 2005
Sep. 3 - 4 and Sep. 10 - 11
Dove hunting season: special White-Winged Dove area
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Special season (Legal shooting hours are from noon to sunset)

September 03, 2005
2 p.m.
Mikki & Her Mates from Playboy
East Beach, 1923 Boddeker Dr., Galveston 77550
Phone: 409 762-EAST or 888 425-4753
E-mail: allenflores@hotmail.com
Web: www.galveston.com/eastbeach
Admission: Parking is $7 per vehicle, $14 for oversize vehicles.
$500 Bikini contest at 3 p.m. Thongs are acceptable.
Drinking is legal on East Beach. East Beach has a pavilion, restrooms, showers, food, video games and gifts. Chairs and umbrellas are available for rent on weekends May thru August. Park hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The patio beach bar/band scene is open on weekend afternoons May thru August.
DJ on the Deck each Saturday at 2 p.m.

September 03, 2005
5:30 p.m.
Gulf Coast Jam
Contact: Don Ball
Logan Music Park, Pleasure Island OR Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8801 or 409 722-3699
E-mail: triangleconcert@webtv.net or pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
The Jam highlights music of the Golden Triangle and Gulf Coast area.
It features live performances by area blues artists, with nationally known headliners

September 03, 2005
Sep. 3 - 4
Academy Baseball Tournament
Contact: Ford Park
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 951-5400

September 03, 2005
Bolivar Peninsula Chamber of Commerce Peninsula Market Day
Bolivar Peninsula, Crystal Beach, TX
Phone: 409 684-5940 or 800-368-7863
Web: www.crystalbeach.com/chamber.html
3rd Annual

September 03, 2005
Sep. 3 - 4
Jefferson County Go Texan Labor Day B-B-Q Cook-off
Contact: Andy Barry or Kenneth Moore
Ford Park, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX 77705
Phone: 409 781-6431 or 409 550-1592
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Contestants will be cooking all-day Saturday in preparation for the committee of judges at 10 a.m. Sunday morning.
Annual. Est. 2003. Held on Sunday before Labor Day (Labor Day weekend).

September 03, 2005
Sep. 3 - 5
Labor Day Tennis Tournament
Contact: Sheila McInnis
Lamar University Tennis Courts, Beaumont
Phone: 409 892-3415 or 409 735-5402
E-mail: info@beaumontcountryclub.com
Web: www.healthandfitnessmag.com/Calendar2005.htm
Annual. Est. 1920 (cq)

September 03, 2005
Sep. 3 - 4
Mineral, Fossil and Gem Show
Contact: John Sanders
VFW Hall, Jasper
Phone: 409 381-8018
Web: www.jaspercoc.org
Annual, Est. 1995

September 03, 2005
Texas Country Tonight Show
Contact: Douglas Durbin
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: 409 584-2432 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion

September 04, 2005
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September 04, 2005
Jefferson County Go Texan Labor Day B-B-Q Cook-off continues

September 04, 2005
Live Barn Burner Sale continues

September 04, 2005
2 p.m.
Labor Day Beach Party with live bands
East Beach, 1923 Boddeker Dr., Galveston 77550
Phone: 409 762-EAST or 888 425-4753
E-mail: allenflores@hotmail.com
Web: www.galveston.com/eastbeach
Admission: Parking is $7 per vehicle, $14 for oversize vehicles.
Drinking is legal on East Beach. East Beach has a pavilion, restrooms, showers, food, video games and gifts. Chairs and umbrellas are available for rent on weekends May thru August. Park hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The patio beach bar/band scene is open on weekend afternoons May thru August.
Sunday Band on the Sand at 2 p.m.

September 04, 2005
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Art Reception for Debby Richard
Contact: Debby Richard
Port Arthur Public Library Gallery
Phone: 409 543-6935
Web: www.design6works.com
Art by Design sponsors.

September 04, 2005
6 p.m.
Labor Day Music Festival
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Pavilion, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX 77705
Phone: 409 833-7747
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: Tickets to this year’s event are free, and can be obtained at participating Tri-Con, Inc. and Exxpress Mart locations throughout the Golden Triangle. Free general admission tickets are available in-store on Friday, Aug. 12.
Festival is headlined by local stars Tracy Byrd, Mark Chesnutt and Zona Jones. TruSoul (formerly Focus) will also perform. Additional acts will be announced later, along with details of the other activities available during the event.
Annual. Est. 2003. Held on Sunday before Labor Day (Labor Day weekend).

Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise

Prentice Barrow of TruSoul (formerly Focus) sings during the inaugural Cajun Zydeco Jamm Fest at Ford Arena in Beaumont on Saturday, July 16, 2005. Focus is a quartet of singers from Ozen High School in Beaumont. They recently performed at the Apollo Theater.

September 04, 2005
Academy Baseball Tournament continues

September 04, 2005
Labor Day Tennis Tournament continues

September 04, 2005
Mineral, Fossil and Gem Show continues

September 04, 2005
NFL roster final cut
Contact: National Football League
Web: www.nfl.com
Roster cutdown to maximum of 53 players.
Annual.

September 05, 2005
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September 05, 2005
Labor Day
U.S. and Canada
Federal legal public holiday. National holiday observed by state employees.
Annual. Observed on the 1st Monday in Sept.

September 05, 2005
2 p.m.
Live band
East Beach, 1923 Boddeker Dr., Galveston 77550
Phone: 409 762-EAST or 888 425-4753
E-mail: allenflores@hotmail.com
Web: www.galveston.com/eastbeach
Admission: Parking is $7 per vehicle, $14 for oversize vehicles.
Drinking is legal on East Beach. East Beach has a pavilion, restrooms, showers, food, video games and gifts. Chairs and umbrellas are available for rent on weekends May thru August. Park hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The patio beach bar/band scene is open on weekend afternoons May thru August.

September 05, 2005
Bridge City ISD school holiday
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/

September 05, 2005
Labor Day Tennis Tournament continues

September 06, 2005
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September 06, 2005
7th-8th Grade Football: First day for scrimmages and games.
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
See exception Section 1478 (h) (3).

September 07, 2005
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September 07, 2005
1:30 p.m.
Friends of the Port Neches Public Library annual meeting
Hebert Public Library, 2025 Merriman Street, Port Neches TX 77651
Admission: Annual membership $5 per adult, $10 family, $25 business, $100 patron (deductible).
Annual. Meeting is held on the 1st Wednesday of September.

September 07, 2005
Independence Day in Brazil
Annual. Same date each year.

September 08, 2005
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September 08, 2005
Sept. 8 - 12
NFL Kickoff 2005 Weekend
Contact: National Football League
Web: www.nfl.com
Annual.

September 09, 2005
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September 09, 2005
8 to 10 p.m.
Hawaiian Tropics Pageant
Event Center at L'Auberge du Lac Hotel & Casino; 2800 Nelson Road; Lake Charles; La. Tickets $50 and $30.
Phone: 866 580-7444
E-mail: (Web mail)
Web: www.ldlcasino.com
Admission: Open to the public.

September 09, 2005
September 9 - 11
Carlyss Cajun Bon Ton Festival
Contact: Art Little or Lyndon LeBlanc, festival co-chairs
St. Theresa Catholic Church, 4822 Carlyss Drive, Carlyss, La. 70665
Phone: 337 583-2597 or 337 583-7725
E-mail: leeroycates@camtel.net
Web: www.st-theresa-parish.org/bon_ton_festival.htm

September 09, 2005
Choxo-no-Sekku (Chrysanthemum Day)
Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 10, 2005
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September 10, 2005
Sep. 10 - 30
Alligator hunting season (by permit only)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

September 10, 2005
Sep. 10 - 25 and 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

September 10, 2005
Sep 10 - 25 and 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

September 10, 2005
Sep. 10 - 25 and 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

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

September 10, 2005
9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
9/11 Music Festival (Christian music)
Contact: David Bellow
Ford Park, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont 77705
Phone: 409 656-5128
E-mail: info@TexasMusicNetwork.net
Web: www.texasmusicnetwork.net
Admission: $20 for advance day passes or $25 on the day of the show.
Promoted as the largest Christian music festival in Texas, the event features 45 bands, four stages, food booths and games. Stages include Main, Hard rock / Metal, Alternative Rock and Contemporary Rock / Worship.
Featured bands include The O.C. Supertones Farewell Tour, Kevin Max (DcTalk), Paul Colman, The Swift, Rock N’ Roll Worship Circus, One Bad Pig, plus more major and local bands
David Bellow of Texas Music Network presents.
Annual. Est. 2004. Held the 2nd Saturday in September.

September 10, 2005
Sep. 10 and 17 at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hospice New Volunteer training
Contact: Trish Nash
West Beulah Baptist Church, 6525 Bigner Rd., Beaumont TX 77708
Phone: 409 212-0020
E-mail: info@odsyhealth.com (Dallas office)
Web: www.odyssey-healthcare.com
Odyssey Healthcare and West Beulah Baptist Church sponsor.

September 10, 2005
Sep. 10 - 11
Dove hunting season: special White-Winged Dove area
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
Special season (Legal shooting hours are from noon to sunset)

September 10, 2005
2 p.m.
DJ on the Deck
East Beach, 1923 Boddeker Dr., Galveston 77550
Phone: 409 762-EAST or 888 425-4753
E-mail: allenflores@hotmail.com
Web: www.galveston.com/eastbeach
Admission: Parking is $7 per vehicle, $14 for oversize vehicles.
Drinking is legal on East Beach. East Beach has a pavilion, restrooms, showers, food, video games and gifts. Chairs and umbrellas are available for rent on weekends May thru August. Park hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The patio beach bar/band scene is open on weekend afternoons May thru August.
DJ on the Deck each Saturday at 2 p.m.

September 10, 2005
2 p.m.
Rob Riggs book signing
Barnes & Noble, 4155 Dowlen Road, Beaumont TX 77706
Phone: 409 898-1111 (location)
Admission: Free.
Riggs is a co-author of "Weird Texas."

September 10, 2005
7:30 p.m.
AMSET Anniversary Gala 2005: "Breakfast at Tiffany’s"
Contact: Janna Fulbright
Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET), 500 Main St., Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 832-3432
E-mail: info@amset.org
Web: www.amset.org
Admission: Reservations required. “Little Black Dress” or black tie encouraged, formal attire required.
Event features The Beaumont Quartet with Jimmy Simmons & Raul Ornelas. Proceeds benefit AMSET exhibitions and education programs. Cocktails at 7:30 p.m., dinner at 8 p.m. and auction at 9 p.m.
The gala 2005 includes a seated dinner catered by Beaumont’s Katharine & Company.
Annual.

September 10, 2005
Art of Fashion
Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Exhibit Hall B, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
On Stage Hair Design presents.

September 10, 2005
Sept. 10 - 11
Dick Dowling Days
Contact: Michael McGreevy or Don Smart
Sabine Pass, Port Arthur
Phone: 409-866-1655 or 409-842-4094
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
Event features a reenactment of the Battle of Sabine Pass (a Civil War battle).

September 10, 2005
Diez y Seis
Celebrates Mexican independence and Hispanic heritage.
Annual. Occurs on the same date each year.

September 10, 2005
Habitat for Humanity Interdenominational build
Contact: Uliana Trylowsky
Whittley home; 5280 Jenard St.
Phone: 409 832-5853
E-mail: uliana@beaumonthabitat.org
Web: www.beaumonthabitat.org
Beaumont Habitat for Humanity organized an interdenominational build to bring together members of various churches to build one Habitat house. Construction begins Sep. 10 and continues each Saturday as needed.

September 10, 2005
Mexican Fiesta
Contact: Zita Downs or Tony Ramirez
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 724-6134 or 409 985-8801 (location)
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
Event features Mexican food, music, folkloric entertainment Queen's Coronation, novelties, crafts and programs.

September 10, 2005
Midnight Fantasies Lakefront Car & Truck Show
Lake Charles Civic Center, Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 337 478-0500
E-mail: aistre@visitlakecharles.org
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
See hundreds of cars and trucks. Event features vendors, food and live music.
Midnight Fantasies presents.

September 11, 2005
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September 11, 2005
Grandparent's Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Second Sunday of September.

September 11, 2005
Patriot Day 9/11
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 11, 2005
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Texas Hall of Flames
Contact: John Deming
Seabrook Beach Club, 3345 NASA Rd. 1, Seabrook TX
Phone: 713 695-3508
Web: www.cruisintimes.com/hallflames.html
Admission: Web site registration requested on the Web site.
Cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome, with or without flames. There is a special class for flamed vehicles.

September 11, 2005
2 p.m.
Band on the Sand
East Beach, 1923 Boddeker Dr., Galveston 77550
Phone: 409 762-EAST or 888 425-4753
E-mail: allenflores@hotmail.com
Web: www.galveston.com/eastbeach
Admission: Parking is $7 per vehicle, $14 for oversize vehicles.
Drinking is legal on East Beach. East Beach has a pavilion, restrooms, showers, food, video games and gifts. Chairs and umbrellas are available for rent on weekends May thru August. Park hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The patio beach bar/band scene is open on weekend afternoons May thru August.
Sunday Band on the Sand at 2 p.m.

September 11, 2005
Dick Dowling Days continues

September 11, 2005
Free Admission to the Museum of the Gulf Coast
Contact: Shannon Harris
The Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Proctor St, Port Arthur TX 77640
Phone: 409 982-7000
E-mail: Shannon.Harris@lamarpa.edu
Web: museum.lamarpa.edu
Admission: Free.
Port Arthur Historical Society sponsors.

September 11, 2005
Terry DeRouen Solo Exhibition of western landscape paintings
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
Learn more about the artist.

September 12, 2005
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September 12, 2005
7:30 p.m.
“The Will Rogers Follies”
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 original performance was America’s first international multimedia show. Set onstage during one of the legendary Ziegfeld Follies, Will Rogers presents stories both wise and silly, wisdom both common and uncommonly timely.
The Lutcher Theater is a privately-owned not-for-profit organization. Dates, times and performances are subject to change.

September 13, 2005
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September 13, 2005
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Southeast Texas Business Expo
Contact: Becky Howard
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 838-6586, ext. 105 or 409 838-6581
E-mail: bhoward@bmtcoc.org or E-mail: chamber@bmtcoc.org
Web: www.bmtcoc.org
Admission: Members: $400 each, Non-Members: $500.

September 13, 2005
6:30 p.m.
Patterson discusses "Texas Border Security" 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
Texas State Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson will discuss "Texas Border Security" and issues relating to Texas Veterans.
The South East Texas Pachyderm Club (SETPC) sponsors. The club is is an auxiliary of the Republican National Committee.

September 14, 2005
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September 14, 2005
Battle of San Jacinto Day
Nicaragua observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 15, 2005
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September 15, 2005
Gaither Homecoming Tour
Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Arena, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: Tickets on sale now: $21.75, $36.75 & $51.75 (includes taxes, facility and parking fees)
Annual. Est. 1996.

September 15, 2005
Independence Day in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Nicaragua
Annual. Same date each year.

September 15, 2005
Respect for the Aged Day
Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 15, 2005
Sept. 15 - 18
Texas Gator Fest
Fort Anahuac Park in Anahuac
Phone: 409 267-4190
Web: www.texasgatorfest.com

September 16, 2005
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September 16, 2005
Sep. 16 - 17 at 7 p.m. on Fri., 4 p.m. on Sat.
La Dolce Vita
Dishman Art Museum and University Reception Center of the Mary and John Gray Library, Lamar University, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 880-8959
Admission: Tickets are $150 per person for the dinner and $45 each for the cooking seminar and the wine pairing. Reservations are required.
Event features fine wine and haute cuisine. Events include a vintner dinner, cooking seminar and wine pairing.
The weekend begins with the dinner at 7 p.m. on Friday, as Executive Chef Michael Bomberg of San Antonio presents Vino Magnifico, a gourmet meal in seven courses. Each is served with a specially selected wine.
Guests dine in the Dishman Art Museum, where the evening begins with a reception and silent auction.
Saturday, Chef Bomberg presents a cooking seminar, Bella Cucina, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the University Reception Center of the Mary and John Gray Library. A wine pairing, Buena Sera, is scheduled from 4 to 7 p.m. in the reception center, offering samples of
La Dolce Vita – Italian for “the sweet life” – is the centerpiece of a campaign to create an endowment to ensure continuation and enhancement of the museum’s collections and educational programs.
Lamar University’s Dishman Art Museum in Beaumont hosts
Annual fund-raiser. Held on 3rd Fri. and Sat. in September.

September 16, 2005
Independence Day in Mexico and Papua New Guinea
Annual. Same date each year.

September 16, 2005
Mid Sept
Oktoberfest celebrations
German celebration of song, food and fun. In addition to the wursts and potato salad, there are arts and crafts, carnival rides, camel rides, a petting zoo, folk dancing and more.
Features authentic German food & drink, music, dancing, carnival rides and midway games, children's entertainment, petting zoo, camel rides, arts and crafts and more.
Held apx. weekend following Sep. 15 from Thur. - Sun.

September 16, 2005
Texas Gator Fest continues

September 17, 2005
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September 17, 2005
Citizenship Day
Annual. Same date each year.

September 17, 2005
Sep. 17 - 25
Early Teal statewide hunting season (all counties)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

September 17, 2005
8 a.m.
Mustang and All-Ford Show
Contact: Bob Jones
Kinsel Ford Auto Mall, 3355 Hwy 69, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 751-3522
Web: www.wildhorsemustangclub.com
Registration from 8 to 11 a.m. Participants judge by popular vote. Awards announced at 4 p.m.
Classes include all years and makes of Ford-powered vehicles: Mustangs, Falcons, T-Birds, Trucks, Rods, Antique, and special interest. Trophies are awarded for Best of Class and runner-up plus Best of Show. Event features door prizes, 50/50 and vendors.
Wild Horse Mustang Club and Kinsel Ford Lincoln Mercury present.
Annual, Est. 2005.

September 17, 2005
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Singles Outreach Ministry garage sale to feed orphans
Contact: Rev. Lee Wagliardo or Cheri Bridges
Salvation Army, 2350 Interstate-10 E., Beaumont.
Phone: 409 892-8475 Ext. 226
E-mail: cabridges@cathedralconnect.org
Web: cathedralconnect.org
Admission: Garage sale items and cash donations accepted. It costs $1 per day to feed each child.
Singles Christian Connection, for single adults of all ages and faiths, plans a garage sale fundraiser to feed orphans at an orphanage built by the group in Sabinas Hidalgo, Mexico.
Cathedral in the Pines presents.

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

September 17, 2005
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hospice New Volunteer training
Contact: Trish Nash
West Beulah Baptist Church, 6525 Bigner Rd., Beaumont TX 77708
Phone: 409 212-0020
E-mail: info@odsyhealth.com (Dallas office)
Web: www.odyssey-healthcare.com
Odyssey Healthcare and West Beulah Baptist Church sponsor.

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

September 17, 2005
Sep. 17 - 18 on Sat. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Southeast Texas Coin & Collectibles Fall Show
Contact: Dale Richey
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 246-2432
Admission: $1 for adults.
Jointly sponsored by the Beaumont, Orange, Port Arthur, and Silsbee Coin Clubs. Buy, sell, and trade. Club members offer free appraisals of coins, paper money, jewelry, sports cards and bullion. A drawing for a free gold coin will be open to the public. Y

September 17, 2005
Sep. 17 - Oct. 2 9 a.m. to midnight (see actual day schedules)
Texas Rice Festival
Winnie-Stowell Park, Winnie
Phone: 409 296-4404
E-mail: trf01@alltel.net
Web: www.TexasRiceFestival.org
Admission: Adults $7, students $5, kids 5 & under and seniors 65+ are free. Free parking. Daily carnival unlimited ride wristbands are $20.
Event celebrates everything to do with rice. Featured performers include: Cross Canadian Ragweed, Wayne Toups, Kevin Fowler, Jeff Bates, Gene Watson, and Johnny Dee & The Rocket 88s.
Other events include barrel racing (only event on Sep. 17, see Web site for exact dates of other events), barbecue cook-off, Fajita contest, horse shoe tournament, bazaar, welding contest, livestock competitions, diaper derby, Little Rice King and Sweethe
Annual, Est. 1970

September 17, 2005
Sep. 17 - 18 at 11 a.m. on Sat. and 9 a.m. on Sun.
Academy Baseball Tournament
Contact: Ford Park
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 951-5400
$3 for adults, $1 for kids 2-12 and seniors, free for kids under 2
The Back to School Bash Baseball Tournament features close to 30 teams of kids 12 and under from around Texas and Louisiana participating in the event.
This USSSA State Qualifier tournament begins Saturday at with the first game at 11 a.m. and play continues until around 7 p.m. Sunday the first game starts at 9 a.m. and the championship game begins around 3:45 p.m.

September 17, 2005
2 p.m.
DJ on the Deck
East Beach, 1923 Boddeker Dr., Galveston 77550
Phone: 409 762-EAST or 888 425-4753
E-mail: allenflores@hotmail.com
Web: www.galveston.com/eastbeach
Admission: Parking is $7 per vehicle, $14 for oversize vehicles.
Drinking is legal on East Beach. East Beach has a pavilion, restrooms, showers, food, video games and gifts. Chairs and umbrellas are available for rent on weekends May thru August. Park hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The patio beach bar/band scene is open on weekend afternoons May thru August.
DJ on the Deck each Saturday at 2 p.m.

September 17, 2005
La Dolce Vita continues

September 17, 2005
5 p.m.
Texas Star Civic Dinner & Auction
Contact: Samye Johnson, San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce
San Augustine Youth Expo Center and Barn, San Augustine TX
Phone: 936 275-3610
E-mail: info@sanaugustinetx.com
Web: www.sanaugustinetx.com
Admission: $20 per person.
Event is an old-fashioned rib eye steak cook-out with all the trimmin’s, live music, featured auction items include outdoor sports equipment and regional sports-orientated artwork. Doors open for pre-auction activity at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., auction a
Annual. Est. 2000.

September 17, 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
Featured performer is Chee-Yun on violin.

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

September 17, 2005
9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
"Rock in a Weary Land" Buffalo Blonde concert to benefit Hurricane Katrina victims
Contact: Tom Wright
Hooligans, 6025 MLK Parkway, Beaumont
Phone: 409 895-4660
E-mail: twright@kfdm.com
Web: www.buffaloblonde.com
Admission: All Katrina survivors admitted free. In lieu of the usual $5 cover charge, they request $5 or more cash donations. A benefactor (very close to the band) will match the funds raised.
If you've given and given and have nothing left to give, consider it a free show as their way of sayting thanks for helping.
So much suffering. So much tragedy. So much loss. It could have happened here. They are us. We are them.
All proceeds benefit the American Red Cross and the Southeast Texas Emergency Relief Fund.

© Mark M. Hancock

Buffalo Blonde performs in concert at the Logon C@fe in Beaumont on May 14, 2005.

September 17, 2005
Sep. 17 - 18, 2005
Bass-N-Bucks Team Championship
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

September 17, 2005
Carlyss Cajun Bon Ton Festival continues

September 17, 2005
Constitution Day / Citizenship Day
Annual. Same date each year.

September 17, 2005
Harvest Moon Festival
Crosby United Methodist Church, 1334 Runneburg Road, Crosby
Phone: 281 328-2616
E-mail: info@crosbyumc.org
Web: www.crosbyumc.org
Features family games, music, craft booths, plant booth, country store, live entertainment, bingo for baked goods, food and cooking contest.

September 17, 2005
Ragley Heritage and Timber Festival pageant
South Beauregard School Auditorium, Ragley, La.
Phone: 337 725-3444
E-mail: aistre@visitlakecharles.org
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
Ragley Historical Society presents.
Annual, Est. 1999, held on the 3rd Saturday of September

September 17, 2005
Solid Gold Rock 'n Roll Show
Contact: Shannon Harris
Carl A. Parker Multipurpose Center, 700 Procter St., Port Arthur
Phone: 409 982-7000
E-mail: Shannon.Harris@lamarpa.edu
Web: museum.lamarpa.edu
Admission: Tickets are $18 in advance and $20 at the door.
Show features hits of 1960s teen dreams Tommy Roe; Jimmy Clanton; Billy Joe Royal and Johnny Preston.

September 17, 2005
Texas Gator Fest continues

September 18, 2005
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September 18, 2005
Academy Baseball Tournament continues

September 18, 2005
2 p.m.
Band on the Sand
East Beach, 1923 Boddeker Dr., Galveston 77550
Phone: 409 762-EAST or 888 425-4753
E-mail: allenflores@hotmail.com
Web: www.galveston.com/eastbeach
Admission: Parking is $7 per vehicle, $14 for oversize vehicles.
Drinking is legal on East Beach. East Beach has a pavilion, restrooms, showers, food, video games and gifts. Chairs and umbrellas are available for rent on weekends May thru August. Park hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The patio beach bar/band scene is open on weekend afternoons May thru August.
Sunday Band on the Sand at 2 p.m.

September 18, 2005
2 p.m.
Groves Pecan Festival Pageant
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 962-3631
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

September 18, 2005
Carlyss Cajun Bon Ton Festival continues

September 18, 2005
Independence Day in Chile
Annual. Same dates each year.

September 18, 2005
Texas Gator Fest continues

September 18, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features HBHA Rice Run 3-D barrel racing.

September 19, 2005
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September 19, 2005
5 to 7 p.m.
Gumbo Dinner
Nederland High School Cafeteria
Phone: 409 722-0279
E-mail: nedcofc@nederlandtx.com
Web: www.nederlandtx.com/calendar.htm

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

September 22, 2005
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September 22, 2005
Sep. 22 - 25
Texas Pecan Festival
Contact: Patti Wolf
Downtown Groves and Lion's Park
Phone: 409 962-3631 or 800 876-3631
E-mail: gchamberofcommer@gt.rr.com
Web: http://161.58.122.214/
Event features a pageant, carnival, golf tournament, treasure hunt, parade, antique car show, cooking with pecans, pecan toss, pie eating contest, horse shoe tournament, and pet show.
Groves Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Center sponsors.
Annual. Occurs the first full weekend of September.

September 22, 2005
Sep. 22 - 24
Orange Community Players special event (TBA)
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.

September 22, 2005
Texas Forest Trail Event
Contact: Susan Arceneaux
Phone: 409 835-8701
E-mail: histcomm@co.jefferson.tx.us
Web: www.thc.state.tx.us or www.co.jefferson.tx.us
Texas Historial Commission sponsors.
Annual.

September 22, 2005
Texas State Forest Festival continues

September 23, 2005
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September 23, 2005
Sep. 23 - Nov. 10 and Dec. 26 - Jan. 15
Dove hunting season: south zone
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

September 23, 2005
Sep. 23 - Nov. 10 and Dec. 26 - Jan. 11
Dove: regular hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

September 23, 2005
Sep. 23 - 24
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 dessert.
Doors open at 6:40 p.m., curtain at 7 p.m.

September 23, 2005
American Indian Day
Annual. Celebrated the 4th Friday in Sept.

September 23, 2005
Sep. 23 - 24
Dulcimer Festival
Contact: Silsbee Chamber Of Commerce
Silsbee / Hardin Co.
Phone: 409 385-5562
Web: www.bigthicketdirectory.com/pages/silsbeechamber.html
Annual

September 23, 2005
Sep. 23 - 27
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Conference
Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza, 3950 I-10 South, Beaumont TX 77705
Phone: 512 863-9400 or 409 842-5995 (hotel)
E-mail: marklord@cox-internet.com, chedtke@cox-internet.com or kmcgrath@cox-internet.com
Web: www.taaf.com
Admission: Conference registration fee is $175 per team before Sep. 1, $190 per team after Sep. 1. Friday TAAF Golf tournament $60 per team. Team information should accompany registration. Saturday bus trip to Lake Charles $10. No refunds after Sep
New member orientation is at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sep. 24. Mandatory training session is on Tuesday, Sep. 27.
Annual. Est. 1926 (cq)

September 23, 2005
Texas Pecan Festival continues

September 23, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features BBQ Cook-Off and dance, music by Jimmy & the Jokers.

September 23, 2005
Texas State Forest Festival continues

September 24, 2005
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September 24, 2005
Sep. 24 - 25
Squirrel 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 Oct. 1-Feb. 5 and May 1-31 open squirrel season.

September 24, 2005
Kirby Hill House Murder Mystery Theatre continues

September 24, 2005
7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Calca-Chew Food Festival
St. Margaret Catholic Church, Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 337 439-4585
E-mail: aistre@visitlakecharles.org
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
The Calca-Chew festival highlights the famous southern cooking in Southwest Louisiana. Complete with activities for kids, a petting zoo, games and a train ride. This is an event for the whole family.

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

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

September 24, 2005
10 a.m.
Clouds of Glory Gospel Singing
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 724-7168
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

September 24, 2005
10 a.m.
Golden Triangle Quilt Guild
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-3435, 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us

September 24, 2005
2 p.m.
DJ on the Deck
East Beach, 1923 Boddeker Dr., Galveston 77550
Phone: 409 762-EAST or 888 425-4753
E-mail: allenflores@hotmail.com
Web: www.galveston.com/eastbeach
Admission: Parking is $7 per vehicle, $14 for oversize vehicles.
Drinking is legal on East Beach. East Beach has a pavilion, restrooms, showers, food, video games and gifts. Chairs and umbrellas are available for rent on weekends May thru August. Park hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The patio beach bar/band scene is open on weekend afternoons May thru August.
DJ on the Deck each Saturday at 2 p.m.

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

September 24, 2005
Dulcimer Festival continues

September 24, 2005
Old Timers' Day
Sour Lake / Hardin Co.
Phone: 409 287-3512
Event is a small town fair with rides, food and music. It also includes the Old Timers' Day Dance.
annual

September 24, 2005
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Conference continues

September 24, 2005
Texas Pecan Festival continues

September 24, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features horse shoe tournament as well as music by Jason Boland, Chris Johnson & Cheap Whiskey.

September 24, 2005
Texas State Forest Festival continues

September 24, 2005
Sep. 24 - 25, 2005
Wal-Mart BFL Super Tournament
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

September 25, 2005
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September 25, 2005
11 a.m.
Golden Triangle Quilt Guild continues

September 25, 2005
2 p.m.
Band on the Sand
East Beach, 1923 Boddeker Dr., Galveston 77550
Phone: 409 762-EAST or 888 425-4753
E-mail: allenflores@hotmail.com
Web: www.galveston.com/eastbeach
Admission: Parking is $7 per vehicle, $14 for oversize vehicles.
Drinking is legal on East Beach. East Beach has a pavilion, restrooms, showers, food, video games and gifts. Chairs and umbrellas are available for rent on weekends May thru August. Park hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The patio beach bar/band scene is open on weekend afternoons May thru August.
Sunday Band on the Sand at 2 p.m.

September 25, 2005
Sept. 25 - Oct. 1
Missouri Photo Workshop
Contact: David Rees, co-director of the workshop an director of Pictures of the Year International
Marshall, MO
Phone: 573 882-3635
E-mail: ReesD@missouri.edu
Web: www.mophotoworkshop.org
Encouraged for individuals who would benefit from an intense experience in research and creating a picture story. Application materials and stories from previous workshops are available on the MPW website.
Annual. Established 1949.

September 25, 2005
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Conference continues

September 25, 2005
Texas Pecan Festival continues

September 25, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features Gospel jubilee and bazaar.

September 25, 2005
Texas State Forest Festival continues

September 26, 2005
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September 26, 2005
11:30 a.m.
The Beaumont Chamber Foundation Golf Tournament
Idylwild Golf Club, 1100 Pineshadows Dr, Sour Lake TX 77659
Phone: 409 838-6581 or 409 753-2521 (location)
E-mail: chamber@bmtcoc.org
Web site: www.bmtcoc.org
Admission: Registration required. The sponsor and player registration deadline is September 19. Free admission to watch.
Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a shotgun start at 1 p.m.
The Beaumont Chamber Foundation Golf Tournament to benefits the Leadership Beaumont Program.
Annual. Held 4th Monday in September*.

September 26, 2005
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Conference continues

September 27, 2005
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September 27, 2005
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Conference continues

September 28, 2005
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Wednesday

September 28, 2005
Confucius' Birthday
Taiwan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

September 28, 2005
Sep. 28 - Oct. 8
Lion's Club Carnival
Orange
Phone: 409 779-9932
E-mail: Info@OrangeLions.com
Web: www.orangelions.com
Annual, Est. 1941

September 28, 2005
National Teachers' Day
Taiwan observes.
Annual. Same date each year. Held on Confucius' birthday.

September 28, 2005
Sept. 28 - Oct. 1
Texas Rice Festival
Winnie
Phone: 409 296-4404

September 28, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features welding contest as well as music by Jimmy & the Jokers, Stoney LaRue, and Cross Canadian Ragweed.

September 29, 2005
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September 29, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues

September 29, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Entertainment features music by Randy Rogers and Kevin Fowler.


Kevin Fowler performs during Lewisville's Holiday at the Hall in Lewisville on Saturday, December 4, 2004.

© Mark M. Hancock and The Dallas Morning News


September 30, 2005
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September 30, 2005
Date TBA 8 a.m.
Port Neches Chamber Golf Tournament
The Palms golf course, Pleasure Island, Port Arthur TX
Phone: 409 722-4023
E-mail: pncoc@swbell.net
Web site: www.portnecheschamber.com
7 a.m. registration on Friday with an 8 a.m. start.
Annual. Est. 2000

September 30, 2005
Sept. 30 - Oct. 27
Celtic Tree Month of Ivy begins
Learn more
Annual. Same dates each year based on the druidic lunar calendar.

September 30, 2005
September TBA
Go Texan Barbecue Cook-Off
Contact: Mertice Weeks, city secretary
Newton TX
Phone: 409 379-5061
E-mail: newtontx@jas.net
Web site: www.newton-texas.com

September 30, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues

September 30, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features "Youth Day" activities, ice cream eating contest, as well as music by Hunter Yayes, Wayne Toups, and Barry Badon.

September 30, 2005
Sep. 30 - Oct. 18, 2005
Wildcatters Training Camp
Ford Arena, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
Web: www.fordparktx.com