Friday, December 30, 2005

Update:   Dec. 30

Changes:

1st Tuesday
7 p.m.
Southeast Texas Genealogical and Historical Society meeting
Contact: Bill Windle
Nederland City Hall, 2400 Boston Blvd.
Phone: 409 962-3138
E-mail: BWINDLE@prodigy.net

January 29, 2006
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bridal Traditons
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 769-7599, 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com

March 15, 2006
March 15-16 at noon to 7 p.m.
LOBO Industrial Trade Show
Presented by: LOBO Industrial Trade Show
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 800 225-2899, 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: bmtciviccenter@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.lobosservices.com
The show lets industrial buyers and users weigh options in a short time and in one place. Save time and money by meeting new suppliers, experiencing product demonstrations and having questions answered on the spot.

New events:
December 31, 2005
7 p.m.
New Year's Eve Extravaganza
Contact:
Crocket Street Entertainment District, outdoors and at all clubs, downtown Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 833-1881 or 409 833-3090
Web: www.crockettstreet.com
Event features a one-price admission to all clubs and a midnight fireworks show.

January 07, 2006
Three shows at 1:30, 4:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Barnes & Bailey Circus
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 769-7599, 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com

January 12, 2006
Jan. 12-14 at 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Jan. 15, 2006 at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Homier Mobile Merchants
Harvest Club, 2600 block of Gulf Street, Beaumont TX
Phone: 800 348-5004, 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.Homier.com

January 17, 2006
8 a.m.
“Get Motivated” seminar
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, director of marketing
Ford Exhibit Hall, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: Pre-registration $49 per office (unlimited number - limited time offer) or $225 at the door.
Seminar speakers include Zig Ziglar, Keith Craft, Amy Jones, Phil Town, Earl Mindell and Krish Dhanam.
Please see their flyer.

January 21, 2006
Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Jan. 22, 2006 at noon to 5 p.m.
Golden Triangle Quilt Guild
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 697-2829, 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com

January 28, 2006
2 and 7:30 p.m.
Lipizzaner Stallions Show
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, director of marketing
Ford Arena, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: lipizzaner.com
Admission: Regular adult admission tickets are $22.50 each. Children under 12 and seniors over 60 are $20.50 each. Groups of 15 or more: $17.50 each. There are a limited number of Gold Circle seats available for $25.50 (no discounts apply). (Price includes $1 facility fee and a $2 parking fee.)
The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions return for two shows.
Read more.

February 11, 2006
9 a.m.
First Annual 5K Fun Run/Walk
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission: $5 per person. Children under 12 free. Pre-register at cityofbeaumont.com
The first 500 to pre - register receive a T-Shirt. On site Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Annual. Est. 2006

February 11, 2006
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Health & Fitness Expo
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission: Free admission, free parking.
Event features health and fitness exhibitors, live music, race and walking gifts, raffles and special guest appearances by notable figures.
Booths: $50 per 10' x 10' space. For booth information call Claudie Hawkins at (409) 838-3435 ext. 204
Annual. Est. 2006

February 11, 2006
Feb. 11 - 12, 2006
Academy Baseball Tournament
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, director of marketing
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com

February 18, 2006
7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Majestic Krewe of Aurora Grand Ball
Contact: Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 721-8717, 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission:

February 25, 2006
Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Feb. 26, 2006 at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
15th Annual Cat Show
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission:
Annual. Est. 1992

April 07, 2006
April 7-9, 2006
Sesame Street Live Presents "Super Grover! Ready For Action"
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission:

May 05, 2006
7:30 p.m.
Beatles Tribute Concert
Contact: Symphony of Southeast Texas
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.com
Admission: Reserved seating ranges are $50 to $100 for tables, or $15 to $30 for elevated seats.

Sunday, December 18, 2005

Update:   Dec. 18

New blogs:

Beatty Buzzzz Mindless ramblings of a retired school teacher.

Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Update:   Dec. 14

Changes:

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Events

December 17, 2005
4 to 7 p.m.
H.E.B. "Feast of Sharing" Christmas Dinner
Ford Park Exhibit Hall, Beaumont
Contact: Harvey Zernial by phone, Kari Short by e-mail
Phone: 409 722-1369 or 409 985-8801
E-mail: kshort@shortcom.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
Admission: The event is free and open to the public.
Local H-E-B stores with the support of many community leaders host a holiday meal for the public.
Annual. Est. 1992. Held on the Saturday after to Dec. 15.

Thursday, December 01, 2005

Update:   Dec. 1

Changes:

January 28, 2006
6:30 p.m.
Janis Joplin Birthday Bash
Contact: Don Ball
Carl Parker Center, Lamar State College, 1500 Procter Street, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 722-3699, 409 985-5583 or 409 985-8801 (location)
E-mail: TriangleConcert@webtv.net
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com
Beaumont native Johnny Winter will headline the concert and be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Nederland's Amby Martin will perform a tribute to Janis Joplin with the Beat Daddys. Navasota Rio will also perform.
Annual, Est. 1987

New Events:

December 02, 2005
December 2 - 4, 2005 at Fri. from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. from 1 to 5 p.m.
A Very Merry Main Street Market
Contact: Gay Chionsini or Janna Fulbright
Beaumont Civic Center, Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-0873 or 409 832-3432 (Art Museum of SETEX)
E-mail: gchion@bmtcoc.org or jfulbright@amset.org
Admission: Admission: $6 at the door. Children under 12 admitted free. Proceeds benefit charity and volunteer projects of the Junior League of Beaumont.
Vendors from around the nation showcase clothing and gift items.
Bonus events scheduled for additional fees include a luncheon and style show, Breakfast with Santa and gingerbread house workshop.
Additionally, League members have collected donations of high-quality, gently-used ball gowns, cocktail dresses and other women's formal wear for the "Glamour Gowns Booth." Shoppers can purchase these high-end fashions for $50 per dress.
Junior League of Beaumont sponsors.
*Confirmed.

December 02, 2005
11:30 a.m.
Style Show and Luncheon/Silent Auction
Contact: Gay Chionsini or Janna Fulbright
Beaumont Civic Center, Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-0873 or 409 832-3432 (Art Museum of SETEX)
E-mail: gchion@bmtcoc.org or jfulbright@amset.org
Admission: $35 (includes Market admission). Proceeds benefit charity and volunteer projects of the Junior League of Beaumont.
Style show by Bella Bella, YaYa Club, BBS Collection and Alter's Gem Jewelry.
Event is part of A Very Merry Main Street Market.
Junior League of Beaumont sponsors.
*Confirmed.

December 02, 2005
4 p.m.
Walk of Fame commemorative star presentation for Janis Joplin
Contact: Steve Caldwell of SK Productions and Brent Coon of Coondog Productions
Ford Arena lobby, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission:
Promoters will unveil the cement block designed for local music legend Janis Joplin.
Michael Joplin, brother of the late Port Arthur-raised artist, is scheduled to attend.
Janis Joplin was born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas. Her "Greatest Hits" album still tops the charts in Billboard. Several new releases have followed her death, with wide acclaim for her boxed set, "Janis." For more info visit: www.officialjanis.com
*Confirmed.

December 02, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich, Cowboy Troy and the Muzik Mafia concert
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, director of marketing
Ford Arena, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: $35 and $62.50, which includes all taxes, fees, and parking. November 5th tickets will be honored at the door.
*Confirmed.

December 03, 2005
A Very Merry Main Street Market continues
*Confirmed.

December 03, 2005
9:30 a.m.
Breakfast with Santa and Style Show
Contact: Gay Chionsini or Janna Fulbright
Beaumont Civic Center, Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-0873 or 409 832-3432 (Art Museum of SETEX)
E-mail: gchion@bmtcoc.org or jfulbright@amset.org
Admission: $10 per adult or $6 per child (includes Market admission). Proceeds benefit charity and volunteer projects of the Junior League of Beaumont.
Style Show by Gigi's Clothing.
During breakfast, selections from The Nutcracker will be performed by the Beaumont Civic Ballet.
Event is part of A Very Merry Main Street Market.
Junior League of Beaumont sponsors.
*Confirmed.

December 03, 2005
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Jason Tyner Charity Baseball Camp
Contact: Camp director Jason Tyner or Morgan Walker of the Southeast Texas Baseball/Softball Academy
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont 77705
Phone: 409 842-3900 or 409 351-4082 (media line)
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.setexasbaseballacademy.com
Admission: The cost is $35 and all participants receive a T-shirt and lunch. The camp is limited to 75 participants, ages 6-18. Participants are encouraged to bring tennis shoes and baseball equipment. Pre-registration is recommended.
The charity camp will focus on hitting, pitching and base running.
Scheduled to participate this year are: Beaumont native Ben Broussard (Cleveland Indians), Casey Fossum (Tampa Bay Devil Rays) and West Brook grad Jay Bruce (Cincinnati Reds).
All proceeds benefit the Juliet Tyner Memorial Scholarship Foundation. The foundation awards four $1,500 college scholarships to local baseball and softball players.
Annual, Est. 1998
*Confirmed.

December 03, 2005
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Holiday Tree Lighting Festival
Contact: Stephanie Molina, director of marketing
Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-3716
E-mail: smolina@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web site: www.beaumontcvb.com
Admission: Free.
Event features hands-on art activities, a visit from Santa and entertainment from Lamar University's Jazz Band. A lighted parade begins at 6 p.m.
Lamar University's Jazz Band will perform as attendees decorate holiday cookies and work with local arts organizations to make ornaments to hang on Beaumont's official downtown Christmas tree.
Annual.
*Confirmed.

December 04, 2005
A Very Merry Main Street Market continues
*Confirmed.

December 04, 2005
2 p.m.
Gingerbread House Workshop
Contact: Gay Chionsini or Janna Fulbright
Beaumont Civic Center, Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-0873 or 409 832-3432 (Art Museum of SETEX)
E-mail: gchion@bmtcoc.org or jfulbright@amset.org
Admission: $15 per house (includes Market admission). Proceeds benefit charity and volunteer projects of the Junior League of Beaumont.
Event is part of A Very Merry Main Street Market.
Junior League of Beaumont sponsors.
*Confirmed.

March 10, 2006
March 10 - 12, 2006 at 8 p.m. on Fri. and Sat. and at 2 p.m. on Sun.
USHRA Monster Jam trucks returns to Beaumont
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, director of marketing, or Patti Mapes, promoter
5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400 or 630 566-6100
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com or pattimapes@clearchannel.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: $20 for adults, $8 for children ages 2-12. Adult tickets increase $2 day of show and are subject to convenience and handling fees. Ticket prices include taxes, parking and facility fees.
The 10,000 pound, 11 feet tall and 12 feet wide monster trucks race and perform freestyle stunts during all three shows.
*Confirmed.

March 11, 2006
USHRA Monster Jam trucks continues
*Confirmed.

March 12, 2006
USHRA Monster Jam trucks continues
*Confirmed.

December 2005 Events



*** Due to Hurricane Rita, expect many events to be canceled or postponed. ***

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December 01, 2005
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December 01, 2005
World AIDS day
U.N. member nations observes.
Annual.

December 01, 2005
CX Debate: Deadline to set up district meet on-line.
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

December 01, 2005
EJH Academics: First day to hold fall/winter meets.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

December 01, 2005
ILPC: Yearbook Individual Achievement Awards entries due.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

December 01, 2005
Dec. 1 - 31
WH Stark House "Christmas Traditions"
Contact: David Hunt, director
W. H. Stark House, 610 Main Ave, Orange TX 77630
Phone: 409 883-0871
E-mail: starkmuseum@starkmuseum.org or dhunt@starkmuseum.org
Web: www.starkmuseum.org
Admission: Free Admission. Guided Tours available for groups by appointment. Registration by phone requested.
Take a tour of a historical home decorated for a traditional Christmas of its era.
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tue - Sat. Closed Sun and Mon and major holidays

December 01, 2005
December 1 - 13
SWLA Christmas Lighting Festival
Contact: Arts & Humanities Council of Southwest Louisiana
Lake Charles area, La.
Phone: 337 439-ARTS, 800 456-7952 or 337 436-9588
Web: www.cityoflakecharles.com
Events include the Lighting Ceremony, lighted boat parade and a fireworks display.
Other area cities share the event with a Santa 5K Run, Kris Kringle’s Arts and Crafts Festival, and Christmas tree ceremonies in most cities.
Annual, held on 1st Saturday of December.

December 02, 2005
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December 02, 2005
December 2 - 4, 2005 at Fri. from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat. from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sun. from 1 to 5 p.m.
A Very Merry Main Street Market
Contact: Gay Chionsini or Janna Fulbright
Beaumont Civic Center, Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-0873 or 409 832-3432 (Art Museum of SETEX)
E-mail: gchion@bmtcoc.org or jfulbright@amset.org
Admission: Admission: $6 at the door. Children under 12 admitted free. Proceeds benefit charity and volunteer projects of the Junior League of Beaumont.
Vendors from around the nation showcase clothing and gift items.
Bonus events scheduled for additional fees include a luncheon and style show, Breakfast with Santa and gingerbread house workshop.
Additionally, League members have collected donations of high-quality, gently-used ball gowns, cocktail dresses and other women's formal wear for the "Glamour Gowns Booth." Shoppers can purchase these high-end fashions for $50 per dress.
Junior League of Beaumont sponsors.
*Confirmed.

December 02, 2005
11:30 a.m.
Style Show and Luncheon/Silent Auction
Contact: Gay Chionsini or Janna Fulbright
Beaumont Civic Center, Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-0873 or 409 832-3432 (Art Museum of SETEX)
E-mail: gchion@bmtcoc.org or jfulbright@amset.org
Admission: $35 (includes Market admission). Proceeds benefit charity and volunteer projects of the Junior League of Beaumont.
Style show by Bella Bella, YaYa Club, BBS Collection and Alter's Gem Jewelry.
Event is part of A Very Merry Main Street Market.
Junior League of Beaumont sponsors.
*Confirmed.

December 02, 2005
4 p.m.
Walk of Fame commemorative star presentation for Janis Joplin
Contact: Steve Caldwell of SK Productions and Brent Coon of Coondog Productions
Ford Arena lobby, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission:
Promoters will unveil the cement block designed for local music legend Janis Joplin.
Michael Joplin, brother of the late Port Arthur-raised artist, is scheduled to attend.
Janis Joplin was born and raised in Port Arthur, Texas. Her "Greatest Hits" album still tops the charts in Billboard. Several new releases have followed her death, with wide acclaim for her boxed set, "Janis." *Confirmed.

December 02, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Gretchen Wilson, Big & Rich, Cowboy Troy and the Muzik Mafia concert
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, director of marketing
Ford Arena, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Admission: $35 and $62.50, which includes all taxes, fees, and parking. November 5th tickets will be honored at the door.
*Confirmed.

December 02, 2005
Christmas Tour of Homes
6088 Babe Zaharias Dr. (Tyrrell Park), Beaumont TX 77705
Phone: 409 842-3135
Web site: www.beaumontbotanicalgardens.com
Three homes and the Garden Center are decorated for the holidays and filled with items for sale.
Major plant sales are held in conjunction with this tour. Plants can only be purchased from specialty growers. This is a chance to add unusual specimens to collections.
Beaumont Botanical Gardens sponsors.
Annual. Held on the 1st Friday in December.

December 02, 2005
Lighted Night Time Christmas Parade
Lumberton / Hardin Co.
Phone: 409 755-0554
Annual, Est. 2002

December 02, 2005
Share Your Christmas Food and Fund Drive
Contact: Emelie Irving
Phone: 409 839-8777
All schools and businesses in the eight counties served by the food bank are invited to participate in the event. Event includes prizes.
Southeast Texas Food Bank sponsors.

December 03, 2005
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December 03, 2005
Dec. 3 - Jan. 1
Pheasant hunting season, Panhandle (37 counties)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 03, 2005
A Very Merry Main Street Market continues
*Confirmed.

December 03, 2005
9:30 a.m.
Breakfast with Santa and Style Show
Contact: Gay Chionsini or Janna Fulbright
Beaumont Civic Center, Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-0873 or 409 832-3432 (Art Museum of SETEX)
E-mail: gchion@bmtcoc.org or jfulbright@amset.org
Admission: $10 per adult or $6 per child (includes Market admission). Proceeds benefit charity and volunteer projects of the Junior League of Beaumont.
Style Show by Gigi's Clothing.
During breakfast, selections from The Nutcracker will be performed by the Beaumont Civic Ballet.
Event is part of A Very Merry Main Street Market.
Junior League of Beaumont sponsors.
*Confirmed.

December 03, 2005
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Jason Tyner Charity Baseball Camp
Contact: Camp director Jason Tyner or Morgan Walker of the Southeast Texas Baseball/Softball Academy
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont 77705
Phone: 409 842-3900 or 409 351-4082 (media line)
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.setexasbaseballacademy.com
Admission: The cost is $35 and all participants receive a T-shirt and lunch. The camp is limited to 75 participants, ages 6-18. Participants are encouraged to bring tennis shoes and baseball equipment. Pre-registration is recommended.
The charity camp will focus on hitting, pitching and base running.
Scheduled to participate this year are: Beaumont native Ben Broussard (Cleveland Indians), Casey Fossum (Tampa Bay Devil Rays) and West Brook grad Jay Bruce (Cincinnati Reds).
All proceeds benefit the Juliet Tyner Memorial Scholarship Foundation. The foundation awards four $1,500 college scholarships to local baseball and softball players.
Annual, Est. 1998
*Confirmed.

December 03, 2005
2 p.m.
Port Neches Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
Contact: Debbie Plaia, executive director
1110 Port Neches Ave., Port Neches TX 77651
Phone: 409 772-9154 or 409 722-4023
E-mail: pncoc@swbell.net
Web site: www.portnecheschamber.com
Annual.

December 03, 2005
3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Holiday Tree Lighting Festival
Contact: Stephanie Molina, director of marketing
Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 880-3716
E-mail: smolina@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web site: www.beaumontcvb.com
Admission: Free and open to the public.
Event features hands-on art activities, a visit from Santa and entertainment from Lamar University's Jazz Band. A lighted parade begins at 6 p.m.
Lamar University's Jazz Band will perform as attendees decorate holiday cookies and work with local arts organizations to make ornaments to hang on Beaumont's official downtown Christmas tree.
Fire Museum of Texas also sponsors.
Annual.
*Confirmed.

December 03, 2005
6 p.m.
Winter Wonderland: Beaumont's Christmas Holiday Parade
Contact: Stephanie Molina, director of marketing
801 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 880-3716
E-mail: smolina@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web site: www.beaumontcvb.com
Daytime festivities begin at 3:30 p.m. with museums, lighted parade at 6 p.m.
The Winter Wonderland parade features holiday floats and high school marching bands.
The City of Beaumont, the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and the Beaumont Enterprise sponsor.
Annual.
*Confirmed.

December 03, 2005
9 a.m.
Christmas in the Big Thicket Festival and Lighted Parade
Contact: Silsbee Chamber Of Commerce
Library Square, Silsbee
Phone: 409 385-5562
Web: www.bigthicketdirectory.com/pages/silsbeechamber.html
Admission: Free.
Festivities include the Lighted Parade at 6 p.m., live entertainment, horseshoe contests, a cross-country run, arts and crafts, art exhibits, children's activities, games, a pets on parade contest and more.

December 03, 2005
Christmas Twilight Tour
Heritage Village Museum, U.S. Hwy. 190 W., Woodville 75979
Phone: 409 283-2272 or 800-323-0389 (reservations)
E-mail: info@heritage-village.org
Web: www.heritage-village.org
Admission: $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12
Decorated in period Christmas decorations of greenery and ribbons, Heritage Village features an evening of seasonal music and festive food.

December 03, 2005
Downtown Groves Christmas Parade
Contact: Groves Chamber of Commerce
4399 Main Avenue, Groves, Texas 77619
Phone: 409 962-3631 or 800 876-3631
E-mail: gchamberofcommer@gt.rr.com
Web: www.grovescofc.com

December 03, 2005
Jasper Christmas Parade, Tour of Homes and Progressive Dinner
Contact: Jasper Chamber Of Commerce
Jasper/Lake Sam Rayburn
Phone: 409 384-2762
E-mail: jaspercc@jaspercoc.org
Web: www.jaspercoc.org
Sponsored by the Jasper/Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce.
Annual

December 03, 2005
Las Posadas
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 962-8017
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

December 04, 2005
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Sunday

December 04, 2005
A Very Merry Main Street Market continues
*Confirmed.

December 04, 2005
2 p.m.
Gingerbread House Workshop
Contact: Gay Chionsini or Janna Fulbright
Beaumont Civic Center, Main Street, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-0873 or 409 832-3432 (Art Museum of SETEX)
E-mail: gchion@bmtcoc.org or jfulbright@amset.org
Admission: $15 per house (includes Market admission). Proceeds benefit charity and volunteer projects of the Junior League of Beaumont.
Event is part of A Very Merry Main Street Market.
Junior League of Beaumont sponsors.
*Confirmed.

December 04, 2005
3 p.m.
"Sing-a-long Messiah 2005"
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

December 04, 2005
Bass-N-Bucks Season Opener
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

December 05, 2005
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Monday

December 05, 2005
Discovery by Columbus Day
Haiti
Annual. Same date each year.

December 06, 2005
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Tuesday

December 06, 2005
7:30 p.m.
The Oak Ridge Boys concert
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: $40 and $35.
They offer four-part harmony and upbeat songs. Their hits includes “Elvira,” “Thank God For Kids,” “Fancy Free” and the patriotic favorite “American Made.”
The Lutcher Theater is a privately-owned not-for-profit organization. Dates, times and performances are subject to change.
The Lutcher Theater will also collect new toys, cans of food, or coats for the Salvation Army. Bring a new toy and place it under the Lutcher Christmas tree.
* Confirmed.

December 06, 2005
Independence Day in Finland
Annual. Same date each year.

December 07, 2005
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Wednesday

December 07, 2005
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Annual. Same date each year.

December 08, 2005
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Thursday

December 08, 2005
Dec. 8, 15 and 22 at 5 to 7 p.m.
Eggnog Thursdays
Contact: Becky Fertitta, visitor services coordinator
McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 McFaddin, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832-2134
E-mail: bfertitta@mcfaddin-ward.org
Web site: www.mcfaddin-ward.org
* Confirmed.

December 08, 2005
Christmas Cards should be mailed by today
U.S. Post Offices
To ensure packages arrive by 12/25, mail by 12/1. Seasonal cards need to be mailed by 12/8.
Do not guess zip codes. Use correct zip codes to ensure the quickest delivery.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 08, 2005
Dec. 8, 2005 - Jan. 1, 2006
Christmas Exhibit at the McFaddin-Ward House
Contact: McFaddin-Ward
McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 McFaddin, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 832-1906
Web: www.mcfaddin-ward.org

December 08, 2005
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Widely observed in Catholic countries
Annual. Same date each year.

December 08, 2005
Lighted Christmas
Sour Lake / Hardin Co.
Phone: 409 287-3512

December 08, 2005
Dec. 8 - 10
YMBL South Texas Shootout Basketball Tournament
Contact: Ron Hayes
Fairgrounds, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX 77701
Beaumont
E-mail: ccolletti@ymbl.org
Web site: www.ymbl.org
Young Mens Business League sponsors.

December 09, 2005
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December 09, 2005
Dec. 9 - 11
Christmas trail ride for Buna nursing home
Contact: George Moye or Cecil Jones
Phone: 936 402-5453 or 409 994-5271
E-mail: se_tx_trailriders@yahoo.com
Web: www.geocities.com/se_tx_trailriders
Admission: Ride is $10 per person, 10 and under free. BYOH (bring your own horse).
Southeast Texas Trail Riders sponsors.
Annual. Held 2nd weekend in December.

December 10, 2005
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Saturday

December 10, 2005
Human Rights Day
U.N. member nations observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 10, 2005
Academics: Deadline to submit orders for Invitational Set A materials.
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

December 10, 2005
Football: 6-man finals
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

December 10, 2005
Football: Div. I 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A finals.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

December 10, 2005
10 a.m.
Christmas Open House
Contact: Becky Fertitta, visitor services coordinator
McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 McFaddin, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832-2134
E-mail: bfertitta@mcfaddin-ward.org
Web site: www.mcfaddin-ward.org
* Confirmed.

December 10, 2005
Constitution Day in Thailand
Annual. Same date each year.

December 11, 2005
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Sunday

December 11, 2005
Dec. 11 - Jan. 1, 2006
Winter Odyssey
Contact: Linda Hilton, office manager
downtown Port Arthur
Phone: 800 235-7855 or 409 985-7822
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web site: www.portarthurtexas.com

December 13, 2005
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Tuesday

December 13, 2005
6 p.m.
Lighted Christmas Parade
Contact: Cindy Clifton, executive vice president
1515 Boston Avenue, Nederland, Texas 77642
Phone: 409 722-0279
E-mail: nedcofc@nederlandtx.com
Web site: www.nederlandtx.com
Nederland Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Bureau sponsors.
Annual

December 15, 2005
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Thursday

December 15, 2005
Eggnog Thursdays continues
* Confirmed.

December 16, 2005
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Friday

December 16, 2005
Dec. 16 - 18
Christmas trail ride for Kountze nursing home
Contact: George Moye or Cecil Jones
Phone: 936 402-5453 or 409 994-5271
E-mail: se_tx_trailriders@yahoo.com
Web: www.geocities.com/se_tx_trailriders
Admission: Ride is $10 per person, 10 and under free. BYOH (bring your own horse).
Southeast Texas Trail Riders sponsors.
Annual. Held 3rd weekend in December.

December 17, 2005
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Saturday

December 17, 2005
Football: 1A finals
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

December 17, 2005
Football: Div. II 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A finals.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

December 17, 2005
4 to 7 p.m.
H.E.B. "Feast of Sharing" Christmas Dinner
Contact: Harvey Zernial by phone or Kari Short by e-mail
Ford Park Exhibit Hall, Beaumont
Phone: 409 722-1369 or 409 985-8801
E-mail: kshort@shortcom.com
Admission: The event is free and open to the public.
Local H-E-B stores with the support of many community leaders host a holiday meal for the public.
Annual. Est. 1992. Held on the Saturday after to Dec. 15.


December 17, 2005
Dec. 19 - Jan. 2, 2006
Mid-winter break: Beaumont ISD
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm

December 18, 2005
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Sunday

December 18, 2005
Dec. 18 - Jan. 31
Woodcock regular hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 18, 2005
2 p.m.
Symphony of Southeast Texas perform "An Elvis Tribue Tour"
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

December 19, 2005
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Monday

December 19, 2005
Dec. 19, 2005 - Jan. 3, 2006
Winter Break Bridge City ISD
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/

December 21, 2005
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Wednesday

December 21, 2005
Winter Solstice / Yule
Learn more
Annual. Occurs within two days of 12/21 each year.

December 21, 2005
One-Act Play: Deadline to request set additions and to submit plays not on Approved List for consideration as contest entries.
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

December 22, 2005
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Thursday

December 22, 2005
Dec. 22 - Jan. 27
King and Clapper Rails hunting season, Falconry
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 22, 2005
Dec. 22 - Jan. 27
Moorhens (Common Gallinules) and Purple Gallinules hunting season, Falconry
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 22, 2005
Dec. 22 - Jan. 27
Sora and Virginia Rails hunting season, Falconry
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 22, 2005
Eggnog Thursdays continues
* Confirmed.

December 22, 2005
Festival of the god Sul and the goddess Sullis
Annual. Same date each year (winter solstice).

December 22, 2005
Winter begins
Annual. Same date each year.

December 24, 2005
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Saturday

December 24, 2005
Texas state holiday
For state employees, this is also a holiday associated with Christmas.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 24, 2005
Dec. 24 - 26
Athletics: No school sports.
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
No school facilities personnel or equipment shall be used for athletic purposes for five consecutive days to include December 24-26.

December 24, 2005
Dec. 24 - Jan 20
Celtic Tree Month of Birch begins
Learn more
Annual. Same dates each year based on the druidic lunar calendar.

December 25, 2005
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Sunday

December 25, 2005
Christmas Day
Widely observed in all countries by Christians
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Federal legal public holiday. If the 25th is Saturday, the Federal Holiday is Friday before. If the 25th is Sunday, the Federal Holiday is the Monday after. National holiday observed by state employees.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 25, 2005
Hanukkah (eight days)
214 368-2731 , fax 214 368-2779
e-mail: dallas@ajcongress.org
Web site: www.ajcongress.org/reg_indx.htm
Feast of Lights, victory of the Maccabees and rededication of the Temple.
The Jewish date is a tabular date, which begins at sunset and ends at sunset on the following day.
Annual. Observed on a different day according to the Jewish Calendar.

December 26, 2005
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Monday

December 26, 2005
Dec. 26 - Jan. 1
Kwanzaa (seven days)
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Seven day event begins on the same date each year (12/26).

December 26, 2005
Texas state holiday
For state employees, this is also a holiday associated with Christmas.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 26, 2005
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

December 26, 2005
Dec. 26 - Jan. 4
Dove: Central Zone, regular
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 26, 2005
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

December 26, 2005
Boxing Day
Great Britain and Northern Ireland observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 26, 2005
St. Stephen's Day
Austria, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, San Marino, and Switzerland observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 28, 2005
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Wednesday

December 28, 2005
National Day in Nepal
Annual. Same date each year.

December 31, 2005
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Saturday

December 31, 2005
New Year's Eve
Celebrated throughout the world
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 31, 2005
All divisions TBA
Duck hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 31, 2005
All divisions TBA
Goose hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 31, 2005
All divisions TBA
Sandhill Crane hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

December 31, 2005
7 p.m.
New Year's Eve Extravaganza
Contact:
Crocket Street Entertainment District, outdoors and at all clubs, downtown Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 833-1881 or 409 833-3090
Web: www.crockettstreet.com
Event features a one-price admission to all clubs and a midnight fireworks show.

December 31, 2005
Date TBA
Las Posadas
Contact: Santiaga Flores
Downtown, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 962-8017 or 409 985-7822
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web site: www.portarthurtexas.com

December 31, 2005
Hogmanay Day
Scotland observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 31, 2005
New Years Celebration
Contact: Myra Martin
Harvest Time Bible Church, 4430 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur TX 77642
Phone: 409 983-5787

December 31, 2005
TBA December
Old Fashioned Christmas
Orange
Phone: 409 883-3536

December 31, 2005
Omisoka (Grand Last Day)
Japan observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

December 31, 2005
TBA December
Orange Christmas Parade
Contact: Darrin Smith or Robert Stacey of the Jaycees
Orange
Phone: 409 883-3536, 409 746-3878 or 409 883-0605
E-mail: cvb@orangetexas.net
Annual

December 31, 2005
TBA December
Service League - Toy Coffee
Orange
Phone: 409 883-3536

Saturday, November 26, 2005

Update:   Nov. 26

Blog added:

Life & Faith in Caneyhead
Silsbee
Stories of my life as a redneck in the Piney Woods of Southeast Texas, sprinkled with insights from my walk with Jesus.

Saturday, October 29, 2005

Update:   Oct. 29

As everyone has probably guessed, it's best to assume all Southeast Texas scheduled events could have been cancelled. I'd highly suggest calling to confirm the events before going to the locations.

I've been posting images on my other blog and will concentrate on it until at least Nov. 15. I'll get back to this blog around then.

Many new blogs have been created since Hurricane Rita hit our area. Below are two I've learned about. If others exist, please e-mail the URLs to me.

New blogs:

Lumoto's Woes
I'm an extremely proud grandmother, and an equally proud mom. I have four felines who think they are human. My life is quite simple, and I like it that way. Retirement is my dream and tranquilty is my goal.

The Trash Palace
Author is the managing editor of news, business and photo for The Beaumont Enterprise. He's been in the newspaper business since 1985 and has worked in many Texas cities. He's run 14 marathons, plays trumpet and writes, performs, records and produces some seriously bad music.

Saturday, October 01, 2005

October 2005 Events



*** Due to Hurricane Rita, expect most events to be canceled or postponed. ***

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October 01, 2005
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Saturday

October 01, 2005
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Humanes Society animal reunion, concert and auction
Contact: Ann Reynolds
Crockett Street Entertainment District, 200 Block of Crockett St, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 246-4629 ; 409 833-0504 or 409 722-0605
E-mail: areynolds@gt.rr.com
Web: www.petsforpeople.org/events.html
Admission:
The reunion welcomes all animals formerly adopted from the animal shelter and their new friends.
Event features bands, food, drinks, games, contests and a silent auction in a pet-friendly environment.
Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Southeast Texas.

Tyler Robbins plays with his new puppy at the Humane Society of Southeast Texas animal shelter while his girlfriend fills out adoption paperwork in Beaumont on Tuesday, August 2, 2005.
Mark M. Hancock / © The Beaumont Enterprise


October 01, 2005
Oct. 1 - Feb. 26
Javelina hunting season; (Approximately 43 counties)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

October 01, 2005
Oct. 1 - 30
Mule deer hunting season; Archery
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

October 01, 2005
Oct. 1 - 9
Pronghorn Antelope hunting season (by permit only)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

October 01, 2005
Oct. 1 - 30
Rio Grande Turkey hunting season; Archery
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

October 01, 2005
Oct. 1 - Feb. 5 and May 1 - 31
Squirrel hunting season; East Texas (51 counties)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

October 01, 2005
Oct. 1 - 30
White-tailed Deer hunting season; Archery
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

October 01, 2005
One-Act Play: Enrollment forms due.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

October 01, 2005
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wish'n I Was Fish'n Family Series Tournament
Contact: Robert Beam
Frontier Park, Miliam, TX
Phone: 318 315-0872
E-mail: tackletoledobend@yahoo.com
Web: www.tackletoledobend.com
Some of the proceeds are donated to "Get Hooked on Fishing not Drugs." Come fish and compete in many categories. Boat anglers compete together as do bank anglers.
Divisions include bass, bream, white perch, catfish and multi-species. There will also be night divisions and Big Fish Side Pots that pay cash for the big fish.
Be at the weigh station no later than 6:15 p.m. Sunday’s fishing ends at 3 pm. Night fishing kicks off at 6 p.m. Saturday night and ends 6 a.m. Sunday morning.
There will lots of cash giveaways, weekend getaways, gift certificates and much more from our generous Toledo Bend Sponsors. Kids can participate in games, contests and face painting.
Pendleton Harbor Volunteer Fire Department will provide concessions.
Toledo Bend Media Presents.

October 01, 2005
Oct. 1 - 2
"Octoberfest" weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival (RenFest)
Contact: Melba, marketing manager
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville TX 77363
Phone: 800-458-3435, 281 356-2178 or 936 894-2516
E-mail: melba@texrenfest.com
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission: Opening weekend tickets are $11 per adult, $6 per child (ages 5 - 12)
The festival is one of the nation's largest and most acclaimed renaissance themed parks.
The 16th century come alive during the day and a fireworks display marks the end of the festival at dusk.
Join the festival's Opening Weekend as the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales help the festival celebrate in true German style.
Annual. Est. 1975. Held each Sat. and Sun. for eight weeks from 1st Sat in Oct.*

October 01, 2005
October 1 - 2 at 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Lake Area Bird Fair
Contact: Debbie Duplichan
Lake Charles Civic Center Exhibition Hall, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles, La.
Phone: 337 217-8855
E-mail: lcbirdfair@bellsouth.net
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
Admission: $2 for adults, children under 12 are free
Lake Area Bird Club presents.

October 01, 2005
Oct. 1 - Nov. 20 from 9 a.m. to dusk.
Texas Renaissance Festival (RenFest)
Contact: Melba, marketing manager
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville TX 77363
Phone: 800-458-3435, 281 356-2178 or 936 894-2516
E-mail: melba@texrenfest.com
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission:
The festival is one of the nation's largest and most acclaimed renaissance themed parks.
The 16th century come alive during the day and a fireworks display marks the end of the festival at dusk.
Annual. Est. 1975. Held each Sat. and Sun. for eight weeks from 1st Sat in Oct.*

October 01, 2005
10 a.m. to noon
Nederland Art Guild Meeting open show entries accepted
Contact: Doris Webb
Port Arthur Library
Phone: 409 729-2628, or 409 722-2950
E-mail: We4Dor@aol.com
Web: www.lonestarartguild.org/NAG_homepage.html
Annual dues are $10 per adult, $15 per couple or $5 per student.

October 01, 2005
1 p.m.
Artastic! Free Family Fun Day
Contact: Shannon Leigh Harris
The Museum of the Gulf Coast, 700 Proctor St, Port Arthur TX 77640
Phone: 409 984-6444, 409 984-6453 or 409 982-7000
E-mail: Shannon.Harris@lamarpa.edu
Web: www.museumofthegulfcoast.org
Admission: Free.
Held in association with the temporary Robert Rauschenberg exhibition.
Port Arthur Historical Society sponsors.

October 01, 2005
Time TBA
Casas for CASA playhouse drawing
Contact: CASA of Southeast Texas
Parkdale Mall, Hwy 69 (at Dowlen Road), Beaumont and Port Arthur Wal-Mart, Hwy 69, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 832-2272
E-mail: casastlm@swbell.net
Web: www.texascasa.org
Annual

October 01, 2005
TBA in October-November
Annual Winter Migration of Monarch Butterfly
Bailey's Fish Camp, end of Lake Street, Bridge City
Phone: 409 735-4298
Last stop at Bailey's Fish Camp, end of Lake Street, before crossing Gulf of Mexico.

October 01, 2005
Armed Forces Day in Korea
Annual. Same date each year.

October 01, 2005
CavOILcade Coronation
Contact: Pam Trosclair
Memorial High School, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-1009 or 409 983-4043
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

October 01, 2005
Fall Festival
Contact: Elizabeth Street
Courthouse Square, downtown Jasper
Phone: 409 384-2762
E-mail: jaspercc@jaspercoc.org
Web: www.jaspercoc.org
Event features arts and crafts, food, live entertainment and something for everyone in the family.
Annual, Est. 1977

October 01, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues

October 01, 2005
National Day in People's Republic of China
Annual. Same date each year.

October 01, 2005
National Holiday in Nigeria
Annual. Same date each year.

October 01, 2005
"October"
Orange Community Band Fall Concert
Thomen Community Center, 1413 N 20th St, Orange
Phone: 866 835-ARTS or 409 835-2787
Web: www.setxac.org

October 01, 2005
Talon Agency Company Picnic
Contact: Linda Trevino
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 409 723-5909 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion

October 01, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features poker run, parade, rice cooking contests, antique car show, motorcycle show, talent show finals, saddle drawing as well as music by Gene Waton, Jeff Bates and Johnny Dee & Rocket 88's.

October 02, 2005
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Sunday

October 02, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues

October 02, 2005
Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday
India observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 02, 2005
Texas Rice Festival continues
Features open longhorn, lamb and goat shows.

October 03, 2005
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Monday

October 03, 2005
Rosh Hashanah
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
The Jewish New Year; start of the Ten Days of Penitence.
The Jewish date is a tabular date, which begins at sunset and ends at sunset on the following day.
For state employees, this is an optional holiday.
Learn more
Annual. Observed on a different day according to the Jewish Calendar.

October 03, 2005
7 a.m.
LIT Truck Driving Academy
Ford Park Parking Lot, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 951-5400
Web: www.fordparktx.com

October 03, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues

October 03, 2005
National Day in the Federal Republic of Germany
Annual. Same date each year.

October 03, 2005
National Foundation Day in Korea
Annual. Same date each year.

October 04, 2005
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Tuesday

October 04, 2005
First Day of Ramadan (Tabular)
Islamic 30-day festival of lights and fasting.
Annual. Observed on different dates in different places according to the Muslim lunar calendar.
The Islamic date is a tabular date, which begins at sunset and ends at sunset the following day.

October 04, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues

October 05, 2005
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Wednesday

October 05, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues

October 05, 2005
Republic Day in Portugal
Annual. Same date each year.

October 06, 2005
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Thursday

October 06, 2005
6:30 p.m.
Adams discusses "Radical Islam's Agenda in the United States" with Pachyderm Club
Contact: Joyce Hebert, president
Ninfa's Restaurant, 2830 Interstate 10 E, Beaumont TX 77703
Phone: 409 886-8539 or 409 899-9600 (location)
E-mail: pachyderms@gt.rr.com
Web: www.jeffcorp.org/pachyderm.php
The guest speaker is Texas Eagle Forum President Cathie Adams who'll give a presentation on "Radical Islam's Agenda in the United States."
Her sources include two versions of the Koran, the book "Infiltration" by Paul Sperry, and the book "Secrets of the Koran" by Don Richardson.
The South East Texas Pachyderm Club (SETPC) sponsors. The club is is an auxiliary of the Republican National Committee.

October 06, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Lamarissimo! kick off performance
Contact*: Randall Wheatley, asst. professor
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 880-8144
E-mail*: wheatleyrl@hal.lamar.edu
Web: dept.lamar.edu/cofac/mtd/index.htm
Admission: Season tickets are priced at $35 for adults and $18 for students and include admission to all five concerts.
Lamarissimo! season tickets and gift certificates for the 2005-2006 concert series are on sale at the Lamar University Department of Music, Theatre & Dance in the Lamar Music Building.
All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Julie Rogers Theatre.
This off-campus showcase for Lamar student and faculty talent opens Oct. 6 with performances by Lamar Wind Ensemble and Concert Band.
The 2005-2006 season also features Faculty Artists on Nov. 8, Holiday Choir Concert on Nov. 29, Jazz Bands on March 7, Cardinal Singers and Lamar Dance Company on April 25.
Annual series. Est. 1990

October 06, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues

October 07, 2005
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October 07, 2005
October 7 - 8
Kirby Hill House Murder Mystery Theatre
Contact: Kirby-Hill House
210 West Main Street, Kountze
Phone: 409 246-3413
E-mail: info@kirby-hillhouse.com
Web: kirby-hillhouse.com
Admission: Tickets are $50 per person by check, cash, Visa or MasterCard.
Dinner is catered and served with elegant china, silver and lace. The menu is also late 40's and includes an appetizer, soup and green salad. A main course with rolls served with wine or water, tea upon request. Following dinner is a dessert and an afte
Doors open at 6:40 p.m., curtain at 7 p.m.

October 07, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues

October 07, 2005
Oct. 7 - 8, 2005
Rayburn Oilmen Classic
Contact: Ed Snyder
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion

October 08, 2005
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October 08, 2005
Kirby Hill House Murder Mystery Theatre continues

October 08, 2005
Oct. 8 - 9
"1001 Dreams" weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival (RenFest)
Contact: Melba, marketing manager
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville TX 77363
Phone: 800-458-3435, 281 356-2178 or 936 894-2516
E-mail: melba@texrenfest.com
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission: Advance tickets are $16 per adult, $6 per child (ages 5 - 12). Gate tickets are $21 per adult, $10 per child (ages 5 - 12)
The festival is one of the nation's largest and most acclaimed renaissance themed parks.
The 16th century come alive during the day and a fireworks display marks the end of the festival at dusk.
Bring your dreams to life as wizards, elves and fairies enchant the streets of the fair village.
Annual. Est. 1975. Held each Sat. and Sun. for eight weeks from 1st Sat in Oct.*

October 08, 2005
10 a.m.
Girls Haven Gumbo Festival
Crockett Street Entertainment District, Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-6223 or 800 392-4401
Admission: Gumbo cookoff entry fee is $100. Entry must include at least 12 gallons of gumbo. No admission fee to the public.
Event features gumbo and good competition. Gumbo competes in three categories: poultry, seafood and combination. All preparation must be done on the day of the cookoff. Opens to the public around 10 a.m., judging at noon and announcements at 6 p.m. Musica

October 08, 2005
7 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Regional Banquet
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8801
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

October 08, 2005
7:30 p.m.
"Puttin' On The Glitz!" performance
Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin, Beaumont
Phone: 409 835-LIVE (5483)
E-mail: info@jeffersontheatre.org
Web: www.jeffersontheatre.org

October 08, 2005
8 p.m.
Friends of Bob and Tom Comedy Show
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-3435 ext. 1, 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Presented by Outback Concerts.

October 08, 2005
Time TBA
Trail Ride
Contact: Carolyn or Cinda
Location: TBA
Phone: 337 775-5046 or 337 569-2359
E-mail: dgaudet@gt.rr.com (Dan Gaudet)
Web: www.sabinepasslighthouse.org
Admission: TBA
A Trail Ride will be held in conjunction with the organization's annual festival scheduled for Oct 8 2005. The ride will cover approximately 25 miles in the Johnson Bayou, La. area including a ride along the beach. Friday night accommodations are availabl
The Cameron Preservation Alliance - Sabine Pass Lighthouse, Inc. sponsors.
Annual.

October 08, 2005
Oct. 8 - 9
Academy Baseball Tournament
Contact: Ford Park
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 951-5400

October 08, 2005
Oct. 8 - 9
Art in the Park Festival
Contact: Darline Zavada, Orange convention and visitors bureau director
Stark Park, downtown Orange
Phone: 409 883-1011
E-mail: cvb@orangetexas.net
Web: www.orangetexas.org
Area and regional artist gather to display, demonstrate and sell their artwork.
Event also features light blues and jazz music, and a kid's alley of hands-on activities.
Annual, Est. 2003

October 08, 2005
CavOILcade Parade, Fishing Tournament, Flea Market
Contact: Pam Trosclair
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 983-1009 or 409 983-4043
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

October 08, 2005
Gulf Coast National Art Competition
Texas Artists Museum, 3501 Cultural Center Dr., Port Arthur TX 77642
Phone: 409 983-4881
E-mail: info@art-tams.com
Web: art-tams.com or www.texasartistsmuseum.org
Juried show for artists throughout the United States.
Annual. Est. 1995.

October 08, 2005
Lion's Club Carnival continues

October 09, 2005
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October 09, 2005
9 a.m.
Football Officials Association Golf Tournament
Contact: T.J. Welch
Tyrell Park, Beaumont
E-mail: twelch1@gt.rr.com
Web: www.beaumontfootballrefs.org
Admission: $40 per team. Registration required via e-mail.
Florida Scramble format. Guests welcome, at least one Beaumont chapter member per team.
Beaumont chapter of the Football Officials Association sponsors.

October 09, 2005
Academy Baseball Tournament continues

October 09, 2005
Art in the Park Festival continues

October 09, 2005
ESPN/BASSMaster Weekend Outdoors Series
Contact: Deb Wilkerson
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 334-272-9530 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion

October 09, 2005
Korean Alphabet Day
Korea observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 09, 2005
National Children's Day
Annual. Celebrated on the 2nd Sunday in October

October 09, 2005
S.E.T.X. Promotions Hispanic Concert
Contact: Rita Acuna or Eddie Cervantez
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 860-5806 or 409 727-8187
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

October 10, 2005
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October 10, 2005
Columbus Day (observed)
State Recognition Day, designated by the Texas Legislature. Federal legal public holiday.
Annual. Observed on the 2nd Monday of October.

October 10, 2005
Founding of Republic of China in Taiwan
Annual. Same date each year.

October 10, 2005
Thanksgiving Day in Canada
Annual, 2nd Monday in Oct.

October 12, 2005
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October 12, 2005
Yom Kippur
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Day of Atonement: a very solemn day of the year, devoted to fasting, prayer, and repentance.
The Jewish date is a tabular date, which begins at sunset on the previous evening and ends at sunset on this date.
Annual. Observed on a different day according to the Jewish Calendar.

October 12, 2005
Columbus Day
Spain and throughout Latin America observe.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 13, 2005
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October 13, 2005
Navy Day
Annual. Same date each year.

October 13, 2005
October 13 - 23
YMBL South Texas State Fair
Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Exhibit Hall, Ag Barns and Midway, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 409 832-9991 or 409 951-5400
E-mail: ccolletti@ymbl.org
Web: www.ymbl.org/fair.htm
Young Men's Business League sponsors.
Annual, Est. 1942

October 14, 2005
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October 14, 2005
October 14 - 15 (tentative dates) at 7 p.m.
NAACP Banquet
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8801
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

October 14, 2005
Oct. 14 - 16
Fall Invitational Tournament
Contact: Lou Cappi
Beaumont
Phone: 512 863-9400
E-mail: lcappi@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.taaf.com/statetournaments.asp
Girls' 12 & Under Fast Pitch state tournament.
Texas Amateur Athletic Federation sponsors.

October 14, 2005
October 14 - 16
Harvest Festival
Heritage Village Museum, U.S. Hwy. 190 W., Woodville 75979
Phone: 409 283-2272 or 800-323-0389 (reservations)
E-mail: info@heritage-village.org
Web: www.heritage-village.org
Admission: $4 for adults and $2 for children under 12
This is the largest fall folklife festival in East Texas. It features pioneer East Texas crafts, demonstrations, people in period costume, shows of both music and dance and interesting food.
Annual, Est. 1988, held the 3rd weekend in October.

October 14, 2005
Oct. 14 - 16, 2005
Tournament of Champions
Contact: Ed Snyder
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion

October 14, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 15, 2005
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October 15, 2005
Sweetest Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Observed the 3rd Saturday in October

October 15, 2005
Oct. 15 - 16
Lesser Prairie Chicken hunting season (by permit only); Panhandle
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

October 15, 2005
Oct. 15 - 16
"Jour de l 'amour" weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival (RenFest)
Contact: Melba, marketing manager
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville TX 77363
Phone: 800-458-3435, 281 356-2178 or 936 894-2516
E-mail: melba@texrenfest.com
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission: Advance tickets are $16 per adult, $6 per child (ages 5 - 12). Gate tickets are $21 per adult, $10 per child (ages 5 - 12)
The festival is one of the nation's largest and most acclaimed renaissance themed parks.
The 16th century come alive during the day and a fireworks display marks the end of the festival at dusk.
The French claim they have mastered the art of love. Join the festival as they glorify love in a truly French fashion.
Annual. Est. 1975. Held each Sat. and Sun. for eight weeks from 1st Sat in Oct.*

October 15, 2005
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lumberton Civic Women's League Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show
Contact: Brandie Grass or Kelly
Lumberton High School, 103 S. LHS Drive - Hwy 69 South, Lumberton TX 77657
Phone: 409 751-6448, 409 782-7872 or 409 923-7890 (location)
E-mail: BHGrass@yahoo.com or kellydee@sbcglobal.net
Admission: Pre-registration fee per vehicle is $15 plus a new toy. Registration at the event is $20 plus a new toy. Vendor booths are $20 plus a new toy for a 10x10 space. Toys will be given to families in need during LCWL’s Caring Hearts Christmas
Car, truck and motorcycle show will feature games, prizes, food, music and vendor booths.
Lumberton Civic Women's League sponsors.
All proceeds fund the Lumberton Civic Women’s League Scholarship fund and Caring Hearts Programs.
Annual, Est. 2003

October 15, 2005
(tentative date) at 7 p.m.
NAACP Banquet
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 985-8801
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

October 15, 2005
Harvest Festival continues

October 15, 2005
NAACP Banquet continues

October 15, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 16, 2005
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October 16, 2005
National Boss Day
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Learn more
Annual. Same date each year.

October 16, 2005
Harvest Festival continues

October 16, 2005
Heritage Dinner
Chambers House, John Jay French Museum, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 898-0348
E-mail: jjfrench@sbcglobal.net
Web: www.jjfrench.com
Annual

October 16, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 17, 2005
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October 17, 2005
Oct. 17 - 22, 2005
Women's BASSMasters Tour Preview-Event
Contact: Deb Wilkinson
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 334 272-9530, 409 698-2790 (location) or Jasper Chamber of Commerce at 409 384-2762
E-mail: pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion

October 17, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 18, 2005
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October 18, 2005
October 18 - 23
Cal-Cam Fair
Contact: Richard F Haught
Cal-Cam Fair Grounds, 923 Lewis St. Sulphur, La.
Phone: 337 583-4084 or 800 456-7952
E-mail: aistre@visitlakecharles.org
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
Good old-fashioned country fair features livestock competitions, food booths, pageants, carnival rides, live entertainment, baked and canned goods competitions and more.
The event was named as a Top 20 Event by the Southeast Tourism Society in 2003.
Cal-Cam Fair presents.
Annual, Est. 1925

October 18, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 19, 2005
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October 19, 2005
Girls' Basketball: First day for practice.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

October 19, 2005
Ascension of Muhammad Day
Indonesia observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 19, 2005
Cal-Cam Fair continues

October 19, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 20, 2005
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October 20, 2005
Oct. 20 - 23, Time TBA
Swing Out Civic Club trip
Contact: Mildred Lemell
Bus location TBA
Phone: 409 351-5816
E-mail: MLemell@WOODFOREST.com
Admission: $350 per person or $475 per couple. All participants must be 21 years or older. Space is limited.
A charter bus trip for 4 days and 3 nights with accommodations at the Doubletree Galleria All Suite, Atlanta, Ga.
The club's dance lesson profits benefit scholarship programs and serve the needs of the elderly across the Golden Triangle area. The non-profit club strives to be a place where anyone with a sincere need is assisted based on funds availability and proof o
Annual. Est. 2000. Trip departs on the Thursday before Halloween each year.

October 20, 2005
Cal-Cam Fair continues

October 20, 2005
Kenyatta Day
Kenya observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 20, 2005
Revolution Day in Guatemala
Annual. Same date each year.

October 20, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 21, 2005
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October 21, 2005
12:30 p.m.
Chamber Golf Tournament
The Palms Golf Course, Nederland
Phone: 409 722-0279
E-mail: nedcofc@nederlandtx.com
Web: www.nederlandtx.com/calendar.htm
Annual

October 21, 2005
Oct 21 - 22 at 8 p.m.
Championship Bull-Riding (CBR) joins the South Texas State Fair
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, marketing manager
Ford Arena; 5115 IH-10 South; Beaumont; TX 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.CBRbull.com
Admission: Adult and children’s reserved seating tickets are $12 and $25; children aged 2 and under are free as long as they sit on someone’s lap. Each CBR ticket includes free admission to the South Texas State Fair on the day of the event. The sh
Four-time World Champion Bull Rider and president of the CBR Tuff Hedeman showcases the world’s toughest bulls versus the top contenders for the 2005 CBR world championship title. Contenders include reigning CBR world champion Austin Meier, 2000 PRCA worl
The CBR promotes high quality, professional level bull riding.
Media contact: Montica Willmschen, director of public relations, 719 378-2073 or via e-mail at Montica@CBRbull.com.

October 21, 2005
Cal-Cam Fair continues

October 21, 2005
South Texas State Fair Day: Beaumont
Web site: www.beaumont.k12.tx.us/default.htm

October 21, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 22, 2005
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October 22, 2005
Oct. 22-23 at 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sat. and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sun.
Gulf Coast International Dragon Boat Regatta
Contact: Don Schwarzkopf
Pasadena Lake in Clear Lake Park; Pasadena TX
Phone: 866-875-8960
E-mail: info@houstondragonboat.com or media@houstondragonboat.com
Web: www.texasdragonboat.com
Admission:
Dragon Boats are elaborately decorated, 47-foot long vessels crewed by teams of 20 paddlers; one drummer and one steersperson.
The Regatta is officially sanctioned as the 2005 United States Dragon Boat Federation Central Region Championships (Central & Mountain time zones) and American Dragon Boat Association International Festival.
Corporate, community, municipal, breast cancer survivor and youth teams are recruited to participate in races. Live entertainment, arts & crafts and food round out the menu of this festival held in conjunction to the Dragon Boat races.
The American Dragon Boat Association is a volunteer organization dedicated to the promotion of friendship and education between teams and communities.
Annual. Est. 2004.

October 22, 2005
Oct. 22 - 23
"Roman Bacchanal" weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival (RenFest)
Contact: Melba, marketing manager
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville TX 77363
Phone: 800-458-3435, 281 356-2178 or 936 894-2516
E-mail: melba@texrenfest.com
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission: Advance tickets are $16 per adult, $6 per child (ages 5 - 12). Gate tickets are $21 per adult, $10 per child (ages 5 - 12)
The festival is one of the nation's largest and most acclaimed renaissance themed parks.
The 16th century come alive during the day and a fireworks display marks the end of the festival at dusk.
The Romans taught us how to throw the ultimate toga party.
Annual. Est. 1975. Held each Sat. and Sun. for eight weeks from 1st Sat in Oct.*

October 22, 2005
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shaffer Employee Picnic
Contact: Ruth McFadden
Beaumont Yacht Club, Beaumont TX
Phone: 936 273-5980
E-mail: RuthDMac@aol.com
20th Anniversary Reunion Picnic for ex-Shaffer Employees.
Annual. Est. 1986. Held in October.

October 22, 2005
7:30 p.m.
Symphony of Southeast Texas performance
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St (at Forsythe), Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 892-2257, 409 838-3435 or 800 782-3081 ext. 1
E-mail: mlee@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: sost.org
Presentation is "A Night of John Phillip Sousa."

October 22, 2005
Cal-Cam Fair continues

October 22, 2005
Ragley Heritage and Timber Festival
Ragley Historical Square, La.
Phone: 337 725-3444
E-mail: aistre@visitlakecharles.org
Web: www.visitlakecharles.org
Festival presents Ragley's cultural activities and events including early settlement, town history, early family histories,
Event features craft and food booths and plenty of gospel and bluegrass music.
Each year the society has a pageant on the 3rd Saturday of September at South Beauregard School Auditorium.
Ragley Historical Society presents.
Annual, Est. 1999

October 22, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 23, 2005
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October 23, 2005
Mother-In-Law's Day
Annual. Celebrated on the 4th Sunday in October.

October 23, 2005
Cal-Cam Fair continues

October 23, 2005
YMBL South Texas State Fair continues

October 24, 2005
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October 24, 2005
United Nations Day
U.N. member nations observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 25, 2005
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October 25, 2005
Team Tennis: District certification deadline.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

October 25, 2005
Volleyball: District 4A certification deadline
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

October 25, 2005
6:30 p.m.
Ms. Sassafras Dinner & Contest
Contact: Samye Johnson, San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce
San Augustine Youth Expo Center, San Augustine TX
Phone: 936 275-3610
E-mail: info@sanaugustinetx.com
Web: www.sanaugustinetx.com
Admission: $15 per person.
Texas ladies with 50+ years “strut their stuff” for the Ms. Sassafras crown. The winner reign as Ms. Sassafras during the Sassafras Festival.
Dinner is followed by a “talent” show. Cooking is also a judged event, and contestants try to influence the judges by preparing East Texas desserts for the audience. Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.
Annual. Est. 2000.

October 26, 2005
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October 26, 2005
Boys' Basketball: First day for practice.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

October 26, 2005
National Holiday in Australia
Annual. Same date each year.

October 27, 2005
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October 27, 2005
Marching Band: Last day for region contests
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
1A, 2A and 4A schools.

October 27, 2005
Oct. 27 - 29
Volleyball: 4A Bi-district
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

October 27, 2005
Oct. 27 - 29, 2005
Media Bass Championship
Contact: Gordon Stauffer
Umphrey Family Pavilion, located next to Sam Rayburn Lake in Twin Dikes Park off RR 255; west of Hwy 69 and north of Jasper
Phone: 972 222-0230 or 409 698-2790 (location)
E-mail: Gordon@mediabass.com or pressangler@jas.net
Web: www.fishingworld.com/SamRayburnPavilion

October 27, 2005
Oct. 27 - 29
World Championship and James Bean Memorial hog bay competitions
Contact: Robert Williams or Jimmy Mallet
Newton County Fairgrounds, Newton TX
Phone: 409 379-2631 or 409 379-2180
E-mail: newtontx@jas.net
Web: americanbaydogregistry.com
Admission: Admission: $5, children 12 and Under admitted free.
$10,000 in prize money and a drawing for a brass-plated, octagon barrel 22 magnum rifle. All dogs must be registered. ABDR officials will register dogs before each event. Bay information contact: Dale Bean 409 753-3264
Event includes representatives from several states and door prize drawings.
Newton First" Committee, Inc. sponsors
Annual. Championship Est. 2002, memorial Est. 2003.

October 28, 2005
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October 28, 2005
Oct. 28 - 29
Team Tennis: Regional tournaments.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

October 28, 2005
Oct. 28 - 30
Night of the Howling Haunted Town bike campout
Contact: Bubbles
Sawmill Town USA Motorcycle Campground, 2 miles west of Newton on Hwy 190
Rt. 3 Box 1121 Newton Texas 75966
Phone: 409 379-3851
E-mail: sawmilltownusa@inu.net
Web: www.sawmilltown.com
Admission: Friday night one night only pass, $5 per adult/teen, children under 12 years are $2. Stay all weekend $15. per adult/teen, children under 12 years are $5.
The all-weekend party is dedicated and designed by Scary Bikers, sound effects by DJ Doc.
Trophy awards include Best Costume and Scariest Bike. Event also features a scavenger hunt, run pins, camping, games, events and vendors.
Party with Scary Cricket & The Ghouls at the gate and the Church has candy for the kid’s.
Schedule includes haunting in the town from 5 to 9 p.m. on Fri., monster bike games at 2 p.m. on Sat., big bon fire Sat. night and Sunday Service.

October 28, 2005
Bridge City ISD teacher staff development day
Web site: www.esc5.net/bcisd/

October 28, 2005
Oct. 28 - Nov. 24
Celtic Tree Month of Reed begins
Learn more
Annual. Same dates each year based on the druidic lunar calendar.

October 28, 2005
Greek National Day
Greece observes.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 28, 2005
Oct. 28 - 29
Sassafras Festival
Contact: Samye Johnson, San Augustine County Chamber of Commerce
City Wide, San Augustine TX
Phone: 936 275-3610
E-mail: info@sanaugustinetx.com
Web: www.sanaugustinetx.com
Admission: Free.
Sassafras 2005 will feature Antique Tractor & Car exhibits around our Historic Courthouse Square. Other activities include barbeque contests, arts & crafts while the food booths have moved to Sassafras Village in Mission Dolores Park.
Local historical churches and buildings are open for viewing. The downtown area bustles with amusements that include a top-ranked photo contest, historical play at the Museum Theatre and music throughout the day in all locations.
Annual. Est. 1990

October 28, 2005
Volleyball: 4A Bi-district continues

October 28, 2005
World Championship and James Bean Memorial hog bay competitions continues

October 29, 2005
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October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - Feb. 26
Chachalaca hunting season; Cameron, Hildago, Starr, and Willacy counties
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - Dec. 21
King and Clapper Rails regular hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - Dec. 21
Moorhens (Common Gallinules) and Purple Gallinules regular hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - Feb. 26
Pheasant hunting season; Chambers, Jefferson and Liberty counties
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - Feb. 26
Quail hunting season; statewide (all counties)
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - 30 and Jan. 21 -22
Rio Grande Turkey, Fall hunting season; * Special Youth Season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
* In all counties that have an open season for those species.

October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - Dec. 21
Sora and Virginia Rails regular hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - 30 and Jan. 21 - 22
White-tailed Deer hunting season; *Special youth season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us
* In all counties that have an open season for those species.

October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - Feb. 12
Wilson's Snipe (Common snipe or jacksnipe) regular hunting season
Contact: Texas Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 800 792-1112
(Web mail)
Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us

October 29, 2005
Cross Country: District certification deadline.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

October 29, 2005
Girls' Basketball: First day for scrimmages
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
All conferences.

October 29, 2005
Marching Band: No 3A or 5A region contests.
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

October 29, 2005
Volleyball: District certification deadline
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
2A, 3A and 5A schools.

October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - 30
"All Hallows Eve" weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival (RenFest)
Contact: Melba, marketing manager
Texas Renaissance Festival grounds, 21778 FM 1774, Plantersville TX 77363
Phone: 800-458-3435, 281 356-2178 or 936 894-2516
E-mail: melba@texrenfest.com
Web: www.texrenfest.com
Admission: Advance tickets are $16 per adult, $6 per child (ages 5 - 12). Gate tickets are $21 per adult, $10 per child (ages 5 - 12)
The festival is one of the nation's largest and most acclaimed renaissance themed parks.
The 16th century come alive during the day and a fireworks display marks the end of the festival at dusk.
Ghost and ghouls come out to celebrate the scariest of holidays. Compete in the costume contest to win prizes.
Annual. Est. 1975. Held each Sat. and Sun. for eight weeks from 1st Sat in Oct.*

October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - 30, 2005 games start at 10 a.m.
AFA Fall State Tournament
Contact: Wayne Gardovsky, national Region II director
Ford Fields, 5115 IH-10 S., Beaumont
Phone: 979 345-6642 or 409 951-5400 (location)
E-mail: afasoftball@afaregion2.com
Web: www.texasafasoftball.com
American Fastpitch Association 18 & under tournament.

October 29, 2005
7:05 p.m.
Wildcatters vs. Mississippi ECHL hockey
Contact: Richard W. Adams, managing partner
Ford Park, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 951-5500
Web: www.wildcattershockey.com
Admission: Season tickets range from $324 to $684 per seat. $12 to $24 per seat for individual games. $4 parking for individual game ticket holders.
The Widlcatters return for their 3rd season of professional hockey in Southeast Texas. The game will be one of 12 this year against the Sea Wolves (6 home - 6 away).

October 29, 2005
Night of the Howling Haunted Town bike campout continues

October 29, 2005
Oct. 29 - 30
Rockin' Beaumont Blues Festival
Contact: Ralphaella Leverett-Corbello, Information Specialist
Riverfront Park, Downtown Beaumont
Phone: 800-392-4401
E-mail: rleverett@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web site: www.beaumontcvb.com
See last year's information.

October 29, 2005
Sassafras Festival continues

October 29, 2005
Volleyball: 4A Bi-district continues

October 29, 2005
World Championship and James Bean Memorial hog bay competitions continues

October 30, 2005
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Sunday

October 30, 2005
2 a.m.
Standard time begins, daylight savings time ends
Annual.

October 30, 2005
AFA Fall State Tournament continues

October 30, 2005
Night of the Howling Haunted Town bike campout continues

October 31, 2005
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Monday

October 31, 2005
Halloween
Send a free e-card from Hallmark.
Annual. Same date each year.

October 31, 2005
Oct. 31 - Nov. 1
Volleyball: 4A Area championships
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html

October 31, 2005
Oct. 31 - Nov. 1
Volleyball: Bi-district championships
Contact: Bonnie Northcutt
University Interscholastic League (UIL), location TBD locally
Phone: 512 471-5883
E-mail: uiladmin@uts.cc.utexas.edu
Web: www.uil.utexas.edu/admin/odd-even_cal.html
2A, 3A and 5A schools.

October 31, 2005
6 p.m.
Jake's Haunted House 2005
62nd Street, Port Acres, Texas
Haunted House features three decorated rooms, strobe lights, a cobwebs galore. Also included is our “Black-Out Room,” where victims are in the dark and are feeling around for gross body parts. This is the only haunted house in the Golden Triangle where "Y
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Annual.

October 31, 2005
7:30 p.m.
“OKLAHOMA!”
Contact: Amy Ehrman
707 W. Main Street, downtown Orange, Texas
Phone: 409 745-5535 or 800 828-5535
E-mail: amy@lutcher.org
Web: www.lutcher.org
Admission: Season Ticket packages are currently available and start at $73. Single ticket sales (if available) begin August 15, 2005.
¤OKLAHOMA!” was Rodgers & Hammerstein’s first collaboration and remains their most innovative. It includes such classic musical numbers as “Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin’,” “People Will Say We’re In Love,” and “The Surrey With The Fringe On Top.”
The Lutcher Theater is a privately-owned not-for-profit organization. Dates, times and performances are subject to change.

October 31, 2005
TBA October
Ghost Ride & Haunted Ship
Orange
Phone: 409 883-6387

October 31, 2005
TBA October
Go Texan Days
Orange
Phone: 409 883-0901

October 31, 2005
TBA October
Heritage House "Past Times Days"
Orange
Phone: 409 886-5395

October 31, 2005
October TBA
Homecoming Parade and Bazaar
Contact: Mertice Weeks, city secretary
Newton TX
Phone: 409 379-5061
E-mail: newtontx@jas.net
Web site: www.newton-texas.com