Saturday, July 23, 2005

Update: July 23, 2005

Event Additions:

July 23, 2005
5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.
TASI Non-Stop GrooveFest Benefiting The Art Studio, Inc.
Contact: Greg
The Art Studio, 720 Franklin St., Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-5393
E-mail: gregb@artstudio.org
Web site: www.artstudio.org
Admission: $10 donation at the door with all proceeds funding Art Studio programs. Donation price includes unlimited keg beer for those 21 years or older with valid I.D.
Scheduled performers include Jason Knox (5 to 5:30 p.m.), Matt Harlan (5:40 to 6:10 p.m.), Ryan Gist Band (6:30 to 7:20 p.m.), Toast and the Family Jam (7:40 to 8:30 p.m.).
Special performers include Stoic (8:50 to 9:40 p.m.), Longtooth (10 to 10:40 p.m.), Molly Maguires (11 to 11:40), Buffalo Blonde (Midnight to 1:30 a.m.)
Between sets D.J. Nate spins tunes. This is a rain or shine event.
Annual


© Mark M. Hancock

Pete Churton plays guitar during a Buffalo Blonde concert at the Logon C@fe in Beaumont on Saturday, May 14, 2005.


July 28, 2005
July 28 - 30
Texas Association for Activity Professionals (TAAP) Annual Education Conference
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
Best Years Senior Center (in auditorium), 780 South Fourth Street
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Greater Sabine Area Activity Directors and Social Worker Association hosts.
Annual

August 01, 2005
3 to 5 p.m.
Nederland Art Guild Meeting members only show entries accepted
Contact: Doris Webb
Texas Art Museum, 3501 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur TX
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.
(closed show/members only, but anyone can join to enter)
Enter painting on Aug. 1, 2005 from

August 06, 2005
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wish'n I Was Fish'n Family Series Tournament
Contact: Robert Beam
Frontier Park, Miliam, TX
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.

August 16, 2005
11 a.m. to noon
Lunch & Learn
Contact: Lynn Huckaby
The Best Years Senior Center, 780 South Fourth Street, Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 838-1902
E-mail: Clynnhuck@aol.com
Web: www.ci.beaumont.tx.us
Admission: Lunch is provided for those who RSVP.
The center offers the Summer Lunch & Learn Program “Why It is Important to Follow Your Diet.”

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 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.

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
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 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.

November 06, 2005
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Michael's Mediterranean Dinner
Contact: Father Michael Pavez
St. Michael's Orthodox Christian Church (church hall), 690 N. 15th St., Beaumont
Phone: 409 838-4951
Web: www.antiochian.org
Admission: $12 per person.
The dinner features fine Mediterranean foods for dine-in or take-out.
Annual. Held on 1st Sunday in November

November 17, 2005
6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Garth House "Pour Les Enfants"
Contact: Marion Tanner
Garth House, 1895 McFaddin, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 838-9084
E-mail: mtanner@garthhouse.net
Web: www.garthhouse.net/index.html.htm
The gala fundraiser for abused children in Southeast Texas features hors d'oeuvres, a six course meal prepared by the Texas Chef's Association, wine and beer, music by Jimmy Simmons' Jazz Band as well as live and silent charity auctions by auctioneer John
Mickey Mehaffy Children's Advocacy Program, Inc. sponsors.
Annual. Held on the 3rd Thursday of November.

December 14, 2005
5 to 8 p.m.
H-E-B Feast of Sharing
Contact: Harvey Zernial by phone, Kari Short by e-mail
Beaumont Civic Center
Phone: 409 722-1369
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 Wednesday before to Dec. 15.

January 31, 2006
Date TBA at noon to 7 p.m.

Lobo's Industrial Show
Beaumont Civic Center, 701 Main St., Beaumont TX
Phone: 409 838-3435
E-mail: bmtciviccenter@ci.beaumont.tx.us
Web: www.beaumont-tx-complex.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. The show is designed to bring buyers and

January 31, 2006
Date TBA
Women's Expo 2006
Ford Park Exhibition Hall, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont, TX 77705
Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Annual.

February 10, 2006
Feb. 10 - 12

Time TBA
United Cheer national Cheer & Dance Competition
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Arena, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont, TX 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com

February 11, 2005
United Cheer national Cheer & Dance Competition continues

February 12, 2005
United Cheer national Cheer & Dance Competition continues

February 11, 2006
Time TBA
Thomas Alva Edison's 159th Birthday
Edison Museum At Edison Plaza, 350 Pine Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 981-3089
E-mail: info@edisonmuseum.org
Web: www.edisonmuseum.org
Admission: Admission is free.
Thomas Alva Edison was born on Feb. 11, 1847. See a list of his accomplishments.
Annual.

March 03, 2006
Time TBA
Opening reception for "Protege Competition Exhibition"
Contact: Janna Fulbright
Conn Take pART Gallery, Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET), 500 Main Street, Beaumont TX 77701
Phone: 409 832-3432
E-mail: info@amset.org
Web: www.amset.org
Show continues from March 4 to April 2.
Annual. Est. 1988

March 18, 2006
9 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.
Part of the Nederland Heritage Festival Art Show.
Pick up paintings the same day at 4 p.m.

March 18, 2006
4 p.m. (after the Heritage Festival Art Show)
Spring Lone Star Art Guild meeting
Contact: Doris Webb
City Hall, Boston Avenue
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.
Nederland Art Guild sponsors.

March 18, 2006
Time TBA
Rotary Taste of Gumbo
Contact: Dan Wingate
Robert A. Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
Phone: 409 727-3392 or 409 982-7716
E-mail: pacvb@portarthurtexas.com
Web: www.portarthurtexas.com

March 14, 2006
March 14 - 19 at Time TBA
Nederland Heritage Festival
Contact: Wanda Hollier
Boston Avenue and 17th Street, by Central Middle School, Nederland
Phone: 409 724-2269 or 409 722-0279
E-mail: nhfestival@gt.rr.com
Web: www.nederlandhf.org
Admission: Free admission. Carnival ride passports are available for a fee.
Event features live music, parade, fun run, treasure hunt, art & photography shows, crafts & collectible markets, carnival rides & games, chili cook-off, cuisine walk, golf tournament, softball tournament, washer tournament, motorcycle show, pageants, tal
Annual.

March 21, 2006
Nederland Heritage Festival continues

March 22, 2006
Nederland Heritage Festival continues

March 23, 2006
Nederland Heritage Festival continues

March 24, 2006
Nederland Heritage Festival continues

March 25, 2006
Nederland Heritage Festival continues

March 31, 2006
Date and Time TBA
Drillers Indoor Football 2006 Season starts
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Arena, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont, TX 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Annual.

March 31, 2006
Date and Time TBA
Foster Parent Association Magic Show
Contact: Weldon Grice
Port Arthur
Phone: 409 721-6463

March 31, 2006
March 31 - April 2

Time TBA
Motorcycle Rally
Contact: Adriene Tanamachi, Ford Park marketing manager
Ford Park, 5115 IH-10 South, Beaumont, TX 77705
Phone: 409 951-5400
E-mail: atanamachi@fordparktx.com
Web: www.fordparktx.com
Annual.