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26 on the COVER Neal McCoy, a country music legend, with 10 studio albums and 34 top singles like "Wink," "No Doubt About It," "If I Was a Drinkin' Man" and "The Shake," is headlining the American Cancer Society's Cattle Barons' Ball, Nov. 14 at the Beaumont Civic Center. McCoy talked with The EventsBook about his impromptu entertaining style and his new album. Read about him and the Cattle Barons' Ball, starting on page 6.

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Passionate about a World without Alzheimer’s

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By Linda Domino am very passionate about supporting the Family Portrait Luncheon because my mother - a beautiful lady, the mother of five children, a widow in her 50s, a woman who visited the sick and prepared meals for the bereaved, a person who prayed and attended church often, helped with school fundraisers, enjoyed traveling, loved to play PoKe-No with her friends, and was a great cook who always prepared something delicious to serve to family and guests – was stricken with Alzheimer’s disease when she was in her mid 60s.

This happened in the 1980s when I was the mother of two young children.

Suddenly, I also became my mother’s caregiver when she came to live with me and my family for a while. My siblings and I noticed over a period of time that our mother had difficulty expressing herself, could not think of the words she wanted to say or remember names, recent conversations or events. As the disease progressed, she didn’t recognize herself in the mirror. Several years later, my dear mother-in-law also developed dementia, and my husband and I became her caregivers. Because of these two very special ladies, I have a heart and a passion for supporting the Family Portrait Luncheon, which benefits the Alzheimer’s Association. And, my husband, Joe Domino, has supported my efforts and the Family Portrait Luncheon every step of the way.

I am passionate about supporting the Family Portrait Luncheon because I see this event as a wonderful way to honor and remember family members and friends who have or had Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia, a great opportunity to generate and publicize awareness about Alzheimer’s and related dementias, and an excellent opportunity to educate caregivers and the

Linda and Joe Domino holding framed pictures of their mothers, Jennie Lombardo and Genevieve Domino.

general public about this disease and especially about caregiving strategies that are useful and effective. Another reason I support the Family Portrait Luncheon is because the luncheon is a way to generate much needed funding to support Alzheimer’s research and provide dementia specific educational programs, care consultations, the 24/7 HELPline and early stage memory loss programs in Southeast Texas.

Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia and is currently a progressive and irreversible disease. Over 5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s today, and about 473,000 people develop the disease every year.

One in eight Americans aged 65 and over has Alzheimer’s, and one in three people aged 85 and older has the disease. Women in their 60s are about two times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s than they are to develop breast cancer. And since there are more than 15 million caregivers in the United States providing daily care for people with Alzheimer’s, it is imperative that useful information about the disease and caregiving techniques is provided to as many people as possible. In Southeast Texas, approximately 140,000 people and families are affected by Alzheimer’s or a related dementia.

I am passionate about supporting the Family Portrait Luncheon because I believe that awareness and research are our hope for a world without Alzheimer’s. Attendees of the Family Portrait Luncheon will enjoy a delicious lunch, have the opportunity to visit with friends and, most importantly, they will gain knowledge and learn new and effective caregiving techniques.

This year’s luncheon speaker, Jo Huey, is the founder and president of the Alzheimer’s Caregiver Institute, a licensed nursing home administrator and assisted living director, and holds a master’s of social science from the University of Colorado where her thesis was “Effectiveness of Training for Alzheimer’s Caregivers.” Huey will speak from her years of experience about the “Ten Absolutes,” techniques she developed for caregivers to use to raise the standards of Alzheimer’s care which will help “change chaos to peace, tears to smiles and struggles to loving memories.” Each Family Portrait Luncheon attendee will receive the “Ten Absolutes” printed card and a copy of Jo Huey’s book, “Alzheimer’s Disease: Help and Hope.” Those attending the Family Portrait Luncheon will also gain a sense of knowing they are actually doing something about ending this awful disease.

Linda Domino is the honorary of chair of the Third Annual Family Portrait Luncheon, which is an event she chaired for the previous two years.

The Fourth Annual Family Portrait Luncheon is Tuesday, November 17. Doors open at 11 a.m. for registration and seating; luncheon and program begin at 11:30 a.m.; please contact Clarissa Urban, Southeast Texas Alzheimer’s Association Outreach Coordinator, at 409.833.1613, or curban@alz.org for tickets and more information.

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American Cancer Society Presents the

26th Annual Cattle Barons’ Ball

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2016 Cattle Barons’ Ball Co-Chairs Vicki and Tim Bauer

arty for purpose! Move together with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to relentlessly trample out cancer at the Stampede on the Neches, Southeast Texas’ 26th Annual Cattle Barons’ Ball, Saturday, Nov. 14 at the Beaumont Civic Center.

For the third consecutive year the Southeast Texas Ford Dealers are the headlining sponsor of this boot scootin,’ one-of-a-kind event honoring an exceptional Southeast Texas family, the Broussard family – James, Jim, Tom, Blue and Jayme – third-generation owners and operators of Broussard’s Mortuary and featuring country singer Neal McCoy. Saddling up to fight cancer year after year has paid off. ACS has contributed to a 20 percent decline in cancer mortality rates since the early 1990s. Southeast Texas has been a major contributor to that statistic. Since the inception of this most casual cowboy-up gala in 1989, more than $3 million has been raised to fund grants for cancer research and provide free local services to cancer victims and their families.

“Cancer has touched nearly every person I know in some way, and it’s just a fight that we have to all come together for, and we have to defeat this disease,” said Kathy Chessher, American Cancer Society’s community manager for special events. “We are trying to fund a cure, but we also partner with every medical system in the area and provide free local services like transportation, wigs, scarves, lodging, personal health manager kits and other programs to diminish suffering during the cancer treatment.”

Every dollar counts in this fight of a lifetime, says Chessher. Even $20 helps provide free information and support for a person facing cancer or can help 20 people to clinical trials. (See “The Power of a Donation” sidebar to learn how your dollars make a difference.)

The Cattle Barons’ Ball is a dinner, dance and a night of gaming and winning, offering opportunities to donate and win prizes at the same time. Consider four ACS Revenue Enhancers (See sidebar.) that are really fun enhancers.

The party also hosts an extraordinary live auction that includes trips to Hawaii and the Cayman Islands with airfare included. There’s a trophy deer hunt and a Golden Triangle Quilt

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By Shelly Vitanza We’re not just gonna Stampede the Neches at the Cattle Baron’s Ball Nov. 14; we’re gonna do “The Shake” with Neal McCoy. The country music legend, 1998 and 1999 TNN/Music City News Country Awards Entertainer of the Year with three platinum albums, one gold album and seven top 10 singles and a new album out by year’s end, is headlining the American Cancer Society’s biggest fundraiser at the Beaumont Civic Center.

McCoy is known as a fast-paced, high-energy entertainer with a long list of songs to play from. In a telephone interview, the singer and humanitarian talked about his new album, “You Don’t Know Me,” and the career shift the album represents.

Q: Media have described your style of live entertainment as freewheeling.

What does that mean and can we expect that at the Cattle Barons’ Ball?

A: Well, here’s the deal. I love that description. I hadn’t heard that but expect the unexpected. I promise everyone will have a good time. We don’t work with a set list; we work off the crowd, feel the audience. There may be something they may not like. We’ll change it. It’s very impromptu. Two minutes before we go on stage, I select the first one or two songs we’re going to do and then go from there. You’ve got to have a great band. They have to be very quick and

to think on their feet. What it does is it keeps all of us - my band and I - in the ball game. I love it. It makes me anxious and means no one can rest on their laurels because they don’t know what’s coming. I can judge and feel an audience and adjust to them.

I’ve always worked it that way. I haven’t had a set list in 30 years and it’s fun.

Here’s the thing. It doesn’t have to click along and run from song-to-song. If we’ve got some dead time or something doesn’t work- we may do something else. We want the audience to be a part of our show not just watch our show.

Guild handmade Texas tribute quilt made in honor of pediatric cancer patients, all up for the winning. The silent auction includes hundreds of incredible items.

Unique to the Cattle Barons’ Ball is the “bid board,” where about 20 items that are too small for the live auction but too valuable for the silent auction are listed on a board and people walk up and pledge, outbidding one another until the auction closes.

Also distinctive to the ball is a midway where for $5 and $10 attendees can play games – corn toss, wine pull and plinko – and win great items, too.

This year the fun-d enhancing extends to a raffle. ACS is selling 500 tickets for $50 each, and the winner will receive a customized outdoor kitchen by

Tom Cormier with Cormier Homes complete with flat screen TV, mini fridge, grill and countertops.

“Basically there is something for everyone, of every economic level, so if you have a little money or a lot of money, you can join in and play,” said Chessher.

“It all goes to make a difference to finish this fight.”

Individual tickets are $150 for general admission, which includes open bar and food. Reserved seating is $200. Tables start at $1,500 for reserved tables for eight guests and sponsorships start at $3,000. Every attendee receives a swag bag full of goodies and gifts. For more information or to get tickets, go to setxcattlebaronsball.com or call 409.924.0576.

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That’s the attitude we take. By the time we leave we want people to say that’s about as much fun I’ve ever had at the end of show. We want them to feel like they’re leaving a friend’s house.

Q: You’ve stated you’ve gotten a lot of professional help from your friends. Who and in what way?

A: The most influential mentor and my hero is Charley Pride. He helped me get my foot in the country music door. We met in 1981 when I won a contest in Dallas, Texas, where he lived and still lives. He said, “Come out with me and open shows.” I’ve known him for 34 years, and he is still a very dear friend and my biggest inspiration. I have a tribute album to him called Pride available at Cracker Barrel. It’s kind of a labor of love to Charley Pride. We put 13 of his number one songs on the album. The hardest part about doing an album of Charley Pride songs is trying to figure out what songs. But we chose some and made them a little modern and a little cooler but didn’t change much at all. He gave it a thumbs up, so we know he loves it.

Q: What are some of your most memorable performances and with whom?

A: Probably most fun show was Miranda Lambert’s wedding reception…yeah to Blake Shelton…yeah that didn’t work out, but it was a fun wedding. Martina got up on stage and sang with us, and Reba got up on stage and sang with us.

A lot of people got on stage and sang together.

It was two hours of great singers and songwriters and a night to remember. Then I have to say my most memorable shows have been 15 USO tours in the last 14 years and having the opportunity to be with those troops in the middle of Afghanistan and Iraq. There is nothing like that feeling.

It’s wonderful stuff, and they thank you for coming over, and you try to tell them that we can’t thank you enough. It’s a pretty good love fest.

Q: If you had not won that talent contest with Janie Fricke present, which led to touring with Charley Pride, what would you be doing today?

You were selling shoes at the time.

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to work my way into some form of music. Fortunately Charley took me and aimed and helped me get into country music. I had been singing all kinds of things, but Charley got me into country music. Music is in me, and I love entertaining, and I’m sure I’d be doing that somewhere some way.

Q: Is there someone in the industry you’d like to be when you grow up so to speak? Someone you really admire or who is an inspiration to you?

A: I’m a huge Frank Sinatra fan, and just last month (September) I finished a project that hasn’t hit the streets. It’s an album of songs from the Great American Song Book. I love that music, and it’s my greatest album ever. I love to phrase and interpret that music from the great songs from the 30s, 40s and 50s – Sinatra, Nat King Cole and song titles like “It Had to Be You,” “Unforgettable.” I’m known for entertainment; I want people to have fun and be entertained, but I’m also a pretty good singer, too. In our critiques, people remember the fun and crazy things we did and how we got them involved, but I think my singing gets overlooked because it’s a fun fast tempo. With this album people will know I can sing because I do the phrasing and breathing and timing and all that, and I really want to show all that. We’ll probably do songs off that album when we’re there in Beaumont. It’s a great album, my best album yet.

I’ve wanted to record that music all of my life, and I got the opportunity. It should go on sale soon, but I don’t know when yet.

Q: So this latest album seems like a bucket list achievement. Do you have any other career goals?

A: Right. It is a top 10 bucket list. The album is “You Don’t Know Me,” which is titled from the newest song we put on there, a song by Eddie Arnold from 1960 and a country hit by Mickey Gilley. The title lends itself to the album and speaks about the side of me you haven’t seen before. And the cover’s real different, too. I’m wearing a suit and fedora. I’m doing a video commercial for it that’s real different. So, yes it’s something I’ve wanted to do my whole life. So next, I want this album to be successful, and I’d certainly like to shift, not

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Mathews Jewelers, a long-time ACS partner.

Redneck Roadies: Buy yourself a tall “Stampede on the Neches” shot glass and a chance to win another bedazzled Mathews jewelry ensemble.

Mystery Box: For your donation you’ll receive a $25 gift card guaranteed, but one Mystery Box will also contain a $1,000 gift card to Howell Furniture!

Commemorative Souvenir Glass: Buy the glass and you get refills of the party specialty drink all night long.

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completely to this, but I want people to see this side of me and show folks our talent and interject entertainment value. I want to perform music that has stood the test of time.

Q: You have a book “A New Mountain to Climb” and a song of the same title. What are they about?

A: “A New Mountain to Climb” (the book) was inspired by a song I found 12 years ago with the same title. It’s an inspirational song saying don’t give up; you can get through this, all the challenges you face. And a publishing company came to me and asked me to write a book, but I couldn’t think about what I’d write about, but then it came to me and I said yes. I wrote about people I’ve met when I’ve traveled and who has inspired me along the way. It’s a great story and a great song, inspirational. I think people will pick it up and read it and be inspired to do things.

Q: You founded the East Texas Angel Network.

What is that and what does the organization do?

A: My wife and I started it 21 years ago to help children with life-threatening disease and life challenges. We have two healthy children, 21and 29-year-old children; they are so healthy, but some are not that fortunate. They are stricken with disease, birth defects, so the network helps those children and those people. We’ve helped those people raise over $8 million and helped over 500 families. You should do what you can to give back, and sometimes it takes a little longer to realize that. You get to a certain age and figure out what you can do and help.

Q: How has cancer touched your life?

A: No one in my immediate family has died from cancer. We’ve had other disease, Alzheimer’s and other things, but my wife’s little sister had breast cancer and survived. Over the years we’ve had friends die from different cancers, and it’s just a terrible disease and one that everyone is striving to find a cure. We do whatever we can to help with the cancer societies and to be a part of whatever we can be to help.

Q: Ever performed in Southeast Texas? Know any people here?

A: I know a lot of people from down there — Tracy Byrd, Walker, Chestnut. I’ve performed there numerous times and have fans and friends down there. Some of them we don’t keep up with as good as we could, so I’m looking forward to getting out there and having a great turn out and raising a lot of money for you good folks down there.

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Rachel Grove Genuine Assistant District Attorney, Jefferson County

“A Beaumont native who choose to return home to pursue a legal career following in her father's footsteps. She is an outstanding attorney who is involved in the community.

She is a great role model for young adults as a local lady making a positive impact in the community.”

Guy Goodson

Bobby Beaver

Danielle M. Nettles

By Shelly Vitanza On the following pages behold- 40 of Southeast Texas' most distinguished professionals, representing a broad spectrum of career fields, all under the age of 40.

Since August, SoutheastTexas.com, in partnership with the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, the City of Beaumont and the Young Professionals Organization of Southeast Texas, has sought out these individuals in order to acknowledge their educational accomplishments, their career achievements and their community involvement. More than 50 young professionals were nominated and vetted. A selection committee comprising business leaders, entrepreneurs and a variety of professions examined each nominee, letters of recommendation and resumes in order to identify these outstanding young people in Jefferson, Hardin and Orange counties. Now we celebrate them on these pages... with a photo, a quote about them and one word they choose to best describe themselves.

The community is invited to a 40 Under 40 Reveal Party. Please come, meet these extraordinary professionals, the future leaders of our community.

For more information about the 40 Under 40 or the Reveal Party, please call the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce at 409.838.6581.

Bobby Beaver Tenacious Director of Brand Development, Giglio Distributing Company

“Bobby has a competitive edge to him and an entrepreneurial spirit. He is an excellent role model to young people entering the work force because he has experiences in different industries, and he is willing to take risks.”

Will Jenkins

Nakisha Myles Burns

Sponsored by the Texas Beard Co.

“I know her to be an excellent lawyer and a leader within our community. She exudes hard work and dedication to her profession. She is not only ‘talking the talk,’ but mentoring and ‘walking the walk’ by implementing her own goals and mentoring along the way, teaching young professionals how to navigate the waters of the real world.”

Judge Larry Thorne

Nakisha Myles Burns Driven Special Assistant to the Superintendent, Beaumont ISD

“Her challenging childhood has molded her into a model for any young person, and she is utilizing her experiences to rebuild the tarnished image of one of the most critical organizations in our community – BISD.” Guy Goodson Sheigh Summerlin Rhodes Competitive Attorney, Reaud, Morgan & Quinn Law Firm

“She is an outstanding lawyer and business person.

Sheigh Summerlin Rhodes

Assistant County Attorney, Orange County District Attorney’s Office

Rachel Grove

Danielle M. Nettles Persistent

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regardless of the financial outcome.

Cade’s example of hard work and desire to do what he believes is right for a client sets a good standard for others to follow.”

Floyd F. McSpadden Amber Clark Resilent Youth Volunteer Supervisor, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southeast Texas, Inc. Farrah Severs Young

Becky Romero Fiery

“Amber's goal is to one day serve in an administrative capacity for the BISD school administration. She is always working hard to increase her knowledge and to teach kids in every way possible”.

Virtue Alexander Angela Hill Business and Computer Information Systems Instructor, Lamar Institute of Technology

“Angela has strong leadership skills that continue to put her as the leader of the pack. Angela is extremely goal-

Vice President of Business Development, Cat5 Resources

“Becky is an intelligent, resourceful, hardworking, dedicated woman who champions women in the workforce.

Becky has been a cancer survivor since 2003 when she was just 23 years old. She has succeeded beyond measure and is a perfect example for young women today.”

Kathy Catalano Cade Bernsen Service Attorney, The Bernsen Law Firm

“As a practicing attorney I had the opportunity to consult and discuss legal matters with Cade and found his approach to our profession to be honorable and passionate. Cade has lived up to the high standards of representation of a client’s interest

Becky Romero

(YHQWV%RRN SoutheastTexasEvents.com 12 2015 NOVEMBER She is one of the top family lawyers could speak from experience about in Beaumont, yet she runs her own the difficulties and rewards of earning rental property business as well. She a degree as a non-traditional student, is exceptionally hard working and quitting smoking, juggling school/ puts her knowledge and experience family/career, and how to cope with to work for her clients. She is smart, the suicide of a family member (her father). Farrah is an excellent speaker savvy and hard working.”

Ryan Gertz in that she is able to communicate complex/technical information in a way her audience can understand.”

Farrah Severs Young Lisa Cowart Advantageous Director of Clinical Services, (The suitcase in the picture belonged Legacy Community Health Services to Farrah’s dad. He traveled extensively “Farrah is a great role model to and put stickers on the case representboth young and older people. She ing the places he visited.)

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oriented. She has pushed herself to her ultimate goal of receiving a Ph.D. so that she can not only lead her university, but lead the educational industry towards ensuring all students, regardless of their circumstances, receive a quality education.”

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sibilities. Jacob is one of those rare individuals who is both an excellent musician and well-rounded person with many talents, not the least of which is his winning personality.”

Jerome Wells

Jacob Wills Visionary

Program Director, Southeast Texas Non-Profit Development Center

Branch Manager, Mobiloil Federal Credit Union

“Nancy has the ability to sit with a person or organization and work through problems and identify alternatives. She is personable and nonjudgmental in her assessments and is always open to new ideas. She has

Derek McWilliams

Nancy Correa

“Jacob is a mature young gentleman of high moral ideals. He is personable and well-liked, consistently pleasant and cooperative and meticulous in meeting all of his respon-

Nancy Correa Strategic

Jacob Wills

Amber Clark

Cade Bernsen

Business Development Officer, DuGood Federal Credit Union

already helped this board look hard at the decisions we needed to make regarding our goals and objectives, doing so in a manner that encouraged us to recognize how far we had come as a relatively new organization but to also see that we had reached a point where we needed to review

“Derek is a motivated young professional whose attitude and work ethic are contagious. Derek's ability to communicate and create relationships with other local businesses is his biggest asset.”

Andrew McClusky Kimberly Cao Charismatic Marketing Liaison, Neighbors Emergency Center, Beaumont and Orange

“I believe that Kim sets a great example as to what a strong, hardworking woman in our community should look like. She is always punctual and ready to work hard no matter the situation. She is very kind and has more patience than most people I have met.

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Kim also works very hard to come up with new ideas for our company and our company's involvement in the community. I have always believed that the true value of a person does not come from what they say, but from what they do, and Kim certainly fits the mold of a doer.”

Cody Lister

Natalie Johns Dynamic Independent Oil & Gas Landman, Vivid Land Solutions

“Natalie is an inspiration on taking charge and responsibility of one's own life and success and never giving up.

I've watched her get knocked down

Joshua Davis

Natalie Johns

Kimberly Cao

Billing Analyst, Altus Emergency Centers

hard by life, as we all do, and every single time she bounces right back up, never missing a beat and never letting the obstacles stop her from continuing to move forward and achieve her goals. I've watched her recently struggle through the downturn of oil and gas. Through that experience, she was

“Joshua’s level of dedication, enthusiasm, loyalty and professionalism exceeds all expectations as well as his commitment to making a difference in his community through his involvement with the American Cancer Society. Joshua is not afraid to take on a challenge at work and has proven that any challenge he takes on he will succeed in, which he has proven in his time so far with Altus.”

Richelle Blackburn Teri Hawthorne Dedicated Director of Programs, Self-Advocate Coordinator, The Arc of Greater Beaumont

“Teri is an amazing example of professionalism. In all aspects of her life, she handles each situation with dignity and grace.

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Amy Denison

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Danial Carlson Principled

Kris Jenkins Driven Assistant Vice President/Administrator, Altus Health Beaumont Center

“His ‘stay ready’ mentality has enabled Kris to stay abreast of everchanging healthcare laws and regulations, allowing him to quickly

assemble teams and procedures that keep the industry a leading healthcare solution for the people of Southeast Texas. He possesses a talent for marketing and budgetary control and enjoys leading a creative team that focuses on the growth of our company.”

Kevin Herrington

Kris Jankins

Danial Carlson

“The greatest achievement of any heavy industrial project manager is to deliver projects safely. To do so requires not only a steadfast devotion to safety, but also the leadership skills to build and maintain a positive safety culture that empowers everyone on the project to work toward a common goal of zero workplace injuries. Danial joined Weitz with a stellar safety record, having already delivered over two million safe manhours on projects outside of Texas.

His efforts in Southeast Texas at the Natgasoline project have contributed to the outstanding safety record they have realized to date.”

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Teri Hawthorne

Senior Project Manager, The Weitz Companies

Brandon Fisher Blessed Vice President, First Financial Bank

“Brandon has won an immense amount of business and has contributed to the success of our area by loaning money to local area medical facilities and industrial clientele.

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Vice President of Operations and Development, Altus Emergency Center

April Tolbert

“Garrett is a young man that has great character, ambition and a solid foundation. In addition to serving as a catalyst for the success of Altus Health, he uses his position in the company to support children in the

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Jessica Depew Grateful Owner, Golden Triangle Yoga

“Jessica started her business from nothing and made it into a place where you can practice yoga, learn more about different aspects of the yoga lifestyle and even learn to teach yoga if you want. She has showed that through yoga we can be more centered, less stressed, healthier, and

County, second youngest ever elected in the state of Texas. Constable Bates is very involved in the community and is a role model for the youth.”

Vanessa Holmes

April Tolbert Passionate

Amber Woods Innovative

Owner/Agent, April Tolbert Agency, Farmer’s Insurance

Supported Employment Supervisor, Spindletop Center

“She has changed the insurance game as a whole! She sets a new standard for all agents. She is a great teacher in how to be very vocal about a product without being pushy. She brings a sincere attitude to every meeting. She is a born leader.”

Bridgette Newton

“Working daily with individuals with mental illness takes a true calling, and I see that in Amber. Her abilities have led to awards and promotions, but I know that her favorite praise comes from the success of those in her care - from the inner peace she helps her clients find through recovery and support.”

Heather Champion

Christopher Bates Servant Leader Constable, Pct. 2, Jefferson County

“At just 30 years old, Christopher already has a lengthy list of accomplishments, one being the youngest constable ever elected in Jefferson

Zeke Hill Determined Senior Environmental Expert, General Electric

“He is respected by his peers and recognized as a leader among envi-

Zeke Hill

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community – from school supply drives and sports sponsorship to an internship program through his alma mater Lamar University.”

Kevin Herrington

she has given back numerous times monetarily through different yoga events where the proceeds went to different organizations in our area.”

Janilyn Roberts

Amber Woods

He has helped businesses get started and also provided loans for expansions of existing businesses in Beaumont and all over Jefferson and Orange Counties.”

Robert Kocot

Christopher Bates

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ronmental professionals across the country. Through dedication, Zeke has moved through the professional ranks of General Electric and now oversees environmental responsibilities for more than 100 GE sites in nine states. He is dependable, knowledgeable, trustworthy and exceptionally dedicated to solving problems.”

Jessica Hill

Chrissie Mouton Creative Anchor for KFDM/FOX News

“Chrissie has navigated the media industry in a way that can assist

young journalists in setting goals, setting a plan to achieve goals in a highly sought after career, and achieving those goals. Additionally, she can mentor young artists who may not understand how to turn a passion into a career. She's only recently launched that side of her

career and has achieved impressive success. Often artists are adept at their craft but don't understand the business side of launching a career.

Chrissie has figured out the recipe for success and happily shared her knowledge and insight.”

Regina Lindsey

Justin Bumsted

“Clifford is a hard-working, goaloriented and devoted employee. He also spends several hours each week in scout meetings, boards of review and has taken unpaid vacations from work to volunteer as assistant scoutmaster for Troop 65. All of this has been done while routinely working 60-plus hours a week at his ‘day job’.”

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Chrissie Mouton

Assistant Superintendent, Trinity Industrial Services

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Clifford Chance Industrious

Justin Bumsted Committed Sales Manager, Kinsel Toyota

“Justin moved from Iowa at the age of 18. He started at the absolute bottom rung of the ladder at a big, local company. Today, at 32, he has almost reached the top of the ladder.

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No one has ever given Justin anything. Justin has earned everything he has ever received. Justin could be a role model in the areas of hard work, professionalism, organization and technology.”

Craig Kinsel Mellie Proctor Bevilacqua Enthusiastic Executive Director, Foundation for Southeast Texas

“Mellie's influence on the young people of our community will be important because of her own youth and the success she continues to achieve through hard work, dedica-

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tion, superior organizational skills and her reassuring leadership. She is a fine role model because she is enthusiastic, fearless and deeply involved in everything she attempts. She is kind hearted and extremely generous with her time and talents. She will uphold the standard of any organization with which she is associated, and there is no doubt that she will help young people entering the work force, not only by her example, but her willingness to provide the benefits of her experience to them.”

Brad Taylor Lionel Berry Optimist Probation Officer, Jefferson County Probation

“Lionel is already helping young people enter the workforce. I would say that 65 percent of his caseload is composed of young people who have made mistakes in their lives and are given the opportunity to serve their time on probation. Lionel is an example to that population of young people entering the workforce for the first time. He is also helpful and encouraging to them.”

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Tyler G. Henneke Dedicated Engineering Manager, BMT/SUL,Tolunay-Wong Engineers

“Tyler Henneke is a successful young man in so many aspects of life. His positive sense of humor and strong faith in family and friends

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make him an ideal role model for any young professional entering the workforce in our community. Tyler's genuine nature and easy approachability are qualities that transcend industry and business. He's just a really great guy who loves his family, friends, work and community.”

Heather Champion Marcelo Molfino Selfless

Lauren Thieme Gregarious Realtor and Office Manager, Hebert's Team, Re/Max One

Lauren Thieme

“Lauren is a fantastic role model who always makes time for others.

Although she works tirelessly as a full-time real estate agent, she also finds time to contribute to the community. She has an affable disposition and a sharp intellect that makes her the epitome of a role model.”

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Derrick Freeman Fortitudinous Marketing Innovations & Network Development, City of Port Arthur, Pat Holmes Real Estate and Business Owner, City Councilman and Realtor

“I have always thought of Derrick as goal oriented and a role model.

He was a role model for me! In high school, he was an athlete and a leader in school organizations, and now he is a business owner. He has brought in young kids to his studio to learn engineering, graphic design, etc. with the sole purpose of getting them off the streets and into a learning environment.”

Vanessa Holmes

Derrick Freeman

“When I think of Marcelo, I think of a true leader in our community.

Marcelo wears a badge proudly by protecting our community, helping our community and not just doing so while on the job. Marcelo spends countless hours helping put on multiple fundraisers and mentoring the youth. He loves helping young adults succeed and is definitely a role model.”

Vanessa Holmes

Marcelo Molfino

District Attorney’s Office Investigator, Jefferson County

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Charlee Hanna-Rule Trailblazer

Andrew McClusky Energizing

Owner, iRule Dance

Operations Manager, Farmer’s Insurance

“CharLee not only teaches dance but she invests in the lives of our youth. When they have no where else to go but have the desire to learn and dance, she provides them with the opportunity, no matter the circumstance. She instills in them qualities that will stay with them long through their adult years.”

Jamie Reynolds

“Andrew leads by example, teaching others entering our agency to be the best they can be. He works with each new hire to give them a firm foundation and to ensure they follow his example of ‘doing business right,’ being fair and honest and always putting the customer’s needs first. Lessons that would carry over in any industry.”

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Michael Garrison Fuller Ambitious Licensed Realtor and Assistant, Hebert’s Team, Re/Max One

“Michael is going to be a wonderful addition to our real estate community and truly wants to make people happy by finding that firsttime home buyer something that lights up their eyes or helping the elderly person smoothly and seamlessly scale down from their forever home to a smaller place to call home.

His positive energy and attitude will serve him well throughout his life and career!”

Taryn Herbert Forest Hamilton Lucky Assistant Director of Sales, Universal Coin & Bullion

“Forest is one of the most goal-oriented individuals I've ever known.

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(YHQWV%RRN SoutheastTexasEvents.com 24 2015 NOVEMBER Constantly pursuing new challenges, he pushes himself to start his own business, grow a winery with his dad, invest in movies in Hollywood, helps others achieve their financial goals through his business and accomplish his goals to not only author books, A Very Merry Main Street Market means a jolly and but to achieve best-selling status bebright Southeast Texas all year long. That’s because fore the age of 40.� the Junior League of Beaumont raises big dollars Paul Stein during the annual shopping event held at the Beaumont Civic Center to gift the community all year long.

James B. "Blue" Broussard, III The three-day, one-stop holiday Calm shopping extravaganza features Funeral Director and Manager, unique merchandise from more Broussard's Mortuary than 70 carefully selected “Blue has a genuine nature and vendors from across understands how to communicate the country offering and relate to others and the power clothing, gourmet foods, of networking both in and out of the children’s items, jewelry, home dĂŠcor, beauty workplace. He is a great example of products and more. hard work and understands that, at PLUS, the event includes times, everything requires that we "Ladies Night Out,â€? holiday show up early and stay late to acluncheon, pictures with Santa complish the tasks at hand.â€? for the kiddos, a weekend of Tom Broussard holiday entertainment and prize giveaways.

In preparation for the Junior League of Beaumont’s Main Street Market that benefits us all, we’ve devoted this infographic to the Junior League of Beaumont.

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VISUAL ARTS

APOPHENIA DRAWINGS AT HIGH STREET GALLERY NOV. 7

By Melissa Tilley Apophenia is the experience of seeing meaningful patterns or connections in random or meaningless data. The term was coined by neurologist Klaus Conrad in 1958 and defined as the “unmotivated seeing of connections.” We’ve all had this experience when we see faces in woodgrain or identify animals in cloud formations.

Artist Honour Harry has embraced the concept of apophenia for a collection of artwork that represents her conversations with volunteer subjects. “Illuminations” will be on view at the High Street Gallery in Beaumont beginning on Nov. 7.

Harry’s process in creating these pieces was important, as was her intention to go deeper than just the subject’s physical image. “I planned my work as a method to reveal three parts of the personality,” Harry said, “that which is known to both self and others; that which is known to others but not to self; and finally, that which is not known by either self or others, that inner private place.”

“I like to call the end result a ‘portrait,’” she said, “something that personifies my impression of the volunteer without necessarily sharing their likeness.”

To create the portraits, Harry asked for volunteers who would be willing to talk to her about “literally whatever they wanted.” While they talked, she recorded the conversations and

made a non-representational streamof-consciousness painting reacting to their mood. Later, she returned to the paintings and drew the figures that appeared within the shapes. Harry said she created these drawings while listening to the recorded audio, letting her reactions to their personality govern what choices she made.

“There are a lot of opinions, hopes and anxieties embodied in those conversations, freely shared with only the promise of a picture to keep later,” Harry said. “I like to think that these pictures embody those emotions while also acting as mirrors for anyone looking at the works. Creating these drawings was a very spiritual process for me, and the volunteers shared with me that our time together was also a positive experience for them. These images are meant to act as a catalyst for people to meditate, much like the illuminated manuscripts from the Middle Ages.”

Harry has been drawing her whole life, she said, and became awestruck in fifth grade with how good art and storytelling could affect a person when a friend gave her one of her favorite comics. She took art classes every year from grade school through high school and college and earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art from Lamar University in 2013, graduating with honors. She also studied at the Santa Reparata International School of Art in Italy in the summer of 2012. She has had

Juliana #1 ,left, and Juliana #3, right, by Honour Harry

artwork exhibited at the Dishman Art Museum and Beaumont Art League, among others, and was first place winner of the Art Museum of Southeast Texas’ Protégé Competition in 2008.

“Illuminations” opens with a reception at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 7. Entry is free and open to the public and refreshments will be provided. The

show can then be viewed by appointment during the month of November by contacting High Street Gallery on Facebook. The High Street Gallery is located inside Victoria House, 2110 Victoria St. in Beaumont. The gallery focuses on spotlighting up-and-coming Southeast Texas artists.

Two Artists, One Day

Summer Lydick, Adam Cook Open Studio Tour Local artists, Summer Lydick and Adam Cook, are collaborating for a special one-day Open Studios Tour and Art Sale at 2570 Hazel and 2414 Harrison in Beaumont, Nov. 14 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The community is invited to experience and purchase local art and food. The artists are opening their homes and private studios for tours of their workspaces, sale of their recent bodies of work as well as interactive activities for kiddos.

Lydick’s current work centers on the spiritual simplicity of the mandala and includes brightly colored and meticulously painted pieces.

Lydick, who holds a master of arts degree in painting from Lamar University and has studied art in Paris,

is featured in private collections in Paris and Texas and most notably, the public collections of Lamar University and the Art Museum of Southeast Texas.

Cook, a native of Mississippi, is a rising young artist in Southeast Texas with a distinct "Pop Expressionist" style. His past work includes 10 nonprofit murals for the public of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, paintings for the Beaumont Children's Museum, murals for his hometown church and custom artwork for the American Heart Association.

While viewing the art of Lydick and Cook, enjoy the delicious food of local Chef K.J. Bradford. Learn more about the artists at summerlydick. com and adamcookartist.com.

Above left: The Mother of 10,000 Things

by Summer Lydick Above: Summer Lydick and Adam Cook Left: Floral Arrangement with Gold Oranges

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FEATURED EXHIBITS Art Museum of Southeast Texas 500 Main, Beaumont, 409.832.3432

Orna Feinstein: Now and ZenFifteen Years of Contemporary Printmaking through Nov. 29 Michael Kennaugh: Locus in Quo through Nov. 29

My Journey by Ines Alvidres in Café Arts through Nov. 1

The Art Studio 720 Franklin St., Beaumont, 409.838.5393

Alice Powell Exhibition

Beaumont Art League 2675 Gulf, Beaumont, 409.833.4179

Margo Holst Exhibit in the Brown Gallery & a Holiday Theme Show in the Scurlock Gallery Opening Nov. 14

Dishman Art Museum 1030 E. Lavaca St., Beaumont, 409.880.8959

Eliot Dudik: Broken Land | Still Lives through Nov. 8

Senior Thesis Exhibition Nov. 20-Dec. 13

OPENING RECEPTION: Nov. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Museum of the Gulf Coast 700 Procter Street, Port Arthur, 409.982.7000

Crocodilian Scratchboards

By John Agnew

Sufficient for Lifesaving Opening Nov. 14

Stark Museum of Art 712 Green Ave., Orange, 409.886.2787

Wicked Plants: The Exhibit Poisonous Pages: Rare Botanical Books from the Stark Museum of Art Gallery Scavenger Hunt: Native American Heritage through Nov. 28 Gallery Conversation: Carnivorous Plants Nov. 7, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Wicked ARToretum Nov. 7, 14, 21 & 28, noon-3 p.m.

Third Thursdays Evening Event Nov. 19, 5-7 p.m.

Exhibition Celebration Event Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

CREATE! Workshop: Wicked Inks, Nov. 21, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 3-5 p.m.

CREATE! Workshop: Pop-up Paper Ornaments! Nov. 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 12:30-1:30 p.m. & 2:30-3:30 p.m.

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3501 Cultural Center Dr., Port Arthur, 409.983.4881

Nederland Art Guild Meet to Paint Every Saturday, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

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CHRISTMAS SPIRIT IS COMING Thanksgiving is Port Arthur Little Theatre’s production of the classic redemptive tale of mean, old Ebenezer Scrooge. This holiday favorite based on the Charles Dickens novella tells the story of the miserly Scrooge’s transformation after Christmas Eve visits from four ghosts - his former business partner Jacob Marley and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come. His otherworldly visitors show him how he became so hard, what he is missing as a result and what his future holds if he does not change his ways.

Performances of “A Christmas Carol” are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20-21, Nov. 27-28, Dec. 4-5 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 22, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6 at Port Arthur Little Theatre, 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd.

Tickets are $11 for adults, $9 for senior citizens, teachers and military, $6 for students with discounts available for groups of 10 or more. For tickets, call 409.727.7258 or visit palt.org.

A Whimsical Christmas The Grinch, the Cat in the Hat and other favorites from the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss come to life on stage in the Mid County Performing Arts Company’s production of “A Whimsical Christmas.” This delightful dance show full of colorful costumes has become a local entertainment tradition for audiences of all ages.

Performances are 7 p.m. Dec. 11 and 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at the Nederland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Nederland High School, 18th Street off Spurlock Road. Tickets are $12 each, on sale Nov. 17 online at www.midcountypac.com.

For an up-close encounter with these whimsical Dr. Seuss characters, make plans to attend the Whimsical Feast from 9-11 a.m. Nov. 14 at the Pompano Club in Port Neches.

Tickets are $25 and include a breakfast buffet, character interactions, a photo with Santa and souvenirs. Seating is limited. For tickets, call 409.724.6567.

STUDENT Nov. 1 at 2 p.m.

Mrs. Warren's Profession Lamar University Studio Theatre, 409.880.7011

Nov. 13, 14 at 7:30 p.m. & 15 at 2 p.m.

Fall & Recovery Dance Concert Lamar University Theatre, 409.880.7011

Nov. 13 & 14 at 7:30 p.m.

An Evening of Musical Theatre and Operetta Lamar University Rothwell Recital Hall, 409.880.7011

Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Lamar Civic Orchestra University Theatre, 409.880.7011 Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m.

Cardinal Jazz Singers Lamar University Rothwell Recital Hall, 409.880.7011

Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m.

Lina Morita Piano Recital Lamar University Rothwell Recital Hall, 409.880.7011

COMMUNITY Nov. 1 at 2:30 p.m.

Bye Bye Birdie Orange Community Theater, 409.882.9137

Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Symphony of Southeast TexasBest of Beethoven Julie Rogers Theatre for the Performing Arts, 409.892.2257

Nov. 17 at 7 p.m.

Region 10 Concert Choir Julie Rogers Theatre for the Performing Arts, 409.838.3435

Nov. 20, 21, 27, 28, Dec. 4, 5 at 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 22, 29, Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m.

A Christmas Carol Port Arthur Little Theater, 409.727.7258

November 20, 21, 27, December 4, 5, at 7:30 p.m. & Nov. 28 at 2 p.m.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Beaumont Community Players, 409.838.4664

Nov. 29 at 4 p.m.

A Cappella Choir and Grand Chorus St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica, 409.832.3486

PROFESSIONAL Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Vince Gill & the Time Jumpers Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts, 409.886.5535

Nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m.

A Night of Jazz featuring Will Downing & Friends Julie Rogers Theatre for the Performing Arts, 409.838.3435

Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Dynamic CatholicsPassion and Purpose Jefferson Theater, 409.838.3435

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WORKSHOP

A Death in the Family: Mourning and Remembrance 1880s-1930s Second Saturday Specialty Tours

Nov. 7 at 9:30 a.m.

On Broadway: Acting, Singing & Dancing Workshop with Lunch

Nov. 14, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 12 p.m.

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By Beth Gallaspy This time of year, you need not look far to find a little Christmas cheer, from the massive displays in local stores to the holiday music lilting in the background almost everywhere you go. The stage is no exception, with several local performing arts groups offering productions to help you get ready for a holly, jolly holiday.

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Beaumont Community Players’ production of this hilarious, heartwarming Christmas comedy opens the weekend before Thanksgiving.

Based on a beloved children’s book, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” tells the story of the mayhem that ensues when the Herdmans - “the most inventively awful kids in history” - are cast in a church Christmas pageant and encounter the Christmas story for the first time in their lives.

After the play, which runs just over an hour, and an intermission, director Allan Anderud will present a holiday extravaganza for the whole family featuring performers of all ages offering Christmas songs, dance numbers, acting and a surprise or two. The play plus the holiday revue promises an entertaining evening, or afternoon, to delight all ages.

Performances are 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20-21, Nov. 27-28, Dec. 4-5 and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 28 at the Betty Greenberg Center for Performing Arts, 4155 Laurel Ave. Tickets are $18 for adults, $16 for seniors and students and $10 for children 12 and under. For tickets, call 409.833.4664 or visit the website at beaumontcommunityplayers.com.

A Christmas Carol Also opening the week before

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HEART WALK Taking strides in Fighting Cardiovascular Disease

By Chrissie Mouton Everyone loves a good deal. Well, here’s the best you’ll ever be offered.

For every hour you walk, you could increase your life expectancy by two years. The more you walk, the longer you’ll live.

So why not tie those shoelaces and head out to the 2015 Heart of Rock ‘n Roll 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Lamar University. The Medical Center of Southeast Texas is partnering with the Golden Triangle American Heart Association for this year’s event.

“We hope to see everyone there.

You can walk, run or just come enjoy all the great things happening,” said Charla Davidson with the American Heart Association.

The walk is just three miles long, is FREE and is a wonderful way to get your workout while helping the fight against cardiovascular disease and stroke. And, oh yes, did we mention the music?

It is, after all, called the Heart of Rock n’ Roll, which means, along your 5K walk, live bands will entertain you during your workout.

Katie Celli, event chair and director of marketing and public relations for the Medical Center of Southeast Texas, says that for many, fitness and music go together like peanut butter and jelly.

This is the only run/walk in Southeast Texas that is completely focused on combining these two aspects into one great event, “We are looking forward to taking advantage of the vast live music scene that Southeast Texas has to offer while promoting health and wellness at the same time,” Celli said.

The American Heart Association is the nation’s oldest, largest voluntary organization devoted to fighting cardiovascular diseases and stroke. And with thousands of lives taken each year from the disease, this event is more

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than just exercise for a good cause.

“We will have hand-on CPR training, health screenings and fellowship at the end,” Davidson said. “With nearly 40,000 Texans dying each year, chances are you know someone affected by heart disease or stroke. The Heart Walk educates men and women of the risk factors of cardiovascular diseases and stroke and what we can do to prevent it.”

And if you don’t know anyone affected, just look at Kimber Fondren, a Southeast Texas native. Only a year old, she was born with only "half of a heart," went into cardiac arrest at 5 weeks old and ultimately needed a heart transplant.

According to her parents, before her heart transplant, she couldn’t do much of anything without putting too much stress on her heart. Today, she is almost caught up on all of her milestones.

Her parents went on to say that before their daughter was born, they thought of heart disease as something that affected mostly older men and women. They never thought of babies. You can read more of her story at the Golden Triangle Heart

Walk website.

The truth is that heart disease affects people of all ages. According to the AHA website, “One in three Americans has cardiovascular disease, but not all of them are senior citizens. Even young and middleaged people can develop heart problems – especially now that obesity, type 2 diabetes and other risk factors are becoming more common at a younger age.”

Celli said they wanted to motivate new people to participate in the event. “The live music scene in Southeast Texas is very strong, and we agreed that this would be a great way to grow the event and increase awareness on heart disease and stroke throughout our community.”

That live music includes the Curse & the Cure, LN & the Crush, 3CG, Harrison Swift and the Ruxpins.

Bands will be on the Main Stage at the starting line and will wrap up the event during the Finish Line Festival cheering on participants at the end of their run or walk.

For more information about the AHA Heart of Rock ‘n Roll 5K Run/ Walk, visit goldentriangleheartwalk.org

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KID'S CORNER

LIVE AND LEARN: Discovery Trunks with the Museum of the Gulf Coast

By Holli Petersen Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. ~Benjamin Franklin

According to studies published by Columbia University, an instructor typically says 100-200 words per minute, yet a student only hears about 50-100.

This rate declines as the student becomes less attentive over the course of a lecture, indicating that what is done in a classroom is often far more important than what is said.

The Museum of the Gulf Coast has developed a unique opportunity for educators to combat the classroom doldrums with traveling Discovery Trunk exhibits designed to engage students with active learning tools.

The Discovery Trunk is a “touch everything” exhibit that facilitates hands-on learning with interesting artifacts and objects. These portable trunks can travel to any learning environment – classrooms, libraries, lecture halls, etc. – and come complete with lesson plans and teaching tools on a variety of relevant topics that complement traditional classroom curricula.

Subjects include: Animal Adaptations (PreK – 6th Grade) invites students to explore how animals adapt and survive in their environments by observing the adaptations of live, local animals and other interesting artifacts.

Behind the Scene: Care and Conservation (6th – 12th Grade) offers an unprecedented glimpse into the life of museum curators, teaching students how museums acquire and care for artifacts.

Historical Photos in the Digital Era (6th – 12th Grade) provides a deeper appreciation for the history of photography, as well as lessons on preservation techniques and how to properly edit and archive images. Participants are encouraged to bring a damaged photograph, slide or negative, and the curator will select two to work on during the presentation.

Indians of Southeast Texas (4th – 7th Grade), designed to inform students about the culture, arts, tools and everyday life of indigenous Native Americans.

Ocean in a Box (3rd – 7th Grade) takes students on a journey through the ocean’s depths, as they discover more about the layers of the sea and oceanic life through games and interactive endeavors.

Ragin’ Reptiles (PreK – 7th Grade) highlights the unique qualities of alligators, lizards and turtles and the special role they fulfill in the animal kingdom. This trunk also offers the chance for students to pet a live turtle!

Wonders of the Sea (PreK – 2nd Grade) creates a miraculous world of sea life for students, with stories, sea life sorting activities, crafts, fun facts and live animals.

Trunks are available for classroom use from August – May of the school year, while libraries, community centers and homeschool groups may book trunks at any time. Educators can select up to five presentations of the same topic per day or two different program topics per day. Each program accommodates 25 children, with multiple programs available for larger classes. The cost is $35 per program. However, each month five free outreaches can be booked on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, contact the Museum of the Gulf Coast Education Coordinator at 409.984.6453.

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FOOD & BEVERAGE

GIVE LOVE, TAKE JOY: Farm to Table Dinner at the Giving Field on Liberty Street

By Holli Petersen The sign at the entrance says, “Welcome All.” And, truly all are welcomed, for it takes everyone working together to provide for so many suffering and in need.

Founded in 2012, the Giving Field on Liberty Street is rooted in charity and compassion. Their mission is simple: feed the hungry. This mission is steadily met each day through the sweat that trickles down the faces of their hardworking volunteers on a sweltering Southeast Texas afternoon and the brighteyed children that gleefully sink their tiny hands into the soil, searching for weeds, and the selfless generosity of supporters who fervently believe that who we are is defined by how we treat the least of these.

With 52 flourishing beds of fruits and vegetables and an orchard of 32 trees, the Giving Field provides more than 24,000 servings of organic fruits and vegetables to charities like Some Other Place in Beaumont and The Hospitality Center in Port Arthur that feed, nourish and care for our local homeless and downtrodden. After 14 months of organic vegetable production, the Giving Field has delivered more than 6,800 pounds of produce, feeding approximately 12,000 people a serving of organic fruits and vegetables. Many of these individuals would not have access to this kind of fresh nutrition were it not for such benevolence.

While the Giving Tree sustains these at-risk populations, it also encourages healthy living, sustainability and spirituality amongst its volunteers. Additionally, it serves as an experiential learning center for participating local schools, like St. Anne Catholic School and Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School.

On Saturday, Nov. 7, at 5 p.m., the community can offer additional support for

the Giving Field, while sampling fresh culinary delights at its Farm to Table Dinner. The Farm to Table Dinner features a mouthwatering menu of organic fare prepared by Katharine & Company and served family style. All proceeds from the dinner support the Giving Field’s ongoing needs of soil, seeds and water.

The meal is $85 per person and seating is limited. For reservations, contact Sharon Begnaud at 409.201.8702 or sebegnaud@gmail.com.

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HEALTH, WELLNESS & EDUCATION

A NIGHT AT THE MOULIN ROUGE The Cabaret Opens to Paint the Town Red

By Nicole Murray Southeast Texas, it’s time to “Paint the Town Red,” and take a trip back in time with the sights and sounds of the Moulin Rouge.

Every year friends of the Triangle Area Network host a dazzling and decadent soiree, transforming the Beaumont Country Club into a night of glitz and glamour.

“Through the years we’ve had several different themes,” said Jeffery McManus, president of the TAN board of directors and founder/chair of Paint the Town Red. “We are an eclectic group who likes to have fun. Moulin Rouge was the perfect fit for our vision. We plan to create an exotic fantasy world filled with bright colors, Can Can Girls and so much more.”

The extravagant night starts with a champagne-cocktail reception, hors d’oeuvres and silent and live auctions. The party continues with fine art, excellent cuisine and live entertainment.

“Paint the Town Red” is a fundraiser for the Triangle Area Network. McManus says the message won’t get lost in the bright lights and great music of the cabaret.

Triangle Area Network was formally the Triangle AIDS Network. Founded in 1987, the non-profit organization was renamed to reflect its evolution into a full-care health center.

“We remain committed to providing services to those living with HIV and AIDS. The name change represents our expansion to provide healthcare for everyone,” said McManus. “We are now a full-service clinic that provides comprehensive and primary care for all individuals in Southeast Texas. We have a great staff that can serve the needs of all our patients, including the underinsured and uninsured.”

The event will also honor Previty Clinic’s Dr. Garrett Peel and his wife, Mandy, for their service too health and charity. This special honor will be presented esented in addition to the annual Red Ribbon Hero award ard that will be announced at the gala.

This year’s event will be held at the Beaumont Country Club on Nov. 5. The doors to the cabaret open at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are $90 per person or $1,400 for a table. For more information on the event, call 409.832.8338.

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BUSINESS & NETWORKING

#SHOPLOCAL Tis the Season, Gifting is the Reason Passport to Fashion There’s retail therapy and then there’s the ultimate shopping curative- Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation’s Passport to Fashion, Friday, Nov. 6.

Offering food, drink, transportation, boutique shopping and prizes, this one-night shopping extravaganza truly is Southeast Texas’ premiere fashion experience.

Fashionistas with passports ($25) meet at 6 p.m. at Howell Furniture for food and drinks as well as a preview of some unique boutiques who will be set up inside the locally owned furniture store on Folsom.

After food for fuel, your “roadie” in hand, shopping bag, coupon and discount offers, you’ll board buses for boutique bargain hunting and the shop hop. You and your besties will shop from store to store with buses waiting to move you to the next locale.

Each of the 10 participating boutiques will offer food and fun, exclusively for passport holders. Get your passport stamped at each location for more opportunities to win prizes at night’s end. Also, those power purchasers who bring receipts of shopping success will have more opportunities to win.

Just when you’ve shopped till you drop, your bus will carry you back to Howell Furniture for more food, drinks and prizes.

Whether you want to launch your holiday shopping or make it all about “you” fashions and gifts, the Passport to Fashion is a fun-filled night to support locally owned boutiques, enjoy girl time and support Baptist Hospital.

Get tickets online at Howell’s Furniture to ensure your passport. Only 250 passports will be sold.

Small Business Showcase Break fast for local business. Anticipating the major retail shopping season, the Better Business Bureau, the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce and the Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau is hosting a day to promote Southeast Texas locally owned businesses- restaurants and retailers.

Tuesday, Nov. 24 from 7:30-9 a.m. the community is invited to the Beaumont Breakfast Challenge on the grounds of the McFaddin-Ward House. Local restaurants like Amelia Farms, Martha’s Bakery, the LogOn Café, Rao’s and others will serve samples of their scrumptious seasonal fare while retailers like Nickolina’s,

the Flagship Mailroom and a variety of others distribute exclusive deals and seasonal specials gearing up for holiday shopping.

“It’s really a chance for small business to give coupons andd deals and meet face to face withh consumers,” said event organizer er Sade Chick, who works in govvernment affairs and communicaations for the Greater Beaumont nt Chamber of Commerce.

The cost of the event is $5 and nd allows unlimited sampling of all the good eats as well as the opportuportunity to vote for your favorite restauestau rant. Each eater will get three Mardi Gras beads and give their beads to the restaurant they like best. The restaurant with the most beads will then win the event entrance fees to donate to the charity of their choice.

The Beaumont Breakfast Challenge event will offer savvy shoppers a chance to prepare and plan for a big day of shopping local on Saturday for Small Business Saturday (SBS), Saturday, Nov. 28.

For more information to either participate as a restaurant, retailer or consumer, call Sade Chick at 409.838.6581.

FESTIVALS

FESTIVAL OF GIVING The Southeast Texas Food Bank Launches “Share Your Christmas” Food Drive The average American will gain six pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day! If that isn’t a mindboggling statistic consider conversely, that one in six people in the U.S. faces hunger daily. Right here in Southeast Texas, the Southeast Texas Food Bank feeds approximately 10,000 area households A MONTH and during the holidays, hunger is worse.

During the month of November the Southeast Texas Food Bank is asking businesses, organizations, schools to conduct their own food drives and share the bounty. Start collecting nonperishable food items and deliver them to the Food Bank no later than Dec. 3. Or if you call the Food Bank at 409.839.7777 by Nov. 21 they’ll arrange for pickup of your food items.

Make collecting fun by appointing a team captain to spearhead the collections and keep everyone in your organization mindful of the need. Decorate a box where folks can easily identify the collection station at your place of business and designate days to bring certain items, i.e. soup on Monday, beans and rice on Tuesday, breakfast on Wednesday, etc.

The Food Bank will keep track of each business’ pound total and those collecting the first, second and third place collectors will be awarded advertising packages courtesy of 12NEWS. In addition those civic and religious organizations participating will get recognition on 12NEWS. For more information about the “Share Your Christmas” 2015 Food Drive benefiting eight counties in Southeast Texas – Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Jasper, Newton, Polk, Sabine and Tyler – contact the Food Bank at 409.839.7777. For more information about the advertising recognition, contact Nadia Cowart at 12NEWS at 409.981.1503.

Be a Merry Shopper The Junior League of Beaumont will host its annual fundraiser, A Very Merry Main Street Market, on Dec. 3-5 at the Beaumont Civic Center.

Main Street Market is a three-day, one-stop, holiday shopping extravaganza featuring merchandise from more than 100 carefully selected vendors from Texas and across the country. The festive event also includes live entertainment from some of Southeast Texas's most talented youth, a Holiday Luncheon and Style Show, pictures with Santa and several raffle drawings. Admission is $10.

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RAISING MONEY FOR INNOCENT CHILDREN, THE CAT’S MEOW The Garth House’s Pour Les Enfants Goes Gatsby for Its 25th Anniversary Celebration

By Shelly Vitanza Wine, dine and have a rip-roaring good time when the Garth House’s 25th Anniversary Celebration, Pour Les Enfants, takes you back to an era of elegance for a Gatsby Affair, Thursday, Nov. 19.

Pour Les Enfants, which means for the children, raises money to directly pay for the services the Garth House provides, specifically forensic interviews and counseling services to child victims of abuse and their nonoffending family members in six area counties. In 2014, the Garth House

provided 469 forensic interviews and provided counseling for 318 clients.

This unique and vital organization holds its largest fundraiser on the cozy, charming grounds of its property in Old Town Beaumont. Under tents patrons share spirits, bid on an enormous silent auction with enticing prizes, eat some of the best food of the year and then raise big bucks for innocent children through an exciting live auction.

Pour Les Enfants is known for its scrumptious food, and this year Chef Traci Gates, the director of the

Golden Triangle Chapter of the Texas Chefs Association is leading the crew of professionals to ensure the food will be exceptionally decadent in keeping with the Gatsby theme. (See Menu, this page.)

The event food is the cat’s meow but Pour Les Enfants’ live auction is the bee knees. Item after item of inclusive packages enchant bidders with French dinners, beachfront resort vacations and kid and adult parties. (See Live Auction, this page) At the night’s end, the Garth House gives away a Jeep. Yep, that’s

right. A swanky, classy bright white, four-passenger 2015 Jeep Wrangler with black three-piece hardtop and black cloth interior, SiriusXM satellite radio, 3.6L V6 24-valve VVT engine, five-speed automatic transmission and custom wheels. Raffle tickets for the Jeep are on sale now through the event for $100.

Tickets for the Garth House Pour Les Enfants Gatsby Affair and the Jeep Wrangler Raffle tickets can be purchased by calling the Garth House at 409.838.9084.

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Cheryl Barenberg, recent graduate of Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris, France, will provide a traditional French dinner for 8-10 people that includes wine pairings, appetizers, soup or salad, entrée with fish or meat, dessert, cheese course and French coffee. Bon Appetit!

Lodging for 6 people with beachfront resort in a three-room condo for a seven night stay in fabulous Cozumel, in the beautiful beach home of Karen & Bob Wortham. Sunscape Resort is a family friendly resort and great for couples, too.

There are water sports, daily activities, kids club, spa and golf course all located nearby the Sunscape Resort.

Deluxe Party Package donated by Elise’s Family Fun Center. An Elise’s Family Fun Center Party for up to 50 guests. All-day passes for all guests. Private Party Room, 12 pizzas and five pitchers of drinks.

Pick the spot and the party comes to you! A BBQ for 40 people with Brad Klein as your chef. Great for family reunions, business organizations or fun with friends.

Rooftop dreams and antique wishes! Tour the historic Mildred Building with nine of your closest friends. Relax on the rooftop and enjoy gourmet cheeses.

Then take a short stroll down the sidewalk to Finder’s Fayre Antiques and meet Dexter Augier, who will give a brief presentation on antiquing while the party enjoys delicious desserts.

Spinach-stuffed Mushrooms Shrimp & Grits Cajun shrimp on top of a grit cake with a garlic aioli

Mayhaw-glazed Pork Loin Cornish Game Hen Maple-glazed roasted game hens

Filet Chasseur Grilled filet topped with chasseur sauce

Potatoes Au Gratin Layered potatoes with aged cheddar & smoked gouda

Sautéed Green Beans Sautéed green beans with roasted garlic & orange zest

Wild Rice Pilaf Spicy Orzo Pasta Salad Orzo pasta mixed with roasted peppers, caramelized onions, and asparagus

Mixed Greens Salad Mixed greens topped with candied walnuts, diced apples, dried cranberries & feta cheese crumbles tossed with creamy vinaigrette

Apple Spice Cake with a Rum Caramel Sauce Traditional spice cake with fresh Granny Smith apples in the cake & topped with a rum caramel sauce

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HARVEST OF HOPE GALA Catholic Charities Honors Service While Raising Money to Serve

By Nicole Murray Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas is inviting everyone to plant a seed during the 13th annual Harvest of Hope Gala.

The gala is the largest annual fundraiser for the organization whose mission is to touch the lives of everyone in need – regardless of religion. The evening will open with a cocktail hour.

“We want to give everyone a chance to mix and mingle. Everyone is so busy, sometimes this is the only time we get to see each other during the year,” explained Carol Fernandez, president/CEO of Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas.

The evening continues with a dinner, live auction and a tribute to the honorees. This year the organization is honoring Dr. Mark J. Kubala and in loving memory of his beloved wife of 55 years, Betty Fertitta Kubala.

“During the program we have a tribute video of the honorees showcasing their contributions.

We also have families give testimonials on how the programs Catholic Charities supports have changed their lives for the better,” Fernandez said.

Linda Domino, Catholic Charities board member and publicity chair of Harvest of Hope said, “Dr.

Mark Kubala and his wife, Betty, have made Southeast Texas a better place to live and raise families by their presence in our community and by their outstanding personal and professional leadership and contributions.”

Fernandez said that the honoree will receive the “Divine Servant” statue. It’s a depiction of Jesus washing the feet of one of his disciples. “The message of the statue is that we are all servants to each other just as Jesus wanted us to be,” she said.

Catholic Charities supports seven programs that serve low to moderate income residents in nine counties. Those programs include daily food service to the hungry, emergency assistance, homebuyer and financial education classes, immigration legal advocacy, grief support groups for children who are grieving the death of a parent or sibling, counseling services to the community and other programs provided to the poor and vulnerable.

“Each day of the year, Catholic Charities helps hundreds of people in Southeast Texas,” said Domino. “We are grateful for the financial support received through government contracts, foundations and corporate grants. However, without the core of committed supporters, especially sponsors,

underwriters and donors who support the annual Harvest of Hope Gala, Catholic Charities would not be able to meet the needs of the community.”

The gala is set for Thursday, Nov. 12 at the MCM Eleganté Hotel in Beaumont. The cocktail hour starts at 6 p.m. followed by the dinner and program at 7 p.m. For more information on the gala, visit the agency’s website at www.catholiccharitiesbmt.org.

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EVENT LISTINGS ALL MONTH Santa In Blue Project | Beaumont Police Department Training Room, 255 College Street, Beaumont Share Your Christmas Food Drive | Southeast Texas Food Bank | 409. 839.7777 Scarecrow Festival | 9 a.m. through Nov. 7 | Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 2111 W. Park Ave., Orange

NOV. 1 SETX Baseball Academy Fall Baseball | 11:30 a.m. | Free | Ford Park, 5155 IH 10 South, Beaumont Yount-Lee Equestrian Day | 1 p.m. | Free | Lamar University's Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum grounds, University Dr, Beaumont Choral Evensong | 6 p.m. | Free | St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 680 Calder Ave., Beaumont

NOV. 2 MONDAYS Museum Mondays | 8:30 a.m. | $4-$5 | Clifton Steamboat Museum, 8727 Fannett Rd., Beaumont Coloring Therapy for Adults | 4 p.m. | Free | Elmo Willard Library, 3590 East Lucas Drive, Beaumont

TUESDAYS Great Speakers Unlimited (GSU) Toastmasters | 12 p.m. | Nutrition Solutions, 990 IH-10 North, Suite 215, Beaumont Community Yoga | 5:30 p.m. | R.C. Miller Memorial Library, 1605 Dowlen Road, Beaumont

WEDNESDAYS No Excuse Moms Workout | 1 p.m. | Free | Theodore R. Johns Sr. Library, 4255 Fannett Road, Beaumont

THURSDAYS Poetry Renaissance | 7 p.m. | $5 | The Art Studio, 720 Franklin St., Beaumont

SATURDAYS Beaumont Farmers Market | 8 a.m. | Free | Beaumont Athletic Complex, 950 Langham Rd., Beaumont

Organ Recital | 11 a.m. | Free | First United Methodist Church of Orange, 502 N. Sixth St., Orange

NOV. 5 Chili Supper & Bazaar | 11 a.m.-1 p.m., 5-8 p.m. | St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 680 Calder Ave., Beaumont First Thursdays on Calder | 5 p.m. | Mildred Building, Calder Ave, Beaumont Shangri La Lecture Series: Plants as Reflections of Culture & Trends Lecture | 6:30 p.m. | Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, Orange

NOV. 6 & 7 Autumn Fest & Silent Auction | 9 a.m. | Free | Infant Jesus Catholic Church, 243 Lumberton Dr., Lumberton

NOV. 6 Paint the Tug, Kids Art Class | 5 p.m. | $35 | Clifton Steamboat Museum, 8727 Fannett Rd., Beaumont YWCA of Beaumont Presents Donna Brazile | 6:30 p.m. | $75 | The MCM Elegant Hotel, 2355 Interstate 10 S, Beaumont Pink Floyd: The Wall | 7:30 p.m. | $5 | Jefferson Theater, 345 Fannin Street, Beaumont

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NOV. 7 & 8 Santa In Blue Bicycle Roundup | Nov. 7, 8, 2015 | 8 a.m. | $6-$10. | Ford Park, 5155 IH 10 South, Beaumont

NOV. 7 Fall Fest & Chili Luncheon | 9 a.m. | Free | First United Methodist Church Nederland, 104 N. 13th St., Nederland Farm to Table Dinner | 5 p.m. | $85 | The Giving Field, 2895 Liberty St., Beaumont Lamar University and Nicholls | 6 p.m. | $10-$35 | Lamar University-Provost Stadium, 4400 MLK Blvd., Beaumont County Seat Music Hall | 6:30 p.m. | Free | County Seat Music Hall, 125 West Brown St., Kountze

NOV. 10 Development Plans that Really Work | 1 p.m. | $35-$50 | Foundation for Southeast Texas, 700 North Street, Beaumont Men Against Cancer: Prostate Cancer Support Group | 6 p.m. | St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 680 Calder Ave., Beaumont Using Credit Wisely | 6:30 p.m. | Education First Training Building, 5680 Old Dowlen Rd., Beaumont Christus LiveWell Network’s 2nd Annual GirlTalk | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Event Centre, 700 Crockett Street, Beaumont, 866.683.3627

NOV. 11 BLACK FRIDAY Free Tours for Veterans | 1 p.m. | Clifton Steamboat Museum, 8727 Fannett Rd., Beaumont Real Food Feast: 4th Annual Gluten-Free Dinner| 6 p.m. | Nutrition and Services for Seniors

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NOV. 12 Better Business Bureau Lunch & Learn | 11:30 a.m. | MCM Elegant Hotel and Conference Center, 2355 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont Steak and Burger Dinner | 6 p.m. | $25-$40. | Silsbee High School, 1575 U.S. 96 Bypass, Silsbee Gentiva Hospice Celebration of Life | 6 p.m. | Event Centre, 700 Crockett Street, Beaumont Catholic Charities Harvest of Hope | 6:30 p.m. | MCM Elegant Hotel and Conference Center, 2355 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont

NOV. 13, 14 & 15 Model Trains Exhibit | 1 p.m. | Free | Hebert Library, 2025 Merriman St, Port Neches

NOV. 13 Classic Movie Night: “Evita" | 7:30 p.m. | $5 | Jefferson Theater, 345 Fannin Street, Beaumont

NOV. 14 American Heart Association’s Heart of Rock n Roll 5K Run and Walk | 8 a.m. | Free | Montagne Center At Lamar University, 4400 Martin Luther King Rd., Beaumont 2nd Annual Humanities, Arts, Social Science and Education Conference | 8 a.m. | Lamar University Lucas Engineering Building The Giving Field Workday: Help Feed the Hungry | 9 a.m. | Free | The Giving Field, 2895 Liberty St., Beaumont Hero Run 5K and Kids K Fun Run | 9 a.m. | $100 | Celebration Park, 4311 Lincoln Ave., Groves Special Angels Rodeo | 10 a.m. | Free | Orange County Sheriff Posse Rodeo Arena, 6610 Texas 105, Orange

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NOV. 17 Fourth Annual Family Portrait Luncheon | 11 a.m. | $60 | The MCM Elegant Hotel, 2355 Interstate 10 S, Beaumont 40 Under 40 Reveal Party | 6 p.m. | Event Centre, 700 Crockett St., Beaumont

NOV. 18 Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau Destination Training | 8 a.m. | Free | Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau , 505 Willow St., Beaumont Kendra Scott Trunk Show benefiting the Anayat House | 10 a.m. | Free | Alter's Gem Jewelry, 3155 Dowlen Road, Beaumont

NOV. 19 Golden Triangle Quilt Guild Meeting | noon | Northwood Christian Church, 5050 Eastex Freeway (Hwy. 69/87 North), Beaumont 2015 Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce New Member Showcase | 4:30 p.m. | Free | Holiday Inn - Park Central, 2929 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur

25th Annual Pour Les Enfants | 6 p.m. | Garth House, 1895 McFaddin Ave., Beaumont

NOV. 21 MOJO Challenge | 8 a.m. | Nutty Jerry's Rodeo Arena, 18291 Englin Rd., Winnie Saturday Adventure Series: Animal Winter Games | 10 a.m. | Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, Orange Lamar vs. McNeese | 6 p.m. | $10-$35 | Lamar University-Provost Stadium, 4400 MLK Blvd., Beaumont

NOV. 24 Beaumont Breakfast Challenge | 7:30 a.m. | $5 | McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 Calder Ave., Beaumont

NOV. 26 THANKSGIVING DAY Triangle Therapeutics Turkey Trot | 8 a.m. | $10-$35. | Event Centre, 700 Crockett Street, Beaumont

NOV. 27 BLACK FRIDAY NOV. 28 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY Shop Small at the Clifton Steamboat Museum | 10 a.m. | Free | Clifton Steamboat Museum, 8727 Fannett Rd., Beaumont Up Close with Nature – Live Animal Show | 2 p.m. | Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, Orange

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SNEAK PEEK december DEC. 3, 4 & 5 A Very Merry Main Street Market | Beaumont Civic Center Complex

Ragtime | Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts Taste of Country Christmas Tour with Dustin Lynch | Texas Longhorn Club

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The Best Christmas Pageant Ever | Dec. 4 & 5 | Beaumont Community Players A Christmas Carol | Dec. 4, 5, & 6 | Port Arthur Little Theatre Playhouse Beaumont Children’s Museum Elf Party | Beaumont Children’s Museum Classic Movie Night: “Elf" | Jefferson Theater

A Night in Bethlehem | Calder Baptist Church Christmas Shoes |Wesley United Methodist Church

DEC. 15 A Very Electric Christmas | Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts

DEC. 5 2nd Annual Christmas in the Woods Vendor Fair Fundraiser | In Need Christian Counseling, Lumberton Wicked ARToretum | Dec. 5, 12, 19 | Stark Museum of Art

DEC. 6 Beaumont Heritage Society Chambers House Museum Christmas Tour | Chambers House Museum Christmas Candlelight Tour | John Jay French Museum Home for the Holidays | Julie Rogers Theater

DEC. 7 Footloose Auditions | Dec. 7, 9 | Port Arthur Little Theatre Playhouse

DEC. 10 Free Movie Nights: "It's A Wonderful Life" | McFaddin-Ward House

DEC. 12 The Real Texas Gun Show | 12 & 13 | Orange County Expo & Convention Center

DEC. 22 & 23 The Blue Man Group | 22, 7:30 p.m. & 23, 6:30 p.m. | Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts

DEC. 25 Merry Christmas

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CARTOON CORNER

ON THIS DATE Nov. 1, 1848 The Boston Female Medical School, Boston's first women's medical school, was founded by Samuel Gregory with just 12 students.

Nov. 16, 1935 Children's book week was observed at the Tyrrell Library to intensify national interest in children's reading.

Nov. 11, 1959 General Motors, the world's largest automaker, suspended all car building due to a lack of steel.

Nov. 6, 1980 "Lady" by Kenny Rogers was #1 on the music charts.

Nov. 19, 1998 The U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Committee began impeachment hearings against U.S. President Bill Clinton.

*HQHDORJ\ 'D\V AT TYRRELL HISTORICAL LIBRARY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 | 10 A.M.-12.P.M. A representative from the DAR will be there to help patrons with their research.

FINAL PHOTO

PET PAGEANTRY

Loki

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Nikki

SoutheastTexas.com and The Beaumont Enterprise held a photo contest to find the cutest pet. Nearly 100 dogs, cats, horses, hamsters and other four-legged creatures were entered into the furry competition making the judging extremely difficult. Finally our team of animal-loving pet owners, the EventsBook team, identified four of the best beasts. Congratulations to the cutest pets Nikki, Loki, Dax and Diva.

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