EDITOR'S LETTER Tupperware to Train Schedules This new year I resolved to get organized for greater efficiency and productivity. I’ve been doing my part and now need a little cooperation from the rest of you people out there. Now I would never ask for participation without first proving my commitment to the task. Consider my achievements, still so early in the year. My Tupperware, a necessary evil, is all compatible. I have tossed lidless plastics and rid myself of the obscenity of bottomless tops. This simple exercise, which I’d never done, has reduced time-sucking trial and error matchmaking and the ridiculous, futile cursing of inanimate objects. My closet is organized by color and when I take something off the hanger I put the hanger at the end of the rack so all hangers can be gathered at week’s end and taken to the laundry room. I no longer spend time tangled in hangers or have to stop my productive laundry diva duties for seek and find missions. Hooks and baskets have been placed logically throughout the house to collect and keep things that typically can’t be found when running late for school, work, church – coats, keys, purses, lunch sacks, water bottles, briefcases and glasses, etc. Nothing kills the joy of a day faster than having to make eight trips back through the house to find each of these items before leaving the house. (I have to credit this organizational tip to my husband. He presented the idea of putting items used daily in the same place day in, day out. The idea was novel to me, and I’ve been elated with the results. Who knew putting keys in a basket at the door you enter every day results in an amazing miracle – the keys are still there when you go to leave the next day. He is a brilliant man.) I have planned and prepared one or two meals each week that can be eaten at dinner or put in my son’s lunch so I’m not scavenging around at critical times - 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. - for food options. I’ve made chili, a taco quiche, King Ranch chicken, meat loaf — food choices that we can eat on for a few meals but that also go great in a thermos for lunch. I also boil eggs for the whole week and dole them out as snacks. And the whole topic of food brings me to your part. Yes, you. You people who live in this community and grocery shop where I grocery shop. You are unorganized, causing inefficiencies and hindering productivity. You know who you are. Listless: You have no idea what you are going to buy when you go to the store. You know it when you see it, so you walk up and down every aisle, usually in the middle so you can turn from side to side and see all 1.9 million selections on either side of you as you try to decide
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Let's Get Organized what you need/want/will eat. Occasionals: Usually these are husbands, teenagers, anyone who rarely shops and has been sent for a few specific items for a recipe to be made post haste. You stand exactly where all of the rest of us need to be to grab our peanut butter, yogurt and spices talking to the list giver about whatever you can’t find. You’re instructed to take a picture of what you think you’re supposed to buy, send it and call back. You do that, never moving, oblivious that 14 people have tried to get around you to grab their green beans. Groups: Whole families shopping together. Really? Is shopping family fun? Mom and dad and six kids tethered to one basket but also consuming an entire aisle. The two front riders of the double-wide cart are screaming, one child is begging for Fruit Loops, two are fighting because they touched each other and one trails behind, trying to disassociate but rendering the aisle completely unpassable. Not one to complain without offering solutions, I propose declaring all day Tuesday and Thursday and Sunday mornings from open to noon grocery store listers’ day. Only those individuals who make grocery lists will be allowed into the store. Similar to the way receipts are checked when leaving Sam’s or Wal-Mart, door greeters will check each person entering the store to ensure he/she has a list. No list, no entry. Additional rules will apply to listers’ days. No double-wide kid carts and only two people per list. The new me, the more organized, efficient and productive me, dreams of such grocery days just like I dream of driving the speed limit down Calder from 11th Street to Pearl and hitting every green light, instead of every red. Shouldn’t those who drive the speed limit be rewarded with green lights? Another vision of efficiency is train coordination ensuring the MLK train across Calder runs at 12 a.m. instead of 12 p.m., which is a peak traffic time. While I dream up silly ways to increase efficiencies, at least from my personal perspective, there’s an artist who gives humans a whole new perspective – a bug’s perspective. David Rogers’ Big Bugs opens this month at both Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center and the Stark Museum of Art. It’s just too BIG to miss, page 6. Plus the Nederland Heritage Festival, the South Texas State Fair, the party of the year – Champagne and Ribs, Lamar’s Le Grand Bal – and a very special ballet, Cinderella, are all highlighted in this issue of the EventsBook. Enjoy!
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Nonprofit Spotlight One Night of champagne & ribs Peace and Music Peace and love will be flowing along with the bubbly on April 14 at the Woodstockthemed Champagne & Ribs gala benefiting the Julie Rogers Gift of Life Prostate Cancer Program. Champagne & Ribs is the annual fundraiser for the initiative, which provides free prostate cancer screenings and additional primary care tests to medically underserved men in Southeast Texas. This year’s party theme is “One Night of Peace and Love,” and Austin-based party band the Grooves will keep everyone feeling groovy with their combination of classic rock, Motown, oldies, disco, rock-and-roll and dance hits. The ticket price includes an all-you-can eat menu prepared by the Golden Triangle Chefs Association and the award-winning grilling team Go Texans! All those tasty ribs can be washed down with an array of bubbly and other beverages. An exciting part of the night will be the raffle for an electric blue Mustang Convertible. Other live and silent auctions will also be featured. Honorees for the event will be Joe Tortorice, Judge Thad Heartfield, Dr. J. Denton Harris IV and Commissioner Everette “Bo” Alfred. The event will be chaired by Karen Fontenot, Claudia Gentile, Charlotte Mains and Maureen Winchell, with sponsorship cochairs Lisa and Sammy Parigi.
Everette "Bo" Alfred Everette “Bo” Alfred is a proponent of public health in his role as Jefferson County Precinct 4 Commissioner for the past 14 years. From the beginning, Alfred has shown fervent support of the Gift of Life and has worked to share the organization’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Program with the community. He has served as honorary chair of the initiative, gives generously of his time by volunteering at Gift of Life Men’s Health Screenings and always encourages men to seek early detection of cancer through proper screenings.
Dr. J. Denton Harris IV As a prominent urologist and founding partner of Southeast Texas Urology Associates, Dr. Harris has been a longtime advocate of the Gift of Life’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Program. His love of Southeast Texas is evident in his personal concern for the welfare of men in the area. Lending his medical expertise, Harris has graciously provided physical exams at Gift of Life Men’s Health Screenings, helping to diagnose and treat life-threatening disease for local men in need.
Joe Tortorice, Jr. Founder of Jason’s Deli, Joe Totorice Jr. is an incredible entrepreneur with a sincere dedication to making a difference in the lives of his employees and neighbors. As a generous humanitarian, Tortorice supports numerous causes that improve the health and wellness of the community and has demonstrated an enduring commitmenteew to the Gift of Life. Additionally, through his leader-
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The honorable thad heartfield A distinguished and respected federal judge, the Honorable Thad Heartfield has shown an unprecedented commitment to use his talents and resources to benefit Southeast Texans. By lending his support to causes that improve the condition of the community, Heartfield has made an incredible difference throughout the region. He has demonstrated a steadfast belief in the mission of the Gift of Life and advocates its message of early detection in the hopes of saving the lives of Southeast Texans in need. The Julie Rogers “Gift of Life” Program was established in Beaumont in 1994 by Regina Rogers as a tribute to her mother, Julie, a breast cancer survivor. In 2000, the Gift of Life broadened its breast cancer mission to include prostate cancer, offering free screenings and educational presentations for men. The Prostate Cancer Program has provided nearly 8,000 free screenings. But it doesn’t stop there; the Continuum of Care ensures that clients receive support every step of the way, from diagnosis through treatment and recovery, with all costs underwritten by the Gift of Life.
Thursday, April 14, 6:30 p.m. at Ford Park | Tickets $125
Benefiting the Gift of life Prostate Cancer Program https://giftoflifebmt.org/ 409.833.3663
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The Road to the Presidency ON MARCH 1
The primary season started in Iowa on Feb. 1 and ends in the District of Columbia on June 14, culminating Nov. 8 when the country elects the 45th President.
Super Tuesday
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Texas officially entered the election year. The Lone Star State was one of 12 states to hold its primary election to identify candidates from both parties to run for President for the United States.
1789 The election of the first President of United States under the new constitution. The election took place from Monday, Dec. 15, 1788, to Saturday, Jan. 10, 1789, and is the only election that ever took place partially in a year not a multiple of four. George Washington was unanimously elected to the first of two terms.
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It depends on how you look at the country’s history and elections, which is what we do in this fun infographic highlighting some facts and stats related to U.S. elections and candidates seeking to be our commander in chief.
1837 The first year a natural-born American was elected president. Martin Van Buren was born in the U.S.; each of the seven previous presidents were born as British subjects
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1872 The first year a woman ran for president. Victoria Woodhull was an American leader of the women's suffrage movement, an activist for women's rights and labor reforms, and an advocate of free love - freedom to marry, divorce and bear children without government interference.
The year the most people, percent wise, turned out to vote since 1972 with
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The number of Presidents to die in office. William Henry Harrison (pneumonia) Zachary Taylor (gastroenteritis) The number of Abraham Lincoln (assassin) individuals who have James Garfield (assassin) held the presidency William McKinley (assassin) since 1789. Warren Harding (heart attack) Franklin D. Roosevelt (cerebral hemorrhage) However, Barack Obama is the nation’s 44th president. Grover Cleveland is counted twice as our John F. Kennedy (assassin)
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22nd and 24th president because he was elected for two nonconsecutive terms.
The age of the oldest president to be elected. Ronald Reagan was 69 when he was elected in 1984 receiving both the highest number of popular votes (54,455,075) and the highest number of electoral votes (525) in the history of the U.S.
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SANDCASTLES AND CANNONS
New Features to South Texas State Fair
By Nicole Murray Attending the South Texas State Fair at Ford Park has become a family tradition for most Southeast Texans. The fair has something for everyone: live entertainment, delicious food, carnival rides, a rodeo, kid zone, petting zoo and so much more. “We have a lot of new and exciting additions to this year’s fair,” explained Andy Foote, a member of the Young Men’s Business League and fair chairman. “Instead of big name groups, the majority of our entertainment will be local bands this year. We wanted to give up-and-coming bands from this area a venue to showcase their talent.” Also new this year, sandcastles will be on display inside the exhibit hall. “The week before the fair starts we will be bringing in 50 tons of sand and several sculptors. Throughout the fair they will be sculpting all types of fun and creative sandcastles.” For something fun and different, cannon expert Freddy Perez will be on hand to entertain the crowds. He will be blowing balloons out of cannons, and on Easter Sunday he’ll trade those balloons in for plastic eggs filled with treats. “We are so excited about the cannon! We want to see a smile on every kid’s face because we have something for every child
including pig races, camel rides, pony rides and even parakeets.” The Young Men’s Business League has been hosting the fair since 1942. Foote said the South Texas State Fair is the largest fair in the United States solely run by a volunteer organization. “The YMBL’s mission is to make Southeast Texas a better place to live,” Foote said. “We are all about giving support to those in need. Throughout the year we donate to all kinds of youth organizations all over Southeast Texas and provide scholarships to students pursuing a higher education.” YMBL also supports projects that benefit the elderly. Foote said the organization is forever mindful of the needs of the community in fields of health and welfare, public works and civic improvement, governmental leadership and spiritual guidance. Foote said the fair is the organization’s biggest fundraiser of the year. One of the biggest attractions of the fair is the annual rodeo. “Come catch all the thrills and spills of the Pro Rodeo! The Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association showcases the country’s top cowboys and cowgirls. This event always brings drama, excitement and intensity,” Foote said. Starla Garlick and her husband have been attending the fair every single year since they moved to Beaumont in 1987, way before she became head of the 4-H Agrilife Program that participates in the fair each year. “I love animals, and I have a background in agriculture so I enjoy being a part of the livestock show. We also always get tickets to the rodeo, and I love the fair food.” On the menu this year are a lot of old favorites like freshly squeezed lemonade, funnel cake, pork-kabobs and turkey legs and almost anything you can fry including fried Oreos and blooming onions. Garlick says her favorite has always been the fried green tomatoes. The South Texas State Fair kicks off on March 24 and runs through April 3 at Ford Park. There are several different discounted days throughout the run of the fair. For more information on the fair visit www.ymbl.org online or call 409.832.9991.
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SOUTH TEXAS STATE FAIR - ADMISSION PRICES March 24 - April 3, 2016 DAY / DATE Thursday, March 24th Opening Night - Wrist Band Night Friday, March 25th* Education First FCU Family Fun Day Rodeo Night
PARKING LOTS OPEN
GATES OPEN
SENIORS 65 AND OVER
ADULTS 13 to 64
YOUTH 3 - 12
KIDS 2 AND UNDER & PARKING
4:30 P.M.
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$8.00
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FREE
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5:00 P.M.
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Friday, April 1st Fun Friday
4:30 P.M.
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Saturday, April 2nd Last Blast Saturday
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Saturday, March 26th Kids' Day / Rodeo Matinee Sunday, March 27th Conn's Home Plus Senior Citizens Day Monday, March 28th** Koch Pipeline $1.00 Dollar Night Tuesday, March 29*** $2.00 Tuesday Night Wednesday, March 30th **** Sonic Buddy Night Thursday, March 31st Entergy Solutions Military Appreciation Night
Sunday, April 3rd***** Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper Cantastic Sunday
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*Friday, March 25, Education First FCU Family Fun Day. Patrons with coupon available from www.educationfirstfcu.org are admitted for $1.00. Carnival Rides are $2.00 each all day. **Monday, March 28, Koch Pipeline $1.00 Night. Patrons with coupon available at area Neches Federal Union locations are admitted for $1.00. Carnival Rides are $2.00 each that evening. ***Tuesday, March 29, $2.00 Tuesday. Patrons with a coupon from ymbl.org receive $2.00 gate admission. Carnival Rides are $2.00 each all evening. ****Wednesday, March 30, Sonic Drive-In Buddy Night. With coupon from Sonic, 2 patrons enter the Fair for the price of one. Patrons with coupon are eligible to purchase a wristband for $15.00. (Patrons may purchase carnival wristbands for $20.00 without the coupon.) *****Sunday, April 3, Free Admission for those with 6 empty Coca-Cola/Dr. Pepper product cans - otherwise, regular prices apply. Patrons with these product cans are eligible to purchase a wristband for $25.00. (Patrons may purchase carnival wristbands for $30.00 without the cans.)
Quantities of coupons are limited and are available from sponsors on a first come first serve basis. NOTE: COUPON FROM SPONSOR IS A MUST FOR ANY SPECIAL - REGULAR PRICES APPLY WITHOUT COUPON CARNIVAL AMERICANA RIDE TICKET PRICING Thursday, March 24th - Unlimited Ride Wrist Bands - $25.00 Saturday, March 26th - Unlimited Ride Wrist Bands - $30.00 Sunday, March 27th - Unlimited Ride Wrist Bands - $30.00 Wednesday, March 31st - Unlimited Ride Wrist Bands - $20.00 Sunday, April 3rd - Unlimited Ride Wrist Bands - $30.00 Everyday Ticket Pricing - Individual Tickets - $1.00; Strip of 24 tickets - $20.00
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HEALTH, WELLNESS & EDUCATION
SUPER PARTY PLANNED FOR SUPER TEAM
Anayat House Pays Tribute to Christus St. Elizabeth Neonatal ICU Team
By Marilyn Tennissen A superhero is defined as a being with extraordinary strength or powers, far beyond the range of normal human ability, who uses these powers to protect the innocent. Local medical hospitality house Anayat House Inc. wants the community to know about the superhuman work done by Christus St. Elizabeth Neonatal ICU team members by honoring them at its annual gala on April 1. “We chose the ‘Superhero’ theme for this year’s gala because the neonatal ICU team, the babies and their parents are all superheroes in our eyes,” said Tressa Clarke, spokeswoman for the charity. Anayat House Inc., founded in 1994, is a non-profit organization that provides overnight accommodations for family members of patients at local
hospitals, especially patients in intensive care, parents with newborns in the neonatal intensive care and individuals with outpatient service needs. Beaumont caterer Bando’s will provide the food for the night, and an open bar will
surely get capes flying while Superman and Wonder Woman boogie to the old school Motown, R&B and funk sounds of Champagne Room, underwritten by G&G Enterprises Construction Corp. There is a live and a silent auction, and Clarke said the photo booth that was so popular last year is back again. Individual tickets are $120, and sponsorships for the event are available. Sponsorship levels are Superman $7,500, which includes premium table for eight with a private waiter, VIP parking, VIP party package and recognition in all publicity; Batman $5,000, which includes premium table for eight with private waiter, VIP party package; Spiderman $2,500, which includes a fun table for eight with a party package; Ironman $1,500, which includes a fun table for eight; and Aquaman
$500, which includes great seating for two. All sponsors will receive recognition in publicity materials. The gala helps provide a place to stay for caregivers or family members of patients hospitalized in local medical facilities, caregivers or family of patients in local nursing homes and outpatients undergoing treatment at local hospitals, doctors’ offices or clinics. The private guest rooms are ADA compliant, and each has a private bathroom, Internet, TV, phone, towels and linens, a fully equipped kitchen and access to the laundry room and library. Anayat began with three bedrooms in a 2,100-squarefoot house on the corner of McFaddin Avenue and 11th Street, but moved to the current six bedroom, 5,000-square foot house on 14th Street in 2014.
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SPORTS & RECREATION
TAKING AIM AT LONGTERM GOALS
LIT Hosts Annual Shoot Out
By Nicole Murray Ready, aim, shoot! In an effort to put Southeast Texans to work, Lamar Institute of Technology is taking aim and raising funds for scholarships during their annual Shootout on Saturday, April 2. “LIT is an economic partner in our community and is well recognized for its motto ‘Get a degree that puts you to work,’” said Joanne Brown, director of development and executive director of the LIT foundation. Each year hundreds of men, women and youth come from all over the state of Texas as well as out of state to participate in the LIT Shoot-Out. Jay Francis, his wife and their children have participated in the shoot-out for the past four years. “When LIT approached us to help out, we jumped at the chance. We saw an opportunity to help out and make a difference,” he said. Francis said while the shoot-out is a great day filled with family, friends and fellowship, it is another day that he holds dear to his heart. “It is so awesome when you see the kids expression as they walk across the stage and receive their diploma. It is such a rewarding experience to know you helped someone’s future.” LIT is a member of the Texas State University System. The shoot-out is one reason why LIT was named as the No. 1 Texas two-year public educational institution with the highest median salary for its students
10 years after entering the college, at $48,200. LIT is ranked 24th fastest growing two-year college with enrollment under 4,000 by Community College Week. “Lamar Institute of Technology is grateful for the support of business partners such as ExxonMobil, Golden Pass LNG, Signature Industrial Services, Creative Resources Group and the Provost Umphrey Law Firm,” Brown said. Brown said the LIT Shoot-Out event is more than just a clay shoot. “There are 100 volunteers that help make the event run smoothly, and four industry partners from surrounding areas donate food and cook throughout the day.” The Texas Parks and Wildlife Operation Game Thief trailer is on display to help educate the community about the devastating effects of poaching. A silent auction is held throughout the day with items such as Astros tickets, pistols, Remington shotgun, spa packages, water coolers, art, jewelry, gift baskets, BBQ pits, fish fry and BBQ dinners, crystal compote bowls, to name a few. World renowned Zoli International offers opportunities to experience their championship gun products. The LIT Shootout will be April 2 at the 1-in-100 Gun Club in Lumberton. There are three different flight times, 8 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more information call 409.782.8963 or visit the LIT website at www.lit.edu.
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EVENT LISTINGS SATURDAYS Beaumont Farmer's Market | 8 a.m. | Free | Beaumont Athletic Complex, 950 Langham Road, Beaumont
MARCH 1 Women in the Military Exhibit | 5 p.m. | $5 | Clifton Steamboat Museum, 8727 Fannett Road., Beaumont
MARCH 2 Bookkeeping 101 | 11:30 a.m. | $15 | Lamar University Galloway Building, 4400 S MLK Jr. Parkway, Beaumont
MARCH 3 Free Reception and Lecture: Riders on the Orphan Train | 6:30 p.m.| McFaddin-Ward House ARC of Greater Beaumont Southeast Texas Self Advocate Meeting | 7:30 p.m.| Foundation for Southeast Texas, 700 North St., Beaumont
MARCH 4 Classic Movie Night: Clueless | 6 p.m. | $5 | Jefferson Theater, 345 Fannin Street, Beaumont The Beach Boys | 7:30 p.m. | $43-$75 | Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St., Beaumont
MARCH 5 Downtown Beaumont Junk Days | 7 a.m. | Free | BAW Resale and Interiors, 600 Fannin St., Beaumont West Brook Autorama Car Show | 8 a.m. | Free | Westley United Methodist Church, 3810 N. Major Drive, Beaumont
Trash Bash in Nederland! | 8:30 a.m. | Free | Doornbos Heritage Park, 2301 Avenue H, Nederland Big Bugs Bonanza Grand Opening | 9:00 a.m. | Shangri La Gardens |2111 West Park Avenue, Orange Bark For Life | 9 a.m. | $25 | Tyrrell Park, 5305 Tyrrell Park Road, Beaumont Butterfly Gardening | 10:00 a.m. | Shangri La Gardens |2111 West Park Avenue, Orange Auditions - Listen to Your Mother | 10 a.m. | Free | Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center, 5055 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont 2016 Beaumont Bike Rodeo & BMX Pros Trick Team | 10 a.m. | Free | Dishman Elementary School, 3475 Champions Drive, Beaumont "Want To Find Your Mate?" Speaking Event | 2 p.m. | Free | Westgate Church of Christ, 6390 Westgate, Beaumont Ubi Caritas' St. Patrick's Festival | 4 p.m. | $40 | St. Mark's Park Garden, 680 Calder Ave, Beaumont
MARCH 6 North Turkey Creek Trail Hike Explore Your Thicket | 1:30 p.m. | Free | Turkey Creek Trail Head
MARCH 7 Quickbooks for Beginners | 5:30 p.m. | $60 | Lamar University Galloway Building, 4400 S MLK Jr. Parkway, Beaumont
MARCH 8 Secrets in Developing and Keeping Active Board Members | noon | $10$20 | Foundation for Southeast Texas, 700 North St., Beaumont Classic Movie Night: The Song Remains the Same | 6 p.m. | $5 | Jefferson Theatre, 345 Fannin St, Beaumont Education First FCU: Securing Social Security | 6:30 p.m. | Free | Education
First Training Building, 5680 Old Dowlen Road, Beaumont
MARCH 10 School Students: Help Restore Longleaf Pine | 9 a.m. | Free | Big Thicket National Preserve, 6044 FM 420, Kountze Taste of Home Cooking School | 4 p.m. | $15-$45 | Beaumont Civic Center Complex, 701 Main St., Beaumont 20th Annual Go For The Gold Party And Reverse Drawing | 6:30 p.m. | $100 | Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main St, Beaumont
MARCH 12 Longleaf Pine Planting Help | 9:00 a.m. | Free | Big Creek Sandy Unit
MARCH 1520 Nederland Heritage Festival | Nederland Heritage Festival Grounds, 1523 Boston Ave., Nederland
MARCH 16 Kristin Chenoweth | 7:30 p.m. | $55-$100 | Lutcher Theater, 707 Main Ave, Orange
MARCH 17 Morning Business Connection | 7:30 a.m. | Free | NAPA Auto Parts Mid County Auto Supply, 1804 Nederland Ave, Nederland Get Charcoal Crazy! Make Art After Dark at Third Thursdays Art Night | 5 p.m. | Free | Stark Museum of Art, 712 Green Ave., Orange
MARCH 1820 Orange Trade Days | 9 a.m. | Free | Orange Trade Days Grounds, 200 W. Turrett Ave., Orange
MARCH 18 Hispanic Ministries Seminars | 8 a.m. | Free | Beaumont Civic Center Complex, 701 Main St., Beaumont Classic Movie Night: Donnie Darko | 6 p.m. | $5 | Jefferson Theatre, 34 Fannin St, Beaumont Science Café: Crawfish | 6:00 p.m. | Free | the Logon Café, 3805 Calder
MARCH 19 Hispanic Ministries Seminars | 8 a.m. | Free | Beaumont Civic Center Complex, 701 Main Street, Beaumont The Giving Field & OHBA presents Organic Gardening Fair | 8 a.m. | $20 | The Giving Field, 2895 Liberty St., Beaumont Acro’bats’ Bats that Eat Bugs | 10:00 a.m. | Shangri La Gardens |2111 West Park Ave., Orange City of Beaumont Annual Easter Egg Hunt | 12 p.m. | Free| Magnolia Park, 2855 Magnolia St. Taste of Gumbo & Craft/Trade Show | 10:30 a.m. | $10 | Robert A. Bob Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur
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MARCH 24 The DOs and DONTs of Starting a Nonprofit | 1 p.m. | Free | R. C. Miller Memorial Library, 1605 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont Opening Ceremonies - 73rd Annual South Texas State Fair | 5:30 p.m. | $0-$8. entry to the park | Ford Park, 5155 IH 10 South, Beaumont
MARCH 25 Education First FCU: Family Fun Day | All Day | $1 | South Texas State Fair Ford Park, 5115 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont Lady Bug Day | 9:00 a.m. | Shangri La Gardens |2111 West Park Avenue, Orange Night Hike | 7:30 p.m.| Free | Big Thicket National Preserve Visitor Center
MARCH 26 Home Buyers' Education Class | 9 a.m. | Free | Legacy CDC, 700 North Street, Beaumont Nazarene Church Easter Egg Hunt |10 a.m. | Free | 3810 Martin Luther King Jr Drive, Orange Spectacular Spiders | 10:00 a.m. | Shangri La Gardens |2111 West Park Avenue, Orange St. Mark’s Church Easter Egg Hunt | 11 a.m. | Free | 680 Calder Street, Beaumont Beaumont Heritage Society: Easter Egg Hunt | 1 p.m. | $5 | John Jay French House, 3025 French Road, Beaumont Up Close with Nature | 2:00 p.m. | Shangri La Gardens |2111 West Park Avenue, Orange
MARCH 28 Golden Triangle Toastmasters | 6:30 p.m. | Lamar University, 4400 S MLK Jr. Parkway, Beaumont
MARCH 29 Port Arthur Education Foundation | 3:30 p.m. | Free | The Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce, 501 Procter St., 3rd Floor, Port Arthur Saturday Night Fever | 7:30 p.m. | $45-$65 | Lutcher Theater, 707 Main Ave, Orange
MARCH 31 Energy Museum Blowout | 6:30 p.m. | $125-$5,000. $10,000 tables also available | Beaumont Civic Center Complex, 701 Main St., Beaumont
MARCH 20 Big Thicket Paddling Trip! | 10 a.m. | Free | Trip Locations Vary. Call to Register 409-951-6700
MARCH 21 Garth House’s 13th Annual Fore The Children Golf Classic! | 7:30 a.m. | $300-$320 | Brentwood Country Club, 4201 South Major Drive, Beaumont
MARCH 22 Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce Breakfast | 7 a.m. | Free | Holiday Inn - Park Central, 2929 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur
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SNEAK PEEK april 1 Lone Star Guardians Cook-Off & Open Pro Rodeo Whites Park Arena 2016 Anayat House Gala Downtown Event Center Maze featuring Frankie Beverly Beaumont Civic Center Complex
1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16 The Odd Couple Beaumont Community Players
2 Downtown Beaumont Junk Days BAW Resale and Interiors 9th Annual Lamar Institute of Technology Foundation Shoot Out 1 in 100 Gun Club
Ducky Splash & Dash 5k Run Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike Second Annual Boy Scout Day Clifton Steamboat Museum Tracy Byrd and Neal McCoy with Harrison Swift: A Celebration of High Style Dishman Art Museum Le Grand Bal 2016, Lamar Deco Jefferson Theatre
4 The Byrdie 2016 Golf Tournament and Concert Benefiting Young Life Bayou Din Golf Course History Of The United States Military Uniform Exhibit Clifton Steamboat Museum
Classic Movie Night: Woodstock Jefferson Theatre
Art in the Park Orange
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Neches River Festival Queen’s Coronation and Coronation Ball
The Hot Sardines Lutcher Theater
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7 Romeo and Juliet Studio Theatre at Lamar University
Champagne & Ribs...The Party of the Year! Ford Park
Neches River Festival MLK to the Event Centre
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BUGS Exhibition Celebration Stark Museum of Art
History Of The United States Military Uniform Exhibit Clifton Steamboat Museum
Praise Him Festival Whites Park Arena
Into the Woods Orange Community Players
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BELLES OF THE BALL
Southeast Texas celebrated youth at the Symphony Belle Ball Feb. 13. The next big celebration of the area's young people is the Neches River Festival, April 9. Three friends - Kendall Wheeler, Rebecca Wied, Giuliana Daleo - at the Symphony Belle Ball in February. The annual family event honors eighth grade girls and junior escorts, seventh and eighth grade boys.