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wenty years ago, we began a journey in Southeast Texas to offer free breast cancer screenings to uninsured women who could not afford medical care. Since its inception, the Gift of Life has provided more than 27,000 clinical breast exams and mammograms, along with additional diagnostic tests for medically underserved individuals that have led to the diagnosis of breast cancer in more than 180 women. We have not stopped there. As the crucial need for broader screening of other cancers became apparent, our organization leveraged public and private resources for the civic good and expanded its services to include the delivery of nearly 8,400 prostate cancer screenings, with more than 67 men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Our program's awareness campaign to "Know your Score" and "Be a Man ~ Get Checked" transformed this healthcare topic from a "non-discussed" disease to a headline issue that, ultimately, improved the importance placed on good health for men. Consequently, our outstanding medical and community collaborators helped orchestrate and implement a comprehensive panel of primary care tests to include blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, hepatitis-C and HIV, along with extensive educational outreach for under-insured or uninsured

male clients at Gift of Life Men's Health screening events. Program staff and other medical professionals, clinics and hospital healthcare team members provide essential navigation - with referral and access to healthcare - that addresses the most chronic and debilitating illnesses. The Gift of Life has established exemplary health education programs, including on the topics of healthy lifestyles, nutrition, reduction in tobacco and alcohol use, which have impacted more than 100,000 adults and youth. Most recently, Gift of Life formed the Tobacco Control Coalition of Southeast Texas to reduce the harm caused by tobacco through preventive education and information designed to reduce tobacco product consumption and secondhand smoke exposure, which will ultimately reduce tobacco-related disease and death among adults and youth. These extraordinary initiatives have resulted in a lifesaving impact for thousands of Southeast Texans. After 20 years of service, the Gift of Life remains a relevant and positive force in our community, underscoring the fundamental concept that together we can make a difference and save lives. For decades, our Gift of Life volunteers, board members and staff have ignited civic passion through their commitment to this higher ideal that inspires hope and courage in our clients and survivors. While the total number of people we have helped is impressive, it is the healing influence on individual lives that is most compelling. We see it when a despairing mother of young children arrives at a mammogram van site, consumed by fear, and leaves with a relieved smile. We hear it when a father expresses gratitude for our program’s early intervention and diagnosis of his prostate cancer, his voice cracking as he speaks about the beloved brother he lost too soon to this disease. We experience it when we attend the wedding of a young bride who reiterates that the only reason she made it to her wedding day was because of the lifesaving information she received from us about ovarian cancer, which led to an early diagnosis and treatment of her disease. This 20th anniversary of the Gift of Life is a celebration of life. We celebrate the lives we have been fortunate enough to help save, the lives of families we have been blessed to enrich and each smile on every face of every client we have reached through our efforts. And, we celebrate all of the individuals who echo and embrace our cause. You have sustained us. You have volunteered, raised money and worked alongside us. You have shared our messages and cheered us on when we needed encouragement. Let’s continue our momentous celebration this October as we lace up to save lives at our Julie Richardson Procter 5K Ribbon Run Color Rush on Saturday, Oct. 3 in downtown Beaumont and at our 20th Anniversary Legacy of Love Gala, featuring the legendary Liza Minnelli, on Thursday, Oct. 29 at the Julie Rogers Theatre. We understand that the need for our services will never diminish, but neither will the compassionate and generous spirit of Southeast Texans. Thank you for embracing our mission and championing our cause! Call the Gift of Life at 409.833.3663 or visit giftoflifebmt.org to learn how you can make a difference

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STARK CULTURAL VENUES Collaborate to Offer

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Soak in supernatural seasonal colors. Howl at a blue moon. Fall into a thrilling symphonic trance. Stroll shadowy sidewalks filled with spirited scarecrows. Party with pumpkins. Examine evildoers of the plant world. Uncover facts of mourning fashion and rituals of death. therworldly experiences await unearthing this October in Orange as the Stark Cultural venues host art, history, nature, music and entertaining festivities, more treat than trick, to celebrate fall and Halloween. All Stark venues, including Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, the Stark Museum of Art, Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts and The W.H. Stark House, are collaborating to offer public attractions and amusements diabolically diverse but gravely related. “This isn’t the first opportunity to integrate programs together,” said Rick Lewandowki, executive director of Shangri La. “We started doing more integration of programming in 2013, but we’ve expanded more recently and are offering much more collaboration especially in education.” The programs this fall that prove “O” is for October in Orange feature the biggest scarecrow festival in Texas, a Symphony of Southeast Texas concert in the gardens at Shangri La, a display of “Mourning Jewelry” at The W.H. Stark House and “Wicked Plants,” an interactive exhibit at the Stark Museum of Art. Additionally throughout October and November, the venues will present artists, experts, authors, naturalists, educators and temporary exhibits delivering gripping and interactive programs to complement the main events. The spectacularly enchanting season culminates in an Autumn Fair, Nov. 7.

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Soak in Supernatural Seasonal Colors. Howl at a Blue Moon. The 252 acres of Shangri La — its five formal “rooms” including four sculpture “rooms,” children’s garden and greenhouses — will be transformed into a multi-colored landscape of orange, yellow and red. “October is one of the most exciting times; first the turn of the weather gets people outside, and seasonally there are changes in light,” said Joseph Johnson, director of horticulture. “Fall displays in the gardens include seasonal color. The entire garden will be filled with seasonal plants including marigolds, ornamental grasses, petunias, crotons and mums as well as other seasonal things like cornstalks, pumpkins and gourds, and the largest display of scarecrows.” Johnson and his staff of about six, plus a few volunteers, install approximately 24,000 fall plant units throughout Shangri La and another 8,000 plant units in downtown Orange. Fall foliage exploration at Shangri La also also includes an excursion by pontoon down Adams Bayou. The optional ride through this common Southeast Texas ecosystem is guided and educational. “Outpost tours will take people out on pontoons for an hour-long trip

to learn about the bayous of Southeast Texas and the importance of water and the history of cypress wood, bugs and birds and the animals they see in the swamp,” said Lewandowki. “Naturalists who lead the trips know everything that people ask about, and it’s beautiful and informative.” A new feature of Shangri La this fall are four 16-foot bottle trees with branches spreading up to 15 feet. Artist and welder Stephanie Dwyer was commissioned to create the metal and glass works for Shangri La’s children’s garden, which has been renovated to include edible landscape including fruit trees, vegetables and even edible flowers. “The garden has muscadine grapevine, blackberries and passion fruit, blueberries and Brazilian cherries,” said Lewandowki. “The idea is to help people understand better where the fruits they eat come from – it’s to fulfill our educational commitment of raising awareness of g” the food we eat and to provide a very attractive setting for learning. The children’s garden is where animal curator Robert Morgan features some of Shangri La’s critters during Up Close with Nature and Saturday Adventure Series’ events. In October and November, Morgan will showcase snakes, frogs, turtles and lizards as well as discuss butterflies, beetles and other bugs and their importance and benefit to wildlife. “Kids will learn, for example, that a turtle is part of a large cycle of life. The turtle eats vegetation in the water, which keeps the vegetation managed but is also food for hawks, and hawks are food for foxes,” said Lewandowki. One of the most picturesque locations within Shangri La is the Pond of the Blue Moon, an area the garden’s creator, Lutcher Stark, chose to reflect the original Shangri-La gardens described in James Hilton novel, Lost Horizon, which inspired Stark to create Shangri La. The Pond of the Blue Moon is a majestically situated reflection pool surrounded by cypress and water lilies, lotus and papyrus but also large containers of seasonal plants.

Fall into a Thrilling Symphonic Trance. The Pond of the Blue Moon is the serene backdrop for a first-ever Symphony of Southeast Texas sunset concert. The Lutcher Theater of Performing Arts is presenting the popslike evening of nature and music, featuring Maestro Chelsea Tipton and 65 musicians playing selections from “West Side Story,” “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Spiderman,” plus classics such as “Moon River,” Duke Ellington favorites, a few eerie melodies for the season and many more. “This season Rick (Lewandowski) approached the Symphony of Southeast Texas about having them perform a concert at Shangri La and asked if the theater would like to be a part of the program. The directors of the Stark Cultural Venues are always looking for ways to cross-promote our venues and to bring enlightening events to patrons in Southeast Texas,” said Jim Clark, managing director of the Lutcher Theater.

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At Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center you can also “drink the beauty and wonder at the meaning of what you see” in the onsite Star and Crescent Moon Café with heathy snacks and lunch food at a reasonable price. Sandwiches, pizzas, salads, wraps and quesadillas are among the offering as well as kid fare – turkey sandwiches, PB & J and grilled cheese. Splurge and get a MoonPie® for dessert.

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“The Lutcher Theater has worked with the Symphony of Southeast Texas in the past, and we have wanted to work with Chelsea Tipton and the symphony for some time. The w ssymphony brings the art of music, Shangri La brings the art oof nature, and the Lutcher Theater brings technical stage arts, which will hopefully result in an evening of music and nnature to remember.” Southeast Texans are invited to bring lawn chairs and soak up the alluring sights and sounds of autumn and art at ssunset. Should it rain, the event will be moved indoors to the Lutcher Theater. You can purchase tickets online at Lutcher.org (Lutcher Theater) or call their box office at 409.886.5535.

SStroll Shadowy Sidewalks FFilled with Spirited Scarecrows The greatest scarecrow festival in Texas happens at Shangri La every October, deemed great not just because the grounds host a large number of human decoys, but because the created critters are all comm munity projects that uphold Shangri La’s mission to “be kkind to your world.” As one of the most earth-friendly projects in the world, the first project in Texas to earn the U.S. Green Building Council’s Platinum certification for LEED-NC, Shangri La challenges the community to build scarecrows from recycled materials. Tires and soda cans, tin and burlap, water bottles and broom sticks and more are used to fashion the most ingenious ddesigns of thematic wacky, weird but all wonderful crittters. Last year more than 60 scarecrows were scat-

tered across the grounds created by community organizations, businesses, schools and families. This year between 75 and 100 scarecrows are expected to be on display, and all viewers are asked to categorically vote for their favorites so the best can be recognized and awarded. In 2014, St. Paul’s Kids Church won first place in the church category for their scarecrow “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” and Frey’s Landscape won first place in business category for “Scarey Crow,” for example. “The artistic scarecrows are really the enticement to celebrate outdoors and the environment and inspire people to do things outside, plus it’s a way for us to share so many interesting things going on here,” said Lewandowski. “We want people to know that first we’re community friendly; folks come and showcase talents and have a little fun, but more importantly they embrace the idea we are doing something unique, and they learn about conservation and recycling.”

Party Among Pumpkins The Scarecrow Festival and fall festivities at Shangri La climax Nov. 7 for an Autumn Fair, a family friendly day of activities, games, arts, crafts, prizes, contests, music and, of course, recognition for the best scarecrows in all categories, all amid the hundreds of pumpkins that adorn the gardens, including in a beautiful garland. Kids, and the young at heart, can decorate pumpkins to take home, make a corn husk doll, participate in a pumpkin ring toss and a scarecrow scavenger hunt and scarecrow dash where they have to run and dress like a scarecrow. There’s face painting, guessing games and competitions and lots of nature to discover in every area of the gardens. A favorite activity of the Autumn Fair is meeting Maxine, Shangri La’s rehabilitated owl. “Autumn Fair celebrates the harvest season, the end of the growing season and an end to the great scarecrow exhibition,” said Lewandowki. “We’ll have activities, music and more but also get folks in this part of Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana to engage. We think they’ll say, ‘Wow, there are some beautiful outdoor spaces.’”

Examine Evildoers of the Plant World From their lethal leaves to nefarious nectar, diabolical botanicals have claimed many an unfortunate victim throughout history. “Wicked Plants: The Exhibit" at the Stark Museum of Art offers patrons an interactive experience that promises to be both exciting and educational. For further details on getting up close and personal with these bad seeds, see page 18.

Uncover Facts of Mourning Fashion and Rituals Of Death

Left to right: Joseph Johnson, director of horticulture, Rick Lewandowski, executive director, and Jennifer Buckner, horticulture specialist

Recognizing death as a part of living, The W.H. Stark House is hosting “A Death in the Family: Mourning and Remembrance 1880s-1930s.” As part of the tour of the 14,000-square-foot, threestory Victorian home located in Orange’s city center, patrons can explore the Tower Room and examine through historic photographs, illustrations, documents, jewelry and garments elaborate rituals and social customs for mourning death. The thematic exhibition is chronologically organized and, like the other artifacts such as family furnishings, antique rugs, textiles, silver, cut glass and antique porcelain found throughout the 15-room home, original to the Stark Family. “There is a natural rhythm to life. Historic Houses often celebrate births and marriages but often ignore the mourning traditions that family members experience. You do not get a complete picture of the rhythms in a family’s dynamic until you look at both highs and lows,” Jeff Harris, site manager/curator. “The exhibit A Death in the Family: Mourning and Remembrance 1880s-1930s explains how mourning traditions changed during the lifetimes of W.H. and Miriam Lutcher Stark of Orange, Texas.”

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Fall at Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center Shangri La Lecture Series: Make your own Rain Barrel Workshop Saturday, Oct. 3, 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday Adventure Series: Tall Towering Trees Saturday, Oct. 3, 10-11a.m. Shangri La Lecture Series: Cacti & SucculentsLove ‘Em or Leave ‘Em Workshop Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday Adventure Series: Poison, Spines & Thorns- Wicked Plants Saturday, Oct. 10, 10-11 a.m. Scarecrow Festival Oct. 14-Nov. 7, Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday Adventure Series: Shangri La Tea Party Saturday, Oct. 17, 10-11 a.m.

Fall at The W. H. Stark House Second Saturday Specialty Tours: A Death in the Family Mourning Remembrances 1880-1930s Saturday, Oct. 10 & Nov. 14, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. & 12 p.m.

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Fall at the Stark Museum of Art Scavenger Hunt: Tracking Art Trails Thursday, Oct. 1-Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wicked Plants: The Exhibit Opens Oct. 3-Jan. 2 Poisonous Pages: Rare Botanical Books from the Stark Museum of Art Opens Oct. 3-Jan. 2 Gallery Conversation: Harmful Habitats for Animals & How to Avoid Them Saturday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Wicked ARToretum Saturdays, Oct. 3-Jan. 2, 12-3 p.m.

Gallery Scavenger Hunt: Native American Heritage Tuesday, Nov. 3-Saturday, Nov. 28

Gallery Scavenger Hunt: What’s Bloomin’? Tuesday, Oct. 6-Saturday, Oct. 31

Gallery Conversation: Carnivorous Plants Saturday, Nov. 7, 11a.m.-12 p.m. Third Thursdays evening event Thursday, Nov. 19, 5-7 p.m.

Saturday Adventure Series: Care of Magical Creatures Saturday, Oct. 31, 10-11 a.m.

Shangri La Lecture Series at the Stark Museum of Art: Wicked Plants: An Evening with Amy Stewart, best-selling author of “Wicked Plants: The Weed that Killed Lincoln’s Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities” and the inspiration for the Wicked Plants exhibit Thursday, Oct. 8, 7-8 p.m.

Up Close with Nature: Live animal shows Saturday, Oct. 31, 2-2:30 p.m.

Third Thursdays evening event Thursday, Oct. 15, 5-7 p.m.

Shangri La Lecture Series in partnership with The W.H. Stark House: Plants as Reflections of Culture & Trends Lecture Thursday, Nov. 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

CREATE! Workshop: Glamorous Gelatin Prints Saturday, Oct. 17, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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

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Symphony at Shangri La: Featuring the Symphony of Southeast Texas and Chelsea Tipton II-Conductor Sunday, Oct. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Saturday Adventure Series: Pumpkins, Gourds & Squash Saturday, Oct. 24, 10-11 a.m.

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

Shangri La Lecture Series: Plant a Thanksgiving Herb Garden Workshop Saturday, Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Saturday Adventure Series: Wide, Tangled & Spiked- Plants Along the Bayou Saturday, Nov. 14, 10-11 a.m. Saturday Adventure Series: Animal Winter Games Saturday, Nov. 21, 10-11 a.m. Up Close with Nature: Live animal shows Saturday, Nov. 28, 2-2:30 p.m.

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THE LITTLE DEPOT THAT CAN By Carrie Woliver “I think I can! I think I can!” is the memorable chant from a story book tale that we all remember. We revisit it every time we introduce a child or grandchild to the story. Why? Because the moral of the story is “Never give up on what you want to achieve.” And thus begins the story of our Southern Pacific Depot. In the historic district of our fair town of Orange is the city’s last railroad depot that has a story of its own. If walls could talk, what would they reveal? • Many hundreds of thousands of miles of rails were laid across this country since the 1830’s, and in Texas alone thousands of depots were built by various railroad companies to service the trains that transported people from town to town and hauled goods like lumber and food throughout the country. Can you imagine the thousands of Southern Pacific freight and passenger trains that stopped at Orange? • The railroad initially served all the timber-related facilities in Orange, including the mills along the Sabine River. • The Southern Pacific Railroad, and later the Union Pacific, provided jobs for locals who served as ticket agents, freight agents, trainmen, maintenance-of-way workers and more. • The depot was a bustling hubbub of activity prior to the arrival of each passenger

train when the excited passengers lined up to embark on their train to Houston or New Orleans or Chicago or California where they could also make connections to other parts of the country. Children especially loved to ride and watch the country roll by. Pullman cars provided sleeping accommodations for overnight rides, and dining cars served sit-down meals on special china embossed with the railroad company logo. • During both world wars, soldiers got on the trains that transported them to training posts or to ports where they walked aboard the ships bound for battlefronts across the ocean. Many of those soldiers returned home to Orange, but some arrived in caskets after making the supreme sacrifice for their country. • During WWII, Orange was the site of a large U.S. naval base, so the trains played a vital role in transporting those sailors, as well as products for the war effort. Our shipbuilding industry boomed during that period. • The petrochemical industry did, too. Chemical Row was formed during those early war years, and many of the companies supplied chemicals for the war effort. The Southern Pacific trains transported products such as nylon, polyethylene for plastics, butadiene for synthetic rubber and more to points for distribution across the nation. Hundreds of residents of Orange, who for years have seen the depot deteriorating, are now trying to restore it to its former glory as the “gateway” to Orange, and now to the historic district. Residents and visitors alike will be able to learn from the history that will line the walls when it is transformed into a museum honoring the city’s four main industries – timber, railroads,

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shipbuilding and petrochemicals. Why a museum, you might ask? We all learn from history, and we want visitors to see how proud we are of “our story,” from the pioneers who settled here, envisioning industry arising from the forests of pines; from ships being designed, built and sailed to many areas of the world; from the birth of petrochemical technology. History that is read can be forgotten but when it is personally experienced it can live on forever. The Board of Directors and volunteers of the Friends of the Orange Depot are taking the mantra of “I think I can! I think I can!” and turning it into “I know I can! I know I can!” like the Little Engine That Could. And with your support and donations, we promise you a shiny little depot, beautifully restored, that will make you proud of Orange’s long and colorful history. Carrie Woliver is Founder and President of Friends of the Orange Depot, a non-profit organization formed to save the Southern Pacific Depot for the residents of Orange. She is also the author of the book, The Train Stopped in Orange. www.orangetxdepot.org

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BY MARILYN TENNISSEN Looking for a way to scare up some excitement for Halloween? There are a variety of events to choose from in our neck of the woods. We’ve rounded up some of the area’s highlights to help you plan your October calendar. For brave souls that like a little fright with their candy, the Haunted Hotel has returned to downtown Beaumont after being located in Mid-County for many years. Does an encounter with an old-timey ghost dressed in pioneer garb sound cool? The Beaumont Heritage Society is offering the opportunity to mix and mingle with the dearly departed Chambers family. More interested in candy than creepy? Try trunkor-treating with the Beaumont Police Department at the Beaumont Civic Center. If family fun is your thing, the St. Anne Catholic School Carnival, the Pumpkin Walk

at the John J. French House and the Jasper Fall Festival have you covered. Sweet little ones can gather round for spooky stories, crafts and candy at the Elmo Willard Library in Beaumont. The Free Family Arts Day at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas celebrates Dia de los Muertos and events include the popular “Eat a Bug!” booth. But Halloween isn’t just for kids, and there are plenty of activities for adults, too. The Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce is hosting a costumed bowling tournament under the black lights at Max Bowl. There’s a concert and screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at the Jefferson Theatre, and the Art Studio will have its annual Halloween Band Night. If you just want to take some pretty fall pictures, the folks at Wesley United Methodist Church will give you a perfect backdrop among the rows of its pumpkin patch.

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THOSE TRI-COLORED TRIANGLES • More than 35 million pounds of candy corn are sold each year, enough pieces to circle the moon more than 20 times. (Source: History.com and Column Five) I’M BATMAN • The three most popular adult costumes in 2014 were witches, animals and Batman while princesses, animals and Spider-Man top the most popular kids’ costumes. (Source: Forbes Statistica) LITTLE DEVILS • 23 million people will dress up their pets, and the most popular costumes for Fido last year were pumpkins, hot dogs and the devil. (Source: Forbes Statistica) I DON’T EVEN WANT TO KNOW • According to the California Milk Processors Board, an average Jack-O-Lantern bucket carries about 250 pieces of candy, amounting to about 9,000 calories and about 3 pounds of sugar!!

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Sept. 25-Oct. 31 447 Orleans St., Beaumont From Sept. 25 to Oct. 25, the Haunted Hotel is open at 7:15 p.m. to midnight every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and open every night from Oct. 28 to 31. 409.729.3300, www.thehauntedhoteltx.com

They’re baaaaack! The screams return to Crockett and Orleans with the Haunted Hotel’s new location in downtown Beaumont. The premier haunted house in the area opened in 1982 on Orleans Street in the old Rosemont Hotel building, built in 1893. After the deteriorating condition of the building made it too scary for even the creepiest ghosts and goblins to inhabit, the Haunted Hotel relocated to Nederland. An electrical fire shut that facility down just before Halloween last year, but like the zombie undead the Haunted Hotel is alive again for 2015. The haunted house has moved back to Beaumont at a new location at 447 Orleans St., adjacent to the attraction’s original location. As the creepy kid in a gas mask holding a stuffed bunny says on the Haunted Hotel website, the 2015 attraction promises “fear on a whole new level.” Single general admission tickets are $13, a VIP Fast Pass is $16 and the Family Four-Pack is $51.25. Check the website for online discounts.

OCT. 3 JASPER FALL FESTIVAL

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 3 Jasper County Courthouse Square | 121 N. Austin, Jasper 409.384.2762

The event hosted by the Jasper-Lake Sam Rayburn Area Chamber of Commerce is in its 39th year. Events include children’s activities, a butterfly fest, photography contest, farmers market, petting zoo and dachshund races. There will be arts and crafts, live entertainment and lots of food.

OCT. 4-31 WESLEY PUMPKIN PATCH

Oct. 4-31, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wesley United Methodist Church | 3810 N. Major Dr., Beaumont 409.892.7012, wesleyumc.com

For more than a decade, the field in front of the Wesley United Methodist Church has been turning into a sea of orange every October. Visitors can stroll through rows of hundreds of pumpkins in every shape and size. There will be decorated scarecrows and hay bales throughout, offering plenty of photo op locations for fall pics of the kids and family. You might see the Great Pumpkin, but you won’t see the darker side of Halloween at this event.

OCT. 10 “WE ARE MIRACLES” SPECIAL NEEDS PUMPKIN PATCH AND PAGEANT 9:30 a.m., Oct. 10 West Brook Performing Arts Center | Collier Road, Beaumont 409.659.2224 Tickets: Free

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Kids don’t have to have any special talents; just show up and have fun. Some of the children come in walkers and wheelchairs, but all the kids will go home with crowns and trophies. The organization says the event gives special little ones who have had a harder time in life a time to shine and show the world how beautiful they really are.

OCT. 17 BEAUMONT HERITAGE SOCIETY’S PUMPKIN WALK

6-8 p.m., Oct. 17 John J. French House, 3025 French Road, Beaumont Tickets: $5 409.898.0348, beaumontheritage.org/event/beaumont-heritagesocietys-pumpkin-walk-2015/

The Beaumont Heritage Society is hosting a family-friendly Pumpkin Walk and invites visitors to bring their own decorated pumpkins for display and/or entering a contest with prizes in a variety of categories. There will also be pumpkins inside Heritage Hall for children to decorate. The event includes a tour of the “haunted” French home, a hayride and pumpkin crafts for the kids. There will be food trucks on location, and everyone is encouraged to wear a costume and have a picnic on the grounds.

GREATER PORT ARTHUR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MAX BOWL COSMIC COSTUME BOWLING TOURNAMENT

6-9 p.m., Oct. 27 Max Bowl Bowling Lanes | 3500 Regional Drive, Port Arthur Tickets: Team sponsorship is $150. Port Arthur Chamber: 409.963.1107, Max Bowl: 409.722.8300

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The Beaumont Heritage Society has teamed with Giglio Distributing for a Halloween Heritage Happy Hour at the Chambers House Museum on Calder. Visitors can step into the past and wander the halls of the historic home while costumed characters portray dearly departed members of the Chambers family.

11 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 24 St. Anne Catholic School | 375 N. 11th St., Beaumont 409.832.5939

Tickets: There is no entry fee, but everyone is encouraged to bring canned goods for donation to Some Other Place. Tickets for single attractions are generally $1 each, and an unlimited attractions wristband can be purchased for $30. The Halloween Carnival at the Catholic school on the corner of Calder and 11th has grown into one of the most popular October events in the area. The theme for this year’s carnival is “Let’s Get Batty.” Among the attractions are traditional carnival activities like spin art, sand art, face painting, balloon darts and a petting zoo. Older kids aren’t left out with activities like the inflatable hamster balls, a mechanical surfer, an inflatable obstacle course, putt-putt golf and of course, the haunted house. There will also be a cakewalk, hand wax sculpture making, confetti eggs and a chance to decorate cupcakes from Rao’s Bakery. In addition, numerous food vendors will offer gumbo, sausage links, boudain, tamales, hot dogs, pizza, pork kabobs,

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5:30-7:30 p.m., Oct. 22 Beaumont Heritage Society Chambers House Museum | 2240 Calder Ave., Beaumont Tickets: $10 for adults, free for children and Beaumont Heritage Society members 409.832.4010

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ice cream, snow cones, cotton candy and desserts from local businesses. A costume contest begins at noon. Throughout the day, local kids’ bands and dancers will perform and a DJ will provide music.

Want to see Frankenstein’s monster roll a spare or a Wicked Witch in bowling shoes? You might have your chance at the Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce costumed Cosmic Bowling tournament. On Cosmic Bowling nights at Max Bowl, the music is up and the alleys, pins and balls glow in the dark. Add disco balls, laser lights and a fog machine for the ultimate cosmic bowling experience. On Oct. 27, the Port Arthur Chamber will take Cosmic Bowling to the next level by adding bowlers in Halloween costumes to the funky scene. Area businesses and groups are putting together teams to compete for the top score and the best costumes. Prizes will be given to the high scorers, and a battered bowling pin will be awarded as a “trophy” to the team with the lowest score. There’s also a costume contest with prizes in both team and individual categories. There’s a silent auction and a variety of give-aways throughout the evening. The chamber says the event is a great team builder for businesses and a way for co-workers to have fun together. Sponsorship levels are $150 team sponsor, $200 lane sponsor, $250 lane and team sponsor and $500 event sponsor.

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4:30 p.m., Oct. 29 Elmo Willard Library | 3590 E. Lucas Drive, Beaumont 409.892.4988 Tickets: Free

The children’s librarian will read Halloween-themed stories, and kids can do a craft and get a treat. Children are encouraged to wear a costume to the fun and free event.

OCT. 30 ROCKTOBERFEST

5:30 p.m., Oct. 30 Jefferson Theatre | 345 Fannin St., Beaumont 409.838.3435 Tickets: $10

Rocktoberfest takes place inside the Jefferson Theatre and on Fannin Street in front of the theater. Outside, the gates open at 5:30 p.m. and live music by Mega Fauna starts at 6 p.m. There will also be beer, food and entertainment.

Inside the Jefferson, Cranford Hollow, a band from Hilton Head Island, S.C., will play Southern rock and Americana tunes at 9 p.m., followed a screening of the 1975 cult classic “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 10 p.m.

OCT. 31 “EAT A BUG!” FREE FAMILY ARTS DAY 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Oct. 31 Art Museum of Southeast Texas | 500 Main St., Beaumont Tickets: Free

The “Eat a Bug!” Family Arts Day is one of AMSET’s most popular events. Halloween means all things creepy and crawly, so the Eat a Bug booth offers fried crickets to give visitors the heebiejeebies. There will also be many other hands-on arts activities and kids can learn about the Day of the Dead by making sugar skulls. Plus there is always face painting and refreshments.

TRUNK-OR-TREAT AND HAUNTED JAIL

2:30-5:30 p.m., Oct. 31 Beaumont Civic Center | 701 Main St., Beaumont and the Beaumont Police Department | 255 College St. 409.880.3825 Tickets: Free

In a time when many communities are hurting over the tense relationships between law enforcement and the public, the Beaumont Police Department is inviting everyone to join them for some fun in a safe and friendly setting. At the Beaumont Civic Center, the various departments of the Beaumont Police Department will be represented, and kids will have a chance to mix and mingle with police officers and see some of their equipment up close, like SWAT vehicles, motorcycle units, police bicycles and K-9 units. The BPD promises there will be plenty of candy. Across the street at the Beaumont Police Department, the creepy old city jail in the basement will be transformed into a haunted house.

ART STUDIO HALLOWEEN CONCERT

7 p.m., Oct. 31 The Art Studio, Inc. | 720 Franklin, Beaumont 409.838.5393 Tickets: $5

Halloween is one of the most popular Band Nites at the Art Studio. The galleries are decorated and guests are encouraged to wear costumes. Bands on the line up are Cajun Tater & The Boudain Balls, Delicious Fuzz, Colossi and City Freaks. All ages are welcome; 21 years old and up can BYOB with ID.

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HOPE Hope is trusting in the unknown; wishing, desiring, expecting and anticipating goodness; remaining optimistic even when facing adversity. In Southeast Texas hope has a face- women who have heard the dreaded words “you have breast cancer,” gone through the treatment, the surgery, endured the sickness and the residual physical, emotional and mental impact, losing hair, losing breasts, feeling exhausted, immobilized by fear of the unknown and thoughts of “what if.” And they’ve survived. They are the American Cancer Society’s Portraits of Hope. During October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we celebrate these women and all survivors for their courage, their example and for their lives. And we commit to raise more and more money for research in hope that one day cancer will be a disease of the past.

U.S. BREAST CANCER STATISTICS

OCT. 16 National Mammography Day is observed annually on the third Friday in October, as part of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! Julie Richardson Procter 5K Ribbon Run Color Rush Oct. 3 in downtown Beaumont Register at giftoflifebmt.org or call 409.833.3663

American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk Oct. 17 at the Dauphin Athletic Complex at Lamar University

About 1 IN 8 U.S. WOMEN will develop invasive BREAST CANCER over the course of her lifetime. Register at makingStridesWalk.org/ In 2015, an estimated 231,840 NEW CASES of invasive breast cancer SoutheastTX, 409.924.0576 are expected to be diagnosed in WOMEN in the U.S., along with 60,290 or www.cancer.org NEW CASES of non-invasive breast cancer. A MAN’S LIFETIME RISK of breast cancer is about 1 IN 1,000. About 2,350 NEW CASES of invasive breast cancer are expected to be diagnosed in MEN in 2015. About 40,290 WOMEN IN THE U.S. ARE EXPECTED TO DIE IN 2015 FROM BREAST CANCER, though death rates have been decreasing since 1989. These decreases are thought to be the result of treatment advances, earlier detection through screening and increased awareness. For women in the U.S., BREAST CANCER DEATH RATES ARE HIGHER THAN THOSE FOR ANY OTHER CANCER, besides lung cancer. Besides skin cancer, BREAST CANCER IS THE MOST COMMONLY DIAGNOSED CANCER AMONG AMERICAN WOMEN. In 2015, it's estimated that JUST UNDER 30 PERCENT OF NEWLY DIAGNOSED CANCERS in women will be breast cancers. In 2015, there are more than 2.8 MILLION WOMEN WITH A HISTORY OF BREAST CANCER in the U.S. A woman’s RISK OF BREAST CANCER APPROXIMATELY DOUBLES if she has a first-degree relative (mother, sister, daughter) who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. About 85 PERCENT OF BREAST CANCERS OCCUR IN WOMEN WHO HAVE NO FAMILY HISTORY of breast cancer. These occur due to genetic mutations that happen as a result of the aging process and life in general, rather than inherited mutations.

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Being female. Increasing age. A personal history of breast cancer. A family history of breast cancer.

If your mother, sister or daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer, particularly at a young age, your risk of breast cancer is increased. Still, the majority of people diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease.

• Radiation exposure. If you received radiation treatments to your chest as a child or young adult, your risk of breast cancer is increased.

• Obesity. • Beginning your period younger. Beginning your period before age 12 increases your risk of breast cancer.

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• Lack of exercise. • Having never been pregnant. Women who have never been pregnant have a greater risk of breast cancer than do women who have had one or more pregnancies.

• Smoking. • Postmenopausal hormone therapy. Women who take hormone therapy medications that combine estrogen and progesterone to treat the signs and symptoms of menopause have an increased risk of breast cancer. The risk of breast cancer decreases when women stop taking these medications.

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DISCOVER IF YOU DARE: “Wicked Plants” at Stark Museum of Art By Melissa Tilley The Stark Museum of Art is hosting an exhibit of the world’s most diabolical botanicals and invites you to examine these evildoers of the plant world that could be lurking in your own backyard and beyond. “Wicked Plants: The Exhibit,” on view Oct. 3 through Jan. 2, is an interactive exhibit designed to educate and entertain guests with information about some of Mother Nature’s most appalling creations. Everyone knows the dangers of poison ivy and thorn bushes, but “Wicked Plants” goes far beyond these minor attackers to showcase more than 100 potentially dangerous plants, including a wildflower that can cause choking, a shrub that causes paralysis and a flowering vine that triggers hallucinations and seizures and much more. But don’t worry; they are all artificial replicas of these infamous plants. “Wicked Plants” is a fun and family-friendly opportunity for visitors to get hands-on experience with some of these strange plants without the risk of pain, poisoning, dismemberment or death. Guests can smell the pungent plants, view specimens under a microscope, learn through interactive computer-based games and play detective searching for clues. Making it the perfect atmosphere for this Halloween season, the exhibit is set inside a creepy, ramshackle home constructed inside the museum. This national, traveling exhibit was created by the North Carolina Arboretum and was inspired by the best-selling book “Wicked Plants: The Weed that Killed Lincoln's Mother and other Botanical Atrocities” by Amy Stewart, which is a frightfully fascinating A to Z account of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate and otherwise offend. The community is invited to meet Stewart on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. as she gives a special lecture on what she learned about these strange plants while composing her book. The lecture will be held at the Education Center at 812 Green Ave. with a reception and book signing following at the museum. Contact the museum for tickets. Also held in conjunction with “Wicked Plants” is “Poisonous Pages: Rare Botanical Books from the Stark Museum of Art.” This exhibition highlights historic images of plants that harm and features 11 rare botanical books from the 16th through 19th centuries. The Stark Museum has many other exciting events planned to enhance the experience of “Wicked Plants.” On Saturdays while the exhibit is on view, the Wicked ARToretum allows guests to create their own bloom of doom from recycled and fine arts materials. On Saturday, Oct. 3 at 11 a.m. in the Gallery Conversation: Harmful Habitats for Animals and How to Avoid Them, Anna

Land, Horticultural Supervisor at the Houston Zoo, will discuss how the zoo actively cultivates healthy habitats for its animals. On Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10:30 a.m. the museum will host a Create! Workshop: Glamorous Gelatin Prints where participants learn about the representation of botanicals in art and create their own original works of art featuring botanicals using a gelatin-printing process. For more information on any of these events or the complete list of events for October, visit www.starkmuseum.org or call 409.886.2787. Advance registration is required for some events. The Stark Museum of Art is located at 712 Green Ave. in Orange and is open to the public Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, including admission prices, visit www.starkmuseum.org.

FEATURED EXHIBITS Art Museum of Southeast Texas

Heritage House Museum of Orange County

500 Main, Beaumont, 409.832.3432

905 West Division St., Orange, 409.886.5385

Orna Feinstein: Now and ZenFifteen Years of Contemporary Printmaking

Paper in Pieces, Larger Than Life Part II: The Art of Avril Falgout

Michael Kennaugh: Locus in Quo

Museum of the Gulf Coast

through Oct. 16

My Journey by Ines Alvidres

700 Procter Street, Port Arthur, 409.982.7000

in Café Arts

Crocodilian Scratchboards

The Art Studio

By John Agnew

720 Franklin St., Beaumont, 409.838.5393

Stark Museum of Art

Exhibit: Maurice Abelman

712 Green Avenue, Orange, 409.886.2787

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Beaumont Art League

Texas Artists Museum

2675 Gulf, Beaumont, 409.833.4179

Membership Show Opening Oct. 10

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

Eliot Dudik: Broken Land | Still Lives OPENING RECEPTION: Fri., Oct. 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

3501 Cultural Center Dr., Port Arthur, 409.983.4881

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

The W.H. Stark House 610 Main Ave., Orange, 409.883.0871

A Death in the Family: Mourning and Remembrance 1880s-1930s

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Far left: From skunk to rotting meat, visitors enjoy the aroma of a few stinkers of the botanical world. Center: The exhibit has many hands-on activities aimed at educating and entertaining guests. Left: “Wicked Plants: The Exhibit” includes an interesting supper served in the dining room where visitors will learn that even the most mundane foods can be poisonous under certain circumstances.

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LOOK FORWARD TO LAUGHTER WITH LEADING LADIES By Beth Gallaspy The lead actors in Beaumont Community Players’ next production are no strangers to the stage, but they share one great fear about the requirements of their roles in “Leading Ladies” - high heels. “I’m pretty intimidated,” said Tyler Williams, who plays straight man/ woman Jack/Stephanie. “I’m worried about breaking an ankle or a knee or something. And I’m not very excited about wearing hose. They’re the most uncomfortable things,” said Joey Nortman, who plays the scheming dreamer Leo/Maxine. Aside from the demands of dressing in drag, Williams and Nortman said they’re having great fun with a hilarious comedy that deftly combines funny lines with physical humor. In Ken Ludwig’s “Leading Ladies,” set

in 1950s Pennsylvania, a pair of failed Shakespearean actors, played by Williams and Nortman, think they’ve hit the jackpot when they hear about a rich old lady who is dying and looking for two long lost relatives. They decide to impersonate the missing Max and Steve, but then learn those are nicknames for nieces Maxine and Stephanie. Not willing to let go of their chance to get rich quick, they don dresses and juggle the female roles with their true identities. “It’s a physical comedy, and that’s something I enjoy getting to do. There’s a lot of smart dialogue, but you also get to go out and just be goofy,” Williams said. “It’s a lot of fun to play with both of those aspects.” Nortman said he’s really enjoying developing the Maxine part of his

character. “It’s pretty funny that he has to dress up as this woman, and he totally jumps into it, completely owns the role. There’s no hesitation,” he said. “I think I’m most excited about that.” He recently appeared in Orange Community Players’ production of “Lend Me a Tenor,” also written by Ludwig, and said the role was “similar minus the whole dressing as a woman part.” That part is definitely new for him though he knows from experience that pantyhose are no fun. He previously wore costumes that included tights for productions set in the 1700s. Williams, who teaches monthly improvisation workshops for Beaumont Community Players, said he thinks audiences will enjoy this wellwritten, fast-paced comedy. “Once it gets going, it doesn’t let up very much at all.” The play, directed by Sean McBride, opens Oct. 16 with performances at 7:30 p.m. each Friday and Saturday through Oct. 31 and a matinee at 2 p.m. Oct. 24. For more information or tickets, call 409.833.4664 or visit www. beaumontcommunityplayers.com.

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FEATURED PERFORMANCES COMMUNITY Oct. 2, 3, 10 at 7 p.m. Death of a Doornail Murder Mystery Dinner Theater Kirby-Hill House Museum, 409.246.8000

Oct. 2, 3, 4, 9, 10. 11 at 7:30 p.m. The Hobbit Port Arthur Little Theater, 409.727.7258

Oct. 16, 17, 23, 30, 31 at 7:30 p.m. & 24 at 2 p.m. Leading Ladies Beaumont Community Players, 409.838.4664

Oct. 22, 23, 24, 29, 30. 31 at 7:30 p.m. & 25, Nov. 1 at 2:30 p.m. Bye Bye Birdie Orange Community Theater, 409.882.9137

PROFESSIONAL Oct. 3 at 2 & 7:30 p.m. Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts, 409.886.5535

Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Jerry Lee Lewis Julie Rogers Theatre for the Performing Arts, 409.838.3435

Oct. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Symphony of Southeast Texas Concert Presented by the Lutcher Theater for Performing Arts Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 409.886.5535

Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. Chris Tomlin: The Love Run Red Tour Ford Park Arena, 409.951.5400

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ROCKIN’ OCTOBER Movies, Music and Brew in Downtown Beaumont By Chrissie Mouton The City of Beaumont would “like to take you on a strange journey” to the second annual Rocktoberfest. “There is no other event like it in our area,” said Emily Wheeler, director of City of Beaumont event facilities. Where else can you “give yourself over to absolute pleasure” ure in an indoor/outdoor event that features livee music, food and craft beer for only $10? Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 30, andd MegaFauna will rock the streets starting at 6 p.m. Cranford ford Hollow will play inside the Jefferson Theatre starting at 9 p.m. Last year, more than 1,000 attended the event sponsored by Southeast Texas Chevy dealers, 2-Row -Row Distributing and Saint Arnold Brewing Company. ny. id, Last year’s turnout was incredible, Wheeler said, and “we expect a great turnout this year.” As if live music and beer weren’t enough, thee piece de resistance, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show,” will follow Cranford Hollow on the big screen. Wheeler said attendees dressed in Rocky Horror costumes last year and really got into the spirit. Rocktoberfest was created because of the film. “We wanted to show ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ on Halloween Eve and decided it would be fun to build an event around it,” Wheeler said. “It's astounding...Time is... fleeting. Madness... takes its toll. But listen closely..." Wheeler said it’s all a part of creating unique events in downtown Beaumont that showcase what the city has to offer. “The Jefferson Theatre is a true gem,” Wheeler said. “Everyone should take the time to attend an event in the theater just to see the décor and the style that has been preserved and restored since 1927 when the theatre was built.” The city wants to keep its gem nice and sparkling, so there are a few rules. Visitors are asked not to bring items that can harm the interior of the building, such as rice, water guns, etc. Also, no props are allowed at the film. So it’s just a “jump to the left and then a step to the right” to the Civic Center Box Office, where tickets are on sale now. “A night out... it was a night out they were going to remember for a very long time...”

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• The clock featured in “The Time Warp” had a real skeleton inside- it sold for 35,000 pounds (about $54,000) at auction. • Steve Martin auditioned to play Brad, but was passed over for Barry Bostwick, who had received a Tony nomination in 1972 for creating the role of Danny Zuko in Grease • Tim Curry modeled Frank-N-Furter's voice after two women: Queen Elizabeth II and his mother. • Only Tim Curry and Richard O’Brien knew Eddie’s remains were under the table during the dinner scene. When the body is revealed, the looks of horror on the actors' faces were real. • Tim Curry says he attempted to see a midnight showing of the film at the Waverly Theatre and was kicked out by an usher for being “an imposter.” After showing his passport, the usher apologized and invited him in, but Curry declined. • Many movies and TV shows have paid tribute to The Rocky Horror Picture Show, including Fame, Glee, The Drew Carey Show, That ‘70s Show, 3rd Rock From the Sun, CSI: NY, Charles in Charge, Halloween II, Loser, Men in Black, Vice Squad and The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

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POSSUM FEST FEATURES COUNTRY MUSIC GREATS One for three…on one night - Oct. 18 at Ford Park Arena – three musicians - Clay Walker, Charlie Daniels Band and relative newcomer, Chris Janson - are headlining Possum Fest. Walker is Southeast Texas’ own but renowned with 11 number one hits and a new single, “She Won’t Be Lonely Long,” hitting five on the charts. Charlie Daniels Band is a multi-genre icon, best known for his signature song, “The Devil Went Down To Georgia.” The Grand Ole Opry and Musicians Hall of Fame performer recently released “Off The Grid – Doin’ It Dylan,” featuring 10 Bob Dylan songs. Relative newcomer, but well-established songwriter, Chris Janson, who has played with Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Jr. and Florida Georgia Lin Line, ne, w will illl oopen pen the concert pe pen performing ming a set to include his latest, “Buy Me A Boat.t.” Arenaa doors open at 4 p.m., and the concert conceertt starts att 5 p.m. Tickets prices range between $53 533 and $38 and are available at the Ford Park Box Office or by calling 409.951.5400.

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ARE YOU STRONG ENOUGH FOR THE PULL CHALLENGE By Pablo Hernandez Are you stronger than a fire truck? Well, if you think you are, prove it, and raise money for a good cause at the same time. All you have to do is recruit 12 of your strongest friends, family or co-workers to make up a team to take part in the Greater Beaumont Area Fire Truck Pull Challenge. Then you’ll head to the Jack Brooks Regional Airport in Nederland to face-off against your 55,000-pound opponent - yes, a fire truck. It’s the ultimate tug-of-war challenge. Fire truck pulls are held nationwide. They are Law Enforcement Torch Run events. The Law Enforcement Torch Run is Special Olympics’ largest grassroots fundraiser. It not only raises money, but also public awareness, and of course, it can build muscles. Special Olympics athletes and Law Enforcement Torch Run officers carry the “Flame of Hope” at the opening ceremonies for Special Olympics competitions around the world.

It’s definitely a fun, but challenging event; remember you’re “pullin’ for a reason.” Each team has a minimum fundraising goal to meet in order to pull, but is provided tools such as a fundraising web page to send out to people who want to support the team and Special Olympics. The teams with the Fastest Team Pull and Most Money Raised will be named the 2015 Fire Truck Pull Challenge Champions. The cost to register is $300 per team, or $25 per person. Teams must have exactly 12 people.

Public Safety Teams must have at least four first responders. Awards will be given for Fastest Public Safety Team and Fastest Civilian Team. The event is Saturday, Oct. 24 at Jack Brooks Regional Airport. Teams can pre-register online at www.sotx.org, or call 409.833.1363; or register the day of the competition at 8:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies start at 9 a.m. with the first fire truck pull at 9:15 a.m. You don’t have to pull to participate. Spectators are invited to cheer on their favorite team, and it’s free to watch.

A DAY OF TRUCKIN’ Beaumont Children’s Museum Hosts Touch-A-Truck By Pablo Hernandez The Beaumont Children's Museum is offering a day of transportation exploration. On Saturday, Oct. 17, youngsters get to explore the outside and inside of the biggest vehicles in Southeast Texas at Touch-a-Truck, a day of discovery and adventure.

“This event is great for the whole family, appealing to people from 1 to 101,” said Beth Schreck, founder and executive director of the Beaumont Children’s Museum. “Touch-A-Truck will happen outside where we can introduce kids to community helpers and what vehicles they use, teaching kids about how these vehicles work in our community.” Schreck said transportation excites kiddos at an early age, and Touch-A-Truck allows children to experience the real deal by getting closer than they ever imagined to their favorite trucks including dump trucks, ambulances, helicopters, utility vehicles, Coast Guard boats, military helicopters and a common mail truck, among others. Texas Children’s Health Plan is sponsoring this hands-on learning event, which will be held in the parking lot of the Beaumont Civic Center. In addition the Beaumont Children’s Museum, which is located inside the Civic Center, will be open for exploration and discovery. And the whole family can keep on truckin’ till afternoon with snow cones, kettle corn and Chick-fil-A sandwiches. For more information, go to beaumontchildrensmuseum.org.

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BBF: BEST BUDDY FOREVER By Holli Petersen Beaumont is full of best buddies. And, you can meet them all at The Arc of Greater Beaumont 2015 Buddy Walk, starting at 10:00 am on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at the Event Centre Great Lawn, located at 700 Crockett Street. The Beaumont Buddy Walk is one of 250 Buddy Walk events organized across the nation in honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Developed by the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS), these Buddy Walk events promote acceptance and inclusion of all people with Down syndrome, a commonly occurring chromosomal condition, affecting one in every 691 babies in the United States. With a yearly cumulative momentum, the Arc anticipates more than 3,000 participants at its 4th annual event. Similarly, the National Buddy Walk programs across the country are gaining increased energy and awareness, as more individuals recognize the importance of empowering those affected by Down syndrome. With hundreds of planned Buddy Walks, the National Down Syndrome Society expects more than 325,000 people to attend these heartwarming events that raise critical understanding and funding for Down syndrome. Last year alone, Buddy Walk events raised nearly $13 million to benefit local programs and services, as well as national advocacy initiatives. Locally, funds raised from the Buddy Walk further the mission of The Arc of Greater Beaumont, an organization that is instrumental in providing exceptional support and programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Funding from the Buddy Walk advances programs like The Baby Basket Project, which delivers a basket of baby supplies, informational brochures and inspirational stories to families of newborns born with Down syndrome; The Community Resource Library, which offers invaluable information

on intellectual and developmental disabilities in an atmosphere that encourages play for children and conversation for caregivers; The Arcâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summer Programs, which include a summer day camp for children with Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities and Summer Education Grants, which provide children with the funding to attend summer programming to further their development. This important support has also enabled the Arcâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Down Syndrome Family Group to facilitate activities for families and a special Grow & Play Program, which fosters learning and social interaction through physical activity for children up to 10 years of age. Registration for the walk is free for honored walkers and $10 for all other adults and children. Please visit buddywalk.org or contact Teri Hawthorn at 409.838.9012 for more information on how you can be a best buddy for individuals with Down syndrome.

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MYSTERY & A MEAL By Holli Petersen It will be a mystery and a meal fit for a king at the 27th Annual Chef’s Delight, held on Tuesday, October 13 at the Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza at 6:00 pm. This mystery-themed dinner will feature a delectable culinary menu for 500 guests, prepared by the acclaimed chefs of the Golden Triangle Chef’s Association. Dozens of chefs and culinary students spend countless hours meticulously planning a perfectly palatable menu that represents the exquisite talent and technique replete in our local chefs. And, this year’s menu is no exception. Guests will embark on a foodie’s fantasy with a trio of appetizers: Canard Bruschetta, topped with creamy herbed cheese, duck confit and fig compote; Spicy Tuna, dancing with Sriracha garlic aioli and resting upon fried risotto; and a velvety Sweet Potato Bisque shooter that perfectly balances savory sweetness. Then, palates will awaken with a Carpaccio Salad, mixed with feather-thin roast beef, shallots and capers, all on a bed of tangy arugula and topped with a flavorful mustard vinaigrette and dagger tuilles. The main course is a tango of temptation with a perfectly pan-seared sea bass, delicately dressed with lemon butter and

served with red rice pilaf and tender, blanched asparagus spears. Finally, the pièce de résistance – a tantalizing Napoleon puff pastry, layered with sinful chocolate pastry cream and succulent candied plums. Chef’s Delight is sponsored by the Sabine Area Restaurant Association (SARA), with proceeds benefiting Lamar University and Lamar Institute of Technology hospitality and culinary students, the Texas Restaurant Education Foundation, educational and professional development for members of the Golden Triangle Chef’s Association and donations to local charities. As a highly charitable organization, the Sabine Area Restaurant Association has provided funds for the Young Men’s Business League, Special Olympics, Southeast Texas Food Bank, Nutrition Services for Seniors, Beaumont Humane Society, Some Other Place, Boy’s and Girl’s Haven, Dogtoberfest and the Walter Price Scholarship Fund, as well as the donation of more than $340,000 to Lamar University for scholarships and equipment in the last 25 years. In 2012, SARA completed funding of its $250,000 endowment at Lamar University in support of its Hospitality Management and Culinary Arts programs.

“This event is a win-win-win for our community,” said event organizer, Charles Duit, Chef Instructor at Lamar University and Foodservice Director for Calder Woods Retirement Community. “Sabine Area Restaurant Association is able to raise funding for their programming, the Golden Triangle Chef’s Association is able to showcase their abilities and generate support for continuing education and culinary students receive an opportunity to not only obtain scholarships, but also to work alongside professional chefs in our region. This interaction will develop important relationships that will improve their ability to get jobs in the future.” The mystery-theme for the evening will add entertainment and intrigue to an already dazzling evening of five-star food.

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HEALTH, WELLNESS & EDUCATION

GIRLTALK LAUNCHES SEASON OF SISTERHOOD CHRISTUS LiveWell Women’s Network Hosts Free Night of Healthy Food & Conversation A season of sisterhood kicks off Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Beaumont Event Centre. Gather your girls and get ready for GNO! CHRISTUS LiveWell Women’s Network is hosting a free GNO - girls’ night out - called GirlTalk, a special night dedicated to women’s health. The casual and relaxed evening will include food and fitness demonstrations, wine, hors d’oeuvres, special door prizes and gift bags for all. In addition, an intimate television or TV studio setting will allow you and all your girls to ask questions and have candid conversation about your most pressing health issues with medical professionals. Local media personality Shelly Vitanza will host a session for the sisters to discuss health and wellness topics with three physicians specializing in women’s health, as well as a registered dietitian. Expert guests are Dr. Marquita Anderson, obstetrician/gynecologist; Dr. Zachary Cerini, family practice; Dr. Matthew Kergosien, orthopedic surgeon; and Amy Guidry, registered dietitian. Each will discuss pertinent topics, answer specific questions and give tips, quips and lifestyle suggestions for a healthier you. Afterwards the docs will mix and mingle with all the girls for even more one-on-one discussions. GirlTalk is just one of three events the CHRISTUS LiveWell Women’s

Network hosts each year. On Feb. 5, CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Jasper Memorial and the CHRISTUS LiveWell Women’s Network invite women across East Texas to learn about and celebrate ways to achieve a lifetime of wellness at the third annual Jasper Women’s Expo featuring keynote speaker Lisa Whelchel. On May 12, CHRISTUS LiveWell Women’s Network invites the entire Southeast Texas region to the ninth annual LiveWell Women’s Conference at Ford Park for a full day of health screenings, workshops, shopping, prizes and fun. And stay tuned to learn who the keynote speaker for this event will be. Plan to attend one or all three LiveWell Women’s Network events. Start by becoming a member of the network, a free organization for women providing: • Membership card to use for discounts at places with early access to special events • LiveWell screenings • Educational seminars • Special invitations to fun and entertaining activities Join the healthy lifestyle, and your sisters, at GirlTalk on Nov. 10. It’s free (registration required); it’s all about girls; it’s all about you. RSVP by Nov. 6 at christussetx.org or call 1.866.683.3627.

'DMG4<GF TUESDAY, NOV., 10 5:30-8 P.M. 5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. GirlTalk 7:30 p.m. Meet and Greet physicians

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FESTIVALS

OKTOBERFEST IS AN INTERNATIONAL EVENT AT LOCAL CHURCH By Rhonda Mitchell When is a fall festival considered an Oktoberfest? When amber, red and brown leaves crunch beneath your feet while the scent of homemade gumbo lingers in the autumn air with warm German potato salad. Even iff Redeemer Lutheran Church’ Churchss Ok Oktoberfest--which was originally named “Fall Festival”--is eexperiencing what some might consider an identity crisis, c it has evolved through 40 years off growth and experimentation. This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10--rain or shine shine--from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., inside the church at 4330 Crow Road. Admission and parking p are free. Besides offering the gumbo, there will be typical German fare such as bratwurst, sauer-

kraut and onions, and German potato salad. The church will also host a handmade craft and baked goods sale, silent auction, an artist drawing caricatures, a man with an accordion playing German music, vendor booths and photos replete with fall-themed decorations of pumpkins and scarecrows. Planned for the children are face painting, a balloon animal artist, bouncy house, games, prizes and a petting zoo that includes rabbits, chickens, ducks, a goose, baby lambs, goats, a miniature donkey and pony. On display will be artwork created by children in the church daycare program. For the older kids, there will be football tosses and other activities. Kids can feast on hot dogs and cheese nachos. According to Redeemer Lutheran Church spokesperson Monika Ballance, the event began as a fall festival in the mid-1970s, then was renamed “Oktoberfest” in 1991. In the early days of the festival, chicken salad and dilled carrots were served. More recently, the menu included smoked briskets. Redeemer Lutheran Church, which was founded in 1959, celebrates its 56th birthday this year. Every year the church designates a different cause for the funds raised during its Oktoberfest. In the past, money has gone towards mission work, outreach, church growth, hurricane assistance, office equipment and other church upgrades and/or repairs, Ballance said. So when is a fall festival considered an Oktoberfest? When a church combines festive, international flavors and seasonal décor and packs them into a four-hour, fun- and entertainment-filled event for all ages.

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AN EXCITING FREE DAY OF FUN FOR SENIORS! By Debbie Bridgeman For those who consider themselves “senior,” your day is here to celebrate! Better Business Bureau Serving Southeast Texas will host the 16th Southeast Texas Senior Celebration and Consumer Expo on Thursday, Oct. 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Beaumont Civic Center. Admission and parking are free. The event partner, Home Instead Senior Care, will provide a Senior Chauffeur, offering rides from the parking lot to the event. The expo will include bingo, special presentations, refreshments, Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames, Aces Classic Car Club, door prizes, lots of valuable information and tons of fun. An estimated 2,000 adults of all ages will enjoy visiting with more than 100 booth exhibitors that offer home health, assisted living, medical equipment and more. Calder Woods Senior Living, Claybar Funeral Homes, the Area Agency on Aging and 211 of Southeast Texas are a few of the vendors. An ambulance from Alpha Rescue will be on display, as well as a vehicle from Classic Southeast Texas and a lift van from American Lift Aids. Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas will provide 12 free health screenings like stroke assessments, diabetes education, depression, cancer, cholesterol and bone density. It’s a great opportunity to check your health and visit with trained physicians. To get the most accurate results, do not eat before you arrive and do the screenings first. Attendees who complete all 12 screenings will be registered to win $250 from Mobiloil Credit Union. Vendors will be providing door prizes to be given away throughout the event. Instead of filling out lots of registration slips, simply bring some address labels. It makes winning simpler … and more legible. On the Cigna HealthSpring stage, the expo kicks off with live music from Rick Danna, playing easy listening hits from the 70s from artists like the Eagles, James Taylor and John Denver. The main entertainment will feature Britt Godwin's Remember When Orchestra. If you like Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey, you'll love this talented group of jazz and swing musicians. Don’t miss the Stein Mart Style Show with celebrity models like KBMT Anchor Kevin Steele, KJAC-NBC Anchor/Reporter Angel San Juan, KFDM/FOX Anchor Melissa Daigle, KFDM/FOX Meteorologist Dana Melancon, KFDM Reporter James Ware and EventsBook Editor Shelly Vitanza. For more information or to reserve a booth space, call 409.835.5951 x117 or email debbiebridgeman@bbbsetexas.org. 8:30 a.m. Live Music provided by Rick Danna 10 a.m. Home Instead Senior Care Program 10:30 a.m. Dancing with the Happy Steppers, Golden Foxes and Boot Scooters 11 a.m. Britt Godwin’s Remember When Orchestra 12 p.m. Stein Mart Celebrity Style Show 12:30 p.m. BBB President John Paschall with Scam Alerts 1 p.m. Health Screening Winner Announcement and Bingo

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PICNIC PLUS McFaddin-Ward House Hosts Night of Family Fun

Book Signing

By Nicole Murray Fill up the picnic basket with goodies, put on those dancing shoes and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the favorite blanket! The McFaddin-Ward Houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall Community Picnic is an evening of live music, dancing and artwork, topped off with a classic movie. Marcus Powers worked at the McFaddin-Ward House as public relations coordinator for two years, but had been attending the community picnic for much longer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The lawn is one of the best features of the house,â&#x20AC;? Powers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The house and its grounds sit on one full city block, which means the lawn is expansive and gorgeous. As a museum, we're lucky we have the beautiful lawn to host events. We want to make people feel at home and welcomed to the McFaddin-Ward House.â&#x20AC;? The community picnic is held twice a year, in March and October. Powers explained the McFaddins enjoyed picnics as a family when they lived in the home, but this event is filled with several new traditions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Picnics were a popular social activity of the time, but these picnics are more about welcoming the surrounding community to the museum and fostering the idea of the house as a community center and outpost for folks to gather, rather than just a historic house museum.â&#x20AC;? Powers said one of the nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s highlights will be the live entertainment by the Port Arthur Playboys. The band has a huge following. Everyone will be on their feet, ready to dance to the Cajun sounds, when the Playboys take the stage. Not everyone will pack

Beaumont author Kenneth Deville released two books in September, â&#x20AC;&#x153;All The Colors,â&#x20AC;? the sequel to his debut novel, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Copper, Texas,â&#x20AC;? and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Real Love,â&#x20AC;? a modern-day romance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All The Colors,â&#x20AC;? (Outskirts Press) is the second in his vampire trilogy and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Real Love,â&#x20AC;? (Createspace and Amazon) is a romantic fairy tale told from a maleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perspective. There will be a book signing at Boomtown BBQ Company, Thursday, Oct. 26, 6-8 p.m.

a dinner. Many will take advantage of the delicious cuisine for purchase from the Dat Mac food truck. In between lounging and dancing, families will also have time to take a stroll on the McFaddin porch and gaze at the artwork on display by local artist Adam Cook. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It will all be capped off with an outdoor movie on the lawn! Hundreds of people voted, and the people's choice was the inimitable classic â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;E.T.,â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? Powers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The McFaddins dedicated their lives to the Golden Triangle and had such a major impact on the culture here. That's why at the McFaddin-Ward House, we are dedicated to continuing their legacy of social and civic leadership by bringing everyone in the community --regardless of age, race, gender or socioeconomic status -- and giving them an appreciation for art, history, architecture and everything else that makes life beautiful.â&#x20AC;? The Fall Community Picnic is free to the public and will be held on Oct. 15 from 5-9:30 p.m. The McFaddin-Ward House is located at 1906 Calder Ave. in Beaumont. For more information on the picnic or for tour information, visit www.mcfaddin-ward.org or call 409.832.1906.

CHARITY

BOOS, BREWS AND MORE BENEFIT MUSEUM By Marilyn Tennissen Get ready for a nightmare on Main Street as the Art Museum of Southeast Texas rolls out a new event this Halloween. The inaugural â&#x20AC;&#x153;Monster Mash â&#x20AC;Ś An AMSET Bashâ&#x20AC;? will include a costume contest, dinner and drinks, live entertainment and craft beer tasting. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We wanted to come up with something new and creative to add to this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lineup of AMSET fundraisers. After careful thought and much enthusiasm from the staff, the decision was made to try our hand at a Halloween costume party,â&#x20AC;? said John Rollins, public relations coordinator for the Art Museum of Southeast Texas. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something completely different than all of our other fundraisers. We think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be fun, and it will hopefully attract guests from all demographics.â&#x20AC;? The chair of the event is Xenia Fedorchenko, an art professor at Lamar University. Fedorchenko and some of her students will be on hand to do an art activity during the event. With so many artists at work behind the scenes, the decorations are sure to be a step above the usual paper pumpkin cutouts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have a ton of creepy artwork in our Perma-

nent Collection here at AMSET, so that will be the decoration for the evening, along with some other fun stuff that we will add,â&#x20AC;? Rollins said. The main event at the bash is the costume contest, and prizes will be awarded in a variety of categories. Live entertainment will be provided by â&#x20AC;&#x153;Piano Punch,â&#x20AC;? a dueling piano act from The Woodlands. Their website says the group has built a strong reputation entertaining corporate clients like Shell, Exxon and Minute Maid Park. Piano Punch has been performing since 2006, and shows feature drums, lights and electronic backup music. The bar will feature a selection of fall craft beers, like St. Arnoldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pumpkinator,â&#x20AC;? that go along with the Halloween and fall theme of the party. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are excited to throw something fresh into the mix and hoping that it is received well,â&#x20AC;? Rollins said. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The proceeds from the evening will benefit AMSETâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibitions and educational programs, so it all ties back into our mission to provide education, inspiration and creative vision throughout Southeast Texas,â&#x20AC;? Rollins said. For more information, call 409.832.3432 or visit http://www.amset.org .

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EVENT LISTINGS OCT. 1 Winnie Texas Rice Festival | Oct. 1-4 | $3-$10 | Winnie-Stowell Park, 307 East Le Blanc Road, Winnie

OCT. 2 Foster Grandparent 10th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament | 1 p.m. | $50$200. | Idylwild Golf Club, 1100 East Pine Shadows Drive, Sour Lake 2015 Women of Faith "LOVED" Farewell Tour |Oct. 2, 7 p.m. Oct. 3, 9 a.m. | $25 | Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4330 Crow Road, Beaumont Red, White and Blue Golf Classic | All Day | Brentwood Country Club, 4201 South Major Drive, Beaumont

OCT. 3 Julie Richardson Procter 5K Ribbon Run/Walk Color Rush | 7 a.m. | Beaumont Civic Center Complex, 701 Main Street, Beaumont Wild Horse Mustang Club Fall Open Show | 8 a.m. | Free | Silsbee Ford, 1211 US 96, Silsbee Jefferson County Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale | 8 a.m. | Free | Jack Brooks Regional Airport, 4875 Parker Drive, Beaumont A Celebration of Song and Spirit | 7:30 p.m. | $20 | Calder Baptist Church, 1005 North 11th St., Beaumont

OCT. 4 Lip Sync Battle | 6 p.m. | Free | Wesley United Methodist Church, 3810 North Major Drive, Beaumont

OCT. 6 Budgeting for Nonprofits | 11:30 a.m. | $10-$20 | Foundation for Southeast Texas, 700 North Street, Beaumont

Cowboy Harley Bike Night | 5:30 p.m. | Madison's, 4020 Dowlen Rd., Beaumont Annual 4-H Open House | 6 p.m. | Free | Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, 1225 Pearl St., Beaumont

OCT. 7 Women's Health Seminar: Taking Care of You | noon | Free | St. Elizabeth Outpatient Pavilion Conference Room 3, 755 North 11th Street, Beaumont

OCT. 8 Dauphin Women's Center - Open House & Ribbon Cutting | noon | Free | Dauphin Women's Center, 740 Hospital Dr. Suite 100, Beaumont Arc of Greater Beaumont Dedication Ceremony | 12:30 p.m. | Free | Arc of Greater Beaumont, 4330 West Ridge Lane, Beaumont Harmony Exporters A Cappella Chorus Concert | 7 p.m. | Free | Hebert Library, 2025 Merriman St, Port Neches

OCT. 9 Harbor Foundation's 6th Dinner for Life Gala | 7 p.m. | Event Centre, 700 Crockett Street, Beaumont Montage: 2nd Annual Arts Festival | Oct. 9, 7 p.m. & Oct. 10, noon, $10-$25 | Betty Greenberg Center for Performing Arts, 4155 Laurel St., Beaumont

OCT. 10 Shootin for a Miracle Clay Shoot | 8 a.m. | 1 in 100 Gun Club, 1228 FM 421, Lumberton CavOILcade Parade | 9 a.m. | See Website | Downtown Port Arthur, Procter Street, Port Arthur The Giving Field Workday: Help Feed the Hungry | 9 a.m. | Free | The Giving Field, 2895 Liberty St., Beaumont

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"We are Miracles" Pumpkin Patch Pageant | 9:30 a.m. | Free | Westbrook Performing Arts Center, Collier Rd., Beaumont Dog-tober Fest | 10 a.m. | Free | Julie Rogers Theater, 765 Pearl Street, Beaumont The 6th Annual Jane Long Festival | 10 a.m. | Free | Fort Travis Seashore Park, Jane Long Highway (Hwy 87), Port Bolivar Lamar vs. Abilene Christian | 7 p.m. | $10-$35 | Lamar University-Provost Stadium, 4400 MLK Blvd., Beaumont Back to the Future | 7 p.m. | Free | Ice House Museum and Cultural Center, 818 Earnest Ave, Silsbee Fall Festival | All Day | Free | Redeemer Lutheran Church, 4330 Crow Road, Beaumont

OCT. 11 Rob Landes, Solo Pianist | 7 p.m. | $10 donation | Wesley United Methodist Church, 3810 North Major Drive, Beaumont

OCT. 13 Clear Directions: Road to Retirement | 6:30 p.m. | Education First Training Building, 5680 Old Dowlen Rd., Beaumont

OCT. 14 Scarecrow Festival | Oct. 14-Nov. 7 | 9 a.m. | Free | Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 2111 W. Park Ave., Orange

OCT. 15 Beaumont Chamber Mix & Mingle | 4:30 p.m. | Free | Parkdale Mall, 6155 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont Fall Community Picnic | 5 p.m. | Free | McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 Calder Ave., Beaumont Rabbi Samuel Rosinger Humanitarian Award Dinner | 6:30 p.m. | $125 | Event Centre, 700 Crockett Street, Beaumont

OCT. 16 Swingin' for a Miracle Golf Tournament | 8 a.m. | Brentwood Country Club, 4201 South Major Drive, Beaumont Girls Haven STARS Gala | 7 p.m. | $75-$150. | Event Centre, 700 Crockett Street, Beaumont Cool Autumn Nites Car Show | Oct. 16,17 & 18| $25-$30 | Cindy's Bridal, 949 N. Main St., Vidor

OCT. 17 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk | 7:30 a.m. | Free | Dauphin Athletics Complex, 4400 Martin Luther King, Beaumont 1st Annual Beaumont Oktoberfest! | 3 p.m. | Free | Rogers Park, 1455 Dowlen Road, Beaumont Pumpkin Walk and Haunted Halloween Tour | 6 p.m. | $5 | John Jay French Museum, 3025 French Road, Beaumont Port Arthur NAACP Scholarship Banquet | 6:30 p.m. | $40 | Holiday Inn Park Central, 2929 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur

OCT. 18 Symphony of Southeast Texas | 5:30 p.m. | $15-$30 | Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 2111 W. Park Ave., Orange

OCT. 20 Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting | 6 p.m. | $50-$450 | Beaumont Civic Center Complex, 701 Main Street, Beaumont Growing and Expanding Your Business | 6:30 p.m. | Education First Training Building, 5680 Old Dowlen Rd., Beaumont

OCT. 22 Southeast Texas Senior Celebration and Consumer Expo | 8:30 a.m. | Free | Beaumont Civic Center Complex, 701 Main Street, Beaumont

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Village Creek Festival | Oct. 22, 23, 2015 | 5 p.m. | $5 | Lumberton City Park, FM 421, Lumberton Haunted Halloween Tour | 6 p.m. | $10 | Chambers House Museum, 2240 Calder Ave., Beaumont Turn Texas Blue IV | 6 p.m. | $40 | Compro Event Center, 4155 West Cardinal Drive, Beaumont

OCT. 23 Kountze Big Thicket Trade Days | Oct. 23, 24 & 25, 8 a.m. | Kountze Trade Days Grounds, Hwy 69 North, Kountze Nederland Chamber Of Commerce 20th Annual Golf Tournament | 8:30 a.m. | $150-$1,000 | Bayou Din Golf Course, 8537 Labelle Rd, Beaumont The Monster Mash AMSET Bash | 7 p.m. | Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main St., Beaumont

OCT. 24 Fire Truck Pull | 8:30 a.m. | $25-$300. | Jack Brooks Regional Airport, 4875 Parker Drive, Beaumont The Beaumont Buddy Walk | 9:30 a.m. | $10 | The Beaumont Event Centre, 700 Crockett St., Beaumont Halloween Carnival | 11 a.m. | $1-$30 | St. Anne Catholic School, 375 North 11th Street, Beaumont Lamar vs. Central Arkansas | 6 p.m. | $10-$35 | Lamar University-Provost Stadium, 4400 MLK Blvd., Beaumont

OCT. 26 Mondays at the Museum: Yoga | 6:45 p.m. | $10 | McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 Calder Ave., Beaumont

OCT. 27 4th Annual Cosmic Costume Bowling Tournament | 6 p.m. | $150-$500 | Max Bowl Event Center, 3500 Regional Drive, Port Arthur

OCT. 29 Gift of Life 20-Year Legacy of Love Celebration with Liza Minnelli | 7:30 p.m. | Julie Rogers Theatre

OCT. 30 Shop Til U Drop Extravaganza | Oct. 30, 31 | 9 a.m. | $5 | Ford Park, 5155 IH 10 South, Beaumont Rocktoberfest | 5:30 p.m. | $10 | Jefferson Theater, 345 Fannin,, Beaumont

OCT. 31 Dinosaur Day | 9 a.m. | Free | Texas Energy Museum, 600 Main, Beaumont Eat a Bug | 10 a.m. | Art Museum of Southeast Texas, 500 Main St, Beaumont Trunk-or-Treat & Haunted Jail | 3 p.m. | Beaumont Civic Center Complex, 701 Main Street, Beaumont Art Studio Halloween Concert | 8 p.m. | $5 | The Art Studio, Inc., 720 Franklin St., Beaumont The American Cancer Society Bark For Life | All Day | Beaumont Botanical Gardens, 6088 Babe Zaharias Drive, Beaumont

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SNEAK PEEK november NOV. 1 Scarecrow Festival | Nov. 1- 7 | 9 a.m. | Free | Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 2111 W. Park Ave.., Orange Yount-Lee Equestrian Day | 1 p.m. | Free| Lamar University's Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum grounds, University Drive, Beaumont

NOV. 2 Organ Recital | 11 a.m. | Free | First United Methodist Church of Orange, 502 N. Sixth St., Orange

NOV. 4 Vince Gill & The Time Jumpers | 7:30 p.m. | $45-$70 | Lutcher Theater, 707 Main Ave., Orange

NOV. 5 First Thursdays on Calder | 5 p.m. | Mildred Building, Calder Ave.., Beaumont

NOV. 6 Pink Floyd: The Wall | 7:30 p.m. | $5 | Jefferson Theater, 345 Fannin St., Beaumont Will Downing & Friends | 8 p.m. | $35-$55 | Julie Rogers Theater, 765 Pearl St., Beaumont

NOV. 7 Autumn Fest |9 a.m. | Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 2111 W. Park Ave.., Orange Lamar University and Nicholls | 6 p.m. | $10-$35 | Lamar University-Provost Stadium, 4400 MLK Blvd.., Beaumont

NOV. 12 Better Business Bureau Lunch & Learn | 11:30 a.m. | MCM Elegant Hotel and Conference Center, 2355 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont Catholic Charities Harvest of Hope | 6:30 p.m. | MCM Elegant Hotel and Conference Center, 2355 Interstate 10 South, Beaumont

NOV. 14 ADDl American Heart Association Heart of Rock N Roll 5K Walk | 8:00 a.m. | Montagne Center, Beaumont American Cancer Society's Cattle Baron's Ball | 6 p.m. | Ford Park, 5155 IH 10 South, Beaumont Symphony of Southeast Texas | 6:30 p.m. | Julie Rogers Theatre for the Performing Arts, 765 Pearl St.., Beaumont

NOV. 17 40 Under 40 Reveal Party | 6 p.m. | Beaumont 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

NOV. 19 25th Annual Pour Les Enfants | 6 p.m. | $100-$7,500. Individual tickets are $100 each. Tables are $800. We offer sponsor levels from $500 to $7500+ | Garth House, 1895 McFaddin Ave., Beaumont

NOV. 21 Lamar University vs McNeese | 6 p.m. | $10-$35 | Lamar University-Provost Stadium, 4400 MLK Blvd., Beaumont

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MOJO Challenge | midnight | Nutty Jerry's Rodeo Arena, 18291 Englin Rd., Winnie

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

NOV. 26 HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 2015 Turkey Trot 5K/10K/Kids 1K Run/Walk | 8 a.m. | $12-$35 | Event Centre, 700 Crockett St., Beaumont

NOV. 27 Kountze Big Thicket Trade Days | 8 a.m. | Kountze Trade Days Grounds, Hwy 69 North, Kountze

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CARTOON CORNER

ON THIS DATE Oct. 9, 1958: Pius XII the "Pope of Peace" died in the papal summer castle after two strokes developed into a grave condition of the heart and lungs. Oct. 3, 1975: The AFL-CIO urged Congress to enact legislation raising the federal minimum wage to $3 an hour to help stimulate the economy and ease the burden of inflation for millions of America's lowest paid workers. Oct. 6, 1989:The 20th Annual Winnie Rice Festival began. Oct. 24, 1992: A 43-year-old Bridge City man was killed when his angry pet deer gouged him to death with his antlers. Oct. 15, 2000: The Chevron Corporation agreed to acquire Texaco, Inc., for about $36 billion, creating the world's fourth largest oil concern.

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Genealogy Days The Tyrrell Historical Library is hosting Genealogy Days the first Saturday in October. A representative from the Daughters of the American Revolution will be on hand to help patrons with their research on Oct. 2. Call the library for more information at 409.833.2759.

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PAWS AWS FOR THIS FURRY FEST

2 2014 Dog (and human) Howling Competition aat Beaumont Main Street's DOG-tober Fest. This year's event is downtown between the Julie Rogers Theater and the library on Oct. 10. The parade and contests are from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and Yappy Hour! is from 2-5 p.m. Find more detailed information at dogtoberfestbeaumont.com.

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