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Accepting students from PK3 - 8th Grade 409-892-1755 Have your kids gone through Spring Fever? If not, they will! For children across Southeast Texas, May holds the promise of a summer vacation that is just barely out of reach. We have a “May Mega Calendar” to help you keep them engaged. There is a nice mix of fun and educational, and we threw in a few “just for mom” events so you can get a break and recharge your batteries. May is the gateway to summer, but there are still four weeks for your family to enjoy before it gets here.

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SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

Summer camps are a wonderful opportunity to give our children additional skills, an opportunity to make new friends, and to make the most of their time out of school.

Southeast Texas is blessed with some wonderful camps run by local schools, organizations, and Lamar University.

Here are some of the special opportunities your child can enjoy this summer.

Sylvan Robotics Camp. Four-day camps (Monday – Thursday. 9:30-12:30) Five camps to choose from: June 5-8, June 12-15, July 17-20, July 24-27, July 31-August 3

Questions? Call (409.833.5913) or (409.550.3478) There are sessions throughout the summer including: Breakfast 101 June 13 - 15, Tropical Getaway, June 20 – 22, Bake Like a Pro June 27 – 29, Mexican Fiesta July `11-13, Weeknight Dinners July 18-20, and Italia July 25-27.

Sylvan Robotics Class. Four-week class.

Mondays 5:30 to 6:30.

Choose from: June 6-27, July 11 – August 1 , or August 8 - 29 Sylvan Math EDGE. One-hour class on Tuesdays and Thursday. 4:30 – 5:30.

Begins June 6th and ends August 15th.

Opportunity for up to 20 hours of math instruction.

Sylvan Summer Reading and Math. A needs assessment is performed and a custom program and schedule are designed for your child.

Sylvan Learning. 2986 Dowlen Road. Next to Hobby Lobby. (409) 899-9798. Sessions can fill quickly. Call early to reserve your space.

Tiger Rock Bridge City, Mid County Tae Kwon Do, Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Winnie Have you discovered the benefits of martial arts for your child? Tiger Rock locations across Southeast Texas offer conditioning, discipline, agility, and self-confidence. Each of the above location is offering summer specials that can help your child experience true growth over the summer – and make new friends.

TRMAMidCounty.com - TRMABridgeCity. com - Facebook – Tiger Rock Martial Arts of Winnie

Lamar University Soccer Camp.

L’il Cardinals Camp. Half Days.Boys and Girls ages 5&6.

Full Day Camp for Boys and Girls ages 7 to 13. Lunch included June 5-9, June 12-16, July 10-14 LamarSoccerCamp.com - (409) 651-3156.

Two Magnolias Café – Kids Cooking Camp.

Tuesday – Thursday. 9am – Noon.

Register online at 2Magnolias.org

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Christus Health & Wellness Center – Kids Camps June 5. Superhero Quests. Build character, enjoy fitness, create their own comic book.

June 19. Common Sense. Hear, See, Touch, Smell, & Taste.

June 26. Patriotic Party. Daily challenges and an end of week outdoor picnic.

July 10. Pixar Adventure. Explore Pixar heroes and learn about family, friends, and more.

July 17. Out of this World. Explore what lies beyond the boundaries of space and imagination.

July 24. Ocean View. Explore the world of water, ocean animals, and life under the sea.

July 31. Carnival Craze. Play games and get silly leading up to the HWC Carnival.

August 7. Once Upon a Time. Calling all bookworms. Write and illustrate your own book.

August 14. Game Day. Touch base with all things sports. Wear your favorite sports gear daily.

Somerset Stables Equestrian Camps June 5-9: Adult and Advanced Rider Half Day Camp June 12-15: Full Day Camp for ages 7+ June 19-23: Pine Hill Prep June 26-30: Single Day Camps July 3-7: ½ Day Only Camps for ages 4+ July 10-14: ½ Day Only Camps for ages 4+ Barn Phone: (409) 283-5034 Cell: (409) 429-8308 EM: KayHicks@SomersetStables.com Address: 6803 FM 1746 in Woodville Whether your child is a beginner or advanced rider, they will continue to grow at Somerset Stables riding camps this summer.

Crestwood Baptist Church Preteen Camp.

July 29-August 2 Piney Woods Baptist Camp PineyWoodsBaptistCamp.com Crestwood: (409) 246-2750 Additional information on SETXChurchGuide.com.

Beaumont Children’s Museum 8:30am – 4pm. $85 - $175 701 Main Street Downtown Beaumont – inside The Civic Center. (409) 347-7919 BeaumontChildrensMuseum.org Where does fun meet science? At the Beaumont Children’s Museum. They have developed a wonderful summer camp series your child will love – all while they are learning. This year’s summer camp themes include: Camp Create, Space Rangers, Science Superstars, Build Your Story, Imagineering, Critter Camp, Robotics, and Engineering Art. Do. Dream. Discover. Beaumont Children’s Museum.

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May Events April 28 Re-Charge Student Rally 7p – 9p. Silsbee High School 1575 Highway 96 in Silsbee Even in Southeast Texas, youth occasionally need to recharge their faith and dedication. Fortunately, we have a number of first class youth rallies every year across the Golden Triangle. If you’re looking for a great youth opportunity in Silsbee, come out and re-charge!

April 30 Sunday in the Park – First Baptist Church Lumberton 10a – 2p. Lumberton City Park 1300 FM 421 Enjoy a special outdoor service and meal.

The featured speaker will be Jimmy Neal.

Have you been looking for a meaningful family fellowship experience? The congregation of Frist Baptist Church in Lumberton would love for you to join them.

April 28 Classic Movie Night – Pretty in Pink Doors 6p. Movie 7:30p. Jefferson Theater.

Downtown Beaumont. 345 Fannin.

Pretty in Pink ranks pretty high in the pantheon of 80s coming of age movies.

For me, it is below The Breakfast Club and Ferris Beuller’s Day Off, but above Dirty Dancing and Can’t Buy Me Love. However you rank them, Pretty in Pink is certainly a classic. While Andrew McCarthy received yet another chance at leading man (or teen), it was James Spader who showed a gifted ability to own a role. Find your Z Cavaricci pants or leg warmers and head downtown to relive your teenage angst on the big screen.

May 3 Faith and Family Night – Port Neches Riverfest 620 Grigsby in Port Neches.

(409) 722-9154. PNRiverfest.com Have you been looking for a Southeast Texas Christian concert? Bring the whole family to Riverfest. Micah Tyler and Josh Wilson will perform. Damon West will speak.

April 29 Shangri Saturday Adventure Series – Nature’s Ninjas 10a – 11a. $2 - $10. (409) 670-9113 StarkCulturalVenues.org Animals in the woods can be hard to see, but they do leave clues as to their identity.

Bring your family to Shangri La to study the evidence animals leave behind.

April 29 Port Neches Riverfest – 5K & Barbecue Cookoff 8a 5k. 9a 1k. 10a BBQ Cookoff Tone with a family friendly 1k / 5k and then put the weight back on with the barbecue cookoff. Hey, you don’t want to get too skinny.

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May 3 – 7 Thunder on the Neches – Tunnel Boat Races $5 - $40. Port Neches River Front Park 600 Grigsby in Port Neches.

(409) 722-9154. PNRiverfest.com What’s better than a high-speed race on the Neches River? How about five days of them as part of the Port Neches River Fest.

May 4 Silsbee Downtown Mixer – Food, Fun, Shopping!

FREE Southeast Texas Family event 5p – 7p The Silsbee Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with local retail merchants and restaurants to create a fun spring event for your family. Head downtown on Thursday, May 4th. Boutiques, antique stores, and specialty shops will be open late.

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May 6 Zydeco & Cajun Music + Fireworks – Port Neches Riverfest 600 Grigsby in Port Neches (409) 722-9154. PNRiverfest.com Cajun culture is a part of the makeup of Southeast Texas. It shows up in our food, music, and language. Celebrate it all at the Port Neches Riverfest Saturday with Bayou Sound, Brian Jack & the Zydeco Gamblers, Shinyribs, and fireworks at 9pm. 10a – 3p classic car show. 11a Veteran’s Parade.

11a Exotic Animal Show.

May 6 Hurricane Pro Wrestling Beaumont Civic Center. 701 Main Street.

(409) 626-2914. HurricanePro.info Some kids (and adults) just love wrestling.

This active troupe performs all around Southeast Texas and the Houston area.

May 6 The Magic of Meadows – Shangri La Botanical Gardens 10a – 11a. $2 - $10 2111 West Park Avenue in Orange TX (409) 670-9113 To small animals, birds, and insects, meadows are basically forests. Come explore the creatures that dwell in these expansive grasslands.

May 6 St. Michael’s Mediterranean Festival 11a – 8p. $10 St. Michael Orthodox Church. 690 North 15th Street in Beaumont.

(409) 767-2685. StMichaelMedFest. com Authentic Mediterranean food and family fun. Enjoy a mix of fun and education: Greek music, magic, dancers, and more.

May 12 – 14 Texas Crab Festival Gregory Park. 2292 Highway 87 in Crystal Beach TexasCrabFestival.org Gulf-Coast style, music, art, and crabs are at the heart of the Texas Crab Festival.

Rent a beach cabin and enjoy a full weekend of family entertainment. Don’t miss the crab gumbo cookoff, carnival rides, crab races, and arts and crafts. Join in the fun Crab Legs Contest, the 5K/1K Fun Run, or the Two-Step Dance Contest. Browse booths from local merchants and check out the Arts and Crafts area for fine art, clothing and crafts with a coastal twist. Find out why this popular festival has been featured on The Food Network, Cooking Channel, and USA Today.

May 12 Classic Movie Night – Frida Doors 6p. Movie 7:30p. Jefferson Theater.

Downtown Beaumont. 345 Fannin.

Frida’s life was a little racy for children and adolescents. She does have a powerful story and a solid position in the international art world. Her life was big and bold and in many ways groundbreaking. Southeast Texas Family Magazine Recommendation: Put the kids with your husband and make this one a girl’s night out. Great movie – just not for kids.

May 13 Boys Haven Crawfish Festival: Live music, Classic Car Show, and Children’s Entertainment $10a - $6p. Free admission – crawfish $10 per box. Parkdale Mall. 6155 Eastex Freeway. (409) 866-2400 The Boys Haven Crawfish Festival is one of Southeast Texas’ signature events.

Multiple generations of families come out for a wide range of activities that include something for everyone: vintage cars, music May 7 of all genres, bounce houses and games for Big Sandy Trail Hike - Big Thicket 1:30p. FREE Southeast Texas Family event kids (the fishing pond is a favorite), and lots of delicious crawfish.

Big Sandy Trail There is a lot to see at The Big Thicket hiking May 13 or by canoe / kayak. This event will give your family a great introduction to the ecosystems along the Big Sandy Trail and to the animals and plants that call The Big Thicket home.

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May Events continued

May 20 The Cult – Live at the Jefferson Theater 8p. 345 Fannin in Beaumont TicketMaster.com The Cult walked a fine line for many in the 80s. They showed glimpses of what rock could be if it evolved or what New Wave could become if it discovered a sharper edge. Hits like “She Sells Sanctuary”, “Fire Woman”, and “Rain” still sound current three decades later. The Cult has continued to record new albums, and this tour is a rare opportunity to enjoy their power and ability to hit an emotional nerve.

Shore Fishing Clinic at Sea Rim State Park 8a – Noon. 1933 South Gulfway Drive in Sabine Pass. (409) 971-2559 Come out to the beach and learn about shoreline fishing. Their rangers will supply the gear or you can bring your own. Commonly caught species while fishing from the bank May 26 / beach include flounder, speckled trout, and Story Time at the Clifton 9:30a - 12:30p. Clifton Steamboat redfish (red drum).

Museum - 8727 Hwy 124 in Beaumont CliftonSteamboatMuseum.com May 13 Is your child looking for a fun approach Beaumont Maypole Festival to story time? Bring them to the Clifton Beaumont Botanical Garden - 6088 Babe Steamboat Museum. Not only will they have Zaharias Drive a great time with this week’s book, they Enjoy the 23 acres of the Beaumont Botanical Garden during this family friendly will have access to the museum’s impressive range of exhibits including: Audubon, festival. The event is loosely based on the European May Day festivals that celebrate Texas History, Southeast Texas artifacts, the coming of Spring – and the pending har- a sculpture garden, and a great Boy Scout history collection (yes, the Girl Scout vest. Enjoy carnival games, face painting, and activities and crafts for children. Visit Exhibit is being curated as well). the Beaumont Maypole Festival Facebook May 26 Page for more information.

Classic Movie Night – Legally Blonde Doors 6p. Movie 7:30p. Jefferson Theater.

May 13 Downtown Beaumont. 345 Fannin.

The Bees are Back in Town – Shangri La Sit back, turn off your brain, and relax on a Botanical Gardens Friday night? Come out for Legally Blonde, 10a – 11a. $2 - $10. 2111 West Park the film that moved Reese Witherspoon Avenue in Orange TX. (409) 670-9113 onto the Hollywood A-List.

StarkCulturalVenues.com This event brings fun and education toMay 27 gether for adults and kids alike. Check out a working bee colony, learn about their role Crabbing 101 at Sea Rim State Park 8a - noon. Sea Rim / Sabine Pass 19335 S in the environment, and taste some fresh Gulfway Drive in Sabine Pass, TX local honey.

(409) 971-2559 Crabbing is a wonderful Southeast Texas May 20 family tradition. It is affordable (most Free Family Arts Day – Art Museum of of the time it is practically free), it is Southeast Texas something that all ages can participate 10a – 2p. Free Southeast Texas Famin, and there is easy access over much of ily Event. 500 Main Street in Downtown the Golden Triangle. If you did not grow up Beaumont. AmSet.org Expose your children to the fine arts. There crabbing, this introduction will give you the information and real life experience you will be hands on crafts for them to explore need. their own artistic side.

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May 31 Paddle the Big Thicket 10a. FREE Southeast Texas Family event (409) 951-6700 Have you been wanting to explore the ecosystems of The Big Thicket? A canoe or kayak trip gives you the perfect vantage point to get face to face with the plants and animals who inhabit these diverse eco-systems. This ranger led event is on a Wednesday, so it is ideal for homeschool groups - or for moms looking for a little quality time while the kids are at school! Call the week before the event to verify location and details.

Sundays Swingout Sunday at the American Legion in Beaumont 8p – Midnight. $7. 3430 West Cardinal Drive in Beaumont. (409) 338-9099 Looking for a nostalgia filled Sunday date night? Enjoy line dancing, R&B Swingout, and Zydeco at the American Legion Hall 817. The event will bring back memories of the days when whole families gathered on the weekend at Cajun dance halls across the Golden Triangle and parents danced while children dozed at the family table.

Mondays and Wednesdays Media Lab – Baytown Public Library 4pm. FREE SETX Family event. 1 Mary June 4 Elizabeth Wilbanks Avenue in Baytown.

Beech Creek Unit – Big Thicket Hike Baytown.org 10:30 AM Does your child have wonderful ideas for FREE Southeast Texas Family Event products or buildings or inventions? Help 6102 FM 420 near Kountze them bring them to life. The Baytown Public (409) 951-6700 Library hosts weekly orientation sessions There is a lot to see in The Big Thicket including plants, animals, and birds you will on how to use their 3D scanner and 3D not see anywhere else. A ranger will escort printer. You and your child can also learn you on a hike through the Beech Creek Unit. how to submit their designs to the library – Bring a camera, sunscreen, and comfortable where they will be printed for FREE! shoes.

Each Tuesday Mommy and Me Yoga – Miller Library June 5-9 9:15a. 1605 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX Lamar Soccer Full Day Camp 9a – 3:30p. $275. Lamar Soccer Complex. 77706. (409) 866-9487 4400 MLK Jr. Parkway. (409) 651-3156 BeaumontTexas.gov/Departments/Library As your child grows, you will treasure activiLamarSoccerCamp.com ties you can share with your child – parThis camp is designed for boys and girls ages 7 to 13. The day camp focuses on the ticularly if you can still do them together development of fundamental skills through after they are grown and gone. Cooking, fun exercises and competitions. Your child tennis, golf, fishing. Yoga is a great example. will receive instruction form Lamar coaches It builds flexibility, strength, and more.

Mommy and Me Yoga is the perfect introand players that will help them maximize duction to yoga for you and your child. their potential. Lunch is provided. There will be additional sessions June 12-16 and Each Tuesday July 10-14.

Sahaja Yoga – Elmo Willard Library 6:30pm. 3590 East Lucas Drive in June 5-9 Beaumont. Ankur (409 201 9918), BayLamar Soccer L’il Cardinals Camp 1 9a-11:30a. $135. Lamar Soccer Complex. lee (409 828 1714) 4400 MLK Jr. Parkway. (409) 651-3156 Sometimes yoga can be a little more…. meditative without your child. Leave them LamarSoccerCamp.com This soccer camp is designed for ages 5 and with your spouse, and head to this FREE yoga class held each Tuesday. Relax, 6. stretch, and tone. Sometimes moms have to destress, and Sahaja Yoga will help!

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Each Wednesday Music on the Patio – Miller Library Sessions are designed for toddlers – 5 years’ old. 1p. 1605 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX 77706. (409) 866-9487 BeaumontTexas.gov/Departments/Library Music stimulates the mind, it can soothe or inspire. Bring your child out weekly to enjoy the popular “Music on the Patio” series.

May Events continued Each Tuesday Hebrew: Intermediate. Miller Library Beaumont TX 6pm. 1605 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX 77706. (409) 866-9487 BeaumontTexas.gov/Departments/Library Are you and your child studying Hebrew? It can be a challenging language to grasp on your own. If you are ready for intermediate lessons, come out to the Miller Library.

The Bible has been translated a number of times, so when you are ready to go back to Hebrew versions this class will help you greatly. It will also give you a head start if you would like to make a pilgrimage to Israel.

Each Wednesday Gator Tales – Eddie V. Grey Wetlands Center 10a – 11a. FREE SETX Family event 1724 Market Street in Baytown (281) 420-7128. Baytown.org Each week, the Wetlands Center offers a free program for pre-school children and their parents. There will be stories, crafts, and games focused on increasing your child’s understanding of nature. Each week has a different focus. Call for each week’s subject matter.

Each Wednesday Sign Language for Kids – Miller Library 1p. 1605 Dowlen Rd, Beaumont, TX 77706. (409) 866-9487 BeaumontTexas.gov/Departments/Library We regularly run into Southeast Texas moms who take sign language with their child, despite not having any close relationships with people who are hearing impaired.

Have you been thinking about sign language lessons? Head to Miller Library and check them out.

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Each Wednesday Afternoon Story Time – Theodore Johns Library 4:30p. 4255 Fannett Road in Beaumont (409) 842-5223 BeaumontTexas.gov/Departments/Library Reading to your child is a key part of their development. It introduces them to the worlds that await them within the pages of books. It also shows the importance you set on both reading and spending one on one time with them. As important as it is to read to your child, they also enjoy the magic of the experience of having someone read to them in a group setting. Bring them out to the Theodore Johns Library for Afternoon Story Time.

Each Thursday Quilting Circle – First Baptist Silsbee 350 Hwy 96 South in Silsbee.

409-385-2819. info@fbcsilsbee.org Are you looking to share your love of quilting? Maybe you are just looking to fellowship with Hardin County women? The weekly quilting circle at First Baptist Silsbee is a great opportunity to do both! Are you looking for more fellowship opportunities?

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2nd and 4th Saturdays Monthly Nacogdoches Library Family Day Out 2:30p – 4:30p. FREE SETX Family Event Nacogdoches Public Library 1112 North Street The Nacogdoches Library has a strong focus on creating events for children and families. Bring your family out for a movie, Xbox games, coloring, board games, and family fun. Call (409) 559-2970 to check movie listing.

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Boys’ Haven Crawfish Festival

Live Music – Car Show – Children’s Entertainment – Crawfish Boil May 13th – Parkdale Mall Bring the whole family over to Parkdale Mall for a day of food and fun benefitting Boys Haven in Beaumont. Admission is free. Each year the Southeast Texas community looks forward to this fun family friendly event.

Here is our Southeast Texas Family primer for first timers: Park in the Barnes and Noble / Gulfside Dental parking lot. It’s close to the action, and it gives you easy access to our first attraction.

Start with the classic car show. Every year there are some beauties that you just won’t find anywhere else. There are some of the cars you’d expect – Mid 50’s Chevrolets, Corvettes from every era, and lots of Mustangs. There are also some surprises – a couple of lowriders, a rare classic, or a rumbling rat rod. Have you been looking for a classic of your own? Bring cash – car shows are an ideal time to buy.

The kids will probably be ready for crawfish, so head over there next. At $10 a box, the value is as good as the flavor. You’ll find grandparents, children, and parents side by side enjoying Beaumont’s biggest crawfish boil. If you don’t like crawfish, browse the other vendors for barbecue, burgers, hotdogs, and more. There really is something tasty for everyone.

After the kids get their fill of crawfish, take them over to the huge children’s activity area. There are several inflatables appropriate for all ages. One of the most popular features is the Kid Fish area. Kids that do not regularly get to fish enjoy the opportunity to catch some big catfish. For kids that get to fish all the time, there is still a thrill in being able to watch the catfish react in the pool clear water.

Do you have young children? The petting zoo has chickens, goats, and other soft and cuddly creatures.

Throughout the day there is a great range of live music. Enjoy Zydeco, Cajun, country hits, and classic rock.

32nd Annual Boys Haven Crawfish Festival - 10a – 6p Parkdale Mall parking lot in Beaumont (409) 790-1267 for Denise Berry if you are interested in sponsorship or being a vendor.

We’ll see you Saturday March 13th for the biggest crawfish boil in Beaumont!

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SETX Mom’s Health: Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate

In Southeast Texas, things are heating up. That is going to mean we have to be increasingly vigilant watching our family’s hydration.

The brain is 75% water. Even minimal dehydration can reduce alertness, concentration, and short term memory.

This is even more of an issue in our young children and adolescents.

Are you or your child prone to headaches? Two of the biggest culprits are lack of sleep and being dehydrated.

Many Southeast Texas families are more active in the summer. When you hydrate is also important. Drink a glass of morning when you wake up each morning and drink water on the way to, during, and after strenuous workouts. Most Golden Triangle gyms and youth sports teams make sure there is water available.

Are you or your child at risk for obesity or diabetes? Hydration helps.

It does not hurt to swing by Rao’s or Sertino’s for a Frappuccino when you need a pick me up or to relax with a glass of wine after a long day’s work, but the bulk of our fluid intake should come from water.

Do you have trouble drinking water, getting your children to drink water, or keeping water around when you are away from home?

See if any of the following tips would be helpful for you: • Do you need a little flavor? Many Southeast Texas doctors remind us that tea and other drinks do not have the same hydration benefits as water. However, you can squeeze a little lime, orange, or grapefruit into your next glass for great taste and increased health benefits. You can also make your own infused waters at home. Get ideas on Pinterest or YouTube.

• Did you forget to bring water from home? Most fast food restaurants will give you a to go glass of water, sometimes for free and usually for less than an ice tea or soft drink. A Route 44 ice water from Sonic will get you pretty far down the road! You can also swing by Market Basket or Brookshire Brothers and throw a case of water in your trunk or in the back of the minivan.

• Do your kids not like to drink water? Kids are pretty smart. Talk to them about why you want them to drink water – feeling more awake and alert, preventing headaches, and saving money towards things they will ultimately enjoy more than a $2 soda – like a visit to Jumping World or Schlitterbahn. Doctors now recommend drinking sugared soft drinks no more than one time each week (and that’s a 12 ounce, not a 32 or 44 ounce).

How much water should we drink? Doctors typically recommend (8) eight-ounce glasses daily. Your SETX physician, dietician, or fitness trainer can tell you more.

Find more detailed information about the importance of hydration for your family on H4HInitiative.com.

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2017 Two Magnolias Cooking with Kids Camp Cooking is one of the most important skills our children can learn – whether they are boys or girls.

Being able to cook has advantages that will last your child a lifetime: • For most families, cooking at home can be 80% less expensive than eating in a restaurant.

• The more our children understand about how food works, the better they are equipped to plan meals that will help them (and one day their own children) avoid some of the health DIÁLFWLRQV WKDW SODJXH 6RXWKHDVW 7H[DV IDPLOLHV LQFOXGLQJ diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

• Cooking is a fun activity that can bind families together. There are whole generations of families in the Golden Triangle that bonded over making gumbo together, processing sausage made from wild hogs, making meals from produce fresh from the family garden, or catching and cooking fresh Gulf Coast blue crabs.

Two Magnolias offers a Beaumont summer camp experience that your child will enjoy and that will provide skills they can use for decades to come.

Two Magnolias and Chef KJ Bradford would love for your children to come out and learn new recipes and develop a joy for cooking. $60.00 per day or $150.00 for the whole week Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00am-12:00pm Questions: Call (409.833.5913) or (409.550.3478)

Visit 2Magnolias.org for registration form.

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WEDNESDAY JUNE 14, 2017 Stay tuned to SETXSeniors.com for information.

Vendors, Break Out Sessions and Prizes!

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Lumberton ISD Dome 10am-2pm Vendor Spaces Available Daryl Fant, Publisher (512) 567-8068 Publisher@SETXSeniors.com To Advertise Call (512) 567-8068

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LAMAR UNIVERSITY CARDINALS SOCCER CAMPS

June 5-9, June 12-16, July 10-14 1/2 Day L'il Cardinals Camp (9-11:30am) Boys and Girls ages 5 & 6 ~$135 L’il Cardinals Camp is designed for boys and girls ages 5 and 6. This is a fantastic camp for players who are new to the game as they will be introduced to the building blocks of proper technique through a series of fun exercises and small-sided games. Campers will train under the instruction of the Lamar coaches and players! Camp runs from 9 am - 11:30 am.

Full Day Camp (9-3:30pm) Boys and Girls ages 7 to13 ~$275 Day Camp is open to boys and girls ages 7-13. Day Camp focuses on the development of fundamental skills through enjoyable exercises and competitions. This is an outstanding camp for local players with a desire to improve by training with Lamar coaches and players! Camp runs from 9 am to 3:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 9 am to 11:30 pm on Friday.

ALL CAMPS INCLUDE A CAMP T-SHIRT. Full day camps include afternoon break at the Lamar pool and all you can eat lunch in the Lamar dining hall.

Register online at www.LamarSoccerCamp.com

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