Southeast Texas, November 8 – SETXsocialcenter.com, a free calendar for all events in Southeast Texas, brought to you courtesy of Tim and Cody Bauer with Texas Financial in Winnie, Texas, is pleased to announce the events of its member organizations for the week of November 8, 2009.
If ever there was a week to get a babysitter, get a date or get off work early to attend some great evening events, it’s this week.
Evening Events Not to Miss
Monday through Thursday night, the Anayat House is celebrating its 15-year anniversary as the home-away-from-home for those caring for loved ones in local hospitals, with a dine out. Participating restaurants are donating a percentage of dining proceeds to this worthy cause. Restaurants, dates and times are:
Monday, 11/09 – Dinner at Crazy Jose’s, 6420 Phelan Blvd., Beaumont, 5 – 10 p.m.*
Tuesday, 11/10 – Dinner at Sanderson’s, 2095 N. Hwy 69, Nederland, 5 – 9 p.m.
Wednesday, 11/11 – Dinner at Taste of China, 955 IH 10 S, Beaumont, 4 – 10 p.m.
Thursday, 11/12 – Dinner at Sartin’s West, 1990 IH 10 W, Beaumont, 5 – 10 p.m.
Friday, 11/13 – Lunch at Rao’s Bakery, 2596 Calder Ave., Beaumont, 11 – 2 p.m.
Call 409-833-0649 for more information.
Tuesday night, November 10 at 5:30 p.m. Lamar University continues its professional public relations series with guest speaker Kathleen Jackson. Call 409-880-7980 for information.
Thursday night is the busiest of the week. First, stop off at the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at the Flagship Mailroom, 148 Dowlen Road at 5:00 p.m. Then women are invited to the Empowering Women as Leaders networking party in the Mirror Room at the Hotel Beaumont at 6:30 p.m. And, finish the evening at Lamar for the debut showing of “All in the Timing,” at 8:00 p.m. Call 409-880-2250 for information.
If you miss the showing of “All in the Timing,” Thursday night, see it Friday through Tuesday at the University Theatre. But also on Friday, November 13 is a reception for the Hong -Wen Lin Art Exhibit at the Dishman Art Gallery on the Lamar University campus at 7:00 p.m. Call 409-880-4959 for information.
After the art reception is a salsa social at City Dance Center, 3015 Dowlen Road on Friday night at 8 p.m. The cost is $3 and includes some lesson. Call 409-833-7772.
Saturday night is packed with excitement. The Antioch Christian Debutante Ball is at the Holiday Inn on Walden Road at 6:00 p.m. Catholic Charities Harvest of Hope is at 7:00 p.m. at the MCM Elegante Hotel and the Southeast Texas Mavericks tip off at 7:30 p.m. at Ford Arena. Call 409-951-5400.
All Play and a Little Business
If we’re all playing at night, we’ve got to work during the day. Many business events fill this week’s calendar.
There are two ribbon cuttings. Monday, November 9 at 9:30 a.m. there is a ribbon cutting at Keller Williams Realty, 7999 Gladys, Ste. 102. Friday, November 13 at 11:30 a.m. there is a ribbon cutting at Alyson Jon Interiors, 6430 Phelan Blvd.
In addition to these ribbon cuttings, the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce is hosting Noon News Networking Luncheon on Thursday, November 12 at 11:45 a.m. at the Holiday Inn on Walden Road. For Chamber events call 409-838-6581.
The Better Business Bureau also has an event on Thursday, November 12. They are hosting a BBB Morning Mix Tour at the Port Neches Federal Credit Union, 2239 Nall Street. Call 409-835-5951 for information.
The Convention and Visitors’ Bureau is offering Destination Training Tuesday, November 10 beginning at 8 a.m. It’s a great day-tour of Beaumont. Call 409-880-3749 for information.
Daytime Leisure
Time during your day time? Consider going to see international artist Shyamala Rao’s exhibit at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas. She has 20 paintings titled “Tropical Delights: Flora and Fauna,” at Café Arts.
On Friday, November 13, drive toward downtown (Stop at Rao’s for lunch for Anayat House) and then park for awhile at 2195 Calder at 6th Street – Burns Antik Haus. Julie Burns is reopening after being closed to empty her most recently delivered container from Europe full of treasures. Doors open at 10 a.m. and close at 3:00 p.m. Call 409-835-3080 for details.
OR on Friday head to S&M Family Outlet for Garth House Day, a special shopping day when 10% of all net proceeds will be donated to the Garth House. Shop and buy a raffle ticket or two for chances to win a $100 gift certificate to S&M. Call 409-838-9084 for information.
Young people will enjoy Giddy Up and Learn School Show with Steve Fite at the Julie Rogers Theatre at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 13. This show is Presented By: Melody House…Yee-Haw! Cotton-eyed Joe! Dosie-doe and away we go!
For grown-up entertainment consider the Art Museum of Southeast Texas’ Christmas Ornament Workshop on Saturday, November 14 at 10 a.m. Call 409-832-3432 for details.
Additional Events at Lamar
As if a professional speaker, an art reception and a new play debut aren’t enough for Lamar, here are some other events happening this week on campus. On Monday, November 9 at 6:00 p.m. there is an MBA open house for perspective students. Thursday, November 12 at noon there is a past alumni presidents’ luncheon at the Mary and John Gray Center. Call 409-880-8921 to learn more. The Educators’ Career Fair is at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 12 at the Montagne Center.
Sports and Recreation
Saturday ends the week with some sporting events both at Ford Park. The first is at Ford Fields and is the Stars Over Texas Winter Showcase and Camp Softball at 9 a.m. Saturday morning November 14. The second is Saturday night in Ford Arena. It’s the Southeast Texas Mavericks playing the Austin Regulators at 7:30 p.m. Call 409-951-5400 for either event at Ford Park.
Training
Learn something new this week. The American Red Cross has three classes this week:
- Adult CPR, Monday, November 9 at 6p.m.
- First Aid, Tuesday, November 10 at 6 p.m.
- Infant/Child CPR, November 12 at 6:30 p.m.
Christus Southeast Texas Bariatric Center is offering a free surgical weight loss clinic on Tuesday, November 10 at 6 p.m.
Family Services of Southeast Texas is offering Twogether Marriage Workshop on Saturday, November 14 at 8:30 a.m. at Lamar College in Orange, 506 Green Avenue.
Weekly Events
- AMSET exhibits include Eyes to Fly with feature photographs by Graciela Iturbide and The Madonna as Muse: The Paintings of Rene Alvarado. Tropical Delights: Flora and Fauna, 20 paintings by international artist Shyamala Rao in the Café Arts.
- Spindletop Steakhouse and Continental Cuisine events – BeHere Tuesdays:$3 beer and food parings; Wine-d Down Wednesdays: Half-price wine and 3 wine flights with appetizers for $12; Thirstini Thursdays – $5 Martini and $1 appetizers and live music; Friday night live music. All events are from 4 – 7 p.m.
- Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Business Connection, 7:30 a.m. every Friday morning at the Tradewinds Tavern at the MCM Elegante Hotel and Conference Center.
- City Dance Center Classes every day for children and adults: Hip Hop, Ballet, tap, Latin dance, contemporary dance and including open Belly Dancing for adults and teens at 6:15 p.m. every Monday.
-St. Mark’s Church Vespers Downtown: An ancient Blessing a New Sound, 6:30 p.m. every Saturday night.
- Habitat for Humanity, Apostles’ Build at 3740 Grand Street in Beaumont, Texas, every Saturday at 8:30 a.m. until the end of the year.
- Hong-Wen Lin Art Exhibit at the Dishman Art Museum on the Lamar University campus, October 30-November 20.
- Hope Women’s Resource Clinic Men’s Parenting Classes, every Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
- IEA Ben’s Kids10 Weeks Parent Project Class from 10 a.m.– 12 p.m. and 5:30-7:30 p.m.; Every Thursday September 17, 2009 -November 19, 2009; Also every Monday, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. 409-839-8778.
-YMCA Classes including Senior Cardio; Circuit City aerobics; Cardio Jam; Shotokan Karate; Toddler, Kid and Adult dance.
- Family Services of Southeast Texas offers VIEP Classes on Mondays -2 classes at 6 p.m. and Thursdays at 6 p.m.; Anger management for females on Mondays at 2 p.m.; Positive Parenting on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m.; Anger Management for Men on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Call 409-833-2668.
Major Date Announcements
- Tickets are now on sale for the November 20, 7 p.m. show, Country Legends: Johnny Rodiquez, Johnny Bush and Gene Watson at Ford Exhibit Hall. Call 409-951-5400.
- Tickets are now on sale for the November 23, 7 p.m. show, Hinder, Veer Union and Faktion at Ford Exhibit Hall. Call 409-951-5400.
- HEB Feast of Sharing is November 18, 4-7 p.m. at Ford Park.
- The third Wednesday of every month is Garth House Day at Chili’s Restaurants. A percentage of dining proceeds go to the Garth House.
- Tuesday, December 1, 2009, Casa Breakfast for Neglected Children at Casa Ole in Silsbee
- Saturday, January 9, 2010, is the Ron White Behavioral Problems Tour at the Julie Rogers Theatre.
- Thursday, January 21 is the Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Southeast Texas Business Expo at the Beaumont Civic Center.
- Friday, January 29, 2010, Jason Alden with Luke Bryan at Ford Arena.
- Saturday, January 30, 2010, Rodney Carrington LIVE at the Julie Rogers Theatre.
- Thursday, February 11, 2010, Julie Rogers Gift of Life Survivor Celebration at Parkdale Mall
- Mr. Habitat for Humanity originally scheduled for Friday, February 26, 2010 has been moved to Saturday, February 27
- March 3, 2010, 11a.m. – 1 p.m. and 5 – 7 p.m. Volunteer Party at the Julie Rogers Gift of Life office on Dowlen Road.
For more information about these events and more than 3,000 events happening in and around Southeast Texas in the next 18 months, from blood drives to galas, see www.setxsocialcenter.com or contact Shelly Vitanza at svitanza@setxsocialcenter.com or phone 409-201-9934 or Kathy Catalano at kcatalano@setxsocialcenter.com or by phone at 409-658-6936.
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