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from the cover When SoutheastTexas.com distributed the applications for the 40 Under 40 Professionals in Southeast Texas in August of this year, we had no idea how many would apply, what vocations they would represent, and, we certainly couldn’t have predicted the incredible talents, dynamic personalities and community-giving spirits we ultimately discovered. Partnered with Clear Channel Radio, the Southeast Texas Young Professionals Organization and Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, Southeasttexas.com, proudly presents the first 40 Under 40 Revealed beginning with our cover professionals Summer Lydick, an artist and owner of The Painted Wall; Kellen Bradford, chef and proprietor of Klara J’s Artisan Confections and CEO of Americommerce, Ed Sturrock.

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Advertising Information: For advertising please contact Shelly Vitanza at 409.201.9934 or [email protected]. Copyright 2013, SoutheastTexas.com. All rights reserved. All contents copyright 2013 Virtual Communities, Inc, The Events Books, SoutheastTexas.com. All rights reserved. EventsBook is a monthly publication. Events shown are from SoutheastTexasEvents.com. Priority listing is given to SoutheastTexasEvents.com’s member organizations. Other events are listed as space allows. For additional information on the events listed in the EventsBook and other events not listed, visit SoutheastTexasEvents.com. SoutheastTexas.com is not responsible for any discrepancies or changes that may have occurred since the publishing of this issue. Every effort has been made to ensure accurate information at the time of publication, however, this cannot be guaranteed. SoutheastTexas.com recommends visiting SoutheastTexas.com or contacting the represented companies to determine availability of service and to confirm date, time, location and other related event information. All submissions of editorial, photography, advertising and event information are accepted only without risk to the publisher for loss or damage.

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Editor's Letter Thankful for the Message of ‘Sic Transit Gloria Mundi’

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s a young professional in the not-too-distant past (early 90s), I had a mentor who changed the course of my life. I was a passionate but haughty and somewhat intolerant young woman who had the proverbial ‘dog-eat-dog’ attitude. But under the wise, diplomatic and long-suffering tutelage of Dean J. King I learned to build teams through kindness and understanding and that success is momentary but hard work is enduring. After a big win on a project that resulted in accolades from the organization’s national audience, Dean allowed me to bask in my glory... for a day. Then he came into my office and sat down with crossed legs and arms, which was what he did when he had an important something on his mind. (He fidgets to this day, so to sit still suggests seriousness.) “Have you ever heard, ‘Sic Transit Gloria Mundi,’” he asked? Of course, I hadn’t and just shook my head in response. “It means ‘Thus passes the glory of the world,’” he replied and then went on to tell me where the phrase originated. In ancient Rome, when an army general conquered people, land and riches, he was paraded through Rome in great extravagance. The warrior was adorned in a crown and purple garments and rode in a gilded chariot with his extended family all pulled by white horses. The chariot was flanked by the conquered prisoners and the gained treasures. But standing directly behind the general was a slave or jester whose sole re-

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sponsibility was to temper the enthusiasm by repeatedly saying, “sic transit gloria mundi,” which is literally a Latin rendering of the phrase 'Thus passes glory,' or 'All fame is fleeting." Dean said very little after telling the story. He knew I got it: You did good, kid, but you ain’t all that and you better keep working hard. It was the first of many life philosophies and lessons that Dean shared with me that I took to heart and have never forgotten. On another occasion, the woman who worked the copiers had done something that seemed irrational and, I, in my twentysomething wise way, ripped her head off with a single statement, swung my ponytail in her face and marched off without my copies but feeling almighty. Dean quickly appeared in my office, assumed the serious position and gingerly explained the importance of teamwork, from working with the rocket scientist to the janitor, leaving me with a phrase I live by today: The tide rises; we all float. He challenged me that day to embrace others no matter how I’m treated, to speak kindly, partner with co-workers and resolve problems. He pointed out the benefits of teamwork suggesting kindness would take me places arrogance and a quick tongue never would. I observed Dean for 12 years of my career and learned that business is all about relationships. It is about how you treat people, listen to them and seek to understand them. Dean, who didn’t have a college degree, was more skilled than any person I have ever known at identifying the strengths and weaknesses in people and placing them in positions where they could succeed despite themselves. As the chief operating officer of a small pharmaceutical company, Dean worked individually with every employee, even as the company grew to include several hundred, to ensure each did the job at hand but also grew professionally. He was committed to helping people personally develop. That company is now a multi-million dollar organization which I attribute to the foundation Dean built by molding people like me. When reading the advice that Southeast Texas’ young professionals give to others for succeeding in our "40 Under 40" feature, pages 6-13, I couldn’t help but think of the important role my mentor played in my life. These young people are awing and inspiring. If you want to see more of them, beyond the EventsBook, watch our blog at www.southeasttexasevents.com/blogs. We’ll feature each of them, one a day for 40 days. Also in this EventsBook, the 2nd Annual Family Portrait Luncheon for Alzheimer’s, page 34, the Whimsical Christmas character breakfast and performance, page 29, and Lamar University’s Investiture of Dr. Ken Evans. What’s an investiture you say? Check out page 27. And, of course, there’s lots of fun in these pages with Thanksgiving infographics, page 16; wine and beer features, pages 20 and 21. A November book wouldn’t be complete without some ways to give to the community, and we’ve gathered some ideas for this season of thanks, page 17. Thanks to you for picking up this EventsBook. At SoutheastTexas.com, we’re grateful this Thanksgiving for the community that has supported us for nearly 18 years! Happy Thanksgiving!

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Amanda Adams n behalf of SoutheastTexas.com, Clear Channel radio, the Southeast Texas Young Professionals Organization and Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, Southeasttexas.com’s EventsBook is proud to announce Southeast Texas’ top 40 professionals under the age of 40. Starting in August of this year, young professionals submitted applications, resumes, headshots and letters of recommendation. Each candidate’s information was then reviewed by a panel of independent business people, professionals and entrepreneurs and ranked based on educational accomplishments, career achievements and commitment to community causes. The numerical selection process resulted in the amazing, talented and hard-working individuals you see on these pages. Each of our 40 Under 40 professionals is identified by photo, name, title, organization, one word they selected to describe themselves, their favorite charity or charities and the advice they’d give to those just starting a career. We invite you to learn more about these young professionals on our blog at www.southeasttexasevents.com/blogs. In addition, you can meet them in person at a communitywide Reveal Party on November 12th at 6pm at Edison Plaza, 350 Pine Street. (See page 13.)

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Solutions-Minded ❤ Locks of Love Never give up on a problem. There is always a solution. Sometimes the solution comes to you through a conversation with co-workers or while waiting in line to buy groceries. Common sense approaches to complex problems usually yield the best results, and it is never a bad idea to ask for help. The workforce is about working, often working hard, to achieve results and be a part of your community. Be firm in your decisions though flexible enough to change with the work environment you choose.

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Revolutionary ❤ Feed the Hungry/ Some Other Place Set your goals, work towards them and never give up; perseverance is the key to success and the hard work will pay off.

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Katie R. Celli Community Relations Coordinator Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas

Versatile ❤ United Way and Family Services of Southeast Texas Get a good education. It doesn’t really matter what specialty you choosejust obtain an education. And then when you’re finished, know that you have only just begun to learn. Always strive to stay motivated and continue to learn from your superiors. Morally good and successful people are the most valuable teachers in the world. Also, of course I would advise to work hard. That is the most respectable and rewarding way to achieve success.

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Faithful ❤ Hillcrest Baptist Church in Nederland The best advice I would give to anyone, young or old, would to be a constant learner. It is very important to remain curious and never think that you know everything about a subject. This could mean furthering your education or simply devoting time to activities such as reading or learning a hobby. By honing your ability to learn, you will acquire the flexibility to be successful in today’s evolving workforce.

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Joel Foxworth Senior Vice President Third Coast Bank, SSB

Blessed ❤ March of Dimes Remember what your priorities are and follow them. Maintain a healthy balance of work, family and 'you time.' As a working mom of three, wife, soccer coach, Bible study leader and community volunteer, I have found it critically important to maintain balance in all areas. I try to live by the following: 1. God; 2. Family; 3. Work; 4. Church; 5. Civic. Early on in my career, I realized that to be truly at peace, I had to live daily by that order. This is number one in 'Amy's Advice' book.

winner ❤ Coastal Conservation Association Ask lots of questions. Other people likely have the knowledge you need and want. You'll be surprised how willing they are to help you gain knowledge if you ask. Don't be afraid to fail. I would rather an employee of mine fail trying to do something rather than to not do anything. I think we learn a great deal from experience. If you can, learn to fail forward. Lastly, build your own dreams or someone will hire you to build theirs.

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can from each experience. Don't take your employer for granted. Stay off of Facebook. Be a go getter and selfmotivated. Staci Gary Elementary Curriculum Coordinator Port Neches-Groves ISD

Aspiring ❤ First Christian ChurchPort Arthur talented Service Make sure you love ❤ High School Mentoring ❤ National Dance what you do and do Be diligent, focused, will- Education Organization Take every job seriously what you love with an optiing to work harder than the next person and always foland learn as much you mistic attitude! Owner/Director HR Manager ExxonMobil- Beaumont Chemical Plant City Dance Center

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Devoted ❤ Shorkey Center Listen closely and admit when you do not know something. It is important to seek out respected mentors and turn to them when you need advice and guidance. We should all listen first and speak only when we understand the totality of the circumstances. Be confident in what you know and ask questions to learn the things you don't.

to hundreds of others. Don’t be afraid to get out of your comfort zone and your career will only grow from there.

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Cultivator ❤ Sports Society for American Health I give advice to young people entering the workforce that I wish people had told me more before I made a career decision. My advice is always the same: do something you love, take chances while you are young, believe in your ability to overcome obstacles and don't expect it to get any easier in the first five years. Young people have to give themselves permission to make mistakes to be successful. Mistakes lead to knowledge and compassion. Compassion will make you a better leader. Never let anyone else’s opinion define you. Defining yourself is the true key to being happy in your profession and you will do well when you are happy.

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tra pay. Hard work, dedication and work ethic will shine; employers will respect you, appreciate you and know you can be counted on. Always be honest, don’t cheat. Ensure that you never have sleepless nights because of an unethical decision.

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but not least- find your passion! If it’s 'just a job,' you’ll be miserable. We spend half of our lives Ineffable at work- it’s important that it’s ❤ Southeast Texas Arts Council fulfilling and enjoyable. Volunteer. Work hard. Don't take yourself too Lance LaRue seriously. If you enjoy what you Creative + Accounts Manager do and you do it well, people Americom Marketing will take notice and good Punctilious things will happen to you. ❤ ARC of Greater Beaumont Ask questions. I regret Allison Landrum not asking enough Communications and questions and tagging along Grant Development Specialist with folks in the industry as Beaumont Housing Authority a college student or even Thankful younger. Perhaps I was inse❤ Beaumont Housing cure about letting my inexpeAuthority rience be known or afraid of Find the most experi- making a mistake, but that's enced, knowledgeable the age to do it. I have found people and learn from them. that most people in SETX are While I treasure my college eager to help teach what they degree, I gained much more know, so I think my road may by gleaning information and have been a bit shorter or perknowledge from those who haps clearer had I only asked have “been there, done that.” more questions along the way Don’t be afraid to ask a lot of and let my vulnerability be an questions. It is also important asset rather than a hindrance. to surround yourself with people who are not just smart and Steven Leverett hardworking, but who are hon- Account Manager est and creative. I feel like my Summit Electric Supply team has been successful be- Driven cause we are open to crazy, out ❤ YMBL and of the box thinking – yet we Junior Achievement are not afraid to be honest with Learn to manage your each other if we think it won’t expectations for your work. The most innovative career. Know that things do ideas come out of that kind of not change in a month, but supportive environment. Last change does start with you. Museum Director Fire Museum of Texas

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Innovative ❤ Boy Scouts of America, Inc. Make contacts. Whether you like it or not, it really is who you know that will help you succeed in this world. True leaders are the ones who realize they only got to the top because of the many people along the way. Ranoda McClain-Lee

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Passionate ❤ Ubi Caritas I have three pieces of Realistic advice: work hard, be ❤ Boys’ Haven of America, Inc. polite and courteous and set Don’t simply dream goals. I know these three pieces about obtaining suc- of advice may sound trite but they can make a world of difcess, work for it.

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ference in career progression. First, work hard and do your best work on everything you do. In other words, don’t clock out the minute the day is officially over or shirk tasks that you may view as menial. Second, be polite and courteous to everyone. This goes a long way. Third, constantly set long-term and short-term goals to achieve. This will earn you a purpose driven career as opposed to a stagnant one.

in today’s workforce. Many people can work hard but can you work smarter? What is your value to your employer as well as the community in which you live and work? Technology has more than leveled the playing field and therefore machines and the increased available information are your competition in the new millennium. Think outside the box; remember that what you say and do today will affect who you are and Michael Perez become in the future. A great Executive Director mentor of mine once told me Salvation Army Boys and Girls that the books you read and Clubs of Beaumont people you meet today will deImpact ❤ Salvation Army Boys and termine where you are personally and financially 10 years from Girls Clubs of Beaumont Show up, follow through now… BOTTOM LINE- GET INand dress the part. VOLVED AND BE INFORMED! Those are all old pieces of advice- nothing ground breaking Brenna Rodriguez or enlightening about them. Regional Director of Nonetheless, I am constantly Business Development surprised at how many people Harbor Healthcare of my generation don’t follow Helpful ❤ Harbor Foundation these tried and true adages. Build a life you love. Do things for you and what Benjamin Rodriguez matches you. If you find a caBroker/Owner reer that you love you will never Triangle Real Estate, LLC work a day. Ask yourself is there Different more to what I can and want ❤ Junior Achievement It takes a lot more than to do? Be yourself and find hard work to make it yourself in the shuffle of life.

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generation steps into the workforce I would remind them to treat everyone with respect. It is okay to accept the things you do not know, but surround yourself with people who will teach you. Make yourself a sponge to new things and never stop learning. Step up and take on the toughest challenge as you never know when it will be your time to shine.

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Competitive ❤ Beaumont Rotary Club Get involved in your community and give back whenever you have the chance. Second, don’t have an attitude of entitlement. Become involved in as many different aspects of your business as you can and work your way

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successful with that passion. Maintain honesty and integrity through the entire journey. Dreams do come true, not by magic, but by dedication, taking responsibility for your Latisha Sodolak actions, continued learning, Owner/Partner supporting others and staying Nickolina’s focused. I feel so blessed to Confident be able to say I love what I do ❤ St. Jude’s Hospital Fnd your passion and and I would advise others to work hard develop- strive for that same measure ing the necessary skills to be of success.

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Energetic ❤ CASA Learn and lean into problems you face. Never be held down. But overall, follow through on the things you need to succeed. Sometimes that's simply some training, other times it's a new friendship and sometimes it's about saying NO more than you say YES.

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must learn what to do once you if you can. Working while goget into that position to get the ing to school makes you more next door unlocked. responsible and appreciative, this in turn will make you a Daylyn Turner better person. When looking General Manager for a job, try to network within JK Subaru your potential field, building Positive a contact base with potential ❤ Habitat for Humanity references is important. of Jefferson County Work smart, learn all Jeffrey Wheeler you can from whom- Craft Specialty and Import Account ever you can- your network is Development Manager your net worth. No one owes Del Papa Distributing you anything, so be grateful for Hoppy what you have but committed ❤ Julie Rogers’ “Gift of Life” to what you seek to have in Program your future and be willing to Drink more craft beer. do what it takes to get it with No, really, do what you character and honesty. love, love what you do... and have a craft beer (or two) afBrent Clayburn ter work. Walters

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Agency Owner Allstate Insurance, The Walters Agency Austin Williams Director of Retail Operations Integrity Games People Play, Inc. ❤ Habitat for Humanity

maverick of Jefferson County and ❤ Beaumont Julie Rogers’ “Gift of Life” Children’s Museum Program Be different, take risks. Go to college and work Especially when you while you are in college

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Generous ❤ Beaumont Rotary Club Success does not come overnight. Network! Network!

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Main Dish Studio Kitchen

Turkey goes Tex-Mex! Here's a great idea for those Thanksgiving leftovers. This recipe will be popular with everyone and is a great way to use up "the bird" for a guys’ weekend spent in front of the TV on game day, at the deer lease for dinner or after a big day of holiday shopping. They will gobble it up!

Turkey Enchiladas

Filling: • 1/2 cup chopped onion • 8 oz cream cheese (softened) • 1 tsp cumin • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted • 1/4 tsp salt • 4 cups chopped turkey or chicken • 1/4 tsp black pepper Sauce: • 1 cup milk • 1 can cream of chicken soup • 2 Tablespoons chopped jalapenos You will also need: • 12-7 to 8 inch tortillas • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix filling ingredients until thoroughly combined. Spray a 9x13 glass baking dish with cooking spray. Fill each tortilla with turkey mixture and place in dish. In a small bowl, combine sauce ingredients and stir until smooth. Pour over prepared tortillas. Cover with foil and bake for about 40 minutes. Remove foil and top with cheddar cheese, return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Tabetha Franklin is a blogger, mom and entrepreneur. Get her recipes and tips in your inbox, Facebook or other social media sites by visiting www.maindisheverydaymeals.com.

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y Show thanks by giving to local charities this holiday season. Here are a few to consider.

Red Kettle Campaign Drop change in red kettles stationed outside retail outlets from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. every day but Sunday beginning November 29.

Coats & Kettles All locations of Munro’s Dry Cleaning Company serve as collection points for coats, jackets and blankets now through December 28. Drop off gently used coats for men, women and children at any Munro’s. Toy Feast Drive The first Friday in December at varying locations including KFDM-TV. Bring toys! Angel Tree Take a tag and buy a gift from the trees in Wal-Marts and other retail outlets or help deliver gifts. Some Other Place 409-832-7976 Thanksgiving Store Donate nonperishable food items to the Thanksgiving Store for dispersing to qualified families.

Christmas Meal Volunteer to serve lunch on Christmas Day. The ARC of Greater Beaumont 409-838-9012 Cards for a Cause ARC members with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities have designed holiday cards. More than 30 different cards are available, $10 for 10 cards, online at www.arcofbmt.org. Home Instead Senior Care 409-892-7494 Be Santa to Senior Take a tag from a Christmas tree in grocery stores and retail outlets across Southeast Texas decorated in purple ornaments, fulfill the need and bring the gift back to the same location where you got the tag. Or be a volunteer for this program. Go to BeASantaToaSenior.org for more information.

Infographics is loosely based on facts embellished with fun. Source: The National Turkey Federation

Giving Tree Receive information about needy children of pre-screened families and purchase items or host a tree in your organization.

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Holiday Wines By Gerald Patrizi Wine Manager at Debb’s Liquor With Thanksgiving fast approaching, let’s talk popular holiday libations. Lately, my wife and I have been on a Prosecco kick. This light and dry but fruity Italian sparkler is relatively inexpensive but delivers high on the fun factor and is great by itself or with

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a variety of foods. Some versions can have a bitter finish but those from "Enza," "Voveti" and "La Marca" are consistently good, finishing with smooth, pleasant fruit flavors. The prices range from $12 to $15. Everyone will be in need of a good white wine to pair with holiday fare, especially for guests who don’t care for red. For seafood items such as shrimp or oyster dressing, I recommend a nice Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. The higher acidity inherent in these wines complements the food and tastes fresh. These whites also pair well with turkey along with everyone's favorite white wine, Chardonnay. "Italo Cescon" Pinot Grigio from Italy, "Fault Line" Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand and "Reata" Chardonnay from the Carneros region in Napa Valley are my current favorites and range in price from $11 to $15. For ham, especially those honey glazed va-

rieties, I really do suggest a white wine with a little sweetness such as German Reisling from "Dr. Lossen" or a California blend such as "Conundrum" White. For all you red lovers, Pinot Noir and Grenache based wines rule! These medium bodied, high fruit wines work well with all the traditional holiday entrées. I have nothing against Cabernet, but with multiple people contributing their favorite dish to dinner, the high fruit level and medium body of Pinot Noir and Grenache will work better. "J" Pinot Noir from California and "Vina Herminia" Grenache from Spain are excellent.

All that being said, the best food and wine match is to always drink something you like.

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brew review

Award-Winning Beer for Now & Later By Brandon East Sierra Nevada's Narwhal Imperial Stout is one of the finest examples of an American imperial double stout available here in Southeast Texas and one of the best non-infused, non-barrel aged Imperial Stouts in the country. The Great American Beer Festival awarded Sierra Nevada a silver medal last year for this beer. It was the first year of its release (and first imperial stout from Sierra Nevada) as part of their "High Altitude" series of specialty beers (a line that also includes Bigfoot Barleywine and Hoptimum Double IPA). Narwhal pours an opaque, onyx black with an amazing, frothy mocha head that leaves beautiful lacing in the glass. The nose has plenty of cocoa, espresso, hints of molasses, smoke, fresh toffee and brownies. Alcohol moderately warms the mouth, then finishes bittersweet yet pleasant with a creamy and full-bodied texture. Medium carbonation with a lingering roasted finish extends well into the next sip. This is an impressive and complex, dessert-like impeBrandon East rial stout that stores and cellars for up to five years.

Brewery: Sierra Nevada City/State: Chico, California Style: Imperial Stout Alcohol By Volume (ABV): 10.20% Availability: Late September-December Sample Size: 12 oz. Glass Bottle Cheese: Stilton Cuisine: Chocolate Mousse, Raspberry Tart, Cheesecake, Beer Float Glassware: Snifter Price: $10.99/4-Pack Imperial stouts like Narwhal are great aged for several years if kept in a cool, dark place. Last year I bought a case and am aging a few bottles to see how they progress over the next few years. I did a side-by-side of the 2013 and 2012. After a year the espresso notes on the nose have dropped quite a bit; the warmth from the alcohol subsided; some dark fruit flavors came through and the chocolate flavors turned fudgy. I expect it to develop well over the next five years.

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November’s Abundance of Stage Productions November offers a cornucopia of stage performances beginning with Beaumont Ballet Theatre’s Fall Premiere November 3 at 2:30pm at the Julie Rogers’ Theatre. The annual ballet features the youngest ballerinas to the most experienced performers in a variety of dance styles - classical ballet, jazz, tap, modern and lyrical. Under the direction of Miss Bonnie Cokinos, 15 dance numbers will be performed. Tickets are $20.00 for patrons, $10.00 for general admission and $5.00 for students. Tickets are available at the studio, 4555 Calder Avenue, or at the box office the day of the performance.

Find more Southeast Texas youngsters center stage for Annie, Beaumont Community Players’ production of the tale that follows an abandoned child as she searches for her parents in New York City in the 1930s. This comic strip has been transformed into a Broadway musical and a movie. Veteran director Paula Bothe cues these orphans to win over the hearts of all ages. AND, if you didn’t catch the French farce, Boeing, Boeing in October, it’s still playing at BCP. Another seasoned director, Codie Vasquez, presents the timeless Old Testament story of Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat. The Biblical saga is transformed into a delightful musical parable at the Orange Community Playhouse. Orange’s Lutcher Theater offers four professional performances this month including Beyond Glory, a one-man show featuring award winning playwright, stage and screen star Stephen Lang who renders the stories of eight veterans from World War II, Korea and Vietnam. On November 7 Brian “Fox” Ellis, internationally acclaimed author, storyteller, historian and naturalist will reenact the story of the voyage by Prince Maximilian of Wied and artist Karl Bodmer up the Missouri River in 1832-1833, as it is described in the Prince’s book Travels in the Interior of North America. Captivating storytelling continues on November 16 with Suess’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, see page 28 for the what on the Whos of Whoville. Two performances of Memphis end a month of live theater at the Lutcher. This Tony award-winning musical inspired by actual events follows the path of a radio DJ who wants to change the world and a club singer who is ready for her big break and includes explosive dancing and roof-raising rock-n-roll.

featured performances COMMUNITY Fall Premiere - "On Stage with Beaumont Ballet Theatre" at Jefferson Theatre 2:30 pm, November 3 Beaumont Ballet Theatre, 409.892.0169

Boeing Boeing 7:30 pm, November 1, 2 Annie 7:30 pm, November 29, 30 & 2:30 pm November 30 Betty Greenburg Center for the Performing Arts, 4155 Laurel, Beaumont, 409.833.4664

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 7:30 pm, November 8,9, 14, 15, 16 & 2:30 pm, November 17 Orange Community Playhouse, 708 W Division St Orange, 409.882.9137

I Do! I Do! 7:30 pm, November 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 & 2:30 pm, November 10, 17, 24 AUDITIONS: Legally Blonde, the Musical 7:00 pm, November 11, 12 & 13 Port Arthur Little Theater, 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd., Port Arthur, 409.722.7732

PROFESSIONAL Beyond Glory 7:30 pm, November 5 Brian "Fox" Ellis Performance Touring the Wilderness of North America: Prince Maximilian and Karl Bodmer 6:30 pm, November 7 How the Grinch Stole Christmas 2:00 & 7:30 pm, November 16 pm Memphis 7:30 November 22 and 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm November 23 Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts, 707 W. Main, Orange, 409.886.5535

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Texas Impressionism on view at AMSET By Melissa Tilley The Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) is currently hosting a remarkable exhibition that breaks down stereotypes about Texas artists in the American Impressionism movement. “Texas Impressionism: Branding with Brushstroke and Color, 1885-1935” includes over 100 paintings by more than 60 artists including Julian Onderdonk, Edward G. Eisenlohr, Emma Richardson Cherry and Frank Reaugh, among others. The collection presents a rare opportunity to see how Texas artists around the turn of the 20th century

Grace Spaulding John (1890-1972), Sylvan Beach, La Port, 1924, oil on canvas, 24x20 inches, City of Houston Art Collection

created a unique style influenced by European painters. Even though Julian Onderdonk is widely regarded the “father of Texas painting,” the exhibition shows how other Texas artists contributed to the legendary movement. Texas Impressionism was organized by the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, and according to Associate Director for Curatorial Affairs and Curator of Art Michael R. Grauer, there were strict requirements for a painting to be included. The work must have been painted between 1885 and 1935, have a high-keyed palette bordering on and including the pastel colors and include active brushwork with short strokes applied quickly over the surface. According to AMSET, true Impressionist paintings use pure prismatic colors (including pastel colors); short, active brushstrokes; are done or started en plein air; depict scenes of casual, everyday life; use plunging perspectives, cropped forms, and asymmetrical juxtapositions of crowded forms and emptiness inspired and adapted from photography and Asian art. “Texas Impressionism: Branding with Brushstroke and Color, 18851935” will be on view at AMSET through Jan. 5, 2014.

featured exhibits Art Museum of Southeast Texas 500 Main, Beaumont, 409.832.3432

AMSET: Resurfacing. Remnants. Artwork by Summer Lydick Texas Impressionism: Brandling with Brushstroke and Color, 1885-1935 through January 5, 2014 The Art Studio

720 Franklin, Beaumont, 409.838.5393

Blue and Permanent through November 24 Opening Reception: November 2, 7pm Beaumont Art League

2675 Gulf, Beaumont, 409.833.4179

Little Hands, Big Art Saturdays 10 am BAL Art Symposium: Between Mediums, Art in a New Age November 8, 7pm Absolutely Amazing Art AuctionBAL Fundraiser November 9, 6pm OPEN STUDIO: November 16, 9am-3pm

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

Requiem for Steam: Railroad Photographs of David Plowden through December 31 Stark Museum of Art 712 Green Ave., Orange, 409.886.2787

Tales and Travels through January 11, 2014 Painting the Pages: Hidden Treasures through January 11, 2014 Floral Natives: North American Orchids through January 1, 2014 Painting the Pages: Treasured Possessions through January 11, 2014 Drop-In Art Activities November 26, 27, 29 & 30, 9am Texas Artists Museum 3501 Cultural Center Dr., Port Arthur, 409.983.4881

Nederland Art Guild Meet to Paint Every Saturday 3:30-5:30pm

Dishman Art Museum

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Crescent City Connection through November 22 Exhibition: Senior & Master's Thesis November 29

Tales and Travels through January 11, 2014 Drop-In Art Activities November 26, 27, 29 & 30, 9am

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Take Control: Anger Management Sessions By Emily Wheeler The holiday season is an exciting time, but for some, it evokes overwhelming stress and anxiety. Calendars are maxed out and so are credit cards. Trips to and from the airport can take a toll, and visitors will be rul-

ing your roost. For others, the holidays are a reminder of lost loved ones or happier times. These emotions can prompt negative behavior and actions, which result in unfortunate situations. There is generally an increase in domestic

violence during the holiday season and one Beaumont organization is available to teach individuals how to overcome these situations. For 10 years, Family Services of Southeast Texas has offered Anger Management courses for individuals who have committed assault, domestic violence, road rage, been aggressive in an office dispute and other threatening acts. The psycho-educational curriculum is offered to a men’s group and a women’s group which meet separately on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm-7:30pm. During each session participants learn good decision making skills, how to

take accountability for their actions and how to relieve and reduce stress. Since the onset of the instructional and support-based program, Family Services has seen more than 70 percent of participants graduate and move forward with great success and a newfound sense of control. The 18-week curriculum is on a continuous rotation and open enrollment is every Tuesday from 2-5pm. All participants must undergo evaluation and pre-register prior to attending a group session. Each session is $25 and takes place at Family Services Counseling Center at 3550 Fannin. Call 409.833.2668 for more information.

If you are a victim of domestic violence, please plan to attend In Her Best Interest, a FREE support group for survivors of domestic violence, every Monday from 6-7pm at the Family Services Counseling Center (3550 Fannin in Beaumont).

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featured events Weekly Mondays 9:00 AM Women and Healthy Behaviors Workshop, Life Skills Management & Counseling, 409.893.1004 6:00 PM Support Group for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Family Services Counseling Center, 409.833.2668 x100 6:00 PM Batterer's Intervention and Prevention Program Port Arthur, Project Hope, 409.833.2668 Tuesdays 9:15 AM Social Anxiety Course, Samaritan Counseling Center of SETX, 409.727.6400 11:00 AM Miller Library E-Book Training, R. C. Miller Memorial Library, 409.866.9487 1:30 PM Miller Library Learn Spanish, R. C. Miller Memorial Library, 409.866.9487 2:00 PM BIPP and Anger Management Orientation, Family Services Counseling Center, 409.833.2668 6:00 PM Anger Management For Men, Family Services Counseling Center, 409.833.2668 x100 Wednesdays 2:00 PM Anger Management For Women, Family Services Counseling Center, 409.833.2668 6:30 PM Intentional Eating, Christus Health & Wellness Center, 409.454.0417 Thursdays 4:00 PM Quickstart Tots and Tykes, Christus Health & Wellness Center, 409.236.4041 6:00 PM Building the Scientific and Historical Case for Christianity - Christian Course for College

Students, Little Cypress Baptist Church, 409.779.5403 6:00 PM Batterer's Intervention and Prevention Program Beaumont, Family Services Counseling Center, 409.833.2668 6:00 PM Batterer's Intervention and Prevention Program Port Arthur, Project Hope, 409.833.2668 1 9:00 AM Women and Healthy Behaviors Workshop, Life Skills Management & Counseling, 409.893.1004 2 9:00 AM LIT - Microsoft Word 2010, Lamar Institute of Technology, 409.880.8115 9:00 AM LIT - Microsoft Outlook 2010, Lamar Institute of Technology, 409.880.8114 1:00 PM Breathe-Eat-Rest, Golden Triangle Yoga, 409.454.0417 4 9:00 AM Grant Writing USA Class, Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center, 409.832.6565 10:00 AM Seminar on Terrorism & State Responses, LIT Multi-Purpose Center, 409.880.2292 4, 6 & 8 11:30 AM Quickbooks for Beginners, Lamar Small Business Development Center, 409-880-2367 6 10:00 AM New Century Hospice Volunteer Orientation, New Century Hospice, 409.832.6700 7 12:00 PM McFaddin-Ward Conservation Savvy: From Expert to DIY, MCM Elegant Hotel, 409.732.1906

8 9:00 AM Franklin Covey 4 Disciplines of Execution, Lamar University, 409.880.8604 12:00 PM McFaddin-Ward Conservation Savvy: From Expert to DIY, MCM Elegant Hotel, 409.732.1906 7:00 PM Monthly Drumming Circles, Unity Southeast Texas, 409.842.0271 9 9:00 AM LIT - Microsoft PowerPoint 2010, Lamar Institute of Technology, 409.880.8114 9:30 AM Anger Management - Orange, Samaritan Counseling Center of SETX, 409.727.6400 10:00 AM Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group - Beaumont, Wesley UMC, 409.892.7012 12:00 PM McFaddin-Ward Conservation Savvy: From Expert to DIY, MCM Elegant Hotel, 409.732.1906 10 4:00 PM Down Syndrome Family Group Meeting, St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 409.838.9012 12 5:30 PM Cooking Demo: Fresh Holidays, CHRISTUS Healthy Options Café, 409.454.0417 7:00 PM What you need to know before buying a Franchise, Lamar Small Business Development Center, 409-880-2367 13 11:00 AM What you need to know before buying a Franchise, Lamar Small Business Development Center, 409-880-2367 2:00 PM Anger Management For Women, Family

Services Counseling, Center, 409.833.2668 16 9:00 AM LIT - Basic Computer, E-mail & Internet, Lamar Institute of Technology, 409.880.8114 9:00 AM LIT - Microsoft Excel 2010, Lamar Institute of Technology, 409.880.8114 9:00 AM LIT - Microsoft Access 2010, Lamar Institute of Technology, 409.880.8114 9:00 AM LIT Forklift Training, LIT Technical Training and Education Building, 409.880.8114 20 11:30 AM Relief from Back or Neck Pain, Christus Hospital - St. Elizabeth, 866.683.3627 21 12:00 PM Pink Power Network Support Group, Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas - Cancer Center, 409.833.3663 5:30 PM Transparenting, Family Services Counseling Center, 409.833.2668 x100 6:00 PM Pink Power Network Support Group Julie Rogers Gift of Life Program, 409.833.3663 7:00 PM How to Write a Business Plan, Lamar Small Business Development Center, 409-880-2367 25 6:00 PM Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group - Port Neches, Port Neches United Methodist Church, 409.727.6718 6:00 PM Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group Beaumont, Calder Woods in the Library, 409.861.1123

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A Grand Day for Big Red The grandest “Big Red” ceremony is taking place at Lamar University the first Thursday in November, and the community is invited to participate in the historical day. Celebrate the investiture of Lamar’s 15th President, Dr. Kenneth (Ken) Evans, on November 7 at 3pm in the Montagne Center and afterward at a public reception. The word investiture comes from the Latin verb, vestire, which means to dress, and vestis, which means robe. Therefore, very ceremonially, Dr. Evans will be inaugurated with the presidential robe, medallion and mace, symbolizing the transition of responsibilities from President Emeritus Jimmy Simmons to Evans. Like a graduation, the investiture will include a processional march of 226 faculty members, 43 members of the platform party, the Texas Board of Regents and 30 student ambassadors. “This is a chance for community members to be a part of the transition ceremony and to represent the strong ties between Lamar and our greater community,” said Juan Zabala, Associate Vice President for University Advancement and Executive Director of the Lamar University Foundation. “Plus it’s a chance to hear Dr. Evans talk about his view of the

future of Lamar University and the impact of that future in our community and the future business development in our region.” Both Lamar University’s Wind Ensemble and Choir will perform and all levels of government- state, city and local, as well as Lamar alumni and students, will be represented to give greetings and remarks. During the ceremony, Lamar’s 14th President, now Emeritus Dr. Jimmy Simmons, will bestow the presidential implements to President Dr. Ken Evans, who will then recognize Dr. Simmons’ accomplished tenure and, for the first time, communicate his vision for the future of Lamar, a message critical to the entire Southeast Texas region considering Lamar University’s economic impact on the local economy is in excess of $310 million annually. A reception immediately after the ceremony will follow on the floor of the Montagne Center giving everyone the opportunity to meet and welcome Dr. Evans and his wife, Nancy. For more information, visit lamar. edu/investiture or call (409) 880-8419. Funding for the investiture was generously provided by Gay and Bill Scott.

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10:00 AM Hiring Red, White and You, Beaumont Civic Center Complex, 877.834.5627 11:00 AM Better Business Bureau "Lunch and Learn" "Building A Better You!" MCM Elegante' Hotel, 409.835.5951 1:00 PM LU Educators' Career Fair for Students and Alumni, Lamar University Setzer Center, 409.880.8878 4:30 PM Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Mix & Mingle: Flagship Mail Room, 409.838.6581 6:30 PM Monthly Meeting of the Progressive Democrats of Southeast Texas, The Beaumont Club, 409.898.7355 6:30 PM Scottish Society of Southeast Texas, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 409.898.4986 17 1:30 PM Golden Triangle Computer Club, Howell Furniture Community Room, 409.866.4398 19 5:30 PM MBA Open House, Lamar University Galloway Building, 409.880.8604 21 7:30 AM Better Business Bureau "Morning Mix Tour"- Stops in Winnie at Al T's Seafood and Steakhouse, 409.835.5951 11:30 AM Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce November Membership Lunch, MCM Elegante' Hotel, 409.838.6581 4:30 PM Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce New Member Showcase, Holiday Inn Park Central, 409.963.1107

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get in the holiday spirit with the grinch By Kate Strickland This month the Lutcher Theatre is kicking off the holiday season early with Broadway’s smash hit musical How the Grinch Stole Christmas, a one-day, twoshow preview unique to Southeast Texas before the national show officially hits the road in Fort Worth. Favorite characters including the Whos of Whoville, Max the Dog and, of course, the Grinch will take the stage at 2pm and 7:30pm on Saturday, November 16th at the Lutcher Theatre in Orange. But the cast, crew and techies behind the show will be in town for a full week before the performance due to a special ar-

rangement between the Lutcher and the production team. “This is a new national tour of the successful Broadway production,” said Lutcher Theatre Marketing Manager Lynae Sanford. “The company will be here for a whole week prior to the show for tech rehearsals. We allowed them to use the theatre for that week so we can have two performances of the show. Because of our small population, we don’t usually get first run of off-Broadway shows, but now we get to see it in preview before anyone else does.” Audience members are guaranteed to have a great time getting in

the holiday spirit with classic songs including, “You’re a Mean One Mister Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas” written by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss himself. This production is narrated by Max the Dog, who occasionally steps outside his role as the Grinch’s sidekick to speak directly to the audience. Tickets for the show are on sale now, but the theatre is “starting to fill up,” cautioned Sanford. Prices range from $65 in the orchestra to $35 in the balcony and any ticket for a fulltime student (elementary through college!) is discounted by $5.00. The Lutcher’s holiday season

schedule also includes Christmas with Shoji Tabuchi, a violin concert featuring hits from Broadway, country, pop, rock, classical and, of course, holiday genres. Tabuchi will play one night only on December 14. To purchase tickets for any of the Lutcher’s shows, visit www.lutchertheatre.org or call 409-886-5535.

featured events Daily 9:00 AM 5th Annual Scarecrow Festival, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 409.670.9113 10:00 AM Tried and True: Traditions of a Southeast Texas Family, McFaddin-Ward House, 409.832.2134 Weekly Sundays 10:00 AM "Fall at the Farm," Berryland Farms, 832.461.3346 Mondays 11:00 AM City of Beaumont Lunch at the Lake, The Event Centre, 409.654.3664 7:00 PM Book Discussion Group and Meditation for Cultivating Fearlessness and Awakening a Compassionate Heart, Metta House, 512.820.1504 Tuesdays 11:00 AM 55+ Day, Coushatta Casino, 800.584.7263 5:30 PM Miller Library Knitting Circle, R. C. Miller Memorial Library, 409.866.9487 6:00 PM Club Heat Open Mic Night, 409.225.3537 7:00 PM Karaoke Night, Logon Café, 409.832.1529 Wednesdays 7:00 PM Mikko Live in Coushatta Casino Karaoke, Coushatta Casino Resort, 800.584.7263 8:00 PM Open Mic Night, Logon Café, 409.832.1529 Thursdays 4:30 PM Swap Meet and Auction, Crowley Rice Arena, 409.692.2928 Fridays 9:00 PM Glow-In-The-Dark Miniature Golf Nights, Adventure Kingdom, 409.751.5464 Saturdays 8:00 AM Beaumont Farmers Market, Beaumont Athletic Complex Basketball Court, 409.363.0495 10:00 AM "Fall at the Farm," Berryland Farms, 832.461.3346 10:00 AM Neches River Adventures - Cardinal Cruise, Riverfront Park, 409.651.5326 11:00 AM Coushatta Casino Bingo Red Hot Saturdays, Coushatta Casino, 800.584.7263 6:00 PM Club Heat Electro Hip House Saturdays, Club

Heat, 409.225.3537 9:00 PM Glow-In-The-Dark Miniature Golf Nights, Adventure Kingdom, 409.751.5464 1 7:30 PM PRCA Rodeo Championship Challenge - Concert After Rodeo, Nutty Jerry's, 877.643.7508 7:30 PM Jamey Johnson, Nutty Jerry's, 877.643.7508 7:30 PM Dam B Haunted Village, 409.786.1463 8:00 PM Maze of Terror in Vidor, 409.769.8777 8:30 PM Ward, Bowen & Steinman, Logon Café, 409.832.1529 8:30 PM The Draw, Logon Café, 409.832.1529 1&2 7:00 PM Doug & Larry's Country Party, Coushatta Casino Resort. 800.584.7263 2 9:00 AM Hearts of Fire Craft Show, Labelle Volunteer Fire Department, 409.651.9231 12:30 PM Lamar Brass Day, Simmons Music Building, 409.880.8144 1:00 PM Shangri La Saturday Adventure Series: Gobble, Gobble…Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 409.670.9113 2:00 PM Liberty Opry Gospel, Liberty Opry House, 936.336.5830 2:15 PM Lamar Faculty Brass Quintet Mini-Recital, Simmons Music Building, 409.880.8144 3:00 PM Golden Triangle Annual Fall Rose Show, Tyrrell Park Garden Center, 409.899.1149 7:30 PM PRCA Rodeo Championship Challenge - Concert After Rodeo, Nutty Jerry's, 877.643.7508 7:30 PM Mel Tillis, Nutty Jerry's, 877.643.7508 7:30 PM Dam B Haunted Village, 409.786.1463 8:00 PM Maze of Terror in Vidor, 409.769.8777 8:00 PM La Maquinaria Nortena, Coushatta Casino Resort, 800.584.7263 3 2:30 PM Beaumont Ballet Theatre Fall Premiere - "On Stage with Beaumont Ballet Theatre," Jef-

ferson Theatre, 409.892.0169 4 2:00 PM Miller Library Identity Theft, R. C. Miller Memorial Library, 409.866.9487 5,6,7,8,9 10:00 AM Mamie McFaddin's 118th Birthday Celebration, McFaddin-Ward House, 409.832.1906 7 3:00 PM Lamar University Presidential Investiture, Lamar University Montagne Center, 409.880.1715 5:00 PM First Thursdays at the Mildred, 409.880.3749 7:00 PM The Doobie Brothers , Nutty Jerry's, 877.643.7508 8 7:30 PM Port Arthur Little Theatre Presents "I Do! I Do!," Port Arthur Little Theatre, 409.727.7258 7:30 PM Lamar Fall Dance Concert, Lamar University Theatre, 409.880.2250 8:00 PM The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show, L'Auberge Casino Resort, 866.580.7444 9 9:00 AM Port Arthur Coin Club Annual Coin Show, Groves Masonic Lodge, 409.385.7028 9:00 AM Christmas Market, Wildwood Baptist Church Family Life Center , 409.658.3302 9:00 AM Shangri La Autumn Fair , Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 409.670.9113 10:00 AM Yount-Lee Equestrian Day, Spindletop Gladys City/Boomtown Museum, 409.880.1750 10:00 AM Ren Faire, Camp Niwana, 409.200.0331 2:00 PM Shangri La: Up Close with Nature, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 409.670.9113 2:00 PM The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show, L'Auberge Casino Resort, 866.580.7444 2:00 PM Lamar Fall Dance Concert, Lamar University Theatre, 409.880.2250 5:30 PM India Fest 2013, Beaumont Civic Center Complex, 409.724.7855 7:00 PM Liberty Opry Sock Hop In The Gym - 50's and

60's Show, Liberty Opry House, 936.336.5830 7:30 PM Port Arthur Little Theatre Presents "I Do! I Do!," Port Arthur Little Theatre, 409.727.7258 7:30 PM Lamar Guest Artist Performance: Ron and Avis Romm, Rothwell Recital Hall, 409.880.8144 8:00 PM The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show, L'Augerge Casino Resort, 866.580.7444 10 2:00 PM The Price Is Right - Live Stage Show, L'Augerge Casino Resort, 866.580.7444 2:30 PM Port Arthur Little Theatre Presents "I Do! I Do!," Port Arthur Little Theatre, 409.727.7258 6:00 PM Muse Concerts Presents Mark Lowry UnpluggedUnplanned, Julie Rogers Theatre, 409.838.3435 12 6:00 PM SoutheastTexas.com’s 40 Under 40 Professionals Unveiling, Edison Plaza, 409.838.6585 14 7:00 PM Paul Thorn, Big Rich's Place, 409.860.9811 15 7:00 PM 3rd Fridays Game Night, Unity Southeast Texas, 409.842.0271 7:00 PM Scotty McCreery, Nutty Jerry's, 877.643.7508 15 & 16 9:00 PM ISIS, Coushatta Casino Resort, 800.584.7263 15, 16 & 17 9:00 AM Orange Trade Days , Orange Trade Days Grounds, 409.883.4344 16 10:00 AM Lumberton Primary School Christmas Market, Lumberton Primary School, 409.679.3278 12:00 AM Lamar University Class of 1963 Reunion, Lamar University, 409.880.8921 9:00 AM Mid County Performing Arts Annual Whimsical Feast, Pompano Club, 409.724.6567 11:00 AM Cowboy H-D Lot Party, Cowboy HarleyDavidson, 409.842.1478 2:00 PM Miller Library Sounds of Sharing, R. C. Miller Memorial Library, 409.866.9487

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For a Christmas…That Perhaps... Means a Little Bit More Get in on the whimsy, it’s anything but flimsy; instead, it’s dynamic and celebratory, enchanting and full of dancing and singing glory– It’s a Whimsical Christmas at the Nederland Performing Arts Center. Dr. Seuss characters from storybook favorites like The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears a Who and How the Grinch Stole Christmas are coming together for a character breakfast and two performances of Whimsical Christmas. The breakfast will be held Saturday, November 16 from 9-11am at the Pompano Club on Saba Lane in Port Arthur. The grand buffet, complete

with green eggs and ham, is $25 for all ages and $15 for children 2 and under. All children accompanied by parents will have the opportunity to interact with characters, meet Santa, take photographs and receive goodie bags. The Whos from Whoville, really 85 young talented Southeast Texans from the Mid-County Performing Arts Company, will, with the Grinch, Horton and all the Seuss characters, perform two shows at the Nederland Performing Arts Center on December 13 at 7pm and December 14 at 2pm. Tickets bought in advance are $8 and $10 if purchased on the day

2:00 PM How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts, 409.886.5535 7:00 PM Liberty Opry Country Western, Liberty Opry House, 936.336.5830 7:30 PM How The Grinch Stole Christmas, Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts, 409.886.5535 17 3:00 PM Beaumont Interfaith Choral Society 2013 Season Concert, First United Methodist Church, 409.835.2787 19 4:00 PM iPlay - Targets Tweens, Ages 8-14, R. C. Miller Memorial Library, 409.866.9487 ext 3250 7:30 PM Lamar Civic Orchestra, Lamar University Setzer Center Ballroom, 409.880.8144 20 2:00 PM Miller Library Book Bunch, R. C. Miller Memorial Library, 409.866.9487 21 6:00 PM Rick Danna, D'Vine Wine Winery, 409.861.0400 6:30 PM ARC of Greater Beaumont Adult Social Club, Spindletop MHMR Rec Room, 409.784.5556 7:00 PM Dorothy Sells Clover (Poet/Author) presents "Poetry Renaissance," The Art School, 409.363.3444 7:30 PM Lamar Wind Ensemble - Concert Bands, Nederland High School PAC,409.880.8144 22 7:30 PM Lamar Opera Theatre, Rothwell Recital Hall, 409.880.8144 22, 23 & 24 8:00 AM Kountze Big Thicket Trade Days, Kountze Trade Days Grounds , 409.246.3413 23 2:00 PM Liberty Opry "He's Back in the Building," Liberty Opry House, 936.336.5830 7:30 PM Lamar Opera Theatre, Rothwell Recital Hall, 409.880.8144 24 2:00 PM Miss Southeast Texas Scholarship Pageant, Atascocita High School, 832.723.3039

28 7:00 PM Leroy Thomas and Zydeco Roadrunners, Coushatta Casino Resort, 800.584.7263 30 1:00 PM Christmas Open House, Chambers House Museum, 409.832.4010

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Weekly Wednesdays 10:30 AM Willard Library Lapsit, ages birth - 3 yrs, Elmo Willard Library, 409.892.4988 10:30 AM Willard Library Adventurers, ages 3-6 yrs, Elmo Willard Library, 409.892.4988 11:15 AM Willard Library Play Group, ages birth - 6, Elmo Willard Library, 409.892.4988 Saturdays 10:00 AM Little Hands, Big Art, Beaumont Art League, [email protected] 2 2:30 PM Miller Library Movie Matinee, R. C. Miller Memorial Library, 409.866.9487 8 5:30 PM Wesley UMC Parents' Night Out, Wesley United Methodist Church, 409.892.7733 9 10:00 AM Yount-Lee Equestrian Day, Spindletop Gladys City/Boomtown Museum, 409.880.1750 16 9:00 AM Mid County Performing Arts Annual Whimsical Feast, Pompano Club, 409.724.6567 23 9:00 AM Second Annual Sugar Plum Breakfast Fundraiser, Beaumont Country Club, 409.838.4397 26, 27, 28 & 29 9:00 AM Stark Museum of Art Drop-In Art Activities, Stark Museum of Art, 409.886.2787 9:00 AM W. H. Stark House Drop-In Art Activities, W.H. Stark House, 409.883.0871

of the performance. The Mid-County Performing Arts Company is comprised of children from the entire Southeast Texas area and was formed in 2001 as a nonprofit organization to foster confidence, self-esteem and self-worth while at the same time educating children about the performing arts. The two-act Whimsical Christmas features singing and a variety of dancing including ballet, hip hop, tap

and clogging. The first act is a combination of Seuss stories; the second features the story of the greenest of Grinches and how he came to think that, “Maybe Christmas doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!” Reserve seats for the breakfast and performances by calling 409-724-6567. Seating is limited. For more information visit, www.midcountypac.com.

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Willie's weight loss journey By Amie James Race Director [email protected] www.sportssocietyforamericanhealth.org

Willie Gillis is a star. You may have seen him around town or you might recognize him from his Rachel Ray Show appearance, where he was featured because Gillis and his wife Angela have lost a combined 500lbs! They are a team and they are inspiring the community and the nation. Obesity is the leading cause of serious physical health problems for men. A study released in the April edition of the British Medical Journal Open found that young, obese men started suffering serious health complications by the age of fifty. A new report on the article stated: “Almost half of those considered obese at the age of 22 were diagnosed with life-threatening disorders like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, or blood clots in legs or lungs by the time they reached 55- or they didn’t make it to 55 at all.” Here, Willie Gillis speaks candidly about his weight loss journey: Q: When did you gain the weight? Willie: I was always a bigger kid growing up. I was the biggest of the family for as long as I can remember. I lost weight in my preteen years because I was always active with bicycling or playing basketball with the neigh-

borhood kids. My weight gain really started when I got to high school. I didn't really fit in. I didn't feel accepted by people. I was just kind of present but not really acknowledged. The weight gain got worse when I got to college as I still had those same feelings of not fitting in. Q: Did the weight impact your youth? Willie: The weight gain didn't really effect me when I was younger. I had a few issues with it in middle school but I just assumed that it was what it was. It didn't really start to take an effect on me until I got to high school. It made me feel a bit self-conscious. I remember the football coach asking me to join the football team instead of doing marching band. I knew it was because I was a bigger guy but I didn't want to be known for that or even be used for it. Q: Did you play any sports in school or were you physically active? Willie: I never played sports in school. I remember that I tried out for the basketball team once in middle school but I never got past the first round of tryouts. I wasn't very physically active in school unless I played basketball with the neighborhood kids or rode my bike. That only lasted until my preteen years. Q: How did your parents react to the weight? Was it a family lifestyle or did they try to find ways to help you lose the weight?

Willie: My parents knew that I had a weight problem. I think they did the best they could with me. I was a picky eater. I always have been until the last year or so. I can remember refusing to eat my vegetables. I would go for an extra portion of meat or bread instead of eating vegetables. My family is from Memphis, TN. The meals that they fed me were typically the same meals that they had growing up as well. We're from the South so food that was deep fried or cooked in butter was always in rotation on the table. They had a lot more moderation when it came to food than I did. I remember my mom became a big advocate of healthier eating in the early 90s. She switched over to baking food in the oven instead of frying. She watched how much butter she was using and she lost weight in that period of time. Q: How did you meet Angela? Willie: Angela and I originally met in late 1999. We were both in marching bands. I was in the University of Memphis marching band and she was in the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) marching band. We met at the football game (Memphis vs. Ole Miss). Q: What chain of events spurred the decision to finally lose the weight? Willie: I attempted to lose weight several times before I actually made the plunge. I did many diet plans,

read many books and had a plethora of knowledge on how to lose weight. I just wasn't doing it. I was comfortable at the current weight of 492 pounds. In December 2010, almost a month before our first wedding anniversary, my goddaughter Emmy was born. I saw her in person for the first time about a week later and I had this feeling that if I didn't do something about the weight that I would probably be dead in five years, dead by the time that I was 35. Dead before Emmy even reached the age of five. I had to do something to change my life around. So on January 6, 2011 I decided to do something about it and asked Angela to do it with me Q: Were you afraid you might fail? Willie: I went into the whole ordeal fully intending on failing several times. I didn't really have anything to lose by just trying. So I took small steps to get to my bigger goal of losing the weight for good. Q: What immediate changes did you make? Willie: I immediately knew that I needed to keep track of what food I was eating and what exercise I was doing. I downloaded a food and exercise tracker app on my iPhone and just made sure I was under my daily allowance of calories for the day. When you track your calories, you have real perspective on how much food you are really eating on

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Daily 4:00 PM BT3 Golf Clinic, Henry Homberg Golf Course, 409.223.6723 Weekly Sundays 7:00 AM Exygon Road Runners, Exygon Beaumont 12:00 PM Play Pool FREE!, Big Nasty's Bar, 409.697.3053 Mondays & Wednesdays 4:30 PM After School Swim, Health and Wellness Center. 409.899.7294 6:30PM Golden Triangle Strutters, Orangeleaf Yogurt Beaumont, Facebook Tuesdays 6:00 AM Run-Well Running Intensive, Christus Health & Wellness Center, 409.899.7745 12:00 PM Bridge Club, St. Mark's Church, 409.083.2034 5:30 PM Trinity UMC FREE Zumba Class, Trinity United Methodist Church, 409.892.8121 Wednesdays 6:45 PM Belly Dancing Basics, Health and Wellness Center, 409.899.7294 Thursdays 6:00 AM Run-Well Running Intensive, Christus Health & Wellness Center, 409.899.7745 6:00 PM Mid County Run Club, Nederland High School Track, Facebook Saturdays 6:00 AM Mid County Run Club, Locations Vary, Facebook 6:00 AM Run-Well Running Intensive, Christus Health & Wellness Center, 409.899.7745 10:00 AM Zumba Fitness, Sterling Pruitt Activity Center, 409.838.3613

8:00 AM BTX Peloton Group Cycling, Colonnade Shopping Center, Facebook 1 7:00 PM Lamar Men's Basketball vs McMurry, Montagne Center, 409.880.1715 2 8:00 AM Winnie Wars V Mud Run, XL Ranch, 409.988.2546 1:00 PM Lady Cardinal Volleyball vs Oral Roberts, McDonald Gymnasium Lamar University, 409.880.7241 6:00 PM Lamar Cardinal Football vs Nichols, Provost Umphrey Stadium, 409.880.1715 7 7:00 PM Lady Cardinal Volleyball vs Nicholls, McDonald Gymnasium Lamar University, 409.880.7241 8 11:00 AM Boys Haven Charity Golf Classic, Idylwild Golf Club, 409.866.2400 9 7:00 AM Stars Over Texas: Blue Santa Bicycle Round Up Tournament, Ford Fields, 409.951.5400 7:30 AM Pleasure Island Bridge Half Marathon, 10K and 2 Mile with Special Guest Iram J. Leon, Logan Park, 409.982.4675 8:00 AM 2nd Annual Strides 5K and 1K Kids Walk for Diabetes Awareness, Ty Terrell Track, 409.898.3797 8:35 AM Pilates Power Hour, Health and Wellness Center, 409.899.7294 9:00 AM 1 in 100 Gun Club Gobbler Shoot, 1-in-100 Gun Club, 409.755.6648 9:00 AM Compassion Color 5K with Special Guest Kree Harrison, Beaumont Event Centre, 409.835.8357 1:00 PM Lady Cardinal Volleyball vs McNeese, McDonald Gymnasium Lamar University, 409.880.7241 6:00 PM Pleasure Island Bridge Half Marathon After

Party, Larry’s French Market, 409.962.3381 10 7:00 AM Stars Over Texas: Blue Santa Bicycle Round Up Tournament, Ford Fields, 409.951.5400 12 1:15 PM CPR, Health and Wellness Center, 409.899.7745 5:00 PM Southeast Texas Hike and Bike Coalition, Sertino's Coffee, 409.892.0600 7:00 PM Lamar Men's Basketball vs George Mason, Montagne Center, 409.880.1715 15 7:00 AM 2013 "Break a Clay for MDA,” 1-in-100Gun Club, 409.838.4545 16 8:00 AM CASA SuperHero 5K Run 2013, Claiborne West Park off IH 10 near Cow Bayou, 409.886.2272 9:00 AM 4th Annual Jay Bruce Golf Tournament benefiting the ARC of Greater Beaumont, Bayou Din Golf Course, 409.796.1327 9:00 AM 4th Annual Jay Bruce Golf Benefit, Bayou Din Golf Club, 409.796.1327 6:00 PM Lamar Cardinal Football vs Stephen F. Austin, Provost Umphrey Stadium, 409.880.1715 6:00 PM Zumba Rave to Save, Health and Wellness Center, 409.899.7294 23 6:00 PM Lamar Cardinal Football vs McNeese, Provost Umphrey Stadium, 409.880.1715 28 8:00 AM SRS 23rd Annual Therapeutic Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, and Kids K, The Event Centre, [email protected]

you carried the weight? Willie: I've got to cheat here and say that it was a tie between two things. The first thing was taking a trip back to Memphis this past February. We took a plane to Memphis. I haven't flown on

a plane in over a decade for fear that I couldn't fit in a seat. Actually getting into the seat comfortably and fastening that seatbelt was a huge deal for me. The second was running the Austin 10/20 race this past April. I'd never

run more than a 5k before this point. I was always comfortable running 5Ks and not wanting to venture into longer distances. I really surprised myself by doing the race and finishing it in just over two hours.

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Q: What long-term changes have you made? Willie: In regards to food, if it's not fried or laden in butter, I'll probably eat it. I was a calorie counter for the longest time during my weight loss journey but I realized that I tend to eat the same five-to-six meals every week. Q: Do you think it is harder for men than women to talk about weight loss? Willie: I do think it's sometimes harder for men to talk about weight loss. Men have the same issues with "the perfect body image" as women do although the concept is pushed on women more than men. That image is in every magazine or movie that you see today. Men, in my opinion, are not as vocal in regards to talking about their image. They either do the work to fix their image or they don't. Q: What does your training program look like? Willie: My training plan has changed several times over the last three years. My current training plan is spinning class three times a week, kickboxing once a week and at least two runs a week. Q: What advice would you give someone else? Willie: I would say make small chang-

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es. Start by counting your calories and see how much you're really eating in a given day. Start by getting at least 3-4 days of exercise in a week for at least 30 minutes. Start by measuring your food and using a food scale. Any small changes in your routine and behavior will become a new habit and you'll eventually be on the right track to losing weight. Q: What advice would you give parents? Willie: Parents should really inform themselves on nutrition. What is a balanced plate of food for your kids? I've seen kids that won't eat any vegetables. I was one of those kids. Introduce new foods to your kids. Hide the vegetable in a food they love. If they hate onions like I do, mince them up finely and put it in a spaghetti sauce. Your kids don't hate vegetables. It's either the texture of the vegetables or they're just not cooked right. It's so easy to go to a drive thru or get a meal in a can. Those meals are convenient for a reason. They're highly processed. It would be better if a family can cook a few meals in advance and have meals mostly prepared for the week. Is it okay to go out every once

in a while and have a meal outside of your home? Sure. We're all busy and can't cook a meal all the time. Just try to have the majority of your meals at home. Q: What sort of negativity did you face when you first started making changes? Willie: I didn't really get any kind of negativity when I started making changes. It was a little hard when it came to eating out at restaurants with friends. Restaurants are limiting when you’re trying to change your lifestyle. One meal portion is usually for two people. Most food is cooked in oil or butter or topped with fatty condiments. I just learned that you're paying for that meal so you can request to have your meal made any way you'd like. If the restaurant can't accommodate you, then you go somewhere else to eat. Q: Have you inspired anyone? Willie: This is a loaded question. Who haven't we inspired? I'm so happy to see people in our community and the nation inspired by our story. People see our story and feel the need to change. I started this weight loss journey as an experiment to see if I could lose weight. Every time I saw

the weight drop lower and lower I felt the need to continue. Even the weeks where I lost nothing or even gained, I reevaluated my progress and tweaked my plan. I'm just glad our story is out there and someone who is in the same predicament realizes they can change their lives. Q: What is your next big goal? Willie: My goals have really switched in the last six months. I'm still a big proponent of exercise and fitness, but I've really fallen in love with cooking. It's the one thing I have yet to tackle. I was always an okay cook. Lately, I've fallen in love, not with cooking in general, but the science behind it. I'm interested in the process of what cooking does to food and how to make food taste good and be healthy for you as well. Willie’s interest in food probably goes back to his childhood experience with vegetables and his desire to make delicious food appealing to all ages. Willie and his wife, Angela, can often be found at the Golden Triangle Strutter weekday training runs. Search for the group on Facebook, make a run and meet this inspiring couple for yourself!

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Playbook Author to Speak at Family Portrait Luncheon Coach Frank Broyles, one of the winning-est coaches of all time for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks has written a playbook that will be featured at the second annual Family Portrait Luncheon on Wednesday November 20 at the Beaumont Country Club. Guests of the Alzheimer’s Association Family Portrait Luncheon will hear first-hand insider knowl-

Southeast Texas Regional Office Statistics July 2012-August 2013

Helpline Calls (during weekday, business hours): 121 calls Conferences: 2 conferences with 171 people attending Community Awareness Programs: 35 programs with 595 people attending Professional Presentations: 6 presentations with 127 people attending Health Fairs: 19 fairs with 672 people receiving information 119 Healthcare and Physician Visits Total number of people receiving direct services from the Southeast Texas Regional Office: 1805

edge, see illustrated maneuvers and learn stepby-step strategies, not football, but for caring for Alzheimer’s patients from Coach Broyles’ Playbook for Alzheimer’s Caregivers: A Practical Tips Guide. Coach Broyles and his family became active in speaking about Alzheimer’s after his wife of 59 years and the matriarch of their family, Barbara Day Broyles, passed away after her struggle with Alzheimer’s in October 2004. In 2009 the Broyles family published the Playbook, a how-to manual written in easy-to-read, playbook format and detailing practical tips and strategies to care for an Alzheimer’s patient and to ensure a better quality of life through all phases of the disease. Shortly thereafter, Broyles’ daughter and co-author Betsy Arnold and granddaughter Molly Arnold-Gay, began speaking to share their knowledge of the disease with others affected. Both women will speak at Beaumont’s Family Portrait Luncheon. This second annual event beginning at 11:30am will honor and remember family members and friends who have been affected by Alzheimer’s while supporting dementia-specific educational programs and awareness in Southeast Texas and raising money for research in hopes of ending this devastating disease.

With the continued support of the local community at events like the Family Portrait Luncheon, the Southeast Texas Regional Office puts the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association into practice by providing a wide array of education, programming and supportive care for individuals in Southeast Texas (See “Statistics” at left). “The Family Portrait Luncheon is an annual event in other cities and after last year’s first, very successful Beaumont Family Portrait Luncheon with more than 400 attendees, I am hopeful the Family Portrait Luncheon will be well received again this year and become a part of the annual Southeast Texas calendar,” said Linda Domino, event chairwoman. “So many of us, including me, have family members and friends affected by Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia. It is my hope that this event will be an opportunity to generate awareness, learn more about the disease, support each other, provide encouragement and information for caregivers and raise funds to end this dreaded disease.” Individual tickets for the event are $60 and include lunch, valet parking and a copy of the book, Coach Broyles’ Playbook for Alzheimer’s Caregivers: A Practical Tips Guide. Sponsorships from $1,500 to $10,000 are available. For tickets and more information call 409.833.1613.

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Be the WON! The season of giving could result in some receiving, too. Cars, golf carts and jewelry are all winnable this holiday season. Here’s how: In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Ford Park/SMG has teamed up with HEB and the Southeast Texas Ford Dealers to giveaway a 2014 Ford Mustang V-6 at this year’s HEB Feast of Sharing at Ford Park on December 6! Mustang Giveaway Register to win by Friday, November 15 at Ford Park, any HEB Locations or a Southeast Texas Ford Dealership. A finalist will be chosen from each location and notified by November 22, 2013. These 16 finalists must be present at the HEB Feast of Sharing, held at Ford Park on Friday, December 6, at which time, each will be given a key. The key that starts the car determines the winner. For more information go to fordpark.com and click on the FORD MUSTANG GIVEAWAY event. Jeep Giveaway The Garth House is raffling off a 2013 Jeep Wrangler 4X4. The bullet silver metallic, black three-piece hardtop seats four passengers and has black cloth interior, an Alpine premium audio system, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, keyless entry and alarm system. Tickets are $100 and currently available by calling 409.838.9084. The drawing for the Jeep will be held at Pour Les Enfants, November 21 at The Garth House. You don’t need to be present to win but it’s a great party you don’t want to miss! Golf Cart & Jewels Only $25 will get you entered to win a decked out, fully loaded, cherry red, street legal electric golf cart with back seat and sound system and another $25 could result in winning one Women's Breitling Galactic Watch and One Men's Breitling Superocean Breitling watch. The Junior League of Beaumont is selling only 500 chances to win these amazing prizes at their Very Merry Main Street Market. Tickets will be available at the Market December 5-7 at the Beaumont Civic Center or from any Junior League member. The drawing is December 7, and you don’t need to be present to win.

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Daily 8:00 AM Chili for SALE!, St. Mark's Church, 409.832.3405 9:00 AM Thanksgiving Fundraiser - Order your Pies and Cookies, Nutrition and Services for Seniors, 409.892.4455 10:00 AM Garth House "Put the Brakes on Child Abuse" Jeep Raffle, Garth House, 409.838.9084 1 8:00 PM Maze of Terror, Vidor, 409.769.8777 2 8:00 AM Winnie Wars V Mud Run, XL Ranch, 409.988.2546 9:00 AM 4th Annual Bark for Life Benefiting the American Cancer Society, Tyrrell Park, 409.554.1100 6:00 PM Farm to Table Dining, The Giving Field, 409.201.8702 6:00 PM Saving Grace Ministries Spaghetti Dinner and Silent Auction Fundraiser, United Methodist Temple, 903.258.5379 8:00 PM Maze of Terror, Vidor, 409.769.8777 4, 5, 6, 7 8:30 AM Empty Stocking Fund, Beaumont Civic Center, 409.892.1097 5 9:30 AM Babe Zaharias Memorial Relays, Babe Zaharias Stadium, 409.832.9991 6:00 PM Harvest of Hope Fundraiser, MCM Elegante' Hotel, 409.924.4400 6:00 PM Odyssey Hospice Celebration of Life, The Event Centre, 409.212.0020 6 9:30 AM Babe Zaharias Memorial Relays, Babe Zaharias Stadium, 409.832.9991 7 10:00 AM St. Mark's Chili Supper and Bazaar (Lunch and Supper), St. Mark Episcopal Church, 409.832.3405 6:30 PM "Cabaret" - TAN's Annual Paint the Town Red Gala, Beaumont Country Club, 409.832.8338 8 9:00 AM Autumn Fest & Silent Auction, Infant Jesus Catholic Church Fellowship Hall, 409.755.3073 11:00 AM Boys Haven Charity Golf Classic, Idylwild Golf Club, 409.866.2400

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9 7:30 AM Pleasure Island Bridge Half Marathon, 10K and 2 Mile, Logan Park, 409.982.4675 8:00 AM 2nd Annual Strides 5K and 1K Kids Walk for Diabetes Awareness, Ty Terrell Track, 409.898.3797 9:00 AM Autumn Fest & Silent Auction, Infant Jesus Catholic Church Fellowship Hall, 409.755.3073 9:00 AM 2nd Saturdays At The Giving Field, 409.351.2612 9:00 AM Compassion Color 5K with Special Guest Kree Harrison, Beaumont Event Centre, 409.835.8357 6:00 PM American Cancer Society 24th Annual Cattle Barons' Ball, Ford Park under the Stock Yard Barns, 409.835.2139 6:00 PM Absolutely Amazing Art Auction - BAL Fundraiser, Beaumont Art League, 409.833.4179 15 7:00 AM 2013 "Break a Clay for MDA," 1-in-100 Gun Club, 409.838.4545 16 8:00 AM CASA SuperHero 5K Run 2013, Claiborne West Park off IH 10 near Cow Bayou, 409.886.2272 9:00 AM 4th Annual Jay Bruce Golf Benefit, Bayou Din Golf Club, 409.796.1327 7:00 PM 4th Annual "Dinner for Life" Gala, Beaumont Event Centre, 409.981.1888 20 11:30 AM Second Annual Family Portrait Luncheon Benefiting the Alzheimer's Association, Beaumont Country Club, 409.833.1613 21 6:30 PM Garth House Annual Pour Les Enfants, Garth House, 409.838.9084 22 9:00 AM 2013 Milam Settlers Day Annual Weekend Celebration, Downtown Milam, 936.564.5634 6:00 PM Lamar Cardinal Court: An Evening of Renaissance Revels, Lamar University Studio Theatre, 409.880.2250 23 9:00 AM Second Annual Sugar Plum Breakfast Fundraiser, Beaumont Country Club, 409.838.4397 9:00 AM 2013 Milam Settlers Day Annual Weekend Celebration, Downtown Milam, 936.564.5634

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classified pick of the month

Mystic Mountain Studios Chainsaw Art Creatures great and small…Dan Tanner carves them all. Tanner is Mystic Mountain Studios, a chainsaw sculpture business located in Woodville. Tanner creates custom carved items but works on a regular inventory of pelicans, flamingos, bar and stool sets, coffee and end tables, benches and lamps plus a variety of animals from alligators to sea turtles and even dragons. All carvings are created from pine, cedar and other hard woods such as red pear. Each piece is one-of- kind and either varnished natural wood or painted with exterior grade latex paint. All wood is treated for mold, rot and bugs. Carvings positioned outside on gravel or base other than the ground will last 10 to 15 years in the weather. The largest carving Tanner has completed was a 9-foot, 2-headed dragon for a dentist in Houston. The smallest are his butterflies, hummingbirds and dragonflies that are only 14-to-16 inches. Carvings vary in price depending on size and complexity. The small pieces like the humming-

birds are $50; pelicans run between $45 and $150 and flamingos are $100 to $150; bar sets are $1000 and alligators are $20 a foot depending on the wood used. Mystic Mountain Studios is on Facebook, where you can see more of Dan Tanner’s unique carved treasures or call him at 409.617.1221.

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sneak peek december 1 - Christmas Candlelight Tour, John Jay French Museum - Christmas Tour, Chambers House Museum - Lamarissimo! Holiday Concert, A Cappella Choir and Grand Chorus. Julie Rogers - Lamar A Cappella Choir- Grand Chorus, St. Stephens Episcopal 2 - Lamar Industrial Carillon Concert, MobilOil Federal Credit 3 - Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce Let It Shine!, Holiday Inn

Beaumont Plaza 5, 6 & 7 - The Junior League of Beaumont Very Merry Main Street Market, Beaumont Civic Center 6 - Opening Reception for Exhibition: Senior and Master's Thesis, Dishman Art Museum - HEB Feast of Sharing, Ford Park 6-14 - “Annie,” Beaumont Community Players 7 - Habitat for Humanity Jingle Bell Run, Gulf Terrace Hike and Bike

8 - Symphony of Southeast Texas: "Home for the Holidays," Julie Rogers Theatre 8&9 - Road to Bethlehem, Wesley United Methodist Church 12 - Christmas Stroll- Dreaming of a Green Christmas, Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center 14 - Gun Club Championship, 1 in 100 Gun Club - Annual Christmas Open House, McFaddin-Ward House

- Christmas with Shoji Tabuchi, Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts 14 & 15 - Beaumont Civic Ballet "The Nutcracker Ballet," Julie Rogers Theatre 16 - Green Day's American Idiot, Lutcher Theater for the Performing Arts 19 - Eggnog Evening and Christmas Light Ride, McFaddin-Ward House 21 - 2013 Christmas Concert featuring Yolanda Adams with Willie Brown, Julie Rogers Theatre

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The most searched keyword in the Classifieds section on southeastTexas.com “firearms,” with 150,089 searches. The most popular Facebook posting in the last 30 days was for a lost dog, Zoey, receiving 5756 impressions and 86 shares.

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membership directory Nonprofit Member Organizations a Alzheimer’s Association, www.alz.org/texas, 409-833-1613 American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org, 877-227-1618 American Heart Association- Golden Triangle, www.heart.org, 409.980.8800 American Red Cross- Beaumont Chapter, www.redcrossbeaumont.org, 409-832-1644 Anayat House, www.anayathouse.org, 409-833-0649 Arc of Greater Beaumont, www.arcofbmt.org, 409-838-9012 Art Museum of Southeast Texas, www.amset.org, 409-832-3432 b Beaumont Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, www.mhbh.org, 409-212-5000 Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas Foundation, www.bhset.net, 409-212-6113 Beaumont Children’s Museum, www.beaumontchildrensmuseum.org, 409-658-8927 Beaumont Civic Ballet, www.beaumontcivicballet.net, 409-838-4397 Beaumont Civic Center Complex, www.beaumont-tx-complex.com, 409-838-3435 Beaumont Convention and Visitors Bureau, www.beaumontcvb.com, 409-880-3749, Beautify Beaumont, www.beautifybeaumont.org, 409-656-7400 Beaumont Heritage Society, www.beaumontheritage.org, 409-832-4010 Ben J. Rogers Regional Visitors Center, www.co.jefferson.tx.us/VisitorCenter/brrvc.htm, 409-842-0500 Better Business Bureau of Southeast Texas, www.beaumont.bbb.org, 409-835-5348 Big Thicket Association, www.btatx.org, 936-274-1181 c CASA of Southeast Texas, Inc., www.casasetx.org, 409-832-2272 Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas, www.catholiccharitiesbmt.org, 409-924-4400 Christus Hospital-St. Elizabeth, www.christushospital.org, 409-892-7171 Christus Health Foundation, www.christushealthfoundationsetx.org, 409-899-7555 City of Beaumont, www.cityofbeaumont.com, 409-980-8311 City of Beaumont Parks and Recreation, Recreation Division, www.beaumontrecreation.com, Best Years Senior Center 409-838-1902, Sterling Pruitt Center/Athletic Complex 409-838-3613, Henry Homberg Golf Course 409-842-3220 f Family Services of Southeast Texas, Inc., www.westrengthenfamilies.org, 409-833-2668 First United Methodist Church, www.firstbeaumont.org, 409-832-0295 G Garth House, www.garthhouse.org, 409-838-9084 Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council, www.gssjc.org, 409-832-0556, ext. 102 Goodwill Industries of Southeast Texas and Southwest Louisiana, www.goodwillbmt.org, 409-838-9911 Golden Triangle Republican Women, 409-832-6269 Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce, www.bmtcoc.org, 409-838-6581 Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce,www.portarthurtexas.com, 409-963-1107 H Habitat for Humanity of Jefferson County, www.beaumonthabitat.org, 409-832-5853 Harbor Hospice Foundation, www.harborhospice.com/harborhouse-beaumont.html, 409-840-5640 Heartbeats of Hope, www.setxsocialcenter.com/heartbeatshope, 409-651-8390 Home Instead Senior Care, www.homeinstead.com/216/Pages/HomeInsteadSeniorCare.aspx, 409-892-7494 Hope Women’s Resource Clinic, www.pregnancyhopecenter.com, 409-898-4005

j Julie Rogers’ “Gift of Life” Program, www.giftoflifebmt.org, 409-833-3663 Junior League of Beaumont,www.juniorleaguebeaumont.org, 409-832-0873 k Kirby-Hill House, www.kirbyhillhouse.com, 409-246-8000 l Lamar Cardinals Football, www.lamarcardinals.com, 409-880-1715 Lamar Institute of Technology, www.lit.edu, 409-880-8321 Lamar Institute of Technology Foundation, www.lit.edu/foundation/LITFoundation, 409-880-8321 Lamar State College- Port Arthur, www.lamarpa.edu, 409-983-4921 Lamar University, www.lamar.edu, 409-880-7011 Lamar University Small Business Development Center, www.lamarbmt.sbdcnetwork.net, 409-880-2367 Lutcher Theater, www.lutcher.org, 409-886-5535 m March of Dimes, beaumontmarchofdimes.blogspot.com, 409-835-7606 McFaddin-Ward House, www.mcfaddin-ward.org, 409-832-2134 Monsignor Kelly High School, kelly.beaumont.tx.us, 409-866-2351 Museum of Gulf Coast, www.museumofthegulfcoast.org, 409-982-7000 n Nutrition and Services for Seniors, www.seniormeals.org, 409-892-4455 o 1-in-100 Gun Club, www.1in100gunclub.com, 409-755-6648 Orange Community Players, Inc., orangecommunityplayers.com, 409-882-9137 p Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce, www.portarthurtexas.com, 409-963-1107 Progressive Democrats of Southeast Texas, www.pdsetex.org, 409-898-7355 s The Salvation Army Beaumont Corp., www.uss.salvationarmy.org/uss/www_uss_beaumont.nsf, 409-896-2363 Samaritan Counseling Center of Southeast Texas, www.sccset.org, 409-727-6400 Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, www.shangrilagardens.org, 409-670-9113 Some Other Place, www.sopbmt.org, 409-832-7976 Southeast Texas Arts Council, www.setxac.org, 409-835-2787 Spindletop Center, www.spindletopcenter.org, 409-839-1000 Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown, www.spindletop.org, 409-835-0823 Stark Museum of Art, www.starkmuseum.org, 409-886-2787 St Anne Catholic School, www.sasbmt.com, 409-832-5939 St. Mark’s Church, www.stmarksbeaumont.org, 409-832-3405 Symphony of Southeast Texas, www.sost.org, 409-892-2257 t Texas Energy Museum, www.texasenergymuseum.org, 409-833-5100 Trinity United Methodist Church, www.trinitybmt.org, 409-892-8121 u Ubi Caritas, www.ubicaritas.org, 409-832-1924 w The W.H. Stark House, www.whstarkhouse.org, 409-883-0871 Wesley United Methodist Church, www.wesleyumc.com, 409-892-7733 Winnie Chamber of Commerce, www.winnietexas.org, 409-296-2231 Wilton P. Hebert Health & Wellness Center, www.christuswellnesscenter.org, 409-899-7777 Y YWCA, www.ywcabeaumont.org, 409-899-1011

For Profit Members Accommodations Coushatta Casino Resort www.coushattacasinoresort.com,1-800-584-7263 MCM Elegante Hotel www.mcmelegantebeaumont.com, 409-842-3600 Rayburn Country www.lakerayburncountry.com, 409-698-2444 Catering MCM Elegante Catering www.mcmelegantebeaumont.com, 409-842-3600 Entertainment Venues Ford Park www.fordpark.com, 409-951-5400 Food and Beverage The Main Dish Studio Kitchen www.yourmaindish.com, 409-866-MAIN Sports and Recreation City Dance Center www.beaumontcitydance.com, 409-833-7772 Coushatta Casino Resort www.coushattacasinoresort.com,1-800-584-7263 Paradise RV Resort & Waterpark www.pwoftexas.com, 409-385-7946 Rayburn Country www.lakerayburncountry.com, 409-698-2444 Spas MCM Elegante Getaway Spa www.mcmelegantebeaumont.com/getaway_spa, 409-842-3600

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