April Events by Holly

April 2010 Local Events

April is “Child Abuse Prevention” Month. Wear blue to show your support.

YMBL Fair Ends Sunday, April 4, 2010.

JC Penney @ Parkdale Mall- “Round up Spring Purchases for the Salvation Army Boys and Girls Club ends April 6, 2010.



Monday, April 5, 2010
9:00 a.m. ~ Workforce Solutions Free Job Seeker’s Services
Theodore Johns Branch Library
4255 Fannett Road. Beaumont, Texas
409.842.5223.

5:00 p.m. ~ Mud Bug Mondays @ the Elegante
MCM Elegante
2355 I-10. Beaumont, Texas


Tuesday, April 6, 2010
4:00 p.m. ~ Be Here Tuesdays
Spindletop Steakhouse
290 Crockett Street. Beaumont, Texas


4:00 p.m. ~ Know Your Numbers Health Screening
Christus Outpatient Center
3701 Highway 73. Port Arthur, Texas
For more information and costs, call 866.683.3627

5:00 p.m. ~ Taco Tuesdays at the Elegante
MCM Elegante
2355 I-10. Beaumont, Texas



5:30 p.m. ~ Free Surgical Weight Loss Seminar
Christus Outpatient Pavillion
755 N 11th Street. Beaumont, Texas

6:00 p.m. ~ Live on Goodfella’s Patio
3350 Dowlen Road. Beaumont, Texas

6:30 p.m. ~ Justice is Served- CASA Event
MCM Elegante
2355 I-10. Beaumont, Texas
For sponsorship or more information, call 409.832.2272

6:30 p.m. ~ LU Cardinals VS Houston Baptist Baseball
Vincent Beck Stadium
Beaumont, Texas

7:00 p.m. ~ Karaoke Night at Logon Café
3805 Calder Avenue. Beaumont, Texas

7:30 p.m. ~ Lamar’s Distinguished Lecture Series Featuring Sarah Vowell
Lamar University Theater
4400 S. MLK Jr. Parkway. Beaumont, Texas

9:30 p.m. ~ Taco Tuesdays at Madison’s with El Floppy Tacos
Madison’s
4020 Dowlen Road. Beaumont, Texas

Wednesday, April 7, 2010
National Start Walking Day Benefiting American Heart Association

8:15 a.m. ~ Senior Flexibility and Balance Aerobics
YMCA Beaumont
6155 Eastex Freeway. Beaumont, Texas

10:30 a.m. ~ Pre-school Movies
Lumberton Library
130 E. Chance. Lumberton, Texas
409.755.7400

10:30 a.m. ~ Story Time @ Willard Library
Willard Library
3590 E. Lucas. Beaumont, Texas
409.842.4988



2:00 p.m. ~ Spanish Class @ Willard Library
Willard Library
3590 E. Lucas. Beaumont, Texas
409.842.4988

4:00 p.m. ~ Wine’d Down Wednesdays
Spindletop Steakhouse
290 Crockett St. Beaumont, Texas

5:00 p.m. ~ Wine and Cheese Wednesdays at the Elegante
MCM Elegante
2355 I-10. Beaumont, Texas

6:30 p.m. ~ LU Cardinals VS Houston Baptist- Baseball
Vincent Beck Stadium

8:00 p.m. ~ Open Mic Night @ Logon Café
3805 Calder. Beaumont, Texas

Thursday, April 8, 2010
8:30 a.m. ~ American Red Cross Adult CPR/ First Aid
American Red Cross
3260 Eastex Freeway. Beaumont, Texas
Call 409.832.1644 for more information/ registration.

10:30 a.m. ~ Story Time
Lumberton Library
130 E. Chance. Lumberton, Texas
409.755.7400

4:00 p.m. ~ Green Thumbs for Children
McFaddin Ward Carriage House
RSVP at 409.832.1906

4:00 p.m. ~ Thirstini Thursday
Spindletop Steakhouse
290 Crockett Street. Beaumont, Texas

5:00 p.m. ~ Steak Night Thursday at Elegante
MCM Elegante
2355 I-10. Beaumont, Texas


6:00 p.m. ~ Business Start Up Check List Presented by Dave Mulcahy
LU Small Business Development Center
801 Pearl Street. Beaumont, Texas
$10 per class. Call 409.880.2367 for registration/ more information.

6:30 p.m. ~ Square Dancing: Belles and Beaus
St. Anne Catholic School
375 N. 11th Street. Beaumont, Texas
409.860.9543

7:00 p.m. ~ FREE Salsa Lessons at Pancho Villas Mexican Kitchen
230 Crockett Street. Beaumont, Texas

7:30 p.m. ~ David Burgess, Latin American Guitarist
Nederland High School Performing Arts Center
Call 409.727.5215 for tickets and information.

7:30 p.m. ~ “Romeo and Juliet”
Lutcher Theater
707 Main Street. Orange, Texas

9:00 p.m. ~ Cross Canadian Ragweed
Dixie Dance Hall
234 Crockett Street. Beaumont, Texas

9:30 p.m. ~ Karaoke Thursdays
Madison’s
4020 Dowlen Road. Beaumont, Texas

Friday, April 9, 2010
9:00 a.m. ~ Child Care Conference
Beaumont Civic Center
701 Main Street. Beaumont, Texas
Call 409.835.8461 to register.

10:00 a.m. ~ “Romeo and Juliet”
Lutcher Theater
707 Main Avenue. Orange, Texas

12:00 p.m. ~ “The Masters” Demo Day
Games People Play
5945 College Street. Beaumont, Texas



4:00 p.m. ~ Family Fridays at Lumberton Public Library
130 E. Chance. Lumberton, Texas
409.755.7400

6:00 p.m. ~ Kids’ Night Out
St. Marks Episcopal Church
680 Calder Street. Beaumont, Texas
RSVP at 409.832.3405

6:30 p.m. ~ 40th Annual Spring Dinner
Silsbee Little Theater
140 N. 6th Street. Silsbee, Texas
Call 409.385.5562 for tickets/ more information.
Jacket required.


Saturday, April 10, 2010
8:00 a.m. ~ Lamar Administration of the ACT
Call 409.880.8878

9:00 a.m. ~ Free Tax Assistance Available at Main Library
Beaumont Public Library
801 Pearl Street. Beaumont, Texas

9:00 a.m. ~ Dishman Craft Market
Dishman Elementary
3475 Champions Drive. Beaumont, Texas

9:00 a.m. ~ Healthy Eating Habits
Lamar Institute of Technology
855 E. Lavaca. Beaumont, Texas
RSVP 409.880.8114.
$35/ class

9:30 a.m. ~ Milkweed Babies
Shangri La Botanical Gardens
2111 W. Park Avenue. Orange, Texas
RSVP 409.670.9799

10:00 a.m. ~ Beginners Genealogical Workshop
Tyrrell Historical Library
695 Pearl Street. Beaumont, Texas
Call 409.833.2759 for more information.


10:00 a.m. ~ 2nd Annual 5K Walk Benefiting Boys and Girls Club of Hardin County
1005 N. 7th Street. Silsbee, Texas
Call 512.720.5636 for more information.

10:00 a.m. ~ Canoe Village Creek
Big Thicket National Park
6044 FM 420. Kountze, Texas
RSVP 409.951.6700

10:00 a.m. ~ Story Time
Barnes and Noble
Dowlen Road Location. Beaumont, Texas

10:30 a.m. ~ Fun Brunch
Spindletop Steakhouse
290 Crockett Street. Beaumont, Texas

6:30 p.m. ~ 40th Annual Spring Dinner
Silsbee Little Theater
140 N. 6th Street. Silsbee, Texas
For tickets, call 409.385.5562
Jacket required

7:00 p.m. ~ Cattle Baron’s Ball
SETX Regional Airport
US 69 S. Beaumont, Texas
Call 409.835.2139 for more information.

7:30 p.m. ~ Beaumont Symphony Master Series 4 Concert
Julie Rogers Theater
765 Pearl. Beaumont, Texas

8:00 p.m. ~ Beaux Arts Ball
American Legion Hall
1320 Pennsylvania. Beaumont, Texas
For tickets, call 409.838.5393

9:30 p.m. ~ Still Cruisin’
Madison’s
4020 Dowlen Road. Beaumont, Texas

Sunday, April 11, 2010
1:00 p.m. ~ SETX Wedding Preview
MCM Elegante
2355 I-10. Beaumont, Texas
1:00 p.m. ~ Sundew Trail Hike
Big Thicket National Park
6044 FM 420. Kountze, Texas

2:00 p.m. ~ 5th Annual Masters Concert Series
Wesley United Methodist Church
3810 N. Major Drive. Beaumont, Texas

5:00 p.m. ~ The Houston Children’s Chorus
St. Mark’s Church
680 Calder. Beaumont, Texas

Monday, April 12, 2010
9:00 a.m. ~ Workforce Solutions Free Job Seeker’s Services
Theodore Johns Branch Library
4255 Fannett Road. Beaumont, Texas

5:00 p.m. ~ Mud Bug Mondays
MCM Elegante
2355 I-10. Beaumont, Texas

6:00 p.m. ~ Stress Relief, Simple Ways to Relax
Lamar Institute of Technology
855 E. Lucas. Beaumont, Texas

Tuesday, April 13, 2010
2:00 p.m. ~ Introduction to Floral Painting in Watercolor
Stark Museum of Art
712 Green Avenue. Orange, Texas
RSVP 409.866.2787
$40 Admission

3:00 p.m. ~ LU Cardinals VS Texas Pan America Baseball
Vincent Beck Stadium
Beaumont, Texas


4:00 p.m. ~ Be Here Tuesdays
Spindletop Steakhouse
290 Crockett Street. Beaumont, Texas


4:00 p.m. ~ Know Your Numbers Health Screening
Christus Outpatient Center
3701 Highway 73. Port Arthur, Texas
For more information and costs, call 866.683.3627

5:00 p.m. ~ Taco Tuesdays at the Elegante
MCM Elegante
2355 I-10. Beaumont, Texas


6:00 p.m. ~ Live on Goodfella’s Patio
3350 Dowlen Road. Beaumont, Texas

7:00 p.m. ~ Karaoke Night at Logon Café
3805 Calder Avenue. Beaumont, Texas

9:30 p.m. ~ Taco Tuesdays at Madison’s with El Floppy Tacos
Madison’s
4020 Dowlen Road. Beaumont, Texas

Wednesday, April 14, 2010
8:15 a.m. ~ Senior Flexibility and Balance Aerobics
YMCA Beaumont
6155 Eastex Freeway. Beaumont, Texas

10:30 a.m. ~ Story Time @ Willard Library
Willard Library
3590 E. Lucas. Beaumont, Texas
409.842.4988

11:00 a.m. ~ Free Surgical Weight Loss Seminar
Christus Outpatient Pavilion
755 N 11th Street. Beaumont, Texas
Call 409.839.5673 to register.

1:00 p.m. ~ Willard Library Celebrates National Library Week
Willard Library
3590 E. Lucas. Beaumont, Texas
409.842.4988

2:00 p.m. ~ Spanish Class
Willard Library
3590 E. Lucas. Beaumont, Texas
409.842.4988

4:00 p.m. ~ Wine’d Down Wednesdays
Spindletop Steakhouse
290 Crockett St. Beaumont, Texas


5:00 p.m. ~ Wine and Cheese Wednesdays at the Elegante
MCM Elegante
2355 I-10. Beaumont, Texas

6:45 p.m. ~ Open Class Ballet and Condiitoning
City Dance Center
3015 N Dowlen Road Ste. 270. Beaumont, Texas

8:00 p.m. ~ Open Mic Night @ Logon Café
3805 Calder. Beaumont, Texas

Thursday, April 15, 2010
1:00 p.m. ~ Educators’ Career Fair
Lamar University
Montagne Center. Beaumont, Texas

2:00 p.m. ~ Introduction to Floral Painting in Watercolor
Stark Museum of Art
712 Green Avenue. Orange, Texas
Call 409.882.3321
Admission: $40

4:00 p.m. ~ Stroke Wise Support Group for Survivors and Families
Baptist Hospital
3080 College. Beaumont, Texas
RSVP 4069.212.6145

5:00 p.m. ~ Mercado Days Latin Fest
500 Procter Street. Port Arthur, Texas

4:00 p.m. ~ Thirstini Thursday
Spindletop Steakhouse
290 Crockett Street. Beaumont, Texas

5:00 p.m. ~ Steak Night Thursday at Elegante
MCM Elegante
2355 I-10. Beaumont, Texas

6:30 p.m. ~ Square Dancing: Belles and Beaus
St. Anne Catholic School
375 N. 11th Street. Beaumont, Texas
409.860.9543




6:30 p.m. ~ 40th Annual Spring Dinner
Silsbee Little Theater
140 N. 6th Street. Silsbee, Texas
For tickets, call 409.385.5562
Jacket required

7:00 p.m. ~ FREE Salsa Lessons at Pancho Villas Mexican Kitchen
230 Crockett Street. Beaumont, Texas


7:30 p.m. ~ Spring Dance Concert
Lamar University Theater
4400 S. MLK Jr Parkway. Beaumont, Texas
Call 409.880.2250

8:00 p.m. ~ Karaoke Thursdays
Madison’s
4020 Dowlen Road. Beaumont, Texas

Friday, April 16, 2010
10:00 a.m. ~ Pareilli Horse Show
Ford Arena
5115 I-10. Beaumont, Texas

10:00 a.m. ~ Village Creek Fest
Lumberton, Texas

10:30 a.m. ~ Opening Day
Camp Junction
8690 Hwy. 90. Beaumont, Texas

2:00 p.m. ~ Introduction to Floral Painting in Watercolor
Stark Museum of Art
712 Green Avenue. Orange, Texas
RSVP 409.866.2787
$40 Admission

4:00 p.m. ~ Family Fridays at Lumberton Public Library
130 E. Chance. Lumberton, Texas
409.755.7400

5:00 p.m. ~ Mercado Days Latino Fest
Procter Street. Port Arthur, Texas



6:00 p.m. ~ Beaumont Main Street Presents “The Natural”
Jefferson Theater
Call 409.838.2202 for tickets and more information.

6:30 p.m. ~ 40th Annual Spring Dinner
Silsbee Little Theater
140 N. 6th Street. Silsbee, Texas
Call 409.385.5562 for tickets/ more information.
Jacket required.

6:30 p.m. ~ LU Cardinals VS Sam Houston State
Vincent Beck Stadium
Beaumont, Texas

Saturday, April 17, 2010
8:00 a.m. ~ Spring Cleaning Alert: Dispose of Hazardous Waste and Tires the Right Way
Bob Bowers Civic Center
3401 Cultural Center Drive. Port Arthur, Texas
Call 409.899.8444 for more information.

9:00 a.m. ~ Beaumont Main Street Showing of Charlotte’s Web
Jefferson Theater
345 Fannin. Beaumont, Texas
Call 409.838.2202 for more information.

9:00 a.m. ~ CNSE 1003, Forklift Operator Certification
LIT, Building TA-3 Room 102
855 E. Lavaca. Beaumont, Texas
Call 409.880.8114 for more information and to register.

10:00 a.m. ~ Beginners Genealogical Workshop
Tyrrell Historical Library
695 Pearl Street. Beaumont, Texas
Call 409.833.2759 for more information.

10:00 a.m. ~ Beaumont Heritage Society: Frontiers Day
John Jay French Museum
3025 French Road. Beaumont, Texas
409.866.2787

10:00 a.m.~ Golden Triangle Links Jazz Brunch
Holiday Inn and Suites Beaumont Plaza
3950 I-10. Beaumont, Texas
Tickets $35

10:00 a.m. ~ Parelli Horse Show
Ford Arena
5115 I-10. Beaumont, Texas
409.951.5400

10:00 a.m. ~ Story Time
Barnes and Noble
Dowlen Road. Beaumont, Texas

10:00 a.m. ~ Village Creek Festival
Lumberton, Texas

10:30 a.m. ~ French HS Reunion of the Classes of 1927- 1953
Elks Lodge
11431 Hwy 90. Beaumont, Texas
For more information, call 409.896.5680

10:30 a.m. ~ Fun Brunch
Spindletop Steakhouse
290 Crockett Street. Beaumont, Texas

12:00 p.m. ~ Mercado Days Latino Fest
Procter Street. Beaumont, Texas

2:00 p.m. ~ LU Cardinals VS Sam Houston State
Vincent Beck Stadium
Beaumont, Texas

3:00 p.m. ~ Beaumont Main Street Presents “Singin’ in the Rain”
Jefferson Theater
345 Fannin. Beaumont, Texas

5:30 p.m. ~ An Evening with Shaun Groves
United Methodist Temple
4101 Highway 73. Port Arthur, Texas

6:30 p.m. ~ 40th Annual Spring Dinner
Silsbee Little Theater
140 N. 6th Street. Silsbee, Texas
For tickets, call 409.385.5562
Jacket required

6:30 p.m. ~ Beaumont Main Street Presents “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”
Jefferson Theater
345 Fannin. Beaumont, Texas

7:30 p.m. Chris Botti
Lutcher Theater
707 Main Street. Orange, Texas

8:00 p.m. ~ Barking Dog Concert Series
Dewinter with Mobley and the Loch
Pearl Street. Beaumont, Texas

9:00 p.m. ~ Kris Harper
Dylan’s
8601 9th Avenue. Port Arthur, Texas

9:30 p.m. ~ Sweet Root Unrooted
Madison’s
4020 Dowlen Road. Beaumont, Texas