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finding R&R in yr brm rnd p

The challenges of travelling with kids ... or pets

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6 great things to do in SE Texas this month

lUXUryVacationSwhen moneysno object

worldtravelerdress like a yacht

spend yoursummer on a

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on the coverBridge City resident Laci Becker was ready to hit the runway in our jetset look created by resident stylists Larena Head and Grace Mathisusing clothing and accessories provided by Butch Hoffer and La Tee Da.Shot on location at the Beaumont Municipal Airport, with hair by HaleyHardin of On Stage Hair Design and makeup by Grace Mathis, Lacistravel outt is both luxurious and comfortable.

Photography by Sarah e. Evans

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vip magazine

07 vi hoe07 International home

decor

12 Should you buy a

vacation home?

7 vi stle17 Travel-inspired

fashion

26 Tips to vacationing

with your pets

30 viesonalit30 Beaumonters living

abroad tell all

32 ood&dink32 Dress&Dine: Koi

34 vi viein34 Yacht clubs ready to

welcome you aboard

36 vi sotliht36 SE Texas events

40 health&eat40 A spa experience

without leaving home

43 vi advise43 4 dream vacations47 6 great dates in May

48 Calendar

49 Crossword puzzle

50 vi voices50 The perils of traveling

with kids to Vegas

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Universal Travel

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409.892.1077 (next door to Bistro LeMonde)

Universal Travel welcomes Kim Van Der Beek as a mem

of our staff. Kim invites her former clients to contact her

her new location.

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vp home

Theres a moment, in every great vacation that takes your breath away. Its that mowhen youre overcome by the beauty surrounding you. You feel inspired, alive.

Its in the afterglow of that glorious moment, when you (like most) start devising a

to make your home feel just like that moment.

With that in mind, we asked four Beaumont interior design and home furnishing stores to

design a room that incorporates their favorite vacation destinations to create a global look

steers clear of kitsch.

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N.Y.C.What vacation location inspired your design and why? The PlazHotel in New York City. So often, we overlook great destinations in our country. We go to Paris or London when wanting to experience foreigcuisine, architecture and culture. New York is a fabulous alternative.

Three words to describe room: Timeless, traditional, tasteful.

Your favorite piece in this room and why? The canopy and drape

headboard because its a show stopper. In one hand you have height abold statement and in the other you have softness and luxury.

What one piece of advice would you give readers wanting to reate this look? Dont overuse on prints in fabrics. For your draperies, with a solid or a subtle stripe. That way you can add patterns or printsyour rug or bedding.

look created by mcmanus company

Draped canopy (wood crown, $1350, drape panels, $243); Bird prints, $394 eLamps, $350 each; Hand painted night stands, $1195 (sale price); Completebedding collection, $1995 (sale price); Draperies, $243 each; Antique crystal cdelabras, $1395 for pair; Estate landscape oil painting, $995; Fire screen, $28Oushak Rug, $2595 (sale price); Estate large vase (Satsuma), $1450; Marble tpedestal, $649; Settee, $1488

McManus Co., 820 North 11th St., Beaumont, (409) 833-4393. Open TuesdFriday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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ThailandWhat vacation location inspired your design and why? Thailand,

hosen because intriguing, inviting, and evokes conversation.

hree words to describe room: Exotic, Spicy, Cozy.

our favorite piece in this room and why? The Thai slippers! Theyake you away, and you can just visualize a lady dancing in them!

What one piece of advice would you give readers wanting to

ecreate this look? Go ahead and splurge on your inspiration piece orthing or two that truly authenticates your look.

ook created by Burns Antik HAus

ntage daybed, old velvet, cane panels and nail head trim, $680; Brass-toppednglish colonial tea table circa 1880, $175; Budah Bust ceramic, vintage, $35;and-carved wooden Thai statue with inlayed mirror gems, $200; Kilim pillow cov-rs, vintage, $42 each; Thai beaded elephant in frame, $25; Thai slippers, vintage,27; French Burlap potato sacks, $30; Nepal pillow with alpaca lling, $300; Thaitche dancing statues, $20 each; Hand-carved wood bust of Thai goddess, $60;opper and brass Turkish tea service, $140; Brass pheasants pair, $40; Pewteruddha head, $30; Persian Tabriz rug of hand knotted wool, $250; Vintage Frenchoffee table, solid wood, $160

urns Antik Haus, 2195 Calder Ave., Beaumont (409) 835-3080. Openuesday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.r by appointment


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EuropeWhat vacation location inspired your design and why? Europe.the way Europeans embrace salvaged objects, with faded charm, andwith imperfections

Three words to describe room: Charming, Rustic, Repurposed

Your favorite piece in this room and why? The lamps which are mfrom repurposed balcony rails because I took something that had bee

tossed away after time and gave it new life.What one piece of advice would you give readers wanting to reate this look? Use muted colorspalettes of gray, cream and whiteand mix items that have faded over time.

look created by urban habitat

French table, $950; Burlap table runners, $65; Wine bottle wraps in wicker, $4$75 each; Lamps, $150 each; Concrete statue heads, $35 each

Urban Habitat, 2405 Calder Ave., Beaumont, (409) 833-7417. Open MondayFriday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.


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CaribbeanWhat vacation location inspired your design and why? The Carib-

ean or any tropical island retreat because these are the vacations youwish could last forever.

hree words to describe room: Relaxed, Serene, Tropical

our favorite piece in this room and why? Our Chase poster bed is atatement piece of four dramatic post designs on a classic headboard.

What one piece of advice would you give readers wanting to recre-te this look? Must-haves: textures, subtle (linen, canework, pottery) andold (carvings, both wood and stone); a rich palette (kiwi and chocolate)nd rened elegant details (nailhead trim).

ook created by ethan allen

callop drawer chest, $1449; Spindle night table $799; Chase bed, $2199; Oushakarden rug, $1779; Antique starsh study $999; Seagrass table lamp $449; Hya-nth natural drum table $269; Camilla glass hurricane $149; Orchids with Taccaaves $449; Hemstitch sheet set, $159; Alhambra duvet cover, $599; Alhambra

ham $79 each; Embroidered linen Euro sham $99 each; Silk Expressions duvet,529; Embroidered linen pillow $69; Silk Euro sham, $119 each; Natural Accentsallpaper, $92 per single roll. (All bed prices for Queen size)

than Allen Design Center, 4755 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, (409) 898-2268.pen Monday to Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Thursday,0 a.m. to 8 p.m.


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v a c a t i o n h o m e s

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Blue skies& sunshineIs it the right time to bu

the vacation home o

your dreams?

Roy West with First ChoiceMortgage Team of AmeriProFunding believes the timing is op-

ortune primarily because of lownterest rates creating more buyingower. For example, he said, with

he current rates, homeownersan save almost $400 a monthn interest and principal on a300,000 house compared to justcouple of years ago. The interest

rates have been kept articiallylow to jumpstart the economy, butat some point, will rise again. Itsan election year, West pointedout. The government is going todo everything it can to keep rateslow until after the election. Then,as evidence increases that theeconomy is improving, the rstthing youre going to see is interestrates going up.

The window is open and through it wafts the salty

breeze of ocean air or perhaps a fresh, ower-scent-

ed zephyr from the mountains. Whatever your day-

dream, that window represents the favorable timing

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Though mortgage lendingequirements have tightened, Westaid that the type of clients buyingsecond home dont usually haven issue qualifying. Instead, mak-ng the decision to purchase a vaca-ion home is a condence issue, heaid. Most of the people buyingsecond home dont want to lose

money on their investment, so itsased on their sense of how theconomy is going and the stabilityf the market, he said.

According to a National As-ociation of Realtors (NAR) Marcheport, vacation homes accountedor 11 percent of all transactionsn 2011, only slightly more thanhe previous year. However, the

median price of vacation homes

ropped 19 percent from 2010. In

ome popular destinations suchs Florida and California, drasticepreciation has created manyargains in vacation properties.

Closer to home, the Bolivar Pen-nsula and Sam Rayburn Lake haveeen aected by weather more

han market conditions. Hurricaneke in 2008 swept much of Boli-ars homes away and perniciousrought conditions have hurt thettractiveness of lake properties.

Anne Willis of Swedes RealEstate in Crystal Beach said thathough 2008 and 2009 were

wait-and-see years for buyers, the

ast two years have exploded withew construction and remodeling.Beach lovers are beach loversnd some of those who said theydever be back are here again, sheaid. There are still some prettyood deals here, but lumber pricesre picking up again, so prices willkely be going up. She said theverage price of a home at Crystal

Beach now is about $250,000.Beaumont attorney Jason Byrd

urchased a vacation home for hisamily at Crystal Beach last year.We had been looking before Hur-icane Ike, he said. We gured

he market was coming back andwould be stronger. We didnt seehem getting any cheaper. Withhree young children who love theeach, Byrd views the purchase aslifestyle choice more than invest-

ment bargain hunting.Which is the right perspec-

ive, according to Richard Gagne,wealth management advisor in

Beaumont. The primary reason tourchase a vacation home shoulde to satisfy a personal lifestyleoal rather than as an investment,e said. Gagne himself owns aacation home in Cape Cod, Mas-

sachusetts. Its my dream home,and it serves as my emotionalanchor to New England where Imfrom, said Gagne, who has livedin Beaumont for 42 years. Thoughhe rents out the home part of theyear, it still represents a negativecash ow, he said. Vacation homescome with carrying costs, such asinsurance, taxes, property manage-ment fees and maintenance, heexplained. These are costs thatwould not be incurred with a pure

investment, but may be well worthit to have access to a beloved placethat can be a gathering retreat formany years of memories.

Gagne agreed that at this mo-ment, the prospective buyer canget that desired vacation home

for noticeably less than before.

However, he noted that tourist areaprices tend to be more volatile,so emphasized the importance ofselecting a home for personal userather than market speculation.Though rental income can osetmortgage costs, the rental marketcan be ckle with the economy aswell, he pointed out.

Willis said when gas prices goup, it is good for the Bolivar areabecause of its easy accessibility.The relatively short distance tothe coast makes it very attractiveas a second home market, becausepeople will be able to use it more

frequently and at less cost fortravel, she explained. The sameholds true for the lake area, agreedBrenda Job of Rayburn Realty, whosaid buyer inquiries are picking upthis spring. West said he is seeingan increase in mortgage applica-tions for beach properties. TheNAR report indicates that 35 per-cent of buyers purchased vacationhomes within 100 miles of theirprimary residence.

Chelsea Brandimarte saidher new Crystal Beach home is a55-minute drive from her Beau-mont home, the ideal getaway for

their family of six. The Bran-dimartes bought in February, luredby the aordable price per squarefoot and selection on the market.We did not do it as a nancialinvestment, thats just a gamble,she said. Rather, it represents aninvestment in family time for them.With kids ranging in age from 2 to17, the beach is a popular choice forall and less stressful than travelingvacations. The kids put down thephones and laptops and we are alltogether, she said. We played fourhours of Scrabble the other night something we never do at home. VIP

Beach lovers are beach lovers and someof those who said theyd never be back

are here again Anne Willis, Swedes Real Estate


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t r a v e l f a s h i o n

p style

Jets, Vettes

& Party Boatstyling and text by Larena Head and Grace MatHisphotography by saraH e. evanshair by HaLey Hardin, On staGe Hair desiGn

makeup by Grace MatHisshoot assistant taMara MenGes

clothing provided by butcH HOffer and La tee damodels Laci becker, ana Garcia and derek akins S

ummer is here, and its time for vacation! But theres no need to leave your personal

at home. Before you leave for the weekend, or the whole month of July, secure some

unique, bold pieces that maintain comfort while showcasing your individual aesthetic

Whether its a road trip to Florida, a ight to Italy or a weekend on the lake, we hope

these looks will inspire you to keep your cool while looking cool on summer vacation.


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he Beaumont Municipal Airport at 455 Keith Road, with its sleek private jets, provided the perfect backdrop

or our ight-ready looks.

utts (on right page, left to right): Model Laci Becker: White linen poncho, Elliot Lauren, Butch Hoffer,

145; Natural linen pants, Bailey 44, Butch Hoffer, $145; Grey and green scarf, Brightly Twisted, Butch

offer, $49; Coin chandelier earrings, La Tee Da, $10; Brown leather hobo bag, Oryany, Butch Hoffer,

475; Aviator sunglasses, Gucci, Butch Hoffer, $275Model Derek Akins: Long sleeve stripe linen shirt, Tommy Bahama, Butch Hoffer, $110; White linen

ant, Tommy Bahama, Butch Hoffer, $110; Cotton scarf, Butch Hoffer, $39

Model Ana Garcia: Lace camisole, Under Summers, La Tee Da, $39; Lace bloomers, Under Summers, La

ee Da, $39; Cream rufe sh tail dress, Cecico, La Tee Da, $59; Cream Cotton crinkle jacket, Dunes,

a Tee Da, $49; Ethnic turquoise necklace, La Tee Da, $29; Thailand tapestry handmade bag, La Tee

a, $389; Turquoise dangle earrings, La Tee Da, $10; Pink Quartz ring, La Tee Da, $10

JetsL

uxurious comfort: On the plane, luxurious comfort is key. A practical way

to showcase your style is through a handbag used as a carry-on. Cool, coor-dinating fabrics that can be layered, as well as rolled up and packed easily,

make a long trip a breeze. For stylish men and women, scarves are essential

items that serve multiple purposes. Bold and simple accessories that can be

easily taken on and off provide a nishing sartorial touch.


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Vettes

Outts (bottom, left to right): Model Laci Becker: Blue and white long sleeve top, Katherine Barclay, Butch

Hoffer, $119; Yellow skinny jeans, Hudson, Butch Hoffer, $156; Yellow and white leather cuff, Butch

Hoffer, $39; Navy and pink leather cuff, Butch Hoffer, $39; Blue rhinestone earrings, La Tee Da, $10

Model Ana Garcia: Geometric long sleeve shirt, Tizzie, Butch Hoffer, $89; Navy polka dot scarf, Butch

Hoffer, $39; Red skinny jeans, Hudson, Butch Hoffer, $156; Gold bangle set, Seasonal Whispers, Butch

Hoffer, $110; Large pink opal/gold bracelets, Seasonal Whispers, Butch Hoffer, $95; Small pink opal/

gold bracelets (2 sets), Seasonal Whispers, Butch Hoffer, $110; Pink opal bracelet (2), Seasonal Whis-

pers, Butch Hoffer, $82; Pink opal ball bracelet, Seasonal Whispers, Butch Hoffer, $89

Model Derek Akins: Navy cotton blazer, Kroom, Butch Hoffer, $295; Red shorts, Polo Ralph Lauren, Butch

Hoffer, $85; Leather belt, Brighton, Butch Hoffer, $56; Golden geometric pocket square, Butch Hoffer,$49; Straw fedora hat, Tommy Bahama, Butch Hoffer, $85

The 1962 white Corvette is owned by Robert Head.

B

oldly classic: Just as the white 62 Vette speaks of power with class,

these timeless pieces reect boldly classic style. The red, white, blue

and yellow color palette is iconic American, as is the road trip. The clean

lines of these versatile staples combined with accessories that wear well

with the wind in your hair will never go out of style. If you have a car this

hot, you better look this good.


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Outts (top to bottom): Model Laci Becker: Green and navy stripe dress, Taylor, Butch Hoffer, $159;Orange linen blazer, Luii, Butch Hoffer, $109; Gold stretch belt, Butch Hoffer, $15; Gold colored

bracelets (1 coral, 2 green, 1 blue), Butch Hoffer, $19 each; Arizona turquoise carnelian gold ll

earrings, Carol Lipworth Designs, Butch Hoffer, $125

Model Ana Garcia: Royal blue scalloped dress, Julia Jordan, Butch Hoffer, $198; White and gold wrap

bracelet, GJ, Butch Hoffer, $275; 24kt Vermeil gold earrings, Carol Lipworth Designs, Butch Hoffer,

$110

Model Derek Akins: Coral Gingham button up shirt, Southern Tide, Butch Hoffer, $99; Khaki shorts,

Polo Ralph Lauren, Butch Hoffer, $85; Blue bow tie, Butch Hoffer, $55; Cream golfers hat, Kangol, Butch

Hoffer, $30

Texas Marine in Beaumont graciously provided our party boat. It is a 2012 24-foot Yamaha Jet boat 242

Limited S, with a forward swept wakeboard tower to please the sporting enthusiast as well as the boater

searching for that elegant style. For those looking to spend a lot of time on the water, it comes standard with

a head compartment (bathroom). This boat sells for $50,999 plus TT&L. Special thanks to Beaumont Yacht

Club, 620 Marina Street in Beaumont, for hosting our fashion boat party.

Unexpected chic: We say any party is a reason for unexpected chic, espe-

cially if its on the water. Reect the colors around you in shades of aqua

and sunset to keep things festive. A shift dress becomes a work of art with

layers that move in the breeze, while a contrasting jacket and lady-like

dress demand to be the life of the party. Modern men make their own rules

when it comes to party attire. Stay comfortable in the outdoors while at-

tracting the ladies with a pair of shorts and a classic shirt accented by dapper accessories.

Partyboats


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We now offer a multidisciplinary approach to

pain management. This includes interventional

therapies, medical recommendations and

medical management, physical therapy, andalso psychological therapy for the patient.

If you are aware of a patient, friend, or family

member who continues to struggle with pain

that impedes function, sleep or daily activities,

we ask you please to consider the services at

the Anesthesia Associates Pain Institute, PLLCat Baptist Beaumont Hospital.

Baptist Beaumont Hospital is part of a not-for-profit health system that does

not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, or disability. www.bhset.ne

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The perky little pup trots at

the end of her leash through

airport terminals like shes at

the Westminster dog show.

But Mookie, a half Lhasa

apso-half shih tzu, isnt a show dog.

Shes a go dog. Mookies human, Angie

Morrill of Beaumont, takes the pooch on

almost all of her travels.

At airports, Mookie is allowed to stay

on her leash until its time for boardingthe plane. Thats when she has to getinto her pet carrier. Shes stowed underthe seat for takeos and landings, butMorrill puts the carrier on her lap duringthe ight. The pup still has to stay in thecarrier, but her owner unzips it a bit soMookie can poke her head out and bepetted. She thought it was awesome,Morrill said of Mookies air travels. Shewas super excited about it.

The cute canine is quite the cartraveler too. Mookie goes everywhere,Morrill said, adding that when the carriercomes out, the little dog hops right in

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without hesitation. She gets really excitedbout the go bag.

Mookie is the star traveler of the family.

Morrills Welsh corgi, Koda, would rather stayome, and her shih tzu, Oscar de la Renta, istill a puppy and learning to behave. Mookielso has a stranger-danger attitude, Morrillays, which keeps her away from people sheoesnt know.

Packing a doggie bagWhen traveling, Morrill packs absorbent

ads for the pet carrier, leashes, food andreats, water, bowls and Mookies favoriteoy. She also takes her dogs health certicaterovided by her vet.

Jessica Marziani, a veterinarian with Win-ie Veterinary Clinic, agrees that you should

eep your pets health record with you, espe-ially when driving out of state. If you areraveling across state lines, you need a healtherticate from your vet, she said.

The veterinarian recommends makinghort road trips with your pet before head-ng out on a long-distance adventure. Dontxpect your pet to be comfortable with a

engthy trip the rst time out. For puppiesnd cats, use a carrier that can be anchored

with a seatbelt. Dont forget to insert an ab-orbent pad and pack extras. For added peacef mind, disposable diapers are available forogs and cats, too. For dogs, Marziani advisessing a safety harness that works with a

seatbelt. She uses a seatbelt harness with herblack Labrador retriever, Pippa. It keepsher conned but gives her security, she

explained. If theres an accident, shes safer.Its also safer for the driver not to have a petroaming in the car that may become a danger-ous projectile in the event of an accident.

The vet realizes that many people withpickup trucks prefer to let their dogs ridein the trucks bed. She urges pet owners totie their dogs on short leashes if they do. Itonly takes one time for a dog to jump out andfracture his pelvis, she said. It only takes afew seconds to tie the dog in.

She remembers a client bringing aninjured 4-month-old puppy to her clinic. Ithad jumped out of the bed of a pickup truck,fracturing its femur and crushing its tail. She

set the puppys leg and amputated its tail.Within six months, it was back. The puppyhad still been allowed to ride unsecured inthe bed of a pickup truck, and it had jumpedout again. But this time its injuries were fatal.It had to be euthanized. They should havelearned their lesson, Marziani said of thepuppys owners.

When traveling for long distances by caror plane, Marziani recommends limiting yourpets food intake. Pets, like people, are morelikely to get motion sickness on a full stom-ach. Also, talk with your vet about medica-tions for motion sickness and anxiety. Thereare prescription medications that can help.

Airline Pawsengers

If you plan to travel with your pet by planebe sure to follow your airlines guidelinesregarding pet travelers. Have an airline-approved pet carrier and your pets healtrecord from your veterinarian. Some

airlines require you to get your vet to ll out

a specic health-certicate form. Make sure

your pets vaccinations are up to date and

any necessary forms are lled out weeks in

advance of your scheduled trip.

Many veterinarians advise keeping your p

with you in the main cabin if possible. But if

your pet is too big, it will have to be shippedas cargo, which can be dangerous since the

cargo hold is subject to extreme tempera-

tures. I dont recommend cargo, said Winn

veterinarian Jessica Marziani.

You might want to consider Pet Airways, a

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Keep the name and contactnformation of your veterinarian

with you, and know the name andocation of the local emergencylinic at your destination. (If youretaying at a hotel, check that it ispet friendly before making reser-ations.) Cats and dogs should wearollars with identication tags. Andecause pets can lose their collars,

Marziani encourages pet ownerso get microchips for their animalso increase the chances of them

eing found should they stray whileheyre away from home. Everyet should have a microchip, sheelieves.

A well-accessorized petAnd what are the pet jet setters

wearing this season? It dependsn where they are going, saysatti Vincent, co-owner with herusband, Jerry Vincent, of Puppy

Love Dog Store in Beaumont. Ifthey are heading for the beach, theymight want some trendy tank topsand doggles for eye protection.Along with fashionable pet clothingincluding diaper covers, the storealso carries an array of pet carri-ers, strollers, leashes, collars andseatbelt safety harnesses. Vincentmakes sure her four dogs arestrapped in with safety harnesseswhen she takes them for rides inthe car. You really need to secure

them, she advised.So the next time youre planning

on hitting the road, consider takingyour BFF (Best Fluy Friend) withyou. With some careful planningand an eye toward safety, it could bethe best trip ever!

If they travel really well withme, I prefer to take them with me,Morrill says of her dogs. They arehealthier and happier with me.

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FROM ABROADpostcardsf the thought of moving across town or across states causes you to break out in hives from stress, imagine the challenges of movinto another country. Though it may sound like an awesome opportunity to a young single, when you have a household, children andpets, the effort can become exponentially more difficult. However, for those with an adventurous spirit, living as an expatriate is aamazing chance to experience different cultures and broaden the horizons of the whole family. Erin Johnson, Ann Dinham and Da

Hunter each packed up their homes and left Beaumont within the past year to scatter across the globe following their husbands

careers. In these letters home, they share some of the distinctions and differences of their new outposts.

The Johnsons in Ontario, Canada

Its been quite an adventure moving toOakville, Ontario in Canada. We live about20 miles west of Toronto, right at thewestern edge of Lake Ontario. Its a very

beautiful place. The lake views create wonder-ful scenery during sunrises and sunsets. Wecan see the skyline of Niagara Falls and Torontoboth from right here in Oakville. Public green-ways and parks are everywhere. Ottawa is onlya few hours away, so we spent a weekend therefor the Winterlude Festival, complete withice and snow sculptures, eating beaver tails(translated elephant ears) and skating on theRideau Canal.

The most obvious change for us is the

weather. I never realized how much weatheaects the culture in a place. People here avery active outdoors, despite rain, snow, slor wind. I see people walking their dogs anjoggers faithfully running no matter the temperature.

As the weather gets warmer, people areswarming outdoors like ants.

Canada has a very diverse population. Ilove that my kids have friends from all overthe globe. Our school has representation frevery continent (except Antarctica!). Thereare lots of Americans here, too. There are ladies from Texas alone in my Bible study. TGreatest State is well represented here.

That much diversity brings lots of

Greetings from the frozen north

Beaumont

Oakville, Canada

Doha, Qatar

MelbourneAustralia

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wonderful food. There is a heavy Eu-opean inuence in the food. French

nd British are most prevalent, butou can nd excellent Indian, Thai,hinese, Japanese and many other

ultural cuisines with the exceptionf Mexican. Mexican food is a littleierent here you can nd fajitaserved in a crepe.

Though there is much to see ando, everything is very expensive here.rices are about 30 percent highernd then you have to add 13 percentax to everything, so we try to eat atome a lot more. Some of the things

we used to take for granted are notvailable, such as Rotel tomatoes or

f peanut butter.There are subtle dierences in

he language here. Mom is mum,restroom is washroom, andsneakers are runners to namefew. If you say, yes maam oryall they will immediately iden-fy you as being from the southernnited States. And they really do say

eh a lot.Canadians do like their rules. I

ad to study for an hour to learn howo do trash. Recycling and compostn biodegradable bags and then I onlyet six bags of trash every two weeks!

nd if you dont follow all the rules,hey leave your stu right there onhe curb. That was a shocker for airl coming from Texas. They areery green here.

Canada is a lovely place and Imrateful that we got to come here. Buthere is a part of my heart that willlways belong in Texas mostly be-ause its people are so good. Cheers!

in Johnson lives in Canada with herusband, Michael, and children, Hannah, age and CJ, age 6.

The Hunters in Doha, Qatar

Its 4:30 a.m. and Im lying in bed, listening tothe morning call to prayer. From our villa inthe city, I can hear at least four mosques, allrousing the locals to get out their prayer mats

and begin their day. The sounds clash and becomedissonant at times, but Im sure when I leave hereone day, I will miss it.

Uprooting your whole life to move to a foreigncountry is never easy, so we have had our challeng-es, but also amazing adventures relocating to Doha.

Qatar, a tiny country in the Persian Gulf, is mostfamous for its wealth. This is largely due to its oiland natural gas reserves. Driving to school, workor the mall, you will often spot a Ferrari, Bentley,Maserati, and plenty of Land Cruisers, which seemto be the national car. The malls all boast designerstores, ice rinks, amusement parks and lots of otherways to quickly spend your money!

One of our best experiences was dune bashing.We hired a professional driver to take us throughthe desert, and boy, was it a wild ride. The stunningausterity of the landscape is beautiful, includingtowering sand dunes and an amazing inland sea,with Saudi Arabia visible on the far shore. It wasliterally breathtaking to perch the o-road vehicle atthe top of a dune and then go ying down, everyonewith white knuckles all the way.

Speaking of white knuckles, driving here iscrazy. There are dierent trac patterns androad signs, and nobody obeys the rules. It makesyou wonder how people get their licenses here,especially since it took me three times to pass mydriving test!

Then there is the weather. The winter has been

great with mild days and, as expected, no rain.The summer is another story. It is so hot its justunimaginable. People have been known to bake

cookies in their car, or so I have been told. When wgot here in September, we went out for pizza andmy 7-year-old son asked me if they baked the pizzaoutside on the sidewalk! Though you would expectthe desert to be arid, it is very humid here becauseof the surrounding ocean.

Overall, we are having a great time here in DohOur concerns about safety in the Middle East havebeen laid to rest. In spite of the turmoil in the re-gion, Qatar remains a peaceful place. We have beenfree to practice our faith and wear the clothes weare comfortable in, as long as we respect the localIslamic culture and traditions. The food is outstanding and I highly recommend sampling some Arabicfood when you have the chance. Highlights includegrilled meat kebabs, hummus, tabbouleh and freshbaked atbreads.

We miss our friends back in Beaumont, but areglad to have the opportunity to travel and learnmore about such a dierent landscape and culture

Darcie Hunter lives in Qatar with her husband, Ian, andchildren,Vincent, age 8, Colette, age 6, and Seth, age 1.They

will soon be moving to Perth,Australia to begin a new expatriate experience. Darcies blog, titled Home is Where We Are,chronicles her adventures. http://homeiswwa.blogspot.com/

Salaam from

the desert!

Erin Johnson

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The Dinhams in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Down under with the Dinhams

Christmas is in summer?! The school year starts in February?! You have to drive on the left?!

Missing holiday celebrations: Grace says, No Halloween! Eveisays, Valentines was pathetic; the teacher didnt even say Happy Valen-tines Day.

Ondaily life I now have to hang the washing out on a washline. The weather is

famously unpredictable in Melbourne, four seasons in one day and nodryer in our rental property. You can imagine taking it down/putting itup 10 times a day is not my idea of fun.

We all, even young James Beau, cycle everywhere. Every road has acycle lane, and a bike has the same rights on the road as a yute (truck).

Skinny at white is my new nonfat latte. In Melbourne, everysecond shop is a coee shop and breakfast is the main social meal of theday no invites to lunch here.

School is about enquiry learning, where progress is assessed by howwell students develop experimental and analytical skills rather than how

much knowledge they possess. The jury is still out on this one! Budgie Smugglers. Google it. Laurence is refusing to dress accord-ingly!

Whatwemiss Target, Wal-Mart, Dollar Tree, etc. The AUD$ does not go far. No drive-thru would be funny on a bike! Grace is missing her soccer team. Very few girls play soccer here.

Netball (Google it, too) is the popular female sport, but we will be learn-ing to play lacrosse.

City Dance Studio. Drama is the thang here, so look out Holly-wood!

All our friends and neighbours (dierent country, dierent spelling).The girls have been told o for incorrectly spelling color and mom.

All in, we have hadgreat back-to-backsummers moving

from the NorthernHemisphere to theSouthern Hemisphereand look forward toexploring more ofAustralia with ourBeaumont visitors.Its not that far!

Ann Dinham li ves inAustralia with her husband,Laurence, and childrenGrace, age 9, Evei, age 7and James Beau, age 4

Gday, mate!

Ann Dinham

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awaySmall sailboats with kids at the helms zip around the basin

at the Port Arthur Yacht Club like water bugs playing tag.

Beyond the jetty, larger sailboats piloted by experienced

captains glide out from Pleasure Island onto Sabine Lake,

heir sails tightly stretched with the winds.

Up the Neches River at the BeaumontYacht Club, a wakeboarder grips a taut

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nd ipping like an acrobat and landing perfectlyn the water to do it again. Back at the docks, fami-es and friends load their boats with shing gear,oolers and inner tubes for a relaxing outing.

Whether its a sail or a motor that oats youroat, theres a place for you and your vessel in

Southeast Texas. So step aboard, cast o the linesand set a course for a fun day on the water!

River riders

The Neches is considered the last wild riverin East Texas and the wildlife is abundant.

Thats one reason why so many local boaters

love it, including the members of the Beau-mont Yacht Club.

The clubs goal is to provide a safe andfriendly boating environment. Origi-

nally chartered in 1958 as the Beau-mont Boat Club, it ocially became

the Beaumont Yacht Club in 1987. Itis governed by a commodore and aboard of governors who are elected

from the club membership.The main thing were here

for is to enjoy the river, saidRicky Ware, commodore. We

revolve around a family atmo-sphere.

There are about 200slips total, which includes

accommodations forabout 10 live-aboards.

There are six peopleliving aboard theirboats now, including

Ware and his wife,Jennie Ware, on his

65-foot houseboat.The marina

sells gas, diesel,engine oil and

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in sheltered water for easy loading and unload-ing of small and large boats. Members can use anair-conditioned galley building, restrooms, showersand a covered pavilion.

Social events are a big part of the club year-round. Theres a summer luau, kids splash dayand an eggnog party hosted by the commodore inDecember. And with about 350 members, there arealways people around who want to go out boating.Thats what its all about everybody coming onthe river and having a good time, Ware said.

Set sail

If sailing is more your style, then the PortArthur Yacht Club on Sabine Lake is the naturalnautical choice.

The clubs mission is to encourage yachting ina safe and sporting manner, with an emphasis onsailing and racing. The club, established in 1965,is governed by ocers led by a commodore and aboard of directors.

People join the yacht club mostly for the sailingand the camaraderie of the sailors, said Paul Vera,commodore. He wants to be clear that the club isnot highbrow. We all work for a living, he said ofthe clubs 84 members. We dont live on a cham-pagne budget.

The clubs facilities include an air-conditioned

clubhouse with full kitchen. The gated-entrymarina currently has about 50 slips but, accordingto Vera, will number closer to 500 by the end ofthe year when construction to repair Hurricane Ikedamage is nished. Members also have access to aeet of small sailboats, which are used during theannual summer Junior Sailing Camp and the JuniorSailing Regatta.

Members take sailing seriously and the racingand cruising schedule is full. Thursday night racesstart in March and run through the summer. Thesocial calendar is booked solid with parties after theraces and cruises, holiday events, picnics, a treasurehunt and an awards banquet.

Vera noted that there are no full-time live-

aboards at present, but several couples come everyweekend to stay on their boats. Port Arthur YachtClub is like a camp away from home, he said.

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Following are some ideas on how to do just that:

The Bathroom Itself

If you can come home and, on a whim, order a full re-designof your bathroom, theres a whole host of renovations you can do,starting from the ground up. Heated oor tiles are a wonderfulluxury, for example.

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downpour. Of course there are alwayslarge, deep tubs with built-in whirlpooljets, as well. Built-in warming drawersfor towels; televisions and sound systems;and even replaces are all things to con-sider when overhauling your bathroom.

But even if you have to work withyour existing bathroom, there are plentyof things you can do to re-create that spaexperience and bring a little of your vaca-tion home with you.

First and foremost, plan ahead. Geta babysitter, or get everyone out of thehouse. And give yourself some time.

Our lives are so busy, and we all haveso much going on. It takes a little whileto really clear your head and relax, saidCambie Ford, a massage therapist at Cen-ter of Attention salon in Lumberton. Ofcourse, eight hours might be overdoing it,but I would say at least an hour and a halfto two hours.

Setting the scene is important. Forthat, you want the colors in your bath-room to be subdued. Natural light is agreat relaxer, but short of that, low lightwith a good amount of candles is key.Gently scented, soy-based candles arebest.

Essential OilsEssential oils can foster specic states

of mind according to which fragrance youchoose. For general relaxation, Ford said,lavender is your go-to oil. For mentalclarity and meditation, clove oil is a goodbet. She recommends Kobashi or YoungLiving essential oils because theyre pureand all-natural.

Oils can be used in various ways: Add them to Epsom salts to make a

relaxing bath soak Put them into a pot of boiling water

to create a soothing steam Mix them with sea salt or sugar and

oil like olive or saower to make an all-natural scrub

Ford warns not to put essential oilsdirectly on the skin or into bath water

unless you read the labels. Some, likelemon, can cause burns. If the label saysto dilute an oil, be sure to do it withanother plain oil (like olive or saower)since oil and water dont mix; the oil willjust sit on top.

Something to remember when itcomes to fragrances: Keep your choicessimple and complementary orals withorals, woodsy with woodsy, etc.

You dont want a lavender essentialoil and a Snickerdoodle candle at thesame time, Ford said.

Massage

If your day of pampering includesa signicant other, then a massage is ano-brainer. But if you decide to go solo,fret not! Salon techniques like hot rocksand heated towels are easy to re-createat home, Ford said. You can heat anysmooth rocks in hot water and use themto work out knots in your muscles. Orcreate a rice pack to soothe any areas thatare feeling particularly tense: Pour somedry rice into a sock or small pillowcase,and microwave to the desired level ofheat.

If youre heating towels, Judy Price,esthetician at Center of Attention, recom-

mends doing them in the oven. Wet andwring the towels, then put them in a bak-ing dish and heat at about 200 degrees.Then cover the pan with foil and takeit into the bathroom to keep the towelswarm until you want to use them.

Remember when using any hot prod-uct, whether it be stones, towels, pillowsor steam, be vary cautious about thetemperature and test before using it.

Skin Care

Price recommends doing a facial afteryour bath or shower. Use a gentle exfolia-tor, followed by a mask, then a cleanser

and nally, a moisturizer. She uses Cos-meceutical products by Dr. Dusty Dean, aresident of McKinney, Texas.

In between steps, wrap your face in a

warm, moist towel. Sound like it mighttake some time? It will and thats ex-actly the point.

Do everything at a leisurely pace,plan on taking at least 45 minutes [for afacial], Price said. You can do it in 15minutes, but why?

Hair

Once youve done all of your soaking,scrubbing, exfoliating, moisturizing, etc.,dont forget your crowning glory yourhair. Center of Attention owner JamieCullen recommends Pureology products,which are sulfate-free, easy on color, and

only available through salons. She alsorecommends using a round, boar-bristlebrush, which limits breakage while styl-ing.

Although blow-dry and styling timedepend on the cut, Cullen says to devoteat least 30 minutes of your dedicated spatime to your hair.

After a day of pampering, relaxingand taking care of yourself, if your hair islooking perfect, then everybodys happy!Its the nishing touch, she said.

The Routine

Ford suggests that you start your spa

experience with a homemade or all-natu-ral scrub in the shower, then follow witha soothing soak with scented Epsom salts.

Next, soothe your muscles with mas-sage, do a facial, give yourself a manicureand/or pedicure (she recommends buyinga pair of uy ip-ops that will protectyour pedi but still oer the comfort ofslippers), then tend to your hair.

Finally, once youve nished yourpampering routine, keep the relaxationgoing.

When youre all through, if you can,go to bed! Get all snuggly, wrap yourselfup. Dont turn on the TV. Read a book or

listen to some good music, Price said. Itsounds selsh to say we have to take careof ourselves rst, but if were stressed,what good are we to anybody?

It sounds selsh to say we have to take care of ourselves rst, but

if were stressed, what good are we to anybody?

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The sun is warm on yourback, your hair blowingin the breeze as youare served anotherfrozen cocktail with

one of those cute little umbrellashanging over the rim. The whitesand and crystal blue water skimsyour toes and you think to yourselfAaaaaahhhhh.vacation. Andthen you wake up and realizeyouve dozed o on your one-per-son raft in your kiddy pool in thebackyard and that vacations andcute little umbrellas for your drinks

are now the things your dreams aremade of.So if youre dreaming, why not

dream big, right? What if moneywas no option? What if you had themeans to be the envy of all of yourfriends and family? What wouldyou do and where would you go?

Would you pack the kids togo sail around the high seas withMickey and Minnie or would youmake it a romantic getaway for twoto Los Cabos? Would you run awayby yourself to explore Spain andhave a fabulous rendezvous withfriends you make along the way?

Or would you see the ancient sightsof Greece and experience rst-classluxury as you discover the Parthe-non and ancient ruins?

When money isnt an option,the world is literally at your nger-tips. Unfortunately, for the major-ity of us, we are destined to spendour summers in our kiddy poolsand in front of the Travel Channel,as money is the only option. Luckyfor you, however, weve asked areatravel agents to throw together afew lavish vacations you can readabout while soaking up some sun inyour backyard.

Planning child-friendly vacations can

sometimes be a headache. But for bigspenders, its a no-brainer. A seven-

night Eastern Caribbean Cruise on the Dis-ney Fantasy ship would be ideal. The vesselwas built to reect 20th-century designs,but is state-of-the-art with technology. Theship boasts a number of pools, three on justone deck, alone, separated for families, kidsand one for just adults. The ship departsfrom Port Canaveral, Fla., and has ports ofcall in St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Cast-away Cay in the Bahamas.

The St. Maarten port has a number ofhotels and time shares available to families,as well as villas, shopping centers, casinos

and gourmet restaurants. The port, chalkedfull of history dating back to ChristopherColumbus, has gorgeous beaches for swim-ming and relaxing and exotic nightlife foradults. In St. Thomas, Disney cruisers willnd themselves immersed in breathtakingscenery, 40 stunning beaches and tropicalterrain. Golng, snorkeling and beachingare must-dos for the itinerary at this stop, asis a short bike ride to St. Johns for shoppingand other nautical recreation.

Castaway Cay in the Bahamas can bedescribed as a Disney lovers paradise.Imagine spending a day on a beautiful beachor water park with palm trees swaying in thebreeze, while your children play with their

favorite characters. It is quite possibly the

most amazing photo op waiting to happen.Castaway Cay is reserved solely for Disneycruisers and includes private, furnishedcabanas, two water play areas, three private,ocean-view massage cabanas for adults onlyat Serenity Bay Beach, and The Hide Out, ateens-only activity area on the beach.

This family fantasy includes conciergestate rooms and suites on the ship. Pricesfor adults begin at $5,481 per parent, and $1,841 per child. Air travel comes in at $2,650,trip insurance at $1,239 and taxes fees atabout $350. A family of ve can cruise withHook, Peter Pan, Cinderella and more, visitthe islands and have rst-class service forabout $20,813.

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If youre looking for something a littlemore, ahem, privateyou could visit LosCabos, Mexico. With more than 30 miles

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This lavish trip, which can be bookedthrough Traversus Travel Agent, Patsy Peck,leaves from Houston and heads straight forLos Cabos and lasts for eight luxurious nightsand nine relaxing days. Guests will stay at theFiesta Americana Grand Los Cabos Golf andSpa Resort, located on half a mile of secluded

beach in the upscale Cabo del Sol developmentthat features 36 holes of championship golf,including the world-famous Ocean Coursedesigned by Jack Nicklaus.

In this particular package, guests stay inthe Imperial Suite at the resort, a two-bed-room, stand-alone, beachfront suite that is theultimate in privacy and opulence. Gorgeouspools, spectacular views from your hotel, andany and every kind of spa treatment your heartcould desire may, just may, be worth the priceof this romantic getaway.

For eight nights and nine days, the priceper adult is roughly $20,700, including air fareand trip insurance. The quote also includestransportation to and from the airport andrst-class plane tickets.

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Beaumont Travel Consultants oer a num-ber of tour packages to customers thatinclude detailed itineraries and plenty of

things to see and do. A far cry from a Disneyvacation, these trips can still provide all the ex-citement, glamour and enchantment you maydesire. Whether you want to cruise the AegeanSea for a few days and spend the rest exploringGreece, or visit Spains most famous cities andsights, a two-week trip can encompass a lot ofterrain and plenty of time to make memories.

Travel to Athens, Greece from the U.S., fora 13-day tour of the Eastern Mediterranean.Guests will be welcomed with a drink and lightmeal when consulting with their travel directorupon arriving in Athens the rst night. Elevenbuet breakfasts are included in the package,as well as six three-course dinners and threelunches, as well as dinner in Olympia. First-class hotel accommodations, featuring twinrooms and private facilities are included, as

well as all hotel service charges and tips, bag-gage handling fees and local taxes.After spending two nights in Athens at the

Divani Palaca Acropolis, you are given freetime on day number three after you sightseein the morning with an expert local tour guide.You will the explore the Parthenon on theAcropolis, one of the worlds greatest culturalmonuments, then visit the Agora, the RoyalPalace, the Temple of Zeus, and more. In theevening choose to dine however youd likewithin the city.

On day number four, you will cross themighty Corinth Canal to the PelopponesianPeninsula and visit the ancient city of Corinth.In Mycenae, see the Beehive Tombs, the Trea-

sury of Atreus, the Lion Gate and the remainsof Agamemnons Royal Palace. A buet dinneris served that night as you make your way toNafplion in Olympia, where you will see wherethe rst Olympic Games were held in 776 B.C.On this evening, guests will enjoy a Be MyGuest dinner of authentic local cuisine at arestaurant located on an olive farm.

Days six and seven include touring theTemple of Zeus, a drive north to Patras andDelphi, where you will tour the slopes ofMount Parnassos and see the site of the mostimportant oracle in the world. On day eight,drive to Meteora, one of the largest and most

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When considering everything you get toexperience, the price almost seems aordable.Excluding airfare, the price per traveler for thisamazing getaway is around $2,800 per person.

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Annual Torch Awardfor Marketplace TrusMay 8

Hosted by the BeBusiness Bureauthe Lamar UniveCollege of Businthis annual awahonors the bestin local businessSilent auction anreception at 5:30p.m., dinner, pro

and awards presentations at 7 p.mat the Beaumont Civic Center. AutMark Sanborn is guest speaker.Tickets $80 per person. Tables foavailable. For reservations, call (4835-5951 Ext. 117.

great datesin

may

Viva laCure! TheCattle Barons BallMay5One of the seasons most popularcharity benets, this years CattleBarons Ball will be held from 7p.m to midnight at the Jack BrooksRegional Airport in Beaumont andinclude silent and live auctions,high rollers gaming, dinner andentertainment by country star Daryle

Singletary. This years event willhonor Christus Southeast Texas

CEO, Ellen Jones. Ticketsare $150, with proceeds

benetting the AmericanCancer Society. (409) 835-2139.

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romises to strengthen youersonally, professionally andpiritually, and includes a

uncheon featuring actress Helenunt as keynote speaker, healthcreenings, educational workshopsnd shopping. 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,ord Park. (409) 899-7700.

Texas Crab FestivalMay 11-13Beach season is here, and theresno better way to celebrate than th

Texas Crab Festival at Gregory Pain Crystal Beach. Enjoy great foodcrafts, carnival rides and live musincluding Wayne Toups, 9 p.m. M11, the Jamie Talbert Band, 1:30 and Kyle Park, 9:45 p.m. May 12 Ezra Charles 3:45 p.m. May 13. (4684-5940 or www.texascrabfestorg.

MoonlightMadnessBikeRideMay 4Created with the cycle enthusiastin mind, this annual event offersthe entire family a night of liveentertainment and door prizes.Entering its 14th year, the ridefeatures a 14-mile scenic policeescorted route starting fromRogers Park in Beaumont. On siteregistration will be from 7 to 9:30p.m. Ride begins at 10 p.m. (409)781-1298.

KentuckyDerby ParFundraiserMay 5The Betty Greenberg Center forthe Performing Arts, home to theBeaumont Community Players, hoits rst annual Run for the Roses

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{ May }May 1

Hearts are Autter Go Red for

Women

Annual American Heart Association

uncheon, honoring Janey Phelan,

1:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Beaumont Country

Club, Beaumont. Tickets $65. (409)

50-1753 or (409) 980-8800.

amar Civic Orchestra

:30 p.m., Setzer Student CenterBallroom, Lamar University,

Beaumont. Free. (409) 880-8144.

May 1-5

ewton County Fair

Carnival, arts and crafts, music and

more. Newton. (409) 379-8410

May 3

amar Jazz Bands Concert

:30 p.m., Rothwell Recital Hall at

amar University, Bea umont. Free.

409) 880-8144.

May 3-6

ort Neches Riverfest

-11 p.m. May 3-4, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

May 5, and noon-6 p.m. May 6, Port

Neches Park. Food, carnival rides,

ar and boat shows, reworks and

oncerts. (409) 722-9154.

May 4

pring Luncheon and Style Show

Noon, Trinity United Methodist

Church, Beaumont. Tickets $15. (409)

90-0599.

enior Thesis Exhibition

Reception 7-9 p.m. Show runs through

May 17, Dishman Art Museum at

amar University, Bea umont. Free.

409) 880-8959, (409) 880-8141 or

www.lamar.edu/dishman.

May 4-5

range County Relay for Life

Bridge City High School stadium,

690 Texas Ave., Bridge City.

roceeds benet the American Cancer

ociety. (409) 553-5576 or www.rangecountyrelay.org.

hambers County Relay for Life

Winnie-Stowell Park, Winnie. (409)

35-2139.

ardin County Mud and MusicFest

Big Thicket Trade Days Grounds,

Kountze. www.hcmusicfest.com (409)

73-9803 or (409) 246-3413.

May 5

abitat for Humanity Annual Charity

olf Tournament

Sunset Grove Country Club, Orange.

(409) 883-9454.

Spring Family Arts Day

10 a.m.-2 p.m., Art Museum of

Southeast Texas, Beaumont. Free.

(409) 832-3432 or www.amset.org.

Tyrell Garth Invitational

7:30 a.m., Beaumont Country Club,

Beaumont. (409) 898-7011.

Hope Center for Crisis Pregnancy

Walk and Play for Life

Adventure Kingdom, Lumberton.

(409) 898-4005 or www.hope-clinic.

com.

St. Catherines Kermes Mexican

Fiesta

10 a.m., St. Catherines of Sienna

School, Port Arthur. (409) 962-3011.

Sweet Rides Car Show

5-9 p.m., Raos Bakery and Coee

Cafe, Beaumont. Proceeds will go to

Boys Haven. (409) 832-4342.

The First Downtown Detour

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Downtown PortNeches. All shops will be open and

vendors will have outdoor booths

selling art by local artists, crafts,

jewelry, home decor, salvaged

windows and antiques. Free.

St. Michael Mediterranean Festival

11 a.m.-9 p.m., St. Michael Orthodox

Christian Church, Beaumont. Food,

entertainment and more. (409) 838-

4951.

May 6

Bonsai Festival

10 a.m., Shangri La Botanical Gardens

and Nature Center, Orange. (409)

670-9113.

Lamar Choral Concert

Lamar Universitys Grand Chorus

and A Cappella Choirs perform,

4 p.m., Rothwell Recital Hall at Lamar

University, Beaumont. Free. (409)

880-8144.

May 8

College Scholarship Breakfast

7-9 a.m., Munchies Ole, Silsbee. Local

dignitaries serve as celebrity wait-sta. Tickets $10. (409) 880-5876.

May 9-12

Jasper Lions Rodeo

7:30 p.m., Jasper Lions Rodeo Arena,

Jasper. (409) 384-2234, (409) 384-

6035 or www.jasperlionsrodeo.com.

May 10

Deliver the Difference

Meals on Wheels benet honoring

Donald Taft and Charlie Weinbaum,

June previewJUNE 2-3

Annual Lotus Gardens & Bamboo Festival Buu Mon Buddhist Temple, Port

Arthur

JUNE 8-9

Zachary Breaux Jazz Fest Downtown Port Arthur

JUNE 23

Mid-Summer Classic Wakeboarding Tournament Rose City

11:30 a.m., Beaumont Country Club,

Beaumont. (409) 892-4455.

The Secret Artist in You Treasure

Auction

6:30 p.m., Art Museum of Southeast

Texas, Beaumont. Live auction tickets

$35 for members, $40 for non-

members. Cost includes dinner and

drinks. (409) 832-3432 or www.amset.

org.

May 11

Tanya Tucker

Nutty Jerrys, Winnie. Doors open at 7

p.m. Tickets $20, $30 and $40. (877)

643-7508 or www.nuttyjerrys.com

May 11-12

The Pirates of Penzance

Betty Greenberg Center for the

Performing Arts, Beaumont.

(409) 833-4664 or www.

beaumontcommunityplayers.com

May 12

Tri-City Walk For Lupus NOW8:30 a.m., Lamar University,

Beaumont. The event includes food

and family activities. To form a team

or to register, go to http://2012walkfor

lupusnowtricity.kintera.org

Texas Country Music Show

7:30 p.m., Palace Theater, Kirbyville.

Adults $7, children 7-12 $3, free for

children younger than 6. (409) 423-

3319.

Spindletop Roller Girls Roller Derby

6:15 p.m., Ford Exhibit Hall,

Beaumont. (800) 745-3000

May 13

Mothers D ay

May 17-19


See previous listing

May 18

Relay For Life

Ozen High School, Beaumont.

Opening ceremony 6:30 p.m.,

survivor lap 6:45 p.m., luminaria

ceremony 10 p.m., closing ceremo

6 a.m. May 19. (409) 835-2139.

Joe Walsh

Nutty Jerrys, Winnie. Tickets $4

$55, $75, $100, $150. (877) 643-75

or www.nuttyjerrys.com.

May 18

Masters Thesis Exhibition

Reception 7-9 p.m., Runs through

June 1, Dishman Art Museum at

Lamar University, Be aumont. Frewww.lamar.edu/dishman.

May 19

Spring Music Fest

9 a.m.-9 p.m., City Boat Ramp,

Orange. Bands, food, games, child

activities and more. (409) 883-10

Loretta Lynn

Nutty Jerrys, Winnie. Tickets $35

$40 and $50. (877) 643-7508 or w

nuttyjerrys.com.

May 25-26


See previous listing

May 25-27

Kountze Trade Days

8 a.m.-5 p.m., Big Thicket Trade

Grounds, Kountze. The event incl

more than 250 vendors, shows,

childrens activities, food booths

more. Free. (409) 880-5667.

May 26

Larry the Cable Guy

Reno Collier is guest, Nutty Jerry

Winnie. Tickets $25, $35, $75, $10

(877) 643-7508 or www.nuttyjerr

com.

May 28

Memorial D ay

May 30

Dave Alvin

Courvilles, Beaumont. Tickets $

includes dinner and concert. For

reservations call (409) 860-9811 o

email [email protected]


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