Entertainment and Events Dec. 7-13, 2011

December 7 - Wednesday

10:00 a.m. - Book Fair at St. Anne’s School 375 N 11th Street, Beaumont, 409-832-5939

10:30 a.m. - Pre-School Story Time ages 3 - 5 yrs at R. C. Miller Memorial Library 1605 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, 409-838-6606

10:30 a.m. - Story Time, Arts & Crafts at Willard Library 3590 E Lucas Drive, Beaumont, 409-838-6606

10:30 a.m. - Weekly Story Time at Theodore Johns Branch Library 4255 Fannett Road, Beaumont, 409-838-6606

12:00 p.m. - Back Pain - Community Education Program at The Spindletop Community Room 740 Hospital Drive Ste 350, Beaumont, 409-212-6145

3:45 p.m. - “The Gingerbread Man” - Decorate your own Gingerbread Man at McFaddin Ward House 1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, 409-832-2134

7:00 p.m. - Orange VFW to host video showing of “Frank Curre’s story,” a personal interview with WWII vet Curre, as he relives the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

7:00 p.m. - Painting with a Twist: Texas Christmas at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409-866-0399

8:00 p.m. - The Back Room Karaoke - Karaoke Idol at Whiskey River 3871 Stagg, Beaumont, (409) 832-2999

December 8 - Thursday

9:00 a.m. - Diabetes Education Class at Baptist Hospital Beaumont, 2 nd Floor 3080 College Street, Beaumont, 409-212-6145

9:00 a.m. - Walking Club at McFaddin Ward 1906 Calder, Beaumont, 409-838-1902

10:00 a.m. - Community Christian School third and fourth grade singers to perform at Bridge City Bank.

10:00 a.m. - Book Fair at St. Anne’s School 375 N 11th Street, Beaumont, 409-832-5939

6:00 p.m. - Christmas Stroll at Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center 2111 W. Park Avenue, Orange, 409-760-9113

6:00 p.m. - First Aid Course at American Red Cross 3260 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, 409-832-1644

7:00 p.m. - Painting with a Twist: Twinkly Christmas Tree at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409-866-0399

7:30 p.m. - Miracle on 34th Street at Port Arthur Little Theater 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, 409-727-7258

7:30 p.m. - B B & Co Featuring Britt Godwin & Bubba Moore - Classic Country at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Road #9B, Beaumont, 409-866-2288

December 9 - Friday

8:00 a.m. - Larry’s Old Time Trade Days at Larry’s Old Time Trade Days and Antique Mall I-10 at Exit 829, Winnie , 409-296-3300

9:00 a.m. - Nutcracker Ballet-School Performance at Julie Rogers Theater 701 Main, Beaumont, 409-838-4397

10:00 a.m. - Book Fair at St. Anne’s School 375 N 11th Street, Beaumont, 409-832-5939

11:15 a.m. - Beaumont Civic Ballet Nutcracker Ballet-School Performance at Julie Rogers Theater 701 Main, Beaumont, 409-838-4397

12:00 p.m. - Orange 55+ Luncheon at Baptist Hospital Orange 608 Strickland Dr., 5th Floor Classroom, Orange

12:45 - Community Christian School fifth and sixth grade singers to perform at Bridge City Bank.

4:00 p.m. - H-E-B Feast of Sharing at Ford Park 5115 I-10 South, Beaumont

6:00 p.m. - Christmas Kid’s Night Out at St. Mark’s Church 680 Calder Street, Beaumont, 409-832-3405

6:00 p.m. - “Village of the Nativity” at North Orange Baptist Church 4775 16th St., Orange, 409-883-5678

7:00 p.m. - American Legion Post 49 pool tournament. 108 Green Ave in Orange. 409-330-4847.

7:00 p.m. - Whimsical Christmas at Nederland Performing Arts Center 18th Street off Spurlock, Nederland , 409-724-6567

7:00 p.m. - Rick Springfield Live in Concert at Nutty Jerry’s 18291 Englin Rd, Winnie, 877-643-7508

7:30 p.m. - Miracle on 34th Street at Port Arthur Little Theater 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, 409-727-7258

8:00 p.m. - Illusion 5 at The Gig 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont, 409-839-1808

8:30 p.m. - Mid-Life Crisis at MacKenzie’s Pub 229 Dowlen Rd # 9B, Beaumont, (409) 866-2288

December 10 - Saturday

8:00 a.m. - Larry’s Old Time Trade Days at Larry’s Old Time Trade Days and Antique Mall I-10 at Exit 829, Winnie , 409-296-3300

8:30 a.m. - Apostles Build Work Day at 3315 Lorilee, Beaumont

8:30 a.m. - Twogether Marriage Workshop - Orange at Lamar State College Orange 506 Green Ave, Orange Wilson Bldg #125, Orange, 409-833-2668, ext. 119 or 122

9:00 a.m. - Dreaming of a Green Christmas at Shangria La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center 2111 West Park Avenue , Orange, 409-670-9799

9:00 a.m. - CPR for the Professional Rescuer Course (Life Guard, EMS, Health Care Worker) at American Red Cross Beaumont Chapter Office 3260 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, 409-832-1644

9:00 a.m. - Twogether Marriage Workshop - Jasper at 21st Century Community Learning Center 1013 Helen Street, Jasper, 409-833-2668, ext. 119 or 122

10:00 a.m. - SoulsaFest at City Dance Center 3015 Dowlen Road, Beaumont, 409-833-7772

11:00 a.m. - Painting with a Twist: Family Day!! Children’s Christmas Tree at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409-866-0399

1:00 p.m. - Open House at McFaddin-Ward with Gingerbread House Competition and Auction at McFaddin Ward House 1906 Calder Avenue, Beaumont, 409-832-2134

1:00 p.m. - Pictures with Santa at Beaumont Boys and Girls Club at The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of Beaumont 2350 I-10 East, Beaumont, 409-350-1268

2:00 p.m. - Whimsical Christmas at Nederland Performing Arts Center 18th Street off Spurlock, Nederland , 409-724-6567

2:30 p.m. - Beaumont Civic Ballet Nutcracker Ballet at Julie Rogers Theater 701 Main, Beaumont, 409-838-3435 Ext. 1

4:00 p.m. - Painting with a Twist: Noel at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409-866-0399

4:00 p.m. - HOLIDAZE! at Gladys City - A Wildcatter Weekend Special Event at Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown 5500 University Dr., Beaumont, 409-835-0823

6:00 p.m. - Christmas Stroll at Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center 2111 W. Park Avenue, Orange, 409-760-9113

6:00 p.m. - “Village of the Nativity” at North Orange Baptist Church 4775 16th St., Orange, 409-883-5678

6:30 p.m. - West Orange Chiefs annual Christmas Dance. Held at American Legion Post 49, 108 Green Ave in Orange. 409-738-2294.

6:30 p.m. - Girl Scouts Belles and Beaus Winter Ball at TBA, Beaumont

7:00 p.m. - Quiet Riot Live in Concert at Nutty Jerry’s 18291 Englin Rd, Winnie, 877-643-7508

7:00 p.m. - Art exhibition and silent auction-Works by the Members of the Nick Nides Self Help Haven at The Beaumont Art League 2675 Gulf Street, Beaumont, 409-839-1049

7:30 p.m. - Miracle on 34th Street at Port Arthur Little Theater 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, 409-727-7258

8:00 p.m. - Orange Boat Club Christmas party. 2206 Dupont Drive.

8:00 p.m. - Cory Marshall at The Gig 240 Crockett Street, Beaumont, 409-839-1808

December 11 - Sunday

8:00 a.m. - Indoor Triathlon at Health and Wellness Center 3030 North Street , Beaumont, 409-899-7777

8:00 a.m. - Larry’s Old Time Trade Days at Larry’s Old Time Trade Days and Antique Mall I-10 at Exit 829, Winnie , 409-296-3300

10:30 a.m. - Trinity UMC Christmas Cantata at Trinity United Methodist Church 3430 Harrison, Beaumont, 409-892-0255

10:30 a.m. - Wesley UMC 2nd Annual Christmas Cantata “Searching for the King” at Wesley United Methodist Church 3810 N. Major Drive , Beaumont, 409-892-7733

2:30 p.m. - Beaumont Civic Ballet Nutcracker Ballet at Julie Rogers Theater 701 Main, Beaumont, 409-838-3435 Ext. 1

2:30 p.m. - Miracle on 34th Street at Port Arthur Little Theater 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd, Port Arthur, 409-727-7258

3:00 p.m. - Painting with a Twist: CASA Fundraiser The Red Door at Painting With A Twist 229 Dowlen, Beaumont, 409-866-0399

4:00 p.m. - HOLIDAZE! at Gladys City - A Wildcatter Weekend Special Event at Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown 5500 University Dr., Beaumont, 409-835-0823

4:30 p.m. - Trinity UMC Children’s Christmas Pageant at Trinity United Methodist Church 3430 Harrison, Beaumont, 409-892-0255

6:00 p.m. - Wesley UMC Children’s Christmas Musical at Wesley United Methodist Church 3810 N. Major Drive , Beaumont, 409-892-7733

December 12 - Monday

9:30 a.m. - Orange County Retired Senior Citizens to meet at Salvation Army on MLK in Orange. Bring finger foods. 409-883-6161.

11:00 a.m. - Orange County Retired Teachers to meet at Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 37th Street in Orange.

5:30 p.m. - I Can Cope Support Group at Baptist Hospital Dauphin Center 740 Hospital Drive, Ste. 140, Beaumont, 409-212-5974

December 13 - Tuesday

9:15 a.m. - West Orange-Stark High School singers to perform at Bridge City Bank.

10:00 a.m. - Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School singers to perform at Bridge City Bank

10:00 a.m. - Holiday Open House at W. H. Stark House 610 West Main, Orange, 409-883-0871

2:00 p.m. - Caregiver Support Group for Alzheimer/Dementia at The Winnie Arboretum 1215 Highway 124, Winnie, 800-272-3900

6:00 p.m. - Christmas Stroll at Shangri La Botanical Gardens & Nature Center 2111 W. Park Avenue, Orange, 409-760-9113

6:00 p.m. - Orange County Republicans Party Christmas dinner. Faith Assembly of God, 390 Archie Street in Vidor. Bring a covered dish.