Community Scoop: Grillers, good neighbors and belly dancers gather

Local News

Discussion

August 27, 2009

The Texas Pecan Festival is just one of the good things going on in the area. Grillin’ in Groves is set for Sept.12 at Lions Park and Harris Florist in Nederland will again give away roses on Sept. 9, which is Good Neighbor Day.

Big pink flyers at the Port Arthur YMCA say a new six-week belly dancing class will begin on Sept. 2.

Think about it, ladies.

Pecan pageant

The Groves Chamber of Commerce & Tourist Center announces the Texas Pecan Queen's Scholarship Pageant will be on Saturday, Sept. 12, instead of Sept. 11, as printed on pageant tickets. The event will be at the Port Neches-Groves High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. For information, call 962-3631.

Fashions in a nutshell

The Courtyard Cafe, The Collection, Groves Chamber of Commerce and the Nail Cottage have tickets for Gulf Coast Sertoma Club’s Fashions in a Nutshell style show, with fashions from Dillard’s. The show will be at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at The Courtyard, Lincoln Ave., Groves.

Coming soon:

Beverly Mire is getting The Specialty Corner in order at Attic Crossing. Each month will feature a corner of specific items, such as baby clothing. She’s kicking it off in September with collectibles such as plates, figurines and other gift items. The store is at 3301 Medical Triangle Drive and sales benefit United Board of Missions. Call Mire at 985-8289 if you have questions.Totally ‘80s

A Rubik’s Cube and checked Vans shoes are part of the retro ‘80s invite to a big old fundraiser.

The Art Museum of Southeast Texas will present the ‘80s Dance Party Gala to honor Kim and Roy Steinhagen at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 at the Museum, 500 Main Street, Beaumont.

Remembering Ike

The Port Arthur News is gearing up to help readers observe the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Ike, which changed our area’s landscape.

If you have an interesting story to share, let us know.

ddoiron@panews.com