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• Bridge City Chamber of Commerce to host Neches FCU Bridge City Branch Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Celebration at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 410 Texas Ave. in Bridge City.
• Jesse Branick South County campaign kickoff for judge of County Court at Law No. 2, 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, Knights of Columbus Hall, 315 Hardy Ave. in Nederland.
• Mid-Jefferson County Aggie Moms Club invites area high school juniors and seniors and parents to its 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3, meeting at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3515 Helena Ave., in the Christian Life Center. This meeting will serve as an introduction to Texas A&M University, with Josette Gonzales, a Regional Advisor from the A&M Houston Prospective Student Center. 409-720-9876.
• Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new Bridge City Branch of Neches FCU Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 10 a.m.  at:  410 Texas Avenue Bridge City.
• The Port Arthur City Council of PTAs will host their general meeting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the PAISD Central Administration Building. Lunch will be served. The public is encouraged to attend.
• Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce joint ribbon cutting 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4., at Nash-Ranking Allstate Ins. Agency, 4700 FM 365, Ste. T, Port Arthur, and Texas Mortgage Associates, 4700 FM 365, Ste. R, Port Arthur (in strip mall next to H-E-B).
• Hebert Public Library, Adult Coloring group meets on Thursday, Nov. 5, 4 p.m., at 2025 Merriman in Port Neches. Seriously, it is officially a “fun” thing: adults with coloring books – really cool coloring books. No experience needed. Meets every Thursday at 4 p.m
• Golden Triangle Chapter Cajun French Music Association will sell barbecue chicken dinners as a fundraiser beginning at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the American Legion Hall, 922 Nederland Ave. in Nederland. The menu includes leg quarters, baked beans, coleslaw, bread, onions and pickles. The dinners are $8. Boudain in a bun is also available for $2.50.
• St. James Knights of Columbus will have a fish fry fundraiser  on Nov. 6, from 10 am until 1 p.m. in Kirwin Hall two pieces of fish green beans, red rice and  potato salad for $8.
• Rilassati Women’s Retreats will present the third annual Dr. Winifred Frelow Good Eats and Sweets Link Event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Walmart Superstore on U.S. 69. Link on a bun, chips and water will be available for $5. A raffle will be held for a $100 gas card, $100 Walmart gift card, $50 Adademy gift card with a signed Houston Rockets poster. The raffle is $2 per ticket. Proceeds to benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and Rilassati Women’s Retreats. For pre-orders or donations, contact Tracey at 748-9510.
• The Widow Flow organization will hold a free meet and greet reception at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Port Arthur Public Library, 4615 Ninth Ave. The event will include information about the mission of the organization and tabletop displays regarding living in a safe environment, recycling, insurance, community organizations and door prizes. The event is hosted by Woodmen Life and Texas Recyclers Association, Inc. For more information, contact Ruenette “Maggie” Bolden at ruenetteb@yahoo.com , 409-728-5465 or Widow Flow on Facebook.
• Hebert Public Library “Beginning ESL (English as a Second Language)” class on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m.in the library’s conference room at 2025 Merriman St. in Port Neches. All are welcome. The class meets weekly every Sunday, and students may join at any time. For questions, contact Fernando Ramirez at409-549-4901.
• Hebert Public Library, “Google” class on Monday, Nov. 9, 4 p.m., at 2025 Merriman St. in Port Neches. Learning to use effectively the world’s most popular search engine can vastly improve your web/Internet browsing. Covers basic searching or advanced techniques – your choice!
• Sacred Heart Mardi Gras Group will have a casino bus trip to Kinder, La., on Nov. 9. Bus leaves at 9 a.m. at 1001 Grannis Avneue. Cost is $10 per person.
• Bridge City Chamber of Commerce monthly networking coffee, 8 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at the Bridge City Bank, 701 W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City. For more information, call (409) 735-5671.
• Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Committee meeting, 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at First Financial Bank, 8535 Central Mall Drive. 963-1107.
• Dedication of Nederland Veterans Memorial Park, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the corner of N. 12^th Street and Atlanta Avenue, next to Nederland City Hall. Congressman Randy Weber to be guest speaker.
• PNG ISD art teacher Mark Nesmith exhibits SE Texas inspired paintings at the Texas Artists Museum in Port Arthur. The show will run through November and visitors can meet the artists at a free to the public reception from 6 – 8 pm on Thursday, Nov. 12.
• The Scottish Society of Southeast Texas will meet on Thursday, Nov. 12, at St. Andrews’ Presbyterian Church, 1350 N. 23rd St. at Gladys, Beaumont.  A covered dish supper will be served at 6:30 p.m., followed by the program.
• Bridge City Chamber of Commerce board of directors meeting, 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 150 W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City. For more information, call (409) 735-5671.
• Diabetes Support Group, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in The Medical Center of Southeast Texas auditorium, 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd. in Port Arthur. Topics range from day-to-day living with diabetes to nutrition and new recipes. For more information, call (409) 727-5006.
• Model train exhibit, 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15, Effie and Wilton Public Library, 2025 Merriman St., Port Neches. Yesteryear’s model trains with computer-controlled motion and sound. In honor of National Model Railroad Month, members of the East Texas and Gulf Rail Modelers Association will operate modular HO-scale model trains that includes the latest diesel locomotives and vintage steam locomotives to pull fleets of club cars, grain hoppers, coal cars, and other specialized equipment. Free admission. For more information, call 722-4554.
• Hebert Public Library, “Spanish Conversation” class on Monday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m. at 2025 Merriman St. in Port Neches. Know some Spanish and want to practice speaking with others? Although the class was designed for “graduates” of the library’s recent Beginner Spanish class, the weekly Spanish Conversation get-together is open to anyone. Note: The Beginner Spanish class will be offered again in January; call Patti at 409-722-4554.
• Hebert Public Library, “Mondays Are Murder” book club meets on Monday, Nov. 16, 4 p.m., at 2025 Merriman St. in Port Neches. Each month the Mondays Are Murder book club will read and discuss the “first” book in a specific murder-mystery series. For each series, the library will provide a complete list of book titles so that readers can continue reading the series on their own. This month: Loyalty, by Ingrid Thoft (Fina Ludlow series).
• Hebert Public Library, “Audiobooks/ebooks: Apple devices” class, on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 11 a.m., in the library conference room, 2025 Merriman St. in Port Neches. Learn how to check out and download the library’s audiobooks or ebooks to your own Apple device.
• Hebert Public Library, “Learn Chess” class on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1 p.m., at 2025 Merriman St. in Port Neches. It’s never too late to learn the most popular game in the world: chess! We will cover the basic rules and piece movements. Advance to playing against an opponent or the computer/iPad. Open to all ages.
• Hebert Public Library, Book-a-Librarian session on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m., at 2025 Merriman St. in Port Neches. You have a librarian’s undivided attention for an hour. Need help finding something on the web? Want to create tables in Word? You name it, we will try to assist. Please call Patti at 722-4554 to reserve the hour — and it might help to know in advance what you wish to accomplish.
• The Golden Triangle Citrus Show will be from 6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Auditorium, 1225 Pearl Street, Ste. 200. Program 6 will be presented at 8:30 p.m. It will cover Growing Citrus in Southeast. For information, call 835-8461 or 727-2191, Ext. 8461 $10 Admission, includes citrus show and lecture sponsored by the Jefferson County Horticulture Committee.
• The South East Texas Regional Planning Commission will host a public meeting at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Port Arthur Transit Service Center, 327 Dallas Ave., Port Arthur, providing citizens the opportunity to learn about and comment on Southeast Texas regional transportation needs.
• Bridge City Chamber of Commerce ambassador meeting, 8 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 150 W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City. For more information, call (409) 735-5671.
• Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce Morning Business Connection 7:30-9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Golden Triangle Emergency Center, 8035 Memorial Blvd., Port Arthur.
• Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce new member showcase, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Holiday Inn-Park Central, 2929 Jimmy Johnson Blvd. in Port Arthur. For more information, call (409) 963-1107.
• Memorial High School Project Graduation Class of 2016 will host a Pancake Fundraiser from 8:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, in the MHS Common Area. Menu includes Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Orange Juice or Milk, $7. Presale orders will be accepted by calling (409)527-1746 or (409) 718-6738. All proceeds benefit the MHS Project Graduation Class of 2016.
• The Compassionate Ladies Civic and Social  Organization will present their second year anniversary gala,  A Casino Night Dance, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at S&G Auditorium, 900 Fifth St.,  Port Arthur. Dress to impress. $10 presale tickets $15 at the door. For tickets, contact Joyce 409-549-5405, Carla  409-599-2512or Diana 409-960-1333.
• Hebert Public Library, “Craigslist” class on Monday, Nov. 23, 4 p.m., at 2025 Merriman St. in Port Neches. Learn how to sell on Craigslist: create an account, upload photos to the site, create and edit a description, and respond to offers and inquiries. Attendees are encouraged to bring cellphone photos of the item they wish to sell.
• Hebert Public Library, “Learn Chess” class on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1 p.m., at 2025 Merriman St. in Port Neches. It’s never too late to learn the most popular game in the world: chess! We will cover the basic rules and piece movements. Advance to playing against an opponent or the computer/iPad. Open to all ages.

 

• Nederland Christmas on the Avenue, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.
• Bridge City Chamber of Commerce annual Christmas Light Parade, 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, on West Roundbunch Road from First Baptist Church to Bridge City Elementary School. For more information, call (409) 735-5671.
• Bridge City Chamber of Commerce monthly networking coffee, 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at the Bridge City High School library, 2690 Texas Ave. in Bridge City. For more information, call (409) 735-5671.
• Nederland annual Lighted Christmas Parade, 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8.
• Bridge City Chamber of Commerce monthly networking coffee 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, Bridge City ISD, Bridge City High School Library, 2690 Texas Ave., Bridge City.
• Bridge City Chamber of Commerce board of directors meeting, 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 150 W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City. For more information, call (409) 735-5671.
• Diabetes Support Group, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, in The Medical Center of Southeast Texas auditorium, 2555 Jimmy Johnson Blvd. in Port Arthur. Topics range from day-to-day living with diabetes to nutrition and new recipes. For more information, call (409) 727-5006.
• Bridge City Chamber of Commerce ambassador meeting, 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 17, 150 W. Roundbunch Road in Bridge City. For more information, call (409) 735-5671.