Books for the Food Bank

The Southeast Texas Food Bank is accepting more than food donations. Reading is food for the soul and the bank is teaming with the First Book Program to supply low-income children with books of their very own. Teachers may use the School Tools library to serve Port Arthur, Beaumont and West-Orange Cove districts. To be a part of it, call Emelie Irving or Grace Mathis at 839-8777.

Ford Park recognized

Ford Park is one of 27 SMG facilities selected for a Prime Site Award from Facilities and Destinations Magazine.

Meeting planners vote on sites and centers throughout North America and the Caribbean. Here’s what Facilities and Destinations Magazine reports:

“There is simply no argument – SMG is the leading meeting venue management company… Every year, SMG venues consistently win more Prime Site Awards than those of any other single facility management company, and this year is no exception.”

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