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• Project GLOW will be present its Community Christmas Program  “The Light of the World” at 7 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Bridge City High School. The Charity Christmas presentation is designed to give the youth in our community the opportunity to use their gifts & talents to benefit others who are less fortunate. All proceeds for the Christmas Program will go to the Bridge City/Orangefield Ministerial Alliance. Tickets $5. 466-3600.
• Jefferson County Health II Department grand re-opening and relocation , 800 Fourth St., Port Arthur, 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Thursday Dec. 3.
• The Nederland High School Choir presents “A Candlelight Christmas Concert” at 7 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 3, in the NHS PAC.
• Hebert Public Library, “Adult Coloring” group meets on Thursday, Dec. 3, 4 p.m., at 2025 Merriman in Port Neches. Seriously, it is officially a “fun” thing: adults with coloring books – really cool coloring books. Beginners welcome.
• Ribbon cutting at 2:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, for Neighbors Emergency Center, 3300 FM 365 in Port Arthur.
• Hebert Public Library, Book-a-Librarian session on Friday, Dec. 4, 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.
• Lighting of the Groves City Christmas Tree and An Old Fashioned Christmas in Groves, 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, Dec. 4. The tree lighting will be held at Celebration Park, 4411 Lincoln Ave. The old fashioned Christmas will be held following the tree lighting along Lincoln Avenue.
• Nederland Christmas on the Avenue, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5. Tree lighting ceremony will begin at 6 p.m. with a visit from Santa and ‘snow’ to follow. Winners of the essay and art contest will be announced. For more information, call the Nederland Recreation Center at 724-0773.
• Groves Lighted Christmas Parade, 6 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 5. Starts at Cleveland, goes down 39^th Street ending at Gulf Avenue.
• A tamale sale will be Saturday, Dec. 5, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish Hall on 61st Street, Port Arthur.  Sponsored by OLG Knights of Columbus Council 12809.  Donation of $10/dozen.  Pre-orders are being taken by phoning: 293-7082, 233-9219, or 718-5955.
• Port Neches annual Christmas parade 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, along Port Neches Ave. and ending at Port Neches Park.
• 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 Bank will show the movie “Frozen” on the lawn behind the bank immediately after the parade. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs.
• Hebert Public Library “Beginning ESL (English as a Second Language)” class on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2-5 p.m. at 2025 Merriman St. in Port Neches. All are welcome. The class meets weekly every Sunday, and students may join at any time. For further information, contact Fernando Ramirez at 409-549-4901.
• Light! Out of the Darkness, Christmas drama and musical, 6 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, First Baptist Church, 1911 Nederland Ave., Nederland. Free admission. For more information contact the church at 722-0263 or visit the website at fbcnederland.com.
• Port Arthur Little Theatre will hold open auditions for its upcoming production of “Footloose.”  Auditions will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, and Monday Dec. 7, at PALT, 4701 Jimmy Johnson Blvd.  Roles are available for all ages. There are adult roles and LOTS of high school roles.  The show will run Feb. 19-21, Feb. 26-28, and March 4-6. For more information, call (409) 659-8480.
• Hebert Public Library, “Learn Chess” class on Monday, Dec. 7, 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. With that knowledge, patrons are ready to join the “Play Chess” sessions at the library. Open to all ages.
• Hebert Public Library, “Spanish Conversation” class on Monday, Dec. 7, 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, our weekly Spanish Conversation get-together is open to anyone.
• The Department Club of Port Arthur will meet for dessert at 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7, at Rose Hill Manor, 100 Woodworth Blvd., Port Arthur.  Reservations are $5 each and should be made with Carolyn Martinez, Symphony Club president, at 722-5109 no later than Thursday, Dec. 3.  Reservations are payable at the door.
• Light! Out of the Darkness, encore presentation of the Christmas drama and musical, 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 7, First Baptist Church, 1911 Nederland Ave., Nederland. Free admission. For more information contact the church at 722-0263 or visit the website at fbcnederland.com
• Hebert Public Library, “Play Chess” on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. at 2025 Merriman St. in Port Neches. Meet up with other chess fans and play on one of our three tournament-size boards with weighted pieces. Or bring your own chess set. All levels are welcome, but the group will probably skew toward beginners.
• Hebert Public Library, “Beginner Quilting” class on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 6 p.m. at 2025 Merriman St. in Port Neches. Have access to a sewing machine and want to learn quilting? Join the Hebert Library quilting group. Contact Frances Simpson at frances.simpson@lamar.edu.
• 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 Chamber’s Annual Lighted Christmas Parade, 6 p.m. The route is from 21^st Street and Nederland Avenue, down 12^th Street, left to Boston Avenue and left again down to 17^th Street at Central Middle School.
• 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.
• Mid-County Chambers’ Christmas Mixer 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Pompano Club, 330 Twin City Highway, Port Neches. RSVP to 962-3631, 722-0279 or 722-9151 by 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3.
• YMCA Southeast Texas CPR/AED, First Aid Classes, 8 a.m. Saturday Dec. 12.  Must Register by Wednesday, Dec. 9. Two-year certification. CPR/AED, Members $35, Non Members $40.  First Aid, Members $55, Non Members $60.

 

• 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.
• Mid-County Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Blue Santa Chamber Mixer 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 at the dealership at 8181 Memorial Blvd. Bring a gift.
• Christmas with the Constable hosted by Constable Chris Bates, 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10 at the Niodra Media Room Banquet Hall, 6551 W. Port Arthur Road. Gumbo and chili will be served, while Constable Bates and local groups provide Christmas songs. Those attending asked to bring one unwrapped toy and five canned goods. All items will be donated to the Salvation Army.
• Port Arthur Annual Cultural Lighted Holiday Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 12. Lineup begins at 4:30 p.m. and the parade at 6 p.m.
• Veterans Helping Veterans will hold an Arts and Crafts Bazaar from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, at American Legion Post 943, 922 Nederland Ave. Table rentals available. Contact Denise Robbins, 433-3572.
• YMCA Southeast Texas CPR/AED, First Aid Classes, 8 a.m. Saturday Dec. 12.  Must Register by Wednesday, Dec. 9. Two-year certification. CPR/AED, Members $35, Non Members $40.  First Aid, Members $55, Non Members $60.

 

• Grieving Mothers in affiliation with Compassionate Friends will host a candle lighting at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13, at Doornbos Park on Avenue H in Nederland. Visitation will start at 6:30 p.m. This is a national candle lighting for parents, grandparents, and siblings of a lost child. Attendees are asked to bring their own candle. Those who would like a photograph taken should wear a shirt, etc. with a picture of their child. For more information call Sindy Flores at 409-781-6171.
• Hebert Public Library, “Audiobooks/ebooks: Apple devices” class, on Tuesday, Dec. 15, 11 a.m., at 2025 Merriman St. in Port Neches. Learn how to check out and download the library’s audiobooks or ebooks to your own Apple device.
• 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.
• Bridge City Chamber of Commerce’s annual Taste of the Bayou annual banquet, 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11, at Bridge City Elementary School, 1035 Roundbunch Road.
• Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Networking Coffee – Orangefield ISD, 8 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, Cormier Museum – adjacent to Orangefield High School, 99674 FM 105, Orangefield

 

• Greater Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce annual banquet, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, at the R.A. “Bob” Bowers Civic Center.
• Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Mystery Dinner, 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Bridge City Community Center, 105 Parkside, Bridge City.

 

• Bridge City Chamber of Commerce Networking Coffee, 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, Neches Federal Credit Union, 410 Texas Ave., Bridge City