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News & Events from the City of Beaumont, TX
JANUARY 16, 2013 |
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Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Schedule
City offices, including Water Customer Service and all library branches, will be closed on Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no interruption in garbage, heavy trash, or yard waste collection, and the city landfill will operate during its regular weekday hours. |
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FEMA Hosting Public Meeting on Updated Flood Maps
The Federal Emergency Management Agency will hold a public meeting to discuss its revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) from 2-8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17. The meeting will be held at the Ford Park Exhibit Hall, 5115 I-10 South. Representatives from FEMA, along with the City of Beaumont's floodplain administrator, will be on hand to answer questions and offer guidance on the revised maps. Interactive online maps will be available for review. As a result of the map changes by FEMA, some properties may be included or removed from the Special Flood Hazard Area. Flooding is the number one natural disaster in the United States, and it is vital that property owners understand their risk and take advantage of tools or programs available to them, including flood insurance. Additional information, including links to the interactive mapping website, can be found at www.txchart.com. |
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Library Hosting Workshop on Basic Grant-seeking
The Miller Library will host a workshop on grant fundamentals on Wednesday, Jan. 23, from 9 a.m. to noon. Representatives from the Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center will offer grant-seeking tips, grant strategies, and information on how to navigate the Foundation Center's online grant database and Foundation Directory Online (FDO). The Foundation Center is a New-York based nonprofit that provides philanthropy resources. The workshop is free, but registration is required. The library is located at 1605 Dowlen Road. For more information, or to register, call 409-832-6565.
Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center
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Mardi Gras Event Will Feature Activities for Seniors
The city's annual "Celebrating Seniors Mardi Gras Style" will be held on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Beaumont Civic Center. The event features health information, music, performances, shopping, food, door prizes, contests, and more, all with Mardi Gras flavor. Attendees can visit more than 80 senior-friendly booths, catch a show, or just take in all the Mardi Gras sights and sounds. The Civic Center is located at 701 Main St. in downtown Beaumont. For more information, call 409-838-1902, or visit www.cityofbeaumont.com. |
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Pet of the Week
 This week's pet is Rollie, a 7-year-old, neutered white poodle. He is blind in both eyes, but gets around great. He loves people and likes to play with other dogs.
The city animal shelter is located at 1884 Pine St., and is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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