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FEBRUARY 20, 2013 
Local Nonprofit Honoring Mayor Becky Ames 

Becky AmesQuota International of Southeast Texas will honor Beaumont Mayor Becky Ames at a gala and banquet on Thursday, Feb. 21 at the MCM Elegante. The event begins at 6 p.m. The group regularly pays tribute to local figures who have made significant contributions to the quality of life in Southeast Texas. Proceeds from a silent auction will benefit the 100 Club of Southeast Texas, a nonprofit organization that provides support for families of fallen police officers or firefighters. For reservations or additional information, call 409-626-4735.

 

Quota International of Southeast Texas

100 Club of Southeast Texas

Young Artists Invited to Promote Summer Reading 
Students age 6 through 18 are invited to submit artwork to promote the Public Library System's 2013 Summer Reading Program. The winning design will appear on the program T-shirts, and the top artist will receive two free movie tickets. Runners-up will have their artwork used on bookmarks. For more information and contest rules, visit any circulating library branch, or visit beaumontlibrary.org.
Get Started with E-Reading at Miller Branch 

library logoThe RC Miller Memorial Library offers assistance with setting up electronic readers to borrow, read, and return e-books and e-audiobooks from the Beaumont Public Library System. One-on-one guidance is available by appointment on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 409-866-9487 Ext. 3250. The Miller Library is located at 1605 Dowlen Road.

 

E-books and e-audiobooks at the Beaumont Public Library

Zumba is Back at Sterling Pruitt Activity Center 
Zumba

The city's Recreation Division has brought Zumba classes back to the Sterling Pruitt Activity Center. The classes are Monday and Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. and Saturday at 10 a.m. Cost is $3 per class. For more information, call 409-838-3613 or visit www.beaumontrecreation.com.  

Pet of the Week 

pet of the weekButtons is a 6-month-old female Lab mix. She will be medium-sized when fully grown. She's housebroken, but not spayed.

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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