Southeast Texas Kids' Directory

SOUTHEAST TEXAS

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The KIDS’ DIRECTORY®

is designed to provide parents with a publication containing a wide variety of products and services for children and families. Our desire is to assist you in shopping wisely and efficiently. You will find that each advertiser is committed to offering you value and service. When you visit these businesses, please tell them about the KIDS’ DIRECTORY®. They will want to know how you found them. We appreciate your interest and encourage your comments and suggestions!

Daryl Fant

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(512) 567-8068 www.KidsDirectory.com/setx

© Kids’ Directory®. This Directory, in part or whole, is not to be reproduced or copied without written permission from Hidden Values, Inc. The Kids’ Directory® is not responsible for the accuracy of the information provided or the action of our advertisers. Readers should verify advertised information with advertisers. The Kids’ Directory® is a registered trademark of Hidden Values, Inc., Dallas, TX. We are exanding our network of Directories. For more information about bringing a Directory to your city please visit our website www.HiddenValues.com or call us at (800) 960-6788.

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“Wild About Texas”

10:00 to 11:00am

July 2 — DinoMite! Dinosaurs in Texas July 9 — Wet and Wild-Texas Wetlands July 16 — Bird’s Eye View:Texas Birds July 23 — Critter Corner July 30 — Under the Sea

700 Procter Street, Port Arthur

(409)982-7000

www.museumofthegulfcoast.org

Sessions are geared for 3-9 year olds, and are FREE for Port Arthur Historical Society Members & $1 per child for all others. Advance registration is required & children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information contact the Education Coordinator, Stephanie Harren at: 409-984-6453 or email at harrensc@lamarpa.edu Please say “I found it in The Kids’ Directory.” Thanks!

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ENV I ROKIDS “Wild About Texas”

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Monday–Friday 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Lunch Provided Daily.

700 Procter Street, Port Arthur

Camp A: June 3 – June 14, 2nd & 3rd Graders Camp B: June 17– June 28, 4th & 5th Graders

(409)982-7000

www.museumofthegulfcoast.org

EnviroKids is an exciting summer camp designed for students who would like to learn about the environment and experience fun outdoor activities through field trips, guest presenters, hands-on activities, and arts and crafts . EnviroKids is FREE for students in Port Arthur ISD and to members of the Port Arthur Historical Society. All others must pay a $50 registration fee.

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outheast Texas parents are fortunate to live in an area with a number of wonderful schools and educational opportunities for our children.

This is a wonderful time to examine how satisfied you are with your child’s current school. Are they learning? Is your child happy? Does your child look forward to going to school each morning and come home in a good mood? If so, they are probably already in a wonderful environment and you can look forward to their return to the same school in the fall.

If you don’t feel your child is advancing academically at an appropriate rate or if you’re concerned that they aren’t fitting in or enjoying the experience of being in school, it might be time for a change.

This month, the Kids’ Directory has chosen two special schools to feature: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Day School and All Saints Episcopal School.

St. Andrew’s Day School feels like an extension of a happy home. Walking through the halls, the children’s voices are happy and enthusiastic. The adult voices are nurturing and engaged. It is quickly apparent that you’ve discovered one of those mythical schools where both the children and the teachers are happy to be there. The environment is very safe and comfortable, which these days is a blessing for students and teachers alike. St. Andrew’s is focused on taking care of and educating younger children from 12 months to Pre-K 4’s. The teachers are wonderful and love working with our Southeast Texas children. St. Andrew’s Day School was established in 1964 and their focus on values, principals, and nurturing children has helped them remain a dominate force in educating young children. St. Andrew’s is geared towards teaching children to learn independently and through discovery. One of their most important tools is play.

Organized play is utilized as a key learning tool at Saint Andrew’s.

At many schools today, you’ll be surprised by what is not taught.

Saint Andrew’s however teaches all of the kinds of things you would expect and want for your child- no key areas have been abandoned

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at Saint Andrew’s. Your child will learn science, cooking, motor skills, math, art, reading readiness, and writing skills. Want to kick it up a notch? Saint Andrews offers a strong music and chapel program, both areas many SETX parents have identified as essential- and both harder and harder to find. Saint Andrew’s even has a robust computer skills program.

If your little one isn’t quite ready for the Day School, Saint Andrew’s also offers one of the region’s top Mother’s Day Out programs.

Mother’s Day Out offers moms (or dads!) enough time to run errands, clean house, exercise, or to get a little down time.

Bottom line- St. Andrews helps children develop strong values and morals while providing a wonderful educational foundation— all in a loving and nurturing environment. Learn more online www.saintandy.org.

All Saints Episcopal School is another wonderful Southeast Texas institution. All Saints serves PK3, PK4, and Kindergarten through 8th Grade. The All Saints campus is very welcoming and comforting. It has something of an “Ivy League” feel with lots of old oak trees and a great deal of attractive green space.

All Saints Episcopal is also remarkable for the dedication of the parent base. Parents are frequently seen on campus assisting with various tasks and are extremely active in planning fund raising and special initiatives and projects to make sure All Saint’s is always prepared for the next generation of academic excellence.

You may be surprised to see that many of the kids aren’t carrying around a lot of textbooks. All Saint’s is probably the leader in Southeast Texas for embracing new technology. 6th, 7th, and 8th graders have already transitioned to having their textbooks on the IPad2 rather than traditional hardcover books. The rest of the school won’t be far behind. All Saint’s students will all be transitioned to the IPad2 by 2015. Not only does the online format offer many unique learning opportunities over hard copies, it is also much better for children to not carry around so many heavy traditional textbooks.

All Saints provides a wonderful foundation for children looking to attend the most challenging colleges and to tackle the most demanding careers. Learn more on their website: www.allsaints-beaumont.org

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Congratulations to the All New Sour Lake Ford!

Sour Lake Ford has long been a key part of the Sour Lake Motor Co. “Truckville” team that includes Chevrolet, Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler.

Sour Lake Ford just opened a brand new dealership bringing them on the same side of Highway 105 as the other Sour Lake Motor Co. dealerships. The new dealership is clean, bright, friendly, and state of the art. When you first walk through the door, you know this is the place to find your new Ford.

Sour Lake Motor Co. became a regional powerhouse in Southeast Texas by providing the right vehicles at the right price with the right service. The dealerships have a reputation for big city pricing, small town service, and low pressure sales.

Sour Lake Motor Co. has also benefitted by offering the top brands- Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler. People come from all over – Port Arthur, Orange, Silsbee, Jasper, Winnie, Cleveland, and beyond to compare the top cars on their list side by side and to get the valuable opinions of the Sour Lake Motors team. When people buy a car from Sour Lake Motors Co. they know they are getting the right vehicle from a company that is proud to stand behind their great American line of vehicles.

In Texas, Sour Lake Motor Co. has been known far and wide as “Truckville”.

Southeast Texas is certainly truck country, and no dealership takes more pride in putting

www.TruckvilleTexas.com

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customers in exactly the right truck. Customers come in and tell the Truckville team what their needs are, “I need to be able to pull a five horse aluminum trailer with living quarters along the rodeo circuit. Searing heat, freezing cold, mountains, big cities, and I don’t ever want to break down in the middle of nowhere.” “I am married with four kids. I want to be able to use one truck for my commuting vehicle with the kids, to pull my boat, and to carry everything I need to add an apartment over my garage.” Whatever you need, the Truckville team will help you find the right truck- and to get the best price.

Sour Lake Motor Co. is great with trucks, but they have all the popular cars, vans, and SUVs from Ford, Chevy, Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep. Whether you’re looking for the four door Wrangler, the Mustang Cobra, the Camaro, or the brand new Dodge Dart, Sour Lake Motor Co. will take wonderful care of you.

Here’s a fun exercise — look around your house and see how many items were “Made in the USA”. It is getting harder and harder to buy American Made when you’re looking for things to go in your home. It is still easy to buy American Made when you’re looking for something for your garage- Sour Lake Motors is just 15 minutes from Parkdale Mall and their lots are packed full of American made vehicles. One is just right for you!

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Recurring daily at 2675 Gulf Street. Beaumont, TX 77703 409-833-4179 www.beaumontartleague.org

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The Next Generation: K-12 Clay in Southeast Texas at the Beaumont Art League Opening reception March 2 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Many public and private school educators in this region offer their students an opportunity to begin investigating ceramics as they learn about art in 3D. Most emphasis is placed on hand building and electric firings. Even fewer high school students have the opportunity to create works of art in clay, but ceramic objects are entered each year into competitions for high school seniors of this region. See some of the most promising in this special showcase event.

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Southeast Texas Baseball Academy March Madness Tournament

Recurring daily at Ford Fields 5115 Interstate 10 South in Beaumont Phone: 409-842-3900 www.setexasbaseballacademy.com

Itʼs baseball and softball tournament time across Southeast Texas. Ford Park will be jam packed. If you have a young one whoʼd like to play or watch a great game, there will be plenty of opportunities. Watch this website for tournament dates.

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(409)225-9250 www.aegiscapcorp.com

CALENDAR OF EVENTS March 3

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

5:00 pm, $5 - $15 at Julie Rogers Theatre 765 Pearl & Forsythe in Beaumont www.beaumontcivicballet.net

Ballet is one of the worldʼs premier art forms. So many young women in Southeast Texas are involved in ballet, but there are so few opportunities to locally see ballet with an appeal to children. This is a wonderful opportunity- everyone in your family knows the story of Snow White which will make ballet more digestible for your boys- and your husband. The price is right, and it is early on a Sunday evening, so youʼll be home in plenty of time to get ready for the school week. Enjoy!

March 7

First Thursdays on Calder Ave Recurring monthly 5:00 - 9:00 pm Calder Avenue in Beaumont

Remember when Texas towns had a vibrant center full of fun and great shopping opportunities? Calder Ave is bringing that feeling back for Beaumont. The first Thursday of the month is a great time to check out the great vibe. A cool, unique, very “downtown” monthly event! Join us for dinner, drinks, live music and shopping. Sidewalk vendors with clothing, jewelry and hats, art and photography, recycled & handmade stuff.

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Want to know if baby is a boy or girl?

Curious to see what baby looks like in 3D/4D?

Sessions starting at $75.00 Come see us and we will take a peek.

$10 Off

6555 Eastex Freeway, Beaumont 77706

for one session

Call for an appointment!

409-861-1400

www.sneakapeakultrasounds.com

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MINDS on MOMS Essential Oils Class Come hear how you can be Dr. Mom for your family using essential oils for first aid, birth, infants, and children.

March 21st 6–9 pm 1203 Nederland Ave (409) 344-0368 KatyGibson@me.com

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ImaginOcean at the Lutcher Theater

9:30 am & 11:30 am, $4 at Lutcher Theater, 707 Main in Orange 409-886-5535 www.lutcher.org

A one-of-a-kind live black-light puppet show, John Tartagliaʼs ImaginOcean is a magical undersea adventure for kids of all ages. Tank, Bubbles and Dorsel are three best friends who just happen to be fish, and theyʼre about to set out on a remarkable journey of discovery that all starts with a treasure map. As they swim off in search of clues, theyʼll sing, theyʼll dance, and theyʼll make new friends, including everyone in the audience. These contemporary puppet shows have been made popular by “Americaʼs Got Talent” which has featured a number and developed a following for them nationwide. This is a chance to let your family experience some real “next generation” entertainment- at a very family friendly price.

March 14

Beaumont Breast Feeding Coalition Monthly Meeting

10 am at Theodore R Johns library, 4255 Fannett Rd. Beaumont, TX

Are you breastfeeding and looking for a little support and or camaraderie? Come network with other breastfeeding mothers — and there will be a fun door prize.

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MINDS on MOMS Essential Oils Class

6-9 pm at 1203 Nederland Ave in Nederland (409) 344-0368 KatyGibson@me.com

Come hear how you can be Dr. Mom for your family using essential oils for first aid, birth, infants, and children. Essential Oils can help you and your family live happier, healthier, more productive lives.

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In Beaumont, it can be feast or famine for ballet lovers. Fortunately, this March is a “feast” month. Enjoy the classic ballet Cinderella performed by the talented members of Beaumont Ballet Theatre, under the artistic direction of Bonnie Cokinos. This is a great chance to reinforce your daughterʼs love for dance- and the familiar storyline makes it a great opportunity to get your husband and sons to the ballet as well. Enjoy a wonderful family night of art, culture, and fun.

Cinderella, The Ballet

Friday, 7:30 pm Saturday, 6:00 pm at Julie Rogers Theatre Patron Adult, $20 Patron Child, $10 General Adult, $10 General Child, $5 765 Pearl & Forsythe in Beaumont, 409-899-0169

March 23 – March 24

Future Stars Over Texas: Texas Open Girls Softball

Beaumont Athletic Complex, 950 Langham Road in Beaumont 409-753-3907 www.starsovertxsoftball.com

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March 25

Garth House 10th Annual “Fore” the Children Golf Classic, $300 / 4 person team

Tournament at Brentwood Country Club, 4201 S. Major Dr. in Beaumont 409-838-9084, www.garthhouse.org/index.asp?page=golf

Calling all golfers! Hereʼs a great way to do what you love while supporting the children of Southeast Texas who are most in need. Garth House is holding its 10th annual golf classic on Monday, March 25th, 2013. You and your family, friends, or co-workers can put together a 4 person team and spend the morning or afternoon (your choice) golfing at Brentwood Country Club. Contact Kim Hanks at Garth House for more information or to register your team. Morning and afternoon spots currently available. The Garth House provides a safe environment for children to tell their stories and to get the help they need.

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Last Days of Christ Outdoor Passion Drama Recurring daily 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm, Free admission at Legacy Christian Academy The Last Days of Christ will come alive with more than 500 actors and workers portraying some of the most dramatic scenes from the last days of Christ. Weʼll take you back in time as you enter through the city gates of Jerusalem. See Roman soldiers on horseback, walk down the city streets through the market place and view drama players reenacting the scenes from the final days of Christ. My family and I attended last year and it was a wonderful event appropriate for all ages.

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March 30

Free Tours of the McFaddin-Ward House Tours start at 10:00 am and 1:30 pm, Free admission

McFaddin-Ward House, 1906 Calder at Third Street in Beaumont 409-832-2134 www.mcfaddin-ward.org

Every parent wants their children to have an understanding of and appreciation for “how life used to be”. Beaumontʼs McFaddin Ward House gives children an opportunity to get beyond the printed page or tv screen and to get up close and personal with history. Start at the visitor center at 1906 Calder Avenue for free tours of the McFaddinWard House Museum. Our junior docents will offer tours beginning at 10 a.m.

March 30

Gator Country Gator Egg Hunt 2:00 pm, Adults, $10. Children, $8.

Gator Country Adventure Park, 21559 FM 365 between Beaumont & Winnie (409) 794-9453 www.gatorrescue.com Your kids deserve something different this year- and this is not your average Easter Egg hunt! Enjoy a Gator Egg Hunt, Gator Country style. There will be great prizes and much more. Gator Country is one of Southeast Texasʼ true unique treasures. If you havenʼt discovered Gator Country yet, this is a great opportunity.

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TUESDAY The Black-eyed Pea

Phone: 409-866-2617 6455 Phelan Beaumont, Texas 77706

DEAL: Tuesday 5pm-close, one FREE kids meal for each adult entree purchased.

SATURDAY Luby’s Cafeteria

Pizza Hut (3 Locations:)

Phone: 409-962-0261 4840 Highway 73 Port Arthur, Texas 77642

112 South Main Street Beaumont, TX 77657 (409)755-7740

SUNDAY Chula Vista Mexican Restaurant

3820 College Street Beaumont, TX 77701 (409) 832-8400

175 South Dowlen Road Beaumont, TX 77707 (409) 860-5100

DEAL: Kids 12 & under, 1 kids buffet meal with the purchase of an adult meal, after 6pm.

WEDNESDAY Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar 3939 Dowlen Road Beaumont, TX 77706

DEAL: $1.99 Kidʼs Meal with the purchase of an adult meal.

Luby’s Cafeteria

Phone: 409-962-0261 4840 Highway 73 Port Arthur, Texas 77642

Kids Meal Special(s) Available on: DEAL: after 4:30 pm. $2 kidʼs meal with purchase of adult meal. Dine-in only.

CiCi’s Pizza

5882 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, TX 77708 (409) 892-6866

Kids 3 and under eat free all day with the purchase of an adult meal.

Golden Corral

Phone: 409-842-2441 2190 I-10 South Beaumont, Texas 77705

DEAL: Kids 3 and under eat free from the buffet with the purchase of an adult meal, 11am to 1:30pm

DEAL: kids eat FREE with purchase of adult meal.

1135 North 11th Street Beaumont, TX 77702 (409) 898-8855

DEAL: $1.99 Kidsʼ Meal, Dine-in only.

Goodfella’s

Phone: 409-861-2500 3350 Dowlen Road Beaumont , Texas 77706

DEAL: Sunday Family Brunch beginning at 10:30AM: one FREE kidʼs meal per adult entree purchase!

EVERYDAY DEALS Grand Buffet

2250 Hwy 365 Nederland, TX 77627 (409) 722-6668

DEAL: Kids 2 and under eat free all day with the purchase of an adult meal.

Pizza Hut (3 Locations:) 3820 College Street Beaumont, TX 77701 (409) 832-8400

175 South Dowlen Road Beaumont, TX 77707 (409) 860-5100 5655 Eastex Freeway Beaumont, TX 77706 (409) 892-7600

DEAL: Kids 3 and under eat free at the buffet from 11:00am-1:30pm.

All information subject to change without notice, call location to verify.

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