Lyft comes to Beaumont

Graphic courtesy of Lyft This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  Lyft launched in Beaumont on March 9, following Uber’s launch last year. “We’re thrilled to bring Lyft to Beaumont so that locals and visitors have more safe, reliable transportation options,” Lyft spokesperson Katie Avinger said.ContinueContinue reading “Lyft comes to Beaumont”

Beaumont Children’s Museum teaches kids physics

Freddie Harland launches Lego rocket cars on engineer’s day Feb. 15. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  Children crowd around Freddie Harland, programs specialist at the Beaumont Children’s Museum, asking him to help them build boats out of tin foil andContinueContinue reading “Beaumont Children’s Museum teaches kids physics”

Gator Country hosts grand reopening after remodel in March 2017

This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 9, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer The Greater Beaumont Chamber of Commerce is hosting a grand reopening and mixer benefitting Gator Country on March 10 starting at 11:30 a.m. Gator Country’s mixer is celebrating the remodeling of the park, located near I-10 and Highway 365.ContinueContinue reading “Gator Country hosts grand reopening after remodel in March 2017”

All are welcome at Beaumont library’s free Hebrew class

Arlene Pippin starts off the Tuesday night Hebrew class at the R. C. Miller Memorial Library in Beaumont’s West End. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on March 9, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer A free Hebrew class meets every Tuesday night at 6 p.m. in the community roomContinueContinue reading “All are welcome at Beaumont library’s free Hebrew class”

Amazing Acrocats perform in Beaumont

This article was originally published in The Examiner on Feb. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer  The Amazing Acro-cats performed two shows in Beaumont at the Jefferson Theatre on Sunday, Feb. 12. Photos: Eleanor Skelton