Children and their families gather at Central Mall in Port Arthur to wake up Santa Claus for the holiday season. | Photo courtesy of Central Mall This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Central Mall hosted their second annual Wake Up Santa event on Saturday, Nov.ContinueContinue reading “Mid-County residents gather at Central Mall to awaken Santa”
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How to make ornaments to tell the story of Christmas
Homemade Jesse Tree ornaments can help tell the story of Christmas on your tree. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 23, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Advent calendars may seem too ’90s for some people, but a collection of ornaments that tell a story can allow forContinueContinue reading “How to make ornaments to tell the story of Christmas”
Shorkey Center Christmas Cards only $10, funding provides therapy for special needs children
Shanda Guidry, fundraiser organizer, and Katheryn Littles, office manager, stand next to a holiday card display. | Photo: Eleanor Skelton This article was originally published in The Examiner on Nov. 16, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer For over 70 years and under various names, the Shorkey Center has offered educational and therapeutic services for childrenContinueContinue reading “Shorkey Center Christmas Cards only $10, funding provides therapy for special needs children”
Egg-static: Beaumont’s First Baptist Church hosts Easter egg hunt with 25,000 eggs
This article was originally published in The Examiner on April 20, 2017. By Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Beaumont’s First Baptist Church held a community Easter egg hunt Saturday, April 15, in Rogers Park.Kids of all ages showed up to grab their share of 25,000 eggs. | Photos: Eleanor Skelton
Easter egg hunts across Southeast Texas (2017)
This article was originally published in The Examiner on April 6, 2017. Compiled by Eleanor SkeltonStaff Writer Magnolia Park – City of Beaumont – April 8, noon The City of Beaumont’s annual Easter egg hunt will be held at noon Saturday, April 8 in Magnolia Park. The event is free for children 2-12 years ofContinueContinue reading “Easter egg hunts across Southeast Texas (2017)”
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