Rise Center - Inspiring Independence

Inspiring
Independence.

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A non-residential Center for Independent Living serving individuals with disabilities in Southeast Texas.

Inspiring
Independence.

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A non-residential Center for Independent Living serving individuals with disabilities in Southeast Texas.

RISE Center serves individuals within Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange counties.

For questions regarding services outside the listed area, please contact us via phone or through the contact form on this site.

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IEP season is upon us. Check out the Pop-up IEP for extra support. www.handsandvoices.org/articles/education/popup/pop_index.html ... See MoreSee Less

Mark your calendars! We're getting ready to have a good time!🎉The Arc is now hosting an art camp for children ages 5-17! The first two days will be filled with adaptive crafts, while our last day will be a water day! Make sure to pack an extra pair of clothes, we're planning on getting covered in creativity!! We are counting down the days to start creating crafts and memories with our awesome kiddos!

Make sure to save this post, for sign-ups will open May 1, 2023, and close on May 31, 2023. Only 20 seats will be available, so make sure to fill out the form before it's too late!

(There will be another post a week before the form opens!)
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MONDAY, MARCH 20
8 am-5 pm- Tyrell Park Nature Center Open (Beaumont)
10 am- Mini Makers at Theodore Johns Library (Beaumont)
2 pm- BINGO Day at Theodore Johns Library with fun prizes for every round (Beaumont)
3:30 pm- Krafty Kids at the Main Library (Pearl St., Beaumont)
6 pm- Chalk Paint from Start to Finish at The Art Studio Inc. (TASI) (Beaumont)
8:30 pm- Monday Movie Night at the LogOn Café- Hard to Kill (Beaumont)

TUESDAY, MARCH 21
8 am-5 pm- Tyrell Park Nature Center Open (Beaumont)
9:30 am- Lutcher Theater Play- Call of the Wild (Orange)
12 pm- TASIMJAE 2023 Call for Entries (Beaumont)
2:30 pm- Cattail March Van Tour (Free) (at Tyrell Park in Beaumont)
4-9 pm- $5 Colorado Canyon Mini Golf (Beaumont)
5:30-6:30 pm- Adulting 101- Container Gardening at Orange Public Library (no library card needed to attend)
6 pm- Live music with JP Primeaux at The Tree restaurant (Lumberton)
6 pm- Adult Handbuilding Clay Class with Greg Busceme, Sr. at The Art Studio, Inc. (TASI) (Beaumont)
6 pm- Adult Craft Night- DIY Spring Apothecary Jar at the Groves Public Library
6:30 pm- 7 Oaks Event Garden welcome Bad Boy Leroy (trio) (Fannett)

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22
8 am- Breakfast / Brunch at Lacuna Tequila Bar (Beaumont)
8 am-5 pm- Tyrell Park Nature Center Open (Beaumont)
9-10:30 am Bird Watching Wednesdays at Shangri La Botanical Gardens (FREE). Includes a 1-1.5 mile hike and is open to all skill levels. Adults only, register at starkculturalvenues.doubleknot.com/.../2952784 (Orange)
10 am- Little Bits Story Time at Hebert Library (Port Neches)
6 pm- TASI Life Drawing Group at The Art Studio Incorporated (Beaumont)
6 pm- Live music at Tia Juanita’s (Orange)
6 pm- Spice of the Month Club at RC Miller Library. The Spice of the Month Club is a great way to try out new spices and share recipes & ideas with other home cooks! Members receive a sample packet of each month's spice, some recipes that feature that spice, & a little history about it. (Beaumont)
6:30 pm- Hayes Carll Show at Courville’s (Beaumont)
6:30 pm- Four-Courses Tasting with Chic Chef at Meridian Wine Bar (Port Neches)
6:30 pm- Computer Skills Classes at Elmo Willard Library. Call 409-892-4988 for reservations (Beaumont)

THURSDAY, MARCH 23
8 am- Breakfast / Brunch at Lacuna Tequila Bar (Beaumont)
8 am-5 pm- Tyrell Park Nature Center Open (Beaumont)
9:30 am- Cattail March Van Tour (Free) (at Tyrell Park in Beaumont)
10 am- Little Bits Storytime- “Ribbit, Ribbit” at Hebert Public Library (Port Neches)
10 am- Leveraging LinkedIn Class- RC Miller Library (Beaumont)
10 am-4 pm- Thursday Art Group at Beaumont Art League- $5 donation per week, all ages welcome (2675 Gulf Ave., Beaumont)
11:30-2 pm- Cookies and coloring at the Orange Public Library
12 pm- South Texas State Fair Baking Contest (Ford Park)
3 pm- Photography Basics 101 with Pedro Arrechea at Beaumont Art League (2675 Gulf St. Beaumont)
4-6:30 pm- Family Game Night at the Orange Public Library
5-10 pm- Crawfish and Music at Gator Country (free entry) (Beaumont)
5 pm- YMBL South Texas State Fair Opening Night (Beaumont)
5 pm- Wine and Weed (the garden) Volunteer Event at the Beaumont Botanical Gardens
6 pm- Adult Handbuilding Clay Class with Greg Busceme, Sr. at The Art Studio, Inc. (TASI) (Beaumont)
6 pm- Wayne Dylan’s Piano Bar at Juidice’s 1927 (Nederland)
6 pm- Pinterest Party: Candle-Pouring at Theodore Johns Library (Beaumont)
6 pm- Readers Gonna Read Book Club at Hebert Public Library (Port Neches)
6 pm- BINGO & BURGERS at Madison’s on Dowlen (Beaumont)
6:30 pm- Hayes Carll at Courville’s (Beaumont)
7 pm- Reptile Show at South Texas State Fair (Ford Park, Beaumont)
7 pm- Celebrate Women in Music Benefit at The LogOn Café (Beaumont)
9 pm- YMBL South Texas State Fair & Rodeo- Live Music
9 pm- Live music (Blake Pickle) at Dylan’s (Port Arthur)

FRIDAY, MARCH 24
8 am- Breakfast / Brunch at Lacuna Tequila Bar (Beaumont)
8 am-5 pm- Tyrell Park Nature Center Open (Beaumont)
9 am- Paddling for Beginners at Village Creek State Park (Lumberton)
9 am- Legopalooza at the Main Library (Pearl St. in Beaumont)
10:30 am- Read Aloud Crowd at Kirbyville Public Library
5-10 pm- Crawfish and Music at Gator Country (free entry) (Beaumont)
5 pm- Rodeo Night at the South Texas State Fair (Ford Park, Beaumont)
5 pm- Live music (Taylor Morgan) at Free State Cellars Winery (Orange)
6 pm- Live music (Hunter Courts) at Walk On’s (Port Arthur)
6 pm- Reptile Show at South Texas State Fair (Ford Park, Beaumont)
7 pm- Pocket Vinyl at The LogOn Café (Beaumont)
7 pm- Mighty Morton Silent Feature: Safety Last at Jefferson Theatre (Beaumont)
7:30 pm- Port Arthur Little Theatre Show- The Outsiders
8 pm- Karaoke at Rikenjaks (Vidor)
9 pm- Reptile Show at South Texas State Fair (Ford Park, Beaumont)

SATURDAY, MARCH 25
8 am- Breakfast / Brunch at Lacuna Tequila Bar (Beaumont)
8-11 am- Beaumont Farmers’ Market- SNAP NOW ACCEPTED (College St. Athletic Complex)
9 am- Spring Vendor Market at Magnolia Church with craft vendors, custom items, baked goods, and more (Port Neches)
9 am-2 pm- Tyrell Park Nature Center Open (Beaumont)
9:30- FREE Yoga Class at Cattail Marsh Wetlands Education Center (Beaumont)
10 am- Saturday CRAFTERNOON at Hebert Public Library (Port Neches)
10 am-2 pm- Spring Fling Open House at Cowboy-Harley Davidson of Beaumont
10 am- 3rd Annual Bloom Spring Market at The Cottage Boutique (Orange)
10 am- Quarterly Fly-in (FREE) at the Beaumont Municipal Airport- check out the planes and enjoy the food trucks (Beaumont)
10 am- Family Homesteading Class at Chosen Weeds Farm (Bridge City)
11 am- Saturday Adventure Series- Wiggly Works at Shangri La Botanical Gardens (Orange)
11 am- Brick Oven Block Party at Brick Oven Pizza Company with 30+ vendors (Port Neches)
BCP Scribes- Writing Group at Beaumont Community Players- Betty Greenberg Center. This part-workshop, part-networking group will meet every other week to encourage each other, hold each other accountable, and write! (Beaumont)
12 pm-11 pm- South Texas State Fair (Ford Park)
2 pm- Reptile Show at South Texas State Fair (Ford Park, Beaumont)
3 pm- Beaumont Mural Fest Finale “Genesis” Concert at 6520 College Street with entertainment, food and more (Beaumont)
3 pm- Easel Wonders Library Painting Class (call 409-892-4988 to register) at Elmo Willard Library (Beaumont)
3-4 pm- Tween/Teen Crafternoon- Learn how to make bracelets using straws at RC Miller Library (Beaumont)
5 pm- Live music at Free State Cellars Winery (Orange)
5-10 pm- Crawfish and Music at Gator Country (free entry) (Beaumont)
6 pm- Nederland Cruise- if you’ve never been, pack a snack and some beverages, park your car along Nederland Ave, and watch the classic and specialty cars strut their stuff (Nederland Ave)
6 pm- Reptile Show at South Texas State Fair (Ford Park, Beaumont)
6-7:30 pm- Open Mic Poetry Night at Theodore Johns Library (Beaumont)
6:30 pm- Live music at High Tides (Bridge City)
7 pm- Live music (Caleb and April) at Neches River Wheelhouse (Port Neches)
7 pm- Toga Night at The Art Studio (TASI) with live, original music- $5 minimum donation at the door. Doors open at 7 pm and music starts at 8 pm (Beaumont)
7 pm- Newsboys- When You Speak Tour at Jefferson Theatre (Beaumont)
7:30 pm- Port Arthur Little Theatre Show- The Outsiders
8 pm- King Kimura LIVE at The LogOn Café (Beaumont)
9 pm- Leroy Thomas & The Zydeco Road Runners at HonkyTonk Texas (Silsbee)

SUNDAY, MARCH 26
8 am- Breakfast / Brunch at Lacuna Tequila Bar (Beaumont)
11 am-2 pm- Brunch at the LogOn Café (Beaumont)
11 am-3 pm- Brunch and Live Music at Madison’s on Dowlen (Beaumont)
11 am-2 pm- Brunch and Live Music at Dylan’s (Port Arthur)
12 pm- 10 pm- South Texas State Fair (Ford Park, Beaumont)
2 pm- Reptile Show at South Texas State Fair (Ford Park, Beaumont)
2:30 pm-Port Arthur Little Theatre Show- The Outsiders
6 pm- Reptile Show at South Texas State Fair (Ford Park, Beaumont)
6:30 pm- “Justice on Trial” Off Broadway Stage Play at Jefferson Theatre (Beaumont)

MONDAY, MARCH 26
8 am-5 pm- Tyrell Park Nature Center Open (Beaumont)
3:30 pm- Krafty Kids at the Main Library (Pearl St., Beaumont)
6 pm- Reptile Show at South Texas State Fair (Ford Park, Beaumont)
5 pm- Mondays are Murder Book Club at Hebert Library (Port Neches)
8:30 pm- Monday Movie Night at the LogOn Café (Beaumont)

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FREE Tax preparation is still going on at BHA's Neighborhood Resource Center on Saturdays from 9:00am to 2:00pm and will end on April 15. 📑✔️

Please see flyer for other participating locations.
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