Events

The annual St. Mark’s Fest will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

Date:  Saturday, April 27, 2019

Location: 680 Calder Ave, Beaumont, TX 77701

Donations will be collected to support Lone Survivor Foundation

Keeping the “Crab” in the Crab FestivalOnly $10 Entry fee per gumbo team
(registration limited to the first 10 teams)We are looking for anyone and everyone to enter this year’s Charity Gumbo Cookoff. In keeping with the theme of the Festival, all entries will contain crab. The Gumbo Cookoff will feature a People’s Choice award along with winners selected by a panel of judges. Each team will be given a cooking area; all teams are responsible for bringing their own supplies for cooking. The Texas Crab Festival will provide sampling cups, napkins and judges’ sampling cups. There will be 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place trophies.

GUMBO COOKOFF ENTRY FORM
Proceeds from the Texas Crab Festival Charity Gumbo Cook-off are donated to the Lone Survivor Foundation, Crystal Beach Retreat Facility.

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Official Rules and RegulationsTeam Captain:
Each team will designate a team captain, who is responsible for seeing that each assigned area is kept clean, that a judging sample is taken to the judging table and that all team members have read and understand these rules and regulations. Each team will be issued 5 beer tokens. The team captain is responsible for obtaining the tokens for his/her team.

Check-in:
Check in and set up begins at 8:00am. A Gumbo Cook-off representative will be at the appropriate gate to show teams to their cooking area. The team captain and two team members will be admitted to the park free of charge. Additional team members will be required to pay admission to the park. The park opens to the public at 10:00am. All teams must be checked in and all vehicles removed from the gate area by 9:30am.

Space:
Each team will have a 10’ x 10’ space. Teams must provide their own tables and tent or canopy to cover their cooking area. All teams must bring all supplies necessary for cooking. The Texas Crab Festival Charities will not be responsible for supplying utensils, pots, pans, burners, etc. Each Team must also provide their own hand washing station. A 5 gallon cooler with a continuous flow spout is sufficient. There must be a pan on the ground under the spout to catch all water for proper disposal. Please ensure your area is clean and all trash has been removed from your site before leaving. Please have your area vacated by 5:00pm on Saturday, May 11, 2019.

Gumbo:
All fresh food cooking for the event must be done on premise the day of event. Only roux’s and stock can be brought to the event. In keeping with the Texas Crab Festival theme each gumbo must include crab. All other ingredients are at the teams’ discretion. Please furnish a minimum of 4 gallons of gumbo and provide your own rice. Teams will provide samples to the public. Those sampling the gumbo will be given a ticket to vote on their favorite gumbo. The tasting will take place from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm. There will be a “People’s Choice” winner as well as winners selected by a panel of judges.

Supplied Items:
The Texas Crab Festival will provide sampling cups, utensils, napkins and judges’ sampling cups.

Judging:
Numbered containers for the judging will be provided by the Texas Crab Festival Charities at approximately 11:45 pm. A team captain is required to deliver the numbered sample to the judging area by 12:00 noon. The judging area will be communicated to each Team Captain the morning of the event. The winners of the cook-off will be announced at approximately 2:00 pm. All decisions by the judges are final.

The judges will give each gumbo a score between 1 and 5. The judging criteria are as follows:
– Appearance – has a good gumbo-roux color
– Aroma – must smell appetizing
– Consistency – stirs like a good gumbo – thickness of base, etc.
– Texture – balanced quantity of ingredients
– Flavor – tastes like a good gumbo, pleasing to the palate
Cooking conditions are subject to inspection. Failure to follow these rules will be grounds for disqualification. Any changes to these official rules and regulations will be communicated to Teams in advance of the event.

Awards:
Awards will be given in the following categories:
People’s Choice
Trophy and Free Entry for the 2020 Texas Crab Festival Charity Gumbo Cook-off
Judges’ Awards
1st, 2nd & 3rd place trophies.

Sportsmanship:
This event is a charitable event to raise money for our community. We ask that you have a fun time we thank you for your support of this event!

** All alcoholic beverages must be purchased at the event. Each Team will be given 5 Beer Tokens upon entry.

Questions:
If you have questions about the registration form or the rules or regulations please call one of the cookoff representatives: Bob Currie

**The Galveston County Temporary Food Establishment Permit must be completed and submitted to the Galveston County Health Department. There is no additional fee for this permit. A Health Department representative will contact you in advance of the event to ensure you understand the health department guidelines. Go to:

Galveston County Health Department.
Click on “Temporary Food Permit Application”You will need this information for the form:
IRS Tax Exempt Number: 46-1076676
Special Event: Texas Crab Festival Gumbo Cookoff
Sponsor: Texas Crab Festival Charities
Date of Event: May 11, 2019
Time: 8 am – 3 pm
Location: Festival Park, 1605 Hwy 87, Crystal Beach
Organization: Texas Crab Festival Charities

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The Texas Crab Festival is operated by Texas Crab Festival Charities, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation whose mission is to increase educational and career opportunities for Bolivar Peninsula residents of all ages, and to support local organizations that further the goal of improving the lives of the residents of Bolivar Peninsula.

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The Lone Survivor Foundation provides support for our wounded service members, their spouses, children, and caregiver(s) by empowering them with helpful techniques and tools addressing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI), sexual trauma and pain management. The Lone Survivor Foundation restores, empowers, and renews hope for our wounded service members and their families.

Join The Belles of Houston for the 9th annual Belles Bug & BBQ on May 16, 2019 at Oakmont! Your ticket for this benefit for LSF will include All You Can Eat Crawfish and BBQ! Presale tickets for this event are $35. Tickets at the door are $40. Register today! 

Sponsorships are also still available!

The Belles have selected OAKMONT Houston for their benefit event. OAKMONT is a 3-story concept encompassing a beer garden, restaurant and nightclub. Enjoy the outdoor patio / beer garden or move up to the second and third floors for a place to get away and enjoy the party below. The third floor offers a stunning skyline view of Downtown. This makes it a prime location for our 9th Annual Belles Bugs & BBQ on Thursday, May 16th, 2019 at 4pm.

 

Please join Lone Survivor Foundation in conjunction with The GEO Group, Inc. at the 20th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting Lone Survivor Foundation.

Canyon Springs Golf Club, located in north central San Antonio at the edge of the beautiful Texas Hill Country, resides amidst the original Claussen Homestead. Recently voted Best Overall Public Golf Club as well as Reader’s Favorite, Canyon Springs Golf Club opened in 1998. Canyon Springs® Golf Club offers an 18-hole championship course taking full advantage of the natural terrain.

Tournament Schedule:
– Saturday, May 18, 2019
– 7:00–7:45 am Registration
– 8:00 am Shotgun Start
– Lunch & Awards at conclusion of tournament

Entry Fees:
– $600 Team of four including lunch
– $150 Single Player including lunch

Sponsorship Opportunities Available:
CIRCLE OF CHAMPIONS – $10,000 Donation
– Four complimentary green fees & lunch
– Three Hole Sponsorships
– Circle of Champions Sponsorship Award
– Recognition at awards ceremony

GOLD PATRON – $5,000 Donation
– Four complimentary green fees & lunch
– Two Hole Sponsorships
– Gold Sponsorship Award
– Recognition at awards ceremony

SILVER PATRON – $2,500 Donation
– Two complimentary green fees & lunch
– One Hole Sponsorship
– Silver Patron Sponsorship Award
– Recognition at awards ceremony

BRONZE PATRON $1,000 Donation
– One complimentary green fee & lunch
– One Hole Sponsorship
– Bronze Patron Sponsorship Award
– Recognition at awards ceremony

Please fill out and submit the attached registration form to Lone Survivor Foundation by May 1, 2019.
Entry & Sponsorship Form

RUN OR WALK IN MEMORY OF NAVY SEAL LT. MICHAEL P. MURPHY AND SUPPORT LONE SURVIVOR FOUNDATION

The Michael P. Murphy Run Around the Lake is an annual 4 mile run/walk around Lake Ronkonkoma in New York in memory of LT. Michael P. Murphy, US Navy SEAL. It is hosted by the Ronkonkoma Rotary Club and proceeds benefit the LT. Michael Murphy Foundation, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, Lone Survivor Foundation, Navy SEAL Foundation, Rotary Foundation and Rotary Charities.

YOU’RE INVITED TO RUN, NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE.

The run’s organizers offer the opportunity for supporters across the nation to participate by signing up as Virtual Runners. Support LSF, honor Murph, and get great gear – a personalized race bib, a race t-shirt, and a race challenge coin. Be sure to enter coupon code LSF2019 in order for a portion of the proceeds to go to LSF! More information and frequently asked questions about the Virtual Run can be found at the registration page.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED IN THE VIRTUAL RUN: Use code LSF2019
– $50 – Includes Race Shirt, Race Bib, Challenge Coin & shipping after June 14th from NY

2019 Match Update

The Lone Survivor Foundation Benefit Match will be a 1 Day Trophy/Prize Table Match on June 29, 2019.

The 2 Day PRS Match for 2019 will be the Best In Texas Match on May 4-5, 2019.

When: July 20th, 2019

Time:  10am-10pm

Where: Crystal Beach, TX. South Monkhouse street at the beach

​Please join the Houston Diesels for the 4th annual beach bash on Crystal Beach! This year the Houston Diesels will be raising money for Lone Survivor Foundation. 

We welcome your family and friends for a great day on the beach swimming, drinking, BBQ, games, looking at awesome trucks, and a wonderful time with fellow diesel enthusiasts. 

While on Crystal Beach, please keep in mind the beach is considered a roadway and laws do apply. 

You will need to purchase a $10 beach pass (cash only) at any local store on Hwy 87. You will need a beach pass for any motor vehicle you have on the beach; this will include SXS, four wheelers, dirt bikes, golf carts etc. Golf carts are the only vehicle that can be driven on the roads. Any other SXS, four wheeler, dirt bike, etc must be trailered from your beach house or camper to the beach! 

There are two hotels on the peninsula that you can book as well. When coming to the beach, you will be coming down Hwy 87. If you come across the Ferry, you will take Hwy 87 to South Monkhouse, take a right on South Monkhouse and take it to the beach. 

Once at the beach take a right and you will see us. If you are coming from Winnie on Hwy 87 you will stay on 87 to South Monkhouse and take a left on South Monkhouse and follow that to the beach. 

The United Rentals Bay Run Fishing Tournament is an Annual Event dedicated to raising money for LSF. In 2017, we had over 350 fishing participants attempting to catch Red Fish & Trout and raised just over $29,542.67.

The 2019 Tournament is scheduled for July 26, 2019, out of the Sylvan Beach Pavilion.

FISHING BEGINS AT 5:00AM   & WEIGH-IN RECEPTION 11:00AM TO 1PM

For more information and register your team visit the event registration page

NOT FISHING? GET YOUR TICKET FOR THE WEIGH-IN RECEPTION:

• This $20 ticket grants you entry to the Weigh-In Reception on at the Sylvan Beach Pavilion on Friday, July 27, 2018 from 11am – 1pm. Get your tickets today – Click Here 

More Information can be found at the Tournament Website or by contacting:

Brian Nagel
Cell: 832-262-2731
Email: bnagel@ur.com