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Taste of Gumbo
For over 30 years the Rotary Club of Port Arthur has served the Greater Port Arthur area through grants funded by The Taste of Gumbo, Etc., February 17, 2024, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Bob Bowers Civic Center, 3401 Cultural Center Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77642
The Rotary Club is a service club with the belief, commitment and motto of “Service Above Self.” The Taste of Gumbo raises funds that provide an avenue for the club to impact the local community through grant awards and the completion of hands-on tasks that improve the lives of families in Southeast Texas.
The Taste of Gumbo began in 1986 and raises as much as $11,000 each year. It continues to be the primary fundraiser for the club. The majority of the funds received from Taste of Gumbo are used for our Scholarship Program. Each year the Rotary Club of Port Arthur awards scholarships to local Seniors graduating from a High School in Port Arthur. In the past five (5) years, the Rotary Club of Port Arthur has awarded more than $60,000.00 dollars in scholarships to local students in our community.
The Taste of Gumbo, Etc. is a worthwhile, fun-filled three-hour long event that has become a tradition of the Rotary Club and of the community. Tickets are only $10.00 each. For more information, contact King Gumbo Jesus Acosta at jesus.acosta@bobhopeschool.org or President Dana Espinal at espinaldm@lamarpa.edu .
“There is only one Cajun Capital of Texas and there can be only one Gumbo Champion! We will determine who is the Gumbo Champion at the 36th Annual Taste of Gumbo event. Hope to see you there!” said President Elect, King Gumbo Jesus Acosta.