Send events of community interest in South Mississippi to or fax to 896-2104. Please label "What's Happening." Deadline is noon, Monday through Friday.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.
m., Fellowship Hall, Heritage United Methodist Church, Popp's Ferry Road, Biloxi. Details: Liz Gaulke, 239-0700.
St. Paul Carnival Association, noon, Route begins on Davis Ave., continues west on U.
S. 90, down Henderson Ave. and ends on Second Street, Pass Christian.
V.F.W.
Post 6731 Turkey Shoot, 1 p.m., 4321 W.
Gay Road, D'Iberville.
North Bay Area Mardi Gras Association, 1:30 p.m.
, Route begins on LeMoyne Blvd., heads down Central Ave. to Rodriguez St.
and Automall Pkwy., D'Iberville.
Ballroom Dancing, 3-6 p.
m., Elks #928, 10210 Klein Road, Orange Grove. Music: Sugar Mill Trio.
Donation: $7.50. Bring snacks.
Black History Play, 4 p.m., Main Street Missionary Baptist Church, 321 Main St.
, Biloxi. "I Got A Right to Two Things: A Play about Harriet Tubman." Details: 374-7122.
Arborist demonstration, 10 a.m., Ft.
Bayou Estates, Bienville Blvd., Ocean Springs. Presented by: David Minkler, city arborist.
On proper pruning and mulching of live oaks. Details: 217-5479.
2007 Medicare Information Lunch Seminar, noon, Ocean Springs Civic Center, Ocean Springs, 3730 Bienville Blvd.
Discussion of changes in Part D, Part C, questions and answers, and enrollment periods. Lunch served. Details: Travis Burke, 238-1934.
Look Good...
Feel Better, 4 p.m., Memorial Hospital, 4500 13th Street, Gulfport.
Teaches cancer patients beauty techniques to enhance their appearance. No cost to female cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Goody bags given out.
Registration or Details: 865-3611.
Robert W. Veal DAVA Unit #5 meeting, 5:30 p.
m., 2600 23rd Avenue, Gulfport. Details: 864-5010.
"Financing Options for Starting Your Business", 9 a.m.-11:30 a.
m., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Advanced Technology Development Center, Seaway Blvd., Gulfport.
Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Centers and the University of Mississippi. No fee, registration required. Details: 466-9145.
Bay St. Louis Real People Parade, 1 p.m.
, Route begins on Bookter St., continues down Necaise and Main St. to Blaize St.
and Old Spanish Trail and ends on Bookter St.
Biloxi Gulf Coast Carnival Association/Neptune Parade, 1 p.m.
, Route begins on Main St., continues to Lameuse St. and Martin Luther King, Jr.
Blvd. to Reynoir St., west on U.
S. 90 to Porter Ave. and ends on Howard Ave.
Gulfport's Krewe of Gemini Night Parade, 5:30 p.m., Route begins on 19th Street, continues south on U.
S. 49, east on 13th Street to 14th and 15th Street and ends on 24th Ave.
Jackson County Emergency Communications District meeting, 9 a.
m., 920 Convent Ave., Pascagoula.
Details: 769-3240.
Ambassador Meeting, noon, Chamber meeting room, 720 Krebs Ave., Pascagoula.
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.
SCORE-Business Counseling appointments, 5-7 p.m.
, Gulf Coast SBDC office, U.S. 90, Suite 6, Bay St.
Louis. Business counseling from the local SCORE chapter representative every other Wednesday. To schedule appointment or details: Barbara Sifuentes, 466-9145.
GED testing orientation, 5:30 p.m., Gulfport High School Community Education Office, 100 Perry St.
Testing Feb. 22-23. Details: 385-7626.
Sgt. Pepper's Singles, 7:30 p.m.
, every Wednesday, Cookery Restaurant, Canal Road, Gulfport. For Coast singles ages 30-50. Details: 233-7477.
Breakfast Round Table, 8 a.m., WIN Job Center, 1604 Denny Ave.
, Pascagoula. Jackson County Chamber of Commerce.
Stroke and Traumatic Brain Injury Conference, 8 a.
m. - 4 p.m.
, Memorial Hospital, South Building Auditorium, 4500 13th Street, Gulfport. Free to all Memorial employees, physicians and students. Non-Memorial employees may attend for $10.
Fee and registration form must be received by Feb. 15. Breakfast and lunch served.
Details or to register: Teresa Romano, 867-4852.
Health Check ups, 8 a.m.
-1 p.m., Feb.
22-23, May 17-18 and June 21-22, St. Paul/ Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church, 14255 Rippy Road, Gulfport.
Alcorn State University School of Nursing provides physical examinations, diabetes testing, blood pressure screenings, health education and referrals. Details: 432-0247 or (601) 304-4375.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8:30 a.
m.-1:30 p.m.
, auditorium, Mississippi Power general office, 2992 Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Details: Liz Gaulke, 239-0700.
GCCAA Headstart registration, 9 a.m.-2 p.
m., Thursdays until Sept. 1, New Community Baptist Church, 325 Nixon St.
, Biloxi. Gulf Coast Community Action Agency, Inc. Headstart program registering 3 and 4 year olds in Biloxi, must be 3 by Sept.
1. Details: Lovie Drummor, 864-2670 or Constance Colemen, 864-8481.
Opera Solon, 11 a.
m. -1 p.m.
, Scooner Pier Complex 367 U.S. 90, Biloxi.
Speaker: Jean Himel, her experience with the New Orleans Opera. Bring a Brown Bag Lunch. Details: Rosemary Wallace, 385-1099 or Wanda Stewart, 374 4586.
Friendship and Civic Club luncheon, 11:30 a.m., LaFont Inn, U.
S. 90, Pascagoula. An woman's organization.
Also gives to charities. Details: Mae Dillon, 818-5426.
Region 13 Commission for Mental Health-Mental Retardation board meeting, 11:30 a.
m., Gulf Coast Mental Health Center, 1600 Broad Ave., Gulfport.
Details: Jeff Bennett, 863-1132 or .
Piano recital, noon, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Jefferson Davis Campus auditorium, Gulfport. MGCCC Music Instructor Chris Steele presents piano music based on literary works.
Details: 896-2549 or Chris Steele, 497-7796.
The Mad Professor, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
, every Thursday, Orange Grove Library, 12031 Mobile Ave, Gulfport. Stories, Crafts, Fun and Games for children ages 6-11. Details: 832-6924.
United Way for Jackson and George Counties Annual Meeting, 4 p.m., United Way Building, 3510 Magnolia St.
, Pascagoula. RSVP or details: Kathleen Carroll, 762-7662.
Wild Wing River and Nature Festival Business Development Marketing Session, 5-6:30 p.
m., Scruggs Center, Main St., Moss Point.
Community and business development session led by Teresa Speirs of the Small Business Development Center. Details: 872-2769.
Forever Changed Support Group, 6-7:30 p.
m., Jackson County Chamber of Commerce Office, 720 Krebs St., Pascagoula.
For survivors of homicide victims and anyone enduring the loss of a loved one from an act of manslaughter, death at war or other related incident. Details: 436-3809 or (800) 800-1396.
Harrison County Republican Club, 6 p.
m., Holiday Inn Airport, Long Beach Room. Elect 2007 officers.
Speakers: Henry Barbour, MRP National Committeeman, and Bill Mounger will speak about his book, "Amidst the Fray." Details: 832-8250, 374-2354.
"Financing Options for Starting Your Business", 6-8:30 p.
m., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, George County, Lucedale. Sponsored by: Mississippi Small Business Development Centers and the University of Mississippi.
No fee, registration required. Details: 466-9145.
"The Parent Guide to Financial Aid", 6:30 p.
m., Harrison Central High School, 15600 School Road, Lyman. Presented by Education Services Foundation.
Topics: Types of financial aid, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and ways to cut college costs. Details: 832-2610.
Cooking Class with Diane Claughton, 6:30 p.
m., Walter Anderson Museum, Ocean Springs.
Town Hall Meeting, 7 p.
m., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Jefferson Davis Campus Arena Theatre, Gulfport. Topic: "100,000 Jobs for Gulf Coast Residents to Rebuild Their Communities.
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Gulf Coast Public Lecture Series 2006-07, 7 p.m., Memorial Hospital auditorium, 4500 13th Street, Gulfport.
Topic: "Small Business Recovery: Challenges and opportunities on the Coast." Presented by: Sun Herald, The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Coast, in association with Memorial Hospital. Reception.
Details: 604-0014.
Career fair, 8 a.m.
-1 p.m., Technology Center, Pearl River Community College, Poplarville.
Trinity Hospice Volunteer Training, 9 a.m.-2 p.
m., Trinity Hospice office, 6819 Suite G, Ocean Springs. Volunteers provide companionship to hospice patients, clerical assistance or donate time of their respective service.
Details: 875-8527.
Annual Lenten Friday Fish Dinners, 11 a.m.
-1 p.m., St.
Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 3512 19th Street, Gulfport. Menu: Catfish, potato salad, peas, bread, cake. Cost: $7 dinner, $9 fish only.
Delivery starts at 9:30 a.m. Delivery on orders of ten or more dinners available.
Order or Details: 863-7719.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College LLI Lunch/Lecture, 11:30 a.m.
, MGCCC Jackson County Campus private dining room, Gautier. Speakers: Amber Olsen on "Project Hope" and Harriet Leckich on "Heart Walk." Music: Jonathan Woodworth, JC music instructor.
Details: 896-2549 or 497-9602 ext. 2549.
"Big River" musical auditions, 2-4 p.
m. Feb. 23 singing audition, 10 a.
m. Feb. 24 dancing audition, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jefferson Davis Campus, Gulfport.
Details: 897 3740.
Free Friday night, 5-8 p.m.
, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Details: 897-6039.
Bayou View Middle School Choir, 6 p.m., Bayou View Middle School auditorium, 212 43rd St.
, Gulfport. Concert. Details: 896-4599.
SRFCU membership meeting, 7 p.m., Pelican Landing Convention Center in Moss Point.
Singing River Federal Credit Union State of the Credit Union Address and brief overview of financials for 2006. Details: 475-9531 or (888) 474-0080.
Saturday Surprises, 10-noon and 1-3 p.
m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center,246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport.
George Rodrigue's popular figure, Blue Dog, has a new look in a mask-making activity. Cost: $7 admission or membership. Details: 897-6039.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Career Fair, 10 a.m.-3 p.
m., Edgewater Mall, U.S.
90, Biloxi. Hosted by: Clear Channel Radio. Details: 604-0014.
Tullibee Base of USSVI and the Subvettes of Tullibee Base monthly meeting, 11 a.m. Feb.
24, Biloxi Yacht Club, 430 Beach Boulevard. All submarine vets and spouses are invited to attend. Details: 497-3135.
"Lie, Cheat Genuflect" auditions, 3-6 p.m., Central Elementary, 1043 Pass Road, Gulfport.
Roles available: four men and four women, ages 21-60. Production dates are April 27-29 and May 4-6. Anyone interested in all phases of theatre, sound, lights, costumes, props, set design and set construction are encouraged to attend.
Details: 365-9092.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 2-7 p.m.
, near the carousel, Edgewater Mall, 2600 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Details: Liz Gaulke, 239-0700.
American Association of University Women Gulf Coast Branch, 5:30 p.m. dinner, McAlister's Deli, 2422 Pass Road, Biloxi.
Meeting: 6 p.m. New members welcome.
Details: 896-5759.
Managing Your Business Finances Like a Pro workshop, 6-7:30 p.m.
, Gulf Coast Business Technology Center, 1636 Popp's Ferry Road, Biloxi. Essentials of QuickBooks Pro, and covers the basics of financial management. Cost: $10 by Feb.
19, $15 after. Details: 392-9741.
Town meeting, 6-7:30 p.
m., D'Iberville City Hall, 10383 Auto Mall Pkwy. Speaker: Congressman Gene Taylor.
Details: 864-7670.
Gulf Coast Messiah Chorus rehearsal, 7 p.m.
, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jefferson Davis Campus choir room, Gulfport. Singers of all voice parts invited to rehearsal for spring performances. Details: 324-9292.
Private pesticide applicators training, 9 a.m., Hancock County Extension office meeting room, 3064 Longfellow Drive, building 23, Bay St.
Louis. Receive training for certification. Cost: $10 per individual for materials.
Register by Feb. 23. Details: 467-5456.
AARP Drivers Safety Class, 9 a.m.-1 p.
m., Feb. 27-28, 12020 Interplex Pkwy.
, Gulfport. Sponsored by American Medical Response. Eight hour class divided into two, four hour sessions.
Upon completion, seniors will be eligible for a discount on their auto insurance. Cost: $10. Details or to register: Bill Williams, 432-7816.
Medicaid Planning Seminar, 9:30 - 11 a.m., Gautier Public Library, 2100 Library Lane.
Attorney James Wilson presents "How to Get Medicaid Coverage for Your Nursing Home Care...
without Selling Your Home or Leaving Your Family Without a Dime." Reservations or details: 872-3123.
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1-7 p.
m., Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church of Gautier, U.S.
90.
Basic Record Keeping for Small Businesses, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, 720 Krebs Ave., Pascagoula. Details: 466-9145.
Rainbow Alliance Community Meeting, 7 p.m., Mississippi Gulf Coast Gay Community Social Club.
Location and Details: Paul, 831-8152 or .
American Red Cross Blood Drive, 8 a.m.
- 2 p.m., gym, D'Iberville High School, 3390 Warrior Blvd.
"Spanish: Cultural Differences", 11:30 a.m.-1 p.
m., Harrison County Development Commission, 12292 Intraplex Pkwy., Gulfport.
Sponsored By: Negrotto's Gallery. Lunch served. Cost: $20 members, $25 at the door, $30 potential members, $35 at the door.
Details: 604-0014.
Writing a Winning Business Plan, 5:30-8 p.m.
, Gulf Coast Business Technology Center, 1636 Popp's Ferry Road, Biloxi. Instructor: Debra Thomas. Cost: $25 if paid by Feb.
21, $30 after. Must register. Details: Bridgette Jones, 392-9741 or .
Wholistic Wellness Network meeting, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Harmony House, 2216 Searle Ave.
, Gulfport. Speaker: Betty Sue Obrien, "Arize and Shine: Colon Crisis in America." Details: Brad Williams, 831-5151.
Harrison County Democratic Executive Committee, 9 a.m., Harrison County Election Commission, 2600 24th Ave.
, Gulfport. Details: .
Master Urban Forestry Training, 9 a.
m.-5 p.m.
, Woolmarket Community Center, 16320 Old Woolmarket Road, Biloxi. Training on tree management in city settings and neighborhoods offered by Mississippi Urban Forest Council. Details: Donna Yowell, (601) 672-0755 or Howard Page, 234-8323.
Ocean Springs Arbor Day Celebration, 10 a.m., Ocean Springs Civic Center, 3730 Bienville Blvd.
Ward Tree and Memorial Tree ceremony and tree planting demonstration. Free trees available to public from 10 a.m.
-2 p.m.
Gulf Coast Single Parent Network meeting, 10 a.
m.-1 p.m.
, Ocean Springs Church of Christ building, 1116 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs. Theme: "Money Management: Who Has Time For That?
I Have Kids." Refreshments, discussions and activities for the children. Details: 875-7811.
book signing, 11 a.m.-1 p.
m., 2-4 p.m.
, Barnes Noble Booksellers, 15246 Crossroads Pkwy., Gulfport. Author: Tonya Hays' signs "The Littlest Gargoyle.
" Narrator: Angelina, Illustrator: Elizabeth Huffmaster also sign copies. Details: 832-8568.
book signing, 2-4 p.
m., Barnes Noble Booksellers, 15246 Crossroads Pkwy., Gulfport.
Coast photographer Ken Murphy signs copies of two photography books, "My South Coast Home," and "Mississippi." Details: 832-8568.
Pass Christian Music in the Air, 5-7 p.
m., Dave and Jane Dennis' home, 923 East Scenic Drive, Pass Christian. Sponsored by: Beau Rivage.
Cocktail party. Music: Linda Brister, pianist. Cost: $25 per person.
RSVP or Details: 604-0014.
George Winston concert, 7 p.m.
, First United Methodist Church, 2301 Fifteenth St., Gulfport. Arts Under The Dome series.
"Gulf Coast Blues and Impressions-A Hurricane Relief Benefit" tour. Bring nonperishable food item. Cost: $15, $40 individual season tickets (four concerts), $80 family season tickets.
Details: 863-0392 or 863-0047.
Breakfast with the Mayor, 8 a.m.
, Java Joe's Gourmet Coffee House, 834 Howard Ave. Biloxi. Mayor A.
J. Holloway addresses the public and answers questions. Details: 604-0014.
Lunch and Learn session, 11:30-1 p.m., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Applied Technology and Development Center, Lab 4, Gulfport.
Topic: Essential Skills of Leadership. Cost: $20 chamber members, $30 potential members. Sponsored by Gulf Coast Laundry Service.
Details: Katie, 604-0014.
Living With Cancer Support Group, 4 p.m.
, Memorial Hospital, Private Dining Room, Gulfport.
Meets first Tuesday of each month. Refreshments and free escort services provided to cancer patients, families and their care givers.
Details: 865-3611 or 865-3104.
Medicaid Planning Seminar, 4-5:30 p.m.
, Moss Point Public Library, 4401 McInnis Ave. Attorney James Wilson presents "How to Get Medicaid Coverage for Your Nursing Home Care..
.without Selling Your Home or Leaving Your Family Without a Dime." Reservations or details: 872-3123.
Beau Rivage Gala, 6 p.m., U.
S. 90, Biloxi. Benefits: Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art.
Cocktail hour, gourmet dinner, fashion show and silent auction. Cost: $150 per person or $1,500 for non-runway tables. Details: 374-5547 or .
Coffee with your Councilman, 10 a.m.-noon, St.
Mark United Methodist Church, 3350 28th St., Gulfport. Gary Hollimon hosting for Ward 1 citizens.
Topics: Citizen concerns and issues. Details: 868-5848.
International Women's Day Celebration, 10 a.
m.-2 p.m.
, Henry Beck Park, East Division St., Biloxi. Women's health and childcare information, entertainment, games for kids and picnic lunch.
Sponsored by: Hands on Gulf Coast and Coastal women for Change. Details: 297-4849 or 297-4950.
GED testing orientation, 5:30 p.
m., Gulfport High School Community Education Office, 100 Perry St. Testing March 13-14.
Details: 385-7626.
"Speed Dating" benefit, 6 p.m.
, 27th Avenue Bistro, 1310 27th Avenue, Gulfport. Eight- minute sessions to get to know someone before the bell rings. Cost: $15.
Proceeds benefit Memorial Hospital Cancer Fund. Details: Nickie, 383-2066.
Meet the Collectors, 2-4 p.
m., Walter Anderson Museum of Art, Ocean Springs. Meet the collector along with the collection of art.
Learn about collecting art. Cost: Free members, $10 nonmembers. Details: 872-3164.
18th Annual Jackson County Industrial Trade Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.
m. March 20, 10 a.m.
-4 p.m. March 21, Jackson County Civic Center, Pascagoula Fairgrounds, Pascagoula.
Details: 762-3391 or .
Easter Egg Drop, 10 a.m.
-2 p.m., Picayune Municipal Airport, 148 Runway Road, Picayune.
Airplanes drop Easter eggs for children to pick up. Details: (601) 799-3070.
book signing, 2-4 p.
m., Barnes Noble Booksellers, 15246 Crossroads Pkwy., Gulfport.
Lee Parmeter signs "The Last Tear Drop." Details: 832-8568.
GED testing orientation, 5:30 p.
m., Gulfport High School Community Education Office, 100 Perry St. Testing March 27-28.
Details: 385-7626.
"The Year of the Pig" Patron Party, 6:30 p.m.
, West Harrison County Civic Center, 4470 Espy Ave., Long Beach. Sponsored by: Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra.
Tickets: $75 per person, $100 per person for patron party and barbecue ticket. Details: 435-9800.
2nd Annual Tung Blossom/5K Run and Fun Walk, 8:30 a.
m., Jack Reed Park, Goodyear Blvd., Picayune.
Hosted by Gulf Coast Running Club. Details: or .
Picayune Spring Street Fair, 9 a.
m.-5 p.m.
, March 31-April 1, West and East Canal St., North and South Main St., Mississippi 11 south, Picayune.
300 vendors selling antiques, collectibles, art, crafts and jewelry. Live entertainment, food, rides, antique cars and hot rods. Details: (601) 799-3070.
Grillin' on the Green-Grill-Off, 11 a.m.- 4 p.
m., Biloxi Town Green. Teams barbecue favorites with a choice of six categories.
No plates more than $5 per plate. Applications at Main Street Biloxi, 137 Lameuse St. Details: 435-6339.
19th Annual Barbecue Under the Oaks, 11:30-2 p.m., 7433 Menge Ave.
, Pass Christian. Sponsored by: Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra. Tickets: $30 per person in advance, $35 at the gate, $10 children ages 3-10.
Details: 435-9800.
Lunch and Learn, 11:30-1 p.m.
, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Applied Technology and Development Center, Lab 4, Gulfport. Topic: "Improving Work Habits." Lunch served.
Cost: $20 Chamber members pre-paid, $30 potential members pre-paid. Additional $5 charged at the door. Details: 604-0014.
WAMA Caf e Night, 7 p.m., Walter Anderson Museum of Art, 510 Washington Ave.
, Ocean Springs. Women in Art. Details: Elizabeth Feder, 872-3164.
Tiki Goes to the Dogs (and Cats), 7:30-11p.m., Beau Rivage Casino, Biloxi.
Benefits: Humane Society of South Mississippi. Auctions, music, cocktails, hors dourves, and a special "Dog Extreme Makeover." Cost: $60 per person, sponsorships $125 and up.
Details: Raemona Welder, 863-4394.
Spring for the Kids Gala, 7 p.m.
, IP Hotel Casino, Biloxi. Ocean Springs Junior Auxiliary hosts charity event with dancing, cocktails and hor d'oeuvres, a late night breakfast buffet, live entertainment plus a silent and live auction. Cost: $50 per person.
Details: 863-4975.
Low Vision Support Group, 9:30 a.m.
, Ocean Springs Hospital Library, 3109 Bienville Blvd. For the legally blind and their family and friends. Details: Sara, 218-1549 or Colleen, 424-6186.
Lunch and Learn, 11:30-1 p.m., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Applied Technology and Development Center, Lab 4, Gulfport.
Topic: "Managing Complaints." Lunch served. Cost: $20 Chamber members pre-paid, $30 potential members pre-paid.
Additional $5 charged at the door. Details: 604-0014.
Eighth Annual Smart Growth Conference, 7 a.
m., May 9-10, IP Casino, 850 Bayview Ave., Biloxi.
Pre-registration deadline: April 27, $125 per person, $80 students. Registration: $155 until May 8, $175 on-site registration. Conference fees include two breakfasts, refreshment breaks, two lunches, one evening reception and conference materials.
Details: DMR, 374-5000 or Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce, 604-0014.
D'Iberville High School Class of 1997, 7 p.m.
-midnight, IP ballroom, Biloxi. Details: .
Humane Society of South Mississippi board meeting, 5:30 p.
m., HSSM multi-purpose room, 2615 U.S.
49, Gulfport.
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