Christmas Fine Arts Show, 5 p.m.-until, 27th Avenue Bistro, 1310 27th Ave.
, Gulfport. Live entertainment.
The OSHS Class of '76 Christmas, 6 p.
m.-until, Jazzeppi's, intersection of Howard and Porter Avenues in Biloxi.
To eat dinner attendees need to reserve their own table.
Details: table reservation, 374-9660, Laura Pitalo Parker at 697-1526.
Nativity of Our Lord, 6 p.m.
, 7 p.m. Dec.
22-23, 6 p.m., 10 p.
m., Dec. 24, Victor Lutheran Church, 2755 Bienville Road, Ocean Springs.
Live production.
"The Living Nativity," 6:30 p.m.
, 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.
m., Dec. 22-23, Outdoor amphitheater, Bel-Aire Baptist Church, 15080 Dedeaux Road, Gulfport.
The program is 35 minute and tells the Nativity Story with a cast of over 100 people and live animals. Seats 500 people. Details: 832-1966.
Santa photos, 10 a.m.-2 p.
m., It's About Time, Crossroads Mall behind Liveway Christian Store. Children, pets, adults $5.
Proceeds from sales benefit South Mississippi Animal Rescue Team Refuge. Details: 254-6063.
American Red Cross blood drive, noon-4 p.
m., T-Mobile, U.S.
49 just south of Airport Road in Gulfport, on the Red Cross bus. Donors will receive T-shirt and entered in drawing to win two round-trip plane tickets and a seven-day cruise for two. Details: 239-0700.
MPHS Christmas Ball, 8 p.m.-until, Pelican Landing Ball Room, Moss Point.
Presented by the Moss Point High School of 1995. Formal event (Jacket required, no tails). Catered food, music, door prizes, pictures, party favors and security provided.
Cost: $25 in advance, $35 at door. Details: Myya Durden-Robinson, 762-8008 or Datren Williams, .
"The Gift," 11 a.
m., Church on the Rock, 3901 Chicot St., Pascagoula, south of U.
S. 90 across from I.G.
Levy Park. A dramatic presentation of the true Christmas story. Dance, acting, technical arts.
Details: 762-3221.
Christmas meal, 1-4 p.m.
, Gulf Coast Rescue Mission, 2750 Mission Lane, Biloxi Meal with all the trimmings. Take outs available.
American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.
m.-4 p.m.
, near carousel, Edgewater Mall, Biloxi. Donors who signed up for the VIP Lifesavers Program last winter can give blood to reach commitment levels. Open to all donors.
An automated ALYX double red cell machine available. Donors can register to win one of three $200 mall gift certificates. To schedule an ALYX appointment call 239-0700.
American Red Cross blood drive, 1-7 p.m., First United Methodist Church of Gautier, U.
S. 90 across from Singing River Mall, in Fellowship Hall. Donors receive T-shirt and entered in a drawing to win two round-trip plane tickets and a seven-day cruise for two.
Details: 239-0700.
Medicare PrescriptionPlan Part D and Advantage Plan Part C Seminar, 10:30 am, Orange Grove/Lyman Community Center, 13472 U.S.
49, Gulfport. Discuss new part D prescription plans, Medicare Advantage plans Part C, enrollment periods for 2007, question and answers. RSVP.
Details: Louise Shavers and Gary Sullivan, 861-3345 or (601) 434-7243.
American Red Cross blood drive, 1-5 p.m.
, National American Corp., U.S.
90, Gautier, behind Hardee's, on the Red Cross bus. Donors receive T-shirt and entered in drawing to win two round-trip plane tickets and a seven-day cruise for two. Details: 239-0700.
American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.
m., Hancock Medical Center, 180 Drinkwater Blvd., Bay St.
Louis, on the Red Cross bus and trailer. Donors receive T-shirt and entered in drawing to win two round-trip plane tickets and seven-day cruise for two. Details: 239-0700.
The Unbeatle'bles tribute show, 7 p.m., Dec.
29-30, Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs.
Tickets: $10 and may be purchased in advance (recommended) at the center from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.
m. Mondays through Fridays or at the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce. Details: 818-2878 or 875-4424.
American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.
m., Wal-Mart Pascagoula, 4253 Denny Ave.
Gulf Coast Symphony Guild meeting, 10 a.
m. Call for directions. Details: 863-4975.
The Sandstitchers Quilt Guild, 6:30 p.m., Janet's Quilting Bee, 1001 Bowen St.
, Ocean Springs. Details: Stephanie, 396-3803 or Leica, 872-4956.
Free How to Sewing Seminar, 9:30 a.
m.-4 p.m.
, Ina Thompson Library, 4119 Bellview St., Moss Point. Moss Point.
Learn how to make skirts from a pattern. Space limited to 25 and be 15 years old or older. Need a pattern, notions and if possible, a sewing machine.
Details: Marietta at 826-5597.
Bayou Bird Walk, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
, Pavilion 4, Gulf Island National Seashore, Ocean Springs. Discover the birds that call the bayou home. Bring binoculars and bird guides.
Details: 875-9057 ext. 100.
Gulf Coast Art Association, 1 p.
m., First United Methodist Church downtown, Gulfport. Speaker: Buddy Stabler, gallery owner, Topics: Matting, framing, and presenting art work to be exhibited.
Details: Shirley Sweeney, 839-9305
Case Manager Training, 9 a.m.-5 p.
m. Jan. 8-9, CAN training, 8 a.
m.-noon Jan. 10, Tulane University, Biloxi campus, Edgewater Mall; CAN training 1-5 p.
m. Jan. 10, CMT 9 a.
m.-5 p.m.
Jan. 11-12, Bay St. Louis Library.
The Interfaith Disaster Task Force is hosting these sessions and will focus on case management process and Coordinated Assistance Network Software. Reservations required. Limited seating.
Details: 868-0961 or .
Bridge Lessons, 1-3:30 p.m.
, Diamondhead Methodist Church. Fifteen week course on Mondays. First four lessons are free, after that $5 per week.
Refreshments. Details: Janice, 255-7057.
Winning through Customer Service program, 8:30 a.
m.-12:30 p.m.
Jan. 9-11, Feb. 14-16, Coast Electric Power Association, 14083 U.
S. 49, Gulfport. Presented by Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Details: 897-4362.
RiteWeigh, 6 p.m.
, Memorial south building, classroom 5, Memorial Hospital, Gulfport. Program designed to promote healthy eating, exercise and behavior modification. Cost: $100 for 10-week program.
Details: 867-4033 or .
Brain Injury Association of Mississippi, 6:30-8 p.m.
, PDR conference room (off main cafeteria), Memorial Hospital at Gulfport. Support group meeting. Details: 452-3395 or 493-3370.
SBA Community Express conference, 5:30-7:30 p.m., WIN Job Center, 12121 U.
S. 49, Gulfport. Lean about business start up costs, certification programs and learn how to get technical and managerial assistance from experts.
Register by Jan. 10. Details: 863-4449, ext.
25.
National Alliance on Mental Illness, 6 p.m.
, Ocean Springs Library. Support group for friends and relatives of the mentally ill. Details: Janice Simpson, 826-3600 or Linda De Leebeeck, 249-2913.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Gay Community Social Club, 7 p.m., Biloxi.
Rainbow Alliance meets every second and fourth Tuesday. Location and details: Paul, 831-8152.
Seed Art Activity, 10-11 a.
m., Crosby Arboretum, 370 Ridge Road, Picayune. Learn about seed function and dispersal while creating an art project.
Admission: members are free, $2 for nonmembers. Register by Jan. 10.
Details: (601) 799-2311.
Adopt-A-Tree, 10-11 a.m.
, Visitor Contact Station, Gulf Island National Seashore, Ocean Springs. Join ranger for closer look at trees that provide food and shelter for many species. Pick a tree to adopt and receive a guide booklet.
Details: 875-9057 ext. 100.
Winter Woods Walk, 2-3 p.
m., Crosby Arboretum, 370 Ridge Road, Picayune. For adults.
Learn about tree dormancy and how to identify trees during this season. Admission: Free for members, $4 for nonmembers. Register by Jan.
10. Details: (601) 799-2311.
Fundraiser Gala and annual meeting, 7-10 p.
m., Ocean Springs Community Center. Fundraiser for Ocean Springs Education Foundation.
Silent auction and live entertainment. Cost: $25 per person. Details: Laura Cronin, 872-6803.
Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources, 9 a.m., council room, D'Iberville City Hall, 10383 Automall Parkway.
First Steps, 5-6:30 p.m., Gulf Coast SBDC, 412 U.
S. 90 Suite 6, Bay St. Louis.
Small business basic such as business license, building and zoning permits, planning and financing. Registration required. Details: 466-9145 or .
Health Check ups, 8 a.m.-6 p.
m. Jan. 18, 8 a.
m.-1 p.m.
Jan. 19, Feb. 15-16, March 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.
Women's Health Symposium, screenings 7 a.m.
, information session 9:15 a.m. and 10:15 am.
, Pearl River Community College, Poplarville. Screenings: blood pressure, blood sugar, bone density, cholesterol, hearing and vision in the Wellness Center. Session topics: healthy relationships, heart disease, living wills, stress management, Alzheimer's and healthy vision.
Cost: $20 registration fee includes health screenings, continental breakfast and luncheon. Registration forms at . Details: (601) 403-1317 after PRCC reopens on Jan.
2.
Stars in the Park, 7-8 p.m.
, Pavilion 1,, Gulf Island National Seashore, Ocean Springs. Learn to identify common winter constellations in the night sky. Bring blankets or chairs.
Details: 875-9057 ext. 100.
DAV Special Election, 5:30 p.
m. Jan. 22, Disabled American Veterans, Robert W.
Veal, Chapter 5, 2600 23rd Ave., Gulfport. Election in the Bingo hall.
Details: 863-4935.
Commander's Call, 7:30 a.m.
, Joppa Shrine Temple, Woolmarket Road, Biloxi. Details: 604-0014.
Basic Record Keeping for Small Businesses, 11:30 a.
m.-1:30 p.m.
, WIN Job Center, 12121 U.S. 49, Gulfport.
Learn how to design numerical data to provide information for decision making and what requirements are for record keeping for the IRS. Registration required. Details: 466-9145 or .
First Steps, 8-9:30 a.m., Gulf Coast Business Technology Center, 1636 Popp's Ferry Road, Biloxi.
Small business basic such as business license, building and zoning permits, planning and financing. Registration required. Details: 466-9145 or .
Orchid Show and Plant Sale, noon to 9 p.m. Jan.
26, 9 a.m.-9 p.
m. Jan. 27 and noon to 5:30 p.
m. Jan. 28, Singing River Mall, Gautier.
Beautiful exhibits constructed by the commercial dealers and Orchid societies from Mississippi. Details: Glen and Marilyn Ladnier, 392-0919.
First Steps, 9-10:30 a.
m., Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, 720 Krebs Ave., Pascagoula.
Small business basic such as business license, building and zoning permits, planning and financing. Registration required. Details: 466-9145 or .
A.C.T.
workshop, registration 9-9:45 a.m., session 10 a.
m.-noon, closing session noon-12:30 p.m.
, Feb. 3, April 7, Isiah Fredricks Community Center, Martin Luther King Drive, Gulfport. Focus on English, math, science, test taking skill and strategy and review.
Details: Joseph McNary, 868-8518, Mary Thigpen, 868-1218, Cathy Fort e , 864-8245.
Arbor Day Plant Sale, members 9 a.m.
-noon, public noon-3 p.m., Crosby Arboretum, 370 Ridge Road, Picayune.
Details: (601) 799-2311.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce annual meeting, 11:30 a.m.
, Beau Rivage Resort Casino, Biloxi. Details: 604-0014.
SBA Community Express conference, 5:30-7:30 p.
m., Stone County Economic Development Partnership, 115 East Hatten Ave., Wiggins.
Learn about business start up costs, certification programs and learn how to get technical and managerial assistance from experts. Register by Feb. 7.
Details: Sandra Maniscalco: (601) 928-5418 or .
Krewe of Roses Parade, 6 p.m.
, line up in front of the Criminal Justice Center, Picayune.
SBA Community Express conference, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
, Business Technology Center, 1636 Popp's Ferry Road, Biloxi
Learn about business start up costs, certification programs and learn how to get technical and managerial assistance from experts. Register by Feb. 14.
Details: Bridget Johnson-Fells, 863-4449, ext. 25 or .
Native Woody Plants Seminar, 10-11 a.
m., Crosby Arboretum, 370 Ridge Road, Picayune. For adults.
Seminar about the common native woody plants that will enhance landscape. Seminar admission is free for members and $4 for no-members and is limited to 25. Register by Feb.
14. Details: (601) 799-2311.
Tree planting, 2-4 p.
m., Crosby Arboretum, 370 Ridge Road, Picayune. For adults.
Details: (601) 799-2311.
Join us as we celebrate Arbor Day at the Arboretum. Details: (601) 799-2311.
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