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TODAY
AARP Smart Driver Class: 9 a.m., Orange Grove Library. Upon completion of the four-hour class, seniors may be eligible for a discount on automobile insurance. Details: 432-7816.
Blood drive: 1-6:30 p.m., Belk entrance, Edgewater Mall, 2600 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. To schedule an appointment, use sponsor code EWMALL, Details: redcrossblood.org,
Fleur De Lis Society Club’s Women Auxiliary meeting: 6 p.m., 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Details: 436-6472.
TUESDAY
At Ease Gang meeting: 7 a.m., Infinity Buffet, Treasure Bay Casino, 1980 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Guest speaker: Sandra Andrade, senior counselor with Department of Mississippi Rehabilitation Services. Details: 214-6018.
AARP Smart Driver workshop: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Ocean Spring Library, 525 Dewey Ave. Completion of class may qualify each participant for discounted auto rates. For 50 years and older, Cost: $20 nonmembers, $15 members. Details: 861-3199.
AARP Smart Driver workshop: 9:30 a.m-1:30p.m., Pascagoula Library, 3214 Pascagoula St. Completion of class may qualify each participant for discounted auto rates. For 50 years and older. Cost: $20 nonmember, $15 members. Details: 861-3199.
Beaded jewelry class: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Create unique jewelry pieces from an assortment of fine crystals, cultured pearls, natural stones and sterling silver. Cost: $25 members, $35 nonmembers. Supplies and tools provided. Details: 818-2878.
Orange Grove Kiwanis meeting: Noon, Golden Corral, 12255 U.S. 49, Gulfport. Speaker: Diane Bennett, site coordinator for Gulf Coast Christian Women’s Job Corps. Details: 860-3311.
Second annual Diamondhead Birthday celebration: 5:30-6 p.m., 5000 Diamondhead Circle. Mayor Thomas Schafer will present the 2014 State of the City at 6 p.m. council meeting.
Science Cafe — The History and Science of Bagpipes: 6-7:30 p.m., dining hall, Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, 703 E. Beach Drive, Ocean Springs. Presenter: William Muzzy. Details 872-4213.
Thai Cooking Class: 6-8:30 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave, Gulfport. Menu: Thai silver noodle salad, green curry chicken and dumplings in coconut milk. Cost: $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Details: 897-6039.
NAACP Gulfport Branch meeting: 7 p.m., Isaiah Fredericks Community Center, 3312 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Details: 868-1268.
WEDNESDAY
Gulf Coast Symphony Guild’s meeting: 10 a.m., St. John Episcopal Church, 705 Rayburn Ave., Ocean Springs. Program of vocal, piano and violin selections by Emily and Jayne Edwards. Details: 872-2936.
Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art’s class for seniors: 10:30-11:30 a.m., 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Cost: $3. Instructor: Marge Michoud. Craft of the creations of cards, origami, envelopes, and paper. Details: 374-5547.
Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art’s glass mosaics: 1-3 p.m., Creel House Studio, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Ages 15 and older. Cost: $145. Four-week class using the Smalti technique. Learn the basics of working with mosaics, tile, design, layout, application. Details: 374-5547.
Jackson County Utility Authority meeting: 4 p.m., Witchen Administration Building, 1225 Jackson Ave., Pascagoula.
Mississippi Federation of Council for Exceptional Children conference: 5 p.m., 3K sunset walk, conference Feb. 5-7, walk begins at IP Casino Resort, 850 Bayview Ave. and ends at Mardi Gras Museum, 119 Rue Magnolia, Biloxi. Details: 332-0256.
Gulf Coast Italian American Cultural Society Bocce Night: 6 p.m., Armed Forces Retirement Home, 1800 Beach Drive, Gulfport. Learn, practice or play bocce on indoor regulation-size court. Cost: $5 for pizza and soda. Reservations required. Details: 539-4571.
THURSDAY
Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art’s Valentine clay carving: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Ceramics Studio, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Cost: $10. Details: 374-5547.
Business 101 series: 5:30-7:30 p.m., 1636 Popp’s Ferry Road, Biloxi. Topic: Think Like an Entrepreneur. Sponsored by the Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center. Details: 396-8661.
Third annual Words and Music Community Culture Series: 7 p.m. Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Ave. Storytelling presentation “Robert Johnson at the Crossroads.” Presenters: Wendy Garrison and Rebecca Jernigan. Details:452-4596.
“Fences”: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6-8, 2 p.m. Feb. 9, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12-15, 2 p.m. Feb. 16, 240 Eisenhower Drive, Biloxi. Cost: $16 adults, $13 students, seniors, and military. Details: 388-6258.
The Boys Next Door”: 8 p.m. Feb. 6-8, Biloxi Little Theatre, 200 Lee St. Cost: $15, $12 seniors, students, active duty military. Details: 432-8543.
friDAY
AARP Smart Driver workshop: 12:30-5 p.m., Moss Point Library, 4119 Bellview Ave. Completion of class may qualify each participant for discounted auto rates. For 50 years and older. Cost: $20 nonmember, $15 members. Details: 861-3199.
Finally First Friday: 5-7 p.m., Rue Magnolia and Howard Avenue, Biloxi.
First Friday: 6-9 p.m., 1804 Nicholson Ave., Waveland. Details: treasuresofthebay.net.
Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art’s acrylic painting: 6-8:30 p.m., Creel House Studio, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Ages 18 and older, Cost: $35. Wear appropriate clothing. Instructor: Susan Vaughan. Details: 374-5547
Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art’s date night: 6-8:30 p.m., Ceramic Studio, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Ages 18 and older. Cost: $25. Throw pots on the pottery wheel, keep two and instructors will glaze and fire them. Pots will be ready in two weeks for pick up. Details: 374-5547.
Mississippi Quilting Association quarterly meeting; 6:30-9 p.m., Ramada Inn, 9415 U.S. 49, Gulfport. Cost; $5 nonmembers. Details; 586-0408.
Ocean Springs Elks Lodge 2501 dinner: 6:30-8 p.m., 2501 Beachview Drive. Choice of steak or dinner. Details: 872-2501.
Belles and Buoys 36th annual Mardi Gras Festival: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 7-8, Woolmarket Community Center, 16320 Old Woolmarket Road, Biloxi. Callers: John and Deborah Carroll-Jones. Cuer: Pauline Angress. Early Rounds. Details: 596-5362.
Amour Danzar Friday night dance: 8-10 p.m., 9355 County Farm Road, Gulfport. Casual dress. Cost: $10 per person. Details: 324-3730.
AARP Tax Services: 9 a.m.-noon, Pass Christian Library, 111 Hiern Ave. Service is free to low-moderate income taxpayers 60 years and older. Details: 452-4596.
saturday
Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church fifth annual Heart Walk: 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk, 4007 Suzanne Drive, D’Iberville. Details 392-6899.
Long Beach Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-noon, Feb. 8, 15 and 22, 125 Jeff Davis Ave., Long Beach. Sustainably grown, seasonal local produce, artisan breads, dairy, honey, eggs and more. Live acoustic music by the farmers market band.
Mississippi Quilting Association Saturday meeting; 9-10 a.m., Ramada Inn, 9415 U.S. 49, Gulfport. Cancer Pink Fund speaker: Joanne Nicely. Marge Murphy quilting with different techniques, lunch and show/tell. Cost; $5 nonmembers. Details; 586-0408.
AARP Smart Driver workshop: 9:30 a.m.-1:30p.m., St. Martin Public Library, 15004 Lemoyne Blvd. Completion of class may qualify each participant for discounted auto rates. For 50 years and older. Cost: $20 nonmember, $15 member. Details: 861-3199.
Keep Waveland Beautiful meeting: 10 a.m., Central Fire Station, third floor Training Center, U.S. 90, Waveland. Felder Rushing will share ideas about landscaping, gardening approaches and insight on the Coast with knowledge of cultivation on locally-adapted plants. Donation: $10.
Engineering is Elementary: 10 a.m.-noon, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Hands-on activities and home kit provided. Recommended for third through fifth grade. Cost: $10, Details: 897-6039.
Adventure Games Day: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Gautier Community Center. 2101 Library Lane, Gautier. Details: 249-6782.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity annual blood drive: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., next to Belk, Edgewater Mall, 2600 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. In honor of Dr. Charles Drew. To schedule an appointment, use sponsor code OMEGAS. Details: redcrossblood.org.
Introductory Creative and Experimental Drawing Workshop: 1-4 p.m., Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Ave. Local artist will be teaching young adults an introduction to drawing. No experience required. $5 per person for supply costs, Class size is limited. Details: 452-4596.
Jerry Jenkins concert: 2-3 p.m, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Drummer presents West African music. Made possible by a grant from Mississippi Arts Commission and the Mississippi Humanities Council. Details: 897-6039.
Carver High School Alumni Association annual black history program: 3 p.m., Aaron Jones Family Interactive Center, 1415 Skip St., Pascagoula. Celebration of local leaders, historical places, and other remembrances of community, Intended to recapture the historical legacy of Carver Village, familiar musics, stories and historical presentations. Details: 769-3078.
Second Saturday Artwalk: 4-8 p.m., Bay St. Louis. Sponsored by the Old Town Merchants Association. Art, music and food. Details: 463-2688.
Tops of the Hops Beer Festival: 5 p.m., Mississippi Coast Coliseum Convention Center, Biloxi. Unlimited sampling of the craft beers from around the world combined with food, music and games. Cost: $35 general admission.
Dickey’s Barbecue eating competition: 5:30 p.m., 3821 Promenade Parkway, D’Iberville. Sign up prior to the event. Details: 831-224-5615.
Mary C. O’Keefe Winter Wine Down: 7-10 p.m., Gulf Hills Hotel, 13701 Paso Road, Ocean Springs. This wine tasting competition will focus on Pinot Noir. Teams will bring their favorite Pinot Noir to be entered in the competition. Cost: $140 per team of 4.
Fleur De Lis Society Ladies Auxiliary Mardi Gras Ball: 7:30 p.m.-midnight, 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Entertainment: Undercover. Proper attire/no jeans. Cost: $10. Details: 436-6472.
The House Katz concert: 8 p.m., 100 Men Hall, 303 Union St., Bay St. Louis. Cost: $15. Details: 342-5770.
SUNDAY
Ocean Springs Elk Lodge 2501 steak breakfast: 9-11 a.m., 2501 Beachview Drive. Country fried steak, eggs, grits, sausage, bacon, biscuits and gravy. Details: 872-2501.
“Three Generations of Paint” reception: 2-4 p.m., The Side Porch Gallery, 953-A Howard Ave., Biloxi. Featuring Abraham Frey, Herb Willey and George Rothering. The exhibit will be open until March 29. Details: 374-9504.
Jazz Society Jam Session: 2-5 p.m., Gulfport Elks Lodge 978, 12010 Klein Road, Gulfport. Adults only, casual dress dance, Cost: $6 nonmembers. Details: 392-4177.
Champagne and Chocolate: 2-5 p.m., 1501 Beach Blvd., Pascagoula. Presented by the Anola Club. Silent auction, door prizes, chocolates and champagne. Money will allow the club to provide scholarships to graduating seniors from local high schools. Details: 769-6718.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Gulf Coast Alumnae Chapter 101st Founders Day Celebration: 3 p.m., Victory International Christian Center, 8401 Ocean Springs Road, Speaker: Maxine Conway. Theme: Uncompromising Commitment to Communities. Details: 596-4265.
feb. 11
Blood drive: 2-7 p.m., cafeteria, Pass Christian High School, 720 W. North Street. To schedule an appointment, use sponsor code PASSHIGH, Details: redcrossblood.org.
Mississippi Business Women/Gulf Coast’s annual state meeting: 6 p.m., Gulf Coast Myofascial, 2429 W. Commerce St., Suite C, Ocean Springs. Details: 238-1529.
Chase the Valentine’s Crush cooking class: 6-8:30 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Menu: Tastings of various olive oils and vinegars, roasted fresh gulf Shrimp, and raspberry and dark chocolate Artisan marshmallows. Cost: $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Details: 897-6039.
feb. 12
Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art’s creative storytime: 11 a.m.-noon, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Instructor: Julia Reyes. Students will create Valentine’s Day cards. Details: 374-5547.
Blood drive: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., bloodmobile, 1303 S. Market St., Pascagoula. To schedule an appointment, use sponsor code STATEFARMPASC Details: redcrossblood.org.
Coast Singles of Mississippi meeting: 5:30 p.m., St. Martin Library, 15004 Blvd. Details: 875-3138.
Fleur De Lis Society men’s meeting: 7 p.m., 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Welcoming new members to join French descent. Details: 436-6472.
feb. 13
Parents and Caregivers of Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities meeting: 4:30-6 p.m., Mississippi Center for Autism and Related Developmental Disabilities, 4061 Suzanne Drive, D’Iberville. For parents, caregivers, interested family members and individuals. Details: 396-4434.
2014 Gulf Coast Orchid show: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Feb. 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 15, noon- 4 p.m. Feb. 16, Gautier Convention Center, 2012 Library Lane. Exhibits, art competition, children’s activities, orchid class and raffle. Details: 474-2500.
Gulf Coast Risk Managers Association luncheon meeting: 11:30 a.m., Infinity Buffet VIP room, Treasure Bay Casino, Biloxi.
Sons of American Revolution luncheon meeting: 11:30 a.m., China Star Restaurant, 353 Courthouse Road, Gulfport. Details: 863-4420.
Business 101 series: 5:30-7:30 p.m., 1636 Popp’s Ferry Road, Biloxi. Sponsored by the Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center. Topic: Starting a Business-First Steps. Details: 396-8661
Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce annual banquet: 6 p.m., Gulf Hills Hotel and Conference Center Banquet Hall, 13701 Paso Road. Tickets: $35. The presentation will recognize outstanding Chamber members within the community. Awards, music and refreshments. RSVP required. Details: 875-4424.
Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art’s oil painting class: 6:30-9 p.m., Creel House Studio, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Ages 16 and older. Instructor: Frank Janca. Six-week class about the fundamentals and advanced techniques. Cost: $235, Details: 374-5547.
Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art’s wheel throwing: 6-8:30 p.m., Ceramic Studio, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Ages 15 and older. Six-week class learn the basics of throwing on the pottery wheel. Instructor: Stacey Johnson. Cost: $175. Details: 374-5547.
Amour Danzar St. Valentine’s Day potluck dinner and dance: 7 p.m., 9355 County Farm Road, Gulfport. Dance will follow dinner. Bring a covered dish. Dress casual. Cost: $20 per person. Details: 324-3730.
Dinner with a Duo: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14-15, Oak Crest Mansion Inn, 5267 Menge Ave., Pass Christian. Gulf Coast Symphony Guild’s fundraiser, featuring soprano Kate Sawyer and tenor Richard Sawyer. Spirits auction, raffle, dinner and concert. Tickets: $75. Details: 896-4276.
FEB. 14
AARP Tax Services: 9 a.m.-noon, Pass Christian Library, 111 Hiern Ave. Service is free to low-moderate income taxpayers 60 years and older. Details: 452-4596.
Retired Senior Volunteer Program presents “Do you know … how to talk to your doctor” series: 10 a.m., Hancock Medical Center’s Business and Education Complex, 149 Drinkwater Road, Bay Saint Louis. Details: 467-9073.
84th annual Valentine Silver Tea: 3-5 p.m., East Scenic Drive, Pass Christian. Hosted by St. Monica Guild of Trinity Episcopal Church. “Trinity’s Tried and True Cookbook for Body and Soul” will be sold while tea, wine and coffee will be served with homemade dishes featured in cookbook. Cocktail attire. Details: 452-4563 or 216-4714.
“Legally Blonde-The Musical”: 7 p.m. Feb. 14, 3 and 7 p.m. Feb. 15, 3 p.m. Feb. 16, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Cost: $13 general admission, $10 seniors and military, $7 students. Details: 897-6039.
A Valentine Evening to Remember: 7 p.m., Bay St. Louis Little Theatre, 398 Blaize Ave. Songs performed by Lex Mauffray, Jim Duggan and Larry Clark, accompanied by Cathy Henley and Soctt MacDonald. Music, poems, readings, skits, including dinner. Gulf Coast Writers Association is conducting a love poem contest. To enter, email poem to writerpllevin@gmail.com. Entries must be submitted by Feb. 10. Cost: $95 a couple. Details: 467-9024.
Dinner with a Duo: 6:30 p.m. social hour, 7:30 p.m. dinner and concert, Feb. 14-15, Oak Crest Mansion Inn, 5267 Menge Ave., Pass Christian. Featuring Kate Fleming Sawyer, soprano; and Richard Sawyer, tenor, accompanied by Michaelle Harrison, pianist. Cost: $75 per person. Details: 896-4276 or 832-4588.
Ocean Springs Elks Lodge 2501 dinner: 6-8:30 p.m., 2501 Beachview Drive. Chicken Cordon Bleu dinner by Ladies Auxiliary. Detais: 872-2501.
feb. 15
Arbor Day disability run: 8 a.m.-noon, Disability Connection, 700 Pass Road, Gulfport. Details: 870-7775 or 597-7000.
Blood drive: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., bloodmobile, Nutrition Solutions, 2198 Bienville Blvd., Ocean Springs. To schedule an appointment, use sponsor code NUTRITIONSOLUTIONS. Details: redcrossblood.org,
Ohr O’Keefe Museum of Art’s Adopt-a-Bowl fundraiser: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 386 Beach Blvd,, Biloxi. Art, food, pets, music pet adoptions, doggie kissing booth and games. Half price admission to museum during event. Details: 374-5547.
City of Pascagoula’s Krewe of Little Rascals children’s parade: Noon. Route starts at the Pascagoula library down to Delmas Avenue and will end in front of Anchor Square.
Ocean Springs Elks Mardi Gras Parade: 1 p.m., starting in front of the Ocean Springs Yacht Club and proceeding from Washington Avenue to Government Street and ending at the high school. Theme: Coastal Duck Dynasty.
Timber Ridge Women’s Club Mardi Gras parade: 2 p.m., Pass Christian. Best viewing areas are along Forrest Street and Fairway and Fernwood drives. Theme: Whatever Floats Your Boat.
Orange Grove Carnival Association parade: 2 p.m. Parade will start on Prudie Circle, turn left onto Three Rivers Road and continue to Dedeaux Road, turn right onto Dedeaux Road and end at U.S. 49. Theme: OGCA strikes a pose.
Soiree on the Bay: 7 p.m., Longfellow Civic Center, 122 1/2 Court St., Bay St. Louis. A live silent and live auction hosted by Holy Trinity Catholic School. Food, drinks and dancing. Details: soireeonthebay2014.com.
Fleur De Lis Society’s Saturday night dance: 8 p.m.-midnight, 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Music: by Nick Mattina and the Checkmates. Cost: $15 couples, $8 singles. Details: 436-6472.
FEB. 16
Blood drive: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Parish Hall, St. Clare Catholic Church. 2365 Beach Blvd., Waveland. To schedule an appointment, use sponsor code STCLARE. Details: redcorssblood.org.
Lizana Carnival Association parade: 1 p.m., Lizana Elementary School, 15341 Lizana School Road, continues to Cable Bridge Road, North to Moran Road and finishes back at the school. Best viewing areas are along Northrop Cuevas Road, Moran Road, Cable Bridge Road and Lizana School.
FEB. 17
Mississippi Business Women Connections’ meeting: 6 p.m., Ocean Springs Library.
FEB. 18
Blood drive: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m., bloodmobile, Chris’ Beauty College, 1265 Pass Road, Gulfport. To schedule an appointment, use sponsor code BEAUTY. Presenting donors will receive a coupon for a free haircut. Details: redcrossblood.org.
Negrotto’s 10th annual African American Art and Heritage Celebration: 5:30-7:30 p.m., 2645 Executive Place, Biloxi. Fusion exhibit includes artists, musicians, dancers, writers, poets and others. Details: 388-8822.
Mississippi Business Women’s connections meeting: 6 p.m., Ocean Springs Library, 525 Dewey Ave. Details: 238-1529.
Seafood cooking class: 6-8:30 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Instructor: Kenneth Jones. Menu: Barbecue shrimp, trout saltgrass and bananas foster. Cost: $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Details: 897-6039.
FEB. 19
Blood drive: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Medical Office Building Atrium, Memorial Hospital, 4500 13th Street, Gulfport. To schedule an appointment, use sponsor code MEMORIALGPORT. Details: redcrossblood.org.
Third annual Cocktail Classic: 6 p.m., Carter Green Steakhouse, Island View Casino Resort. Presented by Gulfport Chamber of Commerce and Island View Casino Resort. Money raised support Gulfport Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business grant program and scholarships for graduating seniors. Details: 604-0014.
FEB. 20
Blood drive: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., gym, St. Vincent de Paul Elementary School, 4321 Espy Ave., Long Beach. To schedule an appointment, use sponsor code STVINCENT, Details: redcrossblood.org.
Blood drive: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., bloodmobile, Triton Systems, 21405 B Ave., Long Beach. To schedule an appointment, use sponsor code TRITON, Details: redcrossblood.org.
Business 101 series: 5:30-7:30 p.m., 1636 Popp’s Ferry Road, Biloxi. Topic: How to Develop a Business Plan. Sponsored by the Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center. Details: 396-8661.
Blossom Family YMCA’s Second annual father-daughter dinner: 6 p.m., Gulf Hills Hotel and Conference Center, 13701 Paso Road, Ocean Springs. Ages 5 and older. Reservations include buffet dinner for two, photobooth pictures, corsage, limo ride and spa time. Cost: $55 a couple for members, $75 nonmembers, $25 additional child, Details: 875-5050.
Sixth annual Taste of Jackson County: 6:30-8:30 p.m., The Grand Magnolia Ballroom and Suites, Pascagoula. Seventeen restaurants will be featured with a variety of food and beverages. Entertainment: Sicily Swing Trio. Cost: $35. Details: 762-3391.
FEB. 21
AARP Tax Services: 9 a.m.-noon, Pass Christian Library, 111 Hiern Ave. Service is free to low-moderate income taxpayers 60 years and older. Details: 452-4596.
Private Applicator training: 1 p.m., Harrison County Office building, 2315 17th St., Gulfport. Training for private pesticide applicators who wish to obtain certification. Must be 18. Cost: $10. Details: 865-4227.
Blood drive: 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m., gym, D’Iberville High School, 15625 Lamey Bridge Road. To schedule appointment, use sponsor code DIBERVILLEHS. Details: redcrossblood.org.
Family cooking class; 6-8:30 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulport. Pete the cat presents cooking with the letter ‘P’. Menu: Parmesan bread sticks, pepperoni pizza and pineapple upside down cake. Cost: $25 one parent and child, additional person $5. Details: 897-6039.
FEB. 22
Pete the cat visit: 11 a.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Enjoy singing, dancing and photos with Pete the cat. Cost: $2 members and $11 nonmembers. Details: 897-6039.
Bay St. Louis Krewe of Kids parade: 11 a.m. Route is along Dunbar Avenue.
Krewe of Legacy parade: Noon, Pass Christian. Best viewing areas are Vidalia and Cable Bridge roads. Theme: Unmask the Myth.
Second Liners Mardi Club parade: 1 p.m. Best places to view the parade are on Main Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Esters in Biloxi.
Moss Point Mardi Gras parade: 1 p.m. Route is along Main Street.
Mystic Krewe of Pine Island parade: 1:30 p.m. Route: South end of Johns Bayou Road and goes to Marina Road and returns. Theme: Characters of Pine Island.
Blood drive: 2-6 p.m., bloodmobile, Papa John’s Pizza, 15258 Crossroads Parkway, Gulfport. To schedule an appointment, use sponsor code PAPAJOHNS,
Mardi Gras Mayhem in the Park: 2:30 p.m. bicycle parade registration, 3:30 p.m. parade begins, 2250 Jones Park Drive, Gulfport. Family movie with refreshments and jambalaya cookoff competition. Details: 868-5881.
Carnival Association of Long Beach parade: 6 p.m. Route is along Cleveland Avenue, East Railroad Street, Jeff Davis Avenue and East Fifth Street.
Gautier Men’s Club parade: 7 p.m. Best viewing areas are along U.S. 90 from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College campus west to Dolphin and around Singing River Mall. Theme: Mystic Dynasty of the Ducks.
FEB. 23
Krewe of Nereids parade: 1 p.m. Route will begin at Drinkwater and U.S. 90 in Bay St. Louis rolls west ending at Auderder Street and U.S. 90 in Waveland.
FEB. 24
Blood drive: 1-6:30 p.m., Belk entrance, Edgewater Mall, 2600 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. To schedule an appointment, use sponsor code EWMALL, Details: redcrossblood.org.
FEB. 25
Greek cooking class: 6-8:30 P.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Menu: Greek fried cheese, cucumber dip, beef and potato moussaka and coconut delight. Cost: $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Details: 897-6039.
FEB. 26
Blood drive: 8 a.m.,-2 p.m., gym, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, 2226 Switzer Road, Gulfport. To schedule an appointment, use sponsor code MGCCCJD, Details: redcrossblood.org.
FEB. 27
Blood drive: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., library, St. Martin High School, 11300 Yellow Jacket Road. To schedule an appointment, use sponsor code STMARTINHS. Details: redcrossblood.org.
Blood drive: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., bloodmobile, Virginia College, 920 Cedar Lake Road, Biloxi. To schedule an appointment, use sponsor code VCBILOXI, Details: redcrossblood.org.
Business 101 series: 5:30-7:30 p.m., 1636 Popp’s Ferry Road, Biloxi. Topic: Cash Flow Projections for your Business Plan. Sponsored by the Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center. Details: 396-8661.
Canvas and Mocktails; 6-8 p.m., Beau Rivage Casino and Resort, 875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Presented by K J Foundation and Linda Lang Ishee of Canvas and Cocktails. Money raised will go towards purchasing driving simulator to be used by Harrison County School to enhance driving education program. Tickets: $50. Details: 328-3833.
FEB. 28
AARP Tax Services: 9 a.m.-noon, Pass Christian Library, 111 Hiern Ave. Service is free to low-moderate income taxpayers 60 years and older. Details: 452-4596.
Ocean Springs Carnival Association parade: 7 p.m. Parade begins Front Beach to Porter Avenue to Washington to Government ending at Holcomb.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center free Friday night: 8 p.m., 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Details: 897-6039.
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