TODAY
Red Cross blood drive: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Virginia College, on the Red Cross bloodmobile, 920 Cedar Lake Road, Biloxi. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org. Sponsor code, VCBILOXI.
Summer Reading Programs: 10 a.m. Wednesdays thru July 9, St. Martin Public Library, 15004 Lemoyne Blvd., Details: 392-3250.
Mono-Printing on Clay: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, Ceramics Studio, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Learn the art of transferring paintings to terra cotta clay and create wall hangings. Cost: $35. Ages 12 and older. Details: 374-5547.
Gulf Coast Symphony Guild luncheon: 11:30 a.m., Biloxi Yacht Club, 408 Beach Blvd. Installation of officers and presentation of Jean Capps Service Award. Details: 872-2936.
Overeaters Anonymous meeting: 1-2 p.m., Long Beach Library, meeting room, 209 Jeff Davis Ave. Meetings held every Wednesday. Details: 493-0539.
Summer Reading Programs: 2 p.m. Wednesdays thru July 9, Gautier Public Library, 2100 Library Lane. Details: 497-4531.
Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority meeting: 2 p.m., third floor of the terminal.
Sons of the American Legion meeting: 5:30-6:30 p.m., 3824 Old Spanish Trail, Gautier. Details: 497-6422.
Canine Obedience: 6:30 p.m., D’Iberville Recreation Center, Kajja Road. Eight-week basic training class. Trainers have more than 30 years of specialization for any breed and size. Cost: $75 pre-entry, $90 first-class night. Details: 832-3320.
THURSDAY
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce post-legislative session update: 8-9:30 a.m., Golden Nugget Casino Biloxi. Details: 604-0014.
Harrison County Utility Authority board meeting: 9 a.m., Intraplex Industrial Park, 10271 Express Dr., Gulfport.
Downtown Farmers Market Festival: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., under Interstate 110 overpass on Howard Avenue, Biloxi. Vegetable baskets, cookbooks and homemade goods. Details: 435-6339.
Summer Reading Programs: 10 a.m. Thursdays thru July 10, Ina Thompson Moss Point Library, 4119 Bellview St.. Details: 475-7462.
Literary Elements: 2 p.m., East Central Public Library. Theme: Authors, Arts and Literature. Featuring Linda Inman and Rita Johnson at the kickoff party. Details: 588-6263.
Summer Reading Programs: 2 p.m. Thursdays thru July 10, Pascagoula Public Library, 3214 Pascagoula. Details: 769-3060.
28th annual Coast Coliseum Summer Fair: 5-10 p.m. June 5, 5-11 p.m. June 6, 1-11 p.m. June 7, 1-10 p.m. June 8, 5-10 p.m. June 9, 5-10 p.m. June 10-12, 5-11 p.m. June 13, 1-11 p.m. June 14, 1-8:30 p.m. June 15, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, 2350 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Free admission every day for children under 12 and for adults Sunday-Thursday. Admission $5 on Fridays and Saturdays for ages 13 and older. Pay-one-price armbands for rides are $23, good for 5-10 p.m. weekdays, 1-8 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Live music and entertainment. Details: 594-3700.
Astronomy Zone: 5 p.m., St. Martin Public Library. Theme: Constellation Pendants. All materials provided. Details: 392-3250.
Think Like an Entrepreneur class: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Innovation Center, 1636 Popp’s Ferry Road, Biloxi. Details/registration: 396-8661 or 392-9741.
Don’t Worry, Be Happy, Mon Bachelor/Bachelorette Showcase: 6 p.m., IP Casino Resort, Biloxi. Benefits Mental Health Association of Mississippi. Tickets: $30 each including hors d’oeuvres, drinks, raffles, auction and the Myles Sharp Band. Details: 864-6274.
Literary Feud: 6 p.m., Pascagoula Public Library. Details: 769-3060.
Long Beach Community Bicycle Ride: 6 p.m., Town Green, Jeff Davis and Third Street. Bring bike and helmet. Five-mile loop through city for all ages. Details; 297-7229.
Pharmacist from Burnhams: 6 p.m., Ina Thompson Moss Point Library, 4119 Bellview St. If interested in career in pharmacy, find out what it takes. Details: 475-7462.
American Legion Post 1992 executive committee meeting: 6-7 p.m., 3824 Old Spanish Trail, Gautier. Details: 497-6422.
Fourth annual Purple Knights Donors Banquet: 6:30 p.m., Pelican Landing Convention Center, 6217 Mississippi 613, Moss Point. Theme: Maintaining Success Through Perseverance. Keynote speaker: William Gervin. A social hour and silent auction will begin at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $40 for silent auction and dinner. Details: 206-3049.
Coast Big Band summer concert: 7:30 p.m., Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Features 25-piece band. Cost: $12.50. Details/tickets: coastbigband.com.
FRIDAY
Hurricane Hunters lecture series: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Biloxi Visitors Center, 1050 Beach Blvd. Hunters, based at Keesler Air Force Base, will highlight their experiences tracking hurricanes. Details: 377-2056.
Lights! Camera! Action!: 1-4 p.m., Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Ave. Teaches art of visual storytelling through film scripting, directing, shooting, video editing and screening processes for teenagers 13-18. Registration required. Details: 452-4596.
17th annual Mississippi Gulf Coast Billfish Classic: scales open 3-8 p.m. June 6-7, Point Cadet Marina, Biloxi.
Blues and BBQ: 5-8 p.m., Marshall Park, Ocean Springs. Tickets: $20 each, for plate and entertainment by Band of Gold. Presented by Historic Ocean Springs Association to raise money for a new roof for old bandstand at center of the park. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Tickets in advance at Foley Ransom’s Law Office, 912 Robinson Ave., near the park or by calling Herb Moore at 875-6995.
First Friday celebration: 5-8 p.m., downtown Biloxi, Water Street and Magnolia Arts District. Support local businesses and enjoy live entertainment and giveaways. Details: 435-6339.
Shrek Family Cooking class: 6-7:30 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Cost: $25 one parent and child, $5 additional child. Menu includes Swamp Slime. Details: 897-6039.
VFW Post 6731 steak dinner: 6-8 p.m., 4321 W. Gay Road, D’Iberville. Cost: $14. Details/to-go orders: 392-1152.
French Club Friday night dinner: 6-8 p.m., 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Cost: $8. Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. Details: 436-6472.
Joppa Shriners steak dinner: 6-8 p.m., Joppa Shrine Center, 13280 Shriners Blvd., Biloxi. Cost: $14 adults; children under 10 get free hotdog or hamburger and chips. Details: 392-9345.
American Legion Post 1992 roast pork or tilapia dinner: 6-8 p.m., 3824 Old Spanish Trail, Gautier. Cost: $8. Entertainment. Details: 497-6422.
Ocean Springs Elk Lodge 2501 fish/steak dinner: 6:30-8:30 p.m. 2501 Beachview Drive. Cost: $18 steak, $12 fish. Details: 872-2501.
Third annual Words and Music Community Culture Series concert: 7 p.m., Pass Christian City Hall Courtyard, 111 Hiern Ave. Featuring Pass Christian Community Orchestra. Bring lawn chair or blanket. Sponsored by Friends of Pass Christian Library. Details: 452-4596.
“The Oldest Profession”: 8 p.m. June 6-7, 2 p.m. June 8. Biloxi Little Theatre, 220 Lee St. Cost: $10. Tickets/details: 4blt.org or 432-8543.
“Dinner with Friends”: 8 p.m. June 6-7, 2 p.m. June 8, Bay St. Louis Little Theatre, 398 Blaize Ave. Cost: $14 adults; $10 seniors, veterans, military and students with ID; $6 children 12 and under. Details/reservations: 467-9024 or bsllt.org.
Friday night dance: 8-10 p.m. June 6, 13, 20, 27, Amour Danzar, 9355 County Farm Road, Gulfport. Cost: $10. Casual dress. Details: 324-3730.
Family movie night: 8:15 p.m., Beach Park, 600 City Park St., Pascagoula. Featuring “Grease.” Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Details: 990-1174.
SATURDAY
23rd annual Deborah Washington Memorial Soap Box Derby: 9 a.m., downtown Moss Point. Ages 8-17 race homemade engine-less cars. Sponsored by Chevron and the Black Employee’s Network at Chevron. Details: 990-7389.
Bunk bed building: 9 a.m.-noon, First Christian Church, 2111 15th St., Gulfport. Building project involves raising of money and donations to buy lumber to make bunk beds for children in foster care. Beds are built then delivered to families.
Mississippi Business Women Spring Meeting: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., noon lunch, Ocean Springs Library, 525 Dewey Ave. Details: 238-1529 or 826-1024.
Honoring our Veterans Car Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Biloxi VA Campus, near Buildings 53 and 15, 400 Veterans Ave. Co-sponsored by Mississippi Beach Cruisers and Biloxi VA’s Community and Public Affairs. Details: 392-6134.
Overeaters Anonymous meeting: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Hancock Medical Center, baby waiting room, 149 Drinkwater Road, Bay St. Louis. Meetings held every Saturday. Details: 493-0539.
Early childhood parenting program: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Moore Community House, 684 Walker St., Learn about pre-natal and newborn brain development, and get training. Details: 223-1983.
Red, White and Blueberry Festival: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., LN Depot Plaza, Ocean Springs. Presented by Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street-Tourism Bureau. Details: 875-4424.
Ocean Springs Art and Antiques Market: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St. Browse handcrafted and fine art goods and tour the center. Details: 818-2878.
Community fair: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Hope Credit Union, 188 Porter Ave., Biloxi. Food, face painting, live entertainment, health screenings and more. Details: 374-1667.
Clay Babies preschool class: 10:30-11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-noon, Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, Ceramics Studio, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Ages 2-7. Material fee: $10. Details: 374-5547.
Multicultural Fair: 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Biloxi Town Green. Informational booths, live entertainment, arts and crafts, ethnic foods and more. Details: 860-0913 or 236-7330.
Collage for a Cause: 1-4 p.m. June 7-8, Diamondhead Continuing Education Center. Participants will make two collages, one will be donated for fundraising. Instructor: Christina Richardson. Cost: $160, plus $25 supply fee. $25 deposit required. Details: 222-7018.
Landscaping lecture: 2-3 p.m., Mississippi State University Crosby Arboretum, Picayune. Author Bob Brzuszek speaks on his new book, “A Sustainable Regional Landscape”. Cost: $5 nonmembers. Details: 601-799-2311.
Gulf Coast Stamp Club meeting: 2:30 p.m., St. Martin Library, LeMoyne Boulevard.
2014 Gulf Coast Baptist Training Union pageant: 5 p.m., Good Deeds Community Center, Gulfport. Young women representing local churches compete for Miss Congress title.
Ocean Springs Elk Lodge 2501 spaghetti dinner: 5-7:30 p.m. 2501 Beachview Drive. Cost: $10. Details: 872-2501.
Gulf Coast Women’s Center for Nonviolence inaugural $3,000 drawdown: 6 p.m., Frank Gruich Sr. Community Center, 591 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Cost: $30. Event includes raffle, silent auction and music. Details: 436-3809.
Let’s Go to the Hop benefit: 7 p.m., IP Casino Resort third floor ballroom, 850 Bayview Ave., Biloxi. Tickets: $40 in advance, $50 at door. Proceeds benefit Gulf Coast Health Educators. Food, entertainment, silent auction, vacation raffle and more. Details: 324-3730 or 265-2197.
Jackson County Outstanding Citizen banquet: 7 p.m., Gautier First United Methodist Church, 2717 U.S. 90. Honoree: James Henry LeBatard. Sponsored by Gautier Civitan. Tickets: $35, available at The Flower Patch, 3204 Ladnier Road, Gautier. Details: 497-6210.
Dancing Under the Stars: 7-11 p.m., IP Casino Resort, Biloxi. Entertainment, swing contest, silent auction, food and chance to win a vacation. Ticket: $40 in advance, $50 door. Dance lesson available 30 minutes before event. Benefits Gulf Coast Health Educators. Details: 860-7530 or 265-2197.
Cabaret fundraiser: 8 p.m., Gulfport Little Theater, 2600 13th Ave. Cost: $10 adults, $5 ages 18 and under. Entertainment will include local performers. Benefits Children’s Miracle Network. Details: 806-7066.
Blues Bash annual fundraiser: 8-11 p.m., 100 Men Hall, 303 Union St., Bay St. Louis. Music by Guitar Bo Miss Dee, silent and live auctions, and presentation of the 100 Men Hall Visionary Award to the Leo Seal Family Foundation. Tickets: $60 per person includes reserved seats, hors d’oevres and portrait by a caricature artist; or $250 per person/$400 per couple for the 100 Club membership, an exclusive season pass to events. Details: 342-5770.
French Club Saturday night dance: 8 p.m.-midnight, 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Cost: $8 single, $15 couple. Music by Nick Mattina and the Checkmates. Details: 436-6472.
SUNDAY
VFW Post 6731 breakfast: 8-11 a.m. June 8, 15, 22 and 29, 4321 W. Gay Road, D’Iberville. Cost: $6.
Red Cross blood drive: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, parish hall, 10446 LeMoyne Blvd., D’Iberville. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. To make an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org. Sponsor code, SACREDHEARTDIB.
Ocean Springs Elks Lodge 2501 country fried steak and eggs breakfast: 9-11 a.m., 2501 Beachview Drive. By the Ritual Team. Details: 872-2501.
Jazz Society jam session: 2-5 p.m., Gulfport Elks Lodge 978, 12010 Klein Road. Adults only, casual dress. Cost: $6 nonmembers. Details: 392-4177.
JUNE 9
American Legion Post 1192 meeting/election: 7-8:30 p.m., 3824 Old Spanish Trail, Gautier. Details: 497-6422.
JUNE 10
Integrating Mental, Behavioral, Physical and Spiritual Health: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 10-11, Biloxi Civic Center, 578 Howard Ave. Sessions include: social work ethics, music therapy, virtual dementia tour, elder suicide, fundraising and more.
Watercolor journaling workshop: 9-11 a.m. Tuesdays through June 24, Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Instructor: Rhonda Iris Richmond. Learn an expressive way to record ideas, document experiences and develop drawing and painting skills. Cost: $100 for members, $115 for nonmembers. Details: 818-2878.
Piano master class: 10 a.m., Academy of Music, 1902 24th St., Gulfport. Cost: $5. Details: 863-1388.
Summer Reading Programs: 10 a.m. Tuesdays thru July 8, Ocean Springs Municipal Library, 525 Dewey Ave. Details: 875-1193.
Red Cross blood drive: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., The Boyington Health Care Facility, on the Red Cross bloodmobile, 1530 Broad Ave., Gulfport. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org. Sponsor code, BOYINGTON.
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association Gulf South Chapter luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Golden Nugget, Biloxi. Theme: Event planning. Cost: $20 members-students, $30 nonmembers. Reservations required. Details: 872-6370.
Web Page Design workshops: 1-4 p.m., Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Ave. Presented by Andy Collins of Mississippi State Extension Service. Class size limited. Details/registration: 452-4596.
Summer Reading Programs: 2 p.m. Tuesdays thru July 8, Vancleave Public Library, Mississippi 57. Details: 826-5857.
VFW Post 6731 Ladies Auxiliary meeting: 6 p.m., 4321 W. Gay Road, D’Iberville.
Adobe Photoshop Lightroom workshop: 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays through June 24, Mary C. Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Instructor: Ashley Rodriguez. Beginners will learn how to operate and navigate the selected software. Cost: $90 for members, $100 for nonmembers. Details: 818-2878.
Under the Tuscan Sun Italian cooking class: 6-8:30 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Cost: $30 member, $35 nonmembers. Details: 897-6039.
NAACP-Gulfport branch: 7 p.m., Isiah Fredericks Community Center. Details: 897-2916.
JUNE 11
W.O.W. POW WOW luncheon: Noon, Lyman Community Center, 13472 U.S. 49 North, Gulfport. Speaker: Eric Ward and Debor’ah Drayton Ward. Cost: $10 for catered lunch. Bring new or used shoes for Caleb Shoes project. Details: 832-1714 or 424-0098.
Coast Singles of Mississippi meeting: 5:30 p.m., St. Martin Library, 15004 Lemoyne Blvd.. Details: 875-3138.
“Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat”: 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 15th Street at 24th Avenue, Gulfport. Youth choir and orchestra of First United Methodist Church of Allen, Texas. Enjoy musical production. Details: 863-0047.
French Club men’s meeting: 7 p.m., 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Details: 436-6472.
JUNE 12
Summer Magic: An Explosion of Color: 5-7 p.m., Pass Christian Public Library. Reception for show that will hang throughout June.
How to Develop a Business Plan class: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Innovation Center, 1636 Popp’s Ferry Road, Biloxi. Details/registration: 396-8661 or 392-9741.
Technology for grandparents: 6 p.m., Ina Thompson Moss Point Library, 4119 Bellview St. Bring gadgets and learn how to use them by Janet Beatty. Details: 475-7462.
Seventh annual International Food and Wine Tasting: 6:30-9:30 p.m., Island View Casino, Gulfport. Must be 21 years and older. Silent auction, entertainment by Jesse Hill. Cost: $50 tickets in advance, $60 at the door, $500 reserved table of 10. Benefits Congregation Beth Israel. Details: 539-1655.
Tailgatepalooza: 7-9 p.m., Hard Rock Casino Biloxi, 777 Beach Blvd. Benefits Special Olympics. Honorary hosts include Southern Miss football coach Todd Monken, Mississippi State football coach Dan Mullen, USM assistant coach Matt Luke and LSU Assistant Athletic Director Justin Vincent. Music and food. Cost: $50 per person, reserved tables available. Details/tickets: 206-7424.
JUNE 13
French Club golf tournament Friday night shrimp boil: 6 p.m., 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Cost: $8 plate for nongolfers. Entertainment by Brandon Green. Details: 436-6472.
Third annual Blues at the Beach concert series: 6-8 p.m., Pascagoula Beach Park. Music and food. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Hosted by Emerge Pascagoula. Featuring Lisa Mills. Details: 938-6639.
Ocean Springs Elks Lodge 2501 Philly cheese steak dinner: 6-8 p.m., 2501 Beachview Drive. Details: 872-2501.
Steve Weeks performance: 7:30 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Weeks is a national kids/family musician. Cost: $5. Details: 897-6039.
“Scenic Drive”: 7:30 p.m. June 13-14, June 19-21, Randolph Community Center, 315 Clark Ave., Pass Christian. Cost: $10. First production by Pass Christian Theatre Project, a program of Pass Christian Main Street. For tickets, sponsorships: 452-3315. For more on the season’s productions: 263-2498.
Movie Night at Point Park: 8:15 p.m., Pascagoula Beach Park. After Blues at the Beach, “Grease” will be featured. Details: 938-6639.
JUNE 14
Ocean Springs Elks Lodge junior fishing rodeo: 7 a.m.-noon, weigh-in ends at 1 p.m., Ocean Springs Elks Lodge, 2501 Beachview Drive; Fort Bayou Bait Shop, 1022 Legion Lane; and Ocean Springs Marine Mart, 1320 Harbor Drive. Preregistration at these locations, 3-6 p.m. June 13. Details: 872-2501.
Alzheimer’s Walk for the Cure: 7:30 a.m. meet at We Care Hospice, 8 a.m. walk begins, 3725 Main St., Moss Point. Registration: $10 and collect donations or pledges for Alzheimer’s Association. Route is a 5.5-mile walk or 2-mile option. Details: 474-2030 or 623-5004.
Bobby Ladnier Benefit Poker Run: 8:30 a.m. registration, begin at the Little River Marina, 3200 Dumas Road, Moss Point. Proceeds go to the Bobby Ladnier relief fund. Event includes poker run, plate lunches, auctions, raffles, music and more. Donations accepted. Details: 407-595-6649 or 251-359-4249.
Seat Weaving at the Beach: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Pavilion 1 of Buccaneer State Park, Waveland. Jo Rusin and Adrian Boudreaux, instructors. Bring picnic lunch, all ages invited. Details: 466-4891.
Health fair: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Christian Education and Life Center, 2205 Convent Ave., Pascagoula. Provided by Gulf Coast Health Educators.
Community blood drive in honor of Diana LaFontaine: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fenton Community Center, 2369 Kiln-DeLisle Road, Kiln. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org. Sponsor code, DIANA.
Digital photography workshop: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Instructor: Ashley Rodriguez. The workshop is exclusively for SLR cameras. Learn the intricacies of working in manual mode with your SLR camera. Details: 818-2878.
Second annual McLeod Park BBQ Cookoff and Classic Car Show: 11 a.m.-6 p.m., McLeod Park, 8100 Texas Flat Road, Kiln. Cost: $25 two-man team. Live music, silent auction. Sponsored by Friends of McLeod Park.
Congo Jam Christian Music Festival: 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Fort Maurepas, Ocean Springs. Free Christian concert featuring The Barber Brothers, Matt Cowart Ministries, New Gospel Travelers, Tezel Oaks, Centurion Faith, Damascus Road, Wake the Kings, Keesler Chapel Band and the Crossroads Praise Team. Provided by Crossroads Nazarene Church. Details: 872-0214.
South Mississippi Latin Fest: 1 p.m., Coast Coliseum, Biloxi. In conjunction with Coliseum Summer Fair, family friendly activities, presentations, Latin market, contests and live World Cup soccer shown on big screen. Limited VIP seating. Details/tickets: 382-2574.
Ocean Springs Elks Lodge 2501 Flag Day celebration: 2 p.m., Biloxi VA Hospital, 400 Veterans Ave., building 17. Details: 872-2501.
Henna art exhibit and tattoos: 4 p.m.-dark, Gallery 220, 215 Main St., Bay St. Louis. Presented by artist Lori K. Gordon, as part of Second Saturday Artwalk. Anyone purchasing a piece of art for a minimum of $20 will receive a free henna tattoo. Details: 601-590-1512.
American Legion Post 1992 flag retirement ceremony: 5:30-7:30 p.m., 3824 Old Spanish Trail, Gautier. Details: 497-6422.
Downstage Productions Bunco game night: 6 p.m., Nugent United Methodist Church, 13183 John Clark Road, Gulfport. Snacks, silent auction and prizes. Cost: $20. Details/tickets: 314-4612.
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs annual Kids Gala: 7 p.m., Beau Rivage Resort Casino Magnolia Ballroom, Biloxi. Proceeds benefit children in communities of Jackson and Harrison counties. Live entertainment by 2Hypnotic, silent auction, live auction raffle and food. Sponsorships begin at $500. Tickets per couple are $100. Details/tickets: 990-3133.
JUNE 15
Mississippi Gulf Coast Camp BlueBird fundraiser/silent auction: 4-7 p.m., Biloxi Visitors Center. The camp, scheduled for Nov. 21-23 at Seashore Campgrounds in Biloxi, is for adult cancer survivors and newly diagnosed patients. Many participants needs sponsorships to attend. Tickets to the fundraiser are $30 a person. Details/tickets: 238-3911 or 818-9611.
JUNE 17
Harrison County Development Commission Board of Commissioners meeting: 8:15 a.m., 12281 Intraplex Parkway, Gulfport. Details: 896-5020.
Stained glass workshop: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesdays through July 15, Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Instructor: Pam Coppola. Learn the basics of glass cutting and stained glass window construction. Cost: $150 for members, $160 for nonmembers. There will be a $50 supply fee per session for each student. Details: 818-2878.
Bike Biloxi: 6 p.m., ride begins at Eco-Geno Bike Shop, 820 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Biloxi. Enjoy a 6.75-mile bike ride throughout downtown. Helmets required. Details: 435-6339.
One Night in Bangkok Thai cooking class: 6-8:30 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Cost: $30 member, $35 nonmembers. Details: 897-6039.
june 19
Jackson County Senior Awareness Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Jackson County Civic Center, 2902 Shortcut Road, Pascagoula. Jackson County seniors age 60 and older attend for free. Event includes lunch, military salute, food drive, health and wellness booths, door prizes and more. Wear island-theme attire. Details: 596-0407.
Promoting Your Business Online: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Presenter: Andy Collins, Mississippi State University Extension Service. Space limited. Details: 762-3391.
Cash Flow Projections for your Business Plan class: 5:30-7 p.m., Innovation Center, 1636 Popp’s Ferry Road, Biloxi. Details/Registration: 396-8661 or 392-9741.
Naturally Sue Ellen: 6 p.m., Ina Thompson Moss Point Library, 4119 Bellview St. Demonstration of making soap from goat milk. Details: 475-7462.
Tripletail Angler Seminar: 6-8 p.m., Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, 703 East Beach Drive, Ocean Springs. Cost: $25. Details: 669-8612.
Florribean Fusion culinary class: 6-8 p.m., Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Experience the marriage of the Caribbean, Florida and Gulf Coast cajun cuisines. Instructed by Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College chef Todd Riley. Cost: $55 for members, $65 for nonmembers. Details: 818-2878.
JUNE 20
Second annual Gulf Coast Coin Show: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. June 20, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 22. Biloxi Civic Center, 578 Howard Ave. Over 40 dealers and 70 tables offering coins, currency, stamps and other collectibles for buy, trade or sale. Door prizes awarded. Details: 435-8880.
Summer solstice celebration: 5-8 p.m., Walter Anderson Museum of Art, 510 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs. Music by Elli Perry and Erin Miley of New Orleans. Must be 21 or older. Cost: $40. Details: 872-3164.
French Club Friday night dinner: 6-8 p.m., 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Cost: $8 plate. Details: 436-6472.
“Seussical Jr.”: 7 p.m. June 20, 3 and 7 p.m. June 21. Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Cost: $7 students, $10 seniors and military, $13 nonmembers. Details: 897-6039.
JUNE 21
Stepping for Diabetes: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Milner Stadium, Gulfport. Provided by the Gulf Coast Health Educators.
Power House of Deliverance: 9 a.m.- 2 p.m., Mississippi Extension Center, Bay St. Louis. Provided by the Gulf Coast Health Educators. Health screenings with education material on diabetes, cardiovascular health and weight management.
Harrah’s Gulf Coast Great Lawn opening show: 5 p.m. opens, 6 p.m. concert with A Thousand Horses and Darius Rucker plus fireworks display. Formerly known as Grand Casino Biloxi, 280 Beach Blvd.
Tim Shelton performance: 7 p.m., Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Shelton is the founder and lead singer of the bluegrass band, NewFound Road. Tickets: $12. Details: 818-2878.
French Club Saturday night dance: 8 p.m.-midnight, 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Music by Nick Mattina and the Checkmates. Cost: $8 single, $15 couple. Details: 436-6472.
JUNE 24
Civil legal workshop: 10:30 a.m., Ocean Springs Senior Center, 514 Washington Ave. Topics of social security, birth certificates, wills and trust preparation. Sponsored by Mississippi Center for Legal Services Corporation and Jackson County Civic Action Committee. Details: 800-959-6752, ext. 2919.
How to promote your business or nonprofit using social media: 1-4 p.m., Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Ave. Presented by Andy Collins of Mississippi State Extension Service. Class size limited. Details/registration: 452-4596.
Lebanese cooking class: 6-8:30 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Cost: $35 member, $40 nonmembers. Featuring Emile Koury. Details: 897-6039.
JUNE 26
Annual CCA Ship Island Chapter fundraiser: 6 p.m., Great Southern Club, Gulfport. Live and silent auctions, food, raffles and more. All proceeds benefit the Coastal Conservation Association of Mississippi-Ship Island Chapter. Cost: $55 single, $85 couple. Details: 223-8476.
Meet a freelance reporter: 6:30 p.m., Ina Thompson Moss Point Library, 4119 Bellview St. Meet lobbyist for Trent Lott, Dennis Smith. Details: 475-7462.
JUNE 27
Living Proof Live: 5:30 p.m. doors open, 7-9:30 p.m. show. June 27, 8:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. June 28, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi. Features Bible teacher/author Beth Moore. Sponsored by LifeWay Christian Resources. Storytelling and Bible teaching specifically designed for women. Cost: $69. Details: 800-254-2022.
French Club Friday night dinners: 6-8 p.m., 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Cost: $8. Details: 436-6472.
41st Army Band’s Independence concert: 7:30 p.m., Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Forty musicians form a complete orchestra and perform jazz, rock, country and Western. Free. Details: 818-2878.
JUNE 28
Second annual Paddle at the Dock: 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. race. The Dock Bar and Grill, 13247 Seaway Road, Gulfport. Races include 1-mile kids race, 14 and under. One- and 3-mile recreational race. Eight-mile elite race. Cost: $50 early registration, $60 day of the event. Race registration includes race, raffle, award, after party and T-shirt with lunch. Details: 669-1802.
Socks N. Pockets: 2 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Literacy program sponsored by Quota International, Mississippi Gulf Coast. Details: 897-6039.
JUNE 30
Beginning pottery class: 5:30-8 p.m. Mondays through Aug. 4, Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Instructor: Mark King. Learn about centering, raising the vessel and other necessary skills to create pottery. Limited to five students per class. Cost: $200 for members, $230 for nonmembers. There is a $25 supply fee per session for each student. Details: 818-2878.
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