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SATURDAY
Books and Friends 5K Character run/walk/one-mile fun run: 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. 5K, with one-mile fun run to follow, begins at Pass Christian Community Pavilion, corner of Second Street and Davis Avenue. Participants encouraged to dress as favorite book character. T-shirts, refreshments and prizes. Cost: $20 preregistered, $25 race day, children 15 and younger are $15. Details: 452-4596 or run-n-tri.com.
Orange Grove Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast: 7:30-11 a.m., New Hope Baptist Church, Landon Road, Gulfport. Details: 860-3311.
Fall Bazaar: 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Handsboro United Methodist Church, 2333 Demaret Drive, Gulfport. Arts, crafts, baked goods and more. Details: 860-3311.
Pass Market: 8 a.m.-noon, War Memorial Park, Pass Christian. Locally grown vegetables and craft vendors. Details: 297-3040.
21st annual Vettes by the Shore: 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Edgewater Mall, 2600 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Hundreds of corvettes from Mississippi, Louisiana, Alabama and Florida. Door prizes, silent auction, drawing, live entertainment. Spectators are free, car entry fee applies. Proceeds benefit local charities. Hosted by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Corvette Club. Details: 282-2501.
Third annual Walk to Da Feet Hunger: 9 a.m. solo walkers, 10 a.m. walkers with dogs, beginning at St. Thomas Episcopal Church and traveling approximately three miles. Cost: $25 includes entry, T-shirt, water, food voucher and dog water bowls. Proceeds benefit the Hancock County Food Pantry and the Animal Shelter. Hosted by Rotary Club of Central Hancock County. Details: 254-5008.
Long Beach Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, Jeff Davis Avenue, Long Beach. Local produce, artisan breads, honey, dairy and more. Music. Details: 234-8732.
36th annual Peter Anderson Arts, Crafts and Food Festival: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 2, Downtown Ocean Springs. More than 300 regional artists, oil painting, watercolors, pottery and metal works. Live music and coastal food. Free, but $2 donation encouraged. Details: 875-4424.
Pascagoula Gun Show: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 1, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 2, Jackson County Fairgrounds, 2902 Shortcut Road. Cost: $7 adults, $1 ages 6-11. Exhibits include guns, military items, hunting knives, collectors, hourly door prizes, concession available and free parking. Buy, sell and trade. No loaded guns or loose ammo allowed. Details: 601-498-4235.
Griffin Cemetery Tour: 10 and 11 a.m., 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m., Griffin Cemetery Tour, west end of Dantzler Street, Moss Point. Wear walking shoes, limited size of each tour, recommended for people to show up to tour 15 minutes before tour, donations accepted. Details: 218-5239.
Camera Ready class: 10 a.m.-noon 5 to 8 years old, 1-4 p.m. ages 9-12, Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Cost: $25 ages 5-8, $35 ages 9-12. Details: 374-5547.
Clay Babies-Turkey Tiles: 10:30-11:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Class size limited to 10. Ages: 2-7. Cost: $10 per tile. Details: 374-5547.
DeNeice Guest book signing: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Pass Christian Books, 300 E. Scenic Drive. DeNeice Guest will sign her book, "Drink the Harvest," and make fresh beverages from local garden ingredients. Details: 222-4827.
Coat/toy drive: Noon-5 p.m., West Side Park, Gulfport. Food, face painting and entertainment. Bring toys and coats. Details: 313-4974 or 254-6823.
Fall Festival: 1-4 p.m., First Baptist Church of Gautier, 325 De La Pointe Drive. Games, inflatable activities, rock climbing, hayride and more. Details: 497-4050.
Gulf Coast Stamp Club meeting: 2:30 p.m., St. Martin Library, Lemoyne Boulevard.
Fall Festival: 4-8 p.m., Rolling Hills Baptist Church, 1386 McNeill-Steephollow, Road, McNeill. Games, face painting, bake walk, food, contests, hayrides and more. Details: 601-798-3008.
D'Iberville Women of the Moose Show: 5:30 p.m., D'Iberville Moose Lodge, 5145 West Gay Road. Admission includes dinner, show and dance. Music: Joe Barlow and the Barlow Brothers. Tickets: $15 available at the door or in advance. Details/tickets: 233-0208.
"Parallel Universe" opening reception: 6-8 p.m., Elizabeth Veglia Studios & Gallery, 264 Washington St., Bay St. Louis. Features work of Jessie Whitehead of Chicago and Joseph Pearson of New Orleans. Exhibit open until Dec. 23. Details: 304-1333.
NAACP 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act of 1964: 7 p.m., Saint Rose Holy Spirit Center, Necaise Ave., Bay St. Louis. Cost: $20. Speaker: Ramunda Barnes, Dean of Pearl River Community College. Details: $20. Details: 501-554-1753.
SUNDAY
Randall Enge benefit program: 3 p.m., Mercy Seat Baptist Church, 1541 20th St., Gulfport. Donations will pay for a wheelchair accessible van. Details: 864-5505, 547-2109 and 324-1914.
NOV. 3
AARP Driver Safety class: 9:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Orange Grove Library, Gulfport. Cost: $15 for members, $20 for nonmembers. Details: 424-5166.
Friends of Long Beach Public Library meeting: 1 p.m., Long Beach Public Library, Jeff Davis Avenue. Speaker: Philip Levens. Details: 863-0711.
Fleur De Lis Ladies Auxiliary meeting: 6 p.m., 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi.
"Willy Wonka Jr." auditions: 7 p.m. Nov. 3-4, Biloxi Little Theatre. Open to ages 5 and older. Available roles children, teens and adults. Auditionees should prepare for one-minute selection of any song and short dance combination. CD accompaniment with no vocal track preferred. Production date in early Dec. Details: 382-4123.
NOV. 4
At Ease Gang meeting: 7 a.m., Treasure Bay Casino, 1980 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Speaker: Spencer Hayman, Operation Homefront. Details: 214-6018.
You may be a creditor of the debtor: 10:30 a.m., Hancock Bank Building, room 920, 2510 14th St., Gulfport.
Hard Rock Casino backpack packing event: 1-2 p.m., Hard Rock Live, Biloxi. 100 backpacks will be stuffed with food and snacks. Each weekend it will be refilled. Sponsored by Bay Area Food Bank and the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Details: 276-7303.
Success Stories: Managing Growth workshop/Graduation ceremony: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Roy Anderson Corp. facility, 11400 Reichold Road, Gulfport. Designed to teach small contractors and businesses practices improve company's operations and increase bonding capacity. Seating limited, registration encouraged. Details: 601-359-3448 or 396-1288.
NOV. 6
Think Like an Entrepreneur class: 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Innovation Center, 1636 Popp's Ferry Road, Biloxi. Details/registration: 396-8661.
Leaving a Legacy banquet: 5-6 p.m. silent auction, 6-7 p.m. banquet, Westside Community Center, Gulfport. Free. Auction proceeds benefit the clients of the Women's Resource Center. Details: 897-8958.
"The Heiress": 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-8, 2 p.m. Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-15 and 2 p.m. Nov. 16, Center Stage Theater, 2670 Rue Palafox, Biloxi. Cost: $16 for adults; $13 for seniors, students and military. Details/reservations: 388-6258.
NOV. 7
25th annual Magnolia State Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 7-8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 9, Jackson County Civic Center, 2902 Shortcut Road, Pascagoula. Cost: $3 daily, $5 three-day pass. Children 13 and under admitted free with adult admission. Sponsored by the Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society. Details: 229-8781.
Getting to Know your iPad II: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Tulane University-Biloxi location, inside of Edgewater Mall. Cost: $10. Details: 388-5769.
Friday Night Dance: 8-10 p.m., Amour Danzar, 9355 County Farm Road, Gulfport. Casual Dress. Details: 324-3730.
"On Borrowed Time": 8 p.m. Nov. 7-8, 2 p.m. Nov. 9, 8 p.m. Nov. 14-15 and 2 p.m. Nov. 16, Bay St. Louis Little Theatre, 398 Blaize Ave. Tickets: $15 adults, $10 seniors, veterans, military and students, $8 students younger than 12. Details: 467-9024 or bsllt.org.
NOV. 8
Fiesta de Cyclovia: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pascagoula Riverfront, 3104 Front St. 10k, 5k and one-mile fun run, interactive games, open fitness classes, arts and crafts, music, food and more. Free to walk, run, bike, skate and dance. Details: 938-2356
Children Blues Harmonica workshops: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., 100 Men Hall, 303 Union St., Bay St. Louis. Instructor: Gary Allegretto. Limited seating, ages 7 and up. Cost: $10, includes a Honer children's harmonica. Tickets/details: 342-5770.
One Shot-Hot Shot fundraiser: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Freedom Field Park, 1425 Porter Ave., Ocean Springs. Hosted by Ocean Springs Museum of History. Event includes booths with competition in football, tennis, soccer, golf, baseball, basketball, frisbee, lacrosse, fishing and running. Music, raffle and food. Admission is free but each shot is $1. Proceeds benefit the museum. Sponsorships available. Details: 215-0710.
Veterans Day Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Biloxi Town Green. Booth fee: $25. Details: 435-6339.
14th annual Gulf Coast Veterans Parade: 11 a.m., downtown Biloxi. Honoring all service members. Details: msveteransparade.com.
Raku Potluck workshop: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Bring two small to medium pots to decorate and fire in the outdoor raku kilns. Ages 14 and older. Cost: $25. Details: 374-5547.
The Mississippi Poetry Society-South Branch meeting: 2 p.m., Gautier Public Library, 2100 Library Lane. Awards ceremony for the Writers Unlimited contest will follow at 3 p.m. Details: 497-4531.
Book signing: 3-5 p.m., Bay Books, 131 Main St., Bay St. Louis. Frank Wilem signs "Tears of Coral." Attendees receive free signed copies of Wilem's first novel, "The Keys," with the purchase of his other two novels.
Long Beach High School 20-year reunion for Class of 1994: 5-9 p.m., Pass Christian Yacht Club. Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 28. Host: Carmen Patterson Manley. Cost: $55 per guest. Details: 941-954-7700, ext. 3.
Fourth annual Celebrating Everyday Heroes Ball: 6-10 p.m., Great Southern Club, 2510 14th St., Gulfport. Presented by Interfaith Partnerships.
Second Saturday music show: 7 p.m. doors open, 8 p.m. show, 100 Men Hall, 303 Union St., Bay St. Louis. Featuring Gary Allegretto with The House Katz. Cost: $15. Details/tickets: 342-5770.
NOV. 9
50th anniversary of Christus Victor Lutheran: 10 a.m. anniversary worship, 2755 Bienville Blvd., Ocean Springs, followed by luncheon celebration at Gulf Hills Country Club. Tickets: $25 person. Details: 875-2446.
Fourth annual Long Beach Veterans Day Parade/Concert: 1 p.m., Harper McCaughan Town Green. Provided by First United Methodist Church of Long Beach. Honoring veterans. Everyone invited including local bands, soloists and choirs. Details: 332-1083.
NOV. 10
Junior Civitan 13th annual Veteran's Day program: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Vancleave High School. Honoring men and women who have served in U.S. Military within community.
NOV. 12
Fourth annual Central Conference on Alzheimer's Research: 3-5 p.m., Ocean Springs Senior Center, 514 Washington Ave. Refreshments provide by Kare in Home. RSVP/details: 601-987-0020 or alz.org/ms.
nov. 13
Gulf Coast Risk Manager Association luncheon: 11:30 p.m., Salute Restaurant, Gulfport. Details: 385-6066.
Women Entrepreneurs discussion/luncheon: 11:30 a.m. doors open, noon programs begins, Knight Nonprofit Center, 11975 Seaway Drive, Gulfport. Discussion on lessons learned, most effective practices and opportunities. Cost: $25 members, $30 nonmembers. Preregistration encouraged. Details: 604-0014.
Lifelong Learning Institute combined chapter Thanksgiving luncheon: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jeff Davis campus, private dining room. Details: 896-2549.
Starting a Business class: 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Innovation Center, 1636 Popp's Ferry Road, Biloxi. Details/registration: 396-8661.
Vivaldi's Gloria concert: 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Long Beach.
NOV. 14
Money Seminar-Financing your Nursing career and education: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Courtyard Marriott Hotel, 1600 East Beach Blvd., Gulfport. Cost: $50 lunch and materials included. Register online at mgcbna.org. Preregistration required. Details: moss@mgcbna.org.
Second annual Dance Around the Globe Senior Citizen's Prom: 1-4 p.m., Bay St. Louis Community Hall. Details: 467-9073.
NOV. 15
Threads of Love luncheon meeting: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Center Pointe Church, 6201 Mississippi 57, Ocean Springs. The sewing group makes gowns, blankets and bonnets for stillborn and miscarried babies. Volunteers needed; no sewing experience necessary. Bring a casserole. Details: 826-3661.
Sit, Stay and Read: 10 a.m.-noon, Biloxi Public Library, 580 Howard Ave. Sponsored by Visiting Pet Partners-Pet Therapy Group. Children will receive bookmarks, pencils and stickers. Children will read to dogs and improve communication and reading skills. Details: 452-4596.
Captain Al's third annual Toys for Tots Car Show: Noon, 11268 Lorraine Road, Gulfport. Music, auctions, games, awards, prizes and more. Bring a toy donation for Toys for Tots.
Unserviceable American Flags disposal service: 1 p.m., GI Museum, Ocean Springs. American Legion Post 42 will conduct the service. Junior ROTC and boy and girl scout troops are encouraged to participate.
Saturday series talk: 2 p.m., Charnley-Norwood House, 509 E. Beach Drive, Ocean Springs. Short talk, photograph display and refreshments. Free.
Red vs. Blue competition: 5 p.m. gates open, War Memorial Stadium, Pascagoula. Firefighters and first responders will compete against law enforcement in speed and agility runs, body carry relays, paintball and more. Emergency vehicle exhibit, music, giveaways, drawings and more. Proceeds benefit the fire and police department benevolent funds. Cost: $3 suggested donation. Free to children 12 and younger.
2014 Tuskegee Airman Inc. fifth annual Benefit Gala: 6 p.m., Keesler Air Force Base, Bay Breeze Event Center, Biloxi. Semi-formal. Proceeds benefit graduating high school seniors by providing scholarships. Cost: $35 regular admission, $40 VIP. VIP cocktail hour, silent auction and dancing. Details: 806-8880.
NOV. 16
Southern Elegance Tablescapes: 2-4 p.m., Ohr O'Keefe Museum, 386 Beach Blvd., Ocean Springs. Cost: $25 in advance, $30 door. Presented by Gulf Coast Symphony Guild. Live chamber music, silent auction, refreshments and more. Details: 832-4588.
NOV. 17
Ocean Springs Garden Club Tablescapes: 4-7 p.m., St. John's Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 705 Rayburn Ave. Tickets: $10 includes light hors d'oeuvers. Theme: Every Day is a Holiday. Proceeds benefit Breast Cancer Support. Details/tickets: 818-2449.
NOV. 18
Public hearing: 1:30 p.m., Biloxi City Hall, 140 Lameuse St. Topic: Cutting down protected trees in Biloxi. The public is invited and three-minute comments will be allowed.
Motor Vehicle For Hire Authority meeting: 5:30 p.m., third floor of Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, conference room.
NOV. 19
29th annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner deadline: Nov. 19 is the deadline to submit name, address, phone number and number of meals needed to be delivered for the homebound in Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead, Waveland and Hancock County. The dinner will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 27 at the American Legion Hall, 645 Green Meadow Road, Bay St. Louis. The sit-down, restaurant-style dinner is open to all communities. Take-out dinners are also available. To request a meal delivery for the homebound, call or text 228-223-7349, or email nkellygirl@yahoo.com.
NOV. 20
Cash Flow Projections for your Business Plan class: 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Innovation Center, 1636 Popp's Ferry Road, Biloxi. Details/registration: 396-8661.
NOV. 21
Harrison County Volunteers to Feed the Needy deadline: Nov. 21 is the deadline to accept names, addresses and phone numbers for a free Thanksgiving meal in Harrison County. Contact these agencies: Biloxi Police Department, 385-3033; D'Iberville Police Department, 396-4252; Gulfport Fire Department, 868-5950; Gulfport Police Department, 868-5703; Harrison County Sheriff's Office, 896-0606; Pass Christian Police Department, 452-3302. Volunteers are also needed to help prepare and deliver meals, starting at 8 a.m. Thanksgiving morning, from the Lyman Community Center, 13472 U.S. 49. Money donations can be mailed to Harrison County Volunteers to Feed the Needy, 10451 Larkin Smith Drive, Gulfport, MS 39503. Details: 896-0606.
Advanced Photoshop: 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Tulane University-Biloxi location, inside of Edgewater Mall. Cost: $10. Details: 388-5769.
Arts Under the Dome: 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, Gulfport. Features Kate Campbell, Nashville singer. Tickets: $45 season tickets, $90 families. Details/tickets: 229-6851 or art.fumc-gulfport.org.
NOV. 22
Thumbs up for Bill 5K/1 mile fun run: 8 a.m., Run-N-Tri Co., 9138 Carl Leggett Road, Gulfport. Cost: $15 in advance, $20 race day. Proceeds benefit MHG Special Needs Fund. Details: 604-2227.
18th annual Friends of Vancleave Library's Arts and Crafts Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Vancleave Public Library. Booths are available for $15 outside, $20 inside. Sixty booths with artisans will be present. Live music, food and more. Details: 826-5857.
NOV. 23
Mahabhuta: 2-3:30 p.m., River Rock Yoga and Pilates, 2429 Commerce St., suite C, Ocean Springs. Enjoy live music, food, child yoga and more.
Coast Chorale celebration: 4 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, Bay St. Louis. Features Allen Henson. Free.
NOV. 30
ASGARD Motorcycle Club's 30th annual Toy Run Charity ride: 10 a.m., Kapp's Hideaway, Mississippi 43, Kiln. Bring one new toy or clothing item per motorcycle or pay $10. Details: 323-2977.
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