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FRIDAY
Beauvoir Lecture Series: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 11-12, Beauvoir — Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library, 2244 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Led by Bridget Smith. Details:388-4400 Ext. 217.
Fried fish dinners: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays through March 18, St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church, 3521 19th St., Gulfport. Cost: $9. Delivery available for 10 or more dinners.
Lenten seafood dinners: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays through March 18 at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, Biloxi. Cost: $7 per plate. Details: 435-0007.
Pinterest 101: 10:30 a.m.-noon, Bay St. Louis-Hancock County Library.
Cooking demonstrations and book signing: Noon, Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Details: 493-3365.
Friday Lenten Dinners (shrimp spaghetti): 2:45-7 p.m. carry out, 5-7 p.m. dine in, March 11, and 19, Nativity BVM Elementary, Biloxi. Details: 432-2269.
Cup of Joe meeting: 3 p.m., Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, 115 First St., Biloxi. Meet and greet the family of artist Joe Moran. French bread and coffee will be served. Cost: $10. Details: 435-6320.
FAFSA assistance at USM: 3-7 p.m., University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Park campus, Fleming Education Center, Long Beach. Free FAFSA assistance for high school seniors and students. Details: 214-3444.
Lenten fish fry (buffet style): 4-7 p.m. Fridays until March 18, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Mississippi 53, Lizana. Cost: $13 adults and $7 children.
Fry-Day Lenten Fish Fry: 4-7 p.m. Fridays until March 18, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Presentation Hall, 2414 17th St., Gulfport. Presented by St. John Men’s Club. Cost: $8. Proceeds benefit Presentation Hall kitchen. Details: 864-2272.
Sports, Fitness and Recreation event: 4:30 p.m., IP Center at North Bay, 10444 Lamey St., D’Iberville. Part of Boys and Girls Club Week.
Fried fish dinner: 5 p.m., 546 Klondyke Road, Long Beach. Cost: $11 adults and $7 children. Hosted by Southern Star Masonic Lodge.
Lenten seafood dinners: 5-7 p.m. Fridays through March 18 at Blessed Seelos Catholic Church, 360 Lameuse St., Biloxi. Cost: $6 per plate. Details: 860-5077.
Lenten seafood dinners: 5-8 p.m. Fridays through March 18, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 2090 Pass Road, Biloxi. Cost: $7 adults, $4 children. Details: 388-3887.
Friday Night Dinners: 6-8 p.m. March 4, 11, 18 and 25, French Club of Biloxi, 182 Howard Ave. Cost: $8-$10. Live entertainment. Details: 436-6472.
Dinner at JD’s Freedom Grill: 6-8 p.m., American Legion Post 1992, 3824 Old Spanish Trail, Gautier. Cost: $9 seafood night of shrimp or catfish. Details: 497-6422.
Trashcan chicken dinner: 6-8 p.m., Ocean Springs Elks Lodge, 2501 Beachview Drive. Cost: $10.
Joppa Shriners steak dinner: 6-8 p.m., 13280 Shriners Blvd., Biloxi. Cost: $15. Children under age 10 eat free. Details: 392-9345.
VFW Post 6731 Auxiliary shrimp spaghetti dinner: 6-8 p.m., 4321 W. Gay Road, D’Iberville. Details: 392-0861.
Friday Night Dinner: 6-8 p.m. March 11, 18 and 25, French Club Biloxi, 182 Howard Ave. Cost: $8-10. Details: 436-6472.
Classical guitar performance with Jeff Bianchi: 7 p.m., Bay St. Louis Little Theatre, 398 Blaize Ave. Cost: $5. Details: 467-9024.
Third annual Battle of the Badges All-Star Basketball Game: 7 p.m.-until, D’Iberville Middle School. Silent auction including a YETI Cooler and Concessions. Donations requested. Details: 396-4252.
Movie Night Under the Stars: 7:15 and 8:15 p.m. showtime, Beach Park, Pascagoula. Rain-out location is the Pascagoula Recreation Center, 2935 Pascagoula St.
Ronnie Kole performance: 7:30 p.m., Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Features New Orleans jazz pianist Ronnie Kole. Cost: $18 non-members and $15 members. Details: 818-2878.
Friday Night Dinner Dance: 7:30 p.m. March 11, 18 and 25, Amour Danzar Ballroom, 9355 County Farm Road, Gulfport. Cost: $6 dinner and $10 dance. Details: 324-3730. ‘
“Is He Dead”: 8 p.m. March 11-12, 2 p.m. March 13 and 8 p.m. March 17-19, Biloxi Little Theatre, 220 Lee St. Cost: $15 adults and $12 seniors, military and students. Details: 432-8543 or 4blt.org.
SATURDAY
10th annual Community Shred Day: 7:30 a.m., Wal-Mart Supercenter, 3615 Sangani Blvd., D’Iberville. Details: 601-359-4230.
Picayune Chess Club Tournament: 8-9 a.m. registration, 9:15 a.m. Round one, 1 p.m. Round two and 4:30 p.m. Round three, March 12-13, Holiday Inn Express Suites, 1001 Dauphin St. Cost: $40 entry fee paid by March 4. Details: 901-609-0696.
American Legion Post 33 breakfast: 8-11 a.m., 1126 Judge Sekul Ave., Biloxi. Cost: $6.
Long Beach Farmers Market: 8:30 a.m.-noon, March 12, 19 and 26, corner of Church Avenue and First Street. Features local produce, artisan breads, honey, dairy and more. Live acoustic music. Details: 234-8732.
County Democratic conventions: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Donal Snyder Community Center, 2520 Pass Road, Biloxi. Details: 868-1305 or 601-969-2913.
Exploring the Elements of Abstract Painting: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 12-13, Walter Anderson Museum of Art, Art Cottage, 510 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs. Led by New Orleans artist, Anne Cicero. Supplies will need to be purchased before the class. Cost: $250. Spots limited to 10. Details: 872-3164.
American Red Cross blood drive: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Latimer Community Center, 10908 Daisy Vestry Road, Ocean Springs. Details: 1-800-733-2767.
Wonderful World of Frogs: 10 a.m., Pascagoula River Audubon Center, Moss Point. Led by Kathy Shelton. Free.
Planes to Planets: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Aaron Jones Family Interactive Center, Pascagoula. Participants make rockets, fly paper airplanes, constellations, build bridges and see robotics and drone demonstrations. Details: 938-6491.
27th Avenue Market: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays, between 13th Street and 14th Street, downtown Gulfport. Features local growers and artists. Details: 596-2496.
Food Market Day: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Vendor cost: $20 members and $25 non-members. Details: 818-2878.
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss: 10:30-11:30 a.m., Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Cost: $5 per person and $10 per family.
Chef class for kids: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Cost: $12 online and $14 door. Greenhouse on Porter teach children how to create biscuits. Seating is limited. Details: 818-2878.
Boneyard Lake Rookery meet and greet with photographer Larry Dees: 1 p.m., Pascagoula River Audubon Center. Free.
Easter Extravaganza: 2-4 p.m., Barbara Ferrill Softball Fields, 1940 Edgers Road, Biloxi. Easter Carnival with inflatables, games and egg hunt, Easter bags will be available, refreshments and pictures. Details: 388-7170.
Mississippi Poetry Society meeting 2 p.m., Gautier Public Library. Speaker: Betty Malone discussing serious and light poetry. Poet of the Year will be announced. Guests can bring a poem.
Home of Grace 51st Homecoming: 3 p.m., Center Pointe Church, Ocean Springs. Musical performances by men and women choirs, alumni testimonies, multimedia and more. Details: 826-6521.
Steak night: 6 p.m. March 12, 19 and 26, Biloxi Elks Lodge 606, 1178 Beach Blvd. Live entertainment. Cost: $18 ribeyes and $20 t-bone. Details: 374-0606.
Southern Paranormal and Anomaly Research Society event: 6 p.m.-1 a.m., Beauvoir — The Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library, 2244 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Cost: $40. Details: 388-4400 Ext. 217.
Arts Under the Dome: 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, downtown Gulfport on 15th Street and 24th Avenue. Features Duo del Sol, violin and guitar duo. Cost: $15 adults and $10 students. Details: 229-6851 or arts.fumc-gulfport.org.
Boogie Nights: 7-11 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Music from 1980s, food, cash bar and silent auction. Details: 897-6039 or lmdc.org.
SUNDAY
VFW Post 6731 breakfast: 8-11 a.m. March 13, 20 and 27, 4321 W. Gay Road, D’Iberville. Details: 392-1152.
American Red Cross blood drive: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., St. Clare Parish, 236 S. Beach Blvd., Waveland. Details: 1-800-733-2767.
Country-fried steak and eggs: 9-11 a.m., Ocean Springs Elks Lodge 2501, 2501 Beachview Drive. Presented by Ritual Team. Cost: $10.
Gulf Coast Winter Classic Grand Prix: 2 p.m. Sundays through March 20, Harrison County Fairgrounds, 15321 County Farm Road, Gulfport. Free to spectators.
MONDAY
Public Relations Association of Mississippi meeting: Noon, Lookout Steakhouse, Gulfport. Speaker: Wade Kwon. Topic: The Art of the Brand — What your blog needs and deserves. Cost: $15 members and $25 non-members.
Biloxi Kiwanis Club meeting: Noon, Doubletree by Hilton, 940 Beach Blvd.
Jackson County Utility Authority meeting: 4 p.m., Witchen Administration Building, 12254 Jackson Ave., Pascagoula.
Singing River Charter Chapter’s Spring Enrollment: 5 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn, U.S. 90, Pascagoula. Cost: $18 meal.
Finding and Using Images Online: 5:30-7 p.m., Bay St. Louis-Hancock County Library. Bring laptop or use one there. Details: 467-5282.
Bienville Toastmasters meeting: 6:30 p.m., Boomtown Casino, second floor, Biloxi. Learn presentation and leadership skills. Details: 235-5046.
History of the Pass Christian Historical Society: 7 p.m., Pass Christian Historical Society, 201 E. Scenic Drive. Panel discussion. Details: 452-7254.
American Legion Post 1992 general meeting: 7-8 p.m., 3824 Old Spanish Trail, Gautier. Details: 497-6422.
TUESDAY
American Red Cross blood drive: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., St. Martin High School, 11300 Yellow Jacket Blvd., Ocean Springs. Details: 1-800-733-2767.
Introduction to Microsoft Word: 9 a.m.-noon, Bay St. Louis-Hancock County Library. Details: 467-5282.
American Society of Safety Engineers South Mississippi chapter meeting: Noon, Cast Iron Café, Mississippi 57, Vancleave. Presentation on Omega Protein processing plant by Jeffery Erkhart.
Social Security Benefits program: 2 p.m. March 15 at Gautier Public Library, 2100 Library Lane and 2 p.m. March 17 at Vancleave Public Library, 12604 Mississippi 57. Led by Sal Crespo, certified financial planner. Registration encouraged. Details: 875-1193.
Peanut Month children’s event: 4:15-5:15 p.m., Ocean Springs Municipal Library, 525 Dewey Ave. Make creatures using peanuts and other objects paper clips or pipe cleaners to create scenes. Details: 875-1193.
Americana in Mississippi Music Tour: 6 p.m., The Original Shed BBQ and Blues Joint, 7501 Mississippi 57, Ocean Springs. Features Cary Hudson, Rambling Steve Gardner and The Jericho Roadshow. Details: 388-2993.
Easter Egg Hunt: 5:30 p.m. activities begin and 6:30 p.m. egg hunt begins, Sportsplex Soccer Complex, 17200 16th St., Gulfport. Designed for ages 12 and younger. Face painting, games, refreshments and pictures with Easter Bunny. Details: 868-5881.
Gulf Coast Community Federal Credit Union’s annual meeting: 6 p.m., Orange Grove Community Center, 14416 Dedeaux Road, Gulfport. Annual reports will be provided. Cash door prizes and mementos for attendees.
For the Love of Dublin — Enchanted St. Patrick’s Day cooking class: 6-8:30 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Featuring Chef Dawn. Cost: $30-35. Details: 897-6039 or lmdc.org.
Environmental Justice Community Cafe: 6-8:30 p.m., Courtyard Gulfport Beachfront, 1600 E. Beach Blvd. Community groups attend and participate in a meeting with national environmental justice leaders and advocates discussing community recovery and revitalization.
WEDNESDAY
National Environmental Justice Advisory Council public meeting: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. March 16-17, Courtyard Gulfport Beachfront, 1600 E. Beach Blvd. Discussion will focus on topics such as recovery efforts, resources, technical assistance and climate change.
East Central Harrison County Public Utility District 1, 2 and 3 meeting: 8:30 a.m., Offices of Hopkins, Barvie and Hopkins, 2701 24th Ave., Gulfport.
Retired and Senior Volunteers Program Handy Man Brigade: 8:30 a.m., 842 Commerce St. Gulfport. Details: 896-0412.
Job fair: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Mississippi Coast Coliseum and Convention Center, Biloxi. Veterans, transitioning military, students and recent graduates welcome. Details: 678-863-0425.
Daughters of American Revolution Biloxi Chapter meeting: 11 a.m., Mary Mahoney’s Restaurant, 116 Rue Magnolia, Biloxi. Cost: $18.
Gulf Coast Cancer Support group: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Trinity United Methodist Church, 5700 Lawson Ave., Gulfport. Details: 669-9102.
Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority meeting: 2 p.m. on third floor of terminal, Gulfport. Details: 863-5951 Ext. 3027.
Harrison County Emergency Communications Commission meeting: 10 a.m., Judicial District 1 Courthouse, 1801 23rd Ave., Gulfport.
Bud Light King of the Hill1/4 mile Test and Tune race: 6 p.m. gates open and time trials and 9 p.m. eliminations, Gulfport Dragway, 17085 Racetrack Road. Cost: $25 car and driver and $8 spectators.
14th annual George Ohr BOHRdeaux Gala: 7 p.m., 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Presented by Beau Rivage. Cocktail attire. Enjoy a silent auction, cash bar, complimentary wine for tasting, live entertainment and hors d’oeuvres. Details/tickets: 386-7111 or 374-5547.
Biloxi Elks Lodge 606 meeting: 7 p.m., 1178 Beach Blvd. Details: 374-0606.
THURSDAY
Blood drive: 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Wal-Mart, Waveland. Mississippi Blood Services donor coach will be on site. Details: msblood.com.
Making Democracy Work luncheon: Noon, IP Casino Resort Spa, third floor ballroom, Biloxi. Speaker: Karen Sock, entrepreneur and community leader. Tickets: $30. Details: 432-0301 Ext. 302.
Pedal in the Pass: 6 p.m., War Memorial Park, corner of Scenic Drive and Fleitas Avenue, Pass Christian. Optional dinner to follow after the fun run.. All ages are welcome. Helmets required. Details: 760-0165.
Family Night Out: 6 p.m., Handsboro United Methodist Church, 2333 Demaret Drive, Gulfport. Details: 896-7264.
Line dancing classes: 6-7:30 p.m. March 17, 24, and 31, Pascagoula Public Library, 3214 Pascagoula St. Led by Ericka Nicholson for all ages. Details: 769-3060.
How to Develop a Business Plan: 6-8 p.m., Innovation Center, 1636 Popp’s Ferry Road, Biloxi. Details: 396-8661.
Songs and Stories Radio Show: 7 p.m., Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Features Abe Partridge, Robert Weathersby and Cole Jones. Details: 818-2878.
Words on Music session: 7 p.m., Pascagoula River Audubon Center, Moss Point. Peter Rubardt, conductor and music director of Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra, will deliver concert information and musical insights in preparation for the Gulf Coast Symphony’s “Musical Tales.” Casual dress.
MARCH 18
Economic Vibe on Zika virus: 7:30 a.m. doors open and 8-9 a.m. program begins, Knight Nonprofit Center, Seaway Road, Gulfport. Hosted by Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce. Speakers: Christy Thornton of Mississippi State Department of Health and Raymond Cuevas of Harrison County Mosquito Control. Cost: $5 members and $15 general admission. Details: 604-0014.
Wildlife volunteers workshop: 10 a.m.-noon, Sandhill Crane Refuge, Gautier-Vancleave Road, Gautier. Details: 669-2737.
Words on Music session: 11:30 a.m., Great Southern Club, Hancock Bank building, Gulfport. Peter Rubardt, conductor and music director of Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra, will deliver concert information and musical insights in preparation for the Gulf Coast Symphony’s “Musical Tales.” Casual dress.
Finishing Touches Family Matinee: 2:30 p.m., Saenger Theatre, Biloxi. Cost: $10 adults and $8 children.
Gulf Coast Restaurant Raffle and Lenten Dinner: 5-7 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. drawing, Blessed Seelos Catholic Church, Parish Hall, Biloxi. Tickets: $10. Details: 860-5077.
VFW Post 6731 fish dinners: 6-8 p.m., 4321 W. Gay Road, D’Iberville. Details: 392-0861.
Grilled steaks/fish: 6:30-8 p.m., 2501 Beachview Drive, Ocean Springs.
“Pinkalicious — The Musical”: 7 p.m. March 18, Musical Tea Party and Performance, 3 p.m. March 19-20 and 7 p.m. March 19, Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Ticket cost: $7 students, $10 seniors and military and $13 general admission. Musical Tea party and performance cost: $15 per person. Details: 897-6039 or lmdc.org.
Jericho Road Show: 7 p.m., Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Cost: $10 members and $12 non-members.
MARCH 19
Easter Egg Hunt: 9 a.m. activities and 10 a.m. egg hunt begins, Jones Park, Gulfport. Designed for ages 12 and younger. Face painting, games, refreshments and pictures with the Easter Bunny. Details: 868-5881.
Birding the Bayou by Kayak with Pete Blank: 9 a.m.-noon, Pascagoula River Audubon Center, 5107 Arthur St., Moss Point. Cost: $10. Two- to three-hour paddle down Rhodes Bayou. Dress for the weather. Details: 475-0825 Ext. 4.
21st annual VW Charity Car Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Edgewater Mall, Biloxi.
Eighth annual Unity Festival: 9 a.m.-6 p.m., corner of 31st Ave., 19th and 20th St., Gulfport. Features music, parade, book signing, food and various vendors.
East Egg Hunt: 10 a.m., Salvation Army Kroc Center, 575 Division St., Biloxi. Details: 207-1218.
Natural Soundscapes and Biodiversity: 10 a.m., Pascagoula River Audubon Center. Led by Tim Mullet. Free.
East Egg Drop: 10 a.m. ages 2-4, 11 a.m. ages 5-7 and noon, ages 8-10, MGM Park, 875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Admission is free but a wristband will be required for entry. More than 12,000 eggs will be dropped from sky by helicopter.
Fairy House Workshop: 10 a.m.-noon, Crosby Arboretum, 370 Ridge Road, Picayune. Cost: $10 members and $15 non-members. Space limited. Features Mississippi State Extension professor James DelPrince. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Details: 601-799-2311.
Chamber fundraiser: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Long Beach Harbor. Cost: $5 per person. Families can touch and explore big trucks and heavy machinery and meet police officers, firefighters and others that serve. Proceeds benefit Long Beach Chamber’s high school scholarship and small business grants.
ArtsAlive!: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Old Town Bay St. Louis. Dozen of artists show and sell artwork. Free demonstrations and talks by artists about their techniques. Awards, food and more.
Crawfish Boil: 10 a.m. flag retirement ceremony, 11 a.m. crawfish boil, VFW Post 5699, 612 VFW Road, Ocean Springs. Cost: $15 for a pound and a half of crawfish. Cash only. Proceeds benefit Soldiers for Adaptive SCUBA, a nonprofit dedicated to injured military veterans. Details: 238-7378.
Eighth annual Civitan Special Needs Family Egg Hunt and Lunch: 10 a.m. registration and 11 a.m., D’Iberville Town Green, Central Avenue. Youth and teens with physical and mental challenges, siblings, parent and caregivers invited. Games, prizes, live entertainment, information booths, lunch and more.
Sit, Stay and Read!: 10 a.m.-noon, Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Ave. Children can improve their reading and communication skills while visiting pets at library. Reading sessions usually last 30 minutes. Details: 452-4596.
Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Beauvoir — Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library, 2244 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Cost: $10 per car. Details: 388-4400 Ext. 217.
Autism Awareness Easter Egg Hunt: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Rock Creek Community, 9009 River Birch Drive, Biloxi. Children of all ages, family and friends. Attendees asked to bring baskets. Food and refreshments are provided. Hosted by D.R. Horton and Keller Williams.
Book signing: Noon-1:30 p.m., Pass Christian Books, 300 E. Scenic Drive. Features Randy Pierce signing “The Peter Bay.” Details: 222-4827.
Spring Pilgrimage Home Tour: Noon-4 p.m., Old Town Presbyterian Church, Ulman Ave., Bay St. Louis. At 11 a.m. visitors can begin picking up maps and brochures. Refreshments. Details: 493-4358.
Controlling Wild Hogs: 1-2 p.m., Crosby Arboretum, 370 Ridge Road, Picayune. Led by Eddie Smith, Pearl River County Extension agent. Cost: $5 non-members and free to members. Register before March 18. Details: 601-799-2311.
Spring Game Days: 1-4 p.m., Vancleave Public Library, 12604 Mississippi 57. Game master Mike Redmond offers role-playing games, trading games such as Pokemon, Yu-gi-oh, chess, video and computer games and board games. Refreshments. Details: 826-5857.
Mississippi Gulf Daylily Society meeting: 1:30 p.m., Audubon Center, 5107 Arthur St., Moss Point. Features Tom Maddox. Details: 826-5596.
Pass Christian Art Association meeting: 2 p.m., Pass Christian Library, Heirn St. Gulfport artist Jeanel “lolii” Walker, Sumi-e ink painter, watercolor painter and photographer.
AMVETS Cruise-In: 2-5 p.m. March 19 and 26, Beauvoir — Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library, 2244 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Music, cars, food and 50/50. Details: 388-4400 Ext. 217.
Chakra System 101 Workshop: 2:30-5 p.m., Shanti Yoga and Counseling, Gulfport. Learn about Chakra system and energy balancing tools. Details: 284-2337.
Pine Hill Festival: 5 p.m. March 18 and 10 a.m.-8 p.m. March 19, downtown Wiggins. Live entertainment, arts and crafts, food vendors, artisans, jumpers and rides for families. 5K run and children’s run. Details: 601-928-5699.
Historical Society of Gulfport meeting: 6 p.m., West Side Community Center, Gulfport. Discussion about local history program in Gulfport schools include the presentation of the Historical Society of Gulfport’s History Teacher of the Year.
Gulf Coast Messiah Chorus performance: 7 p.m. March 19 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 5007 Lawson Ave., Gulfport and 5 p.m. March 20 at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Jesse Lee Trotter Sr. St., Ocean Springs. Free. Details: 324-9292.
World Premiere of Award-Winning Plays by Young Writers: 7 p.m., Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Features Jackson Jones of Stone County and Cayson Miles of WINGS Performers won first and second place in Youth Playwriting Competition. Productions include: “Acting Like Children” and “Emily”. Cost: $5 general admission. Details: 818-2878 or themaryc.org.
Gulf Coast Symphony’s “Musical Tales” concert: 7 p.m., Saenger Theater, Biloxi. Stories inspired by Shakespeare, French poetry and “Star Wars” will be told through music. Cost: $30-45 for general admission. Details/tickets: 896-4276 or gulfcoastsymphony.net.
Quarterly Dance — St. Patrick’s Day with Square and Rounds: 8-10 p.m., Lyman Senior Citizen Center, 14592 County Farm Road, Gulfport. Presented by Belles and Buoys. Callers for squares Paul Marcum of Lebanon, Tenn., and Gene Aldridge of Smyrna, Tenn., and cuers for rounds Gene and Etta Sonnier of Houma, La. Details: 363-2622.
Saturday Night Dance: 8 p.m.-until, 182 Howard Ave. Live entertainment. Details: 436-6472.
MARCH 20
Red Cross blood drive: 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., St. Mary Catholic Church, 8343 Woolmarket Road, Biloxi. Details: 1-800-733-2767.
Jazz brunch: 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, 115 1st St., Biloxi. Special viewing of Joe Moran documentary “From the Shipyard to the Smithsonian” included. Cost: $40 per person. Limited seating. Details: 435-6320.
Family Cookout in Pascagoula: Noon, Beach Park. Dinner, breakfast, campfire, outdoor movie, beach activities, kayaking, fishing, bring bikes or skates. Cost: $5 per person. Details: 938-2356.
MARCH 21
Blind Date with a Book program: 5:30 p.m., Bay St. Louis-Hancock County Library. Discussion, refreshments, door prizes and more.
MARCH 22
Harrison County Development Commission meeting: 8:15-10 a.m., 12281 Intraplex Parkway, Gulfport. Details: 896-5020.
27th annual Jackson County Industrial Trade Show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., B.E. McGinty Civic Center, 2902 Shortcut Road, Pascagoula. Economic and community support. Allows businesses of all sizes to promote products and services to other local businesses. Details: 762-3391.
Science Cafe: 6 p.m., Bay St. Louis-Hancock County Library, 312 U.S. 90, Bay St. Louis. Panelists for discussion will be Capt. Robert Garrett, USN, and William Curtis, Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby. Moderator: David Holt, University of Southern Mississippi. Topic: Effects of climate change and engage audience members. Details: 214-3467.
Spring Music Recital: 6:30 p.m., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Perkinston campus. Features Sophomore Vocal Recital with Lauren Roosa-Wise and Olivia Russell.
MARCH 23
Red Cross blood drive: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Long Beach High School, 300 E. Old Pass Road. Details: 1-800-733-2767.
MPB Day at Lynn Meadows Discovery Center: 10 and 11 a.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Reading and dancing performance with PBS characters and hands-on activities. Free with museum admission. Details: 897-6039.
MARCH 24
Spring Music Recital: 12:30 p.m., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Perkinston campus. Features USM French Horn Recital and Master Class.
Yoga at the Museum: 6 p.m., Walter Anderson Museum of Art, 510 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs. Cost: $5. Features Moira Anderson of River Rock Yoga. Suitable for all levels. Details: 872-3164.
CTA public comment: 6-7 p.m., Bay St. Louis Community Hall, 301 Blaize Ave. CTA will inform customers and public of the proposed termination of a fixed route. Details: 896-8080, ext. 217.
MARCH 25
Red Cross blood drive: Noon-5 p.m., Edgewater Mall, 2600 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Details: 1-800-733-2767.
Natural Easter Egg Dyeing and All About Rabbits: 1-3 p.m., Pascagoula River Audubon Center, 5107 Arthur St., Moss Point. Designed for kindergarten through fourth grade. Space limited. Preregistration suggested. Details: 475-0825 Ext. 4.
VFW Post 6731 fried steak night: 6-8 p.m., 4321 W. Gay Road, D’Iberville. Details: 392-1152.
MARCH 26
Outdoor cooking seminar, demonstrations and book signing: 10 a.m., Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Led by author Jim Matthews discuss “Barbeque with Benefits.” Details: 493-3365.
Special Needs Egg Hunt: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Biloxi Town Green, 710 Beach Blvd. Games, egg hunt, lunch and pictures with Easter Bunny.
Stella, Blues and BBQ: 3-11 p.m., Bay St. Louis Little Theatre, 398 Blaize Ave. Features Phil Williams’ BBQ, live bands and featuring Eighth Stella Yelling Contest at 4 p.m. Entry fee: $10. First place is $150 award. Details: 467-9024.
Lego Club meeting: 3:30 p.m., East Central Public Library, 21801 Slider Road. Designed for ages 8 and older. Refreshments. Details: 588-6263.
MARCH 27
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Easter sunrise service: 6:30 a.m., U.S. 90 and White Avenue, Biloxi. Led by Rev. James Garnett. Details: 388-5767.
MARCH 28
Red Cross blood drive: 1-6 p.m., Edgewater Mall, 2600 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Details: 1-800-733-2767.
MARCH 29
Spring Break Cooking Camp: 8:30 a.m.-1: p.m. March 29-31, Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Cost: $99 includes kids in the kitchen cookbook and one free parent lunch per day. Instructor: Chef Cheri Hiers. Details: 818-2878.
File and Folder Management in Windows and Using the Cloud and Dropbox: 9 a.m.-noon File and Folder Management and 1-4 p.m. Cloud and Dropbox, Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Ave. Class size limited. Details: 452-4596.
Veterans Job Resource Fair: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Biloxi VA Medical Center, Recreation Hall, Building 17. Details: 523-5433.
Spring Music Recital: 12:30 p.m., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Perkinston campus. Features Sophomore French Horn Recital and Selena Boyda.
Science Cafe: 6-7:30 p.m., Gulf Coast Research Laboratory, 703 E. Beach Drive, Ocean Springs. Presenter: Sheri Glowinski, biologist of Mississippi Audubon. Title: Birds of a Feather — An Exploration into the Human-Bird Relationship. Sponsored by Mississippi Alabama Sea Grant. Refreshments.
MARCH 31
Family Law Legal Clinic: 2 p.m., Harrison County Chancery Court, 730 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Biloxi. Topics: Name changes, uncontested application, conservatorship, emancipation and irreconcilable difference divorce. Receive free legal assistance to all those that qualify. Participants must be prescreened. Hosted by Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project and Harrison County Bar Association. Details: 601-960-9577.
Cash Flow Projections for your Business Plan: 6-8 p.m., Innovation Center, 1636 Popp’s Ferry Road, Biloxi. Details: 396-8661.
Friends of Animal Shelter quarterly member meeting: 6:30 p.m., Main Street United Methodist Church, Bay St. Louis.
Fifth annual Words and Music Community Culture: 7 p.m., City Court Building, 111 Hiern Ave., Pass Christian. Features author Richard Grant.
