A Service of WXXV FOX 25 27 January 2008, Sunday Livestock Show JL Cartlidge Forrest County Multi Purpose Center Post Office Box 1151 962 Sullivan Road Hattiesburg, MS 39403-1151 Phone: (601) 583-7500 Fax: (601) 583-7504 www.ForrestCountyCenter.com Upcoming Events January 23-24, 2008 Annual Forrest County Livestock Show The Annual Forrest County Livestock Show will take place on the Complex Grounds. Forrest County 4-H and FFA students will be showing their prize cows, pigs and goats. These students spend a lot of time and effort in getting their animal ready to be shown. At the end of the show these students will sell their animal to the highest bidder. Come support Forrest County’s youth. Admission is free to the general public. For more information call 601-545-6083. January 25-27, 2008 Annual South Mississippi District Livestock Show The Annual South Mississippi District Livestock Show will be held on the Complex Grounds following the Annual Forrest County Livestock Show. The District Show will bring in competitors in from every Southeastern County. Admission is free to the general public. For more information call 601-545-6083. February 9-10, 2008 Great Hattiesburg Gun and Knife Show The Great Hattiesburg Gun & Knife Show will take place in the Main Arena. The two-day show will feature hundreds of tables of merchandise. Vendors from all over the region will be on hand to display their goods and will be willing to trade with individuals. The event will start Saturday at 9:00 am until 5:00 pm and resume Sunday at 10:00 am until 5:00 pm. Admission to the event is $5.00 for adults. Children 12 and under free. For more information call 601-825-6844. February 15-16, 2008 Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo The Southern Miss Coca-Cola Classic Rodeo will take place on the Complex Grounds throughout the weekend. The annual event brings top professional cowboys and cowgirls from all over the country to compete for their chance to get closer to qualifying for the National Finals Rodeo. The rodeo will start at 7:30 pm both nights. Stay tuned for more information regarding ticket prices. For more information call 601-266-5405. COMING SOON IN 2008!!! February 23…..Xtreme World Arenacross Racing February 28-March 2…..ASA Regional Archery Tournament March 6-9…..Deep South Paso Fino Horse Show March 14-16….HD Team Roping March 21-23…...Easter Fun Run Barrel Race March 27-29…..Que Delta Weekend April 4-5…..Magnolia Classic Boer Goat Show April 9-13…..Arabian Horse Show-Golden Stirrups I & II April 19…..Kids Day and Camp Expo April 26-27…..Great Hattiesburg Gun & Knife Show Ohr-O'Keefe Teen Art Program Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art Offers Ongoing Teen Art Program Biloxi, Mississippi~Instructor Anne Kotleba is offering a course called Art Scouts, a comprehensive study of art and theory for teens 13 to 18 years of age. Students will learn about a different famous artist every week through a lecture for ˝ hour followed by a related art lesson and activity. The students will broaden their artistic horizons during this wonderfully entertaining and creative class. Students may register and join the class session at any time during the year. Kotleba is a former art major who moved to the Coast as a volunteer and stayed, working with the museum through grants programs. Times: 6:30– 8:00 pm Fee: $100 for 12 weeks, $50 for 5 weeks, or $15 per week with 24 hours notice. Pre-registration required. Call Sara Miller or Holly Zinner, 228.374.5547. The class is conducted at the museum’s transitional location, 1596 Glenn Swetman St., Biloxi. Further information online at www.georgeohr.org. For questions regarding this calendar, contact: Deidre Pyron Licensed To: WXXV Fox Television