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Not Your OPA’s Oktoberfest

Fall is just around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with beer and fun at Oktoberfest in Ocean Springs. The event is put on by the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center. Oktoberfest takes place Saturday, September 22nd…

Perfect attendance

We continue our school attendance initiative this week with the Bannister Foundation to promote perfect attendance.

Salvation Army taking donations for Florence victims

The Salvation Army is taking monetary donations for Florence relief. Financial donations can be sent to helpsalvationarmy.org 1-800-Sal-Army P.O. Box 1959, Atlanta, GA 30301 Designate ‘2018 Hurricane Season-Florence’ on all checks For a donation link text ‘STORM’ to 51555.

United Way of South Mississippi Nifty 50 Raffle

The United Way of South Mississippi is holding a nifty 50 raffle. They will be raffling off $50,000. Tickets are $100 each. The drawing will be held at Mugshots in Gulfport on Monday, October 29th. For more information visit https://www.unitedwaysm.org/nifty-50-raffle.

Pet of the Week

If you are looking for a new fur baby, visit the Humane Society of South Mississippi. The Humane Society is located at 2615 25th Avenue in Gulfport. They are open Tuesday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and…

Renaissance the Runway

Come out this Thursday to support our future leaders of tomorrow with the Bacot McCarty Foundation’s Renaissance the Runway. The event takes place Thursday, September 20th at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:15 at the IP Casino Resort and Spa…

Bells across America

Fallen service members will be remembered during a ceremony at the Seabee Base. The service takes place Thursday, September 27th a 10 a.m. at Training Hall Building 446.

Splash Bash benefiting Mississippi Aquarium

Make a splash at the inaugural Hancock Whitney Splash Bash benefiting the Mississippi Aquarium. The bash takes place Friday, September 21st from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. at the Barksdale Pavilion at Jones Park.  Tickets are $100 each. For more information…

Bunco for CASA

CASA of Harrison County is hosting a night of fun to help support a good cause. Bunco for CASA will benefit CASA of Harrison County. The fun takes place Thursday, September 20th at the Lyman Community Center in Gulfport. Food…

Hurricane Florence Relief

Are you interested in helping victims of a Hurricane? Below is a list of local opportunities to help those in need. The Salvation Army link helpsalvationarmy.org or 1-800-SAL-ARMY Red Cross link redcross.org Bay Saint Louis Fire Department Where: Fire Station 1 (543…

Community Festival against Crime

Spend tomorrow getting to know the Biloxi police and fire department at the annual Community Festival against Crime. The festival takes place Saturday, September 15th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Point Cadet Plaza. There will be music, free…

Guns vs. Hoses rib eating challenge

It is guns vs. hoses at Texas Road House in Gulfport this Saturday where the Gulfport Fire Department will take on the police department in a rib eating contest. The contest takes place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Thunder from Down Under

Thunder from Down Under returns to the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort this weekend. The show takes place September 14th and September 15th at 8 p.m. at the Strand event center. Tickets are $40 per person. For more information visit www.scarletpearlcasino.com.

Real Men Wear Pink

Making strides against breast cancer fundraising pub crawl in Ocean Springs. The event takes place Saturday, September 22nd at 3 p.m. Tickets are $30 per person, $50 per couple. For more information visit www.neptunepubcrawl.eventbrite.com.

Walk for Diabetes

Grab your walking shoes and help raise awareness for diabetes at the Walk for Diabetes in Gulfport. The walk takes place Saturday, September 15th at Jones Park. Registration begins at 9 a.m. For more information visit www.msdiabetes.org.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Babypalooza

Babypalooza is back at the Coast Coliseum this Saturday. The baby and maternity expo starts at 10:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. at the Mississippi Coast Convention Center. For more information visit www.babypalooza.com.

Gulf Coast Heart Walk

The Gulf Coast Heart Walk is coming up later this month. The walk will take place Saturday, September 22nd at Jones Park at 7:30 a.m. The walk starts at 9 a.m.

Rock N Roll Over: the year of the dog

The Humane Society of South Mississippi is hosting their Rock n Rollover event. The event takes place Friday, September 14th at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Tickets are $60 per person and $100 per couple.  For more information or…