Posted on Fri, May. 09, 2008

-- TODAY Harrison County School District kindergarten and first-grade preregistration, 8 a.m.-noon, at local Harrison County Elementary Schools. A child age 5 before Sept. 1 for kindergarten or age 6 on or before Sept. 1 for first grade. Bring certified birth certificate, Mississippi Health compliance form, student's Social Security card, custody or guardianship papers and two documents to prove residency. Details: 539-6500.

House Blessing rebuild, 9 a.m., 327 Cleveland Ave., Pass Christian. Camp Coast Care rebuild. Details: 234-5193.

Second Friday Book Club, 10 a.m., Kiln Public Library, 17065 Mississippi 603. Details: 255-1724.

Cajun County Spring Fest, gates open 5 p.m., May 9, gates open 9 a.m. May 10, Hancock County Arena, Kiln-DeLisle Road. Featuring bands, kids activities and a car show. Cost: $10 per day or $15 weekend, campsites available. Details: 493-2001 or 697-1877.

Third annual Bluff Creek Bluegrass Festival, 6 p.m. May 9-10, Mallette Multi-Purpose Arena, Vancleave. Admission: $10 daily pass, $25 for three-day pass. Details: 826-1179.

Kids' Night Out, 6-10 p.m., MS Gulf Coast Blossman YMCA, 1810 Government St., Ocean Springs. Children age 1-9 years old can play games, watch movies and participate in arts and crafts projects. Cost is $15 first child, $5 siblings. Space is limited. Details: 875-5050.

Book signing, 5:30-7 p.m., Pass Christian Books, Pass Christian. Ted Kerasote will sign and discuss "Merle's Door; Lessons from a free-thinking dog." Details: 255-5847.

Steak dinner, 6-8 p.m., VFW Post 3937, 213 Klondyke Road, Long Beach. Steak, baked potato, salad and bread. Cost: $12. Details: 863-8602.

Autistic Angels, Gulf Coast Chapter of Together Enhancing Autism Awareness in Mississippi, 6:30 p.m., Ocean Springs Library, 525 Dewey Ave. Final plans for the first annual Walk for Autism Awareness discussed. Speaker: Angela Strong, founder of Dance Expressions. Details: Cindy, 447-3567.

Jackson County Christian Home Educators 2008 Graduation/Awards Celebration, 7 p.m., St. Paul's United Methodist Church, U.S. 90 and Mississippi 57, Ocean Springs.

"Our Town," 7:30 p.m., May 9-10, Ocean Springs High School auditorium. Three-act drama. Cost: $10 adults, $5 students. Details: 875-0333.

South MS Pro Rodeo, 8 p.m., Harrison County Fairgrounds, 15321 County Farm Road, Gulfport. Bull riding, rodeo clowns and entertainment. Cost: $8 in advance, $10 at the gate, free for age 5 and under. Details: 225-978-2342.

"Plaza Suite," 8 p.m. May 9-10, May 13-17; 2 p.m. May 11 and 18, Center Stage, 240 Eisenhower Drive, Biloxi. Comedy of three couples who successively occupy a suite at the Plaza. Cost: Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday, $11 students/seniors/active military; $13 adults; Friday and Saturday, all tickets $15; May 9-11, $5 off Mom's price. Details: 388-6258.

SATURDAY

Breakfast, 7 a.m.-10 a.m., VFW Post 3937, 213 Klondyke Road, Long Beach. Cost: $5. Details 863-8602.

Harrison County household hazardous waste permanent site drop-off point, 8 a.m.-noon, District 4 work center on Lorraine Road, Gulfport, which is one mile south of Interstate 10 at the Lorraine/Cowan exit. Accepted waste includes latex and oil paint, used oil, antifreeze, batteries, freezers, refrigerators, florescent light bulbs, tires and aerosol cans. Details: Connie Rockco, 865-4123.

Yoga workshop, 9 a.m.-noon, Earthpath yoga, Waveland. Details: Susan Culpepper, 424-8705.

Boat and Water Safety classes, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mississippi Power Company auditorium, 300 U.S. 90, Bay St. Louis. Details: 523-4134.

Ride the Biloxi Bay Bridge bike lane, 9:30 a.m., Point Cadet Plaza, 115 First St. off Myrtle Street, between the Isle of Capri and Palace casinos. Ride the Biloxi Bay Bridge. Bring helmet and bicycle. After event grilling hot dogs and burgers for the participants. Cost: $1 and registration to Gulf Coast Bicycle Club. Details: Doug Heller, hellerdm@cableone.net.

Gulf Coast Lupus Group meeting, 10 a.m., Biloxi Regional Medical Center, Hospital Cafeteria, Nancy Harville Room. Open to persons with lupus, fibromyalgia, family and friends. Details: 313-1676.

Gulfport West Side Community Association, 10 a.m., Memorial Hospital Auditorium

1231 44th Ave. Speaker: Merlissia Lewis, Gulfport Police Department and a West Side patrol officer. Discuss security issues. Ward 2 Council Person Libby Roland. Details: 365-7488.

Firemen's Appreciation Day & Pebble Bluff Car Show, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Community Gazebo, Vancleave High School grounds. Special guest: Dallas Collier, Vancleave's world champ drag boat racer. Cost: Car show registration $30 one car, $20 each additional car. Details: Perry Meyers, 826-5792, Deanna Cole Bickham, 826-5121 or J. P. Fero, 826-1990 or thevma.org.

Saturday Surprises, 10 a.m.-noon, 1-3 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Draw and paint animals using basic oval shapes in the artistic style of

Walter Anderson. Cost: Included with $7 admission or free with membership. Details: 897-6039.

Seabee Days, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Naval Construction Battalion Center, enter at Pass Road gate, Gulfport. Military displays, demonstrations, arts, crafts, music, games and car show. Details: 871-2251.

Mayfest, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Ocean Springs. Arts and crafts and live music.

Dedication of new fire engine, 11 a.m., West Jackson County Volunteer Fire Department, 15324 Big Ridge Road, Biloxi. In memory of Fire Chief Ernest "Pete" Pedersen for 20 years of 1987-2007. Details: 424-3637.

Smoke-Free Campaign Community Awareness Barbecue, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Biloxi Town Green. Details: Brian Pearse, 374-7781.

McHenry Volunteer Fire Department community barbecue, 11 a.m. -3 p.m., McDaniel's Store, U.S. 49, McHenry. Cost: $6 per plate. Details: 601-928-1256.

Screening for Metabolic Syndrome, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Edgewater Mall, Biloxi. Free; conducted by Coastal Family Health Center. No registration required.

Artist workshop, 1-3:30 p.m., Gulfport Galleria of Fine Art, 2200 25th Ave., Gulfport. Hattiesburg artist Ginger Garick. Students will learn how to make a birdhouse from a gourd. Cost: $32; all materials are included. Class size limited. Details: 896-3501.

Buffet On The Bayou, 2:30-6:30 p.m., Pascagoula River Audubon Center, Pascagoula. Cost: $75, includes boat trip and dinner. Sponsored by Slow Food Gulf Coast MS/AL to support local foodways and the River Audubon Center. Details: 475-0825.

"Then and Now" opening art reception, 4-8 p.m., Maggie May's, 126 Main St., Bay St. Louis. Artist Connie Boussom will exhibit her work. Details: 463-1670.

Book signing, 5-7 p.m., 131 Main St., Bay St. Louis. Philip Shirley will sign "Oh, Don't You Cry for Me." Details: 463 2688.

Second Saturday Artwalk, 5-8 p.m., 220 Main St., Old Town Bay St. Louis. Featured artist: Spencer Gray Jr. Details: 466-6347.

St. Rose De Lima Catholic Church celebrity crawfish cook-off, 5-10 p.m., 301 S. Necaise Ave., Bay St. Louis. Celebrity chefs include Congressman Gene Taylor, Bay St. Louis Mayor Eddie Favre, Waveland Mayor Tommy Longo and more. Tickets: $15. Details: 467-7347.

Steak and dance night, 6:30 p.m., American Legion Post 119, 12010 Klein Road, Gulfport. Cost: $10. Details: 831-5647.

Youth Symphony, 7 p.m., Mary C. O'Keefe, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Annual spring concert performance. Details: 818-2878.

SUNDAY

Competition Dance Team auditions, 4:30 p.m., Dance Revolution Studio of Performing Arts, 1511 Government St., Ocean Springs. For sixth-graders to adults. Cost: $5. Details: 424-7677, DanceRevolutionOS.com.

"Tom Jones" auditions, 6-9 p.m. May 11 and 13, Biloxi Little Theatre, 220 Lee St., Biloxi. Roles available for 13 males and 11 females. Open to 13-19 year olds. Production dates are July 11-13 and 17-19. Details: 432-8543 or www.4blt.org.

MONDAY

Biloxi Kiwanis meeting, noon, Nancy Harville Room @ Biloxi Regional Hospital. Speaker: Rich Handy with We Care Hospice. Details: Julia Carter, 374-1710.

OSAA Brown Bag Artique, noon, Community Center, Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs. Ocean Springs Art Association meeting.

Town meeting, 6-7:30 p.m., Biloxi City Hall. Hosted by U.S. Rep. Gene Taylor (D).

"Pirates of Penzance Jr." auditions, 6:30 p.m., Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center, Government Street, Ocean Springs. Roles available for ages 8 to young adult for 10 principal characters, plus daughters, funny policemen, dazzling pirates, and chorus members and production team. Show dates: July 25-27. Details: 3 82-6168 or 818-2878.

Ladies Auxiliary VFW, Eddy Blake Memorial Post 3937, 7 p.m., 213 Klondyke Road, Long Beach. Installation of officers. Details: Carol Fetters, 832-4893.

TUESDAY

Mississippi State Port Authority, 8:30 a.m., MSPA administrative office, Hancock Bank building, 2510 14th Ave., Suite 1450, Gulfport.

American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., medical office building atrium, Memorial Hospital, Gulfport. Details: 239-0700.

West Jackson County Utility District Board of Commissioners, 9 a.m. WJCUD general office, 7312 Rose Farm Road, Ocean Springs.

National Active and Retired Federal Employees, 10:30 a.m., Diamondhead Country Club Buffet luncheon. Speaker: Polly Cuevas with Pinehill Nursery. Details: 255-0697.

"Tips on Writing a Business Plan," 5:30-7 p.m., 2510 14th St., downtown Gulfport. Details: 396-8661.

Managing Pain, 6 p.m., Infinity Health Center 14501 LeMoyne Blvd., Biloxi. "How to Manage Pain with Diet and Exercise." Details: 392-9535.

South Mississippi Mac Users Group, 6 p.m., Margaret Sherry Library. All Apple or MacIntosh computer users. Topic: Word Processors including Word 2008, Pages and Open Office. Details: sm-mug.org.

MS Rainbow Alliance Social & Support, 6:30- 9 p.m., Pepsi Cola Company Allen's Beverage, Gulfport. Details: www.msrainbowalliance.com.

West Harrison Water & Sewer District, 7 p.m., West Harrison Volunteer Fire Department, 10071 Vidalia Road, Pass Christian.

WEDNESDAY

East Central Harrison County Public Utility District 1,2, 3, 8:30 a.m., Hopkins, Barvie & Hopkins, 2701 24th Ave., Gulfport.

WOW, Women of Wisdom meeting, noon, Harmony House, 2216 Searle St., Gulfport. Speaker: Roxanne Rouse. Snacks provided. Details: Eileen Whittemore, 832-1714 or Robin Killeen, 424-0098.

Pearl River Community College summer registration, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Hancock Center, Waveland. Details: (601) 403-1250, admissions@prcc.edu, or prcc.edu.

"Don't Worry, Be Happy, Mon!" a Night in Jamaica for the Mental Health Association of Mississippi, 6-9 p.m., Quench, IP Casino Resort and Spa, Biloxi. Tickets: $50. Details: 385-1119. American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Red Cross bus, Hancock Medical Center, 149 Drinkwater Blvd., Bay St. Louis. Details: 239-0700.

Free Skin Cancer Screening, 12:30-3:30 p.m., former Pediatric Oncology Clinic, West Tower, third floor. Appointments limited; registration required. Details: Judi Matsuba, 865-3611.

OSAA monthly meeting, social 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m., Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Ocean Springs Art Association meeting. Guests: Tracey Maisch from Mississippi Art Supply; May Demo, Nancy Raia artist, motivator, speaker, teacher and writer.

Mississippi Coast Military Officers Association, 7 p.m., Phoenicia Gourmet, 1223 Government St., Ocean Springs. Speaker: Oceans Springs Mayor Connie Moran. Details: 388-7511.

THURSDAY American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Red Cross bus, Hancock Medical Center, 149 Drinkwater Blvd., Bay St. Louis. Details: 239-0700.

Movie & Popcorn, 1:30 p.m., Donal Snyder Community Center, 2520 Pass Road, Biloxi. Movie: "Becoming Jane."

Friends of Vancleave Public Library annual meeting, 2 p.m., meeting room, library, 12604 Mississippi 57. New officers elected, discuss library projects and set calendar dates for events. Memberships: $1, $5 individuals and $10 families. Details: 826-5857.

Pearlington Movie Night, 5 p.m., Pearlington Public Library, 6096 First Ave. "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep: Popcorn and soda served. Details: 533-0755.

St. Paul's Seafood Festival, rides only 5-10 p.m. May 15, 5 p.m.-midnight May 16, 11 a.m.-midnight May 17, rides only noon-6 p.m. May 18, St. Paul's Church grounds, U.S. 90 Pass Christian. Ride only nights $18 for all night. Craft vendors food and rides on May 16-17. Details: 596-1896.

"Tips on Writing a Business Plan," 5:30-7 p.m., 1636 Popp's Ferry Road, Biloxi. 392-9741.

History Channel presentation, 6 p.m., Biloxi Junior High Auditorium. Eighth-grade students on preservation of the neighborhood near their school.

MAY 16

Tired Ole Book Sale, 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., East Tower Conference Room, 4500 13th St., Gulfport. Details: 867-5153.

Primary and mental health issues meeting, 10-11:30 .am., DeMiller Hall in Biloxi. Share direct information on direct services, projects and research. Presentations: Community Resilience Grant Recipients, including Dawn Leach of The Grace Place. Details: 432-9310 or info@msidtf.org.

Friends of Gautier Public Library annual meeting, 2 p.m., meeting room, library, 2100 Library Lane. New officers elected, discuss library projects and set calendar dates for events.

Memberships: $1, $5 individuals and $10 families. Details: 497-4531.

Estate of the Arts, Chateau Blessey, 1012 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Special events will be held each day through May 22 such as art and fashion shows and more. Details: 435-9800 or 896-1505.

International Spring Festival, 4-10 p.m. May 16, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. May 17, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. May 18, Our Lady of Fatima, 2090 Pass Road, Biloxi. Ethnic foods, seafood, entertainment, antique car show, crafts and more. Details: 435-5665.

Coast Idol Competition auditions, 6 p.m., Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall, Pass Road, Biloxi. Open to dancers, singers, actors or specialty acts of all ages. Top prize is $100. Details: 392-1132.

Steak dinner, 6-8 p.m., VFW Post 3937, 213 Klondyke Road, Long Beach. Steak, baked potato, salad and bread. Cost: $12, dine-in or carry out. Details: 863-8602.

Community Fest 2008, opening ceremony, recognition of citizens, 6:30 p.m. May 16, Good Deeds Community Center, 15101 Madison Ave., Gulfport; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. May 17, 3-5 p.m. May 18, Frances Fredricks Community Center, 3312 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Gulfport. Mississippi Faith-Based Coalition. Voter registration, homeowner education, credit card and financial counseling, arts, crafts, blood drive and more. Details: 863-4024

"Paquita," 7 p.m., Saenger Theatre, Biloxi. Classical ballet. Cost: $10. Details: Elaine Kulick, 385-9797.

"Willy Wonka Junior," 7 p.m. May 16, 2 p.m. May 17, Gulfport High School auditorium. Musical adaptation of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" Cost: $7. Details: 669-4547.

"I Hate Hamlet," 8 p.m., May 16-17, May 22-24, 2 p.m. May 18, Biloxi Little Theatre, 220 Lee St. Cost: $12 general admission, $10 students, active military and seniors. Details: 432-

MAY 17

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary boat swap, daylight until, Yaqzoo Point boat launch West end of Beach Boulevard, Pascagoula. Details: David Lewis, 497-1728 or lewis8320@bellsouth.net.

Breakfast, 7 a.m.-10 a.m., VFW Post 3937, 213 Klondyke Road, Long Beach. Cost: $5. Details 863-8602.

Bake sale, 7 a.m.-noon, Ocean Springs Wal-Mart. Benefits: Belle Fountain Baptist Church Youth Mission Trip.

Gulf Coast Sound Investors Forum, 8 a.m., C & G Grill, Island View Casino, Gulfport. Meets the third Saturday of the month. Discussion group talks about investing in stocks, mutual funds, bonds, etc. Details: 822-2291 or adoy95@gmail.com.

River Run, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Littler River Marina, 32000 Dumas Road, Moss Point. Poker Run to benefit Krewe of Tri-Cities. Cost: $50 includes food for two. Details: 475-5260 or 762-2173.

American Red Cross CPR, First Aid and AED classes, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., MS Gulf Coast Blossman YMCA, 1810 Government St., Ocean Springs. Emergency training to save a life. Cost: $30 YMCA members, $40 nonmembers. Details: 875-5050.

Mississippi Coast Audubon Society field trip, 8:30 a.m., Pascagoula River Audubon Center, Mississippi 613, Pascagoula. Cost: $23 for adults, $13 for children 12 and under. Details: 388-1230 or www.msaudubon.org/prac.

Walk in the Park, 8:30 a.m.-noon, Hiller Park, Biloxi. Participants get sponsors for them to walk. Benefits: Botanical garden. Health and horticulture booths. Sponsored by Mississippi Renaissance Garden Foundation and Harrison County Beautification Commission. Details: 388-2622 or msrengarden.org.

Boat and Water Safety classes, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mississippi Power Co. auditorium, 2326 Telephone Road, Pascagoula. Details: 523-4134.

Foster parent certification session, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 17 and 5-8 p.m. May 19 and 20, Project Prints office, 4430 Pacific St. (off Mississippi 603 South), Bay St. Louis. Classes presented by the Department of Human Services. Both parents must attend if you are married. Single households can become foster parents as well. To register and details: 897-5790.

Bay BridgeFest

'08, 9 a.m.- 7 p.m., Bay Bridge. U.S. 90, corporate village noon, Bay-Waveland Yacht Club on North Beach Blvd. ArtWalk & Fun Run. Music, food, arts and business booths and silent auction. Cost: Run, $15 adults, $10 children; Corporate Village, $100 per person. Details: 467-9048 or hancockchamber.org.

Ohr's Crafty Kids, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, 1596 Glenn Swetman St., Biloxi. Supplies provided, and craft projects overseen by trained art educators. Details: 374-5547.

American Red Cross blood drive, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Fellowship Hall, Victory Full Gospel Christian Center, 8401 Ocean Springs Road, Ocean Springs. Details: 239-0700.

Class of 1958 50th Reunion, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., 14190 Gulf Haven Road, Gulfport. Details: Sharon Miller Levons, 832-5464.

Saturday Surprises, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Celebrate LMDC's tenth birthday with art garden bash. Design insect wings and crowns to wear. Decorate a cupcake. Cost: Included with $7 admission or free with membership. Details: 897-6039.

Biloxi High School retirees for 2007-08 picnic, 1-4 p.m., Hiller Park Pavilion, Biloxi. Hamburgers, hotdogs, drinks will be available.

Day in the Park, 1-4 p.m., John Henry Beck Park, Division Street, Biloxi. Arts, crafts activities, basketball tournament. Presented by Hands On Gulf Coast. Food will be provided. Details: Danae, 257- 6094 or hogcyouth@yahoo.com.

Krewe of Venus Spaghetti social and silent auction, 5-8 p.m., Nugent United Methodist Church. Cost: $7. Details: 831-1816.

"The Sound of Music," 7:30 p.m., Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi. Performance by KNS Theatre. Cost: $18 adults, $15 students, at the coliseum box office or knstheatre.com, mscoastcoliseum.com or 385-2600. Details: 697-5670.

MAY 18

Annual Hat Show, 3-5 p.m., Good Deeds Community Center, 15201 Madison St., Gulfport. North Gulfport Civic Club presentation. Hat and fashion show. Cost: $5 adults, $3 children. Details: Peggy Harvey, 539-0931, Dorothy Coleman, 871-3599.

MAY 19

Pearl River Community College summer registration, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., administration building, Poplarville camps. Night classes begin May 20, day classes May 27. Summer night classes are also being offered in Kiln at Hancock High School, Picayune and Columbia. Details: (601) 403-1250, admissions@prcc.edu, or prcc.edu.

Gulfport Chapter American Business Women's Association, networking 5:30 p.m., meeting 6 p.m., China Star Restaurant, Courthouse Road, Gulfport. Details: Doris Dewease, 863-5787.

MAY 20

Ethics forum, 8:30-10 a.m., Beau Rivage, Biloxi. Hosted by the Mississippi Bar and American Inns of Court. CLE hours. Details: 539-9600 or 863-6913.

Biloxi Public Schools kindergarten pre-registration, 9-11 a.m., at school child plans to attend. Brief presentation, meet teachers and tour school. Child must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 1. Provide proof of immunization, certified copy of birth certificate and two proofs of residency. Details: 374-1810, ext. 125, Biloxischools.net/info/registration.htm or david.spinks@biloxischools.net.

American Red Cross blood drive, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., auditorium, general office building, Mississippi Power Company. U.S. 90 and 30th Avenue, Gulfport. To make an appointment go to www.givelife.org and use sponsor code MSPOWER.

"Financing Your Startup Business or Expansion, 5:30-7 p.m., 2510 14th St., downtown Gulfport. Details: 396-8661.

Gulf Coast Celiac Foundation, 6 p.m., Lookout 49, U.S. 49 North, Gulfport. Lookout 49 will be revealing their new gluten free menu. Details: 332-0787 or Elizabeth@gulfcoastceliac.org.

MAY 21

AARP Driver Safety Program, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 21-22, Donal Snyder Center, 2520 Pass Road, Biloxi. Two-day course. Cost: $10. Participants can receive discount on auto insurance. To register: Bill Williams, 432-7816.

Power to End Stroke, 10 a.m.-noon, Mother of Mercy Catholic Church, 216 Swanier Ave., Pass Christian. Details: 860-7530.

Senior potluck lunch, 11 a.m., Donal Snyder Community Center, 2520 Pass Road, Biloxi. Speaker: Sherry Bell, assistant director, Biloxi Parks and Recreation Department.

Vancleave teachers retirement reception, 1:30 -3:30 p.m., Vancleave Lower Elementary cafeteria. Retirement of teachers Theresa Baxley and Sandi Batterman.

MAY 22

Brown Bag Lunch, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Biloxi Town Green. Hosted by Biloxi Main Street. Live music. Speaker: Jeff Rosenberg, Mississippi Department of Archives & History. Door prizes and soft drinks. Details: 435-6339 or kmiller@biloxi.ms.us.

Movie & Popcorn, 1:30 p.m., Donal Snyder Community Center, 2520 Pass Road, Biloxi. Movie: "Enchanted."

National Association of Women in Construction, networking 5:30 p.m., meeting 6 p.m., Beef- O-Brady's, Gulfport. Topic: "NAWIC 101" presented by Brandy Shackleford. Details: Julie Bradley, 868-4853.

Financing Your Start-up Business or Expansion, 5:30-7 p.m., Small Business Development Center, 1636 Popp's Ferry Road, Biloxi. Details: 392-9741.

Networking & Social, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi.

Tour Ohr Pods. Japanese art of raku and glaze and fire a pot for $7. Music. Cost: $10 , free for CYP member. Details: CYP@coastyoungprofessionals.com.

"The will to do, the soul to dare" opening reception, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Walter Anderson Museum of Art, 510 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs. The Anderson Women. Details: 872-3164.

MAY 23

All Harley Memorial Day Blowout, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., May 23-25, 9 a.m. May 26, Gulfport Dragway, 17085 Racetrack Road, Gulfport. Live music, races, contests, food and more. Cost: $60 per person plus vehicle fees for cars, trucks and trailers for weekend. Details: 392-1801.

Don Wylie Memorial Golf Tournament, 10:30 a.m., Bay Breeze Golf Course, Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi. Shotgun start at 12:30 p.m. Cost: $50 per player. Details: 435-6149.

Shriner's Hospital Screening, 1-5 p.m., Wiggins Primary Care, 975 Hall St. Children under 18 can receive free medical care for orthopaedic problems along with several other conditions.

Sponsor: Wiggins Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Details: (601) 928-9200.

American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Red Cross bus, Walgreens, Pass Road and Popp's Ferry Road, Biloxi. Details: 239-0700.

MAY 24

Breakfast, 7 a.m.-10 a.m., VFW Post 3937, 213 Klondyke Road, Long Beach. Cost: $5. Details 863-8602.

Free military day, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Details: 897-6039

Artist reception, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Hillyer House, 920 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs. Guest potter: Yvonne Brown of Gulfport. Hand thrown pottery bowls, vases and jars. Details: 875-8065.

Day of Honor and Remembrance, 11 a.m., Under the Oaks, Diamondhead Country Club. Speaker: Rear Admiral David Titley, commander, Naval Meteorology and Oceanography Command. Patriotic music. Will honor fallen comrades. Details: 255-3015.

Book signing, 2-4 p.m., Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Gulfport. Roy H. Biggers Phillip Levin will sign copies of "Mile High and Climbing" and "Consuto the Ring God." Details: 223-5482.

MAY 26

American Red Cross blood drive, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Red Cross bus, Wal-Mart, Denny Avenue, Pascagoula. Details: 239-0700.

MAY 27

Baby & Me lessons, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Mondays through Thursdays and 11-11:30 a.m., Mississippi Gulf Coast Blossman YMCA, 1810 Government St., Ocean Springs. Cost: $60 for members, $85 for non-members. Sessions are on-going. Details: 875-5050.

American Red Cross blood drive, 1-6 p.m., Fellowship Hall, First United Methodist Church of Gautier, U.S. 90. Details: 239-0700.

Managing Pain, 6 p.m., Infinity Health Center 14501 LeMoyne Blvd., Biloxi. "How to Manage Pain with Herbs." Details: 392-9535

MAY 28

2008 Senior Health and Wellness Expo, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Donal Snyder Community Center, 2520 Pass Road, Biloxi. Health screenings and wellness information for seniors. Cost: $15 cash for health screening, do not eat or drink after midnight. Details: Brittany Rester, 868-2311.

MAY 29

Friends of Stone County Libraries, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Stone County Library, Wiggins.

Movie & Popcorn, 1:30 p.m., Donal Snyder Community Center, 2520 Pass Road, Biloxi. Movie: "Martian Child."

Preservation Awards, 5:30 p.m., new Biloxi Landmark designations, City Hall. Details: 435-6280.

MAY 30

Wave Gallery May exhibit opening , 5-7 p.m., Pearl River Community College, Waveland campus, 454 U.S. 90. The Theme for this Show is "Memories." Details: Marilynn Masters, 463-2325.

Catfish dinner, 6-8 p.m., VFW Post 3937, 213 Klondyke Road, Long Beach. Mississippi catfish, coleslaw, baked beans, bread and dessert. Cost: $8. Details: 863-8602.

Matt Maher concert, 7 p.m., University of South Mississippi's auditorium, Gulf Park Campus, U.S. 90, Long Beach. National Christian recording artist and worship leader. Benefits: Ray Lacy. Cost: $20. Details: Lori Lea Sawyer, 596-8040 or lorilea@cableone.net.

MAY 31

Breakfast, 7 a.m.-10 a.m., VFW Post 3937, 213 Klondyke Road, Long Beach. Cost: $5. Details 863-8602.

Senior Expo and fair, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Picayune High School gym. Live entertainment, goodie bags door prizes and information. Details: Delores Wood, 601-798-4835.

Boat and Water Safety classes, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Bolton State Office Building Room 205, 1141 Bayview Ave., Biloxi. Details: 523-4134.

Biloxi Blessing of Fleet and Shrimp Festival, Fais Do-Do 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Town Green, Mass 4 p.m., St. Michael Catholic Church, U.S. 90, Coronation of the Shrimp King and Queen 5:30 p.m., May 31; Blessing of the Fleet, 1 p.m. June 1, boats will form in the west end of the Biloxi Channel near the Beau Rivage Casino and then parade east in the Biloxi Channel. The Fais Do-Do is a day-long street party and craft fair. Details: 435-6370 or biloxiblessing.com.

"An Evening to Die For!" murder mystery dinner, 6-9 p.m., eFitness and Wellness Center, Richard Drive, Biloxi. Cost: $75 per person, table of eight $60 per person. Details: Rachel Payne, 697-3550 or olivejuice@bellsouth.net.

JUNE 1

Words & Music, 4 p.m., Oak Crest Mansion, Menge Avenue, Pass Christian. Coast Chorale performing "Mississippi Mud." Art displays and refreshments. Benefits: Pass Christian Library and Coast Chorale. Cost: $30 in advance, $40 day of event. Details: Renee Brooks, 234-8323.

JUNE 5

Poetry group meeting, 6 p.m., Barnes & Noble, Gulfport. First meeting. Joylyn Lee Yaw, case manager with Bethel Volunteer Ministry, will be the facilitator.

JUNE 6

O'Keefe Clay Invitational opening reception, 5:30 p.m., Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, 1596 Glenn Swetman St., Biloxi. Runs through Aug. 29. "Domo Arigato:" Thank you very much! Coast potters pay homage to friends who came to help after Hurricane Katrina. Details: 374-5547 or georgeohr.org.

JUNE 7

Boat and Water Safety classes, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Mississippi Power Company auditorium, 300 U.S. 90, Bay St. Louis. Details: 523-4134.

Red, White, & "Blueberry" Festival, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., downtown Ocean Springs. Details: 875-4424.

JUNE 10

Advocacy Plan

Send events of community interest in South Mississippi to mynews@sunherald.com or fax to 896-2104. Please label "What's Happening." Deadline is noon Monday-Friday.