Things to do this week in South Mississippi: Nov. 6-12
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Monday
Pet Food and Supply Drive
Ocean Springs Fire Dept. Central Station, 3820 Bienville Blvd., Ocean Springs. Ocean Springs Lions Club Coast-wide pet food and supply drive honoring Sophia Myers. Visit Facebook page for dropoff locations in Harrison, Jackson counties. 228-875-4063. www.facebook.com/oslionsclubpetproject/
Weekly Crochet Club
Vancleave Public Library, 12604 Highway 57, Vancleave. Free; bring own supplies. Open to any experience level.
1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Beginning Crochet classes
Gautier Public Library, 2100 Library Lane, Gautier. Introduction is free ($5 for materials). Instructor: Teresa Busby. Register: 228-497-4531.
10 a.m.-noon
Discover Your Inner Artist
Hobby Lobby, 2649 Pass Road, Biloxi. $15 per two-hour session. Art class in oil or acrylics. 228-222-0180.
Noon-2 p.m., 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Nov. 6, 9
Ocean Springs Table Tennis
Ryan Youth Center, 726 Pine Drive, Ocean Springs. $2. Fee of $2 per person to cover use of building. 228-875-4236. facebook.com/OSTableTennis/
6 p.m.
Grief Recovery Support Group
Rodenberg Church of Christ, 173 Rodenberg Ave., Biloxi. $20 one-time cost for workbook. Griefshare is a nondenominational group. 228-432-7372.
6 p.m.
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Messiah Chorus
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Jefferson Davis Campus, 2226 Switzer Road, Gulfport. Free. For 65th season of George F. Handel’s "The Messiah." Details: Ed Cake, 228-324-9292. 228-896-3355. new.messiahchorus.org
6 p.m.-8 p.m.
‘The Pirates of Penzance’ Auditions
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Auditions are open to children 6th grade and up and parents. All roles are open for audition. Production dates: Feb: 20, 22 and 23-25. 228-897-6039. www.lmdc.org
7:30 p.m.
Computer 101
Orange Grove Public Library, 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport. Free. Free series of computer classes covering a wide range of subjects. Registration required.
9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Tuesday
Bridge Lessons for Beginners
Gulf Coast Bridge Association Clubhouse, 14069 4th St., Gulfport. Free for first 4 weeks; $10 per lesson after that. 228-539-1253. gulfcoastbridge.bridgesite.org/
10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Clay Art Academy for Home-School
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. $100 for 4-week session. Nov. 7, Radioactive Art: Marie Curie’s 150th Birthday. 228-374-5547.
10 a.m.-noon
Lapsit Storytime
Pascagoula Public Library, 3214 Pascagoula St., Pascagoula. Free. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 228-769-3060.
11 a.m.
Authors & Characters
Bay St. Louis-Hancock County Library, 312 U.S. 90, Bay St. Louis. Bill Loehfelm will discuss his newest book in the Devil series, "The Devil’s Muse." Lunch available. Reservations: 228-467-5282.
11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Adult Art Club
Orange Grove Public Library, 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport. Free. Monthly arts, crafts event for adults. This month’s creation: autumn centerpieces.
5 p.m.-6:45 p.m.
Holiday Relaxation Class
Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Ave., Pass Christian. Free. Instructor will incorporate gentle yoga with extended stretching, relaxation, meditation. Registration: 228-452-4596 or passchristianlibrary@gmail.com.
6 p.m.-7 p.m.
Intermediate Wheel Throwing
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. $220 per student, $20 materials fee. Class focuses on throwing larger pieces, making handles, spouts, lidded vessels. 228-374-5547.
6 p.m.-9 p.m.
All You Need to Know About Dogs
Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Ave., Pass Christian. Free. Kathleen Markey, certified dog trainer from Bay Area Dogs Solution. 228-452-4596. harrison.lib.ms.us
6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Coast Chorale rehearsal
Main Street United Methodist Church, 162 Main St., Bay St. Louis. Free. Coast Chorale (a civic Choral ensemble) fall rehearsals. All singers are welcome. 228-467-4538. www.coastchorale.org
6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Hegwood Biloxi Community Market
Biloxi Farmers’ Market — Charles R. Hegwood Community Market, 949 W. Howard Ave., Biloxi. Open on Tuesdays and Thursdays weekly. 724-320-4817.
7 a.m.-5 p.m.
Intermediate/Advance Argentine Tango Lessons with Kim
Argentine Tango — Howard Avenue, 632 Howard Ave., Biloxi. $10. Improve your tango and learn new steps, choreography. 228-332-0291.
7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Beginning Ballroom Dance Class
Amour Danzar Ballroom, 9355 County Farm Road, Gulfport. 8 lessons for $80. Fox trot, waltz, rumba, cha cha and swing. Details: 228-324-3730. 228-324-3730. Amour Danzar events@gmail.com
7:30 p.m.-8:15 p.m.
Tai Chi @The Library
Orange Grove Public Library, 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport. Free. All ages. Socks recommended.
9 a.m.-10 a.m.
Wednesday
Knitting 101
Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Ave. Free. Open knitting lessons on Wednesdays. Details: 228-452-4596 or passchristianlibrary@gmail.com. 228-452-4596.
1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Beginning Wheel Throwing
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. $220 per student, $20 materials fee. Six-week introductory pottery wheel class. 228-374-5547.
1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Preschool Story Time
Orange Grove Public Library, 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport. Free. Every Wednesday morning. This week’s theme: "The Letter G."
10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Children’s Story Hour
Bay St. Louis-Hancock County Library, 312 U.S. 90, Bay St. Louis. For up to 5 years of age. 228-467-5282. www.hancocklibraries.info
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Gallery 782 New Location
Gallery 782, 773 Jackson Ave., Biloxi. Gallery 782 has moved one block north to 773 Jackson Ave., Biloxi. Ribbon cutting, reception. 228-436-7782.
11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cypress Resume
Kiln Public Library, 17065 Hwy. 603, Kiln. Learn about online tool Cypress Resume for creating a professional resume. Registration required: 228-255-1724.
12 p.m.-1 p.m.
W.O.W. Testimony Lunch
Knight Nonprofit Center, 11975 Seaway Road, Gulfport. Free to attend; $10 catered lunch. Women of Wisdom luncheon with testimonies. Military spouses, women in military will be recognized and can receive lunch discount. 228-284-2449. www.wowgulfcoast.com
Noon-1 p.m.
Beginning Ballroom Dance, Country Western Swing
Amour Danzar Ballroom, 9355 County Farm Road, Gulfport. $80 for 8 lessons. Beginning Ballroom Dance class will start at 6 p.m. and end at 6:45 p.m. At 6:45, Country Western begins, ending at 7:30. 228-324-3730. amourdanzarevents@gmail.com
6 p.m.-6:45 p.m., 6:45 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Sewing for Home Decorating
Sew Happy, 7198 Beatline Road, Long Beach. $20 per class. Class will begin at 6 p.m. and last 2-3 hours. 228-206-6509.
6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Gulfport Table Tennis Club
Herbert Wilson Recreation Center, 3225 Hancock Ave., Gulfport. Free. Gulfport Table Tennis Club is open to the public and free to play. All levels. 228-868-5777.
6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Computers 102
Orange Grove Public Library, 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport. Free. Free series of computer classes covering a wide range of subjects. Registration required.
9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Thursday
Wire Wrap Workshop
My Bead Hangout, 9259-C Woolmarket Road, Biloxi. $40. Learn to make an adjustable wire wrapped ring with beads. 228-243-3447.
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Children’s Story Hour
Kiln Public Library, 17065 Hwy. 603, Kiln. Children’s Story Hours for children up to 5 years of age.
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Thursday Lunch and Learn
Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. $15 members, $16 nonmembers. Menu: Sauteed Shrimp, Savory French Toast, Cajun Hollandaise, Roasted Asparagus, Dark Chocolate Brownie. 228-818-2878.
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Matinee in the Bay Movie
Bay St. Louis-Hancock County Library, 312 U.S. 90, Bay St. Louis. Gilly Hopkins finds herself shuffled from foster home to foster home until she meets Maime Trotter. 228-467-5282. www.hancocklibraries.info
2 p.m.-4 p.m.
*teen thursday*
Orange Grove Public Library, 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport. Free. Weekly program for grades 6 through 12. This week: Thanksgiving games.
4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Chair Massage Program
St. Martin Public Library, 15004 Lemoyne Blvd., Biloxi. no charge. Sign up for a free session for the Blue Cliff Chair Massage program. Register for an appointment prior to this event by calling the library at 228-392-3250. www.jgrls.org
4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Pearlington Afternoon Movie
Pearlington Public Library, 6096 First Ave., Pearlington. A mysterious map sends Smurfette and her friends a race through the Forbidden Forest. 228-533-0755. www.hancocklibraries.info
5 p.m.-7 p.m.
Mississippi Purple Day
Downtown Bay St. Louis, 200 Main St., Bay St. Louis. Free. Brighten the Night is a free epilepsy awareness walk. epilepsy-ms.org/mississippipurpleday/
5 p.m.-9 p.m.
Bienville Toastmasters
The Meeting Place, 770 Water St., Biloxi. Bienville Toastmasters meets every Thursday. Learn presentation, leadership skills. Details: Michael, 228-235-5046. 228-207-0663.
5:45 p.m.-7:15 p.m.
Sensory Crafts
Ocean Springs Municipal Library, 525 Dewey Ave., Ocean Springs. Make glitter jars during the free November craft event. Sign-up is required before the event date: 228-875-1193. 228-875-1193. www.jgrls.org
6 p.m.
Historical Society of Gulfport
West Side Community Center, 4006 8th Street, Gulfport. Ruthie Taylor Murdock will present "Mississippiana: Trivia and Interesting Facts." Open to the public. 228-861-6600.
6 p.m.-7 p.m.
Beginning Hand-building in Clay
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. $220 per student, $20 materials fee. No prior experience required. 228-374-5547.
6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Grief Recovery Workshop
First United Methodist Church, 2301 15th St., Gulfport. $30 for 10-week session. 228-863-0047. www.fumc-gulfport.org
7 p.m.-9 p.m.
‘Mississippi Saturday Night!’
Center Stage Theatre, 2670 Rue Palafox, Biloxi. $24.50 general admission; $21.50 for seniors, students, military, first responders. "Mississippi Saturday Night!" is a jukebox musical celebrating the state’s singers and songwriters. 228-388-6258. centerstagebiloxi.org
7:30 p.m. Nov. 9-11, 2 p.m. Nov. 12
Tai Chi @The Library
Orange Grove Public Library, 12135 Old Hwy 49, Gulfport. Free. All ages. Socks recommended.
9 a.m.-10 a.m.
Oil Painting with Frank Janca
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. $235. Designed for all experience levels. 228-374-5547. https://www.georgeohr.org/classes/
9:30 a.m.-noon
Friday
Throw and Tell with Jeff Brown
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Free. Observe artist Jeff Brown work on the wheel and talk about his journey as an artist and clay instructor. 228-374-5547. georgeohr.org
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Second Friday Book Club
Kiln Public Library, 17065 Hwy. 603, Kiln. Free. Meets the second Friday of each month. Anyone interested in reading is welcome to attend. 228-255-1724. hancocklibraries.info
10 a.m.-11 a.m.
PCYC Holiday Boutique
Pass Christian Yacht Club, 120 S. Market Street, Pass Christian. $5 admission. More than 21 shops and artists, door prizes, restaurant. Free parking. Open to the public. 228-452-2571. passchristianyachtclub.org
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 10-11
Gem, Mineral, Jewelry Show
Jackson County Civic Center, 2902 Shortcut Road, Pascagoula. Sponsored by Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem and Mineral Society. Purchase items and supplies, learn about lapidary arts and crafts. 228-826-5330. www.mgcgms.org
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 10-11, 10 a.m.-5p.m. Nov. 12
Children’s Story Hour
East Hancock County Library, 4545 Shepherd Square, Diamondhead. Children’s Story Hours, for children up to 5 years of age. 228-255-4800. www.hancocklibraries.info
10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Diabetes Resources for Older Adults
Good Deeds Community Center, 15101 Madison St., Gulfport. Free. Free lunch for all attendees. diabetes.org/seniors
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Friday Lunch and Learn
Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. $15 members, $16 nonmembers. Instructor: Cheri Hiers. Menu: Herb and White Wine Roasted Chicken, Brown Butter Orzo, Grilled Vegetables, Lemon Rosemary Cookies. 228-818-2878.
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
MGCCC Veterans Day Tribute
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Perkinston Campus, 51 Main St., Perkinston. Free. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston Campus at the flag pole. 601-928-5211. www.mgccc.edu
Noon
Perkinston Concert Choir
St. Mary Catholic Church, 8343 Woolmarket Road, Biloxi. Free. The MGCCC Perkinston Concert Choir will perform a Veterans Day concert. 228-392-1999. mcccc.edu
6:30 p.m.
‘Wonderland’
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. $10 per ticket. WINGS Performing Arts presents "Wonderland," exploring the challenges of autism. Suitable for middle school and up. 228-897-6039. www.lmdc.org
7 p.m.-9 p.m. Nov. 10, 11; 3 p.m.- 5 p.m. Nov. 12
Amour Danzar Dinner Dances
Amour Danzar Ballroom, 9355 County Farm Road, Gulfport. Dinner $6, dance $10. Amour Danzar hosts a dinner dance every Friday night from 7:30 to 10 p.m. 228-324-3730. amourdanzar@att.net
7:30 p.m.-8 p.m., 8 p.m.-10 p.m.
‘Annie’
Gulfport Little Theatre, 2600 13th Ave., Gulfport. $16 General Admission, $13 Seniors & Military, $11 Children & Students. Family-friendly musical. Reservations recommended: Gulfport Little Theatre Box Office, 228-864-7983 or online at gulfportlittletheatre.org.
7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Nov. 10-11, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12
AFRH Open House
The Armed Forces Retirement Home, 1800 Beach Drive, Gulfport. Free. Armed Forces Retirement Home Veterans Day Celebration and Open House. Gates open 8:30 a.m. Opening ceremony 9:30 am. Keynote speaker: former NASA Apollo 13 Astronaut Fred Haise Jr. 228-897-4429. www.afrh.gov
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday
Cookie Decorating Workshop
Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. $25 members, $30 nonmembers. Chef Robin Pate. 228-818-2878.
1 p.m.-3 p.m.
Veterans Day Car Show
Warrior Stadium at D’Iberville Junior High, 3320 Warrior Drive, D’Iberville. $30 registration fee; free to enjoy event. Open show; anything can come. Food, drinks, live DJ, games, raffle, prizes. All proceeds will benefit veterans. 228-207-3553.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Jackson County Veterans Day Program
Veterans Memorial Monument, Downtown Moss Point, Moss Point. Free. Sponsored by the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Theme: "Freedom Is Not Free." 228-762-3391.
11 a.m.
St. Elizabeth Seton Altar Society
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 4900 Riley Road, Ocean Springs. $1 and up. Christmas Sale will be held at Fannon Hall across from the church. Details: 228-875-0654. 228-875-0654.
3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Nov. 12
Cooley Annual 5K Run/walk
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College - Jackson County Campus, 2300 U.S. 90, Gautier. $25-$35. Memorial 5k fun run fundraiser for the Sean M. Cooley Citizen Soldier Nursing Scholarship honoring Sean Cooley, a fallen soldier. 228-497-9602. seancooleynursingscholarship.com
3:30 p.m.-7 p.m.
Pier Walk
Ken Combs Pier, Courthouse Road and U.S. 90, Gulfport. Gulf Coast Public Safety Feed the Needy will be on site accepting tax deductible monetary donations. Checks preferred. www.facebook.com/PierWalk
4 p.m.
BSL Second Saturday
Downtown Bay St. Louis, 200 Main St., Bay St. Louis. Free. Gallery openings, shop and restaurant specials and live music. Music and specials 4 p.m.-8 p.m. www.baystlouisoldtown.com
4 p.m.-8 p.m.
‘A Death in the Family’
Terror on the Coast/The Warehouse, 3420 Giles Road, Gulfport. $50 per person. Alexis Theatre will present "A Death in the Family" at The Warehouse in Gulfport. See the show and solve the crime, enjoy a catered dinner. $50 per person plus tax/tip. Rated PG. 228-326-1405. www.alexistheatre.com
6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Farmers Market
Moss Point Welcome Center, 5500 Main St., Moss Point. www.cityofmosspoint.org
7 a.m.-11 a.m.
Pascagoula Bike Ride
Beach Park, 600 City Park St., Pascagoula. Along Pascagoula’s Historic Bike Trail. Now offering two rides. 8 a.m. ride will cover 12-18 miles at a pace of 12-15mph. 10 a.m. ride will cover 2-6 miles at a pace of less than 10 mph. 228-938-2356.
8 a.m.-10 a.m., 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
Volunteer Day
34th Street Wholistic Gardens and Education Center, 808 34th Street, Gulfport. Help in the 34th Street Community Garden. Wear appropriate, comfortable clothes (long pants, closed toe shoes, etc.) and bring hats, sunscreen, gloves, and gardening tools.
8 a.m.-11 a.m.
The Farmers Market at Long Beach
Farmers Market at Long Beach on the Town Green, Jeff Davis Ave. and 4th St., Long Beach. A State Certified Farmers Market. TFMatLongBeach@gmail.com Follow on Facebook at The Farmers Market at Long Beach. https://www.facebook.com/TFMatLongBeach/
8 a.m.-noon
Long Beach Farmers Market
First United Methodist Church, 208 Pine St., Long Beach. State Certified Farmers Market. www.longbeachfarmersmarket.org
8:30 a.m.-noon
Long Beach Farmers Market
Long Beach Farmers’ Market, 115 W. 1st St., Long Beach.
8:30 a.m.-noon
Fall Fiber Show and Workshop
Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Ave., Pass Christian. Free. The Dyed-in-the-Wool Weavers and Spinners Guild. Wide array of handwoven fiber items on display through Nov. 30. Weaving Workshop Nov. 11 and 12. 228-452-4596.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Workshop with Jeff Brown
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. $85. Primary focus will be making vessels. As a group, students will then focus on making vessel forms that can be altered and stacked both on and off the wheel. 228-374-5547. georgeohr.org
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Celtic Music Festival, Highland Games
Harrison County Fairgrounds, 15321 County Farm Road, Gulfport. 12 and under free; seniors & military $8 (per day); adults $10 (per day); 2-day pass $15. 228-832-8620. mshighlandsandislands.org
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 12
Sunday
‘At the Movies’
Calvary Chapel Bay St. Louis, 317 Reese St., Bay St. Louis. Free. Experience "At the Movies," where church and movies meet. calvarychapelbsl.com
10 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Friends & Family Day
Morning Star Baptist Church, 2050 Thornton Ave., Gulfport. Family & Friends Day worship service. 228-863-8526.
10:30 a.m.
Vintage Motorcycle Show
Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Free admission to the public; $10 to register first bike, $5 per additional bike. Trophies for the first 3 places in each class plus a best of show. Registration from 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Judging starts at 1:15 p.m with awards at 3 p.m. 228-374-5547. georgeohr.org
11 a.m.-5 p.m.
St. Patrick Open House
St. Patrick Catholic High School, 18300 St. Patrick Road, Biloxi. St. Patrick Catholic High School will open its doors to all interested in learning more about the school. 228-702-0500.
2 p.m.-4 p.m.
This story was originally published November 6, 2017 at 12:00 AM with the headline "Things to do this week in South Mississippi: Nov. 6-12."