This Week events in South Mississippi: Nov. 1-8

TODAY

Hancock County Library System book sale: 9 a.m., Kiln Public Library. The sale runs through Nov. 7. Books, DVDs, CDs and magazines will be on sale for $1 or less. Details: Details: 255-1724.

Friends of Moss Point Library meeting: 1:30 p.m., Ina Thompson Moss Point Library, 4119 Bellview St. Details: 475-7462.

Teacher education roundup: 5-6 p.m., William Carey University School of Education, Edgewater Mall, Tradition Campus, room 312 of B Building, Biloxi. Program designed to help teaching assistants gain additional qualifications needed to become licensed teachers. Details: 702-1829.

Women's Auxiliary meeting: 6 p.m., French Club of Biloxi, 182 Howard Ave. Details: 436-6472.

TUESDAY

At Ease Gang meeting: 7 a.m., Treasure Bay Casino, Infinity Buffet, 1980 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Details: 806-4453.

Fit for the Holidays program: 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24, East Central Public Library, 21801 Slider Road. Healthy refreshments. Learn low-impact workouts for beginners. Details: 588-6263.

Lego Club meeting: 3:30 p.m. Nov. 3 and 10 a.m. Nov. 21, East Central Public Library, 21801 Slider Road. Designed for ages 8 and older. Refreshments. Details: 588-6263.

Harrison County 4-H Shooting Sports Program orientation meeting: 5:30 p.m., Mississippi State University Coastal Research and Extension Center, 1815 Popp's Ferry Road, Biloxi. Designed for ages 8-18. Learn responsible and safe use of firearms and archery equipment in the presence of certified instructors. Sponsored by Mississippi State University. Details: 865-4227.

Novel-writing event: 6 p.m., Ina Thompson Moss Point Library, 4119 Bellview St. Designed for ages 11-19. Refreshments. Scribophiles will learn how to write a novel in 30 days with the NaNoWriMo program. Details: 475-7462.

Thanksgiving-themed cooking class: 6-8:30 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, Gulfport. Cost: $35 members, $40 nonmembers. Details/registration: 897-6039 or lmdc.org.

Bienville Toastmasters meeting: 6:30 p.m. Nov. 3 and 17, Boomtown Casino, second floor conference room, Biloxi. Details: 235-5046.

VFW Post 6731 meeting: 7 p.m., 4321 W. Gay Road, D'Iberville. Details: 392-1152.

WEDNESDAY

Second Cup with Mayor Billy Skellie: 7:30 p.m. doors open and 8 a.m. program starts, University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Park, 730 E. Beach Blvd., Long Beach. Hosted by Long Beach Chamber of Commerce. Details: 604-0014.

Gulf Coast Symphony Guild meeting: 10 a.m., Edgewater Inn, Biloxi. Guests are welcome.

Monster of a Story Time: 10:30 a.m., Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Ave. Presented by Wild Pirates Theater. Puppet show, story, original music and craft. Presented by Amelia Woodcock's class. Details: 452-4596.

Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport Authority meeting: 2 p.m. on third floor of terminal, Gulfport. Details: 863-5951.

New Tweens yoga class: 4:15-5:15 p.m. Wednesdays, River Rock Yoga, 2429 W. Commerce St. Suite C, Ocean Springs. Led by Summer Baldwin. Ages 9-12. Cost: $65 for five-class pass, $120 for 10-class pass and $15 single class.

Marty Wilson art exhibit open house reception: 5:30-7 p.m., Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum, 115 First St., Biloxi. Wilson will discuss and showcase his marine-themed artwork. Exhibit will be up through Jan. 8. Details: 435-6320.

Line-dancing classes: 6 p.m. Nov. 4, 11 and 18, Pascagoula Public Library, 3214 Pascagoula St. Led by Ericka Nicholson for beginners to advanced. Details: 762-3060.

Yoga Evening at the Museum: 6-7:30 p.m., Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Cost: $5 per person. No charge for River Rock monthly unlimited members. Bring own yoga mat. Instructor: Moira Anderson. Details: 374-5547.

Biloxi Elks Lodge 606 meeting: 7 p.m. Nov. 4 and 18, 1178 Beach Blvd. Details: 374-0606.

THURSDAY

Blood drive: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Our Lady Academy High School, 222 S. Beach Blvd., Bay St. Louis. Details: 1-800-733-2767.

Foster parent orientation: 10-11 a.m. Nov. 5 and 5-6 p.m. Nov. 19, Mississippi Department of Human Services, 10260 Larkin Smith Drive, Gulfport. Details: 897-5790.

Affordable Care Act educational meeting: 2 p.m., Orange Grove Public Library, 12135 Old U.S. 49, Gulfport. Free. Details: 832-6924.

Seventh annual Biloxi Bay Chamber of Commerce Expo: 3-7 p.m., Biloxi Civic Center, 578 Howard Ave. Food, music, prizes, networking, drawing and raffles. Free to attend. Details: 435-6149.

Starting a Business -- First Steps: 6-8 p.m., Innovation Center, first floor, 1636 Popp's Ferry Road, Biloxi. Details: 396-8661.

Farmer and the Chef: 6 p.m., Golden Nugget Casino, 151 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Hosted by March of Dimes. Event will pair local farmers who will provide local chefs with products to prepare four-course meals for attendees. Cost/details: 206-3429.

Town hall meeting: 6-8 p.m., de l'Epée Deaf Center, 1450 North St., Gulfport. Athletic opportunities, social-emotional growth and development, ASL and spoken English language development, academic achievement and early language acquisition. Details: 897-2280.

Spanish Trail District roundtable: 7 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 2301 15th St., Gulfport.

"The Lady in Question": 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5-7, 2 p.m. Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 11-14 and 2 p.m. Nov. 15, Center Stage Theatre, 2670 Rue Palafox, Biloxi. Cost: $17 adults; $15 seniors, students, military and first responders. Details/tickets: 388-6258 or centerstagebiloxi.org.

FRIDAY

Mass adoption: 9 a.m., Jackson County Chancery Court, 3104 Magnolia St., Pascagoula. Presented by Jackson County Division of Family Children Services. Details: 769-3449.

Blood drive: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., South Mississippi Regional Center, 1170 West Railroad, Long Beach. Details: 1-800-733-2767.

Fish dinners: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Our Mother of Sorrows Church, 800 Division St., Biloxi. Cost: $7. Free local delivery on three or more orders. Details: 435-0007.

Lunch and Learn at Jubilee Center: Noon-1 p.m., 4322 Popp's Ferry Road, D'Iberville. Speaker: Bobby Eleuterius, D'Iberville city manager. Cost: $10 includes lunch. Reservation required. Details: 392-4288.

Public test of voting equipment for general election: 1 p.m., Harrison County Election Commissioner's Office, 2600 24th Ave., Gulfport. Details: 865-4051.

CASA award presentation: 2-4 p.m., Harrison County Youth Court, Gulfport. Honoring Above and Beyond award recipients Billy and Ellen Alexander.

"Still Waters" opening reception: 5-8 p.m., Gallery 782, 782 Water St., Biloxi. Features Julie Boudreaux and Mae Niolet with watercolors on canvas and jewelry. Details: 436-7782.

First Friday: 5-8 p.m., downtown Biloxi. Details: 435-6339.

VFW Post 2434 special meeting: 6 p.m., 289 Veterans Ave., Biloxi. Details: 343-0260.

Ice skating: 6 and 8:30 p.m. Nov. 6-7; 2 and 4:30 p.m. Nov. 8; 10:30 p.m. Nov. 13; 10 p.m. Nov. 14; 2 and 4:30 p.m. Nov. 15; 6 and 8:30 p.m. Nov. 20-21; 2 and 4:30 p.m. Nov. 22; 6 and 8:30 p.m. Nov. 25-26; 2, 4:30 and 7 p.m. Nov. 29, Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Biloxi. Tickets include admission and skate rental while supplies last. Purchase tickets in person at the box office 30 minutes prior to each session. Details/tickets: 594-3707.

VFW Post 6731 steak night: 6-8 p.m., 4321 W. Gay Road, D'Iberville. Details: 392-1152.

Ocean Springs Elks Lodge 2501 grilled dinner: 6:30-8 p.m., 2501 Beachview Drive, Ocean Springs. Cost: $18 steaks, $12 fish.

"The Last Five Years": 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6-8, The Mary C. Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Cost: $15. Details: 818-2878.

Friday Night dance: 7:30-8 p.m. dinner served and 8-10 p.m. dancing, Nov. 6, 13, 20 and 27, Amour Danzar, 9355 County Farm Road, Gulfport. Cost: $10 dance and $6 dinner. Details: 324-3730.

SATURDAY

Indoor fall bazaar: 7 a.m.-2 p.m., Handsboro United Methodist Church, 2333 Demaret Drive, Gulfport. Details: 860-3311.

Third annual Sean M. Cooley Citizen Soldier 5K Fun Run/Walk: 9 a.m., Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Jackson County campus, Gautier. 1K kids fun run. Cost: $20 repeat runners and MGCCC students, $25 registration prior to Oct. 15, $30 registration after Oct. 15 and $15 for runners under 12 years of age.

Magnificat breakfast­­­ -- A Ministry to Catholic Women: 9 a.m.-noon, Our Lady of Fatima, 2950 Pass Road, Parish Hall, Biloxi. Cost: $12 per person, no tickets will be sold at door. Reservations must be made by Nov. 5. Speaker: Marian Cunningham.

Long Beach Farmers Market Radish Festival: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., corner of Church Avenue and Pine Street, in front of the First United Methodist Church. Cooking demonstrations, gardening and flower-arranging information, free tastings and local food and plants. Details: 234-8732.

Pascagoula Gun Show: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Jackson County Fairgrounds, 2902 Shortcut Road. Includes guns, military, hunting, knives, gun enthusiasts, dealers, collectors, appraisals, concessions available. Free parking. Door prizes. No loaded guns or loose ammo allowed. Cost: $7 adults and $1 children 5-12. Details: 601-498-4235.

37th annual Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 7-8, downtown Ocean Springs. Hosted by Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce. Details: 875-4424.

Let's Go Flying: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Stennis International Airport/ Million Air, 7250 Stennis Airport Drive, Kiln. Pilots volunteer their time and aircraft to allow individuals with disabilities to experience joy of flying. Details: 601-624-4400 or 222-5922.

Cub Scout Family Campout -- May the Pack Be With You: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 7-8, Camp Tiak, 64 Camp Tiak Road, Wiggins. Cost: $30 per Cub Scout and $30 per adult. Late fees will apply if registered after Oct. 23 to $40 per adult and $20 additional members. Equipment list suggestions are available. Details: 601-582-2326.

Cruising for Glasses Fundraiser: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Woolmarket Lions Club, 12596 Lorraine Road, Biloxi. Benefits families in need of eyeglasses. Vendors, live entertainment, cruisers welcome, raffles, food and old cars. Donations appreciated. Details: 860-9186.

Silver Run Volunteer Fire Department fish fry: 11 a.m.., 1071 Ridge Road, Perkinston. Cost: $8. Cake walk, 50/50 drawing, food and more. Details: 601-528-4019.

15th annual Gulf Coast Veterans Day Parade: 11 a.m., downtown Gulfport. Active and retired military marchers, floats, JROTC units from throughout Mississippi and high school bands will participate.

Barksgiving: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Depot District, Bay St. Louis. Bring your pets to enjoy a parade, costume contest, Dachsund races, dog treats and more. Benefiting the Friends of the Animal Shelter in Hancock County. Details: 222-7018.

Family yoga: 1-2 p.m., River Rock Yoga, 2429 W. Commerce St. Suite C, Ocean Springs. Cost: $20 per family.

Sewanee vs. Millsaps football-watching party: 1-4 p.m., Samson & Powers Law Firm, 2217 Pass Road, Gulfport. Game will be shown online from Jackson. Details: 861-4381.

Red, White and Blue Festival: immediately following the Veterans Day parade until 4 p.m., Jones Park, Gulfport. Food, music, vendors, military displays and more. Details: 868-3414.

Ocean Springs Elks Lodge 2501 spaghetti fundraiser: 5-8 p.m., 2501 Beachview Drive, Ocean Springs. Cost: $8 presale, $10 at the door and $5 children. Proceeds benefit the Ocean Springs High School JROTC.

Youth Ghost Hunt at Beauvoir: 6-10 p.m., Beauvoir, Biloxi. Hosted by Mississippi Gulf Coast Paranormal. Cost: $40 for child and free for parents; $20 additional child. Two children per adult. Includes honorary MGC Paranormal Team Member certificate on completion of hunt. Details: 388-4400.

sunDAY

VFW Post 6731 breakfast: 8-11 a.m. Nov. 8, 15, 22 and 29, 4321 W. Gay Road, D'Iberville. Details: 392-1152.

Blood drive: 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 10446 LeMoyne Blvd., D'Iberville. Details: 1-800-733-2767.

Ocean Springs Elks Lodge 2501 breakfast: 9-11 a.m., 2501 Beachview Drive, Ocean Springs. Cost: $9.

Long Beach Veterans Day parade and concert: 1 p.m., Jeff Davis Avenue, Long Beach. Military, ROTC and other veterans organizations. Live entertainment. Puppet performance, veterans with convertibles, refreshments and more. Details: 332-1083.

Mississippi Coast Remote Control Club meeting: 2 p.m., 14665 County Farm Road, Gulfport. Details: 209-1241.

This story was originally published November 2, 2015 at 5:11 AM with the headline "This Week events in South Mississippi: Nov. 1-8 ."