This Week events in South Mississippi: Jan. 11-17

Digital literacy classes: 9 a .m.-4 p.m. introduction to Excel and 5:15-6:45 p.m. iPad and iPhone basics, Bay St. Louis-Hancock County Library. Details: 467-5282.

Jackson County AARP Chapter 1213 meeting: 11:30 a.m., Calvary Baptist Church, 2101 Market St., Pascagoula. Potluck lunch.

Biloxi Kiwanis Club meeting: Noon, DoubleTree by Hilton, 940 Beach Blvd. Details: 547-5536.

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

Jackson County Utility Authority: 4 p.m., Witchen Administration Building, 1225 Jackson Ave., Pascagoula. Details: 762-0119.

Ocean Springs public meeting: 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 1018 Porter Ave. Right-of-way survey findings, property lines and road width along Lovers Lane. Details: 875-6712.

South Mississippi Urban Style Ballroom Dancing: 6-8 p.m. Mondays at Randolph Senior Center, 315 Clark Ave., Pass Christian; and 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays at Bayou Gulf Paralyzed Veterans Building, 15489 Dedeaux Road, Gulfport. Details: 206-5510.

History and Mission of the Wolf River Conservation Society: 7 p.m., Pass Christian Historical Society, 201 E. Scenic Drive. Learn the history, mission and accomplishments of the Society. Details: 452-7254.

American Legion Post 1992 membership meeting: 7-8 p.m., 3824 Old Spanish Trail, Gautier. Details: 497-6422.

TUESDAY

BNI Mississippi information meeting: 8 a.m., Hilton Garden Inn, 2703 Denny Ave., Pascagoula. Details: 504-442-8983.

West Jackson County Utility District meeting: 9 a.m., district office, 7312 Rose Farm Road, Ocean Springs. Details: 872-3898.

Computer classes for beginners: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Ave. Led by John Giesemann of Mississippi State University Extension Center for Technology Outreach. Details: 452-4596.

South Mississippi Urban Style Dance class: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays and Thursdays, Isiah Frederick Community Center, 3312 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Gulfport. Details: 206-5510.

Parkinson's disease support group meeting: 11:30 a.m., Beauvoir Methodist Church, 2113 E. Pass Road, Biloxi. Program: Managing motor symptoms in PD. Details: 896-3075.

Authors and Characters: 11:45 a.m., Bay St. Louis-Hancock County Library. Features musician and photographer Pat Murphy discussing "Growing Up Downtown." Lunch: $10. Registration required. Details: 467-5282.

Home School Studio Art Classes: 1:30-3 p.m. Jan. 12, 19 and 26, Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Ages 6-17. Cost: $12. Clay techniques, pottery wheel, Mardi Gras masks and more. Details: 374-5547.

Lego Club meeting: 3:30 p.m., East Central Public Library, 21801 Slider Road. Ages 8 and older. Refreshments. Details: 588-6263.

Relay for Life of Harrison County Kickoff: 5:30 p.m., Coldwell Banker Alfonso Realty, 9153 Lorraine Road, Gulfport. Details: 601-467-0468.

Science Cafe: 6 p.m., Orange Grove Public Library, 12135 Old Highway 49, Gulfport. Theme: What's the Buzz on Bees. Led by Tim Lockley, senior entomologist for the Mississippi Department of Agriculture on the Gulf Coast, and Joshua Reeves, co-owner of J&J Bees and Trees. Details: 452-4596 or 214-3467.

Caregiving Connections Support Group meeting: 6-7:15 p.m., St. Peter's-by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Gulfport. Light refreshments. RSVP encouraged. Details: 1-877-926-8300.

Learn to Draw class: 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 12, Gail Keenan Art Center, 5065 Espy Ave., Long Beach. Four-week class meets on Tuesdays. Cost: $90. Supplies included. Bring a friend and get half off. Details: 234-1610.

Mardi Gras Mambo: 6-8:30 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Features chef Maria Vieages. Tickets: $30-35. Details: 897-6039.

When Women Talk -- Girls Just Want to Have Funds forum: 6-9 p.m., Ohr-O'Keefe Museum, Biloxi. With Martin Luther King Jr. Coastwide Celebration.

WEDNESDAY

Introduction to computers and Microsoft Word: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Bay St. Louis-Hancock County Library. Registration required. Details: 467-5282.

Community peer support group: 10 a.m., Westside Community Center, 4006 8th St., Gulfport. Details: 575-4549.

W.O.W. luncheon: Noon, Lyman Community Center, U.S. 49, Gulfport. Cost: $10 lunch. Special guest Advocates for Freedom. Bring baby wipes and diapers for Women Resource Center and gently worn shoes for the Caleb project. Details: 832-1714 or 424-0098.

French Club of Biloxi men's meeting: 6 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. meeting, 182 Howard Ave. Serving red beans and rice with pork chops. Details: 436-6472.

THURSDAY

Oil painting class: 9 a.m.-noon, Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, Biloxi. Instructor: Frank Janca. The six-week class will meet each Thursday through Feb. 18. Cost: $235. Students ages 16 and older welcome. Registration required. Details/registration: 374-5547.

Strengthen, Stretch and Align with Pilates: 10:30-11:15 a.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 28, Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government Ave., Ocean Springs. Cost: $15 per class. Led by Ellen Miller, owner of Bayou Pilates in Ocean Springs. Details: 818-2878.

Lunch and Learn: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jan. 14-15, 21 and 29 with chef Cheri Hiers, Mary C. O'Keefe Cultrual Center for Arts and Education, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Cost: $12 in advance and $14 walk-in. Details: 818-2878.

Sons of the American Revolution luncheon and meeting: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Panda Palace, Crossroads Shopping Center, Gulfport. Details: 863-4420.

Handbuilding Clay for Beginners: 1-3 p.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 28, Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, 386 Beach Biloxi, Biloxi. Designed for ages 14 and older. Cost: $185 per student. No experience needed. Class fee includes 25 pounds of clay, use of studio tools and more. Details: 374-5547.

10 Most Endangered Historical Places in Mississippi program: 6-7 p.m., Westside Community Center, 4006 8th St., Gulfport. Presented by Lolly Barnes, director of the Mississippi Heritage Trust. Sponsored by Historical Society of Gulfport. Refreshments.

Line dancing classes: 6-7:30 p.m. Jan. 14, 21 and 6 p.m. Jan. 27, Pascagoula Public Library, 3214 Pascagoula St. All ages invited. Led by Ericka Nicholson. Details: 769-3060.

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

South for the Winter beer dinner: 6:30 p.m., Sal and Mookie's, Biloxi. Five-course dining experience will feature craft beer pairings with chef-prepared dishes along with storytelling from local breweries, including Biloxi Brewing Company, Lazy Magnolia Brewery and Mississippi Brewing Company. Cost: $60. Details: 207-9697.

"Come Play With Us" rehearsal schedule: 6:40-8 p.m. Thursdays, Randolph Center, 315 Clark Ave., Pass Christian. Features Pass Christian Community Orchestra. Designed for ages 10 and older and have played an instrument for at least two years. Details: 224-2575.

FRIDAY

Kids dance fundraising event: 5-8 p.m., Gulfport High School Gymnasium. Designed for kindergarten through sixth grade. Inviting all school districts. Cost: $5 at the door. Prize will be awarded. Presented by TNT Ranch Recovery Home. All proceeds go to the homeless shelter.

Kids cooking class: 6-7:30 p.m., Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Features chef Maria Vieages. Tickets: $12.50 per person. Details: 897-6039.

Casting call of "Wildflowers-From Fiction to Film: 6-10 p.m. Jan. 15 and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jan. 16, Gautier Convention Center, 2012 Library Lane. Details: 327-1197.

Ocean Springs Elks Lodge grilled steak/fish dinner: 6:30-8 p.m., 2501 Beachview Drive. Cost: $12. Details: 875-2501.

Gospel Extravaganza: 7 p.m., Grace Temple Baptist Church, 13344 Old Highway 49, Gulfport. With Martin Luther King Jr. Coastwide Celebration.

Friday Night Dance: 7:30 p.m., Amour Danzar Ballroom, 9355 County Farm Road, Gulfport. Cost: $10. Details: 324-3730.

SATURDAY

Man Power -- Breaking Generational Curses: 8 a.m.-noon, Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 3113 20th St., Gulfport. With Martin Luther King Jr. Coastwide Celebration.

Clearance book sale: 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Ina Thompson Moss Point Library, 4119 Bellview St. Features new and old items. Hardbacks, paperbacks, CDs, videos and more. Details: 475-7462.

Winter Botany Walk and Children's Wildlife Ornament Workshop: 10 a.m. field walk with Mississippi State University extension forestry specialist Glenn Hughes and 1 p.m. pine cone and peanut butter children's workshop, Crosby Arboretum, 370 Ridge Road, Picayune. Cost: $5 for each program. Details: 601-799-2311.

Sit, Stay and Read: 10 a.m.-noon, Pass Christian Public Library, 111 Hiern Ave. Children will exercise reading skills while visiting pets. Reading sessions last 30 minutes. Details: 452-4596.

Meet the Artist event: 10-11 a.m., Pascagoula River Audubon Center. Meet painter Bill Nelson.

Birthday celebration of Dizzy Dean: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dizzy Dean Welcome Center, 61208 U.S. 49, Stone County. Refreshments. Details: 601-928-5418.

Lego Club event: 1 p.m., Lucedale-George Public Library, 507 Oak St. Designed for ages 8 and older. Children must be accompanied by adult. Details: 601-947-2123.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Daylily Society meeting: 1:30 p.m., Vancleave Public Library, 12604 Mississippi 57. Led by Jeff and Elizabeth Salter. Details: 826-5596.

Biloxi Elks Lodge 606 steak night: 6 p.m. Jan. 16, 23 and 30, 1178 Beach Blvd. Cost: $18 ribeyes and $20 T-bones. Live entertainment. Details: 374-0606.

Jackson County Southern Christian Leadership Conference 40th Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Awards and Scholarship Banquet: 7 p.m., Pelican Landing Conference Center, Moss Point. Details: 475-5421.

Belles and Buoys Square Dance: 8-10 p.m., Lyman Senior Citizen Center, 14592 County Farm Road, Gulfport. Caller Kevin Cozad of Centerville, Ala. Details: 363-2622.

SUNDAY

Ocean Springs Elks Lodge 2501 blueberry pancake breakfast: 9-11 a.m., 2501 Beachview Drive, Ocean Springs. Cost: $7.

MLK Coastwide Celebration's Sunday Inspiration: 3-5:30 p.m., Grace Temple Baptist Church, 13344 Old Highway 49, Gulfport.

This story was originally published January 10, 2016 at 10:57 PM with the headline "This Week events in South Mississippi: Jan. 11-17 ."