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What's Happening for this April summer

Harrison County Utility Authority board meeting: 9 a.m., meeting room, Intraplex Industrial Park, 10271 Express Drive, Gulfport.

Blood drive: 11 a.m.-4 p.m., First Christian Church, 2111 15th St. Gulfport. Sponsored by the American Red Cross. Details: 234-1256.

Harrison County Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Commissioners meeting: 11:30 a.m., District Office, 12238 Ashley Drive, Gulfport.

Diabetes support group meeting: Noon, classroom two and three, Garden Park Medical Center, 15200 Community Road, Gulfport. Speaker: Martha Dempsey. Topic: Diabetic Neuropathy. Free lunch. Details: 575-7105.

American Legion Post 1992 committee meetings: 5-7 p.m. 3824 Old Spanish Trail, Gautier. Details: 497-6422.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. meet-and-greet: 5-8 p.m., Vernon Gilbert Elks Lodge 576, 536 Esters Blvd., Biloxi. Details: 374-1968.

Business 101 series: 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Innovation Center, 1636 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi. Topic: Think like an entrepreneur. Sponsored by: Gulf Coast Small Business Developemnet center. Details: 396-8661.

Long Beach bicycle ride and dine: 6 p.m., Town Green, Jeff Davis and Third Street. Bring bike and helmet. Details: 297-7229.

FRIDAY

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. health fair: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 5, 9 a.m.-noon April 6, IP Casino Resort and Spa, 850 Bayview Ave., Biloxi. Blood drive, blood pressure, colon and breast cancer screening, glucose, cholesterol and mental health evaluations, prostate health and diabetes education. Details: 381-5140.

Gulf Coast Yacht & Boat Super Show: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 5-6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 6, Jones Park, U.S. 90, Gulfport. More than 50 boat and brokerage dealers from the Southeast will be on hand. Details: 941-735-4383.

Fish Fry: 10:45 a.m. -4 p.m. April 5-6, 4061 Suzanne Drive, D'Iberville. Money will benefit The Mississippi Center for Autism and Related Developmental Disabilities. Cost: $6. Details: 396-4434.

Fleur De Lis Society Club dinner: 5-7 p.m., The French Club, 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Entertainment at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $7 plate, $5 cover after 7. Details: 436-6472.

Annual CCA Biloxi Bay Chapter fundraiser: 6:30 p.m., Frank Gruich Sr. Community Center, 591 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Live and silent auctions, raffles and more. Details: 223-8476.

Ocean Springs Elks Lodge 2501 steak dinner: 6:30 -8 p.m., 2501 Beachview Drive. Menu: Steaks or fish, salad and baked potato. Details: 872-2501.

Gulf Coast Messiah Chorus concert: 7 p.m., Pascagoula First Baptist Church, 902 Live Oak Ave. Donations accepted.

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. public meeting: 7 p.m., IP Casino Resort and Spa, 850 Bayview Ave., Biloxi. Speaker: Bennie Thompson. Details: 324-5194.

Amour Danzar dinner dance: 7-10 p.m., 9355 County Farm Road, Gulfport. Cost: $10. Details: 324-3730.

"A Streetcar Named Desire": 8 p.m. April 5, 2 p.m. April 7, Bay St. Louis Little Theatre, 398 Blaize Ave. Tickets: $14 adults; $10 seniors 65 and older, veterans, military and students with ID; and $6 for children 12 and under. Details: 864-2882.

Diamond Friday -- A Night with the Kappas: 9:11 p.m.-1 a.m., IP Casino Resort and Spa, 850 Bayview Ave., Biloxi. Tickets: $10. Details: 249-4654.

SATURDAY

Fifth annual Walk for Wishes: 7:30 a.m. registration and 8 a.m. walk, Biloxi/Ocean Springs bridge, U.S. 90. Admission: $20 donation. Details: 575-8691.

DREAM Program Eighth annual Charity Golf Tournament: 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. shotgun start, Gulf Hills Resort, Ocean Springs. Three person scramble. Entry fee: $300 per team, $100 per person. Fee includes: green fees, cart, drinks, lunch, goody bag and two tickets to the silent auction. Details; 215-1767.

Second annual Respect Our Military fundraising poker ride: 8 a.m. flag ceremony, 8:30 a.m. registration, festivities begin at noon, live music begins at 2 p.m., Yo Mama'z House, 12056 Cedar Lake Road, Biloxi. Admission: $20 per rider, $5 wristbands. Details: 217-201-1330.

What's Happening for this April summer

Junior fishing rodeo: 8-10 a.m., western side, Pass Christian Harbor. The rodeo is for children 12 and under. Prizes will be awarded at Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival. Details: 475-7047.

Plant sale: 8 a.m.-noon, Bay Vista Baptist Church, 2485 Pass Road, Biloxi. Perennials, annuals, bulbs, blooms, tropicals and more. Details: 388-7130.

Heart Walk: 9 a.m., Edgewater Mall, Biloxi. Registration fee: $5. Money goes to the American Heart Association. Walking course is 2.5 miles. Details: 601-549-0749.

Day of Celebration Walk for Autism Awareness: 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk, Biloxi Town Green. Details: 447-3567 or 233-4755.

TatoNut Bicycle ride: 9 a.m., Marshall Park, Ocean Springs. Sponsored by the Gulf Coast Bicycle Club. Helmets required. Details: 348-1635.

Amateur Radio License testing: 9:30 a.m., American Medical Response Headquarters, 12020 Intraplex Parkway, Gulfport. Hosted by The Mississippi Coast Amateur Radio Association.

Gulf Coast Church League meeting: 10 a.m., Parkview Missionary Baptist Church, 2825 Ladnier Road, Gautier. Details: 218-7564.

22nd annual Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival: 10 a.m.-3 p.m., War Memorial Park, Scenic Drive and Fleitas Avenue, Pass Christian. Held in conjunction with Art in the Pass to raise awareness of conserving marine resources. Sponsored in part by the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources. Details: 475-7047.

Zombie 5K Run: 10 a.m. -4 p.m., Harrison County Fairgrounds, 15321 County Farm Road, Gulfport. Money benefits Smile Train and Hands on Mississippi. Entertainment: Coates Brothers Band and Rosco Bandana. Register at zombierun.com. Details: 802-752-7670.

16th annual Art in the Pass: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 6-7, War Memorial Park, Scenic Drive and Fleitas Avenue, Pass Christian. More than 75 artists will display and sell their work. Proceeds from the silent auction benefit the Dot Hector Memorial Art Scholarship. Details: 452-5969.

Dancing Diva's fish and chicken dinner: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Commegere Park, Bookter Street. Cost: $6. Menu: Fried fish or chicken, green beans, potato salad, bread and cake. Details: 671-1471 or 234-6672.

Second annual Stella's Blues & BBQ Festival: 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Historic Depot, 1928 Depot Way, Bay St. Louis. Held in conjunction with the Stella Yelling Contest. Proceeds benefit the Bay St. Louis Little Theatre. Sponsored by Silver Slipper Casino and the Bay St. Louis Little Theatre. Admission is free. Details: 467-0855.

Fourth annual Wag Fest: noon-3 p.m., Hard Rock Live, inside Hard Rock Hotel and Casino BIloxi. Sponsored in part by Coast Young Professionals. Pet entry fee applies. Details: 604-0014.

13th annual Le Bal au Chocolate "Bal en Blanc": 6-10 p.m., The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Advance tickets: $80 per person, $700 table of 10. Details: 818-2878.

Kids Night Out: 6-10 p.m., YMCA, Ocean Springs. Food, crafts, movie and swimming. Cost: $20 members, $30 non-members. Details: 875-5050.

Belles & Buoys Square dance meeting: 6:30 p.m., Lyman Senior Citizen Center, 14592 County Farm Road, Gulfport.

Gulf Coast Messiah Chorus concert: 7 p.m., Bay St. Louis First Baptist Church, 141 Main St. Donations accepted.

Belles & Buoys Square dance: 8-10 p.m., Lyman Senior Citizen Center, 14592 County Farm Road. Details: 831-3127.

Fleur De Lis Society Club dance: 8-midnight, The French Club, 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Music: Nick Mattina and the Checkmates. Cost: $8 single, $15 couple. Details: 436-6472.

Smooth Sophisticated Saturday: 9:11 p.m.-1 a.m., IP Casino Resort and Spa, 850 Bayview Ave., Biloxi. Tickets: $10. Details: 249-4654.

SUNDAY

Sons of the American Legion meeting: 11-11:30 a.m., American Legion Post 1992, 3824 Old Spanish Trail, Gautier. Details: 497-6422.

Spring Festival: 11 a.m. -6 p.m., Gulf Coast SDA Church, 13301 Shriners Blvd., Biloxi. Food, games, entertainment, silent auction and pony rides.

Gulf Coast Messiah Chorus concert: 3 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 1904 Popp's Ferry Road. Donations accepted.

MONDAY

Long Beach Historical Society meeting: 5:30 p.m., 645 Klondyke Road. Speaker: Davis Holt, Assistant Professor of Georgraphy in College of Science and Technology.

Veterans resource workshop: 5:30-7:30 p.m., D'Iberville Civic Center, 10395 Auto Mall Parkway. Workshop is for veterans, current military service members and their families to gather information from community organizations on what services are in the community to benefit them.

Holocaust Remembrance: 7 p.m., Congregation Beth Israel, 12277 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport. Members of the Gulf Coast Jewish community will participate in a candle-lighting and name-reading program. Co-sponsored by the local unit of B'nai B'rith.

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

TUESDAY

Beaded jewelry class: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., every Tuesday in April, Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center, Ocean Springs. Groups by appointment. All supplies and tools provided: Fee: $35 members, $45 nonmembers. Details: 818-2878.

Daddy's BBQ cooking class: 6-8:30 p.m., The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Menu: beef brisket, chicken wings, pull porkfaits. Each dish will be paired with Lazy Magnolia craft beers. Tickets: $40 members, $45 nonmembers. Details: 897-6039.

APRIL 10

Breakfast with the Mayor: 8-9 a.m., Bayview Gourmet, Ocean Springs. Breakfast with Mayor Connie Moran. Details: 875-4424.

Fleur De Lis Society Club men's meeting: 7 p.m., The French Club, 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Details: 436-6472.

APRIL 11

Business 101 Series: 5:30-7:30 p.m., The Innovation Center, 1636 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi. Topic: Starting a business-first steps. Sponsored by: Gulf Coast Small Busines Development Center. Details: 396-8661.

APRIL 12

Poets, Potters and Painters: 4-9 p.m., Gulfport Barnes & Noble. Artist will showcase their talents. Details: 374-5547.

Fleur De Lis Society Club dinner: 5-7 p.m., The French Club, 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Entertainment: Innerchanges. Cost: $7 a plate, $5 cover after 7 p.m. Details: 436-6472.

Love bug outdoor movie night: 6 p.m., The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Art activities, concession stand and movie starts at dark. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. No outside food or beverage. Rain location: WINGS Performing Arts and Education Building. Cost: $5. Details: 897-6039.

National Association for the Mentally Ill meeting: 6 p.m., Ocean Springs Library. Details: 324-7835 or 217-1385.

APRIL 13

Keep America Beautiful Great American Cleanup: 8-11 a.m., across the City of Pascagoula. Residents can adopt one of six municipal parks or the street or neighborhood of their choice. A focus will be on planting gardens at Scranton Nature Center at IG Levy Park, North, on Nahan Hale Avenue. Sponsored by the City of Pascagoula Parks and Recreation Department. Details: 372-6888.

Saucier United Methodist Church Community Festival: 8 a.m.-2 p.m., 24135 Church Ave. Crafts, treasures and catfish lunches.

Mississippi Poetry Society Spring Festival: 8:30 a.m. -10 p.m. April 13, 8 a.m. -12:30 p.m. April 14, Gulf Hills Hotel and Convention Center, Ocean Springs. Readings, awards, panel discussion, book sales and music. Cost: $39 both days, $20 Saturday. Details: 875-4350 or 522-0028.

Summer Playground Program: 9 a.m.-noon, Woolmarket Elementary School gym, 12513 John Lee Road, Biloxi. Details: 388-7170.

Blood drive and fish fry: 9 a.m. -2 p.m., St. Mark United Methodist Church, 3350 28th St., Gulfport. Menu: fish, choice of two sides, bread and drink. Cost: $8. Money will be donated to support Kaleb Crump.

Sixth annual C&R Crawfish Cookoff: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Elwood Bourgeois Park, Waveland. Entertainment: Junior and Sumtin Sneaky. Money will fund Hope Haven's programs for children and families. Cost: $15 adults, $7 children 9-12, 8 and under are free.

Garden gnome workshop: 1-4 p.m., Ohr-O'Keefe Museum of Art, 386 Beach Blvd., Biloxi. Create and paint a garden gnome out of clay. Fee: $30 members, $40 nonmembers. Details: 374-5547.

Fairy Dust 5K: 4 p.m. registration, 5 p.m. race, Florence Gardens, 12321 Preservation Drive, Gulfport. Wear fairy attire. Entry fee: $15 advance, $20 day of. Money benefits Make-A-Wish Misssippi.

Live on the Green outdoor concert series: 5:30-8 p.m., Florence Gardens, 12321 Preservation Drive, Gulfport. Entertainment: Corey Ledet, Soulshine and The Pollies. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.

Documentary premiere: 8 p.m., 100 Men Hall, 303 Union St., Bay St. Louis. Documentary: "Call Before Demo: Resurrecting a Legendary Blues Hall." Cost: $20.

APRIL 14

Fleur De Lis Society Club Tornado benefit: 10 a.m., The French Club, 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Benefit for Hattiesburg victims. Details: 436-6472.

Louisiana Native Guard 150th anniversary celebration: 10 a.m., historical marker installation, Jones Park, Gulfport; 1:15 p.m., presentation, Fort Massachusetts, Ship Island. Details: 343-2245.

APRIL 15

LaPointe-Krebs Foundation meeting: 5 p.m., board room, Pascagoula City Hall, 603 Watts Ave.

APRIL 16

Business 101 Series: 9:30 -11:30 a.m., The Innovation Center, 1636 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi. Topic: Starting a business-first steps. Sponsored by: Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center. Details: 396-8661.

Three course cajun seafood cooking class: 6-8:30 p.m., The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Menu: cole slaw, seafood stuffed flounder, french bread and Bailey's Irish Cream ice cream pie. Instructors: Laura Moore and Sonny Scardino. Cost: $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Details: 897-6039.

APRIL 17

Senior Luncheon: 11 a.m., Donal Snyder Community Center, 2520 Pass Road, Biloxi. Open to Biloxi residents 55 and older. Details: 388-7170.

SBA and AARP business forum: 1-4:30 p.m., West Side Community Center, Gulfport.

APRIL 18

Business 101 Series: 5:30 -7:30 p.m., The Innovation Center, 1636 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi. Topic: How to develop a business plan. Sponsored by: Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center. Details: 396-8661.

APRIL 19

Sixth annual Eighth grade P.L.E.D.G.E. ceremony: 8:30 a.m., Hancock Middle School. Each student will make a pledge of commitment and dedication to high school success. Details: 467-1889.

Mississippi Gulf Coast Military Collectors show: Noon-5 p.m. April 19, 9 a.m. -4 p.m. April 20, D'Iberville Civic Center, 10383 Auto Mall Parkway. Buy, sell or trade military memorabilia. Admission: $5, World War II Veterans free. Details: 380-6882 or 224-1120.

Fleur De Lis Society Club dinner: 5-7 p.m., The French of Club, 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Entertainment: Eddie McDaniels. Cost: $7 a plate, $5 cover after 7 p.m. Details: 436-6472.

APRIL 20

Arts by the Sea Retreat: 8 a.m. April 20-21, Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center, 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. Details: 818-2878.

Go Green on the Green: 8 a.m.-noon, Biloxi Town Green. Cookout, entertainment, Earth day activities, paint the can contest and environmental exhibits. Details: 435-6339.

Inaugural International Children's Day celebration: 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Twin Lakes area in Diamondhead. Event will feature a fishing rodeo, talent show, art show and live art auction. Multi-cultural food will be available throughout the day as well as booths set up by students from area schools. Sponsored by the Diamondhead Property Owners Association. Details: 255-1900.

Walk to defeat ALS: 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. walk, Jones Park, Gulfport. Money will support vital services for people living with ALS.

Live on the Green outdoor concert series: 5:30-8 p.m., Florence Gardens, 12321 Preservation Drive, Gulfport. Entertainment: Corey Ledet, Soulshine and The Pollies. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.

Pass Wine and Food Festival: 6-8:30 p.m., 849 E. Scenic Drive, Pass Christian. Live music and silent auction featuring products and services from Pass Christian businesses. Tickets: $30 advance, $35 night of event, $50 couple. Details: 604-0014.

Walter Anderson Museum of Art Gala: 6-10 p.m., 510 Washington Ave., Ocean Springs. The annual event will feature live entertainment and a large art auction by local artists. Sponsorships available from $500-$10,000 at $150 per person, $300 per couple. Details: 872-3164.

A Black Tie Affair: 7 p.m., IP Casino Resort & Spa Ballroom, 850 Bayview Ave., Biloxi. Formal Attire. Tickets: $50. Details: 863-0307.

Fleur De Lis Society Club dance: 8-midnight, The French Club, 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Entertainment: Nick Mattina and the Checkmates. Cost: $8 single, $15 couple. Details: 436-6472.

APRIL 22

Pier Walk 2013: 6 p.m., Ken Combs Pier, Gulfport. Money benefits Feed My Sheep.

APRIL 23

Harrison County Development Commission Board of Commissioners meeting: 8:15 a.m., 12281 Intraplex Parkway, Gulfport. Details: 896-5020.

30th annual Volunteer Recognition ceremony: 5:30 p.m., Biloxi Civic Center, 578 Howard Ave. Details: 435-6339.

Thai cooking class: 6-8:30 p.m., The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Menu: lab moo (lettuce wrap), gaeng kie warn gai (green curry chicken), kanom beau loy (Thai dumplings in coconut milk). Cost: $30 members, $35 nonmembers. Details: 897-6039.

Pine Needle Basket class: 6-9 p.m., Perkinston Campus Visual Arts Center. Sponsored by the Stone County Arts Council. Instructor: Sandra Cassibry. Cost: $25 members, $30 nonmembers. Supplies included. Details: 601-928-6298.

APRIL 25

Business 101 Series: 5:30 -7:30 p.m., The Innovation Center, 1636 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi. Topic: Cash flow projections for your business plan. Sponsored by: Gulf Coast Small Business Development Center. Details: 396-8661.

DREAMS -A Celebration of Mississippi: 7-10 p.m., Beau Rivage Casino, Biloxi. Cost: $20 members, $10 nonmembers. Details: 897-6039.

APRIL 26

Fleu De Lis Society Club dinner: 5-7 p.m., The French Club, 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Entertainment: Dee and the Saxman. Cost: $7 plate, $5 cover after 7 p.m. Details: 436-6472.

Weekend of Discovery: 5:30 p.m. April 26, continues through April 28, downtown Ocean Springs. 5K Race of Discovery, kids fun run, cardboard regatta, pet parade and landing celebration. Details: 627-8585.

Business After Hours: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Hancock Bank, Ocean Springs. Hosted by the 1699 Historical Society and Hancock Bank.

APRIL 27

Boys & Girls Clubs of Jackson County 17th annual Golf Tournament: 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. shotgun start, Gulf Hills Golf Club, Ocean Springs. Cost: $100 per player or $400 per team. Details: 762-3497 or 762-4442.

Summer Playground program: 9 a.m. -noon, Donal Snyder Community Center, 2520 Pass Road, Biloxi. Details: 388-7170.

14th annual Kite Fest: 9 a.m. -3 p.m., Long Beach Harbor. Kite demonstrations, kite making workshops, children activities, kiste surfing demonstrations and a 5K. Cost: $1.

D'Iberville High School block party: 9 a.m. -3 p.m., Warrior Stadium. Car show, art show, arts and crafts, food and booths. Details: 392-2678.

Second annual Rockin' Riverfront: 9 a.m. -9:30 p.m. April 27, 9 a.m. -6:30 p.m. April 28, Moss Point. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Antique car and boat show, children activities and food. No coolers or Pets. Cost: $15 adult, $10 youth.

Ocean Springs Art & Antiques Market: 10 a.m. -3 p.m., The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center of Arts & Education, 1600 Government St. Details: 818-2878.

Live on the Green outdoor concert series: 5:30-8 p.m., Florence Gardens, 12321 Preservation Drive, Gulfport. Entertainment: Corey Ledet, Soulshine and The Pollies. Bring blankets or lawn chairs.

Lynn Trefzger -comedy ventriloquist: 7 p.m., The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center. Cost: $15 adults, $10 children. Details: 818-2878.

Fleur De Lis Society Club dance: 8 p.m.-midnight, The French Club, 182 Howard Ave., Biloxi. Entertainment: The Biloxi Breeze. Cost: $8 single, $15 couple. Details: 436-6472.

APRIL 30

Salina and Sal's Sicilian Supper cooking class: 6-8:30 p.m., The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center, 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. Menu: eggplant caponata, stuffed bell peppers, pasta with gravy and Sicilian dessert. Cost: $30 members, $35 nonmbers. Details: 897-6039.

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