Pool party, alligator walks, meetings, art exhibits, summer food ...

YMCA pool party Friday

OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi - The YMCA is sponsoring a spring family fun fest outdoor pool opening on Friday from 4-6 p.m. The event includes face painting, crafts, spring egg jump in pool, free nachos, popcorn and lemonade. Kona Ice will be sold with 25 percent of proceeds to go to the YMCA building fund. Blossman Family YMCA is located at 1810 Government St. Call 228-875-5050 for details.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey fully charged

GULFPORT, Mississippi -- The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Ambassadors of Laughter, Cherie and Dave to perform the "Magical Circus" show in Bear Camp Bayou at The Lynn Meadows Discovery Center on Friday from 1-2 p.m. Free show with museum admission. There will be games, prizes, face painting and more. Discovery Center is located at 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport.

Gulf Islands National Seashore Memorial Day weekend alligator walk, Davis Bayou

OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi --The Mississippi District of Gulf Islands National Seashore offers a Memorial Day holiday weekend filled with free guided walks. Alligator Walks will be held twice daily, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. from Friday until Tuesday. "With the arrival of warmer weather, why not take some time to explore the natural beauty of Gulf Islands National Seashore during the Memorial Day weekend?" says Superintendent Dan Brown. Meet the ranger or intern at Pavilion no. 4 in the Davis Bayou Area at the times and dates listed below.

For more information on the Mississippi District of Gulf Islands National Seashore, call the visitor center at 228-230-4100, visit our website at www.nps.gov/guis, or follow us on Twitter @GulfIslandsNPS for news and updates.

Submarine veteran meeting

BILOXI, Mississippi - The Tullibee Base of USSVI and the Subvetts of Tullibee Base will hold their monthly meeting Saturday at 11 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Biloxi Yacht Club, 408 Beach Boulevard. All submarine veterans and their spouses or guests are invited to attend. Additional information: http://www.ussvi.org/base/Tullibee.asp

Jackson County Farmer's Market is ripe for the pickin'

PASCAGOULA, Mississippi -- You can take home the makings for a fresh, locally grown meal, or pick up beautiful plants for your home from the Jackson County Farmer's Market. There is so much to choose from including fresh produce, plants, homemade breads and jellies, even handmade arts and crafts.

"Area farmers and artists have so much to choose from," says Jim Hart, market organizer. "There is a little something here for everyone."

Make it a healthy habit to stop by and pick up homegrown and homemade items while supporting local farmers and artists.

The Jackson County Farmer's Market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 6 a.m. until the last customer is served at 2902 Shortcut Road, at the Jackson County Fairgrounds. The Farmer's Market will remain open through the last Saturday in September.

For more information or interest in being a vendor please contact Jim Hart at 228-762-6043.

Mississippi Art Colony 2013 juried spring show

OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi - art exhibit of work juried in to The Mississippi Art Colony's traveling exhibit. The opening reception is Saturday from 5-7 p.m. The exhibit consists of 25 works by 22 artists chosen by John Beerman, an internationally-acclaimed painter, from approximately 74 works submitted for jurying. The 25 juried works are then judged for awards.

Contact Duckett Gallery Curator, Mary Hardy mhardycre8@cableone.net 228-369-4967. Exhibit running dates are Saturday through July 20 at the Duckett Gallery at The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center for Arts and Education 1600 Government St., Ocean Springs. The gallery is opened Monday-Friday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission is free. Call 228-818-2878 for information.

West Jackson County Utility Board meeting to be held

OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- The West Jackson County Utility District Board of Commissioners will be holding a board meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday at the district office located at 7312 Rose Farm Road.

Jackson County Civic Action Committee participates in summer food service program

The Jackson County Civic Action Committee, Inc. to participate in the summer service food program beginning Tuesday and operating through July 19. Meals will be served from 11: a.m. -12:30 p.m.

Meals will be provided to all children 18 years and younger without charge at the following sites:

Jefferson Street Head Start Center, 5343 Jefferson St. in Moss Point;

Gautier Head Start Center, 1017 Hwy. 90 in Gautier ; and

Taconi Head Start Center, 711 Magnolia Ave., Ocean Springs.

This program is sponsored by the United States Department of Agriculture for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write or call to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, 800-795-3272 or 202-720-6382 (TTY)

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Ocean Springs Library hosts family game night

OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- Families and friends are invited to "Family Game Night" at the Ocean Springs Municipal Library on Tuesday from 4 to 7:30 p.m. A variety of games will be available for play in the meeting room. Families with children of all ages are invited. Classic board games from Candyland to Clue will be available for play.

Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Ocean Springs Municipal Library.

The library is located at 525 Dewey Avenue behind City Hall. For more information, call 228- 875-1193.

National run a mile day on Thursday

OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi -- Ocean Springs Parks and Recreation along with Blossman Family YMCA host a run/walk on Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. Meet at Freedom Field at 425 Porter Ave. Admission is free. All boys and girls will receive a certificate of completion getting fit one step at a time.

Source: http://blog.gulflive.com/mississippi-press-living/2013/05/pool_party_alligator_walks_mee.html

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