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FACE OFF AT THE FORT Fstory by Lynn Lofton
or the second year in a row in Ocean Springs Face off at the Fort will take place at historical Fort Maurepas Park on July 16. All proceeds will benefit The
Cure Starts Now foundation. There will be stand up paddle board and kayak races for men, women and youth under age 18.
The Cure Starts Now Foundation is striving to find a cure for children with brainstem glioma — a rare form of childhood cancer that is presently 100 percent fatal — and cancer survivors everywhere.
Amanda Schmidt, owner of Paddles Up, is organizing this event. “We will be having a raffle and are giving away all kinds of awesome things, including a three day weekend at the Islander Resort in Destin, Fla,” she said.
For more information call 228.334.5574,
or visit www.oceanspringschamber.com or www.thecurestartsnow.org. You can also visit Faceoff At The Fort on Facebook.
99 DAYS OF SUMMER Istory by Cynthia Dobbs Sutton
t’s time for 99 Days of Summer, the Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce- Main Street-Tourism Bureau campaign to
encourage locals and visitors to spend their summer in Ocean Springs. It begins Memorial Day weekend and runs through Labor Day weekend.
“There’s so much for families to do here,” said Chamber Executive Director Cynthia Sutton. “This campaign showcases numerous activities and ways that families can enjoy their summer with us.”
The campaign list highlights shops, restaurants, summer camps, beach activities and tours. Many of the activities are free and all are fun for the whole family.
SOME OF THE FUN THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER IN OCEAN SPRINGS
Day 1- Carve a watermelon from Ocean Springs Fresh Market – Happy Memorial Day!
Day 2- Paint your family’s nails red, white, and blue.
Day 9- Eat fresh Mississippi Gulf Coast seafood and “Get Hooked.” Day 12- Flag Day! Make red, white and blue cookies with your Grandmother! June 14th.
Day 17- Get up in time to watch the sunrise. Breathe. Stretch. Smile. Day 21- Start your day off with the very famous Tato Nut Doughnut Shop — Don’t worry the long lines move rather quickly!
Day 29- Take a trip out to Ship Island on the Ship Island Excursion. Day 33- Happy 4th of July!
Day 41- Gig for ounder under the
moonlight.
Day 46- Admire Crooked Feather and learn the history.
Day 63- Play crochet on the Front Beach grassy area.
Day 65- Explore the art throughout Ocean Springs.
Day 71- Give a loved one a butter y kiss.
Day 77- Skim boarding at the edge of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Day 89- Take a snooze outside on a hammock.
Day 91- Visit Realizations and purchase a Walter Anderson print. Day 94- Check out the Artwalk on Saturday, September 3rd.
Day 99- Take the family to see
the Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
For the complete list stop by the Chamber’s Visitor Center at 1000 Washington Ave. to pick up a 99 Days of Summer guide and visit www.facebook.com/oceanspringschamberofcommerce for weekly posts.
66 SOUTH MISSISSIPPI Living • May 2016
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