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22 Moonlight on the Bay This gala benefit dinner
dance will feature live music by Witness, a silent auction
and prize drawings. Doors open at 7 p.m. with dinner to follow at 7:30. All proceeds benefit
the Hancock Medical Center Foundation. Black tie optional. Hollywood Casino, Cypress Cove Ballroom
228.467.8790
28 Taste of Spirits
Join the Kiwanis Club of
Pascagoula for a night of mystery, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres,
music and networking, all while raising funds to support the local youth. Tickets are $40 each or $65 per couple. Event takes place from 6-8 p.m.
Grand Magnolia Ballroom & Suites, Pascagoula 228.623.0919
30Gulf Coast Heart Walk Combining fitness and philanthropy, the Gulf
Coast Heart Walk brings together walk teams, walkers, survivors
of heart disease and stroke, and lifestyle-change heroes who are all taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle while raising funds to combat heart disease and stroke. Walk begins at 7:30 a.m.
Jones Park, Gulfport www.gulfcoastheartwalk.com 228.604.5308
21 Light the Night
The Mississippi-Louisiana
Chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will host
its fundraising walk. Proceeds fund treatments that are saving the lives of patients. Last year, the Mississippi- Louisiana Chapter Light the Night Campaign raised nearly $620,000 and hosted over 3,000 people.
Jones Park, Gulfport 504.837.0945
26 Renaissance the Runway The Bacot McCarty
Foundation presents Renaissance the Runway, a
fundraising fashion show that showcases the life of the coastal woman through local fashion. Clothing provided by local retailers. Proceeds benefit local causes.
IP Casino Resort & Spa www.bacotmccarty.org
28 & 29
12th Annual Cleveland Obesity Summit
The summit focuses on the causes of obesity and is co-hosted by
the National Diabetes & Obesity Research Institute, in affiliation with Cleveland Clinic. It is live simulcast from Cleveland, Ohio, and Biloxi. MGCCC Hospitality Management Center, Biloxi www.clevelandclinicmeded.com
29 & 30
Gulf Coast Oyster Cook-Off and Festival
Event features an oyster cook-
off, oyster shucking contest, live entertainment, seafood and much more! Festival takes place from 4-10 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday.
Biloxi town Green www.gulfcoastoystercookoff.com
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