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Foundation, which aims
to brings awareness to the BeTheMatch Registry operated by the National Marrow Donor Program, will host a donor drive on September 20 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The drive is being hosted as part of National Blood Cancer Awareness Month in September. MGCCC Jeff Davis Campus www.hope4josh.org
Hope4Josh Donor Drive
The Hope4Josh
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Oktoberfest celebrations! Activities take place from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and include samples from 20 craft beer vendors, German food and live music all day. Event is free
for ages 21 and under, 21 and up tickets are $30.
Mary C. O’Keefe
228.818.2878 www.themaryc.org
Oktoberfest
Join the Mary C. for a fun day of
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Ainsley's Angels, a national non-profit that aims to bring inclusion to the special needs community, will host a 5k from 4-6 p.m. at Point Cadet Plaza. With the help of volunteers
and specialized wheelchairs, special needs families are able to participate in endurance sports. Point Cadet Plaza, Biloxi www.ainsleysangels.org
Ainsley's Angels Spread YourWings 5k Run
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Hancock County Fair
The Hancock County Fair is a family-friendly event with live entertainment, midway games and rides, a pageant, livestock and craft competitions. There will also be a country market with arts & crafts and local cuisine along with traditional fair food.
Hancock County Multi-purpose Arena, Kiln www.hancockcountyfair.us
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Colorful Pom Run hosted by Long Beach High School Cheer will begin at 8 a.m. with registration starting at 7 a.m. Race will take place at Long Beach Town Green.
Long Beach Town Green 228.861.3211
3rd Annual Colorful Pom Run
The 3rd Annual
22 Gulf Coast Heart Walk The Gulf Coast Heart Walk
to benefit the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association
will take place September 22, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Approximately 2,000 guests are expected to attend. In 2017, the walk raised $352,000, and the goal for this year is $400,000.
Jones Park, Gulfport 228.604.5308 www.gulfcoastheartwalk.org
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Chicago
Don't miss the #1 longest-running American musical in Broadway history! Chicago is a universal tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz; one show-stopping song after another; and the most astonishing dancing you've ever seen. Tickets from $49.95.
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino www.beaurivage.com
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Diamondhead Arts & Crafts Show
The Diamondhead Arts & Craft Show has something for everyone: glass art, crochet, monogramming, hair bows, wood crafts, marinades, dip, handmade instruments, jewelry, and even kids crafts and activities. Show takes place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.
Diamondhead City Hall 504.439.4004
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