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TOUR OF HOMES
Civic League of Gulfport
story by Lynn Lofton
photos courtesy of Civic League of Gulfport
It’s truly the holiday season when the Civic League of Gulfport has its Christmas Tour of Homes. The date is Sunday, December 7, from 2 until 4:30 p.m. There are five homes on tour this year located in Bayou View; all for a $20 donation.
The tour began in 1959 and has been held each year except the years following hurricanes Camille and Katrina and during the pandemic.
“We invite everyone to come out and get in the Christmas spirit with us,” said Tour Chairman Lucia Holland. “We are truly grateful to the homeowners who are graciously opening their homes for the tour. They and all who come are helping the Civic League support many projects in the community.”
The homes include those of Mr. and Mrs. Steve Allen, Dr. and Mrs. Tim McCabe, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ruiz, Mr. and Mrs. Tim Magee and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Fitzgerald, which will be the tea house.
Now in its 78th year, the Civic League assists groups that include Backpack Buddies, Buddy Walk, Camp Able, CASA of Harrison County, Disability Connection, Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, Salvation Army, and Women’s Resource Center. The Civic League
was responsible for donating handicap accessibility
for two splash pads, a handicap launch for boat access in Gulfport, and two wheelchairs for the Mississippi Aquarium. Additionally, the group offers scholarships to students with special needs and to students pursuing careers that serve people with special needs.
Tickets may be obtained from members, at the doors of homes the day of the tour, or by calling 228.343.2498.
McCabe, 164 Bayou Cir.
Allen, 5300 Quincey Ave.
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Ruiz, 106 Bayou Cir.
Magee, 102 Bayou Cir.
Fitzgerald, 155 Bayou Cir.