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COAST NOTE
INFINITY Science Center
story by Lynn Lofton
Lovers of Halloween and space are coming together on October 25 at INFINITY Science Center for
the Monsters & Masquerade Bash from 7 to 9 p.m.
Special features include a ghoulishly delicious buffet, mystical magic of spellbinding performances and magical illusions throughout the night, creative mask contest for the title of best mask, and a silent auction.
A special highlight will be mysterious space program stories and an inspiring talk by Apollo astronaut Fred Haise, a Biloxi native.
The purpose of the event is to raise funds to support the center’s educational programs and initiatives, according to CEO and Executive Director Michelle Anderson. It also aims to increase awareness about the center and its mission.
“Visitors should come to INFINITY Science Center because we inspire, amaze, and engage the next generation of STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) professionals while igniting
a passion for learning within the curious of any
age,” she said. “INFINITY is a premier Mississippi destination and the place of INFINITE possibilities.”
1 Discovery Cir., Pearlington 228.533.9025 • www.visitinfinity.com
BUSINESS & INDUSTRY AWARDS GALA
John Brdecka, Citizen of
the Year.
Hancock Chamber of Commerce
story by Lynn Lofton
photo courtesy of
Hancock Chamber of Commerce
Community award winners were announced at the Hancock Chamber of Commerce’s Business & Industry Awards Gala. Guests were welcomed by Chamber Board President Heather Ladner Smith with the invocation given by Fr. Michael O’Connor of Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic Church.
“Each year, we celebrate our citizens and businesses because they truly are the backbone of our economy and quality of life,” said Tish Williams, executive director of the Chamber. “It’s truly our citizens and those who own businesses here who create this envious sense of place we’re lucky enough to call home.”
Recognition was awarded to Bay St. Louis Business of the Year, Chiniche Engineering & Surveying; Diamondhead Business of the Year, Ramada by Wyndham; Waveland Business of the Year, Juan Tequila’s; Kiln/Hancock County Business of the Year, La Terre Farms; Nonprofit of the Year, the Library Foundation of Hancock County.
The Citizen of the Year Award was given to John Brdecka, executive director of the Hancock County Library.
300 2nd St., Bay St. Louis 228.467.9048 www.hancockchamber.org
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