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COAST NOTES
Lifelong Learning Opportunity
Possible Effects of Mississippi River Diversions on the Mississippi Sound
story and photo courtesy of OLLI
The University of Southern Mississippi’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) is proud to present an opportunity for lifelong learning on Wednesday, November 20, at 10:30 a.m. in the ballroom at Hardy Hall on its Gulf Park campus.
Featured speaker, Dr. Moby Solangi, is the president and executive director of the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Dr. Solangi received his PhD in marine biology from The University of Southern Mississippi in 1980. He is currently the chair of the Mississippi Sound Coalition’s Science Committee.
The Mission of the Mississippi Sound Coalition is to restore and protect the ecosystem of the Mississippi Sound Estuary
and the way of life and economies of coastal communities that depend on it, based on good science and fair public policy. They seek win-win solutions, preferably by legislation, with litigation when necessary. Their scientific research, public education and advocacy are focused primarily on ways and means to avoid or mitigate harm.
Registration is required. Visit usmforms.formstack.com/ forms/ms_sound to register.
OLLI 228.214.3277 usm.edu/lifelong-learning olli@usm.edu
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Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport Charity Ball
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Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport
Join the Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport and experience the magic of the Crescent City at the 74th Annual Charity Ball on November 16.
Held in the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino’s Magnolia Ballroom, the ball will feature live music and entertainment, food, split the pot raffle, and a silent auction. Check-in begins and the silent auction opens at 7 p.m. with the ballroom opening shortly after at 7:30 p.m. Formal holiday glam attire is recommended and a cash bar will be available.
All proceeds from Charity Ball benefit Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport’s service projects throughout the year. These general and social welfare projects aim to make a difference in the lives of children and their families in Gulfport, Long Beach, Pass Christian, and West Harrison County by providing basic necessities, care, and comfort to those in need.
“Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, we served over 41,365 children and their families last year through over 1,950 volunteer hours,” says President Gabrielle Rose. “The money we raise allows us to feed, clothe, and provide medical/dental care to children in dire need, bring cultural enrichment and performing arts programs to area schools, offer scholarships to disadvantaged students to realize their potential, and so much more.”
Laissez le bon temps rouler for the children!
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport www.jagulfport.org charityball@gmail.com