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Ongoing Extra Table As the federal government shutdown halts SNAP benefits, tens of thousands of Mississippi families are struggling to put food on the table.  Extra Table, a statewide nonprofit based in Hattiesburg that supplies 66 partner food pantries statewide, is stepping up to meet the growing need. The organization spends $95,000 each month delivering truckloads of healthy, shelf-stable food — and that number must increase to meet demand.  Through its holiday “Bird Campaign,” Extra Table also aims to donate 9,000 whole chickens to families in need.  Mississippians can help by donating at ExtraTable.org or texting FeedMS to 44321, where just $10 can provide up to 40 meals. ExtraTable.org Ongoing Food Drive for The Glory House in Laurel Kim’s No Bull has partnered with local businesses to support The Glory House Food Pantry in Laurel. The team is collecting non-perishable food items to help local families in need this season. Donation boxes are available in each showroom for items like rice, beans, pasta, and canned goods.  Stop by Kim’s No Bull (550 South 16th Avenue, Laurel) during normal business hours and bring essential items such as canned fruit, canned meat, canned veggies, grits, Hamburger Helper, jellies and jams, mac and cheese, meaty soups, oatmeal, peanut butter, rice and beans, spaghetti meat sauce and spaghetti noodles Now until Nov. 5th Victorious Christian Living Conference Takes place at Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church in Ellisville (1743 Highway 29 North). Dr. Kenny Digby will be the guest speaker, with special music featured in every service. The conference begins November 2 with services at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; the conference continues November 3rd through 5th at 7 p.m. each night.  Nursery care provided for all. Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church on Facebook Now until Nov. 16th Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel Is hosting "Picturing America’s Pastime," a historic baseball photography exhibit in collaboration with the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The exhibition features a curated selection of photographs spanning 150 years of baseball history, from early team portraits to iconic modern action shots, highlighting the sport’s cultural and historical significance.  Find our more about the exhibit and the museum at the website linked just below this sentence. https://lrma.org Now until Nov. 30th Food Drive for Edwards St. Fellowship Center  The Author Shoppe is collecting nonperishable food items for ESFC at 709 Hardy Street in Hattiesburg.  Most needed items: boxed milk (32 oz.) shelf-stable, canned fruit (14.5 oz.), canned meat, canned soup (12 oz.), canned vegetables (15 oz.), cereals, dry beans (16 oz.), grits, jams and jellies, mac and cheese dinners, oatmeal, pasta (16 oz.), pasta sauces (26.5 oz.), peanut butter, pop-top canned meals (ravioli, chili, etc.), powdered milk (25.6 oz.), rice (16 oz.)  The Author Shoppe says items ESFC is not able to distribute: home-canned products, home-processed fish or game, opened products or products exposed to the air, large/Industrial-sized cans (No. 10) Every Sunday until Nov. 30 Rehearsals for Laurel Christmas Community Choir The choir invites singers ages 14 and up to join in leading carols at the City of Laurel Christmas Tree Lighting during the Cookie Stroll on December 5.  Rehearsals are held Sundays in November from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. at Highland Baptist Church (2513 North 7th Avenue). No auditions or experience are needed—just Christmas spirit and a love for community. Call 601-428-8493 to sign up. Now until Dec. 1st Auditions for Disney’s "Newsies"  FestivalSouth in Hattiesburg will kick off its 2026 season with Disney’s "Newsies", produced by The Hub City Players. For the first time, the company is accepting online audition submissions, which are open to post-high-school performers of all genders and backgrounds. Round one requires video submissions of singing and dancing by December 1 -- with selected performers moving on to live auditions December 15 and 16.  The production will be co-produced by Dr. Mike Lopinto and Tammy Mansfield, with Jacob Morris making his directorial debut for HCP and choreography led by DeLovitt Rogers and Tracy Smith. FestivalSouth 2026 will also celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a season of patriotic performances. Tickets for Disney’s "Newsies" and the full season will go on sale in January 2026.  Performances, and FestivalSouth, are scheduled for June of 2026. More details are available at the links just below this sentence. hubcityplayers.com (for details on auditions) festivalsouth.org (for details on Disney’s "Newsies" and the 2026 season) Nov. 5th African American Military History Museum Will host this year's Veterans Open House from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 305 East 6th Street in Hattiesburg. The Alvin Eaton Champion Award will be presented at 11:30 a.m. The event is free, open to the public, and honors those who serve our veterans. For more details, call 601-450-1942. E-mail: usomuseum@hattiesburg.org Nov. 8th-9th First-Trinity Presbyterian Church of Laurel Is celebrating its centennial with the following events.  On November 8 at 6 p.m., the church will present the 1928 silent movie comedy "Speedy" featuring Harold Lloyd in the sanctuary with live music accompaniment by premier organist, Walt Strony.    On November 9 at 10:30 a.m. there will be a commemorative worship service with special music and guest participants.    First-Trinity is located at the corner of 5th Street and 5th Avenue in downtown Laurel. /ftpclaurel Nov. 8th Edwards Street Fellowship Food Drive The City of Hattiesburg is partnering with Edwards Street Fellowship to hold a food drive from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walmart on Highway 49 and the Walmart on Highway 98. The drive is part of Make a Difference Day in Hattiesburg. Community members are encouraged to donate to help neighbors in need. Nov. 8th Petal Jaycees: Veterans Day Chili Cook-Off Takes place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Petal Civic Center. For just $5, attendees can enjoy unlimited chili tastings, with all proceeds benefiting Disabled Veterans of Hattiesburg – Chapter 62 and the Petal Jaycees. Participants can register to compete for $25 and are asked to bring enough chili to serve 15–20 people. The Petal Jaycees, part of Junior Chamber International, are also recruiting new members to help create positive change in the community. Online contestant registration E-mail: ms_petal@jciusa.org Chili Cook-Off on Facebook @PetalJaycees Nov. 8th Hattiesburg Forerunners Tailgate Party Takes place from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at The Church @ 4 Points (400 West Pine Street, Hattiesburg). The event includes a chili cookoff, and silent auction. . More details on Facebook Editor's Note For more events, please click on the second arrow button from the right.  The two central arrow buttons will advance this calendar backward and forward one page. If you're looking for the ongoing events we talk about, they're listed at or near the end of our calendar. The best thing to do is click on the rightmost arrow button below.  Thanks for letting Pine Belt Radio and thepinebelt.com serve you. Doug Morris doug@pinebeltradio.com Showing 1-10 of 24 records.