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Ongoing  Mississippi Youth Challenge Academy  Is currently accepting applications for its next session beginning July 18th. This program offers 16- to 18-year-old men and women the chance to earn their high school diploma with free tuition, room, and board. Students will benefit from a structured environment that emphasizes job training, social skills, and the self-discipline necessary for today's job market. You do not need to join the military to qualify, so take charge of your life by calling 601-558-2300.  https://msyouthchallenge.org Ongoing - Tues. & Thurs.  Oak Grove Public Library: Storytime  Takes place every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for children ages zero to five.  Each session features a unique theme curated by librarians that includes stories, songs, crafts, and opportunities for socialization. These activities provide a fun and engaging environment for young children to develop essential early literacy skills.  The library is located at 4958 Old Hwy. 11; for more details, call the library at 601-296-1620.  Ongoing - Wed. & Sat.  Forrest County Farmers Market   Hattiesburg’s oldest market since 1947 is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon at 1200 Corrine Street. This indoor facility provides easy parking and accessible shopping for locally grown produce, home-baked goods, and handmade crafts regardless of the weather. It remains a staple for the community, offering a wide variety of Mississippi-made products from local vendors and artisans. For more details, call 601-545-6082. https://www.facebook.com/ForrestCountyFarmersMarket/ Ongoing - Wednesdays  Oak Grove Public Library: English as a Second Language Classes Take place every Wednesday from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.  Led by a dedicated community volunteer, the program is primarily designed for adults who are either beginning to learn or currently refining their English skills.  It serves as a valuable local resource for those looking to improve their language proficiency in a welcoming environment.  The library is located at 4958 Old Hwy. 11; for more details, call the library at 601-296-1620.  Now until June 1st  Registration for City of Laurel 2026 Summer Youth Baseball Season   Takes place at Laurel's Parks & Recreation Office. The program offers leagues for various age groups, including T-Ball, Coach Pitch, and Player Pitch, with a registration fee of $30. Additionally, the city is seeking volunteer coaches and assistant coaches, all of whom must pass a mandatory background check. For more details, call 601-428-6452. Monthly until July 7th Hattiesburg Zoo Is hosting a series of Homeschool Days with each session focusing on a specific animal habitat. Programs run from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., but participants can enter at 8:30 a.m. for exclusive early access before the public arrives. The sessions focus on the following. \ June 2nd: Wetlands \ July 7th: Jungles Students will explore four self-paced activity stations throughout the zoo followed by a special animal encounter at the Giraffe Pavilion. The morning also features a Nature Swap, where children can trade nature-based treasures with zoo staff and other participants. After the scheduled activities conclude, families are invited to stay and enjoy the zoo at their leisure for the remainder of the day. Advanced reservations are required, with discounted rates available for annual zoo pass holders. https://hattiesburgzoo.connectngo.com/en/tag/education-program May 9th Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Based at Southern Miss in Hattiesburg, OLLI is hosting an Artisans Showcase from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  This community event features handcrafted goods from local artists and makers. Find out more at the link just below this sentence. Details from OLLI May 14th-17th Sumrall Little Theater: "Crimes of the Heart"  Performances take place May 14 at 7 p.m., May 15 at 7 p.m., May 16 at 2 p.m., and May 17 at 2 p.m. at Sumrall Methodist Church (145 Center Avenue). The play is a touching and funny story about family, forgiveness, and finding strength when life does not go as planned, SLT said on social media. Click on the links below this sentence for more details and ticket information. SLT website SLT on Facebook May 16th Laurel-Jones Co. Library Car, Truck, Jeep Show Takes place from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 5:30 Commerce Street in Laurel. Registration takes place from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. ($20 per vehicle; swag bags available for the first 100 participant). Attendees can enjoy food vendors, raffles, and a tour of the Library Trolley before the award ceremony begins at 12:30 p.m. This family-friendly fundraiser supports the local library system. For more details, call 601-428-4313, ext. 104. More details from the library May 16th VetFest 2026 The Disabled American Veterans Hattiesburg Chapter #62 is hosting this year's festival at Town Square Park in Hattiesburg.  This free, family-friendly event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and features food vendors, a Corvette car show, a kids zone, and live music by Charles Carter. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs to enjoy the festivities, which also include veteran-owned businesses and various service organizations.  For more details, call 601-596-5620. facebook.com/mschap62 E-mail: davhattiesburg62@gmail.com 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 29 records.