Now until May 1st FestivalSouth Youth Ambassadors Class of 2024: Applications
Applications are now available for high school-age youth to be part of this program, designed to spark passion, knowledge, and skills in cultural activities for high school youth in the Pine Belt region.
Applications can be found on the “get involved” tab at the website we're linking just below this sentence.
May 2nd Kiwanis Club of Collins: Organizational Meeting Starts at 6 p.m. at the R.E. Blackwell Memorial Public Library (403 South Fir Avenue, Collins).
"Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time," a Kiwanis official tells Pine Belt Radio.
May 3rd First Friday Fish Fry and Blood Drive
The blood drive takes place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the VFW Post 3036 (210 Ronie Street, Hattiesburg). Each donor will have a chance to win a $25 gift card to a local restaurant.
The fish fry takes place from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Dine-in or to-go orders for lunch (catfish, fries, cole slaw, hush puppies, ice tea for $12) are available.
May 3rd Terry Terrell The Southern Gospel singer will perform at Parkway Baptist Church, located on Highway 42 East in Petal, at 7 p.m. Admission is free; a love offering will be collected. For more details, call 601-408-6257.
May 4th Bay Springs Main Street: Flower & Garden Festival Takes place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This festival includes kids' activities, vendors, an antique tractor show, live music, and more.
May 5th Corinth Free Will Baptist Church in Waynesboro The Homecoming and Cemetery Memorial Day will start at 10 a.m. The church is located at 2320 Camp 8 Road.
May 10th YWCO Bingo Night Takes place at the YWCO in downtown Laurel (428 West Oak Street). Doors open at 6 p.m.; the first bingo game starts at 6:30.
Proceeds benefit the United Way of the Pine Belt Region.
Bingo cards are $10 each. Bring a $5 donation or an item from this list for the United Way's Dignity Closet for an extra bingo card.
For more details, call 601-428-5694.
May 18th Hattiesburg DAV Chapter #62: VetFest 2024 Takes place from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Town Square Park in Hattiesburg. The event will feature live music, food vendors, giveaways, and more. For more details, call 601-596-5620.
May 28th-June 22nd FestivalSouth Organizers are unveiling plans for the 2024 season. More than 50 live art, theatre, music, and dance events are scheduled in and near Hattiesburg.
It all starts May 28th with "Jersey Boys" at the Mannoni Performing Arts Center on the main Hattiesburg campus of Southern Miss. The final event on the FestivalSouth calendar is a tribute to the rock band Journey on June 22nd at the Saenger Theater.
June 8th 2024 Dog Days Run Walk The dog-friendly fun you've grown to love is back with an added five-mile race course and other special surprises. Proceeds benefit Hub City Service Dogs.
www.hubcityservicedogs.org/dog-days-run-walk
June 8th Heidelberg Academy Reunion All graduates from 1971-2016 are welcome. For more details and ticket information, call 601-422-9989 or 770-883-1671.
Editor's Note
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Doug Morris
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