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In the Kitchen with Half Shell Oyster House ahead of Taste, Rattle, & Roll
SUMMARY: The Golfport Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the annual Taste Rattle and Roll event on May 2nd at Centennial Plaza. Over 30 restaurants and liquor vendors will be participating, and attendees can sample dishes and vote for their favorites. The event is the chamber’s biggest fundraiser, with proceeds going towards small business grants. In addition to food tastings, there will also be a Mississippi Seafood Cookoff. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or by contacting the Chamber office. The event offers a competitive but friendly atmosphere for restaurants to showcase their dishes.

Half Shell Oyster House is getting ready to Taste, Rattle, and Roll!
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Happening March 29: Vietnam Veterans Day at Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport is hosting a special event on March 29 to honor Vietnam veterans, marking the 50th anniversary of the war’s end. The museum will unveil a new exhibit dedicated to Mississippi’s role in the Vietnam War, featuring seven galleries that explore the state’s aviation history, notable pilots, and the music of the era. The exhibit includes VR experiences and focuses on the critical role of helicopters in the war. Veterans of the Vietnam era are invited to attend for free, with refreshments and a celebration from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Tomorrow is a special day for Vietnam veterans at the Mississippi Aviation Heritage Museum in Gulfport.
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Local Girl Scout helps bring ‘Books for Babies’ program to Memorial Health System
SUMMARY: Girl Scout ambassador McKenzie Sterling launched the “Books for Babies” program at Memorial Health System, offering families with babies in the NICU a children’s book for comfort. This initiative aims to ease the emotional challenges for parents waiting for their baby’s recovery. The Vanderford family, the first recipients, look forward to reading to their premature baby. The program, supported by fundraising and community events, has gathered over 350 books, and McKenzie has partnered with the Upsilon Kai Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority to ensure continued book donations for the future.

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Open house tours begin, tickets on sale for 2025 St. Jude Dream Home
SUMMARY: Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 St. Jude Dream Home, with open house tours available on weekends until the drawing. The home, located in Florence Gardens, Gulfport, showcases beautiful decor, including a unique Jack and Jill bedroom setup. The home is furnished by Southern Charm Furniture and Design. Visitors can tour the house from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Purchase tickets by April 18th for a chance to win a $5,000 gift card and the $450,000 home. Proceeds benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

The home, located in the Florence Gardens neighborhood in Gulfport, was constructed by Clark Builders.
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