4-H Horse Camp The Forrest County 4-H Firecracker will host a three-day horse camp. The camp will take place at the Warm Up Arena. The camp will consist of some the top clinicians and veterinarians discussing everything from Equine Dentistry and Vet Care to Judging and Natural Horsemanship. Anyone interested in attending needs to contact the Forrest County Mississippi State Extension Office. Registration fee is $30.00 for all 3 days or $15.00 per day. The deadline is May 19th. For more information call 601-545-6083. COAST COLISEUM SUMMER FAIR COAST COLISEUM SUMMER FAIR June 5th-15th RAIN OR SHINE For details and a schedule, visit: www.mscoastcoliseum.com The Coast Coliseum Summer Fair will be held on the beachfront grounds of the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 15. Now in its 22nd year, this family-friendly event brings together midway rides, local musical talent, free shows, and numerous contests. There is truly something for all age groups. It's the most affordable event of the summer! ABOUT ADMISSION: Gates open at 5pm Monday-Friday and 1PM on Saturday and Sunday. Gate Admission is FREE Sunday-Thursday and just $5 for 12 and older on Fridays and Saturdays (Free for under 12). ABOUT RIDES: At least 5 big hours of pay-one-price($20) ride times everday! Mon-Fri from 5pm-10pm; Sat-Sun 1pm-6pm; The last day, Sunday, June 15th enjoy extended pay-one-price ride times from 1PM-9PM. Plus! New this year is the Mega Drop. A free fall type of ride that is sure to delight the thrill seekers! ABOUT THE SHOWS This year the Summer Fair presents many free shows for everyone from young to not-so-young to enjoy: Sea Lion Splash - an educational and entertaining sea lion show Kenya Safari Acrobats - a gravity defying troupe who perform amazing stunts and balancing acts. Midway Backyard Circus - an interactive performance that gives your little ones a chance to dress up for imaginative fun. Show Me Swine Races - racing pigs battle it out in a hilarious snout to snout competition. Show Me Exotic Petting Zoo - see, feed and pet Zebras, rare goats, deer, cows and more. ABOUT THE CONTESTS Saturday, June 7 -Paint a can contest from 8am-1pm (awards at 2PM); -Fairest of the Fair Beauty Pageant at 12 noon in the Convention Center. Saturday, June 14 -Ice Sculpture Contest from 1:00PM-4:00PM -CPR and Play-n-Trade Gulf Coast Guitar Hero Tournament - entry forms available at www.mscoastcoliseum.com - $20 entry fee with First place prize of $300 up for grabs! Starts at 1PM with Final Rounds on the Stage at 9PM when scoring, creativity, presentation, and performance will determine the winner! Saturday and Sunday, June 14 & 15 -Vettes by the Shore and Mustang Club Car Show - $4 in the Convention Center ABOUT THE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT The Coast Coliseum Summer Fair allows an opportunity for our talented local artists to play for family, friends (new & old), and to create some exposure for themselves. This year's line-up includes artists from as near as Gulfport/Biloxi and as far as New Orleans and Tupelo. Performing this year on the Miller Rocks Stage: Thurs., June 5 - 8:30pm-9:30pm Shattered - Christian/Alternative Rock Fri., June 6 - 9PM-11PM Samantha Lynn Hart - Country/Blues Sat., June 7 - 9PM-11PM High in the 80's - Classic/Punk/Rock Sun., June 8 - 7PM-8PM The Grey - Rock Sun., June 8 - 8PM-9PM 4Evermore - Rock /Contemporary Christian Rock Mon., June 9 - 8:30PM-10:30PM 8 Years Difference - Southern/Country Rock Tues., June 10- 8:30PM-10:30PM Reckoning-Rock Wed., June 11- 8:30PM-10:30PM Suthurn Touch-Southern Rock/Country Thurs., June 12 -8:30PM-10:30PM The Harry Slik Band - Rock/Alternative/Blues Fri., June 13 - 9PM-11PM Divestone - Alternative Rock Sat., June 14- 7:30PM-9:00PM Cowboy Blues Band - Southern Rock/Country /Blues Sun., June 15 - 7PM-9PM Autumn Rise-N - Country/Classic Rock/Southern Rock And of course there is nightly Karaoke for those of us who just haven't put our "band" together yet but still want to display our musicial talents! ABOUT COMMUNITY SUPPORT This event would not be possible without the continued support of businesses along the Gulf Coast who care about bringing quality Family events and entertainment to the community. Thanks to Pepsi, F.E.B. Distributing, Isle of Capri Casino and Stewart Sneed Hewes/Bancorp South Insurance. Habitat for Humanity Home Build Actress Jane Krakowski Assists in Rebuilding Hope by Participating in Habitat for Humanity Home Build Tropicana and Habitat for Humanity partnership turns lemonade into aid for Gulfport community WHEN: 8:00 AM-10:30 AM Thursday, June 5, 2008 WHAT: Actress Jane Krakowski of NBC’s 30 Rock will work alongside Tropicana and Habitat for Humanity volunteers to help build homes that restore hope in Gulfport, Miss., devastated by Hurricane Katrina. WHO: Actress Jane Krakowski, Tropicana executives and employee volunteers, and Habitat for Humanity leadership and volunteers WHERE: 1900 block of 44th Avenue, Between 19th and 20th Street, Gulfport, MS 39501 Kids MEGA Sports Camp Cedar Lake Christian Assembly off of Popps Ferry and Cedar Lake Rd. is hosting Mega Sports Camp this year, June 2-6 from 8:30am-noon. Kids can be involved in Cheerleading, Baseball, Basketball, or Soccer while having tons of fun with friends and learning about God. FREE for all kids entering 1st-6th grades!!! Vacation Bible School Oral Baptist Church is holding its annual Vacation Bible School June 2-6, 2008, beginning at 6pm nightly and ending at 8:30pm. We have classes to accomodate everyone -- babies through adults. We would love for you to join us at this fun summertime event!! We are located on Highway 589 between Bellevue and Sumrall. Call 601-606-0572 for any questions. Oral Baptist Church 3661 Highway 589 Hattiesburg, MS 39402 (Located on Highway 589 between Bellevue and Sumrall)
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