Community Calendar

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The Pass Christian Public Library is excited to announce an art exhibition featuring two local artists, Donna Mellot and John Walrod. Their artwork, titled "Make Art, Not Landfills: The Wild and Curious Assemblages of Mellott and Walrod," will be on display in the conference room of the library from February 6 to April 6, 2026, during regular library hours.
An Artist’s Reception will be held on Thursday, February 19, 2026, from 6 to 8 PM, providing the community with an opportunity to meet these talented artists. We invite you to visit them and explore their unique assemblage art, all made from salvaged objects.
The reception is free and open to the public. The Pass Christian Library is located at 111 Hiern Avenue, Pass Christian, MS. For more information, please call 228-452-4596 or email passchristianlibrary@gmail.com.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Pass Christian Library and the M.W. Murphy Foundation.

Join the Pass Christian Garden Club and the City of Pass Christian as well celebrate Arbor Day by planting a tree along 2nd Street North of the library.  Everyone is welcome to attend!

Announcing the start of the 2026 season of the Sit, Stay, READ! Children’s Reading Program at Pass Christian Library on the third Saturday of the month. We invite all children to read to the dogs! It is a great way to improve your child’s reading skills in a fun and exciting way. The therapy dogs and their pet partners love for the children to read or even look at books with them. This program is a family event.
Join us for the upcoming sessions on February 21, March 21, April 18, and May 16, 2026, at the Pass Christian Library, located at 111 Hiern Ave, Pass Christian, MS. Feel free to drop in anytime between 10 AM and noon.
The Visiting Pet Teams of South Mississippi sponsor the program. Reading sessions usually last for 30 minutes. Children are rewarded with coupons, bookmarks, stickers, or pencils for participating. The program is free. Children must not be afraid of or allergic to animals. There is no need to pre-register.
For more information, please call 228 452-4596 or email passchristianlibrary@gmail.com We look forward to seeing you there.
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Celebrate the Vietnamese New Year with a mass at 10am followed by a reception in the Holy Family Conference Center.

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Due to the Winter Weather forecast for this weekend, the Krewe of Waggus has postponed their pawrade.  The new date is Saturday, February 21st at 1pm.

Join the Krewe of Waggus for their 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Pet Pawrade through downtown Pass Christian.  The parade now begins at 12pm on Saturday, February 21st at the Davis Avenue Pavilion (2nd Street and Davis).  

The Pawrade will include small floats that are for the Krewe Royalty; Celebrity Grand Marshal;  people walking with their pets in decorated strollers or wagons, or in costumes for a small fee; and a section for decorated golf carts.  There will also be a Memorial banner honoring our friends who have crossed the Rainbow Bridge.  This community event benefits Animal A.I.D of MS and St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School as the designated beneficiaries of any funds raised.  

Come and view the Pawrade or consider joining the Krewe of Waggus!  Bring your pet in Mardi Gras Finery!  Registration on pawrade day begins at 12:00pm at the Davis Avenue Pavilion.  Pawrade line up at 12:30pm and pawrade rolls at 1pm.

Member Categories/Level of Participation:

Prince/Princess-$500/pet

Grand Duke/Ducchess-$250/pet

Court Jester-$150/pet

Krewe Member-$10/pet

Rainbow Bridge Memorial-$15/pet

Golf Cart Entry-$30/cart

Sponsorship ($500;  $250;  $100;  $50; $25)

Donation.

Registration online at www.animalaidms.org or completed registration can be dropped off with payment at Bacchus on the Beach (111 W. Scenic).

Pawrade Route:  Begins at the Pavilion at Davis Avenue and 2nd Street;  proceeds south to Scenic Drive and then west on Scenic Drive to Bacchus on the Beach (111 W. Scenic Drive) for a post-pawrade royal block party!

For further information, please email KreweofWaggus@gmail.com;  https://animalaidms.org/;  or visit https://www.facebook.com/events/1750833618867971 or call 228-234-1449

Join us for an evening celebrating daily creativity! This special event features Denise Hopkins’ 31 in 31 pieces alongside works by other artists, writers, and musicians who committed to creating one new work each day throughout January 2026.
Meet the artists, enjoy live poetry readings and music, and experience the excitement and dedication behind this month-long creative challenge—all while enjoying light refreshments.
📅 Date: February 21
⏰ Time: 5–8 PM
📍 Location: Denise Hopkins Fine Art, 125 Davis Ave in the Pass
Celebrate the joy, discipline, and inspiration of creating every day!

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Join us for an evening celebrating daily creativity! This special event features Denise Hopkins’ 31 in 31 pieces alongside works by other artists, writers, and musicians who committed to creating one new work each day throughout January 2026.
Meet the artists, enjoy live poetry readings and music, and experience the excitement and dedication behind this month-long creative challenge—all while enjoying light refreshments.
📅 Date: February 21
⏰ Time: 5–8 PM
📍 Location: Denise Hopkins Fine Art, 125 Davis Ave in the Pass
Celebrate the joy, discipline, and inspiration of creating every day!

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The Pass Christian Historical Society will hold its monthly luncheon on Monday, February 23rd at 12 pm (Noon).  Join us for a special Bicycle Logs of Walter Anderson presentation with Walter's son, John Anderson, and filmmaker/designer Anthony Thaxton.

The Historical Society is located at 201 East Scenic Drive in Pass Christian. Lunch starts at 12pm (noon) and the cost is $15 for members and $17 for non-members. Please make lunch reservations by 5pm on Friday, February 20th.  Please call 228-452-7254 or email reservations@passhistory.org to make reservations or for further information about the program.

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John W. Randolph Educational, Cultural and Heritage Council presents the 3rd Annual Black History Program on Saturday, February 28th at the West Harrison Civic Center.  Dorrs open at 11:30am, with lunch served at noon and a special program beginning at 1:15pm.  Tickets at $25/Adult;  $5/Child under 12.  For information, email Jwrechc.2019@gmail.com or call 228-256-2247.