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Careers in Healthcare Symposium  Open to high school students, the symposium takes place March 3 from 9:30am-12:30pm at William Carey University.  For more details or to register, visit www.wmarey.edu or call 601-318-6103.

Breakfast with Miss Mississippi USA   Served by eighth and ninth graders of Laurel Christian High School, the breakfast takes place March 3 from 7:30am-10:00am at Life Church (Hwy. 84 West of Laurel).  Tickets are $5 each. As an added special, for $10 you can get breakfast, a photo with the reigning Miss Mississippi USA, Myverick Garcia, and your name will go in a drawing for a special opportunity to help Myverick pick one of her gowns for the pageant.  Tickets are available at Corner Market on 16th Avenue in Laurel.  For more details, call 601-580-2579.

Tuesdays at Trinity  Takes place every Tuesday at noon from February 28 through March 27th inclusive, with a week off during Spring Break, at Trinity Episcopal Church (509 West Pine Street, Hattiesburg).    The concerts are free; lunch will be available for $8.00.  For more details, call 601-544-6279 or 601-544-5551.)

Frances Karnes Center for Gifted Studies   For more details on the programs offered at the Southern Miss-based center, visit www.usm.edu/gifted or call 601-266-5236 or 601-266-5246.

MAKOplasty  A robotic arm system at Forrest General Hospital offers a new treatment option for osteoarthritis.   For more details on the treatment and related seminars, visit www.forrestgeneral.com or contact FGH OnCall at 1-800-844-4445.

Safe Schools Healthy Students  Visit http://sshs.lawrence.k12.ms.us/ to learn more about the mission of this collaborative effort between the school districts in Laurel and Lawrence County.

Dept. of Educational Leadership and School Counseling   Contact the department at Southern Miss at 601-266-4579.

Library of Hattiesburg, Petal and Forrest County  For more details on the collection and events at the library, contact the library...

Lenten Mission  Takes place March 4 and 5 at Sacred Heart High School in Hattiesburg.  Guest speaker is Dr. Ralph Martin, president of Renewal Ministries.  For more details, visit www.renewalministries.net or call 601-606-0196.

Southern Journeys: African American Artists of the South  On display until March 18th at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art in Laurel.  For more details, visit www.lrma.org or call 601-649-6374.  (Related matter: An African American art symposium will be held February 23rd at 1:00pm -- also at the museum.)
 

Forrest General Hospital: Day of Dance   Takes place February 25 starting at 9:00am at Hattiesburg's Lake Terrace Convention Center.  Admission is free.  The event includes dance instruction, education on heart disease, entertainment and much more.  Visit http://www.forrestgeneral.com/body.cfm?id=335 for more details.

Forrest County 4-H Shooting Sports Program  To learn how to join, call 601-545-6083.

SCRMC Wellness Center  To find out how to join the wellness center, visit http://www.scrmc.com/?page=health or call 601-399-0530.

Free Tax Preparation  the city of Hattiesburg officers free income tax preparation to qualified individuals until April.  Visit http://www.hattiesburgms.com/announcements/858-free-tax-preparation or call 601-554-1005.

Wesley Med. Ctr. Senior Circle   To learn how to join this club, for those at least 50 years of age, call 601-268-8192.

African American Military History Museum  Is hosting several Black History Month events throughout February.   For more details, visit www.hattiesburguso.com or call 601-450-1942.

Young Painter Fighting Cancer   The paintings of Liam Myrick, age 3, have been auctioned off to help pay for his cancer treatments.  Visit www.facebook.com/MiracleBoy4ACure for more details.  

City of Hattiesburg: Adult Soccer  For details on sign-ups, visit http://www.facebook.com/Hattiesburgadultsoccer or call 601-545-4667.  Games begin in mid-February.

Dream Wedding Giveaway Sponsored by Forrest General's Spirit of Women and Canebrake Country Club, this contest offers a chance for one lucky couple to win the wedding of their dreams.   Please click here for more details.

Nesting Season for Bluebird Conservation   The Lamar County Conservation District recommends nesting boxes be in place sometime during the month of February.  This way, the district adds, the boxes can be used as a roosting site.   For more details, call 601-794-5600 ext. 3.

Forrest General LiveWell   To find out how to join or to take part in their "New Year, New You" program, www.forrestgeneral.com/NewYearNewYou call 601-288-1360.

Smoke-Free Teen   If you're a teenager who smokes and you're looking to give up the habit, please visit www.teen.smokefree.gov or text "QUIT" to 47848.

SCRMC Progressions  To schedule a free confidential assessment, call 601-425-3979.

Wesley Med. Ctr.: IWSM Fitness Center  To learn how to join, visit www.wesley.com/IWSM or call 601-268-5010.

Lamar County Conservation District  Contact the district at 601-794-5600 ext. 3.

"You Are Not So Smart: A Celebration of Self Delusion"   The book, authored by WDAM.com's David McRaney, is available at a bookstore near you.  Visit  http://youarenotsosmart.com/ for more details.

"Jump'n Stumps"  The book by outdoorsman Ben Willoughby is available at a bookstore near you. For more details, call 601-264-8719.

FGH Spirit of Women Events For more details, visit www.forrestgeneral.com or call 601-288-4968.

Hattiesburg Area Association of Realtors  Is organizing several fundraisers for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.  Visit http://www.haar-ms.org for more details.

Toastmasters International: Hattiesburg Chapter  Meetings are held each Tuesday morning at 7:00 at Wesley Medical Center's cafeteria.  For more details, e-mail allisonlockett@yahoo.com or call 601-310-0720.

Cagin of Chrysaint  Visit www.caginofchrysaint.com for more details on this Christian-themed movie.

Forrest County Soil and Water Conservation District   Is currently working local community and junior colleges to have gates made for wild hog traps for landowners to purchase.  For more details, call the district at 601-583-1184 ext. 3.

Social Security  Several services are available online at www.socialsecurity.gov; for more details, visit the website or call, toll free, 1-866-331-2186 in Hattiesburg or 1-866-964-4927 in Laurel.

Watch Know Learn  The education-based website is aimed at helping teachers in the classroom -- as well as helping students with homework and school projects.  Visit http://www.watchknowlearn.org/ for more details.

Conservation Education Car Tags    To find out how to purchase a personalized license plate for conservation education, visit http://www.mswcc.state.ms.us/, call 601-354-7645 or the office in your county where you regularly purchase or renew your tag.

Clipping Coupons, Saving Money  Reagan Collum from the Mississippi coast blogs about how to save money before your next trip to the grocery store.  Visit http://houseofcollums.blogspot.com/ for more details.

America's Soldiers: Teens' Tales of Tribute  Co-authored by Lynn Matison Geddie and Reid Geddie (relatives of David A. Matison, founder of WDAM), the book is available at a bookstore near you.  Visit http://www.americanvetpowerof1.com/ for more details about the book.

"My Optimism is Killing Me!"   Deborah Hamlin's latest book is a compilation of hilarious stories from her professional and personal lives.  In the midst of juggling responsibilities, she manages to find humor in it all.  Her website -- www.deborah-hamlin.com -- has further details on her book.

American Cancer Society Resource Center   Is located inside the Forrest General Cancer Center.  For more details, call 601-271-7120 or 601-288-1700.

Mississippi Power  For tips to save money on your power bill, visit http://mississippipower.com/earthcents/home.asp or call 1-800-532-1502 or 1-866-251-1943.

Mississippi STOP Domestic Violence Domestic Help Line  Officials statewide have set up this help line for victims to get advice from lawyers.  The help line's toll free number is 1-877-609-9911.

Timber Theft  For more details on this growing problem throughout the state, contact the Secretary of State's office in Jackson at http://www.sos.ms.gov/ or 601-359-1350.

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