SUMMARY: The Gulfport Kanas Club held its 68th annual Pancake Day fundraiser at First United Methodist Church, serving from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This year, they aim to cook over 10,000 pancakes and serve around 2,500 meals. Joe Masterson, the president-elect, highlighted the event’s resilience through challenges like Hurricane Camille, Hurricane Katrina, and the pandemic, emphasizing the community’s support and need. For just $6, attendees enjoy pancakes and sausage, with a new promotion featuring “I Got Pancakes” stickers to encourage participation. The event also offers a drive-thru option, continuing until nightfall.

The group expects to cook at least 10,000 pancakes throughout the day.

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SUMMARY: John Major, a public affairs specialist for Buuy, discussed the upcoming festive events in the city. The official start to the Christmas season is marked by the lighting of the iconic 1842 Lighthouse, scheduled for Thursday at 5:30 PM, featuring milk, cookies, and carols by Nativity BVM School. On Friday, the Children’s Christmas on the Water parade will take place, culminating in a festive celebration at the Town Green. Saturday features an open house at the Buuy Visitor Center and the 20th Annual Christmas in the City event, with vendors and special deals running from 10 AM to 4 PM. For details, visit buy.ms.us.

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SUMMARY: The historical church tour in Gulfport featured four downtown churches and was attended by around 50 people. Starting at Morning Star Baptist Church, participants learned about the rich histories and current offerings of these long-standing places of worship. Celebrating over a century, CH Seat continues to foster community and faith. Attendees, many longstanding followers of the event, appreciated the opportunity to reconnect with friends and engage in the holiday spirit. Organized by the Gulfport Historical Society, the tour also honored late member George Slal’s goal of uniting the community, concluding at the Gulfport Museum of History for enhanced learning.

Those attending this year’s Tour of Historical Churches in Gulfport got to learn about the rich history of four downtown churches.

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