What's Up, Waveland? - November 2018

Waveland Alderman Jeremy Burke reports on ​the elections, a glowing Studio Waveland art opening, the Christmas Bazaar, the Waveland Ground Zero Museum membership drive and the new "Little Library." 

Waveland Elections

The deadline for voter registration is Monday, November 5, at 4:30 p.m. One may register to vote at the Hancock County Circuit Clerk's Office, Waveland City Hall or call me at 228-493-7399 and I will bring you a voter registration form.
 

What's Up, Waveland?
is sponsored by

James Chiniche, Engineer/Surveyor

​Absentee voting for the December 4 Waveland Municipal Election has begun. If you will be out of town on Tuesday, December 4, you may go to the 2nd floor of Waveland City Hall on Coleman Avenue during business hours to cast your ballot.  If you have any questions about the election, please call Tammy Fayard at 228-467-4134.

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Studio Waveland Art Opening

It's a power-packed day in Waveland on Saturday, November 17th.  In addition to the Waveland Christmas Bazaar and the open house at the Waveland Ground Zero Museum (see details on both these events below!), you'll want to catch this very special opening reception for the show "Phosphorescence & Fluorescence." 

Set yourself a'glowing with this  2D, 3D, video, and performance under black light curated by James Flynn, opto-kinetic geometrical abstract painter!

More GLOWING events are scheduled through January 5, 2019.  ​

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Waveland Christmas Bazaar

The 5th Annual Waveland Christmas Bazaar is Saturday, November 17 on Coleman Avenue. This free outdoor event features local arts, crafts, jewelry, candles and much more.  
 
The bazaar is a cash-and-carry-items event, and local businesses are encouraged to participate.  This event is a great way to find that unique local gift to give to your family and friends this Christmas.
 
If you are interested in being a vendor, please email clu1964@gmail and request a vendor application.  The bazaar is attempting to not have duplicated booths, so please list all items that you wish to sell on your application.  

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Ground Zero Hurricane Museum

​Waveland's Ground Zero Hurricane Museum is having a membership drive.  Annual membership is $25.  During this drive, an inflatable, waterproof solar light is being offered as a gift with membership.  This light should be in everyone's hurricane preparedness kit.  Stop by the Museum, join and get your light.  Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Tuesday through Friday. The Museum is located at 335 Coleman Avenue in Waveland.
 
Waveland's Ground Zero Hurricane Museum will be hosting an Open House on November 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to Ring in the Holiday Season. Stop by and enjoy some hot chocolate, punch and cookies.

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Waveland’s Little Library

Photo by Prima Luke. THANKS, Prima! You're the best!

​Waveland's first Little Free Library has been installed at 511 Jeff Davis Avenue.  This library was built by Santa Claus and provided by the Hancock County Library System.   The Little Free Library is a "take a book, return a book"  free book exchange. Anyone may take a book or bring a book to share. Come by and see what is in the Little Free Library.