Page 24 - South Mississippi Living - September, 2024

COAST NOTE
story by Cherie Ward
photo courtesy of the Hancock Chamber
HANCOCK CHAMBER UNVEILS LEGACY BENCHES PROJECT
A project developed by a leadership program in Hancock County promises to have a lasting community impact.
The Hancock Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 Leadership Hancock County members spearheaded the Legacy Bench program. The class led and organized the project and then spent countless hours overseeing the bench installations
at 11 locations throughout Hancock County. In July, dedications and ribbon cuttings unveiled the inaugural program, which will now be an ongoing chamber project.
The thought behind the program was to provide a relaxing place for residents and visitors alike who visit the beautiful beachfront or dine in local restaurants to sit and chat while highlighting and honoring community members with a dedication plaque.
The leadership class is for young professionals looking to make a difference in their community and to meet like-minded people. Participants become part of a growing network of leaders with motivation, a sense of commitment, and the opportunity to become change agents for the betterment of Hancock County.
Visit www.hancockchamber.org to learn more about sponsoring a bench or for more information about Leadership Hancock County.
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TOAST TO THE COAST
story courtesy of Coast Episcopal School
2024 Toast to the Coast, the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s signature dining, art, and entertainment gala, presented this year by Galleria BMW of D’Iberville, will be held Friday, October 18, on Scenic Drive in Pass Christian.
The annual fundraising event for Coast Episcopal School is in its 41st year. “Toast Du Soleil” will feature food from 30+ restaurants and music by Tyler Kinchen & the Right Pieces. The event begins with a 6 p.m. patron party and 7 p.m. main event. Attendees must be 21 years of age to attend. To purchase “Toast Du Soleil” tickets, visit www.toasttickets.org.
In addition to ticket sales and the Galleria BMW Presenting Sponsorship, “Toast Du Soleil” is supported by Platinum Sponsor Hancock Whitney Bank. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Amy Egolf at aegolf@myces.org
Coast Episcopal School is dedicated to a lifelong
love of learning by developing the whole child and providing a joyful, unique, and nurturing Judeo-Christian Community that inspires its students to imagine and create a better world.
Coast Episcopal School
5065 Espy Ave., Long Beach 228.452.9442 | www.coastepiscopalschool.org
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