Want a fun way to help out the revitalization of Hiller Park? Well, the Parks & Recreation Department has a kickin’ good way you can do that.
Registrations are now being accepted for teams for the department’s Annual Hiller Park Revitalization Kickball Tournament.
The tournament will take place Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Barbara Ferrill Softball Fields, 1940 Edgers Road with two games played by each team. Teams are to be made up of 9 to 13 players ages 14 and older and each must include at least three female players.
“It is exciting to be able to hold this event for the fourth year,” Parks & Recreation Director Cheryl Bell said. ” This fun, competitive friendly tournament is a great way to participate in a community event that benefits Hiller Park. Plus, teams will get a chance to win money and trophies.”
A trophy and $200 will be awarded to the first place team, and the second and third place team will receive a trophy. The fee is $100 per team and registration is weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Hiller Park Office, 380 Hiller Drive. Registration ends Friday, Sept. 22.
The City of Biloxi, along with the Friends of Hiller Park is hosting the tournament, and all money raised will go to the park revitalization efforts.
See the flyer
See the registration form
See the tournament rules
News and notes: Council preview, budget, podcasting
Council meeting: The Biloxi City Council meets twice on Tuesday. During a 3 p.m. meeting, Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich will discuss the city’s employee compensation schedule, and at a 6 p.m. meeting councilmembers face an agenda of more than two dozen measures. To see the agenda and supporting documents for both meetings, click here.
Budget talks: The proposed budgets for the Biloxi Police and Fire departments were the focus of a budget workshop that took place earlier this week at City Hall. In fact, talk of reductions to the two budgets raised media questions about the impact of those proposed reductions. To read about the impact, in a statement released to inquiring media, click here.
A wide-ranging podcast: This week’s City Desk podcast, recorded this morning at the Lopez-Quave Public Safety Center, included a host of guests: Biloxi Fire Chief Joe Boney, who discussed budget issues and a Harvey relief effort, Emergency Manager Michelle Crowley discusses the weather past and future; Firefighter Justin Lopez discusses the upcoming tower run, and hotelier Cono Caranna talks about the triple crown: The Watermark, Margaritaville’s future, and the wedding-friendly White House Hotel. To listen to the program, click here.
Police awards: The Biloxi Police Department held a ceremony for its second quarter awards this morning at the Salvation Army Kroc Center where officers, dispatchers and citizens were recognized for their outstanding achievements. To see images from the awards ceremony, click here.
News and notes bonus: Mark your calendars
Hula hoop for the heart: The Parks & Recreation Department will hold Hoops for Hearts, a fundraiser benefiting the American Heart Association, on Saturday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Point Cadet Pavilion. The hula hoop themed event is open to the public and includes a dance party with Nola Hoop Girl. To see the flyer, click here.
Seafood festival: The Biloxi Chamber of Commerce will host the 36th Annual Biloxi Seafood Festival on the Biloxi Town Green on Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10. Activities include live entertainment and the popular Gumbo Championship. Admission ranges from $5 to $15. For more information, from the chamber website, click here.
Pool Party: To celebrate the new school year, the Biloxi Aquatics Division will host a free Back to School Pool Party at the Biloxi Natatorium on Friday, Sept. 15 from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission is free and hot dogs, chips and drinks will be available. Participants must have appropriate swimsuits; boys must have a drawstring and liner and children under of age of 10 who cannot swim must be accompanied by an adult in the pool. To see the flyer, click here.
Soccer registration: Registration for the Biloxi Soccer Organization will take place on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Donal M. Sndyer Sr. Community Center, 2520 Pass Road. Registration is open to ages 4 to 7. For more information and to see the flyer, click here.
