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In today's newsletter:

  • How Gulfport's Wednesday church dinners just became more welcoming for everyone
  • What's new at Gulfport's Tuesday Fresh Market this October?

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  • Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Gulfport FUMC Expands Wednesday Dinners to Welcome All (thegabber.com) — Weekly "Community Dinners" at First United Methodist Church of Gulfport are expanding with a new pay-what-you-can model, thanks to a $3,000 grant. Every Wednesday at 6 p.m., neighbors can share a hot meal, charge devices, and connect in an intentionally inclusive, LGBTQ-welcoming space as the church seeks more volunteers and restaurant partners to keep the program going year-round.
   

• Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market Launches Vibrant Fall Season with Dynamic Roster of New Artisans and Returning Seasonal Favorites (stpetecatalyst.com) — Gulfport's Tuesday Fresh Market on Beach Boulevard South is ramping up its fall season with an expanded lineup of food artisans, growers, and makers every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shoppers can browse everything from Basque cheesecake and Dutch cheeses to microgreens, pickles, and handmade art while enjoying a classic Old Florida waterfront vibe in the heart of town.
   

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