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Spin Yarn, Swap Clothes, Donate Food

5 Things to Know in Gulfport Today: Tuesday, July 10!

Gulfport Fresh Market: Be sure to stop by the today from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in downtown Gulfport. You can learn more about the year-round market on their Facebook page.

Spin It!: While you're downtown, stop by Funny Face Farms and watch as Brennan Rodriguez and her mom Billie teach a handful of ladies how to spin yarn! Watch our video to see why spinning fiber into yarn is considered an art form.

Swap It!: The monthly Gulfport Merchants Association's is today from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Courtyard. Bring gently used clothing items to exchange for vouchers to be used to get new items! Also, bring clothing donations as well to be given to CASA.

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Donate Food: Drop off canned goods and other non-perishable food, toiletries and personal items for the Gulfport Senior Center Food Pantry at the Gulfport Merchants Association's tent every Tuesday during the market. Their table is located on Beach Blvd. and 29th Ave S. from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. For more information contact Daniel Hodge at (727) 366-4086 or email dan@igc.org.

Tuesday Forecast: Don't forget your umbrella! We have a 50 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2 p.m. Otherwise, it'll be sunny with a high near 90. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79.

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