AROUND TOWN ANNOUNCEMENT POLICIES
The Around Town calendar is a free service offered by the Starkville Daily News. The calendars runs daily as space allows. Announcements should be submitted via e-mail to life@starkvilledailynews.com by 2 p.m. the day prior to publication and be no more than 50 words in length. Religious events will be listed Saturdays on the Faith page. Recurring events will run on Sundays only. One-time events will run Monday through Friday.
Sunday
◆ American Legion Post 240 Meeting — American Legion Post 240 will have its monthly meeting July 9 at 5 p.m. in the American Legion Building at 3325 Pat Station Road
◆ SOCSD Summer Feeding Schedule at Henderson — At Henderson Ward Stewart Cafeteria, June 5 —July 14, breakfast will be served 7:45 am - 9:00 am and lunch will be served 11 am - 12:30 pm. For more information, contact Prudie Shumpert at 324-4122. Students 18 and under eat free. Adults accompanying students may purchase a meal. Adult Breakfast: $1.80; Adult Lunch: $3.15
◆ Summer Camp Registration Open — Registration open for our June/July 2017 summer camps at Starkville Academy. We will offer a variety of camps for students of all ages and skill levels. You can download a full list of our camps at starkvilleacademy.org and may register online or download forms. Contact Sarah Smith, Summer Camp Coordinator, with any questions: ssmith@ starkvilleacademy.org
Monday
◆ Rotary — The Starkville Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at the Starkville Country Club
◆ Starkville Public Library FOL Sale — The Friends of the Library monthly book sale will be July 10, Noon-6:00 pm. Featured specials include: all Sale Room books priced 2 for 1; youth books 2 for 1; a new section of ‘home school' books; a collection of ‘Christmas in July' books. A large number of ‘older' books is available at varying prices.
◆ SOCSD Summer Feeding Schedule at Henderson — At Henderson Ward Stewart Cafeteria, June 5 —July 14, breakfast will be served 7:45 am - 9:00 am and lunch will be served 11 am - 12:30 pm. For more information, contact Prudie Shumpert at 3244122. Students 18 and under eat free. Adults accompanying students may purchase a meal. Adult Breakfast: $1.80; Adult Lunch: $3.15
Tuesday
◆ Casserole Kitchen — The First Presbyterian Church a casserole kitchen every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
◆ Tai Chi Classes — The Wellness Connection at OCH Regional Medical Center will offer an eight-week Tai Chi course on Tuesdays beginning July 11 from 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. The class will be led by Dr. Armando de la Cruz. The fee is $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers. Preregistration is required. Call 323-WELL to reserve your spot
◆ No July Alzheimer’s Caregivers Meeting — Alzheimer's Caregiver's Support Group will not meet on Jully 4th due to the holiday. Our next meeting will be August 1. Please call Cindy Walker (770316-1045) with any questions
◆ My Brother’s Keeper Summer Challenge — Starkville-Oktibbeha County My Brother's Keeper Challenge Summer Institute will take place at Starkville High School from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 18, 25 and August 1
◆ SOCSD Summer Feeding Schedule at Henderson — At Henderson Ward Stewart Cafeteria, June 5 —July 14, breakfast will be served 7:45 am - 9:00 am and lunch will be served 11 am - 12:30 pm. For more information, contact Prudie Shumpert at 324-4122. Students 18 and under eat free. Adults accompanying students may purchase a meal. Adult Breakfast: $1.80; Adult Lunch: $3.15
Wednesday
◆ Starkville Community Blood Drive — Mississippi Blood Services will hold a blood drive July 5 at Dollar General on Stark Rd. Donors will receive either a T-shirt or a “summer treat” while supplies lasts. Donating blood is safe, simple and saves lives. Donors must be 16 years old, those under 18 need signed parental conscent. Visit msblood.com or call 888-902-5663
◆ Public Hearing — Prairie Opportunity Community Action Agency will host a meeting July 7, 2 p.m., at 501 Hwy 12 West. This meeting is to inform the public of Prairie Opportunity services and to gather Community Needs Assessments regarding services in the community.For additional information please contact, Ms. Laura Marshall. This hearing is open to the public
◆ SOCSD Summer Feeding Schedule at Henderson — At Henderson Ward Stewart Cafeteria, June 5 —July 14, breakfast will be served 7:45 am - 9:00 am and lunch will be served 11 am - 12:30 pm. For more information, contact Prudie Shumpert at 324-4122. Students 18 and under eat free. Adults accompanying students may purchase a meal. Adult Breakfast: $1.80; Adult Lunch: $3.15
Thursday
◆ Casserole Kitchen — The First Presbyterian Church a casserole kitchen every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
◆ Asthma Educator Training — OCH Regional Medical Center will host the American Lung Association's Asthma Educator Institute on July 20 and July 21 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a two-day preparatory course for those qualified to take the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) examination
◆ SOCSD Summer Feeding Schedule at Henderson — At Henderson Ward Stewart Cafeteria, June 5 —July 14, breakfast will be served 7:45 am - 9:00 am and lunch will be served 11 am - 12:30 pm. For more information, contact Prudie Shumpert at 3244122. Students 18 and under eat free. Adults accompanying students may purchase a meal. Adult Breakfast: $1.80; Adult Lunch: $3.15
Friday
◆ Minor Family Reunion — The 2nd family reunion celebration in Saint Louis, MO., will be July 28. We hope to honor the past and create new memories in the spirit of James “Gene” Minor and Bessie Outlaw Minor of Starkville. We invite family and friends to celebrate. For more information call Stephanie Scott (314307-6459 or 314-428-7015) or email minorfamilyreunionstl@gmail.com
◆ SOCSD Summer Feeding Schedule at Henderson — At Henderson Ward Stewart Cafeteria, June 5 —July 14, breakfast will be served 7:45 am - 9:00 am and lunch will be served 11 am - 12:30 pm. For more information, contact Prudie Shumpert at 324-4122. Students 18 and under eat free. Adults accompanying students may purchase a meal. Adult Breakfast: $1.80; Adult Lunch: $3.15
◆ Asthma Educator Training — OCH Regional Medical Center will host the American Lung Association's Asthma Educator Institute on July 20 and July 21 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a two-day preparatory course for those qualified to take the National Asthma Educator Certification Board (NAECB) examination
Saturday
◆ Alcoholics Anonymous — Alcoholics Anonymous will now meet every Saturday at 10 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church
◆ Casserole Kitchen — The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection hosts a casserole kitchen every Saturday at Parish hall at 11:30 a.m.
◆ On the Grill at Parker-McGill — Parker-McGill Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram will host a weekly “On the Grill” every Saturday. Free food will be provided and visitors can meet the Parker-McGill staff
◆ SOCSD Summer Feeding Schedule at Henderson — At Henderson Ward Stewart Cafeteria, June 5 —July 14, breakfast will be served 7:45 am - 9:00 am and lunch will be served 11 am - 12:30 pm. For more information, contact Prudie Shumpert at 324-4122. Students 18 and under eat free. Adults accompanying students may purchase a meal. Adult Breakfast: $1.80; Adult Lunch: $3.15