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
◆ 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
◆ New Zion Vacation Bible School — New Zion Vacation Bible School Will be held Monday July 10, 11, 12 evening from 6 pm to 8 pm Theme you're the light of the world, located at 2169 South Montgomery street, Starkville, MS
◆ Summer Revival at Griffin Chapel — Everyone is invited to Griffin Chapel United Methodist Church, July 16-18. The service on July 16 will start at 6:00pm, and services on July 17 and 18 at 7:00pm. The guest Pastor will be Rev. James Morris from Wesley United Methodist Church (Louisville, MS). Griffin Chapel is located at 212 West Main Street
◆ 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
Tuesday
◆ Casserole Kitchen — The First Presbyterian Church a casserole kitchen every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
◆ Free Childbirth Classes — Emerson Family Resource Center offers free childbirth classes in February, June, and October. Tuesday July 11th Jacqueline Hodges, MS, RDN, LD, MS Department of Health, will discuss Nutrition for Mother and Baby. Call Emerson (662-320-4607) to register. Free childcare and snacks provided. Time 5:30 - 7:30 pm
◆ New Zion Vacation Bible School — New Zion Vacation Bible School Will be held Monday July 10, 11, 12 evening from 6 pm to 8 pm Theme you're the light of the world, located at 2169 South Montgomery street, Starkville, MS
◆ East Oktibbeha Wastewater District Meeting — East Oktibbeha Wastewater District will hold its regular monthly meeting on July 11 at 3 p.m. at the Offices of Golden Triangle Planning and Development District, 106 Miley Road
◆ 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. Pre-registration is required. Call 323-WELL to reserve your spot
◆ Summer Revival at Griffin Chapel — Everyone is invited to Griffin Chapel United Methodist Church, July 16-18. The service on July 16 will start at 6:00pm, and services on July 17 and 18 at 7:00pm. The guest Pastor will be Rev. James Morris from Wesley United Methodist Church (Louisville, MS). Griffin Chapel is located at 212 West Main Street
◆ My Brother's Keeper Summer Challenge — StarkvilleOktibbeha 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
◆ New Zion Vacation Bible School — New Zion Vacation Bible School Will be held Monday July 10, 11, 12 evening from 6 pm to 8 pm Theme you're the light of the world, located at 2169 South Montgomery street, Starkville, MS
◆ NewBellZion Revival Services — NewBellZion United Methodist Church located at 3743 Highway 25 South, will be having Revival Services beginning on July 12 through July 14, starting at 7:00 p.m. nightly. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dewayne Fulton, Pastor of House of Yahweh of Starkville. The public is invited to attend. Rev. Eddie J. Hinton, Sr., Pastor
◆ 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.
◆ NewBellZion Revivl Services — NewBellZion United Methodist Church located at 3743 Highway 25 South, will be having Revival Services beginning on July 12 through July 14, starting at 7:00 p.m. nightly. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dewayne Fulton, Pastor of House of Yahweh of Starkville. The public is invited to attend. Rev. Eddie J. Hinton, Sr., Pastor
◆ Oktibbeha County Master Gardebers Meeting — The monthly meeting will be at 9:00 am, July 13. A guided tour will be conducted of the MSU Veteran's Memorial Rose Garden which is located at the North Farm Entrance across from the Highway Patrol Station. Dr. Guihong Bi, Director for the Garden, will be the presenter. The public is invited to attend
◆ 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 324-4122. Students 18 and under eat free. Adults accompanying students may purchase a meal. Adult Breakfast: $1.80; Adult Lunch: $3.15
Friday
◆ NewBellZion Revivl Services — NewBellZion United Methodist Church located at 3743 Highway 25 South, will be having Revival Services beginning on July 12 through July 14, starting at 7:00 p.m. nightly. The guest speaker will be Rev. Dewayne Fulton, Pastor of House of Yahweh of Starkville. The public is invited to attend. Rev. Eddie J. Hinton, Sr., Pastor
◆ 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
◆ 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 (314-307-6459 or 314-428-7015) or email minorfamilyreunionstl@gmail.com
◆ 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
◆ Canoe Day — Noxubee Refuge will hold a canoe day on Bluff Lake on July 15 from 9 am until 3 pm. Canoes, kayaks, paddles, and life jackets will be available free of charge. Call 323-5548 for more information
◆ Friends of the Refuge Nature Store — The Nature Store, located in the Noxubee Refuge Visitor Center, will hold a clearance sale on July 15 from 10 am until 4 pm. T shirts, hats, and nature related items will be available