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

◆ NSDAR Celebrate Constitution Week — The Hic-A-Sha-Ba-Ha Chapter, NSDAR, encourages you to ring bells at 3:00 p.m. CST on Sept. 17, celebrating Constitution Week. George W. Bush declared the inception of Constitution Week as September 17-23 in 2002. NSDAR educates the public about the Constitution, adopted by the American Congress of the Confederation on Sept. 17, 1787

Monday

◆ Rotary — The Starkville Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at the Starkville Country Club

◆ Respite Care — Emerson family center will host free childcare for families for ages 8 weeks to 5 years while parents attend Doctor's Appointments, Adult Education Classes, Grocery Shopping, Job Interviews etc. MondayThursday 8 a.m. to noon

◆ Adult Education Classes — Ages 16 and Older, Earn your High School Equivalency, Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - noon at the J.L. King Center. Tempe O' Nan will be the Instructor at JL King and Laura Thurmond and Jean Ann Foxworth will be the Instructor for Emerson

◆ Work Keys Info Session and Practice — Ages 16 and Older, Key to Finding Gainful Employment on Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m.-noon at the J.L. King Center. Shakila Seals will be the Instructor

◆ Afterschool Clubs — Art, Fitness, Life Skills, Homework Help, Literacy clubs will meet MondayThursday from 3:30 p.m.5:30 p.m. at the J.L. King Center. Kayla Pratt will be the Instructor

◆ Create Your Own Income — Skills in Cleaning and Washing will be taught Sept. 18 and 25 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the J.L. King Center. Cindy Melby will be the Facilitator

◆ Computer Classes — Learn basic skills, keyboard/ mouse, internet browsing, create email account at Emerson Family School Sept. 18 and 25 from 1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. Hakran Kim will be the Facilitator

◆ District 5 VFD Meeting — The District 5 Volunteer Fire Department Annual Meeting will be held at 6 P.M. on Sept. 18 at the Oktoc Fire Station. All residents of the District are encouraged to attend to hear about the department's accomplishments and to elect board members

GOLD, a Roman comedy by Plautus, Sept. 26 and 27, Griffis Hall patio, 6:00 p.m. as part of the Lyceum series. Free Admission. Bring dinner and a chair, we'll provide a Roman comedy for dessert! Information: 662-325-2522. Directed by Dr. Donna L. Clevinger

Wednesday

◆ Emerson Events — Emerson Family School is hosting events Monday through Thursday. These events include Adult Education Classes Online and Face To Face, Work Keys Info Session and Practice and Afterschool Clubs. Details are listed under “Monday”

◆ Casserole Kitchen ◆ Emerson Community — The First Presbyterian Story Time — Preschoolers Church a casserole kitchen every are invited to Emerson Family Tuesday and Thursday at School every week from 6:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. There

◆ Kiwanis — Starkville will be an activity after reading Kiwanis Club meet Sept. 19 children will receive free at noon at the Hilton Garden books. Faye Parker and Evan Inn. Guest speaker will be Carter McClelland will be the Ches Fedrick, MSU Baseball Facilitators

Stadium Renovation ◆ Shackouls Honors

◆ Emerson Events — College “Pot of Gold” — Emerson Family School MSU's Shackouls Honors is hosting events Monday College presents the outdoor through Thursday. These production of THE POT OF events include Adult Education GOLD, a Roman comedy Classes Online and Face by Plautus, Sept. 26 and 27, To Face, Work Keys Info Griffis Hall patio, 6:00 p.m. Session and Practice and Afterschool as part of the Lyceum series. Clubs. Details are Free Admission. Bring dinner listed under “Monday” and a chair, we'll provide

◆ Toastmasters — Toastmasters a Roman comedy for dessert! meets every Tuesday Information: 662-325-2522. from 6-7:00 pm in the Directed by Dr. Donna L. Conference Room on the Clevinger first floor of the Sportsplex. ◆ Fatherhood Initiative/ Toastmasters is a club that Financial Management — helps members improve their Roles Of A Father: Money public speaking and leadership Issues, Communication and skills in a positive atmosphere. more will be covered at Boyd Come join us Chapel U.M. Church in Sturgis

◆ Active Parenting — on Sept. 20 and 27 from Emerson Family School will 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Ethen host Sidestepping Power Gillespie will be the Facilitator. Struggles Sept. 19, and 26 To pre-register call 3204607 from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Elmarie Carr Brooks will be the ◆ Fatherhood Initiative/ Facilitator Financial Management —

◆ Wastewater Meeting Roles Of A Father: Money — East Oktibbeha Wastewater Issues, Communication and Board of Directors will more will be discussed at Yahweh hold its monthly meeting Church on 16Section on Sept. 19 at 3 p.m. at the Road Sept. 20 and 27 from Offices of Golden Triangle 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Ethen Planning and Development Gillespie will be the Facilitator. District To pre-register call 3204607

◆ Parent Cafe — Let's talk about life's challenges on Sept. 19 and 26 from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Emerson Family School. Tammy Tubbs will be the facilitator

◆ Shackouls Honors College “Pot of Gold” — MSU's Shackouls Honors College presents the outdoor production of THE POT OF

Tuesday Thursday

◆ Casserole Kitchen — The First Presbyterian Church a casserole kitchen every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

◆ Emerson Events — Emerson Family School is hosting events Monday through Thursday. These events include Adult Education Classes Online and Face To Face, Work Keys Info Session and Practice and Afterschool Clubs. Details are listed under “Monday”

◆ English as Second Language (ESL) — Come learn how to speak English, learn new Cultures, meet friends etc. Sept. 14,21 and 28 from 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. at Emerson Family School. Ha Nguyen will be the Facilitator

◆ Active Parenting — Understanding and Redirecting Behavior will be discussed along with Building Courage and Self Esteem on Sept. 14,21 and 28 from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at the J.L. King Center. Debra Austin will be the Facilitator

◆ Computer Classes — Basic Computer Skills will be taught at the J.L. King Center Sept. 14,21 and 28 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Alexus Giles will be the Facilitator

◆ Create Your Own Income — Ages 16 and Older, learn Life Skill:Sewing/Alteration as an Income. Meetings will be Sept. 14,21 and 28 from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at the J.L King Center. Linda Clark will be the Instructor

◆ Foster Parent Support Group — Emerson Family School will host Taste and See New Proven Child Rearing Skills on Sept. 14,21 and 28 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Barbara Culberson and Jan Pettus will be the Facilitators

◆ Oktibbeha Master Gardeners — The Oktibbeha Master Gardeners will have its monthly meeting 10 a.m. Sept. 14 at the County Extension Office. Steve Reagan, Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge Manager, will be the program presenter

◆ Books and Authors — The Friends of the Starkville Library will kick off the series with Charlie Spillers, an ex-marine, former undercover agent, at noon Sept. 14 (refreshments at 11:30.) Spillers will discuss his book “Confessions of an Undercover Agent: Adventures, Close Calls, and The Toll of a Double Life.” The public is invited to this free event

◆ Art in Public Places — SAAC's new ABSTRACT SHOW kicks off Sept. 14 at 5:30 p.m. with a reception in the lobby of the Greater Starkville Development Partnership. The ABSTRACT Show artists are provided a public space to sell selected works. The show runs until Nov. 6

◆ Oktibbeha County Audubon Society Meeting — The Oktibbeha Audubon Society will meet Sept. 14 at 7 pm in MSU's Clay Lyle Entomology Building. Dr. Bill Parker will relate his whale watching experiences. The public is welcome

◆ WWI Special Collections at MSU — Sept. 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the John Grisham Room of Mitchell Memorial Library veterans participate in the reading and discussion of correspondence from soldiers during World War I. This correspondence is from the Special Collections of Mississippi State University Libraries

◆ Memory and Aging Seminar — Sept. 21, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., this free seminar will be in Tully Auditorium in Thompson Hall. Dr. Deborah K. Eakin, memory and aging researcher at MSU, will present ways to improve your memory as you age. Topics include remembering names, dealing with wordfinding issues, remembering lists, and distinguishing normal from dementia-related memory failures

◆ Mississippi Step Up For Kids — State and Local Politicians are invited to this free family event Free Family Event at Emerson Family School Sept. 28 from 4:30 p.m.-6:00p.m. There will be Free T-Shirts, Hats, Bandana, Food and School Supplies

◆ Shackouls Honors College “Plautus Onstage” — MSU's Shackouls Honors College presents a public Lecture entitled: “Laughing with the Romans: Plautus Onstage” as part of its Classical Week celebration, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. in the Forum Room, Griffis Hall. A reception to meet speakers follows the lecture. This program is made possible through a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council. Information: 662325-2522

◆ WWI Special Collections at MSU — Oct. 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the John Grisham Room of Mitchell Memorial Library Mississippi State University will host discussion of the Choctaw Code Talkers' significant role in communications during World War I

Friday

◆ No events at this time

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 ParkerMcGill staff

◆ Moving Forward — Youth Ages 8 to 18. Activities to promote a healthy lifestyle: complete 2 sessions there will be a celebration. Meetings will be Sept. 9 and 6 at the J L King Center. Kayla Pratt will be the Facilitator

◆ Starkville Symphony Performance — The Starkville Symphony's first concert of the season is scheduled for Sept. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Lee Hall on the MSU campus. The program will include pieces by Handel, Neruda, Walters, and Dvorak. The Symphony's concerts are free and open to the public

◆ Neighborhood Yard Sale — Plantation Homes will host a neighborhood wide yard sale on Sept. 16 from 9 am- 2 pm. All houses in Plantation Homes are invited to participate by selling their items in their own yard

◆ Canoe Day — Canoeing on Noxubee Refuge's Bluff Lake will be held on Sept. 16 from 9 am until 3 pm. Canoes, kayaks, life jackets, and paddles will be available free of charge. Call 3235548 for more information

◆ Run United 5K — Run United 5K Kickoff Rae will begin 8 a.m. on Sept. 23. at the Starkville Sportsplex. Registration is $25 for early registration, $30 for late registration, and $35 the day of the race. The United Way is looking for volunteers to help. To sign up, contact the group at unwayokt@maxxsouth.net or 662-33-3830

◆ Annual Punt, Pass, & Kick Contest — The contest is is the morning of Sept. 23 at East Webster High School football field. Girls and boys aged 6 through 15 (before 12/31/17) are eligible. Parent signatures & child's birth certificate must accompany registration. Tennis shoes; no cleats. No entry fee for participants or spectators. More information or registration form: Rob Collins 662-263-4722.