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

◆ Unity Park Nominations — The Unity Park Advisory Committee will accept nominations for 2018 honorees who have contributed to civil rights in Oktibbeha County from Oct. 1 - Nov. 15. Honorees will be announced in a ceremony at the park Jan. 15. Submit nominations online at starkvilleunitypark@yahoo.com or in writing at 108 Grand Ridge Road, Starkville. For guidelines visit starkvilleunitypark.com

◆ Donations for Homeless Students — Starkville Oktibbeha School District's Project HELP is seeking donations of hygiene supplies, school supplies, school uniforms (new or used in good condition), socks and undergarments for homeless students. Donations may be dropped off at Emerson Family School, 1504 Louisville Street. For more information contact Tommie Vance at 615-0033

◆ DYW Interest Meeting — Distinguished Young Women of Starkville will have an interest meeting Oct. 22 at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist Church for Class of 2019 Juniors looking for scholarship funds to help pave the way to a college/university. This is an opportunity to make friends from across the county and earn scholarship funds. Apply online at www.starkville.ms.DistinguishedYW.org

◆ J.L. King Instrument Ribbon Cutting — The Pilot Club of Starkville will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at J. L. King Memorial Park for new playground instruments Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. The free event is open to the public and will include a demonstration of the instruments by MSU's Dr. Bob Damm and a Brain Minders Puppet Show

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. Monday-Thursday 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 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Emerson Family School

◆ Afterschool Clubs — Art, Fitness, Life Skills, Homework Help, Literacy clubs will meet Monday- Thursday from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at the J.L. King Center

◆ Tutoring — Emerson Family School will host tutoring for students Monday-Thursday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Mississippi State Students will be the facilitators

◆ Computer Classes — Come learn basic skills, keyboard/ mouse, internet browsing, create email account at Emerson Family School Oct. 23, and 30 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Hakran Kim will be the Facilitator

◆ Orientation for Early Childhood Directors — Emerson Family School will host an Orientation For Standard Early Childhood Directors and Designee Only on Oct. 23 from noon to 2 p.m. Dr. Micah Knox will be the facilitator

◆ Curriculum for Early Childhood Directors — Emerson Family School will host a Curriculum for Early Childhood STARKVILLEDAILYNEWS.COM Directors and Designee Only Oct. 30 from noon to 2 p.m. Dr. Micah Knox will be the facilitator

Tuesday

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

◆ Kiwanis — Starkville Kiwanis Club will meet Oct. 17 at noon at the Hilton Garden Inn. Dr. Geoff Denny, MSU Trail Garden, will be the guest speaker. Guests are welcome

◆ Emerson and J.L. King Events — Emerson Family School and the J.L. King Center is hosting events Monday through Thursday. These events include Adult Education Classes, Work Keys Info Session and Practice, Afterschool Clubs, Tutoring and Computer Classes. Details are listed under “Monday”

◆ Toastmasters — Toastmasters meets every Tuesday from 6-7:00 pm in the Conference Room on the first floor of the Sportsplex. sToastmasters is a club that helps members improve their public speaking and leadership skills in a positive atmosphere. Come join us

◆ Childbirth Classes — Emerson Family Resource Center offers free childbirth classes in February, June, and October. Tuesday Oct. 24 Katie Buys, DNP, Family Nurse Practitioner, will discuss Infant and Child Care. Call Emerson (662-320-4607) to register. Free childcare and snacks provided. Time 5:30 - 7:30 pm.

◆ Active Parenting — Emerson Family School will host an active parenting class on Cooperation and Communication Oct 24 and 31 from 11 a.m. to noon. Elmarie Carr Brooks will be the Facilitator

◆ Childbirth Classes — Emerson Family Resource Center offers free childbirth classes in February, June, and October. Tuesday Nov. 7 Jacqueline Hodges, MS, RDN, LD, MS Department of Health, will discuss Nutrition for Mother and Baby. Call Emerson (662-3204607) to register. Free childcare and snacks provided. Time 5:30 - 7:30 pm.

Wednesday

◆ Emerson and J.L. King Events — Emerson Family School and the J.L. King Center is hosting events Monday through Thursday. These events include Adult Education Classes, Work Keys Info Session and Practice, Afterschool Clubs, Tutoring and Computer Classes. Details are listed under “Monday”

◆ Emerson Community Story Time — Preschoolers are invited to Emerson Family School every week from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. There will be an activity after reading children will receive free books. Faye Parker and Evan Carter McClelland will be the Facilitators

Thursday

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

◆ Emerson and J.L. King Events — Emerson Family School and the J.L. King Center is hosting events Monday through Thursday. These events include Adult Education Classes, Work Keys Info Session and Practice, Afterschool Clubs, Tutoring and Computer Classes. Details are listed under “Monday”

◆ English As a Second Language (ESL) — Come learn how to speak English, learn new Cultures, meet friends etc. at Emerson Family School Oct. 19 and 26 from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Ha Nguyen will be the Facilitator

◆ Emerson Events — JL King Center will host active parenting classes on Cooperation and Communication Oct. 19 and 26 from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Elmarie Carr Brooks will be the Facilitator

◆ Parent Cafe — Let's talk about life's challenges during the Parent Cafe at Emerson Family School. Meetings will be Oct. 19 and 26 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tammie Tubbs will be the facilitator

◆ HEHC Meeting — Home Economists in Home & Community will meet Oct. 19, 9:30am, at the Golden Triangle Planning Development Agency, 106 Miley Dr. The program “Strategies for Successful Aging and Memory” will be presented by Dr. Deborah Eakin. Anyone with a degree in Human Sciences is encouraged to attend. Call HelenSue Parrish at 324-1683 for further information

Friday

◆ Weatherization Day — Prairie Opportunity, Inc. will host a weatherization day Oct. 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McKee Park. There will be free food, fun gazes and activities, free prizes, and attendees will learn how to lower their energy bills

◆ MSU Library Book Signin Event — Mississippi State University Libraries invites you to a Talk and Book Signing Honoring Dr. John F. Marszalek, editor, and David S. Nolen and Louie P. Gallo, contributors The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant The Complete Annotated Edition Oct. 20 at 3:00 p.m. Old Main Room 1200 Mississippi State University

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

◆ COCO Flea Market — Flea Market from 6 AM every 1st Saturday of the month at COCO Center located at 13608 highway 182 Starkville, MS. Come and shop. Booths are available for vendors. Contact Sarah Smith at 662-769-5759 or Ethel Shine at 662-323-9482 or visit the website at www.cococenter.org

◆ Breast Cancer Awareness Birthday Party — Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Pi Omega chapter is hosting a party to celebrate with women in the area who have battled and beat breast cancer Oct. 21 from 10am to 11am at the Starkville Sportsplex Activity Building. There will be decorations, games, cake, and special recognition for our guests of honor

◆ Foster Parent Support Group — Taste and See New Proven Child Rearing Skills at Emerson Family School Oct. 21 and 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Donna Bishop and Tammie Tubbs will be the Facilitators

◆ Book Mart & Cafe Encore Book Signing — The Book Mart & Cafe will host an encore signing of Steve Robertson's “Flim Flam” Oct. 14th from 3p.m. 5p.m. Come to the Book Mart & Cafe to have your copy signed or get a new one

◆ Canoe Day — Canoeing will be held on Noxubee Refuge's Bluff Lake on Oct. 21 from 9 am until 3 pm. Canoes, kayaks, paddles, and life jackets will be available free of charge. Call 323-5548 for more information

◆ Book Mart & Cafe Book Launch — The Book Mart & Cafe will host a “Spies, Lies, and Citizenship” Book Launch Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon. Associate Professor of History at MSU Mary Kathryn Barbier will be there to discuss the book. For more information, visit the Book Mart & Cafe

◆ UCAC Meeting — Unlimited Community Agricultural Cooperative will meet Oct. 28th at 8am at the American Legion Post at 3327 Pat Station Rd. Agricultural opportunities will be discussed for more information contact Orlando Trainer at 662-769-0071 or orlandotrainer@hotmail.com

◆ Wags and Tails Dog Show — The Starkville Lions Club will host a dog parade, musical sit, costume contest and tricks and talent show for dogs in McKee Park Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon. All dogs are welcome, no AKC regulations apply. Contact Lynn Infanger at 706-280-8360 or Lynn.infanger@gmail.com for more information. Registration ends 9:30 a.m. cash only