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

◆ Blood Drive — A blood drive facilitated by United Blood Services will take place on Oct. 29 in the parking lot of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 607 Hospital Rd. from 8:45a.m. to noon. For an appointment you can go on-line to www.bloodhero.com and sponsor name of Trinity Presbyterian Church or call Joan Mylroie at 324-1272

◆ 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 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 MondayThursday 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. 30 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Hakran Kim will be the Facilitator

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

◆ EAEOCS’s OCH Discussion — Education Association of East Oktibbeha County Schools is hosting a discussion Oct. 30 at District 5 Fire Station (1489 Oktoc Rd.) at 6 pm. The information presented will assist voters in deciding the future of health care on Election Day, November 7th. Oktibbeha County Board of Supervisors have been invited. For info call 678-485-5030

◆ OCMA Community Revival Worship — Oktibbeha County Ministerial Alliance's revival will be Nov. 5 through Nov. 8. The Nov. 6 through Nov. 8 the event will feature Rev. Dr. Sedric D. Veal, Sr. a of Temple Baptist Church in East Cleveland, Ohio. The theme is “Committed to Discipleship” from Mark 8:34. Spring Hill M.B. Church is the host beginning 7p.m.

Tuesday

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

◆ Kiwanis — Starkville Kiwanis Club will meet Oct. 31 at noon at the Hilton Garden

Inn. Dylan Karges, a Kiwanis member working with the Sudduth Elementary School and Circle K Club, will present an update on the SEEDS project. 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

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

◆ Mt. Peiler Conference — Please publish that the Mt. Peiler M.B. Church family and Rev. Dr. Charlie F. Barnes Sr. invites the public to attend. The Word for the Time Conference starting Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 7 p.m. nightly. The guest Pastor is Rev. Charles Davidson and the guest Lecturer is Rev. Thomas Rogers. Please come and be blessed

◆ Childbirth Classes — Emerson Family Resource Center offers free childbirth classes in February, June, and October. Nov. 7 Jacqueline Hodges, MS, RDN, LD, MS Department of Health, will discuss Nutrition for Mother and Baby. Call Emerson (662320-4607) to register. Free childcare and snacks provided. Time 5:30 - 7:30 pm.

◆ OCMA Community Revival Worship — Oktibbeha County Ministerial Alliance's revival will be Nov. 5 through Nov. 8. The Nov. 6 through Nov. 8 the event will feature Rev. Dr. Sedric D. Veal, Sr. a of Temple Baptist Church in East Cleveland, Ohio. The theme is “Committed to Discipleship” from Mark 8:34. Spring Hill M.B. Church is the host beginning 7p.m.

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

◆ International Christmas Store — Christian World Missions' “Christmas at the Storehouse” is Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 10a.m. to 6p.m., at 1437 Fire Station Rd. The International Christmas Store features unique products and a taste of Christmas from around the world. Lunch on Nov. 1 is $10/ticket from 11a.m. to 2p.m. Contact Lee Ann Williamson 662-324-0390 for information

◆ Green Thumb Garden Club — The Green Thumb Garden Club will meet Nov. 1 at 2 p.m. at Cadence Bank. The program will be given by Wayne Wilkinson

◆ Mt. Peiler Conference — Please publish that the Mt. Peiler M.B. Church family and Rev. Dr. Charlie F. Barnes Sr. invites the public to attend. The Word for the Time Conference starting Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 7 p.m. nightly. The guest Pastor is Rev. Charles Davidson and the guest Lecturer is Rev. Thomas Rogers. Please come and be blessed

◆ OCMA Community Revival Worship — Oktibbeha County Ministerial Alliance's revival will be Nov. 5 through Nov. 8. The Nov. 6 through Nov. 8 the event will feature Rev. Dr. Sedric D. Veal, Sr. a of Temple Baptist Church in East Cleveland, Ohio. The theme is “Committed to Discipleship” from Mark 8:34. Spring Hill M.B. Church is the host beginning 7p.m.

Thursday

◆ Casserole Kitchen — The First Presbyterian Church a casserole kitchen every Tuesday and Thursday at 6 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”

◆ International Christmas Store — Christian World Missions' “Christmas at the Storehouse” is Nov. 1 and Nov. 2, 10a.m. to 6p.m., at 1437 Fire Station Rd. The International Christmas Store features unique products and a taste of Christmas from around the world. Contact Lee Ann Williamson 662-324-0390 for information

◆ DAR Meeting — The Hic-A-Sha-Ba-Ha Chapter dessert reception and meet and greet Nov. 2 with our State Regent Cynthia McNair will begin at 1:30 p.m. with the meeting at 2 p.m. at Cadence Bank

◆ Mt. Peiler Conference — Please publish that the Mt. Peiler M.B. Church family and Rev. Dr. Charlie F. Barnes Sr. invites the public to attend. The Word for the Time Conference starting Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 7:00 p.m. nightly. The guest Pastor is Rev. Charles Davidson and the guest Lecturer is Rev. Thomas Rogers. Please come and be blessed

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

◆ Oktoberfest — The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection Starkville will host Oktoberfest Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. at the church (105 North Montgomery St.). There will be traditional Oktoberfest food and beverages, a performance by Cookie Jones and the Commandment Breakers, a silent auction and children's activities. Admission is $10/ticket, and an additional $10/beer ticket

◆ Black Tie Night of Elegance — The Distinguished Gents of the Rising Star Lodge 31 will present the Black Tie Night of Elegance Affair featuring DJ Love Bone Nov. 24 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and VIP Tables are $75. For more information contact 662-7690071

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 662-7695759 or Ethel Shine at 662323-9482 or visit the website at www.cococenter.org

◆ COCO Legal Forum CANCELLED — The COCO Legal Forum scheduled for Oct. 28 is cancelled

◆ Fish Fry — The AdatonSelf Creek Fire Department will host is annual Fish Fry Oct. 28 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the fire station located at the intersection of County Lake Road and West Reed Road in Adaton. There will also be items to bid on that have been donated

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

◆ 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 706-2808360 or Lynn.infanger@ gmail.com for more information. Registration ends 9:30 a.m. cash only

◆ Homebuyer Education Workshop — A Homebuyer Education Workshop will take place Nov. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for first time homebuyers interested in buying a home. For more information, contact Recruitment and Training Program of MS, Inc. at 662-328-8037

◆ Learn to Homebrew Day — The GTR Brewers and Smiling Frog Brewing Supply will host GTR Learn To Homebrew Day Nov. 4th at 2 p.m. Learn about homebrewing your own delicious beer. Local homebrewers will be brewing several batches of beer throughout the event to teach you the joy of homebrewing