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 in Around Town on Sundays only. One-time events will run as usual in Around Town Monday through Friday.
Today
◆ 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 662-323-9482 or visit the website at www.cococenter.org
◆ Austin COCUSA— Sessums Community presents the “Strive to Survive” Event on Dec. 16, 2 at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be sessions on living a healthy life, learning about risk prevention, how to read the bible effectively, minor maintenance on your car, minor paint jobs, cleaning hardwood and carpet floors, gardening & lawn beautification, and minor upholstery. Attendees will receive a survival kit (while supplies last) to include an item from each presentation. Ther will be free food, and fun games for the children. Pastor Fredrick Connors invites the public to attend. For more information contact Sis. Vergie Bash at 662-341-0829.
◆Pancake Breakfast with Santa — Pilot Club of Starkville will host Pancake Breakfast with Santa at 7:30-9:30 a.m. Dec. 16 at Applebees. $6 at the door or from any Pilot Club member.Dine in only.
◆Pancake Breakfast with Santa - Mt. Peiler Church Family Annual Banquet will be Dec.16 at the Hilton Garden Inn at 6:00 p.m. All members are free. If you invite a guest, we’re asking $25.00 donation per person.
Sunday
◆ 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
◆ St. Matthew’s Temple COGIC Pastoral Anniversary — The St. Matthews Temple COGIC of West Point will celebrate their Pastor Roosevelt and wife Brenda Williams 22nd pastoral Anniversary on Dec. 3 at 3:00 p.m. The speaker is Chairman Michael Hickmon of Clarksdale. He serves as Pastor of Abundant Harvest COGIC in Charleston, MS and Chairman of USAC for the Northern MS Jurisdiction COGIC. The public is invited to attend.
◆ Advent Lessons and Carols Service — The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection will have their annual Advent Lessons and Carols service on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m.. Lessons from scripture and music from the choir will be presented. This event is a great way to usher in Advent in anticipation of the coming of Christ. Members, families, and friends are invited to this special service. Childcare will be provided. There will be no Taizé service in December.
◆ FBC Columbus First Christmas— Volunteers from FBC Columbus will build and present the “First Christmas” from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 8-10 at the Shops of Brickerton. The replica of the first Christmas in Bethleham is free and open to the public.
Recurring
◆ Bible Courses — Mississippi State School of Ministry will be offering degree-granting Bible courses beginning on Sept. 3. For information, call 662-245-1698
◆ SHS Class of 1978 Reunion — The SHS class of 1978 is planning their 40th class re-union. Initial plans entail a reception at The Courtyard Marriott, 7:30 p.m. on Friday, June 29th, 2018. Saturday activities are still being planned. To Preregister, visit www.facebook.com/Shsco1978/ or contact Joyce Barter Brister (662-889-2900), David Hogan (662312-2494), Jack Haynes (662-418-3795), or Steve Phillips (662-295-4555)
◆ Sunrise Service — Easter Sunrise Service and Breakfast will be held at 6:30 a.m. April 16 at First Church of Christ (Holiness). Sunday School begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the Easter Program and Egg Hunt at 11 a.m. Pastor, Elder Jessie Johnson Jr., invites the public to attend
◆ Noontime Devotion—Study on daily devotional “Experiencing God Day by Day” by Richard an Henry Blackaby is from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at Book Mart Cafe. For more info, call 662-312-0245
◆ Prayer Center International—The group will meet every first and third Sundays of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
◆ Walking Trail—Adaton United Methodist Church has established a quarter-mile walking/jogging trail near the church, located at 303 Reed Road., West-Starkville. The path is accessible daily from dawn to dusk. No pets or wheeled vehicles allowed on the trail
◆ Prayers with the Songs of Taize—Prayers with the Songs of Taizé is held at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection the first Sunday of each month at 6 p.m. The service includes candlelight, singing, prayers, readings, periods of silence, and lasts about 45 minutes
◆ Starkville Healing Rooms—Starkville Healing Rooms meets from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Mondays at the Sportsplex. It provide a loving, safe and confidential environment where you can come to receive prayer for physical healing. No appoinment necessary. Call 662-418-5596 or e-mail info@ worldaflameministries.org.
◆ Community call-in prayer service—The Peter’s Rock Temple COGIC will sponsor a call-in prayer service for those in need on Saturdays from 9 a.m. - noon and Sundays 9 - 11 a.m. Leave your name, number and prayer request and the Prayer Team will contact you. Call 662-615-4001
◆ Grief Support Group— Grief Support Group meets at First United Methodist Church in the Ladies Parlor on the first floor on the second Thursday of each month from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Call 662-312-0245 for more information, if needed
◆ Caregivers Support Group—Caregivers Support Group meets at First United Methodist Church in the Ladies Parlor on the first floor on third Thursday of each month from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Call 662-312-0245 for more information, if needed
◆ Casserole Kitchen — The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection hosts a casserole kitchen every Saturday at Parish hall at 11:30 a.m.
◆ Starkville Area Rust Club — Meets every second Sunday of the month at 4 p.m. at Griffin United Methodist Church. For more information, contact 662-323-7920
◆Mt. Airy M.B. Church— Mt. Airy M.B. Church Family located at 1675 Craig Spring Road, Sturgis, MS wish to extend and open invitation to all church families to join in celebrating Pastor Anniversary to be held on Dec. 17 at 3:00 p.m Reverend Jimmy Rice of 4th Street Baptist Church will deliver the message.
◆New Bell Zion UMC Pastor Appreciation- NewBellZion United Methodist Church located on Highway 25 South Bypass, will host Pastor’s Appreciation Program on Dec. 17 at 3:00 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Roosevelt Gage, Pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church, Kosciusko, MS. The public is invited to attend.
◆St. Paul M.B. Church Christmas Musical— St Paul M. B. Church, located at 5707 HWY 389 North, invites the public to their Christmas Musical Dec. 17 at 6 p.m.
◆Christmas Night of Praise— Peter’s Rock Temple Church Of God In Christ Music Department is hosting A Christmas Night of Praise on Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. It will be an evening with special music from the Sanctuary Choir, Drill Team and Praise Dancers. Please call for more information at 662-323-5119.
◆Beth-el Baptist Church Male Chorus Musical— Bethel Baptist Church - Male Chorus Musical will be held Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. For more information call 662-324-0071.