Wednesday

◆ SPL Discussion of the “Inferno”— On Jan. 16 at 4 p.m. at the Starkville Public Library, Dr. Nancy Hargrove will lead a discussion of Cantos 1-11 of Dante's “Inferno.” Participants should read those cantos along with the short intros and notes for each in Ciardi's translation published by Signet Classics.

◆ Starkville Newcomers and Friends— The club will meet meet in the Mississippi Room of Cadence Bank on Main Street at 10:30 a. m. on Jan.

16. The speaker will be Carol Brown of the Book Mart who will demonstrate “Chair Exercises”.

◆ 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

◆ Starkville Housing Authority — The Starkville Housing Authority's waiting list is now closed. Applications will be accepted starting April 11.

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”

◆ Oktibbeha Audubon Society — The Oktibbeha Audubon Sou Parent Cafe— Parental Resilence on Jan. 18 & 25 at 6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. at Emerson Family School. Tammie Tubbs will be the Facilitator

◆ Double the Love — Double the Love, a mystery theatre dinner benefitting the United Way, will be 5:30 p.m. Feb. 8 at Hilton Garden Inn. For tickets, call (662) 323-3830.

Friday

◆ Save Rural America Conference — 3rd Save Rural America Conference is Jan. 19 beginning at noon. Presenters will discuss agricultural and heir property related information. FSA, NRCS, and rural development programs will be over viewed and updates and info will be available lunch will be served for information and registration contact Orlando Trainer at 662-769-0071 or orlandotrainer@hotmail.com. This conference is free and open to the public

◆Metropolitan Opera Singers Lisette Oropesa performance — MSU Choirs and Voice Arenas presents Metropolitan Opera Singers Lisette Oropesa at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at First Baptist Church, Starkville. Tickets are $20, call 325-3490 to reserve tickets.

◆ La Leche League — The Art Of Breastfeeding & Avoiding Difficulties will be Jan. 12 at 10 a.m. at theStarkville Sportsplex. Nadia McClleland will be the facilitator

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

◆ Candlelight Prayer Vigil — The CPCPregnancy and Family Resource Center of Philadelphia will host it's annual Candlelight Prayer Vigil in the Neshoba County courthouse at 7p.m. Jan.

20. Guest speaker will be Dr. Beverly McMillan, a former abortionist and now an avid Pro-Life advocate, will share her unique perspective. Call (601) 656-9712 for more information.

◆ Golden Triangle Tax Seminar — Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity will host a Tax Seminar with representatives to answer questions regarding 2018 tax planning and Tax Laws Changes. It will take place at Renasant Bank's Community Room across from the Grill on Jan. 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 12 noon.

◆ Birding Field Trip — The Oktibbeha Audubon Society will hold a field trip Jan. 13 from 8 a.m. until noon. Meet in Noxubee Refuge's Visitor Center parking lot at 8 am. This is a great time to see overwintering waterfowl on Bluff Lake. The public is invited. Call 325-2976 for more information.

◆ Winter Winds Concert — The StarkvilleMSU Symphony will perform their Winter Winds concert at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 13 at Bettersworth Auditorium inside Lee Hall on MSU campus..