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

◆ 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

◆ United Blood Services Blood Drive — A blood drive facilitated by United Blood Services will take place on Jan.14 in the parking lot of Trinity Presbyterian Church, 607 Hospital Rd. from 9:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The blood supply is “critical”, so if you can donate, please help those in need. For an appointment go to www.bloodhero.com and sponsor name of Trinity Presbyterian Church or call Joan Mylroie at 324-1272

◆ American Legion Post #240 Meeting — American Legion Post #240 will have its monthly meeting at 5 p.m. Jan. 14 at American Legion Post #240. For more info, call Ronald Outlaw at 418-4272 or Curtis Snell at 648-0244.

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 — Class for basic skills, keyboard/mouse, internet browsing, create email account Jan. 22 & 29 1 P.M.- 3 P.M. at Emerson Family School. Hakran Kim will be the facilitator.

◆ EMCC Launch Pad — EMMC Launch Pad offers free classes in Adult Education, Workkeys Prep, ACT Prep, Employability Skills Training, and Basic Skills Training. We offer free test vouchers and other incentives for qualifying students. Classes are offered Monday- Thursday in morning, afternoon, or evening. PLEASE CALL 662-243-1985 for more information.

Tuesday

◆ 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”

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

◆Kiwanis— Kiwanis will meet at noon Jan.16 at Hilton Garden Inn. Guest speaker will be Larry Rushing, on his world travels. Guests are welcome.

◆ CWJC Training — Christian Women's Job Corps, Golden Triangle is offering job and life skills training in classes Jan. 23 through April. This free faith-based program provides instruction in basic computer skills, communications, resume' writing, interview preparation, money management, Bible study and much more. For additional details, call 662-772-3016. Orientation is Jan 18.

◆ Active Parenting — Sidestepping Power Struggles Jan. 16, 23, 30 from 11 A.M. - noon at Emerson Family School. Darlene Hinton will be the facilitator.

◆ 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”.

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

◆ 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.

◆ Home Economists in Home & Community (HEHC)— Home Economists in Home & Community (HEHC) will meet January 18 at 9:30 am at GT Planning & Development Center, 106 Miley Dr. Dr. Lori Staton, MSU Human Science, will present a program on “Sleep As We Age.” Contact HelenSue Parrish 324-1683 for further information.

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.

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.