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

◆ Trinity Presbyterian Church — On Jan. 28, the Trinity Presbyterian Church worship service will include Kirkin' O' the Tartans, a celebration of Scottish heritage. Bagpiper Tim Gordon will be here playing his bagpipes. All our welcome! 607 Hospital Road.

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 MondayThursday 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.

◆Comp◆ter 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 662-2431985 for more information.

◆Jacket Job Fair — The Starkville Oktibbeha School District will hosts its first ever job fair to recruit teachers for all grades and disciplines for the 2018-19 school year. The

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

◆ 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. 30 at Hilton Garden Inn. Guest speaker will be Brandon Williams, manager of the new Walmart Neighborhood Market.

◆ 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 662772-3016. Orientation is Jan 18.

◆SPL Discussion of “Inferno”— On Jan. 30 at 4 p.m. at the Starkville Public Library, Dr. Nancy Hargrove will lead a discussion of Cantos 6-20 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.

◆West Elementary School Open House— West Elementary School will host Open House on Feb. 6, for families and students who are planning to attend West Elementary School in grades K – 5 for the 2018-19 school year. Open House offers families the opportunity to meet teachers, visit classrooms, explore curriculum, and learn about technology.

◆S◆dd◆th Elementary Small Group Tours— Sudduth Elementary School is offering small group tours to parents of children who will be enrolling in kindergarten for the 201819 school year. Tour dates are scheduled for Feb. 1, 6, and 8 at 10 am. Email nthomas@starkville.k12.ms.us to reserve.

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. ◆ No events scheduled

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

◆ MSU Veterans’ Center Dedication — On Feb. 3 at 10 a.m., the Flagpole Assembly in front of the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Center for America's Veterans on the MSU campus will be dedicated to Colonel John W. Thames to commemorate his years of service to the country, university and community. A reception will follow for friends and family. All are welcome to attend.

◆ Downton Abbey Affair — Starkville-MSU Symphony Asso. presents Downton Abbey Affair fundraiser at 6 p.m. Feb. 17 at the Storehouse at Christian World Missions. Tickets cost $64 in advance and $75 at the door and can be purchased at Book Mart, Symphony board members or starkvillesymphony.org.

◆ Champagne & Desserts Charity Gala — Brickfire Project presents Champagne & Desserts Charity Gala at 8 p.m. Feb. 17 at Level III. Tickets cost $25 single and $40 couple; tables are available. RSVP at 418-4821.