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

◆American Legion Post #240 Monthly Meeting— The American Legion Post #240 monthly meeting will be 5 p.m. Feb. 11 at the American Legion Post #240 Building at 3328 Pat Station Road. Open to prospective members. Call Ronald Outlaw at 4184273 or Curtis Snell at 6480144 for more information.

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 MondayThursday 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.

◆ 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.

◆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 Jacket Job Fair will be held Feb.12, from 4 until 6 pm at Sudduth Elementary School.

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 Feb. 13 at Hilton Garden Inn. The presentaion will be MSU Athletic Director John Cohen. 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 662-7723016. Orientation is Jan 18.

◆Emerson School Childbirth Classes— Emerson School will host free childbirth classes 5:3-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 13 (Pregnancy and Childbirth with Havilah Couvillion, RN, MSN), 20 (Relaxation Techniques Labor & Delivery with Havilah Couvillion, RN, MSN), 27 (Infant and Child Care with Katie Buys, DNP, FNP, MHP) and March 6 (Nutrition for Mother and Baby with Jacqueline Hodges, MS, RDN, LD). Snacks and childcare will be provided.

◆American Legion Post #13— American Legion Post #13 will hold its monthly meeting on Feb. 13, at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Building on Old West Point Road. All American Legion members and prospective American Legion members are urged to attend. Any questions, call Jimmy Vaughn at 3123072 or John Lee at 3232539.

◆SPL Discussion of “Inferno” — On Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. at the Starkville Public Library, Dr. Nancy Hargrove will lead a discussion of Cantos 23-34 of Dante’s “Inferno.” All are welcome.

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”

◆ OCTS/HHS Scholarship Applications — The Oktibbeha County Training School/Henderson High School Scholarship applications are due. It is open to high school seniors in the SOCSD planning to further their education beyond high school. Seniors wanting to apply can contact their school’s guidance counselor, visit www.actshhs.org or contact Robert Bishop at 617-5049 or rb1901@bellsouth.org. Deadline is April

25.

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”

◆Magnolia Film Festival— The 21st Magnolia Film Festival will be March 1-3 at Hollywood Premier Cinemas.

◆Science Night at the Museum— MSU will host free museum tours and science activities in entemology, archaeology, geosciences, veterinary science, astronomy, physics and more 5:307:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at Hilbun Hall and Cobb Institute.

◆NARFE Meeting— The National Active & Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) will meet Feb. 22 at the Hilton Garden Inn on Hwy. 12 east.. Doors open at 11 a.m. and lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.. The guest speaker will be Dr. Susan Seal, executive director of MSU’s Center for Distance Education. All retired and active Federal employees are encouraged to attend.

Friday

◆Magnolia Film Festival— The 21st Magnolia Film Festival will be March 1-3 at Hollywood Premier Cinemas.

◆Album Launch Party— Local musician Don Ryvcko will host a album launch party for his new album “The Portrait I Paint” at the Outreach Center at 210 S Jackson St.

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 662-323-9482 or visit the website at www.cococenter.org

◆ 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.

◆Longterm Care Seminar— Montgomery Gardens Assissted Living will host a longterm care seminar Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. for those 75 years old and younger. Call 323-4669 for more info.

◆Magnolia Film Festival— The 21st Magnolia Film Festival will be March 1-3 at Hollywood Premier Cinemas.

◆Free Self Defense Clinic— Downtown Martial Arts Academy will host a free self defense clinic at 2 p.m. Feb. 10. Call 268-8208 to reserve your spot.

◆My Brothers Keepers Session— MBK will meet at the Greensboro Center on Saturday Feb. 10 from 1-3 p.m. All young boys and men ages 8 and up are encouraged to attend. Mentoring and character development are the aims of the MBK. For more information contact Orlando Trainer at 662-769-0071 or orlandotrainer@hotmail.com.