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
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.
◆ 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.
◆ Oktibbeha County Federation of Democratic Women — The Oktibbeha Federation of Democratic Women (OCFDW) will hold its monthly meeting on Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Oktibbeha County Courthouse 2nd. floor courtroom. Guest Speaker will be Frannie James from Alabama who will speak on Starting at the Grassroots. Members are urged to attend and to bring guest. For additional information, contact Karen at (662) 312-7104, or Everlyn at (662) 324-5778.
◆ Pilot Club — The Pilot Club of Starkville will meet Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. at the Starkville Harveys. Guest speaker will be Dr. Amy Ajax Crigler. For more information about Pilot Club contact pilotclubofstarkville@gmail.com.
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”
◆ 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.
◆Emerson School Childbirth Classes— Emerson School will host free childbirth classes 5:3-7:30 p.m. on Feb. 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.
◆ Starkville Newcomers and Friends — Starkville Newcomers' & Friends will meet in the Mississippi Room of the Cadence Bank on Main Street at 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 20. The program will be led by Thomas Legiandenyi of the MSU Extension Service. His topic will be about the upcoming Garden Expo. Anyone in the Starkville area is welcome to attend. Enter the building through the back parking lot doors.
◆Starkville Kiwanis— Starkville Kiwanis Club will meet Feb. 20 at noon at The Hilton Garden Inn. The speaker will be John Baeman, Exc. Dir. SAAC, who will give an update on Starkville Area Arts Council. Guest 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.
◆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.
◆Starkville-MSU Symphony Childrens Program— Starkville-MSU Symphony will host a free children's program at 7:30 p.m. March 2 at Lee Hall.
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
◆ Downton Abbey Affair — StarkvilleMSU 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.