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
◆ Everything Garden Expo — Everything Garden Expo will feature 10 noted speakers, a wide variety of garden related vendors, children's program, and more.Hours are 7:45 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday March 24th and 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Sunday March 25th at the Mississippi Horse Park. Admission is $5.00 for adults, ages 6 and younger free. For information call 662-3209574 or 662-312-6563
◆ Hometown Hero Nominations — Modern Woodmen is seeking nominations of Hometown Heroes in Starkville and Oktibbeha County - individuals who go out of their way to do for others either in their line of work or as a volunteer. Submit nomination by March 25th, 5 p.m., online at http://tinyurl.com/2018MWHometownHero. For more information, contact Barbara Coats at 662-418-7957.
◆”The In-Laws” Stageplay— Alexander the Great Protductions will present “The InLaws” at 7:30 p.m. April 13 and 15 at the Sportsplex. The play is family-friendly, and tickets cost $10 for adults, $3 for children, and $5 for students, senior citizens and military/veterans.
Monday
◆ Rotary — The Starkville Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at the Starkville Country Club
◆ 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.
◆ Adult Literacy/GED/Diploma classes — Earn your High School Equivalency for ages 16 and older on Monday - Thursday 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. at J.L. King Center, 700 Long Street. Tempe O'Nan will be the Instructor.
◆ Anger Management classes — Anger management classes will be Mondays 9:30 A.M.-11:00 P.M at the Golden Triangle Planning and Development. Gayle Glenn will be the Facilitator.
◆ Work Keys Info Session and Practice — Key To Finding Gainful Employment for ages 16 and Older on Monday-Thursday 8:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. at J.L. King Center. Tempe O'Nan will be the Facilitator.
◆ Family Life Skills Training — Laundry Love Ladies on Mondays at 10:00 A.M.12:00 P.M.at the J.L. King Center. Cindy Melby will be the Facilitator.
◆ Grandparents Raising Grandchildren — Grandparents Raising Grandchildren program will be every Monday at 10:30-11 a.m. at Emerson Family Care Center. ◆