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DESOTO COUNTY
Hernando
Members of Quilters on the Square meet weekly on Tuesdays at the Hernando Public Library, 370 W. Commerce St., from 10 a.m. to noon.
The Hernando Farmer’s Market, Hernando Courthouse Square, 2535 Highway 51, will be open each Saturday at 8 a.m., through Oct. 31. The market provides a neighborly spot to visit while you enjoy shopping for seasonal produce, farm-fresh dairy, baked goods and more. Also throughout the season, enjoy live music and special events that will take place during market hours. For more information, e-mail gmatheny@cityof hernando.org or visit cityof hernando.org/farmersmarket.
Parkway Baptist Church, 50 North Parkway, hosts an AARP Smart Driver Class Aug. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost $15 for AARP members or $20 for nonmembers. Upon completion of the course, certificates will be issued and can be used for reduction of cost on your auto insurance. To register, please call 662-449-3839. Cedar Hill Farm, 008 Love Road will host its PickUr-Own during produce season Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Blueberries, local honey (throughout summer) and free-range chicken eggs. The best picking is in the morning and early in the week. Ripe produce may be picked out by noon, call to check availability. Picking containers supplied. Restrooms and a gift shop in produce stand with homemade jams, jellies, honey and something cold to drink. Call 662-429-2540, e-mail cedarhfarm@ yahoo.com or visit gocedarhillfarm.com for picking times and prices.
The DeSoto Camera Club meets the last Tuesday of every month at 6 p.m. at DeSoto Arts Council, 564 W. Commerce St., to explore advanced photography techniques. Kudzu Playhouse presents “The Wizard of Oz”
Workshop on Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon, at New Discovery Church, 961 Vinson Road and Center Stage Dance Studio, 131 West Center St. Workshop is open to ages 6-18, to prepare for auditions on Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. Show dates are Oct. 30 to Nov. 8. Visit kudzuplayers.com or call 662-429-7281.
The sixth annual Hernando Scavenger Hunt will be 8:30 a.m. Aug. 22 at Gale Community Center, 2601 Elm St. Are you and your friends or family smart enough to win the grand prize? How much do you know about Hernando? Test your knowledge by participating in the scavenger hunt. Teams of 2-5 will compete to win cash and prizes. All ages welcome; each team must have at least one adult. Cost is $35 per team and $5 late registration fee, after Aug. 7. For more information, call 662-429-2688 or visit hernandorec.com.
Give a teenager an extraordinary experience and help them fulfill their dreams at the Noah’s Gift 5K
Run-Walk-Skate on Oct. 31. Skaters start at 8:55 a.m., runners at 9 a.m. “Early bird” rate is $20. Register at racesonline.com/events/noahs-gift-5k. Proceeds benefit Noah’s Gift grant program for teens. For more information, contact race coordinator, Glenda Gurley at 662-449-3699 or noahsgift55@gmail.com.
Horn Lake
Latimer Lakes Park, 5633 Tulane Road, hosts In
the Park After Dark throughout the summer. Come on down Saturday nights, from 6-10 p.m., for free outdoor movie nights “under the stars.” Bring your lawn chair, blankets and picnic baskets. Alcohol not permitted. Concessions will be available. Call 662-342-3468. In the Park After Dark: Sept. 12: “We are Marshall” Oct. 10: “Men in Black II”
Nesbit
The fifth annual Furry Affair at Bonne Terre is Saturday, from 7-10 p.m., at Bonne Terre Country Inn & Cafe, 4715 Church Road W. Culinary delights, entertainment by Three Flights Up, silent auction and more. Benefits DeSoto Animal Rescue Society. Tickets are $30/person, $55/couple. Two drink tickets included. Cash bar with wine and beer available. Visit desotoanimalrescue.org or call 662-342-9448.
Olive Branch
The Olive Branch Farmer’s Market is every Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., through October in the Olive Branch City Hall parking lot, 9200 Pigeon Roost. Olive Branch’s Certified Mississippi Farmer’s Market brings fresh local grown fruits, veggies, sauces, jams, jellies, honey and more to the citizens of Olive Branch and surrounding areas.
The Skate Odyssey Back to School Lock-In will be 7 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday at Skate Odyssey, 4560 Goodman Road. Admission is $20 and included skate rental and free breakfast. Giving away $500 in cash. For more information, visit skatehornlake. com or call 662-253-0061.
Olive Branch Genealogy Club will meet Aug. 19, from 12-2 p.m., at B. J. Chain Library, 6619 Highway 305 N. John Ware, vice president of Tennessee Genealogy Society, will speak on researching Georgia records. Meetings are on third Wednesday of each month. Call 662-895-4365 or visitobgc.limewebs. com. Rejoice! Church, 7540 Davidson Road, hosts Back
to School Bash Aug. 16, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Introducing SuperKid Academy, the church’s new children’s ministry curriculum. Come help celebrate the start of the 2015-16 school year with Bible lessons, food, fun, games and prizes. Visit gorejoice.com or call 662-893-0572.
The Ice House Melt Down series is underway Saturdays, from 9 p.m. to midnight, at Mid-South Ice House, 10705 Ridgeway Industrial Road. The MidSouth Ice House is bringing your favorite local bands to party, making it the coolest venue in the Mid-South. Admission is $12 and includes ice skate rentals. Call 901-881-8544.
The ninth annual State Qualifying Golf Scramble will be Aug. 31 at Cherokee Valley Golf Club, 6635 Crumpler Blvd. The top four winning teams (top two gross and top two net winners) will advance to the State Playoff at Old Waverly on Sept. 21. For more information, call 662-816-8905. Pay online at d2fca. org. Schedule: 7 a.m., morning registration; 8 a.m., shotgun start; noon, lunch; 12:30 p.m., afternoon registration; 1:30 p.m., shotgun start.
Southaven
Fresh Produce Market will be open each Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Faith Community AME Church, 7340 Greenbrook Parkway. Vendors requested. For more information, call Rev. Sammie Cooper at 662-736-2994. The Brown Missionary Baptist Church Southaven
Farmer’s Market is open Tuesday-Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., through Oct. 30. The market, located in the Katie Jones Annex Building at 980 Stateline Road, features farm fresh produce, fresh salads and other partnering vendors. For more information, call 662-796-2287 or e-mail actscareercenter@brownbaptist.org.
The 13th annual Memphis Tri-State Blues Festival will be 6 p.m. Aug. 15 at the Landers Center, 4560 Venture Drive. There will be a special tribute to Mel Waiters. Guest entertainers are Ms. Jody, Terry Wright, Sheba Potts-Wright, J-wonn, Sir Charles Jones, Bobby Rush and Willie Clayton. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $62, $47, $37 and $27 and can be purchase at the Landers Center Box Office (662-470-2131) or ticketmaster.com.
Divorced? Separated? Healing from your divorce is not easy. It is a long, sometimes painful process. DeSoto Hills Baptist Church, 4680 Getwell Road, offers DivorceCare for those going through this process. If you, or someone you know, is interested in participating in a 13-week seminar starting Aug. 20, contact DeSoto Hills at 662-890-2452.
The Mid-South Swap Meet & Flea Market will be Aug. 22-23 at The Arena at Southaven, 7360 Hwy. 51. Vendors offer new and used merchandise including trading cards, collectibles, antiques, jewelry, electronics, clothing, furniture, gardening supplies and more. Times are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. For more information, contact Pat Gibson at 901-831-9519 or Rowle Cardosi at 901-412-6195.
The Southaven AARP chapter No. 5371 meets on the first Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. at 3335 Pine Tar Alley. Every month there will be a guest speaker. E-mail information about upcoming community events to Matt Woo at woo@commercialappeal.com.