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DCPSJ MEETING

DeSoto County Parents and Students for Justice: will meet Thursday at 6 p.m. at the M.R. Dye Public Library, 2885 Goodman Road in Horn Lake. Call 601-218-3700.

PET ADOPTIONS

The Southaven Animal Shelter: 5813 Pepper-chase Drive, is having a summer adoption sale through Saturday. All cats and dogs are $20 and includes a bag of food, leashes and toy. Over 40 spayed or neutered animals are ready to be adopted. Shelter is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Call 662-796-2491. Tri-County Animal Rescue: is having a pet adoption event Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. at Petco, 205 Goodman Road W. in Southaven. All dogs are current on boosters; spayed and neutered, according to age. Visit tricountya­nimalrescu­e.petfinder.com. DeSoto Animal Rescue Society: has adoption events the first and fifth Saturdays at the Olive Branch Petco (7509 Goodman Road) from noon to 4 p.m. Cats and kittens are $75; dogs and puppies $125. All animals are heart-worm negative have been spayed or neutered. Call 662-342-9448. The Olive Branch Humane Society: 7140 Miss. 178, has pet adoption days Thursdays and Fridays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays, noon to 4 p.m. Dogs are $100; cats, $25. Call 662-895-5328 or visit obpets.petfinder.com.

SUMMER FOOD SERVICE

The Sacred Heart Southern Missions Social Service & Housing Corporatio­n: is participat­ing in the Summer Food Service Program through July 26. Meals (Lunch, noon to 1 p.m. and snack, 3 to 3:30 p.m.) will be provided to all children free of charge at Dehon Village, 9260 McLemore Drive in Walls. Acceptance and participat­ion requiremen­ts for the program are the same for all regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

ROLLER HOCKEY

The Jr. Street Kings: are having a free “Learn to Play” roller hockey camp Monday through Thursday from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Hernando Civic Center Roller Rink, 3800 Robertson Gin Road. No experience is necessary; space is limited. To RSVP, send an e-mail to josh@ riverkings.com.

ZUMBA

Life Space: 2294 Nail Road W. in Horn Lake, is hosting a Zumba class every Monday and Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. Cost is $1. To register, call 901- 490-5860. The Olive Branch Senior Center: 8800 College St., offers a 50-plus Zumba class on Mondays from 2 to 3 p.m. Cost is $3. Call 662-890-7182. Lollipops Skating Rink: 9099 U.S. 51 N. in Southaven, is hosting a Zumba class on Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m. Cost is $2. To register, call 901-490-5860.

DARS YARD SALE

DeSoto Animal Rescue Society: is having a yard sale fundraiser Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at Max Fitness, 2906 Goodman Road in Horn Lake. Visit desotopetl­overs.org.

GOD AND COUNTRY DAY

New Prospect Baptist Church: 310 Miss. 305 N. in Olive Branch, is celebratin­g its annual “God and Country Day” June 30 at 10:30 a.m. County and state government­al employees and all military personnel will be honored. A fellowship meal follows the service. Visit newprospec­t.net.

MENTORING PROGRAM

The DeSoto County Youth Court Mentoring Program: is having its kickoff Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Courthouse in Hernando. Committed volunteers to serve as mentors for at-risk, abused, neglected and/or delinquent youth are needed. Lunch will be provided. Call 662-469-8335.

JOB SEEKERS WORKSHOP

Grace Church: 2251 Miss. 305 in Olive Branch, hosts a career transition workshop every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Learn job-search strategies, interviewi­ng skills, networking and resumes. Call 901-212-5764.

DESOTO TOUCHDOWN CLUB

The DeSoto Touchdown Club: meets Monday and July 29 at 11:30 p.m. at the Boiling Point restaurant, 4975 Pepper-chase Drive in Southaven. The guest speaker is Ole Miss athletic director Ross Bjork. For membership informatio­n, email cwsowell6@comcast.net.

VERITAS CLASSICAL SCHOOLS

Veritas Classical Schools: will be having a DeSoto County Open House Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Life Pointe Baptist Church, 50 Getwell Road S. in Hernando. The home-school tutorial is establishi­ng a new program to help parents address dyslexia. Program is open to all students third grade and higher. Visit veritascla­ssicalscho­ols.com.

DESOTO REPUBLICAN­S

The DeSoto County Republican Club: will be hosting a “Meet and Greet” of all newly elected and re-elected Republican municipal officials Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Bank-Plus Training Center, 7168 Moore Drive in Southaven.

BEAUTY PAGEANT FUNDRAISER

The Miss Relay For Life Beauty Pageant: is Saturday at 10 a.m. at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 8455 Germantown Road in Olive Branch. Eight winners will receive crowns and trophies. Admission is $5 and all proceeds go to the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life. Call 901- 489-1838.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Cedar View Baptist Church: 3300 Miss. 305 in Olive Branch, is having vacation Bible school Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Children 3 years through the sixth grade are welcome. The kickoff event is Sunday at 5 p.m. with food and a moon bounce. Call 662233-2142 or 662-895- 6967. Longstreet United Methodist Church and St. Paul Baptist Church: 5268 Airways Blvd., is having vacation Bible school Monday through Thursday from 6 to 8:25 p.m. The “Everywhere Fun Fair” event welcomes all ages. To pre-register, call 901346- 0552 or 901-346-5544. New Prospect Baptist Church: 310 Miss. 305 N. in Olive Branch, is having vacation Bible school July 15-19 from 8:45 a.m. to noon. Children 4 years through the fifth grade are welcome. Call 662-893- 6722 or visit newprospec­t.net.

SOUTHAVEN DANCE

The DeSoto County Senior Citizen Center: 1280 Brookhaven Drive in Southaven (under the water tower), hosts a dance with a live band every Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Call 901-493-7206.

FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL

The DeSoto County African-American History Symposium: is sponsoring a Juneteenth Family Fun Festival Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Latimer Lakes Park in Horn Lake. Vendors and exhibitors welcome. Call 901-481-3968.

CLASS REUNION

The Horn Lake High School Class of 1973: is having its 40th class reunion Aug. 31. For more details, call Pete Scott at 901-487- 0454.

SUMMER PROGRAM

Horn Lake United Methodist Church: 6890 E. Center St., is having a children’s summer activities program every Wednesday night in June from 6 to 8 for children ages 4 through sixth grade. To register, call 662-393-0062.

GOSPEL SINGING

Calvary Baptist Church: Hwy. 5 in Ashland, will have a homecoming Sunday at 1 p.m. featuring the Bluff City Quartet. Call 662-393-9384 or 901-497-3505. Abundant Grace Ministries Church: 9239 Holmes Road, presents the Almost Famous Gospel Singing Jubilee Friday at 7 p.m. featuring the Almost Famous Crains and the Bluff City Quartet. Call 901-2998831 or 901-497-3503.

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