4th Fire Academy for kids starting

BRIEFLY

Southaven’s 4th annual Fire Academy for Kids begins with two sessions this month and next month.

The first session will be June 16-20 and is free to all Southaven children ages 8 to 12. The second session is July 21-25.

The program is open to the first 20 children whose parents or guardians turn in applications.

During the weeklong program, children learn about life safety, motor-vehicle safety and fire safety, as well as what it’s like to be a firefighter.

To register, come by the Southaven Fire Department administration offices at 8710 Northwest Drive to fill out an application.

For more information, go to southaven.org or call Malena Alderman, the public safety and life educator, at 662-393-7466, ext. 249 or e-mail her at malderman@southaven.org.

Toni Lepeska

The Olive Branch Senior Center will host a health and wellness expo Wednesday in cooperation with Walgreens to help residents 50 years and older.

The free event will be 9 a.m.-noon at the center, 8800 College, off Miss. 305. No registration is necessary, just show up.

Vendors will include medical-services suppliers, retirement living centers and a chef who will prepare foods geared specifically toward the needs of the older population.

Walgreens will provide health screenings and immunization information.

Call the center at 662890-7182 for more information.