Saturday September 7
Fishing for physically challenged set
On Sept. 7, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and volunteers will host the 31st annual fishing event for the physically challenged at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery at Enid Lake.
Event volunteers and sponsors make this day of fishing and fun possible for those who don’t ordinarily have the opportunity to experience the outdoors.
The day will start at 8 a.m. by registering participants. Fishing will take place until 12 noon, when a fish fry lunch will be provided.
Volunteers from the Chickasaw Hill community are assisting Enid Lake personnel in organizing the event.
For more information, contact the Enid Lake Field Office at 662-563-4571.
Local church hosts shoebox event
The Samaritan’s Purse project, Operation Christmas Child, will be conducting a workshop starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, at Charleston First Methodist Church.
It will be a time of fun, fellowship and learning including refreshments, door prizes and shoebox giveaways with new resources.
Anyone interested in learning more about Operation Christmas Child, or who already packs shoebox donations of toys, school supplies and hygiene items for children in need around the world, is invited to attend.
Sunday September 8
Persimmon Hill to honor pastor
Persimmon Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Enid will conduct their appreciation services for pastor Andrew Fluker on Sunday, Sept. 8. Rev. Riley Suggs of Jones Chapel Church of Grenada will be the speaker at the 11:30 a.m. service, while Rev. Mark Davis of the Oak Grove Church of Nesbit will speak during the 2:30 p.m. service. All are invited.
Mt. Zion plans homecoming event
Mt. Zion Church will have their annual homecoming program on Sunday, Sept. 8, beginning at 2 p.m. The Rev. John Frieson will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited, said Mt. Zion pastor Randy Mangrum.
Union Grove to honor pastor, wife
On Sunday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m., Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, located at 3460 Highway 35 S. Holcomb, will honor pastor Carl Ray and Sister Dorothy Ray with an appreciation program recognizing their eight years of service to the church. Guest speaker will be Cornelius Conley, pastor of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston.
Hitts Chapel plans women’s month
Hitts Chapel, located at 3266 Highway 32 in Webb, will host special services for “Willing Women Month” during September.
The schedule of speakers for each 2:30 p.m. service is as follows:
» Sept. 8: Evangelist Lena Hampton of Rosedale
» Sept. 15: Evangelist Carolyn Williams of Greenwood
» Sept. 22: Evangelist Hermenia Clark of Sunflower
Everyone is invited, noted hostess Debra Hall and Hitts Chapel pastor J.E. Hall.
Monday September 9
Holly Grove sets three-night revival
Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church will host a three-night revival from Monday, Sept. 9, through Wednesday, Sept. 11. Services will begin at 7, and the guest speaker will be Rev. James Brooks, pastor of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. All are invited, noted Holly Grove pastor J.H. Brown.
Thursday September 12
Charleston Library sets special day
“Pop in” to the Charleston Library Thursday, Sept. 12, beginning at 9 a.m. to enjoy popcorn, juice and other special giveaways and learn more about the numerous resources that the library has to offer. All are invited.
Friday September 13
CARE offers food, prizes, bingo
CARE will host a night of food, prizes and bingo beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13. There is no charge for this fun night, but those who attend are asked to bring a “white elephant” gift. (No need to buy anything; just bring something that you already have.) Snacks will be provided. If you arrive after 5:30, you can join the next game.
Saturday September 14
Paducah Wells plans ladies luncheon
The ladies of the Paducah Wells Church of God of Prophecy will host their annual ladies’ day luncheon on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m.
The theme of the luncheon is “Hope and Grace in Adversity.” Guest speakers are Mrs. Charlotte Lavender Hargett and Mrs. Vicky Winters Sherman. Mrs. Beverly Smith Taylor will be bringing the music and singing.
“We are excited to have this special time of fellowship with you and are looking forward to great blessings from the Lord!” said Joan Scallions, women’s ministry director.
To register, call Joan Scallions at 662-625-0758, Marline Carpenter at 662-647-5429 or Judy Little at 662-647-4358.
Sunday September 15
Kendall family reunion scheduled
The annual Kendall family reunion will be Sunday, Sept. 15, starting at 10 a.m., at the Charleston Rotary Club building in Charleston. A potluck lunch will be served at noon. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish. For more information, contact Norris or Peggy Kendall at 662-647-5881.
Ushers to gather at Mt. Moriah
The Mt. Moriah Usher Federation will meet Sunday, Sept. 15, at 3 p.m., at the Mt. Moriah Association Building near Coffeeville. All are invited to attend this workshop and training for your input. The Rev. Calvin Hawkins is moderator and deacon Reginald Baskin is president of the Usher Ministry.
Wednesday September 18
Cattlemen’s meeting to be hosted
Cattle and forage producers are invited to attend a cattlemen’s meeting Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Tallahatchie County Extension office, 202 S. Market St. in Charleston. The free event will include a meal and a speaker. RSVP by Sept. 12 by calling 662-647-8746.
Saturday September 21
Calvary Food Pantry to distribute
Calvary Food Chapel, at 36 Ward-Riddick Road, just east of Parchman off Highway 32, will distribute food from 7:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21, for those living in the West Tallahatchie area and in Sunflower County outside the city limits of Drew (which has its own food pantry). Return empty boxes for refill when you pass through. Be on time.
Faith Food Pantry sets distribution
Faith Food Pantry, located at 30028 Highway 32, Charleston, will distribute food from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 21. Please return empty boxes for refill when you pass through the drive-thru. Be on time.
Sunday September 22
Paul Baptist Church sets revival
Revival services will be held at Paul Baptist Church from Sunday, Sept. 22, through Wednesday, Sept. 25. Bro. Ricky Williamson II will be the evangelist. Services will begin at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday and at 7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Everyone is welcome.
Tuesday September 24
Workshop on tap for landowners
A Mississippi State University Natural Resource Enterprises workshop for landowners will be held Tuesday, Sept. 24, from 8:30 a.m. until 3 p.m., at Bailey Brake Farm, 19869 Mississippi Highway 35, Charleston, MS 38921. Lunch will be included in the registration fee of $10. Among topics to be discussed are land management for waterfowl, feral hog control, farm bill programs, and gaining supplemental income from your land. Register online at www.naturalresources.msstate.edu under the events tab by Sept. 21. For assistance registering, call the Tallahatchie County Extension office at 662-647-8746.
Monday September 30
Chick-fil-A comes to benefit CARE
The Chick-fil-A food truck will park in front of the CARE Arts Center in Charleston from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30, to enable community members to purchase food. Only credit cards and debit cards are accepted. A portion of all sales goes to CARE to provide programs for the community.
Saturday October 12
Gateway to the Delta Festival on tap
The annual Gateway to the Delta Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 12, beginning at 10 a.m., around the Court Square in Charleston.
The all-day event will feature a fun run/walk, live musical entertainment, arts and crafts, children’s games and activities, a car show, children’s pageants, food trucks and more. Admission is free.
For more information about the event, visit the Charleston Gateway to the Delta Festival website, https://charlestongatewayfestival.org/ or keep up with the latest plans on Facebook,
www.facebook.com/gatewaytothedeltafestival/.
For vendor and other information, contact the Charleston Arts and Revitalization Effort at 662-647-0942 or drop an email message to gatewaytothedeltafest@gmail.com.
Sunday October 13
Union Grove family, friends day set
Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, located at 3450 Highway 35 S., Holcomb, will conduct their annual church anniversary and family and friends day program on Sunday, Oct. 13, starting at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Andrew Fluker, pastor of Persimmon Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Enid.
Miscellany
Save the date for technology classes
Technology classes will be offered on Wednesdays, Oct. 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 7 and Nov. 14, at 10 a.m. daily, at the Tallahatchie County Extension office at 202 S. Market St. in Charleston. Call 662-647-8746 to sign up. Class topics will be announced closer to time.
Free produce offered in Charleston
The Sisters with Love Ministry at Bertha’s Day Care, located at 184 Gay St. in Charleston, is distributing boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables each Thursday for 12 weeks. The first distribution was Thursday, June 13.
Distributions are from 1-4 p.m., and only 50 boxes are available each week from the Mississippi Delta Farm Workers of Clarksdale.
Only one person per household can sign up by calling Bertha Hamilton at 662-417-2078.
Out-of-school youth being sought
Mid-State Opportunity Inc. MySTATUS Youth Opportunity Program is currently recruiting out-of-school youth ages 16-24, having a high school diploma or equivalent, to participate in the program.
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Out-of-School Youth MySTATUS program is funded by The Delta Workforce Development Area through South Delta Planning and Development District.
The program offers youth ages 16-24 in Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie and Tunica counties a training and employment program.
Participants are paid $6 hourly for training and $10 hourly for work experience. Cash incentives are awarded to youth who obtain accredited certificates and credentials.
Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to persons with disabilities.
To apply, or for more information, contact Arvelia Brock at Mid-State Opportunity Inc. at 662-647-2463 or abrock.midstate@att.net.
