Thursday November 7
CARE begins new Lego Club
CARE begins its after-school program on Thursday, Nov. 7, with Lego Club at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. Lego Club is open to children ages 5 to 10. It is free, but registration is required due to limited seating. Snack will also be provided. Call 662-647-0942 or stop by CARE.
Holiday ceramic painting begins
Kick off the holiday season early with holiday ceramic painting on Thursday, Nov. 7, at CARE. Starting at 5:30 p.m., the painting class is free with refreshments provided. Registration is required due to limited seating and materials needed for the session. Drop by CARE or call 662-647-0942 to register.
Saturday November 9
Rollins plans Thanksgiving meal
Rollins United Methodist Church, located at 500 N. Second St., Tutwiler, will have its annual Thanksgiving community meal on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The theme is “Hope Begins With a Meal.” For more information, contact pastor Willie Williams at 662-375-2556.
Sunday November 10
CARE shows USS Tallahatchie Co.
A Veterans Day reception will be held Sunday, Nov. 10, at CARE. Memorabilia from the USS Tallahatchie County will be displayed for public viewing from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. All veterans in the community are encouraged to attend.
Memorabilia donated to CARE from Navy veterans of the USS Tallahatchie County including photos, letters, presidential commemorative plaques and flags from the mast of the ship will be shown.
An exhibit of the memorabilia will continue Monday, Nov. 11, through Friday, Nov. 15. Charleston Arts Center hours will be noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday.
For more information about the event, contact CARE at 662-647-0942.
Cross of Christ harvest festival set
The Cross of Christ Love Center will host its annual community harvest festival Sunday, Nov. 10, at 1 p.m. The community is invited to attend. Morning service will begin at 11. “Come out and be blessed,” a publicist said.
Persimmon Grove celebration on tap
Persimmon Grove Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1455 Sharkey Road, Charleston, will celebrate their church anniversary with a special program on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Cornelius Conley, pastor of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston. All are invited, noted pastor R.C. Chambers.
Rocky Branch hat program slated
Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church near Charleston will have a hat program under the direction of Ella Pollard on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Beverly Brown. All are invited, said pastor Willie Davis.
Union Grove men’s day event set
Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, located on Highway 35 S., Holcomb, will host a men’s day program on Sunday, Nov. 10, starting at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Jessie Brooks, pastor of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Paynes and Maple Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Minter City. All are invited to attend, noted Union Grove pastor Carl Ray.
Old Antioch host family, friends day
Old Antioch Baptist Church, located at 6479 Friendship West Road, Sumner, will host a family and friends day program Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Tony Young of Pleasant Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Lambert will be guest speaker. The theme is “As a Family His Love is Our Hope,” according to Old Antioch pastor Lorenzo Robinson.
Tuesday November 12
Free children’s art class available
The Charleston Arts Center will host after- school art at CARE on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Classes are at 3:30 and 4:30 for children ages 5 to 12. Classes are free. A snack is provided.
Thursday November 14
CARE Lego Club meets again
After-school Lego Club will be held at CARE on Thursday, Nov. 14. Classes are at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. for children ages 5 to 10. It is free, but registration is required due to limited seating. Snack will also be provided. Call 662-647-0942 or stop by CARE.
Friday November 15
Bingo returns to CARE center
Bingo will return to CARE on Friday, Nov. 15, featuring a night filled with fun, food and prizes. The first bingo game begins at 5:30 p.m. There is no charge for this crazy fun night, but you must bring a “white elephant” gift, which must be wrapped or in a bag. There is no need to buy anything; just bring something that you already have.
Saturday November 16
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, Nov. 16, 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 to distribute
Faith Food Pantry, located at 30028 Highway 32, Charleston, will distribute food from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16. Please return empty boxes for refill when you pass through the drive-thru. Be on time.
Sunday November 17
Holly Grove to celebrate pastor, wife
Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church will have the anniversary program for pastor J.H. Brown and his wife on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Johnny Lyon of Preston Missionary Baptist Church of Scobey. All are invited to attend.
Morning Star to appreciate service
Morning Star Church of God in Christ, at 1016 Morning Star Dr., Charleston, will honor their pastor Bertram V. Bailey and wife, Catosha Bailey, on their fifth anniversary of service, Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. Clarence Benson, pastor of St. James Temple of Deliverance of Cruger, will be the guest speaker.
St. Paul plans annual homecoming
St. Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, located at 484 West Main St. in Charleston, will conduct their annual homecoming celebration on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. James W. Brooks, pastor of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church and Maple Shady Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Everyone is invited, noted St. Paul pastor Floyd Meeks Jr.
Mt. Moriah to honor pastor, wife
Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, on Mt. Moriah Road, Glendora, will honor the 16-year anniversary of service of pastor Joseph and Arlisa Martin with a special program set Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Sylvester Walker, pastor of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church in Webb. For more information, call evangelist Gladys Robinson at 662-833-9192.
Thanksgiving service at Old Antioch
The community Thanksgiving service will be held at the Old Antioch Baptist Church on Friendship Road in Sumner on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2:30 p.m. For more information, contact pastor Willie Williams at 662-375-2556.
Persimmon Hill sets family, friends
Persimmon Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Enid will have their family and friends day program on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Carl Ray, pastor of Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church of Tillatoba and Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Holcomb. All are invited to attend, said pastor Andrew Fluker.
Monday November 18
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, Nov. 18, to enable community members to purchase food. Only credit cards and debit cards are accepted. A portion of sales goes to CARE to provide programs for the community.
Wednesday November 20
Locopolis sets three-night revival
Locopolis Missionary Baptist Church, on Highway 32, Charleston, along with pastor Christopher Thornton, minister Jerrerico Chambers and the church family will host a unity revival Nov. 20-22 at 7 each night.
Speakers are as follow:
• Wednesday, Nov. 20: Pastor Derrick Sanford of Victorious Living Church
• Thursday, Nov. 21: Pastor Christopher Thornton, Locopolis Missionary Baptist Church
• Friday, Nov. 22: Minister Jerrerico Chambers, of Locopolis and New Birth Ministries
“You are invited to come out and join us for a Holy Ghost good time and release the fire for Christ,” noted minister Chambers.
Thursday November 21
ETSD retiree Thanksgiving meal set
The East Tallahatchie School District staff and board members will host a retiree Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, Nov. 21, at noon, at Charleston High School. RSVP by Nov. 15 by contacting Shannon Paige via email to spaige@etsdk12.org or 662-647-1397.
Saturday November 23
Teasdale bake sale benefits facility
On Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. until, the Teasdale Ladies Auxiliary and the Teasdale Quilters will sponsor a bake sale at the Teasdale Auxiliary Building, just in time for Thanksgiving. All proceeds will go to the Teasdale building fund for upkeep.
Anyone who would like to donate a cake, candy, cookies, pies or anything else may call Virginia Murphree at 662-514-0921, Wandy Ivy at 662-647-1026, or any other member. You may also bring it to the building Nov. 23. All donations will be appreciated.
Sunday November 24
Good Hope to honor Huddleston
Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Webb will host an appreciation program for Tara Huddleston on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 3 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. For information, contact Tara Huddleston at 662-902-4717.
Miscellany
Shoebox collections scheduled
National collection week for Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child will be Nov. 18-25, and Charleston First Baptist Church will be one of the drop-off sites.
The church will collect shoebox items on the following schedule:
• Monday, Nov. 18, through Saturday, Nov. 23, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.
• Sunday, Nov. 24, from 1-3 p.m.
• Monday, Nov. 25, from 8-10 a.m.
Other collection points are located throughout the area. For more information, visit https://www.samaritanspurse.org.
Charleston Christmas parade set
The Charleston Christmas parade will be Saturday, Dec. 14. The theme is “An Olympic Christmas: A Christmas of Many Nations.” Decorate according to Christmas symbolism or customs of nations around the world.
Lineup is at 3 p.m. adjacent to the former National Guard armory. Floats will be judged at 4:30 p.m., and the parade will start at 5.
For more information, contact City Clerk Vanisha Powell or Deputy Clerk Felisha Porter at 662-647-5841.
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