Saturday February 24
Enid Lake ‘Clean Up Day’ on tap
Enid Lake’s annual Clean Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 24, starting at 7 a.m.
Meeting areas are the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Enid Lake Field Office, Bynum Boat Ramp and Bluford’s.
For more information, contact Lisa Harlow of Enid Lake Volunteers for Waste Management at 662-710-9914, or the Enid Lake Field Office at 662-563-4571.
Democratic precinct caucuses set
The Tallahatchie County Democratic Executive Committee will host Democratic precinct caucuses on Saturday, Feb. 24, starting at 10 a.m. at all precincts in the county.
The purpose of the caucuses will be to elect delegates to the Democratic County Convention set for Saturday, March 23, and to receive input into the platform of the party for the next four years. The caucuses are the first step in electing delegates to the congressional, district, state and national conventions this year.
The caucuses are open to anyone professing to be a Democrat and who is a duly registered voter in Tallahatchie County or who intends to register to vote before Nov. 4. Attendance at the caucus at which an individual votes is a requirement to participate.
For more information, contact Ella Brock at 662-625-2379, Richard Gipson at 662-345-2267 or Gwen Dailey at 662-609-6701.
Paynes VFD offers Brunswick stew
Paynes Volunteer Fire Department will have a fundraising event Saturday, Feb. 24, at the fire station to help raise funds for needed equipment improvements.
They will be serving Will Reynolds’ and Jimmy Fly’s “famous Brunswick stew” for a donation of $10 per quart. Freezable containers will be available, and the stew will be ready for pickup at 4:30 p.m.
There also will be a raffle for a camouflage Winchester Super X 12-gauge pump shotgun with 3½-inch chamber. Tickets may be purchased for $20 each or two for $30. The shotgun is sponsored by Okeefe’s in Grenada.
Sunday February 25
Hitts Chapel sets building fund event
Hitts Chapel’s building fund drive will be held Sunday, Feb. 25, at 2:30 p.m., at the Webb church. Pastor Lorenzo Robinson of Old Antioch will be the guest speaker. “Looking forward to seeing you all for this great occasion,” said Debra Hall. For information, call pastor James Hall at 662-471-1031.
Tuesday February 27
CARE offers morning paint class
The Charleston Arts Center will host a morning paint class with Lyn Hardy Tuesday, Feb. 27, beginning at 10 a.m. All supplies will be furnished and the cost of the class is $10. Refreshments will be provided. To reserve your seat, call CARE at 662-647-0942.
Free children’s karate class offered
The Charleston Arts Center will host After School Karate at CARE on Tuesday, Feb. 27. Classes are at 3:30 and 4:30 for children ages 5 to 12. Classes are free. A snack is provided.
Wednesday February 28
CHS student to address Rotarians
The Charleston Rotary Club’s Feb. 28 guest speakers will be the Charleston High School students of the month for January and February. Lunch begins at noon with the students to speak at the conclusion of the meal.
Thursday February 29
Children’s dance class set at CARE
After School Dance will be offered Thursday, Feb. 29, at the Charleston Arts Center. Classes are at 3:30 and 4:30 for children ages 5 to 12. Classes are free. A snack is provided.
First Methodist soup supper offered
First Methodist Church of Charleston Missions will host a last soup supper of the season, Thursday, Feb. 29, from 5-6:30 p.m., in the church fellowship hall. Soup will be vegetable beef. Eat in or carry out. No fee is required.
“All are invited to join us for a meal and fellowship,” said publicist DeLoris Trout.
Morning Star sets two-night revival
Morning Star Church of God in Christ, located at 1016 Morning Star Dr. of Tippo/Charleston, will host revival services Thursday, Feb. 29, and Friday, March 1, at 7 nightly. Evangelist will be Elijah Walker of Indianola, pastor of Christian Fellowship Church of God in Christ. All are invited.
Tuesday March 5
Rushing to read, sign copies of work
Di Rushing, author of “The Delta in the Rearview Mirror: The Life and Death of Mississippi’s First Winery,” will read from her work and sign copies of the book on Tuesday, March 5, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the CARE building in Charleston. Copies of the book may be purchased on Amazon before the event. Refreshments will be provided. For information, call CARE at 662-647-0942.
Sunday March 10
Mt. Zion to celebrate 156th year
The Mt. Zion Baptist Church family will be celebrating their 156th church anniversary on Sunday, March 10, at 2 p.m. Rev. Clint Brown will be the guest speaker, and everyone is invited to attend, noted Mt. Zion pastor Randy Mangrum.
Saturday March 16
Calvary Food Pantry to distribute
Calvary Food Pantry, at 36 Ward-Riddick Road, just east of Parchman off Highway 32, will distribute food from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, March 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, March 16. Please return empty boxes for refill when you pass through the drive-thru. Be on time.
Miscellany
Pair December graduates at UM
More than 670 students graduated from the University of Mississippi in December.
Michael Davis, of Charleston, who majored in Engineering Science, received a Master of Science degree in the Graduate School.
Arma’rosa Mohead, of Scobey, who majored in Biological Science, received a Bachelor of Arts in the Graduate School.
Earn high school diploma in 22 weeks
The Mississippi Youth ChalleNGe Academy, located at Camp Shelby, is the premier alternative education program for 16- to 18-year-old youth who are struggling in school or no longer attending.
With a focus on job training, social skills and self-discipline, ChalleNGe is a nonprofit high school diploma-producing academy designed specifically to meet the needs of high school dropouts and at-risk youth. It is a part of the Mississippi National Guard Youth Challenge Program.
Participants may earn their high school diploma in just 22 weeks. Tuition, room and board are absolutely free.
ChalleNGe also offers college classes through a local university. Both male and female applicants are accepted.
For an application or information, call 1-800-507-6253 or visit msyouthchallenge.org.
