Thursday April 25
Children’s dance class set at CARE
After School Dance will be offered Thursday, April 25, 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.
Hitt’s Chapel Rebirth conference set
An “Empower Women’s Conference” is continuing through Friday, April 26, at Hitt’s Chapel Rebirth, 3266 Highway 32, Webb. Services begin at 7 nightly. Speakers are:
» Thursday, April 25: Evangelist Gladys Robinson of Sumner
» Friday, April 26: Evangelist Lena Hampton of Rosedale
Debra Hall is host and Elder James Hall is pastor of Hitt’s Chapel Rebirth.
Friday April 26
Ladies’ paint night on tap at CAC
The Charleston Arts Center (CARE building) will host a ladies’ paint night class on Friday, April 26, starting at 5:30 p.m. All supplies are furnished and refreshments are provided. The event is free for ladies, but limited seating is available. Call 662-647-0942 or stop by CARE to register for the event.
Sunday April 28
St. Luke plans men’s, women’s day
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1680 Sharkey Road, Tippo, will conduct their men’s and women’s day program on Sunday, April 28, starting at 2 p.m. Rev. Cornelius Conley, pastor of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, Charleston, will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited, said Rev. J.H. Brown, pastor.
Tanners, Duncans to sing at church
The Charleston Church of God will host a singing Sunday night, April 28, beginning at 5, featuring Dennis and Vanna Tanner along with Bobby and Sandra Duncan. Some local people will be singing, as well. “Come join us for a night of worship and fellowship,” encouraged spokesperson Daphine Peters.
Tuesday April 30
Free children’s art class available
The Charleston Arts Center will host After School Art at CARE on Tuesday, April 30. Classes are at 3:30 and 4:30 for children ages 5 to 12. Classes are free. A snack is provided.
Wednesday May 1
Sayle Oil theme of Rotary speakers
Guest speakers for the May 1 meeting of the Charleston Rotary Club will be Ike Sayle, Jimmie Stennett and Kevin Sayle, who will share information about Sayle Oil Co. Their presentation will be entitled: “The Past, Present and Future for Sayle Oil.” Lunch will begin at noon, with the speakers to follow.
Deadline to sign up for horse show
Youth wishing to show horses with 4-H may visit the Tallahatchie County Extension office by May 1 to sign up for the Northwest District Horse Show that will be held in Winona June 7-8. For more information about the horse show or other programs that 4-H offers, call 662-647-8746
Thursday May 2
Prayer Day event set at local church
A National Day of Prayer observance will be held Thursday, May 2, starting at noon, around the flag pole on the grounds of Charleston First Baptist Church. The public is invited to participate in the event.
The 2024 National Day of Prayer embraces the theme, “Lift Up the Word - Light Up the World,” based on 2 Samuel 22:29-31.
Neighborhood Watch meeting slated
A Neighborhood Watch meeting for the Charleston community will be held at the Charleston Arts Center, aka CARE building, starting at 6 p.m. All are invited to attend.
Saturday May 4
4-H Shooting Sports event slated
The 4-H Northwest Mississippi District Shooting Sports Competition will be held Saturday, May 4, starting at 8 a.m. and continuing until all contests have finished, at the Tallahatchie County Fairgrounds near Charleston.
Hundreds of youngsters will be competing in teams representing their county’s 4-H program. One of the teams competing will be the local Tallahatchie Sharp Shooters 4-H Shooting Sports Club.
Senior-level top finishers in each discipline, including 5- and 10-meter air rifle and air pistol, .22 rifle and pistol, archery, muzzleloader and shotgun, will advance to a state competition.
A concession stand will be available, and all proceeds will go to the Tallahatchie County 4-H Shooting Sports Club.
Sponsorships for the local club are available, and donations of ammunition or funds are welcomed. For more information, contact Raymond Radcliff at 662-458-5850.
Scurlock Park to host prayer event
A special National Day of Prayer observance will be observed in the Sharkey Road community on Saturday, May 4, starting at 10 a.m., at the Betty Scurlock Memorial Park, 1056 Sharkey Road, Charleston.
Pastors, churches, soloists, choirs, quartets and the public in general are invited to attend.
There is no admission fee, and free hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, soft drinks and other food items will be available to all attendees.
For more information or directions, contact missionary Janie Williams at 662-645-2084.
Camp Lakeside Day fundraiser set
Camp Lakeside Day, an annual fundraiser for the Lakeside Baptist Assembly, will be held Saturday, May 4, from 12-6 p.m.
Activities will include a silent auction, gospel singing, bounce house and cake auction. Pulled pork plates, hamburgers, hot dogs and other concessions will be offered for sale.
The silent auction will close at 5 p.m.
The event will be held at 1907 Lakeside Dr., Scobey, MS 38953.
Sunday May 5
Adams Arbor to sell catfish plates
Adams Arbor Church of God of Prophecy will sponsor a first Sunday catfish plate fundraiser on May 5 starting at 12 noon.
Featuring Bloodworth’s fried catfish with all the trimmings, dessert and drink, a plate with four pieces of fish will sell for $15. Extra pieces of fish are available for $1.50 each.
Those who prefer fried chicken over fish can purchase a three-piece chicken strip plate with all the trimmings for $10.
Dine-in and carry-out plates are available.
Wednesday May 8
Library board meets in Charleston
The Tallahatchie County Library Board of Trustees will meet at the Charleston Library on Wednesday, May 8, at 4:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
Sunday May 12
St. John sets Mother’s Day program
St. John Missionary Baptist Church hopes to fill the house with mothers for their Mother’s Day program on Sunday, May 12, starting at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be evangelist Debra Hall of Tutwiler. Joseph Martin is pastor. The church is located at 1100 Highway 32, Drew. For information, call 662-833-9192.
Wednesday May 15
Private applicator training, testing set
Private applicator training and testing will be held Wednesday, May 15, and Tuesday, May 21, at 10 a.m. each day, at the Tallahatchie County Extension office, 202 S. Market St., Charleston.
Anyone who uses or supervises the use of restricted-use pesticides for agricultural production must be certified. Certification lasts for five years, so previously tested and certified applicators are urged to check to see if they need to renew.
Call 662-647-8746 to sign up or to obtain more information.
Saturday May 18
Calvary Food Pantry to distribute
Calvary Food Chapel, at 36 Ward-Riddick Road, just east of Parchman off Highway 32, will distribute food from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 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, May 18. Please return empty boxes for refill when you pass through the drive-thru. Be on time.
Friday May 24
4-H cooking kits order deadline set
4-H cooking kits are back for June. These kits are meant for youth ages 8-18 to aid in learning how to cook. The kits are $15 each and include ingredients for two recipes and a surprise kitchen item.
Sign up and pay by May 24 to secure a cooking kit. Pick-up days will be June 4-5 at the Tallahatchie County Extension office.
To sign up, call the office at 662-647-8746 or stop by 202 S. Market St. in Charleston.
CHS graduation ceremony slated
Charleston High School commencement exercises will be held on Friday, May 24, in the Morgan Freeman Auditorium on campus. The ceremony is scheduled to start at 6 p.m.
Saturday May 25
WTHS seniors set to graduate
West Tallahatchie High School commencement exercises will be held on Saturday, May 25, in the school auditorium on campus. The graduation ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
Miscellany
Rosebloom registers for youth ball
Registration is ongoing for the youth ball season at Rosebloom Recreational Park. Register by May 1. The season starts June 3.
Play is in the following leagues:
» 3-4 T-ball (both boys and girls)
» 5-6 T-ball (both boys and girls)
» 7-9 coach-pitch baseball
» 7-9 coach-pitch softball
» 10-12 baseball
» 10-12 softball
Registration fees are $55 for one child, $100 for two children or $150 for three children in one family. Payment is accepted via Venmo, PayPal or by mailing a check to Rosebloom Recreational Park, 6701 Pearidge Road, Grenada, MS 38901.
Register online or download and print the registration form.
For more information, call 662-229-8683 or visit the park’s Facebook page.
GriefShare support group ongoing
GriefShare, a grief recovery support group that began Tuesday, March 12, will conduct weekly sessions each Tuesday from 6-7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Charleston.
GriefShare is a video series that features some of the nation’s foremost Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a biblical perspective. The video seminars are combined with support group discussion of the materials presented in the video.
These 13-week sessions include topics such as “Is this Normal?” “The Challenges of Grief,” “Grief and Your Relationships,” “Why?”, “Guilt and Anger” and more.
For details, call Rev. Joe May at 662-712-5004 or Charlotte Hargett at 662-647-4844.
The sessions are sponsored by First Baptist Church of Charleston and The Jennifer Hargett Foundation.
