Thursday April 24
Sumner Rotary spaghetti supper set
Sumner Rotary Club’s annual spaghetti supper, cake walk and bingo event will be held on Thursday, April 24, starting at 6 p.m., at Da Spot, located at 214 S. Cherokee St. in Webb. The cost is $10 per plate for adults and children 12 and over, and $5 per plate for children under the age of 12. All are invited.
St. John will conduct spring revival
St. John Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1100 Highway 32 W., Drew, began spring revival services Wednesday, April 23, and continues through Friday, April 25, at 7 nightly.
The speakers will be:
» Thursday: Pastor Gregory Buchanan of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Tutwiler
» Friday: Minister Eddie Garner of Sweet Home Missionary Baptist Church, Sumner
St. John pastor Joseph Martin asks everyone to come out to worship.
For more information, contact Gladys Robinson at 662-833-9192.
Friday April 25
Art show reception set at CARE
CARE’s Student Art Show reception will be held on Friday, April 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m., at the Charleston Arts Center (CARE building). Ribbons and prize money will be awarded to winning entries.
Saturday April 26
Club seeks members, volunteers
Join the West Side Alumni Booster Club on Saturday, April 26, at 10 a.m. to pick up trash on the campuses of R.H. Bearden Elementary School and West Tallahatchie High School. Members and volunteers will meet first at Bearden and then travel to West Tallahatchie for trash pickup at 11. The event will end at noon. “Come join us,” said a spokesperson.
Teasdale VFD sets annual fundraiser
Teasdale Volunteer Fire Department will conduct their annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Smoked chicken plates, which include two smoked chicken quarters, beans, slaw, bread and a drink, are still $12.
Chances also will be sold for a Bayou Classic fryer. Tickets are $5 each, or three for $10.
Advance tickets are available from Teasdale firefighters, or pay on the day of the event.
“Thanks to all our supporters, and mark your calendars!” said publicist Daisy Bonner.
Corinth sets night of praise, worship
A praise and worship service will be held at Corinth Baptist Church on Saturday, April 26, at 5 p.m. Bro. Larry Livingston will have a message. Everyone is invited. For more information, contact Tonya Livingston at 662-520-8869. Corinth Baptist Church is located at 5894 Tallaha Road, Tillatoba. All are invited.
Sunday April 27
Persimmon Hill plans usher day
Persimmon Hill Missionary Baptist Church invites everyone to fellowship with them on Sunday, April 27, at 11:30 a.m., for their annual usher day. Guest speaker will be minister Michael Hunt of Nelson Chapel. Andrew Fluker is the Persimmon Hill pastor.
Philipp United to laud anniversary
The 36th church anniversary of Philipp United Missionary Baptist Church will be commemorated on Sunday, April 27, with a service beginning at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rodney Richard. The pastor is Betty Hamilton. Philipp United is located at 20 Cleveland Avenue in Philipp.
Union Grove sets usher day event
Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, located at Highway 35 S., Holcomb, will host an usher day program on Sunday, April 27, starting at 2 p.m. Carl Ray is the pastor.
Messiah’s Men to present concert
The Messiah’s Men will be in concert at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church beginning at 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. Fellowship will follow.
Thursday May 1
National Day of Prayer events set
The 2025 National Day of Prayer, Thursday, May 1, will be observed during a pair of noontime events in Tallahatchie County.
In Charleston, Rev. Joe May, pastor, will lead a program around the flagpole of Charleston First Baptist Church.
In Sumner, Rev. Willie Williams and others will lead a 30-minute program outside the Tallahatchie County Courthouse in Sumner.
Everyone is invited to gather as one to pray for the community, as well as for local, state, national and world leaders.
The theme for this year’s 74th annual National Day of Prayer is “Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be Filled,” inspired by Romans 15:13, which states, “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”
According to its website, the National Day of Prayer exists “to mobilize unified public prayer for America.” Learn more online at https://www.nationaldayofprayer.org.
Saturday May 3
Camp Lakeside Day scheduled
The annual Camp Lakeside Day fundraising event will be held on Saturday, May 3, beginning at noon. The public is invited to enjoy a day of fun, food and fellowship.
“Bring your friends and family for an amazing day!” noted a publicist.
Catfish plates will be available for purchase, there will be inspiring gospel singing, and bounce houses will offer fun for the children who attend. A silent auction will be held from 12-4 p.m. and a cake auction begins at 4. A concession stand will be open.
Camp Lakeside is located at 1907 Lakeside Dr., Scobey.
Yalo-Ribbon Festival set in Oakland
The fourth annual Yalo-Ribbon Festival will be held Saturday, May 3, from 3-7 p.m., in downtown Oakland.
Arts and crafts, live music, food trucks and the Kids Zone featuring mechanical bull-riding and games are highlights of the event. The cake walk also returns, and lucky winners will receive a cake donated by the churches and bakers in Oakland.
Live music begins at 4 p.m., and a new act takes the stage at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
To reserve a vendor spot, contact the Oakland Area Chamber of Commerce at 662-852-1110 or oaklandareachamber@gmail.com.
Kentucky Derby watch party slated
Join CARE on Saturday, May 3, beginning at 4 p.m., for a full-filled afternoon of mint juleps, peach tea, barbecue and watching the Kentucky Derby at the home of Patti and Ken Gregory in Charleston. Tickets can be purchased at CARE or in numerous local businesses in Charleston for $25.
Saturday May 10
Paul Cemetery meeting, cleanup set
The annual meeting and cleanup at Paul Cemetery will be held on Saturday, May 10, beginning at 10 a.m. Donations are needed for the upkeep of the cemetery and will be accepted on an ongoing basis. Donations may be sent to Paul Cemetery, c/o Joy Dungan, 10530 Tallaha Road, Scobey, MS 38953. For more information, call 662-647-2163.
Saturday May 24
Calvary Food Pantry to distribute
Calvary Food Chapel, at 36 Ward-Riddick Road, just east of Parchman off Highway 32, will distribute food 7:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, for those living in the West Tallahatchie area and in Sunflower County outside the city limits of Drew (which has its own pantry). Food pantry distribution day is now the next-to-last Saturday of each month.
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, May 24. Food pantry distribution day is now the next-to-last Saturday of each month.
Sunday May 25
Morning Star sets family, friends day
Morning Star Church of God in Christ, Tippo, will conduct family and friends day on Sunday, May 25, beginning at 2 p.m. Sponsored by the mothers and the usher board, the event will feature Elder Calvin White as guest speaker. All are invited, noted Morning Star pastor, the Rev. Bertram Bailey.
Frierson Chapel to celebrate pastor
Frierson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, located at 5463 Jenkins Road, Tutwiler, will conduct the second pastoral anniversary celebration for Rev. Winfred Hill on Sunday, May 25, starting at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Sylvester Walker, pastor of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church in Webb. All are invited to attend.
