Thursday May 8
Wingz and Thingz returns to CARE
The Wingz and Thingz food truck will park in front of the CARE building in Charleston on Thursday, May 8, to sell burgers and fries, wings and many other foods. “Come hungry!” said CARE Executive Director Dana Clolinger.
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.
Sunday May 11
Union Grove plans spring revival
Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, Holcomb, will conduct spring revival services Sunday, May 11, through Tuesday, May 13.
The speakers are as follow:
» Sunday, May 11, at 6 p.m.: The Rev. Cleveland Alexander, pastor of Pine Grove West Missionary Baptist Church in Oakland
» Monday, May 12, at 7 p.m., minister R.A. Myers of Greater Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church in New Orleans
» Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m., the Rev. Coya Blackburn, pastor of the Popular Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Enid.
Host pastor is the Rev. Carl Ray.
Friday May 16
Ladies paint night on tap at CAC
The Charleston Arts Center (CARE building) will host a ladies paint night class on Friday, May 16, starting at 5:30 p.m. The art session is free with refreshments provided, but donations are appreciated. Registration is required due to limited seating. Call 662-647-0942 or stop by CARE to register for the event.
Saturday May 17
2025 youth fishing rodeo scheduled
The Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery near Enid will host a youth fishing rodeo on Saturday, May 17. Registration starts at 7 a.m. The event is free for children ages 15 and younger.
Young anglers should bring their own fishing equipment and bait along with a container to take their catch home. Water will be provided and prizes will be awarded.
For more information, call 662-563-8068 or visit the website at www.mdwfp.com.
New Hope Cemetery event slated
New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery, located at 1724 New Hope Road, Scobey, MS 38953, will have their annual memorial service, and business meeting followed by a potluck dinner, on Saturday, May 17. The service begins at 11 a.m., followed by the business meeting and lunch.
Donations are invited to assist with upkeep of the cemetery. Contact William Earl McCammon at 662-647-7541 or mail to New Hope Church Cemetery, P.O. Box 723, Charleston, MS 38921.
100+ men and women in hats slated
The Charleston chapter of the National Charleston Day Organization will sponsor “100 plus men and women in hats,” on Saturday, May 17, starting at 5 p.m., at the Charleston Day Building, 1227 Oak Grove Road near Charleston.
Everyone is invited for a donation of $5.
A publicist calls the outing “an event of a lifetime,” and notes that the theme is “Hats for hope, history and happiness!”
Refreshments will be served.
Sunday May 18
Jerusalem to host special event
Jerusalem Church will host its annual Men and Women Day on Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.
Benefit planned for Persimmon Hill
St. Andrew Missionary Baptist Church will have a benefit program for deacon John Eddie Johnson on Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m., and the event will be held at Persimmon Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Enid. Everyone is invited to attend, noted pastor Sidney Townes.
Monday May 19
CARE summer camp sign-up starts
Summer camp registration for children ages 5 to 18 opens at CARE on Monday, May 19, at 9 a.m. Sessions for art, dance, martial arts, culinary arts, jewelry making, flower arranging and more will be offered for free. Registration must be in person at the Charleston Arts Center, aka CARE building. Call CARE at 662-647-0942 for more information.
Tuesday May 20
Wellness Center Health Fair on tap
The James C. Kennedy Wellness Center, located at 188 Honeysuckle Dr., Charleston, will host their annual Health Fair on Tuesday, May 20, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. More than 25 vendors will be on hand, and there will be free health checks, free lab work and other free items and information. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Wellness Center at 662-625-7214.
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.
Friday May 30
Beach party bingo on tap at CARE
Beach party bingo will be featured at CARE on Friday, May 30. The first game will begin at 5:30 p.m. CARE Executive Director Dana Clolinger said the event will be “a night filled with fun, food, prizes and bingo,” adding, “No charge for this crazy fun night, but you must bring a ‘white elephant’ gift wrapped or in a bag. No need to buy anything; just bring something you already have.”
Saturday June 7
Birdia Keglar Day set in Charleston
A 20th year celebration tribute to a local icon of freedom, justice and equality, Birdia Keglar, will be held on Saturday, June 7, in Charleston. The theme is “Honoring the Past. Shaping the Future.”
This yearly event is held to pay tribute to Mrs. Keglar, whose life was taken violently as she fought vigorously for fairness, peace, impartiality and a genuine respect for all.
A drum call to the community will spearhead the day and begin at 10 a.m. on the grounds of the Tallahatchie County Courthouse in Charleston. Following will be a cavalcade to the former National Guard armory located just off George Cossar Boulevard.
There will be games and other age-appropriate activities for youth on the grounds, including concessions, an art contest, a dance contest, scavenger hunt and face painting.
Greetings and remarks will be offered by area leaders. Voter education and registration tables will be available. Health/wellness screenings and information will be provided by medical professionals, and there will be community resource presenters and takeaways.
The Birdia Keglar Scholarship will be awarded to a young woman from Tallahatchie County, and the BK Legacy Community Service Award will be presented.
A guest speaker will share valued words of concern. Other entertainment is scheduled. Lunch will be served and door prizes given.
For more information, contact Gwen Dailey at 662-609-6701, LaJoyce Stewart at 662-417-4950 or Edith Glaspie at 313-505-9710.
Miscellany
Sponsors of Easter event lauded
Host Sharon Bradley said the recent second annual community Easter event in Charleston was sponsored by Willie Bradford, CARE, Cotten Laundromat, Hartley Tax Group, Little’s Express, Sayle Oil Co., Lance Tennyson. She expressed appreciation to them and everyone else who supported the endeavor.
ETSD offers free summer feeding
The East Tallahatchie School District’s summer feeding program will be conducted from June 2-30, with breakfast served daily from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and lunch from 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 p.m. at Charleston Elementary School. The meals will be offered for free to children 18 and younger.
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.
