Friday September 26
Ladies paint night on tap at CARE
Ladies are invited to kick off fall with a pumpkin- and football-inspired painting during ladies paint night on Friday, Sept. 26. The session will begin at 5:30 and is free. Donations are appreciated. Registration is required due to limited seating. Call 662-647-0942.
Sunday September 28
Friendship COG sets homecoming
Friendship Church of God will host homecoming services on Sunday, Sept. 28. Rev. Mark Moore will be the guest speaker. Sunday school begins at 10 a.m., worship service at 11, and lunch on the grounds and an afternoon singing will follow. Everyone is invited.
Tillatoba will celebrate 140 years
Tillatoba Baptist Church invites the public to join them for their 140-year homecoming service on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 11 a.m. Dusty McKibben will lead the singing and Jackie Bowman will be accompanying him on the piano. Brother Truman Scarborough will be bringing the morning service. A potluck meal will follow the service.
Saint John will conduct choir day
Saint John Missionary Baptist Church, 331 N. Church St., Charleston, will host a choir day program on Sunday, Sept. 28, at 3 p.m. All choirs and soloists are invited to sing. All are invited to attend, noted pastor Darryl Booker.
Wednesday October 1
Gateway Festival flash sale at CARE
A Gateway to the Delta Festival flash sale will be offered at CARE on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. The public may purchase their Gateway 2025 T-shirt and poster early at a discounted price. For more information, call CARE at 662-647-0942.
TGH’s ECF Auxiliary will gather
The TGH Extended Care Facility Auxiliary will meet at CARE on Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 1 p.m., to plan fall support activities for the residents of the Extended Care. Anyone who is interested in finding out more about this group, or would like to join, is welcomed to attend this meeting.
Thursday October 2
McQuay’s 16th annual reunion set
Retired McQuay employees and their spouses or surviving spouses are invited to attend the 16th annual McQuay retiree reunion, set for Thursday, Oct. 2, at 1 p.m., at Gore Springs Community Center on Highway 8, about 11 miles east of Grenada.
CHS tells of homecoming parade
The Charleston High School homecoming parade will be Thursday, Oct. 2, at 5 p.m.
The parade’s theme is “Midnight in Paris,” and the grand marshal will be East Tallahatchie School District Superintendent Raymond Russell.
The parade will start on East Walnut Street, head down South Market Street, loop around Tallahatchie General Hospital’s parking lot, turn left onto Cypress Street, right onto South Franklin to Family Dollar, right onto West Main, go around the court square and down Cossar Boulevard before turning right onto South Cossar Street and ending at the former National Guard armory.
There is no entry fee, and former classes, members of the community and organizations interested in participating in this year’s parade may contact CHS Assistant Principal Ja’Net Blackmon at the school office, 662-647-5359 or by email to tjblackmon@etsdk12.org. Everyone is welcome to join the parade.
Saturday October 4
CARE plans ladies fall fashion show
CARE will host a ladies fall fashion show Saturday, Oct. 4, starting at 12. CARE will partner with Blossoms of Batesville to present a show designed to help local women dress for those upcoming holiday occasions. Lunch will be provided. Tickets are required previous to the show and are $25 due to limited seating. Tickets may be purchased at CARE or at the Flower Basket and Gifts in Charleston. For details, call CARE at 662-647-0942.
Sunday October 5
Persimmon Hill celebrates 151 years
Persimmon Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Enid will have their 151st church anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. The speaker will be Massey Grove Missionary Baptist Church pastor Rev. Tyrone Edwards, joined by members of the Massey Grove Church family. All are invited to attend, said Persimmon Hill pastor Andrew Fluker.
Sunday October 12
Old Antioch sets men, women event
Pastor Lorenzo K. Robinson and the members of Old Antioch Baptist Church, 6479 Friendship West Road, Sumner, invite everyone to attend their men and women day program on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. Rev. Ivan Boyd, of Mt. Levy Missionary Baptist Church, Sharkey Road, Charleston, will be the guest speaker. The theme is “Who is on the Lord’s side? Where do you stand?” The theme is based on Exodus 32:26.
Frierson Chapel planning 125th
Frierson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, located at 5463 Jenkins Road, Brazil, will conduct their 125th church anniversary program on Sunday, Oct. 12, starting at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be pastor Zachary Harris of Mt. Evia Missionary Baptist Church in Batesville. All are invited to attend.
St. John will honor pastor, wife
St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 1100 Highway 32 W., Drew, will host a third-year anniversary program for their pastor and wife, Rev. Joseph and Arlisha Martin, on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. M.C. Graves, pastor of Adams Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Claremont. All are invited. For more information, contact evangelist Gladys Robinson at 662-833-9192.
Saturday October 18
Gateway to the Delta Festival on tap
The 14th Gateway to the Delta Festival will be held around the Charleston courthouse square on Saturday, Oct. 18, beginning at 10 a.m. and winding down at 11 p.m.
This largest annual festival in Tallahatchie County boasts a fun run/walk; arts and crafts and other booths galore; food trucks; class reunion tents; a Kids Zone featuring children’s inflatables, a country petting zoo, games and other activities; car show; children’s pageant; the “Smoochin’ Scissors” pig-kissing contest; community award presentations; live musical entertainment throughout the day and into the night, and more. Admission is free.
For more information, visit the festival website at charlestongatewayfestival.org. To keep up with the very latest plans as the event date nears, follow Gateway to the Delta Festival on Facebook. For vendor and other information, contact CARE at 662-647-0942 or email gatewaytothedeltafest@gmail.com.
Clergy appreciation set at armory
The second annual District of Tallahatchie Association Clergy appreciation will be held on Saturday, Oct. 18.
The event begins at 6 p.m. at the former National Guard armory, located at 409 S. Cossar St. in Charleston.
Guest speaker will be pastor Johnathan Tucker of New Albany. The event is sponsored by pastor spouses. For more information, contact Yolanda Cotton or Dorothy Ray.
Tuesday October 21
Cattlemen’s meeting at Extension
A cattlemen’s meeting will be held Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m., at the Tallahatchie County Extension office, 202 S. Market St., Charles-ton. The topic is “Herd Health.” A meal will be provided. To RSVP, call 662-647-8746.
Saturday October 25
Cossar park sets Halloween festival
A Halloween festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, from 4-7 p.m., at George Payne Cossar State Park, located at 165 County Road 170, Oakland. The public is invited to attend for an evening of fun and entertainment. There will be a cakewalk, sack racing, face painting and more. Refreshments will be served. The gatehouse will be open, and a $2 entry fee will be collected.
Sunday October 26
Popular Springs plans anniversary
Popular Springs Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1128 Bethel Road, Enid, will celebrate their 92nd church anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Cornelius Conley, pastor of St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church, will be bringing the message. All are invited, noted pastor Coya Blackburn.
Thursday October 30
Agriculture budgeting topic of event
“Budgets and Recordkeeping in Agriculture” will be the topic of a program Thursday, Oct. 30, at 6 p.m., at the Tallahatchie County Extension office, 202 S. Market St., Charleston. A meal will be provided. RSVP: 662-647-8746.
