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.
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.
Tuesday October 7
Paynes association sets annual meet
Paynes Water Association will have their annual meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 6 p.m., at the Paynes Water Association well house at 1485 Cole Hill Road, Charleston.
Saturday October 11
Polly Foxx cancer event to be held
The Polly Foxx annual cancer event will be Saturday, Oct. 11. A cancer walk will begin promptly at 8 a.m., with registration for the walk starting at 7:30 a.m. at the courthouse. There is a $5 entry fee to participate in the walk. Immediately following the walk, a balloon release/candle lighting session will be followed by a prayer breakfast at Kelly’s Place. The prayer breakfast is $10. All proceeds will be used to support cancer patients and survivors. Donations are accepted. Contact Polly Foxx at 662-647-7464 for more information or to make a donation.
Sunday October 12
Mt. Pisgah homecoming scheduled
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church homecoming will be held Sunday, Oct. 12, beginning at 10 a.m. with music by the “One Way Quartet.” Guest speaker for the 11 a.m. service will be Bro. Elbert McKnight. Fellowship will follow.
Little Hubbard homecoming on tap
The Little Hubbard Missionary Baptist Church, pastored by Rev. Glen Swims, will have their annual homecoming program on Sunday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. Rev. Abraham Jernigan of St. Andrews Church in Holcomb will be the guest speaker for the occasion.
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.
Mt. Zion to celebrate pastor, wife
Mt. Zion church will celebrate the eighth-year anniversary of service of their pastor and wife Sunday, Oct. 12, at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Brice Wilson, pastor of Liberty Hill and Mt. Moriah of Como, will be the speaker. All are invited.
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.
Sunday October 19
Silver Star to celebrate 96th year
The Silver Star Missionary Baptist Church of Rome, located at 208 Main St., will commemorate its 96th year anniversary on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 3 p.m. Pastor Sylvester Walker of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church in Webb will serve as guest speaker. Dr. Gregory Braggs Sr. is pastor of Silver Star.
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., Charleston. The topic is “Herd Health.” A meal will be provided. To RSVP, call 662-647-8746.
Thursday October 23
CHS tells of homecoming parade
The Charleston High School homecoming parade will be Thursday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m.
The parade 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 25
Women’s safety topic at St. John
The Daughters of Destiny Women’s Fellowship invites all to their meeting on Saturday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m., in the St. John Missionary Baptist Church fellowship hall. Guest speaker Ms. Taranetta Harris, a Tallahatchie County deputy, will share information on the topic “Women’s Safety: Secure in Your Surroundings.” Come and be informed, encouraged and empowered. The church is located at 331 N. Church St., Charleston. For more information, contact minister Lynn Byrd at 662-719-3131.
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
New Town sets anniversary program
New Town Missionary Baptist Church will host an anniversary program for their pastor and wife, Rev. Preston and Anita Coleman, on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Carl Ray, pastor of Mt. Olive and Union Grove Missionary Baptist churches, will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to attend.
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 to attend, noted Popular Springs pastor Coya Blackburn.
St. Luke to celebrate pastor’s 40th
The St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church of Tippo will celebrate the 40th year appreciation program for pastor James Brown on Sunday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Johnny Smith of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Everyone is invited. For more information, contact Mary Christian at 662-647-5946.
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.
Miscellany
TGH/ECF won’t trick-or-treat
Tallahatchie General Hospital and Extended Care Facility will not be participating in the Charleston community’s trick-or-treating this year. “We hope that you all have a safe and happy Halloween,” said a spokesperson.
