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.
Friday October 31
Tillatoba Baptist ‘Trunk or Treat’ set
Tillatoba Baptist Church will conduct a Trunk or Treat Friday, Oct. 31, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The event is free. All are invited.
Charleston ‘haunted library’ on tap
On Friday, Oct. 31, from 6-8 p.m., the haunted library returns to the Charleston Library for children 12 and under. All children must be accompanied by an adult (not an older sibling). Admission is $1 per person. Prepare for a “scary good time” at the haunted library.
Charleston ‘Trunk or Treat’ slated
The city of Charleston’s annual Halloween trunk-or-treat event will be held Friday, Oct. 31, beginning at 6 p.m., on Court Square, city officials said Thursday. The public is invited to decorate a vehicle trunk and to share candy.
For more information, contact Mayor Sedrick Smith at 662-647-5841, Val Bynum at 662-647-7526 or Cassandra Patterson at 662-647-4711.
Sunday November 2
Blue Cane church sets homecoming
The Blue Cane Missionary Baptist Church will conduct their annual homecoming program on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. Rev. James Johnson of the Indiana Missionary Baptist Church family will be the guest speaker. The public is invited to worship with them, noted Blue Cane pastor, Rev. Clint Brown.
Sunday November 9
Stonefield sets four days of revival
Stonefield Church of God, 3196 Cascilla Road, Holcomb, will host four days of revival with guest speaker Michael Groce, Sunday, Nov. 9, at 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., and Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 10-12, at 7 p.m.
St. John will celebrate 120 years
St. John Missionary Baptist Church, located at 331 Church St., Charleston, will conduct their 120th church anniversary/homecoming service on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m.
The anniversary message will be delivered by Rev. Tyrone Edwards, pastor of Massey Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Oakland.
“Please join us for this special occasion of worship, fellowship, and thanksgiving,” said spokesperson, minister Lynn Byrd.
For details, call St. John pastor Darryl Booker, Wilma Weston or Byrd at 662-719-3131.
Sunday November 16
Holly Grove will honor pastor, wife
Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church will have their pastor and wife’s 39-year anniversary celebration on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. The speaker will be Rev. Christopher Thornton of Locopolis Missionary Baptist Church. Everyone is invited, said Holly Grove pastor, the Rev. J.H. Brown.
Morning Star to celebrate Baileys
Morning Star Church of God in Christ, located at 1016 Morning Star Dr., Charleston, will conduct a fifth-year appreciation service honoring pastor Bertram V. Bailey and lady Catasha Bailey on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Robert Fleming Jr. Everyone is invited to attend the celebration.
St. Paul sets homecoming program
St. Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal (CME) Church invites the public to worship with them during their annual homecoming program on Sunday, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. Rev. Carl Ray will be the guest speaker, noted St. Paul pastor Floyd Meeks Jr.
Thursday November 20
Luncheon to honor retired teachers
Charleston Middle School will host a Thanksgiving luncheon for retired teachers and staff on Thursday, Nov. 20, at 12 p.m., at the school cafeteria. RSVP to Shannon Jackson, 662-647-1397, by Nov. 13.
Saturday November 22
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, Nov. 22. Food pantry distribution day is usually the next-to-last Saturday of each month.
Calvary Food Pantry to distribute
Calvary Food Pantry, at 36 Ward-Riddick Road, just east of Parchman off Highway 32, will distribute food from 7:30-9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 22, for those living in the West Tallahatchie area and in Sunflower County outside the city limits of Drew (which has its own food pantry). Food pantry distribution day is the next-to-last Saturday of each month.
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.
Mid-State offers youth job help
Out-of-school youth ages 16 to 24, having a high school diploma or equivalent, are being recruited for the Mid-State Opportunity Inc. youth employment program, MySTATUS (Maximize Your Skills to Advance to Unlimited Success).
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Out-of-School Youth MySTATUS program is funded by The Delta Workforce Development Area through South Delta Planning and Development District.
Youth ages 16-24 in Tallahatchie, Quitman, Tunica and Panola counties are offered a comprehensive training and employment program.
Participants are paid $6 hourly for training and $10 hourly for work experience. Cash incentives are awarded to youth who obtain accredited certificates and credentials.
To apply or for more information, contact Arvelia Brock at Mid-State Opportunity Inc., at 662-647-2463 or via email to abrock.midstate@att.net.
Correction or clarification
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