Friday November 6
Garden club plans fall luncheon
The Charleston Magnolia Garden Club’s fall luncheon will be held Friday, Nov. 6, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., at the Charleston First Presbyterian Church Family Life Center. The cost is $15 for dine-in or carry-out, and the menu will include tenderloin, green beans, carrots, sweet potato, choice of tea or water, and dessert. For tickets, contact Martha Joe Venable at 662-647-2735 or 662-609-8231.
John Allison book signing on tap
A book signing with John Allison will be held Friday, Nov. 6, starting at 6 p.m., at the CARE building in Charleston. A limited number of copies of Allison’s new book, “My Mississippi Summers: City Boy in a Country World,” will be for sale that evening. They may also be purchased on Amazon. The book includes personal recollections of Allison’s childhood trips from New York to the Mississippi Delta, including the Tippo community where his father, jazz legend Mose Allison, was born and raised. For more information, call CARE at 662-647-0942.
Saturday November 7
Panola/Tallahatchie Field Day set
Panola/Tallahatchie County Forestry Field Day will be held Saturday, Nov. 9, from 9 a.m. until noon, in Courtland. Discussion will include wildlife habitat, ice storm damaged trees, fire safety and more. For information, contact the Tallahatchie County Extension Service office in Charleston at 662-647-8746.
Rollins will host Thanksgiving meal
Rollins United Methodist Church invites everyone to join them for their annual community Thanksgiving meal on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the church located at 500 2nd St. in Tutwiler. “Come enjoy a Thanksgiving meal as we gather in the spirit of love, unity, and giving thanks. Everyone is welcomed,” a church spokesperson said.
Sunday November 8
Persimmon Grove sets church event
Persimmon Grove Missionary Baptist Church, on Sharkey Road, will celebrate their annual church anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Donnie Roebuck, pastor of New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church of Rome and Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Webb. Everyone is invited, said pastor R.C. Chambers.
St. John plans homecoming service
All are invited to St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 331 Church St., Charleston, for the 121st church anniversary and homecoming service on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. The anniversary message will be delivered at 11 a.m. by minister Kenny Curry, son of the late deacon Robert and Ernestine Curry. Pastor Jessie Mary Herring will deliver the afternoon message at 3. Dinner will be served following the morning.
“Please join us for this special occasion of worship, fellowship, and thanksgiving,” said minister Lynn Byrd, who may be contacted at 662-719-3131 for more information.
Sunday November 15
Cross of Christ sets annual harvest fest
Cross of Christ Love Center of Charleston invites the community to join them for their annual harvest festival on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 12:45 p.m. “Come enjoy a time of faith, family, fun and fellowship as we celebrate the blessings of the harvest season,” noted Contessa Cain. “We welcome families, friends, and neighbors of all ages to come together in a spirit of love, joy and unity.”
Holly Grove lauds pastor, wife on 38th
Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church will honor pastor J.H. Brown and wife on the occasion of their 38th year of service with a special program set for Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. R.A. Myers, of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Tillatoba. Everyone is invited.
Morning Star to honor pastor, wife
Morning Star Church of God in Christ, located at 1016 Morning Star Dr., Tippo/ Charleston, will conduct a pastor and first lady appreciation program for Rev. Bertram and Catasha Bailey, Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m.
Guest speaker will be Superintendent Andre Curry, of Word of Life Church of God in Christ in Indianola. All are invited.
Persimmon Hill sets family, friends day
Persimmon Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Enid will have family and friends day on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. The guest speaker will be Rev. Glen Swim, pastor of Little Hubbard in Charleston and Brick Academy in Grenada. Everyone is invited, said Persimmon Hill pastor Andrew Fluker.
Saint Paul will have homecoming
Saint Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church, 484 W. Main St., Charleston, will have their annual homecoming day program at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15.
Guest speaker will be Rev. Carl Ray, pastor of Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church and Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church.
Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
Mt. Moriah will laud pastor, wife
Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church of Glendora will honor pastor Joseph and first lady Arlisa Martin on their 18-year anniversary of service, Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Sylvester Walker, pastor of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church of Webb. For more information, contact evangelist Gladys Robinson at 662-833-9192.
Rollins sets Thanksgiving worship
Rollins United Methodist Church, located at 500 2nd St. in Tutwiler, will host a community Thanksgiving worship service on Sunday, Nov. 15, at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Matthew Hackworth, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Sumner.
“Join us as we come together in worship, praise, and thanksgiving for God’s many blessings,” said a spokesperson.
Mt. Moriah Usher Federation meets
Mt. Moriah Usher Federation will meet Sunday, Nov. 15, at 3 p.m., at the Mt. Moriah District Association building near Coffeeville. Come join the ushers to learn more about the ministry of church ushering. Rev. Calvin Hawkins is moderator, and deacon Reginald Baskin is president of the federation.
Monday November 16
Medicare counseling offered locally
It’s almost time to review, switch or enroll in a Medicare drug plan. Your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counselor will be available to assist with the open enrollment process and will appear at the Tallahatchie County Courthouse in Charleston Monday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
If you wish to call instead, have your red, white and blue Medicare card and a list of all current prescriptions and call Alex Bradley at 662-561-4100.
Remember, open enrollment is from Oct. 15 until Dec. 7, and any changes made during this time will take effect Jan. 1, 2027.
Medicare open enrollment counseling is a joint venture of SHIP, North Delta Planning and Development District and the Mississippi Department of Human Services.
Saturday November 21
Calvary Food Pantry to distribute
Calvary Food Pantry, at 36 Ward-Riddick Road, just east of Parchman off Highway 32, will distribute food from 8-9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 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 is on the next-to-last Saturday of each month.
Faith Food Pantry will distribute
Faith Food Pantry, located at 30028 Highway 32, Charleston, will distribute food from 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. Food pantry distribution day is on the next-to-last Saturday of each month.
Sunday December 6
New Beginning celebrates 20 years
New Beginning Church of Webb is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the church on Sunday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Ricky Garvin, pastor of Table of Life Ministry in Charleston. All are invited, said New Beginning pastor Sylvester Walker.
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