Thursday October 31
Trunk or Treat set for armory site
The Charleston Trunk or Treat event will be held on Halloween evening — Thursday, Oct. 31 — from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the former National Guard armory building, according to Charleston Police Chief Justin Gammage.
All churches, businesses and organizations are invited to participate.
“Let’s help our children have a fun and safe Halloween. We look forward to seeing you there!” notes a flyer for the event, which also states that a prize will be awarded for the best-decorated trunk.
For more information, or to make candy donations, contact Mayor Sedrick Smith at 647-5841 or 647-4171, Valerie Bynum at 647-7526 or Cassandra Patterson at 647-4711.
Friday November 1
Garden club’s fall luncheon slated
Charleston’s Magnolia Garden Club will conduct their annual fall luncheon on Friday, Nov. 1, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., at the Charleston First Presbyterian Church Family Life Center. Both dine-in and carryout meals are $10. All proceeds from the luncheon are used by the club for beautification of the city.
Saturday November 2
Pancake meal, flea market on tap
The Charleston chapter of the National Charleston Day Organization will host a pre-election pancake breakfast and flea market on Saturday, Nov. 2, beginning at 8 a.m. at the Charleston Day Center on David Alford Road.
The meal consists of pancakes with syrup, bacon, sausage, eggs, grits, fruit, coffee, juice and water, all for $8.
“An array of items for family, home and garden will be available for purchase at low, low prices during the flea market hours,” said spokesperson Gwen Dailey.
“Come out and enjoy a full Saturday morning meal by dining in or carry out while creating dialogue with individuals whose names will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot and those who express hope for a stronger Tallahatchie County,” Dailey added.
Contact Bennie Paige at 662-752-9249 or Zelma Joiner at 662-619-0109 for details.
Sunday November 3
Springhill homecoming planned
The homecoming celebration of Springhill Church of God of Prophecy, formerly Walnut Grove, will be held Sunday, Nov. 3, starting at 10:30 a.m., at the church in the Spring Hill community, announced pastor Roger Jackson Sr. The Rev. Jerry Hill will be the guest minister. After a covered dish lunch, The Hill Family will sing. All are invited to attend.
Stonefield sets homecoming event
Stonefield Church of God, 3180 Cascilla Road, Holcomb, will have annual homecoming Sunday, Nov. 3, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Charles “Chuck” Duncan, retired Church of God World Missions field representative. Lunch will follow the morning service.
For more information, contact pastor Mark Moore at 647-8886 or 662-809-2873.
Indiana church will install Johnson
Indiana Missionary Baptist Church, 959 Oak Grove Road, will have the installation program for their pastor, James “Honey” Johnson, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3. All are invited.
Old St. Mark will laud pastor, wife
Old St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church on Tippo Road will honor pastor Norman and first lady Lakisha Small during a fourth-year appreciation service on Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. The Rev. Ickett Bennett, pastor of Second Hope Church in Grenada, will speak.
Rollins to celebrate pastor’s 18th
Rollins United Methodist Church, located at 500 Second St. in Tutwiler, will honor pastor Willie Williams and his wife during an 18th-year anniversary celebration set for Sunday, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Clarence Hudson, pastor of Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church.
The theme is, “Shepherding the Flock.” The verse is Jeremiah 3:15: “And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding.” Everyone is invited to attend.
Bethlehem will honor pastor, wife
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church, located at 43 Carroll Dr., Charleston, will conduct a ninth-year appreciation service for pastor Larry and first lady Ayanna McGhee, Sunday, Nov. 3, at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Dennis Perry, pastor of New St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church of Charleston.
Tuesday November 5
Meeting on tap for water association
Blue Cane-Cowart-Tippo Water Association will have their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m., at 535 Sharkey Road, Charleston. For details, call 662-375-0007.
Wednesday November 6
Tutwiler center hosts senior citizens
On Wednesday, Nov. 6, starting at 10 a.m., senior citizens will meet at Tutwiler Community Education Center for fellowship and games, followed by lunch. For more information or to arrange for a ride, call Genether Spurlock at 345-8393.
Sunday November 10
Persimmon Grove anniversary set
Persimmon Grove Missionary Baptist Church on Sharkey Road will celebrate their annual church anniversary Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Sylvester Walker, pastor of New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church in Webb. The public is invited, said pastor R.C. Chambers.
Jackson Chapel to honor pastor, wife
On Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2:30 p.m., Jackson Chapel Missionary Baptist Church will host an anniversary program honoring Rev. and Mrs. Tommy Goodwin for five years of service as their pastor and wife. Guest speaker will be the Rev. James Brock Jr. All are invited.
Old Antioch sets harvest program
Old Antioch Baptist Church of Sumner will conduct their annual Harvest Family and Friends Day program on Sunday, Nov. 10, at 2:30 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. James Miller of Mound Bayou. The theme is “God Made You My Family, Love Made You My Friend,” from Proverbs 17:17. Colors for the occasion will be orange and brown. All are invited, said pastor Lorenzo Robinson.
St. John observes 114 years of service
Saint John Missionary Baptist Church, located at 331 N. Church St., Charleston, will conduct their 114th year anniversary and homecoming celebration on Sunday, Nov. 10, starting at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Glenn Swims, pastor of Little Hubbard Missionary Baptist Church of Charleston. All are invited, said pastor Darryl Booker.
Wednesday November 13
Triad gathering slated for center
Tallahatchie County Triad seniors will meet Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 10 a.m., at the Tutwiler Community Education Center to meet the police chiefs of the county and to honor area veterans. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to arrange for a ride, call Genether Spurlock at 345-8393.
TGH Auxiliary sets monthly event
The Tallahatchie General Hospital Auxiliary will meet Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 1:30 p.m., in the training room of the hospital. New members are welcomed and requested. The Auxiliary meets the second Wednesday each month.
Saturday November 16
Robert Neal Food Pantry to be open
The Robert Neal Food Pantry at Calvary Chapel of Parchman will distribute food on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9-11 a.m. Clients are asked to bring their own box to carry food. Anyone who is new, or anyone who is picking up boxes for more than one family, should come at 11 a.m. Do not come before noon as there is insufficient parking. The pantry, which serves western Tallahatchie and northern Sunflower counties, usually distributes food on the third Saturday each month.
Faith Food Pantry tells distribution
Faith Food Pantry at Faith Baptist Church near Charleston will distribute food on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The pantry, which serves east Tallahatchie families, distributes on the third Saturday each month.
Due to parking limitations, Faith Food Pantry will serve families whose last names begin with A-H from 10-11 a.m. From 11 a.m. to noon, families whose last names begin with I-Q will be served. Family names beginning with R-Z will be served from noon to 1. Clients are asked to bring their own carry-out box.
Anyone new, or picking up boxes for more than one family, should come at noon.
Clients who are unable to pick up their own food may designate a person to pick up their box. However, to avoid fraud, those picking up the food must (1) be the person designated on the back of the client’s form, (2) bring an ID to prove they are the designated person and (3) bring an ID of the client to demonstrate that they were sent by the client.
All persons picking up for themselves and another person, as well as all persons who come in a group, will have to wait until noon.
Rollins to host Thanksgiving meal
Rollins United Methodist Church, located at 500 Second St. in Tutwiler, will host their annual community Thanksgiving meal on Saturday, Nov. 16, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The theme is “Hope Begins With a Meal.” All are invited, noted pastor Willie Williams.
Sunday November 17
Holly Grove will salute pastor, wife
Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church will honor pastor J.H. Brown and his wife’s anniversary of service with a special program set for Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. A.C. Craft of Greenwood. Everyone is invited to attend.
St. Paul tells plans for homecoming
St. Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church will host a homecoming program on Sunday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Kevin Anderson. All are invited to attend, said St. Paul pastor Floyd Meeks.
Tuesday November 19
Cancer Society to meet at Lions Den
The Tallahatchie County chapter of the American Cancer Society will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m., in the Charleston Lions Club building. New members are welcomed. The chapter meets at the same time and location on the third Tuesday each month.
Saturday November 23
ACS bake sale planned at NAPA
The Tallahatchie County chapter of the American Cancer Society will conduct their annual bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 23, starting at 8 a.m. in front of the NAPA auto parts store on West Main in Charleston.
Sunday November 24
St. Luke to honor church musician
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, located at 1680 Sharkey Road, Tippo, will honor their musician, Bro. James Christian, on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. All choirs, groups and soloists are invited, said pastor J.H. Brown.
New Beginning anniversary on tap
New Beginning Missionary Baptist Church of Webb will celebrate their church anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 2:30 p.m. All are invited to attend, said pastor Sylvester Walker.
Union Grove Men’s Day scheduled
Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church, located at 880 Highway 35 S., Holcomb, will conduct their annual Men’s Day program on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 3 p.m. The theme will be, “Men, Arise and Take Your Place,” from Acts 20:30. Guest speaker will be the Rev. Billy Robinson, pastor of Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church of Winona. All are invited to attend, noted Union Grove pastor Carl Ray.
Sunday December 1
United Voices of Hope set concert
On Sunday, Dec. 1, at 5 p.m., United Voices of Hope will present their annual Christmas concert at Saint Paul Methodist Episcopal Church, 617 W. Main St., Charleston.
The theme will be “The Cradle, Cross and Crown, Christ the Lord.”
“We want to embrace the holiday season and inspire all with love and gratitude,” said choir spokesperson Melba Taylor. “A wonderful time is planned and your presence is so important to this celebration. Help us bring the season of joy, love and hope.”
Miscellany
CHS Class of 1980, mark calendars
The Charleston High School Class of 1980 is planning a 40-year class reunion at the Gateway to the Delta Festival in Charleston in the fall of 2020. All classmates who graduated in 1980, or left a little early or stayed a little longer, are invited to attend.
Join the Class of 1980 40th Class Reunion on Facebook or contact Karen E. Countiss at countiss@bellsouth.net for more information.
“Please share this information with other 1980 graduates with whom you have contact,” said Countiss. “We want to see everyone there.”
Report local littering, vandalism
Eyewitness accounts of littering and road sign vandalism/theft in Tallahatchie County may be reported to 647-7711 between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., seven days per week. If there is no answer, leave a message as to the exact location of the dump site or sign vandalism or theft, the date and time called and your name and telephone number. Someone will contact you.
Correction or clarification
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