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| Oct 9th, 2009 (Fri) -- Nov 20th, 2009 (Fri) |
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"Inspiring the Next Generation: Exceptional Mississippi Women"
Location: Fulton
A former slave turned international concert performer, a Pulitzer Prize winning author, a five-time Olympian - these are just three of the women included in this exhibit showing at Itawamba Community College in Fulton campus Learning Resource Center through November 20. There is no charge for viewing the exhibit. LRC hours are 8am-9pm on Monday-Thursday: 8am-4:30pm on Friday and 4-8pm on Sunday. This traveling exhibit is produced by the Museum Division of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History and introduces audiences to 32 women in eight categories who changed the history of the state and the nation. Learn about women of Mississippi active in civil rights, education reform, woman suffrage and government, as well as those who excelled in performance, art, literature and athletics. For more information, contact Dr. Glenda Segar, director fo the ICC Learning Resource Centers at 662.862.8383. |
| Oct 30th, 2009 (Fri) -- Nov 10th, 2009 (Tue) |
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United Way Grocery Grab: Tickets Avail. Now to Win
Location: Columbus
Cook Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School is coordinating a Grocery Grab with Sunflower to benefit the United Way. The winner will be selected at Cook's Kid Fest Nov. 10. The winner will be given five minutes to run through the store on Nov. 20 and grab food items or the winner may opt to take a $200 gift card from Sunflower. This is a great way to help with Thanksgiving groceries and support the United Way. Tickets are $1 and can be purchased from the school office or froma Cook student or teacher until the time of the drawing. |
| Nov 3rd, 2009 (Tue) |
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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Health Fair / Winston
Winstona Medical Center Hospital and Nursing Home is hosting its annual Health Fair today from 9am-2pm at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center. The purpose of the event is to educate citizens in Winston County of all the resources that are available in the healthcare industry. There will be an array of services that will be provided for FREE, as well flu shots that will be $15 and they will file insurance for those who have Medicare. The public is invited to participate where there will be FREE health screenings, door prizes, and Renansant Bank will be providing hot dogs. Other screenings will include a cholesterol and glucose screening, but it requires a 12-hour fast for best results. There will also be dozens of exhibitors on site. Everyone is encouraged to attend this event aimed at creating a healthier Winston County. For more information, contact Brandi Krajewski at 662.779.5111. |
| Nov 3rd, 2009 (Tue) |
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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4-County Energy Efficiency Expo
Are you looking for a way to save energy and save money on your power bill? If so, you'll want to make sure to aatend the 4-Conty Energy Efficiency Expo. The event is FREE and open to the public will be held today from 4-8pm at East Mississippi Community College in Mayhew and is designed to help people learn all about energy efficiency. The event will feature booths where local companies will demonstrate energy effient items including insulation, building materials, window and doors, appliances, lighting, heating and cooling units, solar energy for your home, energy efficient interior design and much more. There will be several speakers including Bob Brzuszek of Mississippi State University who will talk about energy efficient landscaping. Other topic include low income weatherization programs available for area residents and energy efficiency programs available through the Tennessee Valley Authority. For mroe information, contact 4-County at 662.245.0728 or online at 4county.org. This event is sponsored by 4-County, WCBI-TV and the Tennessee Valley Authority. |
| Nov 4th, 2009 (Wed) |
10:00 AM |
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Mosaic Mirror Class
Location: Columbus
Dee Art Place is conducting a Mosaic Mirror class today at 10am. Make a beautiful mosaic mirror in this class. All material and supplies included. Come back the next day to grout or take the grout with you and finish at home. This makes a great Christmas gift! The cost for the class is only $25. To pre-register and for additional information call Dee Art Place - 662.244.8400 or go by: 132 South McCary Road, Columbus, MS 39702 (located in the same strip-center as Kountry Kitchen) - Regular Store Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-6pm & Sat 10am-3pm. |
| Nov 4th, 2009 (Wed) |
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Hikes for Tykes
Location: Holly Springs
Strawberry Plains Audubon Center continues their monthly program today which introduces toddlers, ages 2-4, to the adventure of walking on trails! Taking place from 10:30-11:30am, this program will start with an introduction/story and then you will hit the trail. These hikes are short by design and provide exercise in a stimulating environment. It will be led by a staff member or certified volunteer who is eager to point out the colorful, wiggly or amazing life along the trail. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The fee is $3/toddler (adults hike free). Strollers are permitted but must be able to go over grass and soft hills. Space for this program is limited, so RSVP required. Please call 662-252-1155 or e-mail kboyle@audubon.org to register. The Strawberry Plains Audubon Center is located at 285 Plains Road in Holly Springs, MS. For more information, visit strawberryplains.audubon.org. |
| Nov 5th, 2009 (Thu) -- Nov 9th, 2009 (Mon) |
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Columbus Cultural Heritage Foundation Decorative Arts & Preservation Forum and Antiques Show and Sale
Location: Columbus
"Pass the Peas, Please... The 19th Century South and Its Changing Palate" is the theme of this year's Columbus Cultural Heritage Foundation Decorative Arts & Preservation Forum and Antiques Show and Sale. This event takes place for five days, Nov. 5-9. For more information, call 662.329.3533. |
| Nov 5th, 2009 (Thu) |
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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Christmas Open House in Okolona
Location: Okolona
Christmas Open House in Okolona will be held today from 5-8pm. A cake walk will be taking place in the Rockwell Auditorium too. Participanting merchants will be offering discounts and special services to their customers. Pictures with Santa will also be available. For more information, call 662.447.5913. This event is hosted by the Okolona Area Chamber of Commerce. |
| Nov 6th, 2009 (Fri) -- Nov 7th, 2009 (Sat) |
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Retail Christmas Open House Weekend & Sippin' Cider Competition
Location: Eupora
A retail Christmas open house will take place this weekend in Eupora along with a Sippin' Cider competition. |
| Nov 6th, 2009 (Fri) -- Nov 8th, 2009 (Sun) |
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Open House Downtown Columbus
Location: Columbus
Visit all participating downtown shops in Columbus MS, for the best selection and prices on unique holiday items. Also be sure to stop at one of the many downtown restaurants for a great meal! Open house is taking place Friday & Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday from 1-5pm. For more information contact Main Street Columbus at 662.328.6305 or any participation downtown business. |
| Nov 6th, 2009 (Fri) |
6:30 PM - 8:25 PM |
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Girls Night Out: Make a Reindeer for Christmas!
Location: Columbus
Dee Art Place offering you a chance for a "Girls Night Out!" tonight from 6:30-8:30pm. Make a reindeer for Christmas! In this class you will enjoy getting to know the canvas, palette knife and brush. Sharon Foster will give as much or as little instruction as you want. When your class is finished you will take home a painting, ready for hanging or gift-giving. No supplies needed. The cost for the class is $25. To pre-register and for additional information call Dee Art Place - 662.244.8400 or go by: 132 South McCary Road, Columbus, MS 39702 (located in the same strip-center as Kountry Kitchen) - Regular Store Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-6pm & Sat 10am-3pm. |
| Nov 7th, 2009 (Sat) -- Nov 8th, 2009 (Sun) |
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Crowning Esther Conference
Location: Columbus
The Crowning Esther Conference will take place on Saturday (Nov. 7) from 7-11pm and Sunday (Nov 8) from 10am-2pm at the MUW Carrier Chapel located at 110 College St. in Columbus, MS, on the university campus. The church is an entitiy; it is forever changing and growing. God needs you to be aware of his movement. What had God raised you to do for such a time as this? Do not miss the day of your visitation. Attend Crowning Esther 2009...Activations, Revelation, Manifestation. For additional information, visit crowningesther.com, email crowningesther@comcast.net or call: 662.275.1610. |
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Geology and Earth Science Workshop for Teachers
Location: Columbus
The Mississippi University for Women Science and Enrichment Program is offering a geology and earth science workshop geared toward teachers with Dr. Chris Dewey of Mississippi State University. This workshop will be held at the Plymouth Bluff Center and is FREE of charge. This program is sponsored by the MUW Department of Science and Mathematics. The program is made possible through congressional grant funding. CEUs and stipends are available to teachers planning to attend the workshops. Teachers and students in attending any of the workshops can visit muw.edu/sci_math/sep/ or contact Langley at 662.329.7379 or email klangley@muw.edu. |
| Nov 7th, 2009 (Sat) |
9:00 AM |
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Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival
The 36th annual Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival kicks off this Saturday with the arts and crafts festival on Main Street. In addition there will be a 5K run/walk (9am), judging of various contests including sweet potato creatures (10am), a sweet potato tasting booth (11am), pie eating contests and the fire department's "famous barbecue chicken dinner". Live entertainment will go throughout the day including Kay Bain. A variety of products will be available at the information booth including sweet potato t-shirts, caps and cookbooks. There will also be a display of sweet potato farm equipment along with the Antique Tractor Show at BancorpSouth. For more information, visit: vardamansweetpotatofestival.org |
| Nov 7th, 2009 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
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Asthma Super Saturday
Location: Tupelo
North Mississippi Medical Center will host Asthma Super Saturday today from 9:30-11:30am at the NMMC Women's Hospital located at 4566 South Eason Blvd in Tupelo, MS. Registration begins at 9am. Participants will be divided into three groups. Entertainment will be provided for ages 2-5. Asthma education and entertainment will be provided bor ages 6-12. Education will also be provided for ages 13 and older, including parents and children with asthma. The event is FREE and will also feature light refreshments and door prizes. For more information or pre-register for the event, call 662.377.4706 or 1.800.THE.Desk (1.800.843.3375). |
| Nov 7th, 2009 (Sat) |
10:00 AM |
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St. Jude Trail Ride
Location: Pontotoc
St. Jude's Trail Ride will be held November 7th on Hwy. 342 in Pontotoc beginning at 10am. Each $100 donation=1 chance to win a saddle. Lunch will be served following the ride with an auction to begin after lunch. Wagons are welcomed and hay rides available for those without a horse! There will be prizes for participants. For more information contact Ruth Hall at 662-419-0622, JD Brown at 662-419-0483, Cathy Adams at 662-488-1001, Phil Walls at 662-419-7869 or Joyn Lynes at 662-308-7084. Campsites are also available, call Brian Spearman at 662-213-6719 for more information. |
| Nov 7th, 2009 (Sat) |
11:00 AM - 1:30 PM |
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Empty Bowls for Hunger
Location: Columbus
"Empty Bowls" is a national non-profit organization that sanctions the use of its name in conjunction with events that raise funds to alleviate hunger, both nationally and abroad. MUW has taken up the challenge. This event will take place today from 11am-1:30pm on the front lawn at the Shops at Brickerton located at the intersection of Hwy. 82 and Military Road in Columbus. In preparation for the this event the MUW Art Department, as well as the community created 500 hand made bowls. Today you can choose any bowl and purchase is for only $10. The bowl will be filled with delicious soup you can eat which was made by the MUW Culinary Department. At the end of the day the bowl is your's to take home. The $10 will go to feed someone either in Columbus (through Loaves and Fishes) or children in Africa (through Global Connections). Live entertainment at the event will be provided by the Hamburger Hobos. Your support is very much welcomed! |
| Nov 7th, 2009 (Sat) |
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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Youth Rally
Christian Hill M.B. Church of Brooksville is hosting a Youth Rally on November 7th from noon-2pm. Guest speakers will be Ronny Smith from WCBI and Henry Williams along with others. There will food, games for kids and much fun. Help make a difference in kids lives. For more information contact Yvette Harris at 662-738-4142. |
| Nov 7th, 2009 (Sat) |
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Make a Reindeer for Christmas
Location: Columbus
Dee Art Place offering you a chance to make a reindeer this afternoon from 2-4pm. Make a reindeer for Christmas! In this class you will enjoy getting to know the canvas, palette knife and brush. Sharon Foster will give as much or as little instruction as you want. When your class is finished you will take home a painting, ready for hanging or gift-giving. No supplies needed. The cost of this class is $25. To pre-register and for additional information call Dee Art Place - 662.244.8400 or go by: 132 South McCary Road, Columbus, MS 39702 (located in the same strip-center as Kountry Kitchen) - Regular Store Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-6pm & Sat 10am-3pm. |
| Nov 7th, 2009 (Sat) |
6:00 PM |
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Poets & Painters Night
Location: West Point
Today at the Lighthouse Inspitational Literary Cafe is "Poets and Painters Night" beginning at 6pm. Poets feel it and speak it into the atmosphere; and painters see it and bring it to life on canvas. Tonight artistic talents take flight with legs of psalms, charcoals and pasterls. Together they intertwine to make it happen. Registration fee is $3. Join as history is made and the community is nurtured. To register go by the Lighthouse or call 662.494.9081 or 662.275.1023. Awards will be given to the best poet and painter team. |
| Nov 8th, 2009 (Sun) |
3:00 PM |
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Cedar Grove M.B. Church 140th Anniversary
Location: Columbus
Pastor Robert Hamilton Sr. and the Cedar Grove M.B. Church family located in Columbus invites everyone to join them in their 140th Anniversary today at 3pm. The guest speaker for this special occastion will be Pastor Christopher Wriley of New Zion M.B. Church along with his choir and church family. |
| Nov 8th, 2009 (Sun) |
3:30 PM |
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Classical Guitarist Lily Afshar
Location: Columbus
Lily Afshar, professor at the University of Memphis and "one of the world's Foremost classical guitarists" according to Public Radio Internation, is scheduled to perform today at the Rosenzweig Arts Center at 3:30pm in the Omnova Theatre. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Patron tickets are available for this performance, and those ticket holders will be admitted FREE with appropriate membership levels. All tickets are general admission. For more information about Afshar, read the press release here: http://bit.ly/1ryQsO. For more information abount this Omnova Series program, call 662.328.2787 or visit columbus-arts.com. |
| Nov 9th, 2009 (Mon) |
9:30 AM |
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Acrylic Painting Class: Make a Small Sunflower
Location: Columbus
Dee Art Place is host to an Acrylic Painting Workshop beginning at 9:30am. You will have the opportunity to make a small sunflower. In this class you will enjoy getting to know the canvas, palette knife and brush. Sharon Foster will give as much or as little instruction as you want. When your class is finished you will take home a painting, ready for hanging or gift-giving. No supplies needed. The cost of the class is $25. To pre-register and for additional information call Dee Art Place - 662.244.8400 or go by: 132 South McCary Road, Columbus, MS 39702 (located in the same strip-center as Kountry Kitchen) - Regular Store Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-6pm & Sat 10am-3pm. |
| Nov 10th, 2009 (Tue) |
6:00 PM |
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"Linking Life to Literature"
Location: Fulton
Itawamba Community College English instructor and Mississippi Humanities Council Teacher award recipient Robin lowe of Amory will present "Linking Life to Literature" today at 6pm at the Learning Resource Center at the Fulton campus. The presentation is FREE and open to the public. For more information, call 662.862.8039. |
| Nov 11th, 2009 (Wed) |
2:00 PM |
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A Tribute to the Importance of Student-Veteran Population
Location: Starkville
Today is Veterans Day. MSU President Mark Keenum will be the keynote speaker for a 2pm public ceremony on the Drill Field of the MSU campus that pays tribute to veterans and highlights the importance of the student-veteran population. Veterans Day is a time to pay tribrute to and honor all service members, both current and former. |
| Nov 11th, 2009 (Wed) |
2:00 PM |
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Friends of the Library Book Talk
Location: Columbus
Dr. Jane Hinton-Stegall will review three books by Bill Bryson today at a 2pm talk in the Meeting Room of the Columbus-Lowndes Public Library. The books being reviewed will be "A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail", "Notes on a Small Island: An Affectionate portrait of Britain", and "I'm a Stranger Here Myself". |
| Nov 11th, 2009 (Wed) |
5:00 PM |
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Diabetes Education Class
Location: Columbus
The Culinary Arts Institute at MUW has partnered with Dr. Jacqueline Hampton, a local physician, and NovoNordisk, a healthcare company specializing in diabetes education classes and they are presenting two sessions this semester on diabetes education. Today Ward and AnHoward Schubert, senior culinary arts majors will prepare diabetic friendly recipes great for the holidays. The session will begin at 5pm in the demonstration kitchen in Shattuck Hall. For more information, contact Dahl at 662.329.8513. |
| Nov 11th, 2009 (Wed) |
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
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Floral Designer W. Ian Whipple
Location: Starkville
A leading floral designer W. Ian Whipple known for several well-known Jackson Hole, Wyo., resorts will lead a special public presentation from 6-7:30pm in the Colvard Student Union's first-floor Dawg House lounge. Whipple is owner and creative director of Floral Art LLC and former editor of the Florist & Grower trade publication. The program is FREE and open to the public. For more information on Whipple's MSU visit, contact DelPrince at 662.325.1965 or JDelPrince@pss.msstate.edu. |
| Nov 11th, 2009 (Wed) -- Nov 12th, 2009 (Thu) |
6:30 PM |
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Fall Revival
Location: Starkville
Vision Building Ministry at Bradley, located on 1999 Silver Ridge Rd. in Starkville, MS, will host their Fall Revival on November 11th & 12th beginning at 6:30 P.M. nightly. The speaker will be Bishop B. R. Jackson of Gulfport, MS. The public is invited to attend. Minister Patricia S. Pratt is the pastor. For more information, call (662) 465-7307. |
| Nov 12th, 2009 (Thu) |
11:00 AM |
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Luncheon for Vietnam War Veterans
Location: Starkville
All area veterans of the Southeast Asian conflict are welcome to a luncheon honoring Vietnam War veterans in the MSU unions' Foster Ballroom at 11am. Former lieutenant governor Amy Tuck, now special assistant to Keenum, is the featured speaker. |
| Nov 12th, 2009 (Thu) |
3:30 PM |
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A History of Missile Defense and Current Threats from Ballistic Missiles
Location: Starkville
A former U.S. State Department official and Washington, D.C.-based authority on international security strategies Kim R. Holmes' will be the guest speaker at a public program to begin at 3:30pm today in McCool Hall's taylor Auditorium. The presentation will also include an approximately half-hour video titled "Protecting America in the New Missile Age". Holmes comes to the Magnolia State as an invited guest of MSU's Janos Radvanyi Chair for International Security Studies. |
| Nov 12th, 2009 (Thu) |
6:00 PM |
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Mosaic Mirror Class
Location: Columbus
Dee Art Place is conducting a Mosaic Mirror class today at 6pm. Make a beautiful mosaic mirror in this class. All material and supplies included. Come back the next day to grout or take the grout with you and finish at home. This makes a great Christmas gift! The cost for the class is only $25. To pre-register and for additional information call Dee Art Place - 662.244.8400 or go by: 132 South McCary Road, Columbus, MS 39702 (located in the same strip-center as Kountry Kitchen) - Regular Store Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-6pm & Sat 10am-3pm. |
| Nov 13th, 2009 (Fri) |
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
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Fall Festival
Location: Columbus
Victory Christian Academy will have a Fall Festival on November 13th from 6-9pm. There will be food, fun, and prizes for all ages. VCA is located in the New Hope Area off of Mill Road. For more information call 662-327-7744. |
| Nov 14th, 2009 (Sat) |
10:00 AM |
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Pre-Thanksgiving Service
Location: Okolona
Darden Chapel M. B. Church is having a Pre-Thanksgiving Service today at 10am. The guest speakers will be Elder R. J. Matthews and his wife Minister Ceclia Matthews of Kingdom Builder's Ministries in Columbus, MS. Sisterhood and Brotherhood are sponsoring this event. The location of this event and the church is 30107 Chapel Grove Road in Okolona, MS. For more information, call 662.447.2081 or 662.456.3205. |
| Nov 14th, 2009 (Sat) |
3:30 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Fall Fish Fry
The Evergreen-Carolina Volunteer Fire Department is having a Fall Fish Fry at the Evergreen Community Center today from 3:30-7 PM. Location is about 8 miles south of Mooreville on Hwy 371. Plates are $8/ea. All proceeds go to support the Fire Department. Come out and eat some good fish and talk to friends. All donations welcome. Please come out and eat with us. Everything will be very much appreciated. |
| Nov 14th, 2009 (Sat) |
6:00 PM |
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Live in Worship
Location: Starkville
Peter's Rock Temple is hosting "Live In Worship" today at 6pm with Peter's Rock Temple Mass Choir and featuring gospel recording artist and Stellar award winner Evanelist Myrna Summers. Summers has recorded with such artists as Rev. Timothy Wright, O'landa Draper and many more. Her songs include "We're Gonna Make It", "Uncloudy Day" and "Magnify Him" to name a few. This event will be at the church located at 223 MLK Blvd. in Starkville, MS. Admission is FREE! For more information, contact 662.352.6467. |
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Artists & Authors Showcase
Location: West Point
Today West Point will showcase its own artists and authors as part of Christmas Open House. The West Point Arts Council is hosting the event for its second year in the historic McClure Furniture building on the corner of Broad and Commerce. All artists and authors who currently live or work in West Point and Clay County are invited to display and sell their original artwork. Even if someone once called West Point home is qualified to participate in the Showcase. Last year was a good reception with twenty-two artists and authors who filled the building. Categories will include: Authors; Painting; Graphics, Drawing, Photography; Sculpture; Pottery; Handmade Jewelry; Glass Wood Leatherwork; Metalwork, Fiber. For more information call Arts Council member Lisa Klutts at 662.889.2434 or go to wpnet.org |
| Nov 15th, 2009 (Sun) |
2:30 PM |
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Pastor Aide Program
Location: Okolona
Darden Chapel M. B. Church is hosting a Pastor Aide Program today at 2:30pm. The guest speaker is Reverend Danny Gladney, pastor of Pleasant Grove M. B. Church in Aberdeen, MS. The location of this event and the church is 30107 Chapel Grove Road in Okolona, MS. For more information, call 662.447.2081 or 662.456.3205. |
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"Waterworks 101"
Location: Columbus
The Mississippi University for Women Science and Enrichment Program presents "Waterworks 101" one workshop in a series geared towards teachers and student. This two-day workshop will be held at the Plymouth Bluff Center and is FREE of charge. This thirst-replenishing exploration unravels the hydrological cycle, water quality, watersheds and includes an extended boat ride and wading in water. This workshop is sponsored by the MUW Department of Science and Mathematics. The program is made possible through congressional grant funding. CEUs and stipends are available to teachers planning to attend the workshops. Teachers and students in attending any of the workshops can visit muw.edu/sci_math/sep/ or contact Langley at 662.329.7379 or email klangley@muw.edu. |
| Nov 17th, 2009 (Tue) |
12:00 PM |
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A Woman's Place Lunchtime Learning: "Holiday SafetyTips"
Location: Tupelo
"Holiday Safety Tips" will be the topic of A Woman's Place Lunchtime Learning Series at noon today at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Tupelo, MS. Sgt. Katarsha White of Tupelo Police Department will be the featured speaker. Advance registration is requested for the lunchtime program, which is sponsored by the Health Care Foundation of North Mississippi. Lunch will be provided for those who pre-register by Wednesday, Nov. 11. To confirm your attendance or to learn more about upcoming lunchtime learning programs, call 1-800-THE DESK (1-800-843-3375). This program is offered as part of the Live Well community health initiative. |
| Nov 17th, 2009 (Tue) |
6:00 PM |
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Acrylic Painting Class: Paint a Flower Vase
Location: Columbus
Dee Art Place is host to an Acrylic Painting Workshop beginning at 6pm. You will have the opportunity to paint a flower vase. In this class you will enjoy getting to know the canvas, palette knife and brush. Sharon Foster will give as much or as little instruction as you want. When your class is finished you will take home a painting, ready for hanging or gift-giving. No supplies needed. The cost of the class is $25. To pre-register and for additional information call Dee Art Place - 662.244.8400 or go by: 132 South McCary Road, Columbus, MS 39702 (located in the same strip-center as Kountry Kitchen) - Regular Store Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-6pm & Sat 10am-3pm. |
| Nov 19th, 2009 (Thu) |
11:45 AM |
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West Alabama Regional Commision Annual Meeting / Northport, AL
The Board of Directors of the West Alabama Regional Commission is holding its annual meeting today at 11:45am at the Commission's offices located at 4200 Hwy. 69 North in Northport. Mayor Waymon Fields of Millport, chairman of the board, will preside. The highlight of the meeting will be the annual presentation of the prestigious David M. Cochran Award which recognizes elected officials for outstanding leadership, innovation in local government and promotion of regionalism through intergovernmental cooperation. This meeting is open to the public, but requires prior notice as space is lmited and reservations must be made in advance by calling 205.333.2990. |
| Nov 19th, 2009 (Thu) |
7:30 PM |
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"The Emperor's New Clothes"
Location: Starkville
Theatre MSU will present their public performance of "The Emperor's New Clothes" by Michele L. Vacca today at 7:30pm on the McComas Theatre Main Stage on the Starkville campus. Directed by Marianne Ulmer, this classic fairy tale will appeal to audiences of all ages while teaching lessons on the dangers of vanity and greed. This is MSU's 17th year to perform a children's show for locals. This annual tradition has become a favorite of university actors because of the excitement the kids bring as audience members. Tickets are $5 for students and children and $10 for general admission. For more information, contact marianne Ulmer at 662.325.7841 or Melanie Harris at 662.325.9162 or by email: melanieharris@comm.msstate.edu. |
| Nov 20th, 2009 (Fri) |
6:30 PM |
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Jeans and Jazz
Location: Columbus
Annunciation Catholic School is hosting the 12th annual Jeans and Jazz auction today beginning at 6:30pm at the Trotter Convention Center upper level. This is an important fundraiser for the school and a night that you will not want to miss featuring a silent and live auction; live jazz music by Blue Matter; heavy hor d'oeuvres catered by Harding Catering; and beverages including wine, beer & soft drinks. There will also be a raffle including custom designed ruby earrings by Denis Reid and Rings and Strings ($3,000 value); laptop bundle: 13" MacBook, HP Photoshop printer, & Microsoft Office; Primo grill and grill accessories; and Hurricane Pearl (purchase tickets at $10/each for a chance to win a strand of Freshwater Pearls - $400 value). And you cannot forget the "Little French Market" which will include homemade food and craft items available to purchase just in tme for the holidays. Tickets to the event ate $20 per person in advance and $25 at the door. Raffle tickets will be $20. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Annunciation Catholic School at 662.328.4479. |
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Chemistry Workshop for Teachers
Location: Columbus
The Mississippi University for Women Science and Enrichment Program is offering a chemistry workshop featuring Dr. Jiben Roy of MUW, along with a keynot speaker today. This workshop will be held at the Plymouth Bluff Center and is FREE of charge. This program is sponsored by the MUW Department of Science and Mathematics. The program is made possible through congressional grant funding. CEUs and stipends are available to teachers planning to attend the workshops. Teachers and students in attending any of the workshops can visit muw.edu/sci_math/sep/ or contact Langley at 662.329.7379 or email klangley@muw.edu. |
| Nov 21st, 2009 (Sat) |
7:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
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Holiday Farmers Market
Location: Columbus
Just in time for Thanksgiving! Make plans to attend the Holiday Market for a showcase of the best local arts & crafts, like wreaths, birdhouses, cookbooks, and more; local homegrown produce and plants; homemade baked goods, like pies; live music but Mike & Shelia; and children's activities form 7-10am. Today's children's activity feature is Holiday Cornucopia Making. Girl Scout Troop #118 will be offering FREE gift wrapping of your purchases. There will also be hot coffee, hot chocolate and cider by Kudoz. There are nearly 50 vendors signed up to participate. There will be fun for the whole family and all the friends! The Columbus Farmers Market is located at 2nd Avenue and 2nd Street North. |
| Nov 21st, 2009 (Sat) |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Traditional Music by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association
Location: Tupelo
A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10am-1pm today at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, MS. This association teaches dulcimer history, tradition, craftsmanship and music by sharing its knowledge and talents. The Appalachian mountain dulcimer is the first instrument developed in the United States. Dating back to the early 1800s the dulcimer is an instrument whose very name means "sweet sound". The National Park Service and the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association invite everyone to listen to the soft sweet sounds of the dulcimer and learn of its extensive history. This program is FREE! For additional information, call 662.680.4027 or 1.800.305.7417 |
| Nov 21st, 2009 (Sat) |
7:00 PM |
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Southern Gospel Artist "The Brady's" / Beaverton, AL
Southern gospel recording artist "The Brady's" of Dothan, AL, will be in concert at Beaverton Free Will Baptist Church in Beaverton, AL, today at 7pm. The church is located on County Rd 49 approximately 1/4 mile south of Highway 278 in Beaverton. Everyone has a special invitation to attend an evening of southern gospel music with an energetic group that is igniting fires of enthusiasm all across the country! "The Brady's" have been nominated as "Horizon Group of the Year" in southern gospel music and for a "Dove Award" as writer's of a former song of the year "Here I Am". There will be NO ADMISSION but a love offering will be accepted. For more information, call 205.698.8926 or 205.698.8487. |
| Nov 22nd, 2009 (Sun) |
3:00 AM |
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Usher Ministry Program
The Hopewell MB Church located on Ridge Road will have their annual Usher Ministry Program on November 22nd at 3pm. They will present the play entitled, "Soul Airways." Come and take the ride of your life. The public is invited to attend. Dr. Charles Davidson is pastor. |
| Nov 22nd, 2009 (Sun) |
5:00 PM |
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Gospel Night of Praise
Gospel Night of Praise will be taking place at Progress Street Church of God in West Point, MS, beginning at 5pm. The MC for the event will be Minister Gloria Blair and Mr. Lawrence Roberson. This event will feature Refuge of New Yourk, The Hebrew Boys, The Lewis Family, The Mightly Travelers, Chosen, The Angels of Love, MSU Gospel Esamble and others. All groups, choirs, and soloist are invited to come and glorify the Lord together. |
| Nov 24th, 2009 (Tue) |
5:30 PM - 6:20 PM |
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The Survivors of Rape, support & counseling group meeting
Location: West Point
The Survivors of Rape have a meeting the 4th Tuesday of every month. The meeting takes plac from 5:30-6:20pm at Lee Memorial SDA Church (located at 1504 North Hwy. 45 Alt.) in West Point. The meeting offers group support and counseling. Women, men and children that are survivors are asked to come out. Refreshments will be served. If you are interested in offering your expertise, please email Victoria Burnett at survivorsofrape@earthlink.net or call: 662.494.9053. Also, call or email for additional information. |
| Nov 24th, 2009 (Tue) |
7:00 PM |
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Caledonia Community Annual Thanksgiving Service
Location: Caledonia
Caledonia United Pentecostal Church will be the site of the 7pm Caledonia Community Annual Thanksgiving Service. Choir practice for the community will be at 5:45pm. Everyone is invited to this event. For more information, call andrea Knight at 662.356.0270. |
| Nov 26th, 2009 (Thu) -- Dec 25th, 2009 (Fri) |
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Wrapped with Love
Location: Columbus
In keeping with annual tradition, Malco theatres present "Wrapped with Love" for the continued research of childhood diseases at Memphis' own St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. This program kicks off Thanksgiving Day and runds through Christmas Day at all 31 Malco Theatre locations,including those in Mississippi. Theatre employees will be selling bows for $1 each and the bows are all hand-made from actual film which is made of about 24 frames (about one second of a movie). The bows are made from reels of movie trailers and are stapled and sealed with a special sticker that reads "Wrapped with Love...to benefit the kids of St. Jude". These bows are believed to become collectors' items when the film industry progresses into digital technology. Since 1999, Malco Theatres has raised over $375,000 for St. Jude. Consider giving to this great cause and receive one of these very unique items. |
| Nov 26th, 2009 (Thu) |
10:00 AM |
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Thanksgiving Day Services
Location: Starkville
The House of Life Freedon Ministry Church located in Starkvile on Old West Point Road is having Thanksgiving Day Services at 10am. They invite you to come and take part in giving the Lord thanks and praise for his faithfulness and excellent works. This is also a time to reflect on the goodness of God. The pastor is Donnell Wicks. The public is invited to attend. For additional information, call 662.324.3100. |
| Nov 26th, 2009 (Thu) |
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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Free Thanksgiving Dinner: A Time of Sharing and Caring
Location: Starkville
The Peter's Rock Temple Church of God in Christ is hosting their annual community Thanksgiving dinner today from 11am-2pm. They will be sharing love, hope and joy with the community. They are cordially inviting everyone to come and dine in with them on this special occasion. The dinner is FREE and open to the publc. They are offering a carry out service for senior citizens and those sick and shut in. They will be happy to deliver to your place of residence. To place your order today of for more information, please call the church office at 662.323.5119. Superintendent Joseph Hawkins, paster and the church family send a special holiday greeting to you. |
| Nov 26th, 2009 (Thu) |
6:00 PM |
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Musical Program / Water Valley
Harris Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church of Water Valley, Mississippi will be having a musical program today at 6pm. The guest for this event will be Soul City House of God Band from Toledo, Ohio. Come and help us give thanks for everyday. |
| Nov 28th, 2009 (Sat) |
6:30 PM |
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Gospel Singing / Weir
Location: Starkville
The Millspring M. B. Church of Weir, Ms, will be hosting a gospel singing event today at 6:30pm. The program will feature the Mt. Olivet Praise team of Starkville, the Gospelations of Columbus, Heaven Sent for Columbus, Brothers for Christ of Goodman, the Gospe Travelers and Union Choice of Weir, MS. |
| Nov 29th, 2009 (Sun) |
5:00 AM |
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Birthday Tea
Location: Okolona
Darden Chapel M. B. Church will be having a Birthday Tea today at 5pm. The location of this event and the church is 30107 Chapel Grove Road in Okolona, MS. For more information, call 662.447.2081 or 662.456.3205. |
| Nov 29th, 2009 (Sun) |
6:00 PM |
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Youth Quake / South Lamar
Youth Quake 2009 will take place at 6pm in the South Lamar Cafeteria. The guest speaker will be Mark Boren of the Fellowship Christian Athletics. A praise and worship features will be presented by New Life Fellowship Dramas of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church. Door prizes will be given away and refreshments will provided. The public is invited to this special event. |
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Festival of Lights
Location: Eupora
The Festival of Lights is an event taking place today to celebrate the annual lighting of the Depot Park in Eupora, MS. (Time TBA) |
| Nov 30th, 2009 (Mon) -- Dec 1st, 2009 (Tue) |
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
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MSU Holiday Bazaar
Location: Starkville
Mississippi State University will be holding its 37th annual Holiday Bazaar for two today. FREE and open to all, the driverse pre-holiday arts and crafts fair will be held 10am-7pm both days at the Joe Frank Sanderson Center, located just east of Humphrey Coliseum on the campus. More than 100 new and returning vendors will be offering a range of items suitable as seasonal gifts or for personal use. Bazaar visitors are encouraged to park in the numerous spaces situated between Sanderson and the coliseum. For more information contact University Relations at 662.325.3442. |
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