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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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).
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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