Published: October 01, 2008 03:24 pm            

Calendar of Events for Week of October 1, 2008

NEWTON — Treat Street

• Decatur Business Association is inviting the public to the Second Annual Treat Street Fall Bash in Downtown Decatur on October 30 and 31. If you would like to come and be a part of Treat Street or if you have any questions, call Brittni Ray Harris at 601-527-0197.



Military Police

• The 2nd Security Bn (Military Police) is looking for volunteers that want to be trained as MP’s in the Mississippi State Guard. Mississippi State Guard is a volunteer military force that is activated by the Govenor in a time of crisis in the State of Mississippi. For information contact Maj. George Schwaeble, Commander at bigg1943@bellsouth.net.



School News

• The annual Lawrence School Reunion will be held Oct. 4. Bring your favorite food and your family, and enjoy meeting former classmates.

• Decatur High School classes of 1974, 1975, and 1976 are planning a reunion for October, 2009. If you are a member of these classes or have contact with any members of these classes, please contact: Arlies Savell King, class of 1975, at 213 Woodgreen Cove, Flowood, MS 29232, email to arliesk@yahoo.com, or phone 601-914-2921. Please indicate the year of graduation,  email, phone and/or postal address.

• The next ACT test will be administered on Oct. 25. Students who wish to take the college admission and placement exam must register by Sept. 19. The cost is $31 for the traditional ACT and $46 for the ACT plus writing. Students can register online and get more info at www.actstudent.org.

• The NCMS Cheerleaders are selling Koch chicken nuggets. It is a 10 lb. box of breaded chicken tenders for $20. If you would like to purchase some contact Newton County Middle School at 601-635-4261. Orders need to be picked up at the NCHS Gym from 3:30 - 5 p.m. on Oct. 8.



Photos Needed

• A group of people looking for “old photographs” of Lawrence to hang in the old school house. They want any old photos of Lawrence .... depot ... old buildings ... school house etc. They will have the photos scanned so the originals can stay with the owner. Then they will be printed and hung in the old schoolhouse. The contact person is Patty Byrne at 601-683-3734.  



Library News

• The library has received donations of old books and a set of encyclopedias. These books are in good condition and are available to anyone who would like to come and get them.

• Storytime for Preschoolers began at the J. Elliot McMullan Public Library. This program will be Wednesday of each month through April from 10 to 10:30 a.m. All children are welcome.



Family Reunions

• The Annual Stamper Reunion will be held at the American Legion Post 89 on Oct. 11 beginning at 10 a.m. Bring your favorite vittles. For more info call Rhubarb Stamper 601-683-3266.



Diabetic/Arthritis

• Free diabetic/arthritis kits with doctors prescription. Arthritis kits include knee, back/ shoulder braces. Diabetic kits include Glucose monitor/meters, heating pads and pumps. Call 601-616-8893.



Theatre

• Meridian Little Theatre open the season Oct. 2-8 with “Annie”. Season membership for the four major productions is $55 for adults, $50 for seniors and military and $45 for students through high school. For more info call the box office weekdays 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at 601-482-6371 or visit the website at www.meridianlittletheatre.com



Women Leadership

• 1st Annual “Women in Leadership” Symposium at MSU-Meridian Campus in the Kahlmus Auditorium Friday, Oct. 10 at 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Deadline to register: Sept. 29. Call 601-484-0226. *Women Leaders *Breakout Sessions *Job Fair. Keynote Speaker: Tena Clark, Songwriter/Producer. Admission: Donations accepted for MSU-Meridian”Women in Leadership” scholarship fund.



Fund Raisers

• The 2nd grade class of NCA will be selling lunch plates every Thurs. through Oct. 23. The plates can be picked up at the NCA parking lot and will also be delivered to business in Newton, Decatur, and Union. Plates will include: meat, two sides, bread, and dessert for $5. This fund raiser is in support of NCA and our annual fall festival. Contact Rynthia Boutwell 601-479-8139 email bullymsu4@aol.com, Angel Measell 601-562-8810 email measellfamily@yahoo.com, or Lisa Jay 601-917-0928 email mrsjaybird@bellsouth.net

Wednesday’s menu is spaghetti, garlic bread, tossed italian salad and dessert, $5, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.



Golf Tournaments

• A Two Person Scramble will be held at Newton Country Club on Oct. 4 and 5. Entry fee is $30 per person. Tee time is 1 p.m. on Sat. and 1:30 p.m. on Sun. To enter contact Joel Nelson at 601-635-5878 or 601-683-3101 or Jay Powell at 601-282-0817.

• Beaver Creek Golf Club - Jack and Jill Tournament, Oct. 4; Night Ball, Oct. 18; American Legion, Nov. 1; Halloween Tournament, Nov. 1 Kids Night.



Political Events

• The public is invited to join U.S. Senator Roger Wicker and other officials for a catfish dinner at the Back 40 on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 and may be purchased in advance or at the door. For more info call 601-775-9212.



Dance

• The Historic American Legion Post will sponsor a Fall Dance on Oct. 4 from 8 p.m.-12 midnight. Night Shift will be the group.



Music

• Lou’s Pavillion will host gospel group Newborn, Hayes Crossing, Crossroads Bluegrass and others on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. If you want to come down and show off your talent, give us a call at 601-774-8339.



Pageants

• Little Miss Mississippi Preliminary Pageant in Philadelphia, Oct. 25. LMM is open to all girls 0-20 years old and boys 0-12 years old. Preliminary winners will go to state competition in June. Trophies, crowns and banners awarded. For a form or more info. call 601-845-3280.



Seminars

• Is It More Than Bad Behavior?: When and How to Intervene 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Cafetorium, Sept. 30 at Lamar School, 544 Lindley Road, Meridian. Certificate of attendance for 1.5 contact hours available. Free and open to all. Pre-registration not required. Info: Kim Waters at Lamar School, 601-482-1345, ext. 13



Basketball

• Newton Parks and Recreation Youth Basketball Registration for boys and girls ages 6-12 interested in playing league basketball will be at city hall in Newton. Registration fee is $20 pus cost of jersey. Deadline is Nov. 14. Must be 6 yrs. old before Feb. 1 ‘09. Call 601-683-2870.



Clubs and Meetings

• Lawrence Community Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Come and enjoy good food, timely information and fellowship. Bring your family.

• Conehatta Community Club invites each of you to join us each month on the third Thursday at 6 p.m. for fellowship, food, fun and always timely information. Bring a friend.

• Liberty Community Club meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the club house on Liberty Church Road. There is always good food and excellent fellowship as well as an informative program each month. The public is invited to come join us.

• Newton County Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors meets the second Tuesday of each month at 5 p.m. at the United Methodist Church.

• Evergreen Lodge #57 F&AM meets the third Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. All qualified masons are welcome.

• Lupus support group meeting on Oct. 25, 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at CMRC on Hwy. 80 in Ed. Room 137. This meeting is for lupus survivors, family and friends, and is open to the public. For more info contact Jamillah Tingle at 601-683-3754 or grouplupus@yahoo.com.



Volunteers Needed

• Volunteering is a wonderful way to enrich the lives of some very special people. If you are interested in being a hospice volunteer, please call Heartfelt Hospice and speak with Bro. Guy Kennedy at 601-650-9666.

• J.G. Alexander Nursing Center in Union is seeking churches, singing groups, youth and craft organizations to participate in our activity program. For more information, please call Bettye Russell, activities director, 601-774-5065.

• BeeHive Homes in Newton is seeking churches, singing groups, youth organizations, children’s groups and craft organizations to participate in our activities program. For more information, please call 601-683-0000.

• Are you interested in being a hospice volunteer? The rewards of caring and sharing are beyond measure. To learn more contact Serenity Hospice Care toll free 1-866-663-0661. All volunteer help is appreciated.



4-H News

• If you are age 14-18 and interested in becoming a 4-H teen leader to help teach the Health Rocks curriculum, please call the 4-H office at 601-635-2268. We will teach the curriculum from July through November during various club meetings, retreats and day camps.

        

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