Published: October 08, 2008 04:24 pm            

Calendar of Events for Week of October 8, 2008

NEWTON — Homemade Stew

• Gressett-Simmons recipe. 20 oz. cup with lid $5, quart $8. We provide containers. Selling at Newton County Academy campus beginning 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10. Delivery with minimum order. For more info you may contact Rynthia Boutwell at 601-479-8139, Angel Measell at 601-562-8810 or Lisa Jay at 601-917-0928.



Fall Festivals

• Decatur Business Association is inviting the public to the Second Annual Treat Street Fall Bash in Downtown Decatur on Oct. 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.

• Lake High School will have a fall carnival on Oct. 25 from 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Admission $2. Cake walk, fun jump, face painting, basketball throw, toy walk and more.

• Newton County Academy will host their 37th annual Fall Festival on October 25 from 3-7 p.m. At 7:30 p.m. we will have the presentation of the Royal Court and the announcement of the 2008 King and Queen. Everyone is invited to attend. For more info. call 601-635-2756.



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 Governor in a time of crisis in the State of Mississippi. For information contact Maj. George Schwaeble, Commander at bigg1943@bell south.net.



School News

• The Decatur High School classes of 1974, 1975, and 1976 are planning a reunion for Oct. ‘09. If you are a member of any 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 mailto:arliesk@yahoo.com or phone 601-914-2921. Please indicate year of graduation, email, phone and/or postal address.

• Newton High School PTO Meeting on Thursday 16 at 6 p.m. at the High School Library.

• Newton High School will hold Homecoming on Oct. 17 with a parade through downtown Newton at 4 p.m., Carnival at Morgan Field from 5:30-6:30 p.m., the Parade of Maids at Morgan Field at 6:30 p.m., and the football game between Newton and Kemper County. The crowning ceremony will be at halftime.

• Newton High School will have an Open House on Oct. 16 from 4-6:30 p.m. Report cards will be distributed.



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. Contact Patty Byrne at 601-683-3734.  



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 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.



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 on 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.

• The John Henry Reynolds Family Reunion will be at Pleasant Grove UM Church on Oct. 19, 11 a.m. until. Covered dish; plates forks, cups and napkins provided.



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.



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. A menu for each week will be sent out in The Newton Record as well as by email. Plates will include: meat, two sides, bread, and dessert for $5. This fundraiser 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 Thursday’s menu is Grilled hamburgers, potato salad, cowboy beans and dessert, $5, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.



Golf Tournaments

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



Workshop

• Friendship Baptist Church at Hwy. 80 in Hickory will hold a Home Buyer’s Workshop on Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. featuring Barbara Beatty of U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Development, Jennifer Buford of East Central Planning and Development District and Jackie Thigpen of BancorSouth Bank. Pastor: Wendell Gavin.

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.



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.



ACT Testing

• The next ACT test will be administered on Oct. 25. Students who wish to take the college admission and placement exam must be pre-register. 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.



Cyber Cafe

•Pendleton Square Cyber Cafe is open to the public Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free GED classes Mon. and Wed. 9 a.m.- 12 noon. Free Basic Computer Workshop-10 wk. Register today. Afterschool homework assistance, computer access for children and more. For more info call Cassandra Anderson, Learning Center Director at 601-656-8052.



Counseling

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