Published: October 29, 2008 05:39 pm            

Calendar of Events for Week of October 29, 2008

NEWTON — Christmas Bazar

•The Annual Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale will be held on Dec. 5. The Bazaar will be held at Newton Regional Hospital in the Conference room from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.



Fall Festivals

• Decatur Business Association is inviting the public to the 2nd Annual Fall Bash in Downtown Decatur on October 30 and 31. Activities include: Thursday, Oct. 30 Treat Street on Broad Street from 5-7 p.m. and the Haunted House and Decatur Fire Dept. 7 p.m.- until. Friday, Oct. 31, The Haunted House at Decatur Fire Dept. 7 p.m.- until.

If you have any questions or would like to take part in any of the activities please call Brittni Ray Harris at 601-527-0197.

• CMRC will host their annual Treat Street on Oct. 30 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. featuring lots and lots of candy, $3 for one child and $5 for two. Free events include live entertainment, hay maze and climbing wall. Purchase $1 tickets for pony rides, inflatables and a cake walk. Parking is $2.



Trick or Treating

• Trick or treating for the town of Newton will be held on Thursday, Oct. 30 from 5-8 p.m.

• The Mayor and Board of Aldermen have set Thursday night, Oct. 30 from 5-7 p.m. as the night and hours for trick or treat in Decatur.



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.



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.

• The Newton County Forestry Association will meet on Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Coastal Plains Experiment Station. Anyone interested in joining is invited to attend. To make your reservation please call Leanne McGee at the MSU Extension Service 601-635-2267.



Volunteers Needed

• Volunteering is a way to enrich the lives of some 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 info, 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

• 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.



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.



Golf Tournaments

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



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.



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 info call Cassandra Anderson, Learning Center Director at 601-656-8052.



Angel Tree Sign Up

• The Salvation Army at 117 6th Ave. will be taking applications for Christmas assistance Oct. 27-31 from 9-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Children must be between ages 0-12. Call 601-483-6156 for information.



School News

• Crossroads Head Start at 401 E. Railroad St. will be hosting a parade on Oct. 30 at 4 p.m. in recognition of Head Start Awareness Month. If you or your agency would like to participate in this event call 601-683-3161.

• Newton County FFA has begun its annual fruit and meat sale. The deadlines are Nov. 19 for the fruit and Nov. 2 for the meat. Contact Kenny Measell at 601-504-5470 or kennymeasell@yahoo.com to purchase.

• Newton Municipal School Band Boosters will hold a steak dinner on Nov. 7 from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Pick up at Cash Money across the street from La-Z-Boy for $8. Dinner includes 8 oz. steak, baked potato, vegetable, roll, dessert and drink.



Banquets

• Outdoors Without Limits, a non-profit disability outreach program, is holding its first annual fund raising dinner and banquet at the Newton Country Club on Nov. 8. Doors open at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. with auction following. Ticket prices are $35 for singles, $50 for couples, $250 for sponsors. Call 601-575-4019 or 662-803-1134.



Dances

• American Legion Post 89 will sponsor a Pre-Thanksgiving dance on Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. The featured band will be Ray Weir and the GoodTimes from Potterchitto Creek.



Wheelchairs

• Senior Wheels U.S.A. Program makes available Power Wheelchairs to Senior citizens and the permanently disabled at no cost. Power wheelchairs are provided to those who can no longer walk nor self-propel a manual wheelchair, who meet the additional guidelines of the program. No deposit is required. If the patient’s need is for use in the home, call to see if they qualify. Call toll free at 1-800-246-6010.



Donations

• An account has been opened for Michael Hammond at Great Southern National Bank in Decatur. Mike is a cancer patient, who is unable to work and does not have insurance coverage. Donations may be made at any Great Southern National Bank branch.

• An account has been set up Citizens Bank in Decatur for William Lawson. He has been diagnosed with liver and lung cancer. For more info call (601) 562-4930 or (318) 746-0449.

• An account has been set up for Billy Brierly at both Newton County Bank and East Central MS Credit Union. Billy has cancer, will be undergoing surgery soon, and has been unable to work since April. Donations and prayers are appreciated.

• An account has been set up at the Citizen’s Bank in Decatur for Billy Ray Walters. Mr. Walters is a cancer patient and does not have insurance. Anyone interested in making a donation may contact Citizen’s Bank at (601) 635-2321.



Theatre

• Meridian Little Theatre will present “A Christmas Carol” featuring Meridian Mayor John Robert Smith as Scrooge, on Dec. 4-10. For ticket information contact the MLT Box Office at 601-482-6371 or visit www.meridianlittletheatre.com



Music

• On Nov. 1 from 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. at Lou’s Pavilion, The Masters Sound will be playing along with Crossroads Bluegrass and others. For more information give us a call at 601-774-8339.

        

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