Published: November 14, 2008 03:31 pm            

Calendar of Events for Week of November 12, 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.



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@bel lsouth.net.



Clubs/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.

• 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.

* The Newton County Cattlemens meeting will be on December 4, at the ECCC Gold Room.  Please call Leanne McGee at 601-635-2267 at the MSU Extension service to make your reservation.



Logger Education

• The Southwest Mississippi Forestry Assoication and Mississippi State University Extension Service are hosting a Logger Education Program on Saturday, November 22 at Southwest Mississippi Community College in Summit. Brochures were mailed from MSU, but we are getting calls from individuals that have not received the information as yet. Logging professionals are required to have 12 continuing education hours every other year. The deadline for getting this year's hours is December 1. Please register by Wednesday,November 19 by calling 601-657-8937.



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

• Friends of the Library will host their annual Christmas party at the J. Elliot McMullan Public Library on Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. Guests include Melanie D. Calvert, author of A Southern Moon Rising, and W.R. Benton, author of Red Runs the Plains. Everyone is invited and refreshments will be served. Copies of the author’s books may be available for purchase.



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



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.



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.



School News

• Newton County FFA is having its annual fruit sale. The deadline is Nov. 19 for the fruit. Contact Kenny Measell at 601-692-6145 or kennymeasell@yahoo. com to purchase.

• The Newton County High School FBLA Club will be selling poinsettias through of Nov. 17. They are $11 each; proceeds help fund the cost of attending State/National conventions. For ordering information, contact Margaret Booth at 601-635-4138 or Brenda Pierce at 601-635-2718 between 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. They are scheduled to be delivered on Dec. 2.

• NCA Booster Club is having a meat fund raiser again this year. The meat will be cooked by Joe Williams from the Piggly Wiggly of Collinsville. Selection is Boston Butt - $20, Turkey Breast - $20, & Slab of Ribs - $18. Anyone interested in purchasing call Lisa at 601-513-7070. They will be picked up on Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. and delivered to you.

• Newton County Elementary’s Uniform Swap will be Nov. 17, 3:15-6 p.m. in the Elementary gym. Drop-off dates for slightly used/new clothing will be on Nov. 11-13, whether in the car rider line, through the office, or by students. Any church or organization willing to support Coats for Cougar Kids or the uniform swap with clothing donations may contact the school office at 601-635-2956 or Janine Vincent, the Parent Liaison at jvincent@newton.k12 .ms.us or 601-480-2022.



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

• The Senior Wheels U.S.A. Program makes available Power Wheelchairs to Senior citizens and the permanently disabled at no cost, if they qualify. The 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.



Lights of Love

• The Volunteers of Laird Hospital sponsor the annual “Lights of Love” beginning now through Dec. A light will be placed on the Christmas tree “In Honor of” or “In Memory of” any person you desire to honor. The Christmas tree will be in the lobby of the hospital. Donations are $5 per name and will be used for scholarships for three local students entering the health care field. Please call 601-774-8214 for more info or send the name you want to be remembered and your donation to Laird Hospital Volunteers, 25117 Hwy. 15 Union, MS 39365. All names must be turned in by Dec. 17.



Music

• Lou’s Pavilion is featuring Southern Heritage, Crossroad Bluegrass and others on Nov. 15 at 6:30-10 p.m. If you would like to share your talent give us a call at 601-774-8339.



Computer Classes

• Registration for Free 10 Week Basic Computer Classes is Nov. 13 and 17 from 5-7 p.m. For info call Cassandra Anderson, Computer Center Dir. from 10 a.m.-1p.m. at 601-656-8052. Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion. 1700 Pendleton # 65, Philadelphia MS 39350 Pendleton Square Apt. Social Service Dept. Computer Learning Center.



Concert

• Newton High School Gospel Choir will hold a concert Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Newton High School Auditorium. Guest choir will be ECCC Gospel Choir and speaker will be Rev. Pervis Mann of Carthage. Admission is $3.

        

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