Calendar of Events

Children invited to New Direction Center March 16-20

All children are invited to the New Direction Center, located at 36 O'Kelly Drive, Weir for fun, food, music and ministry on March 16-20 from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Bro. and Sis. Gavin of Columbus will bring the ministry each day from 1 p.m.-3 p.m. and Bro. and Sis. Davis of Kilmichael will teach music. Children may be dropped off from 8:30 a.m.-9 a.m. and picked up at 3 p.m. Parents are invited to attend Friday, March 20.

Learn eBay basics

March 19

Learn the basics of how to navigate the eBay website, evaluate items and sellers, learn how to buy items and avoid scams from noon until 1 p.m. at the Choctaw County Extension Office in the Courthouse Annex.

Facilitated by Mariah Smith, instructor, Computer Applications and Services, MSU-ES. Call 285-6337 to reserve a seat. Bring your lunch and join us for this quick bite.

Bluegrass Gospel singing March 21

There will be a Bluegrass Gospel singing featuring Alan Sibley & The Magnolia Ramblers on Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at Hebron Baptist Church in Walthall. The public is invited to attend. A love offering will be received. For more information call (662) 617-3744.

CCED to meet March 21

The CCED will hold their meeting March 21 at 10 a.m. at their location in Weir. Please try to make plans to attend.

Full Circle Knit/Crochet Club March 24

If you like to knit or crochet or would like to learn, we invite you to attend our meeting every Tuesday from 9-noon a.m. at the Choctaw County Extension Office. There is no cost to join. Each person will be responsible for supplying his/her own yarns and needles.

Democratic executive committee to meet March 26

The Choctaw County Democratic Executive Committee will meet March 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Choctaw County Library. Anyone interested in helping local Democrats work towards the best of interests for everyone in Choctaw County is encouraged to attend.

Ladies' Conference March 27

Providence Baptist Church, located on 415 Rd., will host its 3rd annual Ladies' Conference Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. Speaker and music director will be Yvonne Cook from Nettleton. Refreshments and door prizes will follow in the church fellowship hall. Nursery will be provided. Please come join us for a night of worship, fun and fellowship. For more information call Linda Green at 258-7289.

Dedication services March 28

Rightway Holiness Church invites everyone to come and fellowship in the dedication services March 28 at 4 p.m., located at 3856 Miller Rd.

Easter Beauties and Cuties Pageant March 28

Little Miss Mississippi presents Easter Beauties and Cuties Pageant in Philadelphia, March 28. The pageant is open to all girls 0-20 years old and boys 0-12 years old. Contestants who win their preliminary will advance to the state competition in June to represent their hometown. Trophies, crowns, banners to be awarded. For a form or more information call 601-845-3280.

5th Sunday Night singing March 29

The 5th Sunday Night singing will be held March 29 at 6 p.m. at Providence Baptist Church. Bro. Randle Poss, pastor. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited to come worship with us in song.

Singing at Word of Life Church of God March 29

The Word of Life Church of God in Maben, located at Crowley Dr. would live to invite everyone to a singing, March 29 at 5 p.m. The singers will be from their church. Refreshments will be served after the singing. Music director is Pat Mullis.

HCC Chorale and Connection auditions March 30, April 20

The Holmes Community College Choral Music Department announces auditions for the HCC Concert Chorale & the Holmes Connection! March 30 and April 20 from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. in the Montgomery Fine Arts Building on the Goodman Campus. Audition requirements include: All persons auditioning should prepare to sing a few provided warm-up exercises and prepare a vocal solo of your choice; Persons auditioning out for Connection! should dress comfortably for dance auditions; and Contact the Directors at the information given below if you plan on attending auditions. Full scholarships are available. For more information, contact Joel Hill at jhill@holmescc.edu or 662-472-9032 or Mike Yates at myates@holmescc.edu or 662-472-9061.

Free Health Fair April 4

The NAACP Health Committee invites everyone to "Take a Love One to the Fair." They are sponsoring a free healthy fair April 4 on the Choctaw County Courthouse grounds from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information call 285-2951 or 285-2999.

NAACP meeting April 4

The Choctaw County Branch of the NAACP will meet April 4 at 6 p.m. at Mt. Herman Methodist Church, 150 Pine St. Ackerman. Guest presenter is Wilma Jones Scott, area director, with Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. The meetings are open to the public.

Free Health Fair April 11

The NAACP Health Committee invites everyone to "Take a Love One to the Fair." They are sponsoring a free healthy fair April 11 at the New Direction Community Living Center, located at 36 O'Kelly St., Weir, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information call 285-2951 or 285-2999.

CCEDF Annual Banquet April 14

The Choctaw County Economic Development Foundation will hold its annual banquet on Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Center on College Street.

Tres Tipton will speak about operations locally at North American Coal.

The keynote speaker will be Dr. Mark Keenum, President of Mississippi State University.

To purchase a ticket, please contact a Foundation Board member or call 285-3778 by Friday, April 10.

Ivan Parker Concert April 17

Ivan Parker will be in concert for a Relay for Life Survivor Benefit Friday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, located at 300 West Main Street in Louisville. Ticket Information: Advance $15- At Door $18. For Tickets: P. O. Box 388, Louisville, MS 39339. Call: 773-3501.

Free Health Fair April 18

The NAACP Health Committee invites everyone to "Take a Love One to the Fair." They are sponsoring a free healthy fair April 18 at the French Camp Fire Department from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information call 285-2951 or 285-2999.

Weir Baptist Church plans Centennial Celebration April 25

Weir Baptist Church is planning a Centennial Celebration the weekend of April 25-26. All former pastors, members, and friends are invited to join in marking this occasion. The planning committees welcome photographs and memories as they compile the 100-year history of Weir Baptist Church. For additional information please contact Joy Chandler at 547-6986.

French Camp's Bicentennial Celebration May 8-10

Leisurely stroll through the grounds and tour the Log Cabin Gift Shop and Council House CafŽ, Greenwood Leflore Carriage House, the James Drane Home, the alumni museum and other attractions. There is no entry fee. Concessions will be available.

For more information, please contact Keith Collier at 547-6835.

Town of French Camp selling smoked Boston Butt May 9

The Town of French Camp is now pre-selling 9 pound smoked Boston Butt for $25. It must be picked up May 9, between 11 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information contact Glen Barlow at WFCA Radio, 40 Mecklin Avenue, French Camp, MS 39745 or call 547-9686 or 547-6414.

Kinfolk Reunion July 3-4

Kinfolk's reunion will be held in Gary, Indiana July 3 - 4, 2009. For more information call 285-3088, 547-6897 or 547-6179.

Women's day set

There will be a Women's Day program at Millspring M. B. Church, Weir, MS. This program will be Sunday, March 22, 2009 at 3:00 p. m. The guest speaker will be Sis. Shirley McIntosh, first Lady of Mt. Bell M. B. Church- Louisville, MS. Our theme is "The Power of a Christian Woman's Prayer".