AROUND TOWN ANNOUNCEMENT POLICIES

The Around Town calendar is a free service offered by the Starkville Daily News. The calendars runs daily as space allows. Announcements should be submitted via e-mail to life@starkvilledailynews.com by 2 p.m. the day prior to publication and be no more than 50 words in length. Religious events will be listed Saturdays on the Faith page. Recurring events will run on Sundays only. One-time events will run Monday through Friday.

Sunday

◆ No events at this time

Monday

◆ Rotary — The Starkville Rotary Club meets at 11:45 a.m. at the Starkville Country Club

◆ Respite Care — Emerson family center will host free childcare for families for ages 8 weeks to 5 years while parents attend Doctor’s Appointments, Adult Education Classes, Grocery Shopping, Job Interviews etc. Monday-Thursday 8 a.m. to noon

◆ Adult Education Classes — Ages 16 and Older, Earn your High School Equivalency, Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - noon at the J.L. King Center. Tempe O’ Nan will be the Instructor at JL King and Laura Thurmond and Jean Ann Foxworth will be the Instructor for Emerson

◆ Work Keys Info Session and Practice — Ages 16 and Older, Key to Finding Gainful Employment on Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m.-noon at the J.L. King Center. Shakila Seals will be the Instructor

◆ Afterschool Clubs — Art, Fitness, Life Skills, Homework Help, Literacy clubs will meet MondayThursday from 3:30 p.m.5:30 p.m. at the J.L. King Center. Kayla Pratt will be the Instructor

◆ Create Your Own Income — Skills in Cleaning and Washing will be taught Sept. 18 and 25 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at the J.L. King Center. Cindy Melby will be the Facilitator

◆ Computer Classes — Learn basic skills, keyboard/ mouse, internet browsing, create email account at Emerson Family School Sept. 18 and 25 from 1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m. Hakran Kim will be the Facilitator

Tuesday

◆ Casserole Kitchen — The First Presbyterian Church a casserole kitchen every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

◆ Kiwanis — Starkville Kiwanis Club meet Sept. 19 at noon at the Hilton Garden Inn. Guest speaker will be Ches Fedrick, MSU Baseball Stadium Renovation

◆ Emerson Events — Emerson Family School is hosting events Monday through Thursday. These events include Adult Education Classes Online and Face To Face, Work Keys Info Session and Practice and Afterschool Clubs. Details are listed under “Monday”

◆ Toastmasters — Toastmasters meets every Tuesday from 6-7:00 pm in the Conference Room on the first floor of the Sportsplex. Toastmasters is a club that helps members improve their public speaking and leadership skills in a positive atmosphere. Come join us

◆ Active Parenting — Emerson Family School will host Sidestepping Power Struggles Sept. 19, and 26 from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Elmarie Carr Brooks will be the Facilitator

◆ Parent Cafe — Let’s talk about life’s challenges on Sept. 19 and 26 from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. at Emerson Family School. Tammy Tubbs will be the facilitator

◆ Annual Rock Hill Cemetery Meeting — The Annual Rock Hill Cemetery meeting will be held Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. at Rock Hill United Methodist Church. This meeting will be concerned with electing cemetery officers, electing trustees, discussing membership requirements, explaining other cemetery policies, procedures, and regulations

◆ Shackouls Honors College “Pot of Gold” — MSU’s Shackouls Honors College presents the outdoor production of THE POT OF GOLD, a Roman comedy by Plautus, Sept. 26 and 27, Griffis Hall patio, 6:00 p.m. as part of the Lyceum series. Free Admission. Bring dinner and a

chair, we’ll provide a Roman comedy for dessert! Information: 662-325-2522. Directed by Dr. Donna L. Clevinger

Wednesday

◆ Emerson Events — Emerson Family School is hosting events Monday through Thursday. These events include Adult Education Classes Online and Face To Face, Work Keys Info Session and Practice and Afterschool Clubs. Details are listed under “Monday”

◆ Emerson Community Story Time — Preschoolers are invited to Emerson Family School every week from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. There will be an activity after reading children will receive free books. Faye Parker and Evan Carter McClelland will be the Facilitators

◆ OCH Stroke Support Group — OCH Regional Medical Center’s Stroke Support Group meets Sept. 20 from 10–11a.m. in the OCH Community Room. Led by OCH Rehab Services Licensed SpeechLanguage Pathologists Lori Windle and Laurel Jones, this free program helps patients who experienced communicative, cognitive or swallowing difficulties after a stroke. Refreshments are provided. For information, call (662)615-3030 or visit och.org

◆ Fatherhood Initiative/Financial Management — Roles Of A Father: Money Issues, Communication and more will be covered at Boyd Chapel U.M. Church in Sturgis on Sept. 20 and 27 from 6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. Ethen Gillespie will be the Facilitator. To pre-register call 320-4607

◆ Fatherhood Initiative/Financial Management — Roles Of A Father: Money Issues, Communication and more will be discussed at Yahweh Church on 16Section Road Sept. 20 and 27 from 6:00 p.m.8:00 p.m. Ethen Gillespie will be the Facilitator. To pre-register call 320-4607

◆ Shackouls Honors College “Pot of Gold” — MSU’s Shackouls Honors College presents the outdoor production of THE POT OF GOLD, a Roman comedy by Plautus, Sept. 26 and 27, Griffis Hall patio, 6:00 p.m. as part of the Lyceum series. Free Admission. Bring dinner and a chair, we’ll provide a Roman comedy for dessert! Information: 662-325-2522. Directed by Dr. Donna L. Clevinger

Thursday

◆ Casserole Kitchen — The First Presbyterian Church a casserole kitchen every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

◆ Emerson Events — Emerson Family School is hosting events Monday through Thursday. These events include Adult Education Classes Online and Face To Face, Work Keys Info Session and Practice and Afterschool Clubs. Details are listed under “Monday”

◆ English as Second Language (ESL) — Come learn how to speak English, learn new Cultures, meet friends etc. Sept. 21 and 28 from 8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m. at Emerson Family School. Ha Nguyen will be the Facilitator

◆ Active Parenting — Understanding and Redirecting Behavior will be discussed along with Building Courage and Self Esteem on Sept. 21 and 28 from 10:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. at the J.L. King Center. Debra Austin will be the Facilitator

◆ HEHE Meeting — Home Economists in Home and Community (HEHC) will meet Thurs. Sept. 21 at 9:30 am at the Golden Triangle Planning & Development District, 106 Miley Dr. The program “Starkville Oktibbeha School District Partnership School” will be presented by Dr. Devon Brenner and Dr. Bob Fuller. For further information call HelenSue Parrish 324-1683

◆ Computer Classes — Basic Computer Skills will be taught at the J.L. King Center Sept. 21 and 28 from 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Alexus Giles will be the Facilitator

◆ Create Your Own Income — Ages 16 and Older, learn Life Skill:Sewing/Alteration as an Income. Meetings will be Sept. 21 and 28 from 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. at the J.L King Center. Linda Clark will be the Instructor

◆ Foster Parent Support Group — Emerson Family School will host Taste and See New Proven Child Rearing Skills on Sept. 21 and 28 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Barbara Culberson and Jan Pettus will be the Facilitators

◆ Memory and Aging Seminar — Sept. 21, from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m., this free seminar will be in Tully Auditorium in Thompson Hall. Dr. Deborah K. Eakin, memory and aging researcher at MSU, will present ways to improve your memory as you age. Topics include remembering names, dealing with wordfinding issues, remembering lists, and distinguishing normal from dementia-related memory failures

◆ Mississippi Step Up For Kids — State and Local Politicians are invited to this free family event Free Family Event at Emerson Family School Sept. 28 from 4:30 p.m.-6:00p.m. There will be Free T-Shirts, Hats, Bandana, Food and School Supplies

◆ Shackouls Honors College “Plautus Onstage” — MSU’s Shackouls Honors College presents a public Lecture entitled: “Laughing with the Romans: Plautus Onstage” as part of its Classical Week celebration, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. in the Forum Room, Griffis Hall. A reception to meet speakers follows the lecture. This program is made possible through a grant from the Mississippi Humanities Council. Information: 662-325-2522

◆ WWI Special Collections at MSU — Oct. 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the John Grisham Room of Mitchell Memorial Library Mississippi State University will host discussion of the Choctaw Code Talkers’ significant role in communications during World War I

Friday

◆ No events at this time

Saturday

◆ Alcoholics Anonymous — Alcoholics Anonymous will now meet every Saturday at 10 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church

◆ Casserole Kitchen — The Episcopal Church of the Resurrection hosts a casserole kitchen every Saturday at Parish hall at 11:30 a.m.

◆ On the Grill at Parker-McGill — Parker-McGill Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram will host a weekly “On the Grill” every Saturday. Free food will be provided and visitors can meet the ParkerMcGill staff

◆ Run United 5K — Run United 5K Kickoff Rae will begin 8 a.m. on Sept. 23. at the Starkville Sportsplex. Registration is $25 for early registration, $30 for late registration, and $35 the day of the race. The United Way is looking for volunteers to help. To sign up, contact the group at unwayokt@maxxsouth.net or 662-33-3830

◆ UCAC Meeting — Unlimited Community Agricultural Cooperative will meet at 8am Sept. 23 at the American Legion Post on Pat Station Rd in Starkville Ms. Agricultural and small business development opportunities will be discussed for more information contact Orlando Trainer at 662-7690071 or orlandotrainer@hotmail.com

◆ Annual Punt, Pass, & Kick Contest — The contest is is the morning of Sept. 23 at East Webster High School football field. Girls and boys aged 6 through 15 (before 12/31/17) are eligible. Parent signatures & child’s birth certificate must accompany registration. Tennis shoes; no cleats. No entry fee for participants or spectators. More information or registration form: Rob Collins 662-2634722.

◆ OCHS Annual Rabies and Microchip Clinic — The Oktibbeha County Humane Society is hosting their 3rd Annual Rabies and microchip on Sept. 30th from 1pm-3pm at 510 Industrial Park Road in Starkville. Rabies vaccinations $5 and microchips $15. Visit http:// www.ochsms.org/event/ ochs-3rd-annual-rabies-andmicrochip-clinic/ or call the shelter, 662-338-9093, for more information

◆ COCO Flea Market — Flea Market from 6 AM every 1st Saturday of the month at COCO Center located at 13608 highway 182 Starkville, MS. Come and shop. Booths are available for vendors. Contact Sarah Smith at 662-769-5759 or Ethel Shine at 662-323-9482 or visit the website at www. cococenter.org