Oktibbeha County Hospital is hosting a "Breast is Best" class for expectant mothers who plan to or are considering breastfeeding.

The class will be held on Thursday's beginning January 10 for four weeks at 6 p.m. in the OCH Educational Facility.

The course is instructed by a certified lactation consultant and addresses the breastfeeding positions, problems/solutions, hints for working moms and much more.

The course fee is $60. To pre-register or for more information, call 615-3364.

Yoga offered at the Wellness Connection

The Wellness Connection of Oktibbeha County Hospital has slated a six-week course of yoga classes. The class will meet on Tuesday from 6:30 until 8 p.m. beginning January 15.

The fee to attend the class is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. The classes, which will cover stretching, deep breathing, relaxation and stress relief, will meet in the HealthPlex Aerobic Studio with Aneva McMinn instructing.

Pleas call 323-WELL (9355) to register by January 15 for the class.

Wellness Connection to offer ballroom dance class

The Wellness Connection of Oktibbeha County Hospital will offer a six-week session of ballroom dance classes for couples beginning, Thursday, January 17.

Barbara Frank will teach classic dances each Thursday from 7-8 p.m. in the OCH HealthPlex Aerobic Studio. Participants will learn dances such as the swing, waltz, rumba, cha cha, and the fox trot.

Those who are interested should pre-register by Wednesday, January 16. The fee for Wellness Connection members is $50 members and non-members is $65. For more information or to register, call 323-WELL (9355).

Louisville First United Methodist to offer Conference

Louisville First United Methodist Church will offer a Holy Spirit Conference Friday, Jan. 18 and Sat. Jan. 19. The first service is at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18 with a healing service that night at 7:30 p.m. The conference will continue Saturday, Jan. 19 from 8:30 a.m. until noon.

Speakers for the event will include Dr. George Morris, Dr. Bryan Collier, Rev. Eddie Lee Jones, and Rev. Cecil Williamson.

Class of 73 to meet

The class of 1973 will meet at 3 p.m., January 20, 2008 at the City Hall in Louisville. For more information contact Finis Hendrix at 662-803-0302 or Emma Goss at 662-773-4305.

Dr. King holiday

celebration to be held

The Winston County Branch NAACP will celebrate the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday on Monday, January 21, 2008. The celebration will consist of a parade through downtown Louisville and a short program immediately following the parade at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church. The parade participants will line up at 9 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church and the parade will begin at 10 a.m. Parade entry fee is $5.

Marriage conference to be held

The Sally Kate Winters Family Services Healthy Marriage initiative invites you to attend a marriage retreat featuring Stained Glass Ministries' Dale and Jena Forehand on January 25-26, 2008. The even is open to all interested couples and admission is free for all registered before January 18, 2008. The even will be held at the Plymouth Bluff Conference Center in Columbus, MS. This event is perfect for any couple wanting to renew and rejuvenate their relationship. For information, contact Rita Tanksley at the Winston County Extension Office, 773-3091.

Second annual pageant to be held

The second annual Miss Philadelphia- Neshoba County and Miss East Central Mississippi pageant will be held Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 7 p.m. This includes girls in Attala, Choctaw, Kemper, Leake, Neshoba, and Winston Counties. Winners of this pageant will proceed to Miss Mississippi 2008.

There will also be a Lil' Miss East Central Mississippi Beauty pageant where everyone will win a crown beginning at 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, January 26, 2008. Girls from ages 0-17 are eligible to compete with no talent requirement.

Forms may be picked up at Philadelphia, Neshoba County Cheer Dance Gym or your local chamber of commerce or Special Occasions by Miss Angie. For more information please call 601-728-1150 or 601-656-7474.

Jehovah night to be held

The Calvary Apostolic Church Mime Team Jehovah night has been rescheduled for January 20, 2008 at 3 p.m. Any silent/dance praise teams interested in performing please contact Robin at (662)803-7624. The church is located at 103 Eiland Ave. Louisville, MS.

ECCC Offers Quickbooks at Louisville

"Introduction in Quickbooks" is being offered at the Louisville High School Vo-Tech through the Louisville/Winston County Chamber of Commerce and is sponsored by the East Central Community College's Small Business Development Center.

Classes will be held on five consecutive Tuesdays beginning on February 5, 2008 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The class is open to the first ten participants who RSVP by January 25, 2008.

Ledale Reynolds will be serving as instructor.

Cost of the class is $125.

To reserve a seat or for more information, contact Ronald B. Westbrook, Director -SBDC, Phone 601-635-6297; Virgie Thames, SBDC assistant, Phone 601-635-6296; or the Louisville/Winston County Chamber of Commerce at 662-773-3921. The email address is rwestbrook@eccc.edu or vthames@eccc.edu.

Relay concert set

Ivan Parker, one of America's most exciting gospel artists, will be in concert at First Methodist Church in Louisville on April 4, 2008. Admission is $15. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life! Seating is limited so get your tickets now by calling 662-724-4244, 662-773-3501, or 773-3366 or mail your check to Nancy Hannah at P.O. Box 388, Louisville, MS 39339.

Way Community Church to begin

services

If anyone is looking for a Bible believing church with a contemporary style of worship then visit "The Way". Services will begin Sunday, February 3 at 9:30 a.m. in Northgate Cinema 4. Everyone's invited.

New Alcoholic

Anonymous Meeting

(AA) starting Monday, November 26 from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. The group will meet once weekly Winston County Voters League Building 317 Vance Street (across from Eiland Middle School) Louisville, MS. The Winston County Voters League is wheelchair accessible and it is a no smoking meeting.

La Leche League

provides help

Looking for information about breastfeeding? La Leche League of Louisville is a volunteer organization which provides breastfeeding information, mother-to-mother support, a lend library, and 24-hour phone help. For more information call Bonnie at 773-3911, Linda 324-3944, or Jennifer 258-3823.

Pictures needed

Louisville Main Street is compiling a Pictorial Living History about Winston County. We need copies (either on CD or paper) of historical photos along with information about the pictures mailed to Preserve Winston County, P.O. Box 551, Louisville, MS 39339 or dropped off at the community house. Please include your phone number with the pictures. We will copy pictures for you at the community house if needed. For more information call 773-3921 or 803-9835.

AA meets

Louisville/Winston County Alcoholics Anonymous meets Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday nights at 7:30 P.M. on the second floor of the community house.

Capt. John M. Bradley Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans to meet

The Capt. John M. Bradley Camp of the Sons of Confederate Veterans meets the first Thursday of every month at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Call 662-803-4147 or 662-773-4774 after 6 p.m. for more information.

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