Book Sales

The Friends of the Library will host a book sale Oct. 2 and 3 at the Winston County Library to help funded needed items at the library.

REPM to Meet

The meeting of the Retired Educational Personnel of Mississippi will be held October 2 at the Chamber of Commerce building at 1:00 pm. Judy Sanders will be the speaker.

Opening reception

for Ceinvasives

‘INVASIVES,’ an outdoor, sculptural installation by Andrea Dinep, is constructed of exotic and problematic Noxubee NWR plants. With its garish and jarringly colored rings, it offers both an invitation to play—and to think about the serious message. At Noxubee National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in October 2008.

Opening reception October 2, 5:30 pm to 7 pm. For more information please call the Refuge at (662) 323-5548.

RHAA to hold

fall meeting

The RHAA will hold their fall meeting on October 2 at 5:30pm at Larry and Barbara Howell's Home at 76 Webster A Road.

Please bring a dish and be prepared to share Karlyn Hollman "Color sanding, etc."

Quick Bites offered

Archived Quick Bites

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October 2

It's a Snap: Making Picture Perfect Holiday Cards

In this class, you'll learn tips and tricks to taking great holiday shots of your family. Once we have the perfect shot, you'll learn how to upload and use online photo services (like Wal-Mart and Walgreens') to print Christmas cards with your families' photo so friends and family can see how much everyone has grown in the past year.

Mariah Smith, Instructor, Computer Applications and Services, MSU-ES

October 9

Financial Management: Sorting Out Mortgage Issues

Mortgage issues are dominating the news today and knowing what to do can be very confusing. This program will assist in answering some of those questions for you.

Susan Cosgrove, Area Family Resource Management Agent MSU-ES

October 16

Woman and Heart Disease: Limit your risks and know the signs This could be one of the most important Quick Bites you've ever attended. More and more woman die of heart disease because they don't recognize the signs...and they don't get help soon enough. This program will cover the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, prevention strategies, and the importance of acting quickly. We will also help you know your numbers, what they mean as far as risk factors for heart disease and how to improve them. Jane Clary, Ph.D, RN, MS, CHES MSU Extension Professor Health Promotion, Health Education

On-campus participants can attend in the Bost Building room 409.

Winston County Library Book Sale

Friends of the Winston County Library will hold a Book Sale in the library, Thursday through Saturday, October 2-4 during library hours. Books of all types will be available at bargain prices, especially cookbooks. Come and boost your library.

Home schoolers

to take field trip

Winston County home schoolers are invited to attend an informal field trip to the Noxubee Wildlife Refuge Friday, October 3 from 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at the visitor's center and bring a picnic lunch along with binoculars if you have them. For more information, call Debbi Ewing at 773-2524 or email at DebbiMS@gmail.com.

1st Annual Harvestfest to be held

The FRIENDS OF DEAN PARK presents its 1st ANNUAL HARVESTFEST, Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m. - 7p.m. at Dean Park (Center Ridge Community), Hwy. 15 South, Louisville, MS. Free entry to the park for the festival

The festival will consist of:

€HarvestFest Parade thru the park € Raffle - tickets $1. each or a book of 6 for $5. (1st Prize - $100.), (2nd - $50.), (3rd - $25.)

€ Mr. and Miss. Dean Park Pageant (Pageant contestants must sell a minimum of 25 raffle tickets to enter. Two age categories: 6-12 years and 13-18 years) € DJ Entertainment € Food & Merchandise Vendors ($35.) € Information Booths for non profits ($30.) € Candidates' Booths ($30.) € Games: sack race, bean bag toss, water balloon toss, horse shoe and cake walk with prizes for the winner of each game € Hoop Contest for boys and girls up to 18 years old with an entry fee.

All funds will be used for making improvements to Dean Park, which is the only county park in Winston County.

For more information, please contact: Elmetra Patterson, Vice President or Eddie Littleton -779-0169

Annie P. Hudson (vendors) - 773-6189 or Betsy Ann Eichelberger -773-3238

National Wildlife Refuge Week

celebrated

The Friends of Noxubee Refuge invite the public to a free and informative celebration as part of National Wildlife Refuge Week. This event is designed to increase appreciation of wildlife. It will feature wildlife exhibits from the Mississippi Natural History Museum and MSU Forestry and Entomology Departments. There will be demonstrations of archery, hatch throwing, and spin casting. Face painting and nature crafts for children. Free hot dogs, live music, canoeing on Bluff Lake, and more. This event will take place Saturday, October 4, In and around the Refuge visitor center from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Gully Reunion

to be held

The Gully reuinon will be held Sunday, October 5 at the Shrine Club in Preston. Doors will open at 10:45am. Bring lunch and enjoy a great day of fun, fellowship and good food and door prizes, too.

Union Chapel Usher Board program

The Union Chapel M.B. Church will be celebrating their annual Usher Board Program on Sunday, October 4 at 3pm. The guest speaker will be Rev. Larry Pound. The public is invited to attend.

Good Hope to

celebrate anniversary

Good Hope Baptist Church at 12956 Highway 490 East in Louisville will celebrate its 175th Anniversary on October 5 at 10:30 am with good music, video presentation depicting church history, Bro. Bob Posey bringing the Anniversary Sermon, and dinner on the ground. Everyone is invited. For more information, contact the church at 773-2290.

Registration for

welding classes begins

Registration for Advanced Welding Class will be October 6, 7 and 9 at 6pm at the Winston/Louisville Career and Technology Center. The registration fee will be $125.

Fall Cattle Field Day

Winston County Self Help Cooperative's Fall Cattle Field Day Monday October 6, 3:50pm at George A. Miller's farm located 366 Miller-Hannah Road in the New Zion Community. for more information call Frank Taylor 601-291-2704.

WMC to hold

Relay meeting

Winston Medical Center Relay for Life will have its kick off meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the dining room of Winston Medical Center on October 6. All teams, committee members, and interested persons are encouraged to attend. For more information, please contact Brandi Krajewski at 779-5121.

French Camp

Harvest Festival

The French Camp Harvest Festival will be held Saturday, October 11 beginning around 9:30am. Bid on quilts and other handcrafted items at the all-day auction in the French Camp Academy gymnasium. Browse the Country Store. Bring a dish for the grand dinner-on-the-grounds.Watch the molasses-making and blacksmithing. Listen to Bluegrass music. Wander through the log cabin, museum and Drane Home. Continuous shuttle between gym and downtown historic district.

Hill Reunion to be held

The annual Hill reunion will be held Saturday, October 11 at the Winston County Library from 10am until. Please bring a covered dish and join us for fellowship and fun.

Class of 1972 to meet

The Class of 1972 will meet and dine, October 11 at The Red Onion on Young Crossing at 7pm. For more information, call V. Hathorn at 773-6239.

ECCC Cake Decorating

Class Gets Underway Oct. 13

Registration and the first of six sessions on cake decorating will be held Monday, Oct. 13 at East Central Community College in Decatur. Activities begin at 6 p.m. in the Gold Room of Mabry Memorial Cafeteria.

Classes, which are scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m., continue on successive Mondays through November 17. Joy Munn of Decatur serves as instructor.

Cost is $50 per student. Participants are also responsible for purchasing a cake decorating kit.

For more information contact the ECCC Office of Adult and Continuing Education, Phone 601-635-2111 or call toll free, 1-877-462-3222, ext. 278. The email address is tbrooks@eccc.edu.

Senior Citizens'

Day to be held

There will be Senior Citizen's Day, Tuesday, October 14 from 10am - 1pm at the Winston County Extension Office.

A special time of Pickin and Grinnin with the "Crossroads Bluegrass Group". The Forestry Commission will also present a short program on Fire Wise- Is your property safe?

Lunch will be provided. Please call the Winston County Extension Office at 773-3091 to reserve your spot.

LHS Class of 1988 to hold reunion

LHS Class of 1988 is hosting their 20 year class reunion at Lake Tiak O'Khata on October 17-19. For more information contact: Julia Love Ammons at 773-2131, Charlotte Idom Kelly at 779-0362, Lillie Austin Miller at 773-2670, Barbara Haynes at 773-9551 or Todd McCulloch at 773-4007.

Noxapater Class of 1998 to hold reunion

The Noxapater Class of 1998 Reunion will be held October 17-18.

For more information, contact Rita Nunn Harrington at 803-4457 or rharrington311@hotmail.com.

WC Republican Women to meet

Winston County Republican Women will meet October 20, at 12pm at Lake Tiak O'Khata for a dutch lunch. Candidates for Mississippi Supreme Court Justice, Ann Lamar and David Chandler will be our guest Speakers. The public is invited to attend.

WMC to hold

health fair

Winston Medical Center will host a Health Fair at the First Baptist Church on October 21 from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be flu vaccinations available along with many other services provided by businesses. All public are encouraged to attend. For more information contact Brandi Krajewski, Activity Director at 779-5121.

Peter's Pottery

Event to be held

La Voynne, Jim and Buddy invite you to come and meet Peter Woods of Peter's Pottery, Wednesday, October 22, from 10am - 2pm

This original pottery is made in Mississippi from Winston County clay.

This is their annual Peter's Pottery event and you have an opportunity to meet the artist and get your pieces signed as well as register for a signed piece to be given away. Enjoy refreshments while you visit and browse.

Rogers family

to hold reunion

The descendants of G.T. and Anna Lou Rogers will hold a family reunion October 25 from 10-until at Legion State Park. All family and friends are welcome to come and bring a covered dish.

Parade of Crowns

JR's Steak and Seafood Restaurant will host a Parade of Crowns Saturday, October 25 at 6pm. Donations are $5 per person.

For more information, contact Letitia Jackson at 773-8210 or Nancy Eichelberger at 773-5170.

NAACP to

hold elections

If you are an NAACP member in good standing and is interested in being considered for office or as at-large member of the executive committee, please submit your name to one of the officers: Branch President Charles R. Hampton at 662-803-0635; Vice President Dean Miller at 662-773-9461; Secretary Florence S. Young at 662-724-4539; Assistant Secretary Claudell Weaver at 662-773-9414. Or you may submit your name, stating the position you wish to serve and forward your info to the Winston County NAACP Branch, P.O. Box 452, Louisville, MS 39339. All info must be in before the third Tuesday in October. Please be present at the November 18 meeting to vote for your candidate.

"Blessing Homes" Ministry

"Blessing Homes" Ministry desires the Fathers, Mothers and Children will be bless by returning to prayer and the word of God in their homes. For information on a prayer party, you may call 724-4764 or 601-504-0154.