Low cost spay/neuter

A low cost spay and neuter service is being offered by South Miss. Animal Resource Team/Cats in Need Society. Cats - $35, dogs - $45. The price includes an exam, spay or neuter, and rabies shot. Deadline is Jan. 12. Call Pegg Glaser at (601) 729-4039 or e-mail dggpegg@bayspringstel.net for information or reservations.

JCYP social

Jones County Young Professionals will hold its January social on Jan. 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted at Campanella’s Italian Restaurant.

Business support

The Business Advisory Council is holding a support group for small business owners meeting at noon Saturday, Jan. 24, at Greater Laurel United Pentecostal Church in the Family Life Center. For more information, contact Haile Gaddy at (601) 498-1641.

Better Boys/Girls Learning Center

The Better Boys & Girls Community Learning Center will hold a raffle and gospel show fundraiser in January. The organization is also seeking volunteers for several positions. Anyone who would like to help should call (601) 323-6206.

Watkins supper club

The RH Watkins Class of 65 Supper Club will meet on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. The location will be Campanella's Restaurant in Laurel (formerly Pasta's) at 602 Carroll Gartin Blvd. All classmates, spouses, and guests are invited. No reservation is necessary. The only cost will be the price of the meal. For more information call Deborah or Mike Welch at 601-763-6148