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DAR meeting
The Daughters of the American Revolution local chapter will meet at 3 p.m. May 20 at First United Methodist Church in downtown Laurel.
Voter’s Assoc. meeting
The Mississippi Voter’s Association will meet at 6 p.m. May 22 at the Laurel Train Depot. Anyone interested in participating in the presidential election or other events is encouraged to join. Membership is free to all registered voters. Food provided. Questions? Call 601-326-2025.
Blues Festival
On May 11 at 3 p.m., the annual Mother’s Day Blues Festival is scheduled at the Magnolia Center in Laurel. A flea market/antique show is scheduled 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. June 21 and 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. June 22.
MOAA to meet
The Pine Belt Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) will hold its monthly meeting noon May 21 at the Laurel Country Club. The luncheon meeting is open to all active duty military officers, former officers, members of the Reserve and National Guard, retirees, and their surviving spouses. The guest speaker, William L. Walker, Jr. Presiding Justice, Supreme Court of Mississippi, will speak on the Mississippi Court System. Members are encouraged to invite guests.
Taste of So. Miss. Food Festival
The Mississippi Voter’s Association will host a Taste of Southern Mississippi Food Festival in Mason Park from July 4-6. Free to the public. There will be food vendors and musical entertainment. Friday - jazz; Saturday - blues; Sunday - gospel. The purpose is to raise money to assist in the upcoming election. Food vendors are welcome to apply. Call 601-326-2025.
LLT kids camp
The Laurel Little Theatre Kids Camp, featuring Disney’s “The Jungle Book,” takes place June 2-8 from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. For more information or to sign up, call 601-297-5157 or e-mail dancediva@c-gate.net. A musical will be presented in one week. Performance dates will be at 8 p.m. June 7 and at 2p.m. June 8. Ticket prices will be $5. No reservations are necessary.
Crawfish dinner
There will be an all-you-can-eat crawfish dinner at the V.F.W., Hwy. 11 South, Laurel, beginning at 3 p.m. until on May 10. $20 a ticket in advance; $25 at the door. There will be a dance with a live band at 8 p.m. Get in free with ticket. For more information call V.F.W. at 601-498-2734.
Jail House Rock
Come join us at the Jail House Rock, Chapter L, Laurel from 9 a.m. - 12 noon Saturday, May 17, at the Calhoun Community Center, Hwy. 84 West, Laurel. $15.00 2 up - meal included; $10 - 1 up - meal included. $5 meal only. For more information, call JoAnn Hinton at 601-735-2174 night; Skip Hinton - 601-735-2993 - day or joannhinton2000@yahoo.com or skipspbs@cmaaccess.com
Herrington reunion
The family of Lem and Emma (Poore) Herrington will hold their annual reunion from 10:30 a.m. until Sunday, June 8, at the Kenneth R. “Buster” Hamm building in Stringer. Come bring a covered dish and join us for a good time. For more information call 601-729-5247 or 601-764-2522.
Flag cheerleader registration
Calhoun Jets Flag Cheerleader Registration, for kindergarten-third grade students, will be held at the Calhoun Community Center, Thursday, May 8 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Please take a copy of your birth certificate and the $100 registration fee. Final $100.00 due by June 1. Price includes uniform, shorts, t-shirt, shoes, hair bow, socks, poms, cheerleader duffel bag, bloomers, and water bottle. Sponsors: Sonya Sumrall and Allison Maxey. You must live in the Calhoun, Pendorff, or Hebron areas to participate.
Crawfish boil
The Laurel Little Theatre Crawfish Boil will be held at The Courtyards May 10th beginning at 5 p.m. For tickets call (601) 577-2405. Tickets are $15.00.
WJHS 30 year reunion
Anyone interested in helping with arrangements for our 30 year class reunion, please meet at Ryan’s on Thursday, May 8th at 6:30 p.m. We will eat and get ideas for this special occasion. E-mail any questions to wjclassof78@yahoo.com
Glade Green Hornet reunion
The Glade High School Class of 1958 cordially invites the graduates from those classes that graduated ahead of us and after to a reception in the Glade Elem. School rotunda Friday, May 9, from 7 until 8:30 p.m. The class also invites teachers and friends. For more information, call 601-649-4972. This is part of the Glade Green Hornet Class of 1958 Class Reunion.
Canasta group
The Newcomers Club will begin a Canasta card group to meet on the third Monday at 1 p.m. at the YWCO. The first meeting will be in May. Anyone interested should call one of the following numbers: 601-729-3365 or 601-477-9889.
Crawfish boil
The VFW on Hwy. 11 South will be sponsoring a crawfish boil fundraiser May 10 in the afternoon.
Sonlight fun/registration day
Sonlight Christian Academy (White Oak Baptist Church) will be having fun/registration day Thursday, May 8. All current students, as well as those that are registering for the 2008-2009 are encouraged to attend. Anyone interested in registering may do so that day or call 601-477-3108. Please leave a message. If no answer someone will call you back. Fun day will be 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.
Fish Pond Field Day
The Jones County Soil and Water Conservation District will conduct a Fish Pond Field Day on May 14, at Larry Walters, off Lyons Ranch Road. The Field Day will begin at 10 a.m. and end at noon. Topics of discussion will be Pond Planning, Design, and Construction, NRCS Assistance Available, Fish Pond Management and Weed Control. Bring your pond water and weed samples to be analyzed. Lunch will be provided only for those who RSVP. Please RSVP by May 9. For more directions or information call 425-4622, Extension 3.
Sons of Am.Rev.
The next meeting of the Laurel Chapter Sons of the American Revolution shall be at noon May 31 at Ryan's restaurant in Laurel. Kindly join us. Ladies are welcome.
Our speaker shall be the Rev. Dr. John Killian, a fellow SAR member. He will continue our theme for 2008, The Constitution, by presenting a speech entitled, "Ulster and The US Constitution." Reservations are not required.
Bogue Homa Lake open
Bogue Homa Lake in Jones County is now open to boating and skiing only. The lake is not open to fishing and won’t be for another two years at least. The lake is open from noon until sunset Thursday through Sunday weekly.
Council of Negro Women events
The National Council of Negro Women will meet at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at 220 East 1st St. for their regular meeting. The National Council of Negro Women’s annual banquet will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Laurel Train Depot. Proceeds will benefit the 2009 State Conference. Donation will be $10. For information call Marguriete Johnson at 601-649-3462 or Mary Jones at 601-426-6508.
‘Girl fighting’ T-shirts
“I fight like a girl” pink T-shirts in honor of West Jones Elementary School teacher Sallye Sumrall are being sold by Friends of Sallye. The T-shirts are $15. To order, call 601-433-4602 or 601-425-5873. Please do not call the school for orders.
LSD developing application
The Laurel School District is developing its annual Consolidated Federal Programs Application. The Consolidated Federal Programs Application includes Title I (Improving Basic Programs), Title II (Teacher/Principal Training and Recruitment and Class Size Reduction, Title IV (Safe/Drug Free Schools and Communities) and Title V (Innovative Programs). Parents with planning input or suggestions should contact Kenda Covington, Director of State and Federal Programs, at 601-649-6391 or the principal of their child’s school by May 9.
Local Relay for Life DVD
The Laurel Leader-Call will produce DVDs featuring the Jones County Relay for Life as part of the team’s fundraiser. Preorders will be accepted during the Relay for Life event, scheduled for May 2 at the Laurel SportsPlex, or at the newspaper office. Cost is $15, and proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. For e-mail orders, contact newseditor@laurelleadercall.com.
Prostate cancer ed program
The American Cancer Society's Man to Man prostate cancer educational program helps men cope with prostate cancer by providing information and peer support to assist in the recovery process. Man to Man is a forum for men to learn about diagnosis and treatment options through presentations, written materials and videos. Specialists in various fields related to prostate cancer share information on medical and quality of life issues, such as research and treatment. Men living with prostate cancer also share stories about their journey. Other Man to Man activities are offered to assist in the recovery process. The next support group will meet on May 7 at South Central Place in Laurel 7:30 a.m. If you or someone you love would like more information on the Man to Man program or on prostate health, contact the American Cancer Society at 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit us online at www.cancer.org.
Pleasant Ridge reunion
The Pleasant Ridge School reunion will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. May 10 at West Jones Elementary School Gymnasium. Special presentations will be made at 10 a.m. Pot-luck lunch will be served at noon. Paper products and ice will be furnished. For more information, call committee members: Rebecca Holifield Ormand at 601-763-6252, Jamie Phillips Rodden at 601-763-6005, Nina Taylor Kitchens at 601-428-5181, Jeanelle Busby Burks at 601-763-7682 or Charles and Fiddle Johnson at 601-498-8296.
LRMA exhibitions
The Laurel Rogers Museum of Art presents The Floating World: Ukiyo-e Prints from the Wallace B. Rogers Collection in the Lower Level Galleries through July 13 and David Hayes: Sculpture on the LRMA grounds through Aug. 31. The museum is open from 10 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from 1 until 4 p.m. on Sundays. Admission is free, but donations and support are welcome.
Frozen food sale
Immaculate Conception School in Laurel will have their spring frozen food sale from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 9 in the Parish Hall. Join us for a soup lunch that day also. There will be homemade casseroles, soups, gumbo, breads, desserts and much more. Proceeds go to support ICS.
Federated women to meet
The Laurel Federated Women Club will have a Mother’s Day Extravaganza event for its annual scholarship fundraiser at 6 p.m. Friday, May 9, at the Laurel Train Depot. Tickets are $10 per person. For tickets, please call Lillie Lindsey at 601-649-3518. Entertainment will be provided.
Shady Grove celebration
The Shady Grove PTO would like to invite you to attend a celebration of the Shady Grove School. This will be the last year the school is open and we want to have a time of fun and fellowship as we recall the “good ole days” and see a glimpse of the future. So join us from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. May 9. A special recognition service will start at 6 p.m. in the school auditorium. There will also be food and fun for the kids. If you have old Shady Grove memorabilia, bring it to share with us. If you have any questions, please call Karen Matthews at 601-729-8087.
Anderson-Davis reunion
Descendants of John Anderson and Sarah Davis will have a reunion beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Lumberton Community Center, Hwy. 13, Lumberton. Bring picnic-style covered dish. For more information call Kathy Anderson Goss at 601-544-5210 or e-mail kathleengoss@bellsouth.net.
Watkins class of ‘68
The R. H. Watkins Class of 1968 will have its 40th reunion on July 18 and 19. For more information, contact Sandy Meaders at 601-425-3856 or e-mail sandy.meaders@gmail.com
Downtown parking tickets
The City of Laurel will soon begin ticketing drivers who violate parking rules downtown, especially those parked in slots not labeled for parking and in those slots with time limits. The tickets will begin as warnings.
Karaoke
American Legion Karaoke at the American Legion Hut is back. Saturday nights from 8 p.m. until midnight. Phone (601) 425-5554. 1108 N. 9th Ave., Laurel.
Watermelon queens wanted
The Mississippi Watermelon Festival is searching for all past Mississippi Watermelon Queens. 2008 will mark the 30th anniversary of the annual festival and we want to recognize as many of the past queens as we can. Let us know where you are and what you are doing. If you are a past queen or know of a past queen, have them call Michelle at 601-733-5598. Please call before 9 p.m.
Watkins ‘88 reunion
Members of the R. H. Watkins Class of 1988 are preparing for their 20th reunion, which will take place June 28. Contact Tracy at 601-498-0329 or lilcap@comcast.net, Laura at 601-649-1851 or lgrahama@gmail.com, or Amy at amy@joenosef.com.
White scholarship established
A scholarship in memory of Cliff White, a former student and ball player at NEJ, who was recently killed in an automobile accident on Hwy. 84 East, has been established for an outstanding athlete at Northeast Jones High School. White was a football and baseball coach for teams in Myrick and Laurel. He was greatly loved by many and will be remembered forever by family and friends. Anyone interested in being a contributor to the “Cliff White Memorial Scholarship” may send a check or money order to Northeast Jones High School. For more information call Cindy Rice at NEJ or Angie O’Neal at East Jones Elementary.
Fire family household boxes needed
The Pine Belt Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking community groups who would help with gathering and assembling special household items for families who lose their homes in time of disaster. Three different categories of items are needed including eating utensils, cooking utensils, and boxes of linens to help families set up household after a fire or other disaster. For a complete list of items and other information call the Pine Belt Chapter at 601-426-971 or e-mail matte@c-gate.net, annv@c-gate.net or peggyom@c-gate.net. Special thanks to area media and the public for the response and continued response for comfort kit items over the past month.
Swingshift Band at Moose Lodge
The Swingshift Band will be playing at the Laurel Moose Lodge, 2503 Moose Drive, across from Dixie Golf, every Saturday night from 8 p.m. to midnight. The band is playing in the old Bingo Hall. The dance hall is open to the public with a cover charge of only $5 a person and $8 a couple. Come out and dance and enjoy the music every Saturday night from 8 p.m. to midnight. For more information call 601-470-2302 after 5 p.m.
WJ Class of ‘98 plans reunion
West Jones Class of 1998 is planning their 10 year class reunion. If you are interested in attending, send your contact information to wjhclassof98@yahoo.com or call (601) 577-2405.
Foster grandparents needed
If you are interested in becoming a foster/adoptive parent, please contact Linda Millsap or Georgia McCullum at the Jones County Department of Human Service at 601-426-1292 or 601-426-1277.
American Legion Post 1997 meeting
The American Legion Post 1997 of Heidelberg is meeting every first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. for men and women. We are proud of the Ladies’ Auxiliary. Join in.
Cancer survivor support group
The cancer survivor support group will not be meeting this month at South Central Place on 16th Avenue. For information, call Karen Vanderslice at 601-399-0506.
Sunset Gardens records wanted
Anyone with records, deeds, receipts or other paperwork related to Sunset Gardens cemetery is asked to send copies to Sunset Gardens Cemetery Committee, 40 Lovers Lane, Laurel, MS 39443. Please send copies, materials won’t be returned.
Abuse support meeting
Are you affected by another’s abuse of alcohol or drugs? Help is available by attending AL-ANON meetings each Monday at 8 p.m. 24 Hour Club House located on the corner of 1st Avenue and 7th St. in Laurel. Free and confidential. For local information call 601-426-4688. MS Hot Line - 1-800-344-2662.
Ed Center offering classes
Pine Belt Education Center is offering classes in Floral Design, Conversational Spanish and QuickBooks Pro. This is an excellent way to improve your job skills or just for fun. Call 601-649-4141 for class date and time.
Volunteer nurses needed
The Pine Belt Chapter of the American Red Cross is seeking nurses or licensed EMT’s to assist with their Wednesday morning Blood Pressure checks each week. Volunteers are asked to work one Wednesday morning a month from 9-11:30 a.m. at the Chapter in downtown Laurel. The program is designed to monitor blood pressure for elderly clients or those who suffer from high blood pressure and need weekly readings. Working in this program provides work hours for retired medical volunteers to maintain their license in retirement. Anyone interested should contact Peggy at 601-426-9071.
SMPDD accepting applications
Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District in Sawmill Square Mall in Laurel is accepting applications for GED classes (for ages 17-21) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
For more information, call 601-426-9596.
Cancer support group to meet
The South Central Regional Medical Center American Cancer Society Support Group meets the second Monday each month at 6 p.m. at South Central Place.
All survivors, loved ones and anyone involved in the fight against cancer are invited to attend. Light refreshments will be served. For more information call Karen Vanderslice at 601-399-0506.
GED testing offered at JCJC
Jones County Junior College is now offering the GED test at night. Advanced registration is required, and the cost is $40. Registration is held every Thursday, at 1 p.m. in the Adult Basic Education Building on the JCJC campus.
For more information, call the GED testing office 601-477-4164.
NEJ class planning reunion
Members of the Northeast Jones class of 1968 want to locate classmates in preparation for their 40th reunion in summer 2008.
Anyone who can provide addresses or telephone numbers for any 1968 graduates, may e-mail nej1968@gmail.com or call 601-580-2292.
YWCO serving lunch
Each Tuesday, the YWCO offers lunch from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for $5 ($4.50 for seniors.)
Takeout orders are available. For more information, call the YWCO at 601-428-5694.
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