Benefit set for Saturday

There will be a benefit for Douglas Grafton Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the old Wal-Mart parking lot. Chicken plates will be sold for $6. There will be an auction, an antique car and custom motorcycle show, a 50-50 drawing, music and a chance to win a barbecue grill and gun. For more information, call James McClain at 601-600-9959.

Workshop June 6

In-Service Workshop (for parents with children who have intellectual disabilities) will be held from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. June 6 in the United Way Building (Oak Street in Laurel.)

Republican women to meet

The Jones County Republican Women will meet at noon May 14 at the Laurel Hotel and Convention Center. Speakers will be Sen. Chris McDaniel and Rep. Gary Staples, reporting on the 2008 legislative session. JCRW will present annual scholarships. Take a food or cash donation for the Christian Food Mission. Reservations, call Jean Breland (601) 649-7245, Joan Martin (601) 426-2494, or Mary Jo Wedgeworth (601) 428-0317.

Enrichment program

The Cameron Center will be offering a Summer Enrichment Program beginning June 2 - July 25 for children ages 5 - 12. Registration will be held from May 19 - 23. For more information call the Cameron Center at 601-428-6449 or 601-344-9089.

St. John’s Family Fun Day

St. John’s Day School will host a family fun night from 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 13. Pizza and drinks will be provided for students; corn dogs and pizza will be available for purchase by others. Blow up toys will be in place and the May Day Silent Auction will be open from 5:30 - 7 p.m. All students should wear armbands for outside fun.