Calendar of Events

Wednesday

SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM The Marshall County Humane Society’s low cost spay/neuter program will be held at the permanent site, 646 Old Hwy 78 E. Call 252-6196 for the necessary appointment.
REVIVAL Mt. Teamer Church will have spring revival, March 23-25. Different speakers each night, 7 p.m. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
PRE-EASTER SERVICE Sponsored by the Marshall County Ministerial Alliance, Wed., March 23, 7 p.m. at Anderson Chapel CME Church. Rev. James Green, guest speaker. Everyone is invited.
PTA MEETING Holly Springs Intermediate School, Wed., March 23, 5:30 p.m. in the library. Shelia Walton, PTA president.

Thursday

FFA MEETING The Potts Camp FFA alumni meeting will be at the Potts Camp School ag building, 7 p.m.
MAUNDY THURSDAY Victoria and Red Banks United Methodist Churches will observe Maundy Thursday, March 24, with a special service of Holy Communion at 6 p.m. in the Victoria UMC sanctuary. Tenebrae, or “darkness” will follow, presenting an extended Scriptural meditation on the Passion of Jesus, based on St. Matthew’s Gospel. As the service progresses, the Tenebrae candles are extinguished gradually, reflecting the physical and emotional pain of the Passion. Eventually, the sanctuary is left momentarily in darkness. The observance will close with the stripping of the altar and the draping of the cross. The public is cordially invited to attend. For more info. call the pastor, Rev. Pat Elmore, 838-9708.
BINGO Collins Hurdle Post No. 5697 VFW has bingo every Thurs. Doors open at 6 p.m.
LENTEN DRAMA “Have You Seen My Son,” sponsored by Byhalia United Methodist Church, Maundy Thurs., and Good Fri., March 24-25, 7 p.m. Don’t miss this emotional Lenten drama performed by the ladies of Byhalia United Church. Written by Jon McCauley. Free admission. For more info. call Lisa Hickman at 551-8092 or 252-5244.
4-H MEETING The Lessye Lee Davis 4-H Club will meet at Trinity Mission, 6 p.m. in preparation for the trip to Houston and Starkville.

Friday

SECOND TIME AROUND The Marshall County Humane Society’s thrift store, Second Time Around, located next to Bailey Printing in Holly Springs, will be open Fri. from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sat., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 662-564-2900 for pickup information.
EASTER EGG HUNT Holly Springs Parks and Rec. Dept. is sponsoring an Easter egg hunt Fri., March 25, Sam Coopwood Park, 10:30 a.m. Grand prize of $50. In case of rain, the hunt will be held at the Holly Springs Multi-Purpose building.

Saturday

BLUEGRASS CONCERT Featuring Dew Grass with Stan Dailey, Steve (Rabbit) Easter, Mark Whitehead at Cedarview Pentecostal Church, 2841 Hwy. 305, Olive Branch, located 3.5 miles south of Olive Branch next to water tower, 7 p.m. For more information call 662-895-7451 or 662-893-4804.
Class Reunion - The Holly Springs High School Class of 1980 will hold its 25th year class reunion May 27-28. All classmates are invited to participate. For more information regarding events, class shirts, and fees, please contact Michael Crittle at (901) 481-2947 or Loretha Jones at (901) 332-0210. Please RSVP by March 26.
DONKEY BASKETBALL Bethlehem Church of the Lord Jesus Christ gym, 6:30 p.m., Sat., March 26. Barbecue plates also available 4-6 p.m. Concessions, prizes, audience participation. Seven miles south of Potts Camp on Hwy 349. Pastor Steve Wilson and Jon Vazquez. For more info. call 333-7046.

Easter Sunday

SUNRISE SERVICE Mt. Moriah MB Church, 3193 Marianna Rd. will have Easter sunrise service, Sun., Mar. 27, 8 a.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Tony Wilkins from Nichols Chapel CME Church.
SUNRISE SERVICE Victoria and Red Banks United Methodist Churches will begin Easter Sunday, March 27 with a sunrise service at 7 a.m. in the Victoria UMC sanctuary. Breakfast will follow in the fellowship hall. Red Banks UMC will hold its regular worship service at 10 a.m. in the sanctuary. There will not be an 11 a.m. service at Victoria UMC. The public is cordially invited to attend both services. For more info., please call the pastor, Rev. Pat Elmore, at 838-9708.
SUNRISE SERVICE New Hope Baptist Church, Hwy 72, Slayden, Sun., March 27, 6 a.m. Breakfast will be served. Bro. Billy Adair and congregation invite everyone to attend.
EASTER SERVICE Yarbrough Chapel CME Church will have Easter morning service at 8 a.m. Rev. Wanda Davis, pastor.
SUNRISE SERVICE Victoria Heights Baptist Church will be having an Easter Sunrise service at 7:00am this Sunday, March 27th, with a warm breakfast immediately following. You're also invited to our Sunday School at 10:00am with our choir presenting, “Jesus Christ Is Lord” at 11 a.m. Everyone is invited
COMMUNITY EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE St. Paul, St. Mark, Mt. Teamer and Calvin Chapel Churches at host church, Mt. Teamer, Spring Creek. 6 a.m. with host pastor Rev. Gwendolyn Nelson.
STATE DRIVE PROGRAM St. Mark Church, 3 p.m. with guest speaker Pastor Robert McClain, Rising Star Church. Pastor, Rev. Derrick D. Gibbs.
SUNRISE SERVICE Annual Easter service, Evangel Full Gospel Assembly, 766 Evangel Dr., beginning at 5:45 a.m. Singing, preaching and testimonies. Bro. Carl Brandon will be ministering. At the close of the service, there will be a fellowship breakfast. Everyone is invited to attend.
“OUR GOD REIGNS” Due to illness, the performance of “Our God Reigns” at Barton First Baptist Church, 523 Quinn Rd., has been rescheduled to Sun., March 27, 11 a.m. Free lunch provided to all who attend.
SUNRISE SERVICE Kimbrough Chapel Church, Easter Sunday morning, 6 a.m.

March 30

SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM The Marshall County Humane Society’s low cost spay/neuter program will be held at the permanent site, 646 Old Hwy 78 E. Call 252-6196 for the necessary appointment.

March 31

MEETING The Lessye Lee Davis 4-H Club will meet at the Marshall County Library, 6 p.m. We are recruiting new members. If you are interested, please call Mary Hicks at 252-5920. Also preparing for trip to Houston and Starkville.
BINGO Collins Hurdle Post No. 5697 VFW has bingo every Thurs. Doors open at 6 p.m.
MEETING Marshall County Forestry Association will hold their first quarterly meeting of 2005 on Thursday evening, March 31 in the Lodge of Wall Doxey State Park. Registration will begin at 6:00 p.m. with the meeting starting promptly at 6:30 p.m. Arbor Day Poster Contest winners will be recognized prior to the program on Firewise. All forestry landowners are encouraged to attend this meeting. For more information and to register for the meeting, contact the Marshall Co. Extension Service at 662-252-3541.
ANNUALS FOR SALE Potts Camp School annuals are on sale through March 31 for $35 each. Checks must be made to Potts Camp School. Call the school for more info., 333-6354.

April 1

FISH FRY Cayce Vol. Fire Dept. is hosting their spring fish fry, Fri., April 1 at the fire station, 30 Lee Cree Rd. Fish will be cooked by Sheriff Kenny Dickerson and served from 5-7:30 p.m. Eat in or take out. Tickets may be purchased at A-1, Gossett Auto Parts, Little Place, Carol’s Beauty Shop or from any firefighter.
FISH FRY Ida B. Wells Museum, Fri., April 1. Place orders at 252-3232. Carry-outs only.
SECOND TIME AROUND The Marshall County Humane Society’s thrift store, Second Time Around, located next to Bailey Printing in Holly Springs, will be open Fri. from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sat., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 662-564-2900 for pickup information.

April 2

SINGING, Sat., April 2, Mt. Calvary Pentecostal Church, 2-1/2 miles north of Hwy 72 on Cayce Rd. Featuring the Williams Family. 7 p.m. Everyone is invited.
BANQUET McIntyre MB Church will have their pastor and wife banquet, 6:30 p.m. on April 2 at Dreamland USA banquet room. Please come and help celebrate. Pastor, Rev. Andrew Fluker.
YARD SALE Church of the Living Gospel, located behind Ed’s Pawn Shop in Watson, from 8 a.m. until.

April 3

HOMECOMING New Hope Baptist Church, Hwy 72, Slayden, Sun., April 3. Dinner will be served after morning service; singing will follow with the Ross Family from Mifflin, Tenn. Bro. Billy Adair and congregation invite everyone to come and help celebrate.

April 4

MEETING Marshall County Water Assoc. will have their annual meeting, at 6:30 p.m. on April 4, 2005, 512 Wingo Rd., Byhalia, MS 38611.

April 5

BROWN BAG LUNCH At the Marshall County Library, 12 noon. Kitty Lacy, volunteer coordinator for Unity Hospice will be the guest speaker. Bring a sandwich; drink and dessert provided.
WOMEN’S DAY PROGRAM Mt. Teamer CME Church will have their annual Women’s Day program, 3 p.m. on Sun., April 3. Everyone is invited. Guest speaker, Rev. Linda Rodgers of Tupelo. Pastor, Gwendolyn Nelson.

April 6

“40 DAYS OF PURPOSE” The Slayden Baptist Church presents “40 Days of Purpose” based on the book “The Purpose Driven Life” by Rick Warren. April 6, 5:30-8:30 p.m. will be the kick-off supper/rally. April 10-May 22, 10 a.m.-12 noon, Bible study and sermons exploring man’s purpose in life. For more info. call 252-4559.
REVIVAL McIntyre MB Church will have revival, April 6-8, 7 p.m. Host pastor, Rev. Andrew Fluker. Guests, Rev. Robert McClain and Rising Star Church family.
SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM The Marshall County Humane Society’s low cost spay/neuter program will be held at the permanent site, 646 Old Hwy 78 E. Call 252-6196 for the necessary appointment.

April 7

FISH FRY The Pilot Club is hosting a benefit fish fry, 4:30-7:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Episcopal Church. Kenny Dickerson will be cooking, and plates are $10. Eat-in or carry out. All proceeds benefit St. Jude.
4-H MEETING The Lessye Lee Davis 4-H Club will meet at the Marshall County Library, 6 p.m.

April 8

SECOND TIME AROUND The Marshall County Humane Society’s thrift store, Second Time Around, located next to Bailey Printing in Holly Springs, will be open Fri. from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sat., 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 662-564-2900 for pickup information.

April 9

CONFERENCE The Christian Education Ministry will sponsor a Leadership Conference, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church, 3193 Marianna Rd. For more information call 662-564-2549.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8 a.m. until noon, Sat., April 9, at Patty and Lee’s Place on Rabbit Ridge Rd. Bring the family and have some fun. Games, prizes, lots of good food. Kids under 15 free. For directions, call Dave, 252-7676. Sponsored by the Marshall County Republican Club. Public is invited.
FLEA MARKET Free Springs United Methodist Church will be hosting their annual spring fling flea market at the church. Vendors are welcomed for a small charge. Please call Jane Thomas, 526-9330 or Mary Holt, 526-5064 to reserve a space. There will be singing, food, fun, games and many other exciting activities. Everyone is invited.

April 10

FIRST LADY PROGRAM Mt. Sinai COGIC of Mt. Pleasant will hold their annual First Lady program for first lady Richenda Pritchard. Special guest will be first lady Vivian Wesson of West Haven COGIC of Memphis, Tenn. Everyone is invited. Pastor, Elder Curtis Pritchard.
MEN & WOMEN DAY Kimbrough Chapel Church will have Men and Women’s Day, 11 a.m., along with their morning service. Rev. Marvin Brooks and Free Branch Church will be guests. Rev. J.W. Smith Jr., pastor.

April 13

SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM The Marshall County Humane Society’s low cost spay/neuter program will be held at the permanent site, 646 Old Hwy 78 E. Call 252-6196 for the necessary appointment.

April 16

AUCTION Church of the Living Gospel, located behind Ed’s Pawn Shop, Watson. April 16, 1 p.m. For more info. call Sandra Glosson, 662-233-2730.
PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Marshall County Humane Society will have a pancake breakfast, 7-10 a.m. at the VFW in Holly Springs. All you can each for small donation.

April 21

4-H MEETING The Lessye Lee Davis 4-H Club will meet at Trinity Mission, 6 p.m. in preparation for the trip to Houston and Starkville.

April 23

SPRING REVIVAL Rising Star is having a revival with Rev. Ronnie Strong from New Independence Baptist Church at 7 p.m.

April 24

FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Rising Star is having a special program with Rev. Smith from Paradise Baptist Church, Omaha, Nebraska, 2:30 p.m.
MEN & WOMEN DAY Sun., April 24, 2:30 p.m. Mt. Sinai COGIC will have their annual Men and Women Day. Everyone is invited. Pastor, Elder Curtis Pritchard.
SUPER SUNDAY PROGRAM Kimbrough Chapel Church, Sun., April 24, 2 p.m. The public is invited. Rev. J.W. Smith Jr. is pastor.

April 30

YOUTH CONFERENCE Holly Springs and Rust College to host 13th annual youth conference June 3-5. This event is open to the public and a pre-registration fee of $65 is due before April 30. For more information call 662-252-1808 or 662-544-1742, Bennie Braswell, Jr.
FLEA MARKET The Northwest Side Civic Club in Harmontown, Ms is hosting a Flea Market April 30, 7 a.m. Venders are invited. Outside booths are available for $10.. Inside booths are available for $20. All booths are first come, first serve. Please contact Sherry Moore at 662-526-5773 by April 23, to reserve your booth. Concessions will be open at 6 a.m. for breakfast.

May 1

HOMECOMING Faith Baptist Church, 3974 Byhalia Rd., Barton, will have homecoming May 1. For more info. call the church at 895-4360 or 851-2900.May 27
Class Reunion - The Holly Spring High School Class of 1980 will hold its 25th year class reunion May 27-28. All classmates are invited to participate. For more information regarding events, class shirts, and fees, please contact Michael Crittle at (901) 481-2947 or Loretha Jones at (901) 332-0210. Please RSVP by March 26.
REUNION Attention Olive Branch Class of 1995. We are planning our class reunion. For more information contact Eric Wright, 214-264-6074 or Camesha Stephenson, 901-336-9872.

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