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.
OPEN HOUSE Holly Springs Primary School will have their open house/report card pick-up from 1:00-6:00 p.m. All parents are urged to please come out and pick up your child’s report card and talk with their teachers.

Thursday

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.
MEETING H.W. Byers hosts meeting in the school cafeteria at 7 p.m. Everyone invited to attend.
DO NOT FORGET - The Holly Springs Primary School PTA meeting at 5:30 in the activity building. Business of importance will be discussed.

Friday

FISH FRY Cayce Vol. Fire Dept. is hosting their spring fish fry, Fri., April 1 at the fire station, 30 Lee Creek 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, Gossets 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.
RUMMAGE SALE April 1 and 2 - Friday and Saturday. Rummage sale to benefit the Watson Volunteer Fire Department. 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. rain or shine. Go to the four-way stop at Watson. Turn west onto Watson Road and go 1/2 mile, just past the firehouse on the right. Follow the signs.
FISH FRY There will be a fish fry for Ms. Edna Wells, Social Service Director at Trinity Mission Health & Rehab, 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Pick-up can be between the times mentioned. Kenny Dickerson will be preparing the fish. $6.00 per plate includes fish, slaw, hushpuppies, fries, dessert, canned drinks. Any questions call 662-252-1141.

Saturday

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’s 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.
SINGING Holly Hills Baptist Church Saturday night singing, 6 p.m. The featured group will be The Reed Family from Ripley, Tenn. Donnie Reed will be preaching. Bro. Frank Feathers and congregation invite all. Fellowship will follow.
RUMMAGE SALE The Heritage Apostolic youth group will have their first annual rummage sale fundraiser at Thomas Arena, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Sunday

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.

Monday

MEETING Marshall County Water Assoc. will have their annual meeting, at 6:30 p.m. on April 4, 512 Wingo Rd., Byhalia, MS 38611.
MEETING Lessye Lee Davis Parade Committee to meet, 6 p.m., at the Marshall County Library.

Tuesday

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.
REVIVAL Spring Revival will be held at Community Temple Church, April 6-8, with Minister Luchy of Cummings Street Church, Memphis, Tenn. as guest speaker. Host pastor is Elder Frank Moore.

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.
HOMECOMING New Hope Baptist Church Hwy. 72 Slayden will not be having their regular monthly singing Saturday Night April 9, due to having Homecoming Sunday, April 3.
MEETING Red Banks Cemetery Association Quarterly meeting at 9:30 a.m.
SINGING Emanual Baptist Church will host a gospel singing featuring Rocky Ewing and The Chosen Few. Fellowship supper will be at 6 p.m., singing at 7 p.m.

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’S 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.
APPRECIATION The Mt. Moriah M.B. Church, located at 3193 Marianna Road, will be celebrating their Musicians Appreciation at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Roger Daniels from Antioch Baptist Church will be the guest speaker.
FRIENDS NIGHT The Silver Stars Friends Night Program will be held at St. Mark M.B. Church, 7 p.m. MC will be Sis. Catherine Jefferson. Scheduled groups will be The St. Mark MB Church Choir, Dynamic Angels, Great Wings of Joy, The Smith Singers of Red Banks, The Gospel Tones, The Gospel Travelers, The Twilight Singers, and The Harmoniers of Oxford.

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 15

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 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.
Benefit program for Pastor Frank Moore will be held at Community Temple Church. All church members, friends and family invited. For more info. call 851-3388 or 851-7348.April 17
SINGING The Glass Family from Nashville, Tenn. will be singing during the Sunday morning services at Meadowbrook Baptist Church, 3115 Old Pigeon Roost Road, Byhalia.April 20
April 20-22, 7 p.m. Rising Star MB Church will be having their Spring Revival. Guest speaker will be Rev. Ronnie Strong from New Independence Baptist Church. The church is located at 2519 Higdon Road, 662-252-7507. Pastor is Robert McClain.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.
Youth Day Program at Community Temple Holiness Church will be held during the morning worship service. Dinner will be served. Host Pastor is Elder Frank Moore, sponsored by Tyrone Moore and Youth Department.

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 6

BANQUET The Lessye Lee Davis Banquet will be held at Rust College, Shaw Cafeteria, 7 p.m. The speaker is Dr. David L. Beckley. All members must attend, take off work if necessary. Tickets: $15 to be paid by April 29th.

May 7

Appreciation/Birthday Celebration for church mother, Lettie Moore, 6:30 p.m. will be held at Community Temple Holiness Church on Mt. Zion Road. Donation: $25 adults, children no charge. Host pastor is Elder Frank Moore, chairperson is Jacqueline Scott.

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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