St. Jude Color Run Oct. 12
A 5K color run/1-mile walk benefiting St. Jude Childrenís Research Hospital will be Oct. 12 starting at 8 a.m. from Mathiston Park. The fundraiser is in memory of Chase Bailey, and in honor of Collins Chrismond and Griffen McCarter of Webster County. The $25 signup fee includes a T-shirt. Registration forms are available for pickup at Mathiston City Hall, East Webster Elementary and East Webster High School. For more information, call Tiffney Weaver at 662-902-8038 or email tiffs_kids@yahoo.com.
Pumpkin & Ice Holiday Market Oct. 12
Mathiston presents the Pumpkin & Ice Holiday Market from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 12. A St. Jude Color Run will start at 8 a.m. Forms are available at City Hall for both events. Organizers are seeking arts and craft and food vendors, performers and volunteers. They may contact City Hall at 662-263-4898 or mathistonevents@gmai l.com for more information.
BBQ Cookoff and Cornhole Tournament Oct. 12
The Eupora Business Association will present a BBQ Cookoff and Cornhole Tournament on Oct. 12 with cash prizes awarded to the cookoff and tournament winners. The event will be held from 2-10 p.m. at Whites Creek Lake. Enjoy barbecue, cornhole matches, inflatables and live music by Style Entertainment.
Gospel Music Jubilee Saturday
The monthly Gospel Music Jubilee at the Gore Springs Community Center will be at 6 p.m. Oct. 12 featuring Second Chance and the Cuomo Sisters. Admission is $5.
Watson Reunion Oct. 13
The annual Watson Reunion will be held Oct. 13 at the Woodmen lodge east of Eupora. The gate will be open at 10:30 a.m. All descendants, relatives and friends are encouraged to bring a dish and come enjoy food, fellowship and fun.
Webster Center Water Association annual meeting Oct. 15
Webster Center Water Associationís annual meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 15. The meeting location is 6838 MLK Jr. Drive, Eupora
Spring Valley Baptist revival Oct. 13-1
6 Revival at Spring Valley Baptist Church will be Oct. 13-16. Service times are 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, and 7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday. Bro. Hayden Wiggins will be the evangelist with music and singing by Bro. Joe McDarix.
Walthall Trade Day Oct. 19
The village of Walthall will host its annual Trade Day Celebration on Oct. 19. The celebration will be held in the Courthouse Park (old Courthouse location) from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The Fall Block Party will be that night from 6-10 p.m. Anyone interested in being an arts and crafts vendor, entertainment or who would like to bring your food truck may complete an entry form on the event Facebook page. Visit Walthall Trade Day on Facebook for more information or email dtabb@webstercountyschools.org for more information or a vendor form.
Stewart Reunion Oct. 19 The Stewart Reunion will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 19 at Mayís Farm Fresh Produce, 4155 Hwy. 82, Stewart. If Stewart has been a part of your life, please join us for the first ìWe are Stewartî gettogether to reconnect and renew. A donation basket will be available to cover the cost of food and drinks. Tables will be provided. Bring a chair and you memories for a good old-fashioned time of fellowship and fun. For more information contact Martin Jacks at 662-891-1435 or Chris Snell at 770-41-2666.
Highways & Hedges homecoming service Oct. 20
Homecoming service at Highways & Hedges Worship Center will be at 10 a.m. Oct. 20 with Bro. David Richardson from Philadelphia. He will be leading the singing also. The church is celebrating 39 years.
Webster Baptist Association annual revival Oct. 20
The Webster Baptist Association annual revival will be at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at First Baptist Church Eupora. Matt Powell, senior pastor of FBC Tupelo, will be preaching and Randy Wood, worship pastor from FBC Tupelo, will be leading worship. The revival theme is ìPour Out Your Spirit on Usî from Joel 2:28-29.
Extension events Through Oct. 29
The Webster County Extension Service announces these upcoming meetings in the Extension Office conference room: Oct. 17 ñ 4-H Expressive Arts Club at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 24 ñ 4-H Lego Club at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 29 ñ 4-H Kids in the Kitchen at 4:30 p.m.
New crop pecan sale Through Nov. 5
The Webster County Soil & Water Conservation District is taking orders for ìnew cropî pecans. Orders are due by Nov. 5 and will be available to pick up before Thanksgiving. One-pound bags and chocolate covered peanuts will be available. Forms can be picked up at the NRCS Office at 1381 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Eupora; 662-258-2357 Ext. 3
Webster County Library hours
Webster County Public Library in Eupora is open four days each week to take care of many of your needs, such as sending and receiving faxes, copying, computer use, as well checking out the latest books for your reading pleasure. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. Wednesday and noon- 6 p.m. Thursday. Storytime for PreK children is each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. with Anita Russell. Come by and see Fran or Laura for any of your library questions. For more information call 662-258- 7515
Maben Public Library hours
The Maben Public Libraryís regular hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and noon-4:30 p.m.
AA meetings Thursdays
AA meetings are held Thursdays at 7 p.m. at 50 N. Holman St., Eupora (house directly beside the Methodist Church building). Contact (call/text) Tommy Peacock at 662- 552-3760 for more information.
Alter(Ed) Testimony 1st, 3rd Fridays
The Alter(Ed) Testimony group meets the first and third Fridays of each month at Victory Baptist Church in Mathiston for dinner, worship and testimony shared by speakers. This is a community resource offered by Rise Up Christian Counseling and Victory Baptist Church of Mathiston. Call (662) 861-9358 for details.
