Whites Creek Lake
Easter Fun Day
The JDMhoon Youth Outreach Foundation announces its first Easter Fun Day initiative.
The Fun Day will be a communitywide, all-inclusive event from 1-4 p.m. Saturday at Whites Creek Lake. An Easter egg hunt will take place within the first hour for children between 2 and 10. However, the event is for children of all ages, and will include bouncers, games and refreshments.
Contact Ja’Killya Mhoon at (662) 832-2141 or via email at
mhoon2015@yahoo.com for more information.
‘All Twisted Up’
FLEXenity will present “All Twisted Up” at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Eupora Community Center. Jaylon the Contortionist from Chicago will perform.
The program is sponsored by Eupora Community Outreach Ministry.
Tickets are free for children 5 and under, $5 for ages 6-18 and $8 for ages 19 and older. Contact Earnestene Marshall at 662-744-4194 for tickets or more information.
East Webster’s
indoor exhibition
The East Webster High School band will be hosting an indoor exhibition in the school gymnasium starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 3.
Surrounding schools’ directors will bring their indoor percussion and Winter Guard groups to East Webster to put on a show for the families and surrounding communities.
A full concession stand will be available and admission is $5 per person. All proceeds from this event will go to support East Webster’s True Maroon Band
“As always we hope you will join us and thank you for supporting the band program at East Webster.”
Retired Educators
Local retired educators will meet at 11 a.m. April 4 a Pop’s Family Diner in Mantee. Rickie Vaughn will be the speaker. We hope all retired teachers will be able to attend.
EES kindergarten
registration
Eupora Elementary School will have registration for incoming kindergarten students (who are currently 5 or will be turning 5 before Sept. 1) from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. April 3, 4 and 5.
There will also be a tour and lunch for those students at 10 a.m. April 5.
Please bring your child’s original birth certificate, Social Security card and updated immunization form, along with a completed kindergarten packet. Packets can be picked up at any local child care center or at EES. Please call 258-6735 for questions.
EWES kindergarten
registration
East Webster Elementary School will have kindergarten registration from 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 4 and 5 for children who will turn 5 on or before Sept. 1.
Registration will be in the EWES library, 200 South St., Mathiston.
These items will need to be provided: original long-form birth certificate, Social Security card, completed up-to-date immunization records and proof of residency. Call 263-8373 for more information.
EHS Merit Banquet
Eupora High School will have its Merit-Awards Banquet at 6:30 p.m. April 19 in the EHS cafeteria.
Tickets may be purchased at the EHS office through April 6 for $10 each. From April 9-13, tickets will be $15 each if available. Presenters should contact the EHS office at 258-4041 by April 4 to reserve a ticket.
Webster County
Library storytime
Storytime at Webster County Library in Eupora is each Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. for Pre-K children. Pat Ray entertains the children with songs, stories and crafts.
Maben Public
Library storytime
Maben Public Library has storytime every Friday at 10 a.m. featuring many fun activities along with a story.
AA meetings
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora’s Education Conference Room.
NA meetings
Narcotics Anonymous meetings are the second, fourth and fifth Mondays at 7 p.m. at the Choctaw County Library in Ackerman. Call 662-552-0966 for details.
Sparta Opry
Singing at the Sparta Opry is every Friday from 6-9:15 p.m. Fish and chicken plates are available from 4:30-7 p.m. The opry house is located at 762 County Road 419 in Woodland.
Bingo at VFW
Bingo is every Saturday at 6 p.m. at VFW Post 3806 in Eupora.
Longview Opry
Enjoy music, refreshments and fun at the Longview Opry on Highway 12 in Longview every Saturday at 7 p.m. Talent is welcome. Admission is free.
Church
News
Maben COG
Easter celebration
Maben Church of God will have an Easter weekend celebration from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday.
This fun day for the family will feature lunch, games, an Easter egg hunt, live bunny photos and an illustrated children’s Resurrection story. The church is located at 3965 Crowley Drive.
Also, a yard sale for the youth of the church begins at 6 a.m. Saturday at Deweese in Eupora.
Crossway Church
Easter services
Crossway Church is celebrating the life, death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ this Easter season.
Resurrection celebration and Communion will be at 10 a.m. April 1, Easter Sunday, with fellowship and Easter egg hunt to follow the worship service. Children ages 0-10 bring your own Easter baskets. There will be no evening worship.
The church is located at 811 Veterans Memorial Blvd. (across from McDonald’s) in Eupora. You may call 662-744-5240 for more information or like us on Facebook at Crossway Church or follow us on Twitter @CrosswayEupora.
Cross of Christ
Potato Bar benefit
Cross of Christ volunteers invite the public to attend the 2018 Potato Bar from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Good Friday, March 30.
Potato bar and dessert will be served in First Baptist Church of Eupora’s fellowship hall. For takeout orders, please call 258-3491, or you may eat in the fellowship hall.
There is no set price — just give a donation. All donations will go to the Cross of Christ for God’s glory.
Spring Sale
Mathiston UMC
Come join us for our Spring Sale in the fellowship hall of Mathiston United Methodist Church on Hwy. 15.
Delicious homemade goodies, craft and white elephant items will be for sale. This event will be from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Proceeds will go to United Methodist Women Mission projects.
Walthall Baptist
Easter cantata
Come join the adult choir of Walthall Baptist Church as its members perform the musical “Road to Calvary” at 11 a.m. Easter Sunday, April 1. Also come join us for early service at 8 and breakfast at 9. “Let’s enjoy this Easter Day!”
Crossroads Cemetery Association meeting
The annual public meeting of the Crossroads Cemetery Association will be held at Crossroads Baptist Church (Webster County) at 2 p.m. April 8. Directors will be elected and other business addressed.
