June 10

n Three day revival at Palestine M.B. Church of Van Vleet will be held June 10-12 at 7 p.m. nightly with the Rev. Dr. Charles Davidson. All are invited to attend.

July 11

n Descendants of the Rev. W.N. and Alice Ferguson Gore will have a reunion at the Thorn Community Center on July 11. Doors open at 4 p.m. and covered dish meal will be at 6 p.m. Paper products and ice are furnished. Bring photos, stories and join in. For information call 456-4508 or email kengore@network-one.com.

June 12

n Catholic Charities, Inc. Northeast Immigration Office is having a workshop on "Planting for the Future" on June 12, 2009 from 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. They will meet at the Northeast Catholic Charities, Inc. office in Vardaman. Questions call Inez Melendez 871-0399 or inez.melendez@catholiccharitiesjackson.org

June 13

n Boater Safety class will be held June 13 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Okolona Courthouse. All persons born after June 30, 1980 must complete a Boat and Water Safety course in order to operate any water craft on the public waters of Mississippi. Pre-registration is required five days in advance of class by calling 840-5172. Courses are available on line at www. Mdwfp.com.

n Male Choir Day at New Zion Baptist Church in Van Vleet will be held June 13 at 6 p.m. Pastor Odell Bowens invites all to attend.

n A benefit for the Shaquille Vance family will be held Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 10:30 - 1 p.m. There will be $5 BBQ, hamburger, and chicken strip plates as well as 2 basketball games at 1 p.m. Admission $5. All proceeds go to the family. Food donations are welcome, call Bruce Franks 542-9702 or Vernessa Gates 456-6828.

n A benefit for Dorothy and Clayton Anderson sponsored by Modern Woodmen of America will be held June13, 2009 at Sparta Opry beginning at 4 p.m. Fish and chicken plates will be sold for $8 (child's plate $5) and entertainment and an auction will take place. For more info or to make a contribution call Joe Criddle 456-5434 or Lonnie Whitt 456-2421.

n Family and relatives of O.E. Baird and Andrew Baird are invited to a reunion on June 13 from 3-5 p.m. at 640 Starkville Road in Houston.

n Porters Chapel AME Church in Calhoun City is hosting a Car Show on June 13, 2009 at 10 a.m. in the park in the quarters. Car show begins at noon. For more info about entering your car call 983-9351.

n The Richard Edward "Rich" Bailey and Fannie Sullivan reunion will be held at the Thorn Community Center on Saturday, June 13, 2009 from 9 a.m. until. All family members are invited. Friends are invited after lunch.

June 14

n The Mississippi Baptist All-State Youth Choir and Orchestra concert will be held on June 14, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Houston.

n A gospel singing will take place at Houston Chapel C.M.B. Church in Houston on June 14, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. featuring Goldens Echoes and Spiritual Harmony's. For more info, contact Ada Buchanan 456-2310. Rev. John Hargrove invites all to attend.

n Children's Day Service at Zion Spring M.B. Church in Okolona will be held June 14 during the 9:15 service. Pastor Nollen Elzie, Sr., invites all to attend.

n Gospel concert at Zion Assembly Church of God east of Okolona will be held June 14 at 6 p.m. featuring John Lanier and New City Talent. All are invited to attend. For information, call 447-2326 or 447-5982.

n Pleasant Plain MB Church will celebrate the anniversary of their pastor and wife on June 14, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.

n New Zion M.B. Church Youth department will host the first Shoe Size rally on June 14 at 3 p.m. Youth choirs, drama/drill teams welcome. For information, call 448-6226 or 456-4776.

June 17

n Revival at Trinity Outreach Center on Hwy. 8 east of Houston will be held June 17-19 at 7 p.m. nightly with guest speaker, Pastor Jeremiah Penro. Supt. G.L. Huggins invites all to attend.

June 20

n Love Drive for Mrs. Eloise Belio Catledge will be held June 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Norton Springs Church with Pastor Aretha Collier conducting. All are invited to attend.

n Annual Purvis family reunion will be held at Old Liberty Schoolhouse next to Liberty Church in Union County beginning at 11 a.m. Family and friends are invited. For information, call 568-2681 or 534-7774.

June 21

n Father's Day service at Zion Spring M.B. church in Okolona will be held June 21 during the 9:15 worship service. Pastor Nollen Elzie, Sr., invites all to attend.

June 28

n Family and friends day at New Zion M.B. Church will be held June 28 at 3 p.m. with the Rev. J.C. Humphery as guest speaker. The Rev. Odell Bowens invites all to attend.

n New Hope Missionary Baptist Church will have their pastor and wife 13th anniversary celebration on June 28, 2009 at 3 p.m.

n Annual Doss reunion will be held June 28 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Sparta Opry house. All are invited to bring a covered dish and enjoy the fellowship.

July 4

n Houston Homecoming will be held July 4 on the Courthouse Square beginning at 4:45 with a Veteran's Parade and concluding with fireworks at 9:15 a.m. Entertainment will include Mitchell Johnson, Molly May, Hearts in Service and Loose Gravel. All are invited to bring lawn chairs and attend.

Sept. 5

n HHS Class of 1989 will hold their 20th reunion on Sept. 5 For information or to attend, call Terri Eaton at 456-3944 or Michelle Shettles at 542-6600.