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Monday - Friday
Panola County AA meetings will be held at the Batesville First United Methodist Church at noon daily. For more information call the North Central AA Hotline at 662-234-8585.
Thurs. - Sun.
Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings are held regularly at the Batesville Municipal Court Building on the Square from 8-9 p.m.
Mondays
Al-Anon meets every Monday at 8 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Batesville.
Tuesdays
On Tuesday afternoons Batesville Public Library is giving teens the use of the library’s large meeting room, where they can play games, have snacks and drinks from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. --a place where they won’t be asked to “shush.”
PACE, a support group for family and friends of those suffering with mental illness, meets at 5:30 p.m. at the Batesville Church of Christ. Call 563-3388 for information, or e-mail power2recover@yahoo.com.
Third Thursdays
A Social Security Administration representative will be at the Cliff Finch Building from 9 a.m. - noon on the third Thursday of every month beginning August 20. The local Social Security telephone number is 866-593-8523.
Every Thursday
Red One Rook games are held at the Cossar State Park Visitor Center beginning at 6 p.m. Call 662-623-7356 for information.
Nov. 2 thru Dec. 1
Applications for families seeking help through the Panola County Secret Santa Project are available at public libraries in Batesville, Sardis, Como and Crenshaw. Applications should be filled out and left at the libraries.
Nov. 6-7
Friends of the Library will sponsor their annual Book Sale at the Panola County Extension Building on Hwy. 51. Hours for the sale are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and 8:30 a.m. -12 noon on Saturday. Books of all kinds, tapes, movies, cd’s and dvd’s are now being accepted at the library and can still be donated at the Extension Building on the day before the sale.
The Boys and Girls Club will have a fish fry on Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call to pre-order or come by the Batesville club. A rummage sale will also be held Saturday at 6 a.m. until in the parking lot of the old Big Star next to Hallmark. For more information or to pre-order call 578-7309.
Nov. 6, 7
VFW of Water Valley will have bingo Friday at 7 p.m. and a dance Saturday featuring the Road House Band at 8 p.m. For more information call 578-1544.
Sat., Nov. 7
The Coles Point Volunteer Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary will sponsor the Coles Point Christmas Angels Pageant as a fund-raiser for the fire department. The event will begin at 2 p.m. There will be seven age divisions for boys and girls ages 0-18. The entry fee is $40. For information or to sign up to participate, call Tresah Harden at 609-2240.
The South Panola DECA Beauty Review will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Batesville Jr. High Auditorium.
Seventy contestants will be vying for the crowns of Most Beautiful and Most Photogenic.
Using native plants in landscaping will be the topic of a program by Dr. Lelia Scott Kelly, consumer horticulture specialist for the Mississippi State University Extension Service, at the North Mississippi Fish Hatchery Visitor Education Center. The program begins at 2 p.m. For information call 662-563-8068.
Tues., Nov. 10
The Panola County Humane Society will meet at 5:15 p.m. at the Batesville Presbyterian Church.
Anyone interested in helping with the Panola County Secret Santa Project may attend a meeting at 5:30 at Sardis Presbyterian Church.
Nov. 10, 11
Tri Lakes Medical Center Auxiliary will sponsor a jewelry sale from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 11
Panola Memorial V.F.W. Post 4968 will sponsor a Veterans Day observance at 11 a.m.
A brief program will be presented at the Downtown Memorial Park, according to post commander Bobby Hudson.
The Water Valley VFW plans a Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. at the memorial on Main Street in Water Valley. Immediately afterward veterans and guests will be served lunch at the VFW post. In case of rain, all activities will be held at the post.
The Batesville Garden Club will hold its monthly meeting at 12 noon at the Public Library. Jennifer Flautt of Webb will present a program on miniature floral designs. Jennifer is a National Garden Clubs accredited flower show judge and a member of Plantation Garden Club. Hostesses will be Mary Jo Cook, Diana Green, Sherry Sullivan and Gayle Wadsworth.
A Literacy Workshop will be conducted at the South Panola School District Parent Center, with sessions at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Seating is limited. Call Parent Center director Dianne Wiley at 563-6044 to reserve a place or for more information.
Batesville Woman’s Club will meet at 2 p.m. at the home of Barbara Young. Dr. Dolores Barnett will be the speaker. Members are asked to bring flour or sugar for the food pantry.
Thurs., Nov. 12
Twilight fans are invited to test their knowledge of the entire popular “vampire” series of novels in a trivia contest. Sign up at the Batesville Public Library beginning November 2. Contestants will participate in pairs, so you are encouraged to sign up with a friend. Contest is limited to ages 13 – 18 and the winners will each receive two passes to the opening night premiere of New Moon!
Batesville Junior High School will issue progress reports.
Sat., Nov. 14
Boys 2 Men United will sponsor a community march at 10 a.m., starting at the Batesville Square and moving to the Church of God on Armstrong Street. The event will promote strong male leadership in the home and community, with the theme, “Taking Back Our Families,” according to organizer Earl Jones Jr. For more information contact Jones at 934-0986.
Black Jack Community Center will have a Harvest Dinner at 6 p.m. Bring a dish.
Tues., Nov. 17
American Legion will meet in the conference room at the Batesville Public Library at 6 p.m. This meeting is very important discussing a fundraising project.
Sat., Nov. 21
Pick up all your Thanksgiving baked goods at Batesville Woman’s Club bake sale outside the Kroger store from 7 a.m. until noon. Featured will be homemade bread, pies, cakes, cookies, and candy. Delicious chocolate-covered pecans make great stocking stuffers or hostess gifts. A table of Christmas decorations and one-of-a-kind earrings will also be available.
Nov. 20-21
The Heflin House Museum’s Christmas Bazaar will feature baked goods, crafts, gift items and jewelry. The event opens at 10 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Cost for lunch is $8. The Heflin House Museum is located at 304 South Main Street in Sardis. For more information call 662-487-2682 or email rldixon205@bellsouth.net
Thurs., Dec. 3
North Delta School will present its annual Christmas Bazaar and program. The bazaar will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. The program will be at 6 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 6
The Batesville Garden Club will present its Christmas Tour with three homes, a business and a church on display. Tickets, $10, are available at the door at each stop. Guests may tour in any order they choose.
On the tour will be the homes of Mark Heafner, Bill and Renelda Burnett, and Stan and Melissa Sullivant, along with St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church and the law offices of Charlie Baglan. Call 563-4434 for information.
Tues., Dec. 8
The Batesville Christmas Parade will begin at 6:30 p.m. and proceed through Downtown. The theme is “Let There Be Peace on Earth.”
The rain date is Sunday, Dec. 13. The Batesville Lions Club, sponsor of the parade, encourages civic and church groups to participate. Call 563-4689 or 934-3356 for information.
Tues., Dec. 10
The Town of Crenshaw will have its Christmas Parade at 6 p.m. Line up time is 5 p.m. on East South Avenue. Registration forms are at City Hall. Pick up or call 662-382-5234.
Sun., Dec. 13
Heflin House Museum’s Christmas Tea and Tour of Homes will be 1:30 to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the Heflin House Museum. Five homes are included in the tour. Refreshments will be served at the Heflin House.
For more information call 662 487 0238 or email rldixon205@bellsouth.net.
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