Now thru Feb. 12
A Children’s Book and DVD Drive  is being conducted by the Provisional Class of the Junior Auxiliary of Batesville. New or gently used books or DVDs can be dropped off at Batesville Elementary School, Batesville Intermediate School, Pope School, North Delta School, Guaranty Bank, Ray Poole State Farm, First Security Bank and Renasant Bank.

Feb. 5, 6
VFW Post 4100 will have bingo at 7 p.m. on Friday. The Road House Band will perform on Saturday at 8 p.m.

Sat., February 6
Members of the North Panola Vocational High School, Class of 1970, are making final plans for their upcoming 40 Year Reunion. Classmates are asked to meet on Saturday, February 6 at noon in the Sardis Library.
Dog Adoption Day will be sponsored by the Panola Humane Society at Wal-Mart from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Call  654-0926.

Mon, February 8
A Financial Aid Workshop will be held for high school seniors and their parents at 5:30 p.m. at South Panola High School. The event is sponsored by Educational Services Foundation.

Tues., Feb. 9
Panola County Humane Society will meet on  at 5:15 p.m. at the Batesville Presbyterian Church.

Wed., Feb. 10
The Batesville Garden Club will meet at noon at the Batesville Public Library. Guest speaker will be Debby Cooper of Greenwood. She is an NGC Accredited Flower Show Judge and first vice president of the Miss. Flower Show Judges’ Council. Hostesses will be Robbie Knotts, Peggy Mangrum, and Nancy Baker.
Batesville Woman’s Club will meet at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on February 10 at 2 p.m.  Wear something red in recognition of Heart Month.

Thurs., Feb. 11,
A traveling exhibit telling the stories of German POWs held in camps all over the U.S. during WWII will be at the Batesville Public Library from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. For more information call Jennifer Hall 563-1038.
Are you tired of the commercialism of Valentine’s Day? If you’re age 12-18, grab your friends and come to the Batesville Public Library’s first annual Anti-Valentine’s Day Party! Doesn’t matter if you’ve got a boyfriend or girlfriend or if you’re single. You can celebrate no matter what. Events include: make your own Anti-Valentine’s Day Cards, decorate broken heart cookies, Anti-Valentine’s bingo and other contests! Hours are 6:30 to 8 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Call the library at 563-1038.
Open House is planned at Batesville Junior High School, 4 – 6:30 p.m.    Parents may pick up progress reports.

Feb. 12, 13, 19,
20 and 26, 27
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Arkabutla Lake will host its annual Youth Raccoon Hunts. Only two parties will be allowed to hunt per night.  The hunt will be administered by both the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Arkabutla Raccoon Hunting Association.  
Applications must be received at the Arkabutla Lake Field Office by 3 p.m., Monday, January 25 to be eligible for the drawing. For an application or more information on the hunt, contact Coleman Pullen at (662) 562-6261, or stop by the Arkabutla Lake Field Office.

Fri., Feb. 12
The Panola County Community Foundation will sponsor a Valentine’s Dance at the Eureka at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased at The Panolian, Panola Partnership or Pride Hyundai. The Lighthorse Harry Band will play.
In observance of Arbor Day, free trees will be distributed by the Panola County Soil and Water Conservation District at the USDA Service Center, 175 Broome Ridge Road, Batesville, beginning at 8 a.m. Call 578-8045.

Sat., Feb. 13
A Valentine’s party will be held at the Batesville Lion’s Club at 8 p.m. featuring the band Roadhouse. For more information call 563-4689 or 934-3356.
Blackjack Community Center will have family karaoke at 6 p.m.

Mon., Feb. 15
A Diabetic Support Group will meet in the annex at the Batesville Church of Christ at 2 p.m. The group is sponsored by the University of Mississippi’s “Eating Good and Moving Like We Should” program. If interest is shown, an evening class could also be scheduled. Interested persons should phone 915-5847 to reserve a seat.

Tues., Feb. 16
Batesville Jr. Woman’s League will meet at the Batesville Public Library at 6 p.m.  Members are encouraged to wear red in honor of Heart Disease Awareness Month.
The American Legion will meet at 6 p.m. at the Batesville Public Library. Call Charlie Overton at 563-3762 for information.

Wed., Feb. 17
Panola County Extension Service will hold a Private Applicator Certification Training beginning at 9:30 a.m. at the Panola County Extension Office in Batesville. Call  563-6260 for information.

Fri., Feb. 19
Pre-School registration will be held at Batesville Elementary School from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. The child must be four years old on or before September 1. Items needed to register include: certified birth certificate, immunization compliance form 121 (Health Department), social security card, two proofs of residency, proof of insurance and proof of income for 2009.

Feb. 20 and 27
Prom Closet, a project of the Junior Auxiliary of Batesville, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both Saturdays in the Media Room at South Panola High School.  
Girls may choose a dress for their upcoming prom. Gently used prom dresses  and accessories are being collected now by the JA. Call 578-5433 to donate.

Sat., Feb. 27
Blackjack Community Center will have family karaoke at 6 p.m. A potluck will follow.

Mon., March 1
Batesville Public Library will be offering an introductory computer class. The class will meet each Monday from 9-10 a.m. for three weeks. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. Call 563-1038.

Sat., March 6
The Junior Auxiliary of Batesville will hold the 2010 Charity Ball at 7 p.m. at the Panola Country Club. Call for tickets: 578-9352.

Thurs., March 25
The Boys and Girls Club of Northwest Mississippi will host its annual banquet at 6 p.m. at the Batesville Civic Center. Tickets are $50 per person and are available at the Civic Center box office.

Sat., April 3
The Annual Sardis Spring Fest & Open Car Show will be held on Main Street and is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and the Mississippi Delta Street Rodders. 
Food vendors and crafters who would like to participate should call the Chamber at 662-487-3451 or 662-609-2159. 
For information on the car show contact Ronnie or Angie Hinton at 662-934-6189 or 662-934-4143.

Sat., April 10
The North Mississippi Women’s Show will be held at the Batesville Civic Center from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Admission is free. Call 934-2354 for more information.

Sun., April 11
Batesville Jr. Woman’s League will sponsor its annual Little Miss Batesville Pageant.  The pageant will be at the Batesville Jr. High School auditorium at 2 p.m.  For more information, visit www.gfwc-bjwl.homestead.com or call 560-3847.