Reading program Party
The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library will host an End of Summer Reading Program Party at 2:30 p.m. Friday. Participants in the Summer Reading Program are reminded to bring their reading record so they can receive a prize for reading five or more books during the summer. Elvis is scheduled to perform at the party. (July 27, 2011)
Praise & Worship International
Apostle G.M. Morgan and the crusade team from the Praise & Worhsip International Prophetic Miniaries of Orlando will host services from 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday through Monday at the Days Inn in Oxford. (July 27, 2011)
Craft class
The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library will offer a free Mexican Tin Craft class at 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Pre-registration is required. For more information or to pre-register, call the library at 234-5751. (July 27, 2011)
Kids’ Afternoon Movie
The Lafayette County & Oxford Public Library will host a free screening of “Madagascar 2” at 2:30 this afternoon as its Kids’ Afternoon Movie. (July 27, 2011)
Tallahatchie Toastmasters Club
The members of the Tallahatchie Toastmasters Club will meet from 7 to 8:15 Aug. 4 at Cedar Oaks, 601 Murray Drive. The club meets on the first and third Thursdays of every month. Everyone who has a desire to improve their speech-making skills is invited to attend club meetings. For more information, visit www.tallahatchietoastmasters.com. (July 27, 2011)
Reach to Recovery
The Oxford area Reach to Recovery group will meet at 6 p.m. Monday at Azalea Gardens. All breast cancer survivors, family and friends are encouraged to attend for a potluck supper and program. Beth Bryant, RN, BSN, MSN, the breast health navigator for the Baptist Cancer Center, will be a special guest, discussing the latest developments pertaining to breast issues. For more information, call 816-9316. (July 27, 2011)
Oxford Triathlon Group
The Oxford Triathlon Group will holding a free informational meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Nottinghill subdivision pool house for those interested in triathlons and multi-sporting events. Anyone is invited to attend, from the beginner triathlete to advanced. The group will discuss yearly dues, triathlon training and ideas for the triathlon club. For more information, call Michael Henry at 662-820-8800. (July 27, 2011)
Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group
The local Multiple Sclerosis Self-Help Group will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Magnolia Room of Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi in Oxford. Family and friends of those affected by MS are invited to attend. For more information, call Robert Allen at 234-3515. (July 27, 2011)
Oxford Exchange club
Will meet at noon Thursday at the Ole Miss Catering banquet suite, located at 123 Heritage Drive. Wayne Andrews, director of Yoknapatawpha Art Council, will be the featured speaker. Guests are welcomed. (July 27, 2011)
Homemakers Volunteers of Lafayette County
The Mississippi Homemakers Volunteers of Lafayette County will meet at noon Thursday at the Lafayette County Extension Office, 101 Veterans Drive. The Eastside MHV Club is the host. Visitors and new members are welcome. Refreshments will be served. (July 27, 2011)
