A listing of area events

EHS Class of 1975 plans reunion

The Class of 1975 from Eupora High School is planning its 30-year reunion and needs help in obtaining addresses of classmates.

If you were a member of that class or know the address of someone who was, please call Linda Burchfield (258-7436), Janis May (262-7163) or Betsy Sheffield (258-7472). Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Free income

tax service

A free income tax service is being offered for individuals and families with annual wages less than $32,000 and with less than $1,000 in interest/dividend income. Earned Income Credit, Child Tax Credit and Child Care Credit (if applicable) will be filed electronically, free of charge, with completed income tax forms 1040, 1040A and 1040 EZ for speedier returns.

This service (authorized by the IRS) will be offered at the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site located in St. John Catholic Church in Eupora - 201 W. Roane Ave. next to Ja-Mac/Texaco. The preparers are trained and certified by the IRS. All information given will be treated with strict confidence. No records will be kept after the tax-preparing season is over.

Remaining dates and times for the service are Thursday nights, 4 to 8 p.m., Feb. 10, 17, 24 and March 3; and Saturday mornings, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Feb. 19, 26 and March 5.

Call 258-7627 or 258-7539 for an appointment/information. For joint returns both spouses should come together. Filers will need to bring records such as a picture ID, Social Security card, Social Security numbers of all in household, W-2s and 1099s

Blood drives

United Blood Services will conduct these area blood drives in February:

€ Feb. 12 at Walthall Baptist Church from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call the church at 258-3259.

€ Feb. 14 at East Webster High School from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Call Susie Sisk at 263-5321.

€ Feb. 18, bloodmobile on Main Street in Maben near Tips 'N Toes from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Call Joyce at 552-5050.

€ Feb. 21 at NMMC-Eupora Home Health from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Call Debbie Ballard at 258-4141.

CONTACT Helpline

training class

The winter training class for new volunteers for CONTACT Helpline will be held for three Saturdays in February beginning Feb. 12. The classes will meet from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1001 Main St. in Columbus. For further information or to register for the class phone 327-2968.

Softball, baseball

'Super Saturday'

Eupora High School will have a softball and baseball "Super Saturday" on Feb. 12.

It will include a softball game between Eupora girls and Eupora alumni at 3 p.m. Eupora boys baseball will play an intersquad match-up at 6 p.m. Food and drinks will be available.

Benefit for

Ashley Black

A benefit for Ashley Black will be Feb. 12 at Sherwood Community Center, Mathiston. from 4 p.m. until.

Hamburger and hot dog plates will be available along with cakewalks and other activities.

For more information about the benefit or to make a donation, call 258-2900 and ask for Michele.

Bake sale

North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora Auxiliary will have a bake sale on Feb. 14 from 7 a.m. until all items are sold.

Breakfast foods, pies, cakes, cookies and more will be available. Proceeds go the auxiliary.

Valentine's dance

Grab your sweetheart and come on out for some fun and dancing Feb. 12 at 8:30 p.m. at VFW Post 3806 in Eupora. Roses will be available during the Valentine's dance, which will follow bingo at 6 p.m.

Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library will meet Feb. 14 at noon at the Webster County Public Library.

George and Jackie Helmick are in charge of the program. Everyone may come and enjoy the food, fun and fellowship.

Diabetes management

The Two-Day Comprehensive Diabetes Self-Management Program at North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora will be offered Feb. 16-17 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. both days. Participants learn such diabetes management skills as meal planning, blood sugar monitoring and foot self-examination.

The class is partially covered by Medicare, most private insurance companies and the NMMC Diabetes Assistance Fund. Physician referral is required for this program.

To register or for more information, call diabetes clinician Liz Orr, RN, at 258-6221.

Meet the Eagles

Come out and meet the Eupora High School boys baseball and girls softball teams at the Central Service Grill on Feb. 17 at 6 p.m.

Lady Forest

Landowner Course

The Mississippi State University Extension Service will offer a Lady Forest Landowner Course on Feb. 24 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Levy Hall of The Wood Institute in Mathiston

Supper will be provided through the generosity of Bowater, Farm Bureau, State Farm Insurance and Weyerhaeuser. Registration is necessary. Call 258-3971 to sign up.

Summer umpire

forms available

The city of Eupora is taking umpire applications through March 1 for the summer softball and baseball season.

Applications may be picked up at Eupora City Hall, 102 E. Clark Ave., Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Umpires will be expected to attend city-provided training.

Summer park

program signup

Registrations for the Eupora summer park program (baseball, softball, buddyball and T-ball) are being accepted for ages 4-17 at City Hall from through March 4.

Fees for T-ball and buddyball are $25 for the first child and $20 for each additional child in the same household/family. Registration fees for children coach pitch and older are $35 for the first child and $30 for each additional child in the same household/family.

An additional $10 per child will be charged if registering past the deadline. No registration will take place after the teams have been drafted.

Registration forms may be picked up and returned to Eupora City Hall, 102 E. Clark Ave., Eupora, MS 39744.

Public meetings

€ Feb. 10, 10 a.m.: HOME grant application public hearing for the city of Eupora, City Hall.

€ Feb. 10, 11 a.m.: HOME grant application public hearing for Webster County, Courthouse boardroom.