Quick Bites programs

The Mississippi State University Extension Service is offering Quick Bites programs from noon-1 p.m. each Thursday in October. The programs provide timely information on a wide variety of topics through interactive video.

Mariah Smith, instructor, computer applications and services, MSU-ES, will present the Oct. 2 program: "It's a Snap: Making Picture-Perfect Holiday Cards."

In this class, you'll learn tips and tricks to taking great holiday shots of your family. Once we have the perfect shot, you'll learn how to upload and use online photo services (like Walmart and Walgreens) to print Christmas cards with your families' photo so friends and family can see how much everyone has grown in the past year.

Susan Cosgrove, area family resource management agent, MSU-ES, will present the Oct. 9 program: "Financial Management: Sorting Out Mortgage Issues." Mortgage issues are dominating the news today and knowing what to do can be very confusing. This program will assist in answering some of those questions for you.

All classes will be held at the Webster County Extension Office. So bring your lunch and join others for a Quick Bite. Call 258-3971 for more information.

Friday is voter

registration deadline

If you have never been registered to vote and would like to vote in the Nov. 4 general election, Friday, Oct. 3, is the last day to register to vote for the upcoming general election to be held Nov. 4, according to Deborah Hood Neal, circuit clerk for Webster County.

You may register at the circuit clerk's office or your nearest city hall. If you have any questions, contact the circuit clerk's office at 258-6287.

Mini Cheerleader Camp

The Eupora High School cheerleaders will sponsor a Mini Cheerleader Camp for girls in grades K-6.

The camp will begin Oct. 6 and go through Oct. 8. Camp will begin each day at 3 p.m. and end at 5 p.m. at the Eupora High School Gymnasium.

The fee for camp is $30, which includes a camp T-shirt. Deadline for entry fees is Oct. 3. Anyone with questions may call 312-8764.

Fall Arts Celebration

The lights are once again shining on the BLY fine arts CENTER throughout the month of October as Eupora Arts Inc. celebrates its second Fall Arts Celebration.

The opening event features Dr. James Hardin, an archeologist from Mississippi State University's Cobb Institute who will give a lecture about archeological digs in Israel and the Holy Land.

The lecture across the street from the BLY fine arts CENTER in downtown Eupora begins at 6 p.m.; tickets are available at the BLY ticket window for $10. Artifacts and photographs from the dig sites in Israel will be on display for the public in the BLY at 7:30 p.m.

The BLY gallery opens Oct. 4 with a reception showcasing works of archeological-inspired creations by artist Dylan Karges of the Cobb Institute. This exhibit will run through Oct. 11 and is open to the public.

Mantee Trade Day

Mantee Trade Day will be Oct. 4 starting at 7 a.m. with lunch at 11 a.m.

Anyone interested in setting up a table or booth for selling items should call Barbara Pumphrey at 456-5501, Mary Turner at 456-3972 or Mary Frances Baker at 456-3236.

"Bring your lawn chair and come to town, enjoy the day, fellowship and shop," organizers stated.

'Show & Shine' benefit

for Mart Salley

The Choctaw Cruisers will sponsor a "Show & Shine" benefit car and motorcycle show Oct. 4 at Sonic Drive-In on Highway 9 South, Eupora.

The entry fee for the show, which starts at 10 a.m., is $20 per vehicle. No awards will be given.

All money received will be given to Mart Salley to help his family with staggering health care expenses incurred to treat his cancer. "Your help is desperately needed," organizers stated. "Mart's wife has been off work since the second week of August to care for him."

Salley, an avid "classic car" enthusiast, restored his red and white 1955 Chevy from the ground up, but has been unable to attend many shows in the past three years because of declining health and cancer treatments.

Maben High reunion

The annual Maben High School reunion of former students and graduates will be Oct. 4 in the West Oktibbeha High School cafeteria from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

For more information, call Betty O'Brian at 769-0320 or Nellie H. Blade at 263-4995.

Whitaker reunion

The Whitaker family reunion will be Oct.4 at 11 a.m. with a potluck dinner being served at noon. All family and friends are welcome.

It will be at the Woodmen of the World building 21/2 miles east of Eupora on Hwy. 82.

Bingo at VFW

Bingo will be 6 p.m. Oct. 4 at VFW Post 3806 in Eupora.

Longview Opry

Enjoy music, food and fun at the Longview Opry on Highway 12 in Longview on Oct. 4 at 6 p.m. Talent is welcome and admission is free.

Harpole family reunion

The annual Harpole family reunion will be Oct. 5 at Double- Springs Methodist on Maben-Sturgis Road.

The reunion will begin at around 9 a.m. Those attending will break at the lunch hour for dinner on the grounds and convene after lunch for a singing in the church.

A Harpole family supper will be this Saturday evening at the Tin Top Cafe in Pheba on Highway 50. Entertainment will include a skit produced by Libby Harpole followed by a program of karaoke music.

Organizers state they hope to have many out-of-town and out-of-state relatives, and invite all friends and relatives to visit and enjoy these two events. For information, contact Terry Harpole at263-8327, Pat Harpole at 263-4387 or Nellie Harpole Blade at 263-4995.

Diabetes Support

Group to meet

The Diabetes Support Group will meet at 6 p.m. Oct. 7 at North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora.

The Diabetes Support Group meets the first Tuesday of each month in the hospital's Education Room, 70 Medical Plaza. For more information, call diabetes clinician Liz Orr, RN, at 258-6221.

Democratic meeting

A meeting of the Democratic Party will be Oct. 7 at 7 p m. at the Community Center in Eupora. All Democratic and Independents are welcome to come and be a part of this meeting. For more information, call 263-6417.

Story Time at library

Webster County Public Library will have Story Time each Wednesday at 10 a.m.

Children ages 3 and up are invited to attend.

Gospel singing

A Southern gospel singing will be Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Sherwood Community Center featuring The Master's Quartet, Sean Greer and Revelations.

Admission is free but a love offering will be received for the singers. Concessions will be available. Call 418-6454 for more information.

Eupora Arts

theater meetings

Eupora Arts is looking for people interested in theater. We need YOU! Actors, seamstresses, artists, carpenters and backstage workers are all welcome. Don't think you can help? Of course you can!

If you are interested in helping with a winter production, or just want to know what we're about, come to an information session at the BLY theater on Oct. 12 from 2-4 p.m. and/or Oct. 14 from 6-8 p.m. Come to one or both info sessions, whenever you can.

For more information contact Carol: chairfield@aol.com or Jessica at 258-6405.

Diabetes Management

The Comprehensive Diabetes Self-Management Program at North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora will be offered Oct. 14 from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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

UBS blood drive

at Walthall Baptist

United Blood services will conduct a blood drive in Walthall on Oct. 18.

The blood drive will be in the fellowship hall of Walthall Baptist Church from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Breast cancer luncheon

Did you know? - An estimated 212,920 new cases of invasive breast cancer are expected to occur among women in the United States during 2008.

Find out more at the Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Luncheon that will be Oct. 23 at noon at the NMMC Education Room at the hospital.

Tickets at $15 each, with $5 going toward research, and may be picked up at the library, the hospital, the Extension office or Eupora Jewelry and Gifts. Call Lisa Stewart at .258.3971 for more information.