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August
Mississippi State Department of Health reminds parents to do their homework and immunize their children against childhood diseases. Parents must provide the school with a certificate of immunization. Check with your physician or local county health depart. To see which immunizations your child will need. For more information call 1-866-458-4948 or visit www.healthyms.com/immunizations.
August Saturdays
Greater Belhaven Market. 9am-1pm. April-December. McDade’s Market parking lot. Open-air market offering a variety of foods, seasonal produce, art and crafts.
Through December 31
2008 Year of the Frog. Jackson Zoo. New amphibian exhibit frogs and salamanders will be available for adoption and animal ambassador programs will educate and entertain. Call the Jackson Zoo at 601-352-2580 or 601-352-2586 or visit www.Jacksonzoo.org .
Through Jan 4, 2009
Dinosaurs! Exhibit. Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. Travel back millions of years as you roam amongst the dinosaurs. From a Protoceratops with hatchlings to a Tyrannosaurus rex - see them walk, roar, feed, fight and care for their young. This robotic dinosaur exhibit will fascinate children and adults of all ages! 8 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri.; 9 am-5 pm Sat.; 1-5 pm Sun. LeFleur’s Bluff State Park. Admission to park and museum $5 adults, $4 seniors, and $3 children. Membership $35 individual or $65 family. 601-354-7303.
Through September 7
Life through the Lens: Photographs by Senator Howard Baker and Governor Raymond Mabus. Mississippi Museum of Art, 380 South Lamar Street, Jackson. A color photograph by Ray Mabus is the featured image. Visual Art: Ray Mabus discusses his photography. Literature: Steven Edds reads from Stuart Stevens travel book. Music: to be determined. Call 601-960-1515 or visit www.msmuseumart.org.
Through September 7
Pieces and Strings: Mississippi Cultural Crossroads 21st Annual Quilt Contest and Exhibition. Mississippi Museum of Art, 380 South Lamar Street. Call 601-960-1515 or visit www.msmuseumart.org
Through September 28
The Children's Museum of Memphis, Monkey Around With Curious George: Let's Get Curious! Open 9 am-5 pm, Mon.-Sat., and 12-5 pm, Sun. 2525 Central Avenue, Memphis. Admission: $6 children (1-12) and seniors (62+), $7 adults and free for museum members Call 901-458-2678 or 901-320-3170. Visit www.cmom.com.
August-September
Mississippi Braves Baseball. Trustmark Park. For schedule and ticket information call 601-932-8777 or visit www.mississippibraves.com.
August
Kids Kollege Classic After School Program. Registration. Weekly schedule 2:30-5:30, Mon.-Thurs. Registration & fees $340. Contact information 601-979-2238 or visit www.kidskollegeuniversity.com.
August
Cantabile Youth Chorale. A metro based choir for girls in grades 3-12, open auditions will be held during the month of August for the 2008-2009 season. Contact Andrea Coleman, Artistic Director, at 601-927-9604 or visit www.cychoirs.com for more information. You may also e-mail the Artistic Director at acoleman516@hotmail.com.
August 12 & 13 Tues. & Wed.
Children’s Exchange. 8am-7pm. Northpointe Barn. Fall & winter children’s’ clothing consignment sale. Wed. 20% off day. Call 601-956-7626 or 601-856-2836.
August 13- 17 Wed –Sun.
Nunsensations: The Nunsense Vegas Revue. Wed-Sat. 7pm, Sun. 2pm Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center, Hattiesburg. Tickets $25 (dinner catered by The Crawford House is included). Call 601-544-5566 or visit www.hclo.org.
August 14
Hunter's Safety Course. 8am. Brighton Park Clinton. All ages. Call 601-924-6082 or 601-925-1386 or visit www.clintonparksandrec.com.
August 16 Saturday
A Kid’s World. 9am-5pm. Miss. Trade Mart. Parents can shop and sample products in this trade show. 601-982-1062.
August 16 Saturday
Bright Lights, Belhaven Nights. 6-9pm. Annual arts and music street festival, in one of Jackson's oldest neighborhoods. Beginning at McDade's and ending at New Stage Theatre, Carlisle Street will be "lit up" with some of Jackson's best musicians, artists, craftsmen, actors, children's events and food vendors. Admission ages 13 and over $3. 12 and under $1.
Aug. 16-18 Sat.-Mon.
Vicksburg Theatre Guild auditions: “Stalag 17” Sat. & Sun. 2-4pm, Mon. 6-8pm. Vicksburg Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa Ave. Stalag 17 is a tense-yet-funny drama about Allied prisoners in a World-War-II German POW camp. Cast: 20 men playing characters ages 15-75. Audition forms are available online. Production dates: Fri.-Sun. Nov. 7-9 & 14-16, 2008. Call 601-636-0471, www.e-vtg.com.
August 19 Tuesday
Unburied Treasures. Refreshments at 5:30 pm, Program at 6 pm Mississippi Museum of Art, 380 South Lamar Street, Jackson. Call 601-960-1515 or visit www.msmuseumart.org.
August 21 Thursday
CMMC and Dr. Bastián Hold Free Diabetes Seminar. 6:30-8pm. CMMC Classroom, Suite 100, which is located in the Medical Office Building at 1860 Chadwick Drive, Jackson. Tips on Dealing with Diabetes Type 1, Type 2 and Metabolic Syndrome. Learn how to handle insulin pumps and taking metabolic medicine while at school. A Q/A session will follow. To register and for more information, contact CMMC's Education Services Department at 601-376-1172.
August 22 Friday
Feast with the Beasts. Jackson Zoo. Members’ night at the zoo. 601-352-2582.
August 23 Saturday
Back to School Day. 9am- noon in the gym at Beyond Play Therapy Group, 115 W. Jackson Street, Suite F, Ridgeland. As the new school year is getting kicked off, bring your loaded backpacks, our team of therapists will provide backpack screens and posture assessments, vision and hearing screens. Free. 601-853-9747.
August 23, Saturday
White Elephant Sale. 8am-3pm. Old McRae’s building-Meadowbrook Mart, Jackson.
Hosted by Fondren Renaissance Foundation. $1.00 admission.
August 25 Monday
All 4 Children Consignment Sale at the Miss. Ag Museum. Consignors can earn 70% of the items they sell through our sale and have the opportunity to shop before the public. Shoppers can find name brand, boutique item, and anything you might need for a child at a fraction of the cost. Free Admission To Shop! Thurs, 9/25 1-4:30pm, Fri 9/26 8:30am-7pm, Sat 9/27 8am-1pm (many items 1/2 off Saturday) visit: www:all4childrenconsignment.com.
Aug. 25-26
Cheerleading Clinic. 6 pm. Brighton Park, Clinton. To pre-registered for call 601-924-6082 or 601-925-1386 or visit www.clintonpartsandrec.com.
August 27 Wednesday
All 4 Children Consignment Sale at the Miss. Ag Museum. Consignors can earn 70% of the items they sell through our sale and have the opportunity to shop before the public. Shoppers can find name brand, boutique item, and anything you might need for a child at a fraction of the cost. Free Admission To Shop! Thurs, 9/25 1-4:30pm, Fri 9/26 8:30am-7pm, Sat 9/27 8am-1pm (many items 1/2 off Saturday) visit: www:all4childrenconsignment.com.
Aug. 27-28
Toy Exchange. Pear Orchard Presbyterian Church, 750 Pear Orchard Road, Ridgeland. For more info email marylou@pearorchard.org.
August 28 Thursday
JPS District wide Parent Conference. To register, check with your child's school or call the JPS Enochs Family Resource Center at 601-960-8945.
August 30 Saturday
Girl Scout Troop 672. An equestrian focus troop, will accept new members at Reveillon Lodge in rural Hinds County. All girls between the ages of six and sixteen are welcome to join. Handicapped riders are welcome. Certified professional training is given each month, and the troop participates in a full Girl Scout program. For information call 601 857 2545.
September-October
Cotton Harvest at Frogmore. Natchez. View first hand the picking and ginning of cotton on an 1800-acre working cotton plantation. Guided tours Mon.-Sat. 318-757-3333.
September 4-7 Thurs.-Sun.
Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey Circus. Miss. Coliseum. Call 601-353-0603.
September 5-7 Fri.-Sun.
Celtic Festival. Miss. Agricultural & Forestry Museum. Enjoy Celtic music, displays by Celtic artists, educational workshops, family and children’s activities, and plenty of concessions. Admission adults $10; seniors $6; youth 5-18 $5; 4 and under $1. Visit www.celticfestms.org.
September 6 Saturday
ZooParty. Jackson Zoo. Call 601-352-2582.
September 6 Saturday
Monarch Butterfly Rescue. 9am-1pm Choctaw Trails off McRaven Road in southwest Jackson. Dr. Bill P. Stark, Professor of Biology at Mississippi College will conduct a “Monarch Rescue.” For more information and pictures of the Monarch’s development visit www.clintonnaturecenter.org.
September 7 Sunday
Grandparent’s Day at the Zoo. Jackson Zoo. 601-352-2581.
September 9 Tuesday
Woman’s Cancer Concerns. 11:45am. Baptist Madison Campus, Community Room. How important are yearly Pap smears? What is your risk for ovarian cancer? Get the answers to these questions and more during this free seminar featuring speakers gynecologic oncolo-gists Mildred Ridgway, M.D., and James Moore, M.D. Optional box lunch provided. $5 per person for lunch. To register call 601-968-1712 or online www.mbhs.org
September 11 Thursday
Back to School Night. 4-7pm. Ms. Museum of Natural Science. Jackson. Teachers of all grades will collect resource materials from the Museum, as well as other agencies and organizations.
Sept 11-13 Thurs-Sat.
Fall/Winter Consignment Sale. Thurs-Fri. 10am-7pm., Sat. 9am-1pm. Lincoln County Multi-Purpose Building, Brookhaven. Saturday is ½ price day on most items. Parking and admission free. To register visit: www.bnsconsignment.com or call Barbara 601-303-1466.
Sept. 12-14 & 19-21
Vicksburg Theatre Guild presents “Faith County” Fri. & Sat. 7:30pm. Sun. 2pm. Vicksburg Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa Ave. Faith County, the prequel to An Evening of Culture, returns to our stage the colorful residents of Mineola, where there's stiff competition at this year's county fair. Tickets: $12 adults, $10 senior citizens (55 & older), $7 students (13 & older), $5 children (12 & younger). Call 601-636-0471, www.e-vtg.com
September 13 Saturday
Muscadine Jubilee. 10am-5pm, downtown Pelahatchie. Celebrate Mississippi’s native grape with arts, crafts, a muscadine stomp, and entertainment. Admission TBA. 601-854-5224.
Sept. 13 & 15
Vicksburg Theatre Guild auditions: “Jenny Saint Joan, A Play of Joan of Arc in One Act” Sat. 2pm. & Mon. 6pm. Vicksburg Parkside Playhouse, 101 Iowa Ave. Joan of Arc is depicted as a normal adolescent facing tough choices about her future. Young Jenny is torn between the two men in her life: the peasant Colin who offers her love, and the playful Archangel Michael who offers her glory as the savior of France. Cast: two men playing a teenage character and a non-age-specific character, one woman playing a teenage character, and three characters that are not gender or age-specific. Production dates: Fri.-Sun. Dec. 12-14, 2008 and at the Mississippi Theatre Festival in Jan. 2009. Call 601-636-0471, www.e-vtg.com
September 13
Hunter's Safety Course. 8am.Brighton Park Clinton. All ages. Call 601-924-6082 or 601-925-1386 or visit www.clintonparksandrec.com.
September 18 Thursday
Third Annual MARL Fur Ball. 6-10pm. The Cedars. Tickets $60 per person or $110 per couple. For information or to purchase tickets contact 601-898-3869.
September 19 Friday
Jackson Public Schools. Parent/Teacher Conference Day. No school for students.
September 20 Saturday
Mississippi Delta Blues & Heritage Festival. Gates open 10am, festival begins at noon. Hwy 1 South at Rt. 454, Greenville. The annual festival celebrates and preserves the rich Delta blues music traditions. 1-888-81-blues or www.deltablues.org.
September 20 - January 4
John James Audubon: American Artist and Naturalist. Mississippi Museum of Art, 380 South Lamar Street, Jackson. This exhibition includes original Audubon letters, rare books, photographs, personal items, and sixty of the original large hand-colored Double Elephant Folio engravings from The Birds of America, selected from the collection and archives of the John James Audubon Museum at Henderson, Kentucky. Call visit www.msmuseumart.org.
September 20 - January 4
A Painter's Odyssey: The Art of Marshall Bouldin III. Mississippi Museum of Art, 380 South Lamar Street, Jackson. Artwork from across the career of the state’s most prominent portrait artist is presented. Call visit www.msmuseumart.org.
September 22 Monday
Dining Etiquette Course. 6pm. Brighton Park, Clinton. Cost $20 per person. Call 601-924-6082 or 601-925-1386 or visit www.clintonpartsandrec.com.
September 23 Tuesday
And Baby Makes Three. 11:45am. Baptist Madison Campus, Community Room. Couples who may be starting a family soon could benefit from our lunchtime seminar Led by obstetrician/gynecologists Meredith Travelstead, M.D.; Amanda Nicols, M.D.; and Erica Ory, M.D., the seminar will cover topics ranging from preconception care to delivery. Attend by yourself or with your spouse. Optional box lunch provided. $5 per person for lunch. To register call 601-968-1712 or online www.mbhs.org.
September 25 Thursday
Organize Your Life! 6:30pm-8:30pm. Organization! Some people just seem to have more of it than others, right? Not Necessarily. With a little practice and the right thinking tools, anyone can learn how to become more organized, resulting in less stress in daily living. Come to this mini course and learn the basics to take home and put into action. Cost for the one-night workshop is $30 plus a materials fee of $12 due at class. To register, contact Millsaps College Enrichment Program at 601-974-1130.
September 27 Saturday
WellsFest 5K Run/Walk. 8am, Lakeland Park. One-mile children’s fun run. Call for information 601-353-0658, 601-936-2100 or www.mstrackclub.com.
September 27 Saturday
WellsFest 2008. 10am-5pm, Jamie Fowler Boyll Park, next to Smith-Wills Stadium on Lakeland Dr.. Sponsored by Wells United Methodist Church. Local music, great food, 1pm. silent auction of goods & services, fine art auction, arts & crafts booths, children’s activities. All proceeds benefit New Life for Women. Admission and parking is free. 601-353-0658.
September 27 Saturday
Museum Day 2008. Mississippi Museum of Art, 380 South Lamar Street, Jackson. A collaboration with Smithsonian magazine Museum Day is a one-day nationwide event where participating museums and cultural institutions offer free general admission to Smithsonian magazine readers and friends who present a Museum Day Admission Card. The admission card is included in the September 2008 issue of Smithsonian magazine and is available for download via the Museum Day website at www.Smithsonianmagazine.com/museumday. The admission card is good for one attendee plus one guest and is limited to one card per household. There are no rain checks, and the card is not for use with any other offer. Call 601-960-1515 or visit www.msmuseumart.org.
September 28 Sunday
Gluckstadt German Festival. 11am-5pm. Grounds of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Gluckstadt, I-55N, Exit 112. "Roll out the barrel, and we'll have a barrel of fun," as the descendants of the early settlers of this community celebrate and share their German heritage with music, dancing, games and foods of the Old Country. No ice chests or pets please. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Festival is held the last Sunday in September every year. 601-856-2054.
September 30 Tuesday
Organize Your Life! 6:30 pm-8:30 pm. Organization! Some people just seem to have more of it than others, right? Not Necessarily. With a little practice and the right thinking tools, anyone can learn how to become more organized, resulting in less stress in daily living. Come to this mini course and learn the basics to take home and put into action. Cost for the one-night workshop is $30 plus a materials fee of $12 due at class. To register, contact Millsaps College Enrichment Program at 601-974-1130.
September 30 Saturday
Great Strides Vicksburg: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Check-in is at 9:30am walk starts at 10am. Warren Central High School, 1000 Hwy. 27, Vicksburg. Come join us for a fun-filled family event. There will be complimentary beverages, snacks, and a silent auction. Register at the walk or online at www.cff.org. For more information call 601-981-3100 or 1-800-FIGHT.
Upcoming
October 1-12
Mississippi State Fair.
October 17-18
Annual Fall Flower & Garden Fest. 9am-2pm both days at Truck Crops Experiment Station, Crystal Springs, MS. 25 miles south of Jackson. Call 601-892-3731 or visit www.msucares.com/fallfest
December 5 Friday
Old Jackson Christmas by Candlelight Celebration, Manship House Museum, 420 E.
Fortification St., Jackson. 6:00 pm-6:30 pm. No admission fee.
December 13 Saturday
Christmas Concerts, followed by a reception at both events. No admission fee to concerts and receptions. Gifts accepted. 11:00 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 115 N. 25th Avenue, Hattiesburg. 5:00 p.m. at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 4000 Ridgewood Rd., Jackson.
Exhibits and Ongoing Events
The Children's Museum of Memphis. Open 9 am-5 pm, Mon.-Sat., and 12-5 pm, Sun. 2525 Central Avenue, Memphis. A discovery museum for children, families and educators, designed to complement the school curriculum and encourage the curiosity and imagination of children through interactive programs and hands-on exhibits. . Admission: $7 children (1-12) and senior citizens (65+), $8 adults (13-64), and
free for museum members and children under one. Call 901-458-2678 or 901-320-3170. For a complete list of activities and coupons visit www.cmom.com.
Clinton Community Nature Center. 617 Dunton Road, Clinton Trails (non-paved) open daily 7 am until sunset. Price Hall opens 9 am-5 pm, Mon.-Fri. and 1-5 pm, Sat.-Sun. Stroll trails and see the butterfly garden, amphitheater, famous elephant tree, & gift shop and more. We offer field trips for school & home school groups. No food, pets, or smoking please. Register for Day Camps.601-926-1104 visit www.clintonnaturecenter.org.
Eudora Welty House Museum. 1119 Pinehurst, Jackson. The museum will be shown by reservation Wed.-Fri. 9am, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Admission $5 adults, $3 students, and children under six free. Group discounts available. Call 601-353-7762.
"Draw Near" Ladies Fellowship. First Baptist Church of Fannin (at the Reservoir). Tues. 9:00am. Ladies of all ages are invited to join us for breakfast, Bible study, mission/outreach opportunities. Childcare is available free of charge upon reservation. For information call Leigh-Anne Ainsworth 601-540-7282 or the church office 601-829-1004.
The Florence-Richland Homeschool Group. A co-operative, support organization for families offering educational, recreational, and community ministry activities include weekly park days, spelling bees, holiday-themed parties, a yearbook staff, science fairs, talent shows, special events at a local nursing home, craft days, fieldtrips, and special activities for teenagers. All homeschooling families or those interested in educating at home are invited to participate. For more details, contact Elysa Harvey MacLellan at (601)845-3432 or jimelm@alltel.net .
Governor’s Mansion Tours. Tues.-Fri. 9:30, 10, 10:30 & 11am. 300 East Capitol Street. First occupied in 1842, the Mississippi Governor’s Mansion is the second-oldest continuously occupied governor’s residence in the United States. This Greek Revival structure was designed by state architect William Nichols, who also designed the Old Capitol. The Mansion was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1975. Free. Reservations are required for groups of ten or more. Call 601-359-6421. www.mdah.state.ms.us.
Jackson Audubon Society Family Bird Walk. 8-10 am, first Sat., monthly, except Dec. & Jan. Each walk led by an experienced JAS member. Look and listen for birds along the nature trails. Binoculars available for loan, call to reserve a pair. Children accompanied by adults welcome. $3 park admission. Call 601-956-7444 or visit website www.dreamwater.org/jxnaudubon.
The Jackson Zoo. 9 am-5 pm. Admission: Friends of the Zoo free; children under 2 free; child 2-12 $3; adult 13+ $6; senior 65+ $5.40. Groups with 15 or more contact 601-352-2586 for special rates and reservations. Parking, Rides train, & Carousel $2. each. Strollers from $4-8. Call 601-352-2581.
The Little Light House. Volunteers needed. Tuition-free Christian Developmental Center for children age birth to six with special needs and developmental delays. Volunteer opportunities available, assist teachers with helping children in circle time, snack, lunch, and interacting one-on-one with the children in a supervised setting. Call 601-829-3446, or visit online to www.llhms.org.
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center. 246 Dolan Ave., Gulfport. One of the USA's top 50 children's museums is situated on six oak-filled acres in a renovated 1915 school. Visitors can cross a creek, touch a tornado, sort shrimp, crank a crane, tromp in treehouses and much more. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. Admission $7. Call 228-897-6039 visit www.lmdc.org.
Manship House Museum. 9 am-4 pm, Tues.-Fri., 10 am-4 pm, Sat., 420 East Fortification St., Jackson. Free. Reservations required for groups of 10 or more. 601-961-4724.
The Memphis Zoo. Hours March-Oct.9am-6pm. Nov.-Feb.9am-5pm. 2000 Prentiss Place, Memphis. Admission price includes entrance to all exhibits, including giant pandas. $13 Adults (ages 12-59); $12 seniors (ages 60+); $8 children (ages 2-11); Children under age 2 admitted free. Parking $3 per vehicle / Memphis Zoo Members park free. Just to name a few of the zoo’s events, Saturday Zoo School for Preschool Students, Saturday Trekkers, & Homeschool workshops. Call 901-276-WILD or visit www.memphiszoo.org for a complete list of the Zoo’s events.
Mississippi Agriculture & Forestry Museum. 9 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat., 1150 Lakeland Dr. Walk through, learn about and enjoy the rich past and tradition that make Mississippi. 601-713-3365 or 1-800-844-8687. www.MDAC.State.ms.us.
Mississippi Museum of Art. 10 am-5 pm Mon.-Sat., 12-5 pm Sun. 380 South Lamar Street. $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 ages 6 through college age, under 5 and MMA members free. Students are free on Trustmark Free Tuesdays and BlueCross Free Thursdays. Seniors 60+ free on BancorpSouth Senior Salute Mondays-first Mon. of each month. Visit www.msmuseumart.org
Mississippi Museum of Natural Science. 8 am-5 pm Mon.-Fri.; 9 am-5 pm Sat.; 1-5 pm Sun. LeFleur’s Bluff State Park. Admission to park and museum $5 adults, $4 seniors, and $3 children. Membership $35 individual or $65 family. 601-354-7303.
Current Exhibits:
Fish Feedings. 10 am, every Tues. and Fri.
Creature Features. 10am & 2pm, almost every Sat. Informal live or mounted animal programs.
Miss. Museum of Natural Science Lecture Series. 12-1pm, Rotwein Theater, First Tues. monthly. Free to Museum Foundation Members (please show card). Regular museum fee: $5 adults; $4 for seniors; $3 children.
Preschool Discovery Room. General Museum visitors: 1-4 pm Mon.-Fri; 9:30 am-12 pm & 1-4 pm Sat; 1-4 pm Sun. Hands-on discovery room designed for ages 3-pre K5 is open to general museum visitors. Topic for Group Classes varies. August topic, “Forever Fascinating - Dinosaurs!” Sept. topic “Check Out My Moves!” Open when a staff member or volunteer is available and schedule subject to change. Thirty minute classes are designed for groups of 10-16 children; class times are 9, 9:45, & 10:30am Mon.-Fri. Call Joan Elder for reservations, 601-351-7303 ext. 136.
Time for Twos. 1-4 pm, second Tues. monthly. Preschool Discovery Room reserved for 2-year-olds and their caregivers. Reservations not required.
Story Time. 1:15, 2:15, and 3:15 pm Wed. for children ages 3-5. Summer Camps will be offered in June and July of 2008 for 2’s and for 3 through pre-k 5’s. Call Joan Elder, Preschool Coordinator, for details.
Mississippi Olde Time Music Society Jam Session. Clinton Visitor’s Center, 1300 Pinehaven Rd. Just off Natchez Trace Parkway milepost 89. First Sunday of every month. Free. 601-924-2221.
Mississippi Petrified Forest. US Hwy 49 at Hwy 22, Flora. Open every day except Christmas. Earth Science Museum, nature trail, rock patio, picnic area, campgrounds and more. Adults $5, seniors & students $4, group rate available. Call 601-879-8189 or visit www.mspetrifiedforest.com.
Museum of Mississippi History Traveling Exhibits Program. Due to the closure of the Old Capitol Museum, the museum division of the Mississippi Department of Archives and History has revamped its traveling exhibits program. Seven exhibits are available at this time, with several in development. For more information call 601-576-6927 ext. 4208.
National Scrabble Association Club #427. 11 am. First & third Sat. monthly. South Hills Library, 515 West McDowell Rd., Jackson. Ages youth to senior adults. Call Juanita Washington, 662-746-6670; Danny Gatlin, 601-371-0096; or Gloria Scott, 601-355-6621.
New Stage Theatre. Reservations for its upcoming season of touring productions. These shows tour to elementary, middle and high schools as well as libraries and community centers. If interested in scheduling New Stage at your venue or for more information, please contact the Education Department at 601-948-3533, ext. 232 or education@newstagetheatre.com.
Russell C. Davis Planetarium. 201 E. Pascagoula St., Jackson. Film and laser show admissions are Adult $6.50, Senior $5.50, Child 3-12 $4. Sky show admissions are Adult $5.50, Senior $4.50, Child 3-12 $3. Group and back-to-back discounts are available on all shows. Call 601-960-1550 or visit www.thedavisplanetarium.com . Programs, show times, and admission prices may change without notice.
Smith Robertson Museum & Culture Center. Jackson. Visit the permanent exhibits to learn more about black history. Mon.-Fri., 9 am-5 pm; Sat., 10 am-1 pm; Sun., 2-5pm. Admission: $4.50 adults, $1.50 children, $3 for seniors. For more information 601-960-1457.
Weekend Crafts Demonstrations. Saturdays. Mississippi craftsmen and artisans demonstrate their talents free to the public at the Chimneyville Crafts Gallery, Miss. Ag. & Forestry Museum. 601-981-2499. Also 10 am-4:30 pm Sat. and Sun. at the Miss. Crafts Center on the Natchez Trace in Ridgeland. 601-856-7546.
Sports
YMCA Sports Programs. Contact your local Y for details.
Jackson City Sports Programs. Jackson Dept. of Parks & Recreation for details contact Sam Miller 601-960-0471.
Clinton Parks & Recreation. Registration for variety of sports programs. Registration ends Aug 15 for TopSoccer - (Soccer program for physically and mentally disabled youth) Cost $10 and Cheerleading - Ages 7-12 Cost $25 not including uniforms. Call 601-924-6082 or 601-925-1386 or visit www.clintonparksandrec.com.
Dance Instruction
Ballet Magnificat! School of the Arts. Classes in ballet and jazz. Ages 3-adult. Call 601-977-1001 or visit www.balletmagnificat.com.
Dance Program, Jackson Parks & Recreation. Classes at Champion Dance Center and Grove Park Comm. Center. Ballet, jazz, hip-hop, alternative dance. 601-960-1422 or 601-960-1807.
Martial Arts
Academy of Kung Fu. Ridgeland Recreation Center. Ongoing classes for ages 4-adult. $45. Call Trey Crake 601-856-5051 or visit www.academyofkungfu.com.
Karate. Children and adults. Visit www.jacksony.org or call 1-55 Y 601-948-3090; Reservoir Y 601-992-9118.
Jason Griffin TaeKwonDo Academy. Two locations in town-Brandon and Ridgeland. Serving the area for over 10 years! Classes available for ages 4-60. Call 601-977-9000 for more information! www.griffinstkd.com
Martial Arts. Judo with Dave Melton, Grove Park Community Center and Karate with Robert Lyles, Champion Gymnasium. Call Jackson Parks & Rec., 601-960-7407.
TaeKwondo. 10 am-12 pm, Saturdays, First Baptist Church, Jackson. Family Life Center. Free, except for uniform and belts. Call Glenn Odom, 601-961-5159.
Running
Mississippi Track Club. Walk or run your way into shape this year with the help of the family-friendly Miss. Track Club. 601-856-9884 or www.mstrackclub.com.
Swimming
Makos Swim Team. Year-round competition swim team. Practices at Courthouse Racquet Club in Flowood and Madison, Baptist Healthplex in Clinton, and Simpson County Athletic Club. 601-932-4800 or www.msmakos.org
Maley Swim School. Year-round lessons in indoor pool include Waterbabies, Beginner through Advanced Strokes and Adults. Available for birthday parties. 601-898-7946.
Swimming Lessons. Health Line Wellness Center at St. Dominic's offers group and individual swim lessons for children ages 3-12. Indoor heated pool and state-of-the-art facilities. Call 601-200-4925.
Sunkist Swim Team. Year round competition swim team. Ages 5-18 Practices daily at new indoor Flowood YMCA pool, 690 Liberty Road and Clinton YMCA pool. Call 601-664-6814 or e-mail Sunkistcoach@yahoo.com.
YMCA Swim Lessons and Pool Rental. Available year-round at Flowood Family Y, 601-664-1955 and the Downtown Y, 601-948-3090. Summer lessons at Reservoir Y, 601-992-9118, and Clinton Y 601-924-5812. Call for information or visit www.jacksony.org.
Tennis
Jackson Parks & Recreation Tennis. Year-round tennis programs, ages 4-12 and adults for different levels, Battlefield Park. Team competitions available. 601-960-1388.
Parham Bridges Tennis Center. Various programs for different levels. Call Megan, 601-956-1105.
Ridgeland Tennis Center Junior Program. Ages 7 and up. 601-853-1115.
YMCA Tennis Lessons. Ages 5 and up. Reservoir YMCA. 601-992-9118.
Support Groups & Classes
American Red Cross Classes. For information on classes and times call 601-353-5444 ext. 114.
Asthma Support Group for Children and their Parents. Central Miss. Medical Center. Free. 601-376-1000.
Baptist’s Nutrition Center offers “Way to Go Kids®” Weight Loss Program. Way to Go Kids® is a four-week program designed to help overweight & under active kids build lifelong, healthy attitudes about food & fitness. New sessions begin several times each semester on Mondays. Call for assessment prior to enrollment. Pre-registration is required. For more information and cost, call 601-973-1624.
Brain Injury Support Group. 7 pm, fourth Monday monthly, St. Dominic Hospital. For patients and families dealing with brain injuries. Free. 601-981-1021.
Cancer Support Group. 9am. Second Tues. of the month. St. Dominic’s Cancer Center. Free. Call 601-200-3070.
Car Seat Safety Class. 10am-12pm. Meets Monthly at Woman's Hospital, Classroom A. Free, but registration required. To register, call 601-933-6160.
Central Mississippi Autism Support Network. Support group meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month from 11:30am-1pm in the Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) Community Room, 5 Old River Place, Suite 101, Jackson. Pam Dollar 601-594-9314.
Child Abuse Hotline. Anyone with cause to suspect abuse or neglect is required by law to report it, including lawyers, doctors, teachers and clergy. 800-222-8000.
Childbirth Classes. St. Dominic Education Services. Call 601-200-6934. Woman’s Hospital. Call 601-933-6160.
Consumer Credit Counseling. Free budget counseling; debt management. For a small donation. Appointment only. Miss. Children’s Home Society, 1900 N.West St. 601-352-7784.
Diabetes Education & Support. Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi. Offers care, services and compassion to children who are newly diagnosed with diabetes, as well as to their families. Contact 1-877-DFM-CURE or visit www.msdiabetes.org.
Baptist Medical Center. 10 am, first Thurs. monthly. Free support group in Medical Arts West, Ste. 410. For more information or to register call the Baptist Health Line at 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.
River Oaks Hospital. 2-3pm. Meets every fourth Wed. PrivateDiningRoom. Registration required. Call 601-936-1052. Free.
Rankin Medical Center. 10:30am, fourth Thurs. monthly, Fitness Plus. Free. 601-824-8445.
Central Mississippi Medical Center. 10-11am, third Tues. monthly, Diabetes Management Center classroom, third floor. Free. 601-376-2485.
St. Dominic Wound Center. Call 601-200-6718.
DivorceCare. Several area Baptist churches offer this video series combined with group discussion, which covers topics such as anger, loneliness, depression, new relationships, forgiveness, children, and more. Visit www.divorcecare.com to find a workshop near you.
Epilepsy /Seizures Disorders Education & First Aid. Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi. Epilepsy Teen Support Group. Second Thursday monthly 5:00pm, The Epilepsy Foundation of MS office, 2001 Airport Road, Suite 307 Jackson, call 601-936-5222 or 1-800-898-0291.
First There, First Care. Would you know what to do if you witness a crash? Many do not and either pass on by or become a victim themselves. This short class teaches how to spot a crash, how to stop safely, and how to give lifesaving help until help arrives. Classes offered by the Madison Fire Department. Call Lisa 601-856-8894 for class times and locations.
Fun and Friends Playgroup. 11am Mon., unless noted. Open to moms of children ages 0-4 yrs. Group membership is free, but pay admission if visiting places where charge is involved. Monthly Mom's Night Out for members. E-mail funandfriendsplaygroup@msn.com, or visit www.geocities.com/funandfriendsplaygroup.
Grief Support
St. Dominic Behavioral Health Assoc. /North Campus. Call 601-200-3110.
Compassionate Friends. 7 pm, second Tues. monthly, Fondren Presbyterian Church. Support for families who have lost children. 601-713-4357.
Grief Support for Children. McClean Fletcher Center, 2624 Southerland Dr., Grief support center for children 601-982-4405.
Bereavement Education/Support Group. 12pm, first and third Thurs. monthly. Hospice Ministries, 450 Towne Center Blvd. Ridgeland. Open to any adult grieving the loss of someone loved. Free. 601-898-1053.
Coping with Terminal Illness. 6 pm, last Thurs. of each month. McClean Fletcher Center, 2624 Southerland Dr .Ongoing education support group for children/adolescents and their families. 601-982-4405.
Hearts in Motion. 8:15 am. Every Mon., Wed., & Fri. Food Court, Northpark Mall. Exercise class hosted by Baptist Heart Services in the Food Court. No registration required. For information call the Baptist Health Line 601-948-6262 or 1-800-948-6262.
Home Safety Hero. Madison Fire Department teaches a class to boys & girls on home safety. What to you do in an emergency, calling 911, tips on baby sitting, what to do in bad weather, first aid tips, and how to make safer choices (seat belts, bike helmets). The kids are given a safety check list to complete and when they complete it, they get a prize! Class for children 9 and up call 601-856-8894.
Infant Loss Support Group. 7pm, first Tues. monthly. River Oak’s Hospital, Lobby Classroom. Open to family, grandparents, caregivers or anyone who has suffered the loss of an infant. Call Cathy Files with Mississippi SIDS Alliance, 877-471-7437 or 601-853-4306.
La Leche League. 6:30pm-8pm, second Thurs. monthly, Christ United Methodist Church. Evening mother-to-mother support groups for pregnant women and breast-feeding mothers. Small children and nursing babies are welcome, call a local leader for breast-feeding help: Nancy 601-346-6211; Becky 601-853-6942.
Learning Disability Assoc. of Miss. Support for parents and professionals. ldams@bellsouth.net or www.ldams.org.
Mississippi Capitol Area Homeschoolers (MCAH). Support group for anyone involved in home education. The group is open to ALL homeschoolers/unschoolers as well as anyone interested in homeschooling/unschooling. No fee to join. Weekly play day, monthly field trips and other activities. Call Lynn Berthaut, 601-664-0372.
Mississippi Sickle Cell Foundation Parent Support Group. Meetings held in May, July, & Sept. on the fourth Sat. at 11am in the Blair Batson’s Children’s Cancer Conference Room, 2500 N. State St., Jackson. Kris Roberts 601-984-2707.
MOMS Club ®. An international, non-profit organization in support of stay-at-home moms. Offers playgroups, fieldtrips, MOMS Night Out, and more. If you live in Madison County e-mail momsclubofmadisonms@yahoo.com
Moms in Motion. Mon. & Wed. at 5:30 pm. Health Line Wellness Center, St. Dominic, offers a structured water fitness class that helps maintain cardio, respiratory and muscular fitness throughout pregnancy and the postpartum period. Must be at least 12 weeks into pregnancy and have a signed medical release from physician. Call 601-200-4925 for details. Cost $50 per month or free for mothers delivering at St. Dominic’s.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) 9-11:30am second Mon. monthly. Crossgates Baptist Church, Brandon. MOPS is an international organization that exists to encourage and equip mothers who have children under age six. Childcare is provided while moms enjoy a speaker, small group discussion, and a creative activity. Suggested donation is $5. For more information and to reserve childcare, please call Kathy Scholl, 601-825-3255.
MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) 9-11am. The last Tues. of the month at Pinelake Church. MOPS is an international organization that exists to encourage and equip mothers who have children under age six. Childcare is available with registration. Brandye 601-955-9673, e-mail mops@pinelake.org or www.freewebs.com/pinelakemops.
Mother's Morning Out. Lakeland Presbyterian Church, 5212 Lakeland Drive, Flowood is accepting applications for the Fall/Spring 2009 year. It meets on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9 until 12 noon for ages 6 months to 4 years. Children may attend both days or one day per week. Registration and tuition fees for both days are $ 95 (non-refundable registration) and $95 per month. Registration and tuition for one day are $60 (non-refundable registration) and $45 per month. Call Betty Hale at 601-503-4606 or the church office at 601-992-2448 or go online to lakelandpres.com for registration forms and information.
Parenting Support. 5:30-6:30 pm each Thurs., Mt. Elam M.B. Church, 701 Old Whitfield Rd, Pearl, MS. Offered by West Jackson CDC Parent Training Center. Free parenting/healthy relationship classes and fatherhood classes. An on-site mobile library is also available for participants. Refreshments are served at each session. For more information call 601-352-6993.
Pet Safety and First Aid. This class gives you tips on what to keep on hand in case your pet becomes ill or injured. Class offered by the Madison Fire Department. Call Lisa 601-856-8894 for class times and locations.
REJOICE. Support group for young mothers. First Baptist Church, Jackson. Meets during the school year Aug.-May. Call 601-949-1949 for brochure.
Reservoir Area Christian Home Educators. 7-9 pm, first Thurs. monthly. All homeschoolers welcome, not just those in the Reservoir area. 601-992-8768.
Resource Center Network. Pearl. Services include a 24-hour crisis and referral line to assist immediate needs, a home-like temporary shelter, counseling, workshops, and daycare 601-932-4198 or visit www.rcnms.org.
Teen Parent Support Class. West Jackson CDC Parent Training Center. 1060 John R. Lynch St. Improve parenting skills and meet new friends. Consultant available. Call for times. 601-352-6993.
Tourette Syndrome Association. Mid South Office-Mississippi. Contact Sonia Bartosek at sonia_mstsa@bellsouth.net or 601-366-1766 or www.tsa-usa.org.
West Jackson CDC - Hinds County Families First Resource Center. 1060 J. R. Lynch Street, Jackson. Offering the following: free parenting classes, healthy marriage classes, fatherhood training, teen parent/teen issue classes, and abstinence workshops. There is also a walk-in resource library on site. For more information on setting up classes or workshops at your site, please call 601-352-6993.
West Nile Virus Support Group. 1pm. St. Dominic’s Behavioral Health Associates/North Campus. Last Fri. of each month. Free. Call 601-200-3110.
Reading
Canton Library. Baby Bookworms-age 2, Wed. 10am; Risin’ Readers-age 3, Tues. 9:30am; Risin’ Readers-age 4, Tues. 10:30am; Risin’ Readers-age 5, Wed. 11am.
Flowood Library. Preschool Story Times. 10:30am. Wed, & Thurs. for children ages 3-6. Mother Goose Lapsit. 9:30 & 10:30am. Mon. mornings and 3:30pm. Thurs. afternoons for ages birth-3 years.
Lemuria Bookstore Storytime. Saturdays 10-11am. Join us in Oz, the children’s section of Lemuria, for children’s books read by “The Story Lady.” Ages 2-10.
Madison Library. Risin’ Readers-ages 3-5, Tues. 10am; Baby Bookworms-ages 1-2, Wed. 10am & 10:45am.
Neighborhood Christian Centers of Jackson. Offers free after school tutoring at the following locations:
Ash Street Center, 417 W. Ash Street.
First Presbyterian Church, 1390 North State Street.
Mission First (First Baptist Church), 275 Roseneath Street.
Redeemer Church, PCA, 640 Northside Drive.
To sign up for any of these locations, please register at our Ash Street location or contact Mrs. Johnnie Bruce, Tutoring Director at: 601-354-8855. For more information visit: www.nccjackson.com.
Pearl Public Library Children Events. Baby Bookworms, ages 3 & under, Tues. 9:30 am. Preschool Story Time, ages 3-6, Tues. 10:30 am. Pearl Peanuts, ages 6-12, third Wed. 4pm. Family Story Time, all ages, first Thurs. 6:30 pm. Teens, ages 13 & up, second Thurs. 6 pm. 601-932-2562.
Ridgeland Library. Rising Readers, ages 3-5, Tues. 3:30 pm. Baby Bookworms, ages 1-2, Thurs. 10:30 am. Teen Advisory Board/RPL Anime Club. For information call Jennifer Finch 601-856-4536 or e-mail jfinch@mad.lib.ms.us.
Classes for Kids
Academy of Fine Arts. Classes in various performing arts provided for students of all ages: guitar, piano, violin, ballet, percussion, vocal classes and show choirs. Call Fcb Music Ministry, 601-825-6768.
Babysitting.
Supersitters with CPR Training. Baptist Medical Center. Babysitting for teens 11-16 with information on developmental stages, feedings, and safety. Meets quarterly.
Childcare & Babysitting Safety. 8am-3pm, St. Dominic. Call 601-200-4925 for dates. Babysitter’s Training. American Red Cross, 875 Riverside Dr. Call 601-353-5444 x114. Flowood Family YMCA, ages 11-15, cost $45. Call for dates 601-664-1955.
KidzArt After School, Workshops & Camps. Provides high quality, professional art mediums, including markers, pastels, watercolors and more. We make art fun and easy for everyone. Ask about KidzArt registration at your school, call 601-607-6019, email info@kidzartms.com or visit our web site www.KidzArtMs.com
Maley Swim School. Year-round lessons in indoor pool include Waterbabies, Beginner through Advanced Strokes and Adults. Available for birthday parties. 601-898-7946.
Sibling Classes. Young children are given insight into their new role as big brother or sister, and introduced to the paraphernalia of baby care in special classes taught at hospitals where babies are delivered. Call your local hospital for more information.
St. Dominic Education Services. Last Sat. monthly. 10-11am. 601-200-6934. Free.
River Oaks Hospital. Bring a doll or stuffed animal. Free. For dates call 601-933-6160.
Youth United Way Student Volunteer Program. Encourages and provides opportunities for community service to students in public, private, and parochial schools, ages 13-24, in Hinds, Madison, and Rankin counties throughout the year. 601-965-1355 or www.myunitedway.com.
Health and Safety
CPR for Infants & Children.
Woman’s Hospital. Activity Room. 6-8:30 pm, second & third Wed. monthly. AHA book included. 601-933-6160.
American Red Cross. Adult, child and infant CPR & First Aid. Pre-registration required. 601-353-5444 ext. 114 for dates.
St. Dominic Education Services. Call for dates 601-200-6920.
Car Seat Inspections. Madison Fire Department, Old Canton Rd or Hwy. 463, Madison. Come by and let us show you how to install your car seat correctly. Don't take chances with your child's safety.
Hearing and Speech. If you suspect a hearing loss or a speech/language problem, call Magnolia Speech School for an evaluation. 601-922-5530.
Infant Seat Safety Check. St. Dominic’s Medical Mall. MS Safe Kids technicians available to show how to properly install child’s car seat. Free. Call for dates 601-200-6934. Woman’s Hospital, Classroom A, 10am-12pm meets monthly, to register call 601-933-6160.
