•Pleasant Agers will meet at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Wednesday, July 16. Meet and greet at 11:30 a.m. Potluck meal at noon. Guest speaker will be Rev. Terry Coffey from Texas. The church is four miles west Bruce on County Road 231.
•QUICK BITES will be Thursday, July 17 at noon at the Multi-Purpose Building in Pittsboro. Topic is Common Plant Problems.
•Ed Sharp, Oxford is the Yalobusha Historical Society speaker for Thursday, July 17, meeting at 2 p.m. in the former Coffeeville Presbyterian Church. Ed’s topic is “The Boundaries of Mississippi.” Visitors are welcome.
•CCHS BAND CCHS SUMMER ACTIVITIES… Rehearsal Percussion and anyone who does not yet play an instrument, July 17-19, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Rehearsal Color Guard and Percussion, July 21-25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Full Band, Color Guard and Percussion Rehearsal; July 24-25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; July 28 – Color Guard fundraiser for uniforms and expenses, details TBA; Full Band, Color Guard and Percussion Rehearsal, July 28-August 1, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
•Gardener’s Delight and Master Gardeners will NOT host a meeting in July. They will hold the next meeting Monday, Aug. 25, at 6:30 p.m. at Jeffery’s in Bruce. Master Gardeners will decorate by the front door of the Multipurpose Building for the fair. The group will meet at 1 p.m. Friday, July 18.
•SPAGHETTI PLATES July 18 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. sponsored by Pittsboro First Pentecostal Church, $5 for spaghetti and sides. For info, Shelia Hamblin 662-800-5594.
•WILL AND FANNIE YOUNG REUNION will be Saturday, July 19 at Bruce Community Center.
•MAGIC SCIENCE SHOW… Calhoun City Public Library will host a Magic Science Show at the Calhoun City First Baptist Church C.A.R.E. Center Monday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m. Program is free. There will be interactive comedy, magic and live animals. The Center is located across the street from the church at 213 Taylor St. in Calhoun City.
•ARMBANDS FOR GATE ADMISSION… Calhoun County Fair Association will be selling arm bands for fair gate admission the week of the fair for $15 each. Armbands available at the Multi-Purpose building in Pittsboro. This armband is not for rides.
•Fairest of the Fair pageant will be Monday, July 21, at 6:30 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Building in Pittsboro. Contest open to any participant from any county. Register for the pageant anytime between now and the start of the pageant that night. Entry fee: Beauty/Photogenic $25, Photogenic $10, Beauty $15. Western wear only. 2013 Fairest of the Fair winners are eligible to compete this year if they move up to the next age group. Age divisions– Girls: 0-12 months,13-23 months, 2-3 years, 4-5 years, 6-8 years, 9-11 years, 12-15 years, 16-18 years. Boys: 0-12 months,13-23 months, 2-3 years, 4-6 years, 7-10 years.
•COUNCIL MEETING will be held on Tuesday, July 22 at 2 p.m. at the Multipurpose Building during the fair. Everyone is urged to attend.
•MHV Council will meet Tuesday, July 22 at 2 p.m. at the Multipurpose Building during the fair. Tri–Community is in charge of the devotion. Everyone is urged to attend.
•youth speed events horse show will be held at Calhoun County Agri-Center during the Calhoun County Fair Tuesday, July 22, beginning at 7 p.m. with the Dixie Riders performance. Youth barrels, poles and stakes at 7:30 p.m. Call the Calhoun County Extension Office (412-3177) for more information.
•UGLY LAMP CONTEST will be held at the Calhoun County Fair Bring entries to the Multi-Purpose Building Tuesday, July 22 from 4- 7 p.m. or Wednesday, July 23 from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Open to all ages. One entry per person. No entry fees. Winner announced Saturday, July 26 at 3 p.m. in: Ugliest Lamp – Born Ugly; Ugliest Lamp – Made Ugly; Most Unique. Prizes awarded by Artifacts in Bruce.
•ICED CAKE CONTEST… Make an iced cake from any of the recipes published in the Calhoun County Journal and win a subscription for a year to the Calhoun County Journal. Entries must include a copy of the recipe along with the name of the featured cook that was published in the Calhoun County Journal to be eligible for the prize. For more information call 412-3177.
•YOUTH MEAT GOAT SHOW will be held at the Calhoun County Fair at the Calhoun County Agri-Center in Pittsboro, Wednesday, July 23 at 1:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to come watch the show. For info call 412-3177.
•QUICK BITES will be Thursday, July 24 at noon at the Multi-Purpose Building in Pittsboro. Topic is Insect Pests in Late-Season Vegetable Gardens.
•BISCUIT MAKING DEMO… Calhoun County Happy Homemakers MHV club will be making homemade biscuits at the Calhoun County Fair July 24-25 at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome to this demonstration. Sit down and enjoy a free sample. For information call 412-3177.
•PONY PULL CONTEST will be held at the Calhoun County Fair at the Calhoun County Agri-Center in Pittsboro Thursday, July 24, at 7 p.m. For information, call 412-3177.
•CROCK POT SUPPER… Calhoun County 4-H will have a Crock Pot Supper Thursday, July 24 from 5-7 p.m. at the Multi-Purpose Building during the Calhoun County Fair. $5 a plate. For info, call 412-3177.
•Calhoun County Fair Rodeo will be July 25-26 at 7 p.m. with the Dixie Riders performance. Everyone is invited to come watch local cowboys and cowgirls as well as competitors from other states compete in the bull riding, bareback horses, roping, steer wrestling and barrel racing. Kids’ activities offered. For information contact Trent Barnett at the Calhoun County Extension Office at 412-3177.
•Baking Contest with adult and youth divisions will be held at the Calhoun County Fair Saturday, July 26. Registration From 11 a.m.-noon. Categories include breads, cookies, cakes, pies and candy. Call the Extension Office (412-3177) for info.
•Calhoun County Fair Big Buck Contest will be held Saturday, July 26 with registration and scoring starting at 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Typical and non-typical. Limit 2 mounts per person. $10 per mount entry fee. $50 first place prize in typical and non-typical. Adult and youth division. Whitetail only. Contact the Calhoun County Extension Office at 662-412-3177 for information.
•ROUND ROBIN ROPING… Calhoun County Fair Association will host a Round Robin Roping for adults and youth Saturday, July 26 at 9 a.m. Roping will be held during the county fair at the Horse Arena. Limited to first 10 teams. Entry fees $60 per person, 60/40 payback. For information and to register, contact Angie Embry, chairperson, at 662-983-5859.
•SHOEMAKE FAMILY REUNION Saturday, July 26 at Bruce Community Center. Doors open at 10 a.m. All family and friends invited.
•TURNER FAMILY REUNION Descendants of William T. and Syntha Haywood Turner and extended family are invited to the Turner Reunion hosted by the family of William T. “Billy” Turner on Sunday July 27 at the Multi-Purpose Bldg. in Pittsboro. Building will be open at 10 a.m., pot luck buffet at noon and program in afternoon. Bring a picture, item, or story about your Turner ancestors to share. All close friends are welcome. FMI call Debbie Turner Dunn at 662-983-4918.
•Pieces and Patches will meet Monday, July 28 at 1:00 p.m. at the Multipurpose Building. Everyone is welcome to attend.
•QUICK BITES will be Thursday, July 31 at noon at the Multi-Purpose Building in Pittsboro. Topic is DIY: Succulent Wall Frames with Kandiace Gray.
•EXCEL Pre-registration for After School Tutoring begins Aug. 4 for families not already pre-registered for the new academic year. This puts a child’s name on the roster. Families will be notified by Aug. 8 that the child has a place in the program. Contact Excel: 628-5165.
•VARDAMAN High School will host a meeting for all parents of U.S. history students on Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. during the school’s Back To School Open House.
•Calhoun saddle club upcoming showdates are August 9, August 23, Sept. 13, Sept. 20 and Oct. 11 at the Arena at the Multi-Purpose Building in Pittsboro. Training is at noon and show at 1 p.m. Ranch sorting at each show, entry $25, payback $10 per head.
•EXCEL After School tutoring program for the new academic year. Grades 1-6. Sessions: 3-4:30 p.m. and 4:45-6:15 p.m. Tuition: $45 first child; $35 second or third child. Starting date: Aug. 11. Must register: 628-5165.
•EXCEL Parent Meeting Thursday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. This is mandatory for families who pre-registered and were contacted to confirm that their child is in the After School tutoring program. Contact 628-5165 if there are questions.
•SOUTH CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1964 50 year class reunion Saturday, Aug. 30 at 5 p.m. Methodist Corner on Calhoun City square. Doors open at 4 p.m. FMI Edna 662-637-2739, Betty 662-523-2278 or 662-800-4148.
•DOG?LOVERS! LEAGUE FOR NO-KILL SHELTER meets the first Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Bruce Park Pavilion. For info, call 983-7471.
•DRIVER’S LICENSE RENEWAL station is open in Pittsboro every third Tuesday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the old tax assessor’s office/church building near the entrance to the Multi-Purpose Building on Hwy 9.
•COUNTRY COUPLES/LINE DANCING classes are being held on the second and fourth Tuesday nights at each month at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion in Calhoun City. For more information call 628-0617.
•CALHOUN ANTIQUE TRACTOR CLUB meets the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Vardaman Sweet Potato Festival building. Danny Tutor is club president. For more info, call 682-7594. Everyone is invited.
•LOOSA SCHOONA CHAPTER of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet the second Monday of each month from September through May at Jeffery’s on Bruce Square at 2:30 p.m. Meal is Dutch treat.
•CALHOUN VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER Robert Gosa is at the American Legion Building in Calhoun City on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. until. Call for appointment, 628-1933 or 983-9328.
•FOSTER/ADOPT PROGRAM… safe and stable families are sought in Calhoun County for foster families. Contact Natalie Bryant at 628-412-3138 for info about the Mississippi Department of Human Services Resource program.
•CALHOUN CITY AMERICAN LEGION POST #50 and American Legion Auxiliary Post 50 meet the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m. Meal at 6:30 p.m.
•ANTIOCH LODGE 549… first Monday at 7:30 p.m.
•CALHOUN CITY VFW POST 12032 meets every 4th Thursday at 7 p.m. in the old Kellwood Outlet store building on N. Madison in Calhoun City.
•BRUCE VFW & AUXILIARY MONTHLY meet first Thursday of each month. Pot luck meal at 6 p.m. Meeting at 7 p.m. To rent building, call Mike Winter 412-2114 or Charlie Carter 414-0642.
•BRUCE LIONS CLUB meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Pizza Palace at noon.
•NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS meets Tuesday nights at 8 p.m. at Mt. Comfort Baptist Church, 38 CR 257, Bruce.
•SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS & Order of the Confederate Roses meet every third Thursday at 6:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of Grace Southern Baptist Church in Calhoun City. All are invited.
•CALHOUN COUNTY SHRINE CLUB meets every third Thursday at 7 p.m. at Masonic Lodge in Calhoun City.
• BRUCE GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets Friday nights at 8 p.m. at Bruce United Methodist Church.
•CALHOUN CITY ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets Monday nights at 8 p.m. at Lewis Memorial Methodist Church, Calhoun City. For info, call 628-4222.
To submit items for the calendar, call 983-2570, fax 983-7667 or email to: calhouncountyjournal@gmail.com