COUNCIL COMMUNITY EVENTS

November 13th Edition
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ONGOING: STATE OF MISSISSIPPI VETERANS HOME

Service Project Opportunity with The State of Mississippi Veterans Home at 120 Veterans Drive in Oxford, MS is looking for troops or groups who are willing to volunteer at the home.

Volunteers can assist with various recreational activities – reading to those whose eyesight is failing them, delivering mail, walking with them inside or outside, pushing their wheelchairs for a short stroll inside or outside, giving them snacks, playing checkers or cards, writing letters for them, playing or singing music for them or just simply conversing with them.

If your troop is interested in volunteering at the home, contact Janie Lunceford, Recreation Director at 662-236-7641, ext. 24.

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ONGOING: HOLLEY FARM

This fall visit the heart of Mississippi's beautiful Hill Country in scenic Itawamba County. Bring your family and "Come on Down to Holley Farm" You will be pleasantly transported back to a simpler place and a simpler time. Take time to discover Mississippi's rich agrarian history by visiting beautiful Holley Farm.

Girl Scout troops & Service Units can call to reserve their dates for a weekday or evening
(662-871-6949). Ask about the "Ag in the Classroom" Programs For All Ages!

CLICK HERE for Holley Farm's website.

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ONGOING: HOLT FAMILY FARMS

Holt Family Farms offers an agricultural learning area, playground and games, hay maze, covered picnic area, concessions, horse and tractor drawn hay rides, on farm market, petting zoo, and a chance to pick your own pumpkin right out of the field.


Girl Scout troops & Service Units can contact HFF to receive group rates & reserve their dates for a weekday or evening (731)364-3459, email@holtfamilyfarms.com

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___________________________________________ NOVEMBER 14: BOOKS A MILLION & GIRL SCOUTS Girl Scouts Heart of the South has partnered with Books A Million in Jackson, TN! Volunteers and friends can participate in the following Book Fairs, to promote literacy and have a percentage of the proceeds support our Girl Scouts! All Book Fairs are on Saturday's at Books A Million "Columns" in Jackson, TN. You must say you want to support Girl Scouts for the Council to receive credit! November 14th 2-4 PM December 12th 2-4 PM **Discounts and club memberships will not be applicable during these events. ______________________________________________________ NOVEMBER 21: MEMPHIS YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA FALL CONCERT Mid-South Young People's Orchestra (MYOP) provides a deeper understanding of and appreciation for music by offering excellent orchestral and personal education to young people throughout the Mid-South. You can appreciate music and young talent at their Fall Concert. Plus, plan ahead for their Spring Concert on March 5th. WHEN: Saturday, November 21 at 7 p.m. WHERE: Christian Brother's University Theater, 650 East Parkway, Memphis, TN 38104 COST: FREE! QUESTIONS? Caroline Johnson at MYPO or visit their website, www.musicmypo.org _____________________________________________________________ NOVEMBER 21: DULCIMER DAYS A special program of dulcimer music will be provided by the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009, at the Parkway Visitor Center located at milepost 266 near Tupelo, Mississippi. The North Mississippi Dulcimer Association teaches dulcimer history, tradition, craftsmanship, and music by sharing its knowledge and talents. The Appalachian mountain dulcimer is the first instrument developed in the United States. Dating back to the early 1800s, the dulcimer is an instrument whose very name means “sweet sound.” The National Park Service and the North Mississippi Dulcimer Association invite everyone to listen to the soft sweet sounds of the dulcimer and learn of its extensive history. WHEN: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. WHERE: Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center, Mile Post 266 COST: FREE! QUESTIONS? 1-800-305-7417 / www.nps.gov/natr _________________________________________ NOVEMBER 23 & 24: HEALTHWORKS HOLIDAY CAMPS Let’s Talk Turkey Ages 7-12 9 a.m.-noon • Monday, November 23 Calling all Food Groupies! Get a head start on your healthy holiday food prep! Making menus, planning portions, creating cool concoctions AND energetically eating them makes this camp delightfully DELICIOUS! Special guest – Chef David Leathers! Woo-Hoopla! Ages 7-12 1-4 p.m. • Monday, November 23 Take a little tie dye, and add in some rockin’ relays. Whisk in a Germ Hunt, a pinch of Party Parade, and top it off with a cup of Kooky Commercials. Mix it all together and you have Woo-Hoopla! Fall Fun-anagins Ages 7-12 9 a.m.-noon • Tuesday, November 24 Get crafty transforming a holiday table into a work of art! Punch, play, create and cook. It’s all in good fun-anagins! Special guest – Master Carver David Leathers! Mystery of the Missing Feast Ages 7-12 1-4 p.m. • Tuesday, November 24 Calling all super sleuths! The Thanksgiving bird has flown the coop at HealthWorks!, and we need your help. Solve the crime using your imagination and powers of reasoning and deduction while having a blast – all at one time!! CLICK HERE for pricing and more information.