COUNCIL COMMUNITY EVENTS

November 20th 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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NOW - DECEMBER 7: HOLIDAY MAIL FOR HEROES

The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes are excited to be joining forces for the third year to Send a Touch of Home to military service members, veterans, and their families in the United States and around the world. The Holiday Mail for Heroes program will feature the collection, sorting and distribution of holiday cards for service members, veterans and their families.

CLICK HERE for more information.

_____________________________________________________ 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. __________________________________________________ DECEMBER 12: 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! December 12th 2-4 PM **Discounts and club memberships will not be applicable during these events. _______________________________________________________ PLAN AHEAD MARCH 20 & 21: DAYTONA 500 EXPERIENCE GIRL SCOUT SLEEPOVER Spend the night at one of NASCAR's premiere attractions, the Daytona 500 Experience! This program will accomplish the mission set forth in Girl Scouting by focusing on the following Outcomes of the New Girl Scout Leadership Experience: Discover: 1,4 & 5 Connect: 2,3 & 4 and Take Action: 2,3 & 5 CLICK HERE for more information.