Mark Your Calendar

Step-Sing at

FUMC Sunday

The annual Christmas Stepsing, sponsored by the First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in Jackson, is scheduled for Sunday evening, Dec. 3 at 6 on the steps of the church.

For more than 10 years, local church and school choirs have participated in the event. Several church and school choirs have already signed up.

"If your church or school choir or singing group wishes to join us and present Christmas music, call the church office at 246-2224," said Elaine Carr, choir director at FUMC.

Everyone is asked to bring a lawn chair and blanket. Hot chocolate will be served by members of the FUMC.

Little League

meeting Dec. 14

The Jackson Little League meeting will be Thursday, Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m. at city hall.

'Sweet Dreams' at

library Dec. 14

The "Sweet Dreams" children's program at White Smith Memorial Library will be hosting "Christmas on the Back Porch" on Thursday evening, Dec. 14 at 6.

Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring a blanket.

The evening will include guest readers and singing Christmas carols.

A very special visitor from the North Pole will bring treats for boys and girls.

All children attending are requested to bring an unwrapped toy to help support the Jackson Police Department Operation Christmas project.

"Everyone is invited to join us in an evening of fun, said library coordinator Sheila Finch.

Flu and pneumonia

shot clinic

Dec. 1

A flu shot and pneumonia shot clinic is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 1 from 8-11 a.m. at the Clarke County Health Department, located at 140 Clark Street in Grove Hill.

No appointment is necessary. Cost is $15 per shot. There is no charge if on Medicare or Medicaid. (Must bring cards)

For more information call 251-275-3772.

Christmas sale at

Caring Hearts Center

The Christmas sale at Caring Hearts Center in Chatom is Nov. 27 through Dec. 22.

There will be a special "fill a shopping basket for $5" sale of selected items, including children's toys, stuffed animals, books, shoes, socks, underwear, clothes and other miscellaneous items.

In addition, other large item toys and stuffed animals will be specially priced for your Christmas shopping. Items included in the sale will be in specially marked bins for your convenience.

Youth department of Union Missionary

District Assn.

program

The youth department of the Union Missionary District Association will be presenting their Christmas concert on Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. at the Christian Religious Center in Choctaw Bluff. "We look forward to fellowship with you," said Beverly Campbell, district counselor.

Coffeeville RSVP

will meet Dec. 5

The Coffeeville RSVP will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5 for a holiday luncheon.

Everyone is invited to attend. Bring a covered dish and a small gift for a fun game of "Dirty Santa".

JPD Operation

Christmas begins

The Jackson Police Department will once again sponsor "Operation Christmas" for the less fortunate in the city.

To qualify for this program one must live within the city limits of Jackson and have a need for assistance.

All applications will be verified through the Department of Human Resources.

Toys will be distributed Dec. 18 from 6-9 p.m. at the old Alabama Power Co. building on Commerce Street in Jackson.

Donations will be accepted at the Jackson Police Station at 118 College Ave. Call 246-4484 to make arrangements to pick up the donations.

VFW 5355

meetings

The VFW Post 5355 and ladies auxiliary meets the third Thursday of every month, 6 p.m., at the VFW Club on Club Wiley Road. Members are urged to attend and new members are welcome.

Sickle Cell

support

Sickle Cell education and support group meets the first Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m., at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital.

Diabetic support

The Diabetic Support Group meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the dining room at Grove Hill Memorial Hospital. Diabetes education is also provided by the hospital free of charge.

To schedule an appointment call (251) 275-3191, ext. 507.

AA/Alanon

meetings

The following meetings are conducted in the fellowship hall, Visitation Catholic Church, West Clinton Street in Jackson:

AA - Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m.

Alanon - Monday - 6:30 p.m. For directions call 251-

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