MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Youth league sign-up

Starz Youth League basketball sign-up deadline is Feb. 8. Players may register Friday at the game or by contacting Marcus Caster at 251-463-2193.

Estate planning workshop in Grove Hill

The Alabama Cooperative Extension System, the Grove Hill Chamber of Commerce and the Grove Hill Baptist Church are sponsoring an estate planning workshop Feb. 18 and 19. This event is free to the public and will be conducted in the fellowship hall of the Grove Hill Baptist Church.

Schedules are as follows: Monday, 6-6:10 opening remarks, 6:10- 6:45 estate planning wills and heir property and 6:55-7:45 probate law; Tuesday, 6-6:10 review, 6:10-7 reverse mortgage and 7:15-7:45 trusts.

Times may vary due to questions and answers. All participants will receive, free of charge, a Living Will and Health Care Proxy. Participants may want to come prepared to take notes.

Chapman family reunion planning meeting

There will be a planning meeting for the Chapman family reunion at the Jackson Steakhouse Friday, Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. For more information call Sandra Robinson, 246-7046/769-1025 or Glendine Coleman, (334) 636-2646/769-2446.

JHS Diamond Club hosting annual alumni game

With baseball season on the horizon, the Jackson High School Diamond Club announces the annual alumni game to kick off the season. All alumni are encouraged to take part. The game will be Feb. 9, 1 p.m. at McCants Field. Donations of $20 are appreciated but not required.

For additional information contact Jason Jones, (251) 525-0574, Dwain Dorman, (251) 387-0727 or Stuart Etheredge, (251) 589-2846.

Clarke County Voters'Annual

Black History Tea is Saturday

H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House, 500 Vanity Park Drive, Jackson, will be the site of this year's Clarke County Voters' League Annual Black History Tea. This event will be Saturday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. Mobile Mayor Sam Jones will be the guest speaker.

The theme for 2008 is, "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift called the present." The thought for the day will be, "Learn to dream while you are awake."

Pine City Park update

The Pine City Park Committee is continuing fund-raising efforts for the new Jackson Park. The committee is planning a Clarke County Idol competition for March 15, 7 p.m. at the Jackson High School auditorium. Registration forms are available from local school counselors or by contacting Karen Donald at 246-4028.

TCDC sponsors events

The Toddtown Community Development Center's annual Beautillion and Cotillion will be April 5. The application fee for girls age 5-10 is $35; young men and ladies who are high school juniors through college sophomores, $75. For additional information contact Claretta James, 246-0440 or Alzaline Grayson, 246-5897.

Singing Valentines to benefit RCAC

A group of festive singers will deliver Valentine wishes in song, with a minimum of two songs, Thursday, Feb. 14, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., at the location of your choice. The troubadours will deliver the singing Valentines to individuals for $20 and $50 for a group presentation. All proceeds will benefit the Regional Child Advocacy Center and are tax deductible.

Order forms are now available at the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce, The South Alabamian or by contacting Earline Pearce, 246-4831 or Deloris Fleming, 246-5411. Orders must be received by noon, Wednesday, Feb.13.

Social assistance Wednesdays at Salvation Army

The Salvation Army Social Service office is open on Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. When in need of assistance with food and a variety of other needs, the office attempts to assist where they can. For additional information call 246-5693.

Narcotics Anonymous meeting

Narcotics Anonymous will be meeting Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 302 E. Church St., Jackson.

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are conducted in the fellowship hall of Visitation Catholic Church, West Clinton Street in Jackson Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m.

Diabetes Classes

Diabetes classes will be conducted each Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. at the Jackson Medical Center. For additional information contact Rene' Forman, RN BSN, 251-246-9021.

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