Small business symposium Thursday
The Kosciusko Attala Partnership will present a small business symposium called “Choosing to Be Here” on July 19 at the Holmes Community College Attala Center at from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The symposium will be based on the idea that times have changed for small business in small towns, but that does not mean businesses have to think small. Among the covered topics will be Collaboration in Key, Selling in a Digital World and many others. The symposium is free of charge.
Black Hawk music
Saturday, July 21, at 6 p.m. at Black Hawk Old School, Black Hawk, this event will feature Barry Smith, Toad Donahoo, Benny Rigby, Jackie McIlwain, Sue Duke & singing friends. Black Hawk Homemakers will offer concessions.
ZΩMEN reunion concert
ZΩMEN is hosting a reunion concert from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 28, at Barrister’s Hall to benefit Eastern European Mission (EEM). Admission is free, but donations to EEM are welcome and encouraged. Not only will this be a time for friends and family to reunite, but this fundraising event will be an opportunity to hear about the exciting work God is doing with refugee communities and public schools in Eastern Europe - you don’t want to miss it. Barrister’s Hall is located at 133 N Madison St, Kosciusko. Seating is limited so please RSVP through this event Facebook page prior to the event.
Diabetes classes
The second diabetes class of the month will be held July 26 at 10 a.m. in the conference room of Premier Medical Group - Kosciusko.
Water rate increase hearing
Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley will hold a public hearing regarding a request by the Mississippi Water Company to increase rates for water service in its certified area in Attala County. The public hearing will be held on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. at the Attala County Courthouse, located at 100 Courthouse, in Kosciusko.
Citizens with concerns or questions will be allowed to speak as public witnesses and have their comments placed on the official record of the case before the Public Service Commission.
Attala County Forestry Association meeting
The Attala County Forestry Association will meet on Tuesday, July 23, at the Attala County Extension Office in Kosciusko at 6:30 for its third meeting of the year. The fourth meeting will be October 22. At the fourth meeting, officers and board members will be elected. At the July 23 meeting Brady Self with the Mississippi State Extension Service will be speaking on herbicide uses in forestry and wildlife management.
Elder law conference
North Mississippi Rural Legal Services (NMRLS) invites all to attend its 2018 Elder Law Conference on Friday, August 10, 2018, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Oxford Conference Center, 102 Ed Perry Blvd. The conference will include information on advance care planning by Morgan K. Whitlatch, legal director at Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities. Additional speakers include Kris Simpson on advanced planning and the consequences of inaction; Ken Cope on the best approaches to end-of-life care; Elgalene Close and Catherine Kilgore on ethics for professionals serving the aging and disabled population and much more. Lunch and door prizes will be provided. General admission is free and open to the public. Social workers and attorneys may earn 6 credits of CLE for a fee when attending the conference. Interested vendors or exhibitors may also register to attend and promote their business or services at the conference!
For more information and to register to attend the 2018 Elder Law Conference, visit http://nmrls.com/ or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2018-elder-law-conference-tickets-45651126749. If you have any questions, call NMRLS Elder Law Project Director and attorney Al Cutturini at (662) 234-2918, ext. 2119.
Historical Highlight luncheon
Historical Highlight Luncheons are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at French Camp Presbyterian Church, featuring a speaker who shares some aspect of French Camp’s history and a delicious, home-cooked meal for a $2 donation. The public is invited. RSVP for the luncheon by contacting Mary Nell Coblentz at marynellcoblentz@gmail.com or 803-984-0679.
District Dog lunches set
The Holmes Alumni Association is gearing up for their District Dog Lunches in the nine counties supporting Holmes Community College. The lunches, held in July and August, have been organized to help alumni network and socialize with other alumni in the area. The lunches will begin at 11 a.m. at each location and will be dutch. There will be no charge for the event, and all alumni are welcome to attend including recent graduates. The first event will kick off in Grenada County on July 10 at 333 Restaurant. Following will be Attala County lunch on July 11 at Skylight Grill in Kosciusko; Yazoo County lunch on July 17 at Tom’s on Main in Yazoo City; Montgomery County lunch on July 18 at The Tracks in Winona; Carroll County lunch on July 24 at Tutti’s in North Carrollton; Holmes County lunch on July 25 at Gladys’ in Lexington; Madison County lunch on July 31 at Culinary Cowboy in Canton; Webster County lunch at Pepper Race II on August 1 in Eupora and Choctaw County lunch on August 7 at Council House in French Camp. “By staying in touch with alumni we can gain insight from our former students,” Coordinator of Alumni Affairs Katherine Ellard said. “There are many opportunities for former students to remain involved with Holmes Community College, and the Alumni Association wants to stay connect with as many alumni as possible.” For more information, please contact Ellard at kellard@holmescc.edu or 662-472-9134. To see the full calendar of lunches, go to http://www.holmescc.edu/pdf/News/2018districtdoglunches.pdf.
