Caregivers’ Support Group
A Caregivers’ Support Group meets from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the SECOND MONDAY of each month (next date: MAY 12) at Indianola Community Wellness Center, 408 Moody Avenue, Indianola. For more info please call 662-884-9698.
Celebrating Community Action & Older Americans Month Opening Appreciation for Americorps Seniors/Aging Events
Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress Inc. will end their Celebrating Community Action & Older Americans Month Opening Appreciation for Americorps Seniors/Aging events at the following location:
• Ruleville Community House, 114 Church Street, Ruleville, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 12
A public hearing for the 2026 Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) and 2026 Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will be held. For more info, call 662-887-1431 or visit www.shcpi.org.
Golden Heritage Celebrates Older Americans Month
Golden Heritage Adult Daycare Personal & Respite Care Services is gearing up to celebrate older Americans by acknowledging the contributions and achievements of older Americans, highlighting important trends, and strengthening their commitment to honor our older citizens. The 2025 theme, "Flip the Script on Aging," focuses on transforming how we perceive, talk about, and approach aging while encouraging us to challenge stereotypes and dispel misconceptions. Join them in honoring older adults' contributions and in exploring opportunities for remaining active and engaged as we age and in highlighting ways to live with purpose, exploration and connection during this season of life. They have designed MAY 12-16 to showcase and pay homage to the pioneers of Sunflower and Bolivar counties. The final celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. FRIDAY, MAY 16, at the Ruleville Community House, located at 114 Church Street in Ruleville. To make this event a success, they ask for your support by joining them in this joyous and important celebration. Come out and CELEBRATE!!! If you are interested in setting up a fee-free booth to display your services/business or you have any questions, please contact them at 662-878-5027.
S.O.S. for Healing Conversations
The local monthly “Safe Online Space (S.O.S.) for Healing Conversations,” an anonymous, judgement-free and secure online chatroom session for sexual assault victims/survivors, will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. MONDAY, MAY 19. Anyone affected by sexual violence, whether it happened to you or someone you care about, can find support. The topic for discussion will be “Coping with Flashbacks, Nightmares, and Triggers.” Join the session at https://www.ourhousevoices.com/online-chat ..... (click on an SOS link and then click on “Go Chat”). The Our House, Inc. 24-hour crisis helpline number is (local) 662-332-5683 (LOVE) or (toll free) 833-279-5683 (LOVE).
BeSMART: Control Your Diabetes for Adults
The BeSMART: Control Your Diabetes program is continuing at the B.B. King Museum from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. on the FOURTH THURSDAY of each month (next date – MAY 22). Lunch will be served. For more information please contact Education Director Misty Clark-Johnson at 662-887-9539. This program is sponsored by the B. B. King Museum, Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi, Mississippi State University Extension Service, and Community Foundation of Northwest MS.
Memorial Day Tribute
“They Rest in Glory,” a Memorial Day Tribute along the Hwy. 442 sharecropper corridor, will take place at 10 a.m. MONDAY, MAY 26, at Gilfield M.B. Church, Doddsville. Bring you folding chairs as the lives and legacies of African American veterans laid to rest in the sacred grounds of I John, Gilfield, Hearts Chapel, Green Grove and other historic cemeteries along Hwy. 442 are honored.
BeSMART: Control Your Diabetes for Youth
The BeSMART: Control Your Juvenile Diabetes program is continuing at the B.B. King Museum from 5:45 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on the FOURTH TUESDAY of each month (next date – MAY 27). Come out for vital information, fun and food. Door prizes will be given. For more information please contact Education Coordinator Misty Clark-Johnson at 662-887-9539. This program is sponsored by the B. B. King Museum, Molina Healthcare, and Community Foundation of Northwest MS.
Youth Golf Camp
A Golf Camp for ages 8-14 will take place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. daily during the weeks of JUNE 2-6 and JUNE 9-13 at Merritt Middle School. Admission is FREE and beverages and snacks will be provided. Participants are asked to dress comfortably including head wear. For more info, please contact Cassie Pennington (662-347-9645). This event is sponsored by Rasberry Men’s Club and Delta Players Golf Association.
Canvas & Conversations
The B.B. King Museum and the City of Indianola present Canvas & Conversations, a paint day for senior citizens, every FIRST TUESDAY (next date: JUNE 3) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the museum. Light refreshments will be served.
Live Music at the Museum
The B.B. King Museum continues its Live Music at the Museum at 7 p.m. on the FIRST THURSDAY of each month (next date: JUNE 5). Admission is free. Call 662-887-9539 or visit bbkingmuseum.org for more info.
