Farmers Market Fridays
Farmers Market Fridays take place every FRIDAY from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. inside the Indianola Community Wellness Center at 408 Moody Avenue. Fresh fruits and vegetables are available. Cash and cards accepted.
GHS Class of 1980 Meeting
The GHS Class of 1980 will have a meeting at 1 p.m. SATURDAY, AUG. 23, at Los Molcajetes Restaurant on Hwy. 82, Indianola.
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 – AUG. 28). 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.
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: SEPT. 2) from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the museum. Light refreshments will be served.
Calling All Caterers, Restaurants and Food Vendors!
Come and showcase your business as Sunflower-Humphreys Counties Progress, Inc. hosts Taste Your Way Around the World, a community service fundraiser, to take place from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, at the Indianola National Guard Armory. Donate samples of your cuisines and win a trophy for best food, booth decoration, vendor, etc. This is an excellent opportunity to let the community sample your food and learn more about your business. To reserve your FREE space, call 662-887-1431. The reservation deadline is WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 3.
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: SEPT. 8) at Indianola Community Wellness Center, 408 Moody Avenue, Indianola. Come be with others who understand and receive knowledge to help you through your caregiving journey. For more info please call 662-884-9698.
Lifeline Screening
Stroke prevention screening event to be held inside the Indianola Community Wellness Center from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. TUESDAY, SEPT. 30. Must register at 1-800-324-9458. $129/person.
Attention Veterans
Veterans are invited to take the opportunity to visit the memorials in Washington, D.C., alongside fellow veterans while telling their stories, sharing camaraderie, and receiving well-deserved recognition from a grateful nation. Please call 662-207-9657 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday to complete an Honor Flights application.
Hough-Dement Animal Shelter Needs Your Help
Indianola’s Hough-Dement Animal Shelter is in immediate need of volunteers and supplies, but most importantly volunteers as there is currently one employee at the shelter. Aside from volunteer personnel, the shelter is always in need of dog food, cat food, bleach, collars, toys, cat litter, treats, small blankets, old linens (especially towels), and rags. To volunteer or donate, call 662-207-4603 or drop supplies off at the shelter at 342 MLK Drive.
VA Medical Foster Homes –
Where Heroes Meet Angels
Are you a veteran who:
• Needs assistance with daily activities?
• Has difficulty caring for yourself?
• Wants to live in a family setting instead of a nursing home?
If so, you may want to consider a VA Medical Foster Home. VA MFHs offer unique partnerships among community caregivers, veterans, and the VA’s home-based primary care team. Veterans living in a VA MFH enjoy the freedom, independence, and privacy of living in a family home. VA MFHs offer: personalized, comfortable rooms; home-cooked, nutritious meals; laundry service; medication management; 24-hour personal care and support; transportation to appointments; and leisure activities. VA Medical Foster Homes – Where Heroes Meet Angels. For more information, please contact Yolanda Davis, LCSW, at 601-882-2707.
