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: FEB. 5). Admission is free. Call 662-887-9539 or visit bbkingmuseum.org for more info.
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: FEB. 9) at Indianola Community Wellness Center, 408 Moody Avenue, Indianola. For more info please call 662-884-9698.
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 – FEB. 26). 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.
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.
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.
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.
