As a public service and sponsorship of the Chickasaw County Relay for Life event, the Chickasaw Journal will publish a weekly calendar of fundraising events from the teams
As a public service and sponsorship of the Chickasaw County Relay for Life event, the Chickasaw Journal will publish a weekly calendar of fundraising events from the teams. Call 456-3771, email editor@chickasawjournal.com or fax to 456-5202 to add your fundraising event to the calendar.
Ongoing
n Chickasaw Graphics will "paint the town purple" by selling purple ribbons to businesses and home owners. Ribbons are $10 and may be purchased from any team member.
n Luminaries may be purchased at any time in honor or in memory of a loved one. Contact Linda Hicks at 456-3411.
n Luminaries and memorials in honor of Tommy Griffin for HIS team may be purchased from Shirley Hardin, 2376 Hwy. 8 East, Houston, MS 38851.
March 22
n Pancake Breakfast will be held from 8-10 a.m. at Faith Outreach Church in Okolona.
n Spaghetti supper will be held at Carnation Baptist Church in Okolona beginning at 7 p.m.
March 28
n Chickasaw Chicks will hold a cookout at Wal-mart from 8 a.m. until with hamburger, hotdogs and trimmings. Baked goods will also be available.
March 29
n Faith Outreach Church will hold a gospel singing at the church beginning at 6 p.m.
April 2-4
n Three-day yard sale will be held at FUMC Family Life Center in Houston, sponsored by HIS team. All are invited.
April 11
n First United Methodist Church, in support of HIS team, will hold a bake sale on Saturday, April 11 at the FUMC Family Life Center beginning at 10 a.m. Stop by for your Easter goodies and treats.
April 11-12
n Regions Bank will sponsor a memory making photo session on April 11-12. Packages include an 8x10 family portrait for 9.95 with frame and mat. Treasures in the Attic will feature children's photography with an old-fashioned appeal and includes two 8x10, four 5x7 and 16 wallets. Packages must be pre-ordered from any Regions team member. Photos will be made in the old Factory Connection building on the square.
April 18
n Regions Bank team will hold a bake sale and cookout at Wal-Mart beginning at 10 a.m.
n Faith Outreach Church will sponsor a beauty review. Time/place TBA.
April 25
n BBQ and gospel sing at Fellowship Baptist Church will be held April 25 sponsored by HIS team.
May 2
n All-day baseball tourney sponsored by the Chickasaw Chicks will be held in the youth park in Houston.
May 9
n HIS team will sponsor a two-man golf scramble at the Houston Country Club in honor of the late Tommy Griffin. $50 entry fee per team includes lunch at 11 a.m. and tee-off time will be at 1 p.m. Food, fun and fellowship for all.