Dec. 20

n The members of Norton Springs Church are sponsoring a Family and Friends Day Program on December 20, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. Guest appearing: New Spirit of Houston, Family Echoes of Nettleton, The Jackson Family of New Albany, and The Golden Gates of Starkville. Norton Springs is located on Old Hwy. 8 E, 3 miles out of town. Call 456-4039 for more info.

n The Master's Quartet will be in concert at Antioch Baptist Church in Bruce on Dec. 20 at 6 p.m.

Dec. 21

n The 15th Anniversary Celebration of The New Converted Voices will be held on December 21, 2008 at New Zion M.B. Church Life Center, 140 Pinecrest Dr., Plantersville, MS 38862, at 5 p.m. Doors will open at 4 p.m. Admission is $10 ($8 from 4-5 p.m.) and ages 6-12 is $5. For more info, contact Tobie Blanch or Calvin Braun.

Dec. 24

n New Prospect MB Church will hold a Christmas program on Dec. 24 at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Steven Walker as guest speaker. The Rev. Tyrone Orr invites all to attend.

Dec. 31

n Crossroads Youth Center in Houlka will be open Dec. 31 to celebrate New Year from 5 p.m. until midnight. A live Christian rock band will entertain and a guest speaker will bring the message. Fireworks and door prizes will be on hand and concessions are available. For information, call 568-2403.

n Watch Night services will be held at New Life Fellowship Church in Oakland from 8 p.m. until midnight on Dec. 31. The event will feature singing, preaching, testimonies and refreshments. Pastor Jerry W. Smith invites all to attend.

Jan. 3

n Tom and Dora's Tree House in the Enon Community will be open on Jan. 3 at 6 p.m. featuring the Tempos and Ricky Lensey of Baldwyn. No cover charge. Smoke and alcohol free with concessions available. The public is invited to attend. For information, call 365-5904.

Jan. 4

n Charlotte Ritchie will be in concert at New Parkersburg Baptist Church north of Houston at the intersection of Hwy. 15 amp& 32 on Jan. 4 at 10 a.m. She will be assisted by her husband Greg Ritchie. Both are members of the Gaithers Homecoming Tour. A love offering will be taken. For information, call Don Stepp at 568-2594.

Ongoing Events

n Sisters Network, Inc. provides information and assistance to cancer victims and survivors. For information, call Edna Ware at 842-3340 or glasshard@aol.com.

n Weight Watchers meets each Thursday at 5:15 at Parkway Baptist Church. For information, call 456-2745.

n Trace Regional Hospital Auxiliary meets the first Wednesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in the conference room at Floy Dyer Nursing Home in Houston.

n American Legion meets the first Thursday of every month at the National Guard Armory in Houston.

n VFW meets the second Thursday of each month at the VFW building on Hwy. 15 South..

n The Pilot Club of Houston meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. in rotating locations. The goal of the Pilot Club of Houston is to promote community service. Pilot International Foundation is recognized world-wide as a foundation of community service, "Protecting Your Brain for Life," through a variety of brain-related programs. Pilot Club of Houston has added the Alzheimer's Association to their list of projects to advance research and provide education and support for patients and families. For more information, contact any member of the Houston Pilot Club.

n Narcotics Anonymous will be held every Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Excel Center in Okolona. For information, call Excel at 447-3008 or 447-2040.

n Please join Chickasaw 4-H Shooting Sports on Thursday. 8-13 years meet at 3:30-5:30, 14-18 years 5:30 - 7 p.m. at the indoor gun range behind the old Community Center in Houston. Schedules and times can be adjusted to fit school, work and extracurricular activities. Please contact Ms. Linda Dendy at 456-2306 for more information.

n Chickasaw Dulcimer Group meets the first and third Thursday of each month at the Houston Presbyterian Church on Washington Street at 6 p.m. Dulcimer players or those interested in learning are welcome. For information, call 871-0222, 448-6151 or 456-3937.

n The Chickasaw County Historical and Genealogical Society meet each third Thursday night at the old County Extension building at 731 West Church Street, west of Eaton Automotive in Houston at 7 pm. All are invited to attend.

n The New Century Club Breast Cancer Support Group meets the third Monday night of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the old fellowship hall at First United Methodist Church in Houston. For information, contact Deanna Uhiren at 456-5507.