Jackson Free Press

Through Dec. 20

Christmas Wish List Drive at Jackson Street Gallery (500 Highway 51, Suite E, Ridgeland). The gallery is collecting donated items for The Home Place, a senior citizens home in Madison through Dec. 20. Items needed include salon products, Kleenex and snacks. Contact the office for the full list. Donations do not have to be wrapped; they will be wrapped on-site. Donations welcome; call 601-853-1880.

Tuesday, Dec. 21

9 a.m., James Ivory Homeless Persons' Memorial Day Observance at Galloway United Methodist Church (305 N. Congress St.). Homeless persons, homeless service providers and advocates gather to remember homeless persons who have died during the year and to call attention to the many issues of homelessness. The event include music, a litany and a presentation by Leslie Bingham on Grace Place, Galloway's homeless ministry. Free; call 601-351-8262.

Through Dec. 21

Craig Bluntson Senior Citizens Food Drive. Drop off canned goods and other non-perishable food items at McDade's (904 E. Fortification St., 2526 Robinson Road) or Vowell's Market Place (2101 Raymond Road) through Dec. 21. Volunteers will sort the donations Dec. 21 at the VFW Club (4610 Sunray Drive) at 6 p.m. for distribution Dec. 22. Donations welcome; call 601-960-2052.

Through Dec. 31

Food for Thought at Old Capitol Museum (100 S. State St.). Visitors are invited to donate books and non-perishable foods all month. Special programming for school groups highlight the value of good citizenship. Call 601-576-6800.

Restaurant Rave Call for Contestants at Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau (111 E. Capitol St., Suite 102). Write a rave review in 100 words or less about your favorite Jackson restaurant, and submit it by Dec. 31. You could win a dinner for four. The winning restaurant review will be featured on visitjackson.com and the Bureau's Facebook and Twitter accounts. E-mail your review to [e-mail missing] with the word "RAVE" in the subject line. Include your full name, telephone number and e-mail address. You can also submit an entry through visitjackson.com by clicking on the "Want Free Food?" banner on the home page. Call 601-960-1891.
Through Jan. 10

Super Bowl Raffle. Buy raffle tickets for a trip for two to Super Bowl XLV on Feb. 6. The deadline is Jan. 10. Proceeds benefit Jobs for Mississippi Graduates (JMG), a dropout prevention program operating in all eight JPS high schools. $100; call 601-978-1711.

Through Feb. 27

Jackson State University Alumni Association Membership Drive at Jackson State University, Williams Athletics and Assembly Center (1400 John R. Lynch St.). The Jackson-Hinds chapter is seeking new members to join the association. $25 membership; e-mail [e-mail missing].

Through May 31

Summer Camp Open Enrollment at Jackson State University (1400 John R. Lynch St.). Kids Kollege is now accepting applications for the Classic Summer Camp and the CDF Freedom Schools Summer Program, which will take place in June and July. Participants can take educational classes in math, science, and reading as well as recreational courses in sports, dance, and art. Children ages 5-17 are eligible. Call the office for fees at 601-979-1142.

Ongoing

Jackson Public Schools Call for Volunteers. Jackson Public Schools is seeking volunteers from the community to be mentors for seniors enrolled in the Advanced Seminar: Employability Skills course. Call 601-960-8310.

Medical Mall Moment Report at WOAD 1300 AM. Find out about the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation's current activities every second Friday of the month at 8:30 a.m. Call-ins to 601-995-1400 are welcome. Send questions and comments in advance to [e-mail missing] or call the office for more information. The broadcast is also available on jacksonmedicalmall.org. Call 601-982-8467.

Farmers' Market at Jackson Roadmap to Health Equity Project's Farmers' Market (2548 Livingston Road). Buy from a wide selection of fresh produce provided by participating local farmers. Market hours are noon-6 p.m. on Fridays, and 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Free admission; call 601-987-6783.

Cancer Rehab Classes at Baptist Medical Center (1225 N. State St.), in the Activity Room of the Hederman Cancer Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2 p.m. The class helps cancer patients enhance cardiovascular strength, endurance, their immune system and bone density. It helps to increase overall strength and stamina, decrease fatigue and weight loss, and improve digestion. Registration is required. Free; call 601-948-6262 or 800-948-6262.

You Have the Mic at Afrika Book Cafe (404 Mitchell Ave.). The open political forum for discussing Jackson's current issues is hosted by Othor Cain and Mista Main of Hot 97.7 FM on Mondays from 6-8 p.m. E-mail [e-mail missing].

Events at Pearl Public Library (2416 Old Brandon Road, Pearl). Free; call 601-932-2562.
• Weekly Storytime at Pearl Public Library Each Tuesday, Baby Bookworms Storytime for children ages birth-36 months is at 9:30 a.m., and Preschool Storytime for children ages 3-6 is at 10:30 a.m. The event includes stories, rhymes and music and a puppet show on the last Tuesday of the month.
• Pearl Peanuts Afterschool Program through May 25. On Wednesdays at 4 p.m., children in grades K-6 enjoy stories, crafts, snacks and special activities such as cooking, gardening and puppetry.

Youth Women's Cycling Group. Get fit while participating in a fun, recreational environment, Saturdays at 10 a.m. The club is for young girls ages 13-17. Free; call 601-559-5577.