Jackson Free Press

Monday, July 12

5 p.m., America Reads-Mississippi Member Recruitment at Jackson State University (1400 John R. Lynch St.), at the Sally M. Barksdale Educational Resource Center. ARM members tutor full-time during the school day, before and after school, over breaks and in the summer. Members support school and community efforts to increase parental and community support and involvement, recruit volunteers and attend monthly training to gain skills necessary to meet service obligations. Members who successfully complete 1,700 hours in one year will receive the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award worth $5,350, which can be used to attend college and/or pay off current qualified student loans. Call 601-979-1474.

Tuesday, July 13

8 a.m., MINCAP Business Seminar at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.). The Minority Capital Fund of Mississippi's session will be in the Community Meeting Room. Call 601-713-3322.'

10 a.m., Jackson City Council Meeting at Jackson City Hall (200 S. President St.). The Jackson City Council holds its regular meeting, open to the public. Free; call 601-960-1033.

11:45 a.m., Regular Treatments for Irregular Beats at Baptist Health Systems, Madison Campus (401 Baptist Drive, Madison), in the Community Room. Join Dr. J. Michael Bensler to find out how specialists in heart rhythm abnormalities treat this condition. Lunch will be provided. Early registration is encouraged. Free; call 601-948-6262 or 800-948-6262.

Noon, What You Need To Know About Clinical Trials at Baptist Medical Center (1225 N. State St.), in the Hederman Cancer Center. Participation in clinical trials may be a good option for some people being treated for cancer. Attend this seminar with guest speaker Teresa Davis of Jackson Oncology Associates for help deciding if a clinical trial is right for you. Registration is required. Free, $5 optional lunch; call 601-948-6262 or 800-948-6262.

1 p.m., SBA 8(a) Business Development Workshop at Regions Plaza (210 E. Capitol St.), in suite 1000 in the SBA conference room. Learn about programs designed to enhance federal and non-federal procurement opportunities for small businesses. In addition, those present will learn of programs that provide capital, surety bonding, and business counseling to small businesses. Space is limited. Free; call 601-965-4378, ext. 13, 14 or 19.

Wednesday, July 14

11:45 a.m., Jackson 2000 Luncheon at Fairview Inn (734 Fairview St.). The guest speaker is Sandy Middleton of the Center for Violence Prevention. Please RSVP. $12; visit jackson2000.org.

Noon, "History Is Lunch," at William F. Winter Archives and History Building (200 North St.). Historian John Marszalek presents, "Why I Wrote the Books I Did." Bring your own lunch; coffee/water provided. Free; call 601-576-6850.

Thursday, July 15

9 a.m., Legal Clinic at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.). The Mississippi Center for Justice will offer free advice regarding foreclosure prevention, alternatives to payday lending, access to health care, school discipline-hearing rights and more. Free; call 601-352-2269.

9 a.m., Rankin County Board of Supervisors Meeting at Rankin County Government Offices (211 E. Government St., Brandon). The board holds its recess meeting. Call 601-825-1475.

10 a.m., East Village Groundbreaking Ceremony at the corner of Prosperity and Easy streets. The Jackson Medical Mall celebrates the construction of the new subdivision. Please call or send an e-mail to [e-mail missing] to RSVP. Call 601-982-8467, ext. 17.

6 p.m., NAMI Central Mississippi Affiliate Meeting at St. Dominic Hospital (969 Lakeland Drive), in Conference Room 1, lower level. Angela Ladner, executive director of the Mississippi Psychiatric Association, will provide information regarding what the National Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 will mean for those with mental illness and their families. Call 601-899-9058 or 601-859-1804.

6 p.m., Precinct 3 COPS Meeting at Jackson Police Department, Precinct 3 (3925 W. Northside Drive). These monthly meetings are forums designed to help resolve community issues or problems, from crime to potholes. Call 601-960-0003.

Friday, July 16

11 a.m., Certified Nursing Assistant Training Center Graduation at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.). The ceremony will take place at Center Stage. Call 601-364-1188.

Saturday, July 17

9 a.m., True Light Missionary Baptist Church Women's Conference at University Club (210 E. Capitol St., Suite 2200). The focus of the conference is health and safety tips. Vendors will be on site. $21; call 601-353-7364.

6 p.m., Little Miss Cotillion Pageant at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.). The event at center stage is hosted by Cathedral AME Zion Church. Call 601-982-2793.

Sunday, July 18

Stealth Medical/Surgical and Aviation Boot Camp July 18-24, at Hinds Community College, Raymond Campus (501 E. Main St.). The summer camp for rising ninth-to-12th graders will be held at John Bell Williams Airport, the Jackson Campus on Chadwick Drive and other Hinds locations. Campers will stay in residence halls on the Raymond campus and eat in the student cafeteria. Only 100 campers will be accepted. $899; call 916-780-1333.

Through July 30

Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi Call for Applications at Mississippi Craft Center (950 Rice Road). Those interested in jurying into the guild must submit an application by 5 p.m. July 30. Call 601-856-7546.

Through Aug. 15

FORMCities Call for Design Proposals at Jackson Community Design Center (509 E. Capitol St.). Mississippi State University's Jackson Community Design Center (JCDC) will host a design competition and symposium focused on the inherent challenges and immense potential for socioeconomic and environmental reconciliation by addressing barriers created by an urban divide. FORMCities calls for design proposals to address the negative impacts of urban forms and transportation thoroughfares that have created visual, physical and psychological barriers along the lines of race, income and class. Student and professional teams may enter, and the deadline is Aug. 15. Prizes will be rewarded in November. $60 professional teams, $35 student teams; e-mail [e-mail missing].

Through Aug. 31

Center for Cultural Interchange Call for Hosting Families. CCI needs to place 1,000 foreign exchange students from more than 40 countries around the world for the 2010-2011 school year. All of the students to be placed are 15-18 years old and are proficient in English. The application deadline is Aug. 31. Call 800-634-4771.

Ongoing

Cancer Rehab Classes at Baptist Medical Center (1225 N. State St.), in the Activity Room of the Hederman Cancer Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The class helps cancer patients enhance cardiovascular strength and endurance and 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.

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 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Tuesday and Fridays, and 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Free admission; call 601-951-9273.

Farmers Market at Mississippi Farmers Market (929 High St.). Shop the Mississippi Farmers Market for fresh locally-grown fruits and vegetables from Mississippi farmers, specialty foods and crafts from local artisans. The market is open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Call 601-354-6573.

Greater Belhaven Market at Mississippi Farmers Market (929 High St.). Buy some fresh produce or other food or gift items. The market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission; call 601-506-2848 or 601-354-6573.