Jackson Free Press

Monday, May 9

Oral Cancer Screenings May 9, at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.). In the Oral Oncology Clinic, located inside the UMHC Cancer Institute at the Thad Cochran Center. Doctors perform full oral exams until 5 p.m. and may refer patients to head and neck specialists for follow-up. By appointment only. Free; call 601-815-1181.

10 a.m., Levee Board Meeting, at Flowood City Hall (2101 Airport Road, Flowood). Members of the Rankin-Hinds Pearl Flood and Drainage Control District will have their monthly meeting. Call 601-939-4243.

Tuesday, May 10

8:30 a.m., United States Travel Rally Day, at Jackson City Hall (200 S. President St.), at Josh Halbert Gardens. The Jackson Convention and Visitors Bureau hosts the event in celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week. Wear red to show support. Refreshments by Country Fisherman and Deuce McAllister Enterprises provided. Grady Champion and his band performs. Free; call 601-960-1891.

3 p.m., "Understanding Student Loans" Webinar, at credablility.webex.com. Learn all of the options available for financing a college education, loan repayment options and the consequences for non-payment. Registration required. Free; call 769-233-0272.

5:45 p.m., Fondren Association of Businesses Meeting, at Fondren Hall (Northwood Shopping Center, 4436 N. State St.). The topic is growing the north Fondren business community. Jackson mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. is the keynote speaker. Call 601-981-1658.

Through May 10

Hershey's Track and Field Youth Program Registration, at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.). The Department of Parks and Recreation is conducting registration for the upcoming season from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. Youth ages 9-14 may participate. A birth certificate and a recent photo are required. The deadline is May 10. Free; call 601-960-0471.

Wednesday, May 11

Noon, MIRA Advocacy Meeting, at Mississippi Immigrants Rights Alliance (612 N. State St.). MIRA meets in the conference room. Bring lunch; drinks provided. Call 601-968-5182.

Noon, "History Is Lunch," at William F. Winter Archives and History Building (200 North St.). Author Araminta Stone Johnson will talk about and sign copies of her book "And One Was a Priest: The Life and Times of Duncan M. Gray Jr." Bring a lunch; coffee/water provided. Free; call 601-576-6850.

7 p.m., McCoy House Fundraiser, at Hal & Mal's (200 S. Commerce St.). The event includes music by Chris Gill, Todd Thompson and the Lucky Hand Blues Band, and a silent auction of fine art and autographed instruments. Proceeds benefit the McCoy House for Sober Living, a transitional living home for women recovering from addiction. $15 in advance, $25 at the door; call 601-946-0578.

Thursday, May 12

Connect 1 Disability Disaster Preparedness Summit May 12-13, 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m., at Jackson Convention Complex (105 E. Pascagoula St.). The event raises awareness of the needs of the disability community during emergency or disaster, and helps prepare emergency responders and other relief workers to accommodate those needs. Registration required; space is limited. Free; call 601-432-6377.

6 p.m., Clutter and Hoarding Community Forum, at Hinds Behavioral Health Services (3450 Highway 80 W.). Dr. Andrew Bishop gives insight on the negative effects of physical and mental clutter. Free; call 601-321-2400.

6 p.m., Precinct 2 COPS Meeting, at Jackson Police Department, Precinct 2 (711 W. Capitol St.). These monthly forums are designed to help resolve community issues or problems, from crime to potholes. Call 601-960-0002.

6:30 p.m., Celebrity Roast Fundraiser, at Hilton Jackson (1001 E. County Line Road). The honoree is Dr. John D. Bower. Proceeds benefit kidney patients at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. $75; call 601-815-9463.

Friday, May 13

11:45 a.m., Is This Parkinson's Disease? at Baptist Health Systems, Madison Campus (401 Baptist Drive, Madison), in the Community Room. Neurologist Dr. Gerald Randle explains the symptoms, treatment and management of the condition. Registration required. Free; call 601-948-6262 or 800-948-6262.

7 p.m., Luck of the Draw, at Duling Hall (622 Duling Ave.). The event includes refreshments, a silent auction and an art drawdown in which each Art Chance ticket holder gets 30 seconds to select artwork to take home. Proceeds benefit the DeVille YMCA. $35 admission, $100 Art Chance ticket; call 601-709-3760.

Saturday, May 14

7 a.m., Sickle Cell 5K Walk, at University of Mississippi Medical Center (2500 N. State St.). The theme is "Put A Spring In Your Step." registration is at 7 a.m. at the Student Union, and the walk begins at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit UMMC's Pediatric Sickle Cell Clinics. Door, prizes, T-shirts and refreshments included. $20; call 601-366-5874.

8 a.m., Jackson Audubon Society Spring Migration Field Trip, at Vicksburg Military Park (Clay St., Vicksburg). See and learn about migratory birds from expert birder Bruce Reid. Participants meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m.. Bring snacks, lunch and drinking water. $3 park entrance fee; call 601-956-7444.

8 a.m.-3 p.m., Roll Off Dumpster Day. The City of Jackson's Solid Waste Division encourages residents to take tree limbs, yard debris and household items to a designated locations. Residents may bring all household furniture and appliances for disposal. However, tires, chemicals and gas tanks are not accepted. Free; call 601-960-0000.

1 p.m., Raw Food Potluck Social, 1 p.m., at Butterfly Yoga (3025 N. State St.). Please RSVP and notify the facilitator of what type of dish you are bringing. Free; call [e-mail missing].

2 p.m., Blondes vs. Brunettes, at Millsaps College (1701 N. State St.). Two teams of women, divided to reflect the age-old rivalry between blondes and brunettes, compete in a powder-puff football game. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer's Association. $25; email [e-mail missing].

Through May 20

MARL Summer Camp Enrollment, at Mississippi Animal Rescue League (5221 Greenway Drive Ext.). Campers will help take care of shelter animals and have discussions will animal experts and staff. A T-shirt and a snack are included. Sessions are June 7-10 and June 14-17 from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. with a 13-child limit per session. Register by May 20. $125; email [e-mail missing].

Through May 27

Generation E Contest. Entergy Mississippi will award $25,000 in grants to nonprofits, schools and municipalities in the utility's 45-county service area for eco-friendly projects. Apply by May 27. Visit entergy.com/our_community/Grant_Guidelines.aspx.

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.

Free Mental Health Screenings For Adults, at Hinds Behavioral Health Services (3450 Highway 80 W.). The clinic offers the service in honor of National Mental Health Month. Free; call 601-321-2400.

Teacher Professional Development Workshop Call for Applicants, at University of Mississippi Medical Center (2500 N. State St.). Applications are being accepted for two one-week biotechnology-focused workshops. The programs, funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, will be held June 13-17 and June 27-July 1. Middle and high school science teachers are encouraged to apply. Call 601-815-1269.

Through June 30

May Madness Membership Drive, at Jackson State University (1400 John R. Lynch St.). Pay your JSU National Alumni Association membership dues, upgrade your current life membership level or buy a legacy brick, and enter a drawing for an Apple iPad 2. $50 dues, $125 legacy brick; call 601-979-2281.

Through Aug. 30

Jackson Inner-city Gardeners Call for Volunteers. JIG needs volunteers to help maintain plots and harvest vegetables. The produce will be donated to help feed the homeless and elderly and will be sold to the community at affordable prices. The garden is at the corner of W. Northside Drive and Medgar Evers Blvd. beside the BP gas station. Volunteers can help Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 -11 a.m. JIG sells produce at the garden Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.-noon. Call 601-924-3539.

Through Oct. 29

Farmers' Market, at Byram Farmers Market (20 Willow Creek Lane, Byram). The market is open Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. until Oct. 29. Products include fresh produce, wildflower honey, roasted peanuts, jams, jellies, birdhouses, and baskets and gourds for crafting. Call 601-373-4545.

Through Dec. 17

Farmers' Market, at Mississippi Farmers Market (929 High St.). Shop for fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables from Mississippi farmers, specialty foods, and crafts from local artisans, including the Greater Belhaven Market. The market is open Saturdays from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. During the peak-growing season, hours are 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Call 601-354-6573.

Through Dec. 24

Farmers' Market, at Old Fannin Road Farmers' Market (1307 Old Fannin Road, Brandon). Homegrown produce is for sale Monday-Saturday from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. and noon-6 p.m. Sunday until Christmas Eve. Call 601-919-1690.

Ongoing


Jackson 2000 Study Circles Program. The program includes six two-hour sessions of dialogue and problem-solving to encourage racial harmony and community involvement. Jackson 2000 is looking for participants from all walks of life to sign up, and sessions will be scheduled soon. Email [e-mail missing].


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 your 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.



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.



Weekly Storytime at Pearl Public Library (2416 Old Brandon Road, Pearl). 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, music and a puppet show on the last Tuesday of the month. Free; call 601-932-2562.



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.

Mississippi River Master Naturalist Program, at Southern Cultural Heritage Center (1302 Adams St., Vicksburg). The program is open to anyone ages 18 and up and covers a broad range of naturalist education topics including the hydrology, ecology, habitats, plants, insects, fishes and birds of the Mississippi River. The course of study can be completed in as few as 10 weeks or as long as 1 year depending on the participant's schedule. The cost covers membership in the National Audubon Society and books for the course. The program can be taken for college or CEU credits through several regional colleges. Additional costs will apply. $350; call 601-661-6189.

Business Plan Workshops, at New Horizon Church International (Renaissance South, 1770 Ellis Ave.). Get hands-on, individualized or small-group assistance to develop your customized business plan. Sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m.-noon or 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., and first and third Saturdays from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Appointment required. Call 601-371-1390, 601-371-1296 or 601-371-1427.

Tutoring Sessions and Peer-to-peer Study Groups, at Richard Wright Library (515 W. McDowell Road), in the Community Room. Sessions are every other Saturday from 9-11:30 a.m.; call to confirm dates. Students in grades 8-12 and GED students are welcome to get help with research projects, state subject areas tests, English, science, history and math. School supplies and snacks provided. Free; call 601-948-4725 or 601-372-1621.

National Alliance on Mental Illness Family Support Group, at St. Dominic Hospital (969 Lakeland Drive), in the St. Catherine Room. NAMI Mississippi offers a support group for family members who have an adult relative with a mental illness on second Thursdays at 7 p.m. Free; call 601-899-9058.

Programs on WMPR 90.1 FM and wmpr901.com.
• Women for Progress Radio Broadcast. Dorothy Stewart and Willie Jones host the program on Thursdays from 6-7 p.m. Topics include education, economics and politics. Call 601-918-5137.
• Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. Show. Every Friday from noon-12:30 p.m., Jackson mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. discusses activities, issues and other newsworthy items that are occurring in the city of Jackson. Call 601-960-1084.

CARA Recycling Program, at Community Animal Rescue and Adoption (CARA) (960 N. Flag Chapel Road). Mississippi's largest no-kill animal shelter is earning cash for operating expenses by participating in the FundingFactory Recycling Program. They are collecting empty laser or toner cartridges and used cellphones from the community and sending the waste products to FundingFactory in exchange for cash. Donations welcome; e-mail [e-mail missing].