October 18
Mississippi Alliance for Retired Americans annual convention will be held Saturday, Oct. 18, at Magee Library from10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
The public is invited to a historical presentation of the former Sanatorium TB Center on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 10 a.m. at the Boswell Regional Center dining hall, 1049 Simpson Hwy 149, Sanatorium, MS. The speaker will be Jean Allen, a local historian. A tour of the Sanatorium museum will follow. This presentation is sponsored by the Simpson County Historical and Genealogical Society. For more information contact Judy Lee 601-613-7425 or Madise McNeal 769-232-4987.
October 25
The 50th Anniversary of Magee’s Crazy Day will be held in downtown Magee on Saturday, Oct. 25. It features a fall festival atmosphere, shopping, arts and crafts, car show and Touch-a-Truck, Kids Zone, chicken show, games, food, music and more. For vendor information, call the Magee Chamber of Commerce at 601-49-2517. To access forms for participation as a vendor of arts and crafts, food or single snacks or to enter a vehicle in the Crazy Day Car Classic, go to the Magee Chamber of Commerce website for directions - www.mageechamberofcommerce.com
New Hope Baptist Church’s annual Fall Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to join in. We are located at 335 New Hope Road, Mt. Olive, MS 39119.
October 26
James Chapel M.B. Church, 2035 Shivers Rd., Pinola, will have a Community Health and Wellness Fair on Sunday, Oct. 26, beginning at 11:30. Free health screenings and information. We will have some giveways also — clothing, food, baby items, etc. For more information contact Sis. Gloria Allen at 601-675-2443.
The Oak Ridge M. B. Church Family invites everyone to their Annual Family & Friend's Day Service on Sunday, Oct. 26, beginning at 1 p.m. We are pleased to welcome back a "Son of the House" and Guest Speaker- Pastor Darren Clay, Shady Oaks M. B. Church, Collins, MS. Our Theme is “Bringing Back Family Worship" (Deuteronomy 11:18 - 19).
October 27
The Republican Women of Simpson County will hold their quarterly meeting on Oct. 27, at Jose’s Mexican Restaurant in Magee. Social starts at 5:30 and the meeting at 6 p.m .The meal is optional and is self pay. Our guest speaker is Lindsey Beckham promoting MOMS for Liberty. Guests are always welcome. Judy Yates VP RWSC
October 30
Main Street Magee and First Baptist Church of Magee will host Treat Street on Main on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 6-8 p.m. Trick-or-treat on Main Ave. with local businesses, food trucks, a Kids’ Zone, and a Hay Ride through the city. FBC Magee will offer “Story Street” for no charge, featuring live scenes from the Bible and candy tables. 2nd Avenue and Lake Circle neighborhoods are joining in too, no charge. Wristbands: $5 per child (all ages) for entrace to Treat Street. Hay Ride: $3 with wristband/ $5 without. Kids’ Zone: $10 for unlimited play. Local businesses can get involved. Call 601-382-1179 to sign up. All proceeds go to benefit Main Street Magee revitalization efforts!
November 1
Puckett Methodist Women will hold a Missions Market Place, Saturday Nov. 1, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at Puckett Methodist Church, 6412 Hwy 18 in downtown Puckett MS. Proceeds to go to help children on the Autism Spectrum attend the Center Ridge Outpost summer camp, and also to fund the Friends in Need campaign to help those with cancer and other medical expenses. The day will include vendors with handmade items, rummage sale, raffle items, and a soup lunch café for a bargain at $5/bowl. This year will also include a “Cruize In” car show from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Frozen casseroles will be sold to help you get through the Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Table space is available for $25. For more information call 601-214-7834 or the church office at 601-591-5570.
November 2
New Hope Baptist Church’s 144th Homecoming Celebration will be held Sunday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m. with lunch immediately following the services. We are located at 335 New Hope Road, Mt. Olive, MS 39119. Just as a reminder, Daylight Savings Time ends on Nov 2, and we will “fall back” one hour to regular time that day.
Information
Veteran’s Support Group meets the second Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at the Magee Civic Center 117 1st Ave NW, Magee, MS 39111.
American Legion Post 93 meets the second Saturday of each month at 9 a.m. at Magee Civic Center 117 1st Ave NW, Magee, MS 39111.
Pilgrim Rest Community Development in partnership with Mississippi Food Networks will continue monthly food distributions on the third Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Family Life Center, 169 Pilgrim Rest Rd., Pinola, MS 39149.
Overflow Church sponsors a Food Pantry Distribution monthly on the third Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon. People can also donate food to help. Bring items by the church on Mon-Thurs, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Located at 222 Railroad Dr., Magee, MS 39111.
The Magee Library has Story Time for Pre-Kindergarten children every Wednesday at 11 a.m. Go to the Events tab on https://cmrls.lib.ms.us/ to pre-register or come by the library.
Morning prayer and afternoon luncheon is held every Thursday at Mt. Moriah Church. Prayer time is 11 a.m. until noon. Lunch and fellowship time is 12:15-1:15 p.m. Prayer and lunch are open to all people to get spiritually fed and natural food for the soul. Senior citizens, the needy and the homeless, come and bring a friend. Mt. Moriah Church is located at 160 Mt. Moriah Church Road, Magee.
The Books-n-Lunch Club meets at the Magee Library at 12:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a book chosen for adult readers. Potluck lunch is served, so bring a dish. New participants welcome. Call the library at 601-849-3747 or come by for information or to pick up a copy of the book for the month.
The Simpson County Federation of Democratic Women meets at the E911 Building in Mendenhall the third Saturday of each month from 10-11 a.m.
American Legion Post 74 meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month. at the VFW, Hwy 49, Magee, at 6:30 p.m. Veterans and active duty service personnel welcome.
Christ Fellowship Church livestreams 10 a.m. Sunday worship services. Join us at cfcmagee.org, Facebook, or in person at 226 First Ave NW, Magee.
Weekly Prayer every Thursday at noon at the Faith Tabernacle COGIC located across from the Goodwater Barber School, Magee. For info call 601-849- 4007.
