Community & Religious Calendar

May 20
Monticello United Methodist Church’s Leadership Retreat was rescheduled for 10 a.m. to noon, May 20.
May 21
Antioch Baptist Church will hold its annual Homecoming service at 10 a.m., Sunday, May 21. The service will conclude at noon, followed by lunch and a time of fellowship. Bro. Cliff Smith will bring the message. There will be special music by George Volking. All offerings will go to the Cemetery Fund unless designated otherwise. For more information, contact Brenda Herring at 601-757-3222 or call Rev. Tommy Purvis at 601-754-5314.
Monticello United Methodist Church will have a fellowship lunch following morning worship on May 21. Bring a covered dish and enjoy the company of church members and friends.
May 26-27
LCHS Class of 1993 is celebrating 30 years in a class reunion May 26-27 in Monticello. All classmates are asked to participate. Those interested can contact Tera Smith Riddick 601-310-9785, Robin Smith Merle, or Cadetta Bridges Breaker. Class T-shirts will also be available to order for the event.
June 10
Lawrence County Branch NAACP will host its third annual Freedom Fund Scholarship Gala at 7 p.m., June 10, at the National Guard Armory in Monticello. The theme for the gold and white affair is “A Call to Action.” Adult tickets are $30, and youth (12th grade and below) tickets are $10. For more information, contact lcnaacpbranch.5302@gmail.com, cynthiacbryant1971@gmail.com, 601-806-3055, or 769-227-1853.
June 19
Lawrence County NAACP’s Juneteenth Scholarship Picnic will be at 11 a.m., June 19. The location is to be determined. Play games to win prizes. For more information, contact lcnaacpbranch.5302@gmail.com, cynthiacbryant1971@gmail.com, 601-806-3055, or 769-227-1853.