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Historic Downtown-North: Thursday, April 30, 6 p.m., All Saints' Episcopal Church.
Residential Leadership Committee: Monday, May 4, 6 p.m., Lawndale Presbyterian Church.
Haven Acres: Monday, May 4, 6 p.m., BGC Community Center.
Joyner: Thursday, May 7, 6:30 p.m., St. Luke UMC.
Lakefield-Woodside: Monday, May 11, 6:30 p.m., 5209 Wood Lake Cove.
Park Hill: Thursday, May 14, 6 p.m., Carver Elementary School.
Historic Downtown-Mill Village: Monday, May 18, 6 p.m., All Saints' Episcopal Church.
Lee Acres, Thursday, May 21, 6 p.m., Lawndale Presbyterian Church.
Friday/Sunday, May 1-3
RED CROSS GOLF: The Northeast Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross will host its annual golf tournament at the Pontotoc Country Club. Four-person scramble, $65 per player. Prizes to first three teams. Longest drive and closest to the pin competition. Complimentary lunch. Sponsorships available. Entry deadline April 29. Call 842-6101 to register or for more information.
WOMEN WORKING 4 GOD: Women Working 4 God is hosting a workshop Saturday, May 2 for young women ages 12 and older to explore issues women face on a daily basis. The workshop will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at New Dimension Church. Registration is free; refreshments will be served. Call Tarus Crayton at 372-2145 or 844-6782 for more information.
FELLOWSHIP CEMETERY WEEKEND: The Fellowship Cemetery Decoration Weekend in Saltillo is May 1-3. Sunday Services begin at 10:30 a.m. with message delivered by Bro. Mike Yielding. Lunch will be served immediately after service.
Tuesday, May 5
MAMA'S GOT A BRAND NEW BAG: A girls' night out fundraiser for S.A.F.E., Inc., will take place from 6 p .m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 on the Park Heights rooftop in Tupelo. Includes live music, cash bar and silent auction for donated women's handbags. Tickets $10. Call Rhonda Herring at 678-6044 for more information.
PRAYER CONNECTION: The Tupelo Christian Women's Club monthly Prayer Connection will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 at 127 Road 33. Call 844-9581 for more information.
Saturday, May 9
VOLLEYBALL FUNDRAISER: The Tupelo Middle School Volleyball Boosters are hosting an "all you can eat" pancake breakfast Saturday, May 9 at the Barnes Crossing Applebee's. Breakfast served between 8 and 9:30 a.m. for $5, with proceeds going to buy replacement uniforms, gym shoes and practice volleyballs.
RELAY FOR LIFE FUNDRAISER: Main Street Bar and Grill on Main Street in Tupelo will be the location for a huge fundraiser hosted by the Main Street Bar and Grill along with David and Christy Wren Fisher with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Live bands to perform from noon to midnight. A $15 Cover Charge at the door will go to the Relay for Life. All ages are invited to attend this event. Call Debi at 869-3250 or Kevin at 231-5011 for information.
Tuesday, May 12
CHRISTIAN WOMEN'S CLUB: The Tupelo Christian Women's Club will meet Tuesday, May 12 at the Tupelo Country Club in Belden, starting at 11:30 a.m. The Rev. Tillman Calvert will be the singer. The special feature will be karate instructor Mark Davidson. The Stonecroft speaker will be Marie Caroll of Knoxville, Tenn. Call Martha at 844-5258 or Evelyn at 842-2563 for reservations.
Friday, May 29
QUEEN FOR A KING PAGEANT: The Elvis Presley Festival will host the Queen for a King Pageant at 6 p.m. Friday, May 29 in the Lawhon Elementary auditorium. Open to female contestants age 21 and under; categories for each age group. A winner and alternates will be named from each age division with the overall winner of the evening being named Queen for A King. All winners are invited to ride in the Elvis Presley Festival Parade. Applications may be picked up at the Downtown Tupelo Main Street Association Office, 108 South Broadway Street or by calling (662) 841-6598 or by visiting www.tupeloelvisfestival.com. Deadline is May 22. For more information call 680-3288 or 841-6598.