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Lunch Bunch Forum Jan. 9, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m., at Jackson Medical Mall (350 W. Woodrow Wilson Ave.). In the Community Room. Parents for Public Schools of Jackson and Jackson 2000 are the hosts. The topic is “Students as Historians: Teaching Civil Rights,” Representatives from the McComb School District are the speakers. RSVP to receive lunch. $5 lunch; call 601-969-6015. Mississippi Bridal Show and Expo Jan. 13, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., at Mississippi Trade Mart (1200 Mississippi St.). The theme is “A Touch of Class.” The event includes workshops, food samples, a fashion show, entertainment and giveaways. $20; call 601-988-1142 or 601672-5595; msbridalshowandexpo.com. Best of Jackson Party Jan. 27, 6-11 p.m., location TBA. Save the date for the JFP’s annual celebration of all things Jackson. By invitation only; details pending. Free; bestofjackson.com.
#/--5.)49 A Night of Hope with Joel Osteen Jan. 4, 7:30 p.m., at Mississippi Coliseum (1207 Mississippi St.). Osteen is the pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston and the author of “Your Best Life Now.” Music included. $15, children under 18 months free; call 800-745-3000. Jackson Audubon Society First Saturday Bird Walk Jan. 5, 8 a.m., at Mayes Lake at LeFleur’s Bluff (115 Lakeland Terrace). An experienced Audubon Society member leads the walk. Bring binoculars, water, insect repellent and a snack. Call ahead if you would like to borrow a pair of binoculars. Adults must accompany children under 15. Free, $3 car entrance fee. Free; call 601956-7444. Fashion Week New Orleans Model Casting Call Jan. 5, 2-4 p.m., at Gulfport Premium Outlets (1000 Factory Shop Blvd., Gulfport), at the food court. Women must be at least 5’7” barefoot and wear heels, and men must be at least 5’11”. Wear black. Fashion Week New Orleans is March 20-24. Free; email info@ fashionweeknola.com; fashionweeknola.com. American Board Teaching Information Session Jan. 8, 4 p.m.. and 6:30 p.m., at YMCA Downtown Jackson (800 E. River Place). Learn how to earn a professional teaching license. Teacher certification specialist Ashley Guy is the facilitator. Bachelor’s degree required. Online registration available. Free; call 877-669-2228; americanboard.org. Simon Youth Foundation Community Scholarship Program through Jan. 11 The foundation offers scholarships to at-risk high school students. Students who are graduating in 2013 and live within 50 miles of a Simon property such as Northpark Mall may apply. The deadline is Jan. 11. Free; call 317-263-7694; email byoung@ simon.com; syf.org.
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Brandon Youth Art Contest through Jan. 11, at Brandon Public Library (1475 W. Government St,, Brandon). The theme is “The ABCs of Nature.” Children in grades K-12 may compete using any medium, and entries must be no larger than 8.5”x11”. Submit by Jan. 11 at 5 p.m. The awards ceremony is Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. Free; call 601-825-2672; cmrls.lib.ms.us.
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Winter Community Enrichment Series, at Millsaps College (1701 N. State St.). Most classes begin the week of Jan. 28 and fall into the categories of art, music, fitness, design, business and technology. Fees vary; call 601-974-1130.
Belk Service Learning Challenge. Middle-school students within 50 miles of Jackson work in teams of two to four to identify a community issue and come up with a plan to address it. Submit entries by March 14. Prizes given. Free; belkservicelearningchallenge.com.
7%,,.%33 Events at Dance Unlimited Studio, Byram (6787 S. Siwell Road, Suite A, Byram). $4-$5; peure.zumba.com. • Zumba Toning Classes Wednesdays, 6:507:35 p.m. The exercise class incorporates Latininspired aerobics and body-sculpting exercises. Purchase toning sticks or use one- to twopound weights. • Zumba Sentao Classes Saturdays, 9:45 a.m.10:15 a.m. The exercise class incorporates Latininspired aerobics and chair-based choreography. Space limited; reservation required. Zumba Fitness Classes Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., at Dance Unlimited Studio, Florence (3091 Highway 49 S., Suite E, Florence). The aerobics class features rhythmic moves set to Latin and international music. $4-$5; peure.zumba.com. First Friday Free ADHD Screenings, at the office of Suzanne Russell, LPC (665 Highway 51 N., Ridgeland). Licensed professional counselor Suzanne Russell offers free 30-minute ADHD screenings for children every first Friday of the month. Appointment required. Free; call 601707-7355. Zumba Fitness Classes, at Optimum 1 Dance Studios (Jackson Square Promenade, 2460 Terry Road, Suite 2000). The one-hour classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. $5 per class; call 601-918-5107.
34!'% !.$ 3#2%%. “Fiddler on the Roof” Auditions Jan. 3, 7 p.m., Jan. 4, 7 p.m. and Jan. 5, 10 a.m., at Black Rose Theatre (103 Black St., Brandon). The audition consists of cold readings from the script, learning portions of songs from the show and a short choreography piece. For ages 10 and up. Production dates are Feb. 28-March 10. Free; call 601-8251293; email brtc12@gmail.com. “Jesus Christ Superstar” Auditions Jan. 5, 9 a.m., at The Haven Theatre (126 E. Cherokee St., Brookhaven). For ages 14 and up; appointment required. Callbacks held Jan. 7, and production dates are April 12-21. Free; call 601695-0756; haventheatre.org. It’s About You Film Festival Call for Submissions. The festival is Feb. 23-March 2 and showcases positive films about people of African descent. Films may be of any genre and can be narratives or documentaries. Submit two DVDs by Jan. 15. $35-$50 entry fee, $20 students and youth; call 601-259-7598 or 769-226-3725; blackhistoryplus.weebly.com.
,)4%2!29 !.$ 3)'.).'3 Events at Canton Public Library (102 Priestley St., Canton). Free; call 601-859-3202; mcls.ms. • Rising Readers Story Time Jan. 8-9, 10:15 a.m. Children enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. The Jan. 8 session is for ages 3-5. • Teen Book Club, Grades 9-12 Jan. 8, 3:454:45 p.m. This month’s book is Sherman Alexie’s “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian.” Pizza party included; space limited.