Feb. 12
Millington First Baptist is hosting a free Leadership Lunch and Learn for area businesses on Tuesday. Lunch will be 11:30-noon and from noon–12:45 p.m. Willie McLaurin from the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board will be presenting on leadership. McLaurin is a native of North Carolina and the author of two books, Which Race are You Running and VIP: Very Important Purpose. He has studied at North Carolina Central University and Duke University. McLaurin also served in the United States Army Military Intelligence Corp where he was attached to a Special Operations Unit. For more information, call 872-2264. You can register for the luncheon at https://fbcmillington.tpsdb.com/OnlineReg/909
Feb. 14 We Love our Parents Breakfast at Millington Central High School will be held Feb. 14 with welcome from Assistant Principal Nikki Jones-Wallace. There will be Counselor Corner with MCHS guidance counselors Ann Allen, Ashleigh Currie and Georgette Farmer. For more information, call 873-8100. Feb. 16 Millington Parks and Recreation invites you to the annual Valentine Dinner. The event will be held Feb. 16 with Milano’s spaghetti, salad and bread, with drink and a dessert. There is a cost for tickets. The event will be from 5 yo 7 p.m. at the Baker Community Center located at 7942 Church Street in Millington. Please pay and RSVP by Feb. 8. To register contact 873-5770. Feb. 17
The 14th Annual Black History Program will be held St. Paul Chapel M.B. Church located at 8991 Richardson Landing Road in Drummonds with Pastor Dr. W.E. Gatlin. The event is scheduled for Feb. 17 with the title Anointed By God with the theme Gifted Hands and the thought of “You’re Blessed to be a Blessing.” The honorees will be Shunta S. Tuggle, Vera M. Hayslette, Chamona Watson , Shiquita L. Woods, Brenda L. Johnson, Mashecka T. Currie, Maria R. Taylor, Kemicki W. Jones, Shirley J. Mosby, Mary L. Cooper, Carrie M. Wade, Christine D. Alston, Betty L. Kenton, Caresse N. Ward, Mary L. Miller, Rhonda R. Smith, Demetria L. Ervin, Miesha M. Eddings, Juanita Brown and Callie Terrell. The guest speaker will be Pastor Johnathan Roberson of Temple of Praise in Memphis. The mistress of ceremonies will be Patsy “Love Love” Johnson of Brighton. The colors will be purple, black and white. The event is sponsored by Mama Tena Mebane Alexander. For more information, call 901-835-3267.
