Monday, Oct. 28
4 p.m., Jackson City Council at Jackson City Hall (219 S. President St.). Open to the public. Free; call 601-960-1064; jacksonms.gov.
4 p.m., Health Help Mississippi Educational Presentation at Raymond Public Library (126 W. Court St., Raymond). Learn more about health benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Free; call 877-314-3843.
6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., New Foundation Toastmasters Club #702994 Meetings at Mississippi e-Center at Jackson State University (1230 Raymond Road). In the Nebraska Room. Practice impromptu speaking, active listening, evaluation and leadership skills. Call for information on membership dues; call 601-502-8402 or 601-896-4400; email artmaat@aol.com; find “NewFoundation Linda Hartwell” on Facebook.
Tuesday, Oct. 29
noon-1 p.m., “Guess Who’s Talking Now” Toastmasters Club 3284 Meetings at Woolfolk Building (501 N. West St.) in the conference room on the first floor. Improve your communication skills, and become a better speaker and leader. Membership required. Free to visitors; call 601-359-6653 or 601-359-2573.
Wednesday, Oct. 30
6 p.m.-7 p.m., Downtown Jackson Toastmasters at Plaza Building (120 N. Congress St.). Learn to communicate better in front of groups and with peers. Meetings are Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. on the 12th floor in the Common Room. Call for membership information. Free; call 601-940-5247; email downtownjackson@gmail.com; http://1275010.toastmastersclubs.org/.
Thursday, Oct. 31
9 a.m., COMSTAT Meeting at Jackson Police Department Headquarters (327 E. Pascagoula St.). The JPD shares the latest Jackson crime statistics at the biweekly meeting. Open to the public. Free; call 601-960-1375; jacksonms.gov.
1 p.m., Health Help Mississippi Educational Presentation at Willie Morris Library (4912 Old Canton Road). Learn more about health benefits under the Affordable Care Act. Free; call 877-314-3843.
Saturday, Nov. 2
8:30 a.m., Rankin County Democrats Monthly Breakfast at Corner Bakery, Flowood (108 Market St., Flowood). Jackson-area Democrats meet for breakfast and discuss current political activities. Open to the public. Free with food for sale Free with food for sale; call 601-919-9797; rankindemocrats.net.
Monday, Nov. 4
9 a.m., Hinds County Board of Supervisors at Hinds County Chancery Court (316 S. President St.). The board holds its regular meeting, open to the public. Free; call 601-968-6501; co.hinds.ms.us.
6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., New Foundation Toastmasters Club #702994 Meetings at Mississippi e-Center at Jackson State University (1230 Raymond Road). In the Nebraska Room. Practice impromptu speaking, active listening, evaluation and leadership skills. Call for information on membership dues; call 601-502-8402 or 601-896-4400; email artmaat@aol.com; find “NewFoundation Linda Hartwell” on Facebook.
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