Community

Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) Foundation will host an Irish Happy Hour Fundraiser Tuesday, March 14, from 5:30 – 7 p.m. at the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County inside the commons area of the Learning Resource Center.

Guests will enjoy a variety of beverages and pub food. Members of the Brock McGuire Irish Band will be present to greet attendees. Proceeds will benefit the DSCC Tipton County Annual Fund to support student scholarships and programs at the College.

Tickets to the fundraiser event cost $30 each and must be purchased in advance. To purchase tickets call 731-286-3345 or email feith@dscc.edu.

Guests are encouraged to stay for the free Brock McGuire Irish Band concert beginning at 7 p.m. inside the adjacent Baptist Memorial Health Care Academic Building Auditorium. Visiting the DSCC Jimmy Naifeh Center all the way from Ireland, the Brock McGuire Band’s music emphasizes mostly Irish music with a touch of American Old Timey, Bluegrass, French Canadian and Celtic traditions. More information can be found at www.brockmcguireband.com.

Diversity Dialogue featuring Jackie Murray

Culinary and Wine Tasting Class, Feb. 9, 6-8:30 p.m., Call 731-286-3265 to register

Diversity Dialogue featuring Christopher Belmont, 11am-noon, Gibson county center

Veteran Outreach & Help Fair, Feb. 13, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Student Center

College Career and Transfer Fair for DSCC Students, Feb. 9, 9am-1pm, Glover Bldg

Relay for Life Strawberry Fundraiser, To order call 731-286-3310 (run thru March 3)

Feb. 11 Drone Workshop, 10 a.m. – noon, Security Bank Community  Learning Center,  please Call 731-286-3210 for more information

The Dyersburg State Community College (DSCC) Alumni Association has announced that it will host the Harlem Legends Celebrity Basketball Show Feb. 23, at 6 p.m., inside the E.H. Lannom, Jr. Gymnasium on the Dyersburg campus. A Harlem Legends Youth Clinic will be offered before the show.

The Harlem Legends, a group of former Harlem Globetrotters, NBA players, NFL players, USA Olympians and other professional athletes, will play against the Dyersburg State All-Stars. The Dyersburg State All-Star team will be comprised of alumni as well as local business and community leaders including mayors, coaches, teachers and more who have agreed to an evening of family fun as they challenge the Harlem Legends in a friendly game of hoops.

Youth ages 7-14 years old are invited to attend the Harlem Legends Youth Basketball Clinic beginning at 4 p.m. The cost to attend is $25 per child and includes admission to the 6 p.m. show, fun basketball instruction from the Harlem Legends, an autographed team photo and a workout booklet. The Clinic will also stress the importance of education and leading a drug-free lifestyle. The opportunity to purchase an autographed basketball from the team for $20 will also be available. The Youth Clinic is limited to 70 children.

The cost to attend the Harlem Legends Basketball Show at 6 p.m. is $10 general admission presale, $15 at the door, and $25 VIP admission. The VIP admission tickets include preferred seating, an autographed team photo, access to the hospitality suite before the game, and a meet and greet with the Harlem Legends at 5 p.m. VIP tickets are limited.

Youth Clinic registration forms can be picked up and tickets can be purchased at the Business Office inside the Eller Administration Building on the Dyersburg campus. For more information, contact Constance Clay at 731-286-3349 or clay@dscc.edu.

More information can be found on the DSCC website: http://bit.ly/1WIIdJy

Check out the Harlem Legends promo video here: https://youtu.be/AdQoX4qH7h8

www.harlemlegends.com