Upcoming
NMSD Office of Special Education Public Meeting Notice
A public meeting for parents/guardians or persons knowledgeable of children with disabilities who attend Newton Municipal School District will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024. The meeting(s) will be held at the district’s Office of Special Education from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Parents/guardians or persons knowledgeable of children with disabilities residing in the district will have an opportunity to discuss the District’s IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) Part B and Preschool project application for school year 2024-2025. For more information, please contact Natasha Porter, Director of Special Education, at 601-683-3275, at 601-357-0268 or by email at nmporter@nmsd.us.
Newton Theatre Company Presents “Beyond a Joke”
Tickets are now on sale for the Newton Theatre Company’s presentation of the play “Beyond a Joke” at The Roxy Theatre in Downtown Newton. Show dates and times are May 31 and June 1 at 7 pm., and June 2 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.NTCRoxy.com/tickets. Adults tickets are $15, while Youth tickets are $10. A small processing fee is applied for all online/card purchases. We look forward to seeing you at The Roxy!
Free Summer Tutoring Program at Afternoon Adventure Learning Center
Afternoon Adventure Learning Center, located at 306 North Main Street in Newton, is offering a free summer tutoring program beginning Monday, June 3. The program will run Monday-Thursday, from 2-4 p.m. Included in the program is small group learning in reading and math, as well as enrichment activities and fieldtrips. Snacks will be provided. Instructors are Licensed and CPR Certified Teachers. Prepare your child for the future! Success starts here! For more information or to enroll you child, go to our website at www.afternoonadventure.org, or call us at 601-934-8978. There is limited space, so call today!
Hickory Pick’n Flea Market Craft Show, Concert, and Outdoor Movie-Rescheduled to June 15
Hickory Pick’n Flea Market in Hickory will host a Craft Show beginning at 10 a.m. on June 15. At 5:30 that afternoon, Rydan Media and Sonshine Ministries will put on a free concert and an outdoor showing of the movie “Losing Hope: Finding Grace”.
Sip and Stitch hosted at Union Public Library
The Union Public Library will host Sip and Stitch on the fourth Tuesday of each month between the hours of 2-5 p.m. Sip and Stitch is a casual gathering of hand crafters.
Get Your High School Diploma at Youth ChalleNGe
Earn your high school diploma in just 22 weeks! Tuition and board are absolutely free! Youth Challenge, located at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, is the premier alternative education program for 16–18-year-old male and female youth who are struggling in school, or no longer attend.
With a focus on job training, social skills, and self-discipline, we are designed to meet the needs of today’s youth. ChalleNGe also offers college classes though a local University. For an application or more information, call 1-800-507-6253 ro visit our website at msyouthchallenge.org
Submit your events for the calendar
Submit your community calendar and news items to appealproduction@gmail.com. Please send events at least two weeks ahead of time. Please include the date, time, location and a brief description of the event.
