This Week
Summer Reading Program Events at Newton Public Library
The Newton Public Library will host Toddler Day on Wednesday, June 18, at 3 p.m. as part of the Kemper-Newton Regional Library System “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program. On Friday, June 20, they will host Storytime beginning at 10 a.m.
Summer Reading Program Events at Union Public Library
The Union Public Library will host a Pop Art Poster session on Thursday, June 19, at 2 p.m. as part of the Kemper-Newton Regional Library System “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program. On Tuesday, June 24, they will host Squeegee Art for Older Kids and Adults at 2 p.m.
Summer Reading Program Events at Decatur Public Library
The Decatur Public Library will host a Coffee Filter Tie Dye session on Thursday, June 19, at 3 p.m. as part of the Kemper-Newton Regional Library System “Color Our World” Summer Reading Program. On Tuesday, June 24, they will host a Sidewalk Chalk Art session at 3 p.m.
NCHS FFA Farmer’s Market
Come and visit the Newton County High School FFA’s Farmer’s Market for fresh, locally grown produce, artisan good, crafts, baked goods, and a wonderful community atmosphere on Saturday, June 21, from 8-10 a.m. at the Newton County Career and Technical Center, located at 16389 MS-503 in Decatur.
Auditions for the NTC Adult Musical Production of “Cinderella”
Auditions for the Newton Theatre Company’s adult musical production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s “Cinderella” are scheduled for Saturday, June 21, at 10 a.m.; Sunday, June 22, at 2 p.m.; and Monday, June 23, at 6 p.m. All auditions will take place at the Roxy Theater in Downtown Newton. Performances are set for Sept. 18, 19, 20, and 21 at The Roxy.
While this is an adult play, there are a limited number of roles for children ages 8-10.
For more information about auditions for “Cinderella”, please visit the Newton Theatre Company Facebook page.
Upcoming
Newton County Farmer’s Market in Downtown Newton
The next Newton County Farmer’s Market will be on Saturday, June 28, from 7 a.m. to noon on the grass lot between Third Street and Fourth Street in Downtown Newton. If raining, the Farmer’s Market will take place at the Newton County Show Bar, located at 615 Coliseum Drive in Newton.
Summer Feeding Program at Newton County High School
The Newton County School District is currently hosting Summer Feeding at the Newton County High School Cafeteria. Students and children 18 and under eat free. Adult lunches are $5.00. Breakfast will be served between 7:30 am-8:30 am Monday-Thursday; Lunches will be served between 10:30 am-12:15 pm Monday-Thursday. The final day for Summer Feeding is set for Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Summer Feeding Program at Newton High School
The Newton Municipal School District is currently hosting the Summer Feeding Program at Newton High School Cafeteria. Children 18 and under eat free. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-8:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday; Lunches will be served 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Thursday. Adult lunches are $3, while adult lunches are $5. The final day for Summer Feeding is set for June 26. If you have any question, contact Child Nutrition Director Kanesha Sumling at 601-683-2186.
Kids Summer Meals Hosted by the Union Public School District
The Union Public School District is currently hosting Kids Summer Meals at four locations: Union High School, Toads and Tutus, UMC Preschool, and Union Square Apartments. Come and join us for a delicious and nutritious hot breakfast and lunch at any of our locations. Open to children 0-18. Child must be present to receive a meal. The final day for Kids Summer Meals is June 26.
Breakfast times are the following: UHS-7:30 to 8:30 a.m./Toads and Tutus-7:30 to 8 a.m./UMC Preschool-7:30 to 8 a.m./Union Square Apartments to 8-8:15 a.m. Lunch Times: UHS-11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m./Toads and Tutus-11 to 11:30 a.m./UMC Preschool-11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m./Union Square Apartment-12 to 12:15 p.m.
Turkey Creek Independence Day Fireworks Show
Turkey Creek Water Park invites you to their annual Independence Day Fireworks Show on July 3. The fireworks start at 9 p.m. and admission is $10 per car. Chair and blankets are encouraged.
You’re invited to beat the crowd and spend the afternoon at the park, where there will be food trucks and the National Guard Kids Zone for the kids. The Good Hope Band, out of Lake, will perform at 7 p.m. Turkey Creek Water Park is located at 142 Parkway Drive in Decatur. For more information, call 601-635-3314.
Submit your events for the calendar
Submit your community calendar and news items to leach@newtoncountyappeal.com or morgan@newtoncountyappeal.com. Please send events at least two weeks ahead of time. Please include the date, time, location and a brief description of the event.
