This Week
“Stuff The Depot” School Supplies and Uniform Drive in Newton
The “Stuff the Depot” School Supply and Uniform Drive is scheduled for July 1-31. Donors can drop off their items at the Newton Depot between the hours of 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday thru Friday. The Newton Depot is located at 128 South Main Street in Newton.
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.
Whole Peaches Preservation Workshop
The Newton County Extension Office will host a Preservation of Whole Peaches workshop on July 8 at 10 a.m. The cost is $10 and must be paid in advance. Call the Extension Office at 601-635-7011 to reserve your spot as soon as possible. Space is limited.
Upcoming
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 Thursday, July 10, from 4-8 p.m. at the Newton County Career and Technical Center, located at 16389 MS-503 in Decatur.
Newton County Farmer’s Market in Downtown Newton
The Newton County Farmer’s Market will take place on Saturday, July 12, 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.
Reel Shot 4-H Fishing Rodeo
The Reel Shot 4-H Fishing Rodeo (Fishing and Slingshot All in One) is scheduled for Saturday, July 12 at the Coastal Plains Branch Experiment Station, located at 51 Coastal Plain Road in Newton. Check in is from 7:30-8 a.m. Start time is 8 a.m. All youth must preregister. And adult must be present for every 2 children. Call the Newton County Extension Office for more information.
“Sweeping Through Union” Cleanup Event
Join the Union Chamber of Commerce on July 18-19 for their “Sweep Through Union” Great American Cleanup Event as they clean Union’s parks and community spaces. Volunteers and Supplies are needed! Visit the Union Chamber of Commerce Facebook page to sign up and donate towards the effort.
Newton State Dairy Show
The Newton State Dairy Show will be held on Thursday, July 31, at the Newton County Show Barn. If you would like to participate, call the Newton County Extension Office at 601-635-7011 for registration information.
2025 Union Country Day set for Sept. 13
The Union Chamber of Commerce has announced that Union Country Day will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, this year. The week of festivities will begin with a Country Gal/Country Boy Pageant on Thursday, Sept. 11. Saturday will begin with a 5K Run and Walk. Vendors will line the streets of Downtown Union. Throughout the day, shoppers will be entertained by talented performers in the mini park. Antique Car lovers will enjoy the car show, while children can play in the Kid’s Zone. New to this year, a Mule Pull will be held at the City Park. Stay tuned for more details. Make your plans now to visit Union Country Day 2025!
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