This Week
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 11 a.m. 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.
“Stuff The Depot” School Supplies and Uniform Drive in Newton
The Newton Chamber of Commerce is hosting their “Stuff the Depot” School Supply and Uniform Drive during the month of July. 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.
Upcoming
City of Newton Mayoral and Board of Aldermen Meeting
The next regularly called meeting of the City of Newton Mayoral and Board of Aldermen will be on Tuesday, July 15, beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the boardroom at Newton City Hall.
“Sweeping Through Union” Park Cleanup Weekend
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!
Submit your events for the calendar
Submit your community calendar and news items to appealproduction@gmail.com, 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.
