This Week
8th Annual Hickory Pick’n Day
Please join us for the 8th Annual Hickory Pick’n Day on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. We’re now accepting outdoor vendors and entries for the Talent Show and Fall Festival. Open to all ages! Call Shelby Harris at 601-678-3313 for more information.!
Salt-Free Holiday Planning Program hosted by Newton County Extension Office
Learn how to use salt-free seasoning to spice up your holiday meal at the Newton County Extension Office on Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. Limited seats available. Contact the MSU Newton County Extension Office for reservations or for reasonable accommodations at 601-635-7011. Deadline to register is November 3.
Upcoming
Newton Theatre Company Holiday Children’s Play “The One and Only Santa Claus
Grab your tickets now for the Newton Theatre Company’s children’s production of “The One and Only Santa Claus”. Performances are scheduled for Friday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. To order your tickets visit the NTC website at ntcroxy.com/tickets.
Brunswick Stew at the American Legion Hut Post 89
The American Legion Post 89 will be selling Brunswick Stew at the Legion Hut in Decatur on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. or until they’re sold out. You are welcome to eat at the Legion Hut or get it to go.
City of Newton Parks and Recreation Basketball
Registration is now open for the City of Newton Parks and Recreation Basketball League, open to kids ages 6-12. The deadline is Nov. 21. Registration fee is $40, and the late fee is $5. Must be 6 years old before Nov. 21, 2025. Stop by the Newton City Hall to pick up a registration form.
Toys for Tots Registration Now Open
Registration is now open to take part in Toys for Tots. Open to ages 0-12. To register, come by Afternoon Adventure Learning Center, located at 306 North Main Street in Newton, Monday-Friday from 2-4:30 p.m. You must show a photo I.D., birth certificate, proof of residence, and social security card of each child. Registration is open until Nov. 30. If you would like to donate a new or unwrapped toy, please contact Kristie Temple at 601-934-8978.
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.
