This Week
Stress-Free Painting Workshop
Come and de-stress this holiday season at our Stress-Free Painting Workshop on Monday, Nov. 17, beginning at 10 a.m. at the Newton County Extension Office. Participants will paint a beautiful angel and learn about ways to handle stress. Contact the extension office at 601-635-7011 to pre-register and provide a $5 check or money order made payable to Newton 4-H. Limited seats available, so please call to register or request special accommodations by Nov. 12.
Downtown Christmas Open House in Union
The Union Chamber of Commerce invites you to kick off your shopping season in Union at the Downtown Christmas Open House on Saturday, Nov. 15.
Upcoming
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.
Christmas in Union
The Union Chamber of Commerce invites you to come celebrate Christmas in Union as they host several holiday events, beginning with a Gospel Singing, Live Nativity, and the Christmas Story on Sunday, Nov. 30, beginning at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Christmas Tree Lighting at 6 p.m. in Downtown Union. The Union Christmas Parade is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m.
Christmas in Newton 2025 “Rockin’ Around a Great Small Town”
Christmas 2025 is right around the corner, and you’re invited to two weeks of festive holiday events in Newton from Dec. 1-16. We start the holidays with our Christmas Tree Lighting on Dec. 2 at 6:45 p.m., followed by the Newton Christmas Parade on Dec. 4, beginning at 6 p.m. The Newton Chamber of Commerce invites you to Shop Local in Newton from Dec. 1-16. Take part in the Newton Chamber’s Angel Tree from Nov. 1-Dec. 12. And on Dec. 6, beginning at 5 p.m., the McElroye-Hoye House will host the Second Annual Tour of Trees.
Christmas at The Roxy
The Newton Theatre Company invites you to come enjoy an afternoon of Christmas music by local talent at The Roxy Theatre in Downtown Newton on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. Admission is free. Optional: Please bring one (or more) canned food items to be donated to the Hickory Food Pantry.
Christmas Around the Courthouse in Decatur
Come experience the magic of Christmas in Decatur at Christmas Around the Courthouse on Saturday, Dec. 13, from 4-7 p.m. The Grinch, Santa, and the Gingerbread Man will be frolicking along Broad Street! There will be crafts for the whole family, special performances, and wagon rides through the night.
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.
