This Week
Google Classroom Workshop for Homeschool Families
The Newton County Extension Office is hosting a “Getting Started with Google Classroom Workshop for Homeschool Families on Thursday, Jan. 15, from 1-3 p.m. Discover how Google Classroom can make organizing, sharing, and collaborating easier for your home-school group! Whether teaching multiple children at home or working with a larger home-school co-op, this workshop will give you practical strategies to put Google Classroom to work for you! Bring your own device, if possible. Register by Jan. 12.
Kids Coding Workshop
A Kids Coding Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 15, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Newton County Extension Office. The workshop is for kids ages 5-7 and will introduce them to Scratch Jr and the exciting world of coding by exploring the basics of programming, giving them a fun and engaging way to build problem-solving skills and creativity. Devices will be available. Please register by Jan. 12.
Friends of Unity Hosts MLK Jr. Program and Parade
Come and help us continue to celebrate Dr. King’s Dream on Saturday, Jan. 17, beginning with a Program at 12 p.m. at the Historic Newton Depot and immediately followed by the MLK parade in Downtown Newton. Asking all churches, clubs, groups and individuals to participate. Lineup will be near the Newton High School Practice Field. The Dream Lives on in each of us. For more info contact Eva McDonald at 601-917-9350 or Levera Chapman at 601-917-3346
Upcoming
NAACP January Meeting
A NAACP Meeting will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 5:30 p.m. at the Third New Hope building in Newton. Hope to see you there.
4-H Shooting Sports Sign up Meeting
There will be a Sign-Up Meeting for Newton County 4-H Shooting Sports on Jan. 20 from 6-7 p.m. at the Newton County Showbarn, located at 615 Coliseum Road in Newton. This will include Shotgun, .22 Rifle, Archery,.22 Pistol and Air Rifle/Pistol. Be prepared to pay the season fees at this time. If you have questions or need more information, please call the Newton County Extension Office at 601-635-7011.
2026 Vision Board Goal Party
Start your new year by Designing a Vision Board at our Vision Board Goal Party on Jan. 27, from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Newton County Extension Office, located at 65 Seventh Street in Decatur. Highlight your goals, dreams, and ambitions for 2026! Open to teens and adults. Limited seating available, Pre-register by calling 601-635-7011. Special accommodations are available upon request.
Dixie National Junior Livestock Shows
Important Dixie National dates for Newton County Junior Livestock winners include the Hog Show on Feb. 6-7, Steer Show on Feb. 8, and the Sale of Champions on Feb. 12.Please register by Jan. 12.
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.
