This Week
Newton County Soil and Water Wildlife Expo
The Newton County Soil and Water Conversation District invites you to their Wildlife Expo at the American Legion Hut on November 2. The event is free to attend!
The program will be Pond Management and the Speaker will be Russell Singleton, who is a Wildlife Biologist. The program will begin at 6:30 p.m.
A meal will be offered for $15 per plate, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The meal will consist of Fish or Chicken, Fries, Hushpuppies, Corn Fritters, Cole Slaw, dessert, and a drink.
There will also be door prizes, a silent auction and a raffle drawing.
The American Legion Hut is located at Highway 15 South in Decatur.
6th Annual Hickory Pick’N Day
Come to Hickory Pick’N Day at Hickory Pick’N on Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be over 100 indoor and outdoor vendors, political speaking, a talent show, food vendors, and a canned goods drive to donate to the Hickory Food Pantry.
Interested vendors may call Shelby at 601-678-3313. Hickory Pick’n is located at 9560 Hwy 503 in Hickory.
Upcoming
EC Encore Players present ‘If a Man Answers’
The EC Encore Players present the 2023 Fall Dinner Theater Comedy in Three Acts, ‘If a Man Answers’, on Nov. 10 and 11 at 7 p.m. To reserve tickets, please call Kathy Sanders at 601-635-6424 or email her a ksanders@eccc.edu.
Jingle and Mingle Christmas Market in Sebastopol
The Jingle and Mingle Christmas Market will take place on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Co-Op Community Center in Sebastopol. There will be a boutique, jewelry, crafts, gifts, candles, artwork, children’s items, soaps, food and more! For more information call 601-625-8409.
Newton Parks & Recreation Basketball Registration
Deadline to register children ages 6-12 to play in Newton’s Parks and Recreation Basketball is November 14. The fee is $35 plus cost of uniform. Late fees are $5. Registration forms can be picked up and returned to Newton City Hall or mail to: Newton Parks & Recreation, PO Box 300, Newton, MS, 39345.
First-time participants registering with Newton Parks & Recreation must show proof of age. Please attach a copy of their birth certificate or school record to their registration form.
Annual Thanksgiving Meal at the Ole Union Opryhouse
You’re invited to the Annual Thanksgiving Meal on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23 from 10-11 a.m., served at the Ole Union Opryhouse in Union. The meal is free of charge and open to the public. To pre-order, to place your name on our delivery list, or for more information, please contact James Lang or Eric Ogletree at 601-774-5591.
Junior Auxiliary of Newton County presents Jingle Run in Decatur
Junior Auxiliary of Newton County will be hosting Jingle Run, a 5K Run followed by a 1 Mile Fun Run, on Saturday, December 9, at 8 a.m. as a part of Christmas Around the Square in Decatur. Registration is open now. Those who register before Nov. 15, registration fee is $30, and runners are guaranteed a shirt. After Nov. 15, there will be a late fee and no guarantee of a shirt. Pictures with Santa and Mr. Grinch will be available after the race.
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