This Week
Toys For Tots Registration Open
Registration for Toys for Tots is open at Afternoon Adventure Learning Center, located at 306 North Main Street in Newton. Registration is open for children 0-12 years old until December 22. To register, come by the learning center Monday-Friday between 3:30 and 5 p.m. Please bring a photo I.D., proof of residence, and each kids social security card and birth certificate.
Toys will be given out on December 22 at the Newton Elementary School Gym from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
To donate a new or unopened toy, drop offs can be located at Blossman Gas and Wal Mart in Newton. You can also call Kristie Temple at 601-934-8978 or Felisha Robinson at 601-686-6085 to donate.
Newton County Trash Pickup Expected Delays during Holidays
Due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, Newton County trash pickup outside municipalities will be delayed one day from its normal time. For instance, those who have trash picked up on Mondays will have their trash picked up on Tuesday, Dec. 26, and Tuesday, Jan. 2. It will be the same for other customers throughout the week.
Upcoming
City of Union Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meeting
The City of Union Mayor and Board of Aldermen January meeting will be on Thursday, Jan. 4, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Union Community Center.
Union Public School District School Board January Meeting
The Union Public School District Board will meet on Thursday, January 18, at 6 p.m. at the Union Public School District Office.