Upcoming
Ice Cream Recipe Contest hosted by Extension Office
In honor of Dairy Month, the Newton County Extension Office hosting an Ice Cream Recipe Contest on Thursday, June 27. All members of the Newton County community are invited to enter!
Each ice cream entry must have a minimum of 1-cup of dairy product, but more is acceptable. Only one entry is allowed. Prizes will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each division. There are two divisions: Youth (5-17) and Adult (18 +).
Check in at the Newton County Extension Office in Decatur (65 7th Street) between 10 -10:30 a.m. on June 27. A printed copy of the recipe on letter size paper (8 1/2 x 11) must accompany the ice cream. Print the participants name and division on the back of the recipe. Judging will begin at 10:45 a.m. Announcement of winners and tasting will begin at 12 noon. If you have any questions, please call the MSU Extension Office in Newton County at 601-635-7011 or email at newton@ext.msstate.edu.
Turkey Creek Independence Day Fireworks Show
The Turkey Creek Independence Day Fireworks Show will take place on July 3 at 9 p.m. $10 per car. Chairs and blankets are encouraged.
Sip and Stitch hosted at Union Public Library
The Union Public Library will host Sip and Stitch on the fourth Tuesday of each month between the hours of 2-5 p.m. Sip and Stitch is a casual gathering of hand crafters.
Submit your events for the calendar
Submit your community calendar and news items to holdiness@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.
