This Week
MRHAV hosts Treat Street in Newton
The Mississippi Rural Housing Authority V will host Treat Street at 298 Northside Drive in Newton on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be food trucks, treats, games, and more! Entrance is free. Tickets are available to purchase for games.
Newton County School District “A” Rating Pep Rally Celebration
On Monday, Oct. 28, at 9:30 a.m., the Newton County School District invites the public to Cougar Stadium for a district-wide Pep Rally Celebration of each school in the NCSD receiving an “A” Rating for the 2023-2024 Accountability Rankings. For more details, visit the new Newton County School District website at www.newton.k12.us.
Decatur Treat Street
Bring your family to join in the fun at Decatur Treat Street on Monday, Oct. 28, from 5:30-7 p.m. The fun will begin on Broad Street in Downtown Decatur and continue to ECCC’s Campus. There will be candy, games, activities, and food trucks.
Haunted Experience hosted by the ECCC Fine Arts Department
You’re invited to bring the family for an evening of thrills, chills, and plenty of laughs—nothing too scary, just the right amount of spooky fun as the East Central Community College Fine Arts Department will host a circus-themed Haunted Experience on Oct. 28 and 29, from 5:30-8 p.m. on both nights, at the Vickers Fine Arts Building.
The Experience will include Halloween Favorites and Entertainment, a Haunted Maze, and Performances by the Ghoulish Cast & Their Monsters. The Haunted Experience will be perfect for all ages! Cost of admission will be $5, while ages 5 and under will be $2
Upcoming
“Death By Dessert” Mystery Comedy at ECCC
East Central Community College announces its Fall Dinner Theater Production of “Death by Dessert: A Mystery Comedy in 2 Acts”. Can you solve the mystery before dessert is served? Join us for a perfect night out with family or friends in an evening filled with laughs, surprises, and sweet endings! Show dates are Saturday, Nov. 8, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 9, at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $25. To purchase tickets, visit www.eccc.edu.
Toys for Tots Registration Open Now
Registration for Toys for Tots is now open at Afternoon Adventure Learning Center, located at 306 North Main Street in Newton. Kids 0-12 can participate. Registration will be open until Nov. 30. Toys will be given out on December 21.
To register, come by Afternoon Adventure Learning Center Monday-Friday, between 3:30-4:30 p.m. You must show a photo I.D., birth certificate and social security card of each child, and a proof of residence.
If you would like to donate a new and unwrapped toy, please contact Kristie Temple at 601-934-8978 or Felisha Robinson at 601-686-6085.
Holiday Decor Donations Requested in Newton
Updating or cleaning out your holiday décor? The Newton Chamber of Commerce and Newton Historical Commission is teaming up to bring something special to our area and are in need of Christmas trees, wreaths, garlands, and lights.
Donations of items may be dropped off at the Newton Chamber Office during business hours of 8 a.m.-3 p.m. (Monday-Friday). We ask that all donations are in good and useable condition, please!v
Sock Drive for Local Senior Adults
The Newton Chamber of Commerce is Slipping into the Holidays by hosting a Sock Drive for Local Senior Adults. From Oct 3-Dec. 12, Donators can drop off their sock at the Chamber Office, located at 128 South Main Street in Newton. All donations will be distributed to congregate residents.
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