Newton County MSU Alumni February Meeting
The Newton County Chapter of the Mississippi State Alumni Association will meet at 6 p.m. July 18, at the Union Station Fish House. All alumni, friends of MSU and Bulldog fans are invited to attend.
Hope Missions Volunteer Opportunity
Hope Missions Newton Store is soliciting volunteers to assist with merchandise cleanup, stocking, sorting, cleaning, organizing and even building projects. This would be a great opportunity for community service credit. We are located at 117 N. Main St., the old Strebeck location. For more information call 601-627-9857.
Hope Missions Pantry Donations
Hope Missions Newton Store, at 117 N. Main St., is restocking the pantry. We are very low on canned meat and canned greens. Please help us to meet community needs. For more information or to arrange a donation, call 601-627-9857.
The 1st Decatur Heritage Festival
The 1st Decatur Heritage Festival, held at 10th Ave. near East Central Alternative School (formally known as C.H. Boler School), will consist of a Fun 5K bike/run/walk, arts and craft vendors, spoken words, local politician, local entrepreneur, musicians and many more. The Festival will be held on April 20 from 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Registration for the 5K bike/run/walk begins at 7:30 a.m., and vendors start at 10 a.m.
The purpose of this festival is to celebrate special moments with relatives, family, church family and friends. Please encourage as many people to come out. There will be vendors, food, speakers, music and much more. Bring your lawn chair to enjoy this day. Please feel free to participate in the Fun 5K bike/run/walk starting at 7:30 a.m.
Volunteers are needed to help with this festival. If you have gospel groups, mime teams, speakers or soloists please contact Ann Mapp 601-635-3375, Joslyn “COCO” Mapp 601-692-5290, Jabari Mapp 601-416-3893 and Michael Johnson 601-938-3884.
ECCC One-Day Painting, Soap Crafting Classes
Looking for something fun to do? Interested in learning a new craft? East Central Community College in Decatur will offer one-day continuing education courses in Painting 101 and Homemade Soap Crafting during the month of April. The cost for each course is $40 per person.
Painting 101 is offered Tuesday, April 23, and will meet from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Art Studio in the Vickers Fine Arts Center. Local artist Deborah Carter will lead the class in basic painting techniques and participants will leave with their own original piece of artwork.
Homemade Soap Crafting will meet from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, in the Art Studio in the Vickers Fine Arts Center. Pam Rigdon, a local crafter, will demonstrate soap-making, including the safety and recipe basics.
To register or for more information, contact Misty Smith, director of the success center, testing and continuing education, at misty.smith@eccc.edu or call 601-635-6346.
Newton County Elementary Kindergarten
Pre-Registration
Newton County Elementary School will host Kindergarten Pre-registration for students entering as the Class of 2032 (students turning 5 years of age on or before Sept. 1, 2019) from 3:30-6:30 pm Thursday, April 25. Progress Report Card Pick-up for current students will be from 4-5:30 pm. An on-site Food Truck, a PTO Fundraiser, will be available to families during this time.
Natural Resource Community Center Meeting
The Natural Resources Community Center is having a meeting May 7 at 6 p.m. with a meal to follow. The speaker will be Andy Gipson. The cost will be $13.95 per person. Contact Newton County WCD office for tickets at 601-635-2327. Tickets may also be purchased at the door the night of the meeting.
Newton County High School Drama Department
Performance
The Newton County High School Drama Department will perform “Arsenic and Old Lace,” beginning at 6 p.m. May 9, in the NCHS Gymnasium. Admission is $1. The public is invited.
Send community annoucements to thoward@newtoncountyappeal.com by noon on Friday to be added to the calendar.
