Decatur High School Class of 1978 and 1979 ReunionA class reunion for the Decatur High School class of 1978 and 1979 will be held Saturday, June 29. If you are a member of the class of 1978 or 1979 and plan to attend, please contact Sarah Boggan or Cheryl Comans at class19781979@outlook.com.
Union Day
The Union Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to attend its annual Union Day festival, Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The festival will feature a car show, parade, food and craft vendors, political speeches, a talent show and entertainment.
Union Public Library Children’s Story Time
The Union Public Library will host a Children’s Story Time each Friday at 10 a.m. All children are invited to attend.
Summer Reading Program Launch
The Summer Reading Program will blast-off with “A Universe of Stories” Summer Reading Program Launch from 2-4 p.m. on Friday, May 24, at the Union Branch, 101 Peachtree Street.
Children will explore all things about space, space travel, aliens, robotics and more through storytelling, crafts, music, science experiments and other activities, including a visit from ‘Star-Man Bob’! Call 601-774-5096 for registration details.
NHCC Monthly Meeting
The Newton Historical Cultural Commission will hold the monthly meeting at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, May 23, in the Hoye House. All members and other interested persons are urged to attend.
Thomas Family 77th Reunion
The descendants of John Thomas, Father of William Washington Thomas and Catherine Phillips Thomas, will hold the annual Thomas Family Reunion at the William Edward Thomas Home Place, 10491 CR 133, Philadelphia, on Saturday, June 8 at 11:30 a.m. We hope each of you will plan to come, bring a dish and share lunch. If you have any old pictures or any other family information we can share, it will be fun and informative. We look forward to enjoying a day of fun and fellowship with you.
67th Annual Newton Chamber Banquet
Join us on Thursday, June 6th for our 67th Annual Newton Chamber of Commerce Banquet! We will start the evening at 5:30 p.m. with a Silent Auction, and dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Our guest apeaker is Lieutenant Colonel David S. Alexander, Deputy Personnel Officer, MSARNG who will speak about the 1-204th Air Defense Artillery. Entertainment will be a Musical Quartet composed of Randy Cuchens, Victor Coker, Jeff Hardy, Michael Ledlow and Joe Pugh. Tickets are $20 each and are on sale until May 26, 2019. Please stop by in office, 128 S. Main Street, Newton, MS, call 601-683-2201 or email director@newtonchamberms.com for tickets.
Note: Due to the Memorial day Holiday, the deadline for community news will be 5 p.m. Thursday, May 23
