Theatre Camp sponsored by Tupelo Community Theatre will be held July 21-25. The camp will include instruction in drama, music, and theatre related art. The cost is $100 and scholarships are available. Call 844-1935 for more information.
The Lee County Dept. of Human Services, in an attempt to raise awareness of the need for foster parents, will have a booth at the Tupelo Furniture Market building on Coley Road during Flea Market weekend, Friday, July 11th from 5-9pm.
The High School Equivalency (GED) test will be given on the Tupelo Campus of Itawamba Community College, July 16, 23, 26, and 30, beginning at 7:45am. For more information, please call 620-5249.
Sunday, July 13th, the funds raised from the 2008 Dixie Thunder Run will be presented to the Miss. Emergency Family Relief Fund at 1:00pm at the Joint Force Headquarters building in Jackson. This money will benefit the families of deployed troops. All motorcycle enthusiasts are asked to make this ride to Jackson beginning at 7:30am at the BancorpSouth Arena in Tupelo. For more information, call 489-5655 ext 117.
An afternoon benefit bike ride for 11 year old St Jude patient Alaina Coleman will be held Saturday, July 26th in New Albany. Registration is at East Union School at 2pm with the ride starting at 3pm. BBQ plates will be served at Parks Baptist Church. Call 534-2533 for more information.
The 17th Annual Bruce Sawmill Festival will be held Friday, July 11th and Saturday, July 12th on the square in Bruce, Miss. The event includes a golf tournament, show and shine car show, entertainment, arts and crafts, and children’s games. Call 983-2222 for more information.
The Renasant Center for Ideas/Tupelo/Lee County Regional Business Incubator announces a small business lunch and learn workshop, Thursday, July 24th from Noon until 1pm at the Pontotoc Chamber of Commerce. Pre-register by calling 1-800-725-7232.
Project Evergreen is now in its third year. This organization helps families of active duty troops keep up with lawn care by providing professional volunteers. To find out if you family qualifies for this service, go to www.projectevergreen.com to fill out an application or call 877-758-4835 to have one mailed.
The Natchez Trace Parkway has released their Summer 2008 Activities Schedule. The programs are offered through August 16th and include the Jr. Ranger Program which is held daily at 9am at the Natchez Trace Visitor Center. Other points of interest like the The Old Natchez Trace and Mississippi’s First School for Women allow you to join a ranger and learn more about these historic places. Check at the Natchez Trace Visitor Center for a complete schedule. For more information, call 1-800-305-7417.
Remember that the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society Shelter in Tupelo is in need of volunteers and donations. The shelter is seeking individuals to help walk the dogs and asking for donations of food, cleaning products, newspapers, pet toys and more. Basically anything you need to provide for your own pet, they need at the Tupelo shelter. Please call 841-6500 for more information.
The SHARE! High School Exchange Program is seeking volunteers for the upcoming school year. Those interested need not have children in their home to qualify for this volunteer opportunity. If you’ve ever thought about hosting an exchange student, now is the time to call for more information. 1-800-941-3738.
Mooreville Elementary Registration for Kindergarten and New Students will be held July 25th from 8am until 2pm. Call 844-7105 for more information or visit the website at www.leecountyschools.us/009.
Tupelo Public School District’s Pre-K registration is held Monday through Friday from 8am until 4pm at the Early Childhood Education Center at 1402 North Green in Tupelo or the Tupelo Public Schools Central Office at 72 South Green St. Contact these schools for more information.
You are invited to the Family First Resource Center Back to School Bash in Starkville. The event will be held Saturday, July 28th from 10am until 1pm. The deadline to register for this family event is July 18th. Call 320-4607 for more information.
Tupelo Community Theatre will host a workshop on how to auditon on July 24th at 7pm at the Lyric Theatre on North Broadway in downtown Tupelo. To reserve a spot, call 844-1935 |
