Art Show to highlight Ann Jordan works
The Attala Historical Society will sponsor an art exhibit celebrating the life and works of beloved Attala County artist Ann Jordan, March 1, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Mary Ricks Thornton Cultural Center.Anyone with pieces of art created by Ann Jordan can take part in exhibiting at the show. Historical Society members will be at the Cultural Center from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on the day of the show receiving art for the show that evening.
“We want to celebrate the life of Ann Jordan,” said Historical Society Board Member Judi Bell. “She was such a giving person and there are so many pieces of her work here in Kosciusko. We want this to be an evening of celebration and sharing of her talent.”
Bell asked that each contributor to the show bring up to two pieces to share. Historical Society members will be in the building at all times throughout the day to protect the pieces, and contributors will be asked to pick up their pieces when the show ends at 7 p.m.
Many of Jordan’s pieces had names and stories attached to them. All contributors will be given a card to fill out with information about the piece they are sharing.
Refreshments will be served in the courtyard at the Cultural Center throughout the evening.
If you are interested in displaying Ann Jordan artwork that you own, please contact Judi Bell 662-289-4761, or Hart Pettit 662-289-1226.
REPM Meeting
The Attala County Unit of the Retired Education Personnel of Mississippi (REPM) will meet Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at the Attala Volunteer Program Building on East Adams Street. The February Team is in charge and has a very informative program planned. We hope you will join us for the games, fun and food. All PERS members are invited. Door prizes will be given away.
Pre-K Parent Academy
Kosciusko Lower Elementary School, in collaboration with the Barksdale Reading Institute, has scheduled its 2018 Spring Parent Academy.
The Academy is a series of five free workshops from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
Parents/guardians of preschool children who will be entering Kindergarten at Kosciusko Elementary School in the fall of 2018 are suggested to attend this program, which offers a series of interactive workshops to help parents/guardians prepare their child(ren) to successfully start Kindergarten.
You will learn what children need to know (and do) to be “ready for kindergarten” in literacy, math and general development.
Help parents identify areas that their children may need extra support.
Give parents/guardians materials and activities that they can use at home to help prepare their children.
All materials, childcare and snacks will be provided.
If you have questions, contact gproctor@msreads.org or amy.terrell @kosciuskoschools.com.
Dancing Rabbit Geneological & Historical
The Dancing Rabbit Geneological & Historical Society will meet on Feb. 14 at 1 p.m. at the Carthage –Leake County Library. Visitors are welcome.
Mardi Gras Parade Feb. 10
On Saturday, Feb. 10, downtown Kosciusko will host the third annual Mardi Gras Parade and Celebration. It will be a child-friendly event with kids in carts, on bikes or walking are welcome to join the parade.
Egg Hunt March 31
On Saturday, March 31, the courthouse lawn in downtown Kosciusko will be the location of an Easter Egg Hunt.
Picking 35 April 7
Plans are underway for the second annual Picking 35, slated for Saturday, April 7. Picking 35 is a 50-mile stretch of yard sales beginning in Attala County near Carmack that runs down Highway 35 through Kosciusko, Carthage and then ending in South Leake County at Walnut Grove. The entry fee to be included in the advertising and promotion is $20 to help defray the costs of signage and advertising. The form can be completed and entry fee paid at the Kosciusko-Attala Partnership Office. For your entry, you will receive a 24 x 18 official vendor yard sign with stake. For more information, call Kosciusko-Attala Partnership at 662-289-2981, Main Street Chamber of Leake County at 601-267-9231, or Town of Walnut Grove at 601-253-2321, Option 3.
