Ethel May Day Festival
Ethel May Day Festival, May 4, starting at 8 a.m. There will be a Mississippi Sons concert from 7 to 10 p.m. for more information, contact Laura Sanders at 228-596-3766.
Dutch Dining with Democrats meet and greets set for next week
The Attala County Democratic Executive Committee will hold a “Dutch Dining with Democrats” meet and greet Tuesday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Thursday, April 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Soul Food ‘n’ BarBQue located in the old Frenchie’s building on Hwy 12. All candidates running on Democratic ticket are invited and the Committee will certify ballots for the democratic party election in August once the meet and greets are completed.
Easter Cantata
Members from local choirs will present their annual Easter Cantata entitled “One Day” at Main Street Baptist Church in Goodman on Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Food and fellowship will follow.
Choctaw County Flea Market
The Choctaw County Flea Market will be held Saturday, April 6, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Choctaw Regional Medical Center (intersection of Hwys 9 & 12) in Ackerman. There will be lots of vendors, games for children and good food. Bring a non-perishable food donation for the food pantry is you can. For information, call 285-6337.
Historical Highlights
Frontier Day will be featured during Historical Highlights luncheon
The April 9 Historical Highlight speaker will be Bo Kirby who will be sharing about upcoming plans for the 2019 Frontier Day and a 2020 historical celebration for the town of French Camp.
Historical Highlight Luncheons are held the second Tuesday of each month at French Camp Presbyterian Church, featuring a speaker who shares some aspect of French Camp history and a delicious, home-cooked meal for a $2 donation. The public is invited. RSVP for the luncheon by contacting Mary Nell Coblentz at marynellcoblentz@gmail.com or 803-984-0679.
Library book sale
The Friends of the Library book sale will be Thursday and Friday of National Library Week, April 11 and April 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Books sell for 25 cents to $1 each. Audiobooks cost $1 each.
Natchez Trace Festival kickoff events Friday
The kickoff for the Natchez Trace Festival will be held this Friday with
3:30 – 5 p.m. is the kickoff with activities will be held at 101 North Natchz Street.
6:30 p.m. is the Ms natchez Trace Festsival pageant, held at the Mary Ricks Thornton Center.
