Patton leads ‘Dores to win over CHS
Lafayette opened the Class 4A playoffs in style with an 8-0 win over Cleveland thanks to an outstanding pitching performance by Jarrett Patton and three home runs from three different players. (April 30, 2010, Page 7A)
Nettleton too much for WVHS
It was no secret that the Nettleton Lady Tigers softball team was a good team.
On Thursday, Nettleton displayed just how good they really were, defeating the Water Valley Lady Blue Devils 13-1 in five innings to take Game 1 of their Class 3A playoff series. (April 30, 2010, Page 8A)
Lafayette falls in round 2 of tennis playoffs
Lafayette’s tennis season came to an unfortunate end Thursday as the Commodores lost 5-2 to New Albany in the second round of the Class 4A playoffs. LHS ends the year at 10-4. (April 30, 2010, Page 8A)
Charger netters shut out Hernando
The march to State continues for the Oxford High tennis team. On Thursday the Chargers knocked off the Hernando Tigers 7-0 in the second round of the MHSAA Class 5A playoffs. (April 30, 2010, Page 8A)
Learn to tap dance
The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council and Leda Swan Inc. present free tap dance classes Wednesday evenings through May 26 at the Powerhouse Community Arts Center. The classes are open to all ages with no experience (or tap shoes) required. (April 30, 2010)
Community Bike Ride
May is Bike Month! Join members of the Oxford Cycling Club each Sunday at 6 p.m. for a casual, conversational ride around Oxford.
The group will ride for up to an hour on the new bike paths and quiet streets on campus and in town. Riders of all skill levels are welcome. (April 30, 2010)
Taylorpalooza 2010
The Yoknapatawpha Arts Council hosts its annual membership picnic Saturday, May 8, from 5-8 p.m. at Plein Air Green in Taylor. Featuring music by The Cakewalkers and Jake Fussell and Jamison Hollister, with food and fun for the whole family. The event is free to YAC members and non-members are invited to join the arts council. (April 30, 2010)
Sierra Leone Refugee All Stars Concert
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars started playing music together in West African refugee camps while their homeland was racked by years of bloody warfare. Since then, in electrifying live performances and recording experience with the likes of Aerosmith and Mavis Staples, the All Stars have been “establishing an identity based as much on skill, imagination and charisma as on their undeniably touching story” (The Los Angeles Times).
This spring, on the heels of their new album, Rise & Shine (Cumbancha, March 23), the group will perform in Oxford at Proud Larry’s on Monday, May 3. (April 30, 2010)
Free Eye Screening
The University Lions Club will be hosting a free eye screening outside the Ole Miss Student Union from 2 – 5 p.m. on Friday, May 7. Stop by to get your eyes screened and enjoy complimentary sweet “eyes” tea courtesy of McAlister’s Deli. (April 30, 2010)
2010 OHS Athletic Recognition Program
This year’s OHS Athletic Recognition Program sponsored by the Oxford Charger Athletic Booster Club will be Tuesday, May 4, beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Kayla Mize Auditorium at Oxford High School. All parents of varsity athletes are invited to attend the program with a reception to follow in the OHS Commons. The format of this year’s program has changed from previous years: No tickets will be necesarry to attend the program, and no meal will be served. (April 30, 2010)
