Woofstock
Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society presents Woofstock on Saturday, Aug. 28, from 2 to 8 p.m. at Johnny Morgan’s Shop off Highway 7 North in Oxford (1 mile from the Highway 30 overpass, on the right, directly across from the first entrance to Woodland Hills) to benefit the Humane Society. This fun-filled festival will feature musical guests Soule, Moon Pie Curits, Machine Gun Kelley & the G-Men, Rocket 88 and Shannon McNally & Hot Sauce. Cost is $10 for adults and $7 for kids.
Clark Beverage Group and Lazy Magnolia Brewing Company will provide the beverages. Pork Fiction is cooking barbecue from Stan’s Meat Market. Popcorn and cotton candy will be available, along with other food items from Rib Cage, Domino’s, Beacon Restaurant, Emileigh’s Bakery, Volta, Sno Biz and Frank & Marlee’s. Pets allowed if socialized, friendly and on a leash. Kids will enjoy inflatable bouncers, face painting, horse shoes, badminton and more. Vendors, such as Silpada jewelry and Flippin’ Fundraiser Flip Flops, will be there with items on display, and My Michelle’s will give away food samples. Volunteers are needed to help with this event. For more information, contact Hattie Alton at hattie.alton@gmail.com or 662-236-7631. (August 13, 2010)
Taylor Farmers’ Market
The Taylor Farmers’ Market features fresh local produce, art and live music from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday on the green in the Plein Air Neighborhood in Taylor. This week’s music will be provided by Adrian Baron Robbins and Alex Mauney. Produce specials include peaches, tomatoes, melons, herbs and flowers, along with peppers, cucumbers and other summer treats. For more information on the market, or to inquire about a produce or art/crafts booth, call 662-832-8727. (August 13, 2010)
Mid-Town Farmers’ Market
Located in the Mid-Town Shopping Center on North Lamar Boulevard, the Mid-Town Farmers’ Market will be open from 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday. Local farmers are expected to have eggs, fruits, vegetables and other produce, jams and jellies, flowers, and baked goods. The Mississippi Hills Band (David Spruill and Ryan Miller) will play between 8 and 10 a.m. (August 13, 2010)
Wellness fair, bike rodeo
Baptist Memorial Hospital-North Mississippi will host a Wild West Wellness Fair and Bike Rodeo from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Aug. 21 at the First Baptist Church Christian Life Center. (August 13, 2010)
‘Ruffing It at Ravine’ Postponed
The organizers of “Ruffing It at Ravine,” a day of art and music designed to benefit the Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society set for Sept. 26 on the grounds of the Ravine restaurant and B&B, have postponed the event. “Unfortunately, due to logistical considerations, this fundraiser for the Oxford-Lafayette County Humane Society has been postponed. The event will occur on a Saturday during May 2011 — even bigger and better than previously imagined,” according to an e-mail sent Aug. 31. “Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience. For more information, contact the Ravine: 662-234-4555; or the Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society: 662-236-7631.” (August 9, 2010)
Monument dedication
A memorial service and monument dedication ceremony will be held for Pvt. Harmon M. Berry, 8th Miss. Cavalry, CSA, at Wyatt Chapel Cemetery at the intersection of county roads 122 and 223 in Yalobusha County at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 29. All are invited to attend. (August 9, 2010)
Fall Instructional Programs Registration
The Oxford Park Commission offers a variety of instructional programs for the community. OPC registrations for instructional programs will start Monday, Aug. 9, and continue through Aug. 27. OPC offers classes for the whole family. Some of the classes OPC offers include tennis, gymnastic, yoga, fitness, karate, fencing, fun & fit gymnastic, ballet and belly dancing. Register online at website www.oxfordparkcommission.com or at the OPC administration office at 310 S. 15th St. For more information, call Program Director Mike Young at 232.2391. (August 5, 2010)
Watermelon Carnival
The annual Water Valley Watermelon Carnival concludes Saturday. Sponsored by Water Valley Chamber of Commerce, the carnival will feature live music, a variety of contests and free watermelon on Saturday. (August 4, 2010)
Watermelon Carnival
The annual Water Valley Watermelon Carnival will be held today and Saturday this week. Sponsored by Water Valley Chamber of Commerce, the carnival will feature live music, a street dance and fireworks on Friday, and live music, a variety of contests and free watermelon on Saturday. (August 4, 2010)
Watermelon Carnival
The annual Water Valley Watermelon Carnival will be held Thursday through Saturday this week. Sponsored by Water Valley Chamber of Commerce, the carnival will feature live music, a street dance and fireworks on Friday, and live music, a variety of contests and free watermelon on Saturday. (August 4, 2010)
