Upcoming Community Events
Pets Will Be Blessed At Episcopal Church
The Episcopal Church of Nativity, located on Main Street, Water Valley, will have a St. Francis Day of Blessing of Pets October 20, beginning a 10 a.m. Dogs must be on leashes, with cats, hamsters, etc. in carriers, and fish in water.
Annual Christmas Parade Will Roll Down Main On December 1
The annual Water Valley Christmas Parade, “Christmas In The Valley,” is scheduled Saturday, December 1, starting at 1 p.m. Contact J.C. Womble at 473-3190 or email jcwomble53@yahoo.com. to register your entry for the Christmas Parade. There is no entry fee. Use your imagination and make plans to participate in the annual Water Valley Christmas Parade. The parade is sponsored by the Tri-Lake Fairground Association.
Judge McClure Is Speaker At Historical Society Meeting
The Yalobusha County Historical Society will meet Thursday October 18, at 2 p.m. in its headquarters the former Coffeeville Presbyterian Church. Circuit Court Judge Jimmy McClure is the speaker and his topic is the different courthouses in Panola, Tate, Tallahatchie, and Yalobusha counties. Refreshments are served afterwards, and visitors are welcome.
Eighth Annual Gateway To The Delta Festival Is Saturday
The 8th annual Gateway to the Delta Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 13th, in Charleston. Bands performing will be PharmTruck, Pinnishook, Jake and the Pearl Street Jumpers, Lewis and the No Name Blues Band, The Bouffants and The Band U S.
There will be a car show, arts and crafts, great food, a kidzone and more. Admission is FREE.
Friday Bingo, Saturday Dance Scheduled At The VFW
Bingo will be played at VFW Post 4100 on Friday night, Oct. 12. Doors open at 5 p.m. and games begin at 7. The Bobby Hood Band is scheduled for the dance on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 8 p.m. to midnight. The post is located at 11535 Highway 315, west of Water Valley.
Bell Family Reunion Is Oct. 21
The annual James D. Bell Family Reunion will be held on Sunday, October 21. at George P. Cossar State Park. Families and friends are invited to attend.
Camp Ground Youth Will Have Carwash Fundraiser
Camp Ground Baptist Church Youth Group is having a carwash fundraiser in the Fred’s parking lot on Saturday, October 13th, from 8 to 11 am. The cost is $5 a vehicle.
