COMMUNITY EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

APRIL 16th, 2010

APRIL 17: PICNIC IN THE PARK - PRENTISS COUNTY
The Prentiss County Division of Human Services, Family and Children’s Services, would like to invite you to be a part of our Prentiss County “Picnic in the Park”.

This event will be held at Booneville’s City Park on April 17th, 2010, between the hours of 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. We have reserved Kid’s Town, the Big Pavilion, the Community Center and Basketball court. We will have food, games, activities and entertainment. There will be several quest speakers, positive role models, and fun for all. When our picnic is over we will be releasing helium filled balloons in the air as a reminder to ourselves and our community, that each and every one of us can make a difference in the life of a child.

Organizers are in need of volunteers to set up booths, do activities and crafts projects. If you, or your troop are interested please contact Kimberly Holley at 662.728.8009.

APRIL 17: TIPTON COUNTY EARTH FEST
Keep Tipton County Beautiful presents Earth Fest with a special session on "How to Hypertufa!!", taught by the Master Gardeners of Tipton County, plus free information on the environment, recycling and easy ways to “Go Green” ! There will be food, giveaways, arts & crafts, plus bird feeders & more!

Earth Fest is 1-4 p.m. at the Tipton County Museum Veterans Memorial & Nature Center located at 751 Bert Johnston Avenue, Covington, TN 38019


APRIL 18: WILDFLOWER WALK AT THE NATCHEZ TRACE
Join a Park Ranger on Sunday, April 18, 2010, at 2:00 pm at the Chickasaw Village Site (milepost 261.8 on the Natchez Trace Parkway near Tupelo, Mississippi) for a Wildflower Walk. This one hour program will take participants through both prairie and forest ecosystems, and will include wildflower identification and ecology. Visitors are encouraged to bring insect repellent, sunscreen, and wear comfortable walking shoes.

This program is free to the public. For more information about this and other Parkway programs, please visit our website at www.nps.gov/natr, or call 1-800-305-7417.


APRIL 24: WILDLIFE WEEKEND AND JUNIOR RANGER DAY AT THE NATCHEZ TRACE
Enjoy the beautiful weather and come out to the Natchez Trace Parkway Visitor Center for this FREE family event in recognition of National Park Week and Junior Ranger Day! The Tombigbee Pioneer Group will be on site to perform living history demonstrations, which often include corn shuck doll making, basket weaving, beading, quill pen demonstrations and a longhunter's program involving early medicines. Leatherworking and mountain dulcimers demonstrations will also be available throughout the day.

CLICK HERE for event flyer & more information!

APRIL 29: DRIVE-IN MOVIE - TUPELO, MS
This Drive-In Movie will kick off the 2010 Tupelo Blue Suede Cruise. A family-friendly movie will be shown. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Special parking for classic cars on the east side of the building. All other automobiles may park on the north and south sides of the building.

When: 8:00 p.m.
Location: Tupelo Automobile Museum parking lot
Price: Free.
Questions? 662-842-4242 / www.tupeloauto.com / chale@tupeloauto.com


JULY 2010: THE ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, is searching for a select group of young people to serve on our Youth Advisory Board (for 2010-2011) and roll up their sleeves for a few hours a month of critical thinking, engaging conversations, good fun, new friendships, and high-profile leadership.

Applicants must be between the ages of 8 and 17 years old when membership begins July 2010 and live in the United States. Interested youth can visit empowerme2b.org for more information.