Community & Religious Calendar

Nov. 5
Topeka-Tilton Attendance Center’s annual Halloween carnival will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 5. There will be games, cake walk, toy walk, inflatables, velcro wall, face painting, costume contest, hayride, concessions, and more.
Monticello Marketplace will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 5. East Broad Street is expected to be filled with crafts, boutiques, good food, and much more. A vendor booth is $25. Food vendors are $100. To reserve a booth space, visit www.LawrenceCountyMS
Chamber.com/MonticelloMarketplace by Nov. 1.
Nov. 6
Monticello United Methodist Church will hold an All Saints Service on Nov. 6. Contact the church office to add names to the list.
Nov. 10
In response to the many management challenges and questions related to ponds belonging to local landowners, the Lawrence County Extension Service will host a Pond Field Day at 2 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10, at Lake Mary Crawford Pavilion. Attendees may bring pond water samples for testing or any pond weeds they have questions about. The best effort will be made to identify pond weeds and give best management recommendations for control. Bring a lawn chair in case the event moves closer to the lake for discussions. Dr. Wes Neal, extension research professor in Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture will be on hand to do a lakeside chat discussion on ponds and general pond management issues. He will address topics such as weed control, fertilization, and stocking. RSVP by calling the Lawrence County Extension Service at 601-587-2271.
Nov. 12
Lawrence County Miniature Horse Association show will be at 11 a.m., Nov. 12, at the James E. Givens Building near the Sheriff’s Department. For more information, contact Dustie Barnett at 601-754-4939.
Dec. 2
The 10th Annual “The Life of Christ Presentation” will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 2, at Atwood Water Park, 1362 East Broad Street, Monticello. This drive-thru presentation features scenes from the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Christ, all depicted by volunteers from Lawrence County churches. Admission is free.
Dec. 3
The Monticello Christmas Parade will be held at 5 p.m., Dec. 3. This year’s theme is “Be the Light.” The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce board would love to see every float and truck lit and shining bright. To enter a float, visit www.LawrenceCountyMS
Chamber.com/ChristmasParade for a full list of rules and regulations, and submit a registration form.
Ongoing
Topeka Tilton Outreach Mission, 779 China Grove Rd., Jayess, serves USDA non-perishable food items from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the first and second Saturday of each month. Application must be completed for eligibility to receive said food.
Topeka Tilton Outreach Mission, 779 China Grove Rd., Jayess, Clothes Closet is open from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the first and second Saturday of each month. All sizes of clothing, shoes, toys, household items at very low prices. Come shop for many unique items, too.
Submissions are accepted via email only at info@lawrencecountypress.com.