Check out these upcoming community events happening in our area—mark your calendars and join in!
December 1
Winona Christmas Parade
The Winona Christmas Parade will be held on December 1 at 6:30 p.m. in downtown Winona. If you would like to participate, please contact 662-440-0001.
December 5
Kilmichael Christmas Parade
The annual Kilmichael Christmas Parade will be held on Dec. 5, starting at 6 p.m. Anyone wanting to place an entry in the parade may pickup an entry form at Kilmichael City Hall. Contact Charles Austin at 662-417-4221 with any questions or concerns.
December 13
Vaiden Christmas Parade
The Town of Vaiden’s Christmas Parade will be held on Dec. 13 at 4 p.m.
December 13
Duck Hill Christmas Parade
Town of Duck Hill’s Christmas Parade will be held on Dec. 13 at 12 p.m.
December 13
National Wreaths Across America Day Ceremony
On Saturday, Dec. 13, The Third Arrow Chapter, NSDAR, Sponsorship Group, and the Evergreen Cemetery Location Group, supported by the Michael H. Ball VFW Post 12191 will host the National Wreaths Across America Day Ceremony at the Carroll County Courthouse at 11 a.m. Wreaths representing the eight branches of the military will be presented and placed at the Veterans Monument on the grounds of the Courthouse. All veterans who sacrificed to help this great nation remain free will be recognized during the patriotic program.
We are asking all local citizens to attend and help us honor our veterans, Remember the Fallen, Honor those that serve and their families and Teach the next generation the value of Freedom. Following the ceremony, families, friends and volunteers will place wreaths on the graves of veterans in Evergreen Cemetery and in those around our county.
Recurring
Walk-A-Weigh
Walk-A-Weigh meets every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at noon for an indoor, low-impact exercise program at the Montgomery County Extension office.
Kilmichael Lions Club
The Kilmichael Lions Club meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at God's House of Hope in the cafeteria. Visiting Lions are always welcome, and for those interested in becoming part of the club, contact Matt Bennett at (662) 392-9290.
Michael H. Ball VFW Post 12191 Meetings
Michael H. Ball VFW Post 12191 in Carrollton will meet every first Tuesday at 6 p.m. at 21421 Highway 82 East. All members and potential members are invited to attend.
American Legion Post 52 Meetings
The American Legion Post 52 will meet every second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the American Legion Post 52 all members and potential members are invited to attend.
Winona Rotary Club
The Winona Rotary Club meets every Thursday at noon at the American Legion building across from Winona Manor. Visiting Rotarians are always welcome.
For those interested in being a part of the club, contact Matt Bennett at (662) 392-9290.
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery at The Foundry meets every Monday night. A meal is offered at 5:30 p.m. and, the meeting starts at 6 p.m. Celebrate Recovery is a 12-step Christ-centerted program for anyone in need of recovery from a hurt, habit or hang-up resulting from addiction, divorce, abuse, family dysfunction that made life unmanageable.
For more information, contact Rita Eldridge at (662) 310-6933.
