WHAT’S HAPPENING
Whether you’re looking for a date-night idea or entertainment for the kids, check out our local event listings.
The Arc Mid-South will hold its monthly retreat Aug. 26-28 at Service over Self, 2505 Poplar Ave. Weekend retreats give caregivers an opportunity to maintain their own lives while letting individuals with disabilities interact with their peers and experience social, recreational and educational activities. Email info@thearcmidsouth.org or call 901-327-2473.
Hernando
Kudzu Playhouse presents “Fiddler on the Roof” at Hernando Performing Arts Center, 805 Dilworth Lane. Presented with special arrangement by Music Theatre International. Single show tickets are $17 for adults; $12 for seniors ages 55 and up and students/ children; children under 3 free. Shows are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Visit kudzuplayers.com or call 888-429-7871.
Hernando’s Summer Sidewalk Sale is ThursdaySaturday on Hernando Courthouse Square, 2535 Highway 51 S. Find bargains on antiques, fashions, accessories, shoes, art, home decor and more. Register for door prizes, gift certificates and giveaways at participating businesses. Visit hernandoms.org or call 662-429-9055.
Backyard Conservation Workshop will be 5:30 p.m. Aug. 4 at Gale Center, 2601 Elm St. Workshop will focus on wildlife, ponds, plant selection, drainage and erosion control, retaining walls and soil testing. Sponsored by DeSoto County Soil & Water Conservation District. Free and open to the community. Registration required for meal planning. Email desotocountyswcd@gmail.com or contact Meleiah Tyus at 662-429-8687 ext. 109.
Meet Dominique Moceanu, U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Olympic gold winner Saturday, from 1-3 p.m., at ConXion, 1725 Memphis St. Motivational speech discussing Moceanu’s memoir, “Off Balance,” followed by photo and autograph opportunities. T-shirts and books available for purchase. Call 662-429-5958.
Auditions for “Romeo & Juliet” will be Aug. 6, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at New Discovery Christian Church, 961 Vinson Road. Seeking actors of all backgrounds and ages for this PG-rated production. Visit kudzuplayers.com full details and registration.
Also coming up: How to Audition Workshop: Aug. 13, 10 a.m. Get ready for your audition for “Annie, Jr.” A short dance used in the audition will be taught and participants learn important tips for auditioning as well as meet the director and other members of the production crew. Cost is $20, $5 for additional siblings. Auditions for “Annie Jr.”: Aug. 20, 10 a.m. (ages 6-11) and 3 p.m. (ages 12-18). Callbacks will be Aug. 21 and by invitation only. Meet author Richard Grant Aug. 11, from 6-7 p.m. at Hernando Public Library, 370 W Commerce St. Hear Richard Grant, a “misfit Englishman” and journalist, who decided to buy an old plantation house and realized the hidden wonders of the Mississippi Delta. Laugh and cry as Grant tells tales from his book “Dispatches from Pluto, Lost and Found in the Mississippi Delta.” Signing to follow. Visit firstregional.org or call 662-429-4439.
The seventh annual Hernando Scavenger Hunt will be Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting at Gale Community Center, 2601 Elm St. Are you and your friends or family smart enough to win the grand prize? How much do you know about Hernando? Teams of two to five will compete to win $1,000 cash prize. All ages welcome; each team must have at least one adult. Cost is $35 per team by Aug. 15 and $50 after. Visit hernandorec.com or call 662-429-2688.
Members of Quilters on the Square meet weekly on Tuesday at the Hernando Public Library, 370 W. Commerce St., from 10 a.m. to noon. For more information, call 662-429-4439 or visit firstregional.org.
Pick-Ur-Own at Cedar Hill Farm, 008 Love Road, Monday-Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through July. Blackberries (through first of July), blueberries (June-July), purple hull peas (June-July), local honey and free-range chicken eggs are available. Picking containers supplied. Email cedarhfarm@yahoo.com, visit gocedarhillfarm.com or call 662-429-2540 for picking times and prices.
DeSoto Arts Council Gallery and Gardens, 564 W Commerce St., hosts Craft Day every Saturday, from 1-5 p.m. All who love to craft are welcome to sit and visit and work on projects. Bring knitting, beading, needlework, painting or quilting. Visit desotoarts. com or call 662-404-336.
The Genealogy Society of DeSoto County meets the second Saturday of every month, from 10 a.m. to noon, at 3260 Highway 51 S, behind the Mississippi State Extension building south of town square. Join in and research your ancestors. Visit msgw.org/desoto/ gsdcm.htm or call Barbara Frazier at 901-828-2146.
The Hernando Farmers Market is every Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Hernando Square, 2535 Highway 51 South, through Oct. 31. Brings together the best of local food, artistry and the agricultural traditions of the Mid-South. Visit cityofhernando.org/farmersmarket or call 662-429-9092.
Horn Lake
In the Park After Dark continues at Latimer Lakes Park, 5633 Tulane Road. Enjoy free movies after sunset this summer. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets. Alcohol not permitted. Concessions available. Call 662-393-5654. Aug. 20: “Minions;” Oct. 29: “Hotel Transylvania” and “Hotel Transylvania 2” Also coming up:
DeSoto County Back to School Family Night: Aug. 20, 5 p.m. All county school children invited to enjoy games, water fun and more. Socialize with teachers, principals, mascots and sports teams. Enjoy crafts, games, Colonial Hills Church Band, free food from Church Road Baptist, USMC Reserve Toys for Tots, American Red Cross Safety House, Porter Leath RSVP and Ham Radio with Olive Branch Amateur Radio Club (OBARC). Call 662-342-3468.
The M.R. Dye Public Library, 2885 Goodman Road, invites you to enjoy some of its recurring events. Be a part of your community. Call 662-429-4439. Coming up:
The Horn Lake Kitchen Guild seeks to foster culinary skills and interests for children, families, groups and adults. Group meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month, from 2-3:30 p.m.
The Yoga and Story Club for kids ages 4 and up, second Thursday of each month, from 4-5 p.m., through July. Bring a yoga mat, wear socks and loose clothing. No dresses or jeans.
For students who cannot join an after-school book club because of transportation conflicts, The
Order of the Page is an intermediate school book club that also includes advanced second-grade readers. The club offers an opportunity for students to pick topics, read aloud, discuss common themes and polish their literacy skills. The Order of the Page meets on the second and fourth Saturday, from 1-2 p.m.
Olive Branch
The View Inc. Job Fair is Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Whispering Woods Hotel & Conference Center, 7300 Hacks Cross Road. Must be registered by 1 p.m. to be guaranteed an interview. Be prepared with up-to-date resume. Visit viewglass.com.
Flea Market on the Slab is the second Saturday of each month, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Olive Branch Old Towne, off Goodman Road. Stop by to find antiques, furniture, arts and crafts, DIY projects and more. Call 901-834-2152 or visit on.f b.me/1Mfs2l8.
The Olive Branch Olde Town Farmer’s Market invites farmers, vendors and artisans to stop by every Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Listed as one of 13 incredible Mississippi farmer’s markets, come to buy, sell or browse. Contact Nancy at oldetownefarmersmarket@yahoo.com or call 901-603-6844.
The Olive Branch Civitan serves people with disabilities in DeSoto County. The group’s regular monthly meetings are on the first Wednesday at McAllisters, 8120 Camp Creek Blvd. #110y. Visit civitan.org or contact Darlene Cunningham at mdnc1@aol.com for more information about the work the local club is doing in the community.
Members of the Civilian Air Patrol (CAP) meet every Monday night at 7 p.m. at 7600 Pleasant Hill Road. Senior members meet at 7 p.m. on the first and third Thursday of every month. Visit gocivilairpatrol.com, desotocap.org.
Oxford
The Art-er Limits Fringe Festival will be Aug. 11-13 at Powerhouse Community Arts Center, 413 S 14th St. Annual celebration that provides artists an opportunity to present, exhibit and share their work. Times are 6-9 p.m. Thursday, 6 p.m. to midnight Friday and 10-12 a.m. Saturday. Cost is $10. Email: yacdirector@ gmail.com, visit oxfordarts.com/events/fringe or call 662-236-6429
Southaven
The Stars in Motion KidFit Camp runs through Aug. 2, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Stars in Motion, 3370 Goodman Road. KidFit Camp is an active alternative to traditional childcare for boys and girls entering kindergarten through sixth grade. Children will have fun with circus school, learn social skills and technology, with a focus on music, creative play and arts and crafts. Includes daily fitness, tutoring with SIM U and healthy snacks. Cost is $25 per day or $100 per week. Visit starsinmoition.com or call 662-349-6422.
The Repticon Memphis Reptile & Exotic Animal Show is Saturday and Sunday at the Landers Center, 4560 Venture Drive. Reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages and merchandise as well as live animal seminars and raffles. Tickets are $10. Email repticonevents@repticon.com, visit repticon.com or call 863-268-4273.
The Mid-South Swap Meet & Flea Market returns Aug. 27-28 at The Arena at Southaven, 7360 Highway 51. Vendors offer new and used merchandise including trading cards, collectibles, antiques, jewelry, electronics, clothing, furniture, gardening supplies and more. Times are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. Contact Pat Gibson at 901-831-9519 or Rowle Cardosi at 901-412-6195.
The Southaven Farmer’s Market is open MondaySaturday, from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., through Aug. 27, on State Line Road, next to the city’s Fire Station No. 1, 1940 Main St. Call Bradley Wallace or Ashley Staten at 662-796-2489, press option 1.
The Southaven AARP chapter No. 5371 meets the first Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. at 3335 Pine Tar Alley. Every month there will be a guest speaker.