April 2012 Newsletter
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Friday, April 13, 2012 |
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City Starts Pilot Recycling Program
 The City of Vicksburg has been awarded Local Government Solid Waste Assistance Grant funding from the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to implement a pilot Curbside Recycling Program. The program is a voluntary recycling pilot program in the area between Chambers Street and East Avenue. All homes in the area bounded on the west by Cherry Street, east by Eisenhower Drive, north by East Avenue and the South by Chambers Street will be given an opportunity to opt-in the program. There will be no cost to the residents that participate.
Farmers Market Unveils New Website
The Vicksburg Farmers' Market kicks off its new season with new events and a new redesigned website. The 2012 season begins May 5, 2012 and runs through July 28, 2012. Market hours are each Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and Wednesday afternoon from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The May 5th Market begins with a walk sponsored by Shape Up Vicksburg. It also includes a cooking demonstration and an event sponsored by the River City Bike Club. The Warren County Master Gardeners will be explaining how to become a Master Gardener. On July 14, 2012, Master Gardeners will be doing a "Herb Garden Growing and Eating," seminar by Joelyn Curtis. Participants will learn about growing and cooking with herbs. Visit the new Farmers' Market website for more details on the 2012 market. Garbage Collection Rates Reduced
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Vicksburg in History: In the early days of Vicksburg's history, the Mississippi River was the highway of Mid-America and the lifeblood of Vicksburg. The Port of Vicksburg was a safe haven for barges, towboats and steamboats. The river carved a new channel in 1876 leaving Vicksburg without a port until 1902 when the Yazoo River was diverted into the old river bed. This scene, c. 1907, is a reminder that Vicksburg was born on the river.
Lifeguard Certification Classes The American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class will be held on April 16 - April 27, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:45 p.m. at the Vicksburg YMCA on East Clay Street. Instructors will be Susan Athow and Sylvia Gurtowski. Participants must be 15 years old by April 27th. A prerequisite swim proficiency test is required of all candidates. Cost is $100 per student. Please call the YMCA at 601-638-1071 or Vicksburg City Pool at 601-634-4516 to register.Pool Summer Schedule Pool will open on Memorial Day, May 28, 2012Recreation Swim Hours Monday - Friday 1-5 p.m. Family Swim Hours Monday - Friday 6:00-7:50 p.m. (During swim lesson weeks 6:45 - 7:50) Weekends and Holidays 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Lap Swimming 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Monday - Friday Office Hours will be from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Swim Lessons will be held during the weeks of June 4 - 15, June 25 - July 6, and July 16 -27. Registration will be held May 16 - 18 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Saturday May 19 from 10 a.m. -12 p.m. at the City Pool. Please call the Vicksburg City Pool for additional information. 601-634-4516.
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2012 Tapestry: VicksburgThe event will start on: 04-01-2012 and will end on: 04-30-2012 Experience the rich Tapestry of early Vicksburg life. Explore the fabric of Vicksburg society with tours of our historic homes and hallways. Enjoy interpretive presentations of Vicksburg's history that brings to life the heritage and culture of this remarkable river city. Some of Vicksburg's most historic properties will tell their stories from antebellum grandeur to the Siege of Vicksburg to the turn of the 20th Century. Together these stories weave the Tapestry of who we are today. TICKET INFORMATION: Ticket prices for events are $30 for three presentations or $15 for one presentation. Tickets available at each venue and at the Vicksburg Convention & Visitors Bureau, 3300 Clay Street, 601-636-9421
25th Annual RiverfestThe event will start on: 04-20-2012 and will end on: 04-21-2012 Welcome to RiverFest and Vicksburg, Mississippi, the Red Carpet City of the South: blocks and blocks of river artisans, foods of the world, and lively regional music. Shop our wonderful shops, enjoy our newly renovated downtown, and take in the great sights and sounds that make Vicksburg a national attraction. But save something for sundown, when the bluffs start to jump and the revelers begin to pound the bricks! The 25th annual RiverFest will be held April 20-21, 2012 featuring the Arts and Crafts Show as well as live entertainment from 7pm to 12am nightly. Gates for nightly events will open at 6pm. The RiverFest Arts & Crafts Show is an annual event, offering handmade Arts & Crafts, Food Booths, and Entertainment, including street performers, live bands, kids games, GospelFest and much, much more! The show is open from 8am - 4pm on Saturday. Attendance for Saturday Daytime Activities is free and parking is free for the whole weekend! If you are interested in becoming a street vendor/Food & Beverage Concessionaire at the festival, please contact the Vicksburg Main Street Program at kimh@vicksburg.org. We are always looking for sponsors to help make this event a success! The Vicksburg RiverFest Music and Arts and Crafts Festival is solely funded by donations and sponsorships. If your business or organization is interested in sponsoring Riverfest, email riverfestms@yahoo.com.BluzCruz Kayak & Canoe RaceThe event will start on: 04-28-2012The 8th Annual BluzCruz is a 22-Mile Paddling adventure down the Mighty Mississippi River. Race starts at 8:00 a.m. at Madison Parish Port, LA and ends in Vicksburg, MS at the Water Front on April 28, 2012. This year's race will be BIGGER and BETTER than ever. We would love to see over 100 racers this year. We will have cool swag bags, T-shirts designed by local art students, door prizes, and GREAT AWARDS! BluzCruz 2012 will be a fun filled day for Racers and Pleasure Paddlers. Plan to join us. More info at: www.bluzcruz.com A very special Thank You to Just Duett Sports and River Outfitters, our first and continuous Partner for 8 years running. Please stop by and support our Partner! Heritage Music Series 2012The event will start on: 04-28-2012Saturday ● April 28 ● 6 pm ● $20 LEAF RIVER BLUES BAND BLUES with a KICK Competed at IBC 2012, representing VBS CORAL ROOM Smoke-Free ● Cash Bar ● Blues Food by LD 801 Clay St., Vicksburg MS ● 601-630-2921 ShirleyWaring@VicksburgHeritage.com Historic STRAND THEATER Downtown Vicksburg 717 Clay Street Vicksburg MS 39183 Cash Bar ● Smoke-Free Small-Plate “Blues Food” by LD Box Office 601-618-9349 Limited Seating ● Advance Tickets Recommended Party in the ParkAt: Catfish RowHosted by: Exchange Club of Vicksburg - Child and Parent Center, Inc. The event will start on: 04-28-2012 Have you heard the latest buzz? Party in the Park is back!!! Come bug out with us SATURDAY, APRIL 28th 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Make a beeline downtown to Catfish Row For TONS of games (game tickets 50¢ each), cake auction, hot dogs, cotton candy, sno cones, and more from the CAP Café. Bring your lawn chairs, sunscreen...and bug spray!! Special Anniversary T-Shirts for only $7. A Fundraiser Sponsored by the CAP Center Board of Directors & Friends of the Center. All proceeds go to benefit the Vicksburg CAP Center for the prevention of child abuse. |
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