Friday, May 20,
2005
6:00 pm to 6:00 am
Relay For Life
NOXUBEE HIGH SCHOOL - 16478 Highway 45 - Macon, MS
Relay for Life starts at dusk and ends at the next day's morning. The light and darkness of the day and night parallel the physical effects, emotion and mental state of a cancer patient while undergoing treatment.
The Relay begins when the sun is setting. This symbolizes the time that the person was diagnosed as having cancer. The day is getting darker and this represents the cancer patient's state of mind as they feel that their life is coming to an end.
As the evening goes on, it gets colder and darker, just as the emotions of the cancer patients does. Around 1:00 a. m. to 2:00 a. m. represents the time when the cancer patient starts treatment. They become exhausted, some sick, not wanting to go on, possibly wanting to give up. As a participant, you have been walking and felt much the same way. You are tired, want to sleep, maybe even want to go home, but you cannot stop or give up.
Around 4:00 a. m. to 5:00 a. m. symbolizes the coming of the end of treatment for the cancer patient. Once again they are tired but they know they will make it.
The sun rising represents the end of the treatment for the cancer patient. They see the light at the end of the tunnel and know that life will go on. The morning light brings on a new day full of life and excitement for new beginnings for the cancer patient. As a participant, you will feel the brightness of the morning and know that the end of the Relay is close to hand.
When you leave the Relay, think of the cancer patient leaving their last treatment. Just as you are exhausted and weak, so is that person after treatment.
For information about the event or to participate, please call:
(662) 726-5723
June
Saturday, June 25, 2005
Keep Macon Beautiful!
Come out and show your support for our annual Keep Macon Beautiful. We all agree that a beautiful town benefits us all. Come out on Saturday, June 25 and help us keep it beautiful. We will meet at City Hall at 8:00 a.m. to receive trash bags, gloves, and areas of assignment to pick up litter. If we all pitch in, we can make Macon an even better community by helping to keep it litter free! We are asking all area businesses, community organizations, and residents of Macon to "pitch in" in this effort. Come help us Keep Macon Beautiful and litter free!
July
July 2, 2005 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Gospel Concert
There will be a gospel concert presented by local area churches in Jefferson Park. Come and enjoy some of the finest gospel music anywhere. Not only will you be entertained and enriched, you will also be supporting your community. So, come out and enjoy!
October
Saturday, October 1, 2005
The Pink Line across Macon
Breast Cancer Awareness
The event starts with the
reading of the proclamation by the Mayor declaring the month of October
"Breast Cancer Awareness Month" in Noxubee County. After which a pink line
is created down Jefferson St.
Community interactive, educational and health related activities around the ceremonial proceedings are organized to showcase their involvement in the nationwide breast cancer awareness month and their commitment to saving lives. Some of these activities include a march from the Noxubee County Hospital to the steps of the courthouse streaming pink balloons along the way; a memorial service in honor of breast cancer victims; release of balloons in memory of breast cancers survivors and victims; and a "pink" fashion show.
Please come join us in this event!
Saturday October 22, 2005
19th Annual Dancing Rabbit Festival
Hop on Down to the Dancing Rabbit Festival
This event is held every year to celebrate Noxubee county's heritage. Festivities include arts/craft sales, pony rides, mechanical bull rides, talent contests, sports demonstrations, inflatable games, rock climbing, train rides and various other events for both the young and young at heart. And, of course, there will be food for every taste! The highlight of the festival is an eight-hour concert at the courthouse lawn featuring various renown gospel and blues singers and groups. So come join us for a fun-filled family day.
Vendor Information and Application
For more information contact the Noxubee County Chamber of Commerce at
(662) 726-4456 or 1-(800) 487-0165
December
December 1, 2005
Annual Christmas Parade.
Theme: Through the Eyes of a Child.
*If you would like to enter a float in this parade, please contact a member of Main Street Macon and we would be happy to coordinate with you in this endeavor. You can email us below or contact Teresa Johnson at 662.726.6151.
NOTE:
If you are a member of a civic, community, or nonprofit organization and would like to include your upcoming event on this page, please email us below or contact Teresa Johnson at 662.726.6151. Please contact us regarding your event at least one week in advance and we'll be happy to get the word out for you.
