Lafayette County Multi Purpose Arena

09/07/2024

🌱 Calling all young leaders! 🌱

The Mississippi Farm to School Network is excited to launch the 2024-2025 Farm to School Youth Leadership Cohort! 🚜🍅 Are you passionate about locally grown foods, sustainability, and making a difference in your community? This is your chance to grow, learn, and lead with us! 🌾 All K-12 Students are invited! ✨

👩‍🌾 What You’ll Get:
Swag Bag 🎁 Certificate of Completion 🏆 Training in Gardening, Agriculture, Nutrition & Food Systems 🥕 Volunteer & Service Hours 🌻

Virtual Meet & Learn Kick-Off: Monday, September 23rd @ 4:30 PM 🗓️

Join a community of young leaders dedicated to creating a healthier future for Mississippi!🌟 Register now using the link below

https://www.mississippifarmtoschool.org/youth-leadership-program

09/05/2024

Calling all high school students! Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation has opportunities for scholarships and skill development as you make the move towards college. Please scan the QR codes below for more information.

09/04/2024

09/04/2024

I always hope to learn something new everyday. Today, Harold Brummett shared how to make Maypop Dolls from the native passionflower.

08/27/2024

Order through the link!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfetkpqeXmNtbpCDHPtaRK4YijeFNy_fLf3BTk8H1onJurFSg/viewform?

08/14/2024

Thank you for all your support at Meet Your Farmers! It has been a pleasure bringing this event to life and connecting with our community. We’d love to hear your feedback—if you're interested in sharing your thoughts, please fill out the form linked below.
https://forms.gle/wSyHhui43XYV9rS99

A big thank you to our sponsors: Lilly Kubota, FSA, Farm Bureau Insurance, and USDA. We also extend our gratitude to the farmers and everyone who visited and supported the market.

08/06/2024

Join us tonight at 6 PM at The Powerhouse for the 9th Annual Night for Nonprofits! Sponsored by the Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow (LOFT), the event begins with an exhibition hour showcasing the impactful work of local nonprofits.

Cast your vote for the $500 Crowd Favorite Award! Each attendee gets a voting ticket at the door, and extra tickets are available online or at the event for $10.

You can also support nonprofits by submitting words of affirmation for the $500 Good Works Award—participation is free!

Vote here- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeKwdeQcbp8OTzKSCOyvPJ7NDGuB_uZvVRePLa-NS70KggH1g/viewform

Online ticket sales end at 5 PM, but tickets will be available at the door. Enjoy a cash bar, small bites, and a night of celebration and support for our community's nonprofits.

See you there! 🎟️✨

08/03/2024

Puppet camp was a hit

08/02/2024

Share your thoughts on the role the Arena plays in our community as part of Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow Night for NonProfits

Community members have the opportunity to support the nonprofit organizations participating in this year's Night for Nonprofits event by submitting words of affirmations. The nonprofit with the most affirmations will receive the $500 Good Works Award. Participation is free for this award, and commun...

08/02/2024

The classrooms offered a great space for the Lafayete Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow workshop to support local nonprofits

08/01/2024

The 2024 State Fair Rabbit Extravaganza will be held Friday, October 11!! Nomination deadline is August 30, 2024.
Hop on over to the registration link to get signed up: https://ow.ly/r1cC50SOs6y
We will also have a Rabbit Art & Photography Contest in addition to the show!!
Contact your MSU Extension agent for all the details and rules!!!

07/25/2024

07/24/2024

Tomorrow🍉🌶️🥒🍅

07/23/2024

How do you connect to the outdoors? Whether you're into hunting, fishing, ATV adventures, or other outdoor activities, join us at the Expo this weekend!

📅 When?
July 26-28, 2024
🕛 Friday: Noon – 7 pm
🕙 Saturday: 10 am – 7 pm
🕔 Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm

📍 Where?
Mississippi State Fairgrounds in the Trade Mart & Coliseum

07/17/2024

07/15/2024

North Grove Equestrian Park is offering Kids Summer Camps!

07/11/2024

Come join us and take advantage of the wonderful spread our amazing farmers have brought! Shopping local is the best way to spend a Thursday! 🍅🫑🌶️

07/11/2024

Come out and meet your local farmers and enjoy the summer produce! 🍉🫛🍅🥒

07/09/2024

Look at all these great Lafayette County 4-H programs

Newsletters are coming but just some reminders of upcoming things this month
Cooking Club - July 11th
Sewing Club - July 18th
Jr. Master Gardner - July 19th
Cloverbud - July 16th
4-H Camp Explore - July 22-24
Remember to call in to sign up for any of these events. There is a $15.00 fee for camp but its going to be loads of fun. Space is limited so make sure to call to reserve your spot.

07/03/2024

The Lafayette County Board of Supervisors provides this community facility for programs that assist Lafayette County residents.

Thank you to the volunteers who support and assist this effort
Lafayette County Sheriff's Office
Lafayette County Fire Department
Lafayette County Extension Office
Yoknapatawpha Arts Council

A full schedule and forms for upcoming Mobile Pantry events are on our website at lafayettearena.com
https://www.wtva.com/video/mobile-food-giveaway-held-in-lafayette-county-another-set-for-july-17/video_35b227e3-253d-5987-90d5-ed22cee47d9e.html

A mobile food giveaway was held in Lafayette County to assist families amid rising grocery prices.

07/02/2024

https://www.mississippioutdoorexpo.com/community/information/?

Mississippi Ag and Outdoor Expo is hosting a photo contest with prizes including ticket and cash to spend with vendors at the event.

We are looking for photos from the outdoor community, hunting, fishing or tips and trick that other can use. By posting your photo and story with us, we will promote you on our web site, [...]

06/28/2024