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WEEKEND TICKET: Juneteenth, warm weather ahead for weekend

Published 12:12am Thursday, June 14, 2012

By Mollie Beth Wallace

The Natchez Democrat

NATCHEZ — After a week of wet weather, the skies will open up today and let the sun through. Temperatures will rise up into the low 90s this weekend. The chance of rain will not exceed 20 percent, according to the National Weather Service.

Here’s what’s going on in the Miss-Lou this weekend:

Michael Twitty celebrates Juneteenth

Culinary historian and educator Michael Twitty will be in Natchez Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth weekend with a series of programs at Melrose.

Twitty will perform a cooking demonstration using cast iron pots and ingredients in season for the Natchez area.

Melrose slave cabin exhibits and gardens will be open all day. Melrose house tours begin at the top of each hour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

All events are free to the public. For more information, visit www.nps.gov/natc and www.thecookinggene.com, or call 601-446-5790.

Copiah-Lincoln College Bicycle Rodeo

As children hit the roads on their bikes during summer vacation, the chance of them having a bike wreck drastically increases. But thanks to the Kids College at Copiah-Lincoln Community College, parents can ensure their children are well educated in bike safety.

Children ages 5 to 14 who are interested in attending Co-Lin’s Bicycle Rodeo should grab their bikes and head over to Kids College Friday at 8:30 a.m.

Free bike mechanical checks will be given along with riding activities that will improve bike-handling skills.

Pre-registration is required, along with a $10 fee.

Participants should also bring a snack from home, or money to purchase a snack.

Special arrangements for bringing bicycles this evening can be made if necessary. Helmets will be provided.

For more information, contact Beth Richard by calling 601-446-1103.

Providence Fundraiser Committee Fun Day

Families looking for good food and entertainment should head over to Providence Playground on River Terminal Road at 11 a.m. Saturday for the Fun Day fundraiser.

The Fun Day fundraiser will feature a water slide, horseback riding and more. A live disc jockey, J.D. Wallace, will provide music throughout the day.

For lunch, families can purchase hot-dogs and hamburgers hot off the grill. Ribs, fish and chicken dinners will be sold later in the day.

Proceeds from the event will go toward the purchase of new playground equipment for playground.

Pre-Father’s Day Prayer Breakfast

Fathers, and anyone interested in hearing the story of author and motivational speaker Gregory Marshall should attend Prayer Tower Church of God in Christ’s Pre-Father’s Day Prayer Breakfast at 9 a.m. Saturday.

Marshall, who is originally from Natchez, will tell about his journey from childhood to the Los Angeles gangs.

The church is located at 259 Country Club Drive. For more information, contact Sister Josie Rogers by calling 601-807-8695.

Bowhunter Education Program

Hewitt’s Archery and Pro Shop invites bow hunting enthusiasts to participate in its educational program Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The program is free, and pre-registration is required. For information, call 318-757-3319. The program will be held at 201 S. E.E. Wallace Blvd.

Sixth Street Church of God in Christ Annual Block Party

For family fun, singing, games and prizes, head over to Sixth Street Church of God in Christ in Ferriday at 4 p.m. Saturday for the church’s annual block party. Free food will be provided.

St. Peter Baptist Church “Gospel Believers” Concert

Anyone in the mood for live music can attend the “Gospel Believers” concert at 6 p.m. Saturday at St. Peter Baptist church. Minister Michael C. Anderson will conduct the program. Call 601-609-6215 for information.

“Flags of the Civil War” Presentation

For history buffs looking for something to do Sunday afternoon, the Natchez Historical Park will offer a free presentation —“Flags of the Civil War.”

The program will begin at 1:30 p.m. and last approximately 45 minutes. For more information, call 601-446-5790.

 

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  • http://profile.yahoo.com/LEEP3CEWCGQHQUS5CXAYH7LS34 john

    I wish every welfare recipient in the Miss-Lou could go to Galveston and read the ENTIRE proclamation issued by Major General Granger. While the proclamation does say the the slaves are free and equal it also states that the slaves should not depend on the government for their support. The slaves were encouraged to go back to wherever they came from and continue to work and they would be paid a wage. They were not to congregate around the government installations and depend on the Government to take care of them in other words. Seem like the only part of the proclamation the Juneteenth people talk about is the first few sentences.

  • Anonymous

    You mean the government that forced them into slavery?  That stole their freedom?  We took your freedom, education, family structure and opportunities, but now you’re free, to what?  To go back to the regions that held them in bondage?  Free and equal where?  Be free and prosper.  No Jim Crow.  No literacy tests.  No lynching.  No harm, no foul, just go away.  Your limited, twisted, one-sided version of history is a disgrace and you should be ashamed.  And another thing.  Do you assert that the only welfare recipients in the Miss-Lou are African Americans?  And we wonder why people view Mississippi the way they do. Are you aware this is a public forum?  Way to reinforce racist stereotypes. Why can’t you just wish them a happy celebration and keep your racist thoughts to yourself?

  • Anonymous

    You mean the government that forced them into slavery?  That stole their freedom?  We took your freedom, education, family structure and opportunities, but now you’re free, to what?  To go back to the regions that held them in bondage?  Free and equal where?  Be free and prosper.  No Jim Crow.  No literacy tests.  No lynching.  No harm, no foul, just go away.  Your limited, twisted, one-sided version of history is a disgrace and you should be ashamed.  And another thing.  Do you assert that the only welfare recipients in the Miss-Lou are African Americans?  And we wonder why people view Mississippi the way they do. Are you aware this is a public forum?  Way to reinforce racist stereotypes. Why can’t you just wish them a happy celebration and keep your racist thoughts to yourself?

  • http://profile.yahoo.com/LEEP3CEWCGQHQUS5CXAYH7LS34 john

    Not my version dude. Just telling you what is on the proclamation. By the way the Federal Government that issued the proclamation nor the Confederate Government forced anyone into slavery. The Arabs and the other African tribes forced those unfortunate people into slavery. The plantation owners bought them and used them for labor, not the governments. If you don’t like the history lesson from me, put in some time and research it for yourself.

  • Anonymous

    The importation of slaves was outlawed in 1808.  It didn’t end until 1865.  Every child born to slaves was FORCED by the Federal Government into slavery.  The government supported slavery by creating laws that ensured the Pecular Institution would continue.  Dred Scott made sure the Federal Government would respect “property rights” of slave owners.  After the war, the South did everything it could to ensure that former slaves new rights would be denied.  As former slaves migrated north and west, the Federal Government joined they former slave states in limiting rights through tSCOTUS with The Civil Rights Cases of 1883, Plessey v. Ferguson and a number of other less well cases that had the effect of creating a seperate, unequal existence for former slaves and their progeny.  Again, where were the former slaves supposed to go?  Finally, again, are you asserting that the only welfare recipeints in the Miss-Lou are African Americans?  Happy Juneteenth!

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