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A phone call to Tupelo Community Theatre’s Christi Houin in April started a synchronized series of events between strangers. The call resulted in the special delivery of a hand-painted gift to TCT and the start of a new friendship. Read the story online at invitationmag.com.
Celebrating Sam and Desirae today!
LOCATION: Sardis Lake
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More From Erin Austen Abbott Summer Vacation Vibes
There’s no season like summer to reflect on the joy vacations can bring. Local author Erin Austen Abbott has spent much of her career sharing her travel experiences. Turn to page 80 to hear what she loves about traveling, and see more of Abbott and her work online at erinaustenabbott.com or on Instagram @erinaustenabbott.
Are you packing up the car for a family road trip this summer? Are you flying off to an exotic destination? We’d love to see where you’re headed for rest and relaxation this summer! Be sure to share your photos on social media and tag us @invitationoxford and @invitationmagazine for a chance to be included in Social Snaps in an upcoming magazine!
Calendar And Events
Have an exciting event coming up? Visit our website and share the details on our online community calendar. Photos from your event might be featured in an upcoming magazine!
We cannot thank Invitation Oxford enough for sharing our story and featuring us in their April 2023 issue!
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Wishing this Sweet Angel and her pawrents a Yappy First Anniversary.
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Coming Up In Our Community
JUNE/JULY 2023
Linen on the Lawn
JUNE 10
Kick off Juneteenth celebrations with a community picnic including The Soul Tones, food trucks and a cash bar. Bring your own chairs or reserve a table for $50. 6-9 p.m., Old Armory Pavilion. oxfordjunteenth.org
Juneteenth Festival
JUNE 17
Summer Sunset Series
JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25 visitoxfordms.com
Bring your lawn chairs and picnic baskets and enjoy free, family-friendly Sunday evening concerts in the Grove throughout the month June. The series kicks off June 4. 6 p.m., the Grove.
Continue Juneteenth celebrations at Oxford Juneteenth Festival, with vendors, music, food and fellowship. 4-8 p.m., Oxford Intermediate School. oxfordjunteenth.org
National Martini Day
JUNE 19
Celebrate at YUGO with a tasting event devoted to the classic cocktail. Tickets, $35, available online. 5:30 p.m., YUGO. yugooxford.com
The Sip Youth Football Camp
JULY 15
Football camp for kids ages 6-18. Training with instructors including Ole Miss players Jaxson Dart, Quinshon Judkins and Michael Trigg. Register online for $150. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Oxford High School. nextgencamps.com/ the-sip-youth-football-camp
NORTHEAST
Tupelo Elvis Festival
JUNE 7-11
Tupelo Elvis Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with concerts, Elvis tribute artist contests, guest speakers, Sunday gospel music and more. Find a complete Tupelo Elvis Festival schedule and purchase tickets online. tupeloelvisfestival.com
HOLIDAYS
FLAG DAY
June 14
FATHER'S DAY
June 18
JUNETEENTH
June 19
INDEPENDENCE DAY
July 4
Youth Football Camp
JUNE 10
With help from current and retired NFL players, the Eric Matthews Football Camp teaches football fundamentals, character values and even offers opportunities for mothers to participate. The camp is free and open to ages 8-17. 9 a.m., Robins Field, Tupelo. ericmatthewsfoundation.org
Thomas Rhett Concert
JUNE 15
Country music superstars Thomas Rhett, Cole Swindell and special guest Nate Smith bring their “Home Team” tour to Tupelo. Tickets from $40.
7:30 p.m., Cadence Bank Arena. cb-arena.com
Pedaling for Hope on the Tanglefoot Trail
JUNE 24
Calling all cyclists to a ride benefiting Regional Rehab and the New Albany Main Street Association. Routes include a 25-mile ride, a 50-mile ride and a 100-kilometer ride. All riders receive a T-shirt. Lunch, music and door prizes follow the ride at the New Albany Welcome Center.
8 a.m., Tanglefoot Trailhead Plaza Bridge. newalbanymainstreet.com/ pedaling-for-hope-on-the-tanglefoot
Father-Daughter Gumtree Ball
JUNE 24
Dads and daughters are invited to an annual ball to support TWIGS of Le Bonheur, an auxiliary group that supports and serves Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital. Tickets and event T-shirts available online. 2 p.m., Cadence Bank Arena. www.lebonheur.org/ball
The Flipping 5K Glow Run
JUNE 24
Tupelo Gymnastics Center hosts a nighttime glow run to benefit local gymnasts. Additionally, 15% of proceeds benefit Regional Rehab. Register online, $30 adults; $15 children 12 and under. 8 p.m., Ballard Park. runsignup.com
Southern PhotographyLightExhibit
JULY 1-31
Members of Tupelo-based Southern Light Photography exhibit their work throughout the month at Gumtree Museum of Art. gumtreemuseum.com
All-America City Family Picnic in the Park
JULY 4
This daylong 4th of July community celebration includes family friendly entertainment, food vendors and fun children’s activities. Ballard Park. tupeloparksandrec.org
Neshoba County Fair
JULY 21-28 neshobacountyfair.org
People from all over the state flock to Philadelphia, Mississippi, for this weeklong party that’s centered around politics but also has pageants, horse racing, art exhibits, musical entertainment, a triathlon and so much more.
