Week of Events
Studies Summer Enrichment Academy
June 3 - July 27
Mark your calendars for the Institute for Disability Studies Summer Enrichment Academy! In-person options in Hattiesburg and Long Beach. There will also be a virtual option. This year's theme is Star Wars: "Be the force in your career! May your skills be with you!"
FREE SUMMER CAMP
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Summer is almost here, which could mean summer camp for the kids.
The Hattiesburg Police Athletic League (PAL) will offer a free day camp for children, ages 8 to 12, from June 3 to July 12.
The six-week PAL summer camp program offers kids the opportunity to learn new skills; participate in physical activities, like basketball and baseball; and build relationships with their peers and local officers.
Those looking to apply can visit the Ben McNair Recreation Center, located at 300 N. 12th Avenue, during the following days and times this week:
▪️ Monday, May 13: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
▪️ Tuesday, May 14: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
▪️ Wednesday, May 15: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
COJ Summer Feed Program
June 10 - July 12 from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
To ensure no child goes hungry this summer, the City of Jackson hosts a Summer Feeding Program for Jackson residents aged 0 to 18. The program will be in operation from June 10th to July 12th and will be available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Meals will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Mental Health and Substance Use Challenge Prevention and Recovery: Poverty as an Equity Issue
Mental Health and Substance Use Challenge Prevention and Recovery: Poverty as an Equity Issue
Poverty creates barriers to equity within all of the Social Determinants of Health—economic stability, safe environment, social and community well-being, and access to quality education and healthcare.
Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
Supportive Coaching for Parents Supporting Other Parents
Join other parents for a monthly meeting and online gathering to coach and support other parents in any system.
Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities
Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities
The Mississippi Council on Developmental Disabilities meets quarterly, usually on the second Thursday of the month beginning in January of each year. Please contact the Council office for the location. The time is usually 10 am – 2 pm.
Marion County Education & Health Fair
Marion County Education & Health Fair
Join the United Way of Southeast Mississippi for their July 13 free event highlighting the education and health resources in Marion County.