Art in the Park 2011

Press Release: The Simpson County Museum and Art Gallery, Inc.; Post Office Box 610; Mendenhall, MS 39114-0610

The Simpson County Museum and Art Gallery, Inc., announces and invites the public to its Second Annual Art in the Park on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Alice Davis Park, North Main Street, Mendenhall.

Presented in conjunction with “Mendenhall in May,” Art in the Park 2011 will feature the work of some twenty local and regional artists and artisans, including paintings, pottery, and crafts. In addition, several authors will be featured in the Park Gazebo.

The artists and artisans will have their works on display and available for sale. The Simpson County Museum and Art Gallery will have its limited edition 2011 Art in the Park T-shirt for sale. This year’s design features the work of local artist Leann Emrich. These will be available at the Museum and Art Gallery information booth in the park. The Simpson County Historical and Genealogical Society will also have an information booth with Simpson County historical and genealogical displays.

The Simpson County Museum and Art Gallery officers and members are excited about our association with Mendenhall in May and the continuing development and improvement in our Annual Art in the Park. We warmly invite the public to all the attractions of Mendenhall in May, including a visit with us at Art in Park 2011 as we celebrate and enjoy the cultural and historical richness of Simpson County and the Piney Woods Region of Mississippi.

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Contact for Media re this release

Richard Rankin

Secretary/Treasurer SCMAG, Inc.

601-847-5866

rrankin2222@att.net

TAKE-BACK PRESCRIPTION DRUGS ON APRIL 30

"Two weeks prior to the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA’s) second National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, April 30, more than 4,700 sites nationwide have joined the effort that seeks to prevent pill abuse and theft. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. Government, community, public health and law enforcement partners at these sites will be working together to collect expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs that are potentially dangerous if left in the family’s medicine cabinet" (http://www.nationaltakebackday.com/)

You can drop off your unused prescription medications at the following sites:

PEARL POLICE DEPARTMENT

PEARL POLICE DEPT.-LOBBY LOBBY AREA

2422 OLD BRANDON RD

PEARL

JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT	JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT FRONT SIDEWALK (DRIVE-THRU)	327 E. PASCAGOULA STREET	JACKSON
MADISON POLICE DEPARTMENT	MADISON FIRE DEPARTMENT STATION 2	7466 OLD CANTON ROAD	MADISON
JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT	WALGREENS PARKING LOT	3445 TERRY RD	JACKSON
RESERVOIR PATROL	KROGER FOOD STORE PARKING LOT CORNER OF SPILLWAY ROAD & NORTHSHORE PARKWAY	1070 SPILLWAY CIRCLE	BRANDON

Researching Your Mississippi Roots

A representative from the Mississippi Department of History and Archives will be at the Flowood Library on Friday, April 15th at 10:00am to conduct a Genealogy presentation. The presentation will cover basic starting points, resources available for researching in the state, and more. There will be a short Q&A session after.

Refreshments will be served.