Good Monday Morning, and welcome to the Rundown! Today is Monday, April 8th, 2019. Would you or your company like to sponsor The Rundown? Continue reading to learn how! Today is the 98th day of the year and there are 267 days left in this year. Summer arrives in 74 days and Easter is in 13 days.
National Volunteer Week
Weather Outlook
The bottom definitely dropped out of the sky this weekend. Thankfully, there was no flooding. Here’s a look at the WTVA – The Weather Authority forecast for the day:
Several fronts and some low pressure will work their way across our area over the next couple of days. This will give our area some off and on chances for some showers and thunderstorms at times. Some of the thunderstorms will be on the strong and possibly severe in nature. One of those rounds will be later on Sunday.
Thunderstorms are likely. Gusty winds and small hail are possible with highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain is 100% and winds will be east at 5-10 mph. This evening, Thunderstorms are likely with a chance of scattered thunderstorms later on. The lows will be in the upper 50s and chance of rain is 80%. Winds NNE at 5-10 mph.
Food Trucks
Goku Japanese Express is behind Dollar General Pontotoc, MS on West Reynolds St. 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
local MOBILE is at Longtown Medical Plaza on Eason Blvd. with Red Beans and Rice as the special!11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Gypsy Roadside Mobile is in front of Queen’s Reward Meadery on McCullough Blvd. with Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches and Spicy Crawfish Nachos as specials today! 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Today & Tonight
National Library Week Community Breakfast at Lee County Library @ 7:30 a.m.
Yoga at the Gallery at The University of Mississippi Museum @ 8:30 a.m.
Story Time at All Saints’ Episcopal Church 9:00-10:00 a.m.
ServSafe Certification Exam & Instructor-led Course at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tupelo (Tupelo, MS) 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
The Easter Bunny at The Mall at Barnes Crossings 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
4-H Junior County Contest at North Mississippi Research and Extension Center 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Why Would a Biologist Believe in the Soul? at The University of Mississippi Museum 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Pet Photos with the Easter Bunny at The Mall at Barnes Crossings @ 5:00 p.m.
Double Decker Art Festival 2019 Poster Signing at Proud Larry’s @ 5:30 p.m.
Yoga with kittens at Tupelo-Lee Humane Society 6:00-6:30 p.m.
ICC Textured Cross at Itawamba Community College Belden Center @ 6:00 p.m.
Perfectly Imperfect at Humphrey Coliseum 7:30-9:30 p.m.
*** Lee County, MS Schools Elementary Art Exhibition at GumTree Museum of Art through April 15th
Live Music
Society of Broken Souls at Blue Canoe 7:30–9:30 p.m
Follow OurTupelo’s website of Calendar of Events at https://ourtupelo.com/events/ for future events.
Be Kind/Give Back/Pay It Forward
The first and third Monday of the month, Arc of Northeast Mississippi has family bowling at Rebelanes. It is normally $5.00 to bowl (includes everything), but on the 15th, they are having a big fundraiser and charging $10.00 for adults. Kids are free. We are having food and prizes too. They emphasize inclusion of all…and this is a great outing for everyone regardless of disability, or age. Volunteers will be present to help the kids bowl! So this means, parents can enjoy grown up time. Not too bad for having fun for a reasonable price while helping your community!
On This Day
National All is Ours Day! Today is observed to reflect on all of nature’s beauty. There are so many wonders and beauties in the world. The Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls, Mount Everest, and The Amazon are just a few. Whether it is a forest, flowers, rivers, or mountains, we all have an interests. What is yours?
National Zoo Lovers Day! Today is the perfect day to schedule a trip to your nearest zoo. Have you ever visited Tupelo Buffalo Park and Zoo? I recently did for my first time. It is absolutely amazing!
National Empanada Day! Empanadas are made by folding dough over a filling. The filling consists of meat, cheese, fruit, or other ingredients. It is then baked or fried. This is popular in Latin American cultures. I love me a caramel empanada! What is your favorite? I have never tried a meat one.
International Romani Day! This is also known as International Roma Day and was declared in 1990. This is to bring awareness to the Romani culture and the issues the Roma people face. It also draws attention to discrimination directed to the Roma and Gypsy communities. This is a call for human rights of all to be respected and observed.
National Library Week! First sponsored in 1958 and sponsored by the American Library Association to recognize the great value we receive from our libraries. This is an observance that libraries across the United States honor. It is normally the second full week of April. Not only do they have books to read, they are also a valuable resource for tools and research. Wake up and read. Go visit your library and check out a book. pay any late fines. Donate all your old books to the library. So, many things to do and promote reading!
National Work Zone Awareness Week! This is an annual Spring campaign held at the start of the construction season. It encourages safe driving through highway work zones. The key message is to use extra caution along work zones while driving. Slow down, stay alert, and watch out. Most of all, drive smart!
National Volunteer Week! A week to observe and thank all the many volunteers across the country. The help to keep organizations going, especially non-profit. They work together to keep our communities safe and provide services that otherwise would not exist without volunteers. So, what can you do to volunteer and help your community. We have several organizations locally: shelters, free clinics, after school programs, schools, pantries, churches, etc. Step up and take your whole family to make a difference.
Word of the Day: Sprunking is the action of beautifying or adorning oneself.
Quote of the Day: Old ways won’t open new doors -Unknown
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