Good morning Tupelo! Today is Tuesday, December 10, 2019. It is the 344th day of the year. There are only 21 days left. Winter officially starts in 9 days, Hanukkah begins in 12 days, and Christmas is just 16 days from today.
Today’s Rundown is sponsored by Kyle Barker at Comcast Business. Did you know that Comcast was founded in Tupelo in 1963?
FOOD TRUCKS
Tupelo’s Food Trucks can be found today at the following locations:
- Taquería Ferrus is on West Main beside Computer Universe.
- Local Mobile will be at the Spanish Village on Thomas Street, just south of Main Street, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Mobile Chef will be at TBA.
- Gypsy Roadside Mobile will be closed today.
- Jo’s Cafe will be closed today.
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HAPPENING TODAY
Today in Tupelo, there are several things going on!
You can find Photos with Santa at the Mall at Barnes Crossing in the Belk Wing today from 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. They close to take a break from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Also, Paw-fect Pics with Santa at the Mall at Barnes Crossing means that you can bring your pets for photos with Santa tonight as well! *Dogs and cats only please, and pet photos are available from 5:00 p.m. to set close.
Grace Oasis Church is hosting Sewing Lessons for Teens and Adults at 5:30 p.m. today through the 11th. The instructor for this event will be Vanya Kovacheva, who has been a Fashion and Costume designer for 20 years. There is Limited Seating for this event each day, so please register by emailing your name to graceoasistupelo@gmail.com.
The Golden Wave Orchestra Christmas Concert will be tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the Tupelo High School. Enjoy the talents of Orchestra students from Milam, Tupelo Middle, and Tupelo High Schools. This performance is sure to put you in the holiday spirit!
Queen’s Reward Meadery is getting into the holiday spirit, thanks to the bakers at Creative Cakes here in Tupelo! Brooke and August will be leading a class on cookie decorating in the Meadery’s private room at 6:30 p.m.. For $35, you get to decorate and take home eight custom-made cookies, and that also covers your first drink at the meadery!
Local Events Outside of Tupelo
Outside of Tupelo, there are some other events you might like to check out:
In Fulton, check out the Trees & Treats Tour. Take a tour of Christmas Trees decorated in the theme of each participant in Fulton. Take your picture with the themed trees and make sure to get your treat too! Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Also in Fulton, check out STEM Story Time at the Itawamba County Pratt Memorial Library in Fulton, every Tuesday at 4:00 p.m..
MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT
Steele’s Dive will have Anderson Llewellyn at 7:00 p.m..
Old Venice Pizza Company will have Tuesday Night Trivia at 6:00 p.m..
The Fiesta Grill in Pontotoc will have Eric Stogner and Tim Floyd for taco Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..
Christmas Parades
Saltillo’s Christmas Parade has been canceled due to severe weather pending.
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Be sure to check out our extended calendar of events as well, for upcoming happenings in the area!
Have a great day and get out there and enjoy Our Tupelo!
* We update all listings periodically as new information becomes available.
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