We hope you enjoy our May edition. It is filled with news of local organizations and some new features, including a monthly column about collections and our fourth recipe offering.
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May Meander in the Historic Village
The Vicksburg Historical Society will be celebrating its 2021 opening season with the organization’s May Meander. The event will be held at the Historic Village on May 22 from 1 to 4 p.m. It is free to the public, all the buildings will be open and COVID-safe refreshments will be served. Local service groups and businesses are invited to register for booth space. The Historical Society will also kick off the 2021 Speaker Series at 2 p.m. in the Township Hall building. Organizations and individuals looking to find out more can visit vicksburghistory.org/meander.
Vicksburg Farmers Market
The board of the Vicksburg Farmers Market is busy preparing for its 12th season. President Stella Shearer says everything will be ready for the market opening day on May 21. The Vicksburg Farmers Market is held Fridays from 2-6 p.m.
Johnson Performs at Concordia University, Nebraska
Concordia music students performed in the annual Spring Honor Recital on March 30 that was livestreamed on the music department’s Facebook page. Nathan Johnson, junior, from Vicksburg, played “Polonaise in C minor, Op. 40, no. 2” by Frederic Chopin during the annual Spring Honor Recital on March 30, livestreamed on the music department’s Facebook page.
Preston Earns All-Conference Honors at Angelo State University
In San Angelo, Texas, seven members of the Angelo State University Belles volleyball team, including Morgan Preston of Vicksburg, have earned Lone Star Conference postseason awards for their performances during the 2021 spring season that saw the Belles win their second straight LSC Championship.
Rosey Named MIAA Athlete of the Week
Trine University freshman Adrienne Rosey, from Schoolcraft, has been named this week’s Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) softball pitcher of the week. Rosey came up with three key appearances during the week as the team finished 5-1. In total, she finished the week with 16 strikeouts in 10 innings, while allowing just four hits and two runs for an ERA of 0.70.
Old Car Festival is Back
The 40th Vicksburg Old Car Festival June 11 and 12. More details to follow in the June edition of the South County News.
“Mind of Mine 2021” Art Exhibit
This year’s AP Drawing Art students enrolled at Vicksburg High School have the opportunity to share their original pieces in the Prairie Ronde Gallery in Vicksburg. The students titled their collective work “Mind of Mine 2021.” This exhibit will allow each student to reveal his or her personality to the public in a different light.
This event will be held in person with mask and social distancing requirements. The opening reception will be on Friday, May 14th from 6-8pm, with showings on Saturday, May 15th 2-5pm and Sunday, May 16th from 2-5pm. Digital galleries and more information on the event can be found at vicksburgarts.com.