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The King & Queen of Foggy Flats

GigaParts Makers Day is a free community event celebrating hands-on creativity and innovation in the Tennessee Valley. This event brings together makers, hobbyists, students, educators, engineers, and curious beginners for a day centered around exploring how ideas become real-world creations.

Attendees will experience live demonstrations and interactive showcases featuring the tools, technologies, and techniques driving modern fabrication and design. Featured programming includes Creality demonstrations and resin 3D printing sessions, giving a closer look at additive manufacturing workflows, scanning technology, and real-world maker applications.

Throughout the event, guests can also take part in giveaways and sweepstakes for a chance to win maker-related prizes and gear.

Admission is free, and registration is encouraged.

Join us at The Haunted Book Shop on June 27th for an Afternoon with R.H. Nicholson. Winner of the 2025 Chickasaw Playwriting Prize, Nicholson will be in conversation with Chickasaw Civic Theater director Hannah Roads. Nicholson will discuss his evocative debut novel, Justice House Shadows, as well as his award-winning play The King and Queen of Foggy Flats, which will be performed at CCT later that evening.

During this conversation, Ron Nicholson will share the inspirations behind his narratives and the challenges he faced in the creative process. After the conversation and audience Q&A, Nicholson will sign copies of the book and chat with guests.

Get ready for a D6 Fest Weekend!

Join Councilor Crystal Smitherman for a full weekend of FREE fun, starting Friday, June 26. The festivities kick off with the D6 Fest Comedy Show at The Grove beginning at 8 p.m.

On Saturday, June 27, start your morning by supporting a local favorite during Brunch at Toasted Yolk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—drop in anytime. Later that day, the D6 Fest continues at Memorial Park starting at 3 p.m. Come out and enjoy giveaways, food trucks, a kid zone, musical performances, and more.

Then on Sunday, join us for a Service Day beginning with church service and a food box giveaway at First Baptist Church of Mason City at 10 a.m. We’ll close out the weekend with A Taste of West End at Arlington House, starting at 4:45 p.m.

The King & Queen of Foggy Flats

Mobile, Alabama’s “Mobile Vocal Arts” Choral Society along with Biloxi, Mississippi’s “Gloria in Excelsis” Choral Society announces their annual “Patriotic Concert” for 2026. This year’s Concert will be presented at Tanner Williams United Methodist Church at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 28th, and will feature music of Patriotism, Remembrance, and Thanksgiving for our Veterans in celebration of our National Independence Day.

Immediately following, the Church will offer an Old Fashion Homemade Ice Cream Social Reception – open to all. This event is free, and the public is warmly invited to attend. For further information – contact: Terry D. Maddox, M.M. – Artistic Director at 251 406-1454 &and/or terrydalemaddox@gmail.com

The King & Queen of Foggy Flats

Mobile Vocal Arts – an intergenerational Choral Society opportunity offered to the residents of Mobile and Baldwin Counties – is beginning its 27th season on Monday, August 18th, 2025.
This choral organization has given performances in Carnegie Hall and in European capitals on several occasions. Membership in the Choral Society is open to all interested individuals who love to sing and who are open to performing a wide range/variety of music genre/concerts. There is NO membership fee.
Rehearsals are held at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church located at 1050 Azalea Road in Mobile. Rehearsals begin at 7:00 p.m. Mobile Vocal Arts prepares and presents approximately – five to six concerts in their ten and a half-month season that begins in late August and runs to late June.
If interested &/or for additional information – contact Terry D. Maddox, M.M. at either 251 406-1454 or at terrydalemaddox@gmail.com

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Confidence is the first thing you will gain by participating in our workshop. By practicing public speaking, in our safe space, almost like magic, it quits being scary.

In Toastmasters you learn & practice presentation, listening, evaluation and leadership skills; overcome your fear of public speaking; boost your soft skills; develop your personal speaking style; and much more.

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Join us at The Haunted Book Shop on June 30th at 5:30PM for a launch party honoring Lisa Johnston Hancock and her debut children's book, Santiago and Great Bear. In her stirring narrative, Hancock introduces us to Santiago, a young boy adjusting to his new life in the countryside. Through lyrical prose and engaging illustrations, readers experience the magical and unlikely friendship between Santiago and a celestial visitor, the Great Bear, cast from the constellation Ursa Major.

At the party, adults and children alike will enjoy a meet-and-greet with the author, be entertained as the author reads the book to her young fans, and have their copy signed by the author. Join us as we raise a toast to Lisa Johnston Hancock and celebrate the release of this delightful and heartfelt book.