So many great events this weekend – our Natchez spirit is shining – Mississippi’s Best Community Newspaper

This weekend, there are such a lot of nice occasions taking place that it’s unattainable to rely – I do know I’m leaving some out.

We have now two wonderful live shows on the Metropolis Auditorium, Michael Jackson one evening and Prince the subsequent. Native businessman and philanthropist Tom Graning leads the Krewe of Killarney’s thirty second Saint Paddy’s Parade as Saint Patrick himself. Natchez Parks and Recreation sponsors the Moms-Sons Dance on the Natchez Civic Heart. Natchez Spring Pilgrimages proceed with a tremendous lineup of historic houses.

The Natchez Farmers Market units up on Broadway in entrance of the Natchez Grand. The Bluff Metropolis hosts Rotary Membership President-Elects from throughout Mississippi and Louisiana. Natchez First Presbyterian Church devotes its Sunday service to honoring first responders within the Miss Lou.

“Fairly Ladies with Brains” convenes within the Natchez Conference Heart Sunday night to honor native girls throughout Ladies’s Consciousness Month. And the occasion that touches my coronary heart most: the complete metropolis it appears rolls out a spectacular Saturday occasion to boost funds and prayers for three-year-old Watson Calhoun on the Northern Bluff at Smoot’s. This lovely boy is at the moment combating mind most cancers at St. Jude’s, and the complete Miss-Lou group has rallied round him and his household.

There’s a widespread thread to all of those occasions: They showcase all that’s nice about Natchez, and sure – Our Natchez Spirit is Shining.

The live shows on the Metropolis Auditorium showcase the fun-loving spirit in our group, and the will of so many to assemble not just for a great time however to share unity with each other in a method that highlights our range and our real Natchez spirit for enjoyable.

The Krewe of Killarney has raised hundreds upon hundreds for scholarships for youth in our group over a span of three many years, highlighting our real Natchez spirit for philanthropy.

Our newly shaped Division of Parks and Recreation is sponsoring so many household occasions — exhausting to maintain up with them — highlighting our real Natchez spirit of group.

Our Natchez Spring Pilgrimages (two not only one this yr) spotlight our real Natchez spirit of historic preservation.

Our Natchez Farmers Market, now a weekly occasion, highlights our real Natchez spirit of resourcefulness, crafts and agriculture.

The Rotary Membership President-Elect Seminar brings folks from all around the area to Natchez, highlighting our real Natchez spirit of hospitality.

As Natchez First Presbyterian Church honors our first responders, these parishioners spotlight our real Natchez spirit of patriotism.

As “Fairly Ladies with Brains” holds their black-tie celebration for girls Sunday night, they spotlight our Natchez spirit of group service.

And as all of us collect collectively in help of Watson Calhoun alongside our northern bluff, we as a group genuinely spotlight our Natchez spirit of religion, compassion, and love.

We’re really blessed to reside on this lovely Metropolis on the Highest Bluff. The phrase “real” has not been repeated on this column by chance – as a result of “real” is what defines and units aside our Natchez Spirit. It’s actual. Could God proceed to shine His favor on the various nice folks doing so many nice issues in our group. As a result of Natchez Deserves Extra.

Dan M. Gibson is mayor of Natchez.