Busy weekend planned for Sardis, Como, Crenshaw

By John Howell
What may be the busiest Saturday of the year in Panola County comes this weekend with Como Day/Como By The Tracks, Sardis’ second weekend of its Sesquicentennial Celebration, Pope’s Cancer Walk, Crenshaw Unity Day and the Panola Playhouse’s second weekend of presentations of A Time to Kill.
Como
Como’s events, starting at 8 a.m. and continuing until midnight, include a 5K run, food, beverage and craft vendors on Main Street and Como Park, children’s activities, live music and the world premier of “Shake ‘Em On Down,” a documentary on the life and music of Mississippi Fred McDowell.
More information at visitcomoms.com.
Sardis
Sardis follows up last Saturday’s spectacular fireworks show at Sardis Dam this Saturday with its Main Street Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. preceded by a 5K run that starts at 8 a.m.
Vendors offering food, arts and crafts will line up along Main Street along with the city’s display of American flags; musicians will provide live music, all in celebration of the town’s first 150 years.
For more information visit sardisms.com.
Pope
Pope’s Rubies and Roses Cancer Awareness Walk begins at 8:30 a.m. at Pope School. Lue Bertia Ware can provide more information, 662-604-0157.
Crenshaw
Crenshaw’s Unity Day begins at 11 a.m. at Main Street and Terry Avenue with speakers, live music, games and free food. Seven area churches have joined KT Clay Company and the Town of Crenshaw to sponsor the event.
“Bring you lawnchairs,” said Mike Dorr, who can also provide additional information at 662-604-0109.
Panola Playhouse
Panola Playhouse’s production of John Grisham’s best-selling “A Time To Kill” will begin at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. For tickets and additional information, visit www.panolaplayhouse.com.