Mississippi Vacation
Vacation Summer Reading Program - Books Ahoy
Books Ahoy! is a vacation reading program for children in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and South Carolina. The purpose of the program is to encourage children to enjoy reading during the summer and to discover some of the many wonderful children’s books available in libraries in these four wonderful Southern states. ... [Read More]
Recreation.gov
You will find something unique about a vacation in Minnesota's lake country. The six unique lakes, Gull Lake, the Whitefish Chain (Cross Lake), Big Sandy Lake, Pokegama Lake, Leech Lake, and Lake Winnibigoshish, are roughly bounded by a triangle from Brainerd to Bemidji to Grand Rapids in central Minnesota. Campfires and sunsets and the peacefulness of the water make each day a special event. From the first days of summer to the golden days of fall, and throughout the year, visitors to the Mississippi River Headwaters Lakes Project enjoy a special experience that is Minnesota at its best. Visit our web site for more information and directions and maps to the lakes. ... [Read More]
Mission Mississippi
The "Reconciliation Rally" is a big annual event, well attended by a wide diversity of people, and favorably covered by local media. In 1993 the rally drew 24,000 participants over three nights, and in 1994 through 1997, an average of 13,000 attended the two night rallies. Each Thursday morning, a different church hosts a prayer breakfast as a demonstration of its commitment to bring together the Christian community in all parts of Jackson. More than 100 churches have hosted a Thursday morning prayer breakfast over the past three years. The goal of Mission Mississippi is to replicate its success in the state capital, and throughout all parts of the state. Hundreds of people have attended other Mission Mississippi events. Each month, a group of black and white businessmen gather downtown for breakfast. A monthly evening prayer rally has rotated among churches. Mission Mississippi has sponsored a forum for discussion called "Issues in Black and White." An annual pulpit swap encourages w ... [Read More]
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