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Daddy-Daughter dance set May 31 Fuse Community Group will stage a Royal Night Under the Stars Daddy-Daughter Dance from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 31 at the Depot.

Cost is $20 per person by visiting Fuse Community Group on Facebook. There will be a disc jockey, photo booths, refreshments and other activities.

Juneteenth festival June 19 at Bailey St.

Love Feeds, Inc., holds its annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration from noon to 6 p.m. at Bailey Street Park, 1300 Bailey Street.

There will be free food and drinks, live entertainment, games, a variety of vendors, and $30 free produce to senior citizens as part of the Love Feeds Senior Farmers Market.

For information, call (912) 614-4349.

WPD Jr. Academy signup underway

The Waycross Police Department is accepting applications for this summer’s Junior Police Academy.

The program will be 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 9-13. The program is free for youths ages 8-13.

Applications are available in the front lobby of the police department, 512 Oak Street. The program attracted a record 81 participants last year.

The academy is designed to teach participants about police work while having fun. Lunch is provided each day.

The program ends with a “graduation” for all participants and family followed by a cookout.

For more information, call the police department at (912) 287-2921.

Farmer’s market for seniors June 19

There will be a senior citizens farmer’s market from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday June 19 at Bailey Street Park, 1300 Bailey Street.

Those age 60 or older who meet income requirements are eligible as well as seniors 55-59 living in senior housing meeting the income criteria.

Those eligible will receive $30 in produce. Call (912) 285-6097 for information.


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