🌱 Hub City Summer Guide + Local Obtains Major Wine Certification

Good morning, hello. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Hattiesburg Patch newsletter — here to tell you everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: A shower in the afternoon. High: 89 Low: 67.
• Wednesday: A p.m. t-storm in spots. High: 88 Low: 67.

Here are the top three stories today in Hattiesburg:

1. Owner of local business The Little Wine Shoppe, Christen Raanes, is now the first Mississippian to earn a diploma with the Wine and Spirits Education Trust. Raanes is one of only 12,500 graduates from around the world to have completed the qualification in the past 54 years. You can visit The Little Wine Shoppe Monday through Saturday at The District at Midtown. (HubcitySPOKES.com)
2. In case you missed it, the City of Hattiesburg has released its 2023 edition of the Hub City Summer Guide, a catalog of events, camps, and places to visit in Hattiesburg this summer. You can download the full guide here. (City of Hattiesburg News)
3. The Hattiesburg Library recently added a teen division that gives teenagers a space to read, play video games, and enjoy time away from adults or children. The grand opening of the new teen center will take place this Thursday, Jun. 8 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. (WDAM)

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Today and tomorrow in Hattiesburg:

Tuesday, June 6

• Country Two-Step Dance Lesson At Sigler Center (6:00 PM)
• Pub Trivia At The Porter Public House (8:00 PM)

Wednesday, June 7

• June Watercolor Wednesday At Community Arts Center Hattiesburg (6:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• On Saturday, Aug. 5, Liverpool Legends: Beatles Experience will come to Hattiesburg's Saenger Theater. The tribute band that was put together by George Harrison's sister Louise to honor her brother’s legacy will be taking the stage to perform all of your favorite Beatles hits. You can purchase tickets to the show here. (HubcitySPOKES.com)
• The Hattiesburg Parks and Recreation Department will host a Pickleball Clinic for men and women of all skill levels on Sunday, Jun. 18. The event will take place at Thames Elementary Gym from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., and you can register for the $10 event here. (Hattiesburg Parks and Recreation via Facebook)
• Take part in a Stuff The Truck School Supply Drive hosted by United Way this upcoming Saturday, Jun. 10. Donated school supplies such as crayons, pencils, notebooks, and binders will go to students and teachers in Forrest and Lamar Counties. Learn more information here, and sign up to volunteer at the event here. (Hattiesburg Public School District)

Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you all soon for your next update.

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.