Mt. Vernon NAACP

10/20/2026

🗳️ Jefferson County, are you familiar with your County Board district?

With Election Day approaching, it’s important to know who’s on your ballot and where to cast your vote!

Here’s a look at Jefferson County Board Districts 3, 5, and 8, including the candidates, precincts, and polling locations.

📍 Early voting is open!
Jefferson County Courthouse
100 S. 10th Street, Mt. Vernon
Monday–Friday | 8 AM–4 PM

🗓️ Election Day: Tuesday, November 3, 2026
⏰ Polls are open from 6 AM–7 PM.

Not sure which district you live in? Check your voter registration information or contact the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office at 618-244-8000.

10/19/2026

We’ll be downtown at the Granada Theatre this Wednesday for Downtown Trick or Treat from 5–7 PM!

Make sure to stop by and see us! We’ll have candy for the kiddos and can’t wait to see all the costumes! 👻🧡

10/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and joined us for our Boo Night in the Park! We loved seeing families come together, enjoy the movies, and spend some time with their community. 🧡

A special thank to those who helped make this event possible!

🎃 City Park
🎃 Courtesy Cleaner
🎃 Mary Sue’s Café
🎃 Double Overtime

We appreciate your partnership and willingness to help bring events like this to our community.

Thank you again to everyone who came out! We hope you had as much fun as we did! 🍿🎬

10/16/2026

🍂🎬 MOVIE NIGHT WEATHER UPDATE!

Just a little reminder that our Movie Night in the Park is happening TONIGHT! 🎃🍿

It’s definitely feeling like fall outside! Temperatures are expected to be in the 50s today and will continue dropping throughout the evening, with some breezy conditions.

Make sure to dress warm, bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and maybe even a hoodie or two! 🧥🍂

🎃 6:00 PM – Egg Hunt
🎬 7:00 PM – Movie Time!

We’ll be showing It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown followed by Hocus Pocus! 👻

We can’t wait to see everyone tonight! 🧡

10/14/2026

🍿 MOVIE NIGHT IS THIS FRIDAY!! 🍿

Join the NAACP Mount Vernon Branch this Friday, October 16, for a fun fall movie night! We’ll be showing TWO Halloween favorites! 👻

Here’s what we have planned:

🥚 6:00 PM — Halloween Egg Hunt
🎬 7:00 PM — Movie Night Begins!

We’ll be showing TWO Halloween favorites!

It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown — 25 minutes

Hocus Pocus — 1 hour and 40 minutes

🌤️ Don’t forget to check the weather and dress accordingly! Temperatures may cool down throughout the evening, so bring your jackets and blankets to stay comfortable.

Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, family, and friends, and come enjoy a fun Friday evening with us!

10/14/2026

We’ve got a little something spooky planned! 👻🎃

Grab the kids, bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and meet us at Dawson Park for A Little Boo & A Movie, Too! 🎬🍿

We can’t wait to see everyone! 🧡

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

🦃👟 Turkey Trot 5K merch is officially available!

Getting ready for our Turkey Trot 5K on November 7? Grab your official Turkey Trot gear and show your support for the NAACP Mount Vernon Branch Restoration & Resilience Committee! 🧡

T-shirts, long sleeves, and sweatshirts are available to order!

Order here: https://www.wilfordprinting.com/turkey-trot-5k-26

The online store closes October 28, so be sure to get your orders in!

We can’t wait to see everyone out walking, running, and supporting our community! 🧡

This store is managed by Wilford Printing on behalf of Restoration and Resilience. All questions related to this sale should be submitted to Wilford Printing.

10/13/2026

🗳️ Hey Jefferson County! Do you know which County Board district you live in?

Today, we’re highlighting Jefferson County Board Districts 2 and 13!

📍 District 2: John R. Howard (R) is running unopposed.

📍 District 13: Richard Gradford (D) and William “Todd” Cole (R) are running in a contested race.

Local elections affect our everyday lives, and the people elected to our County Board help make decisions that impact our communities.

That’s why it’s important to know your district, who’s running, and where you need to go to cast your vote!

Take some time to learn about the candidates and the issues that matter to you and your community.

📅 Election Day: November 3, 2026
⏰ Polls open: 6 AM–7 PM

07/08/2026

🚨 LESS THAN ONE HOUR LEFT! 🚨

Could your home qualify for grant funding for repairs or improvements?

Don’t miss today’s Public Hearing at Mt. Vernon City Hall. This meeting is an important opportunity to learn about the proposed homeowner rehabilitation grant program, ask questions, and share your input before decisions are made.

Whether your home needs repairs now or you simply want to understand what opportunities may become available, this is a meeting worth attending.

Location: Mt. Vernon City Hall
Time: Begins at 10 AM

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