<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2xkOz8_1Gzaf6MR00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2xkOz8_1Gzaf6MR00" width="1920" height="1244" ><figcaption>Last year's car show at the second annual Rocket Christmas Extravaganza.</figcaption></figure>The Neshoba Central Middle School Beta Club is excited to host its third annual Rocket Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday, Nov. 14. What began as a creative way to raise funds for student competitions has grown into a successful community event filled with shopping, food, entertainment, and family fun. The Christmas Extravaganza serves as a major fundraiser for the NCMS Beta Club, with proceeds helping cover the expenses associated with competing at convention. NCMS Beta students participate in nearly every competition category available, which brings expenses such as costumes, backdrops, robotics materials, crafting supplies, and other competition necessities.“Our goal has always been to give our students every opportunity to compete at the highest level without placing an additional financial burden on their families,” said Beta Club Sponsor LeAnna Linkins. “Rather than asking parents to cover these extra expenses or adding them to the cost of attending convention, we wanted to find a creative way to raise the money while bringing our community together.”Now in its third year, the Christmas Extravaganza continues to grow. The first event was a success, and the second year exceeded expectations, drawing approximately 60 vendors and 40 vehicles for the car show.“Each year, we look at what worked well and how we can make the next event even better,” Linkins said. “The support has been incredible, and we are excited about what this year has in store.”Approximately 50 vendors have already registered for this year's event. Food vendors include Point Blank Grilling, It's a Wrap Rollin Cafe, Bos Gee Gee's Acai Bowls, Snow Boogers, Lee's Coffee, and Pope's Overstuffed Potatoes. Shoppers can also browse merchandise from vendors such as Sparkle and Slime, Hand Painted Ornaments, Cactus and Co Boutique, The Lathered Goat, CoCo Couture, TMaes and Southern Ave, Oddlee Unik, and Warriors for Weston.In addition to shopping and food, families can enjoy pictures with Santa, hair tinsel for children, and inflatables provided by Ricky and Cacia Parker of Parker’s Inflatables at no cost to the Beta club.Admission to the event is free, and a limited number of vendor spaces remain available for $50 each. The NCMS Beta Club has established a strong tradition of success at convention, consistently earning recognition across numerous competition categories. Funds raised through the Christmas Extravaganza allow students to prepare high-quality competition entries while keeping expenses manageable for families. “Our students work incredibly hard, and they take a great deal of pride in representing Neshoba Central,” Linkins said. “Having the resources to make their ideas come to life plays a tremendous role in their success. That success has opened doors for our students to attend national conventions and travel to places they may have never had the opportunity to visit otherwise.”Past national convention destinations have included Orlando, Florida, and Louisville, Kentucky. This year, the club is planning to attend the national convention in Fort Worth, Texas. The Christmas Extravaganza will take place in front of Neshoba Central Middle School, with parking available at Neshoba Central High School and along Rocket Drive. Restroom facilities will be available inside the middle school. Visitors are encouraged to come hungry, enjoy lunch from the food vendors, get an early start on Christmas shopping, and bring the entire family for a day of fun.Live entertainment will include a performance by the NCMS Chorus at 9:45 a.m., followed by the NCMS Band at 10:30 a.m.The event will also feature a car show, with registration taking place that morning. Mrs. Brantley and Mr. Wallace coordinate the car show, and proceeds from that portion of the event benefit the NCMS Student Council.“I am so thankful for a community that continues to show up and support our students, as well as an administration. It truly takes everyone working together,” Linkins said. “Our Beta Club dads are always willing to help with traffic, setup, and the heavy lifting, while our Beta Club moms jump in wherever they are needed. Our NCMS faculty and staff never hesitate to volunteer their time to help make the day run smoothly. I am especially grateful for my grade sponsors, Mrs. Vancleave, Mrs. White, and Mrs. Copeland, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to help bring everything together.”“This event is about so much more than raising money,” she added. “It's about a community coming together to invest in our students, support local businesses, and create opportunities for our kids. That's what makes it so special. We hope everyone will come out on Nov. 14, enjoy the festivities, and help us make this our best Christmas Extravaganza yet!” For more information about the Christmas Extravaganza or vendor registration, contact Mrs. Linkins at llinkins@neshobacentral.com. For car show registration, contact pbrantley@neshobacentral.com.</div></body>

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The Neshoba Central Middle School Beta Club is excited to host its third annual Rocket Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday, Nov. 14. What began as a creative way to raise funds for student competitions has grown into a successful community event filled with shopping, food, entertainment, and family fun. The Christmas...

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