New Special Events Venue

The Auditorium
Has reopened as a special events venue
With catering by Mange Bene
Duling School Shops
Duling Ave.

Fondren After 5
Thursday, August 5
5-8 P. M.

For School Supply Lists:

http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us/departments/curriculum/publications/SupplyList_3-5.pdf

http://www.jackson.k12.ms.us/departments/curriculum/publications/SupplyList_K-2.pdf

getting ready for back to school is a costly endeavor whether it's a child's first day at the local elementary school or heading back to college for the final year of college.  while expensive for all parents, for some the purchase of supplies places only a momentary strain on the budget but for many that strain can throw that budget out of kilter for months to come, especially in these uncertain financial times. families who have never had to give second thought to providing basic supplies will this year join ranks those parents for whom the choice of food or composition books is no stranger.

while there are numerous channels for you to make your donations toward meeting this need, fab encourages you to participate in our local community effort.  purchase extra supplies when you are buying for your own children. no children, then take a walk down your own memory lane and head to the store pretending that you are in the 5th grade again and need to get all those items the teacher told you that you needed in your desk at all time.  

when you have loaded up your shopping cart and made your purchase, then bring them to fondren after 5 with you and leave them in the trolley on downing. we will get them to local school children. we promise.

The City with Soul SOUL BAND is here!

Want discounts at great Jackson restaurants? Get your Soul Band now and tell all your friends to get theirs too!

It’s so simple to get your very own Soul Band. Become a Facebook friend of Jackson, Mississippi, or the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau, and you will receive a free Soul Band. Stop by the JCVB offices at 111 E. Capitol Street in downtown Jackson to pick one up, or call us at 601-960-1891, and we'll mail your Soul Band.

All we need is your name and email address or cell phone number. You'll receive discount updates and other Soul Band promotions via text messages and emails.

Simply show your Soul Band at participating restaurants and attractions and receive a special discount. For a current list of offers visit www.visitjackson.com/Promotions/The-City-with-Soul-SOUL-BAND-is-here

Here the Fondren eateries!

• Broad Street - 25% off entire meal with a ticket from a Jackson play, concert, symphony or rodeo. (Only valid for pre-event dining on the date of the event. Ticket date must match dining date.)
• Sal and Mookie’s- 25% off entire meal with a ticket from a Jackson play, concert, symphony or rodeo. (Only valid for pre-event dining on the date of the event. Ticket date must match dining date.)

RAVE ABOUT A JACKSON RESTAURANT!

One compelling review of 100 words or less will be chosen by a committee of the Jackson Convention & Visitors Bureau (JCVB) in late September. The winning review will then be featured on www.visitjackson.com and JCVB's Facebook and Twitter accounts.  The winner will also receive a dinner for four at the reviewed restaurant.

Email your review to info@visitjackson.com with the word "RAVE" in the subject line. Include your full name and email address. Entries may also be submitted at www.visitjackson.com; just click on the "Want Free Food?" banner on the home page to enter. The winner will be notified by email. You may enter as many reviews (each on a different Jackson restaurant) as you like!
Eat out at hundreds of fine Jackson restaurants. See them at www.visitjackson.com/dining.

*All submitted entries become the property of the JCVB and may appear on its website (www.visitjackson.com), social media outlets such as Twitter or Facebook, or in any of its publications. No purchase is necessary to win. Employees of JCVB and their families are ineligible.

Sweet Potato Queens™ Coming to Fondren

The weekend of March 23-27, 2011

It's official: Fondren will be the home to Jill Connor Browne's Sweet Potato Queens™ the weekend of March 23-27, 2011. That's after a vote of overwhelming support from Fondren businesses today in a morning meeting of the Fondren Association of Businesses. Browne was on hand to ask if Fondren could and would support a four day weekend of plans to include a kids fest, mob dance, big hat luncheon, and Zippity Doo Dah Parade™, among other things. While the Queens' ball and other fundraising activities will remain at the Hilton on County Line Road, the annual Mal's St. Paddy's Parade downtown had just "gotten too big" according to Browne, adding "it was our fault."

Browne's concern also stems from making sure the recipient charity, Blair E. Batson Children's Hospital, gets the most out of fundraising efforts. Since the early 90's, Queens from all over the world, as far away as Saudi Arabia and Indonesia have been coming to Jackson for the events. Browne says they identify strongly with support for the charity. And they love Jackson. She says when they come here, they spend money, and that's good for the local economy.

There had been plans in the works to move the parade to Ridgeland, but Browne says "we couldn't do all we wanted to there." Fondren business owners were enthusiastic about the ideas Browne proposed, saying they will work over the coming months to "bring this all together."

SAVE THE DATE!

Symphony at Sunset
Thursday, September 23
The Cedars

Plans are underway for the 10th anniversary of Symphony at Sunset! If you are interested in volunteering or becoming a sponsor, please call 601.981.9606.

The Four Seasons of The Cedars

2010 Dates
The Cedars ~ 4145 Old Canton Road

Mark your calendars for The Four Seasons of The Cedars exciting art exhibits hanging at The Cedars on Old Canton Road. The opening reception for each exhibit is from 6:00pm to 8:00pm the fist evening of the exhibition. And, as with all of the Foundation events, these exhibits are free and open to the public. If you are not on our mailing list for these events, call the Foundation office at 601.981.9606 and give us your information. We hope to see you there!

Fall Art Exhibit - October 4 through 21

Winter Art Exhibit - December 2 through 31

Gift Idea

Neshoba County Fair Tales
Written by Don Williams
Signed Copies Available!

The Foundation office, 3318 North State Street, has signed copies of this wonderful book featuring ficional stories about Mississippi's giant house party! Stop by Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to make a donation of $20 or more to the Foundation and recieve your copy with our thanks.

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE:

Fondren Renaissance Foundation
3310 North State Street
Immediate Availability

The Fondren Renaissance Foundation has commercial office spaces to lease available on North State Street between Patton and Broadway Streets.  The properties can accommodate a single-office tenant or a multi-office tenant.   Leasing fees start at $275.00 and include utilities and security system.  Please call 601.981.9606 to schedule an appointment.

CEDARS RENTAL

The Cedars
4145 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39216
601.366.5552

Planning for a wedding, meeting, social, or exhibit? Consider the Cedars for your indoor or outdoor event. Different rental options are available. depending upon the size of your event. Even a last-call rental option for half the price of the agreed rental cost within five (5) calendar days of the needed rental date!  

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