Issue 130 - October 31, 2007

From Your Director ...

Jackson Downtown Development Corporation is proud to bring vital information about disaster preparedness to the Jackson community at November’s First Friday Forum. The presentation, “Be Ready Jackson” will be given by Wanda Stanfill, Executive Director of the Jackson Area Chapter of The American Red Cross.

Disaster can strike quickly and without warning. It can force you to evacuate your neighborhood or confine you to your home. What would you do if basic services--water, gas, electricity or telephones--were cut off? Local officials and relief workers will be on the scene after a disaster, but they cannot reach everyone right away. Therefore, the best way to make your family and your home safer is to be prepared before disaster strikes.

The Red Cross is committed to helping individuals and families learn how to get ready, stay safe, cope with, and recover from disasters through Community Disaster Education (CDE). The more you know, the better you'll be able to deal with a disaster if it strikes. Please join us for this important educational opportunity at First United Methodist Church on Friday, November 2, at 12:00 p.m. For more information, contact Jackson Downtown Development Corporation at 427.7573.

Welcome to the future of Downtown Jackson ... one we can invent together!

Tearoom Luncheon at the Shops of the Painted Lady

If you haven’t visited the Shops of The Painted Lady lately, here’s a perfect excuse!  Chef Teresa Morgan will prepare Turkey Breast with Cranberry Salsa Sauce, Sage Muffins, Spring Salad with Apples and Toasted Pecans, and Chocolate Bread Pudding with White Chocolate Cream for your enjoyment.  Reservations are required and the cost of $20 includes the meal, tax and gratuity.

Thursday, November 1
11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Seatings
Shops of The Painted Lady
415 East Lafayette Street

For more information or to make reservations call 427.2000.

Safe Neighborhoods Summit              

Under the leadership of the Safe Neighborhoods Task Force and the City of Jackson six communities will share their successes with Jackson Madison County.  The purpose of the Summit is to collect information on promising approaches from areas throughout the United States that have implemented successful neighborhood revitalization, crime prevention and offender re-entry programs. 

Thursday, November 1
8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center
314 East Main Street

For more information call 660.8735.

Former U.S. Poet Laureate Downtown

As  U.S. Poet Laureate, Robert Pinsky became a public ambassador for poetry.  He founded the Favorite Poem Project, in which thousands of Americans of all ages and from every state, shared their favorite poems.  Join him at our library for the free program followed by a question and answer session and book signing.

Thursday, November 1
12:00 p.m.
Jackson-Madison County Library
433 East Lafayette Street

For more information call 425.8600

“Broads Sing Broadway”

Don’t miss their final performance. The Jackson Symphony features 10 "Broads" from the West Tennessee Area for an evening of great food and entertainment. Dinner prepared by Gena Mandle.

Thursday, November 1
6:00 p.m.
Aeneas Internet & Telephone
300 North Cumberland Street

Tickets are $40.

To reserve your tickets contact The Potter’s Garden at 660.9990.

Food for Fines Week

In recognition of the approaching season of Thanksgiving, the Jackson Madison County Library is inviting patrons to bring in one non-perishable food item for each overdue item to have fines waived.  The food will then be donated to RIFA to help replenish the food bank inventory.  A RIFA wish list of the most needed items will be posted at the library. 


November 4 through November 10
During Library Operational Hours
Jackson-Madison County Library
433 East Lafayette Street

For more information call 425.8600.

Keeping Small Business Owners Out of Court

Senior Legal counsel Beth Milito of the NFIB Legal Foundation, will discuss ten steps to reduce the likelihood that your business will be sued and increase the odds that your business will win if it is sued. 

Attendees will receive a free Federal Employment Law Handbook, Model Employee Handbook, and Guide to Document Retention.   The cost is $10 and includes the seminar, lunch and materials. 

Tuesday, November 6
12:30 p.m.
Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce
197 Auditorium Street

For more information or to R.S.V.P. call 615.872.5331.