Issue 138 - December 26, 2007

From Your Director ...

A cozy Main Street in the south lies caressed by hills and azure skies A church spire blesses a wooded street Families and neighbors pass by and greet Nestled in fog this tiny vale holds a treasure-protected from storm and gale Homes aglow with holiday lights greet each traveler on cold winter nights Brighter than all, downtown gleams with electric ice and windows of dreams Proudly reflecting each merchant’s wares in hopes that a customer soon will be there The aroma of coffee, the theater lights beckon all to enjoy December sights Someone you know ‘round every bend heart-warming smiles meet stranger and friend A magic feeling from a time long ago Main Street brings warmth to those who know Nothing on earth is as precious and rare as a town with a heart and people who care. - Tennessee Main Street Program

Noon Book Review

Thanks to the Friends of the Jackson Madison County Library for bringing author Molly Crosby to review her current book “The American Plague, The Untold Story of Yellow Fever:  The Epidemic That Shaped Our History.” 

As a former editor at National Geographic magazine Ms. Crosby continues to publish freelance articles in national periodicals. 

Thursday, January 3
12:00 p.m.
Jackson-Madison County Library
433 East Lafayette Street

For more information call 425.8600.

First Friday Forum

Featuring the Honorable Jerry Gist, City of Jackson Mayor and the Honorable Jimmy Harris, Madison County Mayor as speakers.  Join us Downtown for this timely discussion on the State of the City and County. 

Held from September through May, the 1st Friday of the month, the series is sponsored by FUMC and JDDC.

Friday, January 4
12:00 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
200 South Church Street

For more information call 427.7573.

Friendly Frank’s

Make it your New Year’s resolution to check out the flea market.  It's a great opportunity to "hunt" for all those unique things you've been looking for.

Be sure to visit this Jackson tradition.

Friday, January 4         5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 5     9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, January 6       9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Jackson Fairgrounds Park
800 South Highland Avenue

For more information call 901.755.6561.

Dance Ensemble

Serving as official Goodwill Ambassadors for the state,
the Tennessee Children’s Dance Ensemble will visit Jackson.  You will not want to miss this unique modern dance company with 24 dancers ranging in age from 8 to 17. Tickets range in price from $18 to $25.

Friday, January 18
7:00 p.m.
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center
314 East Main Street

For more information call 425.8587

Individual Development

Whether you are in the workforce, just returning, or need a refresher course, the Individual Development Program is a seminar series for personal and professional leadership development. The 2 part seminar addresses a range of topics.

Registration is $40 and the deadline is January 14.

Saturday, January 19 and February 23
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
West Tennessee Legal Services
210 West Main Street

For more information call 423.0616