One person can make such a difference. Nowhere is that more evident than with the story of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, which began in Tacoma, Washington. In the mid-1980’s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office and to show support for all of his patients who had battled cancer. He decided to personally raise money for the fight by doing something he enjoyed – running marathons.
From Dr. Klatt’s vision years ago, Relay for Life has developed into what it is today. It offers everyone in a community an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams from throughout our community will have their walking shoes on this Friday for an overnight event beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Jackson Fairgrounds Park. Each individual walks for different reasons, but ultimately we join together to walk for a cure.
Thanks to the City of Jackson’s Stormwater Management, Fire and Police Departments for actively participating in Friday’s Relay for Life. From selling food and providing a dunking booth, to taking donations for the “Bail ‘n Jail,” the efforts to “Drown out Cancer” are appreciated.
So, grab your shoes and join us this Friday Night at the Fairgrounds! Let’s walk to the memory of those lost to cancer that will never be forgotten, for those who are currently facing cancer and those who support them, and ultimately so that one day cancer will finally be eliminated.
Welcome to the future of Downtown Jackson ... one we can invent together!
Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is a time of commemoration and celebration for Mom. It is a time of breakfast in bed, family gatherings, and crayon scribbled I Love You's.
Explore our unique downtown retailers for that one of a kind gift.
The Jackson Madison County Library, who initiated our original Bluesfest research, will be hosting Get the Blues at the Library. James and Harold Botter from Daddy Mac Blues Band will perform live. This Memphis Blues and Soul Program is sure to have you singing the blues, just in time for the 17th Annual Shannon Street Blues and Heritage Festival.
Thursday, May 8
12:00 PM
Jackson Madison County Library
433 East Lafayette Street
For more information call 425.8600
Weathering the Storm: Accessing Help During Mortgage Crisis
Are you losing your home?
You may have options.
Come and find out how to get help.
Saturday, May 10
8:45 AM
The Zion Church Business Incubation Center
259 W. Deaderick Street
For more information call 513.1695
City of Jackson Senior Expo
Play Bingo, visit vendors, enjoy lunch and entertainment by the Bristol Show Choir, all the while helping to raise money for our area's Senior Olympics. Register for door prizes and other give a ways! Tickets on sale now $10 at North Side Lions Club, Westwood Recreation Center, South Jackson Community Center, and Thomas Media.
Wednesday, May 14
9:00 AM
Jackson Fairgrounds Park
800 South Highland Avenue
For more information call 425-8614
Free Infant Adoption Awareness Workshop
This free training is designed to help understand infant adoptions.
The program will be presented by AGAPE child and family services. The workshop is free and open to the public.
Registration is required and limited to 50 participants. To Register email casadirector@charterinternet.com.
Thursday, May 15
11:30 AM
Jackson Madison County Library Conference Room
433 East Lafayette Street
For more information call 427.5554
Adventures in Learning
Local Vocalist Esther Gray will be presenting a program of Broadway tunes and old classics. She will be accompanied on the piano by Mitzi Mathenia. Attend the luncheon for only $6.00, make sure you R.S.V.P. by Monday, May 12.
Friday, May 16
12:00 PM
First United Methodist Church Clayton Hall
200 South Church Street
For more information call 422.4002
Downtown Jackson Tennessee Events Thru Next Sunday (Click on the event name to go to their website)
Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue
731.423.2200
Let us bring the customer to you at the 2008 Manufacturers Industrial Show. The 2006 event was a huge success with well over 700 quality leads generated. Many of our exhibitors said this was one of the best venues for this size market that they have been to in years. They were amazed at the quality of the attendees from so many of the major manufacturers in the West Tennessee, Western Kentucky, Eastern Arkansas, and North Mississippi areas.
Jackson-Madison County Library, 433 East Lafayette Street
425.8600
The Jackson Madison County Library whom provided our original Bluesfest research is hosting “Get the Blues at the Library”. James and Harold Botter from Daddy Mac Blues will perform live May 8th at Noon at the library in the program center. This Memphis Blues and Soul Program is sure to have you “singing the blues”.
Jackson Fairgrounds Park, 800 South Highland Avenue
425.8614
Play Bingo, collect information from our booth vendors, have lunch with us, entertainment by the Bristol Show Choir, raise money for our area's Senior Olympics. Door Prizes, Give a ways! Tickets on sale now $10 at North Side Lions Club, Westwood Recreation Center,South Jackson Community Center, and Thomas Media.
Jackson-Madison County Library, 433 East Lafayette Street
427.5554
This free training is designed to help you understand infant adoptions and how to better work with women with unplanned pregnancies. The program will be presented by AGAPE Child and Family Services.
First United Methodist Church, 200 South Church Street
422.4002
FUMC Senior Adult Ministry presents Adventures in Learning featuring local vocalist Esther Gray accompanied on the piano by Mitzi Mathenia. Program begins at 11 Luncheon at 12 cost is $6 per person. Deadline for reservations is 9:00 a.m. May 12.
Jackson-Madison County Library, 433 East Lafayette Street
425.8600
Presented by the Griot Collective of West Tennessee. 1 pm Saturday. A native of Meridian Mississippi, Treasure Williams is a Memphis based writer, freelance editor, journalist, MC adn the emerging poet. She is the Memphis editor of the Drumvoices Revue and a Cave Canem fellow.
N.C. & St. L. Depot Railroad Museum, 582 South Royal Street
425.8223
Relive the golden age of railroad with stories from real railroad men. Engineers Bill Smith and Carl Reetz will tell it like it was. This event is free and open to the public. Especially geared toward children six years old.
Scissor Co presents May Mayhem at Main Street Live featuring Infant decibel,Prosevere, Blackberry Wednesday, 5 live Martyrs, Sound the Charge, East of Innocence, Never to Fly, Roses Unread, Sentenced to Life. $10 Covercharge
Starbucks and 4 Ya Soul Cafe presents SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. Open microphone, Comedy, Poetry, Live Music, Spoken Word, Networking, you name it they have got it! Hosted by Marcus Hendricks. Held the 3rd Saturday of every month.
Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center, 314 East Main Street Featuring the work of artists Janice Sumlar, Dana Brooks and Jetta Garner. Open Monday through Friday. Free admission
One person can make such a difference. Nowhere is that more evident than with the story of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life, which began in Tacoma, Washington. In the mid-1980’s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office and to show support for all of his patients who had battled cancer. He decided to personally raise money for the fight by doing something he enjoyed – running marathons.
Mother's Day is a time of commemoration and celebration for Mom. It is a time of breakfast in bed, family gatherings, and crayon scribbled I Love You's.
The Jackson Madison County Library, who initiated our original Bluesfest research, will be hosting Get the Blues at the Library. James and Harold Botter from Daddy Mac Blues Band will perform live. This Memphis Blues and Soul Program is sure to have you singing the blues, just in time for the 17th Annual Shannon Street Blues and Heritage Festival.
Are you losing your home?
Play Bingo, visit vendors, enjoy lunch and entertainment by the Bristol Show Choir, all the while helping to raise money for our area's Senior Olympics. Register for door prizes and other give a ways! Tickets on sale now $10 at North Side Lions Club, Westwood Recreation Center, South Jackson Community Center, and Thomas Media.
This free training is designed to help understand infant adoptions.
The program will be presented by AGAPE child and family services. The workshop is free and open to the public. 
Local Vocalist Esther Gray will be presenting a program of Broadway tunes and old classics. She will be accompanied on the piano by Mitzi Mathenia. Attend the luncheon for only $6.00, make sure you R.S.V.P. by Monday, May 12.
