Try to make an effort to attend this years Rockabilly Festival. I think you will be pleasantly surprised and really enjoy this very special musical event. I hope to see you there.

16th Annual Women's Health Conference Coming Up

August 17th is the date for the 16th Annual Women's Health Conference at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.

This years theme is "Drive-in to the 50's". There will be health screenings, exhibits, educational classes, dinner, and entertainment. The keynote address will be given by Kathleen Passanisi, an internationally recognized speaker, motivator and humorist.

So pull out your bobby socks and dust off your saddle oxfords and be taken back to the fabulous 50's. Be there or be square.

The event is sponsored by the Women's and Children's Center and the Jackson Sun. Call and make your reservations now as there will be a cut off. For more information you can call 425.6448.

Fabulous Friday on the 28th

Friday night from 7:00 to 9:00 businesses will be open in downtown Jackson for Fabulous Friday. Come down, stroll the streets, shop, and visit three special events taking place.

Don your favorite cocktail skirt and join Dickson Gallery of Fine Art, 118 Lafayette Street, for a summer margarita party and fine art sale.

Marguerite's Fine Art Gallery, 124 East Baltimore, will be featuring their Galleries A-Go-Go with music by the Appleton Family Band, providing a variety of music and fun for the entire family. Admission is free. For more information you can call 427.3006.

And don't forget, the Rockabilly Hall of Fame will be hosting an "Oldies" Dance. For more information you can call 427.6262.

Subway, 120-122 E. Baltimore Street, will also be staying open late for the festivities.  

Chamber of Commerce to Host Special Events

This week, the Chamber of Commerce will be hosting three very worthwhile events.

On Thursday, July 27th from 7:45 to 9:00 AM the monthly "B" for Business, a networking and educational meeting for small business owners will take place. Paul Brian, owner of Interworks, will present "E-Commerce and Small business". Reservations are required by calling 427.7900.

On Tuesday, August 1st from 4:00 to 6:00 PM a welcome reception will be held for Dr. Nancy Zambito, new superintendent of Jackson Madison Schools. Come and meet your new superintendent. For more information call 423.2200.

On Wednesday, August 2nd from 7:30 to 8:30 AM, the Labor and Employment Group of Baker Donelson will present "Employers Beware!", retaliation under recent Supreme Court Decision of Burlington Northern and Sante Fe Railroad vs White. RSVP to nbethel@bakerdonalson.com.

le Diva's Having Special Sale

Mary Yopp, owner of le Diva's Botique, 109 East Lafayette Street, has announced that they will be holding a special 30% to 75% off sale on all their summer merchandise. The sale will start July 28th at 6:00 pm as part of Fabulous Friday. There are other already reduced racks, and from 6:00 to 9:00 pm on the 28th you can recieve another 10% off.

For more information, you can call 422.6115.

"Winnie the Pooh"

Come and see Pooh and all his friends in the Hundred Acre Woods. Admission is $5.00 for the matinee, $6.00 in advance for the evening performances, and $7.00 the day of the show. Tickets are on sale at the Carl Perkins Center Box Office. For more information you can call 425.8587.

Local Car Show

The local car club, Sinister Elegance Car Club will be hosting a "Car and Truck" Show on Saturday and Sunday, July 29th and 30th.

The show was formerly held at Casey Jones but this year's event will be held at the Fairgrounds Park, 800 South Highland Avenue at the North Pavilion.

The show will feature imported cars, trucks, and bikes. There will also be a "Stereo" Competition for "Who's the Loudest". Saturdays show will be from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM, and on Sunday from 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM. For more information you can call 424.4267.