Our Downtown is just great. It is so viable, and a true destination for a great experience. We hope you don't wait until the end of September to come down, but if you do, Fabulous Friday is on the 29th and will provide you with a fun filled evening. We'd love to see you, so plan on coming downtown, soon!

First Friday Forum September 1st

Once again, Jackson Downtown Development Corporation (JDDC) and the First United Methodist Church will host an informative First Friday Forum (FFF) luncheon series for this 2006-2007 season. The $5 luncheon is held at the Methodist Church, located at 200 South Church Street, starts at noon, and lasts only an hour.

FFF is held the first Friday of each month, September through May. The event has become very popular as a means to visit with colleagues as well as keep up on the latest happenings. On September 1st Senator Don McLeary will share remarks in regard to the Crime Summit and the recently formed "Crime Task Force". For more information you can call 427.7573.

Jackson Artists Association to Host Fall Show

The Jackson Artists' Association Annual Fall Show and Sale will be held at 7pm, September 5, with a reception at The Ned in the Gallery Area. Refreshments will be served.

Art work will remain on display at the Ned Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm from September 5th through October 30th.

For more information you can call 425.8396.

17th Annual Street Festival

Good food! Great friends! Lots of fun! That's the booking for the 17th Annual African Street Festival to take place September 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. The event is held at, near, and around the T. R. White Sportsplex, 304 North Hays Avenue. The event is free, and the public is encouraged to attend.

Last year over 30,000 attendees enjoyed the festivities over the three day period. Come enjoy local and international vendors and be culturally and spiritually fed. There will be numerous and varied types of musical presentations, so there will be something for everyone. For more information contact Wendy Trice at 267. 3212.

Jackson Story League Starts Season Series

The Jackson Story League will hold its first meeting of the 2006-2007 year at 3:00 pm September 7th at the Jackson-Madison County Library.

There will be a business meeting. Darlene Butler and Lou Rolleri will be the featured storytellers.

For more information you can call 425.8600.

2006 Block Party

This is a Chamber of Commerce Business After-Hours event and is co-sponsored by JDDC, the Bakers Rack, Barrel Wine & Spirits, Dickson Gallery of Fine Art, Family Bakers, Jackson Energy Authority, Jackson Sun, John H. Allen Company, le Diva's, Main Street Publishing, Inc., Moore Studio/Promotions Plus, Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits, Subway, TLM Associates, WKNO, WNWS-FM 101.5, and Yesterday's. Hope to see you on Thursday from 5pm to 7pm. For more information you can call 427.7573.

September 4th Holiday !!!

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