Jackson Downtown: Issue 76, October 18, 2006

Today I am laying in the Chemo room at the Jackson Clinic having my last series of Chemo treatments. It has been a long six months, but it is finally over. I am, and you should be too, grateful and pleased that Jackson has such wonderful medical facilities. The West Tennessee Healthcare organization has been able to provide me with all my medical needs, whatever was thrown at me. I didn't have to get on the interstate one time, and it was wonderful to be able to "stay at home."

I want to publicly thank my Board of Directors for being so understanding during all this. If I came in late, left early, didn't go to evening events and meetings, or just couldn't come in the office at all, they supported me. I also want to thank my staff, Lori and June, for being there for me, and picking up the slack as needed. It sure helped to know the home front fires (office in this instance) were kept burning.

And last, but not least, I want to thank the community, the businesses, the property owners, and my great family of downtown acquaintances. The cards, notes, prayers, emails, telephone calls, and hugs were, and are always, appreciated. I promise in the future to be more prompt returning calls, attending meetings, and to spend more time with you discussing projects. It will all be uphill from here. I am certainly looking forward to it. I was truly blessed to be living in Jackson, Tennessee while going through this — what a wonderful, caring community, but of course you all know that, don't you?

Jackson Sun to Host Career Day

The Jackson Sun will be hosting a Career Fair, "Opening Doors to the Future" on Tuesday, October 24th, from noon to 5:00 pm at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue.

West Tennessee employers will be looking for qualified job applicants. Don't miss this great opportunity to match up potential employees and employers. For more information you can call 425.9648 or 800.372.3922 Extension 648.

Jackson Symphony Orchestra and Opera Memphis to Perform

The Jackson Symphony will join with Opera Memphis to present a performance of selections from the famous American Opera, "Porgy and Bess" and other opera favorites.

The concert, "Oh, Oh, Opera!" will take place on Monday, October 23rd, at 7:30 pm at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue. Tickets are $12.00 to $25.00. For more information you can call 427.6440.

Jackson Teen Theater to Perform "The Sound of Music"

Aeneas Internet and Telephone and the Jackson Teen Theater will be presenting "The Sound of Music" at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue.

Performances will be at 9:00 am on Thursday, October 19th, and at 7:30 pm on Friday, October 20th.

You won't want to miss this favorite musical show. For more information you can call 425.8396.

Symphony Fundraiser to Feature Andrew Lloyd Webber Evening

The Jackson Symphony League invites you to spend an evening with the music of Andrew Lloyd Webber. A very special night is planned with a catered dinner at 6:30 pm with a show featuring a nine piece ensemble starting at 7:30 pm. This special event will take place at the beautiful Aeneas Building, 405 East College Street.

There will be two opportunities to enjoy this special event, either the 19th or the 26th of October. Proceeds will benefit the Jackson Symphony and the Jackson Theater Guild. For more information you can call 660.9990.

"Pies to Pledges" to Benefit RIFA

On Wednesday, October 18th, WKNO will donate a pie to the Regional Inter-Faith Association (RIFA) on behalf of everyone who calls in a pledge of support and membership to the WKNO family of stations starting at 9:00 am when Classical Music starts and go throughout the day until all the donated pies are gone.

Forked Vine Wine and Spirits and Dumplins of Jackson will sponsor the partnership with WKNO. Broadcasting will be live from The Painted Lady, so come down and meet Darel Snodgrass, on air announcer, and the WKNO crew,

You can call 1.800.766.9566 with your membership pledge and support WKNO and RIFA.

Downtown Calendar of Events
Time	Event/Fee	Location

	Wednesday, October 18th
9:00 am	Pies To Pledges WKNO Family of Stations	The Painted Lady 415 East Lafayette 800.766.9566
10:00am-Noon	Adult Art Class (Cost Varies)	Marguerite's Gallery of Fine Art 124 East Baltimore Street 427.3006
Noon	Jackson Business & Professional Women Brown Bag Lunch "Dressing for Success"	Jackson-Madison County Library 433 E. Lafayette Street 423.2234
	Thursday, October 19th
9:00 am	Jackson Teen Theater presents "The Sound of Music"	Carl Perkins Civic Center 400 South Highland 425.8396
11:00am and 1:00pm Reservations Are Required $20.00	Tearoom Luncheon Caesar Salad Chicken Tetrazzini Curried Buttermilk Soufflé Sweet Potato Gingerbread with Maple Pecan Sauce	The Painted Lady 415 East Lafayette 427.2000
11:30am-12:30pm	The Madison County Parent Council hosts "Parent Involvement in the School System with Dr. Nancy Zambito (Box Lunches are available for $6.50)	Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce 197 Auditorium Street 512.0045
Noon	Jackson Business and Professional Women presents Brown Bag Lunch "Helping Victims Become Survivors of Domestic Violence"	Jackson-Madison County Library 433 E. Lafayette Street 423.2234
3:00-4:00pm	The Jackson Story League presents "Storytelling"	Jackson-Madison County Library 433 E. Lafayette Street 425.8600
3:30-5:30pm	Child Art Lessons (Age 4 and up)	Marguerite's Gallery of Fine Art 124 East Baltimore Street 427.3006
6:00-9:00pm	Adult Pottery Lessons	Marguerite's Gallery of Fine Art 124 East Baltimore Street 427.3006
6:30 pm	Jackson Symphony presents an Evening with Andrew Lloyd Webber	The Aeneas Building 405 East College 660.9990
	Friday, October 20th
10:00am	Preschool Story Time	Jackson-Madison County Library 433 E. Lafayette Street 425.8600
11:30am	West Tennessee Business Resource Center presents October Seminar "Smart Tips for Better Tax Planning"	Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce 197 Auditorium Street 427.7900
Noon	Jackson Business and Professional Women Presents Brown Bag Lunch "Putting on your Halloween Face"	Jackson-Madison County Library 433 E. Lafayette Street 423.2234
7:30pm	Jackson Teen Theater presents "The Sound of Music"	Carl Perkins Civic Center 400 South Highland 425.8396
7:30-9:30pm	Dance to the Oldies featuring "Harmons Creek Band" $5.00	The International Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame, Inc. 105 North Church Street 427.6262
	Saturday, October 21st
11:30am-12:30pm $12.00	Tearoom Luncheon Ham and Corn Chowder Pimento Cheese on Wheatberry Bread Apricot-Almond Teacakes	The Painted Lady 415 East Lafayette 427.2000
1:00-4:00pm	Adult Pottery Lessons (Cost Varies)	Marguerite's Gallery of Fine Art 124 East Baltimore Street 427.3006
6:00pm	4th Annual Banquet presented by The Youth Counsel of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People featuring Dr. Nancy Zambito	T. R. White Sportsplex 304 North Hays Avenue 783.0923
10:00am-5:00pm	Thomas Media presents "Toys for Big Boys Expo "	Carl Perkins Civic Center 400 South Highland avenue 425.8580
7:30pm	Hemphill's Creative Artists presents "Waitin' 2 End Hell" (for mature audiences only)	The Ned 314 East Main Street 425.8587 (for tickets)
	Sunday, October 22nd
4:30pm	Hemphill's Creative Artists presents "Waitin' 2 End Hell" (for mature audiences only)	The Ned 314 East Main Street 425.8587 (for tickets)
	Monday, October 23rd
6:00pm	Intermediate and Advanced Line Dancing Classes $5.00	International Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame 105 North Church Street 427.6262
7:30pm	Jackson Symphony Orchestra and Opera Memphis presents "Oh, Oh, Opera!"	Carl Perkins Civic Center 400 South Highland 427.6440
	Tuesday, October 24th
10:00am	Preschool Story Time	Jackson-Madison County Library 433 E. Lafayette Street 425.8600
Noon-5:30pm	Jackson Sun Career Fair	Carl Perkins Civic Center 400 South Highland 425.9648 or 800.372.3922
3:30-5:30pm	Child Art Lessons (Age 4 and up)	Marguerite's Gallery of Fine Art 124 East Baltimore Street 427.3006
6:30pm	Notable Book Club	Jackson-Madison County Library 433 East Lafayette Street 425.8600
7:30-8:30pm	Dance Lessons "Carolina Shag" $30 for 6 weeks Includes Music Tape to keep	The International Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame, Inc. 105 North Church Street 427.6262
8:00pm	Open Stage Play and Sing - 15 minutes sessions or just come and enjoy.	Downtown Tavern 208 North Liberty Street 424-1995
	Wednesday, October 25th
11:30am	Calendar Luncheon	St. Luke's Episcopal Church 309 E. Baltimore 660.5651
Noon-1:00pm	Intermediate Line Dancing Classes $5.00	International Rock-a-Billy Hall of Fame 105 North Church Street 427.6262
October Displays
9:00am-4:30pm	"Landscape Photography" Lendon Noe's - Harris Creek Series Paintings by William Gay	Jackson-Madison County Library 433 E. Lafayette Street 425.8600
Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:30pm	"Animals and Fowls" A Variety of Mediums	The Ned 314 E. Main Street 425.8396
9:00am-4:30pm	Jackson Artists Association Fall Show	The Ned 314 E. Main Street 425.8396

2006 Jackson Downtown Development Corporation Supporters
Investors	The City of Jackson The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Madison County
Platinum	Bancorp South - Gary Grisham Crocker Construction Co, Inc. - Hal Crocker Jackson Energy Authority - Susan Cook John Allen Company - John Allen Regions Bank - James Dusenberry, III
Gold	Tennergy Corporation - Nancy Nanney
Silver	First Bank - Curtis Mansfield Garrett Plumbing & Air Conditioning Co - Charlie Garrett Gary A. Taylor Investment Company - Gary A. Taylor TLM Associates, Inc. - Dennis Henderson Rainey, Kizer, Reviere & Bell P.L.C. - Dale Conder
Bronze	The Bank of Jackson - Harbert Alexander, Jr. First South Bank - Ed Woodside Frankland Carriage Company - Donna Frankland Furniture World Superstore - Dan and Leeanne Gates Hart Freeland Roberts, Inc. - Sammy West Patriot Equity Credit Union - Patsy Brockenbrough
Contributing	Aeneas Internet and Telephone - Jonathan Harlan Art Under a Hot Tin Roof - Kat Semrau Byrd & Byrd PLLC - Charles Byrd Cash Today Pawn - Todd Krasner Concrete Products - Roger McGee Concrete Plant Loft Apartments - Frank McMeen David Horton & Associates - Laurie Horton Downtown Vision Center - Dr. Bill Malec First United Methodist Church - Rev. Ted Leach HCB Corporation- Hal Crocker Holmes, Rich & Sigler - Jack H. Holmes, Esq. Jackson State Community College - Dr. Bruce Blanding Lambuth University - Dr. Fred Zuker Main Street Publishing - dn English New Southern Apartments - Alan Reese Popeye's Chicken & Biscuits - Andrew Agnew
Patrons	Mr. & Mrs. Harbert Alexander Mr. & Mrs. Gary Grisham
Friends	Baker's Rack - Elaine West Birdsong Resort - Bob Keast Blades Barber Salon - Sheri Isbell City Florist - Kemp Reed & Mickey Granger The Dickson Gallery of Fine Art - Rachel Dickson Discovery Museum - Pat Mingledorff Dixie Castle - Mark Hudgens Ema Co., Inc. - Jim Nauert Highland Place Bed & Breakfast - Bill & Cynthia Pflaum Jackson Boat, Sport and RV Show - Bob Keast le Diva's - Mary H. Yopp Marguerite's- Alicia McEarl Nelson and Thornton Associates - Randy Nelson Printed Business Products - Ed Dugger Shops of the Painted Lady - Kat Semrau TEC Environmental Laboratories, Inc. - Olivia White Tourism Association of Southwest Tennessee - Mary Beth Hopper WKNO TV/FM - Vicki Sampietro Younger & Associates - Sharon Younger

This publication is written by Mary Bearden and published by June Patterson. If you have comments, questions, calendar of events items, would like to be added to our mailing list, or become a member of JDDC email JDDC@cityofjackson.net or call 427.7573.

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