Issue 85 - December 20, 2006

From Your Director ...

The Christmas Season is supposed to be a time of reflection, enjoying family and friends, relaxing and being able to slow down just a little. How come it feels like I have had to step up the pace, have had to do double duty, been out every evening either shopping or attending events, and have that panicking feeling that I'll never get it all done? I know you've all been there, done that. Last night, I did my final shopping at the mall. I told my husband when I got out of the car, "Cover me, I'm going in, don't let me get lost in the crowd" and he just laughed. But I realized I needed to remember what this is all about.

I will be delighted when my granddaughters eyes light up when she opens her gift, just the right thing. My grandson will be pleased at the car things we found for his '82 Oldsmobile (even though they don't make them anymore). My son won't still be mad when he tastes the Tennessee Smoked Turkey I bought (he wanted ham), and my daughter knows I know what she likes. So all in all, it will be worth it.

I will have several days to let down this year the way the holiday falls, so I'll have plenty of time to re-group.

You take time to enjoy what it is all about, reflection, family and friends. You'll be glad you did!!!

New Shopping Opportunity Downtown

After the first of the year, Victor Spencer will be opening a new store, "Perpetual Harvest", at 218 East Main Street. The store will feature indoor and outdoor organic supplies.This unique shop is a welcome addition to the downtown retail family.

For more information you can call 487.7554.

Library Announces Holiday Hours

The Jackson-Madison County Library, 433 East Lafayette Street, has announced their holiday hours as follows:

December 18-22    9am-5pm
December 23-25    Closed
December 26-30    9am-5pm
January 1              Closed

Regular Hours will resume on January 2, 2007.
For more information you can call 425.8600.

Dickson Gallery to Hold Special Show

Make your plans now! Join The Dickson Gallery of Fine Arts, 118 East Lafayette Street, Friday evening, December 29th for a New Years Eve, Eve, Eve Celebration from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Start your New Year week and celebrate the passing of 2006 with live music, champagne toasts and of course, great new art. This will be a very special event and is part of Fabulous Friday,

For more information you can call 423.9708.

100 Black Men of West Tennessee, Inc. Present "Holiday Splendor 2006"

The 100 Black Men of West Tennessee, Inc. will hold its 14th Annual Scholarship Benefit Gala, "Holiday Splendor 2006", from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Friday, December 29th, at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, 400 South Highland Avenue.

The Gala's celebrity entertainment will be The Legendary BarKays. Donations are $100.00 per person and black tie is preferred.

All proceeds will benefit the 21st Century Scholars Program. For more information you can call 422.3342.

Discovery Museum to Host New Years "Downtown Pancake Breakfast"

A New Year's "Downtown Pancake Breakfast" will be from 7:00 a.m. to noon on Friday, December 29th, at the Baker's Rack, 205 East Lafayette Street. The breakfast of pancakes, sausage and coffee will be hosted by Cousin Tuny (Doris Freeman) and the Baker's Rack. Cost is $5.00.

The breakfast will benefit the Discovery Museum of West Tennessee. For more information you can call 422.6333.