Fondren News for December 2

December 2, 2019 - - - - - - - - - - Keeping Fondren Fabulous!

There's no place like home!

Campaign Co-Chairs Barry Plunkett and Mary Linley Sweat

FRF Launches Membership Campaign

..... Dorothy said it first: There's no place like home.

..... If you live in Fondren , you know Dorothy was right. But, like any community, we have work to do and that work is best accomplished by tackling it together.

..... Today we kick off our 2020 Renaissance Society campaign by asking everyone who believes in the future of Fondren to pledge $84 a month ( or $1,000 a year) to keep Fondren moving down the Yellow Brick Road.

..... 2020 Renaissance Society members will receive a yard sign indicating their support plus a full year of special benefits and events such as our new " Conversations at The Cedars," exclusive for Renaissance Society members.

.....If you agree with Dorothy, there's no need to tap ruby slippers together three times, just click the donate button below.

There's no place like home! Sign Me Up!

Fondren Foodie Tour - December 21

..... What better way to entertain your holiday guests than eating and drinking your way through Fondren! Join More Than A Tourist on Saturday, December 21 for a walking tour on Frondren with stops at our favorite Foodie Stops - from mini milkshakes at Brent's Drugs to a mini Cathead sampling at Fondren Public - with everything in between from oysters to tacos. Cost is $85 and includes all tastings, tax, gratuity, bottled water and a tour noting the history of Fondren. Limit 12 people per tour. Tour starts at 1:20 p.m. from Green Ghost Tacos . Must reserve a spot in advance. Tour ends around 5:30 p.m.

..... Or, if you are in need of a stocking stuffer, purchase a gift certificate for a future tour - 3rd Saturdays of every month.

For more information: mtattravel@gmail.com

............... (Photos above from November's Fondren Foodie Tour)

Reserve your spot on a Fondren Foodie Tour

Anne O'Hara selected as 2020

Artist-in-Residence at The Cedars

..... Award-winning artist and educator Anne O'Hara has been selected as The Cedar' s first Artist-in-Residence .

..... A native of Cheltenham, England, Anne was selected as Mississippi Art Educator of the Year in 2011. Now retired, Anne spent the last nine years of her teaching career at the Mississippi School of the Arts in Brookhaven.

..... Anne came to the United States in 1966 to study at the San Francisco Art Institute where she received an MFA in sculpture.

..... A resident of Broadmoor, Anne's husband of 47 years, Bruce , is an Associate Professor of Art at Tougaloo College .

..... As Artist-In-Residence at The Cedars , Anne's work will be featured throughout the year. ..

FRF sponsors new Fondren Social Club

..... Led by Fondren resident Joseph Martin , FRF has created a new organization under the FRF umbrella targeting young professionals.

..... "I have watched Fondren spring up and evolve into the cultural center that it is today," said Martin "I have spent most of my life in the area, have seen its revival, and now I would like to give back and be a part of the evolution as the area continues to grow and develop."

..... The new group targets anyone, Fondren residents or not, up to around age 40, who wants to see Fonden continue to prosper.

Membership in the group costs $20 per month but comes with a 10% discount on many Fondren business and restaurants through the City Life app.

..... Pictured above are the founding members of the Fondren Social Club: Daniel Phyfer, Matthew Majure, Su Bunniran, Joseph Martin, Mary Parker Geddie, Josh Jenkins, Stephan Pitts and E.B.Martin.

Love The Cedars? Become A Docent

..... The Cedars is one of Fondren's favorite treasures! If you'd like to help share The Cedars and its story, we need you as a docent.

..... Whether you have limited time to share or you are looking for a worthwhile volunteer commitment, we need a team of people to help promote and maintain The Cedars as a historic venue in Jackson.

..... Let us know your interest by clicking the button below.

I want to be a Docent at The Cedars!

Calendar for December |January .......... ...

December 10 - FRF Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

January 14 - FRF Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m.

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Brister

Roy & Nancy

Campbell

Ann & Sandy

Carter

Tom & Mary

Dunbar

Debbie & Jeff Good

Kenneth Leggett

Don & Becky

Potts

Nick & Sperri

Strickland

2019

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Society

Members

Ashley & Michael Borne

Jean Turner Brewer

Bill and Liz

Brister

M & J Creekmore

Foundation Trust

Nancy & Roy

Campbell

Jennifer & Derek Emerson

Jan & Lawrence

Farrington

Anna & Andy

Frame

The Fenelon Family

Debbie & Jeff

Good

Betsy & Jason

Greener

Danelle & Kendall

Garraway

Frenchie & Buddy Graham

Claudia & Robert Hauberg

Dr. and Mrs. Gray

Hilsman

Sarah & Randy

Hines

Nelma Hayes Ivey

Robert and Melissa

Hutchison

Elta & Jim

Johnston

Melanie & John Lauderdale

The Dick Molpus Foundation

Mary Eliza & Howard McMillan

Natalie Maynor

Hollidae Morrison

Nina C. Moss

Jan & Billy

Mounger

Betsy & Bill Nation

Teri & Martin

Newcomb

Amanda & Scott

Overby

Mrs. Kent Peters

Ardarian & David

Pierre

Michelle & David Pharr

Roger Parkes & Pam Garman

Barbara & Barry Plunkett

Becky & Don

Potts

Pat & Joe Ross

Carol & Bill Sneed

Mary Linley & Andrew Sweat

Jimmye & Andy

Sweat

Julia Terry

Belmont & Frank Trapp

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Apartments

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Lisa Wigington &

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