Fondren News for March 16, 2020

March 16, 2020 - - - - -...... .......- - - Keeping Fondren Fabulous!

Coronavirus Task Force to monitor local Fondren health, impacts

..... FRF President Roy Campbell has appointed a task force to monitor the impacts of the coronavirus on our community and be prepared to make recommendations to keep both our residents and business community healthy.

..... Members of the task force are: Tom Fortner , UMMC; Jeff Good , Mangia Bene; Jude Muse , Treehouse Boutique, Trace Swartzfager , St. Dominic; and Eddie Prosser , Corner Market.

..... “If you need to shop, we encourage you to shop smartly and consider that your small, locally owned stores and neighborhood restaurants may be a safer bet than a big box store or chain restaurant,” said Campbell.

..... "These are especially challenging times for small businesses," noted Task Force Member Muse , "we need to support our Fondren business community and we in the business community need to support each other."

.....To provide the task force some baseline information, we are asking you to complete one or both of the following questionnaires. (all submittals are anonymous)

Fondren residents and shoppers

Fondren business owners / workers

Task Force coordinating support

for seniors, those vulnerable

..... The Fondren Coronavirus Task Force is coordinating support for our seniors and those most vulnerable to contacting the virus: the elderly and those with chronic medial conditions like heart disease, lung disease and diabetes.

..... " Fondren is known for its sense of community and now is the time to step up our commitment to our neighbors, especially those who need us the most," said FRF President Roy Campbell .

.....If you or someone you know needs assistance with tasks like shopping or food delivery, please submit the information HERE.

...... If you would like to be of assistance to our neighbors at risk, please submit your contact information HERE . Our medical advisors will provide best practices before assignments are made.

Fondren Coronavirus Community Forum

..... The Task Force has created a Community Forum on www.fondren.org where you can ask questions, make suggestions and make comments.

ACCESS THE COMMUNITY FORUM

Corona care: support our restaurants

..... Help keep our Fondren restaurants healthy during the Coronavirus event! If you are practicing social distancing by not eating out, try this: purchase gift cards now (on-line when possible) from your favorite Fondren restaurants so they can maintain their operating revenues for the next few months. Then, when things have settled down, use your gift cards to treat yourself and celebrate the end of the coronavirus episode.

Fondren Restaurants offering take-out / delivery

................. click restaurant name for link to web site site

Barrelhouse (769-216-3167, 15 minute parking along Fondren Strip - will bring order to vehicle. Over the phone or credit card card payments preferred)

Bravo (order on-line, pick up at restaurant)

Brent's Drugs (order on-line or call for take out - 601-366-3427; or use Waitr App)

Corner Market (formerly McDade's - Delivery of food and/or groceries with $15 minimum in the immediate area - cash or check. Call 601-366-5273 or email: e.prosser@att.net

LaBrioche (all products offered for curbside delivery. Call 601-988-2299 to order. Call when parked for delivery; Most items are available for delivery through Waitr)

PJ's Coffee (Drive thru coffee, pastries, sandwiches and more. Delivery for catering orders, 10% discount for healthcare providers with medical ID through March 601-566-1400 in the old Trustmark building)

Sal & Mookie's (order on-line, pick up at restaurant 601-368-1919 or place order thru Toast System ))

This list represents only the restaurants that responded to our requests, others may also offer take-out and delivery options

OCR Work Day canceled, but....

(work in your own yard and win a $100 gift card)

.... Following "social distancing" recommendations, we are canceling Saturday's Old Canton Road Work Day , but encouraging Fondren neighbors all over our community to get out and work in their own yards this weekend, or volunteer to work in a neighbor's yard.

..... "If there's an outdoor project you've been putting off, this weekend is the time to tackle it," said Old Canton Road Beautification Committee Chair Chuck Addington. "There is a chance of rain but there are sure to be a few dry hours you can devote to making your corner of Fondren beautiful. Yes, we are discouraging social gatherings, but this is a very important time to focus on strengthening our community. Yard work helps with that!"

..... Send us photos of your before and after projects and we will reward three neighbors with $100 gift cards to one of the above Fondren restaurants. (See Fondren Restaurants offering take out/delivery )

SHOW US YOUR PROJECT!

The Magnolia Lounge

"under renovation"

Under the standing of Magnolia trees on the front lawn of The Cedars is secret room, originally "decorated" by Fondren resident Erica Speed and dubbed " The Magnolia Lounge ."

..... Join FRF's effort to "bring back the Magnolia Lounge " by contributing to the Magnolia Lounge fund or offering to spend a few hours working on the project. (Click on red button below to contribute or sign up to work.)

..... Everyone who contributes, whether dollars or labor, will be invited to a special " Magnolia Lounge Opening" on May 3 (assuming social gatherings are safe by then.)

..... Funds will go towards new pine bark mulch, pea gravel and lights.

..... Also assisting in the effort is Tye Menist, owner of Magnolia Horticulture.

I want to bring back The Magnolia Lounge !

Update: Old Canton Rd, Meadowbrook

..... Old Canton Road work was approved by the 1% Sales Tax Commission in February, according to Dr. Charles Williams , City Engineer.

..... "Old Canton Road was included in a street package advertised late last year for resurfacing work," he said "We have written an agenda item for the council to authorize the Mayor to enter into a contract with the contractor. We do not have a timeline right now when the work will get started, but anticipate early summer."

..... According to Dr. Williams , Meadowbrook Road is still in the design phase.

Still Life Drawing Class - April 19-20

..... Cedars Artist-in-Residence, Anne O'Hara will be offering a two-day class on Still Life Drawing at The Cedars. On Sunday, April 19, the class will be from 1-4 p.m.; on Monday, April 20, the class will be 6 - 8 p.m. Cost is $40 and includes most materials and snacks. For ages 12 and up; no previous experience required. Class size limited to 8.

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OFNA q uarterly meeting postponed

..... OFNA's quarterly meeting has been postponed due to concerns over the coronavirus.

..... The program, when rescheduled, will cover Landlord-Tenant laws and tenant rights and responsibilities.

A Freshman Drawing Class from Belhaven toured The Cedars' show "Alchemy" as part of the Cedars Creative Series which features Artist-in-Residence Anne O'Hara demonstrating painting techniques. The next Creative Series Installment will be June 2.

Spring Art Show - Interiors Market

..... Interiors Market in the Woodland Hills Shopping Center will host a reception for the artists of its Spring Art Show on Tuesday, March 31, 5:30 - 8 p.m. Art will be on display and for sale from these Mississippi artists: Susan Ingram , Lyn Isonhood , Alison Kelly , Prior Lampton , Betsy Latham , Lisa Paris and Bob Thompkins . (Pictured above: work by Pryor Lampton)

Corona-cautious? Try carry out from 'The Hungry Goat'

.....Our new Fondren carryout caterer, The Hungry Goat, offers take out selections from its store, 2939 Old Canton Road - or use EZ Cater! to have your meals delivered to your front door! Menu items include "shareables," soups, desserts, breads, entrees and sides. Call 601-398-4286 or send an email. Entrees range from $13.50 for a size that feeds 2-3, to $48 for orders that feed 8-10 people. Pictured above is Nicki who can help with your orders.

Calling all artists!

.... . Artists are welcome to submit interest for the next show at the Gallery at The Cedars , "Black & White" by sending an email to rebecca@fondren.org by April 15 with an image, size and medium of the work to be considered. The work must have been created in the past two years, be primarily black and white and available for sale. Artists whose works are accepted for the show will be notified by April 27.

..... Submissions for the Annual Cedars Juried Art Show are now being accepted at On Line Juried Shows . Deadline for entering is July 26. (Prospectus)

Keeping Fondren Fabulous!

..... Thanks to the following neighbors who support FRF with Annual Fund giving:

Ron Knape and Erin Orgeron ...

Larry Ambrose

..... FRF accepts contributions of all sizes! Help us Keep Fondren Fabulous with a tax deductible contribution today!

Calendar for March .... \.............. ...

March 21, 9 - 11 a.m. - Old Canton Road Work Day - canceled

March 21, 1 p.m. Fondren Foodie Tour

March 31, 2:30 p.m. Fondren Restaurant/Bar meeting - tentative

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