.....A few dark clouds and sprinkles were no match for the 600+ fans of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra who were determined to enjoy a night of beautiful music on the historic grounds of The Cedars last Thursday.

.....This year's Symphony at Sunset honorees are Roy and Nancy Campbell. Volunteer of the Year went to Belmont Trapp.

.....A special thanks to presenting sponsor BankPlus, event chair Britney Moss and her committee and volunteers....and the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra.

.....FRF's Street Safety Task Force has requested a meeting with city public works to address safety on Northside Drive.

....."Regardless of Northside Drive's past purpose as a half mile stretch of road between North State Street and I-55, it's time to rethink it," said Task Force Chair Liz Brister and incoming President of FRF. Brister noted that the residential community surrounding Northside Drive now consists of six schools and four churches with a host of citizens and organizations working to restore vibrant communities in Broadmoor and Fondren North.

.....A recent fatality on Northside Drive near Boyd Elementary prompted the request.

.....On Friday, Merrill Tenney McKewen, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area, asked to join the request for a safer Northside Drive.

....."As Habitat for Humanity commits to 100 houses in 5 years in the Broadmoor area, the issue of traffic safety is of premier importance to our staff and board, as well as the homeowners who are investing in a 30 year mortgage in the area."

.....Fondren's Guillermo Salinas, pastry chef and artist, will appear on the Food Network's Halloween Baking Championship tonight (Monday) at 8 p.m.

.....This year's competition began on Sept. 13 with 10 bakers competing in baking challenges based on 1980s slasher movies.

.....Salinas has survived the first four episodes claiming a spot as one of the top four finalists.

.....In the final episode the four finalists will have to bake using a "hated ingredient" at Camp Devil's Food Lake as they hope to survive the killer.

 .....The winner will take home the $25,000 prize.

.....Originally from California, Salinas attended Belhaven University. He has worked at LaBrioche and currently works with Northshore Specialty Roasters.

.....The program was filmed in Knoxville.

Mississippi Chorus: transformative power of great choral music

.....The Mississippi Chorus, an organization of musicians from all over the state, will offer up holiday carols beginning at 5 p.m., November 11, on the Trustmark Stage, in front of Trustmark Fondren.

.....Kicking off Fondren UnWrapped, The Chorus invites you to sign a long with their familiar songs or sit back and enjoy the festivities.

.....In addition to music from 5 - 8 p.m., the east end of Duling Avenue will have a seating area, a photo booth and props for selfies, plus face-painting.

.....Fondren merchants will be hosting Open Houses that evening from 5 - 8 p.m. and other special activities through Saturday.

.....We're accepting entries for the Fondren UnWrapped Holiday Parade on the evening of November 12. The deadline to enter is October 29. Civic groups, non-profits, neighborhoods, friends - we want you to be part of the Fondren UnWrapped Fun. Celebrate your own cause or join in the celebration of our Fondren Heroes - floats, golf carts, decorated cars or groups on foot! Everyone is welcome! Just let us know if advance by registering.

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

.....Thank you to these individuals for supporting Fondren.

....We need 300 people to commit to purchase a special Fondren car tag.

Become a partner with JPD in solving neighborhood crimes!

.....Whether you have a sign or not, you can upload video and photos from your home security camera directly to JPD's Precinct 4 with this link: Send video to JPD.

..... The sign is just a deterrent to those who may be trespassing, informing them that their images may be sent to Precinct 4 and used as evidence.

Renaissance Society Members 

 "foundation of the foundation"

Katherine & Michael

Boerner

Michelle & David

Pharr