2019
Renaissance
Society
Members
Ashley & Michael Born
e
Jean Turner Brewer
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
Sarah & Randy
Hines
Nelma Hayes Ivey
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
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
Vieux Carre
Apartments
Mary Alice & Donny White
Lisa Wigington &
Dr. Erin Dehon
Molly & Robert Walker
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Thanks to our
Renaissance
Society
Members
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Bridge Clean Up: 9 a.m. Saturday
Join your neighbors at our first Old Canton Road beautification project,
Saturday, September 28, 9 a.m.
We'll be focusing on the bridge over
Eubanks Creek
, north of
Avondale
and south of
Tyrone
. Meet at the bridge at 9 a.m. with gloves, clippers, loppers and a weed-eater, if you have one. We will supply water, garbage bags and safety vests.
For more information, email
Rebecca@fondren.org
or call 916-812-5678.
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Raise your hand, give Fondren a hug!
We are fortunate to live and work in a creative, vibrant community with a rich history. But the lifeblood of a successful community is its people - especially those people who are willing to raise their hands to keep the success fresh.
The year 2020 brings a host of great opportunities to Fondren. We need your help to grab all the possibilities and make them reality. We have volunteer jobs to fit every situation - from one-time event helpers to committee chairs for major projects. Let us know how you want to support Fondren by completing the questionnaire below! Give Fondren a hug by being part of its 2020 work plan.
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Nations, Emersons honored at event
Betsy and Bill Nation
were recognized Thursday evening as our
2019 Symphony and Sunset Honorees
. The Nations daily show their support for their devotion and support for the arts and education through their actions and their strong commitment to Fondren and the greater Jackson community.
Jennifer and Derek Emerson
were also recognized as the
2019 Mary Jo McAnally Volunteers of the Year
. The Emersons have been instrumental in Fondren's ongoing revitalization efforts and for their foresight and dedication to the first-ever Mississippi Food and Wine Festival, securing Fondren's designation as a Southern culinary destination.
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Street Captains to Meet Tuesday night
Street Captains will meet Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. at The Cedars. For more information, contact program manager
Belmont Trapp.
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Our Fondren Neighborhood Association (ONFA)
,
Fondren Renaissance Foundation (FRF)
and neighbors of Fondren Park have formed
Friends of Fondren Park
to kick off a year's worth of activities in the park, including movie nights, concerts and cook-offs. Community gardening programs are also being discussed. Others interested in maximizing the investment in Fondren's only neighborhood park are encouraged to attempt the next FOFP meeting, September 24, 6:30 p.m. at
Redeemer Church.
Or, email
Rebecca
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WellsFest Art Night Tuesday in Fondren
Duling Hall
is the site again for
WellsFest Art Night
, Tuesday.
The event begins with a preview party and buy-now section from 5:30 - 7 p.m. followed by a live auction from 7-9 p.m. The preview party includes music by
Bill and Temperance
and complimentary refreshments from Table 100. Admission is free to both events.
Special features this year include artist
Ellen Langford
creating a painting that will be sold at the end of the auction, and the
auction of a dinner for eight prepared by chefs
Robert St. John
and
David Trigiani
in the home of artist
Kit Fields
and her husband
Mark
.
Fondren artists who have donated art to the donation include
Steve Cook, William Goodman, Elizabeth Robinson
and
Pearl River Glass
. Several artists who exhibit at Brown’s Gallery, including
Kit Fields
and
Danny Brunt
, have also have contributed art.
Proceeds will be donated to the non-profit Extra Table founded by
Robert St. John
to support soup kitchens and food pantries in the metro Jackson area. For more information, call 601-353-0658
or visit
www.wellsfest.org
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Keeping Fondren Fabulous!
Thanks to the following neighbors who support
FRF
with Annual Fund giving:
Marianne & Ron Veazey
(in honor of
Bill and Betsy Nation
)
Susan & Frank Duke
(in honor of
Bill and Betsy Nation
)
Nancy & Roy Campbell
(in honor of
Bill and Betsy Nation
)
Alison Steiner & David Reynolds
FRF
accepts contributions of all sizes! Help us Keep Fondren Fabulous with a tax deductible contribution today!
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Calendar for September / October
September 24 - Street Captain meeting, 5:30 p.m. at The Cedars
September 24 - Friends of Fondren Park, 6:30 p.m. at Redeemer Church
September 26 - COPS, 5:30 p.m., Redeemer Church
September 28 - Keep Old Canton Road Beautiful clean up morning, 9 am., meet at the bridge
October 3 - Fondren after 5
October 15 - OFNA Public Meeting, 5:30 p.m., St. James (speakers: Robert Miller and Dr. Charles Williams)
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