.....Fondren will observe Neighbor's Night Out on the evening of August 3 to strengthen our neighborhoods and take a stand against crime.
.....Now is the time to pull together your planning committee and determine how your street wants to observe Fondren's Neighbors Night Out - a pot luck, a cocktail party, a movie night - what ever kind of event best fits your street.
.....Use the link below to register your street for Fondren's Neighbors Night Out and provide a key contact for your street. Please respond by July 20.
....."In the Garden of my HeART," a show featuring the work of TheCedars' Artist-In-Residence Anne O'Hara, will open with a reception from 1 - 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 8.
.....O'Hara's work for this exhibit "became images of some of the most elaborate and mystical gardens that you could imagine," she says.
....."When thinking of a name for this exhibition a song popped into my head that is based on a Baha'i writing 'O Friend! In the garden of my heart plant naught but the rose of love...' " said O'Hara. "My husband came up with the idea of writing HeART, as after all, it is an art exhibit."
.....O'Hara's husband, Bruce, is also an artist and is currently Assistant Professor of Art at Tougaloo College, teaching sculpture, photography, art history and 2D design. Their son, Shannon, is a photographer, living in Houston. Their daughter, Erin, has a degree in painting from Hunter College in New York, and recently supervised the installation of Jacob Hashimoto's current exhibit at the University of Mississippi.
....."In the Garden of my HeART" will be on display through September 19. After the opening, it can be viewed by appointment (916-812-5678).
City assisting with Fondren efforts
to reduce blight in neighborhoods
.....Nineteen properties in Fondren have been assigned case numbers by the city’s Community Improvement Division. Zoning violations have been issued to properties on Cedar Hill and Brookwood.
.....In May, FRF submitted 25 properties to the department for observation as possible violations of the adopted city zoning ordinance and the 2018 International Property Maintenance Code.
.....The zoning department conducted a field inspection and found that 3736 Old Canton Road is operating a home business without a Home Occupation Permit. The inspector also found that 4535 Normandy is under construction without a building permit.
.....FRF will continue to monitor the properties with case numbers and submit a second list of possible violations to the city by the end of the year.
Meridian residents Miles and Clarissa with Arthur
Fondren Live - for the dogs, too!
.....Fondren Live strives to have something for everyone; and now something for everyone's dog.
.....On Thursday, August 5, follow the paw prints down Lakeland to The Meridian's dog park for socializing with other furry friends.
.....Gate opens at 6 p.m. Water for dogs; adult beverages for owners.
.....Thank you Meridian for your hospitality!
Fondren residents Eric Lucas, Jr., and Lauren Pongetti are ready to take your Community Health Needs information.
Help UMMC Identify Health Needs
.....Faculty, staff, and students at the John D. Bower School of Population Health are asking for your participation in the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) Adult Hospitals Community Health Needs Survey.
.....This survey will help UMMC understand and address the health needs of communities in Mississippi. The data will be used to prioritize and identify potential resources to address those needs. Also, please share with other residents of Mississippi (18 years and older) and contact UMMC staff at 601-815-0591 if you have questions.
.....Derek Emerson was featured in the July/August edition of Mississippi Magazine's "Decades of Culinary Stars - Mississippi's list of award-winning chefs is lengthy and long-lived." The magazine notes that eight chefs from Mississippi have been nominated for "Best Chef South."
.....Emerson has been a five-time semifinalist.
.....The magazine credits his grandmothers, one Southern and one English, as influencers and calls him one of Mississippi's best-known chefs. We know him for our renowned Walker's Drive-in, but he and wife/partner Jennifer own two other restaurants in the Jackson area.
Barrelhouse to host Trivia Night
.....Barrelhouse and Capital City Pride will host a trivia night on August 2 at 6 p.m. with half-price appetizers and all night happy hour.
One Church, which normally meets in Duling Hall, took their Sunday service to Fondren Park yesterday.
Keeping Fondren Fabulous!
.....FRF accepts contributions of all sizes! Help us Keep Fondren Fabulous with a tax deductible contribution today!
.....Thank you to these individuals for your support of FRF:
Anna Ehrgott
September 16, 2021 - Details coming soon!
Cool Jobs Available Now! Join the Fondren Restaurant Community
.....Most Fondren restaurants are now hiring for all positions in advance of a busy summer.
.....If you are looking to be part of "the coolest neighborhood in the biggest city in the state" you can apply through most restaurant web sites where you can also find a list of positions available.
.....Or, you can use the link below to complete an application which will be forwarded to all Fondren Restaurants.
.. .....Become a partner with JPD in solving neighborhood crimes!
Virtual Neighborhood Watch signs are now available to deter people from entering your property to commit a crime. For a donation of $10, FRF will deliver a yard sign to your property. You can relocate the sign, once it is received.
.....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.
