Moderator Barry Plunkett talks with Lydia West and Elna Dent about a safe and healthy Easter, with a shopping trip to Corner Market. (Turn up the volume - the refrigerators are humming!)

Nathan Glenn's Stuffed Egg Recipe (referenced in video)

5-minute Ab Workout - Elaina Mullendore, Fitness Specialist and Certified Personal Trainer at The Club at St. Dominic's shows us a great ab workout - not special equipment required and it's all done standing up!

.....Join your Fondren neighbors for an informal run/walk on Monday nights. Meet at 5:30 p.m. at the corner of Avondale and Old Canton Road for a 1/2 mile trek south and back. Everyone goes at their own pace for as many loops as they like.

.....The walk/run takes place every Monday except for very bad weather. (Today's rain is predicted to have cleared by tonight!)

.....Frances Shields, left, and grandson Thomas O'Beirne, both are physical therapy patients at Fondren's Progressive Health. Also pictured, from Progressive Health, Anna McDonald and Chris Hannibal. Thanks for supporting our local businesses!

.....Dead grass and bushes - gone! (Well, almost.)

.....At least some of the dead and dying plants along North State Street are starting to be revived or replaced by a dedicated group of guerrilla gardeners who showed up Saturday morning with clippers and shovels. Led by horticulturist Felder Rushing, the group plans to slowly but surely make North State Street an interesting, lovely neighborhood green space which just happens to accommodate cars.

.....If you would like to join this group, send us an email.

.....Join More Than A Tourist this Saturday for a Fondren Foodie Tour.

....."This tour focuses on the restaurant scene in the Fondren neighborhood," says guide Jane Halbert Jones. "This is NOT just a tour but a food experience and chance to learn more about this funky neighborhood!

....The tour starts at Green Ghost, 2820 North State Street, at 1:30 a.m. and concludes at 5:30 p.m.

.....Tour stops include Aladdin's, Brent's Drugs, Dumbo's, Pig and Pint, Barrelhouse, Roosters and Fondren Public.

.....Next tour is April 17.

.....Starting on Tuesday night, March 16, Fondren Art Gallery will offer affordable art lessons for creative adults who want to further develop their painting skills!

.....Rates:

..........$65 | 55 minutes - Bring Your Own Canvas & Paint

..........$35 | 30 minutes - Bring Your Own Canvas & Paint

..........$85 | 55 minutes - Canvas & Paint Provided

..........$35* | 55 minute - Group Lesson (*per person cost)

......Contact Richard McKey to make an appointment or for further details: 601-573-1060 or fondrenartgallery@gmail.com

.....St Andrews Episcopal School is partnering with Fondren Renaissance to provide students with experiences in various vocations as part of their college preparatory education. Below, student Morgan Chambers presents the first in a series of videos on "What the St. Andrews community loves about Fondren." Morgan interviews Fondren resident Jen Whitt, St. Andrews Dean of Students.

.....Nicole Wyatt Jenkins and Jason Jenkins, owners of Fondren's The Beacon, were recently featured in the Jackson Free Press for their support of the community and local artists.

.....Nicole works in macrame and weaving, as well as hand lettering and calligraphy.

.....Jason is well known for his live paintings and murals, as well as creating comic books and adult graphic novels. His art was recently featured at Designer Con in Los Angeles.

.....The couple has owned The Beacon since 2017.

.....They call their business a "consciously curated general store for the modern creative." The couple is meticulous about ensuring that all the products offered in their store are either made sustainably or are offset.

....."When Jason and I established The Beacon, we wanted it to be a place that also gave back, not just to take and to sell. We make it a point to donate funds and products to organizations in need," says Nicole.

.....You can safely shop The Beacon on line at thebeaconsupply.com

.....Compassion, business smarts: meet Kathy Clem, the force behind The Good Samaritan Center.

.....That was the headline in last week's Clarion Ledger that featured Fondren's Kathy Clem.

.....Clem was recognized for her service to the community, especially for her recent work during Jackson's water crisis and vaccination efforts.

....."I like to stay busy," she said.

.....Clem started volunteering at Good Sam about 10 years after it was founded in 1972, while her mother was executive director. After four years of pre-med classes at Millsaps and a business degree from Belhaven, she now leads one of Mississippi's most successful service organizations.

.....And, she is loved by her staff!

....."If things aren't going well, she's calm; she figures our a solution," said Sandra Catchings, manager of Good Sam's thrift store, N.U.T.S. "As a leader, she's amazing; as a friend, she's wonderful."

.....The Vault, 390 Commerce Park Drive, will host its 390 Car Show on April 3, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

.....IIn addition to the car show, there will be awards, a mobile food court, bicycle race silent auction, a live DJ and an appearance from The Easter Bunny.

.....All classes of cars can register from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

.....Spectator admission is free.

.....Last week Smart Growth America released its list of most dangerous metropolitan areas for pedestrians.

.....Jackson came in as 7th most dangerous. Mississippi was listed as the 4th most dangerous state for pedestrians.

.....Fondren strives to be a safe, walkable community with new sidewalks and mixed-use, protected lanes.

.....Still, caution is warranted. Please heed these pedestrian safety tips:

..... 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:

Chane | Swell Mix, Inc

The Vault Mississippi

.. .....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.

.....Use the button above to reserve a sign and have it delivered.

Renaissance Society Members 

 "foundation of the foundation"

Shani & Jackie

Meck

Michelle & David

Pharr

Mary Linley Sweat

Liz Brister

John Lauderdale

Belmont Trapp

Roy Campbell

Melissa Hutchison

Matt Jeffries

Trace Swartzfager

Kalil Abide

Britney Moss

Sarah Bentley

Michael Boerner

Ryan O'Beirne

Molly Walker

Kim Burke

Jonathan Lee

Matthew Majure

Dr. Ardarian Pierre

Buddy Graham

Coleen O'Brien

Kevin Reid

Kathy Clem

Joseph Martin