.....Many, many thanks to Clinton's Morrison Heights Baptist Church youth who spent more than 2 hours on Sunday afternoon pulling weeds/dead plants and picking up trash along North State Street. If you would like to send you own "thank you" for helping to beautiful our Fondren community, please send an email to pastor Dr. Greg Belser at gbelser@morrisonheights.org and Associate Pastor Tim Rowan at trowan@morrisonheights.org. Another crew from Morrison Heights Baptist did work at Boyd Elementary.
Old Canton Road remains blocked
.....A portion of Old Canton Road remains closed this morning as a result of a water main break last Wednesday.
.....FRF has reached out to the city for an update but no information has been received yet as to when the road will open and water pressure and quality restored.
.....Click here for video on the water main break, including one of Graham Busbea kayaking down Old Canton Road after the water main break.
Reconnect with your neighbors
.....Fondren will observe National Neighbor's Night Out on the evening of August 2 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.
.....Fans from near and far came to Campbell's Bakery for sweet treats and to wish Mitchell Moore luck on his new life in Baton Rouge. Friday was Mitchell's last day before the transition to new ownership starts. Pictured with Mitchell, center, are Drena Blanton, Reniyah Perryman, Mallory Pruden and Reshonda Perryman. Mallory, now a resident of Louisiana, made a detour to visit Campbell's for vanilla cupcakes and icing that she grew to love while a dentistry resident in Jackson. New owners will be announced soon but Mitchell, who interviewed multiple interested successors before selecting the new owners said "Everybody's going to love them!"
Soule' Coffee to open Wednesday
.....Soule' Coffee (and Cakes) plans a soft opening on Wednesday with a full opening Thursday in Fondren Village.
.....Musician and owner Ezra Brown (pictured above) plans to bring an extra spark to Fondren with his coffee drinks, bubble tea, specialty cakes and a showcase for local talent. Check out the menu at: Soulecoffee.com And read more about Ezra and Soule' at Visit Jackson.
History of Tiki Dinner is back
.....The Pearl, Fondren's only Tiki Bar, is bringing back its popular History of Tiki Dinner on Tuesday, August 9th, and Wednesday, August 10th, at 6:30pm.
.....Ben Hatch will be back as host to take you on a culinary journey through the phenomenon of tiki culture with multiple courses, tiki cocktails and dessert.
.....Tickets are $135 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reserve your spot by calling (601) 487-9520 or emailing at Sara@ThePearlTiki.com.
Watercolor workshop at Collage Studio
.....Collage Studio will host a mini-morning workshop on basic watercolor techniques on August 6, 10 a.m. - noon. The cost is $65.
.....Yazoo City native, Susan Woodard Kelly who lives in Raleigh, North Carolina will teach the workshop on basic watercolor technique using flowers from your garden!
.....Susan is known for her watercolors of family scenes in her signature “sketch portrait” style but is also a talented abstract painter. DM @collagestudio213 or call 601-573-0066 tosign up!
.....Beginners or advanced students welcomed !
It's Christmas at Interiors Market
.....July 21 - 30, Interiors Market will be celebrating Christmas in July! You can celebrate too with 50% off all Christmas decorations and home decor.
.....On Saturday, stop by for gourmet food ideas and tastings, 12 - 3 p.m. From 1 - 4 p.m. there will be one-to-one consultations of furniture care and restorations.
BankPlus presents Symphony at Sunset
.....BankPlus, the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra and FRF have announced the date for the 2022 Symphony at Sunset at The Cedars: Thursday, October 13.
....Event Chair Kenneth Leggett notes that the planning process has begun. Leggett expressed appreciation to BankPlus for making it possible to continue this important community event.
Top Gun is back at The Capri, July 28
.....Tom Cruise and "Top Gun: Maverick" return to The Capri for a one-week run, July 28 - August 3. Show times and Tickets.
BYOS: Dazed and Confused at Duling Hall
.....Bring your own seat-BYOS (chair, blanket, couch, etc) and enjoy Summer Movie Nights at Duling Hall. The July 28 featured movie is "Dazed and Confused" a coming-of-age comedy. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Snacks and food by Saltine; beer, wine and Duling Hall signature cocktails also available. Tickets are $10 each. Buy Tickets.
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 supporting Fondren.
Linda Naef and Richard Lewis Hudson
Neighbor-hood Watch Signs
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.
