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July 3
INDEPENDENCE DAY FIREWORKS - THE LARGEST FIREWORKS DISPLAY IN WEST TENNESSEE WILL BE AT PRINGLES PARK following the West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Montgomery Biscuits Game. Free admission beginning at the 8th inning. Sponsored by the City of Jackson, The CEDC and WBBJ Television.

July 1-3
Songfest 2004 will be at the Carl Perkins Civic Center July 1-2 at 7 p.m. and July 3 at 6 p.m. VIP Tickets: $18.50 per night or three-night pass $50.50; Per Person Tickets: $15.50 and 16.50 per night or three-night pass $41.50 and $44.50; and children 12 and under: $6 per night. For more information, call 918.445.2400 or visit www.frankarnoldministries.com.

July 6
The monthly City Council Meeting will be Tuesday morning at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers (The George A. Smith Meeting Room) on the first floor of City Hall.

July 8
The Jackson Metropolitan Planning Organization will conduct a Public Hearing on the 8th day of July, 2004, from 5 until 7 p.m. in the George A. Smith Meeting Room, City Hall, 109 East Main Street, Suite 107, Jackson, Tennessee, to discuss a draft of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for the City of Jackson, Tennessee. There will be a short formal presentation and a brief question and answer period. Representatives of the MPO Staff will be present to provide information relative to the general location, design features, and any other matters of interest. The public is invited to ask questions and make comments during the hearing and will be given the opportunity to make their opinions known concerning the plan so that the plan would best serve the public interest.

July 8
The Jackson Symphony Association presents Jackson Symphony Music Camp Faculty Recital Camp at Union University in Hartley Recital Hall at 7 p.m. Free admission. For more information call 427-6440.

July 8
Good Ole Summertime lunch for senior adults will be at Noon at The Ned. Admission: $14 per person, and tables of 8 will be $12. Indoor picnic and entertainment. For more information, call 425.8395.

July 9
Rockabilly Festival Street Dance will be at 6 p.m. between Main & Lafayette Streets downtown. Rayburn Anthony & W.S. Holland will alternate with the Britt Brothers to provide great dancing and listening music. Bring your lawn chairs! $5 admission, BBQ available. For more information, call (731)427-6262.

July 9
Jackson Symphony Association presents Music Camp Concert will be at Northside United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Free Admission. For more information call 427-6440.

July 10
Tickets go on sale TODAY! - BOB DYLAN AND WILLIE NELSON, as part of a 22-Ballpark Tour, Presented by Jam Productions will be in concert at Pringles Park at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 and go on sale Saturday, July 10th. For more information visit the Pringles Park Site.

July 12 - 16
Jackson Recreation & Parks "Theatre In the Woods" will be at Highland Park from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. (Rain location : Westwood Recreation Center). Dramatic Arts Camp in the outdoors. Programmed in collaboration with Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. Cost:$50. For more information telephone 425-8370.

July 12 - 16
Jackson Recreation & Parks "Around the World in a Week Multi-Cultural Camp" will be from 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Westwood Recreation Center. Experience the cultural, language, crafts, and customs of countries around the world. Cost: $60. For more information call 425-8370.

July 13
"Remembering Grove Robinson" reception for the collection of paintings on exhibit at The Ned from 6:30 - 8 p.m. For more information, call 425.8395.

July 14-16: Surplus Property Sale at the Library. 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. If you love yard sales, you won't want to miss the Library's first surplus property sale. They have cleaned out the basement and the storage building and have some real treasures to offer. There are some wonderful retro chairs (a few left from the chair art exhibit), couches, some art prints, including a couple of signed, limited editions, an extensive collection of classical music records, computer bits and pieces, lamps, books (of course) and other items accumulated over the last 36 years. The sale will take place in the old Life of Georgia building adjacent to the College St. parking lot. For more information, call Michael Baker at 425-8600.

July 14 - 19
The 56th Annual Jackson/Madison County - Roberts, Muse and Gerry Wheat Memorial Tennis Tournament will be July 19 - 24th at Highland Park. Entry Deadline: Tuesday, July 13th. Open Draw: Thursday, July 15. Fees: Singles $25 / Doubles $10 per person. For more information call 425-8378 or 425-8373.

July 14 - 15
AARP 55- Alive " Driver Safety Program" Call now to reserve your space in the AARP 55- ALive class to be held at the Jackson -Madison County Library from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tuition for this class is $10.. Mr. Clay Gascoigne will be the instructor. The course helps drivers refine existing skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques. For more information call (731)425-8600.

July 15
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Mobile Bay Bears Game will be at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05 p.m.

July 15 - 23rd Registration for August 9-18
THE CITY OF JACKSON WEED/SEED DEFY (DRUG EDUCATION FOR YOUTH) will be August 9-18 at the Weed/Seed Safehaven at 96 O'Neal Street. Applications will be July 15th through July 23., For More information contact Andrette Newsom at (731) 425-8688.

July 16, 2004 "Themes Like Old Times" Presented by Jackson Area Community Bands Concert Band and Jazz Band will be at The NED at 7 p.m. Tickets: $8. For more information call (731) 425-8395.

July 16
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Mobile Bay Bears Game will be at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05 p.m.

July 17
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Mobile Bay Bears Game will be at Pringles Park tonight at 5:05 p.m.

July 19
The Jackson Madison County Historical Zoning Commission will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the George A. Smith Meeting Room on the first floor of Jackson's City Hall.

July 19
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Birmingham Barrons Game at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05. For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com

July 20
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Birmingham Barrons Game at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05. For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com

July 20
Jewish Film Festival -- "Focus" Sponsored by Lambuth B'nai Israel Center for Jewish Studies will be at the Jackson-Madison County Library at 6:30 p.m. For more information call (731) 425-3252 or visit www.lambuth.edu

July 21
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Birmingham Barrons Game at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05. For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com

July 21
SUPER SPLASH DAY at Pringles park was cancelled on June 30th due to storms. Super Splash Day has been rescheduled for Wedsnesday July 21. We hope to have a nice hot day so the Fire Department can keep everyone cool during the 11:05 a.m. game. Tell everyone to come out and have a real wet fun day at the "Big Chip".

July 22
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Birmingham Barrons Game at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05. For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com

July 22 & 29
Jackson Area Plectral Society Club Jam will be at the Brooks Shaw & Son's Old Country Store located in Casey Jones Village on the Highway 45 Bypass at 6:30 p.m. July 22nd and 29th. For more information visit www.caseyjones.com

July 22 - 23
"Little Red Riding Hood" Presented by Jackson Recreation Children's Theatre and The Jackson Theatre Guild will be at the Ned:. Times: 2 and 7:30 p.m. on July 22nd; and 7:30 p.m. on July 23rd. For more information call JRPD (731)425-8587.

July 23 - 25
My Extreme Makeover 2004 will be at the Jackson Fairgrounds Friday from 1 to 8 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. An interactive show featuring products and services for your extreme makeover. For more information call (731) 664-3969

July 24 - 31
The International PowerBoat Association's "Race of the Year" will be at Fairgrounds Park July 24-31. These are radio-controlled, miniature racing boats and the races provide a lot of high-speed excitement. International competitors from several foreign countries will be joining contestants from all over the U.S. This event is free to the public.

July 26
The City Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on the first floor of City Hall in the George A. Smith Meeting room at 3:30 p.m.

July 27
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Huntsville Stars Game at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05. For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com

July 28
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Huntsville Stars Game at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05. For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com

July 28
The Madison County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. in the George A. Smith Meeting Room on the first floor of the Jackson City Hall, 109 East Main Street.

July 29
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Huntsville Stars Game at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05. For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com

July 29
Business After Hours will be at the Jackson Tennis & Swim Club located on 2979 Old Medina Road from 5 until 7 p.m.

July 22 & 29
Jackson Area Plectral Society Club Jam will be at the Brooks Shaw & Son's Old Country Store located in Casey Jones Village on the Highway 45 Bypass at 6:30 p.m. July 22nd and 29th. For more information visit www.caseyjones.com

July 30
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Huntsville Stars Game at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05. For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com

July 31
PAVE/SAVE Presents Dr. V. Bridgeman Davis and "Miss Gwen" at 6:30 p.m. at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The program will target everyone in community and beyond - People Helping People Helping People! "From Jackson to the World: A Night with Dr. Valerie and Friends" will be an upbeat, positive entertainment and information session designed to heighten community awareness of what can be done to diminish gang-related issues and violence. The event will begin with entertainment at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 31 at Carl Perkins Civic Center, with featured guests taking the stage starting at 7 p.m. Guests include Dr. Valerie Bridgeman Davis, a professor, jazz dancer, and author and award-winning speaker. Element, an emcee who brings a positive message to th world through music, and Ms Gwen, a well-known Christian comedian, will round out the show.

July 31
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Mobile BayBears Game at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05. For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com

July 31
Harry Potter's Birthday Party! Saturday, July 31 at 6:00 p.m. Davis-Kidd Booksellers is THE place to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday! Stop by 869 North Parkway anytime on Saturday, July 31st for discounted Harry Potter merchandise, but don't miss the big party at 6:00 p.m., where you'll find giveaways, food, and, of course, costumes! For more information call (731) 661-9757.

July 31
Deadline for Jackson-Madison County Library Short Story Contest All participants must be in grades 9-12 and attend a Madison County public or private school or be home schooled. Submissions must be original works by the contestants. Entries will not be returned. Winners will be notified by Aug. 20. Cash prizes will be awarded Aug. 26. Sponsored by West Tennessee Healthcare Foundation. For a complete list of rules and guidelines, contact the library. For more information call (731) 425-8600.