June 1
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.
June 1
The Liberty Technology Magnet High School Graduation will be at 5 p.m.
June 2
The Jackson Municipal Regional Planning Commission meeting scheduled for Wednesday, June 2nd will be at 3:00 p.m. in the George A. Smith Meeting Room on the first floor of City Hall.
June 3
The Executive Board and Staff of the Jackson Metropolitan Planning Organization will meet at Jackson City Hall in the George A. Smith Meeting Room on the first floor, 101 East Main Street, at 11 a.m. on June 3, 2004.
June 3
The Jackson Central-Merry High School Graduation will be at 5 p.m.
June 3
The Madison Academic Magnet High School Graduation will be at 8 p.m.
June 4 - 6
Friendly Frank's Flea Market at Jackson Fairgrounds Park. Hours: Friday 6-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For booth rental and information call (731) 755-6561.
June 4 and 5
The Shannon Street Blues and Heritage Festival, presented by Jackson Downtown Development, will be at the Farmers' Market in downtown Jackson Friday from 7 - 11 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. Admission: Friday $5 Saturday $10. Live music, BBQ cooking contest, 5k Run, arts and crafts festival, and poker. Time: For more information call (731) 427-7573 or visit the web site at www.downtownjackson.com
June 4
The North Side High School Graduation will be at 5 p.m.
June 4
The South Side High School Graduation will be a 7 p.m.
June 5 - 6
Operation Overlord D-Day, June 6, 1944, Remembered featuring living history, vehicles and troops will be at Pinson Mounds State Park in Pinson, Tennessee. For more information call: (731) 427-0482.
June 5-6
The West Tennessee Pond Society is having their 5th Annual Pond Tour on June 5th from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and June 6th from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and this year all contributions will go to support the Cerebral Palsy Center. Door prizes will be given away! Tickets are $5.00 per person- children free. Tickets are available at Randolph's , Water Wonders, Morris Nursery, R and J Feed, Four Seasons, or Davis Kidd in Jackson, TN and Garden Pleasures in Milan, TN. For more information telephone: (731)423-2420 or (731)423-9020.
June 6 - 7
The Jackson Theatre Guild's presentation of "My Fair Lady" Auditions will be from 2 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Monday. For more information telephone (731) 425-8395.
June 7 - 17
The Jackson Recreation and Parks Performing Arts Camp 1 for ages 10 - 13 will be at The NED June 7th - 17th. For more information telephone (731) 425-8395.
June 8
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Montgomery Biscuits Game at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05 "Two for Tuesday" promotion. For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com
June 8
The Lambuth-B'Nai Israel Center for Jewish Studies Film Series FIDDLER ON THE ROOF is the first movie in the Center's film series at the Jackson-Madison County Library. It will begin at 6 p.m. in the Library Program Center and is free to everyone.
June 9
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Montgomery Biscuits Game at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05 with "75 cent hot dog night". For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com
June 10
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Montgomery Biscuits Game at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05 with "Thirsty Thursday" promotion. For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com
June 10
"Building Boards that Work," 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The Ned, second floor. Speaker: Dr. James Vaillancourt, Center for Nonprofit Management. Cost: $25 for nonprofit arts organizations; $40 for other nonprofits. For more information, call 423-2787.
June 11
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Montgomery Biscuits Game at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05. Promotion: Glove Giveaway, Play Catch with Dad, Throw for Dough. For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com
June 11
"An Evening of Musical Showtune" with performances by Jackson Recreation Teen Theatre youth will be at 7 p.m. at The Ned. Tickets: $8. For more information, call 425.8395.
June 12
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Birmingham Barrons Game at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05 including "Fireworks". For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com
June 12
In an attempt to increase health awareness through education and prevention, Pentecostal Assembly Church Of God In Christ has scheduled its fourth annual Community Health, Wholeness, and Social Awareness Fair located at 452 North Hays. The fair will be Saturday, June 12, 2004 from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. In order that every aspect of health care is addressed, we have partnered with the Jackson Madison County General Hospital, Mid-South Heart Center, Department of Children's Services and many other agencies. For your participation to help us in our efforts by making a donation (i.e. food donations, gift certificates, door prizes) to the health fair.
June 12
The Tennessee Watercolor Society Reception will be held in conjunction with the exhibit that is at The NED and open to the public from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. May 17 - June 25 at The NED. The reception will be from 3 until 5 p.m. Saturday. For more information call (731) 784-1787.
June 12
Casting for the Family Youth Fishing Rodeo at Lake Graham is a free fishing event open to all children ages 0-15. This event is sponsored by: TWRA, Jackson Madison Co. Parks and Recreation, Bell South Pioneer Volunteers and the Exchange Club-Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. Time: 7 a.m. -11 a.m.
For More Information telephone: 731-668-4000.
June 13 - 15
Sammy Sosa to Rehab with Diamond Jaxx
Sunday through Tuesday. In an announcement made by the National League Central Division Champion Chicago Cubs, OF Sammy Sosa will be making a rehabilitation assignment with the West TN Diamond Jaxx, the Double-A affiliate of the Cubs.
June 13
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Birmingham Barrons Game at Pringles Park today at 1:05. For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com
June 14
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
June 15
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
June 15 - 18
Central District Cub Scout Day Camp "Underwater Adventures" will be at USJ's North Lower Campus on Old Humboldt Road. The cost is $40 or $50 after May 21st. For more information call (731) 668-3787 or visit the website: www.boyscouts.tn.org
June 16 - 19
The Miss Tennessee Pageant will begin with Preliminaries Wednesday through Friday from 8 until 10 p.m. and finals on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Ticket prices are $50 for all nights with single nights available during the week of the pageant. For more information call (731)664-6900.
June 19
The Miss Tennessee's Queens ball will be Saturday at 10:30 p.m. at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. For more information call (731) 664-6900.
June 17
A Lethal Dose of Romantic Comedy will be at the Jackson-Madison County Library at 6:30 p.m. in the Library Program Center. 1981 JCM graduate Terri Ann Ridgell returns to Jackson to talk about writing. She'll end her program with her entertaining Top Ten Reasons Why Rejection is Positive. Terri is the author of WHEN OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS. Free to everyone. For More Information telephone: 731-425-8600.
Monday, June 21
The Great Race, America's oldest, longest running and richest vintage motor-sports competition, will be greeted in downtown on Jackson's historic court square. More than 100 vintage vehicles will arrive for an overnight stop on Monday, June 21, shortly after 6 p.m. as they compete in their two week, vintage car cross country rally race. Great American racers will be welcomed on one of their most challenging days by an enthusiastic crowd. The cross-country trek is based on time-speed-distance for vehicles that are at least 45 years old. Great Race 2004 participants may enter any make, model or year of vehicle that was originally manufactured prior to 1959. Come see the cars and talk with the drivers. For more information, call the Convention & Visitors Bureau at 425-8333. For more information on The Great Race, call 800-989-7223 or visit www.greatrace.com.
June 22
The Lambuth-B'Nai Israel Center for Jewish Studies Film Series INTO THE ARMS OF STRANGERS: STORIES OF THE KINDERSTRANSPORT is the second movie in the Center's film series at the Jackson-Madison County Library. It will begin at 6 p.m. in the Library Program Center and is free to everyone.
June 23
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Greenville Braves Game at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05. For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com
June 23
The Madison County Board of Zoning Appeals will meet on Wednesday, June 23, 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.
June 24
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Greenville Braves Game at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05. For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com
June 25
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Greenville Braves Game at Pringles Park tonight at 7:05. For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com
Friday, June 25
Rock N' Roll Choir Concert will feature local and nationally known singers and songwriters will be at the Ned R. McWherter West Tn Cultural Arts Center at 7 p.m. Cost: $25.00. All proceeds benefit the Exchange Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse. For more information telephone: 731-668-4000.
June 25
Street Dance to Kick-Off ticket sales for "Rockabilly Festival 2004" - 5:30 p.m. - Church Street between Main and Lafayette downtown. Admission: Free. BBQ or Catfish dinners available for purchase. For more information, call 427.6262 or 423.5440.
June 25 - 26
The Jackson Recreation Teen Theatre presents "Bye Bye Birdie" at the Carl Perkins Civic Center at 8 p.m. Tickets: $7 in advance and $8 at the door. For more information telephone (731) 425-8587.
June 26, 2004 thru Sunday, June 27
Carter's Nursey Pond and patio, Inc. of Jackson will sponsor Tennessee's largest water garden tour THE PARADE OF PONDS to benefit the Jackson Madison County Humane Society. Over 30 properties in the Jackson, Madison County area will be included in this two-day self-guided tour. Tickets are $10.00 (12 and under free). For More Information telephone: (731) 423-2200 or Email: www.cartercountry.com
June 28
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.
June 28 - July 2
The Jackson Recreation and Parks Performing Arts Camp II for ages 8 - 9 will be at The NED June 28th - July 2nd from 9 a.m. until noon. This camp features scene study, improvisation, speech and voice projection, movement and singing. Fees: $40/$70. For more information telephone (731) 425-8395.
June 30
West TN Diamond Jaxx vs the Montgomery Biscuits Game at Pringles Park today at 11:05 a.m. For More Information telephone: (731) 988-JAXX or link here to www.diamondjaxx.com
