Get in on the action...Volunteer for the NAIA Women's National Basketball Championship Tournament at the Oman Arena.
MARCH CALENDAR BY DATE
March 2
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.
March 3
The Jackson Municipal Regional Planning Commission will meet at 3:30 p.m. in the George A. Smith Meeting on the first floor of City Hall.
March 4
The Jackson Metropolitan Planning Organization will conduct a Public Hearing on the 4th day of March, 2004, in the George A. Smith Meeting Room, City Hall, 109 East Main Street, Suite 107, Jackson, Tennessee, to discuss a Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan for the City of Jackson, Tennessee. Link now for more information.
March 4
Join the Friends of the Library at the Jackson-Madison County Library at Noon as Virginia Conger reviews MAYADA, DAUGHTER OF IRAQ by Jean Sasson. Bring a lunch. Coffee and dessert will be served.
March 5 - 7
Friendly Frank's Flea Market at Fairgrounds Park 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.
March 5
First Friday Forum will be in Clayton Hall at the First United Methodist Church located at 315 East Chester in downtown Jackson at noon. First United Methodist Church and Jackson Downtown Development Corporation sponsor the event the first Friday of each month. Lunch is provided for $5. For more information call 427-7573.
March 6
KATHY MATTEA, two time Grammy Winner, will be at the Ned R. McWherter West TN Cultural Arts Center Saturday at 7 p.m. These tickets are part of the Ned Season Tickets package. Tickets are $34 and on sale now at the Carl Perkins Civic Center and Davis-Kidd Booksellers. For more information telephone: (731)425-8587.
March 6
The Jackson -Madison County Humane Society's "Fur Ball" event will be at the Jackson Country Club. It is a black tie optional event and will start at 6:30 p.m. and last until around midnight. For more information, call 664-2723.
March 6
There will be a Classic movie showing at 2 p.m. at the Jackson-Madison County Library – HOME SWEET HOMICIDE, a 1946 movie based on Craig Rice's novel of the same name. The movie's cast includes Dean Stockwell, Randolph Scott, and Peggy Ann Garner.
March 8
Mayor Jerry Gist will hold a Town Hall Meeting today and the second Monday of each month in the George A. Smith Meeting on the First Floor of City Hall.
March 8
The Jackson Madison County Library presents "Assimilating America: The Life and Stories of Isaac Bashevis Singer" - program by Patsy Turner at 6:30 p.m. at the library.
March 11
Ace Atkins, author of CROSSROAD BLUES and other novels, will be at the Jackson Madison County library at 6:00 p.m. to sign copies of his newest book, DIRTY SOUTH. The former Auburn University football player and crime reporter for the TAMPA TRIBUNE now lives in Oxford, MS.
March 12-13
All finalist entries from the Jackson Symphony League's Color of Music art contest will be on display in the lobby of the Civic Center. More than 5,000 area students in grades K-8 listened to works on the school concert program and interpreted them visually. The Color of Music is sponsored by Aeneas Internet and Telephone.
March 12
Jordan Tang will lead the Jackson Symphony Orchestra in two educational concerts for young people at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. Performances will be given at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Admission is $4 for students and free for chaperones. A packet of educational materials is available to better prepare students to enjoy and understand the program. Please call the symphony office at (731) 427-6440 for reservations or information.
March 13
The Jackson Symphony will present an all orchestral program of works by Smetana, Kurek and Walton, under the direction of Music Director Jordan Tang. The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.
March 15
The Jackson Madison County Historical Zoning Commission will meet in the George A. Smith Meeting Room on the first floor of Jackson City on March 15th at 3:30 p.m.
March 16
NAIA Banquet of Champions will be at 6:30 p.m. at the Carl Perkins Civic Center. The banquet is for the NAIA Division I Women' Basketball National Championship tournament. Tickets are $25. Contact Shirley Jones now or telephone: (731) 423-2200 Ext. 112 for tickets and information.
March 16
The African American Literature Book Club meets will meet at the Jackson Madison County Library at 6:30 p.m.
March 17-23
The 24th Annual NAIA Division I Women's National Basketball Championship Tournament is scheduled for March 17 - 23, 2004, at the Oman Arena in Jackson. For more information you can visit the NAIA Women's National Basketball Championship Tournament Division I Site.
AGENDA
March 22
The City Board of Zoning Appeals will meet in the George A. Smith Meeting Room in City Hall, 101 East Main Street, on the first floor at 3:30 p.m.
March 24
The Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting will be in the George A. Smith meeting room on the first floor of City Hall will be at 10 a.m.
March 24
The Jackson Tree Board Meeting will be held Wednesday at 11:30 a.m. at Perkins Restaurant 999 Van Drive. Lunch is Dutch Treat. For more information contact Jodi Jacobs at 425-8227.
March 30
The 20th Annual Steak 'n Burger Dinner is being held at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, talking football with NFL star Trey Teague and benefiting the Boys and Girls Club. Reception is $500 per couple. Tables of six seats are $500. Individual Tickets are $100. Contact the Boys and Girls Club of Jackson for more information at 422-2008.
March 31
LARRY THE CABLE GUY, An Evening of Comedy will be at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, Wednesday, March 31st at 8:00 p.m. Tickets on sale at Civic Center Box Office Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. and at Davis-Kidd Booksellers during their normal business hours. All seats: $30.75. To charge by telephone, call 721-425-8587 or 1-866-262-8867. Handling Fees Apply to all credit card sales.
