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For the eighth year now, Patty Peck Christie has generously offered the donation to support the work of the state’s only children’s hospital.

The dates, April 21 for the Flea and June 15 for the beer fest, provide two unique events that Fondrenites and – and visitors – have grown to love.

“Out and about, there’s tons of cool things to do for a hot time around town,” Sherry says of this weekend’s roundup ‘o metro area fun.

Since 2016, Revitalize Mississippi has led 85 demolitions and 300 lot cleanups around Jackson under Frame’s leadership.

The store is “a space to foster community, whether you want to sit at the bar, hang out on the front patio, or spend time in the cabana space out back.”

Recently moved to Fondren Corner, Special Olympics says, “People would be shocked to know just how much goes on here; it’s not just sports.”

It’s MIAL Awards Weekend. Sherry says, “Scope out (the winners’) creations, and scout out more opportunities for more cool fun in the days ahead.”

The graduates are from the schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Graduate Studies in the Health Sciences, Nursing, and Health Related Professions.

Memorial Day – the “kickoff to summer weekend” awaits! Sherry says, “Take time to remember those who served and died with valor and heart.”

Known for his glass arts at Pearl River Glass Studio, Young says, “My life sort of focuses around the gardening, if you really want to know the truth.”

Out of 300 groups that applied, Heart Society was selected as one of 15 to tour internationally and represent the United States in the coming months.

Opa! This weekend brings the annual Greekfest to Jackson and a rescheduled Zoo Brew to the Jackson Zoo. There’s more fun here, too. Read on!