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The Annual March honoring Dr. Martin L. King will be Monday, January 16th 2012 with a motorcade
from Joe M. Gillmore Elementary School at starting at 9:45 a.m. and end at St. Union Baptist Church. The march will start at 3:30 p.m. from Jackson Middle School and end at Jackson City Hall for the ceremony.
White Smith Memorial Library will be having Story Time at 10:00 a.m., every Wednesday, for children ages 3 years and 4 years old.
The Regional Child Advocacy Center, Inc. is hosting its 6th annual “Honor Thy Children” Dinner and Auction fund-raiser, Feb. 4, 2012 at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House, in Jackson, AL. This fundraiser supports the agency’s two child focused programs, “Almost Home” and “Regional Child Advocacy Center”. The event begins at 5:30 pm with a Silent Auction, Dinner at 6:30 pm and the Live Auction begins at 7:30 pm. Individual tickets for the fundraiser are $30 and can be purchased by calling Mary or Heidi at 251-275-2804 (CAC).
Dixie League sign ups will be Feb. 8th, 10th, 15th and 17th, from 4:30 till 6:30 p.m. at the Jackson Dixie League Field. The program is for 13 and 14 years old and sign-up fee is $75 per player. Tryouts and draft day will be Saturday, March 26th, at 10 PM. Contact Will Blount at 251-744-1956.
Little League sign-ups for boys and girls will be coming soon. For more information call Ryan Gates 589-8437.
Softball Signups The Jackson Girls Softball Association is continuing sign-ups for the 2012 Spring League on Feb.2nd , from 6 -8 pm, at the New Era Softball Complex. The cost is $65 for girls, ages 7-12. There will be a late sign-up on Feb. 4th from 9-11am. The cost on this day will be $80. All new players must bring a copy of their birth certificate.
Pine City Polka Dot Parade is Friday, Feb. 17th at 5:00 p.m. It is running from Gillmore School to City Hall. The semi-formal and draw down will be at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park on that following Saturday at 8 p.m. in the evening. For more information contact Lindsey Woodyard at 769-6120.
State of the City Address will be on Tuesday, Feb. 23rd starting at 8:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m., at the Jackson City Hall, by invitation only. For more information please contact Carolyn Carpenter at 251-246-3251.
Citizen of the Year Banquet will be held in March and details will be updated soon. Civic Organizations, Schools and Individuals are asked to submit names of nominees. Nominees are selected based on their contribution to the city in the past year. All applications have to be in by February 29th to the Jackson Rotary Club, PO Box 22 Jackson, AL 36545. For more information contact Dottie Fore at First United Methodist, 251-246-2224.
CCAR’s 14th Annual Spring Jubilee, “Smokin’ in the Pines” will be held on Saturday, April 14th,, 2012. The events are the 5K, BBQ Cook-off, Clarke County Southern Cruisers motorcycle ride, Canines on Parade, Bingo & Cake Walk, Children’s Activity Area, and “Grits n Pieces” – Free entertainment, Annual Greenhouse plant sale, Corn Hole tournament and a Silent Art Auction. For more information event registration, please contact Terry at 251-246-3000 or go to www.clarkearc.com.
Alpha Center’s Annual Walk for Life will be Saturday, Aril 28th, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the entrance of Grove Hill Baptist Church. For more information, please call the Alpha Center 251-246-7750.
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month – we are asking that businesses show their concern for this problem by displaying a blue ribbon on the front of your business. Blue ribbons are available for pick-up at the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce Office and are available on first come basis. Thank you for your support of the Regional Child Advocacy Center and our efforts to make Jackson and Clarke County a safer place for our children.
PALS Clean-Up- “Spring Clean-Up”is held every third or fourth Saturday in April. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 21st. The anti-litter campaign will take place the week of April 21st –April 28th . Children ages 9-11 participate in a poster and essay contest. Cash prizes are awarded. The Spring Clean-Up provides a way for community members to become involved in the city of Jackson and gain more personal pride. Every year the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce holds a kick-off breakfast for all of the volunteers at 8:00 a.m on Saturday morning. For more information contact the Chamber office at 251-246-3251.
(Materials available only while supplies last, so register on time.)
SWAIA Supports Upcoming Jackson Sonic Classic Auto Cruise-In
The Southwest Alabama Improvement Association will support the upcoming Jackson Sonic Sponsored Classic Auto Cruise-In on Saturday, April 23, 2011, 2:00PM to 5:00PM, at the North College Ave. Facility. A free meal and drink will be provided to each participate. This event is the beginning of a monthly cruise-in alternating with the Thomasville facility on the 2nd Saturday.
This special promotion is being held as a prelude to the upcoming SWAIA sponsored Memorial Day Week-End Classic Auto/Bike Show and Swap Meet, North Jackson Park (Fair Ground Area) corner of Stanley Dr. and US Hwy 43 N. on Friday, May 25, 2012, 12 Noon to 8:00 PM and Saturday, May 26, 2012, 8:00AM to 4:00PM. Parking is free and general admission is $5.00, vehicle registration $25.00 and vendor space (8/8) starting at $50.00.
For further information contact Dr. O>L> Hubert, President SWAIA at 251-387-0357, Manager at Jackson or Thomasville Sonic.
Forestry Awareness Week is April 25th – April 27th in Clarke County. Planned activities include Forest Products, Forest Management, Soils, Conservation and Wildlife, Tree Identification, and Forest History are all topics covered during a four-day program held in the outdoors.
For more information contact Clarke County’s Forestry Commission at 251-275-3283.
The Clarke County Junior Miss competition is held on April 30th, at 7 p.m. at the Thomasville Civic Center. Contestants from across the county vie for the prestigious title and for the opportunity to travel to Montgomery to represent the county at the state pageant.
Alpha Center’s Annual Walk for Life will be Saturday, May 12th starting at 8:30 a.m. at the entrance of Grove Hill Baptist Church. For more information, please call the Alpha Center 251-246-7750.
Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraiser and is held on varying weekends during the month of May. “Characters for a Cure” is the theme for the Jackson Relay for Life fund-raiser on Saturday, May 8 at the Cecil McMullen Fairgrounds from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday. The Jackson Relay for Life Committee has lined up an exciting day for family fun and entertainment for everyone. The goal is to celebrate the lives of those who are cancer survivors, remember those who lost the battle to cancer and fight back by raising funds and awareness about cancer and eventually find a cure for all types of cancer. The day will begin with the Cancer survivor’s Reception at 10 a.m. in the Jackson High School Cafeteria.
For more information or to join the efforts, contact Jackson Relay for Life Chairman, Elizabeth Beech at 251-246-2428.
H.W. Pearce Memorial Park, formally known as Vanity Fair, opens for the season on Mother’s Day weekend and closes mid-August. The park offers activities for the entire family including swimming and tennis lessons. The swim team’s swim competition is held the first part of June. The park is an alcohol free environment. Memberships are still available at Atchison’s Business in Jackson, on 111 West Church Street. For more information call 251-246-9383 or 251-246-7090.
Swim Meets at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park Pool,
June 5th - Jackson vs Lake Forest at 10:00 AM
June 12, - Fairhope vs Gulf Shores at 10:00 AM
Swimming Lessons are being offered this year for non-members
Dates:
June 7-11
June 14-18
June 21-25
July 5-9
Registration will be on June 1st from 12:00 noon –till 5:30 PM.
The cost is $40 for the week of lessons.
Downtown Art Walk
CCARC in conjunction with the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Jackson will be hosting a downtown market and Art Walk Saturday, June 5, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Vendors, produce and arts/crafts vendors are encouraged to take part. Fee will be $25. For additional information or to register, contact Trista Walker at 251-246-3000.
“Kid’s” Summer Exercise Classes
Health Actions will be offering exercise classes for children ages 8 – 11, during the month of June and July. Registration date will be June 2nd and the starting date will be June 7th. There will be 2 classes per week and the cost is $15 for members and $20 for non members. Contact Health Actions at 251-246-5761 ext. 222.
Cultural Arts Center Events
Art classes will be offered at the Grove Hill Cultural Arts Center.
Summer Art Class: 1st – 5th from 9 – 11 a.m. Instructor Judy Green - June 14 - 18
Teen Art Classes: 12 – 16 from 2 – 4 pm. Instructor Johnna Bush – July 5th – 8th
Children’s Summer Drawing Class: 1 – 2 p.m. Instructor Beau Eddistedd
For more information on classes contact Paula Lombard 251-744-2891 or e-mail ghcae@yahoo.com
The University of Alabama Alumni Association and friends generally holds its Annual Meeting in the summer. A guest speaker is invited from UA. The money raised goes towards the scholarship fund.
The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce’s Education committee hosts its annual Back to School Breakfast for local educators in August each year at the First United Methodist Church. The breakfast is sponsored by local businesses who donate promotional items such as pens, pencils, note pads, and calendars just to name a few. A light breakfast is provided for the educators to get their day started off in the right direction.
Jackson Peewee Football and Cheerleader registration
Children ages 5 – 12 can register for Jackson Peewee Football/Cheerleader on July 30 at Legion Field, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Registration fee for football is $55; fee for cheerleaders is $25. Birth certificates are required.
AIDT Leadership Development training programs, Leadership Skills 1, will be September 14th & 15th, 2011, classes begin at 8:30 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. and the cost is $25 per person, at Hampton Inn Jackson, Al
Contact the Chamber of Commerce at 251-246-3251 for more information.
Ronald McDonald Dinner and Auction will be held at The Fish House on Tuesday, September 15th starting at 6 PM. For more information contact Larry or Penny Jones at 251-246-5535.
United Way Clarke County Kick Off event will be held on Thursday, September 17th from 5:30 PM till 8:00 PM, at the H.W. Pearce Memorial Park in Jackson, formerly known as the Community House. This free event is open to the public and it will be an opportunity for community to meet the partner agencies funded by the Clarke County Campaign and to learn about their services. There will be many family friendly activities, door prizes, and free refreshments. Business and organizations are also welcome to come and bring their United Way donations the night of the event.
The Jackson Fire Department’s annual Town Inspection and Fire Prevention Parade will be held in October. Fire Prevention week is October 9th – 15th. This year’s Firemen’s Banquet, which recognizes the court, will be held on Tuesday, October 11th. This event will take place Pearce Memorial Park Assembly House. This year’s parade will be held on Wednesday, October 12th. The parade begins at 3:30 p.m. Floats are judged on theme, originality, and appearance. The top 3 winners are awarded cash prizes. The band judged to be the best is also awarded a cash prize. A poster contest is held at the elementary school level and prizes will be awarded. For more information contact Bob Bumpers.
Troy Jones Downtown Market
CCARC in conjunction with the Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Jackson will be hosting a downtown market and Art Walk Saturday ,October 1st, Dec. 3rd, and March 3, 2012, April 14th, May 5th and June 2nd, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Vendors, produce and arts/crafts vendors are encouraged to take part. Fee will be $25. For additional information or to register, contact Trista Walker at 251-246-3000.
The Annual Alpha Pregnancy Center banquet will be held on Thursday, October 13th at 6:30 PM at Thompkins Baptist Church’s Fellowship Hall. For more information, please call the Alpha Center at 251-246-7750. This is our largest fundraising event of the year.
Clarke County Museum’s 11th Annual Pioneer Day, Saturday, October 29th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm., Grove Hill, Alabama. Live pioneer demonstrations including: wood carving, sweet gumming, butter churning, campfire cooking, clothes washing, blacksmithing, candle dipping rug hooking, hewing logs, rope making, Indian weaving, quilting, campfire pies, dough bowls, corn shelling, flint napping and treenware, PLUS Blue Herron’s Creek Indian Hunting Camp. Tours of the 1830’s Mathews Cabin given by costumed re-a-enactors! For information contact Kerry Reid at Clarke County Museum at 251-275-8684.
The Jackson Rotary Club sponsors the Clarke-Washington County Fair. The event is held the first week of October 31st thru November 5th at the fair grounds located behind Jackson Steakhouse-Hwy 43. The gates open at 5 p.m. nightly. Signature events include:
Entries for the exhibits - Sunday, October 31st from 2 to 5 P.M. For information about items, contact Linda Butts 754-9448 or Judy McMullen 246-3416.
Fair Queen Competion - Tuesday, Nov. 1st at 6:30 P.M., For information contact: Tina Pugh 246-3888 or Dottie Fore 246-2224.
Live at Lunch Music Showdown: Wednesday, Nov. 2nd, 6:00 P.M., For information contact: Gabe Puello 246-4431.
Cheerleader Competion – Thursday, Nov. 3rd, at 5:00 P.M. For information contact Althea White 246-4425.
Little Miss Fair Queen – Friday, Nov. 4th, at 6:30 P.M., For information contact Tina Pugh 246-3888 or Dottie Fore 246-2224.
Children’s Day at the Fair – Saturday, Nov. 5th, at 12 noon till 5:00 P.M., Admission $1.00 for children 5 years of age to 17 years.
Saturday Night at The Fair will be 6:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M.
ARM BANDS WILL BE SOLD NIGHTLY BY THE JAMES GANG
ADMISSION TO THE FAIR IS $5.00
If you have any questions please contact Linda Butts – 754-9448
The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce attracts thousands of people to the streets of Jackson for the annual Fall Festival.This year’s event will be Saturday, November 5th. Arts and crafts booths and food vendors line the streets of downtown from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. selling a variety of items perfect for holiday gifts. The Fall Festival is a family event offering entertainment for every age. The children can enjoy unlimited use of various games with the purchase of an armband. Outdoor enthusiast will be entertained by the Lumberjack Competition and the Bob Smith Memorial Antique Auto Show. To purchase booth spaces feel free to call 251-246-3251 or email carolyncarpenter@jacksonareacoc.com.
VETERAN’S DAY PROGRAM will be on Friday, November 11, 2010, downtown at 11:00 a.m
Christmas Open House will be on Sunday, November 13th, from 1:00 p.m. till 4:00 p.m., those participating are Floral Creations, Flowertown, Fig, The Framery and Spunky Monkeys in Leroy. Bloomers will have their Open House on Thursday, November 17th as some of the other merchants will also be open for your shopping. This event is held by local florists, gift and antique shops to showcase their holiday merchandise. Held during the afternoon each business serves refreshments and offers discounts on Christmas merchandise.
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony event will be on Thursday, November 17th, downtown at 5:30 p.m. Pictures with Santa will be available and light refreshments will be served. Local school choirs will be performing.
The Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Christmas Parade on Friday on December 9th at 5:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to participate. The theme for this year will be “Make the Season Bright”. The four categories that are judged are clubs and non-profit organizations, businesses and industries, bands, and other marching groups. Cash prizes and trophies are awarded. The parade will begin this year on Mayton Drive, in front of Gillmore Elementary School and disbands downtown, at the City Hall and Chamber of Commerce. For more information contact the Chamber at 251-246-3251.
First United Methodist Church Annual Step Sing is held every first Sunday of Advent. All community choirs are invited to participate. Hot cocoa is served to those attending the event held at 6 p.m.
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