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Critters and Crawlers June 9, 10 a.m., at Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.). The program for toddlers ages 2-3 and their caregivers includes indoor and outdoor activities, and animal encounters. Discounts available for members. Prices vary; call 601-352-2580, ext. 241. Let’s Talk: The Young Adult Experience June 9, 1 p.m., at Cade Chapel M.B. Church (1000 W. Ridgeway St.), in the gymnasium. Young adults participate in an open forum about relationships, finances and other life issues. Light refreshments served. Free; call letstalkcade@gmail.com. Sneaky Beans Bug Boil June 9, 2 p.m., at Sneaky Beans (2914 N. State St.). Enjoy all-you-can-eat crawfish, beer, a cornhole tourney and music from the Seawards, Static Ensemble, Furrows and the Bailey Brothers. $20 cover; call 601-487-6349. Nature Day Camp, Grades 2-3 June 11-15, at Clinton Community Nature Center (617 Dunton Road, Clinton). The camp includes a variety of outdoor and indoor activities. Sessions are 9 a.m.noon daily through June 15. Space limited; full and partial scholarships available. $100, $75 members; call 601-926-1104.
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Members-only Summer Camp June 11-July 27, at Mississippi Children’s Museum (2145 Highland Drive). The one-week camps for children ages 5-10 are held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays in the Education Center through July 27. Fee includes a T-shirt and a morning snack. Attendees may bring lunch or buy a meal for $5. Additional fees for care before and after each daily session apply. $175 per week; call 601-981-5469 or 877-793-5437.
“Marvelous Murder� Dinner Theater June 8, 6 p.m., at The Parker House (104 N.E. Madison Drive, Ridgeland). The Detectives Mystery Dinner Theatre’s play is about a murder at a super hero’s birthday party. RSVP $48; call 601-937-1752.
Camp WILD June 11-28, at Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (2148 Riverside Drive). Campers participate in activities that focus on Mississippi’s ecosystems and indigenous species. Sessions are June 11-14 for grades K-1, June 18-21 for grades 2-3 and June 25-28 for grades 4-5. $140, $115 members; call 601-576-6000.
“Not As I Do� June 8-9, at Belhaven University Center for the Arts Concert Hall (835 Riverside Drive). Joyce Hayden Smith’s stage play is about siblings who struggle to cope after growing up in an abusive environment. Shows are June 8 at 7 p.m. and June 9 at 6 p.m. $15, $12 children under 12 in advance; $20, $15 at the door; call 601-506-7377.
W.I.N.E. (Women Inquiring, Networking and Engaging) Meeting June 11, 6:30 p.m., at the home of deborah Rae Wright (135 Grand Ave.). Attendees meet to discuss a chosen topic. Bring wine or a snack. RSVP. Email winejackson@ gmail.com.
“Crackedâ€? Dinner Theatre. The Detectives Mystery Dinner Theatre presents the play about circumstances surrounding Humpty Dumpty’s great fall. RSVP. Call 601-937-1752. • June 9, 7 p.m., at Georgia Blue (111 Colony Crossing Way, Madison). $45. • June 12, 6 p.m., at Kathryn’s (6800 Old Canton Road, Ridgeland). $42.
Career and College Fair June 12, 9 a.m., at New Horizon Church International (1770 Ellis Ave.). Network with hiring managers and recruiters, and learn more about employment and education opportunities. Free; call 601-371-1427.
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STAGE AND SCREEN
Art House Cinema Downtown June 10, at Russell C. Davis Planetarium (201 E. Pascagoula St.). Films include the opera “Peter Grimes� at 2 p.m. ($16) and “A Bag of Hammers� at 5 p.m. ($7). Refreshments sold. Visit msfilm.org.
“Fuel the New Year� Nutrition Workshop June 7, 7 p.m., at Fleet Feet Sports (Trace Station, 500 Highway 51 N., Ridgeland). The topic is cooking healthy meals. $10; call 601-899-9696.
“The Marvelous Wonderettes� through June 17, at New Stage Theatre (1100 Carlisle St.). The Roger Bean musical is about a 1950s singing group at a high school prom. Shows are Thursday-Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. $25, $22 seniors and students; call 601-948-3533, ext. 222.
“This Is a Man’s World� Yoga Class June 9-30, at Energy in Motion (200 Park Circle, Suite 4, Flowood). Tara Blumenthal teaches the four-week class for men Saturdays from 10:45 a.m.-noon through June 30. $50; email info@tara-yoga.net.
Magic with Tommy Terrific June 11, 2 p.m., at Madison Public Library (994 Madison Ave., Madison). The magician from Little Rock, Ark., incorporates balloon animals and puppets into his act. Free; call 601-856-4536.
Look Good ‌ Feel Better June 11, 2 p.m., at St. Dominic Cancer Center (2969 N. Curran Drive), in Classroom A. The program helps women undergoing cancer treatments to address appearancerelated side effects. Registration required. Free; call 800-227-2345.
“Our Town� June 7-17, at Black Rose Theatre (103 Black St., Brandon). Shows are ThursdaySaturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m. Reservations recommended. $15, $10 seniors and students (cash or check); call 601-825-1293. more EVENTS, page 28
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8th Annual
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If we receive your donation by July 11, it will be featured in our big Chick Ball Gift Guide on July 25.
Saturday, July 28, 2012 Hal & Mal’s Red Room Cover $5 | 18+ To donate or volunteer: 601-362-6121 ext 16 chickball@jacksonfreepress.com For more information: jfpchickball.com • follow us on twitter @jfpchickball
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Women’s Retreat June 9, 9 a.m., at Arts Center of Mississippi (201 E. Pascagoula St.). Registration at 8:30 a.m. The Rho Lambda Omega chapter is the host, and the theme is “One Woman Can Change the World.� $5; call 601-214-4281.
COURTESY WALT DISNEY STUDIOS
available for early registrants. $75; call 601845-6873 or 601-845-3320.
Public schools do more than educate children. They measure a city’s pride. They reflect community. They predict the social and economic well-being of a city’s future. For 20 years, Parents for Public Schools of Jackson has worked to keep our public schools strong, to empower parents as leaders for positive change, and to engage community support of our public schools.
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