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Be The Change Party Hearty Zumbathon Charity Event Feb. 26, noon, at YMCA Flowood (690 Liberty Road, Flowood). Ten zumba instructors host the fundraiser. Participate in one of the three-hour dance sessions or dance for three hours. 75 percent of the proceeds benefit the American Heart Association’s Go Red Por Tu Corazón Movement. Minimum $10 donation; call 601-906-1168. IHOP’s National Pancake Day March 1, at IHOP (2700 Greenway Drive, 474 Briarwood Drive). All IHOP restaurants are giving away a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes to all of their guests from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. In return, IHOP is asking for donations to the Children’s Miracle Network. $1 and $5 Children’s Miracle Network Visit ihoppancakeday.com. Mardi Gras Dance Party March 4, 7 p.m., at Chapatoula Building (115 Cynthia St., Clinton). Hosted by Salsa Mississippi, the event includes dancing to ballroom and salsa music, free refreshments, a silent auction and Nepali crafts for sale. Proceeds benefit Mountain Child, a project that provides educational needs for 25 Nepali children. $20 (cash only); call 601-213-6355. Mardi Gras Masquerade Charity Ball March 5, 7 p.m., at Congress Street Bar & Grill (120 N. Congress St.). Enjoy food, entertainment and prizes such as a trip to Mazatlan, Mexico. Mardi Gras attire preferred. Proceeds benefit the launch of the Richard Allen School of Performing Arts, a nonprofit school. $50; call 601-812-8169. Sal & Mookie’s Street Carnival March 26, 10:30 a.m., at Sal & Mookie’s (565 Taylor St.). Part of Fondren’s Zippity Doo Dah Weekend, held on the green space between Backyard Burgers and Schimmel’s, and includes food, games and contests. Contest winners will be given gift cards. Proceeds benefit Blair E. Batson Children’s Hospital. 25¢-$1 games; call 601-368-1919. Taste of Mississippi March 28, 7 p.m., at Highland Village (4500 Interstate 55 N.). Dozens of Mississippi chefs and restaurateurs share their culinary favorites. Proceeds Stewpot Community Services. Call 601-353-2759. The Art of Life: Expotential 2011 March 31, 6 p.m., at Mississippi Craft Center (950 Rice Road, Ridgeland). The fundraiser showcases
JFP Sponsored Events Radio JFP on WLEZ, at WLEZ 100.1 FM and wlezfm.com. Join Donna Ladd and Todd Stauffer every Thursday from noon-1 p.m., where they discuss vital issues and play local music. Listen to podcasts of all shows at jfpradio.com. Free; call 601-362-6121, ext. 17.
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Fondren After 5 March 3, April 7, May 5 and June 2, 5-8 p.m. This monthly event showcases the local shops, galleries and restaurants of the Fondren neighborhood. Free; call 601-981-9606.
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Jackson 2000 Friendship Ball March 5, 7 p.m., at Hal & Mal’s (200 Commerce St.). Lee Harper and Jeff Good will be honored for their racial reconciliation efforts. Look forward to hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar and music by These Days with Jewel Bass. Proceeds benefit Operation Shoestring and Parents for Public School Jackson. $20, $10 students; call 601-362-6121, ext. 17. Fondren Zippity Doo Dah March 24-26. The weekend includes the Fondren After 5 Homecoming on March 24. A full day of events March 25 includes the re-opening of Fondren Market at 8 a.m.; the Running of the Vixens at 10 a.m.; a fam-
established Mississippi artisans with disabilities. Show includes silent auction, refreshments, raffles and live entertainment. Proceeds benefit Life of Mississippi. $15, $25 for two; call 601-201-6735. McAllister’s Deli Tea for Tots Golf Classic April 8, 8 a.m., at Annandale Golf Club (419 Annandale Parkway, Madison). An 18-hole golf tournament, tea party, performance by the Bells of Faith and more. Proceeds benefit The Mustard Seed. $1000 team, $10 tea party; call 601-992-3556. Sante South Wine Festival April 9, 7 p.m., at The South (627 E. Silas Brown St.). More than 30 vintners of fine wines will offer samples. Food, live music and a silent auction are also included. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association of Mississippi. $70; call 601-987-0020. Ultimate Fashion Show and Champagne Luncheon April 11, 11 a.m., at Country Club of Jackson (345 Saint Andrews Drive). Show features spring fashions. Proceeds benefit the Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi’s Camp Kandu program. $50; call 601-957-7878. Planting Healthy Seeds and Deeds April 16, 8:30 a.m., on the corner of Medgar Evers Boulevard and West Northside Drive near the BP station. Jackson Inner-City Gardeners plant an organic vegetable spring garden as part of Global Youth Service Day. Bring gloves, shovels and rakes. E-mail tre.roberts@jiggarden.org. Dress for Success Power Walk May 7, 8 a.m., at Courthouse Racquet and Fitness Club, Northeast (46 Northtown Drive). Registration starts at 6 a.m. Proceeds benefit Dress for Success Metro Jackson. Visit dfspowerwalk.org/jackson to register, form a team or be a virtual walker. $20-$30; e-mail jackson@dressforsuccess.org. Blondes vs. Brunettes May 14, 2 p.m., at Millsaps College (1701 N. State St.). Two teams of women—blondes and brunettes—compete in a powder-puff football game. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. $25; for details, e-mail elizabethmhamilton@hotmail.com. Jackson Public Schools Call for Volunteers. JPS seeks volunteers from the community to be mentors for seniors enrolled in the Advanced Seminar: Employability Skills course. Call 601-960-8310. See and add more events at jfpevents.com. ily carnival at 10:30 a.m.; a gospel tent at noon; and the Zippity Doo Dah Parade at 6:30 p.m. featuring the Sweet Potato Queens and the Magnolia Roller Vixens. The Mustard Seed will also have a ceramics show at The Cedars each day. Call 601-981-9606. ZooBrew May 13, 6 p.m., at Jackson Zoo (2918 W. Capitol St.). Enjoy beer and wine samplings, specialty food, live music and other activities. For ages 21 and older. Ticket price TBA; call 601-3522580, ext. 228. Crossroads Film Festival April 1-3, at Malco Grandview (221 Grandview Blvd., Madison). Dozens of independent films are shown during the three-day festival along with music events and workshops. More details coming soon. $5-$55; email coord@crossroadsfilmfestival.com. Arts, Eats and Beats April 14, 5 p.m. Fondren’s spring arts celebration showcases Jackson’s best in art, antiques, gifts, apparel, interior design, furniture, food and music. Free; call 601-981-9606. Mississippi Happening. Guaqueta Productions hosts the monthly broadcast featuring a special musical guest. Download free podcasts at mississippihappening.com.