March 11, 2024 …. ............. Keeping Fondren Fabulous

FRF President Jonathan Lee and Vice President Cathy Boone

Fondren Votes tomorrow

…..Tomorrow is election day and FRF reminds you to cast your vote at one of Fondren’s 4 polling locations:

Precinct 14 – Fondren Presbyterian

Precinct 16 – Fondren Church

Precinct 37 – Boyd Elementary

Precinct 38 – Chastain Elementary

…..Here are the candidates that will be on the ballot:

President of the United States

Joe Biden (Democrat)

Ron DeSantis (Republican)

Nikki Haley (Republican)

Vivek Ramaswamy (Republican)

Donald Trump (Republican)

US Senate

Ty Pinkins (Democrat)

Roger Wicker (Republican)

Ghannon Burton (Republican)

Dan Eubanks (Republican)

US Representative – 2nd District

Bennie Thompson (Democrat)

Ronald Eller (Republican)

Andrew Smith (Republican)

Taylor Turcotte (Republican)

Fondren supports Week of Wonder

…..Fondren has teamed up with the LeFleur Museum District for a fun and educational Spring Break. When you purchase a Museum District Pass, March 8 - 22, giving you access to the Museum of Natural Science, the Agriculture and Forestry Museum, the Children’s Museum and the Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, you’ll get a Fondren Discount Card with these special deals:

-15% off weekday bowling at Highball Lanes

-Free drink (tea or soft drink) at Brent’s Drugs

-Free side with purchase at Rooster's

-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie at Just Vanilla

-Unlimited toppings with a $5 cup of ice cream at FroYo

FRF Education Task Force at Boyd

…..Members of the FRF Education Task Force met with Boyd Elementary School Principal Joseph Collins last week to brainstorm strategies for supporting Boyd staff and students. Future programs being developed include after-school tutoring and the establishment of an Outdoor Classroom. (Photographed above: Principal Collins, and Task Force Members Susan Margaret Barrett and James Brown.

New Mural brightening North State St.

…..Thanks to Renaissance Society member Leah Simon, Roots Remedy, a new mural is brightening North State Street at Meadowbrook. The mural, by Gavin Bird, was completed yesterday. According to Simon, the inspiration for the mural comes from the idea of connecting herbal plants like aloe vera, tea tree, chamomile, evening primrose, flax, echinacea, lavender and the cannabis plant.

…..“All of these herbal medicines are featured on the wall,” says Simon who notes that Roots Remedy is a plant-focused, patient-centered medical marijuana dispensary. “We wanted to express our passion for health on our exterior wall while continuing our dedication to beautifying Fondren! We expect this to be the most instagrammable spot in town!”

Brent's Drugs: Celebrating

St. Paddy's Day and Girl Scouts!

…..Brent’s Drugs is going green for March with their featured milkshake: Thin Mint, inspired by the popular Girl Scout cookie and our celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.

Printmaking with Artist Rosie Hues

…..Collage Studio will host a two night printmaking class on March 18 and 19 with artists Rosie Hues. The class is from 5-7 p.m. each evening. The cost is $150 and includes printing on paper, a tote bag and a tea towel. Email Collage Studio to reserve your spot.

Thank you to these Fondren Forward

Capital Campaign donors:

Lisa and Sai Ireland

Deborah and Walter Newman

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