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Spring Jubilee offers a day of family fun This year's Spring Jubilee, hosted by Clarke County ARC (CCARC) Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at its facility at 501 Forest Avenue, Jackson, offers plenty of fun activities along with some new features. The day will begin with the 6th Annual 5K Run/1-Mile Fun Walk. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., followed by the run at 8:30 a.m. There's still time to get a discount by registering early. The 8th Annual "Cruising for CCARC," sponsored by the Clarke County Southern Cruisers, will begin at 10 a.m., with registration at 9 a.m. in the Pic N Sav parking lot. Those looking for items to spruce up their home can participate in the silent art auction from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. or choose from a wide variety of greenery and ceramics from the Green House and Ceramic Sale. A flower show will highlight many of the plants available for purchase. Entertainment for the event will include music from the Gulf Coast's band "After Five," as well as a number of performances by local dancers and other groups. John Rogers will serve as emcee. Some good cookin' is in store as well. Those attending will be able to sample some of the area's favorite gumbo recipes during the Gumbo Cook-off. This event is limited to 10 entries. Call Suzette James at 247-2467 to register. Other activities will include the annual Canines On Parade with the Doo-Dah Parade at 12:30 p.m. and the fashion show at 1 p.m.; a beauty parlor for the young ladies, featuring hairdos, nails, make-up and more; bingo and the annual cake walk and sale. A number of door prizes will be given away throughout the day. The staff and clients at CCARC invite everyone to come out and enjoy the fun.
Spring Jubilee serves as the organization's main fund-raising event for the year.
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