Pickin & Paddlin 2008

Check out www.nccjackson.com for updates on the festival!

or listen to a sample of the bands at www.myspace.com/pickinandpaddlin

If you have any questions about the festival or would like to become a sponsor, please email melodymoody@gmail.com




All proceeds go to the:

www.nccjackson.com

2007

The Neighborhood Christian Center provides after school tutoring to over 150 children in the inner city as well as summer enrichment programs to nearly 200 students every summer. Every Christmas season, NCC distributes over 500 food boxes to needy families in the Metro.
Check out NCC's website at: www.nccjackson.com




Max Henry entered the 1K race and got 1st place within his age category, way to go max!

Jam Sessions

Jack Magee of the Delta Mountain Boys

Johnny Rawls, Clawhammer Banjo of Hired Man's Horse
Valley Magee

Edwin McAllister or "Uncle Mac" of the Jackson Jug Revival

the kayakers finally get there turn to show their stuff
Aaron Phillips and Bonnie Shetler are proud of their 3rd place status.

a safety talk was given before each race


Eager participants sign up for the Canoe Race

Andy Hilton coordinates the Canoe Race

Canoes provided by: Seminary Canoe Rental
random pickin' sessions happening throughout the day

a focused paddler.

Kids Activities were provided by: Parents and Kids Magazine

The Broken String Band







the Vernon Brothers






the Delta Mountain Boys

5K and 1K Race

Daniel Johnson crosses the Finish line.



Volunteers: Bonnie Shetler and Aaron Phillips keep time of 5K finishers.



Kevin Curly and Christie Barber running the 5K Race

pics

Emily Hardin, (NCC staff member) wins 1st place in Race 2 of the day.

Hired Man's Horse


Trophies made by local artist Andy Hilton were given out to 1st place canoe racers and 1st place overall male and female 5 K Racers.
www.square1design.com

Map of Canoe race

here is a picture of the path for the Canoe Races. Sign ups will fill up fast: Canoe Registration starts at: 9:30am. Canoes are provided, along with paddles and life jackets. Kayaks are: bring your own.

Band Schedule

10:30- Jackson Jug Revival

11:30- Vernon Brothers

12:45- Hired Man's Horse

2:00- The Broken String Band

3:15- The Delta Mountain Boys

If your registration was returned

We are having some problems with the registrations being returned to sender.
If your registration has been returned to you:

Please either:

1. Bring it with you the day of the race. (5K runners need to register from 7:00am-7:50am) (Canoe/Kayak Registration will start at 9:00am)
2. Or resend it. The problems have been fixed and we will now receive them.
3. For any questions or concerns, to reserve your T-shirt size or for any other information: call Melody Moody at: 601-364-3650 or 601-540-3710 or email: melodymoody@hotmail.com

Directions to Mayes Lakes

Directions to MAYES LAKES:

Going East on Lakeland Drive, After you pass Smith Wills Stadium on your left....turn Right between Shell Station and the Jackson Youth Baseball/Softball fields. This is Lakeland Terrace, it will take you straight into Mayes Lakes Campgrounds. Park outside the park. If you get lost call: Melody Moody at: 601-540-3710

http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?address=2500%20Lakeland%20Ter&city=Jackson&state=MS&zipcode=39216%2d4717&country=US&title=%3cb%3e2500%20Lakeland%20Ter%3c%2fb%3e%3cbr%20%2f%3e%20Jackson%2c%20MS%2039216%2d4717%2c%20%20US&cid=lfmaplink2&name=

Pickin' and Paddlin' Poster

Pickin' and Paddlin' poster by :

local artist Ginger Williams.

It is a woodburned painting and will be auctioned off on Sat., April 1st at Pickin' and Paddlin'.

check out more of Ginger's work at: www.chezginger.com