Two community events coming up in Jackson combine shopping or music with giving back. Here is what to know and when.
Harmony Harvest: Saturday, Nov. 14
Cross and Wren is presenting its traditional Harmony Harvest in downtown Jackson, NBC 39 reported. The free event, presented by Third Eye Curiosities, runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 116 East Baltimore Street. Local performers Ben Jessie and Gage Henry are on the lineup along with several special guests.
Organizers are asking attendees to bring donations of nonperishable canned food and warm winter clothing. Everything collected will go to the Regional Inter-Faith Association, known as RIFA, to help local families ahead of winter. Community members, families and friends are encouraged to come out for an evening centered on local talent and generosity.
Christmas Cottage: Nov. 20 and 21
The Madison County Family and Community Education Clubs will hold the annual Christmas Cottage on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20 and 21, at the Madison County Ag Auditorium, 309 N. Parkway in Jackson. Admission and parking are free.
Since 1980, club members have made, baked, canned and crafted items for the sale, including handmade gifts, Christmas decorations and homemade goodies. Proceeds support the work of Madison County F.C.E., including educational and community programs, and the clubs give back to local groups such as Madison County 4-H.
Online sale through Nov. 18
Shoppers do not have to wait for the doors to open. An online sale of selected handmade items, baked goods and gifts from participating club members runs Nov. 1 through Nov. 18, and organizers say new items may be added. They note the online sale is only a taste of the event, since not every member participates online.
A scam warning
The organizers say Christmas Cottage is not an outside vendor or booth-rental event and that selling is limited to F.C.E. club members. They warn that they never advertise open vendor spaces or ask outside sellers to send money, and they urge anyone who sees such a post to ignore it. Official information is posted on the event's own page and Facebook page.
Sources: NBC 39, Madison County F.C.E. Clubs as published on their Christmas Cottage information page