What's happening today 6/28/09

Grave marking ceremony held in Jackson

The John Guild Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a grave-marking ceremony to honor Revolutionary War soldier Peter Hartle. Members of the Allen Laws Oliver Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution will also participate in the 2 p.m. ceremony. Hartle Cemetery is on County Road 352 off Highway 72 in Jackson.

Conrad family to hold 75th annual jubilee

The descendants of David Rudolph and Mary "Polly" Bollinger Conrad will be holding their 75th annual reunion at the Whitewater Presbyterian Church. There will be information to share about the family's lineage back through several kings of England, including William the Conqueror, and beyond. All descendants are welcome and are encouraged to bring a dish to share.

Maevers family reunion today

The Maevers family reunion will be at noon at pavilion No. 2 in Jackson City Park. Family members are asked to bring a covered dish and lawn chairs.

Downtown golf tournament tees off

Registration for the First-Ever Fourth Annual Louis J. Lorimier Memorial World Famous Downtown Golf Tournament and All-You-Can-Eat Catfish Buffet will be at the Common Pleas Courthouse gazebo starting at 12:30 p.m. All golfers will tee off at 1 p.m. Following the rounds, a catfish dinner, which will be catered by Port Cape, will be served at the gazebo. Registration is $25 and includes a T-shirt and catfish buffet. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit the Red House Interpretive Center Foundation.

Church holds an afternoon of fine arts

Grace United Methodist Church is holding an art auction, music and dance event from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Academy of Dance Arts. There will be a silent and live auction, an African Dance Presentation, and Mozambique-style food. The tickets are $30 per person, with proceeds going to the Mozambique Initiative, helping churches and seminary students in Mozambique.