Friends of Dean Park Announce Fish Fry and Dance

Dr. Mel-O-Mix Master aka
Melvin Davis, DJ of Richmond, CA

The Friends of Dean Park, Inc. (FODP) announces its Friday Night Fish Fry and Dance to be held on Friday, August 3, 2012, 6 p.m. – 10 p.m. at Dean Park (formerly known as Center Ridge Park), 3850 HWY  15 South, Louisville, MS.   The dance will have the famous Dr. Mel-O-Mix Master of Richmond, CA aka, as Melvin Davis as DJ.  He will entertain with blues, jazz, rock, slides, rap, hip hop and country from the 60s, 70s, and 80s. If you want to learn the slides, he will teach you.

Each year the FODP set a goal for the year with this year’s goal being to build a unisex bathroom at the pavilion for the convenience of senior visitors as well as for those who are physically challenged.  Since the park continues to be renovated, it is attracting many seniors for various functions, i.e., meetings, workshops, family reunions, school and class reunions, church reunions, revivals, gospel concerts, poetry slams and  talents shows. According to one member, “FODP spearheaded the campaign for a new playground for the children now we must accommodate our seniors who enjoy the park. It is too far for them to get to the bathroom facility down the hill from the pavilion. The Friday Night Fish Fry and Dance is planned in hopes of raising funds as we have fun for our new project.” 

In announcing this project several months ago, FODP informed the public that our county is not in a position to take on the project at this time because of the decrease in taxes being collected due to our high unemployment and the fact that some businesses have closed. President Elmetra Patterson stated, “FODP’s mission is to help raise funds to help with these type projects.  Our community has responded well by making donations in the past.  We hope to receive the same response this year.  We hope to see you at the Fish Fry and Dance. If you can't attend, please mail a donation to Friends of Dean Park, Inc. Special Project, P. O. Box 365, Louisville, MS 39339." A donation of $10.00 is requested for the Fish Fry Dinner and Dance.

 Contact Information: Mattie Davis, (510) 851-3557, Annie Pearl Hudson, (662) 773-6189, Elmetra Patterson, (510) 672-2106 or (662) 779-0169

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