This used to be one of the biggest events in Memphis politics every year, as a large crowd would be guaranteed to allow candidates to talk to potential voters. However, restrictions started being placed on the candidates, and as the city spread eastward, fewer and fewer people came out to attend the fundraiser for Catholic Charities.
However, for hopeless political junkies like myself (and probably YOU, if you're reading this), a new political gathering has taken St. Peter Picnic's place over the last few years. The Sidney Chism Picnic (co-hosted by Gale Jones Carson and Nate Jackson) has gathered politicians of every stripe and persuasion, and gives one a chance to mingle with movers and shakers, especially in the Democratic community.
It will be this Saturday from 12 Noon to 5 PM at Sidney's place at 3657 Horn Lake Road (click on the address for a map), and you should come out there, I'll be there early in the event, it will be a lot of fun.
Sidney Chism's 7th Annual
Community Picnic
(Founded by Sidney Chism, Gale Jones Carson & Nate Jackson)
Saturday, June 30, 2007
12 p.m-5 p.m.
3657 Horn Lake Road
Community Picnic
(Founded by Sidney Chism, Gale Jones Carson & Nate Jackson)
Saturday, June 30, 2007
12 p.m-5 p.m.
3657 Horn Lake Road
Rain or Shine
Meet elected officials and candidates running for public office.
Voter Registration
Free Food, Games, Train & Pony Rides
Petting Farm
Live Entertainment & D.J. Leon Gray
For more information call 496-5039.
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