Registration is underway for the 18th Annual Industry Appreciation Day, including a golf tournament and barbecue dinner, to be held at Goose Pond Colony on Thursday, September 15th at 12 p.m.

Co-sponsored by the Jackson County Economic Development Authority and the Greater Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, the activities offer an opportunity for representatives of industry and businesses throughout the county to join with elected officials and community leaders for an afternoon of fun, fellowship, and good-natured competition. The golf tournament will be a best ball scramble format  between four-man teams.

Industry teams will be competing against consistently strong contenders from Beaulieu, Maples, Rock-Ten, Polyamide, and others. To be included in the Industry Division, all four team players must be employed by the industry they are representing. An open division winner will be named as well.

There is a blood drive today, Friday, August 12 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at In 2 Wireless on Highway 72 in honor of Buddy Phillips.

Buddy Phillips has been battling Leukemia since April 2010.

Those who donate will receive 25% off a photo package from Life's Mirror Images and a chance to win several prizes!