Cannon Blast

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Story Time at Adams Memorial
Auburntown
Tuesday, Feb. 10, Wednesday, Feb. 11
Tuesday is filled with story time fun! Valentines is the topic of the week. Join us Tuesday, Feb. 10, @ 10:30 a.m. at Adams Memorial and on Wednesday, Feb. 11, @ 10:30 a.m. at Auburntown. Bring your little reader and share the love of reading. For children ages 2 to 5.

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Winter Fest
Saturday, Feb. 14 - Feb. 15
Old Feed Store Antique Mall
Featuring, discounts throughout the mall, door prizes and more. A $6 plate lunch will be served in the Gathering Place Café prepared by Holy Smokes BBQ offering a pulled pork sandwich, brunswick stew, chips &and drink with freshly prepared BBQ sauce which will be for sale. The Old Feed Store Antique Mall is located at 310 West Water Street, Woodbury, for further information contact (615) 563-2108.

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Valentine's Day
Saturday, Feb. 14
Adams Library
Valentine's Day, Saturday, Feb. 14, the library is staging two very special activities. First at 10 a.m. we are presenting the 1st Annual Chocolate Festival, yum yum. Come taste your way through the history of chocolate. If you're ages 12 to 17, come at 1 p.m. for the T-shirt Infinity Scarf craft making activity. Bring your own old T-shirt and leave with a new fashion item to wear on Valentine's Evening. You can find more information about these events and sign up at the circulation desk.

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Clearfork United Methodist Church
1721 Big Hill Road Gassaway
Saturday, Feb. 14
Carry out - 563 - 1415. Catfish or chicken tenders Choice of pinto, white or green beans, hush puppies, cabbage slaw or veggie salad, french fries, homemade desserts, and drink. REMEMBER - IT'S VALENTINES DAY. Hours are: 3 to 7 p.m.

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The Jungle Book
Friday, Feb. 13 and 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14 and 21 at 2: p.m.
The Arts Center of Cannon County
Based on the book by Rudyard Kipling, the play is directed by Mary Wilson, produced by Beth McCrary with choreography by Ashely Hardage. A young boy, Mowgil, is left at the foot of the jungle after his village is attached by a tiger, Shere Khan. A pack of wolves begins taking care of Mowgli and ultimately raises him. He learns the rules of the jungle and becomes adopted by the wolves. Years later, when Mowgli is a teenager, Shere Khan reappears. Mowgli stands up to the tiger to show his courage and love of the pack. Call 615-563-2787 to make reservations

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Valentines Day Sale
Antiques and More
Friday, Feb. 13-15
Antiques and More on the square in Woodbury will hold a special Valentines Day Sale and your invited to shop, enjoy refreshments and be a part of their celebration. Contact 615-563-5375 for further information or check them out on facebook.

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Date Night
Blue Porch Cafe
Saturday, Feb. 14
The Blue Porch Restaurant, located at 1424 John Bragg Hwy., will introduce a new feature event "Date Night" which will be held monthly on these dates: Feb. 14, Mar. 14, Apr. 18, June 20, Aug. 29, Sept. 26 and Oct. 31, 2015. Date night will not be held in May, July, Nov. or Dec. The February 14th date night will include music, adult beverages, appetizers, salad and entrée. Reservations are needed and they are limited to 30, contact The Blue Porch at 615-563-6565.

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Free Food Distribution
Saturday, Feb. 21
First Methodist Church
A free food giveaway is set for Saturday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m. in the parking lot of First Methodist Church, 502 West High St., Woodbury. Please bring your own box, laundry basket or container to put the food in. Everyone is welcome. This will be a "drive through" distribution. Cars should line up on High Street coming up the hill from College Street. Each car will be directed through the parking lot of First Methodist and out through the First Baptist parking lot. There will be a limit of food for two families in each car. For more information, contact the church at 615-563-2135.

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Time Traveler Outfitters
Grand Opening
Saturday, Feb. 21
Time Traveler Outfitters, owned by Deborah Gerard located at 212 McMinnville Hwy. in Woodbury, will celebrate a Grand Opening. Ribbon cutting will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. Time Traveler Outfitters specializes Bridal, Prom, Formalwear Rentals and costume attire. Contact 615-563-5100 or visit www.timetraveleroutfitters.com

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Country Ham Breakfast
East Side School
Saturday, Feb. 21
East Side Volunteer Fire Dept. will hold a Country Ham Breakfast and all that goes with it for $7 a person at East Side Elementary School on old McMinnville Hwy. from 7 to 10 am . Contact 615-563-5981 for further information.

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White Oak Basket Demo
The Arts Center
Saturday, Feb. 28
White Oak Basket Demonstration featuring White Oak Basket display and local basket makers doing what they do best at The Arts Center of Cannon County from 10 am to 4 pm. Contact The Arts Center at 615-563-2787 for further information.

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Songwriters in the Round
Birdsone Studio
Saturday, Feb. 28
7:30 p.m. _ Songwriters In The Round featuring Robyn Taylor, Brooksie Wells and Jenna Longmire at BirdSong Studio, 213 W High St, Woodbury. $10 Suggested Donation, www.thebirdsongstudio.com

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Bonnaroo Works Applications
Close March 15
The Bonnaroo Works Fund (BWF), the charitable arm of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, is accepting online applications for the 2015 grant cycle beginning today. The Fund gives back to communities that need it the most by awarding funding to arts, education and environmental nonprofits. Those interested should visit http://bonnarooworksfund.org for more information or apply directly online at https://app.wizehive.com/appform/menu/Bonnaroo. The deadline is March 15, 2015, and grants will be announced in May 2015.
"It's that exciting time again," said Nina Miller, BWF executive director. "We encourage qualifying non-profits to share their goals and needs, and we look forward to making a significant impact on those that are the best fit for the Bonnaroo Works Fund." Established in 2009, BWF supports arts, education and environmental nonprofit organizations at the local, regional and national level with an emphasis on local reinvestment. Since the inception of Bonnaroo, more than $7 million has been awarded to worthy causes.
Two dollars from every Bonnaroo ticket supports BWF. The fund is also bolstered by 100 percent of the entry fees from the Bonnaroo 5K Run, the Soundwaves initiative, and proceeds from silent auctions held throughout the year. Bonnaroo supporters also contribute online and volunteer their time for special projects before and after the festival.
Bonnaroo Works Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and a component of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee (www.cfmt.org), a Tennessee-based community foundation working to bring good people and good causes together by ensuring the excellent stewardship of lasting charitable funds and the wise investment of grants.

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Flu Shots Available
Cannon County Health Department
Flu season is here, with seasonal influenza cases now reported across Tennessee. The Cannon County Health Department is working to protect the entire community by providing free flu vaccinations to area residents until vaccine supplies are depleted. Appointments must be made to receive flu vaccine, and are now being scheduled at the clinic.
"Vaccination is the best protection against the flu, and the Cannon County Health Department, the Tennessee Department of Health and the CDC recommend that everyone six months of age and older get a flu vaccine every year," said Andrea Fox, Health Department County Director. "It takes about two weeks to be protected after you get the flu vaccine, so we want everyone who hasn't had their flu shot to get one right away." Flu shots will be provided at no charge to patients. Both adults and children may receive flu vaccine at the clinic. Please call the Cannon County Health Department at (615-563-4243) today to book your appointment. The clinic is located at 301 West Main Street, Woodbury and open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.