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Christmas Tour of Homes
The Woodbury Lions Club is seeking homes for the annual Christmas Tour of Homes to be held Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. If you are interested in being on the tour, please call Bill Smith at 563-5337 or Sue Patrick at 563-1328. Please advise no later than Nov. 8, 2013.

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Lions Club Coats for Cannon
These coats will be given to anyone who is a Cannon County resident in need of a good, warm coat on Nov. 16 at the Woodbury Lions Club Building on Lehman Street. Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. One proof of residency (drivers license, utility bill, voter registration card) is required. Family members must be present to receive a coat. This includes children.

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The Art of Russel Mobley
The award-winning photographs of the late photojournalist Russel Mobley will be on exhibit at the Arts Center of Cannon County through Nov. 27. The arts center is located at 1424 John Bragg Highway. Phone: 563-2787.

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Holiday Christmas Extravaganza
The Short Mountain Trading Post will be hosting their Holiday Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday Nov. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 8280 Short Mountain Highway (Highway 146) next to Short Mountain Distillery. Come and be entertained as you shop for that one-of-a-kind Christmas gift and unique Holiday Decorations throughout our totally full craft booths, midway and Loft . Door Prizes, bake sale, visit Santa and bring your camera, mule wagon rides and lunch by Terry-B's Country Diner. Don't miss out on this wonderful shopping adventure and totally entertaining family event. For further info: contact Savannah: 615-464-7824.

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CCHS hosts Financial Aid Night
On Thursday, Nov. 14, Cannon County High School will be hosting its second financial aid night of the 2013-2014 school year. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will be held in the school cafeteria. Guests include representatives from The United States Army, The United States Air Force, Cumberland University, Middle Tennessee State University, and The Tennessee Student Assistance Corp. (Lottery Scholarship). Any students and parents from grades 9-12 are welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please contact the CCHS guidance office at 563-2144.

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Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat at 7:30 p.m. at The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Highway. Call (615) 563-2787 for information.

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Beans & Cornbread Fest, Saturday, Nov. 16
Friends of After School Kids to host a festival beginning at 11 a.m. Live gospel and country music. Call 615-542-0396 for information.

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Country Christmas, Friday, Nov. 22- Saturday, Nov. 23
Cannon County Country Christmas Merchants Open House. Santa will arrive on the Square at 4:30 p.m. Pictures with Santa begins at 5:30 p.m. Music on the Square, wagon rides and giveaways. Contact Jennings Jewelers at 563-2421 or the Chamber of Commerce at 563-2222.

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My Way Christmas, Dec. 6 through 21
The Arts Center of Cannon County presents its 2013 Christmas Dinner with dinner prepared by the Blue Porch Restaurant. To make reservations call 563-2787 or visit the website at www.artscenterofcc.com. Presented Friday, Saturday and Sundays through Dec. 21.
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Lions Club Day, Saturday, Dec. 7
Spend the day and enjoy yourself. A pancake breakfast with Santa begins at 7 a.m. at the Lions Club Building on Lehman Street. The Lions Club Christmas Parade starts at noon. The Lions Club Tour of Homes begins at 4 p.m. with tickets available at the Lions Club Building.

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Christmas Gala, Friday, Dec. 13
The Christmas Gala sponsored by the Cannon County Senior Citizens Center, 609 Lehman St. Entertainment, fine dining, elegant table settings, silent auction and more.

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Are you raising a relative child or need housing assistance?
For more information on assistance and support, please contact Melissa Allison at the Upper Cumberland Developments District toll free at 1-877-275-8233.
Adult relative support group meetings are held, every 4th Wednesday of each month, from 3:30 - 4:30AM at Fiddler's Annex on 125 Fiddler's Drive, Smithville, TN.
For housing assistance while caring for minor child, contact Myra Walker at 931-432-4111.