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Homes Needed
The annual Lion's Club Tour of Homes is scheduled for Saturday December 3, 2016 and decorated homes are needed. This event has always been a big part of the Christmas Festivities in Cannon County attracting your neighbors and out of town visitors as well. Show off all the Christmas Decorating you
do and add your home to the list. Contact Sue Patrick at 615-563-1328 or Lois Larimer at 615-542-1858 or Carolyn Motley at 615-563-2222 for all the details.

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Solid Waste Department
announces new hours
Due to budget cuts imposed by the Cannon County Commission, the Solid Waste Department must reduce some services extended to the public. Starting Monday November 21st, the Cannon County Convenience Center will have new hours of operation.
Sunday-Closed
Monday-7A-5P
Tuesday-7A-5P
Wednesday-Closed
Thursday-7A-7P
Friday-7A-7P
Saturday 7A-5P
Only household waste will be accepted at the Convenience Center. There will no longer be any building materials accepted or cardboard pickup provided. Please make note of any changes.

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Alcoholics Anonymous
If you drink alot that's your business. If you want to stop that's ours.
Call 615-653-7914.

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Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery from hurts, habits and hang-ups meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church.

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Flags for Sale
The American Legion Post 279 in Woodbury is selling flags and
accessories. The monies raised from the sale of these flags goes 100% back to our Community, our Youth and our Veterans, in Cannon County. This is an on-going project. We have available an assortment of all sizes and all types of flags - United States Flags, State Flags, Military Service Flags; and all sizes of flag poles.
The United States Flag 3'x 5' nylon is $25 (best price
anywhere). This is our most popular flag. The United States Flag 4"x 6" is .50 each or $5 a dozen for special occasions. The military services/branches flags are $30 each. For that special display. We can get you any State Flag, different size flags and different
size flag poles, (small house flag poles to large business flag poles.) WE ALSO HAVE INDOOR FLAG SETS. FLAGS FOR ALL OCASSIONS. If you need to make a special order, call and we have a catalogue available to make your selections.
CONTACT A MEMBER OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 279 OR CALL
CHARLIE HARRELL 615-542-1289, OR JIM STONE 615-563-6111, OR BRENT BUSH
615-563-2691, OR BRITT KNOX 615-904-5644, OR PENNY DANIELS 615-563-6729.
We will be glad to take your order, deliver your order, and all with a
smile and a big thank you, for Supporting the American Legion Post 279,
AND OUR YOUTH, OUR COMMUNITY, AND OUR VETERANS, OF CANNON COUNTY.

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Music Night on Thursdays
The Pocahontas Community Center, located near Ivy Bluff, will be having a music night every Thursday at 5 p.m. We welcome all musicians who would like to come and play with our group, beginners or pros. If you like to sing our band will play your song and let you sing along! Spectators and dancers are welcome. For more info call Ray, 615-765-7835

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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.
A support group meeting will be held for relatives that are caring for relative children. This meeting will be held at the Adams Memorial Library, Woodbury, TN/ Monday, October 17, 2016, 1:00-2:00 pm.
For housing assistance while caring for minor child, contact Myra Walker at 931-432-4111.

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Lions Club Pecan sale begins
The Woodbury Lions Club will kick off their annual Pecan Sale on November 3, 2016. For sale this year will be pecan halves, walnuts, fruit and nut mix and cashews.
All of these products will be available at the following locations: Jennings Jewelers, Vance Bros. Car lot, Farmers Co-op, the County Court Clerk's office, Cannon Senior Center, Dr. Trea Wessel's office, First Bank, Paul Reed's Furniture Store, First National Bank, Regions Bank, Woodbury Funeral Home, Woodson's Pharmacy, Cutting Edge Salon and from any Lions Club member.
Profits from this fund-raiser goes toward purchasing eye glasses, eye exam, eye surgeries, special equipment for the sight impaired, hearing exams, and hearing aids for local residents who cannot afford for pay for such on their own or with the help of their insurance.
For more information call Clyde Bush at 615-563-2102 or Mark Vance at 563-6800.


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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
November 4 - 19
Arts Center of Cannon County
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is the story of a an eccentric inventor named Caractacus Potts who, with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima, sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap. Soon, they discover the car has magical properties including the ability to float and take flight. However, trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself. Performances run November 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 & 19 at 7:30 p.m. November 6 & 13 at 2 p.m. and November 5 at 10:30 a.m.

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Libraries to close for Thanksgiving
Adams Memorial Library and Auburntown Libraries will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 23 & 24. We hope everyone enjoys their Thanksgiving Day! We will re-open Saturday at 9 am.

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COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
The Cannon County Commission will meet in special session:
Monday, November 28
5 p.m.
Cannon County Courthouse

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Craft Holiday Bazzar
Arts Center of Cannon County
Saturday, November 26 from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Find one-of-a-kind, handmade gifts for all the people on your list!
Join us for this exciting and festive alternative to mall and big box import shopping! Choose from a variety of beautiful and unique gift items when top craft artists from throughout the region will offer for sale their original ceramics, jewelry, fiber, turned wood, pottery, one-of-a-kind furniture, baskets, stained glass and much more. Eighteen craft artists will be participating so plan on coming early for best selection. Support your local economy and receive great deals to boot!
Admission is FREE and open to the public. The event will be held at The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Highway, just west of Woodbury.

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Wildwood Christmas Tree Farm
Christmas Season through Saturday, December 17
WildWood Christmas Tree Farm located at 286 La Paloma Rd., Woodbury is open.visit the website at www.wildwoodchristmastreefarm.com or call 615-464-2472.
The tree farm is open Monday through Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday. From Woodbury, turn left onto Route 145/Auburntown Rd. (Piggly Wiggly on corner) Go 6.7 miles to first paved road on left. Turn left, you will see sign for Wildwood Christmas Tree Farm. First driveway on right is La Paloma Road.
The tree farm will be open Thanksgiving Day & the Friday after 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Hayrides will be available on Saturdays until dark. We will also have hayrides on Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after. Treehouse play area will be available until dark each day we are open

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Cannon County Commission Meeting
Thursday, December 1 @ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
At the Cannon County Courthouse.

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Cannon County Senior Center
Music Night
Friday, December 2
Slick Nickel will perform. Doors open at 6 p.m. with $5 admission.

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Woodbury Lion's Day
Saturday, December 3 @ 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Woodbury Lion's Day events begin with Pancakes with Santa at the Lions Club Building beginning at 7 a.m., bring the kids and get a picture with Santa. Woodbury Christmas Parade starts at 12 noon, be sure to register at the Extension Office on Lehman St. The Tour of Homes begins at 4 p.m., tickets will be available at the Lions Club Building. Contact Bruce Steelman at 615-563-2554 for information.

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Woodbury City Council
December 6 @ 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
at Woodbury City Hall at 101 W. Water St. in Woodbury.

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Christmas Gala
Friday, December 9 @ 6 - 8 p.m.
Friday December 9th--The Cannon County Senior Center presents the "Christmas Gala." Enjoy a great meal served at lavishly decorated tables, silent auction, entertainment and much more. Contact the Senior Center at 615-563-5304 for information.

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Elf the Musical Jr.
Directed by Scarlett Turney
December 9th, 7:30 p.m.
December 10th, 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.
December 11th, 2 p.m.
This Young at Art Series show runs approximately one hour.
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.

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Cannon County Senior Center
Music Night
Friday, December 16
Ronnie Crownover and Silvercreek will perform. Doors open at 6 p.m. with $5 admission.

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Christmas with Forever Abbey Road
A special Holiday tribute to the Beatles
Saturday, December 17
2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
All tickets $20
Holiday refreshments included
Forever Abbey Road returns to the Arts Center for a special Holiday event featuring solo Christmas songs by the fab four such as John Lennon's "Happy Christmas" and Paul McCartney's "Wonderful Christmas Time" along with the group hits you know and love. Holiday baked goods and refreshments are included with this ticket purchase. Treats will be available before the show and during intermission.
From the Beatles' early years of "She Loves You" and "I Want to Hold Your Hand" to the psychedelic period of "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band" to their later years of "Hey Jude" and "Let It Be"- Forever Abbey Road performs it all with exciting energy, heart and accuracy. The band has been invited to perform at the biggest Beatles festival in the world and and is quickly becoming known as one of the most entertaining Beatles revues around!

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