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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 continues
The Woodbury Lions Club continues the annual Pecan Sale. 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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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.
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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Rep. Mark Pody at Senior Center
Please join your State Rep. MARK PODY to discuss upcoming Legislation
Friday, December 16, Woodbury Senior Center
Pizza and a fun time with Bingo at NOON.
Discussion of bills to be presented in the Jan. 2017 session will follow at 1pm.
Don't miss this opportunity to meet Rep. Pody
and learn first hand what your legislature is doing for you.
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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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Give a Little Christmas
Friday, December 16
Set for 6 to 8 p.m. at the Woodbury Community Center, all are welcome to Give a Little Christmas provided by Ignite Missions and Give A Little Nashville. Activities include refreshments, live entertainment by Livi West, photos with Santa and Mrs. Cluas. Each child who is registered will receive a gift from Santa. Registration forms are available online at www.ignitemissionsandministry.com. You may help by making a financial donation on the website or by donating toys. See the website for more information.
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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Christmas Bird Count
Saturday, December 17
Mark Vance will host a Christmas bird county on December 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Various locations will be visited including both private and public lands.
Email Mark Vance for confirmation (mark.vance@tn.gov)
Call in no email 615-203-4688
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Bethlehem Marketplace
Saturday, December 17
Pleasant View Baptist presents Bethlehem Marketplace from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, December 17 at 2355 Lonnie Smith Road in Woodbury. Come walk the streets of Bethlehem as they were more than 2000 years ago.
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Liberty Dance
Saturday, December 17 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Featuring 231 South. Come enjoy the music and dance. Call 615-563-2792 or 615-464-
8110 for more information.
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Liberty Dance
Saturday, December 31 from 7 to 10 p.m.
Featuring Heritage Row. Come enjoy the New Years Eve music and dance. Call 615-563-2792 or 615-464-8110 for more information.
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Cannon County Senior Center
Music Night
Friday, January 6
Rode West will perform. Doors open at 6 p.m. with $5 admission.
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Adams Library Holiday News
The Elf on the Shelf comes to the library!
This December the library is going to play Elf on the Shelf. Come to the library from Friday, December 9, through Saturday, December 17, to look for the Elf.
Where will he be? What book is he reading?
Look high and low for our Elf and be sure to fill out a slip for drawings. Drawings for children and adults will be held on Monday, December 19. The elf will be in a different place each morning and remain there all day.
Come in, find the elf, fill out a slip, and enter a drawing. One entry per day; the more days you come in, the more chances to win. All ages are welcome to play.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
The Friends of the Library Book Sale is in full swing. There are bargains galore! Our Elf is lowering the price during his visit December 9-17. All adult hardbacks will be Buy One, Get One Free while the Elf is here. Children's hardbacks are just 5 for $1.00.
Winter Weather and Items Due
As winter months progress, ice and snow become a possibility. Please remember that the library is usually closed when the schools are closed. Any items due on a day the library is closed because of the weather will not incur any fines. Additionally, if your road is too icy, let us know and fines will not accrue. Please don't rush to the library to return anything if you can't make it safely to our door. If you are unsure if we are open, please call 615-563-5861 for information.
Library Holiday Closings
Both library outlets will be closed for the holidays Saturday-Wednesday, December 24-28, and Saturday-Monday, December 31-January 2. We will be open Thursday-Friday, December 29-30, regular hours. The staff wishes all of you the best during the Holidays and for the New Year!
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Free Medicare Counseling
SHIP/SMP representatives from the Upper Cumberland Area Agency on Aging & Disability are offering free Medicare counseling throughout the Upper Cumberland. Representatives are available to help counsel on any Medicare questions, abuse or concerns. They will also screen Medicare beneficiaries for Extra Help with Part D.
Please contact SHIP at 1-877-801-0044 or 931-432-4150 for an appointment.
