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ONGOING

SOLID WASTE CENTER HOURS
The Current Hours of Operation at the Cannon County Convenience Center:
CLOSED Sunday & Wednesday
7 AM to 5 PM Monday & Tuesday & Saturday
9 AM to 7 PM Thursday & Friday
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
Sunday Mornings &
Sunday & Wednesday Evening
If you drink alot that's your business.
If you want to stop that's ours.
Meetings are on Sunday morning at 9 a.m. at Stones River Hospital Cafeteria. Sunday evening and Wednesday evening meetings are at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center.
Call 615-653-7914.

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CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Tuesdays 6:30 PM
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. 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. The United States Flag 4"x 6" is .50 each or $5 a dozen The military services/branches flags are $30 each. We can get you any State Flag, different size flags and different size flag poles, including indoor sets. CONTACT A MEMBER OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 279 OR CALL; CHARLIE HARRELL 615-542-1289, JIM STONE 615-563-6111, BRENT BUSH 615-563-2691, BRITT KNOX 615-904-5644, PENNY DANIELS
615-563-6729.

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CLEARFORK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DINNERS
First Saturday Night of Each Month
1721 Big Hill Road, Gassaway
Clearfork Methodist will begin its monthly dinners on Saturday, January 7. Suppers will be once a month on the first Saturday with hours 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu features catfish or chicken tenders with choice of pinto, white or green beans, hush puppies, cabbage slaw or veggie salad, french fries, homemade desserts and drink. Carry out dinners are available by calling 615-563-1415.

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CSBG FUNDING TO ASSIST
Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Program has funding available to immediately assist applicants in need due to a temporary emergency situation. Applicants must be income-eligible and show their need for service based on guidelines for each program. You may qualify for a one-time payment if you are 60 ears old or above, disabled, a family caregiver, or have a child under the age of six. You may qualify for a one-time payment toward rent, mortgage, electric, water, or food assistance if you have a household with one member working at least 29 hours or more a week. (931) 528-1127

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GED PREP CLASS
Adams Library Every Tuesday 5:30 PM
Every Tuesday at 5:30 pm GED preparation class in the Jennings Community Room at Adams Memorial Library. Ongoing, self-paced and individualized, please attend any Tuesday you can.

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THIRD THURSDAY CONCERTS
Thru August
The City of Cookeville Department of Leisure Services' Third Thursday Concerts at 7:30 p.m. at the Dogwood Performance Pavilion in Dogwood Park, 30 E. Broad St., Cookeville. More concerts are planned for July 20 and Aug. 17. All are free. A different band is featured each month, covering a variety of music genres. For more information, call 931-528-1313.

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RED BARN RESTAURANT
SONGWRITER NITGHT
Every Other Friday
Red Barn Restaurant, Bradyville TN
Beginning May 5, 2017, Nashville performing artist Cyndi Washburn will host a singer/songwriter night at the Red Barn Restaurant; located at 11174 Jim Cummings Hwy. in Bradyville, TN. Sign-ups are at 5:30 and the music is featured from 6pm to 8pm. All genres of music are welcome. This is a perfect opportunity for aspiring artists to share their original music in an intimate setting and family friendly atmosphere. All ages and skill levels are encouraged to attend. The songwriter night will be held every other Friday evening. Please email redbarnsongwriters@gmail.comwith questions or additional information.

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DEKALB/CANNON COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
AmateurRadio Exam Session
A meeting of the DeKalb/Cannon County Amateur Radio Club will be held on Thursday, June 29th, 2017 - 6:30 PM at the Cannon County High School, 1 Lion Drive - Room 115, Woodbury, TN 37190. All local amateur radio operators and those interested in amateur radio are invited to attend. Call 615-597-9563 for more information or check out the
club's webpage at http://www.dccarc.org.
2017 DCCARC Meeting Dates
Subject to Change
July 30th, 2017 - 6:30 PM Smithville, TN
August 31th, 2017 - 6:30 PM Woodbury TN
September 28th, 2017 - 6:30 PM Smithville, TN
October 26th, 2017 - 6:30 PM Woodbury TN
November 30th, 2017 - 6:30 PM Smithville, TN
December 28th, 2017 - 6:30 PM Woodbury TN


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LIBERTY DANCE SCHEDULE
7-8 Slick Nickel Band
7-15 One Eyed Dog Band
7-22 Road West Band
7-28 (Fri) Friday Night Rocks Danny & the Katz
7-29 231 South Band
Come enjoy the music and dance. Call 615-563-2792 or 615-464-8110 for more information.

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SATURDAY MARKET, FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE, SUMMER PARTY
August 4th with Skyline Drive Bank
September 1st with Everyday People
For more information visit www.downtownmurfreesboro.com

JULY EVENTS


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ANNIE
Arts Center of Cannon County
July 7 & 8 • 7:30 PM
July 9th • 2 PM
July 14 & 15 • 7:30 PM
July 16 • 2 PM
July 21 & 22 • 7:30 PM


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PLAIN VIEW BAPTIST CHURCH VBS
July 9 - 13 • 6 PM
6088 Jim Cummings Hwy • 53 South

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CCHS GOLF TRYOUTS
Thursday, July 13 at 10 a.m.
At Smithville Golf Course
A practice session will follow.

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FUNNY GIRL
July 7th - 9th and 14th-15th
at the Manchester Arts Center starring Kerri Kairdolf as Fanny. Directed by Abbey Anchanattu. Choreographed by Rebekah Streich. Music direction by Jamie Harden. Producers - Jeanne Edwards and Jennifer Dennison. Go to MillenniumRep.org to purchase tickets.

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IVY BLUFF CHURCH OF CHRIST
GOSPEL MEETING
July 9 - 13 • 7 PM nightly
Garland Robinson, Speaker

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AUBURNTOWN BAPTIST CHURCH VBS
July 10 - 14

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CANNON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC MEETING
The next Cannon County Democratic Meeting will be Tuesday, July 11 at 6:pm. It will be held at the Stillhouse Restaurant located at 8280 Short Mountain Road. For more information you can call Nancy Coomes at 615-563-5665.

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NICHOLS FAMILY REUNION
JULY 22 2017 • 11AM - 4 PM • @ The Corner
We are calling together all the descendants of Danile Alexander Nichols and Sarah Melissa Vinson Nichols. Bring a story, a covered dish and join in on the fun.
For more information Mariea Nichols 615-563-5414; Lou Nichols 615-563-4805, Donna Nichols 615-464-4271; Barbarra Nichols 615-563-4157


AUGUST EVENTS

RED APPLE DAYS
AUGUST 4 & 5
Friday Evening • Gospel music
Saturday Evening • other music genres
Saturday Morning •The Red Apple at 7:00 a.m. Saturday • The Lions Club Fish Fry @ Auburntown Community Center.
For more information on other events and vendors, please contact Holly Sylvester at 615-598-5578.

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REVERSE RAFFLE & DINNER
Arts Center of Cannon County
August 5th; Dinner 6PM; Show @ 7PM
For more information on this event
615-563-2787


SEPTEMBER EVENTS

FALL WAGON TRAIN RIDE
September 21, 22, 23
Sept. 21-22 & 23--The Fall Wagon Train Ride will be sponsored by The Middle Tn. Mule Skinners Assoc. Wagons will leave the fair grounds in Woodbury at 9 am each day ( over-night camping is allowed.) Contact Grady George Jr. at 615-849-6867 for further information.


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WHAT'S HAPPENING IN CANNON COUNTY SCHOOLS


July 10-13-- Summer Feed Program for all Cannon County students will be held at WGS cafeteria,
Breakfast 8:00-8:30 a.m. and Lunch 11:00-11:30 a.m.

July 11--School Board meeting workshop, 6:30 p.m., CCBOE

July 13--READ Conference, Prescott Middle School, Cookeville, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

July 13--School Board meeting, 6: 30 p.m., WGS Cafeteria

July 17-20-- Summer Feed Program for all Cannon County students will be held at WGS cafeteria,
Breakfast 8:00-8:30 a.m. and Lunch 11:00-11:30 a.m.

July 25--Marcus Mariota (Titans quarterback) visits Cannon County High School, 1:00 p.m. The public is invited to hear him speak. Stay tuned for more information.

July 30--We Care Cannon event at WGS

August 2--In-service Day 1 for teachers