Cannon Blast

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Country Music Jam Session
Pocahontas Community Center
1st and 3rd Fridays
A country music jam sessions is set for the first and third Fridays of each month at the Pocahontas Community Center, 1441 Pocahontas Road, Morrison. Musicians sign up at 5:30 and the music starts at 6pm. Open to the public, spectators and dancers are welcome. Admission is free. For more info call Ray at 615-765-7835 or John 931-588-1229.

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Are you raising a relative child?
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 at the Cannon County Senior Center, 609 West Lehman St., Woodbury, TN 37190, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Tuesday, April 28, 2015.
For housing assistance while caring for minor child, contact Myra Walker at 931-432-4111

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Short Mtn. Trading Post
The Short Mountain Trading Post is Expanding and has room for more permanent vendors. Contact: Savannah at #615-464-7824.
Looking for Local Crafts People, Antiques and Collectible dealers.

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Summer Reading Program
Continues at Library
The Summer Reading Program continues at Adams Library. Summer Reading is for everyone -- all ages are included. This year for children birth to 4 years and children 4 to 12 years the subject is Every Hero Has a Story. For Teens, ages 12 to 17, the theme is Unmask. The topic for adults, ages 18 and up, is Escape the Ordinary. Every book counts toward the Summer Reading Program prizes.

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80 Portraits of Cannon County
Cannon Hall
May - October
Framed vintage family photos from the breadth of Cannon County families will be on display in Cannon Hall beginning in May 2015 and will conclude with an old fashioned "family reunion" reception in October 2015.
Cannon Hall is a 2,600 square foot exhibition and event space located inside The Arts Center at 1424 John Bragg Highway, Woodbury.. We display works from our collection as well as loaned works from private collections and public institutions. Admission to Cannon Hall is free. Hall hours are 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information call 615-563-2787 or visit our website at artscenterofcc.com.

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Free Movies
at Adams Library
Adams Library has begun its summer movie program. Come to the Jennings Community Room, hang out in the cool, eat some popcorn, have a drink, meet some new friends, visit with some old friends (quietly, of course) and enjoy a FREE movie on the big screen. What's the movie? Come by or call the library to find out. Due to licensing considerations, we can't print the title in the paper, but it's going to be great. Family movies are set for 1:30 p.m. July 11. Teen Pizza movie events are set for July 18 at 5 p.m. Tuesday Afternoon Movies (2-3:30 p.m.) on July 14, 21 and 28.

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Music Night @ the Cannon County Senior Center
Friday, July 10
Featuring: Lonnie Jones and Tennessee Shine> Doors open at 6 p.m. Music begins at 7 p.m. Admission: $5. Come on out and enjoy good music, line dancing and fellowship at your Senior Center.

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Senior Conservancy
at the Arts Center
July 6-17
At the Arts Center of Cannon County. Contact 615-563-2787.

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Bring It On
The Musical
July 10-25
Will take the stage at the Arts Center of Cannon County. Contact 615-563-2787.

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Goat Show
July 11 @ 12:00 pm - 4 pm
at The Stratton Bone Arena located behind the Cannon County High School, show will begin at noon. Contact Carol or Bob Melton at 615-563-5260 for information.

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Farless Family Reunion
Saturday, July 11
The Farless Family Reunion will be Saturday, July 11 at Center Hill Baptist Church fellowship hall. Please bring a covered dish. For more information call Brenda (Farless) Williams at 615-563-7394.

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Bradyville Neighborhood Watch
Saturday, July 11
Bradyville Neighborhood Watch will meet Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m. At Bradyville Church of Christ. Gerald Melton, 16th Judicial District public defender, will be guest speaker. A cookout will follow. For more information call Anna Pittman, director, at 615-765-7571.

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Historical Society
Tuesday, July 14
The Cannon County Historical Society will meet Tuesday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cannon County Senior Center, 609 Lehman St., in the small dining area. You will enter under the awning. The program, "The Most Interesting Character I Ever Knew" will begin at 7 p.m.

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Music Night @ the Cannon County Senior Center
Friday, July 17
Featuring: The Gilley Brothers Doors open at 6 p.m. Music begins at 7 p.m. Admission: $5. Come on out and enjoy good music, line dancing and fellowship at your Senior Center.

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Cruise-In on the Square
3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25
Includes a food drive to benefit the Food Bank. All cars and trucks welcome. Contact John Barker at 615-542-4065.

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Red Apple Days
Auburntown
July 31-Aug. 1
Held at C.H. Hawkins Park, gospel music on Friday evening. Saturday begins with a 5K run, vendors, entertainment and a fish fry at the Community Center. Contact Roger Turney at 615-464-4210 for info.

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The Arts Center Presents "Forever Abbey Road, A Tribute to the Beatles."
July 31 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
The Arts Center presents Forever Abbey Road, a tribute to the Beatles. Showtime is 7:30 and The Blue Porch will be open if you would like dinner and a show. Contact the Arts Center at 615-563-2787 for information.

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Arts Center
Reverse Raffle
Aug. 1
Your cordially invited to the Arts Center Reverse Raffle, enjoy a gourmet meal, door prize raffle, be the last ticket holder and you win $5,000 dollars. A fun night with family and friends. Contact the Arts Center at 615-563-2787 for information.

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Ghost: The Musical
Begins Aug. 7
@ 7:30 pm - 10 pm
Ghost: The Musical begins its run at the Arts Center of Cannon County. The play continues weekends through Aug. 22.

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Cruise-In On The Square
Aug. 22 @ 3-7 p.m.
All cars and trucks welcome, door prizes, 50/50 drawing, music and more. Contact John Barker at 615-542-4065 for info.

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