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Cannon County Farmers Market
Open every Saturday beginning at 7:00 A.M. at the Farmer's Pavilion at the Arts Center of Cannon County.
Open every Saturday beginning at 7:00 A.M. at the Farmer's Pavilion at the Arts Center of Cannon County.
HOUSES NEEDED for the Lions Club Christmas Tour of Homes which will be held on Saturday December 2nd. Please contact Lois Larimer at 615-542-1858 if you would like to share your decorated home with friends and neighbors. A great Christmas tradition which benefits a very worthy cause.
COATS FOR CANNON COMMUNITY PROJECT
The Woodbury Lions Club is preparing for the COATS FOR CANNON and expanding it. Coats can be picked up at the Lions Club Building on Friday Nov. 10 from 4:00pm until 7:30pm and on Saturday from 8:30 am until 1:30 pm. Coats are now being collected at Sue Patrick CPA's office at 109 Lester Street, Woodbury. Phone 615 563-1328 if you have questions. Gloves, scarves, hats, and socks are being accepted. Anyone wishing to make a donation can leave these at Sue's office. This is an example of how the Lions Club Serves the Community. Please help. The coats can be used or new. Other items should be new. Cash donations and clothing items are now being accepted.
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.
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.
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.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Sunday Mornings & Sunday & Wednesday Evening
If you drink a lot 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.
If you drink a lot 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.
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.
OCTOBER 2017
LIBERTY DANCE SCHEDULE
10-28-17: Road West
A Mansion in Mourning
October 15-31, 2017
The clocks are stopped at the hour of your death, the curtains are drawn and the mirrors draped in black...come explore the unusual mourning customs and creepy superstitions of the Victorian era at Oaklands Mansion. Guided tours of the mansion with our mourners are available from October 15 till 31, 2017, Tuesday - Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM and Sundays 1:00PM- 4:00 p.m., with the last tour beginning at 3pm. Regular admission rates apply.
The clocks are stopped at the hour of your death, the curtains are drawn and the mirrors draped in black...come explore the unusual mourning customs and creepy superstitions of the Victorian era at Oaklands Mansion. Guided tours of the mansion with our mourners are available from October 15 till 31, 2017, Tuesday - Saturday 10:00AM - 4:00PM and Sundays 1:00PM- 4:00 p.m., with the last tour beginning at 3pm. Regular admission rates apply.
Scholar focuses on race, families in old West at MTSU Oct. 24
MURFREESBORO -- An acclaimed visiting scholar and author who's been focusing her studies on race and family history in the 19th-century American West will discuss her discoveries Tuesday, Oct. 24, in a free public lecture at MTSU.
Anne Hyde, a professor of history at the University of Oklahoma and MTSU's first Strickland Visiting Scholar in History for the 2017-18 academic year, will speak on "George's Letters and Louise's Land: Uncovering a 'Half-Breed' History of North America" Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. in the State Farm Lecture Hall in MTSU's Business and Aerospace Building, Room BAS S-102.
Anne Hyde, a professor of history at the University of Oklahoma and MTSU's first Strickland Visiting Scholar in History for the 2017-18 academic year, will speak on "George's Letters and Louise's Land: Uncovering a 'Half-Breed' History of North America" Oct. 24 at 6 p.m. in the State Farm Lecture Hall in MTSU's Business and Aerospace Building, Room BAS S-102.
Red Cross Blood Drive
October 25th
Auburn Elementary School is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive in the gym on Wednesday, October 25th from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment call (615)464-4342 or email Cindy Larson at cindy.larson@ccstn.net
Auburn Elementary School is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive in the gym on Wednesday, October 25th from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. To schedule an appointment call (615)464-4342 or email Cindy Larson at cindy.larson@ccstn.net
OCT. 28, 1 P.M. - 4P.M., EDGAR EVINS STATE PARK, SILVERPOINT, ANNUAL FALL COLOR BOAT CRUISE BY FRIENDS OF EDGAR EVINS STATE PARK: $15 per person. (Sorry, no children under age 3.) Online reservations open Oct. 1st at www.foeesp.com/color-cruise or call the park office for further instructions: ( 931) 858-2114 or toll free at 800-250-8619.
OAKLAND MANSION FLASHLIGHT TOUR
OCTOBER 27 & 28, 7-10pm
These special tours will come to an end on Halloween night as the mansion is set to receive spooky visitors for Trick-or-Treating at 4pm until all the candy has been given away. Visit our website and Facebook page for times and ticket information for all of these spooky events.
These special tours will come to an end on Halloween night as the mansion is set to receive spooky visitors for Trick-or-Treating at 4pm until all the candy has been given away. Visit our website and Facebook page for times and ticket information for all of these spooky events.
ADAMS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Mr. Bond
Saturday, Oct 28 at 1 pm, Mr. Bond returns to the library for spooky science.
Saturday, Oct 28 at 1 pm, Mr. Bond returns to the library for spooky science.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Woodbury Sale Barn, 2403 McMinnville Hwy Topic: EPD, Grading & Cattle Industry Updates
Speakers: Kevin Ferguson, UT Extension
Steve Anderson, TN Cattlemen's Association
Marshall LaFevor, Warren Co Livestock Meal sponsored by Cannon County Cattlemen's
Please RSVP (615)563-2554 if you are not enrolled in the AMBP class and plan to attend either upcoming meeting.
OCTOBER 20 - 21 and OCTOBER 27 -28
SHORT MOUNTAIN DISTILLERY HAUNTED WOODS
Gates open at 6pm .... scream starts at 7 pm. Costume Dance Party, Live Music and camping on the 28th. Proceeds benefit Short Mountain Fire Department. For more information call 615-216-0830.
Gates open at 6pm .... scream starts at 7 pm. Costume Dance Party, Live Music and camping on the 28th. Proceeds benefit Short Mountain Fire Department. For more information call 615-216-0830.
A meeting of the DeKalb/Cannon County Amateur Radio Club will be held on Tuesday, October 26th, 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.
OCTOBER 28 2017
MOORETOWN VFD COUNTRY HAM BREAKFAST
6-10AM @ Woodland School. Adults $7; Ages 4 & Under $4; Carryout Plates Available. We deliver. For delivery orders contact Chief Michael George 615-542-0282 or Asst Chief Jay Hale 615-542-4108.
6-10AM @ Woodland School. Adults $7; Ages 4 & Under $4; Carryout Plates Available. We deliver. For delivery orders contact Chief Michael George 615-542-0282 or Asst Chief Jay Hale 615-542-4108.
OCTOBER 28 -29th
Plainview Baptist Church is hosting their annual Free Family Adventure and Corn Maze in October. This will take place on the grounds of the church located at 6088 Jim Cummings Highway. October 21-22 and October 28-29 the event will begin at 6:00 p.m. October 29 will be Family Fun Night with free candy, food and a family basket give-away. More information is available at www.plainviewbaptistchurch.org. If you have questions, you may email me or call Margie Petro @ 6l5/785-3992.
CCWHA HALLOWEEN RIDE WEEKEND
OCTOBER 27, 28, 29th
$10 per person includes day ride on Saturday, cookout 4-6pm, trick or treat for little spooks after meal.
$10 per person includes day ride on Saturday, cookout 4-6pm, trick or treat for little spooks after meal.
Upper Cumberland Adult Education Fair, Oct. 28
Over 15 colleges and TCATS will be answering questions about difference degree options for adults fro Middle TN TCATS, community colleges, and universities during an College Fair tailored just for adults ages 25-64 on Saturday, October 28.
The Upper Cumberland TN Reconnect Community (UCTRC) and Middle TN Higher Education Alliance (MTHEA) will host the Upper Cumberland Adult Education Fair at Stevens St. Baptist Church, Building H, at 269 S. Willow Ave., Cookeville, TN, 38501, (from I-40, turn left on Short Street, then immediately right to Building H) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Schools present will be TCAT Livingston, TCAT Crossville, TCAT McMinnville, Vol State, Roane State, Motlow State, TN Tech University and many more. For more information, contact Cindy Taylor at ctaylor@ucreconnect.com or 931-526-2211.
The Upper Cumberland TN Reconnect Community (UCTRC) and Middle TN Higher Education Alliance (MTHEA) will host the Upper Cumberland Adult Education Fair at Stevens St. Baptist Church, Building H, at 269 S. Willow Ave., Cookeville, TN, 38501, (from I-40, turn left on Short Street, then immediately right to Building H) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Schools present will be TCAT Livingston, TCAT Crossville, TCAT McMinnville, Vol State, Roane State, Motlow State, TN Tech University and many more. For more information, contact Cindy Taylor at ctaylor@ucreconnect.com or 931-526-2211.
March of Dimes to Hold Annual 5k
Hundreds of runners and volunteers will join together on October 28th, at Shelby Bottoms Nature Center & Greenway for the 2017 Run for Babies which helps more babies survive and thrive.
LIBRARY NEWS & DATES:
Oct 19, 21, 26, & 28 (Thursdays & Saturdays)--Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale
The Friends Annual Book sale at the library is Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 am-Noon. Hardback books are 2 for $1. Paperback books are 5 for $1.
Oct. 28, Saturday at 1 pm, Mr. Bond Everyone's favorite scientist returns with his spooky science program. Program is free.
Oct 31, Tuesday--Trick-or-Treat at the Library
from 3-5 pm.
Oct 31, Tuesday--Library Closing at 5 pm
The Friends Annual Book sale at the library is Thursdays and Saturdays from 9 am-Noon. Hardback books are 2 for $1. Paperback books are 5 for $1.
Oct. 28, Saturday at 1 pm, Mr. Bond Everyone's favorite scientist returns with his spooky science program. Program is free.
Oct 31, Tuesday--Trick-or-Treat at the Library
from 3-5 pm.
Oct 31, Tuesday--Library Closing at 5 pm
GILLEY REUNION
OCTOBER 28
The descendants of Tolbert and Rhoda Cope Gilley will have their annual reunion Saturday, October 28th at the Pleasant View School Building. Doors will open at 10a.m. and a covered dish lunch will be served at noon. Please come and also call others who might not see this. Call 615-765-5318 with questions. Hope to see you there.
The descendants of Tolbert and Rhoda Cope Gilley will have their annual reunion Saturday, October 28th at the Pleasant View School Building. Doors will open at 10a.m. and a covered dish lunch will be served at noon. Please come and also call others who might not see this. Call 615-765-5318 with questions. Hope to see you there.
OAKLAND MANSION TRICK OR TREAT
OCTOBER 31
Trick-or-Treating at the "Old Maney Mansion" is free, open to the public and will take place at 900 N. Maney Avenue in Murfreesboro, TN on October 31, 2017, from 4:00p.m. until all candy is given away! For more information, contact Oaklands Mansion at (615) 893-0022 or email info@oaklandsmansion.org.
Trick-or-Treating at the "Old Maney Mansion" is free, open to the public and will take place at 900 N. Maney Avenue in Murfreesboro, TN on October 31, 2017, from 4:00p.m. until all candy is given away! For more information, contact Oaklands Mansion at (615) 893-0022 or email info@oaklandsmansion.org.
NOVEMBER EVENTS
NOVEMBER 2 2017
CANNON COUNTY HEALTH COUNCIL
meets at 12 noon at the Stones River Hospital
Board Room.
meets at 12 noon at the Stones River Hospital
Board Room.
NOV. 4 at 2 P.M, MEET AND GREET, HOSTED BY CANNON COUNTY DEMOCRATIC PARTY: The public is invited to meet and talk with three upcoming Democratic candidates for office. The candidates are Mary Alice Carfi for District 17 State Senate Seat in the Special Election on December 19th, Karl Dean and Criag Fitzhugh for Governor in 2018. Light refreshments will be served. It will be at the Cannon County Senior Center at 609 West Lehman Street. All are welcome.
The Cannon County Senior Center announces the following schedule for its Music Night. Admission is $5.00. Doors open at 6 p.m. Rode West will be back on Nov. 3.
NOVEMBER 16: BLOOD DRIVE
Be a blood donor that could save a life. The next American Red Cross Blood Drive is November 16. 2017 at the Woodbury Lions Club Building. You can donate blood between the hours of 12 Noon to 6 P.M.. Lions Club members and community volunteers will assist Red Cross Personal. If you need more information about donating or to volunteer and assist with the drive please phone John Basinger coordinator at 615-904-5966.
Ferrell Hollow Farm Senior Horse and Cat Sanctuary (FHFSHCS)
Fall Open House
Saturday, November 18th, 2017
10:00AM - 3:00PM
5323 Ferrell Hollow Road, Readyville, TN
FHFSHCS is excited to announce and share with the public their expansion of the horse sanctuary to help save senior cats who are vulnerable and at risk of neglect or untimely death by building a Senior Cat Sanctuary. Ferrell Hollow Farm Senior Horse & Cat Sanctuary is 501c3 Non Profit Organization.
Our mission is to advocate and care for senior horses & cats in need that are not afforded adequate care and would be considered at risk of neglect or abuse,
if left in their current situation. For more information about our organization, please visit www.ferrellhollowfarm.org.
Saturday, November 18th, 2017
10:00AM - 3:00PM
5323 Ferrell Hollow Road, Readyville, TN
FHFSHCS is excited to announce and share with the public their expansion of the horse sanctuary to help save senior cats who are vulnerable and at risk of neglect or untimely death by building a Senior Cat Sanctuary. Ferrell Hollow Farm Senior Horse & Cat Sanctuary is 501c3 Non Profit Organization.
Our mission is to advocate and care for senior horses & cats in need that are not afforded adequate care and would be considered at risk of neglect or abuse,
if left in their current situation. For more information about our organization, please visit www.ferrellhollowfarm.org.
DECEMBER 2017
West Side Travel Group Travels to New York City December 1-5, 2017.
Group will leave on Friday night December 1 at 6:00 p.m. traveling on a comfortable coach bus and return the afternoon of Tuesday, December 5. Enjoy a guided harbor cruise on a New York water taxi where you will see the Statue of Liberty. You will take a guided bus tour of the many sites, attractions, and movie sets throughout "The Big Apple". See the Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Plaza, and the Bright Lights on Times Square. See the unique shops in Chinatown. Experience a carriage ride at Christmas time in Central Park. Take a walk along 5th Avenue and enjoy the animated window displays. Visit the new World Trade Center Memorial. Enjoy a stop at the famous Carlo's Bakery as seen on TV. Visit the oldest department store, Macy's covers an entire block on 34th Street. See New York city from the top of the Empire State Building. Experience the excitement of attending a Broadway Play "The Lion King" or a play of your choice. Cost of the trip is around $450.00 more or less depending on the number going. This includes your hotel with breakfast, coach bus transportation and admission to attractions. Broadway Play is extra. $75.00 deposit due. Payments each month. Call Tour Director Kathy Simon at 615-904-5303 to sign up. Kathy has over 20 years experience directing Tour groups.
Middle Tn. Weeds Update - December 14th, Manchester, Tn.
The Annual Middle Tennessee Weeds Update is scheduled for Thursday, December 14th in Manchester at the Coffee County Farm Bureau at 6:630 P.M.
The Annual Middle Tn. Grain Conference Tuesday, January 30th Manchester at the Coffee County Fairgrounds
Tennessee Cattlemen's Association - Annual Conference - January 26-27, 2018 - Murfressboro, TN
