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Lions Camp for class of 2017, Wednesday, July 24
All incoming CCHS freshmen are inivted to attend from 8 a.m. to noon at CCHS. Lunch will be served. Get your schedule, meet your teachers, find your locker and participate in fun activities.


CHS class of 1968, Thursday 25
Members of the Central High School class of 1968 will meet at DJ's on Thurs July 25 to make plans for their 45th
reunion at 6:30 pm. If anyone has questions, please call Sue Patrick at 615-563-1328 or 464-5336.


FCE Council, Thursday, July 25
FCE County Council Meeting 9 a.m. at the UT Extension Office located at 514 Lehman St. in Woodbury. Contact Carla Bush at (615) 563-2554 for information.


Ham meeting, Thursday, July 25
A meeting of the DeKalb/Cannon County Amateur Radio Club will be held on Thursday, July 25t 6:30 p.m. at the DeKalb County Complex, 722 South Congress Blvd., Smithville. All local amateur radio operators and those interested in amateur radio are invited to attend. Amateur radio operators also called “hams”communicate with other operators in the local area, statewide, nationally, and even worldwide. Hams also aid during times of emergencies with vital communication links. The DeKalb/Cannon County
Amateur Radio Club is an affiliated club of the American Radio Relay League. Call 615-597-9563 for more information or check out the club's webpage at http://www.dccarc.org.
Cruisin’ on the Square, Saturday, July 27
Cruisin' On The Square at the Woodbury town square. All cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. Contact John Barker at (615) 542-4065, or The Chamber of Commerce at (615) 563-2222 or email cannontn@dtccom.net.


Pet Day at Dillon Park, Saturday, July 27
Girl Scout Troop 5044 will host “Pet Day” at Dillon Park from noon to 4 p.m. Come enjoy a fun-filled day with your pet and participate in the “I look like my owner” contest.


Free Food Distribution Saturday, July 27
There will be a free food giveaway on Saturday, July 27 starting no later than 10:00 a.m. in the parking lot of the Lion’s Club, 634 Lehman Street, Woodbury. Please bring your own box, laundry basket, or container to put the food in. Everyone is welcome. This will be a “drive thru” distribution. Cars should line up on Lehman Street, going down the hill from S. College Street. Each car will be directed through the parking lot of the Lion’s Club and out Lehman Street to Adams Street. There will be a limit of food for two families for each car in order to insure that those at the end of the line receive more food. For more information, contact the church office at 563-2135.


We CareCannon, Sunday, July 28
Held at Woodbury Grammar School from 2 to 5 p.m. Free haircuts, health check-ups, dental check-ups and vision check-ups. Free school supplies and backpacks are avaible for Pre-K through high school. Students must be present.


Freshman orientation, Thursday, Aug. 1
From 6 to 8 p.m. at CCHS. All freshmen are required to attend. Parents are welcome. This counts as freshmen’s first day of school.


Red Apple Days, Friday, Aug. 2 - Aug. 3
Red Apple Days in Auburntown. Gospel Music at 6 p.m.. Red Apple 5-K on Saturday, Music Games, Vendors, Parade and more. Contact 615-464-4210 for information.


Auburntown Fish Friday, Saturday, Aug. 3
Auburntown Lions Club Fish Fry in Auburntown.


Spotted Horse Show, Saturday, Aug. 3
Friends of Afterschool Kids will host a Spotted Horse Show at 6 p.m. at Justin Pemberton Arena. Sponsors are needed. Call Rita Cook at 615-542-0396.


Inaugural James Reed golf scramble, Aug. 3
Registration begins at 11 a.m. at WillowBrook Golf Club, Manchester.


Tenpenny Family Reunion, Saturday, Aug. 3
The Tenpenny Family Reunion will be August 3 beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Woodbury Lions Club building. Bring all your Tenpenny relatives and friends and join the fun and festivities. Covered dish meal at noon.


Reverse Raffle and Dinner, Saturday, Aug. 3
Reverse Raffle and Dinner 6 p.m. at The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Highway. Call (615) 563-2787 for information.


Chamber Board, Monday Aug. 5
Chamber of Commerce board meeting at noon at the Stones River Hospital Board Room.


First Day of School, Tuesday, Aug. 6
For all Cannon County students.

Auburntown City Council, Tuesday, Aug. 6
Auburntown City Council meeting 6 p.m. at the Library.


Woodbury Board of Aldermen, Tuesday, Aug. 6
Board of Mayor and Aldermen 6 p.m. at City Hall at 101 Water St.


IDB meeting, Tuesday, Aug. 6
Cannon County Industrial Board meeting at 6 p.m. Cannon County Courthouse.


Board of Education, Thursday, Aug. 8
Cannon County School Board meeting at 6 p.m. Woodbury Grammar School Cafeteria.


Cannon Co. Commission, Tuesday, Aug. 13
Cannon County Commission at 5 p.m. the Cannon County Courthouse.


Elvis Has Left, weekends through Aug. 25
Elvis Has Left The Building at 7:30 p.m. at The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Highway. Call (615) 563-2787 for information.


H Bar M Rodeo, Friday, Aug. 30
H Bar M Rodeo Company brings the Bulls to Woodbury at 6 p.m. a the Pemberton Covered Arena at the fairgrounds. For information contact Wayne Prater at (615) 563-5286.


Cruisin’ on the Square, Saturday, Aug. 31
Cruisin' On The Square at the Woodbury town square. All cars, trucks and motorcycles welcome. Contact John Barker at (615) 542-4065, or The Chamber of Commerce at (615) 563-2222 or email cannontn@dtccom.net.


Labor Day Trail Ride, Saturday, Aug. 31
CCWHA Labor Day Trail Ride begins at 11 at the Fairgrounds. Contact Cindy Haley at (615) 904-5356 or visit www.ccwhaoftn.info for further information.


Auburntown City Council, Tuesday, Sept. 3
Auburntown City Council Meeting 6 p.m. at the Library. Contact Mayor Roger Turner at (615) 464-4210.


IDB meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 3
Cannon County Industrial Board Meeting at 6 p.m. Cannon County Courthouse. The public is welcome at IDB meetings.


Woodbury Board of Aldermen, Tues., Sept. 3
Board of Mayor and Aldermen 6 p.m. at City Hall at 101 Water Street, Woodbury.


Rhythm Kitchen, Friday, Sept. 6
Rhythm Kitchen at 6 p.m. at The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy. Call (615) 563-2787 for information.


Fish Fry, Saturday, Sept. 7
Auburntown Lions Club Fish Fry at noon in Auburntown.


County Commission, Tuesday, Sept. 10
Cannon County Commission 5 p.m. at the Cannon County Courthouse.


Economic and Community Development Board, Thursday, Sept. 26
Cannon County Joint Economic and Community Development Board meets at 6 p.m.at the Cannon County Courthouse.


Piggin’ Around, Friday, Sept. 27
"Piggin' Around" A KCBS (fully sanctioned) Bar-B-Q cook-off at the Fairgrounds in Woodbury. For information, email americanlegion@post279.com or visit their website at www.post279.com