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Tuesday, November 5, 2013 11:39 am

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Christmas Tour of Homes
The Woodbury Lions Club is seeking homes for the annual Christmas Tour of Homes to be held Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. If you are interested in being on the tour, please call Bill Smith at 563-5337 or Sue Patrick at 563-1328. Please advise no later than Nov. 8, 2013.

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Lions Club Coats for Cannon
The Woodbury Lions Club is sponsoring a community project, “Coats for Cannon.” We are collected coats at Sue H. Patrick CPA’s office at 109 Lester St., Woodbury. We ask that coats be clean and on hangers. All sizes and types will be distributed to the public on Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Woodbury Lions Club Building on Lehman Street from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Verification of name and a local address will be required. Parents and grandparents need to bring the children to obtain a coat. If you have questions call Sue Patrick at 563-1328.

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The Art of Russel Mobley
The award-winning photographs of the late photojournalist Russel Mobley will be on exhibit at the Arts Center of Cannon County through Nov. 27. The arts center is located at 1424 John Bragg Highway. Phone: 563-2787.

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Bundle Up on Short Mountain
Short Mountain Trading Post is extending their premiere "Bundle-Up Sale" to Nov. 7-9 (Thursday thru Saturday) due to the huge amount of winter clothing items available and to the great response to last week end's sale! For one or two dollars, you can purchase brand name sweaters, vests, jackets, coats, scarves, shoes, boots and purses in excellent condition.

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Industrial Development Board, Tuesday, Nov. 5
Cannon County Industrial Board Meeting at 6 p.m. in the Courthouse. The public is welcome at IDB meetings.

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Board of Aldermen, Tuesday, Nov. 5
Board of Mayor and Aldermen meets at 6 p.m. at City Hall at 101 Water Street, Woodbury.

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City Council, Tuesday, Nov. 5
Auburntown City Council meeting at 6 p.m. in the Library. Contact Mayor Roger Turner at (615) 464-4210.

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Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 8
Veteran Days ceremonies start at 7:30 a.m. at the Cannon County High School with a full day of ceremonies and speakers. Contact Col. Jim Stone at (615) 563-6111, for further information.

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Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Nov. 8
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat opens at 7:30 p.m. at The Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Highway. Call (615) 563-2787 for information.

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Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 9
Veteran Days Events include a ceremony at the Courthouse followed by a parade at 1 pm.

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Sunday Lunch “Soaring with Shawn” November 10
A Chicken and Dressing dinner that consists of Chicken dressing, green beans, mashed potatoes, corn and rolls, dessert and drink will be served on Sunday, November 10th - 11:30 - 3:00 at The Moonlite Drive In for Shawn Petro, son of Gerald and Margie Petro, who is currently undergoing aggressive chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer.
Donations can be made to First National Bank “Soaring with Shawn” Shawn Petro Benefit Fund”
To volunteer for this event, please text or call 615-542-3005. T-shirts available

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Beans & Cornbread Fest, Saturday, Nov. 16
Friends of After School Kids to host a festival beginning at 11 a.m. Live gospel and country music. There will be judging for three categories of beans and three categories of cornbread. Call 615-542-0396 for information.

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Country Christmas, Friday, Nov. 22- Saturday, Nov. 23
Cannon County Country Christmas Merchants Open House. Santa will arrive on the Square at 4:30 p.m. Pictures with Santa begins at 5:30 p.m. Music on the Square, wagon rides and giveaways. Contact Jennings Jewelers at 563-2421 or the Chamber of Commerce at 563-2222.

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My Way Christmas, Dec. 6 through 21
The Arts Center of Cannon County presents its 2013 Christmas Dinner with dinner prepared by the Blue Porch Restaurant. To make reservations call 563-2787 or visit the website at www.artscenterofcc.com. Presented Friday, Saturday and Sundays through Dec. 21.

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Lions Club Day, Saturday, Dec. 7
Spend the day and enjoy yourself. A pancake breakfast with Santa begins at 7 a.m. at the Lions Club Building on Lehman Street. The Lions Club Christmas Parade starts at noon. The Lions Club Tour of Homes begins at 4 p.m. with tickets available at the Lions Club Building.

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Christmas Gala, Friday, Dec. 13
The Christmas Gala sponsored by the Cannon County Senior Citizens Center, 609 Lehman St. Entertainment, fine dining, elegant table settings, silent auction and more.

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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.
Adult relative support group meetings are held, every 4th Wednesday of each month, from 3:30 - 4:30 PM at Fiddler's Annex on 125 Fiddler's Drive, Smithville, TN.
For housing assistance while caring for minor child, contact Myra Walker at 931-432-4111.