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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 - 4:30PM 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.
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UCHRA recertification
Begins Jan. 2
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency would like to remind those who receive assistance through the Temporary Emergency Food Assis-tance Program, known as Commodities; it is time for recertification of their commodities card. With 2013 deliveries right around the corner, it is very important for recipients to recertify their commodity card with their local county offices prior to the first pick-up date.
Recertification date starts Jan. 2.
If you think you or someone you know qualifies for this program, please contact the UCHRA office in your county for more information.
The UCHRA county telephone: Cannon County 615-563-2916
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Chamber of Commerce
Banquet, Thursday
Jan. 16
The Cannon County Chamber of Commerce Banquet has been set for Thursday, Jan.16, 2014 at the Arts Center of Cannon County, and will be catered by the Blue Porch Restaurant, beginning at 6:30 pm. Chamber members will be receiving nominations of the new board members. Please RSVP by Jan. 10th, 2014. The cost is $15.00 per person. For reservations or more information, please contact Carolyn Motley, at the Chamber of Commerce at (615) 563-2222.
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Blood Drive, Thursday, Jan. 16
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Woodbury Jan. 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Lions Club Building, 540 W. Adams St.
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Visit Rep. Pody, Friday, Jan. 17
Constituents can meet with state Rep. Mark Pody at the Woodbury Senior Center from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
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Beatles review, Saturday, Jan. 18
The band Sixty Four is an acclaimed Beatles revue from Nashville whose members created Sixty Four simply for the love of the Beatles’ music. The band will be performing many Beatles favorites at the Arts Center of Cannon County on Saturday, Jan. 18. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and students.
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Rutherford, Cannon County United Way,
March 4, 2014
The United Way will hold its 2014 Community Celebration from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Embassy Suites, Murfrees-boro
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Trading Post,
Starting in January
The Short Mountain Trading Post will have a huge after holiday sale with 20% to 75% off merchandise throughout the barn. Bundle up and join us for a fun shopping spree throughout January. Bring your camera for