Early voting, meetings of local government bodies, an Octoberfest, a re-organizational meeting of the Cannon County Republican Party, a flu clinic and several other activities are scheduled in the coming week in Cannon County.
SCHOOL BOARD: The monthly meeting of the Cannon County Board of Education is Thursday at Woodbury Grammar School beginning at 6 p.m. A Board workshop is scheduled for Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Central Office.
COUNTY COMMISSION: The quarterly meeting of the Cannon County Commission is scheduled for Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Cannon County Courthouse.
VOTE EARLY: The State General Election is scheduled for Nov. 2. Early voting begins this week, on Wednesday, at the Cannon County Election Office on West Main Street, Adams Office Building. Races on the ballot include Governor, Tennessee Sixth District Congressman, State House District 46 and State Senate District 17. There is also a referendum on whether the county should permit the operation of a liquor distillery. Early voting dates are the 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th, 27th, 28th voting will be held at 9 a.m. till Noon. Both Tuesdays the 19th and 26th voting will be held at 2 p.m. til 6 p.m.
OPEN HOUSE: Woodbury Veterinary Hospital will hold an open house on Saturday, October 16th from 10:00 until 2:00. Everyone is welcome to join the fun.
FLU CLINIC: The Cannon County Health Dept. is offering a Flu Clinic on Thursday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. No appointment necessary. Wear short sleeve clothing. Bring insurance cards. Cost is adults $32, children 6 months to 18 years $13.70.
CONFERENCES: The dates for Cannon County Schools’ Parent-Teacher Conferences have been changed to October 14 for Cannon County High School, and October 12 for all other schools. The time is from 3:00-6:00 p.m.
POST MEETING: American Legion Post #279 will meet Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the Senior Citizens Center in Woodbury. Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM. The Ladies Auxillary is preparing the meal. The meeting will start at 6:30 PM. Come join us, and be part of a good thing for our community.
CELEBRATING OCTOBER: Octoberfest will be held at the Old Feed Store Antique Mall October 15-17. Dealer Discounts Door Prizes Shop early for Christmas. Customer Appreciation is Saturday, October 16. Complimentary Lunch Live Music - John Salaway, Out Back On The River. Join us as we celebrate this harvest season and show appreciation to our treasured customers. We have more than 50 of the hardest working antique dealers around bringing in a variety of antiques and collectibles daily. We have fall decorations including straw bales, a variety of sizes of mums, indian corn, and gourds. Many of our dealers have a variety of creative and unique fall decorations. 310 West Water Street, Woodbury.
GOP MEETING: Cannon County Republicans are invited to attend a party leadership reorganization meeting Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at 7:00 PM at the Senior Center, 609 Lehman St., Woodbury, TN. Business to include: Election of Officers Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, Secretary & By Laws Committee. contact Matt Studd 615-496-3151.
HAM & TURKEY SHOOT: Sponsored by the Bradyville Volunteer Fire Department. Saturday, Oct. 16 at 8 a.m. Turkey $3 with 15 chances and ham $5 with 10 chances. One unlimited class. For information call 615-765-7313 or 615-904-5213.
YARD SALE: Shiloh Baptist Church Yard Sale, Silent Auction, Bake Sale & Handcrafted Crafts. Saturday, October 16 at Woodbury Community Recreational Center from 7:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
CHILD SUPPORT: Are you raising a grandchild or 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. Adult relative support group meetings are held, every FOURTH Wednesday, of each month, from 10:30 - 11:30 A.M. It will be held at the Woodbury Church of Christ, 100 East Water Street, Woodbury, TN.