March 17th, 2012 (Eagleville softball coach Chad Leeman)

Published: March 14, 2012

Bryan talks to Eagleville softball coach Chad Leeman...

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"Between the Sun and the Soil" at Center for the Arts' gallery through June 30th
Tue-Sat (now-June 30, 2013) 10AM-5PM Tennessee artist Gary Sanson is exhibiting a collection of paintings, drawings and mixed media works at the Center for the Arts gallery (110 W. College St.). Called "Between the Sun and the Soil", the collection represents his output the past four years, coinciding with the birth of his daughter. The gallery is open to the public and admission is free. READ MORE »

ATTENTION PIT BULL OWNERS
Rutherford County PAWS (Pet Adoption Welfare Services) has received a grant to spay or neuter Pit Bulls and Pit Bull mixed dogs. This is totally free for the dog owner, and the procedure includes a rabies vaccination and microchip at no charge with each operation. For more information, phone 615-898-7740, extension 113. READ MORE »

Be a Part of the Taste of Stones River Aug. 24th
Calling all restaurants: applications are now being accepted to participate in the popular Taste of Stones River. On Saturday, August 24th, The Avenue - Murfreesboro will host the seventh annual Taste of Stones River in support of the Primary Care and Hope Clinic. The free culinary festival will feature signature menu items from the area’s finest restaurants, live entertainment from local bands and a variety of children’s activities in the Kids Fun Zone. Restaurants encouraged to sign-up by June 15th.
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BULLETIN: New Hours at Social Security Office
The Murfreesboro Social Security Office has reduced public office hours 30-minutes each weekday. It is now open Monday through Friday from 9:00AM to 3:00PM. PLUS: the office now closes at NOON every Wednesday. Social Security employees will continue to work their regular shifts, but this change allows time for face-to-face consultations as well as processing more claims. For more information, phone 1-800-772-1213. If you are hearing impaired, use the TTY number 1-800-325-0778. Their website is www.socialsecurity.gov. READ MORE »

MOVIES UNDER THE STARS

(June 3-July 27, 2013) 8:30PM 66th Year of MOVIES UNDER THE STARS presented as a free service of the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department. This event was created in 1947 by the parks and rec's first employee, Hollis Harris. Shows are Monday night: Cason Lane Trailhead; Tuesday at Cannonsburgh; Thursday at Richard Siegel Soccer Park; Friday at Mitchell-Neilson Primary School; and Saturday at Hobgood Elementary School. The concession trailer has snow cones, softdrinks and popcorn for sale. The movie is FREE and is suitable for all ages.

Week of June 3: "How To Train Your Dragon"
Week of June 10: "Back to the Future"
Week of June 17: "Mirror, Mirror"
Week of June 24: "The Adventures of Milo and Otis"
Week of July 1: "Dennis the Menace"
NOTICE: no movie July 4th (meet at McKnight Park 5PM for free Celebration Under The Stars)
Week of July 8: "Lorax"
Week of July 15: "Ella Enchanted"
Week of July 22: "Princess and the Frog" (2009)

MTSU Fundraiser for Indoor Tennis Arena

MTSU will host a special event for their future Murfreesboro and MTSU Indoor Tennis Center on Monday evening, June 17th. The event will feature cocktails and live music with singer, songwriter Time James & Friends.

Alan Farley with MTSU tells us the event will be in the Jeff Hendrix Stadium Club at the MTSU Floyd Stadium on the 17th at 5:30 in the evening. Tickets are $75 per couple if purchased before June 12th and $100 per couple after the 12th. You can reserve your tickets by calling the Blue Raider Athletic Association at 898-2210.

Murfreesboro Art League Show In City Hall Rotunda

Mon-Fri (May 21-June 21, 2013) 8:00AM-4:30PM The City Hall Art Committee features the seventh annual fine arts exhibit of works by members of the Murfreesboro Art League. This is in the Rotunda of the Murfreesboro City Hall (111 W. Vine St.). READ MORE »

Oaklands' Historic House Museum: Whispers of the Past
(July 12-Aug. 11, 2013) Hours: M-Sat 10AM-4PM, Sun 1-4PM Oaklands' Historic House Museum (900 N. Maney Ave.) presents "Whispers of the Past: A Museum's Secrets Explored". Admission is only $5. Oaklands staff is brimming with excitement over the donation of a magnificent dress and pair of ladies drawers belonging to Mrs. Mattie Ready Morgan Williamson. The brown silk brocade dress is entirely hand sewn and has been in family storage for over a hundred years. Mattie Ready was the daughter of Congressman Charles and Mrs. Martha Ready. She married General John Hunt Morgan in December of 1862, in a lavish ceremony at the Ready mansion, which was located on the public square in Murfreesboro. General Morgan was shot and died in a raid by Union soldiers in 1864. Mattie married Judge William Henry Williamson of Lebanon, a few years later. For more information, phone Oaklands' at 615-893-0022. READ MORE »

Register for MURFREESBORO HALF MARTHON
Sat. (June 1, 2013) 8AM-until race is full Register on-line for the 6th Annual Murfreesboro Half Marathon ("The Middle Half" and Murph's Fun Run, presented by Middle Tennessee Medical Center. It will begin on Greenland Drive at 7:00AM on Saturday morning, October 12, 2013. Entries have been increased to 3,000 this year. Their website is www.TheMiddleHalf.com. NOTICE: race is full...it CAPPED OUT in a record 2 hours and 11 minutes this year. READ MORE »

Saddle Up for Project Help July 25, 2013 - Thursday

One of Rutherford County’s favorite summer events is ready to ride; “Saddle Up for Project Help” is slated for Thursday, July 25th at 6:30 p.m., at MTSU’s Foundation Reception House, located at 324 West Thompson Lane in Murfreesboro. Proceeds from the event will benefit Project Help, a center-based early intervention program located on the campus of Middle Tennessee State University. For only $50 per ticket, guests can show off their favorite jeans, boots and cowboy hats while they enjoy a Western-themed evening filled with barbecue and live music.

Saddle Up for Project Help sponsorships are still available, and are open to individuals as well as businesses. For information on sponsoring the event, contact Project Help Advisory Board Co-Chair Sandy Mitchell at: sandym1626@hotmail.com.

Volunteer Van Drivers Needed To Carry Vets To Doctor
Volunteers are needed to drive vans that take veterans to medical appointments. Volunteers will need to go through a training and orientation program so that your volunteering experience will be more enjoyable. For more information, contact Darlene Haynes on the Murfreesboro campus: 615-225-6517. READ MORE »