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| Cool Aid Program COOL AID PROGRAM gets fans and air conditioners to needy individuals. On hot, hot days and nights, this ministry saves lives. If you need a fan or air conditioner, contact Dwight Ogleton at 615-818-2459 or 615-895-8555. If you would donate an air conditioner or fan, contact Dwight Ogleton (same phone numbers). If you wish to make a financial contribution to the COOL AID PROGRAM, go by FirstBank (615 Memorial Blvd.) and tell them you have a gift for COOL AID. READ MORE » |
| Dan Whittle photo exhibit at Arts Center of Cannon County May 25-June 30, 2012 Dan Whittle's photo art is on display at the Arts Center of Cannon County (1424 John Bragg Highway in neighboring Woodbury). Admission is free to the Marly Berger Gallery. This well known journalist-photographer-author has creative nature photos and captures life in action through the lens of his camera. In addition to the exhibit, the public is invited to a reception honoring Mr. Whittle on Friday, May 25, 2012, from 5-7PM at the Cannon County Arts Center. For more information, phone 615-563-ARTS (2787). READ MORE » |
| Dance Camp Mon-Fri (July 9-13, 2012) Summer Dance Camp at the Springhouse Worship and Arts Center (14119 Old Nashville Highway; Smyrna, TN; same as Lamplighters Theatre). Fee is $150 per student, if you register before July 2nd. ($170 after that date). On site registration is also available. Phone 615-852-8499 for more information. READ MORE » |
| Greenway 100 (walk 100 miles in 1-year) any day (between now May 19, 2013) sunrise-sunset GREENWAY 100 with a walk, run, bike, hop or crawl the Greenway Get a cool T-shirt and more by walking 100-miles in one-year. This year long campaign is created to help you get fit. There is a $10 application fee. Phone 615-893-2141. READ MORE » |
| International FolkFest Sun-Sun (June 10-17, 2012) INTERNATIONAL FOLKFEST as our own Cripple Creek Cloggers and founder Steve Cates welcome dance groups from around the world to Murfreesboro and the mid-state area. This year Martinique, Belgium, Austria, and the Czech Republic will be in the Heart of Tennessee. There are numerous volunteer opportunities. See the FolkFest website: http://www.mboro-international-folkfest.org 7PM Wed. (6/13) at Central Christian Church 404 E. Main St., Murfreesboro); 7PM Thu. (6/14) at Manchester Arts Center (128 E. Main. St., Manchester) admission $10; 7PM Fri. (6/14) at Patterson Center (521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro) $5 admission; Sat. (6/15) 8:30AM-1PM stage on the east side of historic Murfreesboro square, free performance, opportunity to talk with visitors and learn about their country. READ MORE » |
| Middle Half Marathon Sat. (Oct. 13, 2012) 7AM 6th Annual Middle Half Marathon and Murph's Fun Run. The 13.1-mile course starts and stops at MTSU's Dean Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium and the course is around the beautiful flat and tree-lined Murfreesboro historic district. The Murfreesboro Half Marathon course has been certified as accurate in measurement according to the standards adopted by the USATF Road Running Technical Council. Remember, last years 2,500 max was reached in 11 days. NOTICE: Registration begins 8AM on June 1st (nothing before that). Go to www.themiddlehalf.com. READ MORE » |
| Nikki Giovanni: "Life in the Bottoms" Tue (May 29, 2012) 5:30PM Renowned social activist and poet Nikki Giovanni will speak at New Vision Baptist Church (1750 N. Thompson Lane). "Life In The Bottoms" is the final part of MTSU's 2012 local history series. The evening begins with a barbecue dinner at 5:30PM. Then at 6:30PM oral history reports from the field school will be presented. At 7:30PM Giovanni will present her talk, “Something called progress killed my grandmother: Urban Renewal and African American Neighborhoods.” Tickets are $25 and available at the Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center. Phone 615-867-2633. READ MORE » |
| Phone "811" Before You Dig Reminder, before you dig--phone 811. With one phone call to 811, someone will come to your property and mark all burried phone lines, cables, pipes at NO CHARGE. Please allow 2-3 business days. READ MORE » |
| Primary Care & Hope Clinic SPONSORSHIPS The Primary Care & Hope Clinic serve the healthcare needs of uninsured and under-served persons in our community. During this organization's 20th annversary year, there are two upcoming major events in which sponsorships are available. |
| Ready Family Reunion (ENTIRE community welcome) Sat. (Aug. 11, 2012) READY FAMILY REUNION at the Woodbury Senior Citizen Center. THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY IS INVITED. Activities will include a social on Friday night at the Cannon Inn. On Saturday there will be breakfast at the Readyville Mill, a family history exchange and the reunion that evening with live entertainment, all you can eat buffet, drawings and prizes. You and those interested (local non family residents are invited) can contact Larry Ready (10th generation from Richard Ready) at the address above or at ReadyFamily@webtv.net or phone at: 256-303-2380. READ MORE » |
| Red and Black Reunion Fri. (May 25, 2012) 7PM "Red and Black Ball" with the Jimmy Church Band at the Embassy Suites. Alumni and friends of historic Bradley Academy come home to share memories and preserve local history with the weekend of "Red and Black" reunion activities. One of those includes a luncheon presentation on Saturday (May 26) of the musical "The Color Purple" at the Murfreesboro Center for the Arts. READ MORE » |
| Southern Girls of Rock'n Roll Camp Mon-Sat (July 23-28, 2012) 8:30AM-5:30PM 10th Anniversary of YEAH's Southern Girls of Rock'n Roll Camp. This is a summer day camp for girls ages 10-17. It is held at MTSU's Wright Music Building. Camp tuition is $300 (scholarships are available along with monthly payment plans). For information or to register, go to their website: www.sgrrc.com READ MORE » |
September 20th, 2011 (Read to Succeed)
By: with Bryan Barrett Published: September 20, 2011
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PrintBryan talks to Lisa Mitchell (Executive Director of Read to Succeed), Lorna Cripps (La Vergne Public Library), Hank Williams (Linebaugh Public Library) about this week's Reading in the Schools Day and Reading Rally...
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