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July Events

July, 2010

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MOVIES UNDER THE STARS June 7 - July 31, 2010 This is a FREE service of your Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department. This community event began in 1947, long before home video. Back then, Hollis Harris made candid 16 millimeter movies of people in this community. Before the major attraction, Mr. Harris showed the “home movies”. That’s how it got started. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the FREE movies. You can also purchase refreshments at the “movie trailer”. All movies are rated G or PG and begin at 8:30PM. For a list of movies or other information, phone 890-5333.
Mondays at the Old Fort Park
Tuesdays in Cannonsburgh Village
Thursdays in the Siegel Neighborhood Park
Fridays at Mitchell Neilson Primary School
Saturdays at Hobgood Elementary School

It’s Election Time…VOTE!

Thursday, August 5, 2010 is ELECTION DAY…vote 7AM-7PM…then tune to WGNS for the results! The public will be selecting persons to serve as U.S. House of Representatives 6th Congressional District, Governor, 13th State Senate District, Tennessee House of Representatives for the 34th, 48th,, 49th, and 62nd Districts, State Party Executive Committeeman and Committeewoman,County Mayor, Trustee, Sheriff, County Clerk, Register of Deeds and Circuit Court Clerk, Smyrna Town Court Clerk, County Commission Districts 1-21, School Board Zones 1, 4 and 7, plus Road Board Zones 2, 4 and 5.

EARLY VOTING: July 16-31, 2010

LaVergne Civic Auditorium
Tennessee Rehab Center
Murfreesboro Sports Com
Election Comm Operations Ctr.
Blackman Elementary School
These early voting locations are open Monday-Friday from 10:00AM-5:00PM, and Saturday July 24 from 8AM-Noon, and Saturday, July 31 from 8AM-4PM.

Vote also at the ELECTION COMMISSION OFFICE (Murfreesboro square) 7AM-7PM Monday-Friday, and Saturday July 24 from 8AM-Noon, and Saturday, July 31 from 8AM-4PM.

Every Wednesday 10AM-Noon READ TO SUCCEED offers free JOB SKILL CLASSES in the Myrtle Glaton Lord Library at the Patterson Community Center. Improve your skills in searching for jobs in the newspaper and with the internet. You will be taught how to create effective resumes and improve your interview skills. In addition, the class will teach proper business etiquete and how to follow-up after the interview. For more information, contact Shelly Stanley (phone 615-738-7323) or e-mail adultliteracy@readtosucceed.org.

Sheriff’s CITIZEN’S POLICE ACADEMY class begins 6PM Tuesday evening, August 10th. The class is FREE, but each participant must first clear a criminal records check. Therefore, it is important to sign-up quickly. Learn how detectives investigate a crime scene, talk with members of the Cold Case Unit, do a ride along with a deputy and more. For information, contact Deputy Greg Dotson (615-904-3033).

Murfreesboro’s CITIZEN’S FIRE ACADEMY class begins Tuesday, September 14th (6-9PM) at the MFD Administration (220 NW Broad St.). Subjects scheduled for discussion or hands-on experience will include a fire engine ride, CPR training, fire prevention techniques and use of departmental turnout firefighting clothing and a self-contained breathing apparatus. Class fee: $35. Pickup an application form at the Murfreesboro Fire Department’s Administration Building (220 NW Broad Street) or from the internet: www.MurfreesboroTN.gov.

ATTENTION OAKLAND MIDDLE AND WHITWORTH-BUCHANAN MIDDLE SCHOOL: Parents with students zoned for Oakland Middle School or Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School can register throughout the summer by contacting the principals of the schools, who are working from the district’s Central Office until the new schools are ready to occupy in July. The principal for Oakland Middle School is Sandra Eaton and the principal for Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School is Avy Seymore. Both principals can be reached at (615) 893-5812. Both schools serve grades 6-8. Middle also will hold registration on July 19-20 at the school from 8 a.m-12 p.m. (noon). Whitworth-Buchanan will hold registration July 28-30 from 8 a.m. -12 p.m. (noon). But again, it is preferred that parents register students now so the schools can be better prepared for the first day of schools, which is set for August 4.

Enter September Quilt Show Now: Thu.-Sat. (Sept. 23-25, 2010) QUILT SHOW at the Sam Davis Home and Museum (1399 Sam Davis Road; Smyrna, TN). This judged quilt competition displays only the high quality of quilts, an artform that is enjoying a rebirth in our society. This highly competitive annual event offer cash prizes for entries in vintage-traditional styles as well as contemporary quilts. Stroll four building of quilts, talks with vendors, enjoy quilt lectures and a creekside lunch. For more information, phone 615-459-2341 or visit the internet www.SamDavisHome.org.

G. Gordon Liddy on WGNS Monday-Fridays 9:00am-Noon
You learn from people with different opinions. That’s why WGNS broadcasts a myriad of ideas.  You are encouraged to call WGNS and share your views on the radio. An open line of communication makes for stronger relationships with a cross section of our community. Tune to the WGNS Good Neighbor Network (FM 100.5;  FM 101.9;  AM 1450;  over-the-air TV channel 11;  and worldwide on the internet).

Now-Fri. (Now-July 31, 2010) REGISTRATION FOR MURFREESBORO YOUTH FOOTBALL, but you must be registered by this Friday. All games are played at the Murfreesboro Youth Football complex, next to the Murfreesboro Airport. No out of town travel is required. There are two groups: age 8-3 is one; and the other is flag football for age 5-8.  Sign-up 8AM-8PM at SportsCom (Memorial Blvd.) or from 8AM-4PM at the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation office (Barfield Crescent Road, at the front entrance to Barfield Park). Cost: $60 per participant. Contact Gary Arbit (615) 895-5040.

Tue. (July 0) 7PM MIDDLE TENNESSEE CIVIL WAR ROUNDTABLE meets at Bradley Academy Historic Museum (415 S. Academy Street).    The local group meets every month on the THIRD TUESDAY at Bradley Academy. Membership: $15 per year for individuals; $20 for families.  Each meeting includes a CIVIL WAR SHOW AND TELL segment.  For more information, contact Jim Lewis at 615-243-6830 (call before 8PM) or by e-mail at mtcwrt@comcast.net.  Visit the Civil War Roundtable’s website www.mtswrt.org

Sun. (July , 2010) 11AM-1PM FREE FOOD AND CLOTHES GIVE AWAY at the Oakland Park 7th Day Adventist Church (711 N. Maney Avenue in Murfreesboro). (Note: this is every 4th Sunday)

Sun. (July , 2011) 1PM ROLLING THUNDER, INC. Tennessee Chapter 1 meets at the VFW Post 8422 (10157 Old Nashville Highway; Smyrna, TN). ROLLING THUNDER works for the return of the missing from wars and support for America’s veterans. Visit their website: www.rollingthundertn1.com or call Bob Ousley (615-513-5852) or Norm Hoffman (615-715-0523) for more information. Note: Rolling Thunder meets at 1PM on the 4th Sunday of each month at the VFW Post 8422 in Smyrna.

Mon.-Sat. (July 26-31, 2010) 7PM Old fashioned community tent revival at Harpet First Baptist Church (1765 Lewisburg Pike…Highway 431-South). The evangelist is Mike Williams. For information, phone 615-403-3415 or 931-486-2690.

Tue. (July 27, 2010) 6-11am FARMERS MARKET is in its new home…the spacious and beautiful pavilion at the Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Boulevard). There are 2 interstate exits to John Rice Boulevard. Both exit # 75 Medical Center Parkway and exit #78 Old Fort Parkway take you to the new Farmers Market. The Lane Agri-Park is just down the street from Sam’s and next to the PAWS animal adoption service. This service is sponsored by the Rutherford County Agricultural Extension Service (phone 615-898-7710). It is held 6:00-11:00AM every Tuesday and Friday morning (first Friday in June through last Friday in October).

Tue. (July 27, 2010) 2PM Linebaugh Public Library hosts a program on “Elders First: A Daycare For Seniors”. The organization’s Executive Director Tina O’Brien, M.A. will give information and answer questions.

Tue. (July 27, 2010) 7:30PM The Preserve our Area’s Rural Qualities (PARQ) group holds it quarterly meeting at 373 Old Woodbury Pike in Readyville. Share your interests in ways to preserve history and learn what is in the works at this time. For information, or if you are considering attending, phone 615-409-6009 or 615-563-8088.

Thu. (July 29, 2010) 6:30PM registration/7PM BBQ Annual Saddle-Up to benefit PROJECT HELP. This group works with special needs infants from birth to age 3, and expands. Early intervention helps these children during the crucial developmental years. Tickets are $50 per person. For information, phone 615-898-2458.

Thu. (July 29, 2010) 7:30PM Have fun with the Mid-State Singles Square Dance Club and get some good exercise too. This is at the St. Clair Street Senior Center (325 St. Clair Street).  Phone 615-848-2550) for more information.

Fri. (July 30, 2010) 6-11am FARMERS MARKET is in its new home…the spacious and beautiful pavilion at the Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Boulevard). There are 2 interstate exits to John Rice Boulevard. Both exit # 75 Medical Center Parkway and exit #78 Old Fort Parkway take you to the new Farmers Market. The Lane Agri-Park is just down the street from Sam’s and next to the PAWS animal adoption service. This service is sponsored by the Rutherford County Agricultural Extension Service (phone 615-898-7710). It is held 6:00-11:00AM every Tuesday and Friday morning (first Friday in June through last Friday in October).

Murfreesboro City Schools SIGN-UP
Fri. (July 30, 2010) 7:30AM-4:00PM Murfreesboro City Schools will hold registration for Pre Kindergarten through sixth grade. Registration will be at the child’s assigned school. All students must be registered, regardless of where they attended school last year. For returning students, Proof of Address is required. For new students, the child’s birth certificate, immunization records and proof of address are required. Children do not need to be present for the registration process. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.

Fri. (July 30, 2010) 12 Noon LABOR OF LOVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP meets on the last Friday of each month. This group offers compassion and advice for caregivers of seniors with dementia, the disabled and chronically ill. Contact Elbert Dyer for more information (615-848-2550).

Fri. (July 30, 2010) 1-4PM MTSU STUDENT FARMERS MARKET at the MTSU Horticulture Center (behind the Tennessee Livestock Center on the university campus). For more information, phone 615-494-8985.

Fri. (July 30, 2010) 5-9pm MURFREESBORO HOT ROD CLUB invites you to their Cruise-In in at The Avenue in the Belk parking lot. Step back to the rock’n roll era with DJ music, giveaways, prizes and fun. The Club requests a donation of $1 that will go to local charities. This fun event begins the first Friday in May and continues weekly (weather permitting) through the first Friday in October. Visit their website: http://www.4mhrc.net.

Fri. (July 30, 2010) 5:30-8:00PM Walnut Grove Missionary Baptist Church (2480 Twin Oak Drive) reaches out and welcomes all to their FEEDING FELLOWSHIP. Transportation is provided. Call Pastor R. W. Sibert (615-896-1553).

Fri.-Sat. (July 30-31, 2010) 7:30PM MURFREESBORO CENTER FOR THE ARTS (110 West College Street) takes you back to the 1950’s where rock’n roll idol Conrad Birdie makes teen queen’s hearts go flip-flop. The popular musical BYE BYE BIRDIE continues through August 15th. For information or to make reservations, phone 615-904-ARTS (2787) or visit website www.BoroArts.org. Note: there is a Sunday (8/1/10) matinee at 2:00PM.

Fri.-Sat. (July 30-31, 2010) 7:30PM LAMPLIGHTER’S THEATRE (at the Smyrna Assembly of God; 14119 Old Nashville Highway; Smyrna, TN) presents “Beyond The Fringe”, a 1960’s British comedy satire. This production is presented this weekend only. Admission: adults $5; children ages 12 and younger $3 (children under age 4 are not admitted). NOTE: there is a Sunday matinee at 4:30PM (Aug. 1). For information, check their website: www.LamplightersTheatre.com.

Fri. (July 30, 2010) 8PM DCI MASTERS OF THE SUMMER MUSIC GAMES at Middle Tennessee State University. Returning to a familiar format for the 2010 Drum Corps International Tour, this event will be a one-night showcase of the eight top World Class corps based on competitive rankings and will help to round out the Southern Series. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. For more information, phone 1-800-745-3000 or check website: www.dci.org

Sat. (July 31, 2010) 10AM PAINT THE TOWN BLUE as members of the Blue Raider football team will be on hand to meet and greet the community while handing out schedules cards, posters, and yard signs. The athletic department would like to enlist the entire Blue Raider family to be a part of the event which will begin at the Kennon Sports Hall of Fame building. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 9:30 AM to help shuttle the players throughout the community. GO BIG BLUE!

FUTURE events and ON-GOING activities

Shop Local…It Matters! When you shop in Rutherford County, your sales tax dollars build our schools and improve the roads. When you shop locally, you make jobs available here. Shopping local makes it easy on you, in the event you need servicing or repairs at a later date. It’s even more important to shop with local FAMILY BUSINESSES. Have you ever wondered what makes this community unique? One advantage is a large number of family operated businesses. Keep FAMILY BUSINESSES strong, patronize them! Listen to the WGNS Good Neighbor Network (FM 100.5, FM 101.9, AM 1450, and over-the-air TV-11) for information about this area’s vibrant local FAMILY BUSINESSES.

Sat. (Aug. 14, 2010) 6PM Second Annual Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross invites the public to its BARN PARTY at Womack Stables on Glen Oaks Farms (4024 Barfield Crescent Road). Enjoy an evening of bluegrass and country music, barbecue and support the local Red Cross. Many think the Red Cross gets federal money, but all of the funds that help with such emergencies as tornados, floods, fires and other catastrophes are funded by your gifts. Tickets: $50 for adults, $20 for kids age 13 and younger. Tickets at the door or on line at www.midtnredcross.org (phone 615-893-4272 extension 103).

The application deadline for the Community Foundation’s annual Arts Build Communities grants is coming up.  The deadline for applications is August 27, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. Applications can be found at www.cfmt.org.

Sat. (Aug. 21, 2010) 6PM 21st Annual NAACP Banquet at MTSU’s James Union Building. Memphis Mayor A. C. Wharton, Jr. speaks on “Preparing Leaders for Civil Rights in the 21st Century.” The tickets are $40.00 for adults and $20 for youth (ages 22 years and younger). All reserved tables of eight-this includes the Diamond Level Sponsor receives a table of eight for $500 and the Corporate Partner Sponsor for $1,000. Sponsorships and ticket sales will end on Thursday, August 12th. Tickets are available from any local NAACP member, or from Ticket Chairperson Florence Smith (615-896-1897) or reserve a table of eight from Event Chair Katie Wilson (615-556-7189).

The FOURTH ANNUAL MURFREESBORO HALF MARATHON (THE MIDDLE HALF) and KIDS FUN RUN will be held Saturday morning, October 16, 2010. Did you realize that In just 3 years, “The Middle Half” has grown to become one of the top half marathons in Tennessee, winning the Tennessee Parks & Recreation Four Star Program Award in 2008. Registration for this event is underway, and there are less than 1,000 opening remaining! Visit www.TheMiddleHalf.com for more information.

The Cripple Creek Cloggers invite you to join them for fun every Tuesday night at 7PM.  They practice at First Baptist Church 200 East Main Street. Come visit and learn more about this local group of ambassadors who represent our community at local events as well festivals worldwide. If you’ve been looking for a fun and beneficial way to exercise while having fun…then the Cripple Creek Cloggers is for your! Plus, you get to make interesting trips to distant lands! For more information, contact Steve Cates 615-896-2559 or e-mailappdancer@aol.com

Now Five Blood Drives Weekly The Heart of Tennessee Chapter of the American Red Cross has renovated and enlarged its blood center at 836 Commercial Court (around the corner from UPS). The same local staff is now handling all of these new blood drives. In addition, Murfreesboro is now equipped to service platelet aphaeresis donations. If you are at least 17-years of age, weigh a minimum of 110-pounds, and in good health, you are encouraged to give the GIFT OF LIFE. Phone 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) for more information.
Monday and Thursday 10:30am-6:30pm
Fridays 9:30am-4:30pm
Saturdays and Sundays 7am-Noon
Note: In addition, there are regular Red Cross bloodmobiles at locations all around Rutherford County. Look at this WGNS calendar for exact times and locations.

G. Gordon Liddy on WGNS Monday-Fridays 9:00am-Noon
You learn from people with different opinions.
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LaVergne’s Police Athletic League (PAL) invites area kids ages 7-17 to join this community group for fun, homework tutoring and more. There are PAL drama and theatre sessions, PAL boxing program, help with homework and tutoring, bowling, self-empowerment and motivational activities, racing and more. Phone 615-287-8730 for more information.

As the New Year of 1947 was rung-in, Murfreesboro and Rutherford County suddenly entered the electronic age. At 10PM on December 31, 1946, this community’s first radio station signed-on. It was built on the principal of being a GOOD NEIGHBOR. In fact, the G N S in the station’s call sign stands for Good Neighbor Station. That slogan shapes the way WGNS reports news, promotes itself and the way our staff is personally involved in this community. WGNS really is your radio station. When you hear something you like, let us know. But when you hear something you don’t like, especially let us know. Phone 615-893-5373.

Local issues covered daily on Action Line (Monday-Friday mornings 8:10-9:00am)
Show from WGNS studios on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays. But every Wednesday morning “live” from City Cafe. Join us there for breakfast and share your opinions in person. Tune to your Good Neighbor Network: FM 100.5; FM 101.9; AM 1450; and over-the-air TV 11.

e-mail community events to events@wgnsradio.com

Wake-up with the all new WGNS Good Morning…M-F 5:00-9:00am
Inudes news, sports, weather, traffic, obits, swap’n shop, guests!
The South’s only father-son news team, join Bart and Scott Walker along with Bryan Barrett
WGNS Good Neighbor Network  FM 100.5;  FM 101.9;  AM 1450;  over-the-air TV 11; worldwide on the internet

Do you have a loved one who suffers from a mental illness? Learn about the regularly scheduled National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) meetings. This is a program for families, friends and primary caregivers of individuals suffering from mental illness. Call Lori Turek (615-896-6169) for details.