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March, 2010

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March is Women’s History Month

March is National Red Cross Month

March is COLON CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
Men and women age 50+ are encouraged to be tested: www.radiologyinfo.org

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Now-April 5, 2010 ART ON DISPLAY IN THE MURFREESBORO CITY HALL ROTUNDA (111 W. Vine Street): Cross stitch as an art form by Jaye Kiblinger. The exhibit is open M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM.

imageAARP Tax Aid Service now through April 15, 2010 at the St. Clair Street Senior Center (325 St. Clair Street). This FREE service is for persons age 60+ with a total family income of $50,000 or less. Appointment times are scheduled every half-hour from 8:30-11:30AM on Tuesdays and Thursday. Also, between noon-3PM on Wednesdays. Coordinator Joe Christian reports that some of the new tax laws can be beneficial. For more information, phone 615-848-2550.

City of Murfreesboro Election

Early Voting March 31-April 15, 2010: SportsCom (2310 Memorial Blvd.), Election Annex (426 E. Vine St.), and Blackman Elementary School (586 Fortress Blvd.). These locations are open weekdays from 10:00AM to 5:00PM and Saturdays AM-Noon. Early votes can also be cast at the Rutherford County Election Commission Office (#1 Public Square South) on weekdays 8:00AM-7:00PM and Saturdays 8:00AM-Noon. (Note: offices are closed on Friday, April 2nd…NO early voting that day)

Election Day (7AM-7PM on Tuesday, April 20, 2010). Complete results “live” from Election Commission over WGNS as soon as the poles close.

Candidates

Mayor: Tommy Bragg (incumbent) and Tim Davis

City Council (top 3 vote recipients): David Boyce, David Edwards (incumbent), Madelyn Scales Harris, Shane McFarland (incumbent), Thomas Connor Moss, Mark Nobles, Bill Shacklett, Brian A. Vaughan, and Doug Young (incumbent).

Murfreesboro School Board (top 3 vote recipients): Ray Butrum, Kevin Fisher, Patrick McCarthy (incumbent), Eric Newell, Dennis L. Rainier, and Mary McKnight Wade (incumbent).

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image March is RED CROSS MONTH
Eat at these special local restaurants and your server will give you an envelope that will enable you to help the Heart of Tennessee Chapter serve neighbors in times of local disasters such as fires, floods, tornados and more.

The Clay Cup (137 N. Maple St., on square)
Kirkenburt’s (517 Cason Lane)
Maple Street Grill (109 N. Maple St., on square)
Newk’s (The Avenue of Murfreesboro)

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Local educators are reminded that the Business Education Partnership is again offering exciting professional development programs this summer for third through twelfth grade students. This is designed to enable area youth to learn more about businesses in which they have an interest. In addition, the State Farm Summer Business Camp’s for sixths through eighth grade students are scheduled for July. Deadline for all applications is April 26th. To obtain forms and for more information, contact the BEP at (615) 278-2008. The Business Education Partnership (BEP) Foundation is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization created by the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. The BEP seeks to form and sustain valuable relationships between Murfreesboro City and Rutherford County schools with businesses in Rutherford County.

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Mon.-Sun. (Now-May 30, 2010) The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring (502 SE Broad at Maney Avenue) presents the BONE ZONE CARNIVAL OF HEALTHY CHOICES. This carnival-themed exhibit teaches children how eating a healthy diet with plenty of calcium-rich foods and participating in weight-bearing exercises or playing sports will strengthen their bones and help them avoid osteoporosis in the future. Hours: Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun 1-5PM.  For more information, phone 615-890-2300.

image Tue. (March, 2011) 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.

M-F (Now-March 26, 2010) ART SHOW Kindergarten through twelfth grade student art competition sponsored by the Business Education Partnership. Student’s works are on display in the Rotunda of the Murfreesboro City Hall.” Arts for Education” was created as the BEP’s major fundraiser for 2010 and as a means of bringing attention to Rutherford County’s art community. These submissions will be judged by category and the winning entries will be included in the silent auction for the BEP’s Jazz Brunch and Art Auction” on SUNDAY, March 28th.  That event will be the launch of “The Leaf” electric car in Rutherford County, include live jazz music performances, and auction items will feature the works of local visual and craft artists as well as entertainment and travel packages to regional arts events and destinations. Brunch will be catered by J&J Catering and students from the award-winning Smyrna High School culinary arts program, and a coffee bar presented by Jozoara Coffee Shop. To get tickets for the Jazz Brunch, visit the website at www.rutherfordbep.org or call (615) 893-6565. 

Wed.-Sat. March 17-20, 2010
TSSAA Boys State Basketball Tournament
MTSU’s Murphy Center…welcome visitors!

Wed. (March 17, 2010) 8PM The public is invited to an MTSU recital in the Hinton Music Hall (Wright Music Building) featuring Frederieke Saeijs on violine.

Thu. (March 18, 2010) 5-9PM Cops N’ Lobsters at Red Lobster (Old Fort Parkway). This is a fund raising event that supports Special Olympics. SRO’s from the Rutherford County Sheriffs Office are serving.

Thu. (March 18, 2010) 7:30-9:00AM Small Business Management Institute at the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce (501 Memorial Blvd.) offers a seminar on “Interviewing and Hiring New Employees”. The fee is $15 for chamber members and $20 for non-members. General Mills Human Resource Manager Delicia Barnes is the facilitator. For more information or to make reservations, phone 615-893-6565.

Thu. (March 18, 2010) 11:30AM-1:00PM LUNCH AND LEARN EDUCATIONAL GROUP meets at the St. Clair Street Senior Center (325 St. Clair Street). Seniors age 60+ and their caregivers have an opportunity to learn about Spring Cleaning and Downsizing. Guest speakers are Lory Breckler, from Keller Williams Realty, who will be demonstrating methods on downsizing and cleaning out the closets … Mary Ewing, from Always Home, Inc., will demonstrate ways to take inventory of your household items, and how simple techniques can keep your home orderly. Space is limited to the first 40 persons. Reservations for the Program are required and can be made from March 1st to the 12th, by calling 615-848-2550, or in person at the Senior Center between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Thu. (March 18, 2010) 4:30-6:00PM RECEPTION FOR ART SHOW IN MURFREESBORO CITY HALL ROTUNDA and the public is invited to meet cross stictch artist Jaye Kiblinger.

Thu. (March 18, 2010) 5-9PM COPS AND LOBSTERS FUNDRAISER at Red Lobster to benefit Special Olympics. School Resource Officers will serve you at your table as well as offering entertainment. There is an envelope at each table in which you can make a gift for Special Olympics.

Thu. (March 18, 2010) The public is invited to an evening of music at MTSU in the Hinton Music Hall (Wright Music Building). 6PM Jessica Dunnavant on flute accompanying Paul Van Goes on saxaphone. 8PM Soprano Christine Poythrees is accompanied by pianist Joseph Walker.

Thu. (March 18, 2010) 7PM American Legion Post # 16 meets at the St. Clair Street Senior Center.

Thu. (March 18, 2010) 7:30PM The Mid State Singles Square Dance Club invites you to learn how to square dance and have fun with them at the St. Clair Street Senior Center (325 St. Clair Street). This event is open to all ages.

Fri. (March 19, 2010) 8:10-9:00AM Tune to WGNS for the “live” PUBLIC FORUM with candidates for the position of Murfreesboro’s Mayor. Phone 615-893-5373 and ask the two candidates about Murfreesboro city government issues that concern you.

Fri.-Sun. (March 19-21, 2010) Spring Slip and Slide Reining Show at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304-B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro. Phone Shana Miller at 615-494-8879.

Fri. (March 19, 2010) 5:30-8:00 Musical adaptation about an orphan who runs away from an orphanage and hooks up with a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor. PM 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. (March 19-20, 2010) 7:30PM The Murfreesboro Center for the Arts (110 West College Street) presents Lionel Bart’s musical “Oliver”. The play is a musical adaptation about an orphan who runs away from an orphanage and hooks up with a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor. For information or to make reservations, phone 615-904-ARTS (2787). This play continues through April 4th. (Note: there is a 2PM Sunday matinee 3/21/10)

Fri.-Sat. (March 19-20, 2010) 7:30PM The play “Anne of Green Gables” at the Lamplighter’s Theatre (Smyrna Assembly of God Church, 14119 Old Nashville Highway just off Sam Ridley Parkway). Since its release in 1908, Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved novel has sold more than 50 million copies, been translated into 36 languages, been twice adapted for the silver screen and has even been made into a popular anime-cartoon in Japan. Tickets: Adults-$10, Seniors (55 and up)-$8 and children 4 to 12- $5. Phone the Lamplighter’s Theatre at 615-534-0148 or check their website: www.lamplighterstheatre.net. (Note: there is a 4:30PM Sunday matinee 3/21/10)

Fri.-Sat. (March 19-20, 2010) 7:30PM The Arts Center of Cannon County (1424 John Bragg Highway, Woodbury, TN) opens its 30th season with the musical “Fiddler On The Roof”. This play takes place in 1905 during the Russian Revolution. It is the tale of a family struggling to maintain its balance in a changing world. Ticket prices: $12 (adults); $10 (senior citizens-student). For more information or to make reservations, phone 615-563-ARTS (2787) or visit website www.artscenterofcc.com.  Note: there is a Sunday matinee at 2PM (3/21).

Sat. (March 20, 2010) 6-10AM Kittrell Volunteer Fire Department’s COUNTRY HAM BREAKFAST at the fire hall (8067 Old Woodbury Pike). All proceeds help to fund this district 17 volunteer fire department. Phone 615-890-8740 and your “to go” order will be ready when you arrive.

Sat. (March 20, 2010) The Legacy of Stones River: a symposium at the Rutherford County Courthouse and the Stones River National Battlefield. As we approach the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War, thoughts turn to the men who fought and their leaders.
8-9AM Continental breakfast
8AM-Noon registration
9AM Stones River Battlefield Supt. Stuart Johnson welcomes everyone
9:15AM Sam Davis Elliott talks of leadership in the Army of Tennessee
10:15-10:30AM Keith Bohannon tells of Virginian in Blue Georg H. Thomas and the Civil War in Tennessee.
break: 10:15-10:30AM
10:30AM Auburn University’s Kenneth Noe talks about the Reluctant Rebels who joined the Army after 1861
11AM questions and discussions
11:45AM-12:15PM  book signing
11:45AM-12:30PM Teacher In-Service (”Choosing Sides”)
Lunch on you own
1:30-3PM At the Battlefield “Fighting for Home and Hearth”
1:30-3PM At the Battlefield “Southern Boys In Blue”
Registration fee is only $10. Deadline to register is March 12, 2010. For more information, phone 615-893-9501 or visit website www.nps.gov/stri or www.tncivilwar.org

Sat.-Sun. (March 20-21, 2010) Annual Women’s Conference sponsored by the Cedar Grove Church. The theme is “To Be Treasured…To Be Valued…To Shine…Diamonds Don’t Beg”.
Sat. 8AM Conference begins at the Cedar Grove Church (528 E. Main St.)
Sat. NOON Luncheon at the Embassy Suites Hotel
Sun. 11AM Pastor R. Janae Pitts-Murdock (Memphis, TN) at the church
Sun. 2:30PM Pastor Cora Alston (Nashville, TN) at the church
Women’s Conference tickets are $25 and include the Embassy Suites’ lucheon. Phone 615-895-7854 for more information.

Sat. (March 20, 2010) 9:30AM-2:30PM PROJECT LINUS at the Rutherford County Extension office in the Lane Agri-Park (315 John Rice Blvd.). Help ill or traumatized children and teens by creating blankets for Project Linus. No sewing experience required. For more information, phone Kit (615-604-7317), Jill (615-890-5464), or Kate (615-217-9138).

Sat. (March 20, 2010) 11AM-2PM The Venue Chapter #61 Order of the Eastern Star is sponsoring a POTATO BAR FUNDRAISER at Bradley Academy (415 S. Academy Street). Tickets: $10. The menu includes a potato and all of the trimmings (sour cream, bacon bits, cheese, chili, salsa and more) along with a tossed salad, dessert and tea. Proceeds support the Ways and means Scholarship Fund. Tickets are available at the door or in advance by contacting Marval Williams (615-848-3039) and Florence Smith (615-896-1897).

Sat. (March 20, 2010) 11AM-4PM BRIDAL SHOW at the Stones River Country Club (1830 NW Broad St.).

Sat. (March 20, 2010) 1:30PM PARKINSON SUPPORT GROUP meets at the St. Clair Street Senior Center.

Sat. (March 20, 2010) 7:30PM The Tennessee Walkers Square Dance Club invites you to learn how to square dance and have fun with them at the St. Clair Street Senior Center (325 St. Clair Street). This event is open to all ages.

Sat.-Sun. (March 20-21, 2010) 11AM First Baptist Church (738 East Castle Street) cebrates its ANNUAL WOMEN’S WEEKEND. The event includes a Four Seasons Tea that features food from each season. The speaker is Rev.Robin Harris Kimbrough, a Shelbyville attorney. Also speaking at the Sunday 12:30 Service is Chicago’s Minister Sharon Hunter. All events are at the church. Tickets: $12. Phone 615-893-5322.

Sun. (March 21, 2010) 8AM shotgun start MTSU ARMY ROTC BLUE RAIDER GOLF TOURNAMENT at the Old Fort Golf Course. Teams must sign-up by March 14th. Teams of four at an entry fee of $55 per player. Prizes and food are included in the fee. For more information, contact Bradley Christmas (cell 615-593-1306 or at MTSU ROTC 615-898-2470).

Sun. (March 21, 2010) 3PM The public is invited to MTSU for a Bach Music Festival.

Sun.-Thu. (March 21-25, 2010) 8PM TENNESSEE GUITAR FESTIVAL with performances nightly in the Hinton Music Hall (Wright Music Building). For more information, visit www.mtsumusic.com


WGNS is Rutherford County's First News SourceAs 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.

Mon-Fri. (March 22-26, 2010) SCHOLARS WEEK at Middle Tennessee State University.  The public is invited to visit the university each day and see projects and talents of students and faculty members. The highlight is a special public presentation on Friday (3/26) from 12:40-2:45PM in Murphy Center. For details, visit www.MTSU.edu

Thu.-Fri. (March 25-26, 2010) 9AM-4PM MARCH OF DIMES book sale in the Atrium at Middle Tennessee Medical Center (503 E. Bell Street). Proceeds from the sale of these books go to the March of Dimes.

Wed. (March 24, 2010) 7PM RIVERDALE BAPTIST CHURCH (307 Warrior Drive) along with Dwight Faircloth invites the public to enjoy an evening with Grand Ole Opry star George Hamilton IV. For more information, contact Dwight Faircloth (615-849-5594).

Thu. (March 25, 2010) 11:30AM The Agricultural Extension Service presents its popular BROWN BAG LUNCH series at the Lane Agri Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.) with a FREE learning session on pesticide and fertilizer safety. For more information, phone 615-898-7710.

Thu. (March 25, 2010) 7PM ANNUAL WILLIE McGOWAN BANQUET at Historic Bradley Academy Museum and Cultural Center (415 S. Academy Street). The keynote speaker is former Holloway teacher Jessie Campbell who addresses the theme: “Preserving Our Past, As We Build On The Future For Our Youth”. Honorees include former State Representative John Hood, T & L Trophy Owners Jimmy and Melissa Odom, and former Chair of the Bradley Academy and Cultural Center Board Fannie Jean Vaughn.  Tickets: $30 for adults; $15 for youth age 12 and younger. For more information, phone 615-867-2633.

Thu. (March 25, 2010) 7:30PM The Mid State Singles Square Dance Club invites you to learn how to square dance and have fun with them at the St. Clair Street Senior Center (325 St. Clair Street). This event is open to all ages.

Fri.-Sat. (March 26-27, 2010) Angel’s Closet sale of gently used children’s clothing, toys and accessories at Heaven Sent Children (307 N. Walnut Street). If you have questions about this international adoption group, phone 615-898-0803.

Fri-Sun. (March 26-28, 2010) Stones River Futbol Club Spring Shootout at the Smyrna Rotary Park, 100 Soccer Way, Smyrna, TN. Phone Stephen Meyer at 615-944-2269.

Fri. (March 26, 2010) 4-H Horse Judging at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304-B West Thompson Lane, across from First Methodist and near the VA). Phone Shana Miller at 615-494-8879.

Fri. (March 26, 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. (March 26, 2010) 1-4PM CHICKEN FOOT FRIDAY at the St. Clair Street Senior Center (325 St. Clair Street). The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department invites everyone age 60+ to a competitive game of Chicken Foot Dominos. This tournament is FREE and refreshments are served. For details, contact Marlane Sewell (615-893-2141 or e-mail msewell@murfreesborotn.gov).

Fri. (March 26, 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. (March 26-27, 2010) 7:30PM The Murfreesboro Center for the Arts (110 West College Street) presents Lionel Bart’s musical “Oliver”. The play is a musical adaptation about an orphan who runs away from an orphanage and hooks up with a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor. For information or to make reservations, phone 615-904-ARTS (2787). This play continues through April 4th. (Note: there is a 2PM Sunday matinee 3/28/10)

Fri.-Sat. (March 26-27, 2010) 7:30PM The Arts Center of Cannon County (1424 John Bragg Highway, Woodbury, TN) opens its 30th season with the musical “Fiddler On The Roof”. This play takes place in 1905 during the Russian Revolution. It is the tale of a family struggling to maintain its balance in a changing world. Ticket prices: $12 (adults); $10 (senior citizens-student). For more information or to make reservations, phone 615-563-ARTS (2787) or visit website www.artscenterofcc.com.  Note: there is a Sunday matinee at 2PM (3/28).

Fri.-Sat. (March 26-27, 2010) 7:30PM The play “Anne of Green Gables” at the Lamplighter’s Theatre (Smyrna Assembly of God Church, 14119 Old Nashville Highway just off Sam Ridley Parkway). Since its release in 1908, Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved novel has sold more than 50 million copies, been translated into 36 languages, been twice adapted for the silver screen and has even been made into a popular anime-cartoon in Japan. Tickets: Adults-$10, Seniors (55 and up)-$8 and children 4 to 12- $5. Phone the Lamplighter’s Theatre at 615-534-0148 or check their website: www.lamplighterstheatre.net. (Note: there is a 4:30PM Sunday matinee 3/28/10)

Sat. (March 27, 2010) 7AM-2PM COMMUNITY YARDS SALE AT CANNONSBURG…fee $10 for a booth or $5 for a table. Phone Cannonsburgh at 615-890-0355 or e-mail to tcline@murfreesborotn.gov

Sat.-Sun. (March 27-28, 2010) MTSU Stock Horse Show at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum, 304-B West Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro. Phone Shana Miller at 615-494-8879.

Sat. (March 27, 2010) 6PM Melanie Winn and Friends BENEFIT CONCERT at the Oakland Park Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Sat. (March 27, 2010) 7:30PM The Tennessee Walkers Square Dance Club invites you to learn how to square dance and have fun with them at the St. Clair Street Senior Center (325 St. Clair Street). This event is open to all ages.

Sun. (March 28, 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. (March 28, 2010) 12:30-3:00PM Business Education Partnership’s inaugural Arts for Education Jazz Brunch fundraiser at the new salsa dance club Espana on Main Street, just off of the square in Murfreesboro. Brunch will be catered by Chef Julio and the award-winning Smyrna High School culinary arts students. A silent auction will feature art from local artists, entertainment packages, and youth artwork from the recent all county arts competition. This event will help to support BEP programming like mini-grants and training for youth and teachers to insure a well prepared future workforce. Tickets are $65 per person, Reservations are required. For more information and reservations call (615) 893 -6565.To learn about the BEP’s mission and programs visit www.rutherfordbep.org. Note: reservations need to be made by March 24th.

image Sun. (March 28, 2010) 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.

Sun. (March 28, 2010) 3PM PALM SUNDAY SERVICE at Bradley Academy Historical and Cultural Museum (415 S. Academy St.) sponsored by the Venus Chapter #61 of the Order of the Eastern Star. Minister Kenny Williams is the speaker. For more information, contact Chairperson Marval Williams (615-848-3039).

Sun. (March 28, 2010) 4PM Auditions at the Murfreesboro Center for the Arts (110 West College Street) for “The Odd Couple”. Note: there is also a 6PM audition Monday night (3/29). Phone 615-904-ARTS (2787).

Sun. (March 28, 2010) 4PM Auditions at the Murfreesboro Center for the Arts (110 West College Street) for “The Odd Couple”. Note: there is also a 6PM audition Monday night (3/29). Phone 615-904-ARTS (2787).

Mon. (March 29, 2010) 8:10-9:00AM Tune to WGNS for the “live” PUBLIC FORUM with candidates for the 3 available positions on the Murfreesboro City Council. Phone 615-893-5373 and ask the candidates about Murfreesboro city government issues that concern you.

Mon. (March 29, 2010) 7:30PM MTSU’s Stones River Chamber Players with a FREE public concert in the Wright Music Building (Hinton Hall). This evening’s concert Mozart’s Quartet in D Major, K and other favorites.  For more information, call (615) 898-2469.

Tue. (March 30, 2010) 8:10-9:00AM Tune to WGNS for the “live” PUBLIC FORUM with candidates for the 3 available positions on the Murfreesboro City School Board. Phone 615-893-5373 and ask the candidates about educational issues that concern you.

FUTURE events and ON-GOING activities

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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. (April 24, 2010) 6PM-? Annual Red Cross MASH BASH at the quaint George Dickel Distillery in picturesque Normandy (Cascade Hollow Road). Enjoy great food, live music and more. $50 per person and it benefits the Red Cross. Phone 931-455-2501 for details.

Fri. (April 16, 2010) 11th Annual City of LaVergne Golf Scramble at the Smyrna National Golf Course (Sam Ridley Boulevard in Smyrna). This benefits the LaVergne Police Athletic League (PAL). The scramble is limited to 36 teams. Entry Fee: $75 per player (teams of 4). Sponsorships are also available.
11AM  registration begins
Noon  putting contest begins
1PM     shotgun start
Entries must be in by April 1, 2010. If you have any questions, please feel free to call Gerry Howse, Executive Director, at 287-8730.

Thu. (April 8, 2010) 6PM reception/7PM dinner Evening Exchange Club’s 1st ANNUAL CELEBRITY DINNER at the Double Tree Hotel (Old Fort Parkway). Some of the celebrity waiters include Sheriff Truman Jones, County Mayor Ernest Burgess, Murfreesboro Mayor Tommy Bragg, MTSU Lady Raider Coach Rick Insell, Athletic Director Chris Massaro and more. There will be a “Big Top” theme with clowns, magicians and wild animals from Property Assessor Bill Boner’s farm. Proceeds will benefit the Exchange Club’s Child Abuse Prevention Center. For more information or to secure tickets, contact John Hood (615-893-4651).

Sun. (May 16, 2010) 2PM check-in/3PM walk RUTHERFORD COUNTY ARTHRITIS WALK at Murfreesboro’s Gateway Island (behind the new Murfreesboro Medical Clinic, near the new hospital). Walk Coordinator Marian Eidson is signing-up participants as well as sponsors. Phone her at 615-254-6795 (extension 106) or e-mail MEidson@arthritis.org

Sat. (May 22, 2010) 2010 HEART BALL at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center. An elegant evening of dinner, dancing and a chance to put good fortune to good use. Heart Ball Chairs are Lisa and Ken Haliburton, Honorary Chair is Ray Earnest, and the Late Party Chairs are Rachel and Jimmy McElhaney. For more information, get with Tambry Brechon (615-340-4102) or e-mail tambry.brechon@heart.org.

Every Tuesday and Thursday night 6-8PM The Rutherford County Schools sponsor FREE GED classes in the Myrtle Glanton Lord Library at the Patterson Community Center. Free childcare is also provided. For more information, contact Howard Rhodes (615) 907-3439 or (615) 589-6158.

image 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.

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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.

WGNS is Rutherford County's First News SourceAs 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)
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JUNE and JULY are SUMMER CAMP MONTH FOR YOUTH…Thanks to Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation! The Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department offers numerous summer camps in July. NOW is the time to secure your child’s place. For information, phone 615-890-5333.

CHEER LEADING CAMP (9AM-Noon) for ages 8-14 at the Patterson Community Center. Fee: $50. Call Becki Johnson (615-893-7439, extension 13).

TENNIS CAMP (9AM-Noon) for ages 9-14 at the Old Fort Park. Fee: $40. Call Dennis Nipper (615-895-5040).

HERITAGE CAMP (9AM-1PM) at Cannonsburgh Pioneer Village. See how it was to live as an early settler and experience some of their crafts, chores and daily activities. Fee: $50. Call Sheila Hodges (615-890-0355).

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IMG_1748 FLAGS OF REMEMBRANCE HEALING FIELD MEMORIAL coming to Murfreesboro May 23-25, 2010 (Memorial Day weekend). 1,500 eight-foot tall American flags in perfect rows and columns at the grassy field on the Medical Center Parkway (next to Belk’s). Each flag will bear the name of a brave American who has made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. The Exchange Clubs of Murfreesboro are asking individuals and businesses to sponsor one or more flags (contact a person listed here). A sundown patriotic ceremony, prayer and playing of TAPS will be held on Memorial Day evening, May 25, 2009. Contact Don Wright (615-641-0121) or e-mail WrightDon@comcast.net or on the internet www.MurfreesboroNoonExhcangeClub.org

image TAX AIDE PROGRAM
Feb., 2010-April 15, 2010) Assistance in income tax preparation is available for persons age 60+ with a total family income of $50,000 or less. This is by appointment only. Appointment times are 8:30am-non on Tuesdays and Thursdays. 12:30-3:30pm on Wednesdays. Special thanks to Joe Christian for coordinating this annual service. For more information, phone 615-848-2550. The center is located at 325 St. Clair Street in Murfreesboro.