March Events

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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Daily Local Events Listed Here

On Going and Future Events Listed Bottom of Page

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.

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.

AARP 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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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 26^th. 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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

Holy Week Services In Murfreesboro

Monday, March 29 Luncheon Service 12 Noon	First Baptist Church 200 East Main Street 615.893.2514 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 615.893.2514 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Tuesday, March 30 Luncheon Service 12 Noon	First Presbyterian Church 201 North Spring Street 615.893.3882 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 615.893.3882 end_of_the_skype_highlighting Co-host: Antioch Primitive Baptist
Wednesday, March 31	no services
Thursday, April 1 Luncheon Service 12 Noon	Central Christian 404 East Main Street 615.893-2764 Maundy Thursday Services St.Paul’s Episcopal–6:00 p.m. First Presbyterian–6:30 p.m.
Friday, April 2 Lunch & Extended Service 11:30 a.m.	St. Paul’s Episcopal 315 East Main Street 615.893.3780 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 615.893.3780 end_of_the_skype_highlightingGood Friday Services Central Christian–6:30 p.m. Antioch Primitive Baptist–7:00 p.m.

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. (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.

Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:00-8:00PM. Free GED Classes in the Myrtle Glanton Lord Library at the Patterson Community Center (521 Mercury Blvd.). For more information, contact Howard Rhodes (615) 907-3429 or Rutherford County Adult Education (615) 893-5812.

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.
Keep you radio tuned to the station you’ve depended on since 1947!
Hear the G-Man on the WGNS Good Neighbor Network
FM 100.5; FM 101.9; AM 1450; over-the-air TV channel 11; worldwide on www.WGNSradio.com

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.

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

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).

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

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 or on the internet www.healingfield.org/murfreesboro

March Events

March, 2010