November Events

November, 2009

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November is National Family Caregivers Month

November is NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH
6 out of every 10 persons are touched personally by adoptions

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Daily Local Events Listed Here

The Mid Cumberland Community Action Agency is now taking applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program. Contact Dee Brown at Bradley Historic Academy (Mid-Cumberland Office in this building at 414 S. Academy Street).

On Going and Future Events Listed Bottom of Page

(Nov. 6-21, 2009) The Arts Center of Cannon County (1424 John Bragg Highway; Woodbury, TN) presents Driving Miss Daisy. This warm-hearted comedy that captured the Pulitzer Prize, tells the story of the surprising friendship that grows between tiny yet tenacious Daisy Werthan, an independent Jewish widow, and Hoke, the soft-spoken yet proud Africian American chauffeur hired by her son after she crashes another car. At first, Daisy’s stubbornness and cultural prejudices cause much friction, but Daisy, Hoke and her son, Boolie, grow over the span of 25 years, during the tidal waves of change in the American South. We watch as these two seemingly very different people discover how much they truly have in common. Phone 615-563-ARTS (2787) for more information or to make reservations.

HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY CAMPUS SCHOOL

Fri. (Nov. 6, 2009) Campus School Celebrates its 80th birthday and everyone is invited to the party!
   8:20-8:50AM     Snacks and refreshments provided by the Parent Teachers Club
   9:00-10:00AM   80th Anniversary Program
   10:00AM-Noon Elevator rides and tours of Campus School
Campus School is a part of the Rutherford County Board of Education’s PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM. It is a partnership between public education and Middle Tennessee State University. This allows future educators to be a part of a real-life school system at Campus School, which is on the MTSU campus.

Fri. (Nov. 6, 2009) 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. (Nov. 6-7, 2009) HEAVEN SENT CHILDREN (307 N. Walnut Street) invites you to save on children’s clothing and some toys at the ANGEL’S CLOSET SALE. Proceeds benefit this non-profit international adoption group. For more information, call 615-898-0803.

Hear weather related CLOSINGS first on WGNS (FM 100.5, FM 101.9, AM 1450, TV-11)
Weather-Eye meteorologists on WGNS radio and internet (see upper right) with 24-7

Tue. (Nov. 10, 2009) 6:30-8:30PM Heaven Sent Children (307 N. Walnut Street) presents a seminar that explains the adoption process and types of adoptions. This is an excellent way to begin the journey of building your family through adoption. This is a FREE 2-hour seminar, but you need to sign-up to attend. Phone 615-898-0803 or e-mail stephanie@heavensentchildren.com

Wed. (Nov. 11, 2009) 11:00AM Join together on the Historic Murfreesboro square to pay tribute to all who have protected our country. VETERAN’S DAY TRIBUTE including patriotic music, honoring Rutherford Countians who have made the supreme sacrifice and much more. A special thank you to Elsie Stem and Spencer Dixon for their continued involvement. If you can’t be there in person, the WGNS Good Neighbor Network will broadcast this special event “live” (FM 100.5; FM 101.9; AM 1450; over-the-air TV 11; worldwide on the internet at www.WGNSradio.com).

Thu. (Nov. 12, 2009) 8-10AM The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce (501 Memorial Blvd.) presents a class in “Effective Communications for Those Who Strive to be a Successful Communicator” with Sherry McCullough of Human Resources Consulting and Training, LLC. This is sponsored by the Small Business Management Institute. Cost: $15 for members; $20 for non-members. For details or to register, phone 615-893-6565.

Fri. (Nov. 13, 2009) 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).

Thu. (Nov. 19, 2009) 11:30AM-12:30PM A free “brown bag” lunch at the Agricultural Extension Service (Lane Agri-Park; 315 John Rice Blvd., next to PAWS and near Sam’s). Today’s topic:pruning trees and shrubs. Phone 615-898-7710 to make reservations for this FREE event.

Fri.-Sat. (Nov. 20-21, 2009) HEAVEN SENT CHILDREN (307 N. Walnut Street) invites you to save on children’s clothing and some toys at the ANGEL’S CLOSET SALE. Proceeds benefit this non-profit international adoption group. For more information, call 615-898-0803.

Fri. (Nov. 20, 2009) 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).

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Fri. (Nov. 27, 2009) 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).

Last Day To Enter Christmas Parade
Mon. (Nov. 29, 2009) Entries to be in the Rutherford County Christmas Parade must be at WGNS before 5:00 o’clock this afternoon. PLEASE READ RULES CLOSES as there have been major changes in this year’s parade. The Christmas Parade is on Sunday, December 13, 2009, starting at 2:30 in the afternoon on Middle Tennessee Boulevard (Bell Street Parking Lot). The parade goes down East Main, around the Historic Murfreesboro Square, onto West Main and then ends on Walnut Street. This will be the largest parade with bands, floats, and other special entries.

Hear weather related CLOSINGS first on WGNS (FM 100.5, FM 101.9, AM 1450, TV-11)
Weather-Eye meteorologists on WGNS radio and internet (see upper right) with 24-7 updates

Future Good Neighbor Events

The Cripple Creek Cloggers invite you to join them for fun every Tuesday night at 7PM. They practice at The Vine (118 Vine Street, across from the Linebaugh Library/Murfreesboro City Hall). 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-mail appdancer@aol.com

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.

G. Gordon Liddy on WGNS Monday-Fridays 9:00am-Noon
If you’re going to learn and grow, you need to be exposed to opinions that are different from yours. That’s why WGNS works hard at broadcasting a myriad of ideas. Plus, you always have the opportunity to share your opinion. Talk Radio is like a big “Party Line”, where we share opinions. Call-in now! Invite your friends to tune to the Good Neighbor Station (Fm 100.5; FM 101.9; AM 1450; TV-11).

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.

Volunteers from SPIRIT (Society of Paranormal Investigations and Research In Tennessee) are cleaning and maintaining cemeteries in Rutherford County. For more information, call 615-971-7774 or go on line to www.myspace.com/spiritghostteamtn

SALVATION ARMY NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT

RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN: Volunteers needed to man the Red Kettles. Contact Cathi Rowlison (615-545-8628) Note: the kettles go out November 24th and continue through Christmas eve.

ANGEL TREE: adopt a needy child or senior citizen from the Angel Tree. There are Angel Trees from which you can select names at all local Wal-Mart and Food Lion locations, the Farmer’s Co-Op, Fazoli’s, Curves, and Mills Family Pharmacy. Contact Melissa Anderson (615-895-7071)

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 pheresis 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.

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.

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.

Wake-up with the all new WGNS Good Morning…M-F 5:00-9:00am
Includes news, sports, weather, traffic, obits, swap’n shop, guests!

SIGN LANGUAGE CHOIR FOR CHILDREN: River Rock Baptist Church (2248 Highway 99) has a “sign language” choir and music program made-up of children (kindergarten through 12th grade). They rehearse Wednesday evenings at 6:30. For more information, phone 615-898-1239 or check website www.rrbconline.com

Hear weather related CLOSINGS first on WGNS (FM 100.5, FM 101.9, AM 1450, TV-11)
Weather-Eye meteorologists on WGNS radio and internet (see upper right) with 24-7 updates

LaVergne Library Events (5063 Murfreesboro Road)…phone 793-7303
Adult Education Classes: Tuesday and Thursday 9am-noon
ESOL Classes: Monday and Wednesday 9am-noon
Adult Literacy Tutoring: this is a Read To Succeed initiative 738-7323
Toddler Story Time: Tuesday and Wednesday 9:30am (ages 2 and 3)
Pre-School Story Time: Tuesday and Wednesday 11am
Home school Story Time: Monday 10am (kindergarten through 3rd grade)
Special programs for teenagers. For more information, visit website www.lavergneteens.bravehost.com

e-mail your community events to the WGNS Good Neighbor Network