October Events

October, 2010

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October is FIRE PREVENTION MONTH
The American Red Cross urges families to prepare for and prevent a home fire. Alarmingly, only 26 percent of families have actually developed and practiced a home fire escape plan. Do all members of your family know where to meet if a fire strikes your home? For more Red Cross fire safety and preparedness information visit www.redcross.org/homefires or contact the Heart of Tennessee Chapter at 615-893-4272.

October Is Rutherford County Month
Heritage Partnership and Rutherford County
Celebrate 207th Anniversary

Tune to WGNS and learn about local history.
Have fun…call and answer local history trivia!

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Daily Local Events Listed Below

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.

(All October) TOYS FOR TOTS’ new year-round literacy initiative. Donate age appropriate books that will be used to help this area’s most economically disadvantaged children to have direct access to books and educational resources. This is coordinated through the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. Local drop off points: local UPS Stores; Hastings Book Store (1660 Memorial Blvd.); All Things Possible (352 W. Northfield Blvd.); Children’s Discovery Center of Murfree Spring (S.E. Broad at Maney Avenue); MidSouth Bank (2415 Memorial Blvd.); St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church (1601 N. Tennessee Blvd.).

(All October) Visit the SAM DAVIS HOME in Smyrna and see how a Southern plantation was decorated to honor a death. Expressions of Mourning Customs in the 19th Century with a display called “Widows, Weepers, and Wakes”. In fact, a woman would mourn for two and a half years after the death of her husband. For more information, call the Sam Davis Home (615-459-2341).

Fri. (Oct. 1, 2010) 6-11am FARMERS MARKET in 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).

Fri. (Oct. 1, 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).

New MIDDLE TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER opens today!

Sat. (Oct. 2, 2010) 5AM-? MIDDLE TENNESSEE MEDICAL CENTER moves all patients from the old campus on Highland Avenue to the high-tech new 68-acre seven-story hospital on Medical Center Parkway. A parade of ambulances will begin transporting patient’s from MTMC’s old hospital on Highland Avenue to the beautiful new, state-of-the-art complex on Medical Center Parkway. As of 5AM all of Middle Tennessee Medical Center’s services will switch to the new facility, and that includes the Emergency Room.

Sat. (Oct. 2, 2010) ALZHEIMER’S MEMORY WALK in the parking lot at the NHC building (corner of South Church and Sevier Streets). Donations and participation helps to find a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. For more information, contact Elberta Dyer (615-848-2550, extension 131).

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Tue. (Oct. 5, 2010) 6-11am FARMERS MARKET in 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).

Thu.-Sat. (Oct. 7-9, 2010) TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF RESCUE SQUADS holds its 60th Anniversary Convention here in Murfreesboro at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center. Fifty-squads in the volunteer state with more than 700 persons will take classes that improve their skills, have special competition, and learn of new equipment from numerous vendors.

Fri. (Oct. 8, 2010) 6-11am FARMERS MARKET in 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).

Fri. (Oct. 8, 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. (Oct. 8-9, 2010) 7:30PM THE ARTS CENTER OF CANNON COUNTY (1424 John Bragg Highway; Woodbury, TN) presents Deborah Brevoort’s “Blue Sky Boys”. A wacky and wonderful look at the people behind the first man on the moon. Tickets: $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and students. For information, phone 615-563-ARTS (2787) or visit the internet www.artscenterofcc.com. NOTE: there is a 2PM Sunday matinee (10/10/10).

Sat. (Oct. 9, 2010) 9:30AM-Noon Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department presents a FILM MAKERS WORKSHOP in the theatre at the Patterson Community Center (521 Mercury Blvd.) on the second Saturday of each month. Class fee: $3 and this also enables the child (ages 10+) to stay and swim and play at the community center. For more information, contact Mike Prevost at 615-893-7439 extension 32.

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Tue. (Oct. 12, 2010) 6-11am FARMERS MARKET in 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).

Fri. (Oct. 15, 2010) 6-11am FARMERS MARKET in 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).

Fri. (Oct. 15, 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. (Oct. 15-16, 2010) 7:30PM The Murfreesboro Center for the Arts (110 West College Street) presents the lovable and hilarious musical “Li’l Abner”. This is the story of Dogpatch, USA residents who are notified by the government that they must evacuate their homes. These characters, based on an Al Capp comic strip, try to persuade the government that their town is worth saving. For information or to make reservations, phone 615-904-ARTS (2787). This play continues through Oct. 31st. (Note: there is a 2PM Sunday matinee 10/17/10)

Fri.-Sat. (Oct. 15-16, 2010) 7:30PM THE ARTS CENTER OF CANNON COUNTY (1424 John Bragg Highway; Woodbury, TN) presents Deborah Brevoort’s “Blue Sky Boys”. A wacky and wonderful look at the people behind the first man on the moon. Tickets: $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and students. For information, phone 615-563-ARTS (2787) or visit the internet www.artscenterofcc.com. NOTE: there is a 2PM Sunday matinee (10/17/10).

Sat. (Oct. 16, 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. (Oct. 16, 2010) 7AM THE MURFREESBORO HALF MARATHON and KIDS FUN RUN. It starts on Greenland Drive, next to the MTSU Track and Field Stadium and runners enjoy a level course through historic Murfreesboro and end on the Dean Hayes Track and Field Stadium. For more information, check their website: www.themiddlehalf.com

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.

Tue. (Oct. 19, 2010) 6-11am FARMERS MARKET in 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. (Oct. 19, 2010) 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 mtcwrt@comcast.net. Visit the Civil War Roundtable’s website www.mtswrt.org

Fri. (Oct. 22, 2010) 6-11am FARMERS MARKET in 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).

Fri. (Oct. 22, 2010) 8-10AM Master Gardeners of Rutherford County will be at the FARMERS MARKET to offer demonstrations on how to have a better garden. Today’s talk is focused on “Gardening for the birds, winter bird feeding”. These demos are offered free on the 4th Friday of each month now through October (today is the final demonstration in 2010, so don’t miss it). To find out more about becoming a Master Gardener please contact the Rutherford County Extension office at (615) 898-7710 or visit website at mastergardeners-rc.org. Email us at mastergardners.rc@gmail.com

Fri. (Oct. 22, 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. (Oct. 22-23, 2010) 7:30PM The Murfreesboro Center for the Arts (110 West College Street) presents the lovable and hilarious musical “Li’l Abner”. This is the story of Dogpatch, USA residents who are notified by the government that they must evacuate their homes. These characters, based on an Al Capp comic strip, try to persuade the government that their town is worth saving. For information or to make reservations, phone 615-904-ARTS (2787). This play continues through Oct. 31st. (Note: there is a 2:30PM Sunday matinee 10/24/10).

Fri.-Sat. (Oct. 22-23, 2010) 7:30PM THE ARTS CENTER OF CANNON COUNTY (1424 John Bragg Highway; Woodbury, TN) presents Deborah Brevoort’s “Blue Sky Boys”. A wacky and wonderful look at the people behind the first man on the moon. Tickets: $12 for adults; $10 for seniors and students. For information, phone 615-563-ARTS (2787) or visit the internet www.artscenterofcc.com. NOTE: NO Sunday matinee.

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL!! Sat, (October 23rd) 4p - 9p at 8067 Woodbury Hwy - Kittrell Volunteer Fire Dept. The Kittrell Volunteer Fire Department annual Halloween Festival is scheduled to take place on October 23rd at the Kittrell Volunteer Fire Station on Woodbury Highway. Volunteer Matt Lane says that ghoulish games will be available for children and there will also be a car and bike cruise in. Chili will be served for $10 per adult and $5 for children.

Flyer for the event is available at this link:
http://www.kittrellvfd.org/kvfdhalloweenfestival.pdf

Sat. (Oct. 23, 2010) 14th ANNUAL MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY when all senior citizens (age 60+) in Rutherford County are eligible for having volunteers complete needed chores for them. If there is something on your “To Do List” and you wish someone to complete the task for you, complete a request form and take it by the St. Clair Street Senior Center (325 St. Clair Street) prior to August 31st. For more information, contact Dee Brown (615-848-2550).

Sun. (Oct. 24, 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. (Oct. 24, 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.

Tue. (Oct. 26, 2010) 6-11am FARMERS MARKET in 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).

Fri. (Oct. 29, 2010) 6-11am FARMERS MARKET in 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). Note: today is the last Friday in October, and the final FARMERS MARKET in 2010. Don’t miss this one!

Fri. (Oct. 29, 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. (Oct. 29, 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. (Oct. 29-30, 2010) 7:30PM The Murfreesboro Center for the Arts (110 West College Street) presents the lovable and hilarious musical “Li’l Abner”. This is the story of Dogpatch, USA residents who are notified by the government that they must evacuate their homes. These characters, based on an Al Capp comic strip, try to persuade the government that their town is worth saving. For information or to make reservations, phone 615-904-ARTS (2787). This play continues through Oct. 31st. (Note: there is a 2:30PM Sunday matinee 10/31/10)

Sat. (Oct. 30, 2010) THE 7th ANNUAL PEARL BALL at the Smyrna Air Center. This conjurs memories of Humphrey Bogard and Ingred Bergman in Casablanca. Enjoy an evening with a seated dinner, dancing, silent auction and more. Proceeds benefit The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation and will support the programs and services offered to those in Rutherford County who are affected by cancer. Cancer survivor Andy Womack is this year’s honoree. This past state senator and local business leader participated in a clinical trial through Sarah Cannon Cancer Center in 2005 to battle lymphoma cancer and is doing well today. Sponsorships ranging from $10,000 to $500 are available. For more information, contact Jean Seals at StoneCrest Medical Center (615-768-2223).

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.

The Cripple Creek Cloggers invite you to join them for fun every Tuesday night at 7PM. They practice at the Leanna Community Center on Sulphur Springs Road. 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

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.

Thu. (Nov. 25, 2010) 8AM BORODASH Thanksgiving Day 4-mile benefit run/walk. A certified 4-mile route begins and ends at MTSU’s Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium on Greenland Drive and takes you through historic downtown Murfreesboro. Pre-registration: $20 for ages 14-59 (Family Run-Pack for 4=$70 (all ages); $18 for ages 13 and younger or 60+. You must sign-up before November 20th to take advantage of the lower entry fees. On race day: all ages @ $25. ChampionChip timing provided by Race Day Events. For more information, check the internet: www.borodash.org.

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.

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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.

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