Cannon Blast for 08-29-2017

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ONGOING

SOLID WASTE CENTER HOURS
The Current Hours of Operation at the Cannon County Convenience Center:
CLOSED Sunday & Wednesday
7 AM to 5 PM Monday & Tuesday & Saturday
9 AM to 7 PM Thursday & Friday
Only household waste will be accepted at the Convenience Center. There will no longer be any building materials accepted or cardboard pickup provided. Please make note of any changes.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Sunday Mornings &
Sunday & Wednesday Evening
If you drink a lot that's your business.
If you want to stop that's ours.
Meetings are on Sunday morning at 9 a.m. at Stones River Hospital Cafeteria. Sunday evening and Wednesday evening meetings are at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center.
Call 615-653-7914.

CELEBRATE RECOVERY
Tuesdays 6:30 PM
Celebrate Recovery from hurts, habits and hang-ups meets every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church.

FLAGS FOR SALE
The American Legion Post 279 in Woodbury is selling flags and accessories. The monies raised from the sale of these flags goes 100% back to our Community, our Youth and our Veterans, in Cannon County. We have available an assortment of all sizes and all types of flags - United States Flags, State Flags, Military Service Flags; and all sizes of flag poles. The United States Flag 3'x 5' nylon is $25. The United States Flag 4"x 6" is .50 each or $5 a dozen The military services/branches flags are $30 each. We can get you any State Flag, different size flags and different size flag poles, including indoor sets. CONTACT A MEMBER OF AMERICAN LEGION POST 279 OR CALL; CHARLIE HARRELL 615-542-1289, JIM STONE 615-563-6111, BRENT BUSH 615-563-2691, BRITT KNOX 615-904-5644, PENNY DANIELS
615-563-6729.

CLEARFORK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH DINNERS
First Saturday Night of Each Month
1721 Big Hill Road, Gassaway
Clearfork Methodist will begin its monthly dinners on Saturday, January 7. Suppers will be once a month on the first Saturday with hours 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The menu features catfish or chicken tenders with choice of pinto, white or green beans, hush puppies, cabbage slaw or veggie salad, french fries, homemade desserts and drink. Carry out dinners are available by calling 615-563-1415.

CSBG FUNDING TO ASSIST
Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Program has funding available to immediately assist applicants in need due to a temporary emergency situation. Applicants must be income-eligible and show their need for service based on guidelines for each program. You may qualify for a one-time payment if you are 60 ears old or above, disabled, a family caregiver, or have a child under the age of six. You may qualify for a one-time payment toward rent, mortgage, electric, water, or food assistance if you have a household with one member working at least 29 hours or more a week. (931) 528-1127

GED PREP CLASS
Adams Library Every Tuesday 5:30 PM
Every Tuesday at 5:30 pm GED preparation class in the Jennings Community Room at Adams Memorial Library. Ongoing, self-paced and individualized, please attend any Tuesday you can.

RED BARN RESTAURANT
SONGWRITER NIGHT
Every Other Friday
Red Barn Restaurant, Bradyville TN
located at 11174 Jim Cummings Hwy. in Bradyville, TN. Sign-ups are at 5:30 and the music is featured from 6pm to 8pm. All genres of music are welcome. This is a perfect opportunity for aspiring artists to share their original music in an intimate setting and family friendly atmosphere. Please email redbarnsongwriters@gmail.comwith questions or additional information.

DEKALB/CANNON COUNTY AMATEUR RADIO CLUB
AmateurRadio Exam Session
2017 DCCARC Meeting Dates
Subject to Change
at the DeKalb County Complex, 722 South Congress Blvd., Smithville, TN 37166. All local amateur radio operators and those interested in amateur radio are invited to attend.
September 28th, 2017 - 6:30 PM Smithville, TN
October 26th, 2017 - 6:30 PM Woodbury TN
November 30th, 2017 - 6:30 PM Smithville, TN
December 28th, 2017 - 6:30 PM Woodbury TN

AUGUST EVENTS

8-26-17: Dino and the Dinosaurs Band
SATURDAY MARKET, FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE, SUMMER PARTY
September 1st with Everyday People
For more information visit www.downtownmurfreesboro.com

Senior Center Music Night schedule
The Cannon County Senior Center announces the following schedule for its Music Night. Admission is $5.00. Doors open at 6 p.m. . Slick Nickel will play on Sept. 15, followed by Rode West on Sept. 22. The Gilley Brothers perform on Oct. 6 and Ronnie Crownover on Oct. 20, Rode West will be back on Nov. 3.

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

LIBERTY DANCE SCHEDULE
9/2/17 Steve Page Band
9/9/17 Slick Mickel Band
9/16/17 One Eyed Dog Band
9/23/17 Dino & The Dinosaurs
9/30/17 231 South Band

Sat., Sept. 9th.
It will be a Fish Fry.
Auburntown Church of Christ Fellowship Hall $8 for adults. $5 for children, and free for 4 and under. All proceeds go to Auburn School.

The next Cannon County Democratic Meeting will be on Tuesday, September 12 at 6 pm. It will be held at the Stillhouse Restaurant at 8280 Short Mountain Road. For more info call Nancy Coomes at 615-563-5665

Veterans Job Fair Nashville, TN
WHO: RecruitMilitary helps military veterans and military spouses connect with employers that seek to attract, hire and retain America's best talent.
WHAT: RecruitMilitary and DAV will host a Veterans Job Fair. This is a free hiring event for veterans, transitioning military personnel, National Guard members, Reserve members and military spouses.
WHEN: Thursday, September 14, 2017, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
WHERE: Nissan Stadium, One Titans Way, Nashville, TN 37213
MORE DETAILS: RecruitMilitary has held 20 events in Nashville, drawing 6,619 attendees and 647 exhibitors. "Last year, 52% of veteran job seekers expected to secure an interview following a DAV RecruitMilitary job fair. Employers were expected to extend as many as 40,300 interviews and more than 12,560 job offers," said RecruitMilitary Senior Vice President of Sales Rob Arndt. "DAV RecruitMilitary job fairs offer the opportunity to meet a variety of veteran candidates face-to-face, assess their skills, and even interview them on the spot for available positions."

ANNUAL KITTRELL SCHOOL REUNION
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 16TH 10AM to 2PM
KITTRELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
All persons who graduated from Kittrell School, who attended Kittrell School, or who have an interest in Kittrell School are invited to attend. Jerry Robinson, Class of 1960, will serve a lunch from Slick Pig at noon at a charge of $7.00. The lunch will include a barbecue sandwich, two sides, drink and dessert. Following the lunch, the various classes will be recognized, starting with the class with the oldest graduate present.

FALL WAGON TRAIN RIDE
September 21, 22, 23
Sept. 21-22 & 23--The Fall Wagon Train Ride will be sponsored by The Middle Tn. Mule Skinners Assoc. Wagons will leave the fair grounds in Woodbury at 9 am each day ( over-night camping is allowed.) Contact Grady George Jr. at 615-849-6867 for further information.

CANNON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER TRIP
SEPTEMBER 24 - 30 2017
Cannon County Senior Center Presents:
Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg & Historic Norfolk thru Motorcoach Travel with Diamond Tours for September 24 - 30, 2017.
6 nights lodging including 4 nights OCEANFRONT HOTEL; 10 meals: 6 breakfasts and 4 dinners
$785 per person, double occupancy
For information and reservations contact
615-563-5304