Calendar of events: Nov. 5 to Dec. 12
By wherald
Thursday, Nov. 5
• Teen acts Madison Cain and pureNRG will scoop ice cream for customers at the Dunkin' Donuts/Baskin Robbins store, 9100 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin, Thursday, Nov. 5, 4 p.m. as part of the special pre-registration event for the second annual Dunkin' Donuts Family Fun Run & Walk-A-Thon. The 5K race will be held, Saturday, Nov. 7, at Centennial Park, Nashville. Baskin Robbins is hosting the Cones For A Cure initiative through Nov. 7. The store will offer paper cones that customers can sign and color in exchange for a $1 donation to benefit the T.J. Martell Foundation. For information, visit www.funrunandwalk.com. For information on the T.J. Martell Foundation, visit www.tjmartellfoundation.org
• “Money-Driven Medicine,” a newly released movie and dinner will be the fare at the Williamson County Democratic Party’s monthly Potluck Dinner, Thursday, Nov. 5 at WCDP headquarters in Franklin. The movie is a documentary which explores the roles of profit-making and Wall Street in the way health care is delivered in the United States. The public is invited to the Potluck Dinner, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at WCDP headquarters, 112 East Fowlkes Street, off Columbia Avenue five blocks south of Five Points. Guests are invited to bring a dish, but it is not necessary. Children are welcome. For information, call WCDP chairman Todd Sharp at 790-3659, e-mail info@wcdemocrats.com or visit www.wcdemocrats.com.
• The Inn at Walking Horse Farms will hold a dinner to benefit the Homeland Missions in Arizona, Thursday, Nov. 5. The guest speaker will be Tom Riley, formerly of the Fourth Avenue Church of Christ, Franklin. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. with the program to follow. Tickets are $20. For information, call 623-551-3175.
Saturday, Nov. 7
• The SUVCW Fort Donelson Camp # 62, 10th Tennessee Infantry U.S., SVR, Veterans Day event will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m., at the George White Cemetery, 6915 Arno-Allisona Road, College Grove. The ceremony will honor the Civil War soldiers of Co. H, 5th TN Cav US. The main ceremony will be at the grave of Capt. William Rickman, Company Commander. A smaller ceremony will then take place three or four miles away at the Hartley Cemetery, 6708 Cross Keys Road, at the graves of Laban Hartley III and William Pyron.
Sunday, Nov. 8
• The Williamson County Youth & Junior Orchestra free concert will be held Sunday, Nov. 8 at 4 p.m. at the New River Fellowship, 1097 Murfreesboro Road, Franklin.
• The Alternative Gift Market will be held Sunday, Nov. 8, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Franklin First United Methodist Church, 143, Fifth Ave. South, Franklin. The online catalog is now available at www.franklinfumc.org through Dec. 11. Online shoppers will be able to place orders, pay online, and then receive gift cards to share with your gift recipients within two weeks.
• Best-selling author Robert Hicks will speak to the Franklin Civil War Round Table, Sunday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m., at the Williamson County Library, 1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin. The event is free. The Franklin Civil War Round Table is an educational program of Franklin’s Charge and meets the second Sunday of each month at the Williamson County Library. For information, e-mail Greg Wade at greglwade@yahoo.com, or visit www.franklinscharge.com/round-table.
Monday, Nov. 9
• The Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce will host a day-long women's event featuring select speakers, Danielle Miller and Lynette Patterson from the Empowered Women's Network and special guest speakers Dale Smith Thomas, former Mrs. Tennessee, and Sandy Griffin, president of the National Speakers Association of Tennessee, Monday, Nov. 9. Special Pre-registration pricing is $39.99, or $60 at the door. This price includes networking, lunch and special gifts. The event runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Doors open at 8 a.m. for networking. For information, call 771-1071.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
• Dr. Mark Green, the flight surgeon for the special operations task force assigned to capture Saddam Hussein will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Nashville Republican Women, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 10:45 a.m., at the Richland Country Club in Brentwood. No reservation is necessary for the program but a reservation is required by Nov. 6 for the optional $20 lunch served after the presentation. Complimentary coffee will be served at 10:45 a.m. followed by the 11 a.m. program. For information, visit www.nashvillerepublicanwomen.org
Thursday, Nov. 12
• The Friends of the Williamson County Public Library will hold their third and final book sale of the year, Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 12-14 at the Main Library, 1314 Columbia Ave., Franklin. The sale opens Thursday, Nov. 12 at 9 a.m. and will continue that day until 7 p.m. Friday hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday hours are 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. On Saturday, all remaining items will be offered at half price until noon. At noon, remaining books can be purchased for $5 a bag full. Book prices are $5 for coffee table books. The original price on some of these books can reach $50 for a single copy. Hardbacks are $3, trade paperbacks $2, pocket paperbacks 50 cents and all video materials (DVDs, CDs, VHS tapes) are $1 each. Some DVD and CD “collections” have been higher priced due to the number of CDs or DVDs included. Children’s books are either 50 cents or $1, depending on size. Audio cassettes range from 50 cents to $5. For information, call 595-1250 or visit online at http://lib.williamson-tn.org.
Saturday, Nov. 14
• The Sleep Walk, a walk to fight diabetes, will be held Saturday, Nov. 14 at 9 a.m. at River Park, Brentwood. Wear slippers and pajamas for the 2-mile walk if you wish. Enjoy a continental breakfast, music, entertainment a health and fitness zone and giveaways. To sign up, call 298-3066 or visit www.diabetes.org/stepout.
• Nashville Film Institute will hold their second annual open house, Saturday, Nov. 14, noon to 3 p.m. at their facility at the Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road, Bldg. 2, Floor 2, Franklin. For information, visit www.thenfi.com.
• The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Fort Donelson Camp #62 will hold a Veterans Day commemoration, Saturday, Nov. 14, beginning at 10:30 a.m., at the George White Cemetery, 6915 Arno-Allisona Road, College Grove. The ceremony be held at the grave of Capt. William O. Rickman and will honor the Civil War soldiers of Co. H, 5th Tennessee Cavalry U.S. Afterward the celebration at the gravesite a second and shorter ceremony will take place at the nearby Hartley Cemetery, 6708 Cross Keys Road, at the graves of Laban Hartley, III, and William H. Pyron. Warwick of the Williamson Historical Society will give a brief history of the 5th Tennessee Cavalry U.S. The 10th Tennessee Infantry U.S., Sons of Veterans Reserve, will provide uniformed color and honor guards. Free. For information, e-mail Sam Gant at gant92ovi@yahoo.com or visit www.tnsuvcw.org.
• The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department will hold their ninth annual Kids Garage Sale, Saturday, Nov. 14, 9 a.m. to noon at the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd.
• St. Matthew Catholic Church, 535 Sneed Road, Franklin, will host their annual “Art for Inspiration” Art Show and Sale, Saturday, Nov. 14, 6-9 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 15, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free and childcare will be provided. For information, e-mail Laura Hawkins at lhawken@comcast.net or visit www.churchofmatthew.org.
Friday, Dec. 4
• The BrightStone annual Jingle Bell sale will be held, Friday, Dec. 4, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Brightstone, 140 Southeast Parkway Court, Franklin. The sale offers a multitude of unique, high quality gift items and decorative items for the holidays. The items are produced by the BrightStone adults, who have developmental disabilities and showcase their talent, desire and interest in being productive citizens. The items are very reasonably priced, and range from $4 to $40 and make great gifts for teachers, co-workers, friends and family members. For information, call 790-4888.
Saturday, Dec. 5
• The 14th annual Christmas Craft Show, Saturday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., will be held at the Fairview Recreation Complex, 2714 Fairview Blvd. Crafters will be on hand with wreaths, woodwork, paintings, jewelry, ornaments, furniture and seasonal items. Admission is free and the event is sponsored by Hickory Home Bar-B-Q of Fairview, Wal Mart and H. G. Hills. Santa Claus will arrive at 1 p.m. to greet the children and hand out Christmas goodies. For information, call Sarah Starkey at the Fairview Recreation Complex, at 799-9331.
• The BrightStone annual Jingle Bell sale will be held, Saturday, Dec. 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Brightstone, 140 Southeast Parkway Court, Franklin. The sale offers a multitude of unique, high quality gift items and decorative items for the holidays. The items are produced by the BrightStone adults, who have developmental disabilities and showcase their talent, desire and interest in being productive citizens. The items are very reasonably priced, and range from $4 to $40 and make great gifts for teachers, co-workers, friends and family members. For information, call 790-4888.
Thursday, Dec. 10
• “Celebrating 10 Years of BrightStone – Favorites from the Past,” is the theme of this year’s BrightStone Christmas Program, Thursday, Dec. 10, at 6:30 p.m. at Jamison Hall in The Factory at Franklin. The progam is BrightStone’s gift to the community and includes selections performed by BrightStone adults. This year’s performance will highlight a variety of favorites and celebrate BrightStone’s 10-year history. The event is free and open to the public, with light refreshments provided. For information, call 790-4888.
Saturday, Dec. 12
• The Kids’ Garage Sale will be held Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. to noon, at the Franklin Recreation Complex. For information about the Kids’ Garage Sale, call the Franklin Recreation Complex, 1120 Hillsboro Road, 790-5719, ext. 44.
Posted on: 11/5/2009
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