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Baxter – Trunk or Treat Presented By the Baxter Depot. Saturday, October 31st from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
Any individual or business that would like to participate, or for more information about this event, call Sarah Lewis at 931-319-1367. They hope to make this a great event for the children in our community. Masks and gloves, for those handing out candy, are mandatory.
Crossville – Trail of Treats Presented by the Clyde York 4-H Center. Saturday, October 31st from 5:00 to 7:00pm.
No tricks, Just treats! Socially distant of course!
Crossville – Trunk or Treat Presented By Lake Tansi. Saturday, October 31st from 5:00-7:00pm.
Calling all ghosts and goblins! Lake Tansi Trunk or Treat. Weather permitting, Thunderbird parking lot.
Spencer – Trunk or Treat Presented By Welchland Baptist Church. Saturday, October 31st from 5:00 to 9:00pm.
They will be handing out candy as well as roasting hot dogs and marshmallows. Everyone is welcome, stop by and enjoy!
Celina – Safely Trick of Treat Presented By Clay County Fire Fighters. Saturday, October 31st.
Safely Trick of Treat with Clay County Fire Fighters! Hermitage Springs VFD, Moss VFD, East 52 VFD, Baptist Ridge VFD, and Pea Ridge VFD will all be handing out candy at their fire department! Mt. Vernon VFD will hand out candy during a halloween parade! Chek Faceboof for route details. Each department will use social distancing and other precautions during their events.
Monterey – Fall Festival Presented By Local Churches. Saturday, October 31st from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
Monterey First Baptist Church, Monterey United Methodist Church and Monterey Church of the Nazarene. First Baptist will have games, free food and candy. Methodist and Nazarene will have “Trunk or Treat.” Just a few blocks west, Monterey church of Christ will have also have a “Trunk or Treat.”
Sparta – Halloween on the Mountain Presented by Bondecroft VFD and Bon Air United Methodist Church. Saturday, October 31st from 6:00 to 8:30pm.
Trunk or Treat – Haunted Pavilion – Hot Chocolate – Candy – Halloween Pictures – Hay Rides. Free for Everyone!
Spencer – Trunk or Treat Presented By the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Dept. Saturday, October 31st from 6:00 to 9:00pm.
Masks of all forms are encouraged! If you plan on handing out candy please leave a parking space between you and the next car.
Crossville – Christian Counseling Services Presented By C5 Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County
C5 Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County (C5) offers professional counseling to anyone in need for ability to pay prices. With a mission of “healing hearts and minds,” no one will be turned away due to income or lack of income. During COVID 19, the need is greater than ever. C5 is offering online counseling, phone sessions and limited face to face sessions to meet the needs of all. Please call (931) 707-8200 and leave a message to schedule an appointment. Our staff are working remotely, and your call will be returned promptly.
Cookeville – Volunteer Recruiting – Presented By the Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity
Upper Cumberland Habitat relies on Volunteers to keep our ministry strong, and not just on the job site. We use volunteers in our basic daily operations, from ReStore volunteers to Office volunteers, and in-between.
Our ministry simply cannot carry out our mission without volunteers, they are VITAL, to what we do. So think about the groups you are a part of, church groups, sororities, work associations, civic groups, etc. We can utilize volunteers ages 16 and up in many capacities. 18 and over in all capacities. There may be ways you can help us from your own home as well.
Habitat’s mission statement: “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.”
If you and your family want to donate your time and help You can email: tisha@uchabitat.org
Crossville – Learn Tai Chi Hosted By The Art Circle Public Library will take place on Mondays with intermediate classes starting at 2 pm and beginner classes starting at 3 pm.
Cookeville – Drive Thru Flu Shots Presented By the TN Department of Health. Monday, November 2nd from 3:30 to 6:30pm.
Free flu shots available at Cornerstone Elementary, Monterey High School, and Sycamore Elementary. Drive thru, stay in your car! No appointment necessary.
| Cookeville – American Legion Meetings Hosted by the American Legion 1st Monday of every moth at the Veterans Building starting at 6:00pm. American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, American Legion Auxilliary, and the Legion Riders hold their regular meetings together on the 1st Monday of every month at the Veterans Building at 90 E Spring St in Cookeville at 6pm. All groups are actively seeking new membership and invite veterans, and those whose parents are veterans to attend. The Legion Riders is for members of any American Legion, Sons of the American Legion, or American Legion Auxilliary group that also ride motorcycles and want to do so as a part of charity events. |
Crossville – “Ewe Can Knit” Presented By The Art Circle Public Library Each Wednesday from 10:00am-noon at the art Circle Public Library. Bring your work in progress or current project. The Crochet divas are welcome, too. for more information call 937-558-8684
Livingston – Parent Child Connection Classes Presented By The Stephens Center Wednesdays 1:00pm-2:30pm. Sessions are held at The Stephens Center, for more information, call 823-6432. There is no charge for PCC sessions. Certificates will be awarded to parents attending eight sessions within this series. Everyone is welcome! For more information, call 823-6432
Overton County Fall 2020, SeriesII“NurturingParenting Skills for Families”
October 7……………………………” Orientation, Assessing Nurturing Skills”
(October 14- No Class, FallBreak for Overton Co Schools)
October 21…………….…..……………………………….…………”Self-Esteem”
October 28…………..….…………..………….”Drinking & ParentingDon’t Mix”
November 4…………………….……….…….”Doing This for Your Own Good”
November 11….………………………………..……”My Way or The Highway”
November 18….….……………………………………….” SupportingYour Partner”
November 25….…….…………………………….”This Hurts MeMore Than You”
December 2..………..……………………………………..”Why Parents Spank”
December 9.…….……………………………………………”Make-Up Session”
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Cookeville – Open Marker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry every Wednesday from 2:00pm-7:00pm. Join the open maker lab experience! Let your creativity lead you in their makerspace – experience stations such as woodworking, building, crafting, sewing, and more! Imagine, design, and create with tools, materials, and professionals in the maker labs. $5 per maker per day ~ stop in and see what inspires you to create!
Crossville – Farmers Market – Presented By Fairfield Glade 10:00am – 1:00pm every Wednesday. Meet at the corner of Peavine and Stonehenge Road. Sell and find fresh local grown vegetables, fruits and homemade goods of all kinds .
Crossville – Parent Child Connection Classes Presented By The Stephens Center Thursdays 4:00 pm-5:30 pm at the Stephens Center Healthier Beginnings office location. Certificates will be awarded to parents attending eight sessions within this series. There is no charge for the classes. Everyone welcome! For more information, call (931) 484-8923 or 1-800-635-5199.
Cumberland County Fall 2020, Series ll “Nurturing ParentingSkills for Families”
October 15.………………………….“Orientation, Assessing Nurturing Skills”
October 22……………………………………………………..“WhyDo Parents Spank”
October 29…………………………………………………………“DevelopingEmpathy”
November 5……..……………….“Understanding Family Morals and Values”
November 12..……………………………………………..“DevelopingFamily Rules”
November 19………………………………………..“Understanding Discipline”
(November 26 – No Class–Happy Thanksgiving!)
December 3…………………..…..“Helping Children Manage Their Behavior”
December 10……………………………“Communicating Thoughts andFeelings”
December 17……………………………………………………Make-upSession
Cookeville – Blood Drive Presented By Blood Assurance. Friday, November 6th from 11:30am to 5:30pm.
Bloodmobile parked at the Main Enterance of the Hospital. To schedule an appointment go to bloodassurance.org/crmc or contact Karen Bailey at (931)783-2740. Please eat a good meal, drink additional water, and bring a photo id!
Cookeville – Open Marker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry every Friday from 2:00pm-7:00pm. Join the open maker lab experience! Let your creativity lead you in their makerspace – experience stations such as woodworking, building, crafting, sewing, and more! Imagine, design, and create with tools, materials, and professionals in the maker labs. $5 per maker per day ~ stop in and see what inspires you to create!
Algood – First Friday Algood Presented By the Town of Algood. Friday, November 6th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.
First Fridays Downtown Algood is a community event including crafters, artists, food, music, and community fun. Stroll the streets, smell the food, listen to the music, and browse the crafts and art – all while taking in the small town feel of Algood.
Crossville – Fall Chill Music Series Presented by the City of Crossville. Every Friday through November 20th.
Free Fall Chill Music Series starring Carrie Hassler! For six Fridays this fall, music will fill the air in downtown Crossville at the lovely outdoor amphitheater beside the library. The series is FREE to the public, will have concessions, and all shows will start at 7:00pm. BYOC (bring your own chair).
Monroe – Old Fashioned Country Breakfast Presented By Monroe Fire and Rescue. Saturday, November 7th starting at 7:00am.
Your choice of chocolate or white gravy and biscuits, sausage, bacon, and eggs cooked to order, with coffee OJ or milk. All you can eat for only $10 per person! To-go plates available and encouraged, but limited seating with social distancing available. Call in orders are welcomes. Will deliver locally if multiple plates ordered! Please call 704-0242 or 319-3901 to place an order of for more info.
Algood – First Friday Algood Presented By the Town of Algood. Saturday, November 7th from 8:00am to 2:00pm.
First Fridays Downtown Algood is a community event including crafters, artists, food, music, and community fun. Stroll the streets, smell the food, listen to the music, and browse the crafts and art – all while taking in the small town feel of Algood. Plus enjoy the Alzheimer’s Parade beginning at 10:30am!
Cookeville – Downtown Green Market Presented By the Downtown Green Market. Every Saturday from 9:00am to noon!
Enjoy Cookeville’s Downtown Green Market every Saturday morning, rain or shine. With all natural items – sold right from the producers! Produce, crafts, jams, breads. Support your local artisans!
Cookeville – Cumberlands Parade to Make Alzheimer’s a Memory Presented By Alzheimer’s TN Inc, the Cumberlands. Saturday, November 7th from 9:30am to 11:30am.
The Annual Walk festivities will look a little different this year…they are having a Parade to Make Alzheimer’s a Memory! Register your team online and let the FUNdraising begin by visiting www.alzTennessee.org or call 931-526-8010. Participate on Nov. 7th by decorating your vehicle and driving in the Parade or watch along the Parade Route.
Livingston – Givingston Saturdays Presented By The Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity. November 7th at 914 church Street. Donation will be accepted the first Saturday of every month from 10:00a-2:00pm Givingston Saturdays! The Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity will be accepting gently used furniture, building materials, doors/windows, and more! Donate what you can for a wonderful cause.
They could also use some volunteers. If interested in being a volunteer, comment on our post! #EveryHandMakesADifference
Sparta – Veterans Day Parade Presented By the American Legion. Saturday, November 7th starting at 10:00am.
Lineup will begin at 9:00am at the White County High School The Parade will start at 10:00am and proceed to Veterans Memorial Park for a program. All veterans, businesses, organizations, and individuals, are encouraged to participate. More info: (931)836-3595.
Sparta – Free Screening of Alive Inside Presented By the Upper Cumberland Development District. Saturday, November 7th at dark!
Join the UCDD for a free screening of the film, Alive Inside. Alive Inside follows a social worker through bringing personalized music to nursing homes. Free admission for all, plus free popcorn and drink for first 100 attendees!
McMinnville – Patriot Half Marathon and 5k Presented By VFW Post 5064 and American Legion Post 173. Through Saturday, November 14th.
The Patriout Half Marathon and 5k has gone virtual! $45 to race. Register online at reg2run.com. CHOOSE YOUR OWN COURSE, YOUR FAVORITE ROUTE AND GO!!!! Find them on facebook for more information.
Crossville – Christian Counseling Services Presented By C5 Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County
C5 Christian Counseling Center of Cumberland County (C5) offers professional counseling to anyone in need for ability to pay prices. With a mission of “healing hearts and minds,” no one will be turned away due to income or lack of income. During COVID 19, the need is greater than ever. C5 is offering online counseling, phone sessions and limited face to face sessions to meet the needs of all. Please call (931) 707-8200 and leave a message to schedule an appointment. Our staff are working remotely, and your call will be returned promptly.
Cookeville – Volunteer Recruiting – Presented By the Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity
Upper Cumberland Habitat relies on Volunteers to keep our ministry strong, and not just on the job site. We use volunteers in our basic daily operations, from ReStore volunteers to Office volunteers, and in-between.
Our ministry simply cannot carry out our mission without volunteers, they are VITAL, to what we do. So think about the groups you are a part of, church groups, sororities, work associations, civic groups, etc. We can utilize volunteers ages 16 and up in many capacities. 18 and over in all capacities. There may be ways you can help us from your own home as well.
Habitat’s mission statement: “Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope.”
If you and your family want to donate your time and help You can email: tisha@uchabitat.org
Cookeville- Double Your Donation Day Presented By the Cookeville Regional Charitable Foundation. Tuesday, November 10th.
All gifts made to any Foundation fund or program on Double Your Donation Day will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $20,000. Call 931-783-2003, give online, or mail a check dated November 10, 2020 to CRMC Foundation, 1 Medical Center Blvd, Cookeville TN 38501. Double your impact helping patients in need.
Sparta – Job Search Hosted By Clean Hearts Veterans Outreach for all Veterans from 9am-9:30am every first and third Wednesday of each month. If you are a veteran in need of a job, want to write a resume, or seek job counseling, contact Steve Colquitt at 931-837-5050.
Cookeville – Veterans Day Parade Presented By Putnam County November 11th starting at 10:15am the parade will go around the Putnam County Square and end up in a ceremony on the courthouse steps. Enjoy this FREE event while paying respect to our Veterans from all current and past conflicts.
Livingston – Parent Child Connection Classes Presented By The Stephens Center Wednesdays 1:00pm-2:30pm. Sessions are held at The Stephens Center, for more information, call 823-6432. There is no charge for PCC sessions. Certificates will be awarded to parents attending eight sessions within this series. Everyone is welcome! For more information, call 823-6432
Overton County Fall 2020, SeriesII“NurturingParenting Skills for Families”
October 7……………………………” Orientation, Assessing Nurturing Skills”
(October 14- No Class, FallBreak for Overton Co Schools)
October 21…………….…..……………………………….…………”Self-Esteem”
October 28…………..….…………..………….”Drinking & ParentingDon’t Mix”
November 4…………………….……….…….”Doing This for Your Own Good”
November 11….………………………………..……”My Way or The Highway”
November 18….….……………………………………….” SupportingYour Partner”
November 25….…….…………………………….”This Hurts MeMore Than You”
December 2..………..……………………………………..”Why Parents Spank”
December 9.…….……………………………………………”Make-Up Session”
.
Cookeville – Open Marker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry every Wednesday from 2:00pm-7:00pm. Join the open maker lab experience! Let your creativity lead you in their makerspace – experience stations such as woodworking, building, crafting, sewing, and more! Imagine, design, and create with tools, materials, and professionals in the maker labs. $5 per maker per day ~ stop in and see what inspires you to create!
Crossville – Farmers Market – Presented By Fairfield Glade 10:00am – 1:00pm every Wednesday. Meet at the corner of Peavine and Stonehenge Road. Sell and find fresh local grown vegetables, fruits and homemade goods of all kinds .
Crossville – Parent Child Connection Classes Presented By The Stephens Center Thursdays 4:00 pm-5:30 pm at the Stephens Center Healthier Beginnings office location. Certificates will be awarded to parents attending eight sessions within this series. There is no charge for the classes. Everyone welcome! For more information, call (931) 484-8923 or 1-800-635-5199.
Cumberland County Fall 2020, Series ll “Nurturing ParentingSkills for Families”
October 15.………………………….“Orientation, Assessing Nurturing Skills”
October 22……………………………………………………..“WhyDo Parents Spank”
October 29…………………………………………………………“DevelopingEmpathy”
November 5……..……………….“Understanding Family Morals and Values”
November 12..……………………………………………..“DevelopingFamily Rules”
November 19………………………………………..“Understanding Discipline”
(November 26 – No Class–Happy Thanksgiving!)
December 3…………………..…..“Helping Children Manage Their Behavior”
December 10……………………………“Communicating Thoughts andFeelings”
December 17……………………………………………………Make-upSession
Cookeville – “Train Tales” Presented By The Cookeville Depot Museum will be every Friday from 10:30 am – 11 am at the Cookeville Depot Museum. Parents and preschool children can enjoy this free activity and story every Friday. Afterwards, be sure to explore the cabooses and train cars! Admission is free, for more information call 931-520-5455.
Are you in need of legal representation? The Legal Aid Society is a nonprofit law firm providing free legal services to low-income individuals in the Upper Cumberland. They do not handle any criminal cases, just civil cases, which include issues such as representing victims of domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault, tenants with landlord/tenant disputes, people with debt problems who are having collection agencies contact them or sue them, consumers who have purchased goods and have issues with the product not working or questions with the financial agreements, homeowners who are struggling to pay their mortgage and are in fear of foreclosure, people who are trying to get or keep public benefits, workers who have been discriminated against, children with disabilities who are trying to get appropriate educational services from school systems or DCS placements, taxpayers who have controversies with the IRS, and seniors over the age of 60 with any of the above problems but also who may be exploited by family members or friends. If you are in need of these services, call us at 931-528-7436
Crossville – “Plateau Origami People” Hosted By The Art Circle Public Library each Friday from 1:00pm-3:00pm in the Obed River Room 112. This is a FREE session to watch and learn the Art of Origami from talented origamists in the community. Bring your own folding paper, open to high school age or older.
Cookeville – Open Marker Lab Hosted By The Imagine Foundry every Friday from 2:00pm-7:00pm. Join the open maker lab experience! Let your creativity lead you in their makerspace – experience stations such as woodworking, building, crafting, sewing, and more! Imagine, design, and create with tools, materials, and professionals in the maker labs. $5 per maker per day ~ stop in and see what inspires you to create!
Crossville – Fall Chill Music Series Presented by the City of Crossville. Every Friday through November 20th.
Free Fall Chill Music Series starring Carrie Hassler! For six Fridays this fall, music will fill the air in downtown Crossville at the lovely outdoor amphitheater beside the library. The series is FREE to the public, will have concessions, and all shows will start at 7:00pm. BYOC (bring your own chair).
Cookeville – Downtown Green Market Presented By the Downtown Green Market. Every Saturday from 9:00am to noon!
Enjoy Cookeville’s Downtown Green Market every Saturday morning, rain or shine. With all natural items – sold right from the producers! Produce, crafts, jams, breads. Support your local artisans!
Cookeville -$2 Second Saturdays Open Maker Lab Presented By The Imagine Foundry from 10:00am-2:00.
Join in for an open maker lab experience! Let your creativity lead you in a fun makerspace!!! Enjoy different maker stations such as woodworking, building, crafting, sewing, and more! Imagine, design, and create with tools, materials, and professionals in our maker labs. 2nd Saturday special price of only $2 per maker ~ stop in and see what inspires you to create!
