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Cookeville – Blood Drive Presented by Blood Assurance. Wednesday, October 28th from 8:00am to 1:00pm.
Come to the Cookeville YMCA to donate blood! The blood drive will be in the parking lot on the blood mobile. Remember to eat a good meal, drink additional water, avoid energy drinks, and bring a photo ID. To schedule an appointment, go to bloodassurance.org/ymcackvl or call Mandy Perhay (931)528-1133.
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.
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 .
Livingston – 2020 Fall Festival Presented By Life Church Livingston
October 28th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Come on out to Life Church in Livingston for an incredible Fall Festival! They will have inflatables and games for the kids, FREE food and drinks for the whole family, s’mores and cider, hayrides, and the INAUGURAL LC Livingston Chili Cookoff! You won’t want to miss this!
Sparta – Sparta Fall Festival Presented By Life Church Sparta. Wednesday, October 28th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Join Life Church on Wednesday, October 28th for their Fall Festival! There will be a hay ride, hot dogs, candy, bounce houses, and a chili cook off! If you would like to enter the Chili Cook Off, you can register online now: https://subspla.sh/xntghb9
Cookeville – Blood Drive Presented By Blood Assurance. Thursday, October 29th from 10:00am to 3:00pm.
The blood mobile will be located in the fron CHEC parking lot. To schedule an appointment go to bloodassurance.org/CHEC29 or contact Billy.Scantland@volstate.edu. Please eat a good meal, drink additional water, and bring a photo ID! All donors will receive a Chick Fil A Gift Card!
Cookeville – Book or Treat Presented by the Putnam County Library. October 26th through 30th from 10:00am to 6:00pm daily.
Celebrate Halloween at the PCL with Book-or-Treat! Visit the Children’s Library to pick up your Book-or-Treat bag. Each bag will contain a FREE book to keep forever and a Halloween surprise! Want more surprises? Do you have a library card, or are you ready to sign up for one? If so, your Book-or-Treat bag will also include five random books to check out for two weeks. Your five books will include Halloween books and new books while supplies last. They will give out Big Kid Bags (which may have chapter books or scary books) and Little Kid Bags (which will contain picture books and NO scary books). One bag is available per individual. Please call at (931) 528-3636 to let them know when you’re there!
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, October 30th from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
The blood mobile will be located in the front CHEC parking lot. To schedule an appointment go to bloodassurance.org/CHEC30 or contact Billy.Scantland@volstate.edu. Please eat a good meal, drink additional water, and bring a photo ID! All donors will receive a Chick Fil A Gift Card!
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!
Cookeville – Trunk or Treat Presented By American Way. Friday, October 30th from 6:00 to 8:00pm.
Trunk or treat with a Yeti Cooler giveaway! Join in the fun! Visitor parking is in the back parking lot.
Cookeville – Classic Cinema at the Depot Presented By Cookeville Leisure Services. Friday, October 30th starting at 7:00pm.
Come to the Cookeville Depot for your chance to see classic films, every Friday in October! Free admission. Bring you lawn chairs and blankets! Showing tonight: House on Haunted Hill (1959).
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).
Crossville – Harvest Lights Pumpkin Walk Presented By Life Care Center of Crossville. Friday, October 30th from 7:00-9:00pm.
Come walk down the festive pumpkin path on out back patio! There will be light refreshments and treats. Social distancing practices will be followed. Please park in the back parking lot.
Rock Island – Haunted Trail Presented By the Cedar Grove Volunteer Fire Department. Every Friday and Saturday in October.
Adult tickets are $8 (cash only), children 5 and under are free! Open from dark till 11:00pm. Check them out on Facebook for more details – Cedar Grove FD Haunted Trail.
Sparta – All You Can Eat Breakfast Presented By the Hickory Valley Fire Department. Saturday, October 31st from 7:00 to 10:00am.
Adults are $10.00, children 10 and under are $5.00. Country ham, eggs, potatoes, pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and drinks! You support is appreciated.
Alexandria – Dekalb Fall Fest Presented By the Dekalb County Fair. October 31st from 9:00am to 8:00pm.
No gate fee! Enjoy pageants, tractor show, pumpkin decorating contests, corn hole tournaments, pet show, barn yard Olympics, trick or treating, and a costume contest. Social distancing will be in effect, masks are not required but recommended.
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 – 1st Annual Pat Moran Lawnmower Rodeo Fundraiser Presented By Sportshouse.
Join them for the 1st Annual Pat Moran Lawnmower Rodeo Fundraiser! Put your lawnmower skills to the test or just come and watch! There will be food trucks.
Categories:
Large business (4+ mowers)- $100
Small business (1-3 mowers)- $25/mower
Homeowners (1 mower)- $25
Proceeds will go to the Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic. To sign up or if you have any questions, contact Sportshouse (931-372-9002). Sign up by October 24th.
Baxter – Truck 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.
