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FIFTH FRIDAY FOWL AND FISH FRY hosted by the Manchester American Legion Hall, 130 Shelton Road beginning at 3:00 PM, Friday, July 30. Fundraiser is hosted by Gold Star Post 78 American Legion Riders. For more information call 931.723.1533.
SPAGHETI SUPPER BENEFIT hosted by the First United Methodist Church, at the corner of Jackson Streets and West Lauderdale, Friday, July 30 between 5:00 and 7:30 PM. Proceeds benefit the NTAF South-Atlantic Lung Transplant Fund in honor of Jeanie Carter. Contributions are tax-deductible. Dinner and live entertainment. For more information contact Brenda Wagnon 931.247.5572.
DUNK FOR DOLLARS hosted by the American City Bank on Friday, July 30 from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the West Lincoln Branch in Tullahoma. A donation to benefit the Alzheimer's Association and the Multi-County Cancer Association, gives you refreshments as well as a chance to pitch and potentially dunk some of Tullahoma's good sports including, but not limited to, Mayor Troy Bisby! For more information call the Alzheimer's Association at 931.455.3345.
MANCHESTER ARTS CENTER'S Teen Actors Guild will be performing Sweeny Todd, July 30, 31, and August 1. Friday and Saturday performances will be at 7:00 PM and Sunday performances will be at 2:00 PM. For more information visit the website www.manchesterartscenter.com.
ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION announces the first of its kind clinical trial match service. This free and confidential service provides comprehensive clinical trial information and matching service for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. The service is internet based (www.alz.org/TrialMatch) and phone based (1.800.272.3900). Recruiting and retaining participants as well as physicians taking a leadership role is the greatest obstacle in this trial. Please call for more information 1.800.272.3900.
GOSPEL SINGING hosted by the Huntland Pentecostal Church, Saturday, July 31 at 7:00 PM. For more information, call 931.469.0215.
MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD - VOTE ! Early voting for the state Republican and Democratic primaries, county, general, Manchester and Tullahoma City Elections runs through Saturday, July 31. Election Office in Manchester open Monday - Friday 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM and Saturday 8:30 AM until 12:00 noon. Election Office C.D. Stamps Center in Tullahoma open Monday - Friday 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM until 12:00 noon.
BENEFIT TO AID Deborah Quandt Wilder, widow of Victor Ray "Dukum" Wilder. Hosted at the Coffee County Administration Plaza Community Room, on Sunday, August 1 from 3:00 until 6:00 PM. All proceeds from dinner, baked goods, produce and auction sales will benefit the family for burial expenses. For more information, please contact Jennifer 931.939.4341.
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP meeting will be held at the Rehab Center of Southern Tennessee Medical Center, 100 Bible Crossing Road in Decherd, Tuesday, August 3 at 6:00 PM. For more information regarding meetings, contact Mary Holt 931.962.9947.
CANDIDATE MEET AND GREET Free to the public and candidates, no stuffy forums, no cookie cutter questions, real candidates speaking with real voters on the real issues, Tuesday, August 3 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM on the Coffee County Courthouse Lawn. Lemondade and watermelon will be provided. Brought to you by your friends at Fantasy Radio 101.5 FM and The Saturday Independent.
MIRACLE TREAT DAY Dairy Queen will donate $1 or more from every Blizzard Treat sold, to the Children's Miracle Network, on Thursday, August 5. For more information on participating locations, visit MiracleTreatDay.com.
FINANCIAL HELP FOR MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES A free screening for financial assistance for Medicare beneficiaries at the Coffee County Senior Center in Manchester will be held on Thursday, August 5 from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Sessions are for anyone interested in getting assistance paying for Medicare Part D (prescriptions) or Part B (premiums) or Part D low Income Subsidy. The Center is located at 603 Woodbury Highway and no appointment is necessary for this screening. For more information call 931.490.5902 or toll free 877.801.0044.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT IMMUNIZATIONS Free immunizations will be offered by the Coffee County Health Dept. in Manchester and Tullahoma for the new immunization required for 7th graders, during the month of August. The free immunization clinics will be offered on Thursdays, August 5, 12, and 28. Call 931.723.5134 for Manchester or 931.455.9369 for Tullahoma to make an appointment.
BENEFIT DINNER AND GOSPEL SINGING hosted by the Westside Church of the Nazarene in Tullahoma, Saturday, August 7 at 5:00 PM. All proceeds benefit the Heartfelt Gospel Music Association. For more information to or make a donation, please contact Ron Orange 931.632.0056 or Ray Cathy 931.212.4638.
CROP FOR A CURE is an all day scrapbooking event on Saturday, August 7 from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM at the Coffee County Adminstrative Room. 100 % of the proceeds from this event go to support the Relay For Life in Coffee County. For more information or to register for your space, contact Cindy Rittenberry at 931.222.1062, 931.581.6781 or email rittenberryc@gmail.com.
AMERICAN RED CROSS A chance to win; a reason to give. Thanks to Ford Motor Company, the American Red Cross will be giving away a 2011 Ford Fiesta. Donors can register online at redcrossracing.com for a chance to win. The next blood drive is scheduled for:
Tuesday, August 10 from 12:30 until 5:300 PM at the First Christian Church, 120 West Grundy Street in Tullahoma. Donation appointments may be scheduled online at www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 1.800.RED.CROSS.
TUMBLING TOTS designed for children ages 3 - 5 years old. Participants achieve better balance, self-esteem and socialize with other children. Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 4:00 until 4:45 PM at the Manchester Parks and Recreation Department. Enrollment may be for one or two days. Classes begin Tuesday, August 10. For more information please call 931.728.0273.
WESTWOOD JR HIGH SCHOOL has renamed the football field, DYER-BOULDIN FIELD after Mr. Gary Dyer and Mr. Bill Bouldin, both retired coaches and educators with the Manchester City Schools. A formal ceremony will be held prior to the 2010-2011 football season opening game August 12.
USDA SURPLUS COMMODITIES The South Central Human Resource Agency will be giving away the USDA surplus commodities at the Ada Wright Center, August 13. This food assistance is available to certified recipients with the "pink" identification card. Distribution times will be from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM depending on availability. For questions or more information contact Linda Riddle or Melissa Rhinehard at 723.5118 or Minnie Henderson at 461.0041.
JIMMY THOMPSON FAMILY BENEFIT Hosted at the Community Middle School on Highway 41 in Unionville, Saturday, August 14. This benefit will have something for everyone; a car, truck and bike show, auction, bake sale, gospel concert, games, refreshments, plate lunch with proceeds going to benefit the medical expenses for cancer, incurred by the Thompson family. For more information on items for bid and ticket prices, please contact Bonnie Crabtree 931.619.7935.
BENEFIT AND AUCTION hosted by the Coffee County High School to be held Saturday, August 14 at 4:30 PM. Proceeds will benefit Chad Crabtree's medical expenses. Chad is currently at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital undergoing treatment for leukemia. For more information regarding donations and items to be auctioned, sponsors are Coffee County Emergency Medical Services 931.723.5137, Coffee County Sheriff's Dept. 931.728.3591, Manchester Police Dept. 931.728.2099, Coffee County Rescue Squad 931.728.1785.
25TH CLASS REUNION The Class of 1985 from Manchester Central High School invites alumni to the 25th class reunion Saturday, September 4 at 7:00 PM at the Manchester Coffee County Conference Center. For the best rates for hotel rooms, make reservations before Monday, August 16 at the Holiday Inn 931.728.9383 Code HSR or Comfort Suites 931.728.1301 Code Class of 1985. For more information on the scheduled events or to RSVP for the reunion, contact Scarlett Taylor Post Office Box 393 Beech Grove, TN. 37018.
LET THE GAMES BEGIN! Now that the summer reading program is over, it's time for gaming programs to begin. The first one is scheduled for Tuesday, August 17 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM and is for all ages with video games as well as board games available. Come have fun at the library!
AMERICAN RED CROSS A chance to win; a reason to give. Thanks to Ford Motor Company, the American Red Cross will be giving away a 2011 Ford Fiesta. Donors can register online at redcrossracing.com for a chance to win. The next blood drive is scheduled for:
Thursday, August 19 from 1:00 until 6:00 PM at the First Baptist Church, 1006 Hillsboro Road in Manchester. Donation appointments may be scheduled online at www.redcrossblood.org or by calling 1.800.RED.CROSS.
RAGSDALE CEMETERY FUNDRAISER held at the Ada Wright Building (The Barn) with food, music, cake walk and action on Saturday, August 21 from 12:00 noon until 6:00 PM.
MOTORCYCLE SAFETY CLASS to teach new and inexperienced riders how to operate a motorcycle safely. Hosted by Motlow College, Moore County Campus Simon Hall Room SH 130. Six students per class, call for information and registration 931.648.2208 or 931.801.4887 or website www.mrepinc.com/index.html. Next meeting August 20 - 22.
KIDS A.M.A.Z. back by popular demand! The fun begins on Tuesday, August 24: on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 until 6:00 PM kids can stay active with freedom to play in a safe environment. Kids A.M.A.Z. is for children ages 5 to 12 years old. For information on fees and registration information, call the Manchester Recreation Center at 931.728.0273.
CAMP OUT hosted by the Parks and Recreation Department, beginning on Friday, August 27 and ending on Saturday, August 28 at 7:00 AM. Camp out is open to all ages, but children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must pre-register by Wednesday, August 25. For more information and registration, call the Manchester Recreation Center at 931.72.8.0273.
HICKERSON STATION VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT APPRECIATION DAY with free refreshments, bounce houses and fire truck for the kids with helicopters, rescue vehicles, ambulance, police cars, and K-9, Saturday, August 28 from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM.
Good Samaritan Ministry would like to thank all of their wonderful supporters. They were able to provide financial aid for 445 families in the form of utility assistance, housing, gas and medications. Food pantry provided for 703 families. Heartfelt appreciation to all the volunteers who work to make this happen...it's how doors are kept open to provide assistance for those truly in need.
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