THE VETERANS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS FOR THE VETERANS OF CANNON COUNTY will meet AT THE SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER on Lehman Street next to the VETERANS MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM in Woodbury at 6:30 PM , Thursday, October 2, 2008.

HONORING VETERANS---------SERVING VETERANS

Fall Carnival on Friday from 4:00-9:00.

WestSide School will have carnival games in our classrooms and around the school.
We’ll also have concessions, a cake walk, a petting zoo, bonfire, hayride, silent auction,
and several live auction items including gift baskets arranged by our classes.

Do you love the smell and taste of food cooked over an open flame? Do you have a grill, but are just not sure how to use it? Then we have an opportunity for you! UT Extension programs 4-H and TNCEP will be teaming up to offer a Grilling in the Fast Lane Grilling School.

Come join us and learn all about rubs and marinades, safely starting your fire, and grilling food safely. We will be cooking beef, lamb, chicken, and pork. The dates of the grilling school are October 6th and 7th from 3:30 pm until 5:00 pm.

Please call the UT Extension Office at 563-2554 by Friday, Oct 3rd to register. Spaces are limited.

The Cannon County Health Department will hold a flu shot clinic this Monday, October 6th for residents of the county. Hours of operation will be from 10:00am until 5:00pm at the Cannon County Community Center at 630 Lehman Street.

If possible, please wear short sleeve clothing. Flue shots for adults are $25.00, for children $13.70 and pneumonia shots are $41.00.

Payment will be taken at the clinic in the form of cash or check. Medicare, AmeriGroup, AmeriChoice and TennCare Select can be billed. Please bring your insurance cards.

For additional information contact the Cannon County Health Department at 615-563-4243.

A benefit is scheduled for Dylan Hollandsworth to assist with medical expenses. Activities will include a dinner, silent auction and live music.

Dinner offerings include; fish and chicken fillets, french fries, white beans, cole slaw, hush puppies, drink and dessert. Serving will begin at noon and continue until 8:00pm. Adults, $8.00, 4 to 10 year olds, $5.00, children 3 and under are free. Chef Frank Patrick will cook.

The Gilley Boys will perform at 3:00pm, The Misfits at 4:15pm and Loaded Otis at 5:30pm.

The Auburntown Community Center will be the place and the date is Saturday, October 11th.

The Womack Family Reunion is planned for Sunday, October 12th. Woodbury Lions Memorial building is the location. Doors will open at Noon and the covered dish meal is scheduled for 1:00pm.

For additional information contact; Mildred Ferrell at 615-893-5844.

The Arts Center of Cannon County’s production of On Golden Pond opens Friday, October 3rd at 7:30PM on stage in the Wilma Adams Theater. On Golden Pond tells the story of Norman and Ethel Thayer, an aging couple spending their forty-eighth summer together on the shores of Golden Pond in Maine. When their estranged daughter returns to renew her relationship-and to persuade them to keep her fiancé’s thirteen year old son for the summer- Norman and Ethel are confronted with unexpected changes. Norman’s charming humor and Ethel’s caring warmth are tested as Norman’s health and spirits decline.

Audiences young and old will enjoy The Arts Center’s renewal of this timeless story, and the rebirth of these warm, memorable characters. On Golden Pond will be presented Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from October 3rd through 18th. Performances start at 7:30PM on Fridays and Saturdays, with a 2:00PM matinee on Sundays.

Directed by Mary Wilson, this show features Faye Northcutt Knox as Ethel and Darrel Fulton as Norman. Also appearing in this production are Bill White, Jackie Masiella, Brad McCrary, Matt Smith and Warren Gore. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, students or groups and may be purchased by calling the Arts Center box office at 615-563-(ARTS) 2787 or 1-800-235-9073. Tickets may also be purchased online at www.artscenterofcc.com. The Arts Center Cafe is now open before all performances, so be sure and call in advance for our discounted dinner/show packages.

The Arts Center is located on 1424 John Bragg Highway, Woodbury. Box office hours are 10:00a.m. to 4:00p.m., Monday through Saturday.

The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency will hold a commodities distribution for Cannon County on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Cannon County Community Center located at the Fairgrounds.

Everyone must present a valid UCHRA commodity card in order to receive commodities. Persons may receive commodities for a total of three (3) households if valid cards are presented at the distribution. The U.S.D.A.'s Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program is available to all eligible recipients regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex or handicap.