Calendar of Events 

Calendar of Events

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We are happy to run items in the community Calendar of Events as a public service to our readers. Events should be held in Rutherford County or Cannon County and involve nonprofit organizations. Please send written notices marked "Calendar" at least two weeks prior to the event. There must be a contact name. phone number and address for each item or notice will not be published. Calendar items may be mailed or dropped off at the office. or e-mailed to dgoodwin@dnj. (Do not send attachments.) Items cannot be taken over the telephone.
Woman's Club 90th anniversary Silver Tea:3 to 5 p.m.. Murfreesboro. Members and the community are invited. The event is free. but a donation at the door will be appreciated for continued preservation of the home.
Adventure Quest 2006 "In the Zone" Day camp:For ages 11 to 15. Offered by City of La Vergne Parks and Recreation. Today. kids can go to a Nashville Sounds Baseball game or visit the Warner Park Nature Center. Both activities are free.For more information. go by the Parks and Recreation office. International Folkfest dancers from Taiwan perform native dances. Free. open to individuals in the community age 60 and older. For more information. stop by the Center. Celebrate Flag Day. Create your own flag. Suitable for all ages. Myrtle Glanton Lord Library is located at Patterson Community Center. Murfreesboro. For more information. ext. 4502 to register or for more information.
Deadline is today to RSVP for Read to Succeed volunteer tutor training classes: Classes are scheduled June 17 and 24; and July 1 and 8. at La Vergne Library. from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Participants must attend all four training sessions. Tutors will be trained to work with adults in basic literacy and intermediate-level English as a Second Language. Call to register or for more information. or e-mail karenclaud@hotmail.
Newcomers Club of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County Gardening Group meeting:SecondWednesday each month. 459-3625.
Alzheimer's and Related Dementias Caregiver Support Group meetings:10 to 11 a.m. second Wednesday each month. Fleming Educational Center. Blanton Drive. Sponsored by York VA Medical Center and the Middle Tennessee chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Meetings are free and open to the public. and caregivers are invited to attend. For information. call Dianne Kelton. extension 3448.
Murfreesboro Obedience Club dog training classes:6 to 9 p.m. every Wednesday. Tennessee Livestock Center. MTSU. Various levels of classes. including puppy. For more information. check the Web site. Northwest Broad Street. Murfreesboro. Doors open at 6 p.m. with cocktails served. Dinner begins at 7 p.m.. and an auction is slated for 8 p.m. Ticket prices are $40 per individual; $65 per couple; $15 for Greenwings; $300 per sponsor (sponsor price includes framed print); $500 for a corporate table. For more information. contact John Burcxhfield. 615-351-0477.
Middle Tennessee Medical Center Bright Beginnings Childbirth Preparation & Newborn Care classes:6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. at the Medical Center. Class prepares expectant parents for labor. "Habitales: Visiting the Rainforest" with Ripley's Aquarium. La Vergne Library is located at 5063 Murfreesboro Road. La Vergne. Call 793-7303 for more details.
Support group for grandparents raising grandchildren:Third Thursday each month. St. Clair Street Senior Center. Murfreesboro. For more information. contact Carol Vega. 848-2550.
Newcomers Club of Murfreesboro and Rutherford County Couples Night Out Group meeting:Group gets together the third Thursday evening each month. For more information. 895-3362.
Linebaugh Library Spanish story times:6 p.m. third Thursday each month. Murfreesboro. No registration required. For further information. 893-4131.
Middle Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society Inc. meeting:7:30 p.m. third Thursday each month. 818 S. Church St. A second meeting will be held on the Sunday following the regular monthly meeting from 2-4 p.m. at Barfield Crescent Park. 697 Barfield Crescent Road. Call Lewis Elrod. 420 N. University St. Contact Mari Ann Hood or Senora Jourigan at 893-2602 for more information.
Newcomers of Murfreesboro Bridge Group meetings:11 a.m. third Thursday each month. 419 Memorial Blvd. For more information. 898-0014.
Activities at St. Clair Street Senior Center:St. Clair Classics Senior Prom Dance. Murfreesboro. Admission/donation is $4 per person (at the door). Music by the Bill Sleeter Trio. For more information. contact Wayne and Yvonne Jones. Middle Tennessee Medical Center Hastings Conference Room. Bell Street Center. Murfreesboro. Participants will learn about hearing loss. how to identify the cause. and appropriate rehabilitation. Light lunch served. Free. but reservations are required. and can be made by calling 284-5433.
Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Department extending SportsCom outdoor pool hours for summer:Every Friday through the summer (today and June 23 and July 7. the outdoor pool at SportsCom will be open from 7 to 8:45 p.m. with music. games and prizes. The evening will feature a DJ or live music. face painting and door prizes. Open to the public. For more information. contact Jeni Brinkman. Aquatic Coordinator. Friend's Day. Bring a friend and read a book together. Suitable for all ages. The library is located at Patterson Park Community Center. Murfreesboro. Call 907-3429 for more information.
Rutherford County Council on Aging meeting: Noon to 1 p.m. third Friday every month. St. Clair Street Senior Center.