Events

May 6, 2008
9 a.m.-noon: Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency will hold commodities distribution at Livingston Community Center. Participants must present UCHRA commodity card.

6 p.m: MADD Upper Cumberland victim support group meeting at MADD office in Cookeville. Business meeting at 7 p.m.

6 p.m: Overton County Historical Society meeting in the conference room of Millard Oakley Public Library, featuring music by guest speaker Alene Savage and family. Public is invited to attend.

6 p.m: L.B.J.& C. Head Start Policy Council meeting at L.B.J.& C. Development Corporation at 1150 Chocolate Drive in Cookeville.

7 p.m: Willow Grove Neighborhood Watch meeting at Maple Grove School. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Commodities distribution to be held
Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency will hold a commodities distribution in Livingston at Joe L. Evins Community Center from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, May 6.
Distribution for Hanging Limb will be held at a later date.
In order to receive commodities, a valid UCHRA commodities card must be presented. Persons may receive commodities for a total of three households if valid cards are presented at the distribution. 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.

May 7, 2008
9 a.m. -2 p.m: Celebrating the Arts at Millard Oakley Public Library, featuring the art of local students and residents.

Noon: United Daughters of the Confederacy, Captain Sally Tompkins #2123 meeting in lower level of Putnam County Library. Contact (931)738-5869 with questions.

May 8, 2008
Overton Health Council to hold meeting May 8
The Overton County Health Council will hold a meeting at noon on Thursday, May 8 at the Livingston-Overton County Chamber of Commerce building.


May 9, 2008
7 p.m: O.C. Coonhunters Association U.K.C. Hunt and Bench Show at Clubhouse in Monroe. Bench show deadline at 7 p.m., hunt deadline at 8 p.m. Contact 823-7188 with questions.

7 p.m: School of Instruction at Shiloh Lodge #637. Grand Lecturer Robert Lancaster conducting meeting. Meal at 6 p.m. All Master Masons invited.

Circle Drive Freewill Baptist Church
Circle Drive Freewill Baptist Church will hold a revival meeting beginning Wednesday, May 7, through Friday, May 9 at 7 p.m. nightly.
Bro. Rick Lacy will be preaching. Everyone is invited to attend.

Landmark Missionary Baptist Church
A weekend revival will be held at Landmark Missionary Baptist Church beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, May 9.
Bro. Gary Drennan will be helping with the services.
Bro. Roger Holland and congregation invite everyone to attend.

May 10, 2008
9 a.m.-3 p.m: Red Cross Certification courses at Christian Life Center of Livingston First Baptist Church. 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Adult CPR/AED; 11 a.m.-

12:15 p.m.: First Aid; 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Child & Infant CPR. $20 per course.

6 p.m: House band performance at Independence Community Center. Caney Fork Bluegrass Group to follow at 8 p.m.

6 p.m: Mother’s Day Cake Walk and Auction at Celina Community Center at 145 Cordell Hull Drive. Proceeds to benefit Rosenwald School. To make a donation, contact Ralph Richardson at 239-3955.

6 p.m: Pie supper and benefit auction at Alpine Gym, featuring refreshments and cakewalk. All proceeds benefit Relay for Life Cancer Drive. To make donations, contact Sue Ruble at 823-6366, or Deana Linder at 823-1419.

6 p.m: Friends of the Library Free Movie Night showing of “Enchanted” at Millard Oakley Public Library.

Benefit for Rosenwald School set
A cakewalk and auction will be held to benefit Rosenwald School on Saturday, May 10 at Celina Community Center.
The cakewalk, conducted by Winton Young, will be held at 6 p.m. The auction will follow and will be conducted by Luke Collins. Refreshments will be available.
Donations of auction items and cakes are requested for the benefit. To make a donation contact Ralph Richardson at (931) 239-3955.

Hardy’s Chapel School reunion slated May 10
Hardys Chapel Elementary School reunion is scheduled for Saturday, May 10 at Hardys Chapel Community Center, formerly known as Hilham Elementary School.
The reunion will start at 5 p.m. Performers for the event will be the Diamond Backs.
All former students and workers at the school are invited to attend with their families.
Those who attend are asked to bring a covered dish and/or drinks, lawn chairs, old school pictures, and a camera.
For more information call Shirley Franklin Brown at (931) 823-1149 or (931) 239-9554, Jenny Murphy Phipps may also be contacted at (931) 265-3422.

Benefit set for Relay for Life Cancer Drive
A pie supper and benefit auction will be held at the Alpine Gym on Saturday, May 10 at 6 p.m. All proceeds are to go to benefit the Relay for Life Cancer Drive.
A cakewalk will also be included in the activities. Refreshments will be available.
To make monetary or auction donations contact Sue Ruble at (931) 823-6366, or Deana Linder at (931) 823-1419.

The Lighthouse Church
The Lighthouse Church will hold a yard sale on Saturday, May 10.
Furniture, electrical fixtures, baby stroller, car seats, maternity clothes, clothing for all ages, and many other items will be included in the sale.
All proceeds are to go to the church. The Lighthouse Church is located at 147 Rickman Community Center Rd.
The church will hold Old Timey Camp Meetings from Friday to Wednesday, May 16 - 21 at 7 p.m. nightly, with Sunday services at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Speakers will be Bishop Gary Davis, Evangelist Randy Moore, and Evangelist Howard Dailey.
Salvations, Healings and Deliverances will be the theme of the meetings.

May 11, 2008
Where God Leads Community Church
Where God Leads Community Church will hold revival meetings with guest speaker Minister Terry Grissom and True Vine Ministries, Sunday, May 11 through Friday, May 16.
Sunday night service begins at 6 p.m. with special singing by True Vine. Monday through Friday services begin at 7 p.m.
For more information call Pastor Michael Buck at (931) 537-2020.

May 12, 2008
7 p.m: LA Concert Choir and Chorale in concert at LA mini-theater. Concert will include selections from musicals, new arrangements of familiar songs, and foreign songs. The event is open to the public and admission is free.

May 13, 2008
11:30 a.m: Senior Appreciation Luncheon at Overton County Senior Center. Hosted by Upper Cumberland Resource Agency. Call 823-7323 before Thursday, May 8 to make reservations. Tickets $5 for guests under 60.

1 p.m: Adult relative support group meeting at First Christian Church at 320 Oakley St. in Livingston.

5:30 p.m: Alzheimer’s support group meeting at OakPoint Center at Livingston Regional Hospital. Holly Williams from Upper Cumberland Development District to speak.

6 p.m: Overton County Republican Party Reagan Day Dinner at Livingston National Guard Armory. Lt. Governor Ron Ramsey will speak. $25 donation. For tickets call Bruce Ledford at 823-4644, or Beth Cox at 823-2850.

7 p.m: Overton County Spring Bands Concert at Livingston Academy gymnasium. Includes classical, rock, country, and blues music. Admission is free.

May 14, 2008
11 a.m.-2 p.m: Free Hills Community Club Arts and Crafts Show at Free Hills Community Center.

May 15, 2008
10 a.m.-8 p.m: Regional Job Fair at Leslie Town Centre in Cookeville.

3 p.m.-6 p.m: Child Find Activities at Central Education Office at 302 Zachary St. in Livingston.

7 p.m: Sons of Confederate Veterans, Myers-Zollicoffer Camp No. 1990 meeting at Overton Motel Restaurant.

May 16, 2008
The Lighthouse Church
The Lighthouse Church will hold their Old-Timey Camp Meeting Friday through Wednesday, May 16-21 at 7 p.m. nightly. Sunday’s services will start at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Speakers include Bishop Gary Davis, Evangelist Howard Dailey, Evangelist Randy Moore.
The theme of the meetings is Salvations, Healings, & Deliverances.
The Lighthouse Church is located at 147 Rickman Community Center Rd. For more information call (931) 498-4446.

May 17, 2008
10 a.m.-2 p.m: Civil War History Month at Millard Oakley Public Library, featuring Gen. Robert E. Lee and S.C.V. camps.

Rickman First Baptist Church
Rickman First Baptist Church will hold a fish fry on Saturday, May 17 at the church beginning at 5:30 p.m. and going to 8 p.m.
Fish, hushpuppies, fries and coleslaw will be served.
A Gospel Singing featuring the Coleman Looper Family will be held Sunday, May 11 at 6 p.m.
Everyone is invited to attend both events. Rickman First Baptist Church is located on Hwy. 293, just west of Hwy. 42 intersection.

May 18, 2008
1 p.m: Overton County Lions Club Ted Poston Memorial 2008 Sunday Golf Scramble at Hidden Valley Golf Club. 4 person, A, B, C, D draw. Money prizes to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Dinner afterward. $35 per player.

May 19, 2008
Angel Food orders being accepted
Where God Leads Community Church, host site to Angel Food Ministries, is now accepting orders for the May menu. Cost of a regular unit is $30. Specials may be ordered at an additional cost.
For more information call (931) 537-2020 and leave a message, or call (931) 498-5315, or visit www.angelfoodministries.com or www.wheregodleads.net.
Deadline is Monday, May 19 by 5 p.m. Food Stamps, checks, cash and money orders are accepted.

Hilham Church Of God
Hilham Church Of God will hold Vacation Bible School, themed “God’s Big Backyard”, May 19-21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. each night.
Hilham Church Of God is located on the corner of Hwy. 136 and Old Union Rd., in Hilham. For more information call Dana Bilbrey at (931) 823-3141.

May 20, 2008
5 p.m: Millard Oakley Public Library Board meeting at the library. Everyone is invited.

May 24, 2008
All day: Schools Reunion at Joe L. Evins Community Center for Highland, Union Academy, Ivy Point, Liberty, Pleasant Valley, and Henard schools. Bring covered dish to share. For information contact Coleen Eldridge at 823-9080, Betty Norris at 823-3500, or Edna Booker at 823-6920.

10 a.m: Cordell Hull Folk Festival at Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park. Event to include Civil War living history, skill demonstrations, local authors, nature events, quilting contest, storytelling, and music.

May 25, 2008
11 a.m: Qualls Reunion at T.H. Qualls old homeplace in Dry Hollow. All relatives and friends are invited.

May 30, 2008
Relay For Life to be held May 30
The Overton County American Cancer Society is seeking cancer survivors to participate in the Relay For Life slated for May 30.
For more information call Tina Dickerson at (931) 445-7809.

May 31, 2008
Clay County Fair beauty pageant set
The Clay County Fairest of the Fair Pageant is scheduled for Saturday, May 31 at the Clay County High School cafeteria, pageant officials announced.
The pageant will have 15 different age categories, ranging from birth to 20 years old.
The “Fairest of the Fair” category for ages 16-20 is open to Clay County residents only, but all other categories are open to residents of any county.
The pageant is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. on May 31, with same-day registration from noon until 2 p.m.
For more information on the pageant or to get an application call Dorothy Forney at (931) 243-3434 or (931) 243-2496, Joey Locke at (931) 243-2492, Dorothy Webb at (931) 243-2071, or Lois Turner at (931) 243-5474.

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