Community

Upper Cumberland Macintosh Users Group Meeting Tuesday, Nov 18, 6:30pm. The subject will be formating an external drive for use as a backup and/or using "Time Machine". Question & answer session, as usual. The Upper Cumberland Macintosh User Group meets the third Tuesday of each month at the Cumberland Cove welcome center, 6:30 pm. The group will also meet in Pleasant Hill on (TBD) in Boyce Hall of the Community church. All are welcome. Join us to learn something and/or teach something. For directions and more info please, visit http://www.ucmug.com/.

The Putnam County WEOC employer forum will be Nov. 18th at 11:30am at the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce. Commissioner James G. Neeley of the Tennessee Dept. of Labor & Workforce Development will be the guest speaker. Topics will include Issues that impact the department, worker's compensation, workforce development and Tennessee's state budget.

November 18th at 5:30pm there will be a Family Engagement Meeting at Upperman High School. All students of Upperman and family members are encouraged to come and take part in our meeting.

Wed. November 19th: 4-6pm. Salem Methodist Church hosts a free bread day behind the church from 4-6 pm. All welcome. Come drive thru and receive a free bag of bread items. Call 526-2588 for details.

Thanksgiving Covered Dish Lunch will be held at the Algood Senior Center, Thursday, Nov. 20th, at 11am. Bring 1 dish/person or $5/person. Speaker - from the National Council on Aging (CVS) on the Generic Advantage.

Christmas Bazaar & Boston Butt Sale at Heavenly Host Lutheran School, 777 South Willow Ave in Cookeville on Saturday, Nov. 22nd from 9am-3pm.

Cotton Patch Gospel on November 23rd at 5pm and 7pm. A toe-tapping musical presented in the Wesley Chapel of First United Methodist Church, 204 E. Spring Street. Call 526-2177 for tickets.

The Tech student athelete advisory committee is participating in the Ohio valley Conference "Twelve Days of Giving" canned food drive which lasts through November 24th. Please give your spare change or canned goods at the tailgate area at football on November 22nd or during the basketball or football games on that day on the south patio. Collections for canned food drive from 11 to 12 and at Wal-Mart in Algood from 4-6pm. All donors will be entered into a drawing for $25 gift certificates from Jackson Street Grill.

The adult relative support group meeting is November 24th from 5-6:30pm. It will be at the Willow Ave. Church of Christ at 1150 S. Willow Avenue. For more information on assistance and support, please call Tracy Roberts at the Upper Cumberland Development District toll free at 1-877-275-8233.

The American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive on Friday, November 28th from 11am to 4pm at Tractor Supply located at 575A Jefferson Ave. in Cookeville. For more information call 1-800-448-3543 or log onto www.bloodisneeded.org.

Pickett County Relay for Life Christmas Parade of Homes on Saturday December 6th, from 1 until 6pm. Raise your Christmas Spirits, and check out the decorations at 5 of our local community homes. Take home ideas for your own decorations. Make your plans now, and don’t miss this event. $10.00 Advance purchase tickets and maps are available at Regions and People’s Banks in Byrdstown, and the Dale Hollow Shell Station on Highway 111 at Byrdstown. Tickets will be available at any of the homes on Saturday the 6th. Look for the Relay for Life Signs with the balloons, and follow them to one of the homes. For additional information call 931-864-6580

Highland Rim Academy is now taking orders on our Christmas Tree Fundraiser. We are purchasing the highest quality grade trees unlike those found in chain stores. Blue Spruce ($30-$39), Fraser Fur ($40.50-$65), Scotch Pine ($32.50-$45), Balsam Fur ($32.25-$47.50), Douglas Fir ($32.25-$47.50). Trees start at 3-5 feet all the way to 8-9 feet. All order must be placed by Nov. 28th. For more information call Tamra Brown at 261-3174.

YMCA Youth Basketball, ages 4-10, registration through November 30th, practices start January 5th. Members $44, Non-Members: $62.

To encourage reading, Prescott Central Middle School Library is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from Dec. 4-10. During this important event, we are asking area businesses to partner with us to improve our students reading skills. For more information on the book fair call Librarian Breeonna Wheeler at 931-528-3647.

The third annual Algood Christmas Parade will be Thursday, Dec. 4th at 6pm. The theme this year is "Unity Builds Strength". Entry forms can be picked up at Algood City Hall or the Algood School. If you have any questions please call 931-537-6141 or 931-537-6830.

2009 Sparta YMCA 3-5 year old boys & girls basketball sign-ups end Dec. 6th. Members rate: $30, non-members rate: $45. Coaches needed. For more information contact the Sparta YMCA at 931-836-3330.

Where God Leads Comm. Church is now accepting orders for the December Menu.
Deadline is Dec. 8th by 5 p.m. For more information, please call 931-498-5315 or
visit www.angelfoodministries.com

The annually sponsored Putnam County Parks & Recreation Santa House will be opening it's door for children to visit Santa and his elf beginning Dec. 8 through Dec. 21. Optional instamatic pictures will be available. Bring your children for this special visit with Santa. He looks forward to seeing them. 240 Carlen Drive in Cookeville. For more info call Anita Bay at 931-520-7765.

Singing Christmas Tree on December 13th and 14th at 6pm at Washington Avenue Baptist Church sanctuary. Free tickets available by calling 931-526-1917.

Do you enjoy organizing and/or working with special events? UCHRA CASA of Putnam County has a variety of fundraisers planned for the 2008/09 year and could use your skills and energy toward making these events successful. Proceeds go to support CASA’s (Court Appointed Special Advocates’) efforts to provide a voice for abused or neglected children who come into the court system. To find out more about how you can be part of the solution, call 931-520-8733/ ext. 248 or 138.

The Cookeville Cooperative Preschool, a non-profit organization, has openings for three and four-year-olds for the upcoming school year. Being a "co-op", parents take turn assisting teachers with crafts, circle time, snacks, and clean-up, so parents take an active role in their child's early education and social enrichment. For more information, visit the website at http://CookevilleCP.com

In this time of economic stress and uncertainty, many people need help. For the fourth consecutive year, Cash Express, LLC at 402 E. 10th St. in Cookeville is collecting toys, canned food and coats for the underpriviledged. They are teaming with Genesis House to distribute the items. Anyone wishing to drop of items can do so at Cash Express, Sylvan Learning Center, Hill's IGA or Food Lion. Used coats will be cleaned by Coit Cleaners. Anyone in need of help can contact Mundy or Clara at 520-0520 or 520-0518. Donations also accepted at Cash Express, 263 W. Spring Street in Cookeville.

Habitat for Humanity and Books A Million are teaming up this holiday to make a difference in the life of a family. Come in to Books A Million any weekend between Thanksgiving and Christmas and get your gifts wrapped by Habitat volunteers and help get a family into a safe, affordable home! It’s just another great way you can change lives with Habitat for Humanity. For more information contact Habitat at 528-1711.