First Street Missionary Baptist Church will be hosting a 10 week Day Summer Camp. It is on a first come first serve basis.
First Street MB Church 1206 Montgomery Ave. Nashville, TN 37211 (615) 228-3818 Contact: Mary Polk

Registration opened April 6, 2009 and will close May 28, 2009; Dates: June 1, 2009 through August 7, 2009; Time: 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Friday; Cost is $60 per child (if brothers or sisters see below), 2nd child $40, 3rd child is $20, 4th child is $15 and 5th child is $10. If you would like to sponser a child for the summer please contact Polk ASAP. We have mothers in need of child care but cannot afford to pay. Children will be learning: Organizing Business, Public Speaking, How to Research, Life Skills (Sewing,Cooking, How to take care of a house), Drama, Dance, Music and computer skills, Morning Snack, Lunch and Afternoon Snack Friday/Field Day

On May 2, 2009, the U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club will host a Military Appreciation Event in Nashville in association with Rolling Thunder, Inc., Combat Vets Motorcycle Assoc., the American Legion Riders and the Patriot Guard.
Each year, U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club hosts fundraising events, which benefit both veterans and active duty troops. This year's event offers a Poker Run, Live Music, Biker Games, and Door Prizes. Contact U.S. Military Vets Motorcycle Club at 615-496-0205 or go to www.usmilitaryvetsmc.org for more information.

Scottish Terrier and Friends Fun Day on May 2, at the Ward Agricultural Center in Lebanon, TN. This is a fund raiser for Scottish Terrier Rescue.
Activities begin at 1:00 and last until about 6:00. We will eat lunch about 2:00, please bring a dish to share. There will be games for the dogs and interactive agility, earth dog and obedience demos plus a seminar by Raquel Winn, local author and licensed Pet Message Therapist, and there will be a Blessing of the Animals at 5:00, all breeds are welcome. There is no cost and you can get more information and directions on the rescue website, www.scottierescue.com, then click on news and events, or call Ginger 931-260-8796.

The Friends of Warner Park will hold their annual Children's Picnic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 2 at the Warner Park Nature Center on Highway 100.
The event will feature music, arts and crafts, and nature-related fun and games targeted toward families with preschool and younger elementary children. Activities include bird banding demonstrations, face painting, puppet shows, scavenger hunt and hikes. There will also be a silent auction. Scheduled events include performances by Youngtown a Bluegrass Band and Green on the Vine. Families may bring their own picnics or purchase picnic lunches that will be available for sale during the event. The event is free and open to the public with a suggested donation of $5 per child or $20 maximum per family. The Friends of Warner Parks is an organization dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of the Warner Parks. For more information and other events, go to http://www.friendsofwarnerparks.com/childrenspicnic.html.

Please join the community for the Spring Nolensville Women's Show on Saturday, May 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Nolensville Recreational Center with indoor and outdoor shopping booths.
Admission is free and the show is held rain or shine. The show is an event showcasing craft and retail vendors from Nolensville and the surrounding areas and supports local groups and organizations through fundraising.

"Walk Me Home...To The Place I belong" 5K Fundraiser will be held on May 2, 2009 at the Bicentennial Capitol Mall in downtown Nashville.
The 5K fundraiser will raise awareness about foster care issues, promote fostering, and raise funds for state and local organizations, and the National Foster Parent Association Individuals and teams raise money before the event and then walk the five-kilometer course before pinning a blue ribbon to a tree to symbolize the more that 500,000 American children in foster care. For more information about participating, visit www.walkmehome.org.

The 7th Annual Laughter Remedy event, benefiting the Alzheimer's Associating, Mid-South Chapter, will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2009 beginning at 6 p.m. at The Factory at Franklin.
We are pleased to have Steve Flatt, President of National Healthcare Corporation, and his wife Patsi serve as our Honorary Chairs for the evening with entertainment provided by world famous comedian Henry Cho. Event Description: Laughter Remedy is a fun-filled evening including dinner, a silent auction, Family and Professional Caregiver of the Year awards and a comedic performance. Laughter Remedy is held at The Factory in Franklin. Dinner will be catered stations by "A Dream Come True Catering." Corporate sponsors for Laughter Remedy will receive significant exposure for their company. Corporate sponsorships range from $1,500-$5,000. Tables of eight may be purchased and reserved for $800. Individual tickets may be purchased for $100 each. For information on Laughter Remedy, please contact Crystal Parsons at 615.292.4938 or crystal.parsons@alz.org.

Community High School Band's Annual Open Spring Car Show will be held May 9, 2009.
Car registration will be held between 8 a.m. and noon. Judging begins at noon. Awards will be given at 3:30 p.m. Custom cars to classics and everything in between. $5 BBQ dinner; Live band and vendors. A fun filled family day to help raise money for the Community High School Band. For more info or registration, e-mail tonyachsband@gmail.com.

Lock Box Self-Storage to host 3rd Annual Tenant Yard Sale on Saturday, May 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Rain or Shine! Free Food, Free Drinks, Music, Prizes and Bargains!
Come by 12337 Lebanon Road (Between Needham's Nursery and Rice's Ham Store) in Mount Juliet. Once again Lock Box will give back to the community that has allowed them to service self-storage needs in Mt. Juliet, Lebanon, Old Hickory and Hermitage for the past 13 years. "This is our 3rd year to do this event and it has turned into a huge success. It is a way for us to thank our tenants and show the community our appreciation by offering Free Food, Prizes and Music. We have a couple of new surprises in store this year too," stated Stephanie Tharpe, On -Site Resident Manager of Lock Box Self-Storage. "This event is something you don't want to miss." On Saturday, May 9, 2009, Lock Box Self-Storage will open their grounds to the public and offer free food and drinks to everyone who comes by to check out the yard sale. "Stop by, have some food, shop for bargains and enjoy the music," Stephanie added. "We truly enjoy this opportunity to visit with our tenants and meet people in our community. We love doing this event!" Call 615-758-3433 for information.

Cottage Cove, a non-profit after school program for the children in the Vine Hill area near the Nashville Fairgrounds.
This service is provided free of charge to the parents. The program is having a beach party and bonfire at Nashville Shores on May 9 (May 10th rain date), which is a fund raiser to benefit the children. There will be food and organized games, with prizes. The time is 3 to 8 p.m. Link to event: http://cottagecove.org/bb.htm. Learn more about Cottage Cove: http://cottagecove.org/index.htm

Addicted To Decorating Seminar, Saturday May 9 located at the Holiday Inn Plaza in Brentwood. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm.
The daylong seminar will be divided into a Fundamentals of Decorating morning session and an Advanced Concepts afternoon session. Participants can choose to attend one or both sessions. Cost per session $65 or $99 for both sessions. To sign up visit our website at www.addictedtodecorating.com. Carol Bass is a renowned decorator, trainer and speaker. This seminar is designed for the do-it-yourself decorators. This educational event is perfect for all levels of decorating. All of Bass's seminars include industry guest speakers and area sponsors in the decorating industry.

The Nashville Philharmonic Orchestra (NPO), a volunteer community orchestra under the direction of Chris Norton, Professor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies at Belmont University, will be offering a series of two concerts featuring the works of Respighi, Rossini, and Copland.
On Tuesday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m., the orchestra will perform at Belmont Church, which is located at 68 Music Square East on Music Row. The repeat concert in the pair will be held Sunday, May 17 at 4 p.m. in the sanctuary of Belmont Heights Baptist Church, located at 2100 Belmont Blvd on Belmont University’s campus. Respighi’s Ancient Airs and Dances, Suite 2, Rossini's La Gazza Ladra Overture, and four selections from Copland's Rodeo (Buckaroo Holiday, Coral Dance, Saturday Night Waltz, and Hoe-Down) will make up the concert. Both concerts are free and open to the public. More information about the orchestra and the upcoming concerts can be found at www.nashvillephilharmonic.org.

Country for a Cure benefit concert featuring Jeff Bates and The Broussards will be held at the Tin Roof located at 1516 Demonbreun St., Nashville, TN 37203 on Tuesday, May 12 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Suggested donation of $15 per person. One hundred percent of the proceeds benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

The students and faculty of Cora Howe Elementary School will be hosting an Open House to celebrate and share the history of the school.
The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2009. All current and former parents, students, faculty members, and friends are invited to attend.

IGNITE 2009 is a high-energy conference just for men, coming to Nashville on May 15-16, 2009 at Two Rivers Baptist Church located at 2800 McGavock Pike.
The IGNITE theme is Standing Firm and Gaining Ground in Uncertain Times. This catalytic event includes powerful worship music, moving testimonies, and inspiring and entertaining talks with sessions designed to help men grow in areas of faith, relationships, finances, work and more! Stand shoulder to shoulder with the men in our community – IGNITE 2009. Call 888-244-2178, or visit IgniteMen.org for event registration information.

32nd Annual Bellevue Community Picnic will be held Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. to Bellevue's "Red Caboose" Park.
Make plans to join us for the longest running festival in Middle Tennessee with "Tennessee Crossroads" Joe Elmore as our Grand Marshal. We promise great fun, food, rides, arts and crafts, and entertainment for the entire family! More details at www.bellevuepicnic.com or contact us (615) 662-2737.

The 60th Annual Franklin Rodeo takes place May 14 - 16, 2009 at the Williamson County Ago Expo Center in Franklin.
For 60 years, this pro rodeo has raised funds for community causes in Williamson County. Get off the couch and come on out to see pro cowboys and cowgirls compete in bronc riding, bull riding, steer wrestling, roping, and women's barrel racing! Vendors on the grounds, a parade on May 11 through downtown Franklin, and a kick-off party at the Factory in Franklin on May 8. The rodeo hosts a "Tough Enough to Wear Pink" night on Sat., May 16 where $1 from every rodeo fan wearing pink will go to the Williamson Breast Health Center to stamp out breast cancer! Let's paint the rodeo pink! For more information on these events, visit www.franklinrodeo.com or call 615-591-7959.

Big Coin and Currency Show With 85 Dealers from 13 Different States converge at Gallatin's Civic Center Gym located at Abert Gallatin Drive Gallatin, Tenn., on May 15 to 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Free parking, Free Admission and Door Prizes Plus Hourly Drawings. Lunch is available. Buy-Sale-Trade. Bring the family and your want list and come see us!

The University of Detroit Mercy School of Law's Mobile Law Office will be stopping in Nashville to provide free legal assistance and representation to low-income veterans on Friday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Easley Community Center, located at 1000 Edgehill Avenue.
Project SALUTE will also be in Nashville, Saturday, May 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Operation Stand Down Nashville, located at 1101 Edgehill Avenue. This stop is part of a nationwide tour of the Mobile Law Office, created to provide veterans legal aid on federal benefits issues. For more information about UDM Law, please visit www.law.udmercy.edu or call 1-888-UDM-LAW4.

In order to celebrate the rich diversity among the school and community, West End Middle School will hold its 2009 Festival of Cultures on May 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at West End Middle School and Elmington Park.
Our theme this year is "The Global Traveler", and we will help bring to life for the students and community the true nature of the global world we live in, and how we interact with many people all over the world in ways many don't even think about. The festival will feature many vendors, cultural entertainment and educational displays. (If you are interested in being a vendor, limited space is available (no fees to participate and you keep 100 percent), please contact Lisa Davis, chair, WEMS Festival of Cultures - lisa32@gmail.com, 615-585-2396).

In order to celebrate the rich diversity among the school and community, West End Middle School will host its 2009 Festival of Cultures on May 15 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the school front lawn and Elmington Park.
Our theme this year is "The Global Traveler" and we will help bring to life for the students and community the true nature of the global world we live in, and how we interact with many peole all over the world in ways many don't even think about. The festival will feature student created "culture stations", a global marketplace, food and retail vendors as well as a variety of diverse entertainment. We invite the West End community to join us for this momentous and exciting event! Additionally, there is still space available in our global marketplace for food or retail vendors who may be interested in being part of our festival.

Woodbine Christian Academy is having an all school reunion May 16 at Cedar Hill park in Madison 9:30 a.m. until dark at Shelter 4.
This event is open to teachers and students even if you did not graduate from there we want to see you there. Bring a 2 Liter and side dish. See Tracy Sullivan Medina on Facebook for info.

The Young Women's Christian Ministry of First Baptist Church South Inglewood invites women across Nashville to join us in worship as we host, "A Jewel in His Crown: Restoring the Temple."
The theme is centered on our bodies being the temple of the Holy Spirit and on women seeing themselves as Christ sees them. This event (which includes fellowship, work shops, ministry and brunch) will take place Saturday May 16, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 PM at First Baptist Church South Inglewood, 1515 Ann Street. Registration can be completed, free of charge, at our Web site, ywcm_fbcsi@yahoo.com. Come worship, be blessed!

BOY SCOUT TROOP 133 5TH ANNUAL CAR SHOW, May 16, 2009 will be at the Volunteer Fire Department, 3199 Long Hollow Pike, Hendersonville (across from Beech Schools).
$15 entry fee for the first vehicle, $10 each additional entry. No spectator fee, but donations will be appreciated. Registration begins at 8 a.m., judging begins at 12PM, awards at 3PM, must be present to win. Concession stand will be available. For more information or to register early call 615-826-0677.

The Young Women’s Christian Ministry of First Baptist Church South Inglewood invites women across Nashville to join us in worship as we host, "A Jewel in His Crown: Restoring the Temple."
The theme is centered on our bodies being the temple of the Holy Spirit and on women seeing themselves as Christ sees them. This event (which includes fellowship, work shops, ministry and brunch) will take place Saturday May 16, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church South Inglewood, 1515 Ann Street. Registration can be completed, free of charge, at our web site, ywcm_fbcsi@yahoo.com. Come worship, be blessed!

The 32nd Annual Bellevue Community Picnic will be held May 16, 2009 at Bellevue's "Red Caboose" Park. As always, there will be great food, artisans, rides, fireworks, and wonderful entertainment! Businesses, community groups, and organizations wishing to sponsor a booth for the picnic can pick-up an information packet at the Bellevue Chamber office or call (615) 662-2737 for more details. All proceeds help support community programs and activities of the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce. Log onto www.thebellevuechamber.com for more details!

Sunday, May 17, at 11:30AM, the First Apostolic Church, located at 265 Broadmoor Street across from Maplewood High School, will break ground for a new sanctuary to be completed in early 2010.
The new addition will seat 400 on the floor, 200 in the balcony, and include a large platform with two multi-purpose screens at each side. Everyone is invited to come be a part of this celebration. If you would like more information about this special event, or any of the other events and services ongoing at the First Apostolic Church, please contact Pastor Dee Jay Shoulders at 423-0040 or djpreachit@bellsouth.net.

The Greater Nashville Chapter of APA invites you to Attend the Monthly Luncheon Meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at noon at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel.
Cost is $20 for members and $35 for non-members. Donna Ashworth, TN ACH Regional Office will speak at the event. Topic to be discussed will be "ACH updates-Volume, Payroll, Products, International ACH Transactions" Ashworth is the Executive Director for the Tennessee Automated Clearing House Association (TACHA). She has held this position with TACHA for the past 19 years. Register online at http://apanashvilletn.org/

A Community Awareness Block Party for East Nashville, will be held at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 23 at Cleveland Park on North 6th between Cleveland Street and Vernon Winfrey Avenue.
The Developing Community Leaders class at Maplewood High School is sponsoring the block party designed to unify residents, raise awareness about beneficial services in the area and mobilize people for service. There is no cost to attend. Organizers are seeking volunteers, diverse entertainment, and food and retail vendors. For information call (615) 330-7457 or email studentleadersmhs@gmail.com

Old Hickory Veterans Memorial Park will host a Memorial Day Ceremony on May 25 at 10 a.m.
The ceremony will feature guest speakers and music from the Old Hickory Church of the Nazarene The park is located across from the Old Hickory Post Office at 1101 Donelson Ave. For more information about the park, please visit www.ohvmp.org.

2009 Backfield in Motion 2nd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot will be held Friday, May 29, to Saturday, May 30 at the Tennessee Clay Sporting Complex, 1100 County Hospital Road, Nashville, TN 37218
The event starts 3 p.m. Friday ands 7 p.m. Saturday. This fun-filled weekend is a fundraiser for Backfield in Motion, a non-profit organization that combines academics and athletics to help inner-city boys in Metro Nashville reach their highest potential. The Sporting Clay Shoot will use a five-person team format, and teams can be made up of male, female, youth, adult, pro-class shooters, beginners or a combination. Practice rounds, music, dinner-breakfast-lunch-awards dinner, live and silent auction, fun games and awards ceremony are included in a fun-filled weekend. For more information, check out the web site at www.backfieldinmotion.org or call 227-9935.

The Tour de Cure cycling event raises funds to support the essential efforts of the American Diabetes Association to find a cure for this deadly disease.
Each mile you ride and every dollar you raise supports diabetes treatment, education and advocacy for adults and children, touching their lives in critically important ways. The event is on May 30 in the beautiful Springfield, TN area with several rides for all experience levels - 6.2 miles, 31 miles, 62 miles, and 100 miles. Join nearly 40,000 cyclists around the nation bound by a common cause -- fighting diabetes for the health of it!

Restoration Community Outreach, Inc. presents the 2nd Annual SKILL Benefit Concert, Silent Auction, and Expo featuring the Mercy Road Quartet on Saturday May 30, 2009.
The Benefit Concert is to raise money for the SKILL Program, a christian rehabilitation program for those with addictions to drugs, alcohol, gambling, or any other addiction they may have. There will be a Silent Auction featuring items from local businesses and the Tennessee Titans. Games, crafts, and inflatables will be featured in the Kid's Zone. Food will also be available for purchase at the event. There will also be a Partner Ministry and Business Expo. We are still taking sponsors for the event. We also have several booths still available for the Expo. The Benefit will be held at Covenant Fellowship Church of the Nazarene: 101 Faulkner Lane; Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. The Silent Auction, Kid's Zone, Concessions, and the Expo begins at 4 p.m. The Concert begins at 5:30. The event is FREE for all and is family friendly. If you have any questions or would like to become a sponsor or have a booth in the expo, please contact RCO at 615-754-7777, 615-881-4982, or at rcoskill@aol.com. You can also check out our web page at www.restorationcommunityoutreach.com for further information about our organization. RCO, Inc. is an approved United Way Agency.

3rd Annual Southland Motorcycle Swap Meet on May 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Guard Armory located on 844 James Campbell Blvd. in Columbia, Tenn.
Admission is $5. New and used parts, leather helmets and accessories. People's Choice Bike Show $10 entry with 100 percent payout and trophy. For information call Melanie at (931) 446-7302 or e-mail at southlandcycleshow@yahoo.com.

Restoration Community Outreach, Inc. presents the 2nd Annual SKILL Benefit Concert, Silent Auction, and Expo featuring the Mercy Road Quartet on Saturday May 30, 2009.
The Benefit Concert is to raise money for the SKILL Program, a Christian rehabilitation program for those with addictions to drugs, alcohol, gambling, or any other addiction they may have. There will be a Silent Auction featuring items from local businesses and the Tennessee Titans. The Benefit will be held at Covenant Fellowship Church of the Nazarene: 101 Faulkner Lane; Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. The Silent Auction, Kid's Zone, Concessions, and the Expo begins at 4 p.m.. The Concert begins at 5:30. The event is free for all and is family friendly. If you have any questions or would like to become a sponsor or have a booth in the expo, please contact RCO at 615-754-7777, 615-881-4982, or at rcoskill@aol.com. You can also check out our web page at www.restorationcommunityoutreach.com for further information about our organization.

GPY 1st Annual Game Show Night is May 30, 2009 with FREE admission for all students in grades 6-12.
Doors open at 5:30pm with the event from 6-8pm. Lots of games, CASH prizes, FREE stuff, $1 concessions, and LIVE music. Bring your friends! Spectator admission just $2. Grace Place Church, 4316 Central Pike, Hermitage. For more info, call 883-1826.