Summer reading

Signups for the Franklin County Library’s summer reading program have begun for children. The program runs June 1-30 and features prizes for reading. For information, call 931-967-3706.

Volunteer training

Compassus will have new volunteer orientation and training for volunteers on June 1 and June 6 from 1-5 p.m. For information, call Julia Logan-Mayes at 931-455-9118.

Lynchburg Jamboree

Everyone is invited to Lynchburg Jamboree every Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at 207 Main St. on the Lynchburg Square.

Prenatal classes

Prenatal classes will be held on June 6, July 11 and Aug. 15 at Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital in Tullahoma. Classes are free, but registration is required by calling 931-393-7938.

Free food distribution sites

The following locations offer free food to all those in need: Abundant Life Church, 3310 Cowan Hwy., Winchester, on the second Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m.; First Baptist Church, 218 N. Main St., Estill Springs, on the second Saturday of each month from 9-10 a.m.; First Baptist Church, 108 S. High St., Winchester, on the first Saturday of each month in February, May, August and November; Campora Resource Center, 900 S. Shepherd St., Winchester, every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m.; Huntland United Methodist Church, 108 Methodist Ave., Huntland, on the third Saturday of the month at 2 p.m.; Good Samaritan Ministries, 1725 Decherd Blvd., Decherd, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; The Table, 106 Roger St., Cowan, every Saturday from 3-7 p.m.; Journey Church, 916 Dinah Shore Blvd., Winchester, every third Thursday.

Help with addiction

If you have a loved one struggling with drug or alcohol use, Narconon can help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family. Call for free screenings or referrals at 1-800-431-1754. To learn more, visit narcononnewliferetreat.org/blog/the-dangerous-waiting-game.html. In addition, a new substance-abuse treatment locator website from the Tennessee Department of Health is available at FindHelpNowTN.org. Also, StartYourRecovery.org is another resource with experts in substance-use-disorder treatment from leading nonprofit, academic and government institutions offering help in finding local support and treatment options including stories from individuals with similar life experiences and help in recognizing and dealing with substance use disorder.

NA meetings

Narcotics Anonymous meetings are held Wednesdays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. at Decherd United Methodist Church, 300 E. Main St., Decherd. Call 866-801-6621.

AlAnon meetings

AlAnon meetings for family members or friends struggling with problem drinkers are held on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 100 S. Jefferson St., Winchester. In Tullahoma, meetings are held at Serenity House, 313 Collins Ave., Tullahoma, on Mondays at 7 p.m. For information, call 931-327-2165.

AA meetings

Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held Mondays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. at 100 S. Jefferson St., Winchester. For information, call 866-641-9190.

Full Moon Healing Project

Anyone who has experienced any type of abuse such as domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking or who is struggling with mental health issues or substance abuse may attend the Full Moon Healing Project group meetings held each Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Campora Family Resource Center, 900 S. Shepherd St., Winchester. For information, call 931-636-1852, email thefullmoonhealing@gmail.com or visit the group’s Facebook page. 

May 25

SCV picnic

Major General Benjamin F. Cheatham Camp 72 will hold a picnic tonight at 6 p.m. at the Beechgrove Confederate Cemetery and Park in Beechgrove. Bring a side dish.

May 27

Open house

Promise Manor, 686 Motlow Barn Road, Lynchburg, will hold an open house on Saturday from 1-5 p.m.

May 29

Walk to remember

A Memorial Day walk to remember will be held Monday at 7:30 a.m. starting at the B&B Corner Shop, 101 Main St., Huntland. All are welcome to join in to honor soldiers and first responders who have died.

Memorial Day service

Area residents are urged to attend the annual Memorial Day service on Monday at 10 a.m. at Franklin Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum, located on Cowan Highway in Winchester.

May 30

Lunch and Learn

Everyone is invited to Lunch and Learn on Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Convocation Hall in Sewanee. Bran Potter, retired professor of geology, will present the program. Cost is $10 payable at the door. Snacks will be provided. Visit sewaneelifelonglearning@sewanee.edu.

Storm-spotter class

A free, online SKYWARN storm-spotter class will be held on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. SKYWARN is a volunteer program of trained weather spotters across the nation who provide timely and accurate reports of hazardous weather to the National Weather Service. For information, visit weather.gov/hun, email Jeremy.Buckles@noaa.gov, email Anthony.Cavallucci@noaa.gov or call 423-586-3771.

June 1

SCHRA

South Central Human Resource Agency Budget/Audit/Appropriations, Property and Personnel Committees meet on June 1 at 10 a.m. followed by the SCHRA Governing Board at 11 a.m. at 1437 Winchester Hwy., Fayetteville.

June 3

FCHS Class of 1973

The Franklin County High School Class of 1973 will hold its 50^th reunion on June 3 from 7-11 p.m. at the Franklin County Country Club featuring food and a DJ. Cost is $40 per couple or $25 for individuals. Mail payment to: Class of 73 reunion, c/o Lynda Fernander, PO Box 142, Cowan, TN 37318. Call 931-308-8528 with questions.

Gatsby Gala

The South Jackson Performing Arts Center in Tullahoma will present its Gatsby Gala on June 3 at 7 p.m. For tickets, call 931-455-5321 or visit southjackson.org.

Vendor market day

An all-day vendor market day will be held June 3 at Swiss Pantry on David Crockett Parkway in Belvidere featuring samples and door prizes.

June 7

Hope, Change, Heal

A free, one-day recovery training conference, “Hope, Change, Heal,” along with a free lunch will be held for all interested community members on June 7 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the South Central Human Resource Agency office, 1437 Winchester Hwy., Fayetteville. Local and state speakers will offer various sessions on substance abuse and recovery programs. Vendors from across the state specializing in treatment, prevention, housing and other recovery-related aspects will be available. For more information or to register, email tpatterson@schra.us or call 931-433-7182, ext. 1151.

June 12-16

Junior Ranger Camp

A Junior Ranger Camp for 6-8-year-olds will be held June 12-16 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Nature Center inside Tims Ford State Park. Campers will learn about a variety of outdoor topics and skills. Cost is $70 and will include a T-shirt, drawstring bag, snacks and activities. Space is limited. For information, call Park Ranger Dalton Smith at 931-434-6032 or email Dalton.smith@tn.gov.

June 14

Flag Day ceremony

The Town of Cowan invites everyone to join in to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 at 5 p.m. in front of the log-cabin courthouse next to the railroad tracks.

June 15

Republican Ladies

The Franklin County Republican Ladies will hold a luncheon meeting on June 15 at 11:30 a.m. at SUNRISE (The Breakfast Place), 42 E. Heikens Dr., Decherd. State Rep. Iris Rudder will speak. All are welcome.

June 17

Golf Fore Paws

Animal Harbor’s Golf Fore Paws fundraiser, a four-person scramble event, will be held on June 17 with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. at the Bear Trace at Tims Ford State Park. To register, visit animalharbor.org or call Emily Holland at 931-308-8785.

Car, truck, motorcycle show

The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Helping Kids’ third annual Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show is June 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 839 Dinah Shore Blvd., Winchester (old high school football field). Spectator admission is free. To show a vehicle, call 931-691-4604.

June 19-23

Spirit of America Boating Camp

The Spirit of America Youth Boating Camp will be held June 19-23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 12-15-year-olds at the recreation hall located inside Tims Ford State Park. Students will learn water safety, receive a Tennessee boating license and experience three days of water training with multiple types of boats. Space is limited. Cost is $85. For information, call Park Ranger Dalton Smith at 931-434-6032 or email Dalton.smith@tn.gov.

June 22

Employment & resource fair

The Second Chance Employment and Resource Fair will be held on June 22 from 2-6 p.m. at the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center, 135 Baxter Lane, Winchester. Anyone looking for employment or resources is welcome.

June 23-24

Frontier Days

Lynchburg’s annual Frontier Days will be held June 23-24 in downtown Lynchburg featuring vendors, music, games, food trucks, fireworks, carnival rides and more. Friday hours are 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Visit www.lynchburg.com.

June 26-30

Junior Ranger Camp

A Junior Ranger Camp for 9-11-year-olds will be held June 26-30 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Nature Center inside Tims Ford State Park. Cost is $70 and will include a T-shirt, drawstring bag, snacks and activities. Space is limited. For information, call Park Ranger Dalton Smith at 931-434-6032 or email Dalton.smith@tn.gov.

July 4

Fireworks show

Twin Creeks Marina and the City of Winchester will host their Fourth of July Thunder Over the Lake fireworks show viewable from the Winchester City Park or from a boat on the lake at dusk on July 4.

Sewanee Fourth of July

Everyone is invited to a day of fun during Sewanee’s Fourth of July celebration on July 4 on University Avenue in Sewanee. The theme of the celebration is “Fly like an Eagle.” Visit www.sewanee4thofjuly.org to register for the parade, arts and crafts fair and food-truck vending.

July 17-21

Junior Ranger Camp

A Junior Ranger Camp for 12-15-year-olds will be held July 17-21 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Nature Center inside Tims Ford State Park. Campers will learn about a variety of outdoor topics and skills. Cost is $70 and will include a T-shirt, drawstring bag, snacks and activities. Space is limited. For information, call Park Ranger Dalton Smith at 931-434-6032 or email Dalton.smith@tn.gov.

July 21

Sobriety checkpoint

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will hold a sobriety checkpoint on July 21 at 9 p.m. at Awalt and Mansford roads.

July 24-28

Spirit of America Boating Camp

The Spirit of America Youth Boating Camp will be held July 24-28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 12-15-year-olds at the recreation hall located inside Tims Ford State Park. Students will learn water safety, receive a Tennessee boating license and experience three days of water training with multiple types of boats. Space is limited. Cost is $85. For information, call Park Ranger Dalton Smith at 931-434-6032 or email Dalton.smith@tn.gov.

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