Tech Ready

Tech Ready classes are being offered at the Townsend Cultural Center, 913 S. Shepherd St., Winchester, starting Monday and running through October. The classes will teach practical technology skills for work, daily life, education and online safety. Classes are free to attend, but registration is required by calling 931-386-6044 or emailing TechReady@franklincotn.gov. Subjects include workforce development on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m., public tech readiness Tuesdays through Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. and youth education on Tuesdays from 3-7 p.m.

Grace Center of Hope

Grace Center of Hope opens its doors every Tuesday and Thursday from 4-6 p.m. with free programs for elementary and middle school children. Kids will be provided with help with homework, group tutoring, games, a meal and an interactive Bible lesson. Grace Center of Hope is located at 912 S. College St., Winchester.

FC Senior Citizens Center

The Franklin County Senior Citizens Center, 74 Clover Drive, Winchester, is available to provide daily entertainment and activities. The activities on Mondays include exercise by DVD from 9-10 a.m.; ceramics from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; brain games at 10 a.m.; bingo at 10:30 a.m.; line dancing from 10:30-11:30 a.m.; and coloring/painting from 11 a.m. There is also mahjong at noon on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Tuesday activities include chair yoga from 9-10 a.m.; ceramics from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; brain games at 10 a.m. and bingo at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday activities include ladies rook in the library at 11 a.m. Thursday activities include chair yoga from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and line dancing from 11 a.m. to noon. Friday activities include bunco at 10 a.m. and dancing from 6-9 p.m. for $5 per patron. The center also contains the Uptown Thrift Store which is open from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday. Donations of household items, clothing and accessories are needed at the thrift store.

Grief-support Sundays

Oaklawn Baptist Church, 108 Memorial Drive, Winchester, hosts a grief support group on Sundays at 4 p.m. Call Jennifer Mitchell at 678-763-5691 for more information.

June 13

Benefit car show

First Apostolic Church of Winchester, 204 AEDC Road, will be hosting a benefit car show at the church’s old location, 216 Old Decherd Road, Winchester, on Saturday. Registration will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. The proceeds from the event will benefit the church’s building fund for its new location. There will be a 50/50 drawing, food, drinks and craft vendors. Registration fees will be $30 for one car and $15 for a second car. Call David Powers at 931-636-3339 for more information.

Donuts with Democrats

The Franklin County Democratic Party will be hosting a meeting Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon in the small conference room at the Franklin County Annex Building, 839 Dinah Shore Blvd., Winchester. There will be donuts and training for phone banking and door-knocking.

June 14

Old Folks Day

Marble Plains Baptist Church of Winchester will celebrate its 100th annual Old Folks Day event Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The tradition began in 1926 as a way of recognizing and honoring the older members of the church. The special service will re-tell the church’s 169-year history including its humble beginnings meeting under a brush arbor. The church family is encouraged to dress in old-fashioned attire, and a special offering will be received for the church’s Cemetery Trust Fund. The historic cemetery was established in 1863 and is owned and maintained by the church. Following the service, a luncheon for all members and guests will be provided. The church is located at 525 Marble Plains Road, just inside Tims Ford State Park.

June 16

Disabled American Veterans

The next meeting of the Disabled American Veterans, Fifth District, Chapter 71, will be on Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1893 building, 6200 AEDC Road, Estill Springs. The meeting will start with a meal at a cost of $15 with the business portion of the meeting beginning at 5:45 p.m. All veterans are welcome.

June 18

Cruise-in

Advance Auto Parts, 1311 W. Main St., Decherd, and the Pack the Park Car Club will be hosting a third Thursday cruise-in on June 18. Dash plaques will be awarded to the first 25 cruisers to sign up. The event organizers encourage others to come hang out, eat at a local restaurant or check out the latest Art Crawl on the Winchester Square. Shops will be open from 5-8 p.m. For more information, visit the Pack the Park Car Club’s Facebook page.

Drinks and Dems

The Franklin County Democratic Party will be hosting a meeting on June 18 from 6-8 p.m. at the Franklin County Annex Building, 839 Dinah Shore Blvd., Winchester. There will be drinks as well as training for phone banking and door-knocking.

June 20

Juneteenth

The Franklin County chapter of the NAACP will be hosting its third annual Juneteenth celebration on June 20 at Old Cowan Road Park in Winchester. The celebration will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature speakers, vendors, music and fun for kids and families.

June 23

Democratic Party meeting

The Franklin County Democratic Party will be hosting a meeting on June 23 from 6-8 p.m. in the small conference room at the Franklin County Annex Building, 839 Dinah Shore Blvd., Winchester. Andrew Head will be the guest speaker, and there will be training on phone banking and canvassing as well as a short business meeting. Candidates have been invited.

July 3

Sobriety checkpoint

The Tennessee Highway Patrol will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on July 3 at 10 p.m. at the intersection of State Highway 50 and Owl Hollow Church. The scheduled checkpoint is contingent upon manpower and weather conditions.

July 18-19

Christmas in July

The second annual Christmas in July craft, vendor and car swap meet will be held from July 18-19 at Monterey Station, 104 Monterey St., Cowan. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 18 and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on July 19. Crafter and vendors should reach out to Sherrie Sons at 931-308-3802 or eventswithsherrie@yahoo.com for more information. Those interested in the car swap meet should contact Norman Sons at 931-308-6977.

Sept. 5

Car, truck and motorcycle show

The Pack the Park Car Club’s 15^th semi-annual fall car, truck and motorcycle show will be held on Sept. 5 at Franklin County High School, 833 Bypass Road, Winchester. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Sept. 26 as a backup date in case of rain. The show will feature vendors, a swap meet and food trucks. For information on the show or swap meet, contact Norman Sons at 931-308-6977. For vendor info, contact Sherrie Sons at 931-308-3802. Visit the Pack the Park Car Club’s Facebook page for additional information.

Oct. 10

Cruisin’ for the Vets

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1893 will be hosting its fifth annual Cruisin’ for the Vets Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show on Oct. 10 at Estill Springs City Park. All makes and models are welcome. Registration will be held from 9 a.m. to noon with a $20 fee per vehicle or bike. All proceeds will go toward veterans in need. Vehicles and bikes will be judged by registered operators. Dash plaques will be awarded to the first 75 vehicles and 25 bikes to register. There will be 50 trophies, door prizes, a craft show, food and drinks on hand. For more info, contact Wayne Sanders at 931-580-2313.

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