SSMF

Talented young musicians from across the world are in Sewanee now through July 16 for the 66th season of the Sewanee Summer Music Festival featuring more than 30 performances of symphonic, chamber and vocal music. Many concerts are free. To reserve tickets, go to ssmf.sewanee.edu/tickets.

Preschool signup

Applications for Franklin County preschool are accepted at the Franklin County Board of Education, 215 College St., Winchester, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Children must reach age 4 by Aug. 15. For information, call 931-967-0626.

Free meals for kids

All children ages 2-18 are eligible for free summer meals that can be picked up at the following locations and times: Franklin County Bridge Program, 900 S. Shepherd St., Winchester, Tuesdays through July 25 from 3:30-4:30 p.m.; Franklin County Public Library, 105 S. Porter St., Winchester, Wednesdays through July 26 from 10:30 a.m. to noon; Epiphany Mission Episcopal Church, 62 Mountain Ave. W., Sherwood, Fridays through July 28 from 10:30 a.m. to noon; St. James Midway Park Pavilion, 898 Midway Road, Sewanee, Mondays through July 24 from 10:30 a.m. to noon; and at Wings of Hope, 4340 Old Alto Hwy., Decherd Fridays through July 28 from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Lynchburg Jamboree

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

Prenatal classes

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

Food distribution

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, Mondays, Wednesdays 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. 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 or email thefullmoonhealing@gmail.com.

Farmers Market

The Franklin County Farmers Market is in full swing with local farmers offering their goods each Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon at 817 Dinah Shore Blvd., Winchester. Some vendors are also there on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 7 a.m.

July 6-31

Empty the shelters

The Bissell Pet Foundation has teamed up with MetLife Pet Insurance to bring an Empty the Shelters event with reduced pet-adoption fees to Animal Harbor, located at 56 Nor-Nan Road, Winchester, where adoption fees will be $50 or less from today through July 31. A map showing other participating shelters can be found at bissellpetfoundation.org/empty-the-shelters/.

July 14

Friday Nights

in the Park

Friday Nights in the Park will feature free live music on July 14 at 6 p.m. in Sewanee’s Angel Park located in the heart of Sewanee, featuring The Differents. This event is family-friendly. University Avenue will be closed to traffic.

July 14-15

Canoe float

Children ages 13-18 and adults are welcome to join in for an overnight canoe float and camping trip to Goose Island at Tims Ford State Park from 10 a.m. on July 14 to 2 p.m. on July 15. Cost is $40 for children and $64 for adults. For information, call 931-434-6032.

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. Cost is $70. Call 931-434-6032.

July 20

SCHRA

South Central Human Resource Agency Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council meets on July 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the central office in Fayetteville.

July 21

Meet the artist

A prize-winning, eclectic photography show by photographer MarthaLee McCarthy is on view now through Aug. 27 at the Artisan Depot, 204 Cumberland St. in Cowan. A reception to meet the artist will be held on July 21 from 5-7 p.m.

Friday Nights

in the Park

Friday Nights in the Park will feature free live music July 21 at 6 p.m. in Sewanee’s Angel Park located in the heart of Sewanee, featuring Towson Engsberg. This event is family-friendly. University Avenue will be closed to traffic.

Sobriety checkpoint

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

July 22

Stuff the Bus

Everyone is urged to help with a United Way of Franklin County event, “Stuff the Bus,” on July 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Walmart in Winchester. Drop off school supplies including pencils, notebook paper, backpacks, crayons and other basics to be donated to area schools. Supplies may also be dropped off any time before July 22 at the following locations: Citizens Community Bank, First Bank, First Vision Bank, Regions Bank, US Bank, V.R. Williams & Company, WCDT and WZYX.   

July 24-28

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.

July 27

SCHRA

South Central Human Resource Budget, Audit, Appropriations, Property and Personnel committees meet at 10 a.m. on July 27 followed by the Governing Board at 11 a.m. at their central office in Fayetteville.

July 29

Swiss Heritage

Celebration

The annual Grundy County Swiss Heritage Celebration will be held on July 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stoker-Stampfli Farm Museum on Swiss Colony Cemetery Road in Gruetli-Laager. Vendors are welcome to apply by calling 931-235-3029. For event information, visit swisshistoricalsociety.org.

Aug. 1

Meet and greet

North Middle School Principal Holly Eslick and other faculty and staff will hold a meet and greet on Aug. 1 from 5-6 p.m. in the school cafeteria for all upcoming sixth-graders and new students.

Aug. 6

Beauty pageant

The Fall Heritage Festival Beauty Pageant will be held on Aug. 6 at 2 p.m. at Monterey Station, 104 Monterey Street, Cowan. For information, call 931-308-5754 or email fhfpageant@gmail.com. See fallheritagefestival.org.

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