Lynchburg Jamboree

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

Food distribution

The following locations are offering free food when available 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.

Volunteers sought

Adopt-A-Highway volunteers are needed to clean litter from roadways in Franklin County. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old and commit to cleaning up a TDOT-approved two-mile stretch of roadside each quarter. Routes available for adoption include: David Crockett Parkway West in Winchester, Jump Off Road in Sewanee, and Tullahoma Highway into North Main Street in Estill Springs. Visit tn.gov or call 615-253-1977.

Burn advisory

Franklin County Fire Chief Chuck Stines has announced that no burn permits will be issued in Franklin County until the county receives significant rainfall. Please do not burn anything, including leaves, until this drought warning is lifted.

Flu shots

The Franklin County Health Department, located at 266 Joyce Lane in Winchester, is now providing free flu vaccines to the public from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No appointment is needed.

Nov. 3-4

STLS Holiday Market

Everyone is invited to the Southern Tennessee Ladies’ Society’s Holiday Market Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Franklin County Annex in Winchester. Admission is free to enjoy craft vendors, baked goods and more.

All-Seasons Craft Show

The 11^th annual All-Seasons Craft Show will be held Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Townsend Cultural Center, 910 South Shepherd St., Winchester, featuring vendors, food trucks and more. Take pictures with Santa on Friday from 3-6 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. Call 931-308-3802 for information.

Nov. 4

Animal Harbor

Goes Hollywood

Everyone is invited to dress as a favorite movie character and join in for a star-studded fundraising night, “Animal Harbor Goes Hollywood,” on Saturday from 6-9 p.m. at Monterey Station in Cowan. Activities include an exclusive cigar-and-whiskey porch, red-carpet photos, DJ music through the decades, swing-dance demonstrations and fancy food stations. Cost is $65 each, $85 with a T-shirt, $130 for couples or $170 for couples and two T-shirts. VIP tables are $550 for eight tickets and a VIP experience. Proceeds go to Animal Harbor’s mission.

Arts and craft show

St. Barnabas, 110 East Lincoln Street, Tullahoma, welcomes everyone to its Fall into Christmas Arts and Craft Show on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop for handmade items and baked goods.

SBCO charitable event

The Sportsmen and Businessmen’s Charitable Organization will host its annual charitable event on Saturday from 5:30-10 p.m. at the Manchester Coffee County Conference Center. Enjoy dinner, music, dancing, a silent and live auction and a $5,000 reverse raffle. Dinner reservations are $50 each. Call 931-581-7909 for information.

The Motowners

Join in for the Motowners concert at the South Jackson Civic Center, 404 South Jackson Street, Tullahoma, Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance or $22 at the door. Visit www.southjackson.org.

Nov. 4-5

Turkey shoots

The Estill Springs Lions Club will hold turkey shoots Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. at 308 Rock Creek Road (just off Highway 41A) in Estill Springs. Shells will be provided and must be used. Only standard hunting guns will be permitted. Cost is $5 for rounds for turkeys, hams and cash prizes. Bring non-perishable food items to be donated to a local food bank. Concessions will be available.

Nov. 5

Fall back

 Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. on Sunday when we “fall back,” or turn back the clock an hour to standard time.

Nov. 6

Memorial dedication

A dedication ceremony will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. for the newly-updated Veterans Memorial located at the Annex building on Dinah Shore Boulevard in Winchester.

Nov. 8

Commodity day

The South Central Human Resource Agency will distribute USDA commodities on Wednesday from 9-10:30 a.m. to eligible area residents on a first-come, first-serve basis at 1041 Wilton Circle in Winchester.

Nov. 10-11

Host of Christmas Past

The 31^st annual Host of Christmas Past will be held Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 on the Lincoln County Courthouse lawn. Nov. 10 hours are 5-8 p.m. Nov. 11 hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Enjoy carriage rides, a candlelight walking tour, reindeer, street food, a kids’ zone, crafts and entertainment. Most activities are free.

Nov. 11

Christmas Market

A Christmas Market will be held at the Manchester Arts Center, 128 East Main Street, Manchester, on Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy crafts, food and photos with Santa.

Veterans Day program

A Veterans Day program will be held on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Franklin County Farmers Market Pavilion located on Dinah Shore Boulevard in Winchester.

Nov. 11-12

Turkey shoots

The Estill Springs Lions Club will hold turkey shoots Nov. 11-12 at 1 p.m. at 308 Rock Creek Road (just off Highway 41A) in Estill Springs. Shells will be provided and must be used. Only standard hunting guns will be permitted. Cost is $5 for rounds for turkeys, hams and cash prizes. Bring non-perishable food items to be donated to a local food bank. Concessions will be available.

Nov. 12

Veterans Day parade

A Veterans Day parade will be held on Nov. 12 beginning at noon in downtown Winchester.

Nov. 13

Free childbirth class

A free childbirth class for expecting parents will be given on Nov. 13 from 4-7 p.m. at the Southern Tennessee Employee Development Center, 1397 South College Street, Winchester. Register online at southerntnwinchester.com or email Catherine Chappell, BSN, RN at catherine.chappell@lpnt.net.

Nov. 14

College planning

College-planning night will be held for 11^th-graders on Nov. 14 from 5-6 p.m. in the Franklin County High School cafeteria for students who will be attending TCAT, Motlow or any other college.

Nov. 16

SCHRA meeting

South Central Human Resource Agency Head Start/Early Head Start Policy Council meets on Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the SCHRA central office in Fayetteville.

Nov. 18

Winter expo

Everyone is invited to a winter expo on Nov. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Franklin County Senior Citizens Center located at 74 Clover Dr. in Winchester.

Nov. 24

Tis the Season

The second annual Tis the Season will be held in downtown Winchester on Nov. 24 from 3-8 p.m. featuring a performance by HunterGirl, live reindeer and Highland cattle, a live nativity scene, a kid zone, an enchanted tree path with character meet and greets, a Christmas trail and a community treelighting. Events are free. Vendor spaces are available to purchase.

Nov. 25

Manchester Christmas Parade

The Manchester Christmas Parade will be held on Nov. 25 at 6:30 p.m. starting on McMinnville Highway in Manchester and ending at Fred Deadman Park in Manchester. The theme is “Christmas at the Movies.”

Nov. 28

Town-hall meeting

A town-hall meeting will be held on Nov. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at South Middle School with Dr. Cary Holman providing information on third/fourth-grade retention/promotion.

Nov. 29-Dec. 3

Trees of Christmas

Join in for Christmas fun during Trees of Christmas from Nov. 29 through Dec. 3 at the South Jackson Civic Center, 404 South Jackson Street, Tullahoma. Stroll the halls and exhibit areas of the art center while enjoying Christmas music, hot chocolate, coffees, ciders and baked goods. Hours on Nov. 29 and Nov. 30 are 6-9 p.m. Hours on Dec. 1 are 5-6:30 p.m. Hours on Dec. 2 are noon to 8 p.m. Hours on Dec. 3 are 2-6 p.m. Tickets are $5 each or $20 for a household. Visit southjackson.org.

Dec. 1

Tullahoma Christmas Parade

The Tullahoma Christmas Parade will be held on Dec. 1 starting at 7 p.m. in Tullahoma.

Jingle & Mingle

Join in for the Tullahoma Christmas Parade’s after party on Dec. 1 from 8-10 p.m. at the South Jackson Civic Center, 404 South Jackson Street, Tullahoma. Enjoy beverages, a cash bar and baked goodies.

Dec. 1-22

Festival of Trees

The Festival of Trees will be held Dec. 1-22 at the Manchester Arts Center, 128 East Main St., Manchester. Visit artscentermanchester.com.

Dec. 1-2

Cowan Christmas Market & Parade

The Cowan Christmas Market is Dec. 1 from 4-9 p.m. and Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Monterey Station in Cowan. The Cowan Christmas Parade is Dec. 2 at 1 p.m. in Cowan. Visit cowanparade.org.

Dec. 2

Christkindlmarkt

Admission is free to Christkindlmarkt on Dec. 2 from noon to 8 p.m. on the grounds and patio stage of the South Jackson Civic Center, 404 South Jackson Street, Tullahoma. This authentic, German-style Christkindlmarkt experience features a 26-foot-tall Christmas tree display, food trucks and vendors.

Dec. 3

Holiday Tour of Homes

The Tullahoma Day Care Center’s Holiday Tour of Homes benefit event is Dec. 3 from 1-5 p.m. with a tour of four unique properties along with the South Jackson Performing Arts Center’s Trees of Christmas event and a silent auction from 12:30-5:30 p.m. Ticket are $25 each. Visit tullahomadaycare.com for more information.

Dec. 5

Blood drive

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Dec. 5 from 2-6 p.m. at the Belvidere Mennonite Church, 9805 David Crockett Parkway West, Belvidere.

Dec. 9

Rudolph Run 5K

A Rudolph Run 5K will be held on Dec. 9 starting at 7:30 a.m. and beginning and ending at Sisk Cleaners’ parking lot in Winchester. Proceeds benefit Animal Harbor. Cost is $35. For children younger than 12, cost is $15. A T-shirt is guaranteed with registration by Dec. 1. Enjoy door prizes, a Christmas costume contest, a swag bag and more.

Christmas market

A Christmas market will be held on Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tims Ford State Park. Come out and enjoy shopping from a variety of vendors and food trucks while spending time with family and friends.

Dec. 11

Free childbirth class

A free childbirth class for expecting parents will be given on Dec. 11 from 4-7 p.m. at the Southern Tennessee Employee Development Center, 1397 South College Street, Winchester. Register online at southerntnwinchester.com or email Catherine Chappell, BSN, RN at catherine.chappell@lpnt.net.

Dec. 22 – Jan. 5

Christmas break

Franklin County public schools will be closed for Christmas break from Dec. 22 through Jan. 5, 2024. Teachers return for staff development on Jan. 5, 2024. Students return on Jan. 8, 2024.

Dec. 29

Blood drive

An American Red Cross blood drive will be held on Dec. 29 from 1-7 p.m. at the Winchester Church of Christ, 1230 South College Street, Winchester.

Send community events to Lstacy@heraldchronicle.com by 2 p.m. each Monday.