View Quilts of the ’Boro
The Center for the Arts displays the artistry and craftsmanship of quilt making 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 25-27 as the art gallery hosts Quilts in the ‘Boro.

The Murfreesboro area is rich in quilting tradition and embraces the styles and techniques of prior generations as well as the innovative approaches of contemporary art quilters. The Quilting Bees of Murfreesboro carry on this tradition. Since 2006, they have been making quilts for charities and sharing their love of quilting with the area. The show is a step to increasing interest in the art and beauty of quilts.

Viewers will vote for their choice of the six winners. As one of the activities offered, a “bed turning” of vintage quilts will be presented on Saturday, Aug. 27, at 10:30 a.m. and again at 3 p.m. Daily lectures and demonstrations will also be presented.

The Center for the Arts is located at 110 W. College St., one block off the historic Murfreesboro square. For more information visit quiltingbees.org or boroarts.org or call (615) 904-2787.

Help the Community Learn English
Read To Succeed is hosting a training for English as a Second Language (ESL) classes Aug. 13 and 20 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Lon Nuell Family Literacy Center in First Baptist Church in Murfreesboro.

Currently, Read To Succeed hosts 4 ESL classes for adults living or working in Rutherford County. These classes meet in the evenings at LaVergne Lake Elementary School, St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Smyrna, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Murfreesboro and Bradley Elementary School in Murfreesboro. The classes generally meet twice a week for approximately two hours.

Classes are in need of teachers to plan and execute lessons based on a standardized curriculum, as well as volunteers to assist teachers and work one-on-one with students. Lunch will be provided during this training.

Contact Shelly Stanley at (615) 738-7323 or adultliteracy@readtosucceed.org for more information.

What’s in a Name?
After 35 years, Rutherford County Adult Activity Center is celebrating its achievements and changing its name at a Thursday, Aug. 18, dinner, silent auction and awards event at Doubletree Hotel, 1850 Old Fort Pkwy.

The Rutherford County Adult Activity Center is committed to supporting adults with intellectual disabilities in choosing and realizing their visions of where and how they live, work and socialize.

The center is located at 1130 Haley Road, Murfreesboro, and has regular operating hours of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

For tickets, more information on the center or to become an event sponsor, contact Vicki Baldwin at 615-890-4389, ext. 45 or info@rcaac.org.

Get Fashionable for Animals
The Jesse C. Beesley Animal Humane Foundation will be holding its annual Fashion Show and Luncheon at Maple Street Grill, 109 N Maple St., from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 13.

The expertise on “Style Trends,” all the important dos and don’ts for the coming year will be shared with all attendees. The fashions worn by the models have been personally selected for the Beesley Foundation’s annual event by Belk at the Avenue, Bella’s, Penny’s Closet and Trendy Pieces. Guests will also enjoy the always entertaining music of Larry Pinkerton.

For tickets or more information, call (615) 217-1030 or visit beesleyhumane.org.

Women for Peace and Justice Discuss Books
Linebaugh Public Library will be hosting a new book group beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 10 a.m. The Women for Peace and Justice Book Group will seek to have conversation around the themes of paired children and adult books. The goal is to create understanding and dialogue in a relaxed atmosphere.

Linebaugh patrons, Pidge Cash, Salina Khan and Margaret Ordoubadian, will begin as facilitators of this group, which is open to the public and meets in the library’s board room on the second floor the fourth Wednesday of each month.

Linebaugh Public Library is located at 105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro.

Annual Generation for Creation Talent Show
Youth from Tennessee will compete in a talent contest produced by Generation for Creation and hosted by Miss USA 2000 Lynnette Cole at 6 p.m. Aug. 13 at Middle Tennessee Christian School. Contestants are self taught artists or students who have developed skills from local performing arts groups including Generation for Creation, Baker Performing Academy, Concert Productions, CATS Choreography, Linda Davis Stage 101, William Richardson, J. Le Duc and more.

The 2010 Overall Winner, Brittney Tarpley will be returning to compete in dance, singing and art categories.

Generation for Creation is a non-profit visual and performing arts program for children ages 7-17, celebrating 10 years of creativity. Drama classes are offered weekly at the Boys and Girls Club of Murfreesboro.

For more information, contact event Director Monica Johnson at (615) 890-7116 or visit gfckids.org.

Greenway Art Festival Now Accepting Artist Applications
Applications are being accepted from artists for the Greenway Artist Festival which will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 17 at Old Fort Park.

The juried art show and sale, sponsored by Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation and presented by Friends of the Greenway, attracts fine artists from Middle Tennessee. Live music, food and children’s activities under the shade trees in the park create a relaxing atmosphere for the entire family.

Friends of the Greenway supports the Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation Departments’ efforts to make the natural and historically significant areas surrounding the Greenway available for all citizens and visitors to fully enjoy now and in the future.

For more information or to apply, call (615) 893-2141, or visit murfreesborotn.gov/parks.

Nissan Executive to Speak to CABLE
Susan Brennan, vice president of manufacturing for Nissan North America will address RutherfordCABLE during its August breakfast meeting. Brennan’s topic will be Career Strategies and Stories—22 Years in Manufacturing.

Brennan’s responsibilities include the operation of Nissan’s Smyrna plant. She is the senior executive on-site responsible for safety, quality, operations, productivity, environmental compliance and new model introduction of Nissan’s key North American products.

RutherfordCABLE’s breakfast meeting is Tuesday, Aug. 9, at Stones River Country Club in Murfreesboro beginning at 7:30 a.m. The meeting consists of a formal networking opportunity, breakfast and a speaker. Doors open at 7 a.m. for informal networking. RutherfordCABLE is a diverse group of business and civic-minded professionals who are driven by a common desire to connect women and opportunity.

For reservations or more information, visit rutherfordcable.org.

Express Yourself Young People!
The Express Yourself Arts Conference is seeking partnerships with area businesses for this year’s conference in Murfreesboro on Wednesday, Oct. 26. This year’s theme is “Art is the Movement” and will be held at Patterson Park Community Center in Murfreesboro.

“EYAC is a unique opportunity for high school students in Rutherford County,” said Laura Beth Jackson, conference director. “They not only learn about on local the arts community in Rutherford County, but also practical tools on how to pursue a career in what they love.”

The conference offers high school students a variety of arts workshops and round table discussions with professional artists that speak to students wanting to pursue an arts-based career. The conference is administered by the Business Education Partnership, but is produced in cooperation with Read To Succeed, Murfreesboro Rock School, and Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation. The conference is tuition-free and open to all 9th-12th grade students in Rutherford County’s public, private and home schools.

Jackson says the conference is an unmatched opportunity to educate young people on arts-related careers and industries, and to show how they can use creativity in whatever career path they choose.

For more information on joining “Art is the Movement,” contact Jackson at ljackson@rutherfordchamber.org, or visit rutherfordbep.org/eyac.