Women in Business
Stones River Country Club will host the 2012 Women in Business Luncheon on Thursday, March 1, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Debra Boblitt, Senior VP, State Farm Insurance, Mid American Zone, will be the keynote speaker, and a variety of local businesswomen will be honored.
For tickets, search “women in business” on ticketsnashville.com.

View Civil War Artifacts at Oaklands
In honor of the Bicentennial of Murfreesboro, Oaklands Historic House Museum will recognize the role the military played in the history of the museum by placing Civil War artifacts on display in the Visitors Center through March 31.
Viewing is free and open to the public during regular business hours.
For more information, call (615) 893-0022.

Lonestar Rodeo
The Lonestar Rodeo hits Murfreesboro’s Miller Coliseum Friday–Saturday, March 2–3. The coliseum is located at 304 W. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro.
For more information, call (615) 494-8879 or visit lonestarrodeocompany.com.

Road to the Horse
Teams from around the world will choose a colt and take them through various training challenges at the annual Road to the Horse, held March 9–11 at the Miller Coliseum.
After their selections, they will be responsible for starting the career of their new equine partner.
Challenges and obstacle courses will give competitors the opportunity to display their horsemanship ability and prove exactly why they were chosen to compete in the World Championship of Colt-Starting.
For more information, call (325) 736-5000 or visit roadtothehorse.com.

Discovery Center, Seuss Share BDay
Celebrate the National Education Association’s Read Across America Day, Dr. Seuss’ 108th birthday and Discovery Center’s 25th birthday all in one on Saturday, March 10, from 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Discovery Center will offer $2 admission (just like in 1987 when the museum first opened), birthday cake, art projects, outdoor bubble play, bounce house, music, guest readers, black light Zumba and more.
Read to Succeed will collect donations of new or gently used books.
For more information, visit discoverycenteronline.org or call (615) 890-2300.

Teddy Bear Tea
Girls ages 4-10 can spend time with their special bear and special lady (mother, grandmother, aunt, older sister, etc.) and enjoy treats and teas at a Teddy Bear Tea from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 2–4 p.m. Saturdays, March 10 and 17, at the Sam Davis Home.
The home is located at 1399 Sam Davis Road, Smyrna.
Reservations are required. For more information, call Meredith Lane at (615) 459-2341.

Children’s Magic Show
Peanut the Clown does a Magic Show for kids (and adults) on Sunday, March 11 at 2 p.m. at Out Front on Main.
This 45-60 minute show will mesmerize kids of all ages; they can see a multitude of things appear, disappear, change color and turn into snow and watch death-defying escapes, card tricks and fun with fruit.
Out Front on Main is located at 1511 East Main Street, Murfreesboro.

Bald In the Boro
Murfreesboro’s second annual St. Baldrick’s event, raising money for kids with cancer, will begin at 4 p.m. Friday, March 16, at Lane, Trains and Automobiles (450 Butler Drive).
Whether you decide to shave your head, volunteer, or donate, organizers invite everyone to be involved. The St. Baldrick’s Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity that funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government.
For more information on the local event, visit stbaldricks.org/events/baldintheboro or call (615) 542-6773.

Win a Rogue at Backstage Bash
The Murfreesboro/Rutherford County Center for the Arts will host its annual Backstage Bash on Saturday, March 17 beginning at 6 p.m. Dinner will follow at 7 p.m., and Music City Swing will then provide a big band sound to dance to inside the big tent on College Street in front of the Center.
A Nissan Rogue will be raffled off at the event. Tickets for the raffle are $50.
For event tickets or more information, visit backstagebash.org or call (615) 904-ARTS.

Paws and Pearls
The Beesley Animal Humane Foundation will have its annual Brunch on March 18 at Maple Street Grill from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Those planning to attend are strongly encouraged to RSVP no later than March 12.
Maple Street Grill is located at 109 N. Maple Street, Murfreesboro.
The Beesley Foundation is dedicated to ending animal overpopulation by offering affordable spay and neuter services and educating Murfreesboro area residents.
For more information, visit beesleyhumane.org or call (615) 217-1030.

Civil War Action
Stones River National Battlefield will host infantry and artillery demonstrations and programs focusing on the Civil War stories of Murfreesboro on March 24–25, commemorating Murfreesboro’s 200 years of military history. The battlefield is located at 3501 Old Nashville Hwy., Murfreesboro.
For more information, call (615) 893-9501.

Oh Say, Can You Sing?
The Nashville Sounds will hold tryouts for national anthem singers on Saturday, March 24, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Greer Stadium.
Individuals and groups interested in singing “The Star Spangled Banner” prior to a 2012 home game must audition on this date. Anthem tryouts are available on a first-come, first-served basis during the designated time period and interested parties will be required to sing a live, acapella version of the national anthem during the tryout.
Greer Stadium is located at 534 Chestnut Street, Nashville.
The Sounds host 72 games at Greer Stadium in 2012, opening April 13.
For more information, call Buddy Yelton at (615) 690-HITS ext. 124 or visit nashvillesounds.com.

A Meeting of All Faiths
Women of Faith will meet at Blackman United Methodist Church, 4380 Manson Pike, from 7–9 p.m. Tuesday, March 27.
The interfaith group formed to foster unity with the goal of getting to know and understand one another while making a positive impact on our community. Women from all religions are welcome, as well as those who do not practice any religion.
For more information, contact Jill Austin at austinmj@gmail.com.

True Blue Thursday
The Rutherford County Democratic Party will host another True Blue Thursday at Fanatics in the DoubleTree Hotel, at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29.
All are welcome at this chance to socialize, support the RCDP and meet Democratic candidates, including Eric Stewart running for the U.S. House 4th District.
Fanatics is located at 1850 Old Fort Pkwy.
For more information, visit rcdp.org.

Intrigue: Arabian Horse Experience
The Intrigue: Arabian Horse Experience, held at Murfreesboro’s Miller Coliseum from March 30–April 1, will include various clinics by industry professionals, horses for sale and information for those wanting to learn more on Arabian Horses.
Vendors and retailers will also display their wares and a Saturday evening social will be held at Embassy Suites featuring live entertainment by The Kentucky Linemen.
For more information, visit intrigueevent.com.

Time to Hunt Easter Eggs
The Patterson Park Pool will host an underwater egg hunt for ages 2–9 years on Saturday, March 31, from 8–11:45 a.m. Patterson Park is located at 521 Mercury Blvd., Murfreesboro.
For more on this swim and egg hunt water fun call Kyle Goss at (615) 893-7439.
Also, on March 31, the La Vergne Easter Egg Hunt will be held at 10 a.m. at Bicentenial Park, 5091 Murfreesboro Road, La Vergne.
For more information, call Kathy Tyson at (615) 287-8690.