Home School Wedding Gown Exhibit Special Guided Tour – Feb. 7–8
Home School Wedding Gown Exhibit Special: Guided Tour of Wedding Dresses Through the Decades Exhibit at Oaklands Historic House Museum (900 N. Maney Ave.) will be at 10 a.m. on Feb. 7 and Feb. 8, with an admission of $5 per person (age 6 and older only, please). Visitors will receive a special guided tour of the exhibit, including stories from the brides who wore the elegant and fashionable wedding dresses as well as an insight into the preparation and care of these precious garments. For more info, please call (615) 893-022 or visit oaklandsmuseum.org.
Chinese New Year – Feb. 8
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at the Discovery Center (502 SE Broad St.) Fri., Feb. 8, from 4–7 p.m. Learn about Chinese culture through art, dance, food and fun! Admission is free. For more info, visit explorethedc.org.
City Schools Foundation Gala Set – Feb. 8
Friends and colleagues will join together to honor Susan Andrews, MD, at The City Schools Foundation 6th Annual Excellence in Education Celebration Fri., Feb. 8 at 7 p.m. at Stones River Country Club. Andrews has been a family physician in Murfreesboro for over thirty years, served 16 years on the Murfreesboro City Schools Board of Education and was an early participant in Leadership Rutherford. Reservations are now available for individual tickets at $250 and sponsorship tables of eight at $2,500. Dollars raised by The City Schools Foundation provide funding for teacher grants and parity dollars benefiting the diverse population of students. Natural humorist and storyteller Jack McCall will amuse attendees, and Drs. Max and Mary Moss will host the Premiere pre-party the night of the event; the pre-party is open to event sponsors and their guests as well as guests who contribute an additional $50 to the Foundation. For additional info, please call (615) 893-2313 or visit cityschoolsfoundation.com.
Parents Night out – Feb. 9
Have a Valentine date and drop the kids off at the Discovery Center (502 SE Broad St.) Sat., Feb. 9 from 6–9:30 p.m. Kids ages 4–12 will have a blast with fun crafts, a snack and lots of creative play. StarLab planetarium will also be available! Admission is $20 for one child and $15 each additional child. Register online here or call (615) 890-2300 (ext. 221) for more info.
Honey Badgers Tryouts – Feb. 9
The Tennessee Honey Badgers, a new semi-pro football team based in Murfreesboro, will have its first official player tryout at 10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 9, at Hobgood Elementary School, 307 S. Baird Lane.
Interested players should bring cleats, water and a $50 tryout fee. If a potential player is not happy with the tryout, they can attend the second round of tryouts, held in Nashville in March, for no additional fee.
The Tennessee Honey Badgers, owned and coached by Shannon Potts, have just joined World Minor League Football, whose 2013 season is set to begin in August.
For more information, like the Tennessee Honey Badgers on Facebook.
Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner and Silent Auction benefiting Doors of Hope – Feb. 9
Blackman United Methodist Church (4380 Manson Pike) will be hosting a spaghetti and meatball dinner fundraising event for Doors of Hope, Sat., Feb. 9 from 5–8 p.m. There will be live dinner music, Doors of Hope slide show and testimonials, homemade cannoli for dessert (extra cost) and a silent auction. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids 12 and under. The silent auction will be from 5–7 p.m., with the winners announced at 7 p.m.; you must be present to claim your item. Tickets can be purchased at Blackman United Methodist Church or Doors of Hope office. For more information, contact Jason Onks at (615) 751-7555 or jason@the4onks.com. Additionally, to learn more about Doors of Hope visit opendoorsofhope.org or call (615) 653-5501. More event info can be viewed at bertministries.org.
IHSA Horse Show – Feb. 9–10, 23–24
The IHSA (Intercollegiate Horse Show Association) Horse Show will be held at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304-B W. Thompson Ln.) Feb. 9–10 and 23–24. Times are TBA. Admission is free. For more info, please call (615) 494-8961 or visit mtsu.edu/tmc/contact.php.
Culinary Adventures for Kids – Feb. 10
“I love you BERRY much—Raspberry Crumble and Blueberry Muffins!” This Culinary Adventures session, Feb. 10 from 2–4 p.m., is designed to familiarize children, grades 3–6, with different foods and cooking techniques while they experience what it feels like to create (and taste!) scrumptious recipes themselves! Building self-confidence, creativity and lifelong skills are important ingredients in every session. This is a new monthly program featured on the second Sunday of each month. Cost is $25 per child for one class. Register online at http://goo.gl/EyDiX or call (615) 890-2300 (ext. 221) for more info.
UNPLUG and Read! – Feb. 10–16
Sometime during the week of Feb. 10–16, local non-profit Read to Succeed wants you, your business, your organization or your family to take some time to unplug from electronics and read a book! Go online and pledge hours to unplug at school, work or home by having class book discussions, planning a family reading night, starting a book club, etc. (readtosucceed.org/unplug.htm). Please e-mail Sarah Porterfield (rtsprograms@readtosucceed.org) with any plans your organization, church or business have for that week, for inclusion in the press release. For more info, visit readtosucceed.org.
Commercial Horticultural Applicator Training – Feb. 12
Take part in the Commercial Horticultural Applicator Training put on by UT/TSU Extension, Rutherford County, Feb. 12 from 8 a.m.–2:25 p.m. Registration is $45. The deadline to register is Feb. 5. For more info contact Mitchell Mote at mmote1@utk.edu or (615)898-7710.
Jump Rope for Heart– Feb. 14
On Feb. 14, Black Fox Elementary School will conduct its 23rd Annual Jump Rope for Heart event. They have raised over $175,000 for the fight against heart disease and strokes since the school opened in 1990. February is American Heart Month, and The American Heart Association leads the fight against heart disease, the number-one cause of death in the U.S. today. For more information please contact coordinator Michael Vaughn at michael.vaughn@cityschools.net.
Great Backyard Bird Count – Feb. 17
The Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 17 at 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m., is an annual event that engages bird watchers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are. Join the staff of the Discovery Center (502 SE Broad St.) to see what amazing birds you can spot in the Murfree Spring Wetlands! For more information, visit the Discovery Center website at explorethedc.org.
Lawn Weed Identification and Control – Feb. 21
UT/TSU Extension, Rutherford County, will conduct a Lawn Weeds Identification and Control Class Feb. 21, 6 p.m., at the Community Center, Farmers Mkt. Bldg. (315 John R. Rice Blvd.). Find out what those pesky weeds are that keep cropping up in your lawns and how to control them. No pre-registration; admission is free. For more info, contact or visit rutherford.tennessee.edu.
Calibration Clinic – Feb. 23
UT/TSU Extension, Rutherford County, will hold its Calibration Clinic Feb. 23. from 8:30–11:30 a.m. at the Community Center Market (315 John R. Rice Blvd.). Admission is free. Unlock the mysteries of using sprayers and spreaders. No more guessing! For more info, contact Linda Lindquist at 615-898-7710 or visit rutherford.tennessee.edu.
Scarlett’s Adventures: An Illustration Series for Kids – Feb. 24
Join Ms. Chantel Sun., Feb. 24 from 2–4 p.m. in developing cartoon characters for the children’s book “Scarlett’s Adventures.” Our resident Kingsnake, Scarlett, decided the world outside of the Discovery Center was just too tempting, and set out on a journey to learn more about Murfreesboro. Each class will focus on developing a cartoon character for the book to represent characters ranging from Scarlett, our adventurous snake, to all the wonderful woodland creatures she meets along the way (frogs, turtles, cardinals and more!). This is a new monthly program for 3rd–6th graders, featured on the fourth Sunday of each month. Cost is $15 per child for one class. Register online at http://goo.gl/gx2BJ or call (615) 890-2300 (ext. 221) for more info.
Ebony Rowe of the Lady Raiders
Toot’s Restaurant to Host 3 Point Play to Benefit United Way – Feb. 26
Toot’s Restaurant will host the fourth annual 3 Point Play event to benefit United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties Feb. 26, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Toot’s (860 NW Broad St.). The event will feature a meet-and-greet with the Middle Tennessee State University Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams as well as a silent auction of MTSU memorabilia. The Women’s Basketball team will be available from 5:30–6:30 p.m. for autographs and photos, and the Men’s Basketball team will be available from 7–8 p.m. For more information, please call (615) 893-7303 or visit uwrutherford.org.
Afternoon Tea – Wedding Dresses Through the Decades Exhibit – Feb. 28
Meet at Oaklands Historic House Museum (900 N. Maney Ave.) Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. for tea in Maney Hall. Sip tea and enjoy light refreshments before viewing the beautiful bridal gowns that will be on display at the Wedding Dresses Through the Decades exhibit. A guided tour of the elegant mansion is also included in your afternoon. Ticket price is $25 per person and includes tea and admissions to exhibit and mansion. Reservations are required, as seating is limited; for reservations please call Oaklands House Museum at (615) 893-0022.
