Tuesdays and Fridays – Rutherford County Farmers’ Market
Market vendors gather from over 20 Middle Tennessee counties, offering a wide variety of seasonal fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs, baked and canned goods, flowers, plants and more from 7 a.m.-noon at Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.). For more information, call (615) 898-7710 or visit extension.tennessee.edu/Rutherford/Pages/Farmers-Market.aspx.

Saturdays – Main Street Saturday Market
Vendors will be on the west, north and south sides of the historic Rutherford County Courthouse in downtown Murfreesboro every Saturday this summer beginning June 7, offering fresh fruits, vegetables, breads, meats and flowers from 8 a.m.-noon. For more information, call (615) 895-1887 or visit downtownmurfreesboro.com.

All Summer! – Movies Under the Stars
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Murfreesboro Parks and recreation will show a movie in one of the parks for families to enjoy, beginning at 8:30 p.m.

Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs

Locations are as follows:
Mondays, Cason Lane Trailhead
Tuesdays, Cannonsburgh Village
Thursdays, Siegel Neighborhood Park
Fridays, Mitchell Neilson Primary
Saturdays, Hobgood Elementary School.

Movies showing this month include:
June 2-7 – Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2
June 9-14 – The Smurfs
June 16-21 – Mulan
June 23-28 – Mary Poppins
June 30-July 5 – Hotel Transylvania

Admission is free. Bring your blankets or lawn chairs. For more information, contact recreation@murfreesborotn.gov or (615) 890-5333.

June 5-7 – Tennessee 4-H Regional Horse Show
Enjoy the Tennessee 4-H Regional Horse Show 8 a.m. daily at Tennessee Miller Coliseum (304-B W. Thompson Ln.) For more information, call (615) 494-8961 or visit mtsu.edu/tmc.

June 6 – Music at the Mill
Celebrate Music at the Mill with the The O’Donnells performing music alongside food vendors and inflatables for children at Gregory Mill Park (390 Enon Springs Rd., Smyrna) at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (615) 459-9773 or visit townofsmyrna.org.

June 6 – Main Street’s Friday Night Live Concert Series
Main Street’s Friday Night Live Concert offers music, food, vendors and more at the Murfreesboro Public Square from 6:30-9:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month through September. Bring your lawn chair! Admission is free. The Pilots will perform on Friday, June 6. For more information, call (615) 895-1887 or visit downtownmurfreesboro.com.

June 7 – “House of Faith Build” Fundraiser
Come out for an evening of great music and fellowship at First Baptist Church (738 E. Castle St.) at 4 p.m. with performances by Spirit and Truth, Remedy Worship Band, New Hope Cogic Choir, Bradley Creek MBC #2 Choir, First Cumberland Presbyterian Sanctuary Choir, South Sudan Community Church Choir and First Baptist Church Praise Team. For more information, contact (615) 890-5877, ext. 103, or angie@rchfh.org.

June 7 – Walk for Wishes!
Join Murfreesboro Medical Clinic in Walk for Wishes! at Gateway Island Trail (1272 Garrison Dr.) from 8 a.m.-noon. Help raise $50,000 to grant the wishes of local children with life-threatening medical conditions. Individuals, friends, neighbors and members of any business, organization, hospital, school, religious group, etc., can form a team. Encourage friends, family and coworkers to donate for each mile you walk. Prizes awarded. For more information, call (615) 893-4480 or visit mmclinic.com or middletennessee.wish.org.

June 7 – Charity Golf Tournament to benefit FriendSupport
FriendSupport hosts its 5th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser at Indian Hills Golf Course (405 Calumet Trace) with lunch, dinner, a silent auction and music by Zone Status. The cost is $425/team before May 15 and $440/team thereafter. Team fee includes cart rental and greens fees, free range balls, player gift bags, lunch and dinner, prizes, and the after-tournament party. The event is open to the public with $25 admission. Among those who will benefit from this year’s tournament are 3-year-old Mason Carney, who recently sustained serious injuries in a car accident in Christiana. For more information, visit friendsupport.org, or contact (615) 274-6178 or info@friendsupport.org.

June 7-11 – Summer Camp: Apple Valley School
“Students” of the Apple Valley School play out the past as they take part in authentic 19th-century school lessons, make crafts, play games, sing, and enjoy the historic house and grounds at Sam Davis Home and Museum (1399 Sam Davis Rd.) from 9 a.m.-noon. This is for children 8-12; period costumes are optional but encouraged. Registration is required. For more information, call (615) 459-2341 or visit samdavishome.org.

June 8 – 2014 National Truck Meet and Swap Meet
Enjoy antiques, hot rods, rat rods, 4x4s, diesels, rock crawlers and more with trophy classes for all vehicles from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. at Wilson Co. Fairgrounds (945 E. Baddour Pkwy.). General admission is $15, entry free is $25 and the vendor fee is $55. For more information, visit bothbarrelspromotions.com or call (615) 364-1828.

June 8-15 – International FolkFest
The International FolkFest will once again host dancers from around the world for a full week of Middle Tennessee performances.

International Folk Fest 2013

2014 Public Performances
Monday, June 9
Smyrna Public Library, 400 Enon Springs Rd, Smyrna
10 a.m. (Mexico)

Williamson County Ag Expo Park
4210 Long Lane, Franklin
6:45 p.m. (all groups)

Tuesday, June 10
St. Clair Senior Citizens Center
325 St. Clair St., Murfreesboro
10 a.m. (Hungary)

La Vergne Senior Citizens
5093 Murfreesboro Rd., La Vergne
10 a.m. (Czech Republic)

Photos by Christy Simmons

Thursday, June 12
Linebaugh Public Library
105 W. Vine St., Murfreesboro
10 a.m. (Czech Republic)

Friday, June 13
DeKalb County Community Center
715 S. Congress Blvd., Smithville
7 P.M. (all groups)

Saturday, June 14
East side of the Rutherford Co. courthouse square
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. (all groups)

Bell Buckle Banquet Hall
27 Railroad Sq., Bell Buckle
6 p.m. (all groups)

For more information, call (615) 896-3559 or (615) 885-2631, or visit mboro-international-folkfest.org.

June 9-Aug. 17 – Ranger Programs at the Stones River National Battlefield
Park rangers offer talks, walks or tours at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. daily at Stones River National Battlefield (1563 N. Thompson Ln.). Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri.

June 9-12 – 2014 Coach Jim McGuire Middle Tennessee Baseball Camp
Coach Jim McGuire offers an instructional baseball camp for boys age 7-12 at Reese Smith Jr. Field and the Stephen B. Smith Training Facility. Camp lasts from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Wed. and 9 a.m.-noon Thurs. Participants will partake in daily contests and games, learning fundamentals along with team and individual discipline. Instructors will cover hitting and pitching mechanics, defensive situations, base running and basic knowledge of the game. Fee is $200. To sign up, visit GoBlueRaiders.com or call (615) 494-8796.

June 9-13 – Summer Camp: Jane Davis Academy
Young ladies and gentlemen enrolled in the Jane Davis Academy (ages 12-16) will be educated in 19th-century arts and etiquette like lessons in French, vocal music, prayer and devotions, and the definition of a 19th-century lady and gentleman at the Sam Davis Home (1399 Sam Davis Rd.) from 9 a.m.-noon. Children are encouraged to wear period clothing while participating in crafts, tending and learning the uses of herbs, and practices in social etiquette. Registration is required. For more information, contact (615) 459-2341 or education@samdavishome.org, or visit samdavishome.org

June 10 – Family Night Out
Enjoy a movie, concessions, live music and more at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.). Admission is free. For more information, contact mperdzock@murfreesborotn.gov or (615) 890-0355.

June 11 – June Dairy Day
Learn all there is to know about dairy from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lane Agri-Park (315 John R. Rice Blvd.). Dairy Days offers games and prizes, free dairy product samples including milk, yogurt and ice cream, educational exhibits with live dairy cows, hay rides through a cow’s life and lessons on how to make your own butter. Watch the Police vs. Fire Dept. in a milking contest at 12:30 p.m. For more information, call (615) 898-7710.

June 13 – Simply Smyrna Celebration
Celebrate Smyrna from 5-10 p.m. in the downtown historic district (115 Front St.) with the official kickoff celebration for Smyrna’s revitalization project. Take part in the official ribbon cutting and opening of the revitalized Historic Train Depot and refurbished Assembly Hall as well as acknowledging Smyrna’s new Farmers Market, which opens the next morning. Enjoy multiple music stages featuring local acts, artists, local dignitaries, food, crafts and business vendors. Deadline to register is June 11. For information, visit carpeartista.com, or contact vendors@carpeartista.com or (615) 330-0506.

Flag Day Celebration – June 14
Celebrate with Cannonsburgh in honoring the 237th birthday of the Stars and Stripes at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) at 10 a.m. as the Honor Guard from Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue Department raise the flag. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 890-0355 or e-mail shodges@murfreesborotn.gov.

June 14-15 – The Great Tennessee Air Show
The Great Tennessee Airshow is back featuring the world famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels, with more acts to be announced, at Smyrna/Rutherford County Airport (278 Doug Warpoole Rd., Smyrna).
Admission charged. For more information, call (615) 459-2651 or visit greattennesseeairshow.com.

June 14-15 – Kennesaw Connections
Watch artillery and infantry demonstrations as a ranger tells the story of soldiers and units that played key roles in both the Battle of Stones River and the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain at Stones River National Battlefield (1563 N. Thompson Ln.). Admission is free. For more information, please call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri.

June 18 – ‘School Bus Rock’ Concert- Stuff the Bus
The Young Business Professionals Employee Resource Group at State Farm® welcomes you to a School Bus Rock concert benefiting the United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties’ Stuff the Bus at 5 p.m. at Mayday Brewery (521 Old Salem Rd.). Admission to the event is a donation of items from the 2014 Stuff the Bus supply list; these will be distributed through Rutherford County Schools and Murfreesboro City Schools. Visit unitedwayvolunteer.org or call (615) 893-7303 for a complete list of items to donate.

June 20 – Cannonsburgh Concert Series
Enjoy the Cannonsburgh Concert Series from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.). Admission is free. For more information, please call (615) 890-0355.

June 21 – Hallowed Ground: A Lantern Tour of the Stones River National Cemetery
At 7:45 p.m., walk through the Stones River National Battlefield (1563 N. Thompson Ln.) cemetery by lantern light while hearing the stories of soldiers and civilians that tell us about the terrible cost of the Civil War. Make reservations by June 16. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 893-9501 or visit nps.gov/stri.

June 21 – HOT for the Cure Soiree Heats Up JDRF Fundraising
This year’s Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Summer Soiree theme–HOT for the Cure takes on Cuban jazz and Latin soul at the Cheval Manor (7052 W. Gum Rd.) with honorees Coach Rick and Deb Insell. The fiery tropical nights and saucy attitude come to life with a menu from Five Senses, Stewart’s Events decorations, Blue Chair Bay Rum specialty drinks, and drinks by Mayday Brewery and Charlie Patel of Stones River Total Beverage. The evening will include a silent auction and hors d’oeuvres from 5:30-7:30 p.m., with 102.5’s Joe Dubin emceeing and auctioneer Mimi Genet from Bob Parks Realty hosting the live auction during dinner. For more information, visit jdrf.org/midtennessee, or contact (615) 332-2575 or jclark@jdrf.org.

June 22-Aug. 3 – Adult Summer Basketball League
The Rutherford County Family YMCA is proud to announce an adult basketball league this summer at MTSU Recreational Center. Game days are Sunday afternoons. Fee is $45 for members, $60 for non-members, $350 for public teams and $450 for private teams. Registration ends June 8. Ages 18 & up (Must be out of high school). Register online at ymcamidtn.org/rutherford-county, or contact (615) 895-5595 or jlawrence@ymcamidtn.org.

June 23-25 – Mega Sports Camp
River Oaks Community Church offers a free sports camp at Siegel High School (3300 Siegel Rd.) from 6-9 p.m. for children finishing K-5th grade Spring 2014 with instruction from collegiate experienced coaches and high-energy rally with music every night. Every camper receives healthy snacks and a T-shirt. To register, visit roccmegasportscamp.com or facebook.com/borocamp.

June 23-27 – Antebellum Academy presented by Oaklands Historic House Museum
Appreciate a week filled with classes exploring a variety of 19th-century skills and customs at Oaklands Historic House Museum (900 N. Maney Ave.) including needlework, etiquette, parlor games and dance for young ladies aged 12 and up. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information, contact mb@oaklandsmuseum.org or (615) 893-0022, or visit oaklandsmuseum.org.

June 23-27 – Summer Camp: School of the Soldier
Young men and women (aged 9-15) can participate in School of the Soldier and experience an action-filled summer camp portraying the Civil War era at Historic Sam Davis Home and Plantation (1399 Sam Davis Rd.) from 9 a.m.-noon. Guests learn drill and actual Civil War marching, build their own tents, make lanterns, discover spies, visit the Stones River Battlefield and watch demonstrations from visitors. Registration is required. For more information, contact (615) 459-2341 or education@samdavishome.org, or visit samdavishome.org.

June 28 – Boat Day with Stones River Watershed Association
Try out different types of canoes and kayaks with help from volunteers from Stones River Watershed Association at Manson Pike Trailhead (1208 Searcy St.) from 9 a.m.-noon. You’ll learn boating basics, paddling strokes and boat safety from knowledgeable volunteers. Paddles and personal flotation devices are provided. Admission is free. For more information, call (615) 893-2141.