March 7 – Brew Business Mixer
Brew Business Networking continues the first Thursday of each month at Middle Ground Brewing Co. (2476 Old Fort Pkwy.) on Thursday, March 7, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend and network. For more information, visit middlegroundbrew.com.

March 9 – Special Kids Race
The 13th annual Special Kids Race is set for Saturday, March 9. With 15K, 10K, 5K or the 1-mile Family Fun Run options, the March 9 event kicks off at 7 a.m. at Murfreesboro Medical Clinic (1272 Garrison Dr.). Special Kids’ services include outpatient therapy as well as occupational, physical, speech and feeding therapies for special needs children residing in Murfreesboro and surrounding communities. The race is one of the organization’s largest fundraisers. Special Kids works with children and families regardless of what they are able to pay. Register for the 2024 Special Kids Race on Runsignup. For more information on Special Kids and its services, visit specialkidstn.com.

March 9 – Pruning Workshop
The University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service hosts a free Pruning Workshop at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 9, in the Lane Agri-Park Community Center (315 John R. Rice Blvd.). Come learn proper pruning essentials and prune like a pro this season. For more information or to register for the free session, call 615-898-7710.

March 11 – Ladies of the Lab Networking Par-Tee
Ladies of the Lab and Lauren Head of Jeremy Head Golf Shop & Academy Host host A Ladies Networking Par-Tee on Monday, March 11, from 6–7:30 p.m. at Jeremy Head Golf Shop & Academy (1802 Memorial Blvd., A). This is a hole-in-one networking event for women in business and leadership. Connect and socialize in a fun and engaging atmosphere, and meet the fabulous female business leaders in the Murfreesboro area. Enjoy food and learn a few digital marketing tips as well. The leaders of the Boro Business Lab regularly host women’s networking events as well as a podcast that serves the Murfreesboro business community. RSVP for the March 11 event at meghan@borobusinesslab.com.

March 12 – Pie & Poetry
A Pie & Poetry Fundraiser at the Blackman High School Library (3956 Blaze Dr.) will benefit the Murfreesboro Rescue Mission on Tuesday, March 12, from 6–7:30 p.m. Performances include Blackman High poets, Poetry in the Boro cameos and a special guest. Admission is $10; sponsored tickets are available for those who cannot pay. For more information, visit poetryintheboro.org and click Upcoming Events.

March 12 – March Living Sent Ministries
The March 2024 Living Sent Murfreesboro meeting will be at its new location at Wilson Bank (3110 Memorial Blvd.) on Tuesday, March 12, from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Since she was a little girl, Dr. Lili Moran wanted to be either Mother Theresa or a doctor. Since one position was already taken, her path was clear. In November 2023, Moran ended up in the hospital with a heart issue. She will share the amazing things God has done and what He may have for her in the future. Gene Garcia lived a life of multiple addictions. As hard as he tried, he was never able to break free until he found the divine solution. At the meeting, Garcia will share some of the things he’s learned throughout his life and ministry. A complimentary lunch will be provided by Red Barn Financial. RSVP to Bob Williams, LSM Murfreesboro Team Leader at bob.williams@alhambrapartners.com.

March 12 – Tennessee State Parks Trivia Night
The Tennessee Trails Association’s monthly meeting of its Murfreesboro chapter will be held Tuesday, March 12, from 7–8 p.m. at the Wilderness Station at Barfield Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Rd.). Test your Tennessee State Parks knowledge for silly prizes and bragging rights at the Tennessee State Parks Trivia Game Night. For more information, visit tennesseetrails.org, or call or text 615-971-8894.

March 12 – Rutherford Cable
The theme for the March Rutherford Cable breakfast meeting is “The Unsung Heroes of Women’s Human Rights Movement.” Andrea Blackman, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer with the City of Nashville, leads a conversation on the erasure of women’s work and voices during the modern civil rights movement. The dialogue aims to challenge and reevaluate how we make space for marginalized voices today rather than just memorialize history. The meeting takes place Tuesday, March 12, from 7:15–9 a.m. at The Fountains at Gateway (1500 Medical Center Pkwy.). Bring plenty of business cards and grab a card from the basket on the way out. For more information, email yourrutherfordcable@gmail.com.

March 12 – Business After Hours
The Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce will hold its March Business After Hours networking event at City Tile & Floor Covering (223 S. Spring St.) on Tuesday, March 12, at 4:30 p.m. Admission is $15 for chamber members and $25 for non-members. For more information on this and other Chamber of Commerce events and ribbon cuttings, visit rutherfordchamber.org and find Events.

March 14 – Spinning Home
The Bloom Stage presents Spinning Home, a multi-genre storytelling show, at the Walnut House (116 N. Walnut St.). This show’s theme is Women Weaving Words of Wit and Wisdom From Homespun to Highfaluting. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with the show at 7 p.m. Experience live storytelling, music, art, poetry and more. A $10 donation at the door is appreciated, but no one will be turned away. For more information, visit poetryintheboro.org and click Upcoming Events or find the Bloom Stage: Spinning Home event on Facebook.

March 15 – Wine & Whiskey at the Wetlands
The Discovery Center at Murfree Spring’s annual museum fundraiser, Wine & Whiskey at the Wetlands, takes place on Friday, March 15th, from 6–8:30 p.m. at the Discovery Center (502 SE Broad St.). The event will showcase a variety of fine wines and spirits with food available for purchase. Attendees must be 21 and up. This year’s event also features a new VIP experience for an additional cost. The VIP experience, from 5:30–7 p.m., features food from The Clay Pit Indian Cuisine and a wine program presented by Nashville Sommelier Davis Campbell of Wines Together. All proceeds from the night will benefit the Discovery Center and its programming. Tickets are $60 in advance, $70 at the door and $15 for designated drivers. VIP tickets are available in advance for $125. In preparation, the Discovery Center will close at 1 p.m. that day. Tickets can be purchased online or at the door. For more information, visit explorethedc.org/events, email swhite@explorethedc.org or call 615-890-2300, ext. 241.

March 15 – Downtown After 5
Enjoy a beautiful evening walking through historic downtown Murfreesboro supporting small businesses and exploring the Boro Art Crawl on Friday, March 15, from 5–8 p.m. Find artwork, unique gifts, clothes and delicious food and drinks for a late night of shopping downtown. For more information, find Main Street Murfreesboro/Rutherford, Inc. on Facebook.

March 15–16 – Quilts in the Boro
Quilts in the Boro is a juried quilt show on Friday, March 15, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and Saturday, March 16, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. at Lane Agri-Park Community Center (315 John R. Rice Blvd.). The event, which consists of vendors, classes and door prizes, is a great community outreach to get others involved with the wonderful hobby of quilting. For more information, visit quiltingbees.org.

March 15–30 – Easter Bunny at Stones River Town Centre
Spring is in the air, flowers are blooming and the Easter Bunny is making his rounds at the Stones River Town Centre (1720 Old Fort Pkwy.) on March 15–30, from 11 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday–Saturday and from noon–6 p.m. on Sundays (the Easter Bunny takes a break from 3–3:30 p.m.). Capture some egg-cellent memories and get the perfect Easter snapshot while enjoying a bustling shopping destination. So grab your baskets and hop on over for an unforgettable experience. The shopping center will also host other Easter-themed activities during this time, including egg hunts and craft workshops. It is free to visit; photo packages are available for purchase. For more information, visit thesantapeople.com/stones-river-easter-bunny or call 833-268-8743.

March 15 – Third Friday Community Rhythm Event
Everybody Drum Some continues its third Friday Community Rhythm Event series for those who would like to join their neighbors in some drumming. The next community rhythm session kicks off at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 15, in the fellowship hall of St. Patrick’s Anglican Church (7103 Baker Rd.). There is no cost to attend, and people of all ages are invited to participate in the drumming or to spectate. Participants may bring drums, shakers, tambourines, woodblocks or percussive instruments of any type, but plenty of instruments will also be available for use. For more information, visit everybodydrumsome.com, find Everybody Drum Some on Facebook or call or text 615-631-7458‬.

March 15–24 – Julius Caesar
Bravo Boro presents William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar March 15–24. Showtimes for the classic Shakespeare tragedy presented in a newly imagined way will be at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays March 15, 16, 22 and 23 and at 2 p.m. on Sundays March 17 and 24. Mills-Pate Arts Center (7120 Old Nashville Hwy.) will host the Bravo Boro production. Find tickets, for $15, at bravoboro.theater.

March 16 – Boro Yoga Fest
Boro Yoga Fest’s fifth all-day yoga festival is set for Saturday, March 16, at Stone Gate Farm (714 Floraton Rd.) from 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. This year’s lineup features Ashtanga, Kundalini, Hot 26, Yin, Restorative and Yoga Nidra. The event is open to all levels, and classes will be led by some of Murfreesboro’s best instructors. The festival is sponsored by CoreLife Eatery and Murfreesboro Hot Yoga. For more information, visit boroyogafest.com.

March 16 – Pancake Day
Christiana Middle School Archery team will host Pancake Day on March 16 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Christiana Middle School (4675 Shelbyville Pike, Christiana). For a donation of $9, guests can enjoy pancakes, bacon, sausage and coffee to help raise funds for the archery team to go to the National Tournament in Kentucky and the Championship Tournament in Florida. Tickets can be purchased or donations made at gofan.co/event/1421104.

March 16 – PAWS Pet Fest
Rutherford County PAWS (285 John R. Rice Blvd.) hosts its quarterly PAWS Pet Fest adoption special on Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Petco Love has partnered with PAWS to sponsor adoption fees in efforts to partially relieve financial load and bring several shelter pets to their forever homes. PAWS will be visited by several local animal welfare businesses including Petco, Wag it Better, Pet Suites and Veterinary Emergency Group. Popcorn will be provided as well as a free photo booth for the entire family. Graced by K Designs has donated a special balloon arch and Ken’s Hot Dogs will serve up delicious lunch. Approved applicants who adopt from PAWS receive a courtesy bag of Hill’s Science Diet pet food and an adoption package with special pet offers, pet parenting tips and info. To learn more about adopting a pet, email paws@rutherfordcountytn.gov, call 615-898-7740 or find PAWS of Rutherford County, TN on Facebook.

March 16 – St. Patrick’s at Panther Creek Brews
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in style at Panther Creek Brews (714 W. Main St.). on Saturday, March 16, from noon–11 p.m. Kick off the festivities a day early with the lively tunes of Muddy Boots playing traditional Irish music from 6–9 p.m. Indulge in authentic Irish fare, savor a selection of Irish brews and don’t forget your green. For more information, visit panthercreekbrews.com.

March 16 – St. Patrick’s Rice Krispies Treats Decorating
Oflow (Overflow-Brews & Bakes) will host a St. Patrick’s Rice Krispies Treats Decorating event on Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the kids, and the bakery supplies everything to create beautiful treats. Purchase treats—one for $5 or three for $10—and decorate them at Oflow’s decorating station. The event will also include photo ops with a St. Patrick Irish mascot as well as Irish-inspired hand pies and desserts. Oflow is located at 115 N. Maple St. For more information, call 615-900-1676 or visit overflowb.com.

March 17 – Rutherford County Poetry Slam
The Rutherford County Poetry Slam presented by Southern Word invites Middle Tennessee poets ages 14–19 to compete on Sunday, March 17, at 5 p.m. Poetry in the Boro is a co-sponsor of this event at the Walnut House (116 N. Walnut St.). Spectators are welcome to come and encourage the youth. The region’s top youth poets, emcees and spoken-word artists compete for their personal growth, a more powerful young writer community, top lyric honors, the opportunity to appear at the Tennessee Slam Finals and a chance to participate in the national teen slam in Washington, D.C. this July. For more information, visit southernword.org and find Events.

March 21 – The Connection at Champy’s
Champy’s World Famous Fried Chicken will host the March 2024 installment of The Connection: An Evening of Professional Networking and Business Brainstorming from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday, March 21. All Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs and professionals are welcome to attend this casual, free, no-obligation networking event, where they can meet other small business owners and tap into one another’s experience and energy. Networking begins at 5 p.m. with introductions at 6 p.m. Champy’s is located at 1290 NW Broad St.

March 23 – Parkinson’s Care Partner Workshop
The Parkinson’s Foundation Tennessee and Kentucky Chapter and the Murfreesboro Parkinson’s Support Group will host the first ever Hospital Care Partner Workshop. Parkinson’s is the fastest growing neurological disease in the world. At this time there is no cure for Parkinson’s. Middle Tennessee has more than 8,000 Parkinson’s patients who are currently receiving treatment. It is estimated another 16,000 or more are suffering untreated because of the difficulty getting a proper diagnosis. This event is designed to take Parkinson’s patient care partners on a step-by-step process through the new Parkinson’s Foundation “Hospital Safety Guide,” to help them prepare for a hospital visit, whether planned or unplanned. Attend the Parkinson’s Foundation Hospital Care Partner Workshop live event on Saturday, March 23, from 9:30 a.m.–noon at the North Blvd Church of Christ West Campus (4950 Burnt Knob Rd.). The event is free but registration is required and includes a light breakfast alongside the “Hospital Safety Guide.” For more information, visit parkinson.org/events/2024/Murfreesboro.

March 23 – Spring Saturday Session: Historical Fiction
Each spring, MTSU Write offers a series of free master classes on Saturdays called Spring Saturdays. These classes vary in topics on the writing life, from craft talks to workshops to information about publishing and freelancing. While these classes are free and open to the community, advanced registration is required and participation is limited to 20. Saturday, March 23, is “Finding Inspiration in Historical Fiction with Mary Leoson” from 1–4 p.m. in the MTSU Academic Classroom Building, Room 118 (1301 E. Main St.). To register and for more information, visit mtsu.edu/write and click Events and Writing Groups.

March 23 – Easter Cookie Decorating
Oflow (Overflow-Brews & Bakes) will host an Easter Cookie Decorating event on Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring the kids, and the bakery supplies everything to create beautiful cookies. Purchase cookies—one for $5 or three for $10—and decorate them at Oflow’s decorating station. The day will also include photo ops with the Easter bunny. Oflow is located at 115 N. Maple St. For more information, call 615-900-1676 or visit overflowb.com.

March 25 – Murfreesboro Chess Lunch
Who wants to play a game of chess? Community members interested in the initiative of teaching others the game of chess, helping raise funds and interest for getting the game in the schools, sharing ideas on how chess can benefit others, involving their organization in promoting the game, or just desiring to gather with other chess enthusiasts to play and discuss chess can come to a Murfreesboro Chess Lunch at Carmen’s Taqueria (206 W. Northfield Blvd.) from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. on Monday, March 25. For more information, find an event page for Murfreesboro Chess Lunch on Facebook, email bracken@boropulse.com or call 615-796-6248.

Through March 28 – Swayne Art at Murfree Gallery
The Middle Tennessee State University Department of Art and Design will continue its collaboration with the Rutherford County Property Assessor’s Office with an exhibition of paintings by Lascassas artist Sandra Swayne. Swayne’s artwork will be on display through March 28 at the Murfree Gallery, located within the Property Assessor’s Office, Room 218 at the Rutherford County Office Building, 319 N. Maple St. in Murfreesboro. Swayne, a self-taught artist, began painting in 2017. Her works are done in oil and acrylic with a style that evolved into a brightly colored impressionistic background with a realism subject. Swayne’s exhibit is one of dozens to have graced the two-chamber art gallery in the Rutherford County Property Assessor’s Office. Rutherford County Property Assessor Rob Mitchell, who has been an instrumental part of the gallery since its inception 10 years ago, said the collaboration has been a great example of “using public spaces for the public good.” Murfree Art Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

March 28 – SHIFT Literary Journal Release Party and Open Mic
Poetry in the Boro and SHIFT, the literary journal of MTSU Write, are partnering for an issue release party and open mic event on Thursday, March 28, at the Maney Hall event center of Oaklands Mansion (900 N. Maney Ave.). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the program starts at 6 p.m. Approaching the mansion, the event center and its parking is to the left. For more information, visit poetryintheboro.org and find Upcoming Events.

March 29 – Vietnam Veterans Day Commemoration
The second annual Vietnam Veterans Day commemoration in Murfreesboro, organized by the Tristar Veterans Coalition, will be held at the Fountains of Gateway (1500 Medical Center Pkwy.) on Friday, March 29, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. A simple lunch will be provided at no cost to attending veterans. Music will be provided by talented veteran songwriters. The Honor Guard flag presentation will be performed by the Rolling Thunder rifle team. For more information, email Keith Prather at kprather62@gmail.com.

March 30 – Southern Shopping Shindig’s Pie Fest
Come out for local vendors, food and fun at the Southern Shopping Shindig’s first Pie Fest on Saturday, March 30, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the Lane Agri-Park Community Center (315 John Rice Blvd.). The first 200 shoppers will receive a free mini pie. There is no admission cost to come out and shop. For more information, find Southern Shopping Shindig on Facebook.

March 30 – Egg Hunt at FUMC
Join First United Methodist Church Murfreesboro (265 W. Thompson Ln.) for an Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, at 10:30 a.m. with 15,000 eggs. Bring the kiddos for a day packed with joy and laughter for the free, family-friendly event. For more information, visit fumcm.org/easter.

April 4 – Show Your Till
Support the Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center at Show Your Till, a charity luncheon at the View at Fountains (1500 Medical Center Pkwy.) on Thursday, April 4, from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. As the center embarks on its 38th anniversary year, this debut event aims to cultivate relationships, both new and old, and to fill those tills with life-changing dollars in the life of a survivor. Show Your Till is replacing the Tip Your Waiter event. The event will feel oddly familiar but present with a new flair. It is a unique luncheon centered around raising funds to assist the agency in providing the healing and protective services needed in the community. Food will be provided by Tasty Table. Single tickets are $50 and a table for 10 is $500. A local survivor will also share her story of healing during this luncheon. Donations are still welcome from those not able to attend, and sponsorship packages are available. For more information, email ericka@dvsacenter.org, call 615-896-7377 or find the Show Your Till event on Eventbrite.

Through April – Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties has announced the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for the upcoming tax season through April 13, 2024. The United Way VITA program is an IRS-supported tax preparation service, through which trained volunteers prepare taxes at no cost for qualifying individuals and families. The VITA program, along with My Free Taxes, connects community members with eligible credits such as the Earned Income Tax Credit, a benefit for working people with at least one dependent that can mean more resources for essential needs. This year, in-person appointments will be available at the Boys & Girls Club of Smyrna and Patterson Park Community Center. Additional mobile VITA sites will be available in Cannon County, Bedford County, Motlow’s Smyrna campus and the MTSU Jones College of Business. For more information, visit yourlocaluw.org/vita or email haley.adams@yourlocaluw.org.

Ongoing – F3 Workouts
F3—which stands for fitness, fellowship and faith—holds free, outdoor, peer-led workouts for men across the country. The free weekly workout sessions welcome all men and always end with a “circle of trust,” emphasizing the group’s commitment to faith. In Murfreesboro, F3 holds workouts on the Murfreesboro Public Square at 5 a.m. on Tuesdays; at Oakland Middle School (853 Dejarnette Ln.) at 5:30 a.m. on Wednesdays; at the Murfreesboro Medical Clinic/Gateway Island parking lot (1272 Garrison Dr.) at 5 a.m. on Thursdays; and at Old Fort Park (201 Golf Ln., at the north entrance parking lot) at 6 a.m. on Saturdays. In Smyrna, F3 meets for workouts at Cedar Grove Elementary (354 Chaney Rd., Smyrna) at 5:30 a.m. on Tuesdays; at Thurman Francis Arts Academy (221 Todd Ln., Smyrna) at 5:30 a.m. on Thursdays; and at Stewart’s Creek High School (301 Red Hawk Pkwy., Smyrna) at 6 a.m. on Saturdays. The group meets every week, rain or shine, hot or cold. For more information, visit f3murfreesboro.com.

Ongoing – Shoe Us The Love
The Stones River chapter of the Military Officers Association of America is having a shoe drive called Shoe Us The Love to support its MTSU Scholarship Fund. Through a partnership with funds2orgs.com, the MOAA will collect gently worn used shoes. The project will not only help raise money for the local scholarship fund, but the shoes will also be reused and given a second life by those in need. The organization aims to collect 2,500 pairs of gently used shoes. Boots, athletic shoes, dress shoes, sandals, work boots, cleats and even flip-flops are accepted as long as they are not torn. Murfreesboro shoe drop-off locations include Murfreesboro Hyundai (1625 S. Church St.), The Shoe Fixer (1004 Memorial Blvd.), St. Clair Senior Center (325 St. Clair St.), the Tri-Star Veterans Resource Center (439 Rice St.), Murfreesboro Ford (1550 NW Broad St.) and Toyota of Murfreesboro (3434 Bill Smith Dr.). For more information on the project and the Stones River Military Officers Association of America, call 845-325-8700 or email jamesheuberger@gmail.com.

Mondays – Connect Murfreesboro
Join Connect Murfreesboro each Monday from 9–10 a.m. at BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse (2839 Medical Center Pkwy.) for a casual networking event designed to connect professionals, build relationships, drive referrals and help grow businesses. Please prepare a 60-second pitch about who you are and what you do, as well as a specific referral request for attendees on what can be done to help promote your business. The approximately 20-minute period at the end of each meeting is reserved for members to set up one-on-ones and socialize. For more information or directions, visit connectnashvillenetworking.com/events.

Mondays – Monday Night History
The Patriot Institute presents free Monday Night History classes every Monday night at 6:30 p.m. at Champy’s Chicken (1290 NW Broad St.). Classes have been covering Western Civilization and the American Revolution. The instructor, Galen Walker, formed The Patriot Institute in 2015 and has taught Monday Night History at various locations ever since. Classes started back with the Greek City-States and have progressed through Greece, Rome and the Middle Ages, and were most recently of the Pilgrims and Puritans and the French and Indian War. Classes involve more than just listening to a lecture and include quality video productions to cover each topics. For more information, visit thepatriotinstitute.org or find The Patriot Institute on Facebook.

Tuesdays – TinyTEC
Meet at the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Dr.) for TinyTEC on Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. TinyTEC is a STEAM-based program for pre-K-aged children, but all ages are welcome. Read a book about winter science and perform an experiment or make a craft item. There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit rclstn.org or call 615-225-8312.

Wednesdays – Networking for Awesome People
Are you looking to meet and connect with other local business owners? Do you want to grow your network and pick up some skills along the way? Networking for Awesome People meets each week on Wednesdays at 9 a.m. at the Rutherford County Veterans Community Center (439 Rice St.). All you need to bring is a good attitude. Each attendee gets about a minute to explain what they do and what they need, followed by a discussion question of the week. Networking for Awesome People encourages open discussion to help everyone grow. For more information, find a Networking for Awesome People group on Facebook.

Wednesdays – Boro 2 Square Running Group
The Boro 2 Square running group meets at Mayday Brewery (521 Old Salem Rd.) every Wednesday at 6 p.m. The group welcomes runners of all paces looking to get out to run and socialize with other runners. Normal run distances are between 3 and 5 miles. Participants are welcome to hang out and socialize at Mayday following the run. For more information, visit facebook.com/boro2square.

Wednesdays – Girls Who Code
Meet at the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Dr) for Girls Who Code on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. for 6th–12th graders. Girls Who Code is a nonprofit organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in technology. This is a free after-school computer science program and it is not just for girls. Pre-register by calling 615-225-8312.

Thursdays – Mad Cow Trek Club
The Mad Cow Trek Club running group meets every Thursday at 6 p.m. at Panther Creek Brews (714 W. Main St.). The group embarks on a route of 4–8 miles and welcomes runners of all paces and abilities. Affiliated with the Mad Cow Running Company in McMinnville, the Trek Club hosts races and free get-togethers to share its love of running with the community. Find Mad Cow Running Company (MCRC) on Facebook for course routes and more details. All runners are encouraged to stay after each run for food and drinks.

Thursdays – Poker at Panther Creek
The Murfreesboro Poker League hosts free games of Texas Hold’em each Thursday beginning at 6 p.m. at Panther Creek Brews (714 W. Main St.). Anyone can join during the first round, even after the game has begun, until after the break, when the elimination round starts. Players can receive additional chips with the purchase of food and drink. The winner of the nightly game receives a $50 gift card at Panther Creek and points for league champs are tallied by placement. For more information, find a Murfreesboro Poker League Facebook Group or contact Jeff Pooley at ‪615-877-4842.

Thursdays – TinkerTec
Come out to the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Dr.) for TinkerTEC on Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. TinkerTEC is a STEAM-based program for elementary-aged children, but all ages are welcome. Read a book about winter science and perform an experiment or make a craft item. There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit rclstn.org or call 615-225-8312.

Fridays – C3 Networking at Prohibition Home Brewing
C3 is an open networking group for local business professionals at Prohibition Home Brewing (906 Ridgley Rd.) held on Fridays from 8:30–10:30 a.m. The mission is to build relationships, connect local businesses with potential clients, support each other’s professional growth and educate people on how to participate in the local community. Complimentary coffee and snacks are provided. For more information, find Prohibition Home Brewing on Facebook.

Fridays – Murfreesboro Community Chess
Murfreesboro Community Chess meets at McAlister’s Deli (2357 Medical Center Pkwy.) every Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. Organizers invite those of all ages and skill levels to this casual chess meetup each week. Those attending may bring a board and a clock if they can, but there should be plenty of supplies on hand.

Saturdays – GlowForge Orientation
GlowForge Orientation is held at the Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Dr.) on Saturdays at 1 p.m. All ages are welcome; a parent/guardian must accompany makers under 13 at all times. Orientation covers the basics of the GlowForge laser cutter, including best practices, basic procedures, policies and an overview of the software. This orientation is required for using the TEC’s GlowForge. Advance registration is required by emailing info-tec@rclstn.org. There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit rclstn.org or call 615-225-8312.

Saturdays – Historical Society Coffee & Conversation
The Rutherford County Historical Society has been preserving and promoting Murfreesboro’s local history since 1971. The RCHS aims to be a community resource for those researching their family, property or perhaps just old fun facts. The Historical Society hosts Coffee & Conversation each Saturday morning from 9 a.m.–noon at the Ransom School House Museum (717 N. Academy St.). This is a very informal, fun and informative event. Bring old photos or questions about the past to ask members and enjoy free coffee and donuts. For more information, visit rutherfordtnhistory.org.

Sundays – Coffee/Breakfast With a Veteran
All are welcome to join local veterans for coffee or breakfast and conversation on Sunday mornings from 8 to 9:30 a.m. at Joanie’s, located on the Public Square in downtown Murfreesboro.

Sundays – 3D Printer Orientation
The Technology Engagement Center (306 Minerva Dr.) hosts its 3D Printer Orientation on Sundays at 1:30 p.m. All ages are welcome; a parent/guardian must accompany users under 13 at all times. Orientation covers the basics of 3D printing, including best practices, basic procedures, policies, and an overview of the software. This orientation is required for using the TEC’s 3D printers. There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit rclstn.org or call 615-225-8312.