Hardeman County Community Calendar
The City of Bolivar has announced Neighborhood Cleanup Day on Saturday, October 1. If you have any questions about Cleanup Day call 658-2020.
The Mayor, Town Council and Town of Toone will hold a public hearing on urban growth boundaries on Saturday, September 13 at 7 p.m. at Toone City Hall. A map of the proposed area may be viewed during normal business hours at Toone City Hall. All interested parties are welcome and invited to attend.
The Hardeman County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting will be held Thursday September 15 at 7 p.m. at the Bolivar Municipal Center. All members are welcome by reservation only. Call 658-3031 by September 12.
Attention Home Owners: The City of Bolivar received Tennessee Housing Development Agency Grant to help homeowners make needed repairs to their houses. Public Information and Application Meetings will be held on September 8th at 6 p.m. and on September 13 at 5:30 at Bolivar City Hall. Target homes are in East Bolivar Margin Street to Water Street. Applications are due Friday, October 14. For more information call 658-2020.
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has expanded the application schedule for the 2016 Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP). Applications will be accepted online and by mail October 1 through November 1. Applications are available at most farm agencies including USDA Farm Service Agency, UT Extension and Farm Bureau offices, as well as most farm supply stores. To ensure accuracy, producers are encouraged to work with their local extension agent or TDA representative when completing the application. For more information or for an application, call 1-800-342-8206 or visit www.TN.gov/taep.
Become A Certified Recovery Congregation. The State of TN Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services has launched a mission partnering with faith based communities in Bolivar to reach out to those struggling with addictions and connecting them to vital substance abuse services. If you or your congregation would like to be a part of this recovery ministry email Steve Robinson at recoverybeginshere@gmail.com or call 731-609-7234.
Lifeline Blood Services will be at First South Bank on Friday, September 2 from 12 – 5 p.m. Please remember to bring your photo ID. You can save time by registering online at lifelinebloodserv.org. All donors will receive a free t-shirt. Give the gift of blood!
Music on the Square features Jimmy Anderson Friday night at 7 p.m. and Bryan Hayes and the Retrievers will return to the stage this Friday at 8 p.m. at the Bolivar Downtown Amphitheatre where there’s always concessions and a great family atmosphere.
The Bolivar Farmers Market at 110 Lafayette St. is open on Saturdays and Tuesdays, Thursdays beginning at 7 a.m. for the remainder of the growing season. Be there early for the best selection of plants, produce including a variety of apples from Woodall’s Farms (on Tuesdays), baked goods, crafts, beef and pork.
Learn How to Take Care of Your Diabetes on Wednesdays at the Bolivar Senior Center through September 14 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. These classes are free. Call Peggy Adelman at 658-2887 for more information.
The Hardeman County APTA and Epic Haunted Tours present History, Legends, Ghosts and More every weekend in October beginning October 7 with a golf cart tour of Polk Cemetery and a paranormal investigation each night. There will be a unique adventure with different character guides each night. Tickets are $25/night or $35/weekend and are now on sale at hardemancountyapta.org or call 731-658-7912.
The Middleton Fin, Fur and Feather Festival will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 2 and 3. For more information call 376-8409.
The Town of Silerton will hold a fireworks display on Labor Day at dusk to make up for their rained out 4th of July display.
The Hardeman County Arts Council (HCAC) brings Dearly Departed to the stage on Friday and Saturday, September 9 and 10 at 7 p.m. and on Sunday, September 11 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and will go on sale at the Arts Council to HCAC members on Monday, August 29 and to the general public on Monday, September 6. The box office will be closed on Labor Day. Call (731) 658-2787 to purchase tickets and for more information. HCAC, 1580 West Market Street, Bolivar 38008.
The Hornsby Fall Classic will be held on September 10. This free event will begin at 10 a.m. and will feature a lawn mower pull, motorcycle run, art exhibit, hayride tours, live music, kids rides and activities, antique tractor and car show, food, drinks and much more. Vendors are still needed, call Mack Carter at 433-8098 or Betty Kirk at 453-5543 for more information.
The Love Thy Neighbor Community Event will be held on the lawn of Hardeman County Court Square on Saturday, September 10 beginning at 4 p.m. Bring your lawn chairs as HC residents, pastors and ministers and local officials come together to surround the community in Love and Prayer. Food and drinks are provided.
The Middleton Lady Tigers Rebound Club is sponsoring a car wash on September 10 at the Middleton Getwell Drug & Dollar parking lot from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Car wash is $10 and refreshments will be sold
A Patriot Day Community Memorial Event will be held on Sunday, September 11 at 6 p.m. at Hardeman County Courthouse Square in Bolivar. This is the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on our nation. This event is sponsored by the Bolivar Fire Department and Cry Out America Hardeman County.
Hardeman Adoptable Animals Shelter needs volunteers to socialize with these wonderful animals while they are waiting for their permanent and forever homes. Any and all help is appreciated including but not limited to playing with, walking and cleaning food/water bowls and habitats. The shelter is full to capacity with dogs that need permanent homes. Non committal volunteer hours are daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pedigree dog food, blankets and money donations are always welcome. The shelter is located within the Hardeman County Landfill on Walton Road west of Bolivar. For more information, contact one of the HAA volunteers: Charla Cooper 234-4421; Jennifer Smallwood 609-0408; or Sheila Wiggins 658-5944. More information is available on their website hardemanadoptableanimals.org and like their facebook page.
Bolivar General Hospital is hosting an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group on the second Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. For more details call Sara Skinner at 659-0216.
The Bold Truth - Messiah’s Spiritual Body Family Bible Studies, Free Conference Calls Wednesday nights at 9 p.m. CST. Dial 641-715-3580 enter code [256428#] after the lecture we offer Q&A, discussion, feedback, and fellowship, all over the phone. To listen to the Playback lecture of the recordings dial 641-715-3589 W/ same code. For Biblical questions Only for “The Bold Truth” Pastor dial (731)-YAH-YHVH that’s (731)-924-9484. Pastor Lynard Brock, Messiah’s Spiritual Body 731-924-9484
New Bethel Baptist Church Services will begin each Sunday with Sunday school at 10 a.m. followed by worship service at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. and on Wednesdays nights at 6:30 p.m. with Brother Robert Buse preaching. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend.
The Hardeman County Exchange Club/Carl Perkins Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse is a program that can help if you suspect child abuse call the Hardeman County office at 659-2373 or the 24 hour hotline at 1-877-237-0004. Your call will be kept confidential.
The Brown Bag Book Club will meet on the second Monday of every month at 11:30 a.m. at the Bolivar-Hardeman County Library.
The BiPolar/Depression Support group will meet each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Horizons Peer Support Center on 428 Market Street in Bolivar. For more information call Shirley Kelley at 609-9318.
You can keep up to date with Community Events by checking the Chamber of Commerce website at hardemancountytn.com