Hardeman County Community Calendar

Loaves and Fishes Food Ministry needs canned fruit, canned soups and cranberry sauce. Please, No Expired Goods!

Southwest Human Resource Agency will distribute commodities on October 25 at the National Guard Armory in Bolivar from 8:00 a.m. to Noon.

The Grand Junction Farmers Market will be held every Friday from 3-6 p.m. at the Old Cotton Gin on Hwy 57. If you are interested in selling at the market, call 764-2871.

The Hardeman County Music Commission presents Music on the Square this Friday, October 5 at 7 with John Spears. Early Roman King will headline the evening around 8. Concessions available.

The Whiteville Mennonite on October 6 at 655 Hwy 64 beginning at 7 a.m. with all you can eat breakfast, followed by lunch! They’ll have an auction at 10 a.m. and many items featured throughout the day. All proceeds to the Whiteville Mennonite School. Call 212-2034 for more information.

The Bolivar Farmers Market is open each Saturday and Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Call Market Manager Mike Malone at 659-1521 for more information and to participate. The Bolivar Farmers Market is part of PickTennessee Products.

The BCHS Class of 1968 is planning a 50 Year Class Reunion on October 6 at the Bolivar Country Club from 5-10 p.m. If anyone knows the whereabouts of any classmates, please inform them. For more info call Bonnie Brown Leathers at 609-2608. Bootsy Price at 609-0189, Judy Simmons Bishop 772-2154, or Annette Conlee Lowrance at 212-1911.

The UT Extension Office will have Kid’s in the Kitchen during Fall Break October 10-11 at the Activities Center at the FUMC from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for grades 3-6. The cost is $26. Call Katie Dees at 658-2421 to get signed up. Limited space is available.

A Second Chance Job Training will be held at the Bolivar Municipal Center on October 11 at 6:00 p.m. This training is designed to advance the skills of those who have a poor work history or felony record.

The Fire & Emergency Services Festival will be held on Saturday, October 13 from 10- 2 p.m. at Walmart in Bolivar with demonstrations, free concessions, and more.

Roger Spring church of Christ will have Homecoming on October 7, 2018 starting at 10 a.m. Located at 335 Old Roger Springs Rd., Middleton. Guest speaker will be Trent Childers. Fellowship meal after service.

Hebron Baptist Church will have Senior Citizen luncheon October 11 at 12:00 noon.

West Memorial Baptist Church will have Tribute Quartet in concert Thursday, October 11 at 7:00 p.m. A love offering will be received.

The Hardeman County churches of Christ will have an Outdoor Gospel Singing at the Bolivar Farmers Market Pavilion on Saturday, October 13 at 7:00 p.m. Bring a chair.

Bethlehem No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church will have the live performance “Collision” October 26-31 at 183 Maple Springs Rd. in Medon. Walk-ins are welcome, but reservations are recommended. Call 731-803-2588. Not for children under 10 years of age.

Crafts on the Corner, October 20, set-up starts at 7:30 and event starts at 9 a.m. Booth fee is $30 without electric and $35 with electric. You can contact the chamber at 731-658-6554 for more information or e-mail at denise@hardemancountychamber.com Applications available at the chamber or by e-mail.

Grand Junction’s 7th Annual Holiday Bazaar, November 3 at the John Wilder Community Center from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Booth fee is $20. For more information, call City Hall at 731-764-2871 or Donna Lane at 901-827-7745

Hope Holiday Mart, November 30-December 1 at the Bolivar Municipal Center. Booth fees vary, and you will need to contact Andrea Young at 731-609-9250 after 5 p.m. for more information. Applications are available at the chamber or by e-mail.

The Grand Junction Public Library is looking for a Puppet Team! Youth 7th grade and up. Also looking for adults with puppet experience to volunteer. They are offering Beginner Computer Classes. Keyboarding and Basic Computing. Limited Enrollment. GED (HiSET) Prep Classes and pretests. The Grand Junction Library is now an RSVP Volunteer Station. Wanza Taylor at the GJ Library at 731-764-2716 or gjlibrary103@gmail.com. 530 West Madison Avenue.

The Middleton Library has Story Time Every Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. with activities and treats. Diabetes Management Classes Wednesday, October 10 and 17 at 10:00 a.m. Also, Library Bag Sale is still going on: Fit all you can in a grocery bag for $2.00!

Annual Siler Family Reunion will be held at Piney Grove United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, Sunday, October 14 at 1 p.m. in Siler City, NC. Pleas Sawyer extends an invitation to all descendants in this area. For more information please call LeAnn Nease Brown 919-967-9580.

Avalon Hospice is seeking compassionate volunteers to work with patients in your community. There are many ways to get involved; reading to patients, delivering goodies and flowers. Anything you can do to offer your time and service is greatly appreciated! If you would like to volunteer, please contact Jasmine Lee at 731-658-6812 or jasmine.lee@southerncareinc.com.

The Bolivar Senior Center will have Medicare Open Enrollment begins soon. Call Peggy for more information. 658-2887. The center has BINGO every Tuesday and Thursday at 10:00 a.m.

Celebrate Recovery a Christian-based recovery from hurts, habits, and hang-ups every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. Beginning July 10. Hardeman County Baptist Association, 755 Vildo Rd., Bolivar. Contact:  Shirley at 731-609-4182

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture Division of Forestry is reminding citizens of the online burn permit system, that is free, fast and simple at BurnSafeTN.org or at Bolivar City Hall. Call 658-2020.

Help the Hardeman County Rescue Squad! They are having a fundraising drive to pay for new extrication tools and to get the next response truck out in the county. The Rescue Squad asks for every household to donate $40. In return, a complimentary 10X13 color family portrait will be given by helping make this life saving service possible. Call Captain Jerry Avent or Rhonda Avent at 433-9201.

AA Meeting on Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. at Parrans Chapel, 9390 Old Highway 64. Contact Dianne S at 694-3161.

Bolivar AA Meetings Mondays and Fridays 8:00-9:00 p.m., FUMC in Bolivar. Call 609-9679.

Middleton AA Group meets every Thursday and Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church on Main St., in Middleton. Call 609-9697 for details.

Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and Pastor Algie Jarrett at 255 Burnette Mills Rd., in Bolivar welcomes all to be a part of Sunday night services on the first Sunday of the month at 6:00 p.m.

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 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