A couple of fund raising benefits, a celebration on the square and music night highlight the weekends events in Cannon County. Today on the square between 3-5 this afternoon, the UT Extension office will be hosting a celebration on the square. The public is invited to come out and participate. There will be several door prizes to be awarded. Games, Food and more. For more information about the activity this afternoon please call the Cannon County UT Extension Center at 563-2554. Music Night is tonight at the Cannon County Senior Center. The guest musicians are the Gilley Brothers. Admission is $5. Music Night starts at 6:00 tonight. For more information contact the Cannon County Senior Center at 615-563-5304
Saturday is the first of two benefits over the weekend.
West Side Community and School announces a Benefit Soup Dinner for Drew Corley taking place at the West Side School on Saturday March 19th from 2 to 6P $7.00 for soup, side item, drink and dessert. Drew is a junior at Cannon County High School. The son of Donald and Rose Mary Corley and is battling cancer at this time and currently receiving radiation treatments. For more information call Bobbi or Kathy at West Side School at 563-4482. The School is located at 3714 Murfreesboro Road in Readyville.
Sunday is the benefit shower for Bill and Linda McPeak whose home burned in January. The Benefit will take place at the Cannon County Senior Center 609 Lehman Street from 3 to 5. The McPeaks lost everything in the fire. All donations appreciated.
Todays the last day to make reservations for the 15th annual Waterfall Tour organized by the Friends of the Edgar Evans State Park. The Tour will have stops at Old Stone Fort State Park, Cascade Hollow Falls near the George Dickel Distillery and Rutledge Falls. Participants will eat lunch at the Farmers Market Family Buffet in Manchester.
Expect short walks on uneven ground. Cost is $15 per person, plus lunch. Reservations are required. Please call the park office at 931-858-2114 for more information.
