February 18

The SCDP is hosting Mary Mancini, Executive Director of Tennessee Citizen Action, 9:30 a.m. at a voting celebration breakfast.  In addition to celebrating the first week of early voting in the Democratic presidential primary, Mancini will go over the discriminatory voter disenfranchisement law passed last year, which has now gone into effect.  She will also share her combined efforts with other organizations and legislators to repeal the law.  The breakfast takes place at the Gallatin Public Library.  All are welcome.

CARNIVAL IN PORTLAND:  Open to the public!  Free ticket given to new faces! Enjoy food, games and fun at the Highland Elementary School Carnival at 6:30 p.m. in the Highland Elementary Gym. Angry Birds Game, Photo Booth, Gladiator beam, Dino Dig, HUGE Jumping Gym, Box Maze, French Bistro, Hot Dogs, Mexican Food and so much more in store!  For more information, call 325-3184. The school is located on the Highland Academy Campus, 234 Highland Circle Drive, Portland, (Behind the Highland Seventh Day Adventist Church).

February 19

Sumner County CASA’s 6th annual dodge ball event is just around the corner. The location is at Volunteer State Community College from 2-6 p.m. The tournament will be held for ages 18+. Registration fee is $135 for a 10-player adult team. Registration forms are available by calling or emailing the Sumner County CASA office.  For more information on CASA and dodge ball rules and registration information please visit or web page at www.sumnercasa.net or call our office at 615-451-1688 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

"Sanctified Seeing: An Introduction to Visual Piety" is being presented at 4 p.m. at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 650 E. Main Street.  Reception immediately following. Handicap access parking available. For more information, please call 615-824-6244

February 21

Newcomers Club Movie Night is^t at NCG Theaters in Gallatin.  Admission is $6.  Call Kim at 822-1117 for more information.

"American Spirit to Perform”, at 7 p.m. in the Wemyss Auditorium in Caudill Hall on the campus of Volunteer State. This performance is made possible by Live On Stage, Inc. and Matt Davenport Productions. To learn more about their newest touring show, "American Spirit" and view a video promo go to www.gallatinartscouncil.org. Family friendly event.  Free to the public, however a $5 donation to the Gallatin Arts Council is suggested.  For more information, call 452-9129 or 452-8592.

February 23

The whole family is invited to an evening of fun at Skate Zone (next to College Heights Baptist Church) from 5 until 8 p.m. Support Adoption Foundation’s (SAF) Skate Party will be a night of roller skating, pizza, and soda in support of the Taylor Family of Hendersonville, who is adopting a little girl from China. All of SAF’s unique gifts will be displayed for the non-skaters who wish to help the Taylors realize their dream. No advance purchase is required. Simply show up, have fun, and know that you’ve done a good deed.

Free, confidential memory screenings as part of Community Memory Screenings, a Senior Helpers initiative in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is being offered at the Hendersonville Senior Center at 223 Campus Drive, 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. For more information, call 822-8578.

Newcomers Club Monthly Coffee meets at 10 a.m. Contact Helen 230-8992 for information and directions.

February 24

The Hendersonville Senior  Center is offering a computer class at 10 a.m.

Blood Donations may be made to the American Red Cross from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hendersonville Medical Center located at 355 New Shackle Island Road.

February 28

Dayspring Academy’s Elementary classes will present their production of “Peter Pan”.  Admission to the play is free to the public and the curtain goes up at 7 p.m. Prior to the play, the Dayspring PTO is hosting a fundraising Spaghetti Dinner from 5-6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance through a Dayspring student or by contacting:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Tickets will also be available at the door on a first-come-first-served basis. Dayspring Academy is located at 2838 Heights Circle Road in Greenbrier.

FYI

The Humane Society of Sumner County announces the entire month of February is a very SPECIAL month to express your love for one another and the adoption center is reaching out to help SENIORS who have so much love to offer. For the entire month of February, the adoption center will offer SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR SENIORS who adopt from the overflowing cat rooms. Come in and select your next partner for life, 16 Volunteer Dr. in Hendersonville, off

New Shackle Island Rd. and while you are visiting, please view all our pups and dogs who are waiting for their special family. The NEW adoption center hours are: Tuesday thru Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Hendersonville Parks Department is now taking nominations for its Wall of Fame award. This award is presented every two years to outstanding volunteers who have been involved in any area of the Parks programs. Nominations should be mailed or brought to Dave LeMarbre, Parks Director, 101 Maple Drive North, Hendersonville, TN 37075. DEADLINE to turn in nominations is Friday, March 16, 2012. For more information please feel free to call the Parks Dept. 822-3898.

Swim Lessons are currently available evenings and weekends at the Sumner County Family YMCA.  The swim session consists of six classes per session.  Course cost is $51 for YMCA members and $82 for non-members.  Beginner through swim team level courses are available year round at the YMCA.  For additional information, please call the YMCA at 615-826-9622 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

College Heights Baptist Church is hosting Grief Share on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. through April 12. If you have lost a loved one, you may have found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. That is the reason for GriefShare, a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. There is a $15 fee, which includes a workbook (scholarships are available).  For information and to register call Doris Birdwell at College Heights Baptist Church, 452-4952.

The Sumner Career Transition Group (SCTG) meets weekly on Tuesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Each week a different topic is covered. Programs focus on resume development, job searching techniques, interview skills, offer negotiations, networking and more. Individuals may join the group at any time since programs are not dependent on any prerequisite. The program is open to the public and is free of charge.

Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Elmcroft of Hendersonville, 1020 Carrington Place, 264-2440.

A Support group for Parkinsons patients and spouses/caregivers meets at The Blackeyed Pea restaurant in Hendersonville the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m.

Thrifty Paw is now open at 222 Fairgrounds Road, Gallatin (Behind the Post Office). Hours are Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit Sumner Sp

ay Neuter Alliance (“Low Cost” Spay Neuter Clinic). Furniture, household and children’s items, books, CD’s, and more good stuff. They will gladly accept your unwanted items. Contact Beckie, 210-3296 to arrange a pickup.

Sumner County

Monday, February 20

County offices closed

for Presidents Day

Tuesday, February 21

Board of Education, 6 p.m.

Central Office

Sumner County

Monday, February 13

General Operations Committee, 5 p.m.

Legislative Committee, 6 p.m.

Budgete Comimttee, 7 p.m.

Sumner County Administration Building

Tuesday, February 14

Election Commission, 4 p.m.

Health and Safety Committee, 5 p.m.

Sumner County Administration Building

Thursday, February 9

Board of Zoning Appeals, 6 p.m.

Sumner County Administration Building

February 11

“Valentine's Night Out” includes a full course banquet with featured songwriters, Dallas Frazier, Ladd Smith, Sarah Peasall McGuffy and Brice Henderson at 6:30 p.m. at Gateway Christian center, 120 East Ave, Goodlettsville. Seating is limited so call quickly to purchase your tickets. Tickets $15 a person, $25 a couple. Songwriters program starts at 8 p.m. and will be $8 at the door. To purchase tickets, please call Nadine at 230-6490 or text 530-903-2014 and leave your name and number.

Give blood with the American Red Cross, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hendersonville Church of Christ located at 107 Rockland Road.

February 12

Monthaven Art Society presents Sharon Rusch Shaver at 1:30 p.m. at the Hendersonville Public Library featuring Plein Air Painting, slide show, demo and lecture. See how she does it. Sharon Rusch Shaver is a painter, writer and traveler.

February 14

Pennington Place, a Brookdale Senior Living Community, at 
202 Walton Ferry Road is hosting a 
Sweetheart Dance and Open House, 5:30 – 7 p.m. 
Entertainment, hor d'oeuvres, drinks and FUN! 
Bring your sweetheart and join them!

February 14-18

Lifeguard course is available at the Sumner County Family YMCA. Class times will be 4 to 9 weekdays and 10 to 6 on Saturday.  This course includes CPR, First Aid and all necessary skills to become a certified Lifeguard.  Course cost is $170 for YMCA members and $190 for non-members.  For additional information, please call the YMCA at 615-826-9622 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

February 15

Newcomers Club Bunco Group meets at 7 p.m.  Please contact Penny at 941-544-8834 or 824-2706 for details and directions.

February 16

The Hendersonville Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to present the annual Business Showcase presented by Hendersonville Hyundai to be held from 5 – 8 p.m. at Bluegrass Country Club. Booth space is currently available as well as an opportunity to donate items for 100 goodie bags to be given out to attendees of the event. The event is free and open to the public. To reserve, please contact Events Coordinator Cassie Morren at 824-2818.

Newcomers Lunch Bunch meets at 11:30 a.m. at The Chocolate Covered Strawberry in Gallatin.  If you want to attend call Carol at 826-3990.

February 19

Sumner County CASA’s 6th annual dodge ball event is just around the corner. The location is at Volunteer State Community College from 2-6 p.m. The tournament will be held for ages 18+. Registration fee is $135 for a 10-player adult team. Registration forms are available by calling or emailing the Sumner County CASA office.  For more information on CASA and dodge ball rules and registration information please visit or web page at www.sumnercasa.net or call our office at 615-451-1688 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

"Sanctified Seeing: An Introduction to Visual Piety" is being presented at 4 p.m. at St. Timothy Lutheran Church, 650 E. Main Street.  Reception immediately following. Handicap access parking available. For more information, please call 615-824-6244

February 21

"American Spirit to Perform”, at 7 p.m. in the Wemyss Auditorium in Caudill Hall on the campus of Volunteer State. This performance is made possible by Live On Stage, Inc. and Matt Davenport Productions. To learn more about their newest touring show, "American Spirit" and view a video promo go to www.gallatinartscouncil.org. Family friendly event.  Free to the public, however a $5 donation to the Gallatin Arts Council is suggested.  For more information, call 452-9129 or 452-8592.

FYI

The Humane Society of Sumner County announces the entire month of February is a very SPECIAL month to express your love for one another and the adoption center is reaching out to help SENIORS who have so much love to offer. For the entire month of February, the adoption center will offer SPECIAL DISCOUNTS FOR SENIORS who adopt from the overflowing cat rooms. Come in and select your next partner for life, 16 Volunteer Dr. in Hendersonville, off

New Shackle Island Rd. and while you are visiting, please view all our pups and dogs who are waiting for their special family. The NEW adoption center hours are: Tuesday thru Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Hendersonville Parks Department is now taking nominations for its Wall of Fame award. This award is presented every two years to outstanding volunteers who have been involved in any area of the Parks programs. Nominations should be mailed or brought to Dave LeMarbre, Parks Director, 101 Maple Drive North, Hendersonville, TN 37075. DEADLINE to turn in nominations is Friday, March 16, 2012. For more information please feel free to call the Parks Dept. 822-3898.

Swim Lessons are currently available evenings and weekends at the Sumner County Family YMCA.  The swim session consists of six classes per session.  Course cost is $51 for YMCA members and $82 for non-members.  Beginner through swim team level courses are available year round at the YMCA.  For additional information, please call the YMCA at 615-826-9622 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

College Heights Baptist Church is hosting Grief Share on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. through April 12. If you have lost a loved one, you may have found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. That is the reason for GriefShare, a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. There is a $15 fee, which includes a workbook (scholarships are available).  For information and to register call Doris Birdwell at College Heights Baptist Church, 452-4952.

The Sumner Career Transition Group (SCTG) meets weekly on Tuesdays from 6 - 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church. Each week a different topic is covered. Programs focus on resume development, job searching techniques, interview skills, offer negotiations, networking and more. Individuals may join the group at any time since programs are not dependent on any prerequisite. The program is open to the public and is free of charge.

Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Elmcroft of Hendersonville, 1020 Carrington Place, 264-2440.

A Support group for Parkinsons patients and spouses/caregivers meets at The Blackeyed Pea restaurant in Hendersonville the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m.

Thrifty Paw is now open at 222 Fairgrounds Road, Gallatin (Behind the Post Office). Hours are Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit Sumner Sp

ay Neuter Alliance (“Low Cost” Spay Neuter Clinic). Furniture, household and children’s items, books, CD’s, and more good stuff. They will gladly accept your unwanted items. Contact Beckie, 210-3296 to arrange a pickup.

February 4

Support Adoption Foundation is pleased to introduce an expanded product line at its Valentine’s Day Expo, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Express in Hendersonville. In addition to its regular offerings from African Hope Crafts^®, Global Mamas^® and 147 Million Orphans^®, SAF will offer unique and handcrafted fair trade items from around the world All of the brands are nonprofit charities supporting women and families here and abroad.

American Legion Post 17 invites the public to join them in watching Super Bowl XLVI. Pre game starts at 5:30 p.m. Prize awarded for most outrageously dressed fan.

February 6-11

The Gallatin Civic Center is offering American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification classes February through June, with the next classes being February 6-11. CPR/AED certification will also be offered during these classes. For prices and times call 451-5911.

February 9

Open Mic Night at Mimis Café, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. featuring stories spoken and sung by storyteller Beth Easter and singer/songwriter Loney Hutchins. Admission is free as a community service and benefit development of youth storytelling. Arrive, if possible, by 6 p.m. to get seated and place order. Weather: If Sumner County Public School events are cancelled, Open Mic Night will also cancel. Contacts: Irene Erickson 826-4785 or James Perdue 336-2181.

FYI

The following Sumner County locations will provide free VITA tax preparation assistance. Please bring photo ID, Social Security card(s) and last year’s tax return. Gallatin: Gallatin Senior Citizens Center, 200 East Franklin Street, every Tuesday and Thursday, noon to 3 p.m. beginning January 31 through April 12. Portland: Elmer Hinton Public Library, 201 Portland Blvd., every Saturday beginning February 4 though March 31, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. E-filing provided no charge, but all parties must be present.

Fairfield United Methodist Church, Westmoreland, is requesting donations of new or clean/gently used clothes, household items, blankets, linens, non-perishable food items, toys, unopened hygiene products, diapers, etc. to help the local area residents. For information call Denise Greene at 615-582-1219 for drop off, pick up and distribution.

American Legion Post 17 invites you as a guest for Tuesday Trivia and Rock and Roll night. Trivia, 6:30 to 7:30 followed by 70’s-90’s, 7:30 to ? Each Thursday night from 6 to 10 p.m. join them for Karaoke.

Senior Citizens’ Center serves a hot lunch, meat and two vegetables, from 11:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. weekdays. The cost is $3 and is open to the public.

College Heights Baptist Church is hosting Grief Share on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. through April 12. If you have lost a loved one, you may have found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel. That is the reason for GriefShare, a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. There is a $15 fee, which includes a workbook (scholarships are available).  For information and to register call Doris Birdwell at College Heights Baptist Church, 452-4952.

A Support group for Parkinsons patients and spouses/caregivers meets at The Blackeyed Pea restaurant in Hendersonville the first Monday of every month at 6 p.m.

Alzheimer’s Support Group meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Elmcroft of Hendersonville, 1020 Carrington Place, 264-2440.

Sertoma of Gallatin has a drop off box at the Gallatin Senior Citizens Center on Franklin St. near the square for anyone who would like to donate a used hearing aid to be given to HEAR Nashville to refurbish and provide hearing for someone who cannot afford a hearing aid on their own.

Thrifty Paw is now open at 222 Fairgrounds Road (Behind the Post Office). Hours are Friday, Saturday, 9 a.m.– 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit Sumner Spay Neuter Alliance (“Low Cost” Spay Neuter Clinic). Furniture, household and children’s items, books, CD’s, and more good stuff. They will gladly accept your unwanted items. Contact Beckie, 210-3296 to arrange a pickup.