Community Calendar

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

·       Senator Janice Bowling, a longtime conservative representing District 16, will hold a town hall meeting Monday, June 9 at 1 p.m. in the early voting room of the Warren County Administrative Building at 201 Locust St. Local constituents are encouraged to attend and speak with Bowling about any issues they feel are affecting our community in both positive and negative ways.

·       Warren Arts and the historic Park Theater present “Mamma Mia,” a musical extravaganza based on the songs of ABBA, June 14 and 15. Based on a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father, the musical tells the story of how she brings three men from her mother's past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, creating an unforgettable show. Performances are scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 14, as well as 2 p.m. June 15. Tickets are available at www.mcminnvilleparktheater.com.

·       The 14th Annual Warren County Lions Club Golf Tournament is set for Saturday, June 14, at Willowbrook Golf Club in Manchester. The two-person scramble will honor Past Council Chair Bob Davenport and kicks off with lunch at noon, followed by a 1 p.m. shotgun start. Entry is $100 per player and includes lunch, green fees, and the chance to support the Lions Club’s community service efforts. All proceeds benefit local vision programs and youth initiatives.

·       The Phyllis Prater Memorial Steak Cookoff will be held Saturday, June 14, at Prater's BBQ at 9576 Manchester Hwy. in Morrison. $2,500 in payouts will be awarded for steaks, and $500 will be given out in prizes for wings and ribs. The event is a Steak Cookoff Association Qualifier. For more information contact Gary Prater at 205-7866 or Brad Hillis at 212-5800.

·       Heavenly Closet Thrift Store is open Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. at 100 Market Street, adjacent to the Farmer’s Market. The organization’s soup kitchen is open Mondays and Fridays, from 11:30 a.m. until noon each day, at 218 E. Main St. Proceeds from the thrift store fund the soup kitchen’s efforts. Volunteers and donations are always accepted. The group is part of the “Helping Hands” ministry.

·       Main Street Live!, the local concert series sponsored by Main Street McMinnville, will feature J.C. Cole performing his Johnny Cash tribute show Friday, June 13 at 7 p.m. The series provides free concerts on the west lawn of Security Federal throughout June and July, with vendors opening at 6 p.m. before the show begins. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

·       The Warren County Republican Party will have its monthly meeting Thursday, June 19, from 6-7 p.m. in the early voting room of the Warren County Administration Building at 201 Locust St. The group meets the third Thursday of every month. For more information, contact Lynesa Bell at (931) 808-2168.

·       The Warren County Genealogical and Historical Society’s monthly meeting will be held Saturday, June 21, from 2-4 p.m. at the Warren County Administration Building at 201 Locust St. The WCGHS meets the third Saturday of each month, offering a different program or speaker. Follow the society on its Facebook page for more information.

·       The Agee Family will be performing at New Union The Baptist Church, located at 360 Church Rd. in Smithville, on Sunday, June 22, at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend for great singing, fellowship and worship.

·       A free car wash, compliments of General Sessions Judge Ryan J. Moore to provide community service hours for juveniles, will be held Saturday, June 28, from 9 a.m. until noon in the parking lot of the Warren County Administration Building at 201 Locust St. Anyone needing their dirty car cleaned is encouraged to attend.

If your organization has an item for the Community Calendar, e-mail your information to rob.nunley@mainstreetmedia.llc. The Community Calendar will be published at mainstreetjournal.llc, with access given to subscribers and non-subscribers alike, each Friday at 5 p.m.