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  • The Warren County Genealogical and Historical Association will meet Saturday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. in the Magnolia Room of the Warren County Administration Building, 201 Locust St. Karen Carr will present a program on the Black House, featuring historic photographs and research on Dr. Black and his family. Carr is a former board member of the Black House Museum. Visitors are welcome to attend.
  • Registration for the McMinnville Winter Tennis League is open through Sunday, Oct. 18 at Milner Recreation Center. The doubles-only league begins Nov. 6 and runs through mid-to-late February, with beginner, intermediate and advanced divisions available. Registration is $45 per player and includes admission, while spectator admission is $3. Matches will be played Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
  • The Warren County Education Committee will meet Monday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. in new conference room no. 2 at the Warren County Administrative Building, 201 Locust St.
  • The Warren County Health Department will offer free drive-through flu shots Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 1410 Sparta St., Suite 21. The event is open to the community as part of the Tennessee Department of Health’s efforts to encourage flu vaccination. For more information, visit health.tn.gov/fightflu. 
  • Young Men United will host a Gospel Celebration fundraiser Friday, Oct. 23, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Park Theater in downtown McMinnville. The evening will feature gospel and praise and worship music from Friendship Baptist, North Hills Church of God of Prophecy, Living Word Fellowship, the Three Chords Worship Praise Team and gospel singer Sam Sampson. The event will benefit The Crown of Jewels ministry. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the door or online at: https://mcminnvilleparktheater.com/tickets/. 
  • Cornerstone Baptist Church will host a free Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 49 Golf Club Rd. The family-friendly event will feature trunk-or-treating, hayrides, games, food, bounce houses, music and more.
  • The Rock Island Community Center will host a Fall Harvest Festival and Hayride on Saturday, Oct. 24, beginning at 5 p.m. at 2886 Pine Bluff Rd. The family-friendly event will feature a hayride, games, caramel apples, funnel cakes and hot dogs.
  • The McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for CM Fencing Company on Monday, Oct. 26, at 11:30 a.m. in the Chamber Community Room, 110 S. Court Square.
  • A Halloween walk-through will be open Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, at 351 Peach Ave in the Riverview Estates neighborhood of Morrison, off Smart Station Rd. Families are invited to enjoy Halloween displays and treats for children, and visitors are asked to follow the purple walkway through the display for safety.
  • Graceland Portable Buildings of Morrison will host Graceland’s Halloween Festival on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 3-6 p.m. at 131 C. Swift Lane in Morrison. The free, family-friendly event will feature trick-or-treating, games and activities, a kids’ pumpkin contest, Halloween displays, a food truck and family photo opportunities. Local businesses, churches, organizations, families and individuals are also invited to participate. For more information or to reserve a space, call or text 931-439-0362.
  • The Warren County Democratic Party will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. in the Magnolia Room of the Warren County Administrative Building, 201 Locust St.
  • The Warren County Memorial Airport meeting will take place on Monday, Nov. 2 at 6 p.m. at its location on 48 Airport Dr.
  • The McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for Skip’s Grill on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 11:30 a.m. at the restaurant's location, 5305 Old Nashville Hwy in Centertown.
  • The McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural Women Shaping Warren County Conference on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 1410 Sparta St. The event will feature interactive panel discussions, breakout sessions with local experts and the Small Business Development Center, networking, brunch and beverages, complimentary headshots, local vendors and chair massages. Tickets are $35. For more information, call 931-473-6611.
  • Caring Hearts United will present its 16th annual Wonderland of Trees charitable event Nov. 9-14 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily at Three Star Mall. The free event will feature decorated Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces, gingerbread houses and other items available for viewing and silent bidding, along with bake sale items and entertainment Thursday through Saturday. Santa will visit Saturday. Proceeds will help provide assistance to hospice patients in Warren County and surrounding counties. For more information, call 931-273-4552 or 931-607-9462.
  • The McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for Roman’s Greek & Grill on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11:30 a.m. at the restaurant’s location, 1578 Sparta St.
  • The Warren County Rescue Squad will hold a Country Ham Breakfast fundraiser Saturday, Nov. 14, from 6 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Rescue Squad building on 524 Sparta St. Breakfast plates are $12 and include ham or sausage, two biscuits, potatoes, scrambled eggs and gravy. Dine-in, pickup and delivery are available. For pickup or delivery orders, call 931-473-7023.
  • Upper Cumberland Cards will return to Warren County High School’s Charlie Dalton Gymnasium for its monthly card show Saturday, Nov. 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Held on the second Saturday of each month, the show features approximately 100 tables filled with sports and Pokémon cards, memorabilia and other collectibles, including toys and comics. Proceeds from the event benefit WCHS athletics.
  • Heavenly Closet Thrift Store is open Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 100 Market St, 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.

If your organization has an item for the Community Calendar, e-mail your information to sam.griffin@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.

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