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  • 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.
  • A Rook Night double-elimination tournament will be held Friday, Nov. 13, at the Burritt College Building at 445 College St in Spencer. Loaded baked potato plates, including a drink and dessert, will be available for $10 beginning at 5 p.m., with tournament play starting at 6 p.m. Entry is $20 per team.
  • 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.
  • Morrison Elementary School will host its Christmas Village on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The holiday event will feature more than 40 craft vendors offering Christmas gifts, pictures with Santa, performances by Morrison's choir and food from the Tennessee Tatercakes food truck. The event will also feature the school's Champion/Kindness Teams.
  • 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.
  • The Warren County Veterans Memorial Airport and Warren County Commission will hold a public meeting Monday, Nov. 16, at approximately 7 p.m. at the Warren County Administration Building, 201 Locust St. The meeting will follow the regular monthly County Commission meeting and provide an opportunity for public comments on proposed new airport zoning regulations.
  • The McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Chamber Coffee Thursday, Nov. 19, from 7:30-9:30 a.m., hosted by Main Street Media at 230 W Colville St. Coffee will be provided by The Cafe at Tree City.
  • A sexual assault support group will meet Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6-8 p.m. at Families in Crisis, 101 W Main St. Survivors are invited to a supportive group focused on healing, building self-esteem and developing coping skills in a safe, welcoming environment. Meetings are held the first and third Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Families in Crisis at 931-473-6221 or visit the Families in Crisis Facebook page.
  • The Warren County Master Gardeners' Association will meet Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6-8 p.m. in the Magnolia Room of the Warren County Administrative Building, 201 Locust St. Anyone who has completed the Master Gardener course is eligible to join. Annual dues are $20. For more information, contact the UT Extension Office at 931-473-8484.
  • The Van Buren County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Turkey Trot and Gobble Wobble Saturday, Nov. 21, beginning at 8 a.m. in Spencer. The Turkey Trot is a 5K costing $20 per person, while the Gobble Wobble is a family-friendly, one-mile fun run or walk costing $5 per person. To reserve a spot, email vbchamber2024@gmail.com.
  • The Warren County Genealogical and Historical Association will meet Saturday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. in the Magnolia Room of the Warren County Administration Building, 201 Locust St. 
  • A benefit for Phillip Jones will be held Saturday, Nov. 21, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Rock Island Community Center, 2886 Pine Bluff Rd.The event will feature a chili supper with drinks and dessert for $15 per plate, along with a silent auction. Proceeds will help Jones and his family as he battles cancer. Auction donations are appreciated. For more information, contact Debbie Dows at 615-580-4257 or Jeremy Jones at 931-703-0736.
  • First Presbyterian Church of McMinnville will host its 15th annual Community Thanksgiving Meal Thursday, Nov. 26, from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Free traditional Thanksgiving meals will be available for pickup only at the Learning House Preschool on Colville Street. Reservations are required by Sunday, Nov. 22, by calling 931-473-2690.
  • A free community Thanksgiving dinner will be held Thursday, Nov. 26, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Senior Center Building, 779 Old McMinnville St in Spencer. Meals will be available for dine-in, pickup or delivery on a first-come, first-served basis, with reservations encouraged. Deliveries will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. To reserve a meal, call 931-946-2557. For donations or volunteer opportunities, call 931-235-7334.
  • Covenant Academy will host its third annual Black Friday 5K Fun Run and Walk on Friday, Nov. 27, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at 1079 Country Club Dr. Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome, with awards presented to finishers and top finishers in each age division. Proceeds will support technology upgrades and school safety equipment. Online registration is available at runsignup.com/Race/TN/Mcminnville/CovenantAcademyFunRun, with cash-only registration available on race day from 6:30-7:15 a.m. For more information, email Stephanie.Johnson@covenantacademylions.com. 
  • The fourth annual Jingle & Mingle Christmas Open House will be held Thursday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 110 S. Court Square in McMinnville. The event will feature festive beverages, holiday refreshments and an opportunity for community members to gather and celebrate the Christmas season.
  • Warren County Church League Basketball will hold a coaches' meeting Friday, Dec. 4, with the time and location to be announced. Team rosters and the $500 registration fee are due at the meeting. The season begins Jan. 7 and 9. For more information, contact Cody Boston, Casey Simpson, Rachael Simpson or Jonathan Jones through the Warren County Church League Sports Facebook page.
  • The McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting for Huntington Billboards on Friday, Dec. 4, at 11:30 a.m. in the Chamber Community Room, 110 S. Court Square in McMinnville.
  • The Black History Museum of Warren County will hold its end-of-year yard sale Saturday, Dec. 5, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church Reception Hall, 205 W. Main St. Enter through the rear of the building. Prices start at $1, with proceeds supporting the preservation of local history and heritage. To donate items for the sale, call or text Doretta at 214-693-5815.
  • Bains Orchard will host its fourth annual Christmas Festival on Saturday, Dec. 5, from 2-7 p.m. at 2163 Bains Rd. in Hillsboro. The event will feature approximately 50 local vendors offering holiday gifts and shopping opportunities, along with pictures with Santa, Christmas caroling by the middle school choir, holiday lights and food trucks. Parking is free.
  • The Warren County Democratic Party will hold its monthly meeting Monday, Dec. 7, from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Magnolia Room of the Warren County Administration Building, 201 Locust St.
  • The 13th annual McMinnville Nativity Festival will be held Dec. 11-13 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 562 Shangri La Lane in McMinnville. The event will feature hundreds of Nativity displays from around the world, live music, artwork depicting the life of Jesus Christ and family-friendly activities. Hours are Friday from 5-8 p.m., Saturday from 3-8 p.m. and Sunday from 1-6 p.m. Admission is free, and the public is invited to attend.
  • Upper Cumberland Cards will return to Warren County High School’s Charlie Dalton Gymnasium for its monthly card show Saturday, Dec. 12, 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.
  • Covenant Academy's Drama Club will present "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" on Monday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. in the school gymnasium, 1079 Country Club Dr. Admission is free, and concessions will be available.
  • 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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