Community Calendar 6/12

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• The Warren County Lions Club will host its 15th annual two-person scramble charity golf tournament in memory of PCC Bob Davenport on Saturday, June 13 at WillowBrook Golf Club on 6751 McMinnville Hwy in Manchester. Lunch will be served at noon with a 1 p.m. tee time. Entry is $100 per player and includes lunch, two mulligans and two red tees. Proceeds will support local service projects throughout the community. For more information, contact WillowBrook Golf Club at 931-728-8989, Billy Cunningham at 615-417-0489, Daryl Justice at 931-273-1412 or Susie Davenport at 931-808-0929.
• Lucky C.I.C. will host a candidate meet and greet on Saturday, June 13 beginning at 4 p.m. at 8406 Lucky Rd. The event will include an auction and a meal, with all proceeds benefiting improvements to the Lucky C.I.C. park. Community members will also have an opportunity to meet and speak with local candidates during the gathering.
• Southern gospel group Jackson Heights will perform in concert on Sunday, June 14, at 6 p.m. at Cornerstone Baptist Church, located at 49 Golf Club Rd. The concert is free and open to the public. Community members are invited to attend an evening of gospel music and worship featuring the nationally known quartet.
• The Warren County Commission Meeting will take place on Monday, June 15 at 6 p.m. at the Warren County Administration Building on 201 Locust St.
• CASA of the Tennessee Valley will host its Denim & Diamonds fundraiser on Thursday, June 18, at River Cliff Event Venue in Spencer. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the evening will feature dinner, auctions and live entertainment from Tainted Hills. The event will raise funds to support CASA’s work serving children in White and Van Buren counties. Attendees are encouraged to wear their best denim-and-diamonds attire. Additional information is available at CASA’s website.
• Families in Crisis will host a Sexual Assault Support Group Thursday, June 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 101 W Main St. The group offers survivors a safe space to receive support, take part in healing activities, increase self-esteem, and learn coping skills to empower them on their journey.
• The Warren County Master Gardeners’ Association will meet Thursday, June 18 at 6 p.m. in the Magnolia Room at the Warren County Administration Building at 201 Locust St. WCMGA meets the third Thursday of each month, gathering at the fairgrounds during summer months and at the Magnolia Room of the Warren County Administration Building during the rest of the year. For more information contact the extension office at (931) 473-8484.
• The Warren County Republican Party will host a “Happy Birthday America” celebration on Thursday, June 18, at 6 p.m. in the Early Voting Room at the Warren County Administrative Building, 201 Locust St. Community members are invited to attend the gathering as part of an Independence Day-themed celebration.
• First United Methodist Church will host its annual Big Yard Sale on Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, from 7 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. The sale will be held in the church’s Outreach Building, located at 200 W Main St. Shoppers can browse a wide variety of items while supporting the church’s outreach ministries and community service efforts.
• The second annual MYP Golf Tournament “Fore The Families” will be held Friday, June 19, at McMinnville Country Club. Registration and lunch begin at 11 a.m. The four-person team entry fee is $400 and includes lunch, with prizes to be awarded. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Families in Crisis, supporting individuals and families affected by domestic violence. To register a team, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 931-473-6611.
• The Warren Masonic Lodge will hold its annual pancake, sausage and fruit breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, June 20, from 7-10 a.m. at the lodge, located at 308 E Main St. Tickets are $10 each and include an all-you-can-eat breakfast with a drink. Proceeds will benefit charitable causes including the Widows and Orphans Fund, Shriners, Special Games, local scholarships and other programs serving children and families in need.
• The Van Buren Chamber of Commerce will kick off its 2026 Farmers Market season on Saturday, June 20, from 7 a.m.-12 p.m. at 500 College St in Spencer. Visitors can shop for fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and other locally produced products while supporting area farmers and vendors. Door prizes will also be offered throughout the event. Vendor spaces are available for a $5 fee. For more information, call 931-510-2430.
• The Warren County Democratic Party will host "Dems & Doughnuts" on Saturday, June 20, from 9-10:30 a.m. at J’s Restaurant, located in Three-Star Mall at 1410 Sparta St. The event will serve as an informal breakfast gathering for Democrats and community members interested in meeting and visiting with others in a relaxed setting.
• Young Men United will host its Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Warren County Fairgrounds, located at 194 Fairgrounds Rd. The event will feature live entertainment, family activities, children’s games, food, a car show and a beauty pageant throughout the day.
• Morrison Church of Christ will host a community meal on Saturday, June 20, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m at its location on 201 S Main St. Organizers will serve hamburgers and hot dogs, and everyone is invited to attend. The event is free and open to the public.
• The Warren County Genealogical and Historical Association will meet on Saturday, June 20 at 2 p.m. in the Magnolia Room of the Warren County Administration Building at 201 Locust St. This month’s program will feature Lucas Holt, who will present information on Wilfer Leon Green, a soldier who served during the Vietnam War. Holt is a dedicated historical researcher and will share insights and research surrounding Green and related historical events. Visitors are welcome to attend.
• Cornerstone Baptist Church will host its 2026 Vacation Bible School, “Illumination Station,” from Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, from 5:30-8 p.m. each evening. The program is open to children from Pre-K through sixth grade and will be held at the church, located at 49 Golf Club Rd. in McMinnville. Dinner and rides will be provided for participants.
• 2026 Summer Tennis Camps will be held at the Milner Recreation Center/David Dunlap Tennis Complex in McMinnville on June 22–25 and July 27–30. Camps are open to ages 6–15 with sessions in the morning; cost is $100. Participants can call 931-273-3435 for details.
• Applications for the 2026 Farmers Market Senior Nutrition Program will be accepted Tuesday, June 23, and Tuesday, June 30, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Warren County Farmers’ Market. The application process will be drive-thru only, and no appointment is necessary. The program provides $40 in vouchers for use on fresh produce at the Warren County Farmers’ Market between July 1 and Sept. 15, 2026. Applicants must be Warren County residents, age 60 or older and meet income guidelines. Participants should bring proof of residency, identification and income documentation. For more information, call the Warren County Health Department at 931-473-8468.
• A motorcycle benefit ride supporting Tabitha Denney, who is battling a cardiac condition, will be held Saturday, June 27. Registration is $10 per rider, and kickstands are scheduled to go up at 10 a.m. from Three Star Mall at 1410 Sparta St. The event will include a scenic ride, raffles, a silent auction and additional entertainment. Automobiles are also welcome to participate. All proceeds will go toward Denney’s medical expenses.
• A live auction and taco salad fundraiser benefiting Bentley Moore will be held Saturday, June 27, at Burritt College, located at 427 College St. in Spencer. The meal will begin at 3 p.m. and includes a taco salad, drink and dessert for $10. A live auction and raffle will begin at 5 p.m. Proceeds will help support Bentley’s medical needs as he battles metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a rare genetic disorder affecting the nervous system.
• The Town of Spencer will hold its Freedom Fest 250 event on Friday, July 3, at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds, located at 288 Spring St. in Spencer. Festivities begin at 4 p.m. and will include Splash Fest activities, food vendors and tours of the Heritage Museum. An opening ceremony is scheduled for 7 p.m., featuring a concert by Cody McCarver. The evening will conclude with a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
• The McMinnville-Warren County Chamber of Commerce and TCAT McMinnville are inviting residents to participate in a Community Time Capsule project celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. Community members may submit photographs, letters and other small items representing life in Warren County today through June 29 at the Chamber office, 110 S Court Square. The official Time Capsule Placement Ceremony will be held July 4 at 11 a.m. at the Chamber of Commerce.
• The Warren County Republican Women will host an Ice Cream Social on Thursday, July 9, at 6 p.m. at the Farmers Market Pavilion, located at 100 Market St. in McMinnville. The event is open to the public and offers an opportunity for community members to gather and enjoy an evening of fellowship and refreshments.
• 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 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.

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