COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Wondering what’s happening around town this week? Want to plan a little further out? Our community calendar can help you stay caught up.   

This week:   

• Monday, April 6, 4pm - Dungeons & Dragons at the White County Public Library
• Monday, April 6, 5pm - County Commission Committee Meetings in the Third Floor Courtroom at White County Courthouse, 1 E Bockman Way, Sparta.
• Tuesday, April 7, 10am - 1pm - Tech Help at the White County Public Library. Need some help understanding your computer? Don't understand an App? Stop by and someone will help you work through those technical details.
• Tuesday, April 7, 5:30pm - White County Arts Non Profit meeting at Happy Trails Brewery and Taproom, 38 E Bockman Way, Sparta.
• Thursday, April 9, 9am - Story Time at the White County Public Library. Bring your pre-school aged children and enjoy time with friends.
• Thursday, April 9, 11am – 1pm – Short Term Rental Forum presented by Sparta White County Chamber of Commerce at First National Bank, Sam Walton Drive, Sparta. 
• Thursday, April 9, 4pm – 6pm – Ice Cream Social and Meet & Greet with County Executive Denny Wayne Robinson at the Sparta Activity Center, 321 E. Bronson Street, Sparta. 
• Thursday, April 9, 6pm - White County School Board Meeting at White County Schools Central Office, 576 Hale Street.
• Saturday, April 11, 8am – Shady Brady Fallen Firefighter Ride leaving from the Sparta Fire Department on North Spring Street. Registration at 8am, ride starts at 9am. 
• Saturday, April 11, 8:00 – 9:30am – First Responder's Support Group sponsored by Life Church. Meet at Doyle Fire Hall, 5220 McMinnville Highway, Doyle. 
• Satuday, April 11, 9am - 11:30am - Ocean Odyssey, a FREE E STEAM Workshop at White County Public Library. This program is intended for children ages birth through third grade and their families.
• Saturday, April 11, 10am – 12 noon – Meet the Candidate: Mike Croley for Congress at Old Courthouse in Sparta. 
• Saturday, April 11, 9am – 5pm – White County High School’s Club America is hosting a Diaper Dash at Oldham Theater on Liberty Square. The students will be accepting donations of diapers, wipes, formula, and baby clothes for Clean Hearts Ministries’ crisis pregnancy center in Sparta. 

Coming up:    

• Every MONDAY until April 15 – Free In-Person Tax Preparation Service at Sparta/White County Activity Center. Call to make an appointment: 888-227-7669 
• Tuesday, April 14, 4pm - 5pm - Junior Outdoor Explorers meets at White County Public Library. Open to all kids, no pre-registration necessary.
• Tuesday, April 14, 5:30 - 6:30 - Women in the Wilderness meets at White County Public Library. Open to females ages 10 and up (minors must be accompanied by an adult). Registration is required and is available on the Scott's Gulf State Park website.
• Saturday, April 18, 7am – The Caving Cow Half Marathon/5K at Cumberland Caverns.https://runsignup.com/Race/TN/Mcminnville/TheCavingCow5KandHalfMarathon 
• Saturday, April 18, 11am – 2pm – Meet and Greet with Joe Hallums, White County Executive Candidate. Sparta Civic Center, 514 E Bockman Way, Sparta.  
• Saturday, April 18 – Plane Pull & Run the Runway 5k fundraiser for Special Olympics at the Upper Cumberland Regional Airport, 750 Airport Road, Sparta. 
• April 18 – 19 – Weekend After the Masters Golf Tournament at the Sparta Country Club. 931-254-9820 to sign up. 
• Saturday, April 25, 8am – 9:30am - First Responder's Support Group sponsored by Life Church. Meet at Doyle Fire Hall, 5220 McMinnville Highway, Doyle. 
• Saturday, April 25 – Poker Run to benefit Xtraordinary Popcorn hosted by 1938 Social, 109 W Bockman Way, Sparta. 
• Saturday, April 25, 1pm – 4pm – Meet and Greet with Sheriff Candidate Daniel Trivette at Quebeck/Walling Community Center. This event will include a Town Hall Style Q & A Session from 2pm – 3pm.  
• Saturday, April 25, 6:30pm - Volcano: A Comedy Show in the Volcano Room! At Cumberland Caverns. 
• Monday, April 27, 4pm - 6pm - Lego Night at White County Public Library. This event is intended for children in elementary school along with their families. 
• Saturday, May 2, 6pm – 9pm – A Night on the Red Carpet Father/Daughter Dance presented by Sparta-White County Rescue Squad at Duck Pond Manor, 655 Duck Pond Road, Sparta. For tickets, contact a Squad member.  
• Monday, May 11 – Blood Drive at White County Sheriff’s Office, 111 Depot Street, Sparta. This will be a Blood Assurance event. 
• Saturday, May 16, 10am - Marty McFly's Blue Light Ride starting at Pearson Park in Sparta.
• Saturday, May 16, 5pm – 9pm – Sock Hop and Cruise in on the Square in downtown Sparta.  
• Saturday, May 23 – Special Warriors Poker Run hosted by 1938 Social, 109 W Bockman Way, Sparta. 

If your organization has an item for the Community Calendar, e-mail your information to spartainfo@mainstreetmedia.llc. The Community Calendar will be published at mainstreetjournal.llc/sparta every Sunday.