Local Events for Dec 2008 Putnam County
December 2008
Dec 1 - Dec 30 Isabel Cohen-Color Magic
Presented by the Magical Muse Gallery
123 W. Broad St., Cookeville
Hours: Wednesdays - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursdays - Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday - Mondays - Closed
Tuesdays - By appointment only
Dec 1 - Dec 26 2nd Annual Gracemoor Trees of Christmas
Individuals, businesses and groups will have decorated Christmas Trees on display 1pm to 4pm at US Bank on Mose Dr. Hwy 111 in Sparta TN. The public may view the trees and vote for their favorite. US Bank will also host the Chamber of Commerce Christmas Open House on December 11, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with the trees to be auctioned at 6:00PM. The trees will remain on exhibit until Dec 27. Proceeds will benefit Gracemoor, local shelter for domestic violence. Register your tree at US Bank on Bockman Way or Hwy 111.
Contact: Susan Kirby, Chairman 931-738-9500
Dec 1 - Jan 1 Christmas Light Spectacular
Hidden Hollow Park
Every Wednesday through Sunday 5 p.m.-9 p.m.
The largest drive through Christmas light show in Tennessee! Plus, hayrides, bonfires & specialty foods.
Contact: 931-526-4038 for more details
www.hiddenhollowtn.com
Dec 1 - Dec 22 Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter 3rd Annual Angel Tree
Hosted at Cookeville Kroger
445 South Jefferson Avenue, Cookeville.
Sponsored by Junior Girl Scout Troop #703 and Friends of Cookeville/Putnam County Animals to benefit the Cookeville/Putnam County Animal Shelter.
Angel Tree Wish List Items:
Clorox Bleach
Dish Detergent
Non-scoopable Cat Litter
First Class Postage Stamps
Laundry Detergent (without bleach)
Purina Dry Puppy Food
Purina Dry Kitten Food
Pet Carriers
Donations to the CPCAS and SNAP Fund
Cedar Shavings
Small Blankets
Latex Gloves
These items may be deposited at the Tree.
For more information, contact Shelter Director, Catherine Lee, 931-526-DOGS. or visit www.friendsofcpcanimals.org.
Friends of the Cookeville/Putnam County Animals is a 501(c)3 non-profit entity. Founded in 2004, our objective is to raise public awareness in tending to lost and homeless animals within the community, as well as educate citizens on the importance of spay/neuter programs.
www.friendsofcpcanimals.org
Dec 5 - Dec 12 Christmas in the Country
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Livingston Town Square
Friday Nights through Dec. 12
The Overton County Merchants Association has many special events planned to take place around the square. Along with shopping and live music, guests may enjoy free hot cocoa, coffee, hot cider, popcorn & hot roasted peanuts. A local carriage service and wagon will be offering rides around the square and side streets. Come visit Santa Claus each Friday night. $600 in Overton County Merchants Assoc. gift certificates will be given away.
Dec 7 - Dec 15 WCTE's Dining for Digital in December
WCTE is partnering with local area restaurants to raise money to help transition all of WCTE's television equipment to digital-and you can help!
Just dine at one of the following restaurants on their night, and part of the proceeds will be donated to WCTE's Digital Transition!
Sunday, December 7- Crawdaddy's West Side Grill
Monday, December 8- Jackson Street Grill
Tuesday, December 9- Thomas Andrews
Monday, December 15- Ci Ci's Pizza
Contact: Kristen Wells 931.528.2222 x 218
Dec 8 Open Mic Night
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Intrepid Traveler Cafe
Every Friday Night from 7-9 p.m.
To participate we ask that artists sign-up by 6:30 p.m. the night of the performance.
We look forward to hearing from musicians, poets, dancers and actors. Please pass on this news to performing artists in your area.
Contact: 931-372-7564
www.theintrepidtravelercafe.com
Dec 11 Christmas Business After Hours
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Leslie Town Centre, 1 West 1st St, Cookeville
Christmas & Commerce!
Your No.1 Networking Opportunity
Don't miss this wonderful time to network and share the Christmas spirit with hundreds of members. Door prizes will be given away.
Reservations required
Contact: Chamber 931-526-2211
Thank you to our gracious sponsors:
American Bank and Trust
Bank of Putnam County
Citizens Bank
Community Bank of the Cumberlands
First National Bank
First Tennessee Bank
Jackson Bank & Trust
Progressive Savings Bank
Putnam 1st Mercantile
Regions Bank
US Bank
Dec 12 - Dec 13 Live Music & Movie Night at Intrepid Traveler Cafe
Intrepid Traveler Cafe
121 W. Broad St, Cookeville.
This weekend's line-up of events starts with the live performance by Joe Rattanavong's band The Autumn Drive-by on Friday evening from 7 PM - 9 PM. Special guest guitarist Mike Cash will also make an appearance.
On Saturday, Movie Night features the vintage Film Noir, "Scarlet Street," a 1945 Fritz Lang thriller starring Edward G. Robinson and Joan Bennett.
Discussion before and after includes film noir trivia and stylistics. Showtime is 7 PM.
Contact: 931-372-7564
www.theintrepidtravelercafe.com
Dec 12 - Dec 13 Mastersingers Christmas Concert
Wattenbarger Auditorium at TTU.
Time: Dec 12: 7:30 p.m.
Dec 13: 3 p.m.
Contact: Craig Zamer 372-3650
http://iweb.tntech.edu/murdock/msingers.htm
Dec 12 - Dec 13 Cookeville Regional Medical Center North Patient Tower Grand Opening
Please Join Us For:
The North Patient Tower Ribbon Cutting
Friday, Dec. 12, 2008
2-4 p.m.
Family Day
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec 12 The Nutcracker presented by Parkview Elementary
6:30 PM
Cookeville Drama Center
Reserved seat tickets $7/adults, $5/Children (12 & under)
Tickets on sale December 1
Contact: 931-528-1313
www.cookeville-tn.org/dramacenter
Dec 13 Rotary Christmas Parade in Sparta
The Rotary Christmas Parade in Sparta will start at 4:00 at White County High School and end on eastside of town. The Community Christmas Tree will be lighted at the American Legion Bldg. on Liberty Square when Santa arrives to visit the kids and hand out bags of goodies. Prize money for best floats. Contact to enter: Chamber of Commerce 931-836-3552.
Contact: Chamber of Commerce 931-836-3552
Dec 13 Doyle Christmas Parade
Doyle Christmas Parade will start at 10am at the Doyle Community Center. Line up at 9:30
Contact: Mayor Robert Meeks 931-657-2459
Dec 13 43rd Annual Overton County Christmas Parade
2:00 PM
By-Pass thru Livingston Town Square
Contact: Gene Medley at (931)823-2735.
Dec 13 Blue Eyed Grass in Concert
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cookeville Drama Center
Cookeville Pregnancy Clinic presentation
Tickets on sale November 24, $10 general admission
Contact: Drama Center 931-528-1313
www.cookeville-tn.org/dramacenter
Dec 14 Granville Country Christmas
Granville
Dec 16 Prescott Central Middle School Holiday Concert
7:00 PM
Cookeville Drama Center
Holiday concert by Prescott band and choral students.
Reserved seats $5
Tickets on sale December 1
Contact: 931-528-1313
www.cookeville-tn.org/dramacenter
Dec 17 New Member Orientation for Chamber Members
8:00 AM
First National Bank
412 S. Jefferson Ave, Cookeville
New Chamber Members will receive an overview of the benefits of joining the Chamber. Breakfast provided.
Contact: Chamber of Commerce 931-526-2211
Dec 29 - Jan 2 Bob "Dr. Doom" Dawson's Christmas Break Camp
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cane Creek Gymnasium, Cookeville.
Doors open at 7 a.m.
Boys & Girls ages 7 & up get ready for Jr. Pro & AAU!
Cost: $55 pre-registration until Dec. 28; $65 at the door or $15/day.
Contact: 931-526-9767
