Events

EVENTS CALENDAR  APRIL 2022  BY ANDREA STOCKARD

APRIL 4

CODE THIRSTY-SIX Come out to The Casual Pint (427 Sam Ridley Pkwy. W., Smyrna) on Monday, April 4 (and the fi rst Monday of every month), at 7 p.m. to enjoy a beer and support the Fallen Firefi ghters Foundation. The Casual Pint Smyrna is donating 10 percent of proceeds to the Fallen Firefi ghters Foundation. You might make a new “smoking hot” friend or two. For more information, fi nd the event on Facebook, visit thecasualpint.com or call 615-462-7421.

APRIL 6

SIT & SEW Creative arts have been bringing people together for years. Cannonsburgh Village and UT-TSU Extension Program Assistant Janette Walker present Sit & Sew on Wednesday, April 6, from 1:30–3 p.m. at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.). Bring whatever project you are currently working on or a set-aside UFO (Un-Finished-Object) and get re-inspired to fi nish it. Whether you cross-stitch, sew quilt bindings on by hand, make yo-yos or do embroidery, gather your supplies and spend some time with other creative folks. Ages 18 and over are welcome; admission is free and open to the public. Reservations can be made by calling 615-801-2606 or emailing mbnevills@murfreesborotn.gov.

APRIL 6, 13 AND 27

WILD THINGS AT THE WILDERNESS STATION Let the smaller among us get in touch with their wild side at the Wilderness Station at Barfi eld Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Rd.) on Wednesdays, April 6, 13, and 27, from 9:30–10:30 a.m. and 10:45–11:45 a.m. Sing songs, read a story, complete a craft and conclude with a short walk. Focus on a different nature theme each week. The cost is $3 per child; pre-registration is required by calling the day before at 615-217-3017. For more information on Wild Things, email dthomas@murfreesborotn.gov.

APRIL 9

EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION The City Schools Foundation hosts the 16th Annual Excellence in Education on

APRIL 9

UNDERWATER EGG HUNT AND SPRING FESTIVAL Bring your basket or bag and see how many eggs you can collect on Saturday, April 9, at Patterson Park Indoor Water Park (521 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.). Children 3 and under must have a parent in the water with them. Personal fl otation devices are required for those who cannot swim. Each session from 10 a.m.–1:45 p.m. will be 30 minutes of hunting eggs and free swim followed by festival-type games and snacks in the gym. The event includes a spoon/egg race, sack race, face painting and popcorn. The cost is $3 per person for the egg hunt; otherwise admission to the festival is free. Register online or in person. For more information, call 615-893-7439 or email cstafford@murfreesborotn.gov.

Saturday, April 9, at Copper Ridge Event Venue (3597 Betty Ford Rd.). The Foundation has given over $1 million to benefi t the teachers and students at Murfreesboro City Schools since the Foundation’s inception. On average, the Foundation gives $80,000 annually directly to the schools through teacher grants and parity dollars. This school year, The Foundation gave $48,000 in teacher grants and $30,000 in parity funding. The City Schools Foundation is a group of civic and business leaders banding together to benefi t Murfreesboro City Schools’ students pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. The foundation is a private, not-for-profi t organization. For ticket information, call 615-225-9381.

APRIL 9

STORYBOOK BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER FOR UNITED WAY MMC Pediatrics presents the Third Annual Storybook Breakfast on Saturday, April 9, at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.). Rutherford County’s youngest residents have the chance to dine with their favorite storybook characters from Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. This year’s event is outdoors and includes breakfast from ChickFil-A and Dunkin’ Donuts, Imagination Library story time, photo opportunities with storybook characters and more. Proceeds benefi t Imagination Library recipients in Rutherford and Cannon Counties. United Way works in conjunction with Imagination Library to deliver books to approximately 17,000 Rutherford and Cannon County children ages birth to 5 years old every month. This early literacy program helps develop positive social-emotional and behavioral skills, along with creating a parent-child bonding experience through the love of books. Tickets can be purchased at yourlocaluw.org/storybook and are $15 per person (with a $60 household maximum). For more information about sponsorships, call 615-893-7303 or email casey.warren@yourlocaluw.org.

APRIL 9

SPRING FLING AT BIG CREEK WINERY TASTING ROOM Big Creek Winery Tasting Room (7027 Main St., Christiana) celebrates its Spring Fling vendor event with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Come out with the family and shop local vendors of all sorts and get a picture with the Easter Bunny. The Easter Bunny will be available from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Annie’s SnoBiz Snowcones will also be on hand. For more information, call 615-785-2124.

APRIL 9

SPRING AROUND THE SQUARE Celebrate the arrival of spring with the merchants on the Woodbury Square at the annual Spring Around the Square event on Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The event will include a craft fair, food trucks, great bargains from local businesses and vendors and photos with the Easter Bunny. APRIL 9

PANTHER CREEK ART MARKET & MUSICFEST Panther Creek Brews will host an Art Market & Musicfest on Saturday, April 9, from noon until 10 p.m. View art from Ryan Frizzell (@the_rhinovirus), Meagan Armes (@meaganarmesart), Amy Elizabeth (@dinkyinkedarts), Jess (@ccolorfulchaos), Jeff Davis (@lawnboyart), Scuffl emoss, Roy E. Lee, David Adkins (@artwiremusic), Brett Shafer and Casey Sheffi eld. The event is free to attend. Artists and Codger’s food truck will be set up all day. Music from Birthday Killroom, Jake Kroll, Bon Mi and Thunderfrog starts about 5 p.m. Panther Creek Brews is located at 714 W. Main St., Murfreesboro.

APRIL 9

BEARD COMPETITION AT MAYDAY BREWERY Get out the pomade and gussy up your beard for the 4th Annual Beard Competition at Mayday Brewery (521 Old Salem Rd.) on Saturday, April 9, from 6–10 p.m. Categories include: Partial, Women’s (craft a beard out of whatever suits your fancy), Freestyle, Mustache, Full Beard Under 6

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 Inches and Full Beard Over 6 Inches. The registration fee is $10 to compete or free to just hang out, get some good brews and enjoy the show. Vendors include Woodsviking Barber Shop and Misfi t Concepts Hair Studio as well as a food truck onsite. For more information, visit maydaybrewery.com or call 615-603-7699.

APRIL 10

HIPPITY HOP EGGSTRAVAGANZA: EGG HUNT FOR DOGS Join OpEd and Rebellion Dog Rescue for An Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs at Hop Springs Beer Park (6790 John Bragg Hwy.) on Sunday, April 10. The tap room is open from noon–5 p.m. Small dogs get to hunt for eggs starting at 2 p.m. and medium/large dogs at 3 p.m. Tickets are $10 per hunt. Each hunt is for 20 Easter eggs fi lled with yummy treats or coupons to exchange for toys. Everyone that enters the egg hunt also receives $1 off a drink at the Hop Springs tap room. Once you get your drink, sit or walk around outside with your pup and check out the vendors onsite. There are over 80 acres to explore. For more information, fi nd the event on Facebook or visit bit.ly/hippityhop2022. APRIL 10, 14 AND 15

SUCCULENT POTTING BAR WORKSHOP Enjoy a succulent bar where you can create your own magnifi cent centerpiece at Classy Cactus Greenhouse (1527 Rutledge Way) on Sunday, April 10, from 2–3:30 p.m., and Thursday and Friday, April 14 and 15, from 6:30–8 p.m. A wide variety of planters and plants are provided along with additional decorative elements for you to make your own one-of-a-kind succulent arrangement. A succulent specialist will be onsite to show you how to take care of your arrangement for months to come. Everyone in attendance gets an additional 20 percent off purchases the day of the event and coupons for future purchases and workshops. The cost to join is $35. For more information, fi nd the Succulent Potting Bar Workshop event on Facebook or Eventbrite.

APRIL 11 AND 25

NASP MURFREESBORO NETWORKING EVENT The Nashville Association of Sales Professionals hosts its Murfreesboro networking event on Mondays, April 11 and 25 (the second and fourth Monday of each month), at the Burger Bar Restaurant in The Doubletree by Hilton (1850 Old Fort Pkwy.) with networking starting at 11 a.m. and the meeting at 11:30 a.m. NASP is a professional nonprofi t organization that provides a positive forum for skill-enhancement training and networking for career sales people. Learn how to become a more polished and successful sales professional by improving your presentation and enhancing your people skills. Everyone from new sales professionals to seasoned road warriors are invited to attend. For more information, visit nashville-nasp.org.

APRIL 10

MTSU PANHELLENIC COUNCIL EASTER EGG HUNT MTSU Panhellenic Council’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is set for Sunday, April 10, on the lawn of the MTSU President’s home at the corner of East Main Street and Middle Tennessee Boulevard. Children ages 12 and under are invited to join the fun from 2–4 p.m. They can search the grounds of one of MTSU’s oldest buildings for colorful candy-fi lled eggs, play games, bounce on an infl atable and visit with the Easter Bunny. The event is again free and open to the public. Guests should park at the MTSU East Main Building, located next to the President’s home, at 1403 E. Main St. MTSU’s Panhellenic Council sponsors the event with support from university sorority and fraternity chapters. For more information, contact Alex Hamilton at anh2af@mtmail.mtsu.edu.

APRIL 12

TENNESSEE TRAILS ASSOCIATION MEETING The Tennessee Trails Association’s monthly meeting of its Murfreesboro chapter is Tuesday, April 12, from 7–8 p.m. at the Wilderness Station at Barfi eld Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Road). For more information, visit tennesseetrails.org, or call or text 615-971-8894.

APRIL 12

DOWNSIZING & SPRINGCLEANING PRESENTATION Downsizing a home is an increasingly popular trend among homeowners. Downsizing can offer homeowners several advantages, including less maintenance and signifi cant savings on utilities, taxes and insurance. For older adults, the downsizing process is particularly appealing as it allows for the realization of retirement goals, a simplifi ed lifestyle and living closer to family. Join UTTSU Extension Family and Consumer Science Agents Shay Davis and Misty LayneWatkins as they provide simple steps and tips to help you downsize. Reservations are now open for the presentation on Tuesday, April 12, from 10–11 a.m. at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.). Ages 18 and over are welcome. Admission is free. Make your reservation by calling 615-801-2606 or emailing mbnevills@murfreesborotn.gov.

APRIL 12

RUTHERFORD CABLE APRIL BREAKFAST MEETING Join the April Breakfast Meeting at the Doubletree Murfreesboro (1850 Old Fort Pkwy.) in-person or virtually with guest Beverly Keel on Tuesday, April 12, from 7:15–9 a.m. Keel is dean of the College of Media and Entertainment at MTSU, where she has been a professor since 1995. She is also an award-winning journalist and a music industry consultant who has worked with many famous artists. Members and guests are welcome. In-person registration closes at noon on Friday, April 8, and there is a $5 late fee for walk-up registration afterwards. Virtual registration is available up until the start of the event. Remember to bring plenty of business cards and grab a card from the basket on the way out. For more informa-

APRIL 13

TODDLER ADVENTURE AT CANNONSBURGH: DIRT! Children ages 5 and under can get some outside time at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) while getting their hands in the dirt during story time on Wednesday, April 13, from 10–11 a.m. Admission is $3 per person. Reservations can be made by emailing mbnevills@murfreesborotn.gov or calling 615-801-2606.

APRIL 12

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: ROCK THE BLOCK First Vision Bank presents Rock the Block, the April edition of the Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours, on Tuesday, April 12, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. (on South Walnut Street between West Main and West Vine Streets). The Chamber presents this informal social-networking event to connect business professionals from across Rutherford County. Bring plenty of business cards. Admission is $10 for Chamber of Commerce members and $20 for future members. For more information, fi nd Events under rutherfordchamber.org.

APRIL 13

LIVING SENT MINISTRIES The public is invited to the April 2022 Living Sent Murfreesboro meeting on Wednesday, April 13, from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Experience (521 Old Salem Rd.). Mat Koenig is an entrepreneur who knows what it’s like to run a business on his own and the difference it makes to have Jesus as a business partner. Koenig says our jobs and careers are full of opportunities to tell others about the best business partner you’ll ever have. He talks about how “your life may be the only Bible someone reads.” Gene Garcia provides his God Story: how constant communication with the Father keeps us Living Sent wherever we are. A complimentary lunch is provided by Sean Moran and Red Barn Financial. RSVP to bob.williams@alhambrapartners.com.

APRIL 13 AND 14

SPRING PET PORTRAITS Wonder Pups Portraits returns to Safari Pet Resort (1635 Lascassas Pk.) on Wednesday and Thursday, April 13 and 14, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Wonder Pups takes spring pet photos at Safari Pet Resort by appointment only. Each session is approximately 15 minutes. Family pets can be photographed together or separately. A $10 deposit per pet is required at the time of booking. Print

and digital photo options are available for purchase via an online album link sent to clients following the appointment. No purchase is required. For more information, visit safaripetresort.com. To schedule an appointment, call or text 615-890-3732 or email helpdesk@safaripetresort.com.

APRIL 14

HOMESCHOOL DAYS AT CANNONSBURGH: GARDENS THEN & NOW It is time to prepare the garden for spring planting. Students will learn about what vegetables, herbs, fruits and fl owers were planted in the garden and discuss what they would plant in their own garden. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes you can get dirty for the Homeschool Day on Thursday, April 14, from 1–2 p.m. at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.). Admission is $3 per person; ages 5 and up are welcome. Reservations are required. Make a reservation by calling 615-801-2606 or emailing mbnevills@murfreesborotn.gov.

APRIL 16

SOUTHERN SHOPPING SHINDIG Shop over 60 local vendors offering handmade, direct sales and food at the Southern Shopping Shindig Spring Spectacular at Lane Agri-Park Community Center (315 John Rice Blvd.) on Saturday, April 16, from 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Be one of the fi rst 200 shoppers and receive a Mega Goodie Bag with coupons and gifts donated by vendors including a pair of earrings, a car coaster, a wax melt and more. For more information on the event, visit southernshoppingshindig.com.

APRIL 17

EASTER AT THE FOUNTAINS Belle Aire Baptist Church and Zion Christian Ministries will host Easter at The Fountains, a worship service celebrating the resurrection of Jesus, on Sunday, April 17, at 11 a.m. Hear from Belle Aire Lead Pastor Grant Gaines and Zion Lead Pastor Chris Johnson. Following the worship service there will be a helicopter Easter egg drop, bouncy houses and food trucks. The Fountains at Gateway is located at 1500 Medical Center Pkwy. Find more at easteratthefountains.com.

APRIL 21

HOMESCHOOL SCIENCE SERIES: AMPHIBIANS Help your home-school student explore the world through science at Wilderness Station at Barfi eld Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Rd.) on Thursday, April 21, from 10–11:30 a.m. Students study different topics each class with hands-on demonstrations. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required prior to each class date with in-person or online registration. The cost is $5 per student; ages 9–12 are welcome. For more information, call 615-217-3017 or email lrosser@murfreesborotn.gov.

APRIL 22

TENNESSEE PHILHARMONIC SPRING SPECTACULAR The Tennessee Philharmonic Orchestra presents the Spring Spectacular Concert on Friday, April 22, at Belle Aire Baptist Church (1307 N. Rutherford Blvd.) beginning at 7 p.m. The concert begins with the annual award presentation for outstanding music students and the TPO is accompanied by the Siegel High School Choir led by Choral Director Brenda Gregory. Robin P. Fountain is the TPO guest conductor for the night. Fountain serves as Professor of Conducting at Vanderbilt University Blair School of Music and conductor of Vanderbilt University Orchestra. Season tickets for the upcoming 2022–23 season will be available for a special one-night-only rate for concert attendees. For more information, visit tnphil.org or call 615-898-1862.

APRIL 21

THE CONNECTION AT CEDAR GLADE BREWS Cedar Glade Brews (906 Ridgely Rd.) hosts the April 2022 installment of The Connection: An Evening of Professional Networking and Business Brainstorming on Thursday, April 21, from 5–7 p.m. All Middle Tennessee entrepreneurs and professionals are welcome to attend this casual, free, no-obligation event where they can meet other small business owners and tap into one another’s experience and energy.

APRIL 22

CONSERVATION DAYS: NATURE WALK WITH NATURALISTS Join Nature Walks with Naturalists and take a hike with an expert while learning about the plants and animals of your choice in several different local ecosystems on Friday, April 22, from 3:30–5:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. Walks include: Wildfl ower Walk at Horseshoe Glade Natural Area, Watershed Walk at the Murfreesboro Greenway Southridge Trailhead, Resource Management Walk at Flat Rock Cedar Glades and Barren State Natural Area and Resource Management Walk at Stones River National Battlefi eld. There is no cost to join. For more information, email lmay@murfreesborotn.gov.

APRIL 23

CONSERVATION DAY AT THE WILDERNESS STATION Building Habitat in a Fragmented World is the focus of this all-day event at the Wilderness Station at Barfi eld Crescent Park (401 Volunteer Rd.) on Saturday, April 23, from 7:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Learn about local wildlife habitats and backyard habitat improvement projects you can do yourself. Discover citizen science projects and volunteer opportunities in and around Murfreesboro. Meet representatives from organizations working on habitat issues. Enjoy a day fi lled with activities, speakers and exhibits focused on engaging with the natural world, adventures, a native plant sale and hikes. Hikes, activities, and information are geared towards ages 10 and up. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, email lmay@murfreesborotn.gov.

APRIL 23

PIONEER DAYS AT CANNONSBURGH VILLAGE Come out Saturday, April 23, for Pioneer Days at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Enjoy handmade crafts, hayrides, music by The Grass Time Band and clogging by the Mid-State Cloggers. The Murfreesboro Art League features art on display and for sale. Don’t miss blacksmithing demonstrations with the Rutherford County Blacksmith Association and a car show by the Stones River Car Club. The day consists of food trucks, storytelling, handson demonstrations and more. All ages are welcome and admission is free. For more information, call 615-890-0355 or email shodges@murfreesborotn.gov.

APRIL 23

OAKLAND MANSION AR-“BEER”ETUM WETLANDS & GARDEN TOURS Oaklands Park is downtown Murfreesboro’s largest public green space. Join Oaklands Mansion’s Special Events Representative Connor Moss for a unique experience on the grounds of Oaklands Park (901 N. Maney Ave.) on Saturday, April 23, from 4–8 p.m. Explore this nationally registered historic and prehistoric site, now open as a public park. Find beer-sampling stations provided by Liquid Smoke along the trail. Admission for the grounds tour is $30 per person, and include an overview of the arboretum, wetlands and gardens. A portion of the proceeds benefi t the maintenance and preservation of the grounds and arboretum. Reservations are required. After your grounds tour, go inside the mansion for a self-guided tour with staff members available to answer questions. Enjoy live music in the mansion’s backyard garden from 5–7 p.m. and get tasty food from the My Roots Curbside Culinary food truck. For tickets and more information, visit oaklandsmansion.org.

APRIL 23

SHABBY LANE “LADIES DAY OUT” SHOPPING EVENT Shabby Lane Shopping Events presents a fabulous Spring shopping event Saturday, April 23, with 80 amazing local small businesses and artisans at Lane Agri-Park Community Center (315 John R. Rice Blvd.). The event is from 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and admission is free. There are free goodie bags for the fi rst 200 adult shoppers. Enjoy free popcorn and cookies, shopping, and fun for all ages. For more information on the event, visit shabbylaneshoppingevents.com.

APRIL 23

HOMEBREWER’S COMPETITION AT THE CASUAL PINT Celebrate The Casual Pint’s second Homebrewer’s Competition on Saturday, April

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 23, at 2 p.m. (427 Sam Ridley Pwky. W., Smyrna). If you are a home brewer and want to compete, sign up at the store; there is no fee to enter. Judges choose their favorites and fi nalists will have their beer on the tap wall. Then the general public will then vote on the winner. For more information, fi nd a Homebrewer’s Competition at The Casual Pint event on Facebook or call 615-462-7421.

APRIL 28

HOSPITALITY ASSOCIATION BOWLING TOURNAMENT It’s that time to see who the best bowlers are in the Rutherford County Hospitality Association. RCHA hosts its annual Bowling Tournament on Thursday, April 28, at Strike and Spare Family Fun Center (1720 Old Fort Pkwy.). This is a best ball format, and teams take the best roll on each frame. If you have any questions, please call 629-201-1199. Individual entry is $35 and team entry is $150; team entry includes a large pizza and soft drinks (5–6 people per team). Lane sponsorships are $150, or team entry plus lane sponsorships is $250. The tournament is from 5–8 p.m. with warmup at 5 p.m. All proceeds benefi t the RCHA and PAC contributions for the Tennessee Hospitality Association. For more information, email Jacob Hall at jah4r15@gmail.com.

APRIL 29

SEUSSICAL JR. Carpe Artista Arts Academy presents Seussical Jr. at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 29, at Lifepoint Church (506 Legacy Dr., Smyrna). Seussical Jr. is many Dr. Seuss stories put together onstage to tell a wonderful story of friendship between unlikely characters. Carpe Artista students have been working hard to present this 70-minute musical. Tickets are $10 for ages 18 and up, and $7 for ages 4–17, available online or at the door. For more information, call 615-984-4038 or visit carpeartista.com.

APRIL 29

RUTHERFORD ATHENA AWARDS Rutherford Cable is the founding sponsor of the Athena International Leadership Award for Rutherford County. The 2022 nominees for this year’s awards consists of 12 area women representing 12 Rutherford County organizations alongside seven young professional women. The community-wide celebration is open to the public on Friday, April 29, at the Embassy Suites Hotel (1200 Conference Center Blvd.) with the luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $65 per person or $600 for a table of 10. In addition to honoring the accomplishments and contributions of Rutherford County women, the Rutherford Athena Awards also provides a $3,000 educational scholarship to a Rutherford County non-traditional female student who has been out of high school for at least fi ve years. Rutherford Cable is an organization of more than 200 members promoting the professional advancement of women. Monthly breakfast meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month from 7:15–9 a.m. Free networking events are held monthly in addition to special workshops and a yearly mentoring program underwritten by First Horizon Bank. For more information, email yourrutherford cable@gmail.com. To reserve a seat at the luncheon, visit rutherfordcable.org/athena.

APRIL 23 AND 24

THAI LAOS FOOD FAIR Enjoy over 20 booths of authentic food from area Thai and Laos restaurants and experience a traditional Southeast Asian dance performance on Saturday and Sunday, April 23 and 24, from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at Wat Amphawan (4880 Barfi eld Crescent Rd.). The cost is $25 per adult; ages 10 and under are free. For more information, visit THAI TN on Facebook or call 615-631-3923.

APRIL 29

HOMETOWN HEROES WALK FOR CHILDREN The Child Advocacy Center prepares for the 7th Annual Hometown Heroes Walk for Children on Friday, April 29, at Murfreesboro Civic Plaza (111 W. Vine St.). Registration begins at 10:45 a.m. with speakers at 11:30 a.m. and the walk at noon. Complimentary shuttles are available from the Child Advocacy Center to the Civic Plaza from 10:30–11:30 a.m. The walk concludes with a boxed lunch at the Child Advocacy Center (1040 Samsonite Blvd.). April is also Child Abuse Prevention Month, so now is a good time to show support. All of the proceeds support services for child abuse victims and their families. In the last 22 years, the Child Advocacy Center has positively impacted the lives of 40,071 Rutherford and Cannon County residents (11.5% of the population). For more information on the event or on sponsorships, visit cacrutherford.org, or call 615-8679000 or email kenzor@cacrutherford.org. APRIL 30

DOG BARK AT THE BARK PARK The fi rst Dog Bark at the Bark Park, hosted by local bulldog breeder OMG Frenchie Mundo, is set for Saturday, April 30, from 12 to 4 p.m. at the Murfreesboro Bark Park, 1540 W. College St. The social event will continue monthly through July, on the last Saturday of each month. It is open to all dog owners and dogs of all breeds, as well as individuals interested in French bulldogs.

MAY 1

TENNESSEE VALLEY WINDS FREE PERFORMANCE The Tennessee Valley Winds will perform its annual community concert at Old Fort Park on Sunday, May 1, at 2 p.m. There is no admission charge for this event, though donations are welcome. For more information, visit tnvalleywinds.org or facebook. com/tnvalleywinds or contact band manager Mark Elbaum at markelbaum1@gmail.com. MONDAYS

CONNECT MURFREESBORO Join Connect Murfreesboro each Monday from 9–10 a.m. at BoomBozz Craft Pizza & Taphouse (2839 Medical Center Pkwy.) for a casual networking event designed to connect professionals, build relationships, drive referrals and help grow businesses. Please prepare a 60-second pitch about who you are and what you do, as well as a specifi c referral request for attendees on what can be done to help promote your business. The approximately 20 minutes at the end of each meeting is reserved for members to socialize. For more information or directions, visit connectnashvillenetworking.com/events.

WEDNESDAYS

BORO 2 SQUARE RUNNERS The Boro 2 Square running group meets at Mayday Brewery (521 Old Salem Rd.) every Wednesday at 6 p.m. The group welcomes runners of all paces and all individuals looking to get out, run and socialize with other runners. Normal run distances are between 3 and 5 miles. Participants are welcome to hang out and socialize at Mayday following the run. For more information, visit Boro2Square on Facebook.

THURSDAYS

AMERICAN VOICES PAST AND PRESENT American Voices Past and Present gives seniors (ages 55 and over) the opportunity to improve their way of life as well as their mental health through life programs at Patterson Park Community Center (521 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.) Thursdays in April from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Using gerontology, creative writing and visual arts, seniors can embrace and share their life stories. The cost to join is free, and the class is limited to 30 people. For more information, email stysonrich@murfreesborotn.gov or call 615-893-7439. THROUGHOUT APRIL

LEARN TO SEW High school students and adults are invited to the Smyrna Hilltop-Rosenwald Community Building (565 Mason Tucker Dr., Smyrna) for Learn to Sew on Thursdays in April, from 5:30–7 p.m. The cost is $50 for all four dates. Take measurements, learn fabric and yardage needed and work with a pattern to machine sew elastic-waist pants or skirt (machine provided). High school students are also invited Tuesdays (April 12, 19, 26 and May 3) from 5:30–7 p.m. at the Lane Agri-Park Auditorium (315 John R. Rice Blvd., Suite 101). The cost of $50 includes all four dates. On Mondays, grades 6–12 can learn to hand-sew a squishy or stuffed lovie by hand. Students work by hand and with needle and thread from 5:30–7 p.m. at Smyrna Assembly Hall (110 Front St., Smyrna). Cost is $10. To learn more, call 615-898-7710 or email jwalk143@utk.edu.