EVENTS CALENDAR FEBRUARY 2022 BY ANDREA STOCKARD THROUGH FEB. 6
FEB. 10
SMYRNA FLAG FOOTBALL SIGNUPS
MTSU UNITY LUNCHEON
Smyrna Parks & Recreation offers flag football for boys and girls ages 7–13 with games beginning Saturday, March 19, at Lee Victory Recreation Park (110 Sam Ridley Pkwy E., Smyrna). Signup deadline is Sunday, Feb. 6. The cost is $75 per player, and includes a jersey and flag belt. To register, visit townofsmyrna.org or contact kyle.mooney@townofsmyrna.org.
FEB. 3 WORLD WETLANDS DAY WALK Celebrate World Wetlands Day on Thursday, Feb. 3, from 9 a.m.–noon with a wetlands walk. Meet at Murfree Spring wetland (460 SE Broad St.) and learn what a wetland area is and why they are so important. Hopefully you can catch a glimpse of the river otters among other various creatures living there. The cost is free; registration is recommended by calling 615-217-3017 oe emailing lrosser@murfreesborotn.gov.
FEB. 3 WHO IS HIBERNATING? Feel some animal pelts and learn cool biofacts while discussing the different ways that animals survive in the cold at the Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Rd.) on Thursday, Feb. 3, from 9 a.m.–noon, and find out who is slumbering through winter in Tennessee. Meet Gilbert, the resident education opossum. Ages 4 and up are welcome. The cost is free; registration is recommended by calling 615-217-3017 or emailing lrosser@murfreesborotn.gov.
FEB. 4 FIRST FRIDAYS WITH C.A.T. CHOREOGRAPHY C.A.T. Choreography offers two fun and free hip-hop classes every first Friday of the month (Feb. 4, March 4). Dancers ages 8 and up are welcome to bust a move from 4–5 p.m. at Patterson Park Community Center (521 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.). For more information, call 615-893-7439 or email cellis@murfreesborotn.gov.
FEB. 5 HANDMADE MARKET ODell Markets announces its all-handmade
FEB. 5 HELP BUILD HOPE FOR ISAIAH 117 HOUSE Isaiah 117 House of Rutherford County partners with Help Build Hope for a build event. On Saturday, Feb. 5, from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Lane Agri-Park Community Center these two nonprofits will join forces with community members to build the framing walls for the Isaiah 117 House. This is an event for the whole community with ages 5 and up, and all abilities welcome. Professional builders will guide participants to properly build the walls for the home. If you can swing a hammer, you can help. The purpose of Isaiah 117 House is to provide physical and emotional support in a safe and loving home for children awaiting foster care placement. Register in advance for the build at helpbuildhope.com/isaiah117rc. For more information on Isaiah 117 House of Rutherford County, email rutherfordtn@isaiah117house.com. craft fair Saturday, Feb. 5, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. at Mid TN Expo Center (1660 Middle Tennessee Blvd.). The fair includes more than 80 local artisan vendors, handmade items (no direct sales/resales), full-service food vendors and door prizes for the first customers (get there early to beat the line). Admission and parking is free; vendors take cash and card. For more information, find ODell Markets on Facebook.
FEB. 8 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Lanes, Trains & Automobiles Entertainment Depot will host the February Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on Tuesday, Feb. 8, from 4:30–6:30 p.m. 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 Com-
merce members and $20 for future members. Lanes, Trains & Automobiles is located at 450 Butler Dr.
FEB. 9 LIVING SENT MINISTRIES MURFREESBORO MEETING The February 2022 Living Sent Murfreesboro meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 9, from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Experience (521 Old Salem Rd.). Don Day is a man who has made a difference throughout his life, from his days in the U.S. military to his successful business life. Day speaks about how to be a person of action, not reaction. Eric White shares his God story. White spends his life helping people reach their full potential in health, business, faith and relationships. A complimentary lunch will be provided by Momentum Seminars. To RSVP or for more information, email bob.williams@alhambrapartners.com.
MTSU’s Unity Luncheon will honor five Middle Tennessee “unsung heroes” who’ve served their communities faithfully. A traditional part of the university’s Black History Month events, the 2022 luncheon is set for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, on the second floor of the MTSU Student Union Ballroom, 1768 MTSU Blvd. Keeping its familiar theme of Where There Is Unity, There Is Strength, the luncheon will feature keynote speaker Sekou Franklin, Ph.D., MTSU professor of political science and international relations. This year’s Unity Luncheon honorees and their categories of recognition include: Education — Elma McKnight, retired Murfreesboro City Schools educator; Excellence in Sports — Thomas Keith, longtime volunteer track and field coach; Advocate of Civility — Carl E. Watkins, retired Murfreesboro police captain, youth volunteer; Community Service — Melbra Simmons, True Blue TV office coordinator and Tennessee Girls in STEM Conference committee member; Commitment to Black Arts — Robert Orr Jr., Murfreesboro artist. The Unity Luncheon is $20 for students and $35 for nonstudents. For more information, contact daniel.green@mtsu.edu. Purchase Unity Luncheon tickets at bit.ly/mtunity22.
FEB. 10 TODDLER ADVENTURES AT CANNONSBURGH: HAPPY HEARTS Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Cannonsburgh Village (312 S. Front St.) on Thursday, Feb. 10. Kids enjoy heart-themed games, crafts, and story time from 10–11 a.m. Admission is $3 per person. Make a reservation by calling 615-801-2606 or emailing mbnevills@murfreesborotn.gov. Ages 5 and under are welcome.
FEB. 10 LADIES NIGHT AT FLEET FEET The annual Ladies Night at Fleet Feet Murfreesboro (544 N. Thompson Ln., Unit C) is Thursday, Feb 10. Come out for a great evening with friends and after-hours shopping, mingling, food, wine and giveaways. CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 BOROPULSE.COM
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