Register Now For Library’s Summer Reading Program

It’s the final week to register for the Greeneville-Greeneville Public Library’s summer reading program.

The theme for this year’s event is “All Together Now.” The weekly reading program will begin on Tuesday, May 30 and continue through June 27.

Online registration is available at ggcpl.readsquared.com .

“We invite children, teens and parents to join us for five weeks of fun-filled activities, special guests, and a celebration of community,” library officials say in a news release.

Every Tuesday morning, between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m., the reading program participants can visit the library to engage in themed activities that reflect weekly themes.

“The library is dedicated to promoting literacy, fostering a life-long love of learning, and providing a welcoming environment for everyone,” the release notes. “Participants will set reading goals based on their age group, and as they accumulate points for completing those goals, participants will earn a variety of prizes.”

Tamara Hartman Clouse, Loni Dinwiddie, Jessica Gillespie, Jenifer Johnson, Gail Landers, Carmen Martinez, Trina Pellegrini, Courtney Pierce, Susan Smith, Kim Broshar and Michelle Nailen.

A light lunch will be served.

The event is being hosted by the Property Experts Real Estate, along with other supporting sponsors.

For more information or to become a sponsor, call Becky

MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

The community is invited to a Memorial Day Service at Veterans Memorial Park, 805 Forest Street, on Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m. Parking and shuttle will be available from the corner of Takoma Avenue and Forest Street. Guest speaker will be Brigadier General John Bowlin, U.S. Army. In case of inclement weather, the service will relocate to First Baptist Church, 211 N. Main St.

MT. CARMEL CEMETERY DECORATION

Decoration of graves will be held at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, near Mosheim, on Sunday, May 28. Donations for cemetery upkeep are appreciated.

MT. OLIVE RED HILL CEMETERY DECORATION

Decoration of graves will be held at Mt. Olive Red Hill Church Cemetery, 100 Red Hill Road, this weekend, May 27-28. All donations for the cemetery will be appreciated.

PINEY GROVE FWB CEMETERY

All flowers need to be removed from Piney Grove Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery in the White Sands community by Saturday, May 27, so that mowing can be resumed.

PINE GROVE UMC CEMETERY DECORATION

Pine Grove United Methodist Church, on Bright Hope Road, in Greene County, will host its annual cemetery decoration on June 2-4. There will be a memorial worship service on Sunday, June 4, at 2 p.m. in the church sanctuary to remember loved ones lost over the past year. Representatives will be available to receive donations for the cemetery upkeep on those days. Mowing will be suspended in the cemetery for the week following June 4 and will be resume on June 14. Please remove any decorations that you wish to keep by June 14.

Rideout at 423-631-6196. Online information is available at https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ thrive-women-in-business-empowerment-day-tickets-633291631317 . The cost to attend is $40, plus fees and taxes. Tickets can be purchased online at Eventbrite or stop by the Property Experts office at 104 Sam Doak St.

PRICE’S CEMETERY DECORATION

Decoration of graves will be held Saturday, June 3, at Price’s Cemetery in the Kelley Gap community.

PROVIDENCE CEMETERY

DECORATION

Decoration of graves will be held this Sunday, May 28, at Providence Cemetery, located on the Greene/Washington County line, in Limestone. For more information, call 257-6113.

GREENEVILLE SDA CHURCH

CRAFT FAIR

A craft fair will be held this Sunday-Monday, May 28-29, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, in the pavilion behind the Greeneville Seventh-day Adventist Church, 710 Asheville Hwy. Refreshments will be available. Proceeds from the event will benefit missions.

SINKING SPRINGS CEMETERY

DECORATION

The Sinking Springs Cemetery annual decoration of graves will be held this weekend, May 27-28.

TABERNACLE MISSION

COMMUNITY GARDEN EVENT

A fundraiser supporting the Tabernacle Mission Community Garden will happen on Sunday, June 4, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., at Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, 715 Wesley Avenue. Homemade ice cream, drinks and snacks will be served. Tickets are $20 and can either be purchased at the door or from Mary Goldman. For more information, call 423-342-7006.

UNION CHAPEL CHURCH

YARD SALE

Union Chapel Free Will Baptist Church will be having a yard sale this weekend, May 27-28, beginning at 8 a.m. both days, at the Chucky Community Center, located at the corner of Erwin Highway and Chuckey Pike. Proceeds will benefit

On the first Tuesday of the program, which falls on May 30, “a fantastic lineup of special guests” will be on hand from the Town of Greeneville’s police and fire departments and various other community organizations, the release says. The first week’s theme is Community Connections, “where we embrace the joy of coming together and celebrate everyone who makes up our community,” library officials add.

For more information or if you have any questions, please call the library at 423-638-5034.

“Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to cultivate a love for reading and connect with others who share the same passion,” the release continues. “Let’s embark on this reading journey together and make this summer a memorable one filled with imagination, knowledge, and lasting connections!” the church youth.

VFW POST 1190 MEETING

The Andrew Johnson VFW Post No. 1190 meets on the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the post home, located at 70 Harlan St. The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) meets on the first Thursday of each month, at 6 p.m., and the Elbert L. Kinser Marine Corps League Detachment meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m., all at the same location.

WARRENSBURG UMC CEMETERY DECORATION

Decoration will be held this Sunday, May 28, at the Warrensburg United Methodist Church Cemetery. A memorial service will be held, beginning at 2 p.m. The Rev. Steve Ryman will speak, and a brief report will be given from the cemetery committee.

WESLEY’S CHAPEL CEMETERY DECORATION

Decoration of graves will be held Sunday, June 4, at Wesley’s Chapel Cemetery. Officials ask that flowers be removed within 10 days after decoration, so mowing can resume.

WESLEY’S CHAPEL CHURCH

YARD SALE

Wesley’s Chapel Church will hold a yard sale on Friday, June 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, June 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the community center, located at 1525 N. Wesley Chapel Rd.

WHITTENBURG CHURCH

CEMETERY DECORATION

Whittenburg Church will have its annual cemetery decoration this Sunday, May 28. Anyone who has had family buried there in the last five years and hasn’t yet put up markers are asked to call 423329-6016 or 423-329-8016 to identify the plots.