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New event Hope on the Hill in September
New event Hope on the Hill in September
Foundation plans event at Arrington Vineyards
Brentwood Home Page news reports
The Hoover Hope Foundation, a non-profit fundraising organization, is hosting the Hope on the Hill event at Arrington Vineyards on Tuesday, Sept. 14, from 6-9 p.m.   Th event’s purpose is to raise funds for families affected by pediatric cancer and to raise awareness of this catastrophic disease.
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WCS releases school rezoning update
Plan will be unveiled to board on Sept. 16
Brentwood Home Page news reports

The district-wide rezoning process for Williamson County Schools is moving to the next level, and community meetings have been scheduled to share information.
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Star Bright announces 'Seussical' auditions

Brentwood Home Page news reports
The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department’s award-winning children’s theatre group, the Star Bright Players, will hold auditions for the upcoming production of “Seussical-The Musical” on Sunday,  Sept. 12. 
All children must be age 8 to 15 at the time of the audition.

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Church members go shopping; come back with 13 tons of food | Brentwood Baptist Church, Graceworks ministries, fooddrive, hunger, Williamson County, brentwood tn news
Church members go shopping; come back with 13 tons of food

Surprise challenge at Brentwood Baptist
Brentwood Home Page news reports

On Sunday, Aug. 29, 
grocery lists were passed out to Brentwood Baptist  members during the church's worship services. The members took the lists to their local supermarkets and filled  their baskets with bags full of food, cleaning items, and personal care items.  By 6 p.m. Sunday evening, 27,000 pounds of food — or 13 tons -- had been collected for Graceworks' food pantry.

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Lowe's holds training for Habitat women's build | Habitat for Humanity, Women Build, Spring Hill, Brentwood TN news, Williamson County, Lowe's
Lowe's holds training for Habitat women's build

Next session is Sept. 11 before fall project
Brentwood Home Page news reports
Lowe's is holding training sessions for women to learn about basic building principles in preparation for Williamson County's first Women Build for Habitat for Humanity. The project begins Sept. 25 at 630 Alex Drive in Spring Hill, helping homeowner Tina Gilbert build her house.

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Fall fashion fundraiser showcases survival | Heroes in Heels, After Breast Cancer Program, Maryland Farms YMCA, Taj George, Belk, CoolSprings Galleria, fashion, Brentwood TN news, Brentwood Home Page

Taj George
Fall fashion fundraiser showcases survival

Heroes in Heels supports Y's After Breast Cancer program
Brentwood Home Page news reports
Participants of YMCA's After Breast Cancer program will celebrate survival as they take to the runway for the annual Heroes in Heels fashion show Tuesday, Sept. 14, at the CoolSprings Belk department store. Entertainer Taj George, a castaway on the reality show Survivor and the wife of former Titans star running back Eddie George, will again be the emcee for the 6:30 p.m. event.

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Clay artist draws from dance background | Brentwood TN news, Friends of Brentwood Library, art, wood turner, glass sculpture, ceramics, clay, Glass Showcase
Clay artist draws from dance background

Wood turner, glass sculptor also featured at library gallery
By JOAN LAWLER
For Brentwood Home Page
The Friends of the Brentwood Library will feature the works of Scott Hodes (glass sculpture), Donna Rizzo (ceramics), and Brenda Stein (turned wood) in the Glass Showcase for the months of September and October.  The public is invited to view the art works during regular business hours at the library, 8210 Concord Road. Find out about their work, inspirations and backgrounds.

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Busy month ahead at Owl's Hill

Singer/Songwriter Marcus Hummon along with Chris Roberts, Fleming & John and Laura Donohue will perform at Owl's Hill Sept. 11.
Busy month ahead at Owl's Hill

Brentwood Home Page news reports
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary has announced its diverse schedule of programming for September. Included is a return to its new outdoor concert series, Music in the Meadow on Sept. 11, a home school program and training for future trail guides.
For more information or to register for any of the programs, call 370-4672 or visit its website at www.owlshill.org.

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Wells named a Paul Harris Fellow

Rotary District Governor Jim Springer (L) presents Jim Wells(R) of the Brentwood Morning Rotary Club with his Paul Harris Fellow recognition certificate
Wells named a Paul Harris Fellow

Brentwood Home Page news reports
Brentwood Morning Rotary Club Past-President Jim Wells was recently recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International.  Named for Rotary founder Paul Harris, the honor recognizes Rotarians who have contributed $1,000 or more to the Rotary Foundation.

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Students help peers by filling backpacks
Students help peers by filling backpacks

Brentwood Home Page news reports
On Friday, Aug. 6, volunteers from Patricia Hart Society and area schools’ Youth Advisory Council students helped sort school supplies from Williamson County’s Publix stores. Shoppers at the Maryland Farms' Publix donated so many items several pickups were needed there.

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BRENTWOOD VIEW: Historic acquisition a win-win for all
BRENTWOOD VIEW: Historic acquisition a win-win for all
By GIL HUTCHINSON
For Brentwood Home Page
The long journey to permanently preserve two historic cemeteries and surrounding land is almost over.  City Attorney Roger Horner announced at last week’s City Commission meeting that the City has officially taken ownership of property south of Crockett Road and east of Wilson Pike.  Read More >>