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The Henderson County Clint W. Murchison Library in Athens opened its Summer Reading Program Monday with a fun day of bounce houses, hot dogs, snow cones and books.
The library also announced the start of its Mayor’s Reading Club: When participants read 10 books on their reading level, they can get a book to keep!
The Henderson County Black History Committee held its 3rd Annual Dominoes Tournament Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Malakoff Community/Senior Center in Malakoff. The event was well attended and this is the last event for 2013.
David Jones (left) and Hurline Hall (right) from Kaufman, Texas won 1st place trophies and $15 gift cards each to Taco Bell at the 3rd Annual Henderson County Black History Committee Dominoes Tournament on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Sammie Trimble (left) and Gary Hunter (right) showing off their 2nd place trophies from
the Henderson County Black History Committee Dominoes Tournament. Not pictured are third place winners Elmer Smith and Eric Jackson.
By Bethany Airhart/Cain Center Sports Coordinator
To celebrate those individuals and families that have supported us over the last 30 years, we decided to offer a great special this month! Current members who sign up for a one-year renewal membership during the month of September will receive one month free! Renewals will be begin at the end of your current membership regardless of your current contract expiration date! This is a great offer, so hurry in today and don’t miss your chance to save big! So you’ve finally made the big leap into the unknown – your first yoga class is approaching. You’ve picked which class to go to, found out where to park and how much the class will cost, but what should you expect when you walk through the doors? The mysterious first yoga class is a time of discovery. Congratulations on embarking on the first stage of your yoga journey, and enjoy! With the Yoga Classes Directory, now you can search for local yoga classes in Nashville in your area. You’ll discover that not every yoga practitioner is a highly committed, eco-conscious vegetarian; that designer gear will not help you into a difficult pose any sooner; and you will discover secrets about your body and your mind that even you never knew. Sound intriguing? Well that’s yoga for you! It’s more than just an exercise class. Yoga teachers have got your back – there’s no need to worry Yoga people tend to be a friendly bunch. The dynamics of each yoga class and each studio differ greatly but all should be welcoming and inclusive, not judgemental. Everyone in the class is an equal in the eyes of the teacher so stop worrying about your lack of knowledge or inability to touch your toes, it simply doesn’t matter. If you want to join, contact to yoga classes and studio in Montana. Studios generally supply mats so it is not essential to buy your own; this decision comes down to personal preference. Some studios may not disinfect and update their mats as regularly as perhaps they should and practising on a stale smelling mat is not the most pleasant experience. On an environmental note, if this is your first ever experience of yoga it is probably best not to buy your own mat until you know that the practice is for you. The content of your class will vary depending on the style your chosen studio follows. Generally speaking though, beginners’ classes focus on the asanas or poses and tend not to include any advanced breathing techniques or chanting. If you approach your first class with an open mind, a spirit of adventure and an understanding that yoga is not a competitive sport then you will be fine. All yoga traditions are represented, so you can easily find a local yoga studio that offers the tradition of your choice – bikram, hatha, ashtanga or iyengar yoga classes are all listed in the Yoga Classes Directory. Considering yoga teacher training? We’ve got that covered as well with yoga teacher training offers available worldwide. What about yoga gear like yoga pants, yoga clothes and yoga mats? You’ll find a wide range of suppliers and product reviews and you can conveniently shop online. If you’re lucky enough to be having a break, you’ll be able to review yoga retreats, yoga holidays and workshops as well. It’s all covered in the Yoga Classes Directory.
Cain Center is celebrating 30 years!
Children are all headed back to school, and that means we are shifting into high gear here at Cain Center!
Sylvan Learning Center will be open Monday and Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. Testing is to be held on Sept. 14. Classes begin Sept. 16.
We are currently accepting applications for this wonderful program to help students stay on track, and recover from summer learning loss. If you are interested in this program, or know someone who is please contact Tere Lawyer at the Cain Center to get signed up!
Preview of classes Sept. 9, 4-5 p.m.: Guitars Etc. has brought their incredible talent here to Cain Center! Give your child a gift that can Continue reading “CAIN CORNER: Cain Center enjoying 30th year”
HCPAC press release
The Henderson County Performing Arts Center with co-producer, Dr. Mark Roberts, announces the 25th Anniversary Summer Youth Musical, “Annie Get Your Gun.”
In this classic Irving Berlin musical, Annie Oakley is the best shot around. When Col. Buffalo Bill Cody discovers her, he persuades this novel sharpshooter to join his Wild West Show. It only takes one glance for her to fall head over heels in love for dashing shooting ace Frank Butler, who headlines the show. She soon eclipses Butler as the main attraction, which, while good for business, is bad for romance. Butler high tails it off to join a rival show, his bruised male ego leading the way, but is ultimately pitted against Annie in a final shoot-out. The rousing, sure-fire finale hits the mark every time in a testament to the power of female ingenuity.
The show features Shannon Ryan as Annie Oakley, Quinton Johnson as Frank Butler, Jacob Miller as Buffalo Bill, Zach Adair as Charlie Davenport, Felix Lenz as Foster Wilson, Marie Bailey as Dolly Tate, Ash Gimler as Tommy Keeler, Channing Horton as Winnie Keeler, Holden Guinn as Chief Sitting Bull, Willie Hadnot as Pawnee Bill, Sariah Joblin as Jessie Oakley, Haile Stephens as Nellie Oakley and Kadie Lynn Roberson as Little Jane Oakley. The Company Ensemble consists of Savannah Joblin, Skylar Walker, Lindsay Haynes, Kenyon Walker, Brayton Brooks, Kaitlyn Cuellar, Lydia Raines, Felicity Walker, Pilar Hernandez, Ethan McGlaun, Olivia Lemmon, Brayton Stenovitch, Continue reading “HCPAC to produce ‘Annie Get Your Gun’”
“The paragraph starting with ‘I don’t want to get rich’ is pure gold. Dennis Gilmore taught me a long time ago, if you are in it for the money or fame, you are in it for the wrong reason and to quit while you can. That’s what it is all about. In my childhood, one of the only releases I had were those moments on stage, before the show, with the lights out. I can smell the theatre even now. If this is your reasoning for following your dream, you have already won. No one can take that from you. Beautiful, just beautiful.” — Lauren (Hopper) Roerick (former YES! Company Member)
By Dennis Gilmore/HCPAC
When that small band of volunteers got together back in 1964 to discuss the possibility of developing a live theatre in Athens, I wonder if they thought it would still be running strong 50 years later.
From those early beginnings where shows were presented at the Junior College, to the move into the facility on Gibson Road, to the construction of the new 10,000 square-foot theatre on the same property, Athens Little Theatre has gone through some major moves that included 25 years of all volunteer-directed shows and the major renovation of the first theatre.
In 1989, the Board of Directors made the bold decision to hire a full-time executive director for the purpose of expanding the programs to a regional level. The theatre added a full youth program that brought a new level of involvement to the theatre. Over the past 25 years, the theatre has expanded to 8-10 shows a year Continue reading “HCPAC searching for quotes for anniversary stories”