Candlelight vigil for Estelle Richardson

In July of 2004, Estelle Richardson, an inmate at the CCA Metro Detention Facility was found unresponsive after 4 CCA guards had forcibly removed her from a solitary confinement cell. A few hours later Estelle died. She had a fractured skull, 4 broken ribs and a damaged liver. The Davidson Medical examiner ruled her death a homicide. Her murder still remains today one of Nashville's unresolved murder cases. Gather to remember Estelle and keep her memory and murder in the eyes of the public as individuals continue to seek the truth and justice for her.

LEARN MORE 7:30 p.m.  –  12:00 a.m. (270 minutes of caring)

Symphony in the Park: Schermerhorn Symphony Center

When the weather begins to get warm the Nashville Symphony is ready to get in the community and play outside! This year with the help of Regions Bank, we will offer a summer parks concert series in which most of the concerts will be free. We will perform all over town in various parks for free playing well-known repertoire that all ages and listeners are sure to love. So gather a picnic dinner, come out and enjoy an evening of beautiful weather and great music.

LEARN MORE 7:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

WCDP July Potluck Dinner

“Dinner and a Movie” will be the fare of the Williamson County Democratic Party’s July Potluck Dinner.

LEARN MORE 6:30 p.m.  –  12:00 a.m. (330 minutes of caring)

Volunteer: Books From Birth of Middle Tennessee

Come out and help Books From Birth of Middle Tennessee at the 2008 Independence Day Celebration in Gallatin on July 4th. It begins at 4 pm and will last till 9:30 pm post fireworks.

LEARN MORE 3:15 p.m.  –  9:30 p.m. (375 minutes of caring)

Symphony in the Park: Riverfront Park

When the weather begins to get warm the Nashville Symphony is ready to get in the community and play outside! This year with the help of Regions Bank, we will offer a summer parks concert series in which most of the concerts will be free. We will perform all over town in various parks for free playing well-known repertoire that all ages and listeners are sure to love. So gather a picnic dinner, come out and enjoy an evening of beautiful weather and great music.

LEARN MORE 7:30 p.m.  –  9:30 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

The CoolMomsCare Celebration Garden: Corn Shucking

Come out to The Franklin Farmer’s Market from 8 AM until 1 PM. CoolMomsCare will be in the Celebration Garden with activities, music, crafts, and fun from 10 AM until 12 PM. Bring the kiddos for corn shucking.

LEARN MORE 10:00 a.m.  –  12:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

WCDP 2008 Summer Picnic

The Williamson County Democratic Party has scheduled its 2008 Summer Picnic on the historic farm site of Sneed Acres in Brentwood.

LEARN MORE 5:00 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m. (180 minutes of caring)

Sam Speaks!

Come hear CoolPeopleCare co-founder Sam Davidson talk about the environment and how to make the world a better place.

LEARN MORE 9:00 a.m.  –  12:00 p.m. (180 minutes of caring)

June Kern Art Camp: Fashion Camp for Girls

Full Day Summer Art Camp for Children and Adolescents.

LEARN MORE through Friday, July 11 9:00 a.m.  –  3:00 p.m. (360 minutes of caring)

Famoudou Konate djembe workshops

Famoudou Konate is one of the world's most beloved masters of the West African djembe. Still residing in his village in Guinea, Famoudou tours the United States and Canada each summer, sharing the percussion traditions of his homeland. This is a rare opportunity for percussion students of all levels to study with this highly respected and talented elder.

LEARN MORE through Sunday, July 13 6:00 p.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (1380 minutes of caring)

The CoolMomsCare Celebration Garden: Recycle Relay

Come out to The Franklin Farmer’s Market from 8 AM until 1 PM. CoolMomsCare will be in the Celebration Garden with activities, music, crafts, and fun from 10 AM until 12 PM. Bring the kiddos for Recycle Relay.

LEARN MORE 10:00 a.m.  –  12:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Watertown Jazz Festival 2008

The 2008 Watertown Jazz Festival marks the 13th year of this celebration of all things jazz! Hosted by the Watertown Chamber of Commerce and organized in 2008 by Planit Nashville, Inc., this event has grown from approximately 200 attendees to over 5,000 jazz fans from all over the region.

LEARN MORE 3:00 p.m.  –  12:00 a.m. (540 minutes of caring)

Weeds!

We love to look at the wildflowers when they bloom! Did you know some of these beautiful flowers are the same ones we consider weeds? Join in the fun and learn all about weeds!

LEARN MORE 1:00 p.m.  –  2:00 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

The Totally Yours Thrift Store grand opening

The Totally Yours Thrift Store is celebrating its grand opening on July 17, 2008 from 2 – 6 with an open house.

LEARN MORE 2:00 p.m.  –  6:00 p.m. (240 minutes of caring)

Drinking Liberally

Promoting democracy, one pint at a time.

LEARN MORE 6:00 p.m.  –  12:00 a.m. (360 minutes of caring)

Food Security Partners of Middle TN Dinner Benefit

On Thursday, July 17th, Martha's at the Plantation will host a special dinner to raise funds for the 2008 mini-grant program of the Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee.

LEARN MORE 7:00 p.m.  –  10:00 p.m. (180 minutes of caring)

World Caravan Sale

Come by Ten Thousand Villages July 18th through the 26th for our World Caravan Sale. Receive up to 75% off overstocked, nicely repaired, and one-of-a-kind items! Shop early for the best selection.

LEARN MORE through Saturday, July 26 10:00 a.m.  –  6:00 p.m. (480 minutes of caring)

Stories by the River

Bring your lunch or a snack and let’s meet on the porch with a view of the river. We will enjoy nature stories and perhaps a little hike around the Nature Center.

LEARN MORE 12:00 p.m.  –  1:00 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

Homemade Health and Beauty

Come learn how to make your own inexpensive and eco-friendly products. Bug spray, facial masks, shampoos, body wash and more, we will explore!

LEARN MORE 2:00 p.m.  –  3:00 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

Full Moon Pickin' Party

Friends of Warner Parks and Regions Bank are presenting their 9th season of Full Moon Pickin' Parties in 2008. These fundraisers feature Middle Tennessee's finest bluegrass music under the light of a full moon.

LEARN MORE 7:00 p.m.  –  12:00 a.m. (300 minutes of caring)

The CoolMomsCare Celebration Garden: Zucchini Race Preparation

Come out to The Franklin Farmer’s Market from 8 AM until 1 PM. CoolMomsCare will be in the Celebration Garden with activities, music, crafts, and fun from 9 AM until 11 AM. Bring the kiddos for preparation for our Zucchini Races on August 2.

LEARN MORE 9:00 a.m.  –  11:00 a.m. (120 minutes of caring)

The Green Bag Lady comes to SBNC!

Would you like a FREE fabric bag? Come and meet the Green Bag Lady. She will give you a free handmade fabric bag if you promise to use it instead of paper or plastic. Also, you will learn some other easy tips for going green.

LEARN MORE 10:30 a.m.  –  12:00 p.m. (90 minutes of caring)

ACORN Presents: Save Your Home! A Foreclosure Prevention Fair

ACORN (Association of Community Organizers for Reform Now) invites all to this free foreclosure prevention fair.

LEARN MORE 1:30 p.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (210 minutes of caring)

Rain Barrel Workshop IV

Build a rain barrel to harvest water off your roof for irrigation.

LEARN MORE 2:00 p.m.  –  3:00 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

YogaKids at the Zoo

Join Nashville Zoo's education staff as they partner with instructor Tonya Jones and YogaKids.

LEARN MORE 2:00 p.m.  –  3:30 p.m. (90 minutes of caring)

Picnic in the Park to Take Action on Global Warming

Join Greenpeace members, volunteers, and people from the community.

LEARN MORE 1:00 p.m.  –  3:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Robert D. Burk, MD presents "Human Papillomavirus genomes, cervical neoplasia & the new HPV vaccine

Dr. Robert Burk, MD, from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, who is collaborating with IGH faculty on international HPV-HIV-cervical cancer research, is a molecular biologist, pediatric geneticist, and includes work with epidemiologists and clinicians as an addition to his lab work.

LEARN MORE 12:00 p.m.  –  1:00 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

Make it Blue Monday Volume V

Country star and Grand Ole Opry favorite Hal Ketchum will headline the entertainment card for Make It Blue Monday Volume V.

LEARN MORE 6:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (180 minutes of caring)

Workshop: Play Unto Others

Play Unto Others.... Embodying the Golden Rule: Workshops, Performance, Sessions with CathyAnn Beaty of MN

LEARN MORE through Tuesday, July 29

Where are the Frogs?

Frogs are very important residents of Shelby Bottoms. They need clean water just like us! Come test the water for yourself and determine if it is good or bad and learn what you can do!

LEARN MORE 1:00 p.m.  –  2:00 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

Book Signing with Mark Winne

On Thursday, July 24th at 6pm the Food Security Partners of Middle Tennessee will host a book talk and signing with Mark Winne, author of Closing the Food Gap: Resetting the Table in the Land of Plenty.

LEARN MORE 6:00 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Drinking Liberally

Promoting democracy, one pint at a time.

LEARN MORE 6:00 p.m.  –  12:00 a.m. (360 minutes of caring)

Fun in the Garden!

Come to the Nature Center for indoor and outdoor activities that serve as a great introduction for tots to gardening!

LEARN MORE 12:30 p.m.  –  1:30 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

Volunteer: Street Theater Company Presents Beauty and the Beast

We need volunteers to man registration tables for this event. The first shift will set up the table and last shift will break down. We try to make the shifts as short as possible, but you are certainly welcomed to work a longer shift. Complete instructions will be emailed to all participants.

LEARN MORE through Saturday, August 2 6:30 p.m.  –  8:30 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Whooo’s Out There?

Whoooo is out and about on a dark night? Why, owls of course! Come to the nature center to learn about all things owl and maybe even meet one up close and personal…

LEARN MORE 7:30 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (90 minutes of caring)

2nd annual PBT Celebrity Golf Scramble

People's Branch Theatre will host the 2nd annual PBT Celebrity Golf Scramble charity golf tournament on Saturday July 26, 2008!

LEARN MORE 8:00 a.m.  –  1:00 p.m. (300 minutes of caring)

Ice Day at the Nashville Zoo

Looking for a chilly place to pass the "dog days of summer?" Come to Nashville Zoo and chill out with the animals!

LEARN MORE 9:00 a.m.  –  4:00 p.m. (420 minutes of caring)

The CoolMomsCare Celebration Garden: Zucchini Race Preparation

Come out to The Franklin Farmer’s Market from 8 AM until 1 PM. CoolMomsCare will be in the Celebration Garden with activities, music, crafts, and fun from 9 AM until 11 AM. Bring the kiddos for preparation for our Zucchini Races on August 2.

LEARN MORE 9:00 a.m.  –  11:00 a.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Williamson County Democrats Clothing Drive

Williamson County's Democratic Veterans are requesting that Williamson County residents look through their closets and find work shirts, work pants and other clothing to donate to homeless veterans.

LEARN MORE 9:00 a.m.  –  1:30 p.m. (270 minutes of caring)

Turtles for Everyone!

Join a naturalist for stories and a hike in search for slow moving reptiles! We will discover why sunny days are preferred by turtles and why the tortoise always wins the race.

LEARN MORE 10:00 a.m.  –  11:00 a.m. (60 minutes of caring)

June Kern Art Camp: Drawing Camp

Full Day Summer Art Camp for Adolescents.

LEARN MORE through Friday, August 1 9:00 a.m.  –  3:00 p.m. (360 minutes of caring)

Volunteer: LP PENCIL Box - Back to School Teacher Shopping

PENCIL Foundation's LP PENCIL Box, a free teacher supply store, is opening early this year to help Metro Nashville Public School teachers get ready for the new school year. We desperately need volunteers to come help during teacher shopping Monday- Wednesday from 2-6.

LEARN MORE through Wednesday, July 30 2:00 p.m.  –  6:00 p.m. (240 minutes of caring)

Volunteer: Friends of Beautification Volunteer Day

We need your help in organizing the upcoming school year's materials.

LEARN MORE 9:00 a.m.  –  12:00 p.m. (180 minutes of caring)

Pirates on the Cumberland

Shelby Bottoms is a green jewel in and urban setting. Join us on a quest in search of the treasures found in Shelby Bottoms.

LEARN MORE 1:00 p.m.  –  2:00 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

Drinking Liberally

Promoting democracy, one pint at a time.

LEARN MORE 6:00 p.m.  –  12:00 a.m. (360 minutes of caring)

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