United Way of Metropolitan Nashville’s DAY OF ACTION: Supplying Hope for a New Day

A city-wide supply drive for personal care items needed by United Way-funded residential programs that serve hundreds of individuals and families. (Personal care items can include full-size shampoo/conditioner, lotion, razors, deodorant, etc.)

LEARN MORE through Friday, October 10

Senior Stroll

Let’s take an early morning stroll along the Cumberland River at the Shelby Bottoms Greenway. Trains, barges, and birds are just the beginning of what we may see along the path. We’ll end with coffee on the Riverview Porch.

LEARN MORE 10:00 a.m.  –  11:30 a.m. (90 minutes of caring)

Drinking Liberally: Nashville

Promoting democracy, one pint at a time.

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

Baby Bat!

This is a bat program for the little ones! Pre-school age children are invited to this program to learn about bats through crafts, games, and a story.

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

Perla Flamenca

The Global Education Center announces an exciting season of concerts and workshops made possible through funding from the Southern Arts Federation, the Tennessee Arts Commission, the Metro-Nashville Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.

LEARN MORE all day

Step Out to Fight Diabetes!

Come walk on the wild side with your friends, family and co-workers, and Step Out to Fight Diabetes!

LEARN MORE 7:30 a.m.  –  10:00 a.m. (150 minutes of caring)

The CoolMomsCare Celebration Garden: Tea party

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 a tea party.

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

"Growing Up Green" program

Unleash your wild artistic talents and join us in welcoming Kentucky Zoo Down Under.

LEARN MORE 10:00 a.m.  –  11:30 a.m. (90 minutes of caring)

1st Annual Latin-American Festival

El Shaddai Christian Church is pleased to announce their 1st Annual Latin-American Festival on Saturday October 11th, 2008.

LEARN MORE 10:00 a.m.  –  7:00 p.m. (540 minutes of caring)

One Scrumptious Chocolate Celebration

On Saturday, October 11, Ten Thousand Villages of Nashville will host One Scrumptious Chocolate Celebration and invite customers to indulge in delicious homemade desserts prepared with fair trade chocolate. Shoppers will receive chocolate recipes and a chocolate gift with purchase, while supplies last.

LEARN MORE 10:00 a.m.  –  6:00 p.m. (480 minutes of caring)

Wildlife Painting with Pat

Learn basic painting skills and all about local wildlife as you create a work of art using a live animal model!

LEARN MORE 10:00 a.m.  –  11:30 a.m. (90 minutes of caring)

Holly Street Rocks!

Holly Street Rocks! features wine and premium beer tasting by Midtown Wine & Spirits, fabulous finger food, and entertainment by Chuck Mead (of BR549) and his Grassy Knoll Boys - with over 250 items for auction in everyone's price range - this is one of East Nashville's coolest and fun evenings, benefiting a great cause.

LEARN MORE 6:30 p.m.  –  10:30 p.m. (240 minutes of caring)

Mojito Andaluz - An Afro-Cuban Flamenco Experience

Mojito Andaluz offers an exciting blend of Afro-Cuban and Flamenco rhythms and dance featuring the internationally acclaimed group, Siempre Flamenco of Miami.

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

Holiday Nonprofit Sundays at Ten Thousand Villages

On Sundays in October and November, Ten Thousand Villages of Nashville will open its doors to celebrate the work of local nonprofits. Each Sunday from 12:00 – 5:00, a different organization will be featured and gifted with a percentage of store sales that day.

LEARN MORE 12:00 p.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (300 minutes of caring)

The Nashville Choir Presents: Michael W. Smith - The Celebration of a Career 25 Years in the Making

Don't miss this all-star tribute to legendary Christian Music icon Michael W. Smith. Some of the many special guests scheduled to perform include American Idol winner Jordin Sparks, Bill and Gloria Gaither, Max Lucado, Melinda Doolittle and Franklin Graham.

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

2008 Colliers Turley Martin Tucker Golf Ball

The event will feature morning and afternoon rounds of golf, breakfast, lunch, on-course refreshments, a silent auction, cocktails and dinner.

LEARN MORE all day

Support Group for Parents and Families Dealing with Different Learning Styles

Expressways To Learning: A Fitness Center for the Brain!

LEARN MORE 6:00 p.m.  –  7:00 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

ETTAC's Toy Tech

The East Tennessee Technology Access Center needs new battery operated toys to give to over 100 children with disabilities in 24 counties who cannot use their hands to play with typical toys. These toys will be rewired so that they can be connected to special switches for the children to press. ETTAC’s elves need time to do this before the holiday distribution party December 8th.

LEARN MORE through Thursday, October 16 6:30 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m. (90 minutes of caring)

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