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)

Early Voting Kickoff Breakfast

The Williamson County Democratic Women will serve voters and county employees at their Early Voting Kickoff Breakfast.

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

2008 Master Composter Class

The Master Composter Class is designed to provide practical and in-depth information about backyard composting techniques & bins and institutional & municipal composting techniques and issues. The purpose of the class is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills so that they can teach others the basics of backyard composting and be informed about composting possibilities in the community.

LEARN MORE through Thursday, October 23 6:00 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Do Good Well

Do Good Well is a free, eight-month program featuring a different key nonprofit organization each month.

LEARN MORE 6:00 p.m.  –  7:30 p.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)

SunTrust Classical Series: Yo-Yo Ma and Joseph Gramley

Yo-Yo Ma, one of the most popular and beloved musicians of all time, teams up with percussion star Joseph Gramley for a rare three-night run. The famed cellist opens with Yanov-Yanovsky's gorgeous new work Night Music and closes with Strauss' heroic tone poem Don Quixote. Gramley's kinetic Nashville debut will thrill both the eyes and the ears in Chinese composer Chen Yi's Concerto for Percussion.

LEARN MORE through Saturday, October 18 8:00 p.m.  –  10:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

“Rock the Power 70’s Style”

On October 16, You Have the Power will celebrate 15 years of working to assist victims of crime and prevent victimization at a benefit concert, "Rock the Power 70’s Style," to feature Orleans and Friends at 8 p.m. at the War Memorial Plaza.

LEARN MORE 8:00 p.m.  –  10:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Mom & Child Arts and Crafts Day at the Sexual Assault Center

Come out and do some arts and crafts projects! At a child’s (or even a teen or adult’s) graduation from therapy at the center, we like give them something tangible to take with them to remember all of their good hard work and the positive coping skills they have learned in therapy—something positive to leave with.

LEARN MORE 10:00 a.m.  –  2:00 p.m. (240 minutes of caring)

Ghouls at Grassmere: Family-Friendly Halloween Event

From October 17-19 and again from October 24-26, Nashville Zoo will hold its 11th annual Halloween celebration, Ghouls at Grassmere. This year’s event features the return of all the favorites, including a wide array of activities, entertainment and treats for the whole family. Ghouls at Grassmere runs from 5-9 p.m. each of the six nights. The Zoo will close at 4 p.m. and then re-open at 5 p.m. for the festivities.

LEARN MORE through Sunday, October 19 5:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (240 minutes of caring)

Moonlit Bike Ride at the Bottoms

Meet us at the greenway main trailhead for a special bike ride under the moon and the stars! There will be limited availability for this program so reserve your spot a.s.a.p.

LEARN MORE 6:30 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m. (90 minutes of caring)

Inglewood 5K Run

Challenge yourself, friends and family with a winding, tree-lined 5K run or walk through one of Nashville’s most beautiful residential treasures – historic Inglewood.

LEARN MORE 8:00 a.m.  –  11:00 a.m. (180 minutes of caring)

Inglewood 5K Run

Run in The 'Wood! Challenge yourself, friends and family with a winding, tree-lined 5K run or walk through one of Nashville's most beautiful residential treasures - historic Inglewood.

LEARN MORE 8:00 a.m.  –  10:00 a.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Hope Clinic Run for Life 5K Run/Walk and Birthday Bash

5K Run/Walk to benefit Hope Clinic for Women.

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

The CoolMomsCare Celebration Garden: Scavenger hunts

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 scavenger hunts.

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

Volunteer Tutor Training

The Nashville Adult Literacy Council, which teaches reading to U.S.-born adults and English skills to adult immigrants, is looking for volunteers to help teach English-speaking adults how to read and English to adult immigrants.

LEARN MORE 9:00 a.m.  –  3:00 p.m. (360 minutes of caring)

Build a Scarecrow!

What is missing in the organic garden at the Nature Center? A scarecrow!!! Let’s build one to make the garden complete.

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

Lee Singers Concert

The Lee Singers, a 60 person vocal and instrumental group from Lee University, will perform two free concerts at The Factory at Franklin on Saturday, October 18. Concert times are 6:00pm and 8:00pm.

LEARN MORE through Sunday, October 19 6:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (180 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)

SPECIAL ORGAN SHOWCASE

First heard in September 2007, the Nashville Symphony's custom-built Martin Foundation Concert Organ will again be spotlighted in all its grandeur during this special showcase. Organist Vincent Dubois will be at the controls of this extraordinary instrument for what is sure to be an unforgettable evening of amazing sound.

LEARN MORE 3:00 p.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Volunteer: Great Nashville Duck Race

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Middle Tennessee invite you and your quacky friends to volunteer for The Great Nashville Duck Race from September 15 - October 25, 2008 at Nashville-area retail outlets.

LEARN MORE through Saturday, October 25

Clean Air Partners of Williamson County Celebration

Make plans to join us as we honor our 2007-08 Clean Air Partners of Williamson County.

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

Make It Blue Monday Volume VIII: Emmylou Harris

“An Intimate Evening with Emmylou Harris” will be a special pre-election Make It Blue Monday at Saffire Restaurant and Bar at The Factory in Franklin.

LEARN MORE 5:00 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (240 minutes of caring)

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