BFBMT Work Party

We will be labeling our returned books and inserting our BFBMT Family Literacy Reading Activity Sheets. We will also be prepping our Change A Life Through Books donation containers for distribution. If you have an exacto knife, could you please bring it as we'll be cutting coin slots into the lids.

LEARN MORE 5:30 p.m.  –  7:00 p.m. (90 minutes of caring)

Faith and Campaign Finance Reform

Campaign Finance Reform will be discussed from a faith perspective by panelists former State Rep. Frank Buck, Dick Williams of Common Cause and Melissa Snarr of Vanderbilt Divinity School.

LEARN MORE 6:00 p.m.  –  7:30 p.m. (90 minutes of caring)

Become an Ornithologist!

Become a what?!? An ornithologist studies birds! Come to Shelby Park’s Lake Sevier to study the interesting birds who call the city home. Geese, ducks, pigeons, gulls and more! All about their lives, we will explore! See if you can ID and then we will send our observations off to the Lab of Ornithology at Cornell University! Fun for all ages.

LEARN MORE 5:00 p.m.  –  6:00 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Reading Guide Training

Book'em is a local children's literacy organization that operates with the mission to inspire a love of books and reading in all children. Our vision is to be a leader in creating an enriched community where everyone loves books and reading.

LEARN MORE 11:30 a.m.  –  6:30 p.m. (420 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)

Naturally Sweet! Free Class

Added sugars are one of the greatest dangers to your health. Learn how you can enjoy the sweet treats you love without the health dangers of refined sugar, high fructose corn syrup and chemical non-sugar sweeteners. We will be making and tasting some delicious Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins and learning which natural sweeteners to use in recipes.

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

SunTrust Classical Series: GALWAY’S MAGIC FLUTE

Flute-legend James Galway's golden tone has enthralled audiences across the world. He showcases two French flute masterpieces: Ibert's cherished Concerto and Bizet's beloved Carmen Fantasy. Seductive tangos in Valentino Dances evoke the magnetic charisma of film star Rudolph Valentino while the kaleidoscopic finale of Respighi's Roman Festivals brings the concert to a glorious finish.

LEARN MORE through Saturday, September 13 8:00 p.m.  –  10:00 p.m. (120 minutes of caring)

Stories by the River

Bring lunch or a snack and enjoy a short hike to the river followed by a fun lunchtime nature story!

LEARN MORE 11:00 a.m.  –  12:00 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)

Native American Story Telling

Accompanied by his flute, Anthony will tell the story of Tsalagogi (The Little Turtle) and take you on a journey through time to 18th century Cherokee Nation. Geared towards 3rd - 5th graders, but enjoyed by young & old alike!

LEARN MORE 7:00 p.m.  –  8:00 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

Kingfisher Days

Tennessee Women’s Theater Project presents the US premiere of Kingfisher Days, directed by Maryanna Clarke, with Holly Allen, Buddy Raper and Jennifer Richmond.

LEARN MORE through Sunday, September 28 7:30 p.m.  –  9:00 p.m. (90 minutes of caring)

Community Gardens Tour

Discover the community garden movement in Nashville! Tour a few of Nashville’s own community gardens.

LEARN MORE 8:00 a.m.  –  12:00 p.m. (240 minutes of caring)

Nashville Clean Water Project

You can make a huge difference on Saturday, September 13 by participating in the second Nashville Clean Water Project. We have trash bags, gloves and sunscreen for you... we have snacks, hand sanitizer, T-shirts and hats... ...we even have gobs of giveaways and live entertainment. It’s the largest water cleanup in Nashville's history, and, oh yes, it's absolutely free.

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

Teleclass: How to Detox on a Daily Basis

Wellness Workshops will educate and encourage you in your pursuit of health!

LEARN MORE 8:30 a.m.  –  9:30 a.m. (60 minutes of caring)

Clothing Drive for Homeless Veterans

Clothing Drive for Homeless Veterans, sponsored by Williamson County Democratic Veterans Council.

LEARN MORE 9:00 a.m.  –  1:00 p.m. (240 minutes of caring)

The CoolMomsCare Celebration Garden: Bees and Honey

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 bees and honey with Brunswick Beeworks.

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

Local Foods & Organics Festival

Come learn about the health and environmental benefits of eating locally and going organic; learn about community gardens here in Nashville; meet some organic farmers of middle TN; get informed about food security; watch cooking demonstrations, make a rain barrel and maybe even taste some organic samples! Join the naturalists of SBNC and our guests for a day of healthy fun!

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

One Earth-Friendly Entertaining Event

On Saturday, September 13, Ten Thousand Villages of Nashville will welcome the fall season by encouraging sustainable approaches to entertaining at One Earth-Friendly Entertaining Event. From food preparation to table design, participants will gain insight into planning seasonal gatherings in harmony with the earth.

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

Rain Barrel Workshop

Build your own rain barrel at this workshop sponsored by the Cumberland River Compact. Learn how to capture rainwater to use on your garden and houseplants.

LEARN MORE 11:00 a.m.  –  12:00 p.m. (60 minutes of caring)

Frist Center Kids Club: Imagination Galaxy

Participants will construct imaginary planets and stars in order to create a small-scale galaxy.

LEARN MORE 1:00 p.m.  –  2:30 p.m. (90 minutes of caring)

Heritage Ball

The Heritage Foundation of Franklin and Williamson County will host its 35th annual Heritage Ball on Saturday, September 13, at Historic Carnton Plantation.

LEARN MORE 6:30 p.m.  –  1:00 a.m. (390 minutes of caring)

Change A Life Through Books Fundraiser

Change A Life Through Books is Books from Birth of Middle Tennessee's (BFBMT) fundraising campaign during Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Week, September 14 - 21.

LEARN MORE through Sunday, September 21

Nashville Predators Day

Our hometown hockey pals will be out offering games, giveaways and tons of fun. Meet Gnash, take your best slap shot and run through a giant obstacle course.

LEARN MORE 1:00 p.m.  –  5:00 p.m. (240 minutes of caring)

Middle TN Green Sunday at Williamson County Public Library

Come and join us as Middle Tennessee Green sponsors a free film screening and discussion with the move of "Killowatt Ours" with Jeff Barrie (Producer and Director).

LEARN MORE 1:30 p.m.  –  3:00 p.m. (90 minutes of caring)

Make It Blue Monday: Volume VII

Former Fleetwood Mac star Billy Burnette, who was born into a legendary “rockabilly” family in Memphis, headlines Make It Blue Monday Volume VII. Bringing the entertainment along with Burnette will be Rob McNelley and Todd Sharp and the Tennessee Demo-cats.

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

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