Stuff-the-School-Bus Saturday, August 6, 2011

The 3rd annual community-wide Stuff the School Bus drive concluded August 6th.  The drive was a wonderful success!  Thanks to 40 volunteers who helped at WalMart collecting supplies and to the 23 volunteers who helped count, sort, and deliver to Franklin County schools.  Thanks also to the area businesses CVS, Dollar General (Decherd), Food Lion, Freds, Middle TN Respiratory and WalMart that provided space for collection boxes.  The people of Franklin County donated 3,840 items to help children who cannot afford to buy the supplies they need for school!  Thanks so much!  We live in an awesome community!!!

 

United Way Raffle Dinner & Auction

Reverse Raffle Fundraiser

Proceeds benefit United Way’s 20 local partner agencies

 

 

The dinner was held on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Winchester’s National Guard Armory.  Everyone enjoyed the great food and an auction of donated items that produced $1,250 for the benefit of our partner agencies.

The drawing resulted in the following winners:

$3,000 Grand Prize – Pamela Morris

$125 Prize –Kim Agee

$125 Prize –Joanne Davis

$125 Prize –Randy Amacher

$125 Prize –James Curty

 

We wish to recognize the following auction item donors:

 

 

All Polished Up

Arezzo's

Auto Zone

Badcock

Bennet's Pharmacy

Blackberry Patch

Buddy's Market

C&D Furniture

Cheryl's Country Florist

Cindy Houston

Custom Designs

Dairy Partners

Designer Cakes

Domino's Pizza

Dr. W. E. Eichenberger

Duck River Utility

Excel Financial/Bill Green

 

Eye Care Center

Factory Furniture

Fandrich Supply

FCHS

Franklin Pearson House

Gayle's Hair Fashions

Hair Candy

Hall Furniture

Herald Chronicle

Hero Gear

Home Depot

Hoosier Photographer

Lakeside Super Lube

Mac's Meat Processing

Mass Appeal

Mid TN Respitory

Mitzi Rigsby

 

Nissan

Oasis

Pioneer Equipment

Reggie's

Rudder Chiropractic

Russell Barnett Ford

Sernicola's

Simple Expressions

Sinclair's Emporium

Sisk Cleaners

Taylor's Janitorial Service

Treasures

TriGreen Equipment

T's Antiques

Walk-In Hair Care

Walmart

Western Sirloin

Winchester Antique Mall

 

 

 

United Way Partner Agencies:

 

 

·  12th District Drug Court

·  American Red Cross

·  Campora Family Resource Center

·  Contact Life Line

·  FC Rescue Squad

·  Girl Scouts

·  Haven of Hope

·  PEN Foundation

·  St. Theresa’s Outreach Ministry

·  Trinity Care Center

·  Alzheimer’s Association

·  Boy Scouts

·  Community Development Center Family Support Center

·  Fellowship of Christian Athletes

·  FC Humane Society

·  FC Salvation Army

·  FC Good Samaritan Ministries

·  Legal Aid Society

·  Raise a Reader

·  Tennessee Poison Center

 

 

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Approximately 200 participants joined us Monday, October 25, 2010 for a night of family fun!  Franklin County United Way teamed with the Oldham Theater to host a costume contest, a pumpkin decorating contest, and movie.

 

Prizes were awarded for the best costume in three categories:

 

0 to 4 years

Tinker Bell

Kailyn Hasty

K to 4th Grade

Princess Jasmine

Shelby Terry

5th to 7th Grade

Female Vampire

Brooklyn Brewer

 

In addition, a drawing awarded two bikes donated by Wal-Mart:

 

Kaylin Hill and

Seth Grimes

 

Kaylin Hill was the big winner for the night as she collected the $50 pumpkin decoration first prize in addition to the bike.

 

Look for announcements describing next year’s event printed in the Herald-Chronicle or in our website: www.uwfctn.org.

 

 

 

 

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Please note: We will not be hosting the ride during Spring 2011.  Check back later for information regarding future ride scheduling.

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2010 Ride

Our annual Dogwood 100 bike ride was held on April 24.  Unfortunately the weather refused to cooperate.  Severe storms restricted participation as less than 30 intrepid soles braved the elements.  Hopefully, next year’s event will experience more favorable conditions.

 

We are grateful to our sponsors and the participants.  Watch this website and Dogwood100.org for details on the 2011 event.

 

ANNUAL DOGWOOD 100 FUND RAISER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Come celebrate spring and cycle through beautiful Tennessee! Our ride showcases the many beauties of Franklin County.

 

100 and 62 mile routes

 

These routes include a climb to majestic Sewanee (100 and 62 mile).  Enjoy a ride through the gorgeous University of the South campus. Stop along the way for a visit at Woody’s Bicycle Shop.

 

35 mile route

 

This route takes you through the beautiful countryside with a stop at the historic Falls Mill.

 

10 mile route

 

This route is family friendly and tours picturesque Holders Cove.

 

There are many rest stops along each route with treats to tickle your taste buds!  Your registration fee entitles you to a post-ride feast. Please make plans to attend this scenic ride!

 

Visit Dogwood100.org for details.