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Ft. Pillow State Historic Park will present special summer programs.

Special fun events are scheduled for each day.

Contact the park office at 738-5581 for details.

 

Lauderdale County Junior Auxiliary is now accepting scholarship applications for Adult recipients. Applicants must be Lauderdale County citizens pursuing a graduate degree in an area that focuses on the needs of children. Request applications from danaparmenter@yahoo.com or rebeccacarmack@bellsouth.net.

 

Lauderdale Exchange Club will display a “Field of Flags” at Ripley City Park now through the Tomato Festival. They will provide a three by five foot American Flag on an eight foot pole with a plaque in honor or in memory of a loved one. Proceeds benefit the Carl Perkins Center. Call 635-9541 or 221-1972 for information.

 

July 2008

 

Jul        4                                                     Independence Day

Jul        4          Children’s Fourth of July Parade – begins at the Abe Taylor home, College St., Halls – 8:30 am

Jul        4-6        Independence Day Celebration – Ft. Pillow State Historic Park – 738-5581

Jul        5          Blue Grass Music Concert – Historic Ruffin Theatre, Covington – 7:00 pm

Jul        6          Car and Bike Show – Rice Park – 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Jul        8-9        AARP Driver Safety Course – DSCC, Tipton County Campus – 8:00 am – 12:30 pm – (901) 476-8500

Jul        8-9        Modeling Workshop – Dyersburg Mall – 9:30 am – 635-9551

Jul        9          Tomato Festival Golf Tournament – Rolling Hills Country Club – 1:00 pm 

Jul        11         Lauderdale County Chamber Coffee –TKS Fitness Center – 7:30 am – 9:00 am

 

Jul        11-12               25th Annual Lauderdale County Tomato Festival”

In celebration of the “Ripley Tomato”

(Come and enjoy two full days of family fun, food, fellowship, music, exhibits,

carnival rides, crafts, games, contests and much much more.)

Ripley City Park (731) 635-9541

Jul        11         Tomato Festival Opening Ceremonies – Ripley City Park – 10:00 am

Jul        11         2008 Tomato Tasting – First Baptist Church Family Life Center – 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – 635-9551

(Feast on a variety of delicious delicacies that feature the famous Ripley tomato.)

(The 25th Anniversary cookbooks are in and will available at the tasting!!!)

Jul        11-12    Celebrating 25 years of the Lauderdale County Tomato Exhibition – Bank of Ripley, Main location

Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm  Don’t  miss this great showing!!!

Jul        12         Tomato Festival 5K Run-Walk – Baptist Hospital-Lauderdale – 7:00 am – 635-8008 or 221-2402

Jul        12         Tomato Festival Saturday Salad – First United Methodist Church Activities Building – 11 am – 1 pm

   (Experience an appetizing medley of salads, desserts and a drink for $6.)

(Also shop the “Methodist Market” from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm)

Jul        12         National Hot Dog Day – Newbern City Library, 220 E. Main St. – 11:00 am – 1:00pm

Jul        12         5th Annual Washer Pitching Contest – 6265 Upper Finley Rd., Dyersburg, TN – 1:00 pm

Jul        18         Early Voting Begins in Lauderdale County

Jul        18-19    Blue Suede Shoes and BBQ Cook-off – Tiptonville – information call (731) 253-0031 or (731) 253-9922 

Jul        24         Summer Story Time – Lauderdale County Library – 10:30 am – 635-1872

Jul        25-26    Revolution Rally – Dyersburg State Community College Gym – 7:00 pm – (731) 285-3750 

Jul        30-31    Krafty Kids in the Kitchen – 9:00 am – 12:00 pm – call Rachel at 635-9551 for information

 

August 2008

 

Aug      1          Last Day to Apply for Junior Auxiliary Adult Scholarship

Aug      2          Last Day for Early Voting in Lauderdale County

Aug      2          Miss Tipton County Pageant – Covington – 482-6603

Aug      5          25th Annual National Night Out – (901) 476-7116

Aug      8          Lauderdale County Chamber Coffee - Lauderdale Community Living Center

Aug      9          “The Peacemakers In Concert” – Halls Community Center – 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

 

 

 

September 2008

 

 


Sept     1         

Sep      1          Labor Day Celebration – Ft. Pillow State Historic Park – 738-5581

Sept     6          ROAD Sale – 6th Annual  - Dry Hill Road – East and West – 6:00 am – til

(Just off Hwy 51 North of Ripley Tennessee)

Sept     12         Lauderdale County Chamber Coffee - Cole's Do-it Best Center

Sept     13         “On the Go” Festival – Halls

Sept     20         BMH-Lauderdale 8th Annual Kids Fest – Ripley City Park – 10 am – 2 pm

Sept     20         Junior Cotillion Introduction Dance Class – Stein-Low Catering & Event Place – (731) 676-4786

Sept     22         Fall begins

Sept     24         Chamber Coffee - Town of Halls

Sept     24-27                                            Lauderdale County Fair

Come and enjoy the food, fun, rides, fellowship, exhibits and displays.

A great family outing!!!

Sept     27         Heritage Day with Arts and Crafts – Covington – (901) 476-9727

 

 

October 2008

 

 

Oct       10         Lauderdale County Chamber Coffee - Bank of Ripley

Oct       12                                                           Columbus Day

Oct 14-Nov 14    19th Annual Festival of Quilts and Fine Needlework - Bank of Ripley, court square

You will not want to miss this exhibit.

Showcased will be some of the most beautiful needlework which represents our heritage.

All crafters are welcomed to display their items at No Fee.

Service@bankofripley.com (731)635-1230

Oct       18         Fall Festival – Ft. Pillow State Historic Park – 4:00 pm – 738-5581

Oct       18         Junior Cotillion Autumn Dance Class – Stein-Low Catering & Event Place – (731) 676-4786

 

November 2008

 

Nov       1-2        Fall Living History Weekend – Ft. Pillow State Historic Park – 8:00 am – 4:00 pm – 738-5581

Nov         2        Daylight Savings Time ends – “Fall Back!!!”

 


Nov         4        Election Day –

Nov       10-13    LCCOA Trip to Biltmore Estates – for reservations or information call 836-5444

Nov       10-16    World Kindness Week www.actsofkindness.org

Nov       11                                                           Veterans Day

Nov       13         World Kindness Day www.actsofkindness.org

Nov       14         Lauderdale County Chamber Coffee - Asbury Cove

Nov       15         Junior Cotillion Thanksgiving Dance Class – Stein-Low Catering & Event Place – (731) 676-4786

Nov       27                                                     Thanksgiving Day

 

 

December 2008

 

 

Dec        7        Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

Dec      12         Lauderdale County Chamber Coffee – BankTennessee

Dec      12         Junior Cotillion Annual Holly Ball – Dyersburg Country Club at the Farms – (731) 676-4786

Dec      25                                                            Christmas Day

 

 

January 2009

 

Jan       24         Junior Cotillion Winter Dance Class – Stein-Low Catering & Events –  Dyersburg, TN – (731) 676-4786

 

 

February 2009

 

Feb       21         Junior Cotillion Valentine Dance Class – Stein-Low Catering, Dyersburg, TN – (731) 676-4786

 

 

March 2009

 

Mar       7          Junior Cotillion Grand Spring Ball – Dyersburg Country Club at the Farms – (731) 676-4786

 

 

Rev7/18/08---Please feel free to copy this calendar as needed

To list an event, please contact the Lauderdale Chamber & E C D  (731) 635-9541 or Bank of Ripley (731) 635-1230 

                                                www.bankofripley.com or service@bankofripley.com

 

Dates are subject to change. Check with Lauderdale Chamber & EC D (731) 635-9541 or info@lauderdaleccountytn.com