Veterans Day
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Rutherford County will pay tribute to those who served and gave the supreme sacrifice to protect the United States.

The Veteran’s Day Tribute begins at 11 a.m. Friday on the Public Square in Murfreesboro. Activities include a color guard from a local high school JROTC, and patriotic music will be performed.


Turkey Tee-Off
Golfers may compete in the “Turkey Tee-Off” ” to benefit the Child Advocacy Center at 8 a.m. Saturday at Cedar Crest Golf Course.

Levels of event sponsorship range from $50 to $2,500 for the inaugural event. For $50, businesses can have a tee box sign. For $60, an individual can golf. For $240, participants can be a team captain for a team of four golfers. For $2,500, businesses can be one of the presenting sponsors for the golf tournament.

Child abuse affects a significant number of children in the community. In the last 11 years, the Child Protective Investigative Team, which consists of the Child Advocacy Center, the Department of Children’s Services, law enforcement and the District Attorney’s Office, have worked together to investigate and prosecute more than 7,000 child abuse, child sexual abuse, and drug endangered children cases in Rutherford and Cannon counties.

Anyone interested in participating as a golfer can obtain a registration form by contacting 615-867-9000, by faxing a registration form request to 615-867-9585, or by registering before the golf tournament begins.

Culture Fest 2011
Students In Free Enterprise at MTSU will hold the second annual Culture Fest “Tour of the World” from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday in the Tennessee Room of the James Union Building, located on campus.

The student-run event is free and open to the public.

Guests can see and touch items unique to each individual culture.

Fine multicultural cuisine will make its way around the room for guests to enjoy while watching cultural dances, musical performances and bands from the stage of the Tennessee Room.

Also, in the Hazelwood Dining Room, visiting lecturers will present intriguing conversational lectures about their native country and culture and deliver details about the different activities and interests of their people.

Thursday
6-9 p.m. - Culture Fest 2011
Will feature booths from various countries, performances, speakers and food. Admission: Free. MTSU’s James Union Building.

7:30 p.m. - Annie
Runs: at 7:30 Thursday-Saturday nights and at 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 20. Center for the Arts, 110 W. College St. boroarts.org or 615-904-27875

7:30 p.m. - Annie Get Your Gun
Runs: at 7:30 Thursday-Saturday nights and at 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 19. Arts Center of Cannon County, 1424 John Bragg Hwy., Woodbury. 615-563-(ARTS) 2787

Friday
11 a.m. - Veterans Day on the Square
Commemoration on the Murfreesboro Square.

4:45-6 p.m. - YEAH Open Mic
Spoken word workshop for youth. Linebaugh Public Library, 109 Vine St.
 
5-8 p.m. - Dinner and a Dream
Dinner and live entertainment benefiting Sophia's Heart. Tickets: $65 per person/$120 per couple. 1035 West End Ave., Nashville. sophiasheart.org

Saturday
9 a.m.-2 p.m. - Turkey Tee Off
Benefits the Child Advocacy Center. Fee: $60 per player. Crest Golf Course, 7972 Mona Rd. Phillip Smith at 615-545-6515

Sunday
2-5 p.m. - Rutherford County Farmers Market
Lane Agri-Park Community Center on John Rice Boulevard.