3RD ANNUAL CODY POOLE MEMORIAL RIDE will be held on July 26th, 2009 at the Harris Rackler Lodge (FOP), Old Tullahoma Manchester Hwy., Manchester, TN 37355. Motorcycles, cars, trucks, all welcome! Registration begins at 8am. 1st bike out at 10am. Solo $15.00 doubles $25.00. Drawings for prizes open and silent auction (must be present to win drawings). Lunch at 12:30pm. Hamburger and hot dog plates. For more info. Contact: Joe Poole 931-247-5035 (7-22)

THE COOPER CEMETERY ASSOCIATION will hold its annual meeting on July 25, 2009 at 10:00am. All those interested in the preservation and upkeep of the cemetery are encouraged to attend. The meeting is held at the Cooper Cemetery in Pocahontas, Tennessee. In case of the rain the meeting will be held in the community center. For more information call 931-728-5550. Donations may be mailed to Cooper Cemetery Association, 1935 Sixteenth Model Road, Manchester, Tennessee 37355. (7-22)

THE ALZHEIMERS ASSOC. CARE GIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 12:00pm at Autumn Oaks located at 1621 McMinnville Hwy., Manchester. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease or about the meeting please call the Alzheimer’s Association at 455-3345 (7-22)

THE CHURCH OF GOD IN ALTO wants to welcome you to a night of bluegrass gospel singing Saturday, July 25th, 7pm featuring Life’s Highway from Cookeville, TN. Pastor Mary Shelton and congregation welcome everyone to attend for more information contact 931-224-6659 (7-22)

BRAIN MATTERS IS A NEWLY FORMING SUPPORT GROUP FOR SURVIVORS AND FAMILIES OF TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY wishing to serve families and survivors in Coffee, Franklin, Grundy, and Moore counties. Meetings held at The Rehab Center of Southern Tennessee Medical Center on the last Tuesday of every month at 6:00pm located at 100 Bible Crossing Road, Decherd. For additional information or questions, please contact Mary Holt at 931-962-947 (tfn)

THE ALZHEIMERS ASSOC. CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 12:00pm at Autumn Oaks located at 1621 McMinnville Hwy. Manchester. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease or about the meeting please call the Alzheimer’s Association at 455-3345 (7-22)

CELEBRATE RECOVERY AT FOREST MILL CHURCH OF CHRIST each Friday night for anyone who would like to recover from hurts, habits, or hang-ups that life has produced. 6:30-7:30pm Large Group session, Worship/Lesson or Testimony. 7:30-8:30pm Open share, small groups, mens and womens issue groups. (First time visitors will meet in a small group, Newcomers “101” a time to answer any questions about Celebrate Recovery or help you get connected.) 8:30-9:30pm Solid Rock Café – fellowship dessert and coffee. Child care available. Directions are from intersection of I-24 and Hwy. 55, go 2.2 miles on Hwy 55 toward McMinnville. See Forest Mill Church of Christ on right. Meeting in family center, white building behind main church building. (tfn)

THE CHURCH OF GOD IN ALTO welcomes you to a night of bluegrass gospel singing Saturday, July 25th 7pm featuring: Life’s Highway from Cookeville TN. Pastor Mary Shelton and congregation welcome everyone to attend for more information contact 931-224-6659 (7-22)

DOG DAYS OF SUMMER IS A DOG ADOPTION DAY held every third Satuday of the month from April to September from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Coffee County and Manchester Animal Shelters located at 1210 Oakdale Street, Manchester. Hours 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Adoption rates $35, if you show proof of spay and/or neuter $25 will be refunded. The first two dogs adopted each Sat. will receive voucher good for free spay and/or neuter and first round of shots. (9-16)

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS THRIFT STORE is “Open to the public” at 100 West Fort Street, Manchester. Mon., Wed., and Sat. is 5 buck bag day, everything $4.00 and below that will fit in a bag. $5. (we supply the bag) Tuesday has a drawing for $15. of store merchandise (purchase req. to be eligible) Thursday is 1/2 price day. Hours Mon. thru Fri., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sat. 8:30 to noon. (TFN)

$60 TO $70 WORTH OF GROCERIES FOR ONLY $30! ANYONE CAN ORDER! There are no limits and no requirements! For more info call Manchester Church of God at 413 Oakdale St., Manchester, 728-7079 or 723-3851. angelfoodministries.com or manchestercog.org (TFN)

Telephone Support Group for CareGivers for support persons dealing with dementia. A Toll-Free Telephone Support Group on the 4th Monday of each month from 2-3 p.m. Free and confidential; the facilitator will ask what town you are calling from and our relationship to the person you support (i.e. spouse, daughter, etc.) but not your name. Date: 4th Monday of each month. Call 1-866-296-6505. Password: 8335456 Please place your call at 1:55. (TFN)

Autism/Asperger Support Network DW Wilson in Tullahoma 6-8 p.m. the last Thursday of each month. We offer support and resources for family as well as community members who are interested in helping the Autism community. Contact Brandi Moreno @ Family Counseling Center @ 723-0811 or Gena Graddy @ 931-632-0042. (TFN)

FIRST CHOICE PREGNANCY CENTER is a non-profit organization aimed at helping new moms and moms to be that are in need of items such as diapers, cribs, mattresses, linens, any baby items. We are always in need of these items. Accepting any donations at 1102 Madison Street, Shelbyville. 931-680-0066. (TFN)

GRIEF SUPPORT PROGRAM held the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10:00 to 11:00am at the Coffee County Funeral Chapel’s new reception room. Lunch will be provided following the meeting. Anyone dealing with the loss of a loved one is welcome. (TFN)