Arthritis Foundation’s Mudbugs & Music. East Park in Nashville hosts a Saturday benefit for the Arthritis Foundation with music, crawfish, jambalaya, and more. 1-7 p.m. 700 Woodland Street. Music by Hit & Run. www.mudbugsandmusicnashville.com.
SATURDAY, JUNE 1
Bowl For Kids’ Sake
Bowl for Kids’ Sake benefits Big Brothers Big Sisters. Raise money as an individual or a team. Free bowling, shoes, prizes and more! Spin-A-Pin Lanes 1200 Memorial Blvd, Springfield. 1-4 p.m. www.tnbowling.org or email [email protected] or [email protected]
June 6-9
Nashville Symphony Community Concerts
The Nashville Symphony begins its summer Community Concert series at 8 p.m. at East Park on Thursday, June 6, at 8 p.m. at Bicentennial Mall on June 7, and at 7 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, Crockett Park, and Brentwood... The series continues throughout the summer at various locations.
June 6-8
Christian Scholars Conference
John Dean, former White House counsel for President Richard Nixon and key witness for the prosecution before the Senate Watergate Committee and the Watergate trials, will be one of three keynote speakers at the 33rd annual Thomas H. Olbricht Christian Scholars’ Conference (CSC), to be held June 6-8.
Dean will speak on “The Ethical Legacy of Watergate” at 10:45 a.m., Saturday, June 8, in Collins Alumni Auditorium. A book-signing will follow at 12:15 p.m.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
Beer crafter’s book signing
Mt. Juliet Beer Company will host a book signing with award-winning Blackstone Brewing Company Brewmaster Dave Miller, 5-7 p.m. Miller will sign copies of Brew Like A Pro, his new how-to guide for home brewers. Mt. Juliet Beer Company is located at 11125 Lebanon Rd.
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
The Third Annual Second Chance Prom
This event benefits the Lebanon High Band Instrument Fund. Live music by “Those Guys and That Girl,” silent auction, prom photos, hors d’oeuvres, cash bar. Tickets $40 available at Lebanon Chamber of Commerce. For more information or to purchase tickets call 680-2247.
Bellevue Clean-Up Day (re-scheduled)
The spring edition of Bellevue’s Clean-Up Day is set for 8 a.m.-noon at Gower Elementary School (650 Old Hickory Blvd., just north of I-40 near Charlotte Pike). Bellevue residency must be confirmed through documents to participate. Workers and roll-off bins from Metro Public Works will be on hand to assist with large-item donations.
TUESDAY, JUNE 25 – 29
Ashland City Summerfest
Free concerts will be held each night 6-10 p.m. at Riverbluff Park, 175 Old Cumberland Street, Ashland City. Fireworks will be at 9 p.m. on June 29. Dixieland Carnival 6-10. For more information please call Ashland City Parks and Recreation 615-792-2655 or visit www.ashlandcitytn.gov
SATURDAY, JUNE 29
Cumberland Catfish Cook-Off
The Ashland City mayor hosts the Catfish Cook-Off on the last day of Summerfest at 5 p.m. with judging at 7 p.m. There is a $500 grand prize. Cost is $20 per team. Contact Sandy Cannon in the Mayor’s office 792-4211 ext 228 to reserve your spot.