From The Wilson Post's Friday, November 20th issue.... 

Do you like to write, but aren’t sure how to go about it, where to start, or what to do with what you already have? A new arm of the West Wilson Arts Alliance is gearing up, and you can join other local writers for support, networking and critique groups. Send your contact information along with a writing sample and some basic information about you and what you like to write to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , with WW Writers Guild in the subject line for consideration and more information.

Retired Senior Volunteer Program of Wilson County is in need of volunteers who would like to reach out to those in need in Wilson County. Volunteers must be age 55 or older. If you are interested in participating or partnering with the program, call 443-7606 or 742-1113, ext. 10.

Take the trip of a lifetime to Israel with Pastor Glenn Denton of Hillcrest Baptist Church on March 2-11, 2010. Total cost is $3,177. Call 444-5923 or send for a brochure at P.O. Box 2009, Lebanon, TN 37088. There is also an optional Egypt extension available.

Agape has contracted with Maple Hill church of Christ to provide counseling services in Lebanon. Licensed Clinical Social Worker Diana Crawford will be available at the church building on Mondays from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. She sees children and adults. For information, call 547-4244.

AL-ANON and ALATEEN family groups are a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength and hope in order to solve their common problems. They believe alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid in recovery. There is a local AL-ANON and ALATEEN meeting in Lebanon every week. For information, call Harriett at 444-2852 or Linda at 444-8437.

First Wednesdays of each month, a Healing Service, is held by Sister A.A.A. Stafford at the Sports Village Complex, 1735 West Main Street, Lebanon, beginning at 10:15 a.m.

HomeSafe Women’s Support Group meets Thursday evenings. For information and to sign up, call 444-6130. If you need help with an order of protection for domestic abuse, sexual assault or stalking, contact HomeSafe at 444-8955.

Faces of Hope Therapy Center will host Special Needs Soccer for all children with special needs. Teams meet Saturday mornings at the center at 301 Hancock Street, Gallatin, from 9 until 11 a.m. There is no charge to attend. Children from Wilson County are welcome to attend.

Wilson Central Evening with the Arts will be Friday, Nov. 20. Exhibitions begin at 6:30 p.m. for the Band, Choir, Dance, Drama and Art students. There will be a silent auction of original student works, art events tickets, gift certificates and other arts related memorabilia beginning at 6:30. Tickets may be purchased in the WCHS office for $10 in advance and $12 at the door the night of the performance.

Wilson County Commission Budget Committee will meet at noon, Friday, Nov. 20 in Conference Room 2, Wilson County Courthouse, Lebanon, to hear from fee offices regarding District 2 Commissioner Chris Sorey’s proposed resolution.

Wilson County Concerned Citizens for Veterans will meet on Friday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. at the East/West Building at the James E. Ward Ag Center.

"Best Christmas Pageant Ever," presented by Encore Theatre Company beginning Nov. 20 and running through Dec. A wonderfully funny story about the worst kids in the neighborhood turning the church Christmas show into the "Best Christmas Pageant Ever," to everyone's surprise! Show times vary. For more information, contact Encore Theatre Company at 615-598-8950 or visit www.encore-theatre-company.org.

Unity Church, 222 Cainsville Road, Lebanon, will have a gospel singing at 7 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21. Guest singers will be Right On Time. Everyone is welcome. The pastor is Brother Kenneth Bowen.

Holiday Baked & Take will be from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21 in the Fellowship Hall at First United Methodist Church, 415 West Main Street, Lebanon. Cookies will be sold by the pound – eat them now or freeze them for later. You can pick the cookies you want in any assortment (boxes and gloves provided). To donate cookies (homemade and not pre-frozen), call the church office at 444-3315 or call Jennie Burton at 210-2268 for information. Bring cookies (on a platter and extras in a container) on Friday, Nov. 20, to the office from 9 a.m. until noon, or from 4 until 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The event is sponsored by the First Church 20/30 Sunday School Class and proceeds will go to Brooks House and New Leash on Life.

Wilson County Republican Assembly will meet at 9 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 21 at Larriviere’s Restaurant, 12894 Lebanon Road, Mt. Juliet. Guest speaker will be Laurie Cardoza Moore who will discuss her new film project. Also, Sarah Palin’s planned visit to Nashville for the NRB Convention will be discussed. For information, contact Michael Cole by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at 542-0790.

Hometown Village Craft and Bake Sale, presented by the Mt. Juliet Senior Citizen’s Center, will be from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21 at a new location, West Wilson Middle School, located 2 miles from the Providence MarketPlace. There will be more than 50 vendors, crafters, artists and businesses on hand. The event is a fund raiser for the Mt. Juliet Senior Citizen’s Center. Everyone is invited.

Volunteer State Community College Homecoming celebrated by Alumni Association will be Saturday, Nov. 21. The Pioneer basketball teams will take on Motlow State in two games: 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Alumni in attendance will be recognized at half court between the games. Vol State Cheerleaders and the Dance Team are set to perform. The Alumni Association and the Athletic Department will host a hospitality room beginning at 1 p.m. Alumni can enjoy refreshments and reconnect with friends. The Alumni Advisory Council is challenging Alumni with the “Your Change Can Make a Change” Campaign. Bring your loose change to donate to the Vol State Alumni Association Scholarship Fund.

Turkey Shoot, sponsored by Gladeville Community Center and Gladeville Men’s Club, will begin at 1 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 22 with the final one on Dec. 6. There will not be a shoot on Thanksgiving weekend which is Nov. 29. The event will be at the Gladeville Community Center. For information, call Earl Ray at 604-5535 or Tommy Knowles at 443-4522.

Lebanon Public Works/Transportation Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 23 in the Town Meeting Hall, City of Lebanon Administration Building at Castle Heights.

Operation Christmas Child National Collection Week for shoebox gifts is now through Monday, Nov. 23. Shoeboxes may be dropped off locally at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church during collection center hours on Monday through Friday, through Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 22, from 2 until 6 p.m.; and Monday, Nov. 23, from 9 until 11 a.m. For information or directions, call 618-4553.

Lebanon Planning Commission will meet in the Town Meeting Hall, City of Lebanon Administration Building at Castle Heights, at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Wilson County Convenience Centers and Landfill will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Wilson County Animal Control will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26-27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Festival of Lights driving tour is open from 5 to 9 p.m., every Thursday through Sunday inside Historic Fiddler's Grove at the James E. Ward Agricultural Center from Nov. 27 through the month of December. Admission is $5 per car.

Tennessee Central Railway's North Pole Express Train with Santa will run Nov. 28, Dec.5 and 12. Tickets for the train sell out quickly, so get yours today! For train information and tickets, contact the Tennessee Central Railway Museum at 615-244-9001 or visit www.tcry.org. Watertown will hold its annual holiday celebration, Christmas in the Country, on Nov.28. This annual celebration coincides with the Tennessee Central Railway's North Pole Express Train with Santa. Ride the train to Watertown with Santa and celebrate the old-fashioned way. 

Joint Economic & Community Development Board Executive Committee will meet at 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3 at the JECDB office at 115 N. Castle Heights Ave., Suite 102, Lebanon.