Current Events (April 1)

March 31, 2020

Postponement

The Northwest Tennessee Development District Executive Committee and Northwest Tennessee Human Resource Agency Policy Council’s quarterly board meeting scheduled for April 3 has been postponed.

Retired Teachers’ Meeting

Fulton County Retired Teachers Association will meet April 8, at 11 a.m., at the Keg Restaurant on Lake Street, in Fulton. All members are urged to attend.

Whipple Scholarship

Post Graduate Scholarship applications are available to be picked up at the Citizens Bank or from school guidance counselors. The application must be return to The Citizens Bank or school counselor by April 15. This scholarship was established by Mildred Goalder Whipple, a lifelong resident of Fulton County. In order to be eligible, a student must have been a graduate from either Fulton County High School or Fulton Independent High School. For questions, contact Susan Malone at 270-236-2525 or email smalone@citizenshickman.com

Fulton Co. Convention

The Fulton County Democratic Party Convention will be held April 18 at 10 a.m. at the Fulton County Judge/Executive’s Office in Hickman. For more information contact Fulton County Democratic Party Chairman Brad Wiley, 270-627-4119.

Seniors Night Out

Smiles on Seniors “Night Out” will be held the second Thursday of each month at El Vallarta, Middle Road, Fulton at 5:30 p.m. All seniors age 55 and older are invited to join other seniors for the monthly Dutch treat group dinner.

Lunch Bunch

Smiles On Seniors, S.O.S. Lunch Bunch meets the first Monday of each month at Pizza Hut meeting room, N. Highland Drive, in Fulton, 11:30 a.m. All seniors age 55 and older are invited to attend.

Senior Book Club

Senior Book Club, sponsored by Smiles On Seniors, S.O.S. and the Fulton Public Library, meets the second Monday of each month at the Park Terrace Recreation Room, 712 Broadway, South Fulton. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Books are provided to seniors age 55 and older, to read and discuss at the following month’s meeting. For more information, call 731-335-0109.

Hickman Co. Commodities

The Mission House, in Clinton, distributes CSFP (cheese) commodities monthly to Hickman County residents 60 years and over, who meet the income guidelines and are pre-registered. Pick up dates are Thursday and Friday after the third Tuesday of each month.

Arts Council

The Hickman County Arts Council meets the fourth Monday of each month at 4 p.m. at The Young Center in Clinton. The public is invited to attend. The website is www.hickmancoarts.com.

Hickman Co. Museum

Hours of operation for the Hickman County Museum, in Clinton, are Wednesdays from 1-4 p.m.

Hickman Co. Library

Hickman County Library in Clinton is open Tuesdays through Fridays, 2-5 p.m., and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

City Council Meeting

The Clinton City Council meets the first Monday of each month at 5 p.m. in the Clinton City Hall. The meeting is open to the public.

Columbus Council

The Columbus City Council meets the second Monday of each month at 6 p.m. at Columbus City Hall. The meeting is open to the public.

Mission House

The Mission House, in Clinton is open Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and the first Saturday of each month.

Genealogical Society

The Hickman County Historical and Genealogical Society Center in Clinton is open Wednesday and Saturday from 1-4 p.m. For appointments, call LaDonna Latham, 270-653-4190; Ivan Potter, 270-207-8744; or Johnny Humphreys, 270-519-2131.

W.O.W. Meeting

Woodmen Life meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Keg restaurant, downtown Lake Street, Fulton. Members pay $4 for the meal. For more information, call 270-472-9498.

The Coffee Shop

The Coffee Shop, in the back of the Willingham Center, Carr Street, Fulton, is open Mondays and Thursdays 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Coffee and pastries are served, along with fellowship, and donations are accepted for local mission projects. The public is invited.

Narcotics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous will meet each Monday at 7 p.m. and Friday at 6:30 p.m. in the RRCC building, 400 Lake St., downtown Fulton. The meetings are open to the public.

Family Group

Nar-Anon Family Group will be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at 115 Second St., Fulton. This is for family and friends of a loved one in addiction, not the addict.

Drug Rehab

Narconon reminds families use of addicting drugs is on the rise to take steps to protect family members from drug use, and help those struggling with drug addiction get them the assistance they need. Call for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all drugs. Narconon also offers free screenings and referrals. 800-431-1754 or DrugAbuseSolution.com

FUMC Celebrate Recovery

The First United Methodist Church, 200 Carr St., Fulton, hosts Celebrate Recovery each Friday evening at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is served, worship and small groups are available for those who attend and child care is provided. For more information, call 270-472-3514.

Parkway Celebrate Recovery

Celebrate Recovery is held every Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at Parkway Church of Christ, at 1301 Middle Rd., in Fulton; and every Monday from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Clinton.