What’s Happening in Our Area

James Gregory at Williams Auditorium Oct. 7
The Funniest Man in America James Gregory is coming back to the Williams Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 7. For decades, the unforgettable caricature of veteran comedian James Gregory has stood grinning: his shirt un-tucked, his arms outstretched, a carefree welcome to a down-home, hilarious comedy experience. It is storytelling at its best. The trademark caricature is the essence of humorist James Gregory’s comedy: rib-tickling reflections on life from the front porch. Tickets are on sale now at www.williamsauditorium.com. 
Silerton Centennial Celebration Oct. 7
Silerton will host a Centennial Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 7, at the Silerton Baptist Church, 255 Fitts Ln. Book, t-shirt and hat pre-orders will be available for pick-up beginning at 9:30 a.m. The Centennial program will begin at 10 a.m. in the church sanctuary. Food trucks will serve food beginning at 11:30 a.m. with a cakewalk at 12:30 p.m. and live music at 1:30 p.m. The Fellowship Hall will have displays for viewing from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and then from 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Please bring your own lawn chair for outdoor seating.
Pork Chop Benefit Oct. 13
New Friendship Community Club will be selling pork chop plates. Cost is $10 for a ticket, and the last day to purchase tickets is Oct. 5. Pick-up will be from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, at the First Methodist Church. Call and leave a message at 731-343-1935 to purchase a ticket or for more information. Pork chop plates provided by Dwain Seaton.
Enville Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry Oct. 14
The Enville Volunteer Fire Department is having a fish fry fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 14, beginning at 4 p.m. at the community center. They will serve fish and all the trimmings; also, they will have chicken strips available. There will be a cakewalk to follow the meal. Cake donations are welcome. Come out and have good food, fellowship and win a cake or two to take home for Sunday lunch. The kiddos as well as us seniors and young folks love cakewalks. Hope to see you all there!
Lifeline Blood Drive Oct. 16
Lifeline Blood Services will hold a blood drive from 1-6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16. at the Piggly Wiggly in Henderson
Janelle Arthur at FHU Oct. 19
The Freed-Hardeman Department of Creative and Communication Arts will host Janelle Arthur, country music singer/songwriter. This concert will be in the Old Chapel Hall in Old Main Administration Building and will be free and open to the public. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 19.
American Legion Pancake Breakfast Oct. 21
American Legion Davidson-Haltom Post 157 in Henderson will host a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday morning, Oct. 21, from 7-10 a.m. in the Chester County Senior Center, 247 E. Main Street in Henderson. Besides pancakes and sausages, the Post will be serving coffee, orange juice, milk, and water. The cost is $7 person; however, the cost is free for any veteran who joins the Post at that time. Membership in the American Legion is open to veterans and persons who are presently serving on active duty, with the Reserves or with the National Guard.
Jacks Creek Annual
Stew Sale Oct. 28
Jacks Creek Volunteer Fire Station, St. Rt. 100 E at Hwy. 22A, will hold their annual stew sale fundraiser from 10 a.m. until sold out Saturday, Oct. 28. Cost is $22/gallon. Please bring your own container.
Maggie’s Trunk or Treat
Oct. 28
On Saturday, Oct. 28, from 3-6 p.m., Maggie’s will sponsor a TRUNK or TREAT; the public is invited to come and open your trunks or a table for all the trick or treaters to fill their pumpkins with candy. During this time, they will have Bar-B-Que, baked beans and slaw that you can purchase by the sandwich, plate or by the pound. They will also have chili, hotdogs/chili dogs and chips on the menu. You may go inside and sit down to eat or get it to go! Everyone, bring your kiddos trick or treating in downtown Enville!
FHU Fall Rummage
Sale Nov. 1-4
The Freed-Hardeman University Associates will be holding their Fall Rummage Sale, Nov. 1-4, at the National Guard Armory, 759 E. Main St. Times are as follows: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, and Thursday, Nov. 2, (all items full price); 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, (all items half price); 7:30 a.m.-noon Saturday, Nov. 4, (fill a 13-gallon bag for $5 or a 30 gallon bag for $10). This project by the FHU Associates encourages friendships, spreads joy and provides funds for student scholarships.