Nov. 20, 2010
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS KICK-OFF CRUISE-IN
2 p.m. in Downtown
Monterey
Cruise-in's usually all wind up for the season by October. But, in Monterey, we'll have one more
to help us kick off the Christmas season. Its all for a good cause. We're raising funds to help the Monterey High School Choir
make an invited trip to Italy for a competition. They will be there singing for us. Santa may show up, too. The Country Christmas
Kick-Off Cruise-In starts at 2 p.m. in downtown Monterey on Nov. 20. We'll be asking for donations to help them.
The Monterey
High School Chorus was recently recommended and accepted to participate in the Association Pro Musical Cantate Domino in Italy
during the Summer of 2001. So far, they are the only chorus from the United States to be invited. The eight-day opportunity
consists of each participating choir having four concerts in a different city or village every night. The concerts are mainly
held in churches, but also in theaters or even open-air theaters suitable for choral concerts.
The Verona Festival participants are carefully selected by submitted performance videos.
Of all the entrants, our chorus was selected from all over the world. As of now, the Monterey chorus is the only chorus representing
the United States in the entire festival. A once-in-a-lifetime experience, it is also an educational experience that will
increase the understanding of the world and give the opportunity to learn first-hand about new places and cultures.
Chorus members are asking family and friends for financial sponsorships
to help with travel costs. The cost per student is $1,800, which includes roundtrip flights, transportation, accommodations,
and educational activities. All contributions are tax deductible.
There will be around 68 people going including adults (who will pay for themselves). There are at least 45
students who will be asking for and working hard for support
They
are asking for donations in whatever amount you can for students, be it $25, $50, $100 or any other amount.
Checks need to be made payable to Monterey High School Chorus Trip
in care of: Monterey High School, 710 E. Commercial Ave., Monterey, TN 38574.
More in later editions to come.
Dec. 4, 2010
CHRISTMAS PARADE
6:30 p.m.
The Monterey Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Monterey
Civitan Club, the Monterey Lions Club, the Monterey Garden Club, the Monterey FCE Club and the Monterey VFW and Auxiliary
will be Saturday, December 4, at 6:30 p.m.
Excitement is already growing. The parade will form in the Monterey High School parking area beginning at 5 p.m. The parade
route will proceed west on Commercial Ave.; south on Poplar; east on Depot; south on Holly; east on Stratton; north on Chestnut;
and end at the Adams, USA parking area at the Chestnut Street entrance.
Float competition will be judged in five divisions: Religious, private groups, community based
clubs, commercial and industrial. Cash prizes of $100, $75 and $50 will be awarded to first, second and third place finishers
in the religious, community based clubs and private groups.
Trophies for first, second and third place will be awarded for entries in the commercial and industrial divisions. Float sponsors
must be clearly visible on the entry to facilitate judging. Winners will be announced at the Monterey Municipal Building immediately
following the parade.
The theme for the
parade is the same as ever: CHRISTMAS.
Safety
and liability issues prohibit the throwing of candy and other treats by parade participants. Violatorswill be removed from
the parade. Antique car entries must be 25 years or older, have no loud mufflers or racing engines. Four and three wheelers
are prohibited unless towing a float. City ordinances pertaining to noise will be strictly enforced by the Monterey Police
Department.
For additional information and
to register floats, contact Bill Wiggins at 931/839-3350 or 839-7111.
April 16
DOWNTOWN CRUISE IN. Sponsored by the Monterey Commerce Association. See www.montereytn.com
for details and time.
May 7, 2011
Spring on the Mountain Dogwood Festival
ALL DAY EVENT.
An
excursiion train arrives from the Tennessee Central Railway Museum out of Naahville.
Train Rides from Downtown Monterey to the Crawford Branch and back will be on
sale.
Craft and Food vendors and a car show
will line downtown's Commercial Ave. Proceeds go to the Monterey Depot Historical Society to help build a replica depot that
will be used as a museum that is scheduled to be complete by late 2011.
May 21, 2011
DOWNTOWN CRUISE IN. Sponsored by the Monterey Commerce Association. See www.montereytn.com
for details and time.
May 28-30. 2011
Memorial Day Weekend. Flea Market sponsored by Standing Stone VFW Post 6277
at Whittaker Park. Special Services on Memorial Day at the VFW Building in Downtown Monterey.
June 18, 2011
DOWNTOWN CRUISE iN. Sponsored by the Monterey Commerce
Association. See www.montereytn.com for details and time.
July 2-4, 2011
Fourth of July Celebration at Whittaker Park
sponsored by Standing Stone VFW Post 6277 at Whittaker Park.
Aug. 20, 2011
DOWNTOWN CRUISE IN. Sponsored by the Monterey Commerce Association. See www.montereytn.com
for details and time.
Sept. 3-5, 2011
Monterey Civitan Labor Day Celebration. Flea Market, food, music at Whittaker Park.
Oct.
7
"Visitors from the Past"
Dinner Theatre
7 p.m. at Monterey
First Baptist Church Family Life Center.
The
Standing Stone Historical Society's dinner theatre featuring a four-act play with actors playing colorful Monterey residents
who have long since passed. See line up and ticket information at www.montereytn.com as the time draws near.
Oct.
8
Standing Stone Day
All Day Event
Many events will be held throughout the town.
9 a.m. "Ceremony at the Standing Stone" (next to the Monterey Library)
Laying of the wreath and tomahawk by Native Americans.
All
day car show in the business district.
Music,
Music, Music at stages downtown at the Standing Stone and at Whittaker Park.
Crafts and food in the business district downtown.
Flea Market and Food at Whittaker Park
Oct. 9
"Visitors from the Past" Dinner Theatre
2 p.m. at Monterey First Baptist Church Family Life Center.
The Standing
Stone Historical Society's dinner theatre featuring a four-act play with actors playing colorful Monterey residents who have
long since passed. See line up and ticket information at www.montereytn.com as the time draws near.
Oct. 15
DOWNTOWN CRUISE IN. Sponsored by the Monterey Commerce
Association. See www.montereytn.com for details and time.
Nov.
19
Country Christmas kick Off
Cruise-In. Sponsored by the Monterey Commerce Association. See www.montereytn.com for details and time.
Dec.
3
CHRISTMAS PARADE
6:30 p.m.
The Monterey Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Monterey Civitan Club, the Monterey
Lions Club, the Monterey Garden Club, the Monterey FCE Club and the Monterey VFW and Auxiliary will be Saturday, December
4, at 6:30 p.m.
Excitement is already
growing. The parade will form in the Monterey High School parking area beginning at 5 p.m. The parade route will proceed west
on Commercial Ave.; south on Poplar; east on Depot; south on Holly; east on Stratton; north on Chestnut; and end at the Adams,
USA parking area at the Chestnut Street entrance.
Float competition will be judged in five divisions: Religious, private groups, community based clubs, commercial and industrial.
Cash prizes of $100, $75 and $50 will be awarded to first, second and third place finishers in the religious, community based
clubs and private groups.
Trophies for
first, second and third place will be awarded for entries in the commercial and industrial divisions. Float sponsors must
be clearly visible on the entry to facilitate judging. Winners will be announced at the Monterey Municipal Building immediately
following the parade.
The theme for the
parade is the same as ever: CHRISTMAS.
Safety
and liability issues prohibit the throwing of candy and other treats by parade participants. Violatorswill be removed from
the parade. Antique car entries must be 25 years or older, have no loud mufflers or racing engines. Four and three wheelers
are prohibited unless towing a float. City ordinances pertaining to noise will be strictly enforced by the Monterey Police
Department.
For additional information and
to register floats, contact Bill Wiggins at 931/839-3350 or 839-7111.
